The turmoil in the Sea of Chaos.
The arrival of a new era.
For ordinary gods, it is enough to wait patiently—await the dawn of a new age, await the turbulence in the Sea of Chaos. That is all they need to do.
But for Hades...
Things are different. He has numerous matters to address, too many to count. The volume of issues requiring his attention is overwhelming.
There's no choice!
Though these problems may not seem insurmountable individually, if they aren't resolved before the new era begins, they could spiral into major complications.
Thus...
Taking this time to handle everything is critical. Once these issues are dealt with, everything will proceed smoothly. But if left unresolved, they may become significant obstacles.
For this reason, Hades is fully aware of the necessity of addressing all these matters now, so he can then calmly face the coming chaos and welcome the new era.
This is the core priority.
"Hey, hey!"
Hestia asked curiously, "Brother, how are you planning to deal with those minor worlds?"
Her curiosity was genuine.
After all, the recent events in the Sea of Chaos had clarified certain truths.
The Sea of Chaos is vast and unfathomable, its enormity beyond anyone's comprehension.
And within it lies a constant threat: the evil gods.
The minor worlds under Hades's domain are scattered throughout different locations, but the greatest risk lies in the uncertainty of whether any of these worlds might catch the attention of an evil god.
Take this recent situation as an example—a minor world targeted by a serpent evil god, which then drew Hydra into the fray.
This demonstrates...
The challenges are numerous, even overwhelming. The core issue is right there for all to see: how to handle these matters effectively.
The calmness of the Sea of Chaos is temporary.
But as time passes...
Heh.
The eventual chaos will be unimaginable. When the Underworld is engulfed by turmoil, the problems will fully erupt. At that time...
How will these issues be managed?
Once the Sea of Chaos truly descends into pandemonium, it will be like a carnival of chaos. No joke—if these problems are left unaddressed, the resulting complications will be immense.
Thus!
These matters must be resolved now. Otherwise, there might not be time later to attend to them, and by then, they could develop into catastrophic issues.
This is an undeniable truth.
"The matter of the minor worlds..."
Persephone pondered deeply. She understood the gravity of this issue.
After all...
The minor worlds are vital to the Underworld. While their contributions may not seem significant individually, their cumulative impact is crucial for the Underworld's steady growth.
Even small increments in progress are invaluable. However, if that growth is entirely disrupted, no matter how much effort is put in, it will seem futile.
And that would be truly despairing.
Currently, the Underworld is in a phase of stable growth. Abandoning the minor worlds is not an option. In fact, the Underworld plans to absorb more minor worlds.
"This isn't too difficult."
Hades spoke quietly, "The Underworld has undergone a transformation. It can now be considered a complete Mythical World. Compared to any other Mythical World, the Underworld stands as its equal."
"Indeed."
Persephone and Hestia both nodded in agreement.
The Underworld's evolution, culminating in the formation of the World Tree, has established it as a complete Mythical World. This is undeniable and unquestionable.
Given this foundation...
What should be the next focus?
Clearly, this warrants careful thought.
Since the Underworld can now be regarded as a complete Mythical World...
The next question is: what is its core focus?
Hades responded calmly, "The minor worlds can be directly integrated into the Underworld, becoming part of it entirely."
His tone was calm, but his words brightened the eyes of both Persephone and Hestia.
Yes!
This was a feasible solution!
The minor worlds could be absorbed into the Underworld and placed in the Star Realm, like stars orbiting within it.
Although minor worlds are distinct from the Star Realm in nature, for the Underworld, the difference is negligible. Their inclusion is perfectly suitable.
"That's a great idea!"
"Yes!"
Hestia nodded enthusiastically, her eyes sparkling. "With this approach, all the minor worlds can be absorbed into the Underworld. They will be stable within the Underworld, and each will remain peaceful."
"In this way..."
"Balance and sustainability can be maintained indefinitely."
"However..."
Hestia raised a concern, "Brother, what if, over time, the minor worlds evolve further?"
This was a valid point.
Each minor world provides both world energy and faith energy.
At the same time...
They grow and evolve. This growth is essential to continue generating world energy.
Ordinarily, this energy would be absorbed by the world itself to drive its evolution. But under Hades's plan, a portion of it is redirected to the Underworld, slowing the world's development slightly while avoiding any destructive imbalance.
The diverted world energy would nourish the Underworld.
This system allowed for the stable growth of both the minor worlds and the Underworld.
It was a balanced exchange.
Hades needed to invest effort in nurturing the minor worlds, while they provided resources for the Underworld.
In essence, it was a mutually beneficial relationship, not exploitation.
"Hmm..."
Persephone thought carefully. After a moment, she said, "Husband, if this plan is implemented, as the minor worlds evolve, conflicts might arise with the Underworld. At that point..."
"It's simple."
Hades replied calmly, "The Underworld can shift its focus. As the world consciousness of these minor worlds develops, we can integrate the gods born from these worlds' consciousnesses into the Underworld, making them gods of death."
"I see!"
Hestia nodded in understanding. "So there's a way to address this too!"
It was an elegant solution.
By nurturing the gods born from these worlds' consciousnesses and integrating them into the Underworld, the worlds would remain under Hades's control.
With this, the potential for conflict was greatly minimized.
Persephone also nodded thoughtfully. It was a practical and efficient solution.
Hades added, "With this method, the Underworld can achieve significant growth. However, there's one potential issue."
"If..."
"The Underworld's growth is too slow compared to the minor worlds, even with the loyalty of their consciousnesses, it may eventually struggle to accommodate them all."
Hades pointed out the flaw in the plan.
"That's impossible!"
Hestia immediately shook her head. "Brother, you're overthinking it. There's no way a minor world could evolve faster than the Underworld. That would be absurd!"
"Although..." Persephone interjected, "It's worth being cautious. While improbable, it's not entirely impossible. We should prepare for that possibility."
Hades nodded silently.
Indeed, the Underworld faced challenges.
Having reached its current state of perfection, breaking through to the next level seemed nearly impossible.
Since the World Tree had taken root, the Underworld's path to further growth was unclear.
With the Underworld's structure and systems fully developed, where could it go next?
This was a bottleneck—a crucial juncture. If Hades couldn't find a way to break through, it would be a major problem.
The pursuit of becoming a Creator God remained open, but beyond that, how would the Underworld continue to grow stronger?
Hades had been tirelessly pondering this.
This issue loomed over him, waiting for resolution.
The Underworld's path was unprecedented, one no other god had taken—not even Absolute Gods created from chaos itself. This was uncharted territory.
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