My days as a Simulation Herrscher since the Honkai Impact

No matter how much people on earth look up at the sky, they cannot have any influence on the gods in heaven.

The Hall of Heroes traveled without encountering any obstacles. Neither the many immortals of Liyue nor the Fatui army, who stood atop a high mountain gazing at the scene, made any indication of the colossal object moving through the sky.

A wise person wouldn't try to stop a chariot with their bare hands. Even if they don't know whether the enormous ship flying in the sky, as large as land, has combat power commensurate with its size, at the very least, if that ship crashes down on Liyue City, the thousand-year-old city will be destroyed in an instant.

Besides Ningguang broadcasting the giant celestial ship live to Yae no Miko in Inazuma, the envoys from other nations stationed in Liyue also transmitted this spectacular celestial scene back to their respective countries through their own means. The Liyue authorities had already informed them of the demon invasion from another world, but this was the first time they had witnessed the true appearance of those demons.

Prince D'Artagnan carried a huge cylinder on his shoulder, with a flat mirror at the end, like the surface of water. This was a unique image transmission tool of the Winter Kingdom, and its principle was very similar to the radio transmission in the Collapsed World.

"I have informed the Fools in all regions to halt all their current plans and return to winter. I will go to see the Queen later to report everything that has happened here before making a decision."

A deep male voice spoke to D'Artagnan, and whispers could be heard from the other side.

"The lady is on her way to assist you. All our previous arrangements are null and void, D'Artagnan. You must relay everything that has happened here back to Winter in great detail, for the glory of the Queen. Also, do not act rashly; that is not an enemy that can be fought by one person's strength alone."

"I know, I'm not stupid, why would I challenge someone I can't beat at all?"

D'Artagnan squatted unceremoniously atop a giant rock, squinting as he gazed at Valhalla above. Whether it was his imagination or not, he felt as if an incredibly powerful aura was emanating its intimidating presence from the top of this colossal land vessel.

That was a formidable enemy he had never encountered before. Even when facing the great Ice Queen of the Winter Kingdom, he had never felt such an overwhelming sense of pressure.

The journey was unimpeded, and Valhalla arrived smoothly above the Abyss of Layered Rocks. The surrounding area was entirely composed of earth and stone; even the raised peaks were devoid of vegetation, instead dotted with mineral deposits containing metallic substances.

Surrounded by mountains of earth and stone, at the center lies a massive, hollow fault. Looking down from above, this hole extends to an unknown depth below the surface, seemingly endless, revealing only a dark, bottomless well that appears to lead straight to hell.

This is likely the richest mineral-rich area on the entire continent of Teyvat. Even after so many years of mining, countless precious mineral deposits still lie beneath. Furthermore, a fierce battle once took place here between Morax and the Daedric Princes, and the rock formations left behind from that battle remain embedded in the soil to this day.

These things are not only difficult to mine for the Teyvats, but also of little use. However, Dr. May has found a special use for these rock-made objects. He plans to collect these weapon fragments that have been scattered for thousands of years and melt them down to make the chip casting materials he needs.

This is also a limitation of the Teyvat civilization level. Because the smelting technology is still in a state of being both technologically primitive and mixed with alchemy and magic, making it mysterious and inexplicable, many ores here are of little use to the Teyvats. Apart from the special elemental minerals that are formed by elemental influence, what they need are still the most basic primary ores such as gold, silver, copper, and iron, which are more stable, easier to separate, and easier to forge.

In fact, even the civilization level of the Honkai world in this era only learned how to separate rare elements, rare earth elements, semiconductor materials, radioactive minerals, etc. from mineral deposits in the last three hundred years. These things that Bai Chen's mechanical legion needs most are simply as useless as roadside stones to Teyvat, which still uses hammers and blacksmiths.

In the distant sky, a miniature satellite was guiding the journey to Valhalla below. Bronya sat on the core controller that originally belonged to Bai Chen, looking at her destination, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, the Hall of Heroes wasn't something Bronya created, so even though Bai Chen granted her almost all the permissions, she couldn't manipulate it as easily as she would her own creation. Moreover, she would have to control the entire Hall of Heroes to change its form, and if it weren't for Raiden Mei sitting beside her providing constant support, her Honkai energy output would probably not have been able to handle that massive amount of consumption.

