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nAfter another day of walking, Cain, Kali, and Amber were incredibly close to Azure Lightning City. Before the final stretch, the trio decided to take another rest at the local village.

nAs per usual when coming to these villages, Cain and Amber went off on an impromptu date.

nTypically, this just consisted of the couple going to some store, quietly lounging around there until getting something to eat.

nIt wasn't particularly romantic nor remotely exciting. But it felt cuddly and nice. Wrapping Amber into his arms while simply sitting together was all the serenity Cain needed.

nThe duo didn't even talk much during this time, allowing themselves to just be engrossed in these lovely quiet moments.

nKali, on the other hand, would go off on her own, exploring the village just a little bit.

nShe mainly seeks out items or tools related to cultivation. But none of these villages ever had anything that fancied her interest, so she would regulate to consolidating her foundation.

nBy now, night has already fallen over the village.

nAfter sharing a sweet goodnight kiss with Cain, Amber went into her own room while the sibling duo entered into their own shared room.

nThis was one thing Kali could take solace in. At least for the time being, she can still share a room at night with her brother.

nAlthough, when they do take the relationship to the next level….Kali didn't even think about it.

nShe dreaded their sibling bonding time will become even less!

nThis is why Kali would hold any slight moments with him, very dear to her heart.

nShe didn't once consider the possibility of simply asking to spend more time together. It felt too strange for a reason she wasn't entirely sure why.

nAt this time, Cain wasn't even aware of Kali's thoughts. His focus was completely taken. He sat eyes closed, book and emerald in hand, assimilating into his cultivation state.

nBrilliant rays of lights continually flashed out of the Chaotic Emerald as it poured streams of Chaos Energy directly into Cain's Soul.

nA mystical Aura pulsated throughout the atmosphere.

nChaos Energy power leaked like a dam cracking and spilling out small streaks of water.

nThis was 20% of Chaos Energy. The power contained inside it couldn't be understood by any ordinary minds.

nEven Kali was utterly entranced by this indescribable mystical Aura. Typically, she would just let herself be swept in this momentum, not really paying close attention to the quality of Chaos Energy.

nHowever, as Chaos Energy engulfed her, Kali's brows shot up. Her Spirit Sense managed to pick up something extremely critical.

nWhenever Cain practiced second layer Chaos Energy, it was always frantic, practically uncontrollable. It was a sense of randomness that made it seem like Chaos Energy could never be locked down.

nBut, as of now, Chaos Energy finally felt far calmer, like a frizzle stream of water!

nThe circulation of this Chaos Energy reminded Kali of Qi Energy.

nQi Energy was a sensation of a smooth cycle that is impossible to interrupt. It symbolizes how Qi Energy circulates thoughts of one internal body as its own separate system.

nControllable and powerful, ready to tear whatever is in its way.

nThis Chaos Energy wasn't quite at that level. But Cain was rapidly nearing it.

nSprings of excitement rapidly filled Kali. This is it; he's finally going to reach a new layer of Chaos Energy!

nAt least, Kali desperately hoped he did.

nAt this time, all sensation from the outside world was lost on Cain. He ignored everything, the rush of energy, the filament of power, and the hellish pain striking his Soul's Core.

nAll that Cain focused on were the Chaos Words lighting up his entire Mental Psyche.

nFinally, after these last days, Cain perceived a very slight, vague truth about Chaos Energy. It was a simple one but had a tremendous impact on his being as a whole.

n'Chaos Energy makes up a massive part of Qi Essence in its entirety.'

nThese words sunken deep into Cain's Mental Psyche, crawling right into the center of his subconscious.

nWhat were Qi Essence and its relations to Qi Energy?

nOr how exactly does Chaos Energy relates to it?

nCain didn't know these answers. But what he does realize is that Chaos Energy existed before the universe itself. And it's one of the stems that most likely form the foundation of the whole universe!

nWith one of the foundations that make up of all Qi Essence, Cain will grasp into his very Soul's Core and use it to its fullest extent!

n'Ka-Cha!'

nThe sound of million glass shards shattering reverberated Cain's entire Mental Psyche.

nThe invisible force preventing him from reaching Chaos Energy's second layer had just completely shattered!

nIn this instance, the Chaotic Emerald burst with a blinding ray of Chaos Light. The whole room was instantly drowned in total Chaos Energy!

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"Ahh!

