It was none other than Aha, the Elation Star God. The guy kept chattering in Takumi's ear, using his divine powers to reach out.
Clearly, Aha was extremely curious about Takumi, this mysterious outsider.
He arrived in this world and became a Star God immediately? And was powerful to boot? Plus, he was handpicked by the Tree itself.
Of course Aha was intrigued.
"Aha? Hello there," Takumi replied, and his consciousness drifted into a unique space.
Gradually, a figure with a jester's mask emergedit was Aha, the prime jester of Honkai: Star Rail and a powerful Star God in his own right. If Black Swan isn't slacking off, Aha's power ranks at the very top.
Aha was the one who scarred Nanook, the Star God of Destruction. This madman even imbued a worm with his power and blew up half the Astral Express. In-game, he might even join your Simulated Universe runif you're lucky enough. Buy his mask and miracles might follow.
"Yo~! Hey there. Super happy to meet you.
"You're from another world, huh? Interesting! I think I've seen that kind of power before..."
Aha was brimming with curiosity. While chatting, he suddenly launched an attack at Takumi using Star God-level power.
Takumi was speechless.
Yep, that was totally something Aha would do.
But!!
Takumi didn't flinch. He countered instantly with a mighty slap infused with the power of End.
Aha's force was completely erased.
Seeing this, Aha was stunned at first, then burst out laughing.
"Hahahahahaha~! So strong!! That's some crazy power!
"You can just erase mine? Is that your Path?"
Aha couldn't be more thrilled.
Takumi sighed. "Yeah, it's my Path. The power of End.
"Everythingyour attacks includedcan be ushered into End."
Everything must end. That was the essence of Takumi's current power.
It was basically a built-in anti-magic field. Any force before Takumiif he willed itwould dissolve into nothing.
The universe could end. Power could end. All at his will.
His ability was remarkably similar to the Path of Nihility, where everything is worn away by time.
But in Takumi's case, it was obliteration by the End itself.
Aha stopped attacking after the test.
He wasn't a battle maniache was just in it for the fun.
"Wanna go beat up Nanook together?"
Aha casually sent out a party invite.
Takumi blinked. He was speechless.
"Yeah, no. I have no beef with the guy."
He rejected Aha outright.
Bro, what? You just beat him up for fun?
"Aha got rejected. Oof, talk about a blow to the ego~! Haha~!"
Though disappointed, Aha quickly brightened up.
He suddenly grinned even wider behind his mask.
"But you will have beef soon. My good pals just told me that an Oblivion Lord is heading to your train.
"Looks like Nanook's pretty interested in you newcomers."
Of course he was. Takumi arrived and instantly became a Star God. Brought a whole crew, too. No way Nanook wouldn't notice.
Takumi raised an eyebrow.
"That guy's asking for it? Seriously?"
"So, wanna smash him?" Aha beamed even more brightly.
There it wasa reason to smack Nanook.
Takumi rolled his eyes.
Then he activated his power.
In the next moment, he gained knowledge of specific events happening across the universe.
Another perk of being a Star God.
How else could one guide others onto their Path?
He instantly locked onto the Oblivion Lord in question.
Then, without hesitationhe acted.
The other Star Gods noticed immediately.
Nanook, seeing this newborn Star God make a move, frowned.
He prepared to stop him.
But the very next secondhis expression twisted.
"Don't make trouble.
"Or I won't hesitate to destroy you."
Takumi's cold voice echoed, followed by a terrifying surge of power.
It blasted straight at Nanook.
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 worldsthis 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 appeareda 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 Pathsspecifically, 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 tomore 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 exchangehow about it?"
Nous had many interests, but right now, magic fascinated it mostparticularly 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 immenseonly 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 sorceryincluding 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-Veach 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 energyand 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.
Chapter 235: Shouldn't I Go Win All of Qingques Money?
Takumi and Herta's discussion was something no one else interrupted. The others were still deep in conversation about their own topics.
"This is simply incredible."
"A perpetual motion machine actually exists."
After thoroughly going through all the data on the perpetual motion machine, Herta was extremely excited.
This was a perpetual motion machinehumanity's ultimate dream.
And now, it had actually been realized?
Though it was uncertain if it could be used effectively in this world... still!
Without a doubt, it was a monumental discovery.
If they could actually build a functioning perpetual motion machine in their world and apply it in various fields, technology would experience an unprecedented boom.
"Are you two done talking yet?"
After a while, Herta turned her attention to Takumi and the Erudition Lord.
"What's up?"
Takumi looked at her, puzzled.
What was she thinking now?
"Let me inspect your body, will you?"
"I want to see what changes occurred after your ascension into a Stellaron God."
"And how the perpetual motion engine inside you functions."
Herta's eyes sparkled as she looked at Takumi, practically drooling.
She knew well how many research-worthy secrets Takumi carried.
"I refuse!"
Takumi looked at her blankly.
Research her?
Not happening.
"Don't be so stingy!!"
"Just a little study, just a quick scan!"
"Or you could give me a bit of your blood!"
Herta clung to Takumi's arm, trying to sweet-talk him into agreeing.
Takumi noticed just how realistic Herta's puppet body was.
In every sense, it was identical to a human.
So she swapped it out specially for this?
Takumi silently pulled his arm free and started complaining.
"If it were your real body, I might consider it."
"But you're seriously using a puppet to flirt with me? Are you for real?"
"There's zero appeal!"
"You're no match for Bronya!"
Takumi said this with no hesitation.
Not even close to Bronya.
Bronya, hearing her name, looked bewildered.
"What does this have to do with me?!"
Stop dragging me into your conversations!
Herta glanced at Bronya, then shamelessly continued:
"My real body is just as good as Bronya's!"
"If you like it, I can swap to the real one."
"If that's not enough, I can build one just for you."
...
At that moment, Takumi realized Herta had completely abandoned her shame.
"Wait, Welt, don't dismantle her!!"
Just then, Dr. Mei's voice rang out.
Veliona was holding a screwdriver, seemingly about to take Screwllum apart.
Takumi's face twitched at the scene, and everyone quickly turned their attention over.
Goodness, Veliona, you're bold!
"Let me just take it apart real quick!"
"It's not like I can't reassemble it!!"
She was genuinely curious about Screwllum.
She couldn't wait to see what was inside.
What's the power source?
How does it operate?
"Miss Veliona, please calm down."
"If you're interested, I can give you a blueprint."
Screwllum looked at her helplessly.
But this did remind it of the first time it met members of the Genius Society.
Everyone had wanted to disassemble it.
"Hmm... never mind."
"You all continue chatting."
"I'll take my leave."
"I plan to explore this world a bit."
Takumi took advantage of the distraction to shake Herta off.
Before she could react, he vanished.
Herta was a bit frustrated but quickly let it go.
If Takumi didn't want to, there was no point insisting.
"You all keep chatting."
"I'll take my leave as well."
The Erudition Lord, seeing Takumi had left, also decided to disconnect the avatar and return to study the magic Takumi had given.
If it could be implemented here, that would be phenomenal.
...
"Have you heard?"
"A new Stellaron God has appeared."
"And apparently, he even fought the Stellaron God of Destruction."
"Destruction got wrecked!"
"Really? Where'd you hear that from? Sounds like one of those Joy cult rumors."
At the moment, on the Xianzhou Luofu, many people were discussing the news.
Takumi overheard them as soon as he arrived.
It shocked him.
Word had spread this far?
"It's not a rumorit made the news."
"You haven't seen it?"
"They say the Stellaron God of Destruction got hurtleft with several injuries."
