Chapter 245

Paimon was stunned.

This bad guy is the "Sustainer of Heavenly Principles." When did she become someone arranged by this bad guy?

*I'm so confused, my brain is about to explode.*

But, what exactly happened?

Takumi looked at Lumine with a hint of teasing at the corner of his mouth: "Well~ I might be right, but it's not like I arranged everything for you."

"Now that you've recognized it, it's time for a showdown, right? Traveler from another world."

Lumine was sweating profusely. *Showdown? What does he mean by that? What will happen to me?*

Takumi walked towards Lumine, who had no choice but to sit down on the steps. However, the attack she anticipated never came. Instead, he walked past her and sat on the throne.

"Now that you have come to my world, I have no reason to let you leave."

"Your guess is somewhat wrong. I don't need to make any arrangements for you. After all, your strength is still insufficient, and you can't even defeat a main god."

Takumi crossed his legs and supported his cheek with his palm.

To be honest, if the world of Teyvat had not yet become a 'universe,' it would have been quite difficult to lock Lumine's fate, requiring a series of complicated operations.

But now, Lumine had completely become part of Teyvat's system.

So the previous operations were no longer necessary.

During her peak, Lumine was only slightly stronger than the original Seven Archons. Now, even the weakest main god could defeat her.

Her current strength was at the level of a fledgling god.

Today's gods held the strength of the original Seven Archons.

But her potential was undeniable. If she reached her peak, she could attain the level of Phanes—a star capable of exploding.

The most important thing was that her special body could carry primordial powers, such as the power of the Light Realm, human power, and moral power.

Lumine's lips trembled. Indeed, during her full strength, she couldn't even defeat a main god. She was, at most, an eighth-level god.

"Then, what do you want me to do?"

As a veteran traveler, Lumine instantly grasped the core of the issue.

Takumi smiled. "Haha, you are indeed as smart as your brother."

"Your brother is very wise. Now, he has become the 'Supreme God' of the Abyss—the Lord of the Abyss. I've left the Abyss in his hands."

"Originally, I wanted to let you grow a little more, return to your full strength, and even let you know the truth as you progressed further. But I didn't expect you to directly break into the Underworld."

Takumi tapped his fingers on the armrest of the throne.

Lumine's face twisted in disbelief. *What do you mean? That bastard brother of mine already submitted to the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles, and now he's the CEO of the Abyss, living the high life?*

*Was he toying with me all along, just to get back at me for dismissing him earlier?*

The more Lumine thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. Aether would never be so obedient and silent after being dismissed by her.

Thinking about her encounter with the Abyss Order in Mondstadt, her anger rose.

Takumi continued, "Your destiny is now under my control, so I will give you a choice.

"First, join the divine system and help elevate the Teyvat universe."

Having said this, Takumi motioned for Maricata. She understood instantly and approached him ecstatically to gently massage his shoulders.

Lumine's expression twitched involuntarily.

*This is making me a laborer.*

"Are you going to kill me, then?" Lumine asked, staring at Takumi.

Takumi smiled. "Of course not, but you must follow the rules. Initially, trespassing into the Underworld carried a death penalty, but I reduced it to a thousand years of hard labor. Let's change it to life imprisonment instead of death, shall we?"

"Then I have no choice..."

Takumi rested his cheek on his hand and said playfully, "Since you won't choose, I'll choose for you. I think the second option sounds quite nice."

Lumine was sweating profusely. "No, no, no, I'll choose the first one. I'll choose the first one."

*That bastard Aether has already submitted to the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles. How could I go against it?*

*Scoundrel, celestial pirate, traitor—there must be some huge benefit here, otherwise, why would he just give in?*

Takumi nodded in satisfaction. "Very well. In that case, let's lift the seal on you."

At that moment, the phantom of the 'Primordial Ring' appeared behind him, and Asmoday's seal on Lumine instantly dissolved.

Lumine's original power returned instantly, and an aura comparable to the original Seven Archons gradually emerged.

The 'Light Realm Power' awakened within her.

When Lumine had been summoned to this world, she had received the seeds of 'Light Realm Power.'

If she grew to her potential, she would become a new Phanes.

Simultaneously, Lumine was drawn into the 'Blueprint of the Gods.'

The 'World Swallowing Plan' flooded her mind.

Lumine's expression gradually turned to one of shock.

*What is this? Devouring countless extraterrestrial worlds beyond the 'Stars and Seas,' allowing Teyvat to grow?*

*How is this possible? Is this something that can actually happen?*

*No, not even gods could do this!*

*How much power must one have to do something this incredible?*

Lumine mechanically raised her head to look at Takumi, who was watching her with amusement.

She had never heard of an existence like this.

Now, she understood why Aether had submitted.

It was impossible not to submit.

Running? No escape. Fighting? That was suicide.

There was no choice but to follow him.

And the benefits were real.

Who could resist a mix of a heavy stick and sweet reward?

Even the unimaginable beings in the universe atop the Tree of Imaginary Numbers might have to bow.

Lumine scratched her head knowingly. "Hey, if you'd told me sooner—if you'd told me sooner, I would have just followed you. There wouldn't have been any need for all this trouble."

Takumi smiled, looking at Lumine, who had suddenly grown cooperative.

Because she was well-informed, she could kneel without hesitation when faced with an incomprehensible power.

"I still liked that unruly attitude you had when you pointed your sword at me just now."

Lumine scratched her head in embarrassment. "How could... I, I..."

Takumi waved his hand dismissively. "Alright, you possess the 'Light Realm Power' and have the potential to become the Supreme God."

With this, his golden eyes flickered, bestowing upon Lumine the status of the Supreme God.

However, she could not use the authority of the 'Supreme God' yet.

Only when her strength matched that of the 'Supreme God' could she truly ascend.

Therefore, the role assigned to her in the 'Blueprint of the Gods' was that of a future god.

"You should work hard to become the Supreme God soon. Don't slack off, or I'll have to whip you."

Lumine sighed. "Alright, you're the master of the universe. Whatever you say goes. Do I even have a choice?"

Takumi looked at Paimon, who was standing there, confused.

"Consul of Death, Paimon, how long are you going to stand there stunned? Get over here immediately."