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

In the year 1437 of the Extraordinary Era, as the Star Abyss branch flourished, a demigod of rules resonated with the aura of the source of light.

[Within the Red Heart Society, the second God of Light of Rules has been born.]

Although in the long and tortuous history of the Red Heart Society, this new god is the second God of Light of Rules.

But for the Star Abyss Branch, an organization that rose from the ruins and is writing its own new chapter, he is number one.

[It is a symbol of light that originated in the branch era and belongs to them alone!]

After all, Ivy, who once shone brightly during the headquarters era and symbolized the hope and light of the Red Heart Society, had already perished in the war of destruction fought in blood and fire.

Although his divine name and deeds are remembered and celebrated by the branch, he is ultimately a legend that has passed away.

This newly born God of Light may, to some extent, have inherited the essence of light left behind by Ivy, and the ideal of dispelling darkness and spreading light—this is beyond doubt.

[As a new-era true god who grew up in the unique environment of the Star Abyss branch and rose from the shadow of the headquarters' destruction and the chaos of Star Abyss, his understanding of the Red Heart Society's existence is already different.]

[It's even a fundamental difference.]

The achievements and sacrifices of those who founded the Red Heart Society and led its headquarters to glory naturally deserve the highest respect and eternal remembrance.

[While reverence is admirable, if certain beliefs or traditional requirements held as guiding principles by the ancestors conflict with the fundamental interests of this newly born true God.]

[Especially when this creates a direct and sharp conflict with his understanding of the Chixin Society's development needs in the new era, then his choice will be crystal clear.]

[He prioritizes his own interests and what he believes to be the interests of the new era of the branch.]

Can the dogmas and constraints left behind by the dead of the old era, no matter how great, truly imprison the wings of the new era's true god, yearning to spread its wings, and its hand seeking to reshape the rules?

The tide of time is destined to wash away those outdated constraints!

The birth of this newly ascended God of Light has caused a huge stir within the Star Abyss branch.

He received the warmest welcome and was courted by all the existing true gods of the Red Heart Society, especially the Rule Spirit God, a relatively young Rule Spirit God who was also born in the branch era.

Compared to Agris, Yu Xiao, and the God of Pain of Rules, who are three veteran True Gods deeply imprinted with the founding era of the Red Heart Society, the God of Rules Spirit clearly feels more aligned with this newly born God of Rules Light in his understanding.

The two sides also grew closer.

Both of these individuals are new-era true gods who grew up in the unique environment of the Star Abyss branch after the destruction of the headquarters, and they have their own understanding of the true nature of the Red Heart Society.

They have long since transcended the almost religiously pure framework of the old-era elders, which emphasized absolute dedication and equality, and have developed their own unique set of ideas that are more aligned with real-world interests and power dynamics.

Even regarding the core essence of the Red Heart Ideal and the strategic direction for the Red Heart Society's future survival and development in the world, these two new-era true gods have quietly formed a set of ideas that differ somewhat from those of the elders.

The times, like the ceaseless, chaotic storms of the abyss, roll ever onward!

It's wrong to forcefully restrict certain deeply ingrained ideas and rules simply by relying on old habits.

[Those who fail to adapt to the new power dynamics and demands will ultimately be crushed like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, achieving nothing in the end.]

A key point of contention lies in the understanding of privilege.

The true gods of the old era, especially elders like Agrippa, were deeply influenced by the founder's almost saintly idealism.

They themselves care little about the continuation of bloodlines or factional interests, and are even less willing to use the authority of their true god to seek any privileged status beyond that of ordinary members for their descendants, relatives, or specific followers.

Resource allocation and promotion opportunities are based entirely on contributions and potential to the organization, resulting in near-absolute egalitarianism.

[There may be some discrepancies, but the underlying principle is the same.]

However, from the perspective of the new era's true gods, such as the Rule Spirit God and the newly born Rule Light God, this almost self-destructive practice is neither reasonable nor justifiable.

They endured countless hardships to finally ascend to the position of true gods of the rules, paying an unimaginable price. Shouldn't they enjoy reasonable privileges commensurate with this achievement, protecting the interests of their own bloodline and followers?

Isn't this the reward that strength and effort deserve?

If, in the future, a precious opportunity for ascension to godhood arises within the Red Heart Society, sufficient to create a new god, why should this chance to change one's destiny be handed over to a complete stranger whose potential is unknown and whose loyalty is questionable?

Why not prioritize giving gifts to one's descendants or core followers with whom one knows their roots, shares a bloodline, and whose loyalty has stood the test of time?

The future of strangers is uncertain, but don't you know your own bloodline, descendants, or close confidants best in terms of their character, potential, and loyalty?

However, in recent years, at the highest decision-making meetings of the Red Heart Society, chaired by Agris, the Rule Spirit God has had almost no opportunity to speak.

