Lilith spent a long time wandering through the God Realm.
During this period, she visited the God Realm library and combed through every ancient tome regarding Genesis.
She visited the God Realm archives to review all the records concerning the history of the god race. She even visited several ancient ruins in the God Realm, hoping to find some clues.
But the results left her very disappointed.
Most of the records concerning Genesis were nothing but legends and myths—how Genesis created the world, how Genesis created all things... It all sounded very impressive, but there wasn't a single shred of useful information.
As for the details of Genesis's disappearance, they were even more vague. Some said he returned to the void, some said he fell into a deep sleep, and others said he went on a journey to other planes.
In short, none of it was reliable.
Lilith sat in a corner of the God Realm library, looking at the mountain of ancient tomes piled in front of her, and sighed.
“What is all this nonsense...”
She rubbed her temples, feeling a bit of a headache coming on.
She hadn't found a single useful clue.
The origin of the World-Devouring Sword, the disappearance of Genesis, the legend of forging a sword with divine blood... these matters were like a tangled mess that she couldn't unravel no matter how hard she tried.
“Should I go ask the God King?”
Lilith thought about it for a moment but shook her head.
Although the God King had given her the God King’s Token, he didn't seem to know much about the inner details himself. Besides, an old fox like the God King might be hiding something for all she knew.
“Forget it, I’ll rely on myself.”
She stood up and stretched.
The library was very quiet, with only the sound of pages turning. A few god race scholars sat not far away, buried in their research. When they saw her stand up, they all stole glances at her before quickly lowering their heads, pretending to be engrossed in their books.
Lilith: “...”
She was a bit speechless.
Ever since the God King issued an order to the entire God Realm announcing her as the Demon King, the treatment she received in the God Realm had become quite strange.
Everywhere she went, people would secretly watch her and whisper among themselves.
“Is that the Demon King?”
“She looks so small...”
“I heard she killed the Golden-Armored God in a single blow.”
“She’s that powerful?”
“How else could she be the Demon King?”
Lilith’s ears were practically growing callouses from hearing it so much.
She sighed and walked out of the library.
Lilith looked up at the sky and decided to visit one last place.
The Eternal Abyss.
The white-robed god had mentioned that the Eternal Abyss was the end of the God Realm, a place where both time and space were at an absolute standstill. If Genesis had truly fallen and his divine blood was used to forge a sword, the place where that sword was forged was likely near the Eternal Abyss.
“I’ll go try my luck.”
She muttered to herself, then took to the air and flew toward the direction of the Eternal Abyss.
...
The Eternal Abyss was at the northernmost point of the God Realm, very far from the God King's palace.
After flying for some time, Lilith saw a gate.
The gate was enormous, at least a hundred meters tall, and entirely pitch black. She couldn't tell what material it was made of, but its surface was smooth as a mirror, reflecting the surrounding light.
Complex patterns were carved onto the gate, looking like ancient runes that emitted a faint glow.
On either side of the gate stood two rows of divine generals, each clad in golden armor and holding a long spear. Their expressions were solemn, and their gazes were sharp.
Lilith landed in front of the gate and looked up.
“So this is the entrance to the Eternal Abyss?”
Just as she was about to step forward, the two rows of divine generals suddenly raised their spears in unison, blocking her path.
“Halt!”
The leading divine general shouted, his voice so booming that the ground trembled slightly.
“The Eternal Abyss is a forbidden area. No unauthorized entry!”
Lilith stopped, glanced at him, and casually pulled out the God King’s Token, waving it in her hand.
“The God King’s Token is here. Stand aside immediately.”
The divine general’s expression changed when he saw the God King’s Token.
He carefully inspected the token, confirmed it was genuine, and then retracted his spear and stepped aside.
The other divine generals also withdrew their weapons and cleared the path.
“So it is an honored guest of His Majesty the God King.”
The leading divine general's tone became much more respectful, though a hint of caution remained in his eyes.
“However, my lady, the Eternal Abyss is fraught with danger. Time and space are static inside. You must not enter, or you will have to bear the consequences yourself.”
Lilith nodded.
“I know.”
She tucked away the God King’s Token and walked toward the massive gate.
