Chapter 128: Chapter 98: All Three

Thus, having understood the nature of the Divine King’s power, Laine boldly made a prediction.

In the present world that only possessed instinct devoid of wisdom, it would select those recognized by the gods or those who had rendered meritorious deeds to become the Divine King. But what about the Abyss that lacked personification?

Among the gods, the first-born Primordial Gods were the mightiest. So, in the Abyss devoid of any trace of life, the divinity that first came into being would certainly not be inferior.

Shedding everything from the past, stepping into the Abyss in his purest form, embracing chaos and disorder, he would become the first deity of this place. Cronus would thus gain new power and, as the ‘Bringer of Life and Change to the Abyss,’ would become the ‘king’ of Tartarus, just like the Heavenly Father Uranus—not granted by man, but bestowed by ‘heaven’ itself.

It was under such words that Laine’s plan ultimately swayed Cronus. Compared to the heavily constrained present world, becoming the first god and an eternal monarch of the Abyss was not at all a worse choice. Therefore, under the joint witness of the Spirit Realm and the power of the Divine King, the two parties reached this agreement, and thus today’s events unfolded.

Even today, Cronus still remembered those words Laine had said to him, which seemed to foretell destiny itself.

“…Three times you will gestate, three times you will be reborn. At the juncture where two eras transition, spanning three ages, you will once again come into this world… The Abyss is the final destiny of your fate, just as the earth is the final destiny for you and your brothers. But once you cleanse the past, everything can begin anew.”

“This time, you will reign over the world in the name of the master of the Bottomless Abyss, and with Tartarus’ refuge, fate can no longer easily sway you.”

“Seek vengeance against the present world, against your children, and of course, you can choose to seek vengeance against me as well.”

At the time, Laine’s seemingly indifferent words were filled with profound temptation. The former Divine King had to believe again that language indeed possessed magic power; hence, in the end, he let go of the past and chose to be here.

However, at this moment, something unexpected arose in the original plan, but the result seemed to be even better.

“So, what exactly is your good news, and what does it have to do with the creation of a new world?”

No one could keep their cool during such a critical moment. Laine’s earlier predictions had already satisfied him immensely, but now there seemed to be an even better outcome, and Cronus could hardly contain himself.

With a slight smile, at this juncture, Laine had no desire to keep teasing.

“The specifics are quite complicated, but to put it simply, do you remember what happened when Themis was establishing the laws?”

“I do,” Cronus nodded thoughtfully: “She redefined order for the present world and then expelled the residual chaos from between the laws—so you’re saying?”

“Exactly,” Laine confirmed at his side: “Just as the purest chaos is mixed in the present world, pure order also lingers in the Abyss.”

“Because of the gestation of the first deity, the laws within Tartarus are extremely active. The part that represents order has been instinctively expelled and mixed with some of the primitive powers lingering from the creation, which is the good news I was talking about.”

“First let the Abyss assimilate you, then take over this force rejected by It as ‘one of Its own.’ By that time, you will not only be able to create a realm with it but can also establish a connection with the Abyss, a symbiotic, mutual devouring connection.”

“What a pity,” he lamented in the end: “Such opportunities are fleeting, and I can’t abandon everything to embrace the Abyss in my purest form as you will. Otherwise, I would be quite tempted by this opportunity myself.”

“Hu—”

“Then I am rather lucky… Hahahaha—”

Unable to hold back, he finally laughed. Perhaps the ups and downs of this period had exerted a great psychological burden on the former Divine King.

An uncontrollable joy surged in Cronus’s heart; he had not expected to have such an opportunity. Creating a realm, becoming the World Master was indeed a way to aspire to reach Great Divine Power. For a moment, he felt that all the sacrifices he had made before were worth it.

“Hmm, your luck is indeed not bad, so do you have any experience with creating worlds?”

“Moreover, after being assimilated by the Abyss, it’s likely difficult for you to complete the task of taking that ‘order’ and then betraying It, all on your own.”

Laine glanced at Cronus, who had come to his senses, and didn’t tease him further. Although he indeed intended to have a share in the new world, he did not plan to devote much effort to this matter in the future.

He would be more invested in the Spirit Realm, and this new world situated in the Abyss would partly rely on Cronus’s own management. On the other hand, Laine was also prepared to let other beings come to ‘work.’

“I can give you this power, allowing you the strength to resist It after being transformed by the Abyss. I’ll use the origin of this avatar of mine.”

“However, in the future world, I will also have my share. Not much, I only want thirty percent.”

Just thirty percent, which was the result of careful deliberation.

If he asked for too much, then either Cronus would devote all his energy to dealing with Laine, or he might choose to let things take their own course. After all, if he did not hold the main control, striving would be meaningless.

If too little, Laine felt it would also cause trouble, as it would lessen many of the former Divine King’s cares. He might even think of how to cut ties with Laine, even if it would deal a severe blow to the newborn world.

Thirty percent was just right, neither too much nor too little, and suited Laine’s intentions perfectly.

“…Thirty percent, agreed. But aren’t you afraid that one day I will surpass you?”

Calm down and after some thought, Cronus agreed as expected but still probed with his words.

“Heh, if with the result of your ‘work’ I hold thirty percent, and you can still surpass me, then it would be deserved.”

Shaking his head slightly, Laine had no intention of elaborating further with Cronus.

It was better to leave him with some hope, and it wasn’t really deceit. After all, in the eyes of the Divine King, the Spirit Realm only represented the path leading directly to Great Divine Power, as well as freedom beyond the control of the present world.

These things, after Cronus had created a new world, would also be within his grasp.

At the side, although he didn’t know what ‘working’ meant, the former Divine King still understood the implication. He simply nodded and then urged:

“Then let’s hurry. I remember you said that taking action at the time of an era’s transition often comes with considerable aid.”

“And my ‘sister,’ who was lost here, I haven’t seen her for a long time either.”

“Let’s go then.”

Nodding, Laine did not delay and led the way forward.