Chapter 753
The Beginning of Hellish Reform
Of course, the demons can still unleash attacks comparable to those of true gods, possess defensive capabilities like true gods, and enjoy the exalted status and immortality that come with their corresponding authority.
But they lost the power to wield authority at will, as easily as controlling their own limbs.
The source of that power and the ultimate right of interpretation have been firmly seized by the abyss.
This is the most fundamental difference between the old and new systems!
Power has become a tool that requires application and agreement to exert its influence, rather than a private property that can be disposed of at will.
[Under this strange, semi-restricted, semi-public mode, after a brief period of turmoil, the abyss unexpectedly revealed a vibrant new life.]
Having lost their dependence on and attachment to power and ownership, some of the most talented and ambitious demons were forced to turn their attention to more fundamental rules, which ironically sparked an unprecedented desire for exploration and creativity.
The stable granting of the right to use authority ensures the minimum level of overall combat power and order in the Abyss.
[The Will of the Abyss even revealed that it has recently been carefully considering whether to go a step further and design a more flexible incentive mechanism, referencing the development achievements of other brilliant civilizations that have shone in the multiverse.]
That is, to consider re-opening up, conditionally, a very small portion of the power that can be autonomously controlled, or the amount that can be sacrificed, as an ultimate reward to those demon gods who can make significant contributions to the Abyss.
[As long as the demons can prove their worth and acquire far more essence, knowledge, or territory for the abyss than expected, a certain percentage of these rich gains will be allocated as feedback and incentives for the individuals.]
From the perspective of the will of the abyss, this is not entirely unacceptable.
This undoubtedly injects a ruthless yet highly efficient vitality, based on performance and contribution, into the inherent, cold, and absolute control.
The message conveyed by the will of the abyss was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up towering waves in the unchanging thoughts of the will of the spirit realm and the will of hell.
They fell into an unbelievable silence. For countless eons, the will of the Great World had represented supreme authority and an unchanging, eternal order.
The true gods and demons under their command are merely shepherds who hold authority on their behalf. Why should they ever need to compromise with the shepherds, or even learn from them and change themselves?
This completely overturns their fundamental understanding of the meaning of their own existence!
However, the cold, realistic pressure of survival brought by the four transcendent members of the Red Heart Society constantly squeezed this silent space.
The path of change from the abyss may sound unorthodox and fraught with unpredictable risks, potentially even shaking the absolute authority of the regime.
But it does bring a new possibility—a possibility to make the larger world system more flexible, more adaptable, and more able to unleash its internal potential.
Perhaps, in the face of a formidable enemy like the Red Heart Society, which harnesses power from the heart and breaks with convention, clinging to outdated ways will become its greatest weakness.
The final, almost imperceptible, yet incredibly powerful ripple of the Abyss's will was deeply imprinted into the core of the will of both the Spirit Realm and Hell.
From a certain perspective, the path taken by the Chixin Society to break free from established frameworks may not be entirely without merit.
Faced with changing circumstances, does the vast world, as magnificent as it is, also need a radical, radical reform to gain the mobility to continue standing firm and even move forward amidst the turbulent currents?
This rhetorical question, like a sharp thorn, pierced the depths of the thoughts of the other two great world wills.
The eradication of the Red Heart Society is inevitable, but before or after its eradication, should the organization itself undergo changes to prevent the emergence of another, or even more, Red Heart Societies?
The road ahead is fraught with peril; the choice between change and its absence has become a silent and dangerous struggle, no less daunting than a direct war. In June of the Extraordinary Calendar 4725, the age-old, scorching heat of the depths of hell seemed to solidify on this day, causing the sulfurous aura of the entire Great World to stagnate.
[The Will of Hell, that vast and invisible entity that usually manifests itself only through rules and punishments, has begun a silent yet earth-shattering surgery.]
[Having drawn upon the reform proposal of its nemesis and mirror image of the Abyss's will, He cast His cold gaze upon the core of His own complex system. Countless invisible chains of rules began to creak and turn, and a reform targeting the entire power structure of Hell quietly commenced.]
This is not a gentle reform, but a reorganization with near-brutal efficiency, in which the ownership of authority is redefined.
The will of Hell intends to gradually seize the powers that, while scattered among the various rulers, rightfully belong to the origin of the plane.
However, the true gods of hell are never docile lambs.
The news of the reforms was like a spark thrown into an oil depot, instantly igniting a raging inferno throughout the entire Hell pantheon, led by the High Lord of Hell.
These true gods, who rose from endless sin and conquest, have long regarded the authority they hold as an indivisible private property and the cornerstone of their power.
The protest first materialized into a roar of fury in the eternal palace of the ninth level of purgatory, as the Highlord of Terror tore apart the veil of the throne woven from the wails of souls.
Then, the roar of the Wrathful Lord shattered three volcanoes within his territory, lava flowing like blood, reflecting the raging flames in his eyes.
They united, their voices piercing through layers of planes, striking directly at the invisible barrier of the will of hell.
This is betrayal!
[It's a lack of trust!]
[Several radical princes even cried out in anguish before the allied forces, accusing the Will of Hell of betraying the ancient covenant of fighting and expanding their territory alongside them, and treating them as servants to be guarded against rather than partners.]
The atmosphere in Hell was tense and taut. Countless low- and mid-level demons trembled under the pressure of the true god, unsure of where this storm would sweep through.
Faced with this united riot capable of tearing the ordinary world apart, the will of hell remained eerily silent.
He offered no explanation, no comfort, and showed no emotional fluctuation whatsoever.
He is merely carrying out reforms and reaping the authority of the true gods.
The invisible power of rules transformed into the heaviest shackles, emerging from the deepest depths of hell. The powers that the Great Lords once wielded with ease began to feel sluggish and burdensome.
[The most vehemently rebellious and greedy ruler, almost simultaneously had all the symbols of wealth in his territory tinged with a dark rust, and the flow of power forcibly slowed down.]
The suppression of the will of hell is not a sudden, violent attack, but a systematic and fundamental tightening and correction.
Because He sees clearly in His heart, He knows perfectly well the children He has conceived.
【trust?】
Is it a hellish god who rises to power through deception?
[Are you kidding me?] (End of Chapter)