Chapter 112 - Enlightening Discussion (3)

"That is an easy question to answer. You see, there are two most important things to know, in the universe. One is called Laws, basically the working mechanisms of the Universe. The second one, superior to Laws, is called an Aspect. An Aspect is basically stating the nature of the Universe itself. One of the most common Aspects is the Aspect of the Power Progression / Advancement / Cultivation... it depends. Without that Aspect, it would be impossible for anyone to get stronger through natural means provided by the universe, and everyone would be forced to never get stronger. For example, if you somehow 'delete' this Aspect from this Universe, then all beings that could be considered from an ordinary mortal human point of view as supernatural would either die or stagnate for the rest of their lives, they won't be able to progress, regenerate their energies, no one would be ever able to become magician or warrior, soon enough the everything magical would die out, and Universe would be filled with just ordinary mortal humans depending on science as their only means for advancement. And additionally, they would never be able to get stronger even through scientific means, as lack of the Aspect of Strength would mean, the Universe itself would prevent anyone from researching something like that. Practically almost every Universe has an Aspect of Strength, in one way or another, be it as Cultivation, Magic, Ki, or any other means. That leads to the Aspect of the Constitution. This one is almost as spread up just like Aspect of Strength across many different Universes, just the difference is that, in cultivation Universe, cultivators gave this Aspect more weight, while in the most magical universe not, and they didn't develop concept properly. Though you would find some Arcanists that could easily detect and awaken unique constitutions."

Answered Okhwang. I had read about Laws, as they existed in the Astral Boundary, but I have never heard about the Aspects. Probably something, one would never learn in an entire life, or only when reached some unimaginable level of strength. I learned it early, thanks to being a member of the Longinus Dreizhen Orden.

"Have you heard about someone who did something like that? Deleting the Aspect of Strength from Universe."

I asked curiously.

"Yes, a very long time ago. I don't remember the name of that Universe, but I know it was an incredibly advanced magical Universe, with countless mighty figures and very advanced magic. It was many times stronger than even my Ancient Dao Universe. Nobody knows why, but someday, its three Divine Thrones have killed other two Divine Thrones and after ȧssimilating their power they forcefully deleted the Aspect of Strength from their Universe. Within several thousands of years, the entire universe was filled with just ordinary humans. So much of knowledge was lost, but probably those three just hoarded it."

I was shocked to hear something like that.

"Why would they do it? And didn't it affect them?"

Though I had a theory why, as they probably feared their competitors, I wonder if it affects them in any way.

"Simple reason, their Universe was very advanced with plenty powerhouses, and there would be more Divine Thrones rising, and they didn't want to share their power. The other two didn't agree, so they were killed. And to your second's question, no they weren't, as Divine Throne is tied to the source of the Universe, so no matter what happens to Aspects, as long the Universe itself isn't destroyed entirely or their Thrones aren't destroyed or absorbed, Divine Thrones are okay."

Interesting, I thought in my head.

"Though the person who created your species did plenty of interesting things in your biology. Your power system is a mix of Arcanist Path, Warlock Path, and natural evolution of Fiends from Abyss."

Said Okhwang as he looked at me. I was surprised hearing this, and it affirmed my suspicion that Lucifer didn't create Devil Race by himself, and that the Book of Lucifer wasn't from the Dimensional Gap.

"When you arrive at the Astral Boundary you should really meet Kaziklu Bey or Mercurius. They would be for sure know the origins of how your species were created. Both of them are some of the most brilliant magic users across many Universes."

Said Jade Emperor as I nodded. I was really intrigued about how devils were created, and probably Lucifer has the answer, though he doesn't understand properly.

"Do you have some compendium on Alchemy? Best magically related."

I asked him. He probably would have a lot on Alchemy that is cultivation-based, but that would be useless for me.

"What do you have for an exchange?"

"Basic Technology Packet of Solar Federation?"

In truth, this was probably the only thing I had that was of some value for someone like Okhwang.

"Not interested, what would I do with technology? Not to mention, such technology isn't exactly that rare in the vaster world. I want something else, a World-Sized Sacrificial Spell Formation."

As Okhwang said that I froze in the spot.

Sacrificial Spells were common usage among especially human magicians, that didn't have any other means to obtain more power, to they used Sacrificial Spells to absorb the Lifeforce of other humans to strengthen themselves.

Of course, their way of using them was crude, and all Sacrificial Spells would leave severe backslash in the future.

"How large?"

I asked. Truth to be told, for me creating World-Sized Sacrificial Spell Formation wasn't that problematic even right now. In the future, when I reached Super-Devil Class or Apocalypse Class, then creating Sacrificial Spell Formation that envelopes even the entire Draconic Deus is piece of cake.

"Entire Three Realms. In turn, I will give you a complete compendium of Warlock Alchemy of the Astral Boundary."

Said Jade Emperor Okhwang nonchalantly.