A flash of crimson flame streaked across the sky as the Celestial Judgment of Fire successfully broke the seal that remained operational within the Abyss of Layered Rock. The Hall of Heroes then descended vertically towards the entrance of the Abyss below, intending to fill the entire opening with its massive hull.

The entire Hall of Heroes transformed once more. As they slowly entered the Abyss of Layered Rocks, countless mechanical tentacles, resembling octopus tentacles, sprouted from the seemingly impenetrable metal outer deck. These mechanical tentacles devoured and divided the surrounding rock layers, altering the shape of the entrance, while simultaneously modifying the outer deck to better suit the opening.

As the head of Valhalla touched the bottom of the abyss, a large portion of its tail still protruded above the ground. This exposed portion then spread outwards, gradually engulfing the surrounding rock walls and barren hills.

The factory lines that were originally enclosed within Valhalla were all opened, and the mining robots began to explore the entire Layered Rock Abyss mineral layer according to the pre-set program, and carried out what could be described as destructive mining work.

Unlike the miners of Liyue who still need to use primitive iron farm tools and carry out their work in a planned and reserved manner, the miners here are surrounded by fully automated robots that have built one large industrial mining machine after another. The roar of the machinery is incessant as the ore is pulled in without any mercy, as if it will not stop until all the ore in the area has been extracted.

"This is fine for now. Valhalla will undergo its own development and iteration. Once all the parts have been iterated, it will transform from the Herrscher of Reason's creation into a real, permanent man-made object."

After Bronya gave Hydra the command to operate automatically, she got up from the throne in the control room, stretched her body and lay on Raiden Mei's back to move her tired waist and legs.

"Do we really want to invade this continent? Although this is a world unrelated to us, the people living here are real individuals..."

Kiana, who was also in the control room maintaining the portal to the Hall of Heroes, asked with some unease. Of course, she knew what terrible plans Bai Chen had in mind. It was an annexation that was almost like colonial rule. The only difference was that Bai Chen did not need any gold, silver, or laborers, but rather special resources and rules produced exclusively by this world.

Of the trio, Raiden Mei is actually the one who most agrees with Bai Chen's plan. Since becoming the Herrscher of Thunder, Raiden Mei has been determined to fight against the Honkai without turning back. Kevin also expressed his appreciation for Raiden Mei during his training, and even occasionally gave her extra lessons, seemingly hoping to cultivate Raiden Mei into the most reliable Herrscher warrior of this era.

In this way, Dr. Mei is responsible for teaching Bronya, Fu Hua and Kiana are one entity, and Mei is Kevin's prized student. The three of them receive different ideas and knowledge from the remnants of the previous civilization, which is almost like replicating the path that the previous civilization once took.

The lightning binding her body dissipated, ceasing its power supply to the Hall of Heroes. Raiden Mei reached out and ruffled Bronya's long hair, her gaze also fixed on the projection of the outside world: "If I had to choose a world, I would definitely sacrifice this one. Anyway, we have no way to stop Bai Chen and the others from carrying out their plan. With Schicksal and World Serpent joining forces, plus Bai Chen, this terrifying guy who is beyond comprehension, the fall of this world is only a matter of time."

Kiana seemed to have many different opinions, but before she could speak, Kevin's message appeared in the control room.

"Everyone, prepare to welcome the new Herrscher. Don't be surprised by anything you see. Say less and do less, just follow Bai Chen's lead."

"Especially Kiana, tell Fu Hua that when she sees her own body later, she must not rush forward. Some things, once exposed, are hard to undo."

At this moment, on the other side of Liyue, an unprecedented spatial ripple descended upon the Dragonspine Mountains, triggering a massive meteorological change powerful enough to alter the elemental flow layer.

For the first time in its lifetime, the snow-capped peaks, perpetually covered in snow and frost with temperatures consistently below freezing, witnessed a dazzling, blazing sun. Flames and lightning ionized the air, causing it to fall downwards, melting the snow on the mountaintop and creating gentle streams that flowed down the rocky crevices to the foot of the mountain.

