I Truly Am The Villian Chapter 2301 - 2300: Hell Established, Entering the Ghost God Realm
Previously on I Truly Am The Villian...
Every individual's fated path diverges, and for Liu Ruyan, encountering Xu Zimei marked perhaps the most profound blessing she would ever receive.
As Xu Zimei's receding figure captured her gaze, Liu Ruyan offered a silent, heartfelt prayer.
With a single step forward, Xu Zimei's form dissolved into the deeper recesses of the world.
This realm was, in its essence, the very foundation of Hell.
And within it, Chaos had long awaited his arrival.
A prior arrangement had been struck: Xu Zimei would be responsible for gathering the good, while Chaos would attend to the accumulation of evil.
At this precise moment, Chaos had also concluded his assigned duties flawlessly.
When the forces of good and evil converged, the expected violent clash did not materialize.
Instead, a peculiar equilibrium emerged.
Simultaneously opposing and unifying.
"My gratitude for your assistance this time," Xu Zimei expressed.
"What manner of thanks is necessary, Boss?" Chaos responded with a hearty laugh.
"My only lament is the inability to serve by your side perpetually. Should a day arise where you find yourself in need, my Boss.
My devotion will echo that of the time I carried you across countless mountains and rivers, unwavering and absolute."
Xu Zimei offered a slight nod in acknowledgment.
His mind drifted, recalling the very first encounter he had with Chaos.
Back then, Chaos existed merely as a spectral remnant, lingering beneath the gates of a Sect, distant from the True Martial Holy Sect.
By a twist of fate, he had managed to persist through spacetime, originating from the era of the Monster Race.
In that nascent stage, Chaos harbored a singular ambition: to restore the former glory of the Monster Race.
It was an unexpected realization how much time had elapsed, and how drastically circumstances had transformed.
Xu Zimei proceeded to merge the accumulations of good he had gathered with the manifestations of evil brought forth by Chaos.
As these opposing forces intertwined, a relentless struggle commenced, signaling the difficulty of their ultimate unification.
At this juncture, the combined forces manifested as distinct halves, one dark and one light.
Despite the constant efforts of these forces to break free, their attempts to escape were ultimately thwarted by Xu Zimei's formidable power.
Having reached this point, Xu Zimei identified an unoccupied expanse.
With a simple gesture of his hands, he was no longer merely a cultivator; his current role transcended that of a mere practitioner.
He assumed the mantle of the supreme Creator of this world.
The eighteen layers of Hell began to take shape, progressively evolving according to his grand design.
This included the establishment of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, which started to encompass the karmic entanglements of all beings across the myriad worlds.
These represented Xu Zimei's dual aspirations for the Divine Continent.
One primary wish was to reinstate the natural order of Dao within the heavens.
Practitioners within the world would cultivate their Qi between heaven and earth, and upon their demise, their cultivated essence was to be returned to the celestial realm.
This constituted the initial objective.
The second aspiration was to guide every soul onto the righteous path through the principle of Cause and Effect.
As the ancient adage states, 'good deeds yield good rewards, and evil deeds incur retribution.'
Following death, an individual would be held accountable for the transgressions committed during their lifetime.
Otherwise, if an immensely powerful being were to perpetrate extensive wickedness, arbitrarily ending the lives of mortals, the world would inevitably descend into utter chaos.
In contemporary parlance, the strong would wield power akin to nuclear weapons, each possessing the capacity to annihilate the world.
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Once the Six Paths of Reincarnation were firmly established, and the Law of Cause and Effect became intrinsically linked to the eighteen layers of Hell.
A subtle, yet undeniable, shift resonated throughout the entirety of the Divine Continent.
Xu Zimei found no necessity to personally intervene or issue any declarations.
This monumental undertaking was intrinsically connected to the existence of every living entity.
Whether they belonged to the human race, the Monster Race, or any other lineage, all were destined to traverse this new order.
Reactions varied widely: some were gripped by terror, others felt elation, while a few remained as tranquil as a still lake.
Fear permeated the hearts of the powerful; the discourse of good and evil served as an invisible restraint, preventing them from engaging in unrestrained malevolence.
Conversely, the populace, the common mortals, were filled with exhilaration.
They were no longer insignificant pawns at the mercy of others' whims.
