Chapter 754
Innovation of the Spirit Realm Contribution Exchange System
Trust, and even moral constraints, are luxuries that the will of the spirit world might attempt, fragile flowers built on a foundation of relative order and adherence to promises.
The essence of hell is chaos, cunning, and devouring.
[Is it possible to place one's trust in a hellish god?]
This is tantamount to pouring blood into a hungry swarm of sharks and expecting them to remain courteous.
In the long lives of these great rulers, lies were their breath, betrayal their tools, and it was commonplace for a single promise to conceal a dozen diametrically opposed schemes.
[To lie more than ten times with the same sentence is already being very lenient.]
This is not an exaggeration, but a stark reality.
Therefore, witnessing the ferocious display of his subordinate gods' united uprising for power, the cold core of Hell's will only strengthened its resolve.
The decision to reclaim power and ownership is not self-destructive; rather, it may be the greatest and most necessary move in its history, a self-purification akin to scraping away the bone to remove poison.
[In July of the Extraordinary Calendar 4953, in the Spirit Realm, a vast world renowned for its relative order, balance, and long slumber, the will of the Spirit Realm stirred with a subtle ripple of contemplation amidst its eternal stillness.]
He observed the ongoing and chaotic changes in the abyss, and gazed even more intently at the devastating internal strife and the cold, ruthless reversion of will in Hell caused by these reforms.
The will of the spirit realm did not act immediately; its thought process was a slow one, measured in epochs.
But this time, external stimuli seem to have triggered a critical juncture.
After another long period of time, long enough for mortal civilizations to cycle through several times, it finally made adjustments that aligned with the inherent logic of the spirit world's order.
It's neither as intense as hell nor as utterly chaotic as the abyss, but rather a restrained yet highly efficient relative change with a distinct spiritual character.
What particularly surprised the gods was that it had actually implemented the concept of relinquishing a portion of the sacrificial authority, which the will of the abyss had once mentioned, in a highly refined and systematic way.
The contribution exchange system was born from the very origin of the spirit realm.
This system is like a giant tree of rules that grew overnight in the core of the spirit realm, its branches and veins crystal clear.
Gods, and even demigods and heroic spirits below them, can accumulate spiritual reputation by contributing to the stability, expansion, or purification of the spirit world.
[Through this, one can openly and legitimately sacrifice a portion of their authority within the system's core in exchange for a purer and more powerful infusion of rule-based power, and even have the opportunity to touch upon higher-level laws.]
The entire process is fair and transparent, and is engraved in the fundamental rules of the spirit world.
What's even more unbelievable to the gods is that, during these power-sacrificing transactions that were once considered taboo, the will of the spirit world clearly overlooks the area, acting like a silent guardian and notary, ensuring the outcome is absolutely fulfilled.
The term "gatekeeper," though crude, perfectly captures this unprecedented sense of security.
[The gods of the spirit realm, from the oldest God of Order to the newly born God of Dawn, were all deeply shocked and filled with doubt when they first encountered this system.]
[The spirit world's will, which seemed to be perpetually dormant and only reacted slightly during dimensional crises, was actually undergoing its own reformation?]
[And the reforms were so thorough and generous?]
This completely overturned the gods' preconceived notions of this supreme ruler. It turned out that this silent monarch was not merely slumbering; when it deemed necessary, its methods and foresight were enough to leave even the most cunning deities feeling utterly unfathomable. [March of the 5000th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, coinciding with the milestone moment of the Red Heart Society's fifth millennium.]
You stand at a vantage point beyond dimensions, your gaze calmly sweeping over the dramatic, yet interconnected, landscapes of change presented by three vast worlds.
The chaos of the abyss has become more orderly through reform, and the cunning of hell is seeking a new balance through suppression and reclaiming.
The spirit realm, traditionally seen as stubborn, arrogant, and operating according to ancient principles, has surprisingly demonstrated adaptability, constructing a sophisticated system capable of altering the ecology of divine power.
[You witnessed the initial realization of the abyss's delusions, the self-regulation under the iron fist of the hellish will, and the silent yet thunderous reshaping of rules by the spirit realm's will.]
After a long while, you withdrew your gaze, your heart surging not with mere感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of deep emotion or reflection), but with a deeper understanding.
These three worlds, their essential attributes and operating logic, are already deeply imprinted in the cognition of countless beings, as unshakable as a cosmic constant.
However, under a shared pressure, they all unexpectedly embarked on a path of innovation.
Even though the methods differ, the core of all these actions represents a profound adjustment, or even a betrayal, of the old order.
This scene presents a strange contrast to the conservatives you remember who clung desperately to past glories and resisted any change.
When even the most chaotic, cunning, and stubborn world will begins to actively seek change, how pale and fragile the unchanging principles upheld by those who consider themselves wise appear.
The tide of history rolls in, and even the mighty will of a great world, once so powerful as to suppress the universe, will bow before its crushing force.
But to be honest, you don't reject the reforms of the will of the three great worlds.
On the contrary, you might even be happy to see this change.
A stubborn, unchanging enemy is certainly easy to predict, but it's also uninteresting.
Only when an opponent unleashes astonishing transformative power in dire straits, the light and heat released by their struggle and burning can truly highlight the grandeur of the path to conquest and the supreme sweetness of ultimate victory.
Indeed, after the Great World's will is reformed, its power will increase, and it may even become more powerful in the future.
You clearly sense that the ancient will that shrouds the spirit realm, the netherworld, and even deeper realms is tearing apart parts of its own origin with unprecedented resolve.
This process was accompanied by violent tremors and wailing of the laws governing the entire world, as if a giant were personally carving out his own bones to forge a new blade.
The pain is real, the price is enormous, but the newfound power to be gained is destined to be astonishing.
Most importantly, because the will of the spirit realm has relaxed, and even actively cooperated with, the gods of the spirit realm will no longer be attracted to the rules and divine paths of the Red Heart Society.
The will of the spirit realm, this oldest and once most stubborn relic, has now displayed a surprising ruthlessness and decisiveness.
[He not only significantly relaxed the restrictions on His own internal rules and divine path, but also actively guided and streamlined the laws, paving a smoother ladder of advancement for the native deities.]
[In an instant, the will of the spirit realm shifted from an arrogant approach to a more approachable one.] (End of Chapter)