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

But this time, the Lord of Light's arrival was completely different from his previous actions.

[He restrained his usual divine majesty, which looked down upon mortals, and, like a visitor following ancient rituals, respectfully presented a formal visiting card engraved with divine symbols.]

That meticulous adherence to rules makes it hard to believe that this is the proud leader of the Heavenly Pantheon.

[And in the Red Heart Society's tedious and rigorous registration process, every action of the Lord of Glory revealed a deliberate respect and a barely perceptible sense of apprehension.]

The personal presence of the Radiant Lord was a desperate measure taken by the gods after repeated deliberations in a state of despair.

The isolation of the spirit world severed their most important source of power and foundation of faith, like an isolated island sinking into a dark sea.

The roots of their almost instinctive, deep-seated hatred for the Heavenly pantheon, stemming from the Red Heart Society, remain shrouded in mystery, like the Sword of Damocles hanging over their heads.

Since the source of this hatred cannot be discerned, the only recourse is to prepare for the worst.

[The Red Heart Society harbors an inherent, intractable malice towards the entire belief system of the true God, rooted in its very essence!]

The dark history of the former Radiant Lord's will being forcibly imprisoned and refined by the Red Heart Society serves as a chilling warning, branded into the hearts of all who believe in God.

Therefore, even though the risks are enormous, only the Lord of Light, the person directly involved, can come.

[Since the Red Heart Society has already extracted the necessary information from the avatar of the Lord of Radiance, there seems to be no need to imprison the true body again, as their objective has already been achieved.]

This is actually a choice made out of sheer desperation.

[If any other true god were to set foot here, given their lack of direct interaction with the Red Heart Society, they would most likely trigger the Red Heart Society's malicious defense mechanisms against their faith system.]

At this crucial moment, it's best not to give Chi Xin the chance to lose his temper.

Under the watchful eyes and thoughts of the gods, the Lord of Radiance strode up the sacred staircase toward the magnificent gate of the Crimson Heart Society, a gate that seemed capable of swallowing all light.

[Beyond the gate lies an unknown abyss; beyond it lies the uncertain fate of the entire pantheon in the cosmic winter.]

However, this is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that the gods of faith want to determine the true intentions of the Red Heart Society by observing their attitude towards the Lord of Light.

The sudden silence of the spirit realm's will was like removing the colossal pillar that supported the cosmos, leaving behind a cold vacuum and undercurrents powerful enough to shatter stars for all living beings in the universe.

The gods of faith are by no means foolish; they are able to use their ancient divine wisdom and keen perception of changes in the laws of nature to deduce the potentially devastating crisis hidden behind the spirit world's actions.

[So how could the founders and leaders of the Red Heart Society, who single-handedly created it and propelled it from humble beginnings to its current status as a force capable of shaking the very fabric of the pantheon, be completely unaware of this?]

How could one not guess the terrifying shadow shrouded in the mists of the spirit world, a shadow powerful enough to plunge the entire known universe into its end?

At this juncture of negotiations, every move the Red Heart Society makes next will become a core basis for assessing risks, adjusting strategies, and even determining its final stance.

If Chixin were to show even the slightest hint of murderous intent or disgust when faced with the visit of the Lord of Radiance, who represents the highest authority of the existing pantheon of faiths, then the gods of faith would not hesitate to activate the contingency plan that had already been brewing beneath the surface.

Fortunately, the Red Heart Society's swift and methodical handling of the situation has brought some reassurance to those who believe in the gods.

[Following this, during the conversation, the Red Heart Society's final conclusion on the Goddess of Light incident and their tough stance on the betrayal of the Triune Gods of Aglios all conveyed one message.]

【both sides!】

[There is a possibility of cooperation!]

Behind this lack of disappointment lies the chillingly clear understanding among the leaders of the Red Heart Society of the current dire situation.

The Great Sandbag Spirit Realm, once standing at the forefront of the universe and bearing the brunt of the abyss's impact, has now closed its doors, leaving only the Red Heart Society and its allies to face the two terrifying worlds that are slowly closing in like world-destroying millstones.

At this critical juncture of survival, any waste of resources is tantamount to suicide, and the loss of any potential allies is a cruel betrayal of the future.

The shadow of the abyss of hell weighed heavily on the hearts of every Red Heart Society decision-maker, so heavy it was suffocating.

Fortunately, the spirit realm was not unprepared before its closure; its hasty retreat left behind a rich and scattered legacy throughout the universe.

If Chixinhui can seize the opportunity, it may grow to an extremely powerful level in the future.

[The shattered fragments of a divine realm, the sub-planes without anchor, the exiled ancient guardian races, and even the war megastructures forced into hibernation.]

These scattered forces, like a heap of loose sand, contain immeasurable potential.