The possibility of living with inherent dignity now existed, free from the constant dread of arbitrary slaughter.
While absolute fairness might remain an elusive ideal in this world, Xu Zimei's monumental actions undeniably forged a realm of superior order.
With the myriad of life forms now able to flourish more effectively, the continuous evolution of the Divine Continent was assured and uninterrupted.
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Xu Zimei harbored a profound desire for the perpetual betterment of the Divine Continent, considering it the very core of his being.
It was, without question, his highest priority.
Meanwhile, within the confines of the Divine Continent, the Chaos Pearl began to radiate with renewed brilliance, emitting a truly remarkable luminescence.
Having successfully resolved the critical affairs of the Divine Continent, Xu Zimei's form rematerialized within the Nine Domains World.
His ambition of achieving Hundred Million Daos remained firmly in his thoughts.
After all, in a fundamental sense, personal strength dictates the boundaries and the boundless potential of the Divine Continent itself.
His subsequent destination was the Ghost God Realm.
This domain operated under the dominion of Thousand Calamities Doomsday, employing ghost gods as the central element of its overarching worldview.
However, according to communications from the Lord of the Dead Spirits.
Contact with Thousand Calamities Doomsday had ceased for an extended period, causing considerable concern regarding the potential well-being or operational status of Thousand Calamities Doomsday.
This upcoming journey was conceived as a dual endeavor: a formidable challenge against Thousand Calamities Doomsday, and simultaneously, an inspection mission.
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He ascended, following the celestial pathway that perpendicularly intersected the Nine Domains.
At this precise moment, the ongoing conflict between the True Martial Great Emperor and the Heavenly Dao raged unabated, with no clear indication of when a decisive victor would emerge.
Xu Zimei eagerly anticipated the declaration of the outcome.
He certainly held a strong hope for the True Martial Great Emperor's triumphant victory.
Before long, his form stretched across the entirety of the Ghost God Realm.
This time, Xu Zimei made no effort to conceal his presence.
His aura was immense and magnificent, as he walked upon the air, traversing the path.
Those who witnessed his majestic bearing immediately understood he was not to be crossed, and consequently, almost no one dared to challenge him.
Xu Zimei's figure journeyed through the Ghost God Realm.
The Ghost God Academy is situated at the convergence point of the Ghost Domain and the Divine Domain.
This region belongs to Thousand Calamities Doomsday and his nine Mountain Ghosts.
The nine Mountain Ghosts are the most formidable subordinates under Thousand Calamities Doomsday's command.
Their power is surpassed only by Thousand Calamities Doomsday himself.
Any unusual occurrences or disturbances within the Ghost God Realm were always the first matters they addressed and resolved.
It is undeniable that the current peace and stability of the Ghost God Realm owe a significant debt to their efforts.
In comparison to other domains, the Ghost God Realm presented itself as both the most secure yet simultaneously the most perilous world Xu Zimei had encountered.
But why the safest?
The reason is that this land is densely populated with nations and countless sects, resembling a dense forest, yet each faction maintained a perfect balance against the others.
Thus, all parties adhered to established rules, refraining from excessively extreme actions.
The general populace lived in peace.
And why the most dangerous?
It is because the Ghost God Realm is replete with numerous forbidden zones.
Ordinary individuals are prohibited from entering these areas without restriction.
Within these forbidden zones reside ancient Divine Spirits and Ghost Spirits.
Throughout his travels on this journey, Xu Zimei came across more than a dozen such entities.
Despite the potency of his aura, most beings typically hesitated to provoke him.
However, there were indeed entities that displayed no apprehension towards Xu Zimei, attempting to launch ambushes as he passed through their domains.
Much like when Xu Zimei was passing near a Skull Mountain, where he encountered an extraordinarily repulsive ghost spirit.
This opponent harbored the intention of ambushing his Divine Soul.
And when Xu Zimei crossed through a Sword Tomb, a woman clad in red appeared.
She was, in essence, a Divine Sword that had taken form, and upon spotting Xu Zimei, she resolved to kill him.
There was no pre-existing animosity between them; she sought to slay him simply because Xu Zimei happened to be passing by.
Nevertheless, the outcome was that these Divine Spirits and Ghost Spirits were easily vanquished by Xu Zimei.