Chapter 1550: Path (I)

Chapter 1550: Path (I)

Cain was not surprised by the Sky Sovereign’s request—it was obvious that anyone in his position would seek a way to regain a physical form. After all, who would willingly remain as a phantom, confined within someone else’s Soul Dimension?

However, Cain did not answer immediately. He took a moment to consider the implications before speaking.

“Obtaining a suitable body is something I can do, but helping you through the process of rebirth is an entirely different matter. I am not familiar with it, nor do I have confidence in my ability to achieve it.”

The Sky Sovereign’s smile widened upon hearing those words. He seemed pleased, once again acknowledging Cain’s ability to recognize his own limitations.

“You don’t need to worry about that second part. Once you reach the Third Realm of Cultivativation, you will have the power to do it.”

A small frown appeared on Cain’s face. He was confident in his talent and potential and did not see the Third Realm as an insurmountable barrier, but he was not delusional either.

“It will take me decades—maybe even centuries—for my Essence Evolution or Astral Rebirth Paths of Power to reach the Third Realm. If you are willing to wait that long, then we have a deal.”

“You misunderstand me.” When the Sky Sovereign heard Cain’s words, he shook his head. “Waiting a few centuries wouldn’t be an issue for me. However, I won’t have to wait that long—because the Third Realm I am referring to is not in your Astral Rebirth or Essence Evolution Paths of Power, but in the Ego Eternal Path.”

Cain’s eyes narrowed, and a profound light appeared in them. The moment those words registered, a powerful surge of intensity and desire coursed through his heart.

His willpower was already at the level of a Peak Divine Transcendence Master, but while he had learned from the Codex of Infinite Pathways that the way forward lay in the refinement of his Path, he had never truly understood what that meant. However, the Sky Sovereign was different. He was someone whose willpower had once reached the level of an Archdeity.

If anyone knew what came next in the Ego Eternal Path of Power, it was him.

The Sky Sovereign could see the thirst for knowledge burning in Cain’s eyes and did not keep him waiting.

“The name of the Fifth Realm of the Ego Eternal Path of Power is ‘Mind and Body as One.'”

The words carried weight, their very mention sending a resonating power through the Soul Dimension. Cain could feel the significance behind the title.

His excitement and anticipation only grew stronger.

“The first step to even consider reaching this level is to possess willpower equivalent to that of a Prima Deity. However, that is only the beginning.”

Cain absorbed every word as if it were scripture.

“Not only must you reach that level of willpower, but you must also develop an Alter-Ego whose power and potential can stand equal to the cosmic forces that shape reality itself.”

The Sky Sovereign’s aura exuded the presence of a scholar, his voice steady and authoritative as he explained.

“You have already proven yourself. You fought against a Third Realm Master and survived. You have overcome death repeatedly. I am certain that the moment your soul force evolves to the Divine Transcendence Realm, it will provide the final push you need to achieve the willpower of a Prima Deity.”

Cain did not feign humility.

He had endured countless trials and had never wavered in the face of death. Every time the universe had tried to crush him, he had pushed forward, refusing to break.

If a willpower like his was not enough to reach the level of a Prima Deity, then what was?

However, Cain did not allow arrogance to cloud his judgment, and his eyes remained sharp as he continued listening.

“As for your Alter-Ego…” the Sky Sovereign’s voice softened, a rare trace of admiration slipping into his tone. “It is even more impressive than I had initially believed. Hard as it is to admit, it surpasses the one I forged for myself.”

Cain felt a flicker of pride, though he maintained his composure.

“I can see that you have constructed it using extremely pure sources of psychic power, continuously tempering its existence. I have no doubt that once it is fully healed, its strength will surpass its previous limits. In terms of potential, you are more than ready.”

A small, genuine smile crossed Cain’s lips. When it came to his Alter-Ego, he could not feign indifference.

It was the core of his existence.

He had worked relentlessly to shape it, nurturing it with the corpses of Depravitas, forging it through endless battles, and merging it with his Void Eclipse Level True Name.

The Sky Sovereign gave Cain a moment to process the information before continuing, his voice growing more solemn.

“However, these are only the basic prerequisites. If that were all it took, every Prima Deity would have reached Mind and Body as One. But that is not the case. Even among the strongest, only a fraction have ever achieved this level.”

Cain’s excitement shifted to focused determination.

“To truly step into this realm,” the Sky Sovereign continued, “you must refine and solidify your Path.”

Cain had heard this before—the concept of a ‘Path’—but now, for the first time, he was getting a true and detailed explanation from someone who had already achieved it.

“Just as achieving ‘Mind Over Body’ required you to define your nature, evolving into ‘Mind and Body as One’ demands that you consolidate the type of journey you will take from this point forward.”

Cain remained silent, absorbing every word.

“Unlike your nature—which is something we begin forming as children and is in constant evolution—your Path is different. You are no longer a child. You are a man who has traveled across the universe, battled through the depths of life and death, and carved his own legend into the stars.” The Sky Sovering’s voice was powerful, carrying with it the weight of eons of experiences.

“Once you forge your Path, it will become the core of your Alter-Ego, guiding its growth and evolution. But know this—if you deviate from it, you could very well cripple your Ego Eternal Path of Power.”