Otto and Karen, who were adjusting the equipment in the backstage area, retreated, leaving enough space on the mountaintop for Bai Chen to complete the construction of the spatial gate.

Under normal circumstances, a closed space will never leave a permanent spatial passage. However, those who possess the power of the Herrscher of the Void can change the fundamental nature of space, creating a gap in a stable world space and turning this gap into a constant vulnerability. Even those who do not possess any spatial abilities can freely pass through this vulnerability and travel freely between the two worlds.

Of course, due to the characteristics of the Teyvat world and the existence of the world barrier, it is more difficult to open a loophole here than elsewhere. However, this time Bai Chen brought an unexpected helper, who accidentally uncovered a part of the secrets about the world barrier.

"What a huge mental shell! It took me so much effort to crack it open. Justice! Where is justice?! I've come to learn a few tricks from you. Stop hiding and come out to face your death!"

Before the portal was fully open, a spirited shout from a young girl rang out from the still chaotic spatial turbulence.

This was none other than the newly born Herrscher of Knowledge, whom Bai Chen brought to Teyvat as promised.

"Bai Chen, Bai Chen, hurry up! I want to see the scenery of this other world, I want to see it now!" The girl's energetic voice could be heard throughout the snow-covered mountain and even near Mondstadt through the spatial distortion, but her tone was a little too intimate, which made Otto below smile with a puzzled expression.

He knew that Bai Chen had abducted the Herrscher of Consciousness who inherited Fu Hua's body from the basement of the Destiny headquarters, but it had only been less than a day. How could the two of them have become so familiar with each other?

Did something special happen in between?

In reality, if it were the Herrscher of Knowledge from a few hours ago, she wouldn't be this lively. The reason she's like this now stems from Bai Chen's mistake.

In the underground headquarters of the World Serpent, Bai Chen and Xiao Shi had just finished a game when they received a reply from Dr. Mei. The reply advised Bai Chen not to approach the Paradise below for the time being, as it was undergoing a critical period of great change. Dr. Mei had recently instructed the Paradise's administrators to carry out a series of adaptive modifications. If all plans went smoothly, the Paradise would be opened to the consciousness of all humanity worldwide as the core component of the Alaya-vijnana Project.

As for the spatial issues that Bai Chen was worried about, there is no need to consider them for the time being. It is very safe to build a spatial gate underground in the World Serpent and it will not interfere with the operation of the Paradise of the Past.

Bai Chen quickly began constructing the spatial gate. After he had finished manufacturing and installing all the equipment, he casually patted Xiao Shi's shoulder, then excused himself and went to a tightly sealed chamber.

"System, change the simulation object."

As Bai Chen requested the system to change the simulation, the power that originally belonged to the Herrscher of Reason quickly faded from Bai Chen's body, and the new power swiftly replaced the acting Herrscher, filling every gene in Bai Chen's body.

Just as Bai Chen obtained the Void Worm after the Herrscher of the Void simulation, he also obtained a light blue Reason Worm after the Herrscher of Reason simulation. Of course, he doesn't need to use the Reason Worm for the time being, as Bai Chen has something more important to do.

He began to peruse the powers he had just acquired. Among all the Herrschers, the Herrscher of Consciousness was the one that Bai Chen could least understand. After all, in his previous understanding, the brain's storage relied on chemistry and biology, and had nothing to do with the ethereal and fantastical things like spirit and consciousness.

However, those who possess the power of consciousness truly control mental energy, enabling them to penetrate the deepest recesses of consciousness, kill silently, and even replace or alter the consciousness of others.

Bai Chen is now going to use the power of the Herrscher of Knowledge to influence Xiao Shi, who is also a Herrscher of Knowledge. Of course, he can't do this on his own, but don't forget that Bai Chen also has the Book of Akasha Records, which can summon heroes in history.

Kevin had already replaced the six temporary slots in this book, one of which was a backup plan that Bai Chen had specially prepared for this moment.

