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Chapter 361 The estrangement between the two sides, Deng Qi's helplessness

The moment Deng Qi became a True God of the Hell System, he crossed the barriers of time and space and headed towards the area where the Red Heart Society was located.

【Deng Qi!】

[Once one of the sharpest fangs of the Red Heart Society, now bearing the authority of hell and the personification of a true god, has returned!]

He returned to his hometown, to his birthplace, to the Chixin Society that had given him birth and nurtured him. He should have entered directly, but this time, he was rejected by the barriers of the Titan pantheon.

After all, he is now a true god, and a hellish true god at that!

How could people not be wary of this?

Deng Qi did not attempt to force his way through the barriers of the Titan Realm. Having chosen this path, he was mentally prepared for everything.

This time, however, the Titan pantheon did not allow Deng Qi to enter so easily.

[A demigod entering the Titan pantheon is a completely different concept from a true god entering it.]

If this were to enter the Titan pantheon and wreak havoc, it would be a tremendous loss to the entire pantheon.

Didn't you see what Agris single-handedly turned the pantheon of gods into?

However, the Titan pantheon didn't have a strict rule against the two sides meeting; if they wanted to meet, they could meet outside!

[To ensure the safety of the Red Heart Society's higher-ups, a Titan True God concealed himself and stood outside the Red Heart Society, watching Deng Qi's every move with wary eyes.]

[As soon as Deng Qi makes any unusual move, the Titan pantheon will intercept his attack as quickly as possible.]

This time, Deng Qi returned secretly under a private guise, and the higher-ups of the Red Heart Society did not publicize it widely.

To be honest, Lin Xue and the others were also somewhat unsure about Deng Qi's potential transformation into a Hell-type True God.

After all, they knew very well that once a true god attained godhood, their divine will would override everything else.

In particular, the will of hell excels at rewriting thoughts and altering souls.

So they can't be sure if the Deng Qi who came is really their comrade-in-arms, Deng Qi.

Is he still the comrade-in-arms with whom I could lean on my back?

Has his soul already been branded with an indelible mark of chaos from hell?

[Could his seemingly autonomous actions stem from a grander, more insidious hellish script?]

When the two sides met, Deng Qi completely concealed his aura, looking exactly the same as when he had left the Red Heart Society. His figure was still upright, and his steps still carried the unique posture of a Red Heart soldier.

Lin Xue cut to the chase without beating around the bush.

【Deng Qi!】

How are you feeling right now?

Do you feel like you're being controlled by the will of hell?

After saying this, everyone stared intently at Deng Qi.

Are you sure you're still you?

The moment the words left his mouth, the atmosphere in the room froze.

The surrounding space had been reinforced in layers before our arrival.

All eyes, like solid chains, were fixed on Deng Qi's face!

Everyone is waiting for an answer, and also for a clue.

If Deng Qi were to state very frankly that he was not under control and had not been affected in any way, then they would need to seriously consider whether that statement was true or false.

Upon hearing this, Deng Qi remained silent, but with a wave of his hand, all his words and actions over the past few days were revealed to everyone.

[Even on that projection, there were realistic scenes of brief encounters between various hellish gods.]

On the twisted forms of those true gods, like decaying stars, countless mouths, filled with malicious mockery, greed, or pure chaos, whispered the unique rules of the will of hell.

[A hellish true god in the form of a thousand-eyed worm let out a cackling laugh, making the heads of these Red Heart Society demigods throb.]

[The Will of Hell?]

Oh, my dear friend, it's more like a never-ending, mad dream. You just need to learn to play your role well in the dream, and everything else will be fine.

The second hellish true god to speak was a hellish true god composed of bones and demonic flames.

[Taking control of oneself?]

【ha!】

[Deng Qi, since you've chosen this divine path, you must be mentally prepared.]

Of course, as long as you occasionally satisfy its insatiable appetite, you are free most of the time.

[They are completely free to enjoy the endless chaos of hell.]

[Do whatever you want in every sense of the word!]

The third is a hellish true god, a shadow as vast as the earth.

To be honest, we are all fragments of the will of hell itself.

Or rather, a reflection.

Who knows what all this is all about?

Why do you need to understand it so clearly?

The Will of Hell is completely different from the Will of the Abyss; compared to the Will of the Abyss, the Will of Hell is far superior.

[Even aside from necessary wars like the war of gods, other tasks assigned by the will of hell can actually be avoided.]

