A grand white building stood before me, adorned with sacred colors that shimmered in the ethereal light. Above, the sky stretched vast and flawless, its mesmerizing blue hue making me feel as though I had stepped into a fantasy.
"Yeah, a white building with sacred-like colors everywhere. And above lies a flawless and beautiful blue sky, as if I'm in a dream. Shit! Just what on earth is happening now?!" Rim muttered under his breath.
Mere moments ago, I was dying of cancer in a hospital bed. Then, in the blink of an eye, I closed my eyes, only to open them again and find myself here. Isn't transmigration supposed to happen through some truck accident? Shouldn't there be a god granting me a wish or at least a system accompanying me?
Yet here I am, too terrified to raise my voice, afraid of waking the divine beauty seated upon the lower throne before me.
Why did I transmigrate to a floating island in the sky—especially right in front of the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles? It's fortunate that I played Genshin Impact; otherwise, I might have recklessly tried to wake her, mistaking her for a benevolent god who would grant my wishes. That would have been my end right there.
As I struggled to make sense of my situation, a radiant white orb of light suddenly emerged from the main throne. Before I could react, it shot toward me, piercing straight into my body.
A surge of power erupted within me. I could feel it, an overwhelming, boundless energy coursing through my veins. Yet amidst this newfound strength, I could sense something else—the Sustainer was not asleep. No, she was desperately fighting off an invasive abyssal energy within her body. Even the slightest disturbance could cause her entire existence to crumble.
What happened? Is Phanes dead? How could such a powerful entity succumb to something like this?
Arrgh… whatever. I won't get any answers unless I speak to Asmoday. First, I need to familiarize myself with this power.
--- Seven Hours Later ---
So Phanes really did die… slain by abyssal corruption. She left behind her power, entrusting Asmoday to safeguard it until the next descender arrived. That power was meant for the Traveler, yet by some twist of fate, I ended up receiving it instead.
Haah… What a cruel joke fate has played. And now, I know Teyvat will be destroyed in thirteen years.
Should I just live leisurely? I was bedridden in my past life, after all. Perhaps this is my chance to enjoy life for once. Not like I can do anything to stop the destruction of the world. Especially now that I've become the most powerful being—no, the god of this world.
Ding!
Hmm? Did I hear that right? System, is that you?! Answer me!
[Template System loading...]
[Assessing host situation...]
[Prediction: Host has only 13 years of lifespan...]
[Adjusting system template accordingly...]
[Host must choose one template from the given choices:]
Judgment Authority System
Heaven's Forging System
Epoch Rewind System
Paradox Savior System
Heavenly Dominion Devour System
[Host must choose within 60 seconds, or a random template will be assigned.]
"Wait! System! Why aren't you explaining what each system does?!"
[Assessing host query...]
"So, it's possible then?" Rim muttered, sighing in frustration.
[Not possible. Explanation only available upon selection.]
[35... 33... 30...]
"You've got to be kidding me! How am I supposed to choose without knowing what they do?!"
[17... 16... 15... 14...]
What do I do?! What do I do?! Damn it, System, just explain already!
[6... 5... 4... 3...]
Shit—no! I choose Heaven's Forging System!
[Not possible. Time limit exceeded. Selecting a random system...]
I should have chosen Heaven's Forging System right away! Just from the name alone, it sounded like something that could help me. Now, I can only pray that the random selection won't screw me over.
[System template selected:]
Heavenly Dominion Devour System
[Loading system template...]
[Combining previous system parameters...]
[Loading complete. Displaying host's status...]
Rim's eyes widened as a status window appeared before him, filling his mind with information—just like in a game.
[Name: Rim Agarwais]
[Identity: Heavenly Law of Teyvat]
[Authority:]
Primordial Samsara Ring – Controls all laws and powers of Teyvat. Some laws have fragmented to birth gods. These fragments can be reclaimed upon their deaths.
Voidlink Anchor – Maintains the world's stability. Constructs the false sky, repairs ley lines, and drops the nails of the cold sky.
Holy Aether Conduit – Regulates the seven-element authority. Creates Visions and merges elements into the power of the Light Realm, forming all things in Teyvat.
Humanity's Ether Framework – Collects human faith, condenses it into divine seats, and tests the strength of human desires.
Destiny Core Framework – Determines the fate of intelligent beings. Gathers ascended gods' destiny stars and guides divine ascensions.
[Inventory: Gift Package]
Rim examined his newfound status, his initial panic giving way to a growing sense of power. He wasn't just some ordinary transmigrator—he had become the embodiment of Teyvat's very laws.
And yet, his gaze landed on the Gift Package in his inventory. Excitement surged through him. Surely, there must be something useful inside.
"Before that." Rim muttered.
"System, explain your current functions."
[Heavenly Dominion Devour System: Grants the host the ability to invade, conquer, and assimilate other worlds into Teyvat, increasing power and resources.]
[Functions:]
World Coordinate Search – Finds world coordinates based on host's multiverse knowledge.
World Gate Construction – Creates portals connecting different worlds.
Annex and Establish Connected Worlds – Assists in integrating new worlds into Teyvat.
Strategic Planning – Designs detailed strategies for annexation.
World Fusion – Merges annexed worlds into Teyvat, granting new laws and abilities.
Authority Assimilation – Takes control of native gods, laws, and energy sources.
"Annex other worlds?! Are these functions really this overpowered?" Rim took a deep breath, barely containing his shock.
"System, can annexing other worlds prevent Teyvat's collapse?" He had a cheat ability now, but his ultimate concern was survival.
[Analyzing...]
[Analysis complete. Potential solutions include:]
Strengthening Teyvat's Laws – Incorporate foreign laws to counteract forbidden knowledge.
Nullifying Abyssal Power – Absorb underworlds and hells to render abyssal energy harmless.
Enhancing the Vision System – Strengthen Visions through annexed power.
Reinforcing World Stability – Integrate annexed worlds into Teyvat as sub-worlds.
Expanding the Pantheon – Assimilate other gods to enhance divine authority.
Rim scrolled through hundreds of possible solutions. His worries evaporated.
"A transmigrator with a cheat ability is like a child with an all-knowing mentor." He smirked, his confidence renewed.
"Before I start annexing, System, open the Gift Package!"
[Obtained: Three Character Templates for the Host.]