Alright, let's be real here!
Even an Aeon can't possibly keep all of time in perfect sync.
A complete calibration?
They wouldn't want to do it. And they simply couldn't!
So then!
It stands to reason that anyone living in this domain, or anyone who frequently travels and wanders the Star Rail universe, has to just accept this setting. Don't you agree?
Kiana could see it clearly as day.
The walls built by our Preservation Aeon, Qlipoth, have indeed enveloped almost the entire Star Rail universe.
It might not be a perfect, complete wrap, but it's pretty darn close.
These walls make it much easier to define the boundaries of the Honkai: Star Rail universe.
As for the small areas just outside the walls…
Perhaps… that's where the enemies of Preservation, like the Aeon of Voracity, reside?
It's not quite the pure domains of the Quantum Sea or the Imaginary Tree yet.
But it's not far off either.
Kiana thought it over and understood even more.
It was exactly as she had once speculated.
The so-called 'Tree of Existence' theory in the Star Rail universe is pretty similar to the Imaginary Tree theory.
Or rather!
The Tree of Existence is like a subset of the Imaginary Tree.
Because the Tree of Existence specifically refers to the leaves—the worlds and planets—within the confines of the Star Rail universe, all connected by branches and a trunk, forming a subsidiary tree.
It's not that they lack the capability to recognize the Imaginary Tree's existence.
It's just that the Star Rail universe, due to its advanced nature and, moreover, the walls of the Amber Lord, has ended up with a case of 'not seeing the forest for the trees.'
Before long, Kiana withdrew her gaze.
She looked towards the place where the Cocoon of Finality had dissipated. There was nothing left there now.
She stood silently for a moment, then, after a while, turned around.
Tearing open space, she left this place.
By the way!
Thanks to her super evolution this time, the system evolved along with her.
It was like having 2000-degree myopia plus hyperopia before, and now it's only around 1000 degrees.
Don't underestimate this progress!
It's a significant improvement.
The distance she could see, both far and near, expanded. The range grew larger.
That feeling of having everything within her grasp became even more pronounced.
Kiana occasionally enjoys a challenge, but she prefers stability more often than not. She sometimes likes to mess around a little, but it's not like she's being truly reckless.
It's just simple mischief.
Therefore, with a larger observable range, and seeing a greater number of future worldlines, naturally, she could accomplish more.
Just like this time.
If you think of future worldlines as individual, thin strings, then twisting them all together creates a much, much thicker rope.
One that's far harder to shake.
Simple logic, right?
This time, as Kiana rapidly lowered her dimensionality and converged her divine aura, her passage through the channel was even faster than last time.
It was like bursting from a hundred thousand leagues under the sea straight up to ten thousand meters in the sky in an instant.
That drastic change! She didn't even find it uncomfortable; instead, she felt somewhat indifferent to it.
In a way!
Every person is actually an omniscient and omnipotent existence.
They're just constrained by their environment, influenced by each other, creating paradoxes that prevent them from being so.
But the more powerful one becomes, the easier it is to approach this state.
Even if not in the absolute sense.
You could say they are, more or less, moving in that direction.
Kiana was no exception.
She herself hadn't even realized it.
That if she didn't hold herself back, a single thought, a single glance from her, could exert a significant influence on the world.
And so!
The moment she arrived back in the main world, right outside the planet, before Kiana could even enter, the planet itself began to undergo tremendous changes.
"What… what's happening?"
"Has the Seventh Honkai Eruption arrived?!"
"That can't be right! The instruments aren't detecting anything!"
"A tree! A tree is growing!"
"Fish, so many fish!"
"It's raining! This rain… it's so sweet! Wait, my body… my body is healed! The Honkai sickness is gone!"
"Quick, quick, bring Grandpa outside! Bless the Young Lady, it's a heavenly nectar!"
"Hmm?" Kiana was somewhat surprised.
But in an instant, she understood.
Although she had tried hard to converge and limit her power, her divine essence, the traces left after her recent transformation ultimately remained.
These traces, following her subconscious will, naturally became a blessing.
It caused the entire Earth to develop in a positive direction.
Though abrupt, it was wonderful!
Deserts began to be covered by vegetation.
In the oceans, aquatic life, seafood, continuously multiplied, becoming more vibrant and spirited.
All around the world, a gentle, pattering drizzle began to fall, one place after another.
But unlike the slightly acidic rain after industrial pollution, this rain was like a divine elixir.
It was the purest blessing from Kiana.
It could heal the body, restore the spirit, enhance physical fitness, and bring numerous benefits.
So, for a time, it was as if countless auspicious signs were blooming everywhere.
More and more people called their friends and family, standing in the streets, in open areas, starting to bathe in the rain.
In some places, with such 'pure and simple' folkways, they outright started singing and dancing, their faces filled with joy and laughter.
All of this.
Kiana could take in with a single glance.
She didn't mind it at all, nor did she stop this coincidence.
Although it was a coincidence, it was indeed everyone's good fortune.
Even though the main world she was in was the Previous Era, its people still respected her greatly, and she was willing to give them a little extra benefit.
After all, 'A horse cannot get fat without night feed.'
Those who are obedient, of course, get rewards!
Kiana thought for a moment.
Then.
A colossal figure, seemingly constructed entirely of energy, both illusory and yet seemingly real, larger than the entire Earth, appeared. Her hands gently cupped the entire planet as if holding it.
The astronomical agencies were in an uproar.
So were the astronomy enthusiasts.
You didn't even need specialized equipment.
Across the entire sky, everyone could see Kiana's gigantic divine avatar looking down. Her features, clear and unobscured even by the clouds, appeared as if a heavenly deity had descended, causing everyone to look up in terror, astonishment, confusion, and a bit of panic.
"Wh-what is that?!"
"It looks… like the Young Lady?"
Recognizing it was Kiana, people calmed down a bit.
But for the many who hadn't recognized her, it didn't matter, because the authorities had quickly confirmed it: it was the Young Mistress! It was Kiana.
As long as it was the Young Mistress, then there was no problem.
The name 'Kiana' seemed to possess a kind of magic.
It had truly become the faith for many in modern society.
A living goddess, naturally inspired their utmost trust!
"I am Kiana."
"The one and only, True Finality."
Kiana spoke slowly.
Her voice was clear, yet it seemed to carry an echo, rippling out across the entire globe.
"From this day forward, this planet, this world… shall be under my protection. Anyone who threatens this world makes an enemy of me…"
"I will never forgive them."
She continued, unhurried.
"And furthermore!"
"Three days from now, I will raise 108 spires across the world, each containing a throne."
"Anyone who passes the trial of the spire and ascends to its peak shall receive my blessing, becoming a Herrscher for Humanity, to fight for Humankind."
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