You want me to take out a loan to practice cultivation? I'll just pay off the debt physically.

Chapter 177 Demigod Skill Card: No Operations, Just Numbers (5k)

[In the same month, you worked out the enhancements brought by your Battle Qi Domain, based on your newly promoted King-rank talent.]

[This kind of extraordinary power sequence, born from within a professional, is directly influenced by the professional's talent.]

The domain enhancement provided by a Gold-rank talent is significantly less than that provided by a King-rank talent.

[Leaving aside other factors, the fact that all professionals who pledge their loyalty to you under the enhancement of your battle aura domain experience a significant increase in resistance to negative status effects such as bewitching and control, and a substantial reduction in resistance to soul attacks, is enough to prove the power of the Mind Imprint.]

Whether in the abyss or hell, the most powerful attacks from these two groups of enemies are often stealthy soul attacks.

[Now, almost all allies within your battle aura domain enjoy this kind of soul immunity. How can this not be shocking?]

It's no exaggeration to say that, in terms of talent among all professionals, the "thought imprint" is absolutely top-tier!

[While the "thought imprint" might not significantly enhance an individual's abilities, placing them within a large organization, especially one as loyal as the "Red Heart Society," would undoubtedly result in a massive boost.]

In September of the 144th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, the Red Heart Society's Cultivation Technique Research Department updated and upgraded various cultivation techniques under the introduction of the new cultivation system of Hell.

Perhaps Hell is inferior in direct combat.

[Hell has its own methods for refining and solidifying the soul.]

As the saying goes, if you want to hit someone, you have to learn how to take a hit first.

[If you want to torment the souls of other beings, you must first become very proficient in the process of tormenting souls, or in other words, you must experience it yourself first.]

[Therefore, the method of solidifying the soul by tormenting one's own soul became very popular in hell.]

[Even more so, a group of demons, after they have grown tired of playing with the souls of other beings, take pleasure in tormenting their own souls to inflict immense suffering.]

[The Crimson Heart Refining Method, after incorporating Hellish inspiration, allows one to increase the efficiency of refining divinely bestowed crystals by burning one's own lifespan; at the same time, the more intense the pain one experiences, the faster the refining of divinely bestowed crystals.]

Most importantly, the two amplification effects are multiplied, not added together!

[Inspired by the ideas from hell, the Pure Heart Enhancement Method has opened up a new avenue of thought.]

[The microparticles that had previously condensed within the body have evolved into a core of condensed pain.]

This kind of pain originates within one's own soul.

Once activated, all the regrets, hardships, and deep-seated scars one has experienced will involuntarily surface, subjecting the cultivator to a relentless torment of their soul.

The greater the suffering, the stronger the core of that suffering becomes.

The stronger the Pain Core, the faster it can absorb abyssal demonic energy and refine the divinely bestowed crystals.

Most importantly, the Crimson Heart Refining Method and the Crimson Heart Strengthening Method, inspired by the inspiration of Hell, have achieved a kind of unified and crucial superposition.

For those in the Red Heart Technique Research Department, the more pain they experience, the more pleasure they find!

Lin Xia was slightly taken aback when she saw this.

what?
How did the Pure Heart Refining Method and the Pure Heart Strengthening Method develop into this?

Do you want pain to be a constant companion?

The key question is, why do extraordinary individuals strive to cultivate and enhance their strength?
Isn't it all about making yourself happy?

What does it mean that the more you cultivate, the more painful it becomes?
Are you sure you won't go crazy?
However, if one's own relatives and friends die in the invasion of the abyss, under the stimulation of such national and personal hatred, the painful package of the Crimson Heart Enhancement Method and the Crimson Heart Refining Method is indeed quite suitable.

But will this lead to a sharp increase in the number of perverts within the Red Heart Society?
The more pain, the more pleasure?
Who came up with this method?

All I can say is that this is truly a hellish inspiration; this method of cultivation is indeed quite hellish.

"However, if it's for a better future, suffering first and enjoying happiness later is not unacceptable."

Lin Xia remained silent for a moment before thinking to herself.

Especially when both the Abyss and Hell are invading at the same time, it doesn't seem inappropriate to use pain to increase one's profession level.

After all, if we don't improve, then real suffering will follow.

Given a choice, people might only have the option of choosing the "painful package."

However, the emergence of such a training package also has one advantage.

As the situation worsens and the Red Heart Society's defenses crumble, the growth rate of Red Heart Society professionals will accelerate under the combined influence of national and personal vendettas.

Perhaps in the end, this painful package will be the only way to preserve the flame of loyalty.

[In October of the 144th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, the abyss's raging hostility descended!]

An unparalleled, immense will stood high above, surveying everything that was happening in the Crimson Heart World.

Guided by this immense will, after the emergence of new, overwhelmingly powerful Abyss Lords, they no longer ventured into Hell, but instead began a frenzied assault on the defensive lines established by the Crimson Heart Society within the Abyss battlefield.

[However, the Crimson Hearts' defensive stance against the Abyss remained at its peak, even though the Abyss's will seemed to be aiding the Crimson Hearts' world during this period.]

