Chapter 320: Purification of the Demon Realm

Chapter 320: Purification of the Demon Realm

The Demon Realm, a chaotic, desolate plane plagued by the corruption of its inhabitants, had long been a domain of unrelenting darkness. The demon races, notorious for their tainted mana and irredeemable souls, lived under the iron rule of Esil Radiru, the Monarch of Gluttony. Despite their formidable strength, their existence was a curse: their polluted mana hindered their growth, and their corrupted souls ensured eternal damnation upon death.

The Gift of the Purifier Tree

From the grand halls of Eternis Draconis, Sung Su-Ho, acting on his father's divine will, summoned Esil Radiru to discuss the future of her people. Esil, a tall, regal demoness with crimson skin and piercing golden eyes, knelt before him, her aura subdued in the presence of the Divine Dragon King.

Sung Su-Ho spoke with authority, his voice resonating through the chamber.

"Esil Radiru, your people have suffered long enough under the weight of corruption. My father, the Absolute One, has decreed that salvation shall be offered. Take this gift—the Seed of the Purifier Tree—and plant it within the heart of your realm."

Esil, though prideful, recognized the magnitude of the gift. She accepted the glowing silver seed, its light pulsating with divine energy. "We are unworthy of such grace, yet we shall honor this gift. The Demon Realm will be reborn under your guidance."

Planting the Purifier Tree

Escorted by Sung Su-Ho, Esil journeyed to the core of the Demon Realm, a barren wasteland known as The Abyssal Chasm, where the taint of demonic energy was at its peak. There, she planted the Seed of the Purifier Tree into the cracked, corrupted soil.

Sung Su-Ho raised his hands, summoning radiant streams of purified mana. The seed responded, glowing brighter until it burst forth into a towering tree with crystalline leaves and luminescent fruits. Its roots burrowed deep, drawing in the surrounding corruption and purifying it into streams of crystal-clear water that flowed into rivers and lakes.

The Purification Process

Esil issued a decree to all demons: they were to drink the water from the rivers of the Purifier Tree. Reluctantly at first, the demons approached the waters, their tainted mana writhing in resistance. Yet, as they drank, their bodies began to glow faintly, their polluted mana dissipating and their souls stabilizing.

Over time, the effects became apparent:

Mana Purification: The demons' polluted mana was replaced by refined, stable energy, allowing them to wield greater power without succumbing to corruption.

Soul Revival: The purified mana infused their souls, making resurrection possible. Demons who had died centuries ago began to sense the possibility of returning to life.

Physical Transformation: Demons developed smoother skin, brighter eyes, and a more humanoid appearance, symbolizing their transition from chaos to harmony.

Esil Radiru's Transformation

As the first to drink from the waters, Esil Radiru underwent the most profound change. Her once crimson skin turned a deep, regal violet, her eyes shone with a divine golden hue, and her aura became serene yet immensely powerful. She approached Sung Su-Ho and knelt once more.

"Divine Dragon King, your father's vision has given my people a second chance. The Demon Realm is no longer a place of despair. I vow to lead my kin along this new path."

Sung Jin-Woo's Vision Fulfilled

From his throne in the Umbra Citadel, Sung Jin-Woo observed the transformation of the Demon Realm through his All-Seeing Eyes. A faint smile graced his lips as he spoke to himself.

"Even the most polluted soul can find redemption. Let this be a lesson to all realms: no one is beyond salvation under my guidance."

The Demon Realm, once a symbol of chaos, was now a beacon of hope and renewal, its people on the path to becoming protectors of the multiverse alongside the rest of Sung Jin-Woo's divine creations.