"An infinite physique that survived under infinite time acceleration?" Rachel's main body was in shock upon hearing this revelation. Did this mean she had actually succeeded? The realization felt abrupt, unexpected, and almost surreal.
Quickly, she connected with her incarnation to gather every possible detail. By design, she had structured her incarnations to operate independently; they couldn't access her thoughts, and likewise, she couldn't read theirs. This independence allowed each incarnation to function autonomously, free from the limitations of her main consciousness.
"One of the randomly generated models was the successful one?" she thought, a hint of disbelief washing over her. "After all my meticulous research and planning, was it really just a stroke of luck that led to this breakthrough? Perhaps I should have relied on pure chance from the beginning!" Rachel's confidence in her strategy wavered momentarily. Had her careful research been the wrong approach? Or had she simply been extremely fortunate to stumble upon the correct formula through random testing?
Resolving to investigate, she closely examined the formula that had produced the infinite physique capable of surviving under infinite acceleration. She fed this successful model into her supercomputers for further analysis. These supercomputers were as big as rank 13 worlds and were created using countless universal laws, possessing incomprehensible processing power. Supported by the gray energy source, they made enormous strides in computation, achieving results with remarkable speed and accuracy. Still, despite their capabilities, it seemed that random testing had beaten the methodical research approach this time.
However, Rachel knew that this didn't render her supercomputers or meticulous research useless. With a correct formula in hand, she could now leverage the computers' full potential to refine and optimize the model. Following this blueprint, she would be able to construct the most efficient infinite physique with exceptionally high confidence.
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After a period of intense computation, Rachel reviewed the results. A triumphant smile spread across her face as she noted that each supercomputer had independently arrived at the same conclusion: the new formula for the infinite physique was flawless.
"I can't believe it! With this formula, I'll finally be able to reach quasi-rank 15!" Rachel's excitement grew with each passing moment. Achieving quasi-rank 15 would elevate her to a state of absolute invincibility. At that level, she would transcend reliance on any external infinite source; she would become the source itself. No longer bound by constants, she would embody the constant. If she desired, she could effortlessly create an entirely new reality based on her own infinity domain.
In quasi rank15, she would become a self-sustaining source of infinite power, encompassing everything within her own infinite domain. This meant that, as long as she remained an autonomous infinity, no rank 15 being could come into existence without her consent. She would have complete control over her existence.
The prospect of merging all infinities to form a singular, all-encompassing infinity was unprecedented. No one had ever attempted such a feat, and no existing experiment provided insights into its feasibility. Rachel was uncertain if a theoretical future enemy could forcibly integrate her essence into a universal infinity. However, even if such a merger were attempted, it would merely restrict her freedom to some degree. As a self-sustaining source, she would no longer fear death or confinement—not even at the hands of a true rank 15 being.
Indeed, achieving quasi-rank 15 was the closest any being could come to absolute invincibility.
As for Rachel's potential to evolve into an all-encompassing rank 15 infinity herself, she had no way of knowing if this was truly possible. Merging two independent infinity sources, she speculated, would likely require mutual cooperation. Even assimilating the entire gray realm—a realm largely under her control—would border on impossibility. Merging her infinite domain with the creation that is not only beyond her influence but potentially hostile seemed even less plausible.
"Merging infinities... How could I achieve such a thing?" she wondered aloud, her mind racing with ideas and uncertainties. She resolved to assign this challenge to her supercomputers, tasking them with exploring potential solutions for such a monumental merger.
In the meantime, Rachel made her way to the infinite time acceleration chamber, eager to test the final product once more.
The infinite time acceleration room was situated within the Gray Realm—a domain Rachel wielded partial control over. Her incomplete mastery allowed her to accelerate time infinitely within its boundaries, a feat that even rank 14 beings could not accomplish. Only those of quasi-rank 15 possessed the power to truly accelerate time to infinity. Yet, through her indirect influence over the Gray Realm, Rachel effectively harnessed abilities typically reserved for quasi-rank 15 entities. This indirect control meant she had access to quasi-rank 15 power in a way no one else ever had, making her uniquely capable of pushing time to infinite speed.
With a sense of quiet resolve, Rachel placed the newly crafted infinite physique within the acceleration chamber and activated the infinite time passage. She watched closely as time sped to an unfathomable pace around the body.
"Success!" she exclaimed, nodding in satisfaction. Although she had anticipated this outcome, the confirmation still brought her a thrill of accomplishment. This version of the infinite physique was a refinement of the previous model; the supercomputers had optimized its design, streamlining its production and reducing resource costs. Unlike earlier versions, this physique drew upon both the Creation's creation energy and Gray Realm's energy. While Rachel had an ample supply of gray energy, her reserves of creation energy were more limited, necessitating cautious resource management.
"Let's proceed immediately!" she thought, eager to take the next step. With this infinite physique as her vessel, she was ready to begin her quest for omniscient-level mastery of the Wisdom Dao. Achieving such mastery would be a lengthy process, yet for Rachel, time posed no barrier.