But you know very well in your heart that the Abyss's help is so that you can enjoy the deliciousness of the Crimson Heart World all to yourself in the future.

Therefore, the Demon-Sealing Warbands specifically targeting the Abyss Lords have already been expanded to one hundred.

With the full enhancement of Redheart Technology, the Demon Sealing Warband already possesses the combat power to confront and even suppress super-powerful Abyss Lords.

If you were to appear nearby leading the Crimson Heart Battle Group, the power unleashed by the Demon Sealing Battle Group, under the enhancement of your battle aura domain, would be enough to make even a Supreme Leader tremble.

[In the same month, you selected the most elite Red Heart Warriors from among the hundred Demon-Sealing Battle Groups to form the Red Heart Second Regiment.]

The latest version of the Crimson Heart Battle Formation requires two battle groups to unleash its most powerful combined attack.

If I'm not mistaken, traces of Supreme Lords will soon appear in these Abyss Battlefields within the Red Heart Society's territory.

Therefore, it's time for the Second Red Heart Regiment, as a reserve force supporting the Red Heart Battle Group's burst of power, to truly take the stage.

In November of the 144th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, the Lava Demon Clan dispatched a Supreme Lord in search of noble bloodlines, who appeared within the territory under the jurisdiction of the Crimson Heart Abyss.

Initially, this supreme lord had no intention of getting involved in this matter.

[After all, given the choice between fighting the Red Heart Society and fighting Hell, he would inevitably choose to fight Hell.]

What can one gain from being loyal and devoted?

For a supreme lord, the Crimson Heart World is still far too insignificant!

They're not even worthy of their help!

[Under the coercive command of the Abyss Projection's will, the Lava Supreme Lord decided to give the Abyss Projection's will some leeway and destroyed all the buildings and structures constructed by the Red Heart Society in the Abyss Battlefield.]

Just as He was about to act, the Red Heart Battle Group and the Second Red Heart Group, which He sensed had teleported, appeared here one after the other.

[Upon arriving here, there was no beating around the bush; the fight began immediately!]

Only now did the Lava Supreme Lord realize the reason why the Abyss's projected will had forcibly commanded Him to act.

[In this ordinary, pure world, a force capable of utterly defeating a supreme lord has actually been born?]

How could this not enrage the demon?

But here!

[This is the realm of the abyss!]

This is the domain of these supreme lords!

[Therefore, after being brutally beaten, the Lava Supreme Lord chose to unleash his full power!]

【Boom! 】

A terrifying aura erupted from the Lava Supreme Lord, carrying a devastating soul attack that swept towards the Crimson Heart Battle Group.

Wherever it passed, everything around it turned to dust.

The Supreme Lord who wields the power of the Abyss is the complete Supreme Lord!

[Especially the Abyssal Authority wielded by the Lava Supreme, which primarily focuses on burning and tormenting souls.]

All His enemies will suffer torment from the depths of their souls in their confrontation with Him.

[But something the Lava Supreme hadn't anticipated happened: the Crimson Heart Battle Group seemed completely unaffected, continuing its frenzied attack on Him.]

The abyssal authority He wielded, the soul attacks He unleashed, seemed to have no impact whatsoever on the human battle formation before him.

Is this reasonable?

The two people are on completely different levels in terms of their life experiences.

[Yet this attack, which was on a completely different level, was something that these human ants in front of them managed to withstand.]

【why? 】

With this question in mind, the Lava Supreme faced a powerful attack from the Crimson Heart Legion.

Most importantly, during the fight, some of these human ants actually made breakthroughs?

[Not only is the opponent unafraid of my Abyssal Authority, but they are also using it to torment and burn my soul, seeking a breakthrough in their professional level!]

[Damn it!] [What do these human ants take Him for?]

[A training machine?]

In February of the 145th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, during the battle between the Crimson Heart Legion and the Lava Supreme, several high-level professionals continuously broke through to higher ranks.

Even more remarkably, some eighth-tier professionals directly condensed their soul domains right in front of the Lava Supreme.

If such a thing happened occasionally, Lava Supreme could comfort himself by saying it was just a coincidence.

But now, one enemy after another has broken through.

Even an eighth-level professional can gain insight into their own soul realm under the torment of his soul burning.

Is this really a battle?

[I was definitely using my full strength; there was absolutely no suspicion of feeding them any moves!]

[It was during this process that you discovered the painful combination of the Pure Heart Strengthening Method and the Pure Heart Refining Method actually had some effect in resisting soul torment.]

This is truly the greatest blessing for the loyal fighting force that has been fighting abroad for many years.

[In the same month, the will of hell extended its influence from the shadows.]

[After witnessing the immense power unleashed by the Red Heart Battle Group and sensing the powerful influence you exuded, He realized that the conditions He had previously offered you were somewhat too lenient.]

Just come over!

【Then you are a devilish marquis directly under the will of hell!】

[The will of Hell promises you that, given your current growth trajectory, if you develop within Hell for ten thousand years, you will inevitably attain godhood in the future.]

That's an eternal and immortal god!

Are you really not tempted?

The seductive voice of the will of hell echoes continuously in your mind.

Under such an incredibly tempting voice, you might sometimes have a fleeting thought of trying your luck in hell.

