Global Abyss: My Skills Can Enhance Infinitely Chapter 1996 - 1070: Firefighting Captain (Part 2)

Among all territories bordering the Endless Sea, the Nephite Realm stands out as the most renowned, widely recognized for its profound and complete nature much like our current world.

While other realms share a similar essence, they have unfortunately suffered severe erosion at the hands of the Abyss.

These worlds likely mirrored our own and the Nephite Realm once, yet they ultimately buckled under pressure, losing the ability to proceed with their systematic 'farming' of resources.

Driven to despair, their Worlds’ Wills have effectively surrendered, focusing their remaining vitality on singular, vital projects—such as granting Dao Marks to their inhabitants to ensure they remain anchored and do not drift away, lost within the Abyss.

Consequently, the denizens of these realms have devolved into nomadic tribes. They live in constant flight, playing a lethal game of hide-and-seek to escape the creeping Abyssal corruption that permeates their dying homes.

In reality, the Abyss acts with indiscriminate chaos, not targeting any specific realm; it is simply that the raw, unconscious nature of this decay proves fatal for these worlds, which survive only by adopting these extreme cost-cutting, balance-maintenance strategies.

To a significant degree, these ruined neighboring worlds have become nearly as dangerous to the Nephite Realm and our own as the chaotic Abyssal Evil Gods themselves.

Unlike the mindless Abyss, these remnants actively plunder and scavenge with calculated intent.

Even so, whenever the Nephite Realm or our world initiates a crusade against them, they vanish with frustrating speed, rendering them nearly impossible to pin down.

Furthermore, their home planes are reduced to desolate ruins, infested with indescribable hazards—making them nightmarish fortresses for any outsider daring enough to invade, even if the native Worlds’ Wills have largely abandoned their posts.

Yet, in the shadow of the encroaching Dark Heavenly Court, these long-standing grievances must be momentarily cast aside.

Though schemes and underhanded motives surely persist, there exists a fragile consensus among them: the Dark Heavenly Court must be quelled to prevent its unchecked, destructive expansion.

"Previously, we noted that while Emperor Cang retained his rationality, he had slipped into a state of impulsive, frantic obsession. Recently, pushed by some inexplicable madness, he initiated a flurry of aggressive maneuvers, prompting us to stage an ambush. We deployed the Supreme God Lord Fire Lord of the Nephite Realm, supported by our own pair of Divine Kings, aiming for a decisive blow. However, the sheer magnitude of the opponent’s power left us completely shaken..."

Taichu voiced these observations with a somber, heavy tone.

If Emperor Cang had truly commanded such strength during that time, a clean escape would have been nearly impossible.

"I have heard whispers regarding the Supreme God Lords of the Nephite Realm, but my knowledge is superficial; what is the true extent of their capability? I understand they have partitioned the authority of their World Will."

Tao Yu cut straight to the core of the matter.

"Indeed, the potency of these Supreme God Lords within their own domain rivals that of Highnesses like the God of Wealth, potentially even surpassing them. They are essentially the physical embodiment of the conscious Tianyi. Because they have achieved such a transcendent station, even when operating beyond the reach of their own realm’s projection, their power remains distinctly superior to ours..."

The Demon Lord spoke with the detached precision of a chronicler.

In terms of raw cultivation realm, these Supreme God Lords occupy a similar tier to Divine Kings, yet by fragmenting the World Will’s authority, they have elevated their divine status and gained a higher-level perspective, granting them a persistent edge regardless of their proximity to their home world.

"So, you are suggesting that they possess capabilities exceeding top-tier Conceptual Gods in their homeland, while still outstripping a standard Divine King when abroad? That is formidable indeed..."

Tao Yu reflected, then shifted the focus.

"How, then, did they manage this? The path to becoming a Divine King, even with diligent accumulation, rarely yields such fundamental shifts in essence. This seems like a promising future direction. What is your collective opinion?"

As an initiate among the ranks of the Divine Kings, Tao Yu’s inquiry was a natural extension of his curiosity.

The direct nature of his question silenced the chamber, creating a sudden, chilling tension, until the Heaven Pillar God King finally took the lead with a sharp tone:

"Highness 'Taichu', I suggest you speak no further on this topic. Even we Divine Kings are not immune to selfish desires. Should one attain such absolute authority, no one can predict the long-term consequences. The World Will remains perfectly impartial, and our current state is the optimal arrangement."

The weight of the Heaven Pillar God King’s warning was palpable, the atmospheric pressure in the room swelling until it felt suffocating.

"The Heaven Pillar God King speaks with great wisdom."

The Explaner quickly voiced his agreement, and in quick succession, the other Divine Kings chimed in with similar sentiments, masking themselves in the guise of complete virtue.

Tao Yu responded with a respectful nod.

"I was perhaps too forward; since this is the consensus, we shall drop the subject."

After a brief silence, Tao Yu pressed on: "Based on your assessment, staging another ambush appears nigh impossible. Even if Emperor Cang could be lured again, the Supreme God Lords of the Nephite Realm are unlikely to wager their lives, and we lack knowledge regarding the total number of threats within the Dark Heavenly Court, or what terrors may yet emerge..."

"We have debated this extensively as well. Judging by his recent performance, it is highly probable that Emperor Cang consumed a vast quantity of Abyssal Evil Gods within a very short span, causing his power to skyrocket."

The Demon Lord remarked, his voice laden with gravity.

Having delved deeply into the Power of the Abyss himself, his unique style made him the most attuned to such energies, rendering his evaluation nearly infallible.

Upon hearing this, Tao Yu felt a strange prickle of unease within.

Recalling their timeline of the Dark Heavenly Court’s rampage, the coincidence between their aggression and his own recent breakthrough felt far too intentional.

"I only purged 129,600 Abyssal Evil Gods, yet those creatures are essentially infinite. Can the local concentration really have dropped that significantly because of me..."