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

Chapter 122 An Unprecedented Mutation Frenzy (5k)

A terrifying aura emanated from the abyss portal, followed by a level 98 abyss dragon flying out, along with a large number of abyss dragon monsters.

The abyssal dragon was enormous, its body blotting out the sky.

After circling in the sky a few times, it seemed to receive some kind of guidance and began to launch an attack towards the eastern border of the Red Heart Society.

Fortunately, you brought the Crimson Hearts Legion here, and the level 94 veteran has also been stationed here. Otherwise, the Eastern Frontier defense line would not be able to withstand such an extraordinary Abyss Lord.

In the previous timeline, you led the Crimson Heart Legion in battle against level 98 Lava Demons and Shadow Demons, so you are well aware of the terror of Abyss Lords of this level.

[Therefore, without any hesitation, you enveloped the entire Crimson Heart Battle Group with your battle aura, and simultaneously used your willpower to activate a full-scale amplification that eliminated the level difference debuff.]

Since the will of the world has promised a powerful boost, then today you shall slay the dragon!

So what if you're a level 98 Abyss Lord?

[We're going for level 98!]

The terrifying power of the Crimson Heart Battle Formation was unleashed to its fullest extent at this moment.

An unparalleled explosion began, and flashes appeared all around.

On the other side, the Abyss Dragon was also stunned by the Crimson Heart Battle Group's all-out attack.

In His perception, the people opposite Him were clearly just a group of weak ants.

How could this swarm of ants, united, possibly stand against Him head-on?

This world is a bit strange.

But no matter what, He must devour all the forces that are blocking His way.

Otherwise, He would never have taken that step.

【Roar! 】

[With a deafening dragon roar, crimson light flickered around the dense horde of dragon monsters below.]

[With the blessing of this crimson light, the power of the dragon monster horde was greatly amplified.]

[Then, the horde of dragons began a fearless, suicidal charge towards the eastern border defenses.]

At this very moment, the Abyss Dragon seeks to breach the Eastern Frontier's defenses and invade the Crimson Heart Society.

[You, on the other hand, want to repel the Abyss Dragon, or perhaps try to use human will to outwit it and seize the opportunity to reclaim the Sunset Empire's borders, which have been occupied by the projected will of the Abyss.]

[To your disappointment, the Abyss Dragon's defenses are incredibly formidable, and its breath is highly corrosive.]

Conversely, even if the opponent is being overwhelmed by the Redhearts Chapter at some point, and even discovers your crucial abilities within the chapter, they will only spew unintelligible dragon language profanities.

[I don't know if the other party doesn't know how to use soul attacks, or if it's for some other reason, but I've never activated it.]

The war in the Eastern Abyss has thus reached a stalemate.

In November of the 139th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, a major upheaval occurred within the Winter Empire. As the demonic energy within ordinary people reached a critical point, they all simultaneously transformed into black-faced, fanged mutants.

An unprecedented wave of mutations has erupted.

[The White Eagle Empire's Abyss Energy Research Institute has classified him as a demon.]

Although the demon mutated from an ordinary person is not very strong, ordinary professionals can kill it.

However, when demons number in the tens of millions and form a massive force, that sheer numbers can overwhelm even professional players.

In this process, those who possess extraordinary powers inevitably find themselves mired in trouble, either being devoured or infected.

Thus, an even more powerful demon was born.

As the number of demons increases, the abyssal demonic energy worldwide begins to resonate with the energy of the demonic hand.

Thus, based on the Winter Empire, the mutation frenzy began to spread across the entire world.

[Countries that neglected to remove the demonic hand's energy experienced widespread internal turmoil within a very short period.]

Most importantly, these mutated demons cannot be restored through exorcism.

[Upon reading this, the White Eagle Emperor was extremely glad that he had made the wise choice to follow you.]

In December of the 139th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, the Winter Empire was thrown into chaos, and border warriors were recalled to the interior to suppress the increasingly rampant wave of demons.

Looking at the sparsely defended soldiers on the Winter Empire's first fortress, Deng Qi had a sudden inspiration. That very night, he led a million-strong Winter army to capture it.

Regarding the predicament within the Winter Empire, he believed it was entirely the Winter Emperor's own fault.

If they treated ordinary people like human beings, there probably wouldn't be so much trouble.

[This is after the Red Heart Society helped the Winter Empire receive over ten million units of the spoils. If they hadn't, the mutation frenzy that erupted within the Winter Empire would likely have been even more ferocious.]

