The afterlife blew up Gensokyo

"Although you can't leave the Heavenly Realm right now, I can come to the Heavenly Realm to find you. And as long as you wait patiently, everything will be alright in the future."

"It can't keep you in the Heavenly Realm forever, can it? You'll have to leave eventually... How long will that be?"

Resting her head on the other person's shoulder, Xiaoye gazed absently at the ancient bronze bell floating above the man's head beside her.

"The remaining power in the Eastern Emperor Bell can support me to stay in the Heavenly Realm for a few years without any problem. The Heavenly Realm is in dire need of reconstruction, so I want to start rebuilding it from scratch."

After glancing at the Eastern Emperor Bell above his head and pondering and calculating for a moment, Shi Bai nodded.

"Don't worry, I'll stay in the Celestial Realm during this time. I'll start designing from the top of the sky... um... I also need to find a way to create a Scarlet Dream Sword, and then stick that sword into a stone. Only the person who can pull out the Scarlet Dream Sword can become its master..."

"...Is it alright to ignore what's happening in the outside world?"

For some reason, Xiaoye suddenly seemed a little guilty when talking about this.

"It's only a few years. The timeframe I agreed upon with a certain demon king was also a few years. The timing should be just right. Even if Eirin and the others want to relocate to the Moon Capital, the planning alone would probably take hundreds of years..."

Touching his chin, Shi Bai nodded thoughtfully.

"Don't worry, it'll be fine... Oh, right, I almost forgot something important."

As if suddenly remembering something, Shi Bai reached out and slapped his head, then turned to look at Xiao Ye, who was leaning on his shoulder, with a serious expression.

"By the way, you used to call me 'brother,' so why don't you call me that anymore?"

"...Hmph, don't think I don't know what you're thinking, you damn lolicon."

Her face suddenly flushed red, and with a soft hum, Xiaoye turned her head away.

"So what if I'm a lolicon? Lolis are our faith!!"

With a wave of his hand, the man looked on with pride.

"How can I enrich the country and strengthen its military if I don't refine copper?!"

"Really? Then you'll have to wait quite a while."

Xiaoye pouted, seemingly quite dissatisfied, and began to speak.

"Time in the Celestial Realm resumed its flow more than a decade ago, and outsiders began visiting the Celestial Realm a few years ago, so in other words... you should know what I'm going to say, right?"

"Uh... what did you say?"

The person looked completely bewildered.

"So that means Xiaoxi and I aren't even adults yet, and you're going to be a gentleman for a long time to come, you womanizing bastard!!"

As if in retaliation, the girl pinched someone's cheeks with both hands, her face slightly flushed, but she put on a fierce expression.

"I thought I didn't know about your affairs, you womanizing scoundrel!!"

"Uh... well, let me explain..."

Seeing that the topic had finally turned to this, Shi Bai seemed slightly embarrassed.

"Yuuka is... I don't know who that flower was back then..."

"Alright, then tell me what your choice is?"

Xiaoye very seriously extended one finger.

"Between me and her, who would you choose?"

"........."

Looking at the girl in front of him with a serious expression, a bead of cold sweat involuntarily rolled down his forehead.

"Children make choices; adults choose to have it all, because..."

After a brief silence, with a "what's the worst that could happen?" attitude, Shi Bai closed his eyes, opened his arms, and spoke loudly.

"Because you are all my wings!!"

After saying that, the person secretly opened their eyes.

"Hmph, that's more like it. She's done so much for you, if you dare to betray her, I'll be the first to bite you to death!!"

With a soft hum, Xiao Ye sat down again, leaning against Shi Bai.

"However, I have another question for you, and you must answer it truthfully."

"Uh……"

For some inexplicable reason, Shi Bai suddenly remembered the questions Youxiang had asked him before, and cold sweat immediately began to pour down his back.

"If there were me, Yuuka, Eirin Yagokoro, Eiki Shiki, Yuugi Hoshiguma, Kasen Ibaraki, Kaba Inuzoku, and Henga..."

Xiaoye held up one finger and spoke very seriously.

"If you were in mortal danger, who do you think would be the first among these people to save you?"

Shi Bai: "..."

So, are girls born with the ability to ask these kinds of complex, global questions?

P.S.: Can't you guys at least believe in the main character for once...?

Chapter Seventeen: The Celestial Era (End of Volume)

As the saying goes, every country has its own laws and every family has its own rules.

After such a great upheaval, the Celestial Realm is in dire need of rebuilding and urgently requires a strong leader to guide its future.

In this matter, Shi Bai felt that he should not shirk his responsibility.

The Dragon God represents the rules of the world and the embodiment of the world's will. Although there were some deviations in the birth of the Dragon God due to his own reasons, the Dragon God is still the Dragon God.

Although Xiaoye is now called the Dragon God, she is not the Dragon God. The reason for this is actually quite complicated. To be honest, even Xiaoye herself doesn't understand her own situation.

However, according to Shi Bai's own understanding... he interpreted this as a smartphone that did not have roof permissions.

"Is it possible to access the rules of the Celestial Realm?"

Sitting at the table with his arms crossed, Shi Bai looked thoughtful.

"Yes, such rules must be established. The Celestial Realm cannot exist independently of this world. I've been having a headache over this matter for the past few days."

Xiaoye nodded with a slight troubled expression.

"These global rules are the first step for the celestial realm to truly integrate into the world, and they must be strictly established."

"World rules? The power of a dragon god?"

Shi Bai raised an eyebrow.

