Having just achieved a breakthrough, Ron first went to let his parents know he was safe and sound, and to make his family happy.
Seeing the excited expressions on his family's faces and hearing their comforting words, Ron was happy, but he also reminded them to intensify their training...
Now that Ron has returned from Borg and Tina's place, it's time for him to get down to business.
After his legendary breakthrough, Ron's first priority was to deal with Karl.
In the past, before Ron obtained the knowledge of the Divine Scriptures, Karl's millennia-old sorcery was still useful. Now that Ron has a better alternative, Karl is no longer of any use.
The useless evil faction, its best end is soul scattering.
In terms of timing, it's just the right time to deal with Karl. Karl has helped Balrog develop his demon territory for seventy or eighty years, and it's time for Karl to retire successfully. This way, we can reduce the chances of something unexpected happening.
Compared to the Balrog, whose chaotic and evil attributes are far more difficult to control, Karl's evil wisdom is clearly more difficult to manage.
The matter was decided long ago.
Ron reviewed the sacrificial magic one last time, focusing on the master-servant contract with Karl. Karl had no chance of breaking free, especially since Ron had already become a legend, further eliminating any possibility of Karl rebelling.
They offered themselves as sacrifices to the Abyss Sword Demon…
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In a quiet place, Ron chanted an ancient incantation, and the magic circle's patterns became clearer and clearer. Finally, an evil aura descended upon the material world.
Regardless, Ron was offering a sacrifice to the Abyss God, and the arrival of evil energy was inevitable.
This also allowed Karl to shine in the end, giving Ron a chance to talk to the Abyss Sword Demon.
After seventy or eighty years of secluded cultivation in the abyss, Karl's strength had recovered considerably, and he was able to provide even more soul power. The Abyss Sword Demon gladly accepted the remnant soul of the demigod.
After the rare taste, in accordance with the ancient covenant, the Abyss Demon God should inquire about Ron's wishes.
The phantom of the Abyss Demon God descended little by little.
Fortunately, Ron had Rita isolate the surrounding space beforehand, so the evil power could not be sensed from the outside.
The Abyss Sword Demon carefully observed the divine power. The demon god, worried about the possibility of a trap, made the phantom fade further. Thus, even if the demonic shadow was destroyed, the Abyss Sword Demon would not suffer any loss.
Considering the current situation in the Gus dimension, could it be that another Gus deity is attempting to fall from grace...? This is the demonic thought originating from a demon god.
Compared to the possibility of a trap, it's clearly more worthwhile to make contact with a fallen god in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
Soon, the demonic shadows descended completely.
So this is the demon god's outward appearance: jet-black eyes, three deep abyss-like markings on his forehead, and a humanoid, male form...
Although it was only a small portion of the demon god's power descending upon him, to Ron it was equivalent to the demon god's divine avatar descending to earth...
Okay, don't be nervous. The demon god is now just a descended form like the water god, much weaker than the water god's divine form back then. There are world laws restricting it. Ron also has two lesser gods beside him, Rita and Vivian. If we buy some time, there is still hope for our superiors to descend and rescue us.
Ron silently reminded himself, while the descending demonic figure spoke first.
The language, though in demonic form, was the common language of the Oran continent: "You must be a shepherd of some god. Speak, what is your wish?"
Ron delivered his prepared statement: "Your Excellency Sword Demon, I am indeed the shepherd of the Goddess of Music and the Goddess of Water in the world of Guth. However, this time it is I who wish to seek out Your Excellency Sword Demon, and it has nothing to do with these two great beings."
"Is that so? Then, mortal, what is your wish?"
"No, I have no wishes, only a few requests. You may choose to ignore them, Sword Demon. Of course, since there are no necessary wishes, I think you can understand some other matters."
Let's agree beforehand that there's no unforeseen circumstances in the wish contract, so that Ron doesn't come into too much contact with the demon god. Even though he's a legend, it's still troublesome to be tainted by too much demon god aura.
