At this time, an undetectable space vortex silently swallowed up the space of the Earth and the Moon. Under the influence of the 'Supreme Power,' people on Earth just felt the sunlight dimming for a few seconds. Such a brief change wasn't enough to attract anyone's attention.
However, if an observatory had been watching the universe at that moment, they would have been horrified to find the starry sky completely transformed. The familiar stars and galaxies were no longer visible; they had turned into unknown constellations of unknown size. The original astronomical laws had completely failed.
The Yuezhan universe leaned towards the world of physical laws. The birth of Kabbalah on a planet was already a miracle. If allowed billions of years of development, Kabbalah's growth would eventually enable the universe, which was initially rooted in physical laws, to gain a second 'truth.'
However, Takumi quietly took control before it could develop further.
In the box garden grid closest to the main world of the Teyvat universe, the Earth and Moon were slowly expelled from the dimensional vortex. At the same time, the 'Kabbalah Tree of Life' extended its truth to the entirety of the Teyvat universe.
Buzz, buzz...
A phantom of a massive 'Kabbalah Tree of Life' appeared throughout the Teyvat universe. This scene was visible only to gods of the 'Supreme God' level and above. The basic structure of the universe was sorted out and finalized in an instant, while previously unstable and bug-prone areas were corrected.
If one were to observe the Teyvat universe from the 'Quantum Sea,' they would see a colossal 'Ouroboros' halo protecting the small universe, with the shadow of a 'tree' growing within it. Every branch and root of the tree reached into every corner of the universe, exuding an explosive energy like never before.
Previously, the universe could only draw on a limited amount of energy from the 'plane barrier' or the 'world power' delineated by the 'Ouroboros.' This energy would nourish and solidify the universe.
The 'Power of the World' is the lifeblood of a world. The more 'World Power' there is, the longer a world can sustain itself. Worlds above the 'plane level' confine their 'World Power' internally to achieve a form of 'eternity.' However, this eternity merely delays the world's aging.
The 'Power of the World' still gets depleted due to civilization's development within the world, albeit slowly. If the consumption rate exceeds the growth rate of the world, the world will start to decline, but this could take hundreds of millions of years. For a universe with a lifespan in the trillions of years, this period is insignificant.
However, even if the universe lives for trillions of years, it will eventually decline due to structural instability from its development. This is what is known as the 'Big Crunch' or 'Great Heat Death.'
From a scientific perspective, this instability is called 'entropy increase.' The function of the 'Kabbalah Tree of Life' is to form a cycle with the universe. Civilization within the world enables the Kabbalah Tree of Life to grow, and during its growth, it produces 'World Power.'
When the universe has excess 'World Power,' its development becomes more prosperous, allowing the Kabbalah Tree of Life to flourish further and release even more 'World Power.' This creates a de facto 'infinite loop' or 'perpetual motion machine.'
The changes in the Teyvat universe couldn't go unnoticed by the demons, who were embodiments of the universe's rules. Though they couldn't see the complete picture of these changes, they still had a glimpse.
In the 'Blueprint of the Gods,' the gods were having a discussion.
Takumi had added many functions to the 'Blueprint of the Gods.' Creating a 'chat group' was just the most basic feature. There were also four major functions: 'credit book,' 'ranking list,' 'exchange mall,' and 'live broadcast,' along with some minor features.
The 'credit book' was quite straightforward. The Gods Blueprint would detect the merits of the pantheon members and record them as points. The 'ranking list' comprised two categories: 'strength' and 'merit,' with additional levels such as the 'supreme god list' and 'main god list.'
The number one in 'merit' among the Supreme Gods was 'Space Governance,' and the number one in 'strength' was 'Time Governance.' Among the main gods, the 'Great Merciful Tree King' ranked first in both merit and strength. In fact, the Great Merciful Tree King had some authority over the universe, rivaling the Supreme God in terms of power.
Second place in both strength and merit belonged to none other than the 'Emperor of the Rock King.'
The 'Exchange Mall' was a simple concept. It allowed gods to exchange 'points' for rewards, such as 'cultivation systems,' 'resources,' 'knowledge of the Teyvat Universe,' or even 'artifacts' or a 'wisp of rules.' If a third-level god wished to ascend to a second-level god, they needed 'rules.' Rules were coveted by third-level gods, but acquiring them required considerable achievements—at least conquering one world.
The 'live broadcast' function allowed the pantheon to witness the vastness of the Teyvat universe and appreciate its greatness. Although there were few planets in the small Teyvat universe, it was still awe-inspiring for low-level gods who couldn't even leave their own world.
Notably, there were now more third-level gods than second-level gods. The great demons of 'Planet Inuyasha' had earned significant merit for maintaining world stability and facilitating the coexistence of humans and demons into the modern era. They had ascended to the lowest level of third-level gods—becoming gods in their own right.
The title of 'god' among lower-tier members of the pantheon had sparked some complaints. Privately, they all claimed to be third-level gods while viewing the subordinate gods as second-level gods. Though they lacked the rules, having only divine thrones and powers, they were still serious gods.
Currently, all the former great demons had become third-level gods, and even some of the wilder gods had achieved third-level status. However, if they wanted to ascend to second-level, they needed to acquire rules. Their merit points weren't enough, so they eagerly awaited new missions.
Most of the third-level gods had gone to the 'God Realm,' while a few remained in the lower realms. Upon arrival in the God Realm, they were swiftly divided among the main gods.
In particular, the 'underworld' received a considerable portion, as it was easy to earn merit there, with a third of the gods heading straight for it. This annoyed the main gods, especially Zhongli. After all, he was responsible for taking over the 'Inuyasha World,' yet his colleagues were coming in to poach.
However, he couldn't say much, as the lower-tier gods weren't his retainers. They were free to choose which main god to serve. Zhongli's magnanimity earned him respect among his peers, which was why, when he spoke in the 'chat group,' others often gave way.
Liyue Harbor
Wangsheng Funeral Parlor
Zhongli slowly sipped his celestial tea, thoughtfully speaking in the 'chat group.'
"Colleagues, have you felt the changes in Teyvat recently? I sense unimaginable vitality here in Liyue. Of course, I'm not referring to life itself, but to the vitality of the entire world."
"In addition, my demonic form has gained an obscure power. This power seems to enhance my potential, although its effects remain unknown."
"Perhaps this is due to Lord Tianli causing additional changes in the universe. To confirm my suspicions, is anyone else experiencing a similar situation?"