Father God Karwenz's explanation finally came to an end. However, a tremendous amount of information kept echoing in my mind. The entanglement of the Void, the world, and the Chaos Abyss made my head dizzy. In the end, I could only form a simple model with my dizziness.
The void was a complete piece of stone, the world was a sculpture, and the Abyss was the gravel that fell to the ground during the sculpting process. The gravel itself was nothing, but once it covered the sculpture, the sculpture would no longer be a sculpture — it was the equivalent of attaching an arm to Venus.
The existence of these world residues meant the end of the universe. Once the Abyss came into contact with the normal world, Order would collapse, and everything would return to zero.
When this process occurred, the ripples known as the orderly world would be forcefully smoothed out in a short period of time. The phenomenon of the world being infected by the Abyss would at most be a chaotic ripple in the process of smoothing out the ripples. It was just like the interference ripples produced when two opposite electric waves canceled each other out.
The void created the Abyss in the process of orderly development. The latter would cause Order to return to zero when it came into contact with the orderly world. So this was the ultimate and simplest answer to this model. The greatest calamity in the multiverse turned out to be nothing more than an uncontrollable formatting command.
"Since this is the true reason for the creation of the Abyss, why didn't you tell us earlier?"
I asked in confusion. I wasn't complaining, but I just felt that it was inconceivable that Godfather would never tell his allies about such important information.
"For the Old Empire, knowing this isn't very meaningful." Godfather shook his head. "With the power of the Schilling Civilization back then, there was nothing they could do about this fact. Even if they knew how the Abyss came to be, what could they do? The void created Order, and Order created the world. This process simultaneously created the Abyss. This is a nearly unsolvable iron law. It's just like how if you want to define the concept of cold, there must be a corresponding concept of heat. No one can stop their creation, not even the Gods. The Abyss will continue to be created, the world will continue to be born and destroyed, and the war will continue. All you've learned is a seemingly important piece of information that actually doesn't produce any actual benefits. For the Old Empire, where efficiency is paramount, this kind of information is useless. "
I was instantly rendered speechless. Father truly had a deep understanding of the old Empire. He deeply understood what kind of "value-oriented" idiots would ignore his words.
"Of course, more importantly, I've only learned about this in the last few dozen millennia — when I wanted to tell you all this, the Xiling Empire had already vanished into the Void … don't look like that, I'm not omniscient or the war would've ended long ago."
"Ahem … Just how many abysses are there in the void?"
I coughed awkwardly and tried to change the subject.
"Not much. It's just enough to annihilate all the multiverse." God Father's reply was calm, but it made people break out in cold sweat.
"Don't be nervous, it's really not much," God Father said with a smile. "It's still the previous example. All it takes is one unsolvable problem to break the myth of 'omniscience and omnipotence'. The Abyss that was created after the birth of the world was compared to the amount of information in the entire universe. They're just a small piece of dangerous information. Although they have the power to destroy the entire world, before the infection spreads, the information it contains is probably less than a leaf. As the residue after the evolution of the world, it's impossible for the Abyss to become a colossus. "
Comparing the chaotic Abyss to the orderly world, it wasn't a one-to-one relationship between matter and antimatter. The former was just the residue left behind after the orderly evolution of the world. Strictly speaking, the Abyss was equivalent to a collection of logical errors that could cause the system to collapse. A system might contain thousands of units of information, but the information that could cause a fatal error might only be one in ten thousand. In the process of Creation, these erroneous information were treated as residue and expelled from the world's system, becoming an Abyss that lurked in a certain layer of the Void. To the world, the system would only be able to evolve and operate normally without these loopholes.
However, once these loopholes were injected into the world, even the tiniest bit of information was enough to be fatal.
"You said it yourself. As long as it's a tiny bit, the world will be finished." I shrugged with a bitter face. "And it's not just the world that will be finished. As long as it's something that was born from the Void, it will definitely be helpless against the Abyss. It's something that evolved along with the world. Beneath the Void, above all things. If all the Abyss were to go berserk, wouldn't the Multiverse be finished?"
"But this won't happen," Godfather said firmly.
"The Abyss will hibernate in the depths of the Void, far away from the world that it was born from. This is the instinctive rejection of Order to non-Order. They can't infect the orderly world on a large scale because the Abyss itself will gradually weaken during the process of the world's destruction. It can be said that the Multiverse and the Abyss are in a state of balance. The Galactic Protoss, the Xiling Empire, the Huron Protoss, and other advanced civilizations that are fighting against the Abyss are external forces that disrupt this balance. Our actions have broken the balance, causing the Abyss to always be in a state of suppression in the battle against the Multiverse. Therefore, the worlds destroyed by the Abyss will always be a small part of the Multiverse. "
"But we can't truly destroy the Abyss, can we?"