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Over the years, her plans had subtly evolved. Now, she aimed to use insights gleaned from the infinite physique to devise a method for attaining omniscient Wisdom Dao mastery. This mastery would be critical before attempting to claim a portion of the infinity domain of the Gray Realm. Without omniscient wisdom, each step in this journey would be a monumental challenge. However, with omniscience in the Wisdom Dao, she would expedite the process, overcoming obstacles that now loomed as mysteries.
"Let's do it!" Rachel resolved, bracing herself. The journey ahead was entirely unprecedented. She was breaking into realms of existence few could even imagine. Yet her calculations reassured her that success was within reach.
As a pill container entity, Rachel had no separate soul; her body and soul were unified, both existing in the form of a pill container. While she could change her shape if she desired, she chose to remain in this form, which represented her unique existence.
With careful precision, Rachel's main body severed a tiny part of itself—a mere 1%. Yet even this small portion of her being caused an intense pain that radiated throughout her entire form. Every fiber of her existence shuddered, but she endured, gritting her teeth against the pain.
"It must be done," she murmured, her voice firm.
She then transformed this 1% fragment into a soul and merged it with the infinite body. This severed piece, being part of her rank 14 essence, retained its connection to the Gray Realm. The moment the rank 14 soul fragment entered the infinite physique, it catalyzed an instantaneous transformation, elevating the physique to rank 14 status.
The newly animated body blinked and slowly opened its eyes, taking in its surroundings with a mixture of curiosity and wonder. For the first time in ages, it possessed a tangible form.
"Strange," the body remarked, stretching experimentally. "It's been a long time since I've had a body. What an unusual feeling!"
Rachel's main body, observing with interest, asked, "How does it feel?"
The infinite physique Rachel inspected her surroundings, a subtle smile forming as she spoke, "It's exactly as we anticipated."
Over the years, Rachel's understanding of the infinite time acceleration room, the nature of infinity, rank 14 existence, and the intricacies of the Gray Realm had deepened considerably. Her plan, once straightforward, had evolved alongside this growing knowledge. Her modified approach now centered on using the infinite body, combined with the infinite time acceleration, to attain an omniscient level of mastery in the Wisdom Dao.
In theory, achieving omniscience is impossible due to the sheer time required—an infinite duration. Fortunately, Rachel had access to precisely that: infinite time. Through the time accelerator, she could propel time forward infinitely, accelerating her progress beyond normal limits. This was her only path. The infinite physique was designed to withstand such extreme time dilation, and with the support of her gray energy-fueled infinite soul, she could sustain her soul within the infinitely time-accelerated environment.
"Alright, let's do this!" the Rachel inside the infinite physique declared, stepping confidently into the infinite time acceleration chamber without hesitation. There were only two possible outcomes: either she would succeed and reach omniscient Wisdom Dao mastery, or she would perish in the attempt. There was no middle ground. Yet, she faced this trial without fear. Even if this incarnation perished, Rachel's main body would remain untouched. The main body had maintained a deliberate separation from her incarnations precisely to ensure its survival in case any of them met with failure.
"Begin!" the main body commanded, initiating the infinite time acceleration.
One of the greatest risks of infinite time acceleration was the impact on mental stability. Regardless of her resilience, no consciousness could endure infinite time without going mad. This was why she dared not send her ordinary rank 14 incarnations into the chamber—she knew with certainty that they would lose control. Only an infinite body, specifically designed for such extremities, could survive with mind and self intact under these conditions.
As the time dilation reached its peak, accelerating to infinity, the infinite body withstood the strain without issue.
"It worked!" Rachel's excitement was palpable. Only one step remained: she needed to retrieve the infinite physique and merge with the soul contained within it. This would allow her to attain omniscient Wisdom Dao mastery. Such mastery, which required infinite time to achieve, was now within her reach, as the soul in the acceleration chamber had already experienced that boundless expanse of time. Rachel was confident that it had indeed reached the omniscient level of Wisdom Dao.
The infinite physique Rachel stood up, meeting the gaze of her main body through the portal with an almost imperceptible shift in expression. Then, without assistance, it teleported out of the chamber.
"You—" Rachel's main body was taken aback. Only she, the main body, was supposed to have the authority to control the portal's functions.
"Omniscience is... dull," the infinite physique Rachel said, her tone laced with a strange weariness. "I already know what you're going to say, what our fate will be, the origin of Creation itself. I know... everything." A deep sigh escaped her as she contemplated the endless knowledge now coursing through her being.
"Let's proceed with the merger," the main body replied, though an uneasy feeling stirred within her. Something about this moment felt irrevocably altered.
The infinite physique Rachel merely nodded and, with a single snap of her fingers, performed the merger. In that instant, the main body, along with all remaining Rachel incarnations, vanished, their essence absorbed and subsumed within her. She now stood alone, bearing the totality of Rachel's power and consciousness within her form.
"Luther, come out," the now-infinite Rachel called, her voice calm but resonant. "I know you're there."