How would Liu Shu describe her first conquest of a foreign Solar System? If she had to say use a single word, it would be: uneventful.
With no Level 100+ individuals, everything was nothing but a repeat of the previous worlds. Even in the worlds where there were humans and Sylvans, Liu Shu's presence was too overwhelming to be resisted.
As for local religions, cultures, and similar… Liu Shu had some experience with Nualis, and she meant to apply it here. Naturally, she was not going to do anything as extreme as what she did to the Start Chart Newts. That species was an exception due to its special nature.
Even at the interstellar level, species that had developed not in physical, aethermancy, or soulmancy, and instead decided to pour all their talents into
A few reasons for that. Regardless of how strong perceiving the future might be, when facing powers beyond your top experts, most tricks didn't work. To avoid going into detail,
Only someone like Liu Shu, who knew that she couldn't really be "predicted" due to her Eternal nature, was bold enough to place such a bomb in her midst. For instance, even when the new Star Chart Newt was relatively young, they had already reached quite high positions using their innate abilities. There was even a Star Chart Newt Saintess who had gained so much popularity that advancing to become an Avatar was basically settled.
She, Starlishia, was someone accepted by Elyne herself, so her character was basically guaranteed. 'I can only hope that her abilities don't get the best of her.'
The worst enemy of someone who could see or perceive the future was themselves. If they became greedy, their abilities would eventually catch up to them and end in tragedy. That's why temperament and restraint were the most powerful tools for a seer-type being.
This was something Liu Shu made sure that the Star Chart Newts going to schools learned, first from specialized teachers, and recently from mature ones. It had actually been over 80 years since Liu Shu took the Star Chart Newts into the empire, and some of them became teachers of new generations, creating a virtuous cycle.
I digressed.
Liu Shu, now having reached out to all worlds, was speaking with the most influential people within them. If there were a developed human society, there would be leaders, kings, queens, and other individuals in similar positions.
So, as she did in the Golden Sap Empire, Liu Shu targeted the top 0.1% so that she could control the bottom 99.9%.
A man, wearing an expensive-looking bodice, sat in a golden chair as he listened. He was a human Emperor in one of the three worlds with humans.
"...So, Lady Heavenly Willow. You wish for our surrender."
Liu Shu, having formed her wooden Avatar, glanced at him with her blue-glowing eyes. "You, who sit at the very top together with the local World Tree, should understand the most what my presence means. Not Level 99, but much higher."
Unsurprisingly, these worlds that had people stuck at Level 99 thought that such a level was the limit. Unlike in Ceperet, where the Covenant and Nexus spread more actualized ideals, these isolated worlds had a cognition barrier due to ignorance.
The Emperor, looking at the petite wooden figure, stayed silent as he thought. He was someone high above, and he was not accustomed to speaking with those who could match him in status. He had been the equivalent of a crown prince since birth, so he learned that he was at the very top, his bloodline chosen by the local World Tree.
This local World Tree, stuck at Level 99 for so long, had also ended up believing that Level 99 was the limit. There were other Level 99 World Trees in this world as well, so no True World Tree appeared.
The voice of the World Tree spread in the room, carrying the usual gentle undertone most World Trees had. "Heavenly Willow… You've proven your power. However, you do not act like us."
Liu Shu smiled faintly. "I do not, for I am a True World Tree. As I said, I won't deal with you or any other World Tree. Other avatars of mine are simultaneously speaking to the other powers around the world. So, accept me. You'll understand."
Such conversations were occurring in two out of the three mortal worlds. The last world… it was somewhat surprising to Liu Shu.
'A technological world.'
They had developed electricity, power lines, and many more advanced things. They even had a small colony on the Moon, and several satellites circling the world. Unlike the other two worlds, this one knew of the existence of their "neighbors."
There was one problem, though. 'There are far too many countries.'
A world around three-fourths the size of Ceperet, with over 200 different countries. These 200 countries had naturally superpowers and poor ones. The thing was that warfare was very looked down upon.
Most Leveling was done through
There were then people who used their strength for evil and such.
"This is like…" Liu Shu pondered and searched among the various fictions she had absorbed. "Yeah, like those superhero titles. There are heroes, villains, and things revolve around them. There are academics and technology to tell the Star-level of everyone. Then, depending on that, they are given certain potential… However, these things are placed behind a certain level of capital. So, over 99% of the population remains at Level 1 to 9..."
Another fascinating world. Liu Shu couldn't help but laugh at how varied things could be in a single Solar System. With her local Solar System as an example, Liu Shu had not thought that things could be so… different.
