Takumi cheated.
What the hell!!
Shiroyasha was speechless when she saw this message.
She was also envious.
Damn it, why didn't anyone cheat for her?
Shiroyasha:
[Takumi, onii-chan, I'm hungry, I'm hanging melons!]
Onii-chan, look at me.
How about you give me some attention?
Can you help me cheat too?
I want to level up as well.
Takumi:
[Ugly rejection!]
[Move aside.]
Who do you think you are?
You want to cheat too?
Forget it.
Shiroyasha:
[()[]
I despise youa guy who values girls over comrades.
Seriously, now that Fujiwara Chika is living in your house, you're just boosting her power, huh?
Aren't you feeling something?
At that moment, Shiroyasha began to have doubts.
Could it be true?
Takumi and Fujiwara Chika and those girls have something going on?
Just look at who asked the question earlier!
It must be like that.
Shiroyasha felt she had uncovered something.
When did this start?
She was confused.
Normally, it wasn't obvious.
If today hadn't played out like this, she wouldn't have suspected anything.
She was honestly super envious!
She wanted to get close to beautiful girls too!
Shiroyasha couldn't help but complain in her heart.
But she didn't spread any gossip.
She didn't want to be targeted by Takumi.
Even a few careless words could provoke him.
As the boss of this world, Takumi could easily make her life difficult.
After all, she was living under someone else's roof.
Shaking her head, Shiroyasha dropped the thought.
She kept chatting in the group like nothing happened.
Well, Takumi had one more card in his hand.
Though he didn't even realize Shiroyasha had guessed what was going on between him and Fujiwara Chika.
After chatting for a while, Takumi stopped paying attention to them.
There was nothing interesting to talk about with this bunch.
Most members were just lurking.
Some hadn't spoken in ages.
Naturally, over time, relationships faded.
Takumi sighed.
Isn't this what growing up means?
After closing the chat group, Takumi looked at the dimensional map on Prometheus' side.
He focused on the area they were currently in.
Thanks to Prometheus' scanning, the area's structure was forming into a circle.
No doubt, the location where the laws were active was shaping into a circular pattern.
Was this a doorway?
A special region, an entrance to other dimensions.
It functioned like a gateway.
That's why the laws were so active, birthing many worlds.
Or was this the dimensional center?
"Prometheus, have you detected any powerful worlds in this area?"
Takumi was puzzled.
Logically, a place like this should contain strong worlds.
But so far, nothing?
Very strange.
So far, all the worlds Takumi had collected were ordinary.
The strongest were just intermediate level.
How could a place with such active laws not have at least one advanced or top-tier world?
Surely there should be at least one world like Takumi's own?
But there was nothing?
Very subtle.
"None at all.
The worlds currently detected are intermediate,
approaching advanced level.
But no top-tier world has been found."
Prometheus immediately gave his findings.
The advanced world was still missing.
The best they'd seen was close to advanced.
"There's a problem here."
Takumi rubbed his chin.
Definitely a problem.
Maybe the dimensional gate only appeared recently?
And because of that, top-tier worlds hadn't had time to form yet?
Thinking of this, Takumi closed his eyes.
He started accessing the information of the detected worlds.
As he focused, various details began to flow into his mind.
Gradually, he learned how long those worlds had existed.
The world close to advanced level had only existed for a few hundred million years.
That was still relatively young.
After all, in cosmic terms, hundreds of millions of years is considered young.
Some worlds might not even finish evolving in that time.
Still, in just a few hundred million years, it had become intermediate, nearing advanced.
Takumi quickly reviewed other worlds.
He noticed they were all very young.
The oldest one was also the strongest.
"A bit ridiculous."
"These worlds are too young."
"Looks like this gate didn't always exist."
"Instead, it must've appeared here a few hundred million years ago."
"And then those worlds began forming."
Takumi kept digesting the data.
He compiled the timelines of each world.
Soon, he had an estimate of when this dimensional center had appeared.
Even though no world had recorded when the laws became active,
they had all been that way since their birth.
Even the oldest world said the same.
