Chapter 660 - Chapter 660. Problems And Solutions! Dungeon System's Origins.

After obtaining all of these powerful monsters, Liu Shu was somewhat lost on what to do with them. "If I add them all to my new , forget the berry gatherers. Not even Elyne and the others would be able to walk through my canopy peacefully." 

Now that the gacha pulls had happened, she felt that she had gone overboard. Her emotions were a complex mix of delight and regret, making her think she might need to replan her actions.

"Thankfully, it's not like I am forced to use all of them at once…" However, that was not the case exactly. "I have done one super-dungeon, the . The materials there have become the staple for the highest-level equipment sold around the world. Now, however, I have a chance to create something even grander. Something that can carry on together with me for a very long time and grow, allowing the strongest geniuses to keep up." 

While the Earth Dragon had yet to be defeated, his strength having soared after reaching Level 149, there were some groups that were close. Moreover, with their methods and consumable items, they were able to challenge the dragon without casualties. 

She had even noticed that the gathered information was becoming increasingly comprehensive, covering strengths, weaknesses, active abilities, and even passives. 

This was unexpected. After all, as a Mythical Creature of the Dragon species, his strength was terrifying even against those at the same Level and Tier. Still, he was not invincible. 

" monsters…" Liu Shu muttered as she saw the two random draws. "They will be undefeatable for a long time, right? They might be stronger than me, even."

Speaking of strength, her churning thoughts steered in yet another new direction. "Are there enough people to defeat me inside Ceperet?" 

Liu Shu scanned the world, and even when she took Elyne and the others into account, she couldn't see herself losing, not after her battle against the mercenaries. After all, when fighting against those invaders, she wasn't just facing their armies; she also needed to bring down the powerful spaceships. Even the weaker spaceships were as durable as powerhouses, some even more. 

"Focus on one thing at a time." 

Liu Shu chided herself. She had this problem when thinking. Her thoughts would drift to other places even before she found answers to the previous questions. This happened because of her scattered consciousness, accustoming her to having different thought threads at all times. 

"First of all, strength-wise, I am powerful but probably not strong enough to battle the entirety of Ceperet. The number of is soaring each day. While there are no new yet, those at Level 149 that came with Elyne and the others are on the verge of a breakthrough. My buffs have pushed their comprehension and affinities to new levels, loosening any obstacle preventing them from Leveling Up." 

With that question out of the way, she focused on the next one. "In terms of , creating a large one in my canopy seems essential. Not because I don't have any, but because I must create an area where materials can spawn. Otherwise, I'll be permanently soft-locked in terms of my ." 

While it wasn't a necessity, and there were other that she could build instead of the , Liu Shu didn't want that. This temple… she needed it. It was part of her existence, and it had to exist in her domain.

Liu Shu's powerful mind then began planning layouts and other methods to make the work. "I don't want something excessively dangerous from the beginning. Moreover, with my canopy inside the , the attribute is bound to come out." 

That attribute created a massive time-acceleration effect inside, which Liu Shu was unsure how it would affect her production. Just in case, she asked the three helpers by her side. 

[System Hint: With no prior cases, the can't be sure.]

[Dungeon System: The main body of World Tree Tianlian Liu Shu will be unaffected.] 

[Wisdom: Taking into account both their answers, you can relax. Your berry production will only be affected by the time flow around you. You are currently time-accelerated, but the time you need to grow one berry has not changed from your perspective. That means that your time reference point is always yourself.] 

Liu Shu summarized their words in her mind. "Alright, so the berries will follow 1:1 the time I perceive. If one day I can accelerate myself 100 times, then I will produce 100 times quicker compared with the outside, but from my perspective, I will continue producing at the same rhythm." 

With that solved, the was even more appealing. The reason? Time management! 

With the time accelerated inside the dungeon, but not the berry production, the efficiency of each berry gatherer will be greatly increased. The only problem she faced now was creating a safe zone for all her berries to grow. Her canopy was vast, and it would only become massively wider. So, spreading the budding of flowers across it was not practical. 

"The center." 

Liu Shu was quick to decide. The area above her head could be considered the center of her canopy, even if it was not perfectly symmetrical. Liu Shu could grow the berries not only in the branches above her head, but also in her hair. After all, her hair was made of perfectly fertile vines. 

If she could gather all the fruits in that area, it would make it much easier for everyone. 

"Alright… Now for the layout." 

Liu Shu pondered for quite a while and finally knew what to do. Her eyes flashed with excitement, and she smiled. "Trial-type ." 

Once the idea flashed in her mind, she got to work with the . "With this archetype, I can use all the bosses I just pulled, even the ones, and create a proper . It will be fair and easy for the to give me what I need depending on the situation. The only problem that might arise is the difficulty needed for those particular materials." 

While revealing the existence of the was prohibited, and even hinting at it would probably cause trouble, Liu Shu was sure that she would not get into trouble if she modified the rewards to fit her needs. Were anyone to become doubtful, Liu Shu could use the excuse of it being part of herself and having some influence over it. 