" Kali shut her eyes, feeling a hellish sting nearly burn her eyeballs.

nFor some reason, the Chaos Energy wasn't directly affecting her internal body. But just looking was impossible.

nAt this moment, the mystical Aura pricking her Spirit Sense only turned more ethereal. With her eyes closed, she fell into another trance.

nAt the same time, Cain wasn't happy yet. Now, he could no longer ignore the excruciating pain!

nThe full release of 20% Chaos Energy rampaged his mind, body, and Soul. Tiny wisps of Chaos Energy continually drilled into every inch of his entire being. Down to his bones, organs, flesh, mental psyche, and Soul's Core, Chaos Energy was continually refining into each part.

nCain's prowess was strengthening by several degrees. His foundation in Qi, Astral, and Soul experienced rapid changes to contend with the abundance of Chaos Energy.

nBut at the same time, Cain couldn't even identify these sensations. The pain rampaging through him felt like he was genuinely dying! His face had gone ashen as his Martial Heart violently quivered.

nCain stubbornly persisted in this hell for ten seconds, thirty seconds, a minute, and then, a tremendous change happened at two minutes.

nIt was finally at that moment when Cain's heart suddenly stopped!

nIn that instance, Cain was on the very verge of losing consciousness.

nThe pain of having one's heart stop….was this worse than death? It certainly felt like it.

nThe instincts to unleash bloodcurdling scream nearly rushed out of Cain. However, in the briefest of moments his heart stopped; he perceived an otherworldly Aura.

nWithout any hesitation, Cain pushed down everything wracking his mind. He put forth his whole Will to grasp this otherworldly Aura!

nResponding to his desire, Cain's Soul Core intensely trembles as if it was breaking apart. Then, a massive wave of Soul Energy blasted out.

nThis Soul Energy was dozens of times more powerful than what Cain could use even at his peak state!

nInstantaneously, Cain's Soul Energy latched on to this otherworld Aura; this was the complete 20% of Chaos Energy!

n'Ca!'

nAfter experiencing pain worse than death, Cain's Soul Core had finally fully linked with 20% Chaos Energy!

nImmediately, the pain alleviated. Cain's heart began rapidly beating again as Chaos Energy completely assimilated into his mind, body, and Soul.

nA few moments later, the Chaotic Emerald lost its blinding light, returning to its usual faint glow.

nAnd at this time, Cain's eyes snapped open. His once pale face is now brimming with vigorous vitality!

nCain couldn't suppress a maddening broad grin from splitting across his entire face. The power coursing through him was immense. A cultivation breakthrough couldn't even compare to this!

nAs several new pieces of information imprinted into Cain's mental psyche, he slowly stood up.

nEvery joint of his literally burst with overflowing power.

nWithout pulling out any of his skills, just how powerful he is now?

nCould he possibly punch an Early Stage Profound Soul Powerhouse to death using purely base Qi Energy?

nCain couldn't precisely tell as true Profound Soul powerhouses have a myriad of abilities. But he was sure as hell eager to find out!

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"Holy hell, Cain!

" Kali suddenly spoke after opening her eyes, gaining Cain's attention.

nPure awe contorted her face. Her tone was in near disbelief.

"I couldn't even open my eyes during that time. And you….you feel far stronger! Are you all ok now?

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nClosing his eyes, gripping his energy-filled fists, Cain nodded.

"Not only just ok. But like you said, far more powerful. Let's see what's in store for this level.

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nCain then quickly picked up the Ancient Chaos book and flipped towards the second page.

nThere, he saw information that was passively filling his mental psyche. This page had two techniques.

nChaos Spirit Force and Chaos Chains.

nReading these techniques over, Cain's excitement shot through the roof! His body practically over shivered in rolling anticipation.

nThe Chaos Chains was a powerful Martial Skill at an unknown Grade. But for Cain to use this skill, he needed to master the Chaos Spirit Form.

nAnd this is was the source of Cain's fervent passion.

nAs of now, Cain's Soul Core was not only powerful but had a far stronger link to the 'Chaos Force.' Because of this, he could now directly stimulate the Chaos Energy within his Qi Veins.

nDoing so will amplify all the energy within Cain's body by Chaos Energy, causing his prowess to Chaos boost by 6 times!

nAnd the book directly explained that this was no ordinary Energy amplification manuals.

nThere weren't many Energy amplification across the universe. But the ones that exist from Mortal all the way up to Divine Grade simply couldn't compare to Chaos amplification.

nThe disparity was like a massive chasm that couldn't be crossed even with the power of infinite flight.

nBy Chaos amplification, one's prowess transforms to the point where the Gods themselves will find this a bizarre oddity that stood against all Rules.

nAs he read this over, a striking thought drilled into Cain's mind.

nWhen dense Qi Energy, Spirit Energy, Draconic Lightning Energy, and Astral Energy all fused with Chaos amplification, just how many leaps has his combat prowess taken now?

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