At this moment, shatter the dimensional barrier.

Chapter 130 Little Zhong, pick one from so many planets!

Liyue Harbor, located on the Teyvat continent, is the largest and most prosperous city in the Geo Kingdom of Liyue. It is not only the commercial center of the entire Teyvat, but also the place where currencies from all over the world are minted.

The bustling city of Liyue Harbor is generally divided into two areas. The most prosperous area, known as Scarlet Cloud Slope, is a hub for trade and commerce among Teyvat merchants.

Because of its prosperity, the administrative center of Liyue is also located here.

The other side is Tiger Rock, a place where ordinary people of Liyue gather, with blue brick and wooden buildings as its main feature, and full of the atmosphere of everyday life.

"Oh, sir, come and take a look at these latest perfumes from Fontainebleau. They are guaranteed to be genuine, or we'll compensate you tenfold if they're fake."

"Selling grilled tigerfish, delicious and inexpensive."

"Fermented rice balls, authentic fermented rice balls, generous portions, absolutely no added water."

Los Santos walked the streets of the Tiger Rock area, a familiar yet unfamiliar atmosphere washing over him. He enjoyed the lively atmosphere of human life; this kind of living environment was relatively peaceful compared to Earth.

This tranquility comes from years of stable life. In addition, the lack of technological atmosphere makes people here pay more attention to the refinement of life, so all kinds of details of life are quite particular and meticulous.

Liyue Harbor is much larger than the model in the game, like the difference between a real city and a city sandbox. It is a metropolis that can accommodate more than a million people.

Liyue Harbor accommodates 60% of Liyue's population, suggesting that Liyue's total population is around 200 to 300 million. The combined population of the seven Teyvat kingdoms is also around 2000.

After several major wars, Teyvat has very few places left suitable for long-term human habitation. In addition, the plans of the High Heavens do not allow civilizations to develop beyond the planned limits; once they develop to the point of breaking through the sky, they will face destruction.

Los Saint looked up at the sky, his omnipotent divine power covering his eyes. In an instant, he saw through the false sky of Teyvat. This sky was constructed by an order array formed by ley lines, enveloping the entire planet and isolating it from everything outside.

At this moment, the universe outside the planet was pitch black, filled with abyssal power, which carried rules that eroded all life and living things.

“This is a power that transcends great authority and approaches the very source of the universe.” In an instant, Los Saint saw through the essence of the 'Abyss'. He himself was the source of a universe, and he understood the power of the source better than any other being.

The abyss's erosion of the 'world of life' is just as it erodes the 'physical world' in its own universe.

Hmm... no, that's not right either. What he did wasn't 'erosion,' but coexistence with the physical world. But the Abyss directly 'devours,' leaving no trace of the original, turning everything into a part of the Abyss.

“Using the power of the ley lines to build a barrier does work, but... the erosion from the abyss is far greater than the barrier built by the ley lines, and the ley lines will collapse first.”

The earth's ley lines in this world have always been operating at overcapacity. Under this condition, even without human intervention, the earth's ley lines themselves are gradually aging and breaking down.

Self-repair cannot keep up with aging and damage; the world itself is committing slow suicide, only postponing the time of death.

As Los Saint walked through the night market, the residents of Liyue couldn't help but turn around and glance at him as they passed by.

"Look, I've never seen this kind of clothing before! His aura is also completely out of place in Liyue, and he's very handsome. Is he a traveler from some country?"

"That's rare. That noble air must belong to someone of great status."

“Oh~” On the second floor of the rock tea house, a young man with pockmarks on his face stared at Luo Sheng, who was passing by on the street, for a few seconds.

"The clothing was not found in any of the seven kingdoms, and the aura emanating from the person was also very strange, giving rise to a strange sense of holiness within me."

She had only ever felt this way with the Emperor, who appeared in the form of a dragon during the Seven Stars Summoning Immortals Ceremony.

"It doesn't seem to be a deity. This unusual cultural style doesn't belong to Liyue. Could it be a god from another country descending? Or perhaps an unknown demon god?"

The young man felt this was a bit absurd; he didn't even know why he was thinking this way.

"Boss, should we investigate this?" a middle-aged tea server walked over and asked in a low voice.

