Waves of divine power coursed through the dark universe, flowing from the vast expanse of stars above. The Underworld, adorned with beautiful celestial bodies, was home to the original god and the birth of the 3,000 Dream Gods, along with numerous ghost gods from Hell. With the emergence of the seventy-two pillar demon gods, the pantheon of the Underworld expanded, significantly enhancing Hades' ultimate power.
This ultimate power functioned much like a vessel or a launcher, absorbing the laws of the various subordinate gods, summarizing them into a singular essence, and ultimately fusing them together. As it absorbed these strands of divine law, the ultimate power grew stronger. The gods of the Underworld could tap into this power, burning the essence named "ultimate power" for temporary enhancements, akin to sacred garments used by the divine.
Though the boost provided was short-lived, it was substantial. Over time, if the holder's small universe reached a sufficient level of perfection, this power could even become permanent—essentially allowing for an infinite use of such extreme strength. However, this capability was contingent on one crucial factor: the core gods, particularly Hades, must remain unharmed.
As long as Hades endured and aligned with the essence of the Underworld, every god under his banner would be immortal. Even if they faced death, they would resurrect, a unique trait of Underworld deities. Unlike other gods who feared death—where their bodies would be destroyed and souls shattered—Underworld gods faced death with indifference. They could return from the afterlife, albeit at the cost of their original essence and time.
This created a peculiar dynamic; the gods of the Underworld were not deterred by the threat of death. If they were defeated, they could still emerge from their resurrection, rejuvenated. This mentality led to reckless battles, with gods willing to expend their ultimate power, knowing they could return. As a result, few deities were eager to engage the Underworld in desperate combat.
Hades remained calm, absorbing and comprehending the many laws that contributed to the ultimate power. Each integration brought about significant transformation.
Opening his eyes, Hades exhaled lightly, tranquility etched on his face. "The ultimate power has been enhanced by a fragment of Chaos Origin, resulting in profound change. Who would have thought I would acquire this before even stepping into the realm of the Primordial gods?"
A smile flickered across his lips—this unexpected development delighted him. While he was focused on understanding how to ascend to the Primordial level, he had stumbled upon this Chaos Origin, which offered invaluable insight.
Though Hades merely grasped this fragment without fully integrating it into himself—he understood the importance of preserving the "egg" that birthed this power—he acknowledged that this understanding was enough for now.
In a deeper sense, Hades discerned the distinction between Chaos Origin and ultimate power. The ultimate power served as a central hub, assimilating knowledge and the laws of subordinate gods into a cohesive whole. When these myriad laws converged, they birthed the essence of Chaos. However, while these two concepts were interconnected, they were not synonymous.
The origin of chaos represented a pinnacle of existence within chaos itself, embodying specific focuses—like the Absolute God of Chaos or the Absolute God of Time. If Hades transcended the ordinary, he would emerge as the Absolute God of Pluto, defining his future path.
At that moment, strands of Hades' laws began to coalesce, merging with the ultimate power. With the influx of endless laws, the ultimate power seemed to elevate, especially as Hell merged with the Underworld, causing a remarkable expansion of Hades' domain.
This expansion not only promoted Hades but also facilitated the birth of the World Tree's offspring. Over time, the source of chaos would give rise to unique laws reflective of Hades' own practice of the law of Pluto. Understanding the essence of chaos would take time and effort.
Thus, Hades recognized the need to continually explore the origin of chaos to truly grasp its nature.