"Although I don't want to admit it, this is the truth. What's worse is that not only are we unable to destroy the Abyss, but we are also, in a certain sense, the catalysts of the Abyss. We create worlds, nurture life, and continuously create Order in the Void that was originally 'zero'. This is suppressing the existing Abyss, and at the same time, it is constantly giving birth to new Abyss. This is an endless cycle that can't be stopped. "
"If the Protoss doesn't create any more worlds …"
I began muttering to myself. Of course, this was impossible, but my way of thinking was that no matter how many worlds we created, it would be the same as simultaneously increasing the power of both Order and the Abyss, which would be useless. So, I might as well stop Genesis and go home to bask in the sun.
"Even if the Protoss doesn't Genesis, the Void will continue to give birth to new worlds." Godfather shook his head as expected. "Not only that, the worlds created by the Void will be less stable and more susceptible to infection from the Abyss. In comparison, although the Protoss can't prevent the creation of the Abyss in the process of creating worlds, because every Law has been carefully designed, the worlds will have higher resistance. This way, although we won't be able to change the stalemate between us and the Abyss in terms of numbers, we can gradually gain the upper hand in terms of quality. This journey of resistance is destined to be endless, but perhaps one day, the Abyss will become less dangerous."
So Godfather had already begun planning such a grand plan?!
By continuously creating more intricate and more resistant worlds, he would increase the power of Order in the Void from a macroscopic perspective, making the Abyss even more stable — when I thought about the infinite vastness of the Void, how long would this project take to complete? Or should I say, would this project ever be completed?
At this thought, I instantly looked at the Godfather in front of me in admiration. Although he appeared to be about the same age as me, he was probably the greatest existence in the entire multiverse. How much time did he intend to spend on this project!?
"I've created two continuous five-hundred-million-year plans. Isn't this the first one …?"
Godfather replied with a brilliant smile.
I felt that I didn't have anything in common with the creature in front of me when it came to time.
Due to the collapse of the old Empire's database, I had no way of knowing how far the old Empire's research of the Chaos Abyss had progressed. I also had no way of knowing if they had already discovered the truth that Godfather had told me today. However, there was one thing that I was certain of. What I just learned was absolutely incomparably precious information to the current Empire. Tawil had already been researching this for a long time, day and night, but had never been able to make any progress. I never expected that Godfather would tell me such important information ahead of time. This trip to the God Realm was truly worth it.
But while I was overjoyed, I also had some doubts. If Godfather wanted to tell the Xiling Empire these things, there was no need for him to drag me to such a secluded corner and act so mysteriously. He could have treated this as the first piece of information that he would share with Sandora when he "reestablished diplomatic relations" with me. Could it be that he wanted to tell me something else when he dragged me to such a place?
"Are you curious about yourself?"
Godfather only smiled and asked this question in response to my confusion.
I indicated that I didn't understand.
"You're a human. At the very least, you believe that you're a human. However, your soul has been recognized as the leader of the Xiling Empire. Your thoughts can transcend dimensions, and you can even control the power of the void. Aren't you curious about this?" Godfather looked at the endless void outside the row of round pillars. "Follow me."
I followed behind Godfather in confusion. However, Godfather walked directly to the edge of the circular platform, and then … directly stepped into the void domain outside!
I hesitated at the edge of the platform. If I walked past the two stone pillars next to me, I would be in the void. Right now, I didn't have any defensive equipment. I didn't have a battleship, nor did I have an anti-void shield generator. Was I supposed to follow Godfather just like that? And I didn't even know how long Godfather intended to walk in the void for!
Brother, you're Godfather, and I'm just a nanny. The military version is different from the civilian version!
"If you want to know where your power comes from, take this step."
Since we were separated by the void, Godfather's voice directly sounded in my mind. He didn't seem to be impatient or encouraging me at all. It was as if he was simply stating a fact. I gritted my teeth and did a set of radio calisthenics before taking large strides forward.
Void Form — Let me show you that I'm also someone who can shatter the void with my physical body!
Using the doggy paddle style to move around in the void domain where you couldn't sense up or down was a rather technical task. That was because there was no normal concept of distance in this place. If you wanted to move around here, you could only define "distance" and "displacement" for yourself. Back in the day, I had lost miserably to Icetis in a boxing match. Apart from the fact that Icetis had been practicing the Brick Breaking technique since she was young, the other important reason was that she wasn't used to moving around in the void. I spent a tremendous amount of effort before I finally approached Godfather, who was waiting "not far away." He immediately welcomed me warmly and exclaimed loudly through our mental connection, "I say, where's your face?!"
"Don't talk about my face. I've tried so many times, but I can't even open my mouth!"
I was extremely depressed as I gestured to Godfather, who didn't know the sufferings of the faceless tribe. "But if you look closely, I think I've already made a nose …"
Godfather took a serious look and said with certainty, "Congratulations, there is indeed something similar, but regrettably, it's growing on your forehead."
* Ding! * I knew that I wouldn't be able to tell if I didn't look in the mirror.