As Ron finished speaking, Vivian and Rita stepped forward at the opportune moment. The phantom of the Sword Demon also noticed the auras of the two demigods. It was a pity that if the mortal in front of him had summoned him a few years later, it would have been better. With such a power limitation, the Sword Demon instantly ruled out the possibility of fighting.
The choice between advantages and disadvantages can be made in the blink of an eye.
Despite being a legend, Ron was still mortal, and he knew that much. Ron was also closely watching the Sword Demon's actions. Fortunately, as the intelligence suggested, the Sword Demon was someone with whom he could have limited communication.
After a split-second decision by both parties, the atmosphere of the rest of the conversation became much more relaxed.
There was so much to discuss with the demon god that Ron would seize this rare opportunity. Next time, Ron wouldn't have any demigod remnants to use as cannon fodder.
During their conversation, Ron and the Abyss Sword Demon reached several points of agreement.
First, the Abyss Sword Demon protects the Balor Flame Demon to a limited extent.
Second, the Abyss Sword Demon could consider invading the Gus Dimension a few years later. Note that this is something that can be considered, but let's assume that Ron doesn't have this prerequisite.
Third, as a fallen dimensional god of Gus, he could take in Ron under suitable circumstances. Of course, this is just Ron's way of confusing people. Ron would not actually become a subordinate of a demon god. This statement could at least reduce the hostility of one demon god, so why not?
Fourth, regarding the handling of the Swordsman Baron Empire, Ron bluntly stated that it should be the work of the Sword Demon! In the end, Ron secured a temporary reprieve, which was sufficient.
...
Noah Baron, the Abyss Sword Demon, was his mortal name; of course, this is not his current true name.
The Law of the Abyss True Name is only beneficial to the Demon God; Ron knowing that the True Name bestowed upon him by the Abyss is actually a bad thing.
The Demon God would not hide the Abyss's true name. From the moment it became a true Demon God, the Abyss's true name also became the Demon God's divine name. Spreading the divine name widely would only bring benefits.
The surname Baron should be the royal surname of the Swordsman Empire. What a pity, such a powerful being!
In a world where even the Father God no longer appears, Ron can only learn to accept reality.
Ron had initially hoped that the Sword Demon might be an Abyss spy or something, but judging from the interactions, it turned out that Ron was overthinking it.
As a being who has fallen from godhood in the last thousand years, the Sword Demon was naturally ostracized in the Abyss. Or perhaps it shouldn't be called ostracism. According to the rules of the Abyss, the newly born Sword Demon's power was not strong enough, and there were many things that displeased him.
Ron and the Sword Demon each got what they wanted. The Sword Demon could choose to abandon the Balrog under Ron's command, but the Balrog would submit to the Sword Demon, and the territory conquered by the Balrog would nominally belong to the Sword Demon...
After speaking with the demon god, Ron immediately contacted Balor the Balrog.
The demon lord under his command looked utterly terrified.
The Sword Demon suddenly and inexplicably surrendered, and his companion, Invoker, was sacrificed in a bizarre manner.
The demon of Baloyan was terrified.
When Ron saw its performance, he thought to himself that things would be much easier for the rest of them.
Ron began to give orders: "..."
There are quite a few details, but the gist is: Balrog, you better watch out for me. If you don't do your job properly, you'll suffer the same fate as Karl the Witch. Balrog, go and throw yourself at the Sword Demon. Once you arrive and gain recognition, you'll only have one task: conquer the empty demon territories. Conquer as many as you can. I hope that when I visit you again, you will be a King Demon.
The size of the Abyss's territory determines the strength of its blessing; a vast territory deserves a demon king.
Just in case, Ron added, "Restrain your men. They are not allowed to enter other dimensions to plunder souls. You can only launch direct attacks on those empty demon territories, understand?"
