Carter distanced all his planets, arranging them in their orbital paths. To balance the system, he absorbed two-thirds of the mass from each of his eleven colossal planets, ensuring they wouldn't disrupt the delicate gravitational pull. With everything in position, he released his sun at the center of the system, placing a gravitational lock around it to prevent alerting another cosmic worm.
“So, should I just proceed to make the planets habitable?”
[System]
The host only needs to give the command, and I will handle the process of transforming the solar system and integrating it as the host's main body. The procedure will take only a few years, during which all desolate planets will become habitable, fit for multiple alien races to coexist.
“Sounds good. Oh, and expand Planet Carter to the same size as the others. It's pretty small compared to the rest of my planets. Otherwise, proceed.”
[Solar System Domain Procedure: Stage 1 initiating…]
Carter felt his consciousness detach from his god form, floating above his forming solar system. From this vantage, he observed the intricate transformation of his planets.
Each world began undergoing rapid changes, all the necessary steps to make them habitable were being executed simultaneously. His sun anchored them in stable orbits, and each planet began forming its own moon large enough to maintain balance.
His first planet—his original body—was already thriving with life, but with the command carter had given the system it started to expand. Its continents stretched outward, seas widened, and new islands emerged. With Carter's gravity control no longer maintaining it, the planet had now needed and began forming its own moon.
Three years passed—an exceptionally short amount of time for such a cosmic process. And the transformation was now complete, Carter gazed down at his solar system. The planets, now fully habitable, radiated a beauty that left him in awe.
[Initiating Stage 2…]
An invisible barrier formed around the solar system. But it wasn’t a shield—it was more like the entire system fused into a single, unified domain.
Carter’s consciousness shifted again, but instead of returning to his god form, it transferred to encompass the entire solar system.
“This feeling... it’s even weirder than when I first became a meteor,” Carter muttered, overwhelmed by the sensation.
He tried to make sense of it. He didn’t feel like any one planet, nor the sun. Instead, he was everything: the planets, the moons, the sun, and even the space within. His perception expanded infinitely, allowing him to observe everything inside his domain from countless viewpoints simultaneously without missing a single detail. His Zone Vision had evolved to extraordinary heights, spanning the equivalent of three hundred solar systems. Nothing could happen within this expanse without his knowing.
[Solar system creation complete.]
Carter had now transcended the form of a planet, becoming something far greater. The sheer magnitude of power coursing through him felt like an unstoppable storm—a force of chaos. Yet, even with this overwhelming potential for destruction, another feeling took precedence.
The sensation of creation.
It was intoxicating, far surpassing any thrill of annihilation. The more Carter evolved, the stronger his urge became to nurture and preserve the life he had painstakingly brought into existence. What once felt like an arbitrary goal had become his defining purpose.
[System]
Congratulations to the host for achieving his second evolution.
New notifications began cascading in his consciousness, each one marking a milestone in his growth:
* [More skills available in the Skill Shop]
* [Level 2 Information Access Unlocked]
* [Path to Creator Function Unlocked]
* [Staus window inspect unlocked]
Carter opened his system window:
This book was originally published on Royal Road. Check it out there for the real experience.
[Profile] [Abilities]
[Skill Shop] [PTC]
[Sanctuary] [Domain]
The new additions were intriguing, especially the [Domain] function and the ominous [PTC] (Path to Creator) tab.
“System, I need a full rundown on these new functions and anything else I should know.”
[System]
First, I will explain the updated Domain function.
The Domain function showcases not just the host's solar system but all existing spaces the host has claimed as his own. This feature acts as a control interface for these spaces. Even without being physically present, the host can see every detail within his domain and manipulate it as though he were there. The host may also grant trusted allies access to control the domain in his stead.
. “That sounds really useful. With this, I won’t need to switch consciousness every time I want to make adjustments. I can act from a distance or delegate control to my sentinels... Not to mention how crucial this will be in the coming war.”
[System]
The Path to Creator (PTC) function currently displays the host's level of control over the galaxy the host resides in.
Control Level: 0.0000000077%
Carter stared at the screen, blinking. “Well... I guess that’s a start.”
[System]
To fully understand the Status Window Inspect function, the host must process Level 2 information.
[Level 2 Information Processing…]
[Processing Complete: Data Uploaded]
A sharp pain exploded in Carter’s mind.groaning as waves of information poured in. It was as if his brain were being pierced over and over. Suddenly, fragments of memory
surfaced—memories from beings Carter had absorbed, now unlocked and flooding his awareness no longer blocked by the system.
Among the sea of revelations, two words stood out:
"Aetherial..."
[System]
Aetherial power is a biological energy derived from specialized Aether cells present in most living creatures. These cells grant unique abilities, ranging from enhanced physical traits to extraordinary powers. Examples include:
* A Rapvik achieving speeds that break the sound barrier.
* A Qorveth manipulating the earth at will.
“So that’s why. I’ve been wondering how aliens had their own unique abilities, even though they couldn’t manipulate Celestial Energy. Every time I tried to figure it out, I’d draw a blank, and the system wouldn’t tell me anything when i asked.”
"Arcane..."
[System]
Arcane Power is a universal energy that floods the cosmos, accessible to any species with the knowledge to wield it. Unlike the Forefather Celestial Energy—rare and omnipotent—Arcane Power is omnipresent and functions as a versatile form of magic.
While Arcane Power lacks the destructive potential of Celestial Energy, it offers immense flexibility. Users can manipulate their environment, cast spells, and create phenomena limited only by their understanding of its principles. However, very few species and forces understand its full potential. Those who do often dismiss technological advancements, relying solely on Arcane Power.
“I see. All of the civilizations I’ve fought relied on technology rather than their Aether abilities or arcane power. From what I’ve seen through these memories, tech-based civilizations are far weaker than the other civilization s... Though I guess it’s easier to build a machine than master Arcane Power. But if that's the case where does that put the X3X…”
[System]
The Status Window Inspect function allows the host to analyze key details about any being, object, or cosmic matter.
“Lets test that out…Ralak.”