In the Book of Revelation, what is the symbolic significance of the 'bottomless pit' (Greek: ἡ ἄβυσσος, hē abyssos) from which locusts emerge in Revelation 9?

A A place of temporary confinement for demonic forces. B The dwelling place of the Antichrist before his rise to power. C A representation of the ultimate fate of the wicked after the final judgment. D A physical location on Earth where demonic activity is concentrated.