Cain's breath came in ragged bursts, his chest heaving from exertion. Yet a cold smile curved his lips as he hurled the massive corpse of a Late ArchDeity onto the Scarlet Throne.
The moment the body struck the ancient seat, waves of soul force and life essence surged outward, flooding into Cain's body. The energy coursed through him like wildfire, pouring directly into the Living Glyph carved into his heart. The runes ignited, expanding across his veins like molten rivers until his muscles, tendons, and bones all trembled with resonance.
A deep hum vibrated through the air, followed by a shockwave that rippled outward. He had done it—after eight relentless months of battle, Cain had finally completed the second level of the Astra-Vajra Heartwork.