The contrast between the two sides is so obvious, even a god can't have it all, right?

[In the projection above, dozens of projections of hellish true gods appeared one after another.]

If Deng Qi were merely a demigod, then the true gods of the Hell system wouldn't even bother with him.

However, if the opponent is also a true god of hell, even a new god, then they must take it seriously. Any living being will always treat an equal and an ant differently.

The next moment, he slowly spoke.

Currently, my own thinking remains the dominant factor.

I can feel the surge of power, the flow of the laws of hell within my godhood.

However, this force has not yet distorted my perception.

[But are my current thoughts, everything I've said, and even the attitude I'm displaying towards you as I stand before you, all part of a coordinated arrangement by the will of hell?]

I cannot guarantee that.

If the will of hell truly wants to change all of this, truly wants to orchestrate all of this, then I think I cannot see it at present.

The atmosphere froze instantly upon hearing this.

After a moment of silence, Lin Xue said, "Thank you for everything."

The Red Heart Society will never forget all the sacrifices Deng Qi made for them!

[If Chixin is ever in danger in the future, she hopes Deng Qi will lend a helping hand.]

Deng Qi paused slightly upon hearing Lin Xue's words.

Then he sighed.

Lin Xue, please ask him to protect the Red Heart Society!

【Lin Xue!】

[I asked him if his sincerity would make him forget himself!]

Normally, such words should be said by oneself to others.

As one of the founding members and core members of the Red Heart Society, he witnessed its growth step by step.

He also devoted considerable effort and energy to the Red Heart Society.

Just as Agrelius would burn everything for a pure heart, so too could he!

Regardless of what the future holds, in the present, he is truly devoted and willing to sacrifice everything.

Therefore, one's comrades should never thank oneself or say such things.

Those words, though polite and warm, still conveyed a sense of distance.

Is Lin Xue stupid?

He doesn't think so!

Doesn't the other person understand the meaning behind these words?

How could I not know?

If Lam Suet lacked even this basic political acumen, she probably wouldn't have been able to hold onto her position.

Of course, he had actually anticipated this.

From the moment he accepted the ignition of hellfire, from the moment he stepped into that boundless, chaotic land, carrying the hopes and trust of his comrades.

[This insurmountable, transparent barrier, constructed from the pure essence of power and the unverifiable persistence of will, that lies between him and all his former comrades, will then appear!]

He had already rehearsed this scenario countless times in his mind.

Putting himself in his shoes, if he were still a warrior of the Red Heart Society, how could he dare to easily trust a true god who had emerged from the heart of hell?

The Red Heart Society's foundation lies in its unwavering commitment to order and ideals, and its profound vigilance against its enemies!

Only such resolute, even cruelly sobering clarity!

Only this kind of cold, scrutinizing gaze, like that of someone facing tempered steel, can truly show the utmost respect for his sacrifice back then!

This is the most loyal protection of the ideals of this righteous society!

Instinctively, he felt a pang of sadness, yet he couldn't feel it.

Because in his current state, divine will dominates everything, and absolute reason overshadows his thoughts.

He couldn't feel any pain either.

Just as Deng Qi shifted his body slightly, as if intending to make another move, the surroundings began to tremble.

The Titan god, standing in the shadows, suddenly turned incredibly sharp.

The icy rays, almost tangible, pierced through the spatial barrier and instantly locked onto Deng Qi!

[The True God of Hell!]

These five words, once uttered, would prevent even the closest comrades from placing absolute trust in Deng Qi.

Even in the eyes of the Red Heart Society's higher-ups, Deng Qi at this moment was not as trustworthy as the Titan God.

In the year 348 of the Extraordinary Era, after Agrus had forged his combat rules into a rudimentary form, he took some time to meet with Deng Qi.

Looking at his closest comrade-in-arms, He had no other recourse but to pat him on the shoulder and offer a few words of comfort.

The path they chose was just like the boundless pain I endured when I chose to use the power of the abyss as my resources.

Everyone's path to godhood is different.

Since you've made a choice, you must bear the consequences of that choice.

Despite Deng Qi's enthusiasm towards Agris, the divine will's complete lack of emotional fluctuation, even in its recollection of the past, greatly diminished Agris's interest in continuing the conversation.

Agris understood that it wasn't a good idea to be wary of his best friend.

But what He is deciding now is not only for Himself, but also for the millions of people of the Chixin Society.

Therefore, He would never act irrationally because of personal feelings.

(End of this chapter)