Chapter 279

Currently, the Teyvat universe is just a small universe with minimal mass, not even at the star system level. The next step is for Teyvat to be promoted to the star system level, the Milky Way level, and eventually the large universe level.

Listening to Takumi's voice, the gods, who had initially been excited because the 'Supreme God' channel had been opened, found themsSpirit stunned by his words, which continued to impact their minds. They all understood the concept of the 'universe' and were well aware that Teyvat was currently only a small universe of the lowest quality.

However, they couldn't help but imagine the vastness and grandeur of a star-level or even galaxy-level Teyvat. It was an unimaginably grand epic.

After Barbatos was warned once by Fanes with just a look, the gods refrained from asking questions. After all, how could they interrupt when Lord Tianli was speaking? They figured Barbatos would bear the consequences in the future. How could Heavenly Law be concerned with such trivial matters as a superior god putting a subordinate in their place? There was no room for complaint.

"Currently, I have identified the second-stage worlds. By annexing the first two worlds, our Teyvat universe will be able to reach the mass of a star system," Takumi said, passing the information of the three worlds into everyone's minds. "By annexing the third world, our Teyvat universe will successfully reach the size of a galaxy."

The gods digested the information about the three worlds in an instant. Even the Seven Archons, who had seen many diverse and different worlds, couldn't help but be momentarily awestruck. As expected, the quality leap of these three worlds was exponential. Although the three early worlds were vastly different, there was no true 'god' in any of them. That's why they were able to conquer those worlds so easily.

The first target world didn't contain any gods, but there were humans who surpassed the level of the 'Supreme God' and even exceeded the level of a Holy God. Actually, the first target world wasn't even a full-fledged world but rather an inconspicuous planet within a larger universe and galaxy. It was simply special in its nature. Despite being just a planet, there were beings on it who could rival the 'Main God,' and quite a few had reached the 'god level.'

The second world was even more incredible. It was a large world made up of several realms surrounded by the 'dimensional gap.' There were many gods in it—so many, in fact, that it seemed almost overwhelming. Among them were numerous beings capable of "exploding stars," and the number of surface-level beings was considerable. You must know that the strongest of the "Seven Archons" among the Main Gods were only at the continental level, and the weakest of the Supreme Gods was only at the earthquake level.

In other words, the foremost 'Supreme God' or even a 'Holy God' would have to be deployed for the two sides to have a balanced confrontation.

The second world alone made everyone present extremely serious, even the Supreme Gods kept straight faces—except for Esdeath, whose eyes were filled with fanaticism. When she challenged the Four Shadows of the Sky, she was nearly defeated after just a few moves. When she approached the Lord of the Abyss, he refused to engage. Now that she had finally found beings of equal strength, she was clearly eager.

Takumi looked at the gods who were hesitant to speak and sighed. "I also don't want to resort to direct means of violent invasion," he said. "But there's a world of difference between a world with gods and a world without gods. Gods are chosen by the world to control everything. To annex the other side's world means to destroy it in their eyes. No matter how much explanation is given, the invader will never be trusted.

"Moreover, once the world is annexed, they cannot guarantee their future, and they will resist with everything they have—until one side is completely defeated."

Takumi's golden eyes sharpened, and an aura naturally radiated from him along with his mood. All the gods could feel it and understood the will of Heaven. Although they had pity in their hearts, they would show no mercy when it came to the grander picture. As gods who had fought in the war between demons and gods, they understood the basic rules of this world: 'The weak are devoured by the strong.'

Since their world had been targeted by Teyvat, and they were on the weaker side, Teyvat had every right to annex it for its own benefit. It was their misfortune to be weak.

Strength and weakness could change; black and white could be reversed. To those other worlds, Teyvat may be evil, but from Teyvat's perspective, they were righteous. After all, there was no 'natural law' protecting those worlds.

"Three days from now, the gate to the three worlds will open in the 'God Realm.' Be prepared during these three days," Takumi continued. "Of course, you must not neglect the maintenance of Teyvat's order while conquering other worlds. How you adjust your duties is your concern.

"Now that I've finished speaking, do any of you have anything to add?" Takumi's golden eyes scanned across the seats of the gods.

Zhongli spoke up. "In a different world where there are gods, do we need to drive them out and kill them all?"

Venti raised her hand. "I have the same question. If we kill all the gods from the other side and they resist with all their might, it will inevitably lead to heavy casualties on our side."

Other gods nodded, as this was what they worried about the most. After all, how could there be an immortal god in the 'War of Gods'?

Fanes said coldly, "Your duty is to build another world for Teyvat. Are you afraid of death? If you don't give it your all, I will strip you of your godhood before you even conquer another world."

Ding!

The gods froze, feeling an intense, oppressive atmosphere envelop them. Zhongli kept a calm face, but he felt uneasy inside. He was merely voicing his opinion. Fanes was as ruthless as ever.

Venti swallowed nervously, her earlier boldness evaporating.

Takumi waved his hand, dispelling Fanes' aura, giving an approving nod inwardly. My wife's black face is on point, he thought. Look at them, all the gods are stunned stiff.

"Alright, you don't have to kill all the gods on the other side," Takumi said. "I will temporarily give you the authority to bring the gods from other worlds into the 'Divine System.' If they are willing to surrender, you can bring them in. If they are unwilling, give them dignity in their end.

"Additionally, the rulers will face the rulers, the generals will face the generals—each performing their respective duties.

"Anything else to add?"

The gods remained silent, signaling they had nothing to say.

"Then return and prepare. In three days, we will launch a large-scale invasion of the other worlds."