From the butterfly wings, Zhao Cheng discovered an extraordinary principle of law—or rather, a special operating "system."
This system was built upon the trinity of heart, will, and spirit, along with a tiny bit of "miracle." It was exceptionally stable.
If Zhao Cheng had to describe it, its existence was very close to the "divinity" found in certain fantasy works—or perhaps a virtual divinity—except that it lacked "matter."
As for its effects, Zhao Cheng had guessed at some of them. If he could unravel the mysteries within, he might well be able to carve out an illusory paradise in the real world.
Another ten-odd days passed. After more than fifty simulations, the battle in the gray space of the third act had begun to turn around as well. The time to clear it seemed very near.
Meanwhile, though Zhao Cheng remained unseen in the real world, the changes among mankind did not come to a halt because of his inaction.
Several major powers simultaneously passed resolutions to criminally punish religions that spread doomsday rhetoric, then launched into sweeping action.
Religion had always been an unavoidable subject in human society.
Indeed, in some countries, founding a religion as an individual was illegal. But in even more countries, establishing a sect was perfectly lawful.
Even if a religion promoted evil ideas, so long as it had not committed any crimes—or no evidence had been found—it remained protected by law.
This was the freedom of thought that so many people praised to the skies.
Thus, even though the resolution had passed, not every country truly acted in accordance with it.
The reason was very practical: many countries' legislators were themselves involved in spreading the word of the apocalypse.
It was not that they truly believed the end times would come. They simply