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Chapter 130 Everyone is dead (5k)

[You mean, you want to spread your Red Heart ideology in the abyss?]

Deng Qi stared at the Lava Demon, his eyes flashing.

In the current situation, this is indeed a way to preserve the spark of loyalty.

In a sense, as long as members of the Red Heart Society exist in this world, the flame of loyalty will never be extinguished!

The lava demon would always greet him with a raised hand salute.

Despite their massive size, their hand salute was remarkably proper, and even the molten lava flames dancing on their bodies seemed to emanate the essence of pure devotion, a result of the baptism of their unwavering ideals.

[Especially when the two are chatting about exciting topics, the Lava Demon will stand up and shout "Victory to the Red Heart!" to vent his boiling emotions.]

Therefore, from any perspective, this level 99 super-powerful Abyss Lord is a fanatical follower of the Red Heart Society.

[Even their inner beliefs are more fervent and steadfast than those of many members of the Red Heart Society.]

After his death, should Lava become the fourth leader of the Red Heart?

Suddenly, an outrageous idea popped into Deng Qi's mind.

If the Red Heart Society were still at its peak, then this idea would indeed be unrealistic.

However, with the large-scale deaths of members who migrated from the Red Heart Society, he could almost predict that in a few decades, only those at the fifth rank or higher would remain in the Red Heart Society.

If a few more accidents happen, the Red Heart Society will probably be reduced to just a handful of members.

Therefore, it seems like a good idea to let the Lava Demon take over the mantle of Red Heart after my death.

Even though species, races, and worlds may differ, the shared commitment to sincerity and the pursuit of noble ideals remain the same.

If that's the case, then they are like-minded friends!

What a magnificent sight it would be if, one day in the future, the flame of righteous indignation burned fiercely in the abyss, and even spread to other worlds via the abyss!

In August of the 161st year of the Extraordinary Calendar, a researcher with a pure heart discovered a tiny particle near the perineum of an Abyss Demon.

When abyssal demonic energy enters the body of an abyssal demon, this particle, following the rhythm of its breathing, transforms the harmful effects of the demonic energy into beneficial survival energy.

In other words, the reason the Abyss Demon was able to maintain its sanity was because its body had evolved this tiny particle.

This discovery greatly surprised Deng Qi. He felt that if the structure of this particle could be deciphered, perhaps the Red Heart Society members could take deep root in the abyss.

In April of the 162nd year of the Extraordinary Calendar, the Lava Demon led his army into the War of the Abyss Lords in order to seize the once-in-ten-thousand-years blessing of Abyssal Power.

The Redheart Society members, located in the Lava Demon's territory, were naturally drawn into the conflict.

However, since this place is an abyss, the Red Heart Society only formed a strategic department to help the Lava Demon win the match.

[After all, the lord wars in the abyss are nothing more than a chaotic rush to fight, completely devoid of any art of war.]

Whether it's high-level combat or grassroots infighting, the chaos is palpable.

Under the training of the Strategic Department, the generals of the Lava Demon's minions quickly learned the various tactics summarized by the Red Heart Society.

Perhaps the minions of other demon lords are uninterested in human tactics, or even look down on them.

[The Lava Demons' minions were utterly defeated by the Redheart Society, and even their leader was crushed and forced to join the Redheart Society. What do they have to be proud of?]

Therefore, they studied various tactics very seriously, even stimulating their brains to apply what they learned to other situations during the learning process.

Their superior intelligence told them that once they mastered the tactics, they too could crush the minions of other demon lords.

Putting everything else aside, at least the mortality rate can be reduced, right?

In February of the 163rd year of the Extraordinary Calendar, the Lava Demon army rampaged through the Lords' War, displaying exceptional prowess.

However, this powerful performance attracted the attention of the six demon lords in the vicinity.

Thus, an anti-lava alliance was formed, comprised of servants under the command of five demon lords.

The Lava Demon's minions are facing a brutal massacre.

Upon hearing this, Deng Qi told the Lava Demon not to panic.

No one understands how to counterattack the Allied Forces better than the Red Heart Society.

[In the past, a coalition of more than a dozen countries formed an army to deal with the Red Heart Society, but in the end, they were still routed by the Red Heart Society.]