However, as an enemy, he wouldn't care about such things!

[Take advantage of your illness!]

[I'll kill you!]

This is what he, as the commander of the Winter Army of the Red Heart Society, should be doing.

As for humanitarian considerations?

[Bullshit!]

When these empires united to try and destroy the Red Heart Society, why didn't they mention humanitarianism?

[If he didn't want the Winter Empire to hold out for a few more years, he would have liked to throw a few special military weapons at the Winter Imperial capital for fun.]

[Of course, the Winter Empire's forbidden military defense system hasn't collapsed yet. Special weapons, as derivatives of forbidden weapons, have the same launch and explosion effects, so throwing them away at this stage is pointless.]

[The first fortress, with its incredibly strong defensive capabilities, can definitely be taken down.]

[After the Winter Empire falls, he can lead the Winter Army to garrison here, making it an impregnable stronghold.]

In January of the 140th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, twelve kingdoms and twenty-six duchies were destroyed.

In March of the 140th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, within the Winter Empire, a colossal Abyss Titan emerged, its minions overwhelming and devouring everything in their path.

[In the same month, the situation on the Eastern Front became increasingly tense.]

[The Abyss Dragon seems to be able to absorb the soul energy generated after the death of other dragons to heal its own injuries. In order to defeat the Abyss Dragon and complete the Red Heart Society's strategic plan as soon as possible, a thousand members of the Red Heart Warband have practiced the Life-Burning Secret Technique.]

In an instant, the attacks unleashed by the Crimson Heart Battle Group reached a new level.

Under such terrifying attacks, the Abyss Dragon was forced into a steady retreat.

Finally, after the veteran gathered the combined power of the entire Red Heart Battle Group, the resulting attack severed half of the Abyss Dragon's head.

The Abyss Dragon's mournful roar echoed through the heavens, but just as the Crimson Heart Society was preparing to press their advantage, the Abyss Dragon's massive body instantly transformed into a black streak of light and disappeared into the abyss's portal.

The speed was so fast that even the old soldier didn't have time to react.

With the abyss dragon retreating, the horde of dragon monsters below will be easier to kill.

[In April of the 140th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, after you had completely annihilated the horde of dark dragon monsters, you led the Crimson Heart Battle Group and the Crimson Heart Army eastward.]

[Due to the existence of the Abyss Pillars of Light, even in the border regions of the Sunset Empire, there are still large numbers of Abyss Lords and Abyss Monsters.]

Even numbered battlebands would likely be unable to clear out such a large number and powerful abyssal monsters.

However, in the face of a super-continent like the Crimson Heart Chapter, all Abyss Lords are merely walking targets.

Once the Crimson Heart Chapter has eliminated a high-level threat, the Crimson Heart Army will unleash its full force to wipe out all the surrounding Abyss creatures.

The Red Heart Society militia, following closely behind, emerged after everything had settled to collect the extraordinary supplies and eliminate any remaining fugitives nearby.

Soon, the Red Heart Society's official media reported on this act, which is worthy of being recorded in human history.

[At this time of invasion by the Abyss, when nations are on the verge of collapse, the Red Heart Society is still able to venture eastward to reclaim the lands eroded by the Abyss.]

Such achievements will surely be recorded in history if human civilization continues to thrive in the future!

After learning all this, the White Eagle Emperor was somewhat tempted.

He mobilized all the reserves the White Eagle Empire had accumulated over the years.

[Especially during this period, the stockpile of Crimson Heart Armor has reached twelve units!]

This means that the twelve eighth-tier professionals in the White Eagle Empire will possess the basic defensive capabilities of a ninth-tier professional.

Perhaps, at this crucial juncture, he can also learn from the Chixin Society's strategy of expanding its territory!

This isn't just about making a name for ourselves in history; it's also about attracting professionals from other countries and regions.

【The White Eagle Empire!】

[Powerful!]

[Enough to shelter other professionals who have lost their homes!]

In May of the 140th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, the White Eagle Emperor personally selected the entire White Eagle Guard, along with numerous battle groups and border troops, to march north and reclaim the land swallowed by the Abyss.

【As expected, an accident happened. 】

A level 98 lava demon emerged from the abyss, its terrifying power instantly annihilating the White Eagle Royal Clan's vanguard.

Even the renowned ninth-tier professional of the White Eagle Empire, Master Dane, was no match for this lava demon. The White Eagle Emperor's ambitious expansionist campaign has met with an unprecedented defeat.