"Appeared 2 billion years ago."
"Then these worlds came into being afterward."
"So it couldn't have been longer than that."
Takumi finished compiling the data and was amazed.
It was incredible.
He immediately sent the findings to Wei Erwei.
Not long after, she responded.
She initiated a video call.
Once connected, Wei Erwei curiously asked:
"Did you get this from those worlds?"
She knew Takumi had the power to read all world data quickly.
Now, even she was stunned by what she saw.
My god, these worlds were formed over hundreds of millions of years?
That's amazing!
"If not?"
"Get ready."
"Let's head to the center of that circle."
Based on his current data, Takumi could already locate the center.
That spot hadn't been scanned yet.
But that didn't matter.
He was going anyway.
Wei Erwei's eyes lit up.
"Great!"
"Come here and wait for me."
"I'll pack up right now."
She ended the call.
Takumi began preparing to leave.
Seeing this, Bronya quickly spoke up:
"I'm coming too!"
She had overheard everything.
She was also interested in what Takumi said.
So she wanted to join.
Hearing Bronya, Takumi nodded.
If you want to go, then go.
Ch. 983 Honkai Energy Instantly Loses Its Charm
Takumi brought Bronya directly to the research institute of Vill-V.
Now a group of people were packing up.
Everyone had received Vill-V's notice.
In addition to Vill-V, Herta was also there.
Even Ruan Mei came.
When Takumi saw Ruan Mei, he was a little surprised.
"Ruan Mei, why are you here too?"
"Aren't you managing that other matter?"
Ruan Mei had always been in charge of matters at the trial field.
So she wasn't handling it anymore?
"Ignoring it for now."
"I've given them two upgrades."
"There are still several stages to go."
"Now that the rules are active, that world has gained a lot of benefits."
"So for a while, I don't need to worry about it."
"Compared to that, I'm more interested in the new research."
"Especially involving other dimensions."
After all, Ruan Mei's research goal had always been to explore other dimensions.
Now there was an opportunity.
So naturally, she would study it thoroughly.
Hearing this, Takumi didn't ask further.
Since that side was stable, Ruan Mei could do as she pleased.
Once Vill-V finished preparations,
everyone gathered together.
Seeing this, Takumi stored them all into his imaginary space.
With everything done, Takumi set out.
Since that side hadn't been scanned yet, Takumi had to travel there himself.
Otherwise, he would have teleported directly. But the distance wasn't a problem.
It was easy for Takumi to reach his destination with his speed.
After some time, Takumi arrived at the central area of the circle.
Upon arrival, he released the group.
He also constructed a platform.
This was to prepare for the upcoming research.
Once everyone emerged, they began sensing the environment.
Takumi also began his inspection.
There was definitely something different about the center.
After careful sensing, Takumi found that the rules here were even more active.
He wanted to see what lay beyond this place once it opened.
Thinking of this, Takumi looked toward Vill-V and the others.
They had begun setting up various instruments.
Everyone could feel the strange energy here.
So they were eager to begin research.
Once everything was ready, Takumi said:
"Proceed as we discussed earlier."
"Next, I'll open the dimensional membrane. You gather the data."
He started giving instructions.
Everyone nodded.
But just as Takumi was about to act, Herta spoke up:
"Wait!"
"I think we should keep our distance."
"Who knows if something will crack or explode underneath when it opens?"
"If danger arises, you might survive, but we could be toast."
"This place isn't like the others."
Herta felt something was off.
To be safe, it was better to stay cautious.
Ruan Mei nodded in agreement.
"True."
"Better to be safe than sorry."
She agreed with Herta's warning.
It made sense.
Takumi considered it and agreed.
That was the right call.
He also added an extra layer of protection for everyone.
Even if something fatal happened, he could revive them.
Takumi also activated Prometheus's signal device.
He completed what Prometheus hadn't finished.
Now, Prometheus could join the experiment too.
With all that done, Takumi began.
As he opened the dimensional crack, the surrounding rules suddenly surged.
Powerful auras burst outward.
Takumi was startled by the surge.
He quickly took action to restrain the rules.