[And they bound these potential, especially those believers whose divine kingdoms were shaken by the self-imposed isolation of the spiritual realm, whose faith was unstable, and whose hearts were filled with unease and doubt, to the Red Heart Society's chariot.]

[From the current perspective, this is the most important strategic cooperation goal of the Chixin Society.]

This is not based on naive trust or idealistic alliance, but rather an inevitable choice under the cold reality.

The leaders of the Red Heart Society also understood that, perhaps in the not-too-distant future, when the threat of the Abyss was temporarily repelled or a new balance was found, a war would break out between the Red Heart Society and these pantheons of faith.

The fundamental, irreconcilable contradictions rooted in the very essence of ideals will sweep in as the pressure of the collapsing edifice is relieved.

The war then will be far more brutal and complex than fighting against the abyss of hell.

The Red Heart Society will inevitably exhaust all its wisdom and power, employing all sorts of ingenious and even ruthless tactics, to dismantle, dismantle, and ultimately destroy the very foundations of faith upon which these pantheons depend. But what lies imminent is the all-consuming shadow of annihilation brought by the abyss of hell.

Faced with this life-or-death crisis, those grand issues concerning the debate over future ideologies must be set aside without hesitation, albeit temporarily.

【Survive!】

Only by surviving can we have the right to talk about the future!

This postponement reflects both the cold-bloodedness of strategy and the heavy burden of responsibility.

However, alliances are not child's play, nor are they the subservience of the weak to the strong.

Even though both sides clearly saw the necessity of cooperation and sensed the looming threat of annihilation.

However, at this crucial alliance negotiation table, each party's position, the weight of their voice, and the control over future actions all need to be settled inch by inch in negotiations and games that are fraught with danger yet devoid of gunfire.

Any hasty compromise could become a crack that tears the alliance apart in future storms.

[In October of the year 550 of the Extraordinary Calendar, you, the founder of the Red Heart Society, received the Lord of Radiance during his third visit to the Red Heart Society.]

This moment, for you and for all members of the Red Heart Society who know the mysteries of time and space, contains a powerful symbolic meaning that can ripple across the river of time.

[In the previous two timelines, you, the key figure of the Red Heart Society, were not even qualified to step into the sacred temple of the Heavenly Pantheon, constructed of pure holy light, to perform the most basic worship before the Radiant Lord's divine might, which was as vast as the sea of ​​stars.]

【Do not! 】

That wasn't even a pilgrimage!

In the gaze of the Lord of Radiance, who sits atop the eternal throne, the Red Heart Society may be nothing more than an insignificant anthill in the dust of the universe, occasionally emitting some untimely noise.

Even when the Heavenly Pantheon sent its Holy Spirit Legion to annihilate the Red Heart Society, it was probably considered a minor matter by the Lord of Radiance.

But at this moment!

After undergoing countless trials across time and space, and after the Red Heart Society tenaciously developed and accumulated power across multiple timelines, ultimately converging into a torrent that even the True God could not ignore, the situation has been completely transformed.

Even a being as powerful as the Lord of Light, who once disdained to even cast a glance at the dust, had to humble himself and personally descend to the mortal realm.

[Only by visiting the heartland of the Red Heart Society once, twice, and only on this third occasion can one have the opportunity to formally converse with you, the soul of the Red Heart Society.]

This seemingly simple meeting arrangement actually represents a complete reversal of the power structure.

【this!】

[That confidence comes from strength!]

[You dared to directly confront the Lord of Radiance with your supreme demigod body because your current combat power is also quite terrifying.]

Moreover, the power of faith accumulated over many years lingers within your soul.

Even if the Lord of Light tries some underhanded tactics during the negotiations, it won't affect you.

Furthermore, the negotiations are taking place at the headquarters of the Red Heart Society!

[The headquarters of the Red Heart Society!]

[If the Lord of Radiance could eliminate you, the founder of the Red Heart Society, at the Red Heart Society headquarters, then the gods of faith wouldn't need to send envoys to discuss the alliance.]

The Lord of Light wanted to explain the alliance to you as soon as he saw you.

But you didn't seem to care about this at all.

[The Lord of Radiance is talking about the Lord of Radiance, but you're just reciting various definitions from his own mind.]

The ambiguous or double-meaning words you uttered caused the Lord of Light to frown.

After a moment, you slowly stood up, indicating that you had important matters to attend to.

The Lord of Radiance can discuss the matter of the Red Heart Society's alliance with the gods of faith with Lin Xue, the God of Rules.

As the second-in-command of the Red Heart Society, Lin Xue is fully capable of making decisions on this matter.

Upon hearing your words, the Lord of Glory immediately smiled.

【finally!】

[You, the founder of the Red Heart Society, uttered the words "alliance."]

This means that His efforts during this period were not in vain. (End of Chapter)