"He's strange. Don't get too close. He's dangerous, extremely dangerous. Don't show any hostility. Ensuring the safety of Liyue Harbor is the top priority," the young man whispered.

"it is good."

After the young man finished speaking, blue elemental energy flowed through his body, and in the blink of an eye, he transformed into an ordinary freckled-faced girl: "Come back. Take this message to Tianquan Star, and I will investigate it personally." After saying this, his figure disappeared.

"Oh~" Luo Sheng smiled. He had just entered Liyue Harbor when he was stared at by several pairs of eyes. They were quite vigilant.

The Liyue authorities, the Celestials, and Morax all took notice of him the moment he stepped into Liyue Harbor.

That's normal, though, since his heroic spirit body, while appearing to be made of flesh and blood, is essentially a high-energy being. Its power scale is equivalent to that of the Liyue Sage, but its level of power is even higher than that of the Seven Gods.

Putting everything else aside, the 'omnipotent divine power' he possesses alone is enough to keep Morax on his toes.

"Alright, sir, here's your stir-fried river fish and moon eggs. Please enjoy. Guoba, please set out the bowls and chopsticks for the guests at the next table."

"No, no~"

Los Saint stopped and looked at the restaurant 'Wanmin Hall' on his left. The restaurant was very large, a two-story building. In the main hall on the first floor, there were more than a dozen tables neatly arranged. There was also an open-air dining area at the back of the restaurant, where a half-human-sized creature resembling a teddy bear was clumsily setting out bowls and chopsticks.

Most of the tables in the restaurant were already full; it was already late at night, and the number of diners was gradually decreasing.

A girl with short, dark blue hair, dressed in red, yellow, and black clothes with ancient-style makeup, is serving dishes to the guests. Although her clothes do not cover her arms and legs, there is no sense of squalor, only the feeling of a lively girl next door.

A fire elemental eye hanging at her waist added a touch of glamour to her simple demeanor.

"Master Mao's skills have improved again."

"Yes, this meal was really satisfying."

"Oh, no way! My Xiangling's cooking skills have already surpassed mine. It's a pity she just came back from finding ingredients outside, otherwise Xiangling would have been in charge of cooking today."

As Luo Sheng entered Wanmintang, the young woman quickly said, "Welcome to Wanmintang, please wait a moment, sir." She then handed him the menu.

Xiangling looked at the strangely dressed and eccentric young man with some doubt, but she didn't find it strange. She had even traveled to a neighboring country to find ingredients, so she had seen many people dressed in strange ways.

"Guoba, get a set of bowls and chopsticks for the guest, and pour them a cup of hot tea."

"Mmm~" Guoba, who looked like a little bear doll, wiggled his short legs and wobbled over while carrying a teapot.

"Thank you." Luo Sheng took the teapot and poured himself a cup of tea. Without looking at the menu, he recited the names of the dishes from his memory.

"One serving of fragrant and tender spicy chicken, one serving of crystal shrimp, one serving of golden shrimp balls, one serving of braised shredded vegetables, one serving of lotus seed and poultry egg custard, one serving of braised pork and bamboo shoots, one serving of mutton, one serving of crispy rice crust, one serving of matsutake mushroom and meat rolls, one serving of fisherman's toast, one serving of jade fruit soup, one serving of Yan Gang seafood, and finally, one serving of golden crab."

"Please add another set of bowls and chopsticks."

"Just two people? Do the guests want to order this much?" Xiangling asked in surprise.

"Don't worry, it won't be wasted, but as a picky diner, I do have some requirements for food." Luo Sheng looked at the fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl in front of him, pointed at her, and laughed, "I need you to cook these dishes."

"Oh? It seems this is the first time this guest has visited Wanmintang. To specifically request Xiangling to cook for you on your first visit, you must have heard about Chef Xiangling somewhere and come here." Chef Mao laughed heartily.

Xiangling has been running around Liyue in search of ingredients, and even went to Sumeru to look for mushrooms recently. Many travelers from other countries have heard the story of a talented young chef in Liyue Harbor.

"Is there a problem? If this meal satisfies me, I won't be stingy with my gifts." Luo Sheng picked up his teacup and took a sip. The taste was refreshing. It was green tea brewed with spring water. The preparation was very meticulous, showing a love for the ingredients. This must be tea brewed by Xiang Ling.