Otherwise, those energies could have killed everyone.
It's all Herta's fault for jinxing it!
Grumbling internally, Takumi moved swiftly.
He activated a suppression field.
Instantly, the energy was contained.
The rapid changes startled everyone.
Their instruments were working overtime.
As they stared at the data, everyone was shocked.
"Good grief!"
Herta was stunned.
Seeing this, everyone rushed to record the data.
Vill-V stared at the crack Takumi had created.
She could clearly see the dimensional membrane.
And the membrane was thin.
"Takumi, want to try breaking through it?"
Vill-V looked at him with excitement.
Maybe it could be fully opened?
Takumi heard her and finally inspected the dimensional membrane.
Seeing how thin it was, he was shocked.
Was this why the rules were so active?
He examined further.
Energy was continuously flowing here.
This flow was stimulating the rules.
These forces were acting like nutrients.
Feeding and energizing the rules nonstop.
That's why they were so hyperactive.
Like fertilizer.
Takumi directly synchronized with the rules and carefully sensed the area.
Even incomprehensible rules were surging here.
On close inspection, the membrane wasn't broken.
The continuous power flow came from those rules.
They served as a conduit, absorbing energy constantly.
Seeing this, Takumi quickly understood.
"Energy from beyond the dimension?"
He felt the power and began analyzing it.
It was unbelievable.
It could enhance rules to their maximum potential.
This energy was likely what fueled those strange rules.
Compared to this, Honkai energy seemed weak.
So if one wanted to control new rules, this was the key.
Takumi started his analysis.
After absorbing a trace of the energy, he studied it intensely.
The others also became busy.
What they discovered was incredible.
At the same time, they were also nervous.
This energy was deadly.
Without Takumi, if they had opened it alone, the rules would've scrambled their minds.
Ch. 984 So CloseJust a Tad
Takumi carefully sensed the energy from outside the dimension.
He was excited.
This thing was really incredible.
After thinking for a moment, he made a decision.
It would be best to replace his energy.
Replace it with this more advanced one.
However, Takumi's idea was extinguished as soon as it appeared.
Because this energy was more like a tonic.
It had an amplifying effect on other energies and rules.
However, if you wanted to actually use it, it might not be ideal.
Because this thing was more like an auxiliary.
Although an auxiliary can carry a game, it wasn't as good as the main damage dealer.
So now he could only use this energy to amplify himself.
Replacing his original energy wasn't necessary.
It was fine to use it as support.
It was normal for someone to master two kinds of energy, right?
After making this decision, Takumi began to act.
He started absorbing this energy into his body.
Letting it become part of him.
However, as soon as the energy entered his body, it was immediately absorbed by the Collapse Energy.
Seeing this, Takumi was stunned.
Good grief.
So it was really just used as nutrients?
And when Takumi absorbed it, the Cocoon of the End, the source of his power, also stirred.
It instinctively craved this energy.
Upon discovering this, Takumi became overjoyed.
"Good, good, good!"
"In that case, absorb it!"
Takumi didn't hesitate.
He began to mobilize his own power.
The next moment, the energy flowed into his body.
Then, all of it was absorbed by the Collapse Energy.
Endless power surged, and Takumi became thrilled.
This energy was truly amazing.
Awesome!!
As Takumi continued absorbing it, his power grew.
This improvement was unprecedented.
All he could say wasit felt fantastic!
His growing strength gave Takumi greater control over everything around him.
Many rules deepened slightly.
However, he still couldn't break through the final threshold.
The rest, he figured, would need reinforcement through the chat group.
Now, Takumi's strength was infinitely close to the next level.
But he was still missing that final step.
"Annoying!"
After assessing his condition, Takumi couldn't help but complain.
However, now that he understood the energy's role, a new idea emerged.
Move his own world here.
Then let it absorb the energy constantly.
Having made his decision, Takumi stopped.
He turned to look at Wei Erwei and the others.
They were completely absorbed in their research.
They had fallen into a state of fanaticism.
If anyone called out to them now, they'd probably get blasted in response.
