Golden Dragon: Six Thousand Years of Empire-Chapter 928 511: Rending the Abyss (2)

But when Casius aims to conquer the Will of Hell, that Will is not so easily tamed. Even though Hell becomes stronger after gaining a true Sovereign, due to the integration of resources and coordination of power, the Will of Hell is not keen on being controlled by a Sovereign.
Nonetheless, even so, the Will of Hell is pleased with Casius's return. After all, he is one of the few beings in the Void close to a Pure-blooded Titan and cannot be missed.
"What Hell's Lord's wife, Casius is still far from that position."
"It's only a matter of time."
Noah has considerable confidence in this foster father. As long as Casius follows the path he's chosen, one day he will undoubtedly become the Lord of Hell.
However, despite saying this, he also knows his foster mother didn't approach him for no reason. Their current identities are opposed.
"But I think I should be able to lend a hand to uncle in this matter. I wonder if there's anything I can help with now."
"Do you know how Casius can become the Lord of Hell?"
"Through warfare to plunder souls, to please the Will of Hell above, and control the Evil Demons of Hell below."
The boss who can take everyone along to feast is a good boss. This is a principle that holds true in any world.
Otherwise, no matter how much talk of virtue and morality, establishing all kinds of rules, sharing joys and sorrows are worthless. A general who can't win battles is a waste; an emperor who can't lead the empire to prosperity, no matter how hard he works, is a foolish ruler.
"You certainly are clear about it."
Seeing Noah so adept, Selena understood,
"The Will of Hell and the Devil Lords under Casius's command are all eagerly hoping he will start a war. Casius refused, but he can't keep refusing forever."
"Indeed, under any circumstances, one can't suppress the Will of Hell or control the devils' innate desire to plunder souls."
"So, Casius can only start a war, and his targets are only in two major directions; leaving aside the Material World, it's either the Abyss. However, Casius doesn't want to lead devils into the Material Realm, so he can only target the Abyss."
"You want to cooperate with uncle to tear apart the Abyss?"
At this point, Noah understood his foster mother's plan. Selena had once descended into the Abyss, becoming a lord of one of its layers, to try and save Casius.
But even before she launched an attack on Hell, Noah had become the Dragon King and pulled his foster father out. This doesn't mean the efforts and struggles of his foster mother were in vain.
To become the Lord of Hell, Casius needs to lead Hell's expansion and promotion, securing his position through his merits, authority, collected resources, and benefits.
As the Abyss Lord, Selena cooperates with his foster father to attack the Abyss and is sure to achieve excellent results. However, it must also be considered that it could provoke a frenzied counterattack from the Abyss.
"Did you plant spies in Hell?"
"How can that be? Why plant spies in Hell? It's unnecessary. Your thoughts are the same as mine; I also wish to become the Lord of the World, and what I need to do is no different from what you all need to do."
As one world after another in the Void is conquered by the Dragon-man Army, treasures from various Material Planes are continually sent to the Dragon Realm, where Noah personally presides over sacrificial ceremonies.
With the support of treasures from numerous worlds, the world starts to expand and gradually ascend at a slow yet imperceptible pace.
During this process, Noah's position as the World Guardian becomes increasingly stable. Simultaneously, more Ancient Giant Beasts are sensed by Noah, and every one of them eventually becomes Noah's vassal, submitting to his command.
This is the World Will's feedback to Noah; even in an unconscious state, the World Will is capable of fairness and justice. The more that is sacrificed, the more is returned.
Because Noah provided so much, the World Will is gradually opening up authority to him. Noah is approaching his goal of becoming the Lord of the World step by step.
With such personal examples for reference, Noah naturally knows how Casius can become the Lord of Hell.
The many existing hells are split from the chaotic Abyss. Therefore, for Hell to expand and promote, either attack the Material Plane to plunder soul resources, cause worlds to fall and expand territories, or carve a slice from the originally split Abyss; there are no other paths.
"Consider yourself an all-knowing being, then. Do you know my purpose for coming here?"
"Aunt, please say whatever you need. As long as it's within my capability, I'll certainly help."
"I need your Floating City, are you willing to give it to me?"
"Willing."
Without even a second of hesitation, Noah immediately replied.
"I didn't mention how much."
"How much you need is how much I'll provide."
"You've really grown up, Noah. To say such grand words to me. If I ask for all of it, are you willing to give it all to me?"
"I can send all my Floating Cities that are not engaged in war to Hell to assist uncle in tearing apart the Abyss."
"Casius doesn't know I came to you, and he doesn't want me to disturb you. He hopes to rely on his own strength, but I think his idea is too foolish."
"If I relied solely on my own strength, I would never have come this far today."
"I think so too. If you hadn't saved him, he'd still be a puppet controlled by the Will of Hell, much less the triumphant figure he is today."
"So, aunt, how many Floating Cities do you need?"
"None at all, but I need you to deploy your battle groups at the right time to coordinate with the Hell Demon Army in attacking the Abyss.
If you dare, you can take the opportunity to tear apart the Abyss. Although for you, those ruined world remnants aren't very useful, they do hold some value."
"No problem."
Without even considering it, Noah immediately agreed to his foster mother's request.
Although he has no intention of tearing apart the Abyss to establish a new Hell, there is vitality in the ruins that can nurture life to evolve, and even twisted Evil Demons filled with destructive desire have value.
It's a perfect chance to ponder how to construct rules and rebuild Order on the ruins to satisfy that Blood Origin Goddess, only her homeland is another troublesome place.
The Abyss Lord, who came to visit Noah quietly, left just as silently as she came. As his foster mother said, she didn't want this visit to be known by outsiders, especially foster father Casius.
Grand Abyss Expedition
In the 156th year of the Sun Calendar, the Holy Dragon, who had been promoted to Dragon King for over a century, issued a summoning order to all his battle groups, announcing an unprecedented grand expedition against the Abyss.
The aim is to eliminate the living forces of the Abyss, strike many Abyss Lords, rendering them unable to invade the Material Realm for three hundred years.
This is an expedition war that is perplexing in both conception and intent. After the news spread, many leaders of forces who received the message couldn't help but scratch their heads.
Compared to occupying and plundering the Material Plane, attacking the Abyss is purely a consumptive act. The costs of war are bound to exceed gains, even assuming victory; if defeated, it would be even worse.
Therefore, many entities feel utterly baffled by the Holy Dragon's grand expedition.
Because from his perspective, there's no view of it being anything but harmful and not beneficial, is it purely to fulfill so-called Justice? But what Justice does this guy have?
But only Noah knows the true significance of this expedition, aside from his proclaimed reasons, it's also to cooperate with his uncle from Hell. More importantly, to alleviate the calamity brewing on the Golden Tree.