This also greatly disappointed the professionals around the world who had been paying close attention to the White Eagle Empire. It seems that in this world, the only thing they can rely on is the Red Heart Society.

Although the Red Heart Society harbors a natural animosity towards aristocratic families and nobles, they've also heard that as long as they don't act like nobles or bully Red Heart Society members, they'll generally be fine.

[In the same month, after learning about the Crimson Heart Refining Method from you, the White Eagle Emperor sent you a trade request.]

[You used the Crimson Heart Refining Technique to replace the White Eagle Empire's top military research personnel.]

These are all top talents poached from all over the world by the White Eagle Empire, and now they've benefited the Red Heart Society.

In July of the 140th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, after several months of effort, the Red Heart Society expanded its territory to an area nearly the size of a federal province.

[You have named this province the War Province, signifying that from today onward, the war against the Abyss will commence 300 kilometers of the Red Heart Society's eastern border defense line.]

Perhaps due to their proximity to the Abyss Pillar of Light, the war-torn provinces are almost all large demonic lairs, and their numbers are more than three times that of the Red Heart Society's provinces.

Even if there are many large demon caves, none pose as great a threat as a level 98 Abyss Lord.

Most importantly, a large number of skilled craftsmen and various machines from the Red Heart Society have arrived at key locations throughout the war province via teleportation arrays. They will construct fortresses, build defenses, and set up checkpoints at these locations to prevent future invasions from the Abyss.

In August of the 140th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, as traces of humanity increased in the war-torn provinces, members of the Red Heart Society, located in these provinces, frequently felt a surge of joy and found themselves tireless in their work.

Just when everything seemed to be going well, the Abyss Gateway, located outside the Eastern Frontier and now in the heart of the war province, suddenly erupted with pure abyssal currents.

[Amidst the surging tides of the abyss, the concentration of the abyss within the entire world has increased once more.]

[But just as the abyssal current reached a certain point, the world's will above the heavens intervened.]

【boom! 】

The pitch-black abyss current transformed into countless specks, instantly engulfing the entire war-torn province.

[And as human intentions remind you, you see the expression of the world's will in these scattered details.]

[My child, thank you for reclaiming the lost territories of the world.]

【Now! 】

This territory, which you have reclaimed, will receive the world's blessings.

Without any hesitation, you directly chose the World Blessing effect that enhances the refining speed of Divine Crystals.

Although it contains the World Blessing effect that enhances the speed of battle qi refinement, in the current situation, the refining speed of divinely bestowed crystals is far superior to that of battle qi refinement.

That very evening, you solemnly announced to the entire Red Heart Society that the War Province possessed the powerful effect of being blessed by the world.

The world was shaken.

The following day, the old general found you and said that several ninth-level professionals from destroyed nations, along with a group of high-level professionals, hoped to come to the Red Heart Society's war province to help the Red Heart Society fight against the Abyss Army.

You know all too well what these level-nine professionals are up to.

However, as long as the other party can contribute even a little on the battlefield, then the Red Heart Society won't lose out on this deal.

Most importantly, if the war provinces are taken back by the Abyss, then this effect will be lost.

The news that reclaiming lands occupied by the Abyss would bring world blessings spread rapidly throughout the world.

After this news broke, some powerful forces hidden in the shadows of the world began to emerge.

These powerful factions, possessing ninth-tier professionals, favor small countries surrounded by less abyssal demonic tides.

[Simply by conquering these small countries and then implementing some concealment or defensive formations, they can enjoy the blessings of the world within these small countries.]

Even the White Eagle Emperor took similar measures, mobilizing the nation's top military forces to reclaim the Duchy of Leon, a mere city in the White Eagle Empire thousands of miles away, and then setting up large-scale teleportation arrays in two locations.

[Royal family members and their elite troops, when the situation is less dangerous, enter to refine the divinely bestowed crystals and rapidly increase their strength.]

[The United States, far across the ocean, also used a hidden teleportation array they left behind to send a group of elite battle squadrons here.]

They acted swiftly, secretly recapturing a duchy before beginning to fortify the surrounding area.

Meanwhile, prominent families and nobles from across the country began flocking to this area.

[Amidst massive investment and construction, the speed at which the extraordinary individuals proactively built the city surpassed everyone's imagination.]

In an extremely short time, a city inscribed with array patterns and boasting impressive defensive capabilities was completed.

What no one expected was that the abyss's counterattack was exceptionally fierce.

In September of the 140th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, large numbers of Abyss Lords of level 90 and above began to appear in countries and forces that successfully reclaimed lost territory and had Abyss Battlefields within their borders.

