Cain took a deep breath, and the red flames within his eyes glowed with heightened purity and intensity.
The Path of Conquest was never about restraint. It was about crushing every obstacle in your way, enduring all calamities, and emerging stronger—undisputed in your power. Overcoming those who once sought to destroy you wasn't just revenge—it was a step forward. A marker of evolution.
As the energy of his Path surged within him, a faint but genuine smile touched Cain's lips. He could feel it—his understanding and control over his own Path deepening. His potential expanding.
Cain was still at the Early Stage of the Mind and Body as One, but no shackles remained to restrain his growth. It was now only a matter of time, of effort, of cultivation, before he reached the Middle Stage.