Void Form was one of my trump cards. I could use the Void Domain to completely replace my body. This way, I would be immune to all attacks on the world level. I could even practice forward rolls and doggy paddle style in the deadly void environment without any pressure. Furthermore, due to the special "halo" of this form (which Icetis later jokingly called the "Halo of the Passerby," which could turn anyone who was illuminated by the halo into a passerby without any special abilities), I had the ability to have an absolutely fair boxing match with a high-level Protoss like Icetis. However, this technique still had two very annoying flaws. The first was that it consumed a lot of energy, and there was a certain degree of danger. Maintaining the Void Form for too long would lead to the exhaustion of my spiritual power. Once my spiritual power was exhausted, I wouldn't be able to maintain the stability of the Void Form, and I would rapidly dissipate in the void. This process was no different from evaporation. It was also because of this danger that my elder sister always reminded me not to casually use the Void Form. Even if I occasionally practiced it, there would be a bunch of people watching from the side. The second was that … this form … was faceless.
A black creature with only four limbs and no facial features. Its arms and legs were stretched out like a cross — this was Icetis's recent complaint about this form.
Father God looked up and down at my Void Form. He had a pondering expression on his face. Finally, as though he had finally confirmed a certain fact, he nodded. "As I expected … you are not human …"
When I left Father God's Temple, it was already close to dusk outside. I didn't expect that so much time had passed in the outside world while we were just talking.
Due to the sudden influx of information into my head, I felt a little dizzy. In this dizzy state, I had unknowingly walked out of the "courtyard". The vast and boundless prairie was still calm. Those crazy little beasts were originally still in a dormant state, but the intrusion of a stranger made them excited after a day of idleness. After 30 minutes of intense fighting, I finally remembered how stupid it was to search for Icetis's Temple in this vast prairie.
After summoning Icetis's ferocious "house", I temporarily suppressed the chaotic thoughts in my mind. The old gate was chattering to welcome the return of Prince Zarzan. I found my elder sister in the "Dark Hall" behind the Temple. She was busy teaching Little Bubble and Mercury Lamp how to write, just like every time they learned to write, the former was drinking ink, the latter was tearing paper, and my elder sister was shaking her head with her hands on her hips, sighing.
"Elder sister, there is a very serious matter."
I came in front of my elder sister with a serious expression, and my tone was very serious. Little Bubble and Mercury Lamp immediately raised their heads curiously. The ink-stained young A.I. showed her father a post modern graffiti, while Mercury Lamp hugged my head and started shaking it back and forth. "Hey, stupid human, what did that uncle talk to you about?"
"What's wrong, Ah Jun?"
My elder sister saw my serious expression, which was very rare, and couldn't help but ask with concern.
"How did I get here?"
"Huh?"
"Cough, cough, it's like this. Wasn't I adopted?" I reached out to scratch my hair, and in the end, I scratched Mercury Lamp's head. The little lass was hugging her head and rubbing it. "You were the one who picked me up back then, right?"
My elder sister's expression became strange. There was worry, confusion, and a little nostalgia. "Indeed, I was the one who brought you back. But why did you suddenly think of this question?"
"Father said that there was something wrong with my birth. Elder sister, tell me the truth. You didn't find a spaceship wreckage in the wild and found me from it, right?"
My elder sister's expression instantly became subtle.
"Or maybe it was a meteorite from outer space? A crack in a rock? A peach in the river? Bamboo — Er, this is Hui Ye, or did a white-bearded old man give you a baby or something … "
Before I could finish, my elder sister decisively gave me a smack on the head. Then, she twisted my ear just like when I was young. "What nonsense are you talking about! Did you eat anything at Father's place? "
I forcefully tilted my head to avoid my elder sister's gentle punishment. At the same time, my mouth didn't stay idle. "Elder sister, I was wrong. But this question is very important! Think back carefully. Even if it was really as you said, that I was picked up from an alley, then when I first arrived home, there weren't any strange phenomena from the heavens? Purple light in the middle of the night, golden sun in the east, auspicious clouds coming from the west, and such things didn't happen at all? "
Realizing that her younger brother wasn't joking, my elder sister finally let go of my ear. She gently rubbed my ear while revealing an expression of reminiscence.
"No."
"There really wasn't?" I was greatly disappointed. I suddenly felt that Father might be fooling me. I was a talent that was about to be entrusted with great responsibilities by the heavens, but the heavens didn't show any signs of gratitude?
"If I really have to say …" My elder sister suddenly changed the topic, making me instantly overjoyed. "Really? What happened when I first arrived home?! "
My elder sister lovingly pinched my face. Then, she mysteriously whispered, "After Wangcai saw you … he vomited for half the night."
Mercury Lamp immediately hugged my head and convulsed. My tears flowed down. "Elder sister, you've been teasing him since we were young. Haven't you gotten tired of it yet? Wangcai must have taken too much medicine. He vomits whenever he sees anyone! "
Just like every time since I was young, my elder sister looked at her younger brother scratching his head on this question and was overjoyed. After laughing for a long time, she put on a stern face and pinched my cheek. "Then tell me the truth. What happened?"
"Call Sandora over. Your younger brother might not be a human anymore."
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