At the same time, the Abyss Lord's retinue and servants also appeared.

[For those organizations whose bases are not located, the newly emerged Abyss Lords will locate their soul aura and lead their minions in a relentless hunt for them.]

[In the Abyss Battlefield of the Red Heart Society, a team of Abyss Titans at level 95 or higher has emerged, with the leader of the Abyss Titans reaching level 99.]

Level 99 and level 98 are only one level apart.

[These are extraordinary beings; the higher their level, the greater the difference between each level.]

[Above level 99, there's level 100!]

Level 100—that's a realm never before explored by humankind.

Some speculate that it might be the realm of God!

Therefore, the Abyss Titan leader simply stood there, and the soul pressure emanating from him caused the high-level mage who cast the detection spell to cough up blood as a backlash.

According to historical records, the most powerful human professional in history was only level 96.

In search of a way out, this professional ventured alone into the depths of the abyss battlefield, and has since disappeared without a trace.

The appearance of the level 99 Deep Titan boss now only exacerbates the already dire situation for humanity.

Most importantly, even if the Titan leader doesn't make a move, the dozen or so Abyss Titans of level 95 or higher surrounding it are enough to destroy all the defensive lines established by the Red Heart Society in the Abyss Battlefield.

Just as you gave the order for everyone to prepare to evacuate, an unexpected scene unfolded.

The Abyss Titan leader seemed very unhappy with his sudden appearance, roaring angrily towards the sky and speaking in an ancient Titan language that no one could understand.

The other Abyss Titans were doing the same thing, roaring to the sky and spewing profanities.

The Abyss Titans seemed unconcerned about the Red Heart Society's defensive line not far away.

They're just a bunch of ants; what's more important than their affairs?

However, while the other side disregarded the Red Heart Society, the Red Heart Society had no choice but to disregard them.

Therefore, under your command, Redheart will prepare to close the Abyss Battlefield at any time.

[Furthermore, beneath the feet of the Demon Sealing Battle Group and each of the Guardian Battle Groups lies a high-speed teleportation array leading to the Red Heart Society's war province.]

Although it consumed a great deal of extraordinary resources, it was absolutely worth it.

[In November of the 140th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, the defensive array of the Winter Empire's capital was activated, and the Winter Empire reached its most dangerous juncture of destruction.]

[In December of the 140th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, the Winter Emperor, considering the power of the Crimson Heart Society, sent you a private message.]

He hopes that the Winter Royal Family will seek refuge in the Red Heart Society's war province. In return, they will hand over all the wealth accumulated by the Winter Empire over thousands of years.

[At the same time, the Winter Empire's army, led by the Winter Royal Family, will also be under your command, fighting to defend the war-torn province.]

You don't truly support the idea that the Winter Royal Family came to seek refuge here.

Given the nature of the Winter Royal Family, will they abide by the Red Heart Society's rules and regulations?

If the Red Heart Society truly accepts and even shelters the other party, and allows them to reside in a war-torn province, wouldn't that contradict the Red Heart Society's principles?

The wealth accumulated by the Winter Royal Family over a thousand years may be tempting, but you have to consider whether they will cause trouble once they arrive.

If the Winter Royal Family harbors ambitions to restore their kingdom, would it disrupt the Red Heart Society's plans?

[While you were silently contemplating, the Winter Emperor, for reasons unknown, began to urge you on in a very anxious manner.]

A moment later, he abruptly changed his tone and began threatening the Red Heart Society.

The other party indicated that if the Red Heart Society did not accept them, the Winter Empire would not rule out using any means necessary to launch a comprehensive attack on the Red Heart Society.

[The Red Heart Society does indeed possess the capability to intercept forbidden weapons.]

[But what if all the forbidden military weapons the Winter Empire had accumulated were dumped on the heads of the Abyss Lords besieging the Winter Empire's capital?]

Among them is a level 98 Frost Demon.

If the opponent absorbs all the forbidden power, will a mutation occur?

[Can the Crimson Heart Society withstand a level 98 super-mutated Abyss Lord, or even a level 99 super-powerful Lord?]

[In the vicinity of the present-day Winter Empire, almost all the other nations have been destroyed, except for the Crimson Heart Society.]

Finally, the Winter Emperor smirked, as if he felt he had you completely under his control.

[To the esteemed founders of the Red Heart Society!]

[After the mutated Frost Demons destroy the Winter Empire, in which direction do you think they will attack?]

(End of this chapter)