"A favor? It seems you're quite an important person, young man. Xiangling, then why don't you show our Wanmintang culinary skills to the guests?" Chef Mao said with some surprise, then in a hearty manner.

The word "favor" should not be used carelessly. Usually, only immortals and emperors use this word. Even the wealthiest merchants would not use "favor" but would use words such as "reward" or "reward".

This guy has an extraordinary aura; could he be some kind of immortal being from another country?

"Alright, watch my cooking!" Xiangling was overjoyed. This young man must have heard of her name during his travels and came to Wanmintang specifically after arriving in Liyue. This was a stranger's expectation of her cooking skills, so she had to give it her all.

"Mmm~ Gurgle~" Guoba wiggled its short legs and placed a bowl and chopsticks on the other side of the table.

"Is this rice crust? Come here for a moment," Luo Sheng said, putting down his teacup.

"Gurgle?" Guoba tilted its head in confusion and wiggled its chubby body to come in front of him.

Los Saint reached out and touched its head. A dim light emanated from Guoba's head and enveloped its entire body, lasting only for two seconds.

"The power is shattered and disappears, and the shattering of power leads to the shattering of self-awareness as well, leaving only a last bit of core. However, the personhood has not disappeared. Once a new power is obtained, normalcy can be restored."

"Gurgle?" Guoba blinked.

"It's alright." Luo Sheng withdrew his hand and said. Generally speaking, the demon gods are of the same rank, but the difference in their power is greater than the difference between a human and a dog.

The difference in power mainly comes from authority, but the authority of the furnace is too narrow. The narrower the scope of authority, the weaker the power of the demon god.

However, even the weakest demon god is still equivalent to a seventh-rank or higher in his system.

The strength of power is also related to the world itself. For example, if the earth is made of salt, then the power of the Salt Demon God would be absolutely immense.

The first dish was served quickly.

"Guest, please use it slowly."

Instead of picking up his chopsticks, Luo Sheng filled the empty teacup opposite him with tea, then sat down again to continue drinking.

One dish after another was served, and soon the table was piled high with the food he had ordered.

"The last dish is Jade Fruit Soup." Xiangling placed the last bowl of soup in the center of the table. "Are you waiting for your companions, guests?"

“Don’t worry about the food getting cold. Look, it’s kept at the temperature it was served at,” Luo Sheng said, noticing the worry on Xiang Ling’s face.

"Really?! Could it be that you are a celestial being?" Xiangling exclaimed in surprise, then whispered. Her master, Granny Ping, was also a celestial being who lived in Yujingtai.

Luo Sheng didn't speak. The person he was waiting for had arrived, but he didn't turn around. He smiled and said, "It's not good to keep guests waiting for so long."

Xiangling was puzzled, then turned around in surprise: "Mr. Zhongli, I didn't expect that the person you were waiting for was Mr. Zhongli."

"I have never seen Mr. Zhongli being invited out by anyone at the night market."

"Excuse me, Miss Xiangling," came a calm and reassuring male voice.

A handsome young man with a touch of dignity walked through the gates of Wanmin Hall, dressed in a black and khaki outfit that combined Western and Chinese styles.

Although he looks like a young man, he has the leisurely air of an elderly person. This leisure makes people subconsciously think that he is a knowledgeable, calm and reliable young man the moment they see him.

"Mr. Zhongli, please come in." Xiangling hurriedly and warmly welcomed him. Every time Mr. Zhongli came to eat, he would give her accurate evaluations of her dishes and point out the shortcomings, which made her cooking skills improve significantly each time.

Zhongli looked at the 'being' who hadn't stood up or looked at him, but was waiting for him to sit down and spoke.

"Sir, I apologize for the delay on the way. I hope you don't mind."

He could only describe it as 'existence'. It was clear that this was just a 'divine consciousness body', but the power it possessed made him feel threatened.

Furthermore, he couldn't discern what that power was at all; with just a slight gaze, he saw all the 'powers' he knew.

Incredible, utterly incomprehensible, a power encompassing the manifestation of all energy; he could only interpret this power as 'omnipotence'.

Moreover, although His status is very high, and He appears to be a high-ranking deity, that is only an appearance, a shell called 'deity', while His inner self is an even higher being.

