Chapter 402

Secret prison.

Translation: "Secret Prison."

The Joyful One described the source of the true god's power in a low voice.

Translation: "The Joyful One described the source of true god power in a low voice."

"So-called igniting the divine fire is just a colloquial saying; its essence is using source matter to forge an eternal soul core."

Translation: "\"So-called igniting divine fire is just a colloquial saying; its essence is to use source substance to forge an eternal soul core. \""

"Once the divine fire is ignited, it will burn eternally, continually providing divine power to the true god; however, without a constant replenishment of source matter, the scale of the divine fire will remain unchanged and the rate of divine power provision will not increase."

Translation: "\"Once divine fire is ignited, it will burn eternally, continuously providing divine power to the true god, but unless source substance is continually replenished, the scale of the divine fire will remain unchanged, and the rate of providing divine power will not increase. \""

"If you were the only true god in the world, that would be enough for you to live comfortably until the day of great annihilation."

Translation: "\"If you were the only true god in the world, that would be enough for you to live comfortably until the Day of Great Extinction. \""

"But this world is not peaceful; competition is everywhere."

Translation: "\"But this world is not peaceful; competition is everywhere. \""

"If you don't want to be a prey constantly fleeing in fear, or a weakling whose fate is arbitrarily controlled by the strong, the only option is to keep growing stronger."

Translation: "\"If you don't want to be prey constantly fleeing in fear, or a weakling whose fate is arbitrarily controlled by the strong, the only option is to keep growing stronger. \""

Regarding competition, Rosen had long been accustomed to it, so he felt no nervousness; instead, he felt an eager urge to try.

Translation: "As for competition, Luosen had long grown accustomed to it, so he felt no nervousness; instead, a restless urge to try arose."

A thought arose in his mind: "I wonder what changes will come to Laifu's function after igniting the divine fire?"

Translation: "A thought arose in his mind: \"I wonder what changes will come to Laifu's function after igniting the divine fire. \""

He was not at all worried that Laifu would be damaged in this process, and even if it were damaged, he wouldn't fear it.

Translation: "He wasn't at all worried that Laifu would be damaged in this process, and even if it were damaged, he wouldn't fear it."

Because if Laifu is made of source matter or a lesser material, then after becoming a true god he could naturally reforge Laifu using source matter.

Translation: "Because if Laifu is made of source substance or a lower-grade material, then after becoming a true god he could naturally reforge Laifu using source substance."

If Laifu is not produced from source matter but is a higher existence, then there is no need to worry about it being damaged at all.

Translation: "If Laifu is not produced from source substance but is a higher form of existence, then there is no need to worry about it being damaged at all."

Moreover, he also noticed a trap left for him by the Joyful One.

Translation: "Moreover, he also noticed a trap left for him by the Joyful One."

Because she only said she would help him ignite the divine fire, but did not say how to establish a mortal church, nor how to extract source matter from the souls of mortal believers.

Translation: "Because she only said she would help him ignite the divine fire, but did not say how to establish a mortal church, nor how to extract source substance from the souls of mortal believers."

Believing that once he successfully ignites the divine fire and feels this need, the Joyful One will surely produce more bargaining terms.

Translation: "Believing that once he successfully ignites the divine fire and feels this need, the Joyful One will surely produce more bargaining terms."

"Hmph, I'll pretend not to know, but I'll study it secretly."

"Hmph, I'll pretend not to know, but I'll study it secretly."

At that moment, the Joyful One's voice sounded again.

Translation: "At this moment, the Joyful One's voice came again."

"Your Majesty, the vast majority of mortals cannot perceive the existence of source matter; only those mortals who have reached the 23rd ring can faintly sense it."

Translation: "\"Your Majesty, the vast majority of mortals cannot sense the existence of source substance; only mortals who have reached the 23rd Ring can faintly sense it. \""

"And perception is the foundation of control."

Translation: "\"And perception is the foundation of control. \""

"Therefore, what you must do next is, in as short a time as possible, obtain a soul of 23rd-ring strength."

Translation: "\"So, what you need to do next, Your Majesty, is to obtain a soul of 23rd Ring strength in as short a time as possible. \""

Rosen spread his hands: "Oh~~ This isn't simple; I'm afraid I don't have that much time."

Translation: "Luosen spread his hands: \"Oh~~ This isn't simple; I'm afraid I don't have that much time. \""

According to Tiralilin, she initially trained for a full 1300 years before advancing to the 22nd ring.

