Chapter 234: A Wave of Knowledge Exchange?

Destruction Star God?

How many factions do you even have, damn it?

You dare lay a hand on the people he brought?

When Takumi made a move, he held nothing back. The power of End descended and instantly carved several more scars onto Nanook's body. Golden blood began to flow. With just one clash, Nanook was heavily wounded.

"Hahahaha!! Well done!!"

Aha was absolutely thrilled seeing this.

Little bro got beat up again, huh? That's just delightful.

As for the Antimatter Legion? Takumi simply erased them.

The other Aeons, upon witnessing the power Takumi had unleashed, instantly grew wary. Even the Black Lord couldn't help but take a few glances.

He's strong.

But the Black Lord didn't pay too much attention. He chose to remain in his usual idle state.

"Damn it!!" Nanook hadn't expected this guy's power to be so overwhelming. Was this really someone who had just become an Aeon?

Why was the gap this large?

Without question, the Aeon of Destruction suffered a huge loss.

Seeing Takumi ascend to Aeonhood upon arriving in this world and even releasing individuals from other worlds—this piqued his interest.

That's why, when Aha went off to find Takumi, he had sent someone to fetch those people over. Even if Takumi reacted, as a newly ascended Aeon, he shouldn't have been able to do much, right?

Yet he never imagined being dealt such a heavy blow so quickly.

This is ridiculous!

Is this new Aeon really that strong?

After thrashing Nanook, Takumi turned his gaze to Aha.

"If there's nothing else, I'm heading off. If you're looking for fun, I suggest spreading your Path into the other world bubbles under the Tree. You might find more fellow fun-seekers there."

After that bit of sarcasm, he disappeared.

Aha had clearly dragged him there on purpose. And Nanook sending people? Probably Aha's handiwork, too.

Never trust a fun-seeker's integrity.

Takumi couldn't be bothered with him.

Seeing Takumi vanish, Aha looked regretful.

Still, having witnessed Takumi's power, he was quite satisfied.

What terrifying strength. The universe just got another powerhouse.

And one that could leave at any time.

Thinking of that, Aha grew curious.

How exactly did Takumi leave this world and enter from a realm outside the Tree?

It deeply intrigued him.

Moreover, what Takumi said sparked inspiration.

Indeed, there were many world bubbles under the Tree, and some didn't even know the concept of Paths.

He could totally spread his Path there.

"What a brilliant idea!"

"Yes, that's what I'll do!"

Aha instantly made up his mind. Time to go looking for more fun. There's bound to be amusement in those places.

Takumi, of course, had no idea about Aha's thoughts.

By now, he had already returned to Herta's Space Station.

Mobius and the others were still engaged in discussions.

Additionally, another Aeon had appeared—a special robot exuding a powerful Aeon aura.

It was a clone of Nous the Erudition.

Naturally, Nous wouldn't send their real body, as their true form was a celestial supercomputer.

This was the only way it could show up.

Takumi was surprised to find that several of them had already set foot on their Paths—specifically, the Path of Erudition.

When Nous noticed Takumi's return, it raised its head and greeted him.

"Hello!"

This Aeon of Erudition was evidently easier to talk to—more rational, too.

"Hello, Nous."

Takumi smiled warmly at it. His main goal this time was to gather knowledge.

Though he hadn't expected to become an Aeon, the goal remained.

"I've already learned of your intentions from Herta."

"Let's trade. I want the magic you possess. In return, I'll grant you access to my data library. Equivalent exchange—how about it?"

Nous had many interests, but right now, magic fascinated it most—particularly the kind even ordinary people could practice.

"Deal."

Takumi didn't refuse and promptly agreed to the trade.

Though he could have used his Corrosion Authority to control Nous and forcibly acquire everything he needed, he didn't.

With just a few words, the deal was made.

Takumi activated his abilities and linked directly to Nous.

Mobius and the others merely glanced over, then returned to their own business.

Takumi and Nous began the exchange.

Massive amounts of data flowed between them.

Takumi handed over his magical knowledge, while Nous transferred vast stores of technological and academic data from its database to him.

Nous constantly parsed the universe, and the knowledge it had accumulated was immense—only a few cosmic secrets remained unknown to it.

Because of this, Takumi and Nous's knowledge exchange lasted a long while.

Takumi ignored the trivial bits.

Vast swathes of critical knowledge were swapped.

Similarly, Takumi gave Nous everything he knew about magic and sorcery—including what he had obtained from the Root Swirl of the Nasuverse.

Though Takumi didn't know why Nous wanted these things, he didn't mind handing them over.

With his Law Authority, magic was child's play for him anyway.

Both parties were immensely satisfied with the trade.

Once the exchange was complete, Takumi smiled at Nous and said:

"Pleasure doing business. Also, thanks for helping them."

He expressed his gratitude.

Mobius and the others being able to step onto a Path so quickly likely had something to do with Nous's aid.

"It's nothing. They're worth it."

Nous held the group in high regard.

Their intelligence was undeniable.

Doctor Mei, Mobius, Vil-V—each of them had already proven themselves.

Bronya wasn't bad either. Though not the Bronya from the main world, she came from a universe without Honkai energy—and her intellect was still extraordinary.

Herta had already told Nous about them all.

Thus, Nous had high expectations.

Especially for Vil-V!

Her creativity was astonishing.

Now, having inherited the Herrscher of Reason's Authority, Vil-V could instantly turn knowledge into power.

With further progress, she might even reach omniscience and omnipotence.

Granted, her powers were all given by Takumi.

At this point, she was practically his apostle.