[If it's not a single force sending troops, internal conflicts will inevitably arise due to unequal distribution of spoils.]

[Unite as needed, then employ various strategies to tear the enemy apart from within.]

Under Deng Qi's tutelage, a fierce war of encirclement and counter-encirclement began.

In September of the 163rd year of the Extraordinary Calendar, the problem of demonic energy corruption within the Crimson Heart Society reached its most severe stage. Even with the help of others in treating the disease, the daily death toll remained high.

In this context, some researchers have suggested that it might be possible to integrate the operational functions of the particle within the demon's body into the cultivation technique itself, using relevant theories.

[However, all of this depends on the Red Heart Society thoroughly understanding the internal structure and principles of the demon particles.]

Furthermore, the key question is what kind of cultivation method, and what type of method, should be used to promote the formation of the ability to transform demonic energy.

In the year 165 of the Extraordinary Era, after defeating the Flame Demon leader, the Lava Demon plundered 100,000 demons from the enemy's army.

The demon leader initially thought they were about to be eaten as dessert by the lava demons, but when they opened their eyes again, they found themselves in a beautiful, habitable land.

If it weren't for the lingering abyssal demonic energy in the air, they would have thought they had left the abyss.

From the demon leader, Deng Qi learned about a method of setting up formations that circulated within the demon race.

This formation can shield against the constant influx of abyssal demonic energy from the outside.

[The only thing needed is for two hundred level six or higher and three thousand level five or higher professionals to use themselves as bodies, positioned at the core of the formation, to act as human shields to intercept the abyssal demonic energy.]

[Afterwards, the demon leader stated that their tribe could serve as a human shield for the Crimson Heart Society for half a month each month.]

[Formation formations are not the demons' way of survival; the role of the formation's meat shield is the demons' true trump card for survival.]

In the cruel world of the Abyss, the demon leader clearly understood that anything without value had no reason to survive.

Therefore, he must demonstrate his own value.

[Their value lies in helping the Red Heart Society resist the invasion of demonic energy.]

This might not be of much use to other abyssal monsters.

[But for humans who live in the abyss, this is extremely important!]

[During the demonstration by the Demon Tribe, Deng Qi discovered that the concentration of abyssal demonic energy surrounding the Crimson Heart Society's gathering place had significantly decreased.]

This was also the best news Deng Qi had received since arriving in the Abyss.

Of course, research on cultivation techniques and the particulate matter within the demon's body must continue.

After all, he was very dissatisfied with this model of relying on others for survival.

In the year 169 of the Extraordinary Era, the Lava Demon suffered a major defeat on the front lines, targeted by multiple forces.

[His vast army of servants, which He had plundered from other demons along the way, was utterly defeated.]

Apart from his army of servants who had followed him from the beginning, there were no other demons around.

The true victory in the Abyss Lord Wars lies in conquering the enemy's territory to expand and strengthen one's own.

Therefore, a massive, dark army of demons besieged the city.

The Lava Demon apologizes for this situation.

If He hadn't fought for it, perhaps today's crisis wouldn't have happened.

Deng Qi waved his hand. The Lava Demon wanted to go further, and that wasn't wrong.

Just because they're on someone else's turf doesn't mean they shouldn't have opportunities to break through or get promoted, right?

In the same year, the Lava Demon handed over command of his minions and retinue to Deng Qi.

When it comes to commanding wars, it's best to leave specialized tasks to specialists.

[Now that things have come to this, the Red Heart Society's activities within the territory will inevitably be exposed sooner or later.]

Therefore, there is no need to hide it.

Under these circumstances, Deng Qi had a sudden inspiration: he had the Lava Demon's minions sign a mutual aid combat pact with the members of the Red Heart Society.

The demonic minions are too easily drawn into battle.

Moreover, the abyss inherently exudes a violent energy, making all living beings inhabiting it inherently anti-order.

Therefore, if the auxiliary troops were to be placed under the command of the Red Heart Society members, perhaps the battle could continue.

After all, the Red Heart Society has always prioritized education, and even when they sought refuge in the abyss, they did not abandon the issue of education.