"Well, once I finish terraforming my worlds, variety won't be any less than here."
Speaking of which, Liu Shu had finally known what to do with Erynthea, the furthest away world in her Solar System. "A frozen world."
She wanted to use Erynthea as a place for all species that were accustomed to cold environments. A simple but useful direction. As for Solkara… "I guess I can do the opposite? A world for volcanic species?"
It was going to be difficult, since Solkara was basically a molten sphere due to the sun's proximity. Moreover, the atmosphere in that world was a pain to maintain. Solar winds were far too strong so close to the Ceperet Sun.
"Anyway, long-term projects are meant to take a few centuries at least. No need to rush. When I am stronger, new answers will come naturally."
Shaking her head, Liu Shu decided to approach the "Superlevel Association" of the modern world. It was a worldwide association that took care of most "hero agencies."
At the same time, Liu Shu also went and approached the leader of the "Etheria Cathedra Group," basically, the antithesis of the Superlevel Association: a group of people who fought against the current and committed terrorism everywhere with their own… convictions.
No matter how hidden, they could not escape Liu Shu's
The woman wearing a saintly, white cloth and kneeling in a candle-lit cathedral opened her golden eyes. "Who is it?"
Liu Shu secretly chuckled and used a root to pierce all barriers and gather a wooden Avatar in front of the kneeling woman. 'To tackle such people… yes. This is best.'
"You dare speak in my presence?"
Liu Shu, making her Avatar float as she looked down, released a small hint of her aura.
BOOM!
The surroundings and the woman, who looked up with sharp, indifferent eyes, were pressed down and slammed to the ground. It was a similar situation to what happened with the Beartaurs.
One of the strongest people in the world, and suddenly, she was pressed down against the ground like a bug. Naturally, her eyes widened in stupefaction. "W-What?"
The leader of Etheria Cathedra, always dignified and mysterious, was stuttering.
Liu Shu descended, using her wooden, soft fingers to raise her chin. Her glowing blue eyes, carrying the innate pressure of her
These words were not random. Etheria Cathedra's aim was exactly that, allowing all people to Level without limitations. For some, it could sound like a noble aspiration. For others, it was a disruption of their mundane lives.
Good or Evil? Honestly, for Liu Shu's plans, Etheria Cathedra's vision fit better, despite them being the "evil" group in this civilization.
The reason she felt that way was because of her Avatar in the Superlevel Association.
A few moments ago, Liu Shu descended when leaders of all superpowers had gathered for a regular meeting. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Liu Shu decided to appear without much pretense. Instead, she chose the option of dialogue with the "good" of this world.
Everyone's body became tense at the sudden wooden Avatar that appeared. Liu Shu smiled and spoke softly. "I am the Heavenly Willow. I've come to this world from beyond the sky. As the leaders here might know, there are lifeforms in other worlds. I am a lifeform that has gone far beyond that, a True World Tree who has crossed the stars. Today, I come to speak with you and take you into my Golden Sap Empire."
Regardless of her attitude, Liu Shu would not shy away from saying what needed to be stated. This was not an optional takeover, but an inevitable future.
A man in a suit spoke up. Having observed this world for a few months, Liu Shu knew that he was the chairman of the Superlevel Association branch in the strongest country.
"Lady… Heavenly Willow. What are your intentions?"
Liu Shu, of course, noticed the several Level 75+ heroes rushing this way. She didn't mind and spoke about some details and what she was in more detail. She never used coercion, and out of curiosity, she also didn't speak of her Level.
The result was the reason for her discussion with the Etheria Cathedra leader. That chairman spoke calmly. "We, the Superlevel Association, don't bow to anyone. Begone from our world, or you'll receive the retribution of our strongest heroes."
Three men and four women appeared, all of them wearing strange suits. A single glance told Liu Shu that they were
Seeing their attitude, Liu Shu sighed. "An otherworldly creature appeared in the safest location in your world… and your decision is to oppose it? Chairman, I am disappointed."
A man with long red hair, the "strongest" hero, snorted. "Disappear.
Powerful energy rushed toward Liu Shu, but a single glance made that energy freeze and disappear. Controlling the
"Since that's the case, a forceful takeover it is. Be prepared for a bit of… chaos."
Liu Shu's root pierced the stomachs of the heroes, leaving them with a chance of recovery from the healing heroes, and then dissolved her Avatar. It was nothing but a show of strength to help them understand the difference.