Balor the Balrog surprisingly agreed, proving that Karl's years of training had some effect after all.
It's good that Balrog's minions don't enter the Gus dimension. If Karl has any backup plans, they can only use them in the abyss. Well, not bad. It's like Karl has lived a few more decades and has been of some use.
In case Karl had any loyal followers, their focus would likely be on the sword demon who had devoured Karl. No, just in case, Ron later instructed the Shadow Punishment organization in his territory to keep an eye out and thoroughly investigate any demons or fallen humans.
Alright, that concludes this part regarding the handling of situations behind enemy lines.
The Abyss Demons can instigate the entire royal family of the Kingdom of Kolo, but your realm's stronghold is being raided by the Balor Flame Demons.
This was only a limited deployment by Ron. Ron's lifespan was still too short. The most crucial deployments behind enemy lines were still in the major empires and among the elves.
Recently, chaos has begun to ensue in the Abyss. Suddenly, a certain Flame Demon has gone mad. Sword Demon, what do you intend to do?
There is another abyss, where a drow elf demon god, wielding the full power of his demon kingdom, launches a full-scale attack, leaving behind only ruins wherever he goes.
Another abyss has emerged. The fallen angels have recently rekindled their faith in the gods, spreading love throughout the multiverse. The demons are worried. Are the gods planning to invade the Abyss? What nonsense about love in the Abyss!
The Abyss should only be filled with chaos and death, but for the newly fallen angels from all realms, how precious it is to have another god to believe in!
The ideals they upheld for most of their lives have not completely abandoned the fallen angels... As long as there is love, no matter where you are, even in the abyss... Look, what an enlightened doctrine, what a great goddess of love.
The fallen angels who have fallen too deeply do not see it that way; these fallen angels have completely adapted to the chaotic laws of the abyss.
The gods, whose order is false, cannot be trusted; they must not be left in the abyss; kill them!
The beginning and end of the first internal strife among the Fallen Angels...
Suddenly, a strange scene unfolded as both sides were engaged in hostile work. The Balen Swordsman Empire suddenly became peaceful again, but all the knowledgeable people privately believed that this was just the calm before the storm.
Ron has recently been learning about the general situation in the early stages of the first year of the disaster through multiple intelligence reports.
The time has come. We cannot waste the centuries-old preparations made behind enemy lines by other empires and the Elven race. The latest secret intelligence from the cult indicates that the Elven demon gods, who are loyal to the Ancestral Tree, are on the verge of collapse. The Balor Flame Demon's minor skirmishes are manageable, but how could the demon gods possibly let the Drow Demon God go unchecked?
That's an expedition involving the entire Demon God and Demon Kingdom; the impact is enormous!
Ron prayed that the World Tree had other backup plans; he really didn't want another god in the Elven pantheon to fall.
Although the time had come, Goddess Delin was receiving the Father God's inheritance... Fortunately, the Goddess of the Magic Network granted Ron the highest authority over the Magic Network.
If the initial plan deviates from the plan, and plans can't keep up with changes, then adjustments can be made as needed.
"The other five great demonic gods, come quickly to see me, Ron."
After his meeting with the demon god, Ron entered the cult of the goddess of music, where he underwent a baptism, which essentially eliminated the evil ritualistic aura from his entire body.
This is the second time I have been admitted to the Bishop of the Goddess of Music.
The five demon gods arrived as ordered. In the presence of his superior, the bishop, Ron once again had the five demon gods baptize him. After confirming that the demon gods had no backup plan, Ron began discussions.
"Great beings, the Source Soul Descent Summoning Technique should be widely disseminated. In this time, novice Source Soul Summoners should seize the opportunity to practice more. May Source Soul Summoners quickly pass the novice stage and effectively reduce casualties. I, Ron, in the name of the Magic Network God, grant you the corresponding permissions of the Magic Network. Go, great beings, let us bring a glimmer of hope to the beings of Gus!"
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