At least in his view, he was in a higher position than the one on Skye Island.

This being's true form is not in Teyvat, but not being in Teyvat does not mean it cannot come to Teyvat.

This is even more terrifying, as its true form is unknown, yet it is able to interfere with Teyvat.

Who can guarantee that the other party won't use an even more powerful 'divine sense'?
So he was observing, and if the other party showed any ill intent, he would act immediately.

But the other party did not show any malice; instead, they ordered food from Wanmintang.

When he saw the second set of bowls and chopsticks, he realized that his gaze had been noticed and that the other party was inviting him to show himself.

"Sit down," Luo Sheng said calmly, as if he were speaking to an ordinary friend.

Wow, Zhongli's condition isn't very good, which means he can't fully control his own power, but he has a lot of authority.

His powers were even greater than those of Quetzal, a top-tier god, and most of them were at the god-level, even having progressed far beyond that level. If there hadn't been any 'wear and tear,' he would probably be comparable to a great god of immense power. Right now, his divine sense could only sense that Zhongli possessed a great deal of high-quality power, but he didn't know exactly what it was, though he could guess some of it.

Zhong Li sat down opposite Luo Sheng with a calm expression, naturally without any restraint, and went straight to the point while looking at the unfathomable figure in front of him.

"What is your purpose in coming to Liyue and to this world, sir?"

"Oh~ The first thing you said after sitting down got straight to the point? Wouldn't it be a waste not to eat a bite of the delicious food made by a girl in such a passionate state?" Luo Sheng picked up a golden shrimp ball at will and put it in his mouth. He bit into the crispy shell and the bouncy shrimp meat exploded in his mouth. The unique deliciousness of Teyvat cuisine instantly satisfied him.

"Sir, do you still understand the lives of ordinary people? This is truly impolite." Zhongli realized what was going on when he saw this. The fact that the other party understood humans already proved his goodwill.

The other party's location is such that it is also inhabited by humans.

Zhongli picked up his chopsticks and elegantly began to eat. Most of the dishes here were mountain delicacies, with very few seafood, which suited his taste.

"I did send a divine thought to this world with a purpose," Luo Sheng said, seeing that Zhong Li was not being polite.

"Your world is connected to my world in some way, and things from your world will randomly fall into my world."

"This connection is one-way; nothing from my world will fall into your hands."

"If you actively search for the passage, you will not be able to find it. I am a special being, which is why I can directly send a divine thought over to take a look."

He is the source, which is why he can actively track the 'dimensional passage'. Otherwise, even if it were a god with great power over space, he could only sense abnormal spatial fluctuations and would not be able to actively traverse the passage.

“An invisible passage? Some mortals do suddenly disappear in Liyue these days,” Zhongli said. Two days ago, some mortals vanished without his noticing. He searched all over Teyvat for them, and he even suspected that it was the shadow from Sky Isle that did it.

Luo Sheng smiled slightly: "Some gods also came over. You might be quite familiar with them: Fukaros, Buyer, Raiden Shin. Oh, Raiden Shin was someone I brought over on my own initiative."

“…” Zhong Li’s hand trembled as he picked up the food, but then he regained his composure.

"Your purpose is probably not just to bring the gods of Teyvat over there; there must be a deeper reason."

If you want a god, it's easier to cultivate one yourself, just like the 'shards' scattered by the one on Sky Island led to the birth of many demon gods.

Luo Sheng did not answer Zhong Li's question: "Your world is about to be destroyed, and the destruction will take place between one and three thousand years from now."

"Your universe is so hostile to the living; it's undergoing 'vacuum decay'."

"Vacuum decay?" Zhong Li stopped what he was doing; it was the first time he had ever heard this term.

Luo Sheng smiled and said, "The so-called vacuum decay is the collapse of the rules at the entire cosmic level. The original rules, basic matter, energy, and everything that constitutes you and the universe are completely changed, turning the familiar world into a completely unfamiliar one. Even consciousness and intellect will be completely overturned."

"This is your universe. Dark fate is rapidly eroding the original universe, turning the world of the living into the world of the dead."

"This is a change on a cosmic level. Your world is now struggling to survive in a dark destiny."

"The universe will not be destroyed, it will just change its form. Only the living will be destroyed."

