NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 44: Chapter Forty-Four: Clash of Order and Chaos
The moment Caden's palm met the Guardian's strike, the void itself trembled. An explosive shockwave of energy rippled outward, tearing through the fractured space of the Rift.
Caden's Ring of Equilibrium blazed with raw power, stabilizing the chaotic force surging through his body. His newly unlocked Riftborn State pulsed through his veins, allowing him to harness both Order and Chaos in harmony.
The Guardian's silver eyes gleamed with intrigue as they pushed forward, increasing the intensity of their assault. Their hand, infused with pure Rift energy, clashed against Caden's stabilizing force—a perfect struggle between two opposing powers.
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System Alert: Energy Synchronization Holding
Equilibrium Output: 82%
Order/Chaos Balance: Stable
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Seraphis, still recovering on the sidelines, watched with disbelief. "Okay… he's actually keeping up?"
She clenched her fists. "Fine, no way I'm sitting this out."
Summoning her flames, Seraphis launched herself into the battle, targeting the Guardian's flank with a blazing fist.
But just before her attack could land, the Guardian twisted their body midair, effortlessly dodging while still engaging Caden.
They flicked their wrist, and a wave of Rift energy surged toward Seraphis, forcing her to retreat.
Caden took the opening. His All-Knowing Eye flashed, pinpointing the exact moment when the Guardian's defense wavered.
He struck, his fist colliding with their chest—sending the Guardian skidding backward for the first time.
They landed gracefully, gazing at him with something almost resembling approval.
"You are evolving faster than expected."
Caden steadied his breathing. He could feel the Riftborn energy coursing through him, his body adjusting to its volatile nature.
But he knew this was still far from over.
The Guardian extended their arms, and suddenly—the Rift vortex above them surged violently.
The chamber shifted, reality warping into a swirling battlefield of shifting landscapes.
Caden narrowed his eyes. This was it. The true battle had begun.