As the years passed and the different species of intelligent beings settled into their new territories, Zarathos felt a sense of pride and accomplishment. He had created a world that was rich and diverse, and he was pleased to see how well it had grown.
But as much as he loved his planet, Zarathos also knew that he had much more to explore in the universe. And so, he made the decision to go into slumber, to rest and recharge his powers while he watched over his world from afar.
For 503 millennia, Zarathos slept, lost in a deep and peaceful slumber. He dreamed of all of the wonders that lay beyond his world, and he waited patiently for the day when he would wake up and continue his journey.
Finally, after 503,000 years, Zarathos opened his eyes and emerged from his slumber. He looked out upon his world with a sense of wonder and amazement, marveling at the exponential growth that he saw in all of the territories that had been created so long ago.
As Zarathos set out to explore his world once again, he knew that he had much to discover and much to learn. But he was confident that he had created a world that was strong and resilient, one that would thrive and prosper for centuries to come.