Zhongli's calm expression held a hint of helplessness. He knew very well that Teyvat would be destroyed sooner or later, and he also knew very well what the world beyond the sky was like.

Looking at this calm young man, if that's what he said, then this is his purpose.

"Sir, do you have a way to help this world avoid destruction?"

“Avoid destruction? Impossible.” Los Saint said with a smile, “Why extend the lifespan of a world that is slowly dying?”

"And I am not a god of your world."

"Oh, I think you've misunderstood. I'm not from outside your planet, but from another universe."

“My star system is in the early stages of a great expansion. I am short of manpower and the human population is very small. Even if I reshape the environment of a planet, I cannot make large-scale migration possible. And I am not willing to wait for decades or hundreds of years.”

"So I came to your universe to see if there are any humans or gods willing to come to my world."

With a thought, Luo Sheng conjured a fist-sized, colorful bubble in front of Zhong Li.

This is a memory bubble, containing some information about Earth and the Moon, which has been reasonably modified, of course.

Zhongli recognized what it was at a glance and reached out to hold it in her hand.

A large amount of footage was read.

Earth, the seven continents, the four oceans, the World Tree, the ley lines, the gods, and the transformation of the lunar environment.

And the planets, moons, dwarf planets, and all the planets in the solar system...

"Hoo..." After reading the image, Zhong Li's originally calm heart began to stir, and the waves quickly formed into a monstrous storm.

Before it died completely, the Great Tree King fell into another universe through a dimensional portal, where it was picked up by the owner of a star system in that universe and planted on a planet.

It has now become a completely new World Tree and a true source of elemental power. This status is equivalent to, or even surpasses, that of the original Dragon King.

The water god and the thunder god also became important parts of that world, and were even granted the authority to manage the country.

Zhongli looked at the calm young man before him. He was the master of another universe and a star system, equivalent to the principles of Heaven, no, even more powerful than the principles of Heaven.

He is gradually transforming a galaxy, and those planets and satellites will become 'worlds' suitable for human habitation.

He yearns for the development of civilization and for the gods to protect every 'world' in the galaxy for him.

Most importantly, that universe has no 'abyss', and human civilization can expand and develop endlessly simply by developing step by step.

He was moved...

Seeing Zhongli's constantly changing expression, Luo Sheng knew Zhongli's choice. He pointed his finger, and a projection of the solar system appeared on the dining table, showing planets, satellites, and dwarf planets.

"Pick whichever planet you want."

"..." Zhongli felt that even he, a rock that had lived for more than six thousand years, trembled violently at this moment.

"Whoo~"

So incredibly generous...

As Zhongli looked at the planets on the dining table, his rock-solid heart was forced to pound.

"The moon is now habitable, and its area is equivalent to eleven Liyue."

"Mars is the next target for terraforming. It has a diameter of 53% of Earth's and a surface area of ​​28% of Earth's, which is equivalent to the size of thirty-seven Liyue."

"Venus is generally similar to Earth."

After thinking it over carefully, Zhongli said, "Then let's go to Mars."

After speaking, Zhongli stood up and bowed slightly to the new boss in front of him, without saying anything more.

Luo Sheng was in a great mood and said with a smile, "Little Zhong, sit down and eat. Afterwards, send me a message from the Wind God next door."

For an old fellow like Zhongli, actions speak louder than words.

Although the Teyvat Seven are all traitors, that's relatively speaking. On one hand, they are protecting the civilization they are protecting, and on the other hand, they are their superiors who are protecting the world. They are caught in the middle and are in a very passive position.

You can't expect your own civilization to develop to a certain point and then be destroyed by your superiors, so you should definitely help the civilizations that depend on you.

“I have the same idea,” Zhongli said. The new boss’s goal is to transfer all the humans, gods, and intelligent beings of Teyvat to His world.

As for betraying Sky Island? This is not betrayal. Even if that being and His shadow noticed, they would absolutely not stop it.

"Little Zhong, you're doing alright. Once Mars is terraformed, I'll make you the planetary commander," Luo Sheng said with a smile. Zhong Li was a shrewd and experienced man, and he handled things meticulously. He needed a steady and reliable subordinate like Zhong Li.

"Thank you for your kindness." Zhongli nodded, feeling a huge weight lifted from her heart, and an unprecedented sense of relief.