"Would that work?" 

[Dungeon System: As long as Tianlian Liu Shu doesn't purposely reveal the existence of the , nor your ability to create , it won't affect it.]

Liu Shu hummed. "Say, can you tell me why I can't reveal it?" 

[Dungeon System: Too many causality threads. The is a natural space, not a location to be exploited.] 

Liu Shu's eyes flashed when she read that. "Say, ... Where do you come from? Because, as I've noticed, you and the are separate entities, right?" 

[Dungeon System: The System can't reveal its origin.]

But our World Tree snorted. "I don't buy that. You clearly can, and I know how to make you reveal it. So, instead of making us both lose our precious time, how about you spill everything so I can be at ease?" 

She had never thought that the would be malicious. If it wanted to hurt her, it had the chance when she pulled the Earth Dragon. The only thing the System needed to do was let that dragon loose, and Liu Shu would be in deep trouble. After all, she was quite weak back then. Her strength had yet to transform into what it was now.

[ activates!]

"Hm?"

As she looked at that screen, she noticed the interface of the trembling violently a few times. After a few moments, she received a new message.

[Dungeon System: This system is the gathered consciousness of all realms. When awakening, it waited to find a creature with enough influence, potential, and care. After analyzing all possibilities and also finding a host weak enough to evolve together, the decided to attach itself to Tianlian Liu Shu.] 

Liu Shu's eyes flashed with recognition. "You are like the main , then. The main is the gathered consciousness of all living beings throughout the universe. You are the same, but for the . No wonder you are both different, but the main doesn't reject your existence." 

[System Hint: The is neutral.]

"You are telling me that you wouldn't do anything if an existence threatening your elimination appeared? Right, I believe you. You wouldn't send a universe-wide to all living beings to defeat that entity. Not at all."

The dripping sarcasm in her words was so harsh that the System couldn't refute it. 

[...] 

Ignoring the speechless , Liu Shu turned toward the interface. "Speaking of which… Am I the only one with a ?" 

[Dungeon System: Unable to determine. The 's reach is as far as Tianlian Liu Shu's reach.] 

"Ah. No wonder you can only take over within my domain. You are basically attached to me as one." 

Many questions answered themselves, making Liu Shu nod again and again. Then, she asked, curious. "What did you do back then, Wisdom?" 

The interface trembled again, as if recalling a nightmare.

[Wisdom: I threatened to erase its budding consciousness and make it a tool without thoughts if it didn't reveal its origins to you.] 

"...You can do that?" 

[Wisdom: Yes.] 

Liu Shu's gaze was strange as she looked at that simple message. 'Branches in the sky… Wisdom is becoming really powerful. No wonder it said back then that its potential had yet to be unlocked. An SSS Rank skill can't be simple!' 

Sighing wistfully, Liu Shu refocused on the subject. "Anyway, , since you have some ability to do tricky things, can you transform all the randomized monsters into Boss Type monsters with attributes? That way, they will be able to drop loot related to the attribute." 

[Dungeon System: The is linked to Tianlian Liu Shu. Hence, as long as Tianlian Liu Shu allows it, it can draw from your essence to transform these monsters. There won't be any permanent losses nor a need for constant essence usage.]

Liu Shu went straight to the point. "How much of my essence?" 

[Dungeon System: 2,056% Aether Mana Reserves, 1,956% Phoer Body Reserves, 1,940% Anima Essence Reserves.] 

"..." Liu Shu stared speechlessly at those numbers. "Do you want to secretly kill me, Dungeon System? That's almost twenty times my total vitality, not to mention the others!" 

Noticing Wisdom's pointed look, the Dungeon System hurriedly explained. 

[Dungeon System: The creatures you want to modify exceed Tianlian Liu Shu's current rank and strength by a lot. The essence withdrawal can be done over time. No need to do it all at once.] 

"Alright, do it. Tell me what monsters you created, though." 

[Dungeon System: Processing.] 

Over the course of the next month, Liu Shu received system messages from it. 

[Congratulations! You've unlocked the named : Eternveil Rootstalker: .] 

[Congratulations! You've unlocked the named : Chronobark Warden: .] 

[Congratulations! You've unlocked the named : Aethernox, the Endless Molter: .] 

[Congratulations! You've unlocked the named : Thalosyne, Keeper of the Unwithering Grove: .] 

[Congratulations! You've unlocked the named : Kairveth, the Hourglass Reaver: .] 

[Congratulations! You've unlocked the named : Myrelith Eternis, the Root of Returning Ages: .] 

[Congratulations! You've unlocked the named : Vorathen, the Patient Worldroot: .] 

[Congratulations! You've unlocked the named : Aionthra, She Who Walks Between Seconds: .] 

Liu Shu read all of them and only had one thing to say:

QAQ!