I Truly Am The Villian Chapter 2230 - 2229: Eighteen Levels of Hell, World Feedback

As the True Martial Great Emperor's pronouncement echoed, a ripple of upheaval surged through the entirety of the Yuan Central Continent.

"The Dominator, what exactly is his intention?"

A portion of the populace remained bewildered by the unfolding events.

It was understandable, for despite the formidable might of the True Martial Great Emperor, many had lived their entire lives confined to the Yuan Central Continent, never venturing beyond its borders.

Consequently, they possessed no true comprehension of such immense power.

"Does the True Martial Great Emperor aim to subjugate the Yuan Central Continent?"

"He proclaims himself as the Heavenly Dao, aspiring to become the sovereign of this world."

The air buzzed with fervent discussion amongst the people.

In contrast to the clamor of the common folk, numerous powerful figures across the Yuan Central Continent observed the unfolding changes with quiet vigilance.

After all, in any situation, the one who stands out is often the first to face repercussions.

An immense image of the True Martial Great Emperor materialized, projected across the entirety of the firmament.

At that precise moment, regardless of one's location within the Yuan Central Continent, the True Martial Great Emperor was visible to all.

...

Presently, the True Martial Great Emperor had achieved complete integration with the Heavenly Dao.

He no longer needed to exert deliberate effort.

It was as if he commanded an inexhaustible reservoir of power.

This was the profound advantage gained by the True Martial Great Emperor's ascension as an embodiment of the Heavenly Dao.

Irrespective of when or where an event transpired on the Yuan Central Continent, it could not escape his all-encompassing perception.

With a mere flick of his wrist, the True Martial Great Emperor held the power of life and death over everyone, dictating the course of their existence.

This sensation was undeniably extraordinary.

Although, for a considerable time, the True Martial Great Emperor had been subtly manipulating the Yuan Central Continent.

However, this marked the first occasion where he openly and legitimately wielded the authority of the Heavenly Dao.

He finally grasped the reason why countless individuals who dared to challenge the heavens ultimately met their downfall.

The perspective of the Heavenly Dao offered a vastly different view of the world compared to that of ordinary mortals.

These were matters on an entirely different plane of existence.

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"My people, from this day forward, I am the supreme ruler of the Yuan Central Continent, and under my guidance, this world shall embark on a grand challenge against the heavens."

The True Martial Great Emperor announced his intentions with dispassionate clarity.

Many were entirely unfamiliar with the concept of a "Challenge to the Heavens."

This was primarily because for cultivators within the Yuan Central Continent, upon reaching the Great Emperor realm, ascension was a standard procedure.

They possessed the ability to depart this world entirely.

Thus, the notion of a Heaven Challenge was alien to them.

The Heavenly Dao of the Yuan Central Continent differed from that of the Nine Domains World; it posed no impediment to their departure.

The True Martial Great Emperor saw no need for further explanation.

He simply stated, "This world shall endure or perish alongside me. Should any wish to depart, I shall create a passage to guide you into the Nine Domains World."

"Conversely, if you choose to remain within the Yuan Central Continent, then so be it."

"The times ahead will bring profound transformations, so do not be taken aback by the changes."

With these declarations, the figure of the True Martial Great Emperor gradually dissolved into the void.

This pivotal event undoubtedly reverberated throughout the Yuan Central Continent like an explosive shockwave.

Concepts such as "Heaven Challenge" and the "Nine Domains World" flooded everyone's consciousness, igniting a torrent of new information.

The abruptness of the situation left many mentally unprepared for the magnitude of the developments.

Nevertheless, the True Martial Great Emperor remained indifferent to these concerns.

Having established a connection with the Yuan Central Continent, he commenced the process of elevating the entire continent, initiating its entry into the Nine Domains World.

This undertaking was a monumental and protracted endeavor.

The very act of one world integrating into another was bound to provoke a defensive response from the Nine Domains World.

Even without direct intervention from the Heavenly Dao of the Nine Domains World, such a method of ascent would inevitably face significant opposition.

Throughout history, it was likely that only the True Martial Great Emperor had achieved such a feat; no other powerful beings had ever dared to conceive of such an ambition.

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Meanwhile, within the confines of the Divine Land.