His sporadic attempts to explore the idea of ​​moderate privilege were often suppressed by the unwavering and cold idealism of the elders.

Of course, the spirit of rules itself also intentionally downplays its presence, avoiding becoming the center of attention too early.

He was well aware that Agris, Yu Xiao, and the God of Rules—these three figures—were like towering mountains, insurmountable obstacles in his path, representing strength, prestige, and ideals.

His idea of ​​privilege-based reforms, grounded in practical interests, is nothing short of a pipe dream to expect it to pass in a formal meeting. Forcing a statement will only expose his intentions, invite suppression, and is utterly pointless.

But things are different now!

The emergence of the new Rule God of Light, the birth of the second true god of the new era, is like placing a crucial piece on the somewhat lonely chessboard of the Rule Spirit Gods.

He is no longer fighting alone!

He saw the hope of forming a new faction, a force powerful enough to voice dissent at the highest levels of the Red Heart Society.

[A single true god of rules is powerless, but if another one were to appear, even the three gods of Agrippa would be unable to ignore their combined voice.]

[What if, in the future, as the Star Abyss branch flourishes, resources become more abundant, and opportunities increase, another three, five, or eight new generation True Gods emerge who agree with the principle that power should be given a reasonable return?]

Therefore, the influence of their faction and their say in top-level decision-making will undergo a dramatic change.

This powerful force is enough to rival the elder statesmen and even ultimately drive change in the rules.

However, the Spirit of Rules knew that all of this could not be rushed.

[As the undisputed leader of the Star Abyss branch, Agrus's power, prestige, and control over the branch's overall situation remain formidable.]

Yu Xiao's ability to deduce and strategize rules is unfathomable, and the God of Rules' formidable combat prowess and unwavering loyalty to the ideals of the old era are beyond question.

More importantly, the Spirit of Rules and the newly born Spirit of Rules still hold deep respect and gratitude for Agris, the leader who guided the branch through its most difficult years and provided shelter and resources.

[I also hold Xiao and the God of Rules, two senior figures who guided and protected me on my path to growth, in high esteem.]

Directly confronting or challenging the authority of the elders is not only unwise, but will also damage the hard-won stability and development momentum of the branch, and may even lead to its annihilation.

Therefore, the strategic intentions of the Rule Spirit are both clear and concealed.

Like a gentle breeze and nourishing rain, it nourishes all things silently!

It wasn't a revolution that happened in a flash, but rather a gradual process of infiltration, guidance, and strategic alliances.

In public, he will continue to show respect and support for the elders.

[In private conversations with newly emerged Gods of Light and other promising demigods, they subtly convey the ideals of the new era, seeking like-minded individuals and patiently weaving a power network belonging to this new age.]

Everything is just waiting for the right moment to fall into place.

This is the true political wisdom of a rule-based deity!

Politics is not about confrontation, but about mutual compromise and win-win outcomes!

[In the year 1511 of the Extraordinary Era, thanks to the outstanding performance of the Red Heart Legion on the front lines and the tacit, continuous investment from the Will of Hell.]

A massive influx of resources from Hell flowed like a surging river into the Star Abyss Branch's once-resource-starved treasury.

The resource bottleneck that once limited the branch's development has been completely broken, and mountains of rare minerals, high-purity energy crystals, and even research materials containing special rules seized from the front lines of the abyss have piled up.

With resources now abundant to an unprecedented and almost extravagant degree, Agris directly shifted his strategic focus to the development of the Divine Power Armaments project.

This kind of super weapon, capable of efficiently gathering and transforming immense divine power or the power of rules, and unleashing destructive power far exceeding that of an individual true god, is extremely important to the Red Heart Society.

[Especially given the scarcity of True Gods in the Red Heart Society and the severe shortage of high-end combat power, its strategic value is seen by Agris as a powerful weapon capable of turning the tide.]

For such research projects, He poured massive amounts of research funding into the Red Heart Divine Martial Research Institute, almost without regard to cost.

[All sorts of top-notch experimental equipment were deployed, and the branch's most outstanding rule engineers and core architects were assembled, all without regard to cost, to participate in this research project.]

Even the Red Heart Society's ninth-generation super AI, which embodies the pinnacle of technology, was required to dedicate its vast computing power to the auxiliary research, modeling, and data optimization of the Divine Power Weapons.

In short, other research projects can be ignored for now, and other research institutes can be put on hold for the time being.

However, the Shenli Military project must undergo significant innovation and development.

[He didn't particularly value the Star Abyss Branch's research department; he could upgrade the divine power weapons to second-tier attack power and also optimize the Crimson Heart Energy Crystal.]

That's about it!

Compared to the former grandeur of the Red Heart Society's headquarters and research institute, His requirement is already much lower.

It's not difficult, is it?

However, events did not unfold as Agris had predicted. (End of Chapter)