Chapter 128

Takumi grinned and stretched out his hand. "Come on."

The 'Virtual World Power System,' freed from Fanes' seal, slowly descended from the temple's mid-air into Takumi's palm. The moment his hand made contact with the 'Void World Power System,' countless black and purple characters formed chains that continuously emerged from the light ball and submerged into Takumi's body.

The chains composed of these words were the divine chains of order belonging exclusively to Teyvat's "Abyss" — the embodiment of the abyss system. As the 'Virtual World Power System' gradually merged with Takumi, he felt a shift within the power structure of Teyvat.

Darkness, degeneration, filth, negativity, hatred—all the dark forces of humans and elemental creatures were now in his grasp. Simultaneously, places in Teyvat that had previously been hidden to him became visible.

The vast "Abyss Moon Sky," underground in the world of Teyvat, appeared in his mind. All places touched by the "Abyss Power" and "The Opposite of the World" appeared as clearly as day. Just as the microcosm of the world presented by the 'Human Realm Force System' and the 'Light Realm Force System,' Takumi's comprehension grew exponentially.

Countless murmurs, once incomprehensible, were now interpreted clearly in his ears. This was the collective dark voice of the world of Teyvat. In his hands, projections of the world of Teyvat appeared. One projection was an unknown black-purple, the second was a golden sacred projection, and in front of him, a white projection appeared. These three projections each carried the power to control Teyvat.

The 'Light Realm Force System' represented the positive aspect of the world, the 'Void Realm Force System' represented the negative side, and the 'Human Realm Force System' represented the fate of the world. Together, the three formed the entire authority of the Teyvat world. Slowly, these projections of Teyvat — gold, black-purple, and white — overlapped to form a colorful projection of the world. Surrounding the outer layer, two other worlds were epitomized, and a golden halo circled them.

This halo was the 'Supreme Order' that governed the trajectories of the three worlds. Takumi smiled broadly. "Everything in the world of Teyvat is finally under my control."

He could feel the power — the life and death of all abyssal beings in the world of Teyvat now rested on his whims. Abyss life was a life form born of energy, matter, and rules from the opposite side of the world. It reminded Takumi of the Bahm, created by Tiamat's sludge in the Moon World.

Looking towards a specific direction, he wore a smile filled with mischief. The 'Abyss Moon Sky' had fully succumbed to the abyss of Teyvat thanks to the 'Void World Force System.' As its creator, he could feel the power pulsating within — even the Prince of the Abyss, Aether, was now effectively his subordinate. He could revoke Aether's 'Void World Power' at will and even strip away his 'Light World Power' with ease.

Takumi walked toward the throne of the 'Goddess of Yuanyue' with a smirk, using the power of the Light Realm to restore it before seating himself on the throne. He crossed his legs and rested his cheek on his palm, waiting for Aether to arrive.

Since the 'Second Throne' had been activated, the area beyond the Red Moon was teeming with countless abyss monsters, roaring and howling in their language, paying homage to their 'Creator.' Without intelligence, they only perceived the 'Second Throne' as their maker.

Aether soon arrived at the scene. He, who possessed the 'Void Realm Force' and was known as the 'Son of the Creator,' found himself naturally unopposed by the abyss monsters. They made way for him as he walked toward the 'Second Throne.'

At this moment, the only intelligent beings in the abyss were the humanoid apostles and abyss mages. The Abyss Apostles were the highest-status beings besides the Prince himself. Despite the sea of monsters, only a handful of these apostles existed, even fewer who directly served the prince.

Among these, Onar, the Chanter of the Thunder Abyss, and Egil, the Chanter of the Fire Abyss, followed behind Aether, praising and flattering him.

"After more than six thousand years, we finally see the light again, since the Tutu constellation was sealed by Moshou," said Egil.

"Idiot, seeing the light again is the same as seeing the abyss once more," replied Onar.

"Yes, yes. Look at me, already adopting human habits," Egil chuckled. "It's as if the abyss is reborn."

"Once His Highness becomes the Second Throne, we, as his loyal followers, will be equals to the Seven Gods," Onar added.

"Once the abyss conquers the land, I shall offer Morax, the strongest of the Seven, as a gift to His Highness," promised Egil.

"I will do the same with Barbatos, the second oldest Wind God," Onar vowed.

Fuchikami, trying not to be outdone, quickly added, "Though my power pales compared to you seniors, I will take down Inazuma's Baal."

Aether, excited by the imminent ascension to the 'Second Throne,' basked in the flattery. He was oblivious to the changes within the 'Void World Power System,' believing it was natural.

"Let us proceed. The Seven are no threat to me," he declared with confidence. "My true enemy is the Heavenly Principles of Sky Island."

His subordinates responded eagerly.

"Of course, Your Highness. The Seven Gods are beneath you. Leave them to us," Onar said.

"When the time comes, I'll be the first to charge," Egil promised.

Aether entered the temple, but something was wrong. He couldn't sense the 'Second Throne.'

"Where is it?" he muttered. The 'Void Realm Force' within him should have connected, but he felt nothing. The 'Second Throne' was missing.

Suddenly, he felt an ominous shiver, pain coursing through his body. His eyes darted to the throne, where Takumi sat, watching him, a mocking smile on his lips.

The Prince of the Abyss, Aether, realized all too late—an unpleasant feeling spread from his feet to the crown of his head. He had walked straight into a trap, now completely at Takumi's mercy.