The Great Abyss
How can one atone for their sins?
Jiang Yuu You smiled when she heard the question.
"I will place the Light of Holy Judgment in the Lion Court of Lionheart. All who are illuminated will see their present sins."
"Of course, some of the Lion Court members who remain in the Endless Planes in the future will also know this spell."
"But let's not talk about that now."
"You are still alive because your sins do not warrant death."
But I have one more question for you.
Do you plead guilty?
"Of course, Your Majesty, we confess our guilt!"
Countless guilty and powerful beings from Endless Planes spoke up.
Their faces were all so sincere that it was impossible to discern their true thoughts.
"No, most of you haven't confessed; you're just afraid."
Jiang Yuu You's face turned slightly cold, and she shook her head.
"In the past, these sins of yours were nothing more than trivial matters in your own minds."
"It's just that no one has ever told you, reminded you, or advised you."
"If Alanmonlos hadn't died, perhaps in the future, He would have done these things."
"His methods will be more gentle, unlike mine."
"But that's because He is your king, and I am not; I am the conqueror!"
The Monarch's cold words carried an undeniable air of dominance.
"Unfortunately, your emperor is dead, and you have lost your protection. Therefore, you must act according to my will."
"The first step to atonement is to recognize one's sins from the depths of one's heart."
"Even if the Light of Holy Judgment were tested ten thousand times, your sins would not be diminished."
These words immediately shook the hearts of most of the powerful figures from the Endless Planes present.
"Those who seek redemption must first confess their sins."
"So that's how it is."
Jiang Yuu continued speaking.
"Confessing your guilt is the second step to atonement."
"When I reach the Endless Planes, I will build an Endless Abyss within them!"
"This will serve as your future prison."
"Those who are gravely sinful, I will cast you into the Abyss. You will become the progenitors of Demon and kings of Demon God in the Endless Planes Abyss. You will do the Endless Planes, most tiring, most dangerous, and most thankless work in the endless planes."
"You will voluntarily become the evil in the world, to neutralize and control the evil that should have been born in the world."
"You are the progenitors of evil, but you cannot truly commit evil. You yourselves must find the right balance."
"You will be struck down, you will be constantly burned, and in your suffering you will either be elevated and atone for your sins, or you will be condemned to eternal damnation."
"You shall not step out of the Abyss until your sins are atoned."
"You will only have one opportunity every 100,000 years to assess the Level your own sins."
"The Light of Holy Judgment strikes the Abyss once every 100,000 years; this is your chance."
"This is where the most sinful go."
After saying these words, Jiang Yuu paused for a moment and looked at the sinful people on the vast plateau, especially those sinners who were only one step away from the blood-red death penalty.
Their faces were pale, and their expressions were dazed, as if they could already foresee what was to come.
The Fallen Abyss, the progenitor of Demon God and the source of evil in all realms, is a clever way to concentrate the evil and darkness of Endless Planes together, thus reducing the darkness and evil of Endless Planes.
This plan was actually something Jiang Yuu You wanted to do in the Multiverse.
However, the expedition to the Endless Planes delayed this plan, but now that the Endless Planes have been conquered, we can experiment here first.
Let's see if this approach will succeed.
"The Endless Planes Great Abyss Plan."
"This must be what the wise men of the world said back in the Age of the Astral Realm: wherever the light of Paradise Mountain shines, the gaze of the Abyss will follow."
Jiang Yuu felt that this was indeed the case.
Where there is black, there is white.
Rather than allowing evil and darkness, the bizarre and chaotic to appear randomly and uncontrollably in the world.
It's better to keep it in your own hands and keep it under control at a certain level.
At most, when the evil in the world accumulates to the point that a calamity is inevitable, it will begin from the Abyss.
Even if the Abyss is destroyed, it can be rebuilt.
"Then, what becomes of those whose sins are not grave?"
Jiang Yuu You spoke.
"You are required to serve the Lion Court and unconditionally complete Lion Court tasks."
"You may leave only when your sins have lessened."
As for those whose sins are less serious.
"You will not be cast into the Abyss, nor will you have to serve the Lion Court, but you will still have to pay the price for your crimes."
"Whether it's making amends, doing good, or advocating for a world of virtue, these are all things you can do."
"Additionally, I'd like to say something."
"Those who voluntarily join the Lion Court and submit to Lionheart will have their crimes reduced by one degree. However, you are still sinners, and as sinners, you must be prepared to be so."
"Do not let your past sins be overlooked simply because you are from Lion Court. Furthermore, every million years, I will send an envoy from the Multiverse to examine you. Those who fail to meet my objectives will have their sins punished severely."
"Of course, anything can be accomplished in a million years."
"And these are the paths to your redemption."
Jiang Yuu finished speaking.
On the plateau land.
Countless powerful beings from Endless Planes listened attentively and knelt down to pay their respects once more.
"Thank you for your answer, Your Majesty. We sinners finally have a way forward."
"The road ahead may be long, but it is not without hope."
"Thank you, merciful Lord!"
And behind Jiang Yuu.
Lionheart listened to the Father's words and seemed to be deep in thought.
"Suffering first, then atonement—these are all preparations by the Father God to maintain the Order left behind by the Ember Emperor Alanmonlos."
"After all, the Endless Planes must be managed by individual True King. No matter how powerful my Lion Court is, it cannot completely manage the entire Endless Planes."
Above the clouds.
Jiang Yuu looked at the Endless Planes everyone was bowing down, and smiled slightly.
He raised his eyes to look at the sky above the Ash Continent and pointed.
A Platinum crescent moon appeared in the sky.
"The day of the full moon will be the day we depart for the Endless Planes."