Translation: "According to Tirilin, she spent a full 1300 years cultivating before advancing to the 22nd Ring."

Adela also said that the Empress of Pain, Agdelin, who held the best training resources of the Eternal Empire, also spent a full 1118 years to become an Eternal powerhouse.

Translation: "Adelela also said that the Pain Empress Aigedelin, who held the best cultivation resources of the Eternal Empire, also spent a full 1118 years before becoming an Eternal Powerhouse."

The Joyful One smiled: "For others it's indeed difficult, but Your Majesty, your soul's depths contain a great amount of source matter, and you hold in your hand the scepter of condensed source matter light. As long as you can find a 23rd-ring environment and train earnestly, you should be able to advance to the 23rd ring within at most three years."

Translation: "The Joyful One smiled: \"For others it's indeed difficult, but Your Majesty, your soul's depths contain a great amount of source substance, and you hold in your hand the Light Scepter of Condensed Source. As long as you find a 23rd Ring environment and cultivate seriously, you should be able to advance to the 23rd Ring within at most three years. \""

Where can one find a 23rd-ring environment? In the short term, his Natural Empire cannot achieve this, and the half-plane of the Dawn Empire has also been destroyed.

Translation: "Where can one find a 23rd Ring environment? In the short term, his Natural Empire cannot achieve this, and the half-plane of the Dawn Empire has also been destroyed."

Within the entire solar star realm, only the Abyss possesses such an environment.

Translation: "Within the entire Solar Star Realm, only the Abyss possesses such an environment."

In other words, he must enter the Abyss.

Translation: "In other words, he must enter the Abyss."

He believed that since the Joyful One intended to enter this world, she must have thoroughly understood its situation.

Translation: "He believed that since the Joyful One intended to enter this world, she must have thoroughly understood its situation."

Thus, he wore a troubled expression: "The Abyss is frozen by the planar stasis spell; I would enter it"

Translation: "Thus, he looked troubled: \"The Abyss is frozen by the Planar Stagnation Technique; if I enter it\""

Surely, the Joyful One immediately continued the conversation.

Translation: "Surely, the Joyful One immediately picked up the thread."

She laughed: "Your Majesty, don't worry; as far as I know, most of the Abyss has already freed itself from the influence of the planar stasis spell. As long as you pass through a thin stasis membrane, the interior is a normal time region."

Translation: "She smiled: \"Your Majesty, don't worry; according to my knowledge, most areas of the Abyss have already freed themselves from the influence of the Planar Stagnation Technique. As long as you pass through a thin stagnation membrane, the interior is a normal time region. \""

"Moreover, for safety, you should enter the Abyss of Pain or the Abyss of Withering, and absolutely avoid entering the Nightmare Abyss where Antoine Ji resides."

Translation: "\"Moreover, for safety, you should enter the Abyss of Pain or the Abyss of Withering, and absolutely avoid entering the Abyss of Nightmare where Antowanji resides. \""

That is natural.

Translation: "This is natural."

But Rosen still had a worry: "Liv said that Antoine Ji is constructing the Sun Bridge."

Translation: "But Luosen still had a worry: \"Liv said that Antowanji is building the Solar Bridge. \""

"That's indeed the case, but please rest assured, Your Majesty, the Sun Bridge is not so easy to build; it will take at least another twenty years to complete, giving you ample preparation time."

Translation: "\"That's indeed the case, but please rest assured, Your Majesty; the Solar Bridge is not easy to build, and it will take at least twenty more years to complete, giving you ample preparation time. \""

Rosen could not verify the truth of this information about the Sun Bridge.

Translation: "Luosen could not verify the truth of this information about the Solar Bridge."

But according to logical deduction, this is absolutely possible to happen, and if it does, the consequences would be extremely severe.

Translation: "But according to logical deduction, this is absolutely possible to happen, and if it does, the consequences would be extremely severe."

He currently lacks the ability to verify the Sun Bridge's existence; erring on the side of caution, he would rather believe it exists.

Translation: "He currently lacks the ability to verify the truth of the Solar Bridge's existence; erring on the side of caution, he would rather believe it exists."

He finally asked: "Once I advance to the 23rd ring, what should I do then?"

Translation: "He finally asked: \"After I advance to the 23rd Ring, what should I do then? \""

"Do it this way."

