The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 422 Forming a faction (IV)

After healing Red Hawk, the Scarlet King returned to his throne and took a deep breath before his Ego Wave burst with power again.

Old River, Red Hawk, Blue Crown, and the other two Atrox felt a powerful Ego Wave trying to carve a path into the deepest part of their brains.

"If you resist, I will take it as breaking your word."

The Scarlet King's voice was cold as he uttered those words. He knew this group would undoubtedly betray him if he showed any form of weakness, so he was resolute to completely take over them.

The five Atrox knew they could resist, but that would mean death. In the end, they all shut down their mental defenses, and it did not take long for a red Ego Mark to appear in the deepest part of their brains, allowing not only the Scarlet King to know their location at all times but if it were to explode, it would cause a deadly injury.

Once the Ego Mark was in place, the Scarlet King stared at Old River.

"You seem to have the highest knowledge about Dark Hand. What is the power of its leader, Dark Mask?"

The Scarlet King had already learned a lot about the underworld of the Kronos Continent. Unlike in the Gaia Continent, where everything was under The Organization's control, several factions dominated the Atrox Immortal Empire's underworld and were divided into Tiers.

There were three Tier 0 Dark Factions led by Gods, named Silent World, Blood Path, and Gods' Doom. Beneath them were hundreds of warriors, along with smaller factions that swore loyalty.

Dark Hand was a Tier 1 Dark Faction that swore loyalty to Silent World and was supposed to be ruled by an Apotheosis Realm Master. However, there was a significant difference between someone at the different stages of the realm, as their strength increased with each tribulation.

For members of the Apotheosis Realm of the Essence Evolution Path of Power, there were a total of Four Elemental Tribulations. These were the Wind Tribulation, Water Tribulation, Earth Tribulation, and finally, Fire Tribulation.

As for someone on the Astral Rebirth Path of Power, they went through Two Calamities, being in order the Flesh Calamity and Bone Calamity.

After all the tribulations were completed, the cultivator would enhance their foundation and soul force as much as possible before finally fusing their soul with their Sacred Organ, triggering an evolution of these and their ascension to the Divine Ascension Realm.

There was a shocking difference in power between someone at the Wind Tribulation and someone who completed the Fire Tribulation.

The Scarlet King had yet to test his full power, but he was confident he could reach the Apotheosis Realm battle power in the next few months.

Old River was smart enough to understand that his life was now in the hands of this person and that lying would be pointless, so he answered truthfully.

"While I am part of the upper echelon, I have only seen the Dark Hand's Master, Dark Mask, twice. The last time I saw him, he had gone through the Wind Tribulation, but that was fifty years ago. He might have already completed the Water Tribulation by now."

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"Is there any other Apotheosis Realm Master in Dark Hand?"

"Not that I am aware of."

The Scarlet King nodded as he assessed the information. He considered his next movement for a while. His Ego Wave extended across the room, and he nodded as he saw all the needed materials in this place.

After gathering everything he needed, the Scarlet King took out the Tier 1 Bio Genetic Chamber.

"Get in."

Old River heard the man's voice, and a rueful smile appeared as he deactivated his Bio-Armor, showing a humanoid body with white skin and pointy ears. He was neither handsome nor ugly, just average.

Once Old River was inside the Tier 1 Bio Genetic Chamber, the Scarlet King sent the materials into it and began to alter the man's genome.

After the evolution of the [Genetic Coder Module], the Scarlet King's talent skyrocketed once again, so it was easy for him to carry on with the task, especially since he could always use the system to erase any flaw that might occur.

In less than four hours, the job was complete, and Old River's eyes had changed, becoming completely black. He emerged from the chamber and gazed at his body as he felt his burning vitality along with his Essence Wave bursting with power. Even more shocking, his cultivation base, which had stagnated for decades, showed signs of improving.

"Amazing."

Old River could not hide his shock as the power of the Avernus Bloodline was astonishing, even if its lack of purity limited its power for the Apotheosis Realm. When the man told them he would improve their talent, he did not believe him, but it was clearly true.

The Scarlet King showed little concern for the old man's thrill and turned his eyes to the two bodyguards.

"Your names."

"Specter."

"Ghoul."

The duo immediately responded, and while they were nervous, there was also a sense of thrill in their eyes since the idea of obtaining a powerful lineage was terrific.

"Specter, go in."

The Atrox did as told, and the Scarlet King began to work. This time, he did not choose the Avernus Bloodline but the Life Trent Bloodline.

Ultimately, all five Atrox gained an Apotheosis Realm Lineage, with Old River, Red Hawk, and Blue Crow obtaining the Avernus Bloodline and Specter and Ghoul the Life Trent Bloodline. As the five were analyzing their power, they immediately adopted solemn expressions as they felt the eyes of their leader on them.

"We will meet here in one and a half months. You have until then to adjust your battle style and improve your power."

After that, the Scarlet King took some resources from the warehouse and left. Even now, the five Atrox did not know the man's name, but one thing was sure: he was in absolute control, and the only path forward was to follow him.