Infinite Chimera Creation

However, Yuan Yuan's actions of not even sparing his other self and forcibly bending it made the Demon Sage uneasy.

"The reason is simple: I don't have that much time to protect her and wait for her to grow up."

Yuan Yuan's smile remained unchanged as he looked at the serious expression in Yakumo Yukari's eyes and calmly explained,

“It’s not necessarily safe for me to be around, and I have no experience in protecting people. I’ve never given my subordinates any protection; I just put them under the shackles of karmic debt, grant them immortality, and let them roam freely. Simple, brutal, and efficient. But I obviously can’t do that with this kid, Hongye.”

Yuan Yuan did not explain why he "could not do that," nor did Yakumo Yukari ask.

The reason is so simple that asking it would be an insult to both parties' intelligence.

It's obvious that if Yuan Yuan were to put the Chains of Sin on Hongye, it would grant her immortality and protect her temporarily. But what about the future? As someone Yuan Yuan favors, her future achievements and strength would certainly be considerable.

At that point, if Hongye wanted to continue moving forward, the chains of guilt that once protected her would become the strongest shackles, halting her steps. If Hongye still wanted to move forward, the only path she could choose was to shatter the hell that bound her and regain her freedom.

However, Hell had already become one with Yuan Yuan, so destroying Hell was almost equivalent to killing Yuan Yuan.

Unless Yuan Yuan has lost his mind, he would never choose such a brainless method that would inevitably lead to a rift with his disciple in the future to protect Hongye.

"So, you've come up with this idea, buddy, wanting us to take care of that little guy for you?"

Yukari Yakumo smiled helplessly, but secretly breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Yuan Yuan wasn't up to any bad intentions, considering he had done her a great favor, Yukari wouldn't mind looking after his disciple for him.

Consider it an extra bonus in Yuan Yuan's compensation.

Unaware that Yakumo Yukari had already agreed to take care of Momiji for him, Yuan Yuan chuckled and blurted out the words he had prepared.

"Even with the stimulation of the Demon Children, it will take at least three hundred years for Gensokyo to develop native life. During this period, the Demon Children are the only race that can promote the growth of Gensokyo. I'm sure you strong people who are looking forward to the growth of Gensokyo will not let them suffer any harm. In that case, I'm sure you won't mind giving the leader of this race a little more preferential treatment."

Yukari Yakumo hadn't intended to refuse Yuan Yuan in the first place, and now she had even less reason to object. She nodded, readily agreeing to Yuan Yuan's request, and replied with a smile,

"Of course I don't mind. I'll protect that little one for three hundred years and give her three hundred years of peaceful growth. That's all I'll do. Don't expect me to teach that little one anything."

Having received a satisfactory answer, Yuan Yuan no longer bothered to maintain a meaningless smile, and his expression returned to calm.

"Not just you, I hope you can inform everyone in Gensokyo that no matter how much you think highly of Momiji, you absolutely must not teach her anything. She should walk her own path, instead of being influenced by you and becoming a pseudo-version of you."

Although Yuan Yuan's words were somewhat impolite, Yakumo Yukari didn't mind. After smiling and promising not to let anyone teach Kureha, she changed the subject.

"Speaking of which, do you have anything else to do in this world, young man? If not, we'll send you back to your previous world. Although you can now walk in the void, it will probably take you quite a bit of effort to find that world on your own."

Yuan Yuan shook his head slightly, rejecting Yakumo Yukari's proposal.

"I definitely have to go back, since the Four Seasons, as the embodiment of the world's consciousness, is still in that world. But not now. I still have a lot to do in this world, so I don't plan to go back for the time being."

"Oh? There are things in this world that you care about? My curiosity is piqued. Let's not rush to settle the children. Let them sleep at the Lost Home for a while. Lan will take good care of them."

Hearing that Yuan Yuan still had things to do, Yukari Yakumo raised an eyebrow, immediately showing interest. In Yukari Yakumo's eyes, this world had completely lost its value. The magic element content was low, the life forms were limited and weak, and the scenery was mediocre. It would be quite shabby even as a vacation destination.