He had already explained his plan to Dr. Mei: he would temporarily replace Dr. Mei from this world, and once the influence on the Herrscher of Knowledge ended, he would replace her again, allowing her to return to Valhalla.

As the pale flames burned out from the book in Bai Chen's hands, a graceful figure appeared before him.

"Aponia, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Chapter Thirty-Three: The Lawyer's Old Lover?

She was a nun.

Although her voluptuous figure was so exaggerated that it was almost unbearable to look at, her body as ripe as a peach ready to be squeezed for water, and her beautiful face aroused a sense of desecration, even the most seductive succubus in the legends of Eden could not compare, the holiness and peaceful aura surrounding her proved that she was indeed a devout and merciful nun.

Her ultimate purity and irresistible allure created a kind of ascetic beauty. But in her presence, even the most lustful man could not muster the slightest desire.

Because she was the most accomplished master in the spiritual realm among humankind over tens of thousands of years, and among the thirteen heroes who chased fire in the previous era, she was Aponia, who held the inscription of the commandments.

Because of the characteristics of the Honkai Beast she chose to fuse with, Aponia controls dreams and consciousness, and through her own abilities, she developed a special power that perfectly suits her personality: Discipline.

She can plant inviolable seeds in the minds of others through language. Those who carry these seeds will be bound by her precepts and unable to disobey her demands. Even in their subconscious, options that contradict the precepts will not appear.

This ability is undoubtedly the most suitable special function for the current situation. Bai Chen called Aponia back from the river of history in order to obtain part of the Commandments' ability from Aponia, so as to complete the operation of the Herrscher of Consciousness's mental mapping, so that she would no longer pose a threat to humanity, and would obediently carry out all of Bai Chen's next plans.

“You, summoned by the Book of Akasha, should possess corresponding memories and knowledge, Aponia, I need your help.”

Bai Chen spoke directly, simultaneously manipulating the Herrscher of Knowledge powers he was not yet familiar with, using his mental tentacles to transmit information related to the Herrscher of Knowledge and Fu Hua into Aponia's mind.

With her hands clasped together in front of her chest, it seemed as if she were praying or restraining her actions. Aponia's long, narrow, yet soft, light blue eyes lowered her gaze as if she were quietly watching Bai Chen, or perhaps recalling the knowledge she had gained from the Book of Akasha.

"This is truly a wonderful era. As you wish, Mr. Bai Chen, I will help you restrain the actions of the Herrscher of Knowledge... However, as I see it, although she is a Herrscher, she is a good child connected to Hua by blood. Therefore, please do not truly harm her."

Aponia's voice was soft and gentle, like a kind nun telling stories to the lovely children in an orphanage.

But her tone left no room for argument. Even without any deliberate influence, Bai Chen couldn't help but feel a surge of desire to obey her orders after hearing her words. Of course, this thought was fleeting, but it still astonished him.

Most of the remaining heroes of the previous civilization possess their own unique abilities. Although Kevin is there to hold the line in terms of combat power, there is not much to worry about. However, if special events occur, these heroes may be able to bring out their different strengths.

"Of course not, after all, she is my important tool... no, one of our most important future combat forces, how could I possibly bully her?" Bai Chen placed one hand on his chest and said confidently, his tone unwavering and his gaze resolute and convincing.

Aponia smiled faintly, nodded slightly, and reached out her hand to Bai Chen.

"Then let's begin. That child is the Herrscher of Consciousness who has taken over Fu Hua's body. Although she is still a newborn, even if I were at my peak, I would not be able to easily interfere with the consciousness of a Herrscher who specializes in spirit. So, please lend me your power."

"Here? We don't need to go to her?" Bai Chen placed his right hand in Aponia's palm and asked with some surprise. He had always thought that mental manipulation only worked when done face-to-face, let alone when the person he wanted to influence was Xiao Shi.

He has always had a very clear understanding of himself. After all, he is not an omnipotent god. In terms of mental manipulation, he is just a complete novice who has only just begun to understand. Even if he obtains the power of the Herrscher, he is like a child wielding a sledgehammer, full of power but without any method. Therefore, he can only trust Aponia to arrange things as she pleases.

