The Sun Lord felt a sense of horror like nothing he had ever knownâan all-consuming, overwhelming dread that crushed his spirit. It was so intense, so unbearable, that the thought of taking his own life briefly flickered through his mind. Anything seemed preferable to facing what Cain had in store for him.
Unfortunately, his hesitation sealed his fate. Before he could act, the power of the Astral Black Hole in Cainâs right hand had already locked onto him, drawing him in like a celestial vortex. The Primordial Deities and ArchDeities who had been watching the events from the outskirts of the Divine Kingdomânot willing to interfere but too curious to turn awayâfelt a shudder in their souls.
That the Sun Lord had been defeated was astonishing enough, but even more shocking was how the young woman, Meylin, had severed the bond between the Sun Lord and his Divine Kingdom with apparent ease. They were stunned by her precision and strange abilities. But what came next shattered even their understanding of what was possible.
Before their very eyes, the Sun Lordâs figure twisted unnaturally and dragged helplessly into the swirling vortex of Cainâs right hand. His body was compressed, crumpled, and consumed until it reached the Astral Black Hole, where it vanished completely, swallowed whole. And that... was only the beginning.
"RUMBLE!"
The Neo-Demonâs body trembled as a massive surge of power coursed through him. Cainâs physical might grew exponentially, his Neo-Demon Aura rising in waves of dark purple energy that radiated in all directions like a cosmic storm.
Each pulse was so dense that it could have flattened entire cities, suffocating lesser beings under its sheer intensity. The energy storm raged on for hours, Cainâs aura climbing higher and higher as the assimilation of the Sun Lord by the Astral Black Hole advanced.
Then it happened.
"RUMBLEEEEE!"
This time, it wasnât just Cainâs body that trembledâit was the very fabric of the universe. From the core of the landmass, a massive spiderweb-like network of energy erupted outward, extending into the broken remains of the Sun Lordâs Divine Kingdom and filling it with radiant light.
The sight was so overwhelming that even the two titanic figures who had been watching from afarâthe Lord of the Void and Dragon Empress Tiamatâcould not hide their awe.
One of the three thousand Core Oniric Truths that formed the foundation of the Crimson World Matrix began to glow with a resplendent, ominous power. Billions of tendrils of energy emerged from it, snaking through the chaos beyond the realm until they connected with the Neo-Demonâs body. They intertwined with Cainâs essence, merging into his soul and True Name.
"HAHAHAHAHA!"
Cain erupted into laughter, a sound that echoed across the void like the roar of a triumphant beast. He could feel itâthe Oniric Truth of Dominion, once the domain of the Sun Lord, was flowing into his being, becoming one with him. His True Name, the core of his existence, absorbed this power, enhancing his potential beyond previous limits.
"Success!" Cain shouted, the sheer thrill in his voice sending chills through the hearts of all who heard it. His gamble had paid off.
Instead of feeding the Sun Lord to the Scarlet Throne, Cain had used the Astral Black Hole. The process ignited his Astral Black Hole, increasing his energy reserves and fortifying his physical might. But more importantly, it had granted him the full, unfiltered insight of the Sun Lordâs Oniric Truth of Dominion, elevating his comprehension to 100%âa feat few could even dream of. The Crimson World Matrix itself responded to this breakthrough, acknowledging the Neo-Demonâs rise.
The other Prima Deities beyond the realm could only stare, their eyes filled with a mix of awe, disbelief, and envy. They understood the significance of this event all too well: oneâs mastery over the Oniric Truths dictated how far they could ascend. And now, Cain had not one, but two Core Oniric Truths at 100% comprehension.
The path to the peak of the Prima Deity rank lay wide open before him. The only task left was to forge his Divine Kingdom, which would further nurture his Black Hole and body, solidifying his dominance.
The fusion of the Oniric Truth of Dominion into Cainâs essence and True Name didnât take long. Once the process was complete, the Crimson World Matrix slowly faded from the chaos, its tendrils retracting as if the universe itself had sealed its approval.
Yet the surprises were far from over.
The next moment, all eyes turned toward the Sun Lordâs Divine Kingdom. Most had expected it to crumble, as the destruction of its masterâs True Name typically meant the collapse of the realm. But what they witnessed defied logic and history.
Instead of shattering, the Divine Kingdom began to glow with a radiant light. Under the shocked gaze of the onlookers, the kingdomâs power surged and flowed directly into Cainâs body. It wasnât just a transfer of energyâit was a full integration. The Divine Kingdom connected to Cainâs body, soul, and ego so deeply that it became an extension of him, a part of his very being.
"HAHAHAHAHAHA! AWESOME!" Cainâs laughter boomed once more, his voice filled with raw, untamed joy. It seemed that by fully assimilating the Sun Lord, the Divine Kingdom had recognized him as its rightful master. Instead of crumbling, it had merged with him, a seamless fusion of domain and deity.
This outcome had exceeded Cainâs expectations. Originally, he had planned to use the Scarlet Throne to devour as much Origin Power from the Divine Kingdom as possible, breaking it down to fuel his own. But thisâthis was a gift beyond imagination. It saved him time, effort, and elevated his cultivation to unprecedented heights.
Meylin appeared at his side the next second, her face glowing with awe and admiration. No matter how many times she witnessed Cainâs feats, he always defied expectations, achieving what others deemed impossible. Even among beings who had lived for tens of millions of years, Cain stood apart.