Virus King - Chapter 235

Chapter 235: The Abyssal Feudal System and County System?

TL: YYang

After teasing the sisters Yan Qi and Yan Xue for a while, Chen Bai slightly alleviated the tension that had been gripping him after days of relentless slaughter.

With a thought, the spiritual energy enveloping the Hell King’s Ring instantly dissipated. The next moment, a phantom figure slowly emerged from it.

Dressed in the same Western-style formal attire as before, the man bowed deeply with utmost respect: “Meeting you again is my honor, Honorable Chen!”

Chen Bai waved his hand. “There’s always time for pleasantries. Earlier, you tried to seize the Abyssal Authority. Do you have any understanding of the power of the Abyssal Overlord?”

Satan’s expression turned bitter: “Great Lord Overlord, the power of the Abyss is now fully under your control. You even possess extraordinary authority that surpasses my understanding. Your greatness is destined; insignificant beings like me…”

Chen Bai interrupted, waving his hand again: “I’m not blaming you. Just answer my questions. Spare me the meaningless titles and useless chatter!”

Satan immediately caught on: “Yes, I do know something about the power of the Abyssal Overlord! The Abyss is the aggregation of all dark aspects and shadows across the boundless cosmos and myriad worlds. Above the supreme status of an Overlord, one needs a vessel capable of bearing such power. The Abyss serves as the best container! The stronger the Abyss, the greater that supreme status becomes.

When I realized I couldn’t fully control the Abyss, I separated the 600th layer, creating Hell. Yet, even Hell couldn’t bear such power… In the end, like the ancient God of the Underworld, I too fell and perished.”

Chen Bai wasn’t particularly interested in this history. All he cared about was confirming the correctness of his actions.

“So, the role of the Abyssal Overlord essentially involves enhancing the Abyss’s foundation and power, while also receiving feedback from it?”

“Exactly! The power of the Abyss is linked to the gods and powerful entities within it, the number of layers, the species it accommodates and absorbs, and so on!”

Chen Bai nodded.

“Good! Now, what’s your opinion on the current state of the Abyss, and what improvements would you suggest?”

A sly figure like Satan naturally understood Chen Bai’s intentions. After pondering for a moment, he replied:

“Given your insights, esteemed Lord Overlord, I believe you already have an understanding of the Abyss’s condition. Why not share your thoughts first?”

After Chen Bai explained his concept of safe zones, Satan nodded in agreement:

“Great Lord Overlord, your idea aligns with what I once envisioned. The bloodshed of combat is indeed a necessary path to becoming stronger, but the Abyss’s unrestrained carnage lacks limits and order. As a result, many promising talents perish unfairly!

However, I humbly believe that while establishing safe zones is reasonable, it’s not suitable for every layer. What if we set a safe zone for every ten layers of the Abyss?

The Abyss’s bloodshed, though chaotic and flawed, also has merits. To grow from a mere Demon Egg to a formidable force, demons are considered a benchmark of strength across the myriad worlds. The unregulated Abyssal bloodshed plays a significant role in that.

Therefore, every ten layers could have a safe zone. The Demon Lords of those layers wouldn’t just oversee their individual level but also the ten layers beneath them. The rules of advancing through bloodshed deeper into the Abyss would remain intact.

Within the designated layers, arenas like coliseums could be established. This is something Baphomet is particularly adept at organizing…

In these coliseums, demons could compete for rankings, challenge the current ten-layer Demon Lord, and even ascend to positions of higher demon status or leadership in the safe zones. This process would allow them to continue honing their strength through combat.”

Satan paused briefly, maintaining his sly smile as he continued:

“This approach preserves the Abyss’s tradition of identifying true strength through bloodshed, while simultaneously instilling a semblance of order among the bloodthirsty demons. It also maximizes the preservation of promising talents.

There have been many demons in the Abyss with the potential to ascend to godhood. Even now, they exist—like that Eye Demon Salisbury, the Abyssal Demon Dragon, and the Ghoul Demon King on the 200th layer. They all have opportunities to become gods!”

Chen Bai’s eyes brightened. Sure enough, this sly old King of Hell was as cunning as ever!

Such an Abyss was more aligned with Chen Bai’s vision of what the Abyss should be.

Satan observed Chen Bai’s expression carefully. Noticing no signs of displeasure, he finally breathed a small sigh of relief. He had genuinely been worried that Chen Bai might be the type of arrogant and self-absorbed individual who refused to heed any advice.

Chen Bai paused before speaking:

“In that case, to give the demons of the Abyss a clearer sense of structure, we need to elevate the status and authority of the Demon Lords within their respective Abyssal layers. This will spark the ambitions of Abyssal creatures to strive for the position of Demon Lord—not through blind slaughter and primal instincts, but through the pursuit of power and status.

Additionally, those who ascend to the level of true god among demons or Abyssal creatures should enjoy special privileges. They may gain autonomy over one Layer of the Abyss, even the right to reshape the environment of their assigned layer by temporarily inheriting a portion of the Abyssal Authority. However, they must remain under my command and provide regular tributes.”

Satan bowed slightly and replied:

“Great Overlord, your wisdom leaves me in awe. However, all of this hinges on your ability to subdue the Abyssal Lords. Strength remains the foundation of everything!”

Satan’s words inspired new thoughts in Chen Bai. The ancient empires of Dragon Nation had two distinctive methods of governance.

One was the feudal system, where the Zhou kings ruled alongside vassal states during the Spring and Autumn Period. The other was the county system, a centralized system where all power was consolidated under the monarch.

Now, Chen Bai realized he could apply a similar framework to the Abyss.

Those who reached the level of true god could be granted full control over one layer of the Abyss. What of it? They would simply become the equivalent of feudal vassal states, the “duchies” of the Abyss.

Meanwhile, the non-deities, as Satan suggested, would inhabit the gathering hubs established every ten layers. These layers would represent the centralized counties, fully governed and monitored by Chen Bai, the Abyssal Overlord.

This division eliminated any long-term concerns because the ultimate Abyssal Authority resided solely in Chen Bai’s hands.

As long as the Abyss existed, Chen Bai would remain eternal.

He could bestow authority at will and revoke it whenever he pleased.

And should the time come to wage war on other worlds or even oppose the gods in the future, a single order from him would ignite the Abyss in flames. The “vassals” and “deities” of the Abyss would naturally rally to his side.

At this moment, Chen Bai’s mind grew increasingly clear.

Indeed, the wisdom of the ancestors never became obsolete!

Chen Bai withdrew his gaze and looked at the humble King of Hell before him. A sudden smile lit up his face.

“Not bad. As expected of the ancient King of Hell, the Lord of Devils, and the one who came closest to the Abyssal Authority. Your suggestions are quite reasonable.

I will make you a promise here and now. If you continue to serve me obediently, and even assist me in reclaiming Hell and reintegrating it into the 600th Layer of the Abyss, I will release the seal on your Life Imprint, reconstruct your divine body, and reignite your divine flame.

You will once again preside over Hell, rule as the King of Hell, and become the Abyssal Lord of the 600th layer! As long as you remain loyal!”

Satan froze for a moment, a glimmer of joy flashing through his eyes.

“Yes, my Lord Overlord. You can rest assured of my loyalty!”