Translation: "\"Do this. \""

As they spoke, the Joyful One lightly snapped her fingers, and a spellbook appeared out of thin air before her.

Translation: "As they spoke, the Joyful One lightly snapped her fingers, and a spell book appeared out of thin air before her."

The cover had no title, only an image: a cluster of flames blazing fiercely at the position of the brain.

Translation: "The cover had no title, only an image: a cluster of flames blazing fiercely at the position of the brain."

The book is extremely thick.

Translation: "The book is extremely thick."

After receiving it, Rosen flipped through the pages quickly, spending over ten minutes to record all the content into Laifu's database, then returned the spellbook to the Joyful One, saying: "Thank you."

Translation: "After receiving it, Luosen flipped through the pages quickly, spending over ten minutes to record all the content into Laifu's database, then returned the spell book to the Joyful One: \"Thank you. \""

The Joyful One gave a faint smile: "Then I will patiently await the day Your Majesty ignites the divine fire."

Translation: "The Joyful One gave a faint smile: \"Then I will patiently await the day Your Majesty ignites the divine fire. \""

After saying that, the pale pink glow in Liv's eyes gradually faded, but as the light lingered, she added: "In gathering intelligence, Liv is a capable aide. Your Majesty, if you have use for her, feel free to employ her; she will certainly not disappoint you."

Translation: "After saying that, the watercolor pink ethereal light in Liv's eyes gradually faded, but as the light lingered on the verge of disappearing, she added another sentence: \"In gathering information, Liv is a good helper. Your Majesty, if you have use for her, feel free to employ her; she will absolutely not disappoint you. \""

"Thank you again for your generosity, Joyful One."

Translation: "\"Thank you again for your generosity, Joyful One. \""

He will use this Liv, because she is not only outstanding in ability, but essentially she is an eye left by the Joyful One beside him to monitor him.

Translation: "He will use this Liv, because she is not only outstanding in ability, but essentially she is a pair of eyes left by the Joyful One beside him to monitor him."

Using her is to put the Joyful One at ease, so she does not misjudge the progress of their cooperation.

Translation: "Using her is to let the Joyful One rest easy, so she does not misjudge the progress of their cooperation."

After all, she is also a true god's apostle, with considerable combat ability and insight; when needed, one can still seek her help.

Translation: "After all, she is also a True God Apostle, with considerable combat power and insight; when needed, one can also seek her help."

But one must keep a few tricks hidden, as a safeguard.

Translation: "But one must keep a few tricks hidden, as chips for self-preservation."

Only then did the Joyful One completely withdraw, and Liv regained her clarity.

Translation: "Only then did the Joyful One completely withdraw, and Liv regained her clarity."

"Your Majesty, how did your talk with my master go?"

Translation: "\"Your Majesty, how did your talk with my master go? \""

"We have reached an agreement; from now on, you are my Abyss intelligence officer. You will accompany me into the Abyss to help me gather intelligence."

Translation: "\"We have reached a cooperation; from now on, you are my Abyss Intelligence Officer, you will follow me into the Abyss to help gather intelligence. \""

Liv nodded without hesitation: "Yes, Your Majesty, I will devote my utmost to serve you." Rosen then asked: "So, do you know how to enter the Abyss safely?"

Translation: "Liv nodded in agreement without hesitation: \"Yes, Your Majesty, I will serve you with all my effort. \" Luosen then asked: \"So, do you know how to enter the Abyss safely? \""

Liv slowly shook her head: "Your Majesty, I'm sorry, but I currently know little about this world's Abyss plane."

Translation: "Liv slowly shook her head: \"Your Majesty, I'm sorry, I currently don't know much about this world's Abyss plane. \""

Rosen was not disappointed either, for he still had a more reliable source of information.

Translation: "Luosen was not disappointed either, for he still had a more reliable source of information."

"Then rest well for now; you will be notified before departure."

Translation: "\"Then rest first; I will notify you before we set out. \""

As they spoke, Rosen's mind stirred, and this secret prison continually expanded and transformed, quickly taking the shape of a room.

Translation: "As they spoke, with a thought, Luosen caused this secret prison to continually expand and reshape, quickly taking the form of a room."

Afterward, Luosen stepped back, activated the Secret Passage Technique, and arrived at the room where the Adela sisters were resting.

Upon arriving at the destination, I saw the two sisters: one quietly reading a book, the other nibbling snacks like a hamster.