In such a desolate world, Yuan Yuan still has things to do, and they seem quite important, so it's no wonder that Yukari Yakumo is curious.

"Now, let's see what it is that's on your mind, bro."

Yuan Yuan glanced indifferently at Yakumo Yukari, who had suddenly become very interested and struck an explorer's pose. He didn't ask her to leave, since what he was about to do wasn't something that needed to be kept secret, and it wouldn't matter if Yakumo Yukari saw it.

Yuan Yuan stretched out his right hand and gently tapped the air, opening a huge white rift. On the other side of the rift was an ocean that remained calm even though a racial war had broken out on land, and a small island that was faintly surrounded by a large number of sea monsters.

This small island was undoubtedly the place Yuan Yuan used to "exile" another version of himself when he had a moment of mischievousness.

Yuan Yuan of this world, after years of painstaking (and forced) management, finally transformed the island into the way he desired, complete with all the necessary facilities. To him, this island was equivalent to a magic tower for a mage.

However, just like when he was forcibly dragged out of the fortified position he had created in the settlement, this time Yuan Yuan pulled him out of this hard-won position again.

However, compared to the last time he was transferred while still conscious, this time he suffered much more. Yuan Yuan first used a stun spell (physical) to strike his back, causing him to faint, before transferring him out.

Incidentally, Yuan Yuan also pulled out his fog fleet and a certain super crossdresser, then packaged them all up and threw them into a specially designated area in Hell where there was no madness.

Chapter 154 Life

After sending his other self into Hell, Yuan Yuan opened another white gap, bringing back all the chimeras from the world below that had gained intelligence and longed to return to Hell. He then handed them over to Kalim, who was in charge of managing all the chimeras.

After dealing with these matters, Yuan Yuan looked at Blanche, raised an eyebrow, and asked,

"Do you still want that subspace called the Land of Spirits? If you do, have Yakumo Yukari pluck it off again and put it in Hell. If you don't want it, I'll just bring those spirits into Hell directly."

The elves are unnecessary for what Yuan Yuan is about to do and must be excluded.

For Blanche, elves hold a special significance. Deep within each elf's soul lies her soul seed, serving as her backup body, essentially her personal resurrection coin—something she cannot relinquish.

When Yuan Yuan has to eliminate the elves while Blanche has to keep them, the only solution is to transfer the elves to Hell.

The relocation is inevitable; the only difference is whether the elves' homeland, the "Elf Kingdom," will be moved along with it.

Upon hearing Yuan Yuan's strange question, Blanche didn't ask what he wanted to do. Instead, he frowned, pondered for a moment, and then gently shook his head.

"For me, the Elf Kingdom is nothing more than a place where I can conduct research in peace. Its biggest function is to shield me from that old pervert Dumbledore's spying. As things stand, there's no need to keep it anymore. I'll just transfer my unique research equipment and important research data, then bring the elves over, and the Elf Kingdom can be abandoned."

As she spoke, Blanche remained indifferent, showing no attachment whatsoever to the elven kingdom that had been her companion for hundreds of years. This detached attitude caused Yakumo Yukari to frown slightly.

However, Yuan Yuan didn't think there was anything wrong with Blanche's actions. Even if something was once important, once it became useless, it was perfectly reasonable for Yuan Yuan to discard it after rational consideration.

Yuan Yuan found it incomprehensible that people kept things they no longer needed based on reasons such as "I've used this for a long time and I've developed an attachment to it" or "It helped me a lot in the past, so even if I don't need it now, I can't throw it away."

After receiving Blanche's answer, he nodded calmly and transferred the group of unconscious elves to Hell.

"Okay, that's about right."

Muttering something under his breath, Yuan Yuan turned to look at Yakumo Yukari and said with a serious expression,

"I have no problem with you staying in hell to watch the show, but from now on, I hope you can control your surging voyeuristic desires, stay here obediently, and don't follow me to the world below."