[While it cannot be said that every member of the Red Heart Society is a brilliant war commander, those who have systematically studied the relevant courses are definitely superior to commanders who engage in chaotic warfare.]

But when a large number of living beings appeared on the battlefield, the attacking auxiliary troops went berserk, like sharks smelling blood.

Under the enemy's completely frenzied attack, Deng Qi's trapping strategy was a great success.

After all, in war, once reason is lost, especially when the difference in strength isn't that great, it usually means defeat.

In the year 170 of the Extraordinary Era, the brutality of the Abyss Lord War was fully revealed to the members of the Red Heart Society.

The brutality of competition within the Abyss is even more terrifying than its invasion of the world.

The high and mighty demon lord showed no concern for the lives of his minions. If human society exploits its lower classes while cloaking it in the guise of law, using a fig leaf to conceal its true nature, then the Abyss is a naked display of might makes right.

"I'm stronger than you, so I can kill you at will!"

If you have family, and I'm strong enough, even if I kill you, your family will have to come to your door to apologize.

[Even if someone is in a bad mood, a massacre is perfectly normal.]

[Amidst the fiercest fighting, in other groups besieging the Lava Demon minions, there were instances of high-ranking officers massacring lower-ranking minions.]

[And this happens very frequently!]

[Especially when a large number of humans untouched by the Abyss appeared on the enemy side, it further enraged the high-ranking officers of these auxiliary armies.]

[It's been so long, and they still haven't taken it down?]

[A bunch of useless trash!]

Thus began yet another massacre perpetrated by collective punishment.

In the year 172 of the Extraordinary Era, the Lava Demon was forced into a series of defeats under siege.

During this process, the other side came to persuade them to surrender, stating that if the Lava Demon was willing to hand over all the humans it held, it could join its alliance and become a general, fighting in the north and south.

The Lava Demon refused outright.

The wise have taught that as demons of the Lava Clan, we must know what to do and what not to do.

In a critical situation where a sudden impulse arises, one should adhere to their inner convictions, even at the cost of death.

At this very moment, the matter concerning the Crimson Heart Society represents the culmination of the Lava Demon's whims.

Therefore, He activated the Life-Burning Secret Technique He had obtained from the Red Heart Society, sacrificing His own life and soul in exchange for unparalleled and terrifying power.

Fortunately, the Lava Demon's level was high enough, and its soul was strong enough.

Even under the full power of the Life-Burning Secret Technique, He could still live for another hundred years.

However, the enemy's siege is now far more intense than before.

[Even an Ice Demon, upon discovering the strange barrier in the Lava Demon's territory, directly activated the ice runes on its body, instantly shattering the barrier.]

[In a short time, the Red Heart Society suffered extensive damage.]

[One hundred thousand demons perished instantly.]

[Deng Qi's eyes widened in fury upon witnessing this scene.]

【Damn! 】

If he also possessed the immense power of level 99, he would surely have stormed up to the Ice Demon and brutally killed him!

In the 174th year of the Extraordinary Era, good news arrived.

The department responsible for the Abyss Demonic Qi cultivation techniques, which Deng Qi oversaw throughout, has achieved new results.

[At the beginning of practicing this technique, a tiny crystal will grow at the perineum.]

This crystal can refine abyssal demonic energy, transforming it into a blazing white gas.

[The incandescent white gas can accelerate the refining speed of the divinely bestowed crystals.]

Clearly, this is a groundbreaking martial art!

Unfortunately for everyone, this technique did not have the effect of clearing away the abyssal demonic energy within the body. In fact, along with the accelerated transformation, the concentration of abyssal demonic energy accumulated within the body would also increase.

After all, the conversion efficiency of tiny crystals is not high.

Deng Qi named this technique the "Red Heart Strengthening Method."

Normally speaking, this would be an absolutely divine skill, capable of changing a country, or even altering the future fate of a powerful family.

[But in this era where those with pure hearts are tormented by the demonic energy of the abyss and are on the verge of extinction, what is the significance of this technique?]

[In its final moments, the Red Heart Society poured all its manpower, resources, and funds into researching a technique to autonomously expel the demonic energy of the abyss. How did they end up with such a technique?]

[The technique is good, but it's not what the Red Heart Society needs right now.]

