The Bottom of the Abyss.
As the name suggests, it is the deepest part of the Endless Abyss.
This is not a material plane in the traditional sense, nor Fantasy Dimension, nor an energy interface.
Rather, it is the origin of all Space-Time, spanning across the three dimensions and permeating the entire Astral Realm.
Some call it a scar on the Astral Realm, while others call it a place where sins accumulate.
This place seems to be absolute nothingness, without matter, energy, sound, light, the sense of time passing, or spatial direction. All the so-called scenes that people perceive are just sad illusions produced when consciousness touches something incomprehensible.
However, if a sufficiently powerful life form were present, it would be able to detect that within that overwhelming, Eternity silence, there is a faint, almost imperceptible background noise echoing.
It's like an Infinity drawn-out sigh at the Termination all things.
Where this sound flows, in the void, there is a ghostly wisp of what is called a 'river'—darker than darkness itself, more desolate than nothingness.
This is the pulse of the Endless Abyss. Anything that comes into contact with it will begin to 'flicker,' 'assimilate,' and 'eliminate' erratically, eventually merging completely into this emptiness.
Only the supreme and Eternal Life can exist for a long time at the Bottom of the Abyss.
Even the Eternal, under normal circumstances, would not want to come here, because this place already has an owner.
From the very beginning of the Second Era, from the moment the Ruler of the Abyss was born, the Bottom of the Abyss already had a master.
Somewhere at the Bottom of the Abyss known as the ' Silence of the End ', a constantly collapsing Black Hole singularity slowly floats.
It is formed by the Infinity compressed concept that leaves Infinity the possibility of ' Termination '. It is shattered Fate, forgotten vows, dissipated courage, collapsed love, and the condensation of all negativity. At the same time, it is also the Silent Throne of Erexius, the Ruler of the Abyss.
As the gaze zooms in, upon the Silent Throne sits a colossal, silent, void humanoid figure draped in countless fragments of shattered stars and planes. It seems to be the sole coordinate, the sole anchor, at the Bottom of the Abyss, giving meaning to the void, yet also making the void even more desolate.
Within Him and the Silent Throne, a primordial river, darker than darkness itself, formed by forces similar in nature to the Primeval Stone Lancelot obtained, but far more vast and profound, seeped slowly into the unseen realms, while simultaneously spreading in from the unknown.
One in, one out.
But overall, this source river is increasing in a barely perceptible manner.
At the base of the Silent Throne, a slowly beating Heart of the Abyss condensed.
It is the condensation of the supreme power of the Endless Abyss, the embodiment of the strongest authority, possessing a terrifying power that would drive even the demon king to madness.
Since the birth of the Endless Abyss, only two beings have been fortunate enough to obtain this item.
The first one, naturally, is the current Ruler of the Abyss, Erexius.
The second is Asmodeus, the Lord of Hell.
Both of them are among the nine Eternal.
This demonstrates the preciousness of the Heart of the Abyss.
At a certain moment.
The original river, which had flowed silently for countless years, suddenly began to ripple.
Although inconspicuous, it startled the great figure atop the Silent Throne.
Erexius, the Ruler of the Abyss, awakens from his long slumber.
His awakening seemed to give meaning to the 'existence' of the Bottom of the Abyss.
The hazy human silhouette became clearer.
A colossal, seemingly boundless humanoid form became increasingly prominent. Its form was magnificent and vast, composed of countless flowing, solidified, and boiling contradictory substances, like a swirling dark nebula, fragments of broken planes, and dust of souls.
His face, however, was absolute darkness, darker than the deepest night, reflecting countless projections of Abyss planes, in which countless demons lived and fought.
Surrounded by countless Abyss images of the abyss planes, a peculiar rift opened—the eye of the Ruler of the Abyss.
"I felt it... the Termination of the Termination..."
The low, muffled murmurs echoed and resonated in the void.
A wisp of will then detached and left the Bottom of the Abyss.
Before long, a flame suddenly ignited in this place that had been silent for Endless years.
A loud, demonic sound emanated from the flames.
"Supreme and venerable Ruler of the Abyss, what are your orders for summoning your servant Kaos?"
"Kaos, are you loyal to me?"
"Without a doubt!"
The demonic sound rang out without hesitation, powerful and clear, without the slightest delay.
"Very good, go and prepare. Perhaps it's time for a second ruler to emerge in the Abyss!"
"Yes, sir!"
The Black Prison Realm.
Compared to the appearance of Dark Star revealed in the Void.
The interior of this supreme plane was incredibly prosperous.
The Stars·Shine, Magical Energy surges, and countless life-bearing planets abound, brimming with vitality.
Without a doubt, this is a fertile land for life.
Gustavo followed an Abyss Sealing Guardian to the center of the Black Prison Realm, looking around in amazement as he went.
Seeing this, the Abyss Sealing Guardian leading him puffed out his chest and proudly declared, "Throughout the entire Astral Realm, there are only a handful of planes as prosperous as our Black Prison Realm. All of this is a gift from the Prison Lord, and His Radiance will Eternity illuminate our path forward!"
On someone else's turf, Gustavo certainly wouldn't say anything inappropriate; he wasn't one of those chaotic evil beings who didn't know the rules.
While nodding repeatedly, he was also subtly sensing the aura of the God Level Abyss Sealing Guardian beside him.
"It carries a strong aura of the Abyss, but it is not evil; on the contrary, it is dignified and righteous. It is indeed Transcendent profession specially created by the Prison Lord to deal with the Demons of the Abyss!"
"However, it's rumored that while the Abyss Sealing Guardian specifically designed to target demons, possessing extremely high resistance to demonic power, formidable melee and sealing abilities, they are also incredibly brutal. How come this one today is so kind? It seems his personality hasn't been affected at all?"
With doubts in mind, Gustavo naturally asked the question.
Upon hearing this, the Abyss Sealing Guardian was leading the way chuckled, "Rumors from the outside world are always exaggerated. Our brutality is only directed at demons; when facing friendly beings, we are far more gentle and benevolent than the elves. Furthermore, within the Black Prison Realm, minor flaws in certain professions are greatly suppressed."
"I see," Gustavo said, a look of sudden realization on his face.
Skilled at reading people, he did not expose the guide's words.
I suspect the key point is the second half of what this person said.
"Can the Black Prison Realm suppress the brutal nature of the Abyss Sealing Guardian? No wonder... But that's to be expected, after all, it's a universe created by the Prison Lord!"