The divine general watched her back and hesitated for a moment before adding:
“My lady, if you must go in, please be extremely careful. There is no time or space within the Eternal Abyss; everything is static. Once you become lost, you will never be able to come out again.”
Lilith turned back and looked at him.
“Thanks for the warning.”
She smiled, then turned around and pushed open the gate.
Boom!!!
The gate slowly opened with a heavy, rumbling sound.
Behind the gate was a void of absolute darkness.
Lilith stood at the entrance, staring into that pitch-black expanse, and suddenly felt a bit creeped out.
“This place... is a bit eerie.”
“But since I’ve already come this far, wouldn't it be a waste not to go in and take a look?”
She took a deep breath and stepped inside.
Boom!!!
The gate slowly closed behind her, cutting off the last sliver of light.
...
Inside the gate was a space of pure darkness.
Lilith stood at the entrance, looking at the bottomless darkness before her, her heart pounding slightly.
“Is that the Eternal Abyss?” she thought.
“What’s inside?”
She didn't step further into it immediately. Instead, she stood to the side and observed carefully.
This space was very strange.
There was no light, no sound, no wind—she couldn't even feel any air.
Everything was so quiet that it was unsettling.
Lilith reached out her hand and waved it in the darkness.
There was nothing.
No resistance, no sense of touch—nothing at all.
It was as if nothing existed in this space except for the darkness.
“Time and space are at a absolute standstill...”
She recalled the divine general's warning.
“Meaning there is no time and no space here, and everything is static?”
“If I go in, will I be frozen in time too?”
She hesitated.
Strong as she was, she still felt a bit apprehensive facing such a bizarre place that could freeze time and space.
What if she went in and couldn't get out? Wouldn't that be a massive loss?
As she was thinking, she suddenly heard a voice.
“Hey.”
The voice was very light and ethereal, as if coming from a great distance.
Lilith was startled and turned toward the direction of the sound.
But there was only darkness; she saw nothing.
“Who is it?” she asked, her voice echoing clearly in the darkness.
“Me,” the voice replied, sounding closer this time.
“Who are you?”
“Who I am isn't important.”
The voice paused before continuing, “What matters is, why have you come here?”
Lilith raised an eyebrow.
“I’m looking for something.”
“Looking for what?”
“Looking for answers.”
“Answers?” The voice seemed to chuckle. “There are no answers here, only eternity.”
Lilith frowned.
“Who are you? Why are you here?”
“Me?”
The voice paused again, then said slowly, “I am the Guardian of this place.”
“The Guardian?”
“Correct,” the voice said. “I guard the Eternal Abyss to prevent anyone from wandering in by mistake, and to prevent... anyone from coming out.”
Lilith’s heart skipped a beat.
“Anyone from coming out? Is someone imprisoned here?”
The voice did not answer.
After a few seconds of silence, it said, “What is imprisoned here... are not people.”
“Then what are they?”
“They are... things that shouldn't exist.”
The voice’s tone became solemn.
“Little girl, I advise you to leave quickly. This is not a place you should be.”
Lilith laughed.
“Little girl? You’re calling me a little girl?”
“What else?” the voice said. “Looking at you, you’re a few hundred years old at most. In my eyes, you are just a little girl.”
Lilith: “...”
She was quite speechless.
“I don’t care who you are,” she said, her tone becoming firm.
“I am definitely going in to take a look today. If you try to stop me, don’t blame me for being rude.”
The voice fell silent for a moment.
Then, it sighed.
“Since you insist on entering, I won’t stop you.”
“However, I must give you one warning.”
The voice paused, emphasizing every word: “Within the Eternal Abyss, there is no time and no space. Everything is static.”
“Once you step inside, you will never return.”
Lilith felt a bit creeped out hearing this.
But she still gritted her teeth.
“Thanks for the warning, but I’m still going in.”
The voice sighed once more.
“Very well. Since you are so determined, I have nothing more to say.”
“Good luck to you.”
With that, the voice vanished.
The surroundings returned to a deathly silence.
Lilith stood where she was, looking at the bottomless darkness ahead, and took a deep breath.
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