Under the tutelage of Xu Zimei, the Path of Cause and Effect and the Path of Reincarnation had been seamlessly integrated.

At this juncture, the Six Paths of Reincarnation were set to become an intrinsic part of the world itself.

Xu Zimei made a grand gesture.

Instantly, the firmament was swept by a sudden gust of wind, and the clouds began to churn turbulently.

The already heavy atmosphere grew even more oppressive, as if a nascent power was preparing to break free from the earth.

Finally, after a prolonged period of accumulation, raindrops commenced their descent from the darkened clouds overhead.

As soon as a single drop fell, it heralded the arrival of a torrential downpour.

Xu Zimei bestowed upon this rain the name "Karma Rain."

Any living being that came into contact with the Karma Rain would find themselves drawn into the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

Furthermore, they would become inextricably bound by the principles of the Path of Cause and Effect.

This Karma Rain possessed a pervasive quality, capable of penetrating all barriers.

Whether one remained indoors or attempted to seek refuge, the Karma Rain would inevitably find them.

No matter how formidable one's strength, evasion of this deluge was impossible.

This is the Heavenly Dao's Rain, descending upon all corners of the world.

Simultaneously, pronouncements began to manifest across the land.

"Heaven and Earth are not benevolent, treating all beings as mere straw dogs.

Saints are not benevolent, treating all people as mere straw dogs."

"The cycle of cause and effect, the world is inherently empty."

... ...

At that precise moment, within a secluded mountain cave.

A band of brigands was engaged in the plundering of a village.

This was a village of mortals, where the bandits were seizing provisions and abducting women back to their stronghold.

Upon witnessing the inscription appearing in the firmament, the leader's countenance shifted dramatically.

"This… what is this?"

"Cause and effect, does such a thing truly exist in the world?"

"Upright individuals perish young, while scoundrels endure for millennia. What cause and effect? Our destinies are forged by our own hands."

Despite the bandit chief's continuous cold snorts,

as he attempted to find solace for his psyche, his face had grown exceedingly pale.

The falling rain seemed to weigh him down, noticeably slowing his movements.

"Cease the arbitrary slaughter of mortals."

Ultimately, the bandit boss gestured with his hand, commanding his followers, "Disperse, all of you, depart from this place."

Such scenes unfolded universally across the realm.

Indeed, in these chaotic times, mortal lives held little value, akin to blades of grass.

One could, so to speak, commit murder with impunity, facing no retribution.

This was particularly true for the powerful, who found such constraints to be increasingly burdensome.

As the Path of Cause and Effect was newly established, Xu Zimei perceived a formidable power flowing back to him from the Divine Land.

He was inextricably linked with the Divine Land.

When he attained strength, the Divine Land prospered in turn.

As the Divine Land expanded, he reaped immense benefits.

The immediate and potent feedback upon the establishment of the Path of Cause and Effect suggested that future developments would be gradual, affirming that this course of action was judicious.

However, with the advent of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, the demands placed upon the Underworld would undoubtedly surge.

Xu Zimei designated the Third-Eye Demon Monarch as the Steward of this domain, instructing the other Demon Generals to provide their assistance.

The objective was to swiftly bring order to this realm.

Beyond the Six Paths of Reincarnation, Xu Zimei intended to institute the Eighteen Levels of Hell.

The creation of the Eighteen Levels of Hell was considerably less complex than that of the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

This was because the Eighteen Levels of Hell served as a place of retribution.

Or, more accurately, transgressors would expiate their sins here, and only after completion could they be eligible for reincarnation.

Consequently, Xu Zimei commenced the construction of the Eighteen Levels of Hell, drawing upon the established cosmic order.

The Eighteen Levels of Hell could not be simply formed by the power of the Heavenly Dao alone; they required a tangible element for suppression.

This element was needed to contain immense Malice Qi and the spectral entities of hell.

Only then could the Eighteen Levels of Hell achieve stability.

Otherwise, even if hell were constructed, and countless souls were subjected to punishment, a conventional hell would prove incapable of restraining the sheer volume of blood and resentment.

"What substance could serve as such a suppressor?" Xu Zimei mused internally.

It needed to be an object of profound wickedness.

Employing poison to counteract poison.