The World Conquest: Giving Birth To Become A God

Chapter 530: Touring the Etherium Realm

After disguising themselves, Maximus and his wives began touring around the Moonshadow City, the capital of the Moonlight Empire.

"It hasn't changed much," Hazel reminisced.

"As it should be. This is the ancestral land of our family, and I will ensure it's preserved to the highest degree," Maximus replied.

They strolled leisurely around the city, blending in as tourists from another place.

Eating food they ate in the past, their tense body slowly relaxed.

"There are far more beings from different dimensions now," Lilith observed, her eyes lighting up.

Humans, beast folk, celestials, fairies, elves, dwarves, giants, ents, sylphs, and more filled the city, making it far livelier than the last time they visited.

"It seems the Etherium Realm still follows my will," Maximus nodded with satisfaction.

The will he left behind instructed that victories were to be won by strength, but everything after should be treated with gentleness.

Any defeated beings from other dimensions, whether fighters, common people, or even criminals, would be judged fairly by the laws of the Etherium Realm.

As long as they followed and abided by these laws, they would enjoy equal rights with all other beings within it.

Thus, regardless of power, race, or status, all beings in the Etherium Realm were treated equally under the law.

As for the authorities abusing their power and corrupting the paradise he built, Maximus had no reason to worry.

The four Spirit Goddesses, guardians of the four administrative continents, would act solely according to their orders.

Observing the people's expressions, Maximus felt that everything was progressing smoothly.

Furthermore, sensing their attachment and admiration toward him, he couldn't help but smile.

"Are you new here?" a guide suddenly asked, noticing they seemed unfamiliar.

"No, we've been here before…"

"I see. Then, you should be more respectful. This is the ancestral land of the Supreme Emperor Shadowcrest, and you wouldn't want those die-hard fanatics catching you treating it too casually," the guide warned.

"Oh? Could they still take action here?"

"No, of course not. As long as you don't break the law, no one can harm you in an Administrative Continent."

"Then why should I be careful?"

"Those guys are... persistent. Though they can't harm you, they're like pests you can't shake off once they latch onto you."

"Do you hate the Supreme Emperor, then?" Maximus teased.

"No! You must be joking! The Supreme Emperor is the true ruler of the Etherium Realm," the guide replied firmly.

"Everything we have—from food and homes to our very lives—is thanks to him. While I'm not a fanatic, don't say anything like that in front of me." With that, the guide left in a huff.

Initially, he intended to warn Maximus and his companions to show respect, but after hearing such irreverence, he lost his patience.

"You didn't need to trick him." Freya nudged Maximus.

"I was just curious to see how far my reputation has spread in this world," Maximus replied with a smirk.

After tens of thousands of years, the belief in the Etherium Realm had unified into a single rope: there was only one true god—the Supreme Emperor Maximus.

Feeling the crystallized will stored in the Etherium Realm's core, Maximus was touched by the heaviness of this belief.

If he absorbed this will, it would easily be worth billions of strands of causality. However, despite his need, he chose not to consume it.

He had a better purpose for this collective will than simply using it as a consumable.

Once everything settled down and he had some free time, this collection of a will might be a platform for the Etherium Realm to take a major leap.

After enjoying the scenery in the Moonshadow City, they visited popular destinations across the Moonlight Empire.

Though not as grand as places they had seen in the Virtual Realm or as exquisite as those in the Elfalhn Realm, the familiar imperfections of their homeland looked the most beautiful to them.

A few years later, they moved to the next administrative continent, the Arcane Continent.

The administrative continents governed all beings within the Etherium Realm's vast sky, overseeing and guiding the star islands and the Chaotic Continent.

The star islands were now like stars within the Etherium Realm, just as he envisioned.

As living expenses and opportunities on the administrative continents became scarcer, many set out across the vast sea, seeking lives as star lords, discovering the endless wonders of the Etherium Realm, and living freely beyond the constraints of strict laws.

Beneath the floating administrative continents, individuals on other lands enjoyed a degree of freedom, especially on the Chaotic Continent, where no rules applied.