Upon hearing the noise, Patenuoluosi, who kept chewing nonstop, turned her head toward Luosen: "Your Majesty, I must say, these little cookies are absolutely delicious."

"If it's tasty, eat as much as you want; there's plenty."

After strolling over to Adela and sitting down, she had already put down her magic book and was waiting.

"Adela, I need to make a trip to the Abyss of Pain."

Adela's face showed some surprise: "Your Majesty, I think sending subordinates would suffice; there's no need to go yourself."

Luosen shook his head and insisted: "I must go myself."

After a pause, he again asked: "What, does the Abyss of Pain pose any danger?"

Patenuoluosi's voice came from beside him: "Of course it's dangerous, and far more dangerous than the Half-Plane of Dawn."

Luosen curiously asked: "Please elaborate."

"Antowan Ji's idea of destroying civilization never remained just on paper; he put many concrete actions into practice."

As they spoke, Patenuoluosi walked over to the bench where Luosen was sitting and plopped down beside him.

"The Empress's blockade of the Three Great Planes was not smooth sailing; it involved many twists and entailed great sacrifice."

"Before the blockade, the interiors of the Three Great Planes had already erupted in extremely brutal high-energy wars."

"Among them, wars with death tolls exceeding one million numbered more than eighteen."

"The result of the war was that, aside from the imperial palace and the empire's core region retaining high-level power and imperial order, the rest of the areas became utter ruins of chaos."

Luosen spread his hands: "Our human race is indeed very adept at slaughter."

"Killing other races is formidable; slaughtering our own kind is also top-notch mastery."

Patenuoluosi sighed: "Who would say otherwise?"

Adela then said: "Actually, the situation in the Abyss is not much better than that of the Lost Plane at present."

Her face showed a thoughtful expression: "Moreover, the hierarchy of the Eternal Empire has almost completely solidified."

"The upper strata living in the empire's core region have no interaction whatsoever with the lower strata living in the ruins."

"In the eyes of the lower strata, the empire's core region is the most wonderful heavenly paradise, and they strive desperately to squeeze into it."

"But in the eyes of the upper strata, the core region is already crowded enough; the vast majority of them hope the lower strata never come to disturb them, and would prefer them all to rot away in the high-energy ruins."

Luosen had a feeling of an otherworldly cyberpunk vibe.

However, he still managed to catch a word.

"You just said 'the vast majority'? That means there are still a few who hold different views?"

Patenuoluosi took up the conversation.

"Her Majesty the Empress wishes to restore the glory of the Eternal Empire. To achieve this, we need talent—as many as possible—diligent, limited-desire magic practitioners."

"But there are simply too few people in the core region, making talent even scarcer."

"Even if they are talent, their disposition is so comfortable as to be nearly lazy, their vision so short-sighted as to be nearly foolish, and they hardly heed the Empress's orders."

"The Empress has long wanted to spread magic to the ruins' refugees and provide various magical devices, but a series of proposals have continually been thwarted by the Eternal Empire, resulting in minimal effect."

Luosen shrugged upon hearing this: "If they won't obey orders, why keep them around? Why not clean house?"

The sisters' faces turned slightly pale, knowing that if it were Luosen handling this, the core region would surely receive a 'Great Cleansing Technique' from him.

But they also knew the Empress lacked the resolve and ability to do this.

Adela gently shook her head: "Your Majesty, it's not that simple; the empire's intelligent steward protects the interests of every core-region member, so even the emperor must follow the rules."

Patenuoluosi directly added: "Sister, although I am loyal to the Empress, the fact is, in this matter, Your Majesty is incompetent."

Upon hearing this, Luosen already had a rough understanding of the situation in the Abyss of Pain.

Simply put, it's a pile of excrement crawling with maggots left behind after a mortal empire that had reached the peak of its power weakened.

To rebuild civilization from such filth, gentle means are useless; only a thorough cleansing will do.

But this has nothing to do with his goals; unless necessary, he can't be bothered to meddle.

He insisted: "So you can bring me into the Abyss of Pain, right?"

The sisters both nodded, yet also shook their heads.

Adela said: "Your Majesty, entering is easy, leaving is hard."

Patenuoluosi said: "Your Majesty, I won't stop you, but I suggest you first send someone to scout ahead."

Luosen nodded: "I've taken your suggestions to heart. I will do my best to prepare and enter the Abyss of Pain with the utmost caution."

(End of chapter)