Yukari Yakumo was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and shook the folding fan in her hand, playfully scolding,

"What are you saying, buddy? How could we possibly be spying? You can go ahead and relax."

Yuan Yuan curled his lip, not believing Yakumo Yukari's nonsense at all. Anyone who knows even a little about Yakumo Yukari knows that this great youkai, who went from being a sage to a recluse, has a lifelong hobby of hiding in gaps and watching the excitement of events without being discovered by others.

Suddenly, a ring of flames appeared around Yakumo Yukari, encircling her. Then, Lolo poked her head out of the flames and gave Yuan Yuan a big smile.

"Don't worry, Xiao Yuan. They'll keep an eye on Zi and make sure she doesn't bother you."

Seeing Luo Luo appear, Yuan Yuan finally felt relieved. After all, what he was about to do would be very demanding, and even if Yakumo Yukari hid beside him, he might not be able to find her.

Nodding, Yuan Yuan opened the white gap, stepped out, left Hell, and entered the world below.

After the elves and the children of monsters were guided away, life in this world now consists only of endless plants, countless microorganisms, a relatively small number of monsters, and those chimeras that refuse to return to hell.

Standing high in the sky, Yuan Yuan closed his eyes, sensing the life force permeating the entire world. A small smile curved his lips as he spoke in a light tone.

"Speaking of which, this should be the first time I've used my own toxins after I modified the World Serpent to have venomous abilities."

As he spoke, Yuan Yuan raised his right hand, and a transparent liquid sphere slowly formed in his palm.

This liquid sphere was colorless and transparent, and had no smell, looking just like a clump of ordinary tap water. However, considering what Yuan Yuan had just said, it wasn't hard to deduce that this seemingly ordinary liquid was actually toxins produced within his body.

In hell, Yukari Yakumo stared wide-eyed at the venom in Yuan Yuan's hand, not understanding why he would bring out something that could be used as a trump card in battles of the same level.

Blanche tilted her head in confusion, but then her expression brightened with understanding, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and excitement. Clearly, Blanche, whose thought process was remarkably similar to Yuan Yuan's, quickly grasped his line of thinking.

Looking at the deadly poison in his hand, capable of completely corroding both organic and inorganic matter, souls and energy, Yuan Yuan's smile widened even further.

Smiling, Yuan Yuan suddenly clenched his fist holding the venom ball, causing it to explode and shatter into countless tiny droplets that floated in the air. These droplets then spread into the distance with a gust of wind created by Yuan Yuan.

Yuan Yuan deliberately added a potent poison to his body. Even a tiny drop, invisible to the naked eye, would be enough to kill all life within a city, including monsters, chimeras, plants, and even microorganisms, leaving not a trace of their souls.

Accompanied by the rapid airflow, the venom spread quickly. In the blink of an eye, all life, whether on the surface, deep underground, or even those frozen in polar ice caps awaiting awakening, or hidden beneath magma, lost its breath.

Despite the massive deaths, there was no despair or hatred in the air. The chimeras and monsters exposed at a certain distance around them didn't even have time to feel the pain; they simply turned into a cloud of gas, like sublimated dry ice.

In the Elf Kingdom, although the elves were evacuated, a large number of giant beasts used to replace buildings were not taken away. When a tiny drop of venom drifted into the Elf Kingdom, all the giant beasts, plants, and tiny life forms invisible to the naked eye turned into highly toxic gas at the same time.

In Yuan Yuan's perception, the surging life force that had once filled the entire world was rapidly waning. Before long, even when Yuan Yuan activated his perception to its maximum, he could no longer sense any life force.

"He... he killed all life? No, that's not right. To this extent, you could even say he erased the concept of 'life' from this world! Because there is no longer anything in this world that can be defined by 'life'!"

Yukari Yakumo was truly unable to remain calm this time. Her eyes widened in astonishment, unable to believe her own eyes.

"Such an act that undermines the foundation of the world will definitely provoke a backlash from the world's consciousness. Even if he can now destroy the world through clever means, he will still suffer serious injuries in the face of the world's raging instinctive counterattack. Has he gone mad?!"

