Chapter 658: Book of Chaos: 2nd Chapter (1/2)
Inside the Crown Space, Raven was in seclusion once more.
This time, he isn't doing any strenuous exercise nor comprehending/integrating with complicated Law Insights. He was mere reviewing information that's already planted on his consciousness.
It was the information about the Book of Chaos' 2nd Chapter.
Now that Raven achieved his final transformation, it could be said that his physique was now tempered and blessed by Cosmic Energy. His foundations are all set and it couldn't get any better than this so he had to proceed on building the platform that will take him to the peak.
As he gradually removed the seal placed on the 2nd Chapter, Raven felt nervous. He placed his trust on his master and followed his advice to not unseal this unless he finished the 1st Chapter. Raven easily unsealed the clump of light suspended on his Spiritual Consciousness and witnessed as it exploded into motes of light that gradually fused with his consciousness.
Raven felt dizzy for a bit but he didn't do anything yet. Instead, he took advantage of this time to regulate his breathing and pacify his nervous heart. Once he was done, the information about the 2nd Chapter was now fully integrated onto his memories.
Spending time to slowly and meticulously scan the information, Raven eventually understood the contents of the 2nd Chapter.
As it turns out, the second chapter is also divided into multiple stages as well. If the first chapter refer to its divisions as 'Transformations', then the second chapter refers to it as 'Transitions'.
The 1st Transition is called: 'The Monarch's Road' - which will take him to the 'Knight Monarch Realm'.
To those who followed the orthodox path, reaching the Knight Monarch Realm requires them to deepen their understanding of Laws and fuse their insights to their Domain into to advance it to the next level. Upon reaching the realm, their domain will evolve into the Monarch's Domain, a force that could permanently alter the state of their environment according to their desire and nature.
Raven has to do something similar, however since he was an over-achiever he already has the qualifications since both of his Laws reached the 3rd Concept. His Lord's Domain is already just as, if not more, powerful than the majority of the Monarch's Domain since typically, those people used the 2nd Concept of their Law as foundations, which okay but not enough. Some hasty ones did while their Laws are at the Base Concept which is bad. Raven has both of his Laws at the 3rd Stage so he's already eligible for this.
In addition to this, since Raven follows the unorthodox path, he had to do something extra. In his first Transition, he also has to integrate the Constellations that appeared on his Inner Cosmos. A very surprising detail that would normally faze him, but since he got an indirect warning not too long ago he wasn't so surprised any more.
The second Transition is called: 'The King's Path' - which will take him to the 'King Knight Realm'.
Reaching the Knight King Realm is already enough to cause someone to be well known in the Divine Realm. This stage is one step closer to the known peak of the Knight's Path after all. This stage is also known to be a watershed for most people. If one's foundation is lacking, reaching this real, is just impossible. Only those who put time and effort in solidifying their foundations and correcting their flaws will be allowed to reach this stage, it won't accept anyone who 'barely' made it either.
Those who follow the Orthodox Path will be required to Master their Laws if they want to reach this stage. This requirement is easy it say but incredibly hard to achieve. There are people who spend hundreds upon thousands of years just to reach the acme of their law. Those who also cultivate one more laws will be at a disadvantage since it will take them longer time to be ready, but if they succeed however, they will be definitely be stronger compared to others.
For Raven, he has to do more than that. If he wanted to breakthrough to this stage, he has to confront the Heavenly Laws in order to prove that his Law Mastery is genuine. This process is called 'Heavenly Debate', something that Raven isn't really looking forward to.
The 3rd Transition, the one that will take him to the Empyrean Knight Realm, is called: 'The Emperor's Reign'.
Everyone who reached the Empyrean Knight Realm are well known people in the Divine Realm. Even those who deliberately hide their identities could still enjoy the privilege of being an Empyrean as long as it is confirmed. This is also when people decide their Empyrean Title. The title doesn't really do much since it doesn't contribute to the strength of the Empyrean. The title is also decided by the masses and approved by the Dawn Council.
Those who follow the Orthodox Path will experience numerous 'Changes' in this stages. These 'Changes' will correspond to the foundations they've built upon the early stages of their Ascension - the Champion's Physique.