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

The atmosphere inside the conference hall reached a fever pitch the moment this massive influx of reclusive true gods poured in.

[Wrath burned like a tangible flame in the eyes of every newcomer, clashing fiercely with the feigned composure of the established deities within the temple.]

The invisible divine will and the oppressive force of the rules clashed and roared in the air, causing the magnificent hall, forged from divine metal and crystallized rules, to emit a faint hum of unbearable strain. The ancient reliefs on the walls trembled as if they were about to come alive.

However, even with their anger reaching its peak, none of these true gods, who had been forcibly awakened from seclusion or reclusion, acted immediately.

Their rationality and deep attachment to the organization acted as a final shackle, restraining the impending destructive energy.

These individuals, seated in their respective positions with varying expressions, are not external enemies, but rather, in theory, fellow members of the Red Heart Society—the true gods of the rules, sharing similar bloodlines and having sworn allegiance to the same ideals.

[When facing external enemies, one can stop killing with killing without hesitation, and end all conflict with destruction.]

However, dealing with internal problems is very difficult.

[Especially when these individuals are former comrades-in-arms, brothers who fought side by side, or even those with whom one has shared a life-or-death bond and who owe each other a heavy debt of gratitude for saving their lives, then the hand that raises the butcher's knife weighs as heavily as a thousand pounds.]

Should we kill them too?

This soul-searching question froze the boiling murderous intent on the verge of exploding.

Pure anger offers no simple answers; internal cleansing is far more complex and painful than external warfare, and it easily leaves wounds that never heal.

Realizing that they were neither capable nor suited to resolve this conflict of ideas and power through violence, the Star God of Rules and most of the awakened ancient true gods turned their gaze to something higher.

[They cannot make an internal decision, but they can transmit the divisions and corruption exposed at this expanded meeting of the True God of Rules, along with all the evidence and arguments, through the highest-level emergency communication channel.]

[Send directly to the Heart Demon God!]

Letting this transcendent being make the final judgment may be the only way to avoid bloodshed within the organization while simultaneously resolving the problem completely.

The message quickly traversed the war-torn void, reaching the depths of the Heart Demon God's will, enveloped in silver flames.

After receiving and instantly comprehending all the details, conflicts, and profound crisis represented by the meeting within the Red Heart Society, the Heart Demon God sighed softly.

This sigh contains disappointment that the organization ultimately succumbed to internal corruption, heartache over the degeneration of former comrades, and perhaps even a trace of self-reproach for neglecting internal governance due to a long-term focus on external conquests.

But all these complex emotions were replaced in the next instant by a resolute will.

His command was not explained in lengthy terms, nor did it offer roundabout reassurances, nor even a specific implementation plan. It was simply a single word, directly imprinted on the consciousness of all relevant true gods through the power of the transcendent.

[A single word that exudes a chilling killing intent and the meaning of ultimate judgment!]

【kill!】

The message conveyed by this will is far more complex than a single word; it is accompanied by the undeniable logic and determination of the inner demon god.

With the founder of the Red Heart Society no longer here, does that mean the "Red Heart Laws," established by Him and countless pioneers, have become nothing more than empty words, subject to arbitrary trampling and distortion?

The fairness and justice championed by the Pure Heart Law, these lofty ideals, must never be reduced to private weapons that the true gods of rules can manipulate at will, used only to deal with subordinates while remaining immune themselves.

If someone breaks the law, they should be punished severely.

[And yet, when our own people, especially those in high positions, break the law, they can escape punishment by virtue of their power, achievements, or personal connections?] [What kind of bullshit fairness is this!]

What good is the power of rules if they are the ultimate authority?

Just because they are high-ranking combatants and valuable strategic assets, does that give them special privileges and allow them to be forgiven for eroding the organization's foundation?

How absurd!

Recalling the glorious and bloody era of the Red Heart Society's founders, almost every true god of the rules fought bravely, their divine essence shattered, and they were severely wounded on the battlefield.

When have you ever been so calculating and self-serving?

[Didn't many of those who ruled by the true gods die back then?]

Even those who strive for excellence have fallen one after another in pursuit of their ideals!

Compared to those pioneers who were willing to burn themselves out for the sake of their unwavering loyalty, what are these parasites compared to them?

What's the harm in killing him?

From the perspective of the Demon God, the Red Heart Society is currently at a critical crossroads.

While He, this transcendent being, is still alive and can suppress everything with absolute power and prestige, we must act swiftly and decisively.

We will use the most resolute and thorough methods to completely eliminate all the chaos that has arisen within the organization.

Otherwise, if He were to fall in some future great war, the already burgeoning factions and interest groups within the Red Heart Society, now devoid of supreme control, would inevitably spiral out of control due to the struggle for power and resources.

[This led to an unprecedented chaotic battle among true gods.]

What a devastating blow that would be to such a great and sincere heart!

The entire organization could fall apart as a result, and its long-standing foundation could be destroyed in an instant.

[To prevent the worst-case scenario of a future, the swift and decisive measures taken now are a necessary pain.]

In the year 45269 of the Extraordinary Era, the will of the Heart Demon God was executed most thoroughly.

[One of His powerful avatars temporarily withdrew from the battlefield, carrying the supreme majesty of His true form and that killing intent, and descended upon the headquarters of the Red Heart Society.]

[A crackdown sweeping across the entire territory of the Red Heart Society, lasting for a millennium, has thus begun.]

From the highest-ranking rulers to the most ordinary ninth-level professionals, and even lower-ranking administrative and logistical staff.

Every being registered in the Red Heart Society's roster, without exception, must undergo a scan by the incarnation of the Inner Demon God, using its transcendent level of mental rules.

This kind of scrutiny reaches the depths of the soul and the bottom of memory; any acts or intentions of corruption, forming cliques, abusing power, embezzling assets, or distorting the law will melt away and be revealed before the all-seeing eye of the inner demon.

Punishment followed.

[Depending on the severity of the offense, punishments range from stripping one's position, resources, and cultivation, to directly dethroning one from their pedestal, imprisoning their soul, and even the most severe form of annihilation!] (End of Chapter)