Currently, in the Celestial Realm, besides him, there are only two outsiders, Shen Qi and the Succubus, who have voluntarily chosen to stay and help.

The succubus was because there was still a long time before the hundred-year period of Shiki Eiki's rebirth, and she didn't know what to do in the world below, while Shinki was driven by her pure curiosity.

However, they were unaware of the Dragon God's true identity, and knowing this would not benefit them in any way.

"Yes, but I have very few permissions available to me now..."

Xiaoye glanced at the bronze bell above someone's head and sighed. She had always felt resentful that she hadn't been able to help and that the other person had risked their life to save her.

"Can any kind of rule be set?"

Unaware of the other person's gaze, Shi Bai's eyes lit up for Zi.

"So, could I set it up so that only people who are proficient in singing, dancing, and rapping can enter the Celestial Realm?"

"Uh... that's possible... but what does this have to do with the Celestial Realm being integrated into the world's system?"

After a slight pause, Xiaoye nodded with a hint of confusion.

"No, it's just something I thought would be fun."

Someone answered quite quickly.

"........."

After a moment of silence, just like the steamed buns given out per person at the previous expanded meeting, a steamed bun was precisely stuffed into his mouth.

"Ahem... As for the Celestial Realm, those who can live there are naturally immortals or celestial beings. We can just use that as a guideline for selection."

After taking a sip of water, the person who almost choked to death honestly began to speak.

"The definition of an immortal is someone who has reached a certain level through continuous cultivation before being allowed to be received into the celestial realm. Good character and pure good intentions are necessary conditions. The definition of a celestial being is similar, but unlike immortals, celestial beings are actively selected by the celestial realm from among the earthly population. Those who have made significant contributions to the world are allowed to reside in the celestial realm. Of course, necessary cultivation and good character are also prerequisites... However, exceptions are allowed in certain circumstances."

"Immortals and celestial beings..."

After thinking carefully for a moment, Xiaoye looked at the serious-looking person in front of her and asked him a question out of curiosity.

"By the way, what was the special case you mentioned at the end?"

"Ahem... That was specially made for the Hinami clan, after all, they are rogue celestials... It's just a small matter, no need to worry about it..."

Turning his head, the person coughed a few times.

"If we want to make the connection between the celestial realm and the situation on Earth closer, there are actually many other methods we can use. For example, the celestial realm could control climate change on Earth, and there could be changes in terrain or earthquakes, etc..."

"Climate change and topography?"

As he expected, Xiaoye's attention was indeed drawn to it.

"That's right, but don't forget what the foundation of the celestial realm is."

Shi Bai snapped his fingers and smiled.

"As long as the foundational stones that constitute the Celestial Realm remain unchanged, the connection between the Celestial Realm and the world can never be severed. Fortunately, during my time away from the Celestial Realm, I gained a great deal of knowledge on how to craft items, so I can just make a few more treasures later."

"But managing so many things would be too much trouble, wouldn't it?"

After imagining the idea proposed by someone in her mind, Xiaoye hesitated slightly.

"So many things..."

"What do you think celestial beings and immortals are here for? They're here to work for the celestial realm."

Shi Bai looked completely matter-of-fact.

"Good character and pure good intentions mean they are the best employees. For them, working 365 days a year without a break is a normal thing... Of course, this kind of thing must never be revealed, otherwise no one from the heavens will come."

"...I feel you may never reach the standard to become an immortal in your entire life."

Looking at the mysterious person in front of her who was reaching out his hand, Xiaoye silently turned her head away.

"Therefore, this is a massive project, and the construction of the Celestial Realm is imperative."

Shi Bai waved his hand dismissively.

"To forge iron, one must be strong oneself. The celestial realm must be a mysterious and alluring place. Otherwise, why do you think I would have gone against all odds and started building the Heavenly Realm?"

"……I see."

After thinking for a moment, Xiaoye stood up from the table.

"I still need to further refine the specific limitations and rules. As for the system of immortals and celestial beings... it should take about a month to initially set up these world rules."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me."

Nodding, Shi Bai picked up the tea on the table in front of him and drank it. But before he could relax for long, Xiao Xi, dressed as a chef, came out of the kitchen carrying a large steamer.

"Alright, Shi Bai, try my newly steamed mandarin orange buns again!!"

With a thud, Xiaoxi placed the large steamer on the table, braced herself with her hands on the table, and began to talk excitedly to the person in front of her.

"Uh……"

Upon seeing the large steamer in front of him, Shi Bai's lips twitched involuntarily, and then he turned his gaze to the girl in front of him.

The other person had long, fiery red hair tied into a ponytail at the back of their head, with a few strands of hair still clinging to their forehead due to the heat and sweat. They also had a chef's white hat perched crookedly on their head, making them look rather incongruous.

Because of the collective effort to save Xiaoye, the power of everyone in the Heavenly Realm has been temporarily weakened like never before... but basically no one cares about these minor matters.

Unlike Xiaoye, Xiaoxi was the most excited person after their reunion after a long time.

Shi Bai had gone to great lengths to help her recover from the pain of losing her father and family. After he was forced to leave the Heavenly Realm, she was the most depressed of them all, which is why she was so excited when they met again.

However, even after all these years, some of Xiaoxi's little quirks haven't changed. For example, her way of expressing her excitement is to treat others to food...

Actually, this isn't really a problem, but the issue is... Xiaoxi hasn't considered the actual situation at all!

In just the last two days, she has made over a thousand steamed buns. It would be a miracle if she could eat them all by herself...