Other than divisions by strength, anyone could act as they wished, from waging wars to claiming territories.

Visiting the Arcane Continent, Maximus sought out Fealan.

"You've become more unfathomable," Fealan sighed, looking at Maximus.

He recalled the young Maximus who had attended his academy, kidnapped both his daughters and conquered the entire continent.

Fealan could only marvel at the impermanence of the world.

"It's nothing. Given time, you'll reach this height, too," Maximus replied.

With Fealan's talent and his guidance, it was only a matter of time before he reached the same power.

After reminiscing about old times, Maximus continued his journey with his wives.

From the Arcane Continent, they traveled to the Beast and Divine Continents as well.

Visiting old friends one after another, Maximus eventually turned his attention to the Chaotic Continent.

Ruthless and without rules, filled with top-notch treasures, countless opportunities, and individuals with boundless ambition—the Chaotic Continent was a true origin of chaos.

Maximus even witnessed various apex sovereigns fighting tooth and nail over a tier-10 innate treasure born from the land.

Once powerful apex sovereigns from the past now had become ruthless warriors, battling for every chance they could seize.

The Etherium Realm was now filled with hundreds of tier-10 powerhouses.

The top individual in the past, now numbered in millions, is like a common commodity in the world.

To advance quickly, none of them could simply sit back and wait for miracles.

After decades of roaming the Etherium Realm, Maximus felt satisfied with the improvements it had made in his absence.

Once he had settled his wives, he looked up into the distance.

"Iris, I wonder if you miss me?" he murmured with a smile before taking a void leap into the Immortal Palace Realm.

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Immortal Palace Realm:

"Maximus? You've finally decided to visit me," Iris remarked.

Though happy to see him, she was more annoyed that he hadn't come sooner.

With the Etherium Realm under her radar, she had known Maximus was out of seclusion for some time.

"Sorry, I'm late," Maximus replied, embracing her.

"Hmph! You can't coax me that easily," Iris retorted, flicking her fingers to send Maximus flying.

Unfortunately for her, Maximus was no longer as he was before.

Sensing her attack, his system activated omniscient mode, showing him every particle and path of the strike.

Shifting slightly, Maximus avoided her attack as he pulled her into his embrace.

"I missed you," he murmured.

Feeling his warmth, Iris blushed.

This junior brother of hers was indeed presumptuous. How dare he dodge her attack and just hug her so casually?

Feeling a fury of emotion, Iris couldn't help but punch his chest, venting her feelings.

"You! How could you leave me waiting for tens of thousands of years? After taking my money, you ran off like a thief!"

"How dare you call yourself a man when you leave a girl waiting!" she continued, her voice tinged with frustration.

"Don't worry, Sister Iris. Now, I can see you whenever I want." Maximus comforted.

Feeling her soft presence in his arms, a mischievous smile spread across his face.

"What are you thinking?" Iris asked, backing away nervously.

"Nothing," Maximus replied with a grin, stretching his hands like a villain.

"No!" In a panic, Iris flicked her fingers again, sending Maximus flying.

This time, her attack was faster and more focused, and even in omniscient mode, he couldn't fully evade it.

Fortunately, he managed to defend himself and remained unharmed.

"I'm just joking, Sister Iris. Relax!"

"Is that so?" Iris squinted her eyes, staring at him.

While hugging and kissing was fine, she wasn't ready for anything beyond.

She still had mixed feelings for this shameless man.

Knowing he was involved with other women, she felt hesitant about fully committing to him.

"Yes, I promise. I'll behave!" Maximus vowed, saluting playfully.

Calming down, Iris allowed herself to be pulled into his arms again.

Holding Iris while they talked was an incomparable feeling, one that Maximus found himself growing addicted to.

She seemed to enjoy it as well, gazing at him softly like a kitten.

"Anyway, why are you here? I'm sure it's not only because you missed me," Iris asked, rolling her eyes.

Whenever Maximus visited her, there was usually a reason.

"You know me too well, Sister Iris~" Maximus replied, pinching her cheek.

"I'm here to fulfill my promise. Let's see how my physique can help Sister Iris advance…"