Chapter 155 Life is like a play, all about acting skills

Just as Yukari Yakumo said, Yuan Yuan can certainly destroy the world now, but he uses some tricks, such as destroying the foundation of the world and destroying the world's nodes, so that the world's defense mechanism will reject him and ultimately cause the world to "bring about its own destruction".

If Yuan Yuan were to directly destroy the world with violence and confront it head-on, he could do it, but he would inevitably get hurt.

However, while Yakumo Yukari was frantically shouting, Lolo, who emerged halfway out of the flames surrounding her, remained calm.

"Just watch quietly. How could Xiao Yuan do something he's not sure of?"

Lolo glanced at Yakumo Yukari with a hint of superiority in her eyes. Clearly, she understood Yuan Yuan better and trusted him more than Yakumo Yukari, which made Lolo very proud.

Although Yukari Yakumo didn't understand what was so proud of about this, Lolo's words calmed her slightly agitated emotions. Thinking about it carefully, Yuan Yuan had never suffered a loss, whether in his dealings with her or in the arrangements of this world. With that in mind, there was indeed nothing to worry about in the current situation.

Yuan Yuan did not disappoint Luo Luo's trust. When all life disappeared and the energy and air in the world suddenly became turbulent, as if about to activate a defense mechanism to attack him, he suddenly released the seal on his aura and let his life aura out.

Instantly, the world's restless aura stopped growing, but it didn't stop either, as if it was hesitating whether to accept this sole life or continue the previous action and kill it.

Although it was just a simple multiple-choice question, because the world's consciousness had not yet awakened, all judgments had to be made by the world's overly crude instincts. As a result, the world was unable to make a choice for a long time, and the restless energy continued to churn throughout the world without ever stopping.

Seeing the world's reaction, Yuan Yuan's lips curled slightly. Following the method he had already planned, he quickly manipulated his body using spiritual power.

Under the astonished gazes of Yakumo Yukari and the others, Yuan Yuan's body began to disintegrate, turning into pieces of flesh of varying sizes that slowly fell from the sky.

Although he maintained a human appearance, Yuan Yuan's true form was, after all, an enormous mortal python. Therefore, even though an astonishing number and weight of chunks of flesh had fallen from Yuan Yuan's body in a short period of time, his appearance still largely remained human.

"Is this what you meant by 'no problem'? Are you sure this guy hasn't been tricked by the world and is about to die?"

Pointing at Yuan Yuan, whose body was still rapidly disintegrating, Yakumo Yukari stared at Luo Luo with twitching eyes and asked.

Although Yuan Yuan's demeanor was extremely astonishing, or even frightening, Luo Luo remained calm and composed. Upon hearing Yakumo Yukari's question, she gave her a disdainful look and retorted,

"Have you ever seen anyone who, when facing death, remains calm, with a smile in their eyes, and an air of absolute certainty?"

Although Yuan Yuan's body could only be roughly shaped like a human, his face was perfectly fine, so the onlookers could still clearly see his expression: calm, smiling, and full of confidence.

However, it was precisely because she could clearly see Yuan Yuan's expression that Yakumo Yukari felt even more uneasy.

"Have you ever seen someone smile while their body is disintegrating? If you ask me, this guy might be under some kind of mental spell and is currently trapped in an illusion. He's completely unaware that his body is in serious trouble, which is why he's smiling so strangely. Let's hurry and save him."

Lolo glanced at Yakumo Yukari, then didn't even bother to speak to her. Although Lolo acted adorably, even foolishly, in front of Yuan Yuan, she was, after all, an immortal being no younger than Yakumo Yukari, and her experience was no less.

Therefore, Luo Luo could tell at a glance that after Yakumo Yukari changed her way of addressing Yuan Yuan from "he" back to "little brother," she had actually calmed down and entered a state of watching the show. She was only saying so much now because she found what Yuan Yuan was doing very interesting and wanted to get involved.

However, Lolo, with her rich experience, could see through Yakumo Yukari's acting skills, while Blanche could not.