[Especially since this is just a simulation, it won't affect your original body in the past timeline at all.]

But the moment that thought crossed your mind, you shook it off.

Damn it!

[The will of hell is shameless; how could it possibly make you think like that?]

You harbor a great secret; this part of your life experience will inevitably be absorbed by your past self.

If you joined Hell and became a member there, would your thoughts be subconsciously altered?

If your mindset were changed, would you still be the same person?

[Consider this with the utmost seriousness: when you join Hell and become a so-called Marquis of Hell, or even a Duke of Hell, will you subconsciously plot against your past self?]

Would you ever wish to escape this parallel universe and allow your powerful, hellish self to become the true master?

[In fact, the hellish title you hold is a gift from the will of hell!]

[After you've fully integrated into Hell, will you report this matter to the Will of Hell?]

[Will the Will of Hell, knowing this, use its countless years of knowledge to subtly manipulate events across time and space?]

At certain times, at a certain stage, so-called life memories can be easily manipulated, allowing one to effortlessly alter their past perceptions and understanding.

Just as you didn't choose to enter the abyss and become a supreme lord back then, you will never become one of those so-called hellish nobles now!

In April of the 145th year of the Extraordinary Era, the Lava Supreme's physical body was destroyed by the Crimson Heart Battle Group.

His soul, protected by the authority of the abyss, sought to escape.

[However, the Crimson Heart Battle Group had anticipated this. After overwhelming their opponent with absolute power, they rushed out of the Abyss Battlefield and entered the Crimson Heart World at top speed.]

[In the abyss, directly confront the authority of the abyss!]

This is something you should only use when you have no other choice!

[If it means moving the battlefield to the Crimson Heart World, you wouldn't hesitate at all.]

【boom!!!】

A violent, resounding tremor erupted within the Crimson Heart World.

[Subsequently, demigod-level equipment, demigod-level materials, and a large quantity of other precious items appeared.]

[Among them, a demigod-level skill card appeared before you.]

[Skill: King of Incineration Body]

[Quality: Demigod.]

【Active Effect ①: Activate Royal Body, all attributes +1000%.】

[Active Effect ②: Activates the burning power on the body surface. You will receive the blessing of the burning rules, increasing your recovery speed by 1000%.]

[Passive Effect ①: The Royal Body possesses the ability to heal everything. Your injuries, lost life force, burned life essence, and everything else will gradually recover over time.]

[Passive Effect ②: As a royal being, your will is stronger than ever before, and you become more courageous in battle, with a maximum increase in combat power of 10 times.]

【powerful!】

【Unparalleled Power! 】

[The demigod-level skill cards have no fancy features, no special effects, and no phantoms, avatars, or other enhancements.]

[What exists is purely numerical, purely powerful!]

[It's no exaggeration to say that if Elder Jun and Elder Jian possessed this skill card, they would be perfectly capable of fighting opponents far stronger than themselves.]

Of course, the most suitable use for this most precious demigod skill card is on you.

After all, once you obtain this demigod skill card, you can use it in future timelines.

[Especially in the next timeline, even if you don't use it, it's worthwhile to refine it and give it to other ninth-tier professionals.]

This demigod-quality skill card is absolutely on par with a king-tier talent!

Although you're currently stuck at the seventh-tier professional level, your current professional stats are already beyond everyone's imagination.

[It's no exaggeration to say that you can now completely overpower eighth-tier professionals.]

So, you're thinking about a question.

After activating the demigod skill "Burning King's Body," your life level should be no weaker than a ninth-tier professional, right?

Can that insect queen still force you to sign a life pact?

However, generally speaking, when you're unsure, you feel it's best to play it safe.

[The demigod skill card dropped by the Lava Supreme will fill you with ecstasy.]

The Crimson Hearts Battle Group has long since reached the level where it can kill Supreme Lords.

[Perhaps you can take this opportunity, when this timeline ends, to collect various demigod skill cards and then take them all back in one go.]

[In August of the 145th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, after a period of silence, the Will of the Abyss began to contact you.]

[The Will of the Abyss states that as long as you are willing to come to the Abyss, after pointing you to a path of demonic power, He can grant you one more condition.]

This condition is quite demanding!

But just as you rejected the will of hell, you are also prepared to reject the will of the abyss.

However, before refusing, you feel you can delay as long as possible.

[So, you use human will to obscure your own soul, feigning a sense of unspoken longing, a deep longing that, for some reason, prevents you from joining the abyss, a feeling of regret.]

The will of the abyss saw your hesitation, so it made a promise to you, stating that it would never spy on your soul, much less probe the secrets buried deep within your heart.

[You've risen from nobody to build the Red Heart Society to where it is today; even a fool could guess you have a huge secret to hide!]

However, you still underestimated the will of the abyss!

[As majestic as the will of the abyss, what hasn't it seen?]

[The powerful secrets you cherish and hide away are nothing more than readily available objects to the will of the abyss!]

Therefore, please do not use your narrow-minded worldview to try to understand the true thoughts of the Abyss's will!

In short, you ignorant human, you are insulting the great will of the Abyss!

(End of this chapter)