For a moment, Deng Qi didn't know whether to be happy or sad.

"Good stuff!"

Lin Xia's eyes lit up when she saw this.

By converting abyssal demonic energy to increase the rate at which one refines divinely bestowed crystals, this is absolutely divine skill, right?
Other extraordinary materials and resources may be hard to find.

But isn't abyssal demonic energy everywhere?
Although after practicing the Crimson Heart Strengthening Method, demonic energy will gradually accumulate in the body through transformation, causing certain effects on the body.

However, as long as one is a professional, their body has a certain metabolic effect on the abyssal demonic energy.

The higher the professional level, physical body, and soul level, the faster the metabolic rate.

Even newly awakened professionals can use this technique to quickly improve their level.

If the demonic energy in your body accumulates to a certain threshold, you can simply leave the Abyss Battlefield, go outside to breathe some fresh air, and rest for a while.

"However, it is true that for Deng Qi, the Crimson Heart Enhancement Method is actually quite useless."

"The Red Heart Society is now trapped in the abyss and cannot leave."

“Large numbers of Red Heart Society members died one after another.”

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While pondering, an idea suddenly flashed through Lin Xia's mind.

and many more!

He is now observing the future development of the Red Heart Society, and the future course of his life after his death.

So, how do we get back the Red Heart Enhancement Method that the Red Heart Society developed decades later?
"Is it possible to summon Deng Qi's will back?"

Lin Xia's eyes flickered, but the simulation interface did not react to this at all.

Perhaps, only after the future main body, that is, the Red Heart Society, is destroyed, will we know whether this matter can be accomplished.

If possible, everyone would be happy.

In essence, he directly obtained the essence of the Red Heart Society's cultivation techniques for the next few decades for free.

Whether it's developing itself or venturing into the abyss to make great strides in the future, it will be a tremendously good thing.

If that doesn't work, then all we can do is sigh helplessly.

In the year 175 of the Extraordinary Era, with the addition of other Abyss Lords, this war inevitably headed for defeat.

[In the deep abyss, it's quite common for clams to fight over each other while a third party profits, and for someone to kick a drowning dog while it's down.]

At the last moment, the Lava Demon concealed Deng Qi and the remaining members of the Red Heart Research Department within its nostrils, then tore through space and fled into the distance.

He failed in this battle against the Abyss Lord.

However, as long as He doesn't die, there is still hope for the future!

[In the year 176 of the Extraordinary Era, although the Lava Demon tried its best to control its magical fluctuations, the researchers of the Crimson Heart Society were far too weak compared to it. Furthermore, the assimilation of Abyssal demonic energy made it inevitable that the Lava Demon would influence them.]

Demonic scales began to grow on their bodies.

Everything is developing in an unpredictable direction.

To avoid becoming followers of demons, and to preserve the yearning for purity within their souls, these researchers, upon realizing the surging rage and bloodlust within them, did not hesitate to commit suicide.

Deng Qi stood to one side, staring blankly at the bodies of his fallen comrades.

As a ninth-tier professional, he could ignore the corrosive resistance emanating from the lava demon.

[But in this way, the once vast Red Heart Society is now reduced to just him and the Lava Demon.]

A wave of intense regret washed over Deng Qi.

What did the Red Heart Society gain from this migration plan into the abyss?

【Yes! 】

The Red Heart Society lingered on for decades, but what happened after that?

[Our compatriots were corrupted by demonic energy and died in agony.]

Large numbers of loyal soldiers were killed by the enemy in the lord war, and some even had their souls devoured, never to be reincarnated.

Even if we learn about the application of demon-shielding formations from demons, even if we combine everyone's collective wisdom and inspiration to develop the Heart Enhancement Method, which could change the world.

But what's the use of that?

Everyone is dead!

With only two sparks of patriotism remaining, he suddenly felt hopeless about life.

[I've truly failed as the third head of state!]

As Deng Qi sank into this boundless torment, the immense pressure often made him fantasize that perhaps not leaving in the first place, and instead facing life and death alongside the Red Heart Society headquarters on the distant continent, would have been the best choice.

If I hadn't left, none of us would have suffered like this.

(End of this chapter)