CHAPTER 288: CHAPTER 184: IWEN’S CONSCIOUSNESS WORLD_2

On the surface of the ocean in this world, it seems to be covered by a thin layer of mist.

Looking up, the sky is gray, as if covered by immensely thick clouds.

And looking forward, the "white clouds" on the ground also stretch endlessly.

Only behind me, there is the sole piece of land, a lush grassy field, and even a forest.

Shen Shi seemed to suddenly think of something, and with a thought, his body began to rise continuously.

Higher and higher.

Everything below unfolded in his eyes.

Sure enough, this is a solitary island.

But it is also Iwen herself.

Because at the forefront of this solitary island, there is a colossal head as huge as a mountain.

At this moment, Iwen has returned to her original race—Earth God Beast.

By that logic, this world before his eyes should be Iwen’s Mother Star.

Shen Shi seemed to have a realization.

The so-called Consciousness World is a recognition of oneself.

And this requires returning to the original appearance of civilization and race.

"Hmm?" His gaze suddenly sharpened.

Because in the forest below, he noticed signs of biological activity.

It seemed that a group of creatures was hunting a prey.

However, what truly shocked Shen Shi was the appearance of this group of creatures.

They were... humans.

Yes, holding sticks, stone tools, and wearing animal skins—how could they not be primitive humans?

Shen Shi seemed to think of something.

No wonder Iwen’s manual has always emphasized her ability to become a semi-captain for her race; it turns out she has indeed integrated the history and heritage of humans into the depths of her consciousness.

Under normal circumstances, this would be impossible.

However, Iwen’s race has a different culture.

Her race’s civilization was not just themselves; as Earth God Beasts on the Mother Star, they already bore other civilizations on their backs.

And the people of Gus, after a long guidance, virtualized this part of the civilization.

Made it a part that could be freely filled.

Iwen, being her own captain, filled it with human culture.

This is naturally false, and Iwen knows humans could not exist in her past world, yet she let it become real because this is her own self.

"Culture, history, heritage..." Shen Shi silently recited these three words, then continued to observe.

Iwen’s power is slightly stronger than his, but not excessively so; therefore, this current world is incomplete, just a part of it.

However, he could already foresee that as Iwen’s strength continues to grow, this world will also become more complete. Her own race will continue to increase, evolving according to their racial history, and the humans she bears will also begin evolving according to human history and culture, gradually forming an inseparable whole.

This is why Iwen’s race only ever has one captain in their lifetime.

Shen Shi sighed slightly in his heart.

But at this moment, he suddenly noticed the humans below, having already taken down the prey, did not proceed to handle it directly.

Instead, they carried the heavy prey back to their tribe, laying it before a clay statue to kneel and offer it in worship.

"Hmm?" Shen Shi murmured lightly.

Because he suddenly noticed that the statue was unmistakably modeled after himself.

Exactly like him.

Did these primitives sculpt it themselves, or was it arranged by Iwen?

Shen Shi quickly found the reason.

Because on top of Iwen’s gigantic head, a person was sitting steadily.

Who else could it be but Shen Shi himself?

Shen Shi’s figure flew over there, and he could distinctly feel that this was himself.

Wearing the clothes from the first day he met Iwen, with an expression full of majesty, sitting atop Iwen’s head, it seemed as if he was the sole existence in this world, the supreme ruler.

No wonder those primitives sculpted according to his appearance. They must have noticed this figure.

Shen Shi scrutinized the "himself" before him.

It looked no different from him, but the aura seemed different.

As he watched, a strange feeling suddenly came over him.

As if...

He extended his hand, gently touching this body, and at the moment of contact, the scene before him changed.

He became the self he had just seen.

Shen Shi looked at his hands, slowly standing up from them, and with just this one movement, a tremendous roar emerged from the sky, a magnificent aura lifted from his body, sweeping across the entire world. Even in that instant, an enormous phantom appeared in the sky, and that too was him, carrying a true divinely majestic presence.

All the primitives on this solitary island had already prostrated on the ground, shouting in worship and fear at the sky.

Shen Shi could hear their voices.

They were shouting, "Great God!"

Yes, no one knew better than Shen Shi that at this moment, he was the God of this world.

So powerful it seemed he could destroy the entire world with a gentle squeeze.

Yet, Shen Shi did nothing.

He already understood what this body was.

This is the Primordial Energy Steel Seal.

The absolutely obedient Primordial Energy Steel Seal.

This was the power Iwen gave him the day she inscribed the steel seal.

She handed everything in her consciousness over to him.

"This is what the absolutely obedient steel seal looks like in the Consciousness World, and all authority, even the power to destroy oneself, is given to me." Shen Shi sat back down, extending his hand to gently soothe the Iwen beneath him.

And all the previous anomalies vanished in that instant.

He controlled everything, naturally also controlling this embodiment of Iwen’s self.

So he could clearly feel her reliance, her affection, her submission.

This is the Consciousness World, it’s empty yet real, but it more so represents the manifestation of its master’s will.

Shen Shi understood.

His strand of consciousness slowly began to retreat, yet his body remained cross-legged, forever existing in this world.

Not long after, Shen Shi reopened his eyes.

The first thing he saw was Iwen.

"Captain..." Iwen’s expression was incredibly obedient.

"When I can separate several strands of Consciousness Residue, I’ll leave one with you," Shen Shi said slowly.

"Really?" Iwen beamed with immense joy.

Though she had inscribed her own Primordial Energy Steel Seal, that was just self-inscribed. As Shen Shi observed, it was merely an empty husk.

But if Shen Shi was willing to grant her a Consciousness Residue, then that husk would no longer be void.

Surely it also meant Shen Shi could destroy everything about her with a single thought at any time, at any distance.

But it also meant her connection with Shen Shi became tighter.

Tight enough to always be kept in touch.

And that’s not all.

With this Consciousness Residue, Shen Shi could also help her to swiftly construct the human portion in her consciousness.

That’s the most significant meaning!

In simpler terms, Iwen would have the opportunity to rely on human cultural heritage to create a complete world and thus advance to become a Master of Primordial Energy!

The chance to become a Master of Primordial Energy based on the culture and heritage of other races... this is what makes Iwen’s race so unique.

How could Iwen not be excited and delighted?

It is the captain’s greatest love and acknowledgment.

"But it will take some time," Shen Shi said with a smile, gently stroking the top of Iwen’s head, just like he did in her Consciousness World, and finally said, "Alright, I am going to start."