"No, the current distance is sufficient. If we confront her directly, she might spot us, which would arouse her suspicion and make things more difficult."

Aponia held Bai Chen's hands in her own, her soft, fair hands conveying a reassuring warmth.

But this sense of security lasted only a moment. As a hidden Honkai energy erupted from Aponia, blue-gold dust swirled around her body, and a pair of enormous butterfly wings grew from her bare shoulders. The wings were surrounded by faint blue-gold electric sparks, a powerful spiritual force that had become a tangible entity, displaying characteristics like lightning in reality.

As butterfly wings appeared, one after another, withered arms, like insect tentacles, reached out from behind her waist. Those arms placed their fingertips on Bai Chen's palm, one after another, dozens of small, withered arms connecting her slender, thin nails to Bai Chen's palm.

This is an anomaly that only occurs when Aponia is at full power. As a fusion warrior, she certainly wouldn't underestimate the power created by her old friend Hua's body, plus the consciousness of the Herrscher of Knowledge.

"Please, show me your whole self."

Blue-gold dust formed nodes of spiritual energy, enveloping Bai Chen. As Bai Chen completely unleashed his spirit, all the powers of the Herrscher of Consciousness were opened to Aponia.

In the realm of the spirit, the clash is often not about who has greater power, but about whose power is more concentrated and whose judgment is more profound. Because of the unique nature of the Herrscher of Consciousness, as long as Bai Chen does not obstruct the opening of the Herrscher of Consciousness's core and his own spiritual world to Aponia, it is equivalent to giving Aponia a powerful spiritual converter with external authority.

With Aponia's spirit fully integrated into Bai Chen's mental world, the core of the Herrscher of Knowledge was also under Aponia's control. Although Bai Chen still had absolute control, the communication between their minds allowed them to work together seamlessly. They could synchronize their mental commands almost instantaneously with just a thought.

Having completed the mental synchronization between the two, Aponia did not linger and immediately extended her mental tendrils toward Xiaoshi in the room not far away.

The newly born Herrscher of Consciousness had no concept of defense, and moreover, she believed that she was already the strongest being in the spiritual realm of this world, so she didn't need to worry about anyone else tampering with her mind.

If Bai Chen didn't possess a system skill similar to the Impure World Reincarnation, then the Herrscher of Knowledge's perception would certainly be correct. Even Fu Hua herself could only have stolen a portion of her power unintentionally.

That's why she never imagined that a virtual dream world would secretly unfold around her.

Xiao Shi, who was picking through the fruit in the fruit bowl and peeling a grape or two for himself, gradually felt sleepy and leaned back on the sofa in the lounge, drifting off to sleep.

Aponia didn't want her to dream, even though her abilities had been enhanced to an unprecedented degree. The power of the Herrscher of Knowledge could make her stand out among all mental ability users in the world in the mental realm. After mentally synchronizing with Bai Chen, Aponia felt that she could even influence Kevin's consciousness space.

However, the other side was also a fusion warrior's body and the consciousness of the Herrscher of Consciousness. Therefore, Aponia only wanted to infiltrate her subconscious world and, through deep exploration of the spiritual world, place a commandment that belonged only to her into the Herrscher of Consciousness's body.

Interestingly, if the Herrscher of Knowledge hadn't possessed Fu Hua's body, it wouldn't have been so easy for Aponia to leave her commandments. However, this body already contained her spiritual imprint. Although it was initially meant to assist Hua in battle, over a long period of time, that imprint had long since transcended its spiritual function, leaving an inseparable mark on her body.

Only the deceased Aponia could discover this mark hidden deep within her body; even she herself never imagined that this mark would one day be able to play a role.

Bai Chen felt his mental power dancing with Aponia. When she used the power of discipline, it was as if she were the most exquisite dancer in the world, tiptoeing carefully around Xiao Shi's mental defenses, and finally leaving a layered mark in a certain place.

It felt like several days had passed in the mental world, but in reality, only about a minute had gone by in the outside world. Bai Chen then followed the passage left by Aponia back from Xiao Shi's mental world and returned to his own body.