As for whether this was a 'deception'? He trusted his intuition.

"Mr. Zhongli, young man, let me refill your tea." Xiangling walked over carrying a teapot and winked.

Mr. Zhongli and this young man didn't speak a word from the moment they started eating, and even made some strange movements. Is this a new way of making friends?

"Thank you for your help, Chef Xiangling." Luo Sheng handed over the teacup.

"Thank you for the compliment, but I'm not that good at being a chef yet," Xiangling said shyly after being praised.

Luo Sheng smiled and said, "In my opinion, Chef Xiangling, you have the potential to become a culinary master, and the world does need a culinary master, otherwise it would be a tragedy for those precious ingredients."

He really wanted a God of Cookery, and it was a sure thing that Xiangling, who possessed the Eye of God, would come to his world and become the God of Cookery.

"Oh dear, even if you praise me like that, this meal can't be on the house." Xiangling blushed and acted shyly after being praised.

"Haha..." Luo Sheng couldn't help but laugh when he saw Xiang Ling's awkward manner.

"A culinary goddess? Xiangling could indeed be one." Zhongli's mind stirred upon hearing this, as he had borrowed the 'Eye of God' from part of the cultivation system in the new boss's world.

Since the new boss believes that Xiangling can become a culinary master, then she will definitely become a culinary master.

Having gone to the new world, the perfected system of ascension to godhood there would also benefit his followers and old friends, and perhaps he could return to his peak.

Thinking of this, I looked at 'Guoba' who was carrying empty plates.

“Even Mr. Zhongli said so…” Xiangling’s cheeks turned even redder. Mr. Zhongli was a learned and wise man, and his words were very convincing. So, could she really become a ‘God of Cooking’?

The "God of Cookery" she envisioned was an honor recognized by all chefs—the chef who cooks the best food in the world.

"Mr. Zhongli's evaluation is really high, hahaha." Master Mao said happily, Mr. Zhongli's words are quite authoritative.

Those wealthy merchants were willing to wait for more than ten days to learn from Mr. Zhongli's profound knowledge, and were even willing to spend a lot of Mora just to invite him for a cup of tea.

"Xiangling, Xiangling, quickly make me a bowl of noodles, I'm starving!" At this moment, a lively voice with a touch of mischievousness came from behind.

A girl dressed in dark ochre, wearing a Qiankun Tai Gua hat with a plum blossom decoration on it, walked into the shop. Her plum blossom pupils swept across the room and she instantly saw Zhongli. Her delicate face showed surprise.

"Oh my! Oh my! Isn't this our guest elder? This is the first time I've ever seen a guest elder meet guests at night. Who is this young man? How could he possibly host a banquet for a guest elder at night?"

The mischievous girl skipped and hopped to Zhongli, then looked at Luo Sheng with curiosity.

"Wow, this aura is comparable to that of Zhongli Keqing. Could he be an extraordinary figure?"

"Master Hu." Zhong Li was a little troubled for a moment, but he was relieved to see that Luo Sheng did not show any displeasure.

Luo Sheng smiled as he looked at the quirky girl in front of him and extended his index finger and thumb: "I wouldn't call myself a big shot, I'm just a little bit more powerful than Zhong Li."

"Young man, you have quite the nerve to say that you're better than my guest retainer." Hu Tao's eyes widened. She knew very well just how powerful her guest retainer was.

She is incredibly knowledgeable, although she has no concept of money and always has bills coming in from her, spending money like water. However, her ability to make money is also extremely impressive; she can earn a lot of Mora with just a few pointers.

If Zhongli in Liyue Harbor dares to claim second place in scholarship, then no one dares to claim first.

"Xiao Zhong, am I being a bit too boastful?" Luo Sheng asked Zhong Li with a smile.

Zhongli felt his head start to ache. The surrender banquet was going well, but with the arrival of Hall Master Hu, the pressure on him suddenly increased.

“What you said is correct, I am indeed much inferior to you.” He then looked at the dumbfounded Hu Tao: “Master Hu, this gentleman is indeed much stronger than me.”

Hu Tao blinked frantically: "No way, Guest Elder, if you're being threatened, just blink."

“…” Zhongli.

(End of this chapter)