Before this reset, the realms of Creation and the Gray were intertwined. This connection emerged largely because Rachel had used gray energy without restraint, carelessly blending it with creation energy in the process. Now, however, all creation energy ever used has been retracted; the realms of Creation and the Gray are now entirely separate and isolated from one another.
The Creation, as an infinite source, extends across all known and unknown dimensions. However, as previously mentioned, its infinity is not all-encompassing; other infinities exist outside its reach, notably, the Gray Realm, which is the only one so far. The reason for the existence of realities beyond the Creation is precisely this — Creation's infinity domain does not inherently include all that exists.
The situation is actually very complex. Creation energy, originating from the Creation itself, is boundless and inexhaustible, with an infinite output and a bottomless reservoir. Logically, one would expect that nothing should lie beyond its influence, yet paradoxically, it seems even logic falters at these extremes.
Both the Gray Realm and the Creation share access to infinite space, yet their reaches remain distinct and non-overlapping. The two can exist in the same spatial locations without affecting one another. Boundaries between these infinite domains are not defined in the usual sense, by location or dimension. Rather, these boundaries are subtle and reach far deeper than mere spatial separation, incomprehensible to any but those with near-omniscient mastery. For an ordinary mind, even visualizing these boundaries is beyond reach; only those with quasi-omniscient abilities can begin to perceive them.
Rachel, having attained the omniscient mastery of the Wisdom Dao, understands the true nature of her independence from the Creation. She knows, with absolute certainty, that the Creation lacks the power to forcibly integrate her or her realm into itself. If it had possessed such power, it would have done so ages ago.
"The reason Luther helped heal my injuries back then was simply because my death would have meant the end of the infinity seed. Yet, even when I was at my weakest, Luther couldn't integrate me into himself," she reflected. "This only proves how difficult it is to reach true rank 15. Despite his countless efforts, achievements, and numerous omniscient masteries, Luther still couldn't absorb me. So how could I possibly integrate him into myself with just a fragment of the infinity seed under my control?" Rachel nearly dismissed the unrealistic notion of attaining true rank 15; as long as she could solve the injury on the infinity seed, she neither needed nor desired the full powers of true rank 15.
"Currently, I possess only a single omniscient mastery. However, once I achieve quasi rank 15, increasing my count of omniscient masteries should come with relative ease. I suspect Luther has achieved omniscient mastery over countless Daos," she mused. Achieving omniscient mastery is impossible for anyone without access to quasi-rank 15 power; Rachel managed it only because of her unique access to the Gray Realm. For those at quasi-rank 15, however, omniscient mastery is practically within reach; with access to an infinity domain, one could attain omniscient levels rapidly.
"Wait, that's not entirely accurate!" Rachel shook her head, correcting herself. "The omniscient mastery of quasi rank 15 beings has limits. While I know everything within the Gray Realm, numerous mysteries remain hidden within the Creation. So, it turns out that omniscient mastery isn't as straightforward as I thought."
Rachel began re-evaluating the true nature of omniscient mastery. "Omniscient mastery signifies infinity, but the existence of multiple infinities complicates matters. In ancient times, when i was still sealed, and when Creation truly embodied rank 15, all infinities fell within its domain. Back then, omniscient mastery meant knowing everything, everywhere, at any time, with no limitations."
"But after the separation, the nature of omniscient mastery changed fundamentally. Now, there are two distinct types: Gray Omniscience and Creation Omniscience," Rachel thought, reflecting on this realization. "Being a Gray Omniscient means knowing everything — past, present, and future — related to the Gray Realm, while a Creation Omniscient possesses that same absolute knowledge about the realm of Creation."
"Luther possesses omniscient mastery over all Daos within the infinite domain of Creation, yet his understanding of the Gray Realm is only quasi-omniscient. Only if the two realms, the Gray and the Creation, were to merge once more would true omniscience signify an absolute knowledge of everything, across all realms." She nodded to herself, understanding the enormity of this divide.
"There is no mastery beyond omniscience; however, due to the separation of these two infinite domains, today's omniscient masteries are only partial. I am not truly omniscient in the Wisdom Dao; I know everything about the Gray Realm, but the Creation still holds mysteries beyond my reach," Rachel sighed, accepting the limitations. There was nothing she could do about it.
"Still, my Gray Omniscient mastery of the Wisdom Dao is more than enough for my current plans," she reminded herself, a renewed focus in her thoughts. "I should aim to reach quasi-rank 15 as quickly as possible." She planned to reassess her goals and actions once she achieved this critical level.
Once she reached quasi-rank 15, she would be able to elevate all her masteries to omniscient levels. True, these omniscient masteries would still be incomplete, confined to the Gray Realm alone without access to the Creation. However, the Gray Realm should not be underestimated; though it is smaller compared to the Creation, it remains an infinity nonetheless, with limitless reach, boundless output, and an endless, bottomless depth. When dealing with infinities, the difference between an infinitely vast infinity and an infinitely small one becomes almost imperceptible.
"With omniscient mastery over all my Daos within the Gray Realm, I should have a much clearer sense of my next steps," Rachel thought, using her Wisdom Dao's omniscient mastery to swiftly devise a strategy for healing the seed.
She could, without much difficulty, seize a small piece of the Gray Realm's infinite domain for herself. Yet, fully dominating it was a different matter, a puzzle without any immediate solution.
The progression through ranks was not trivial: a rank 10 entity wields complete laws; a rank 12, universal laws; and a rank 14, source energy generated by infinities. A quasi-rank 15, however, becomes a source of infinity itself. All quasi-rank 15 entities possess their own infinite domains, rendering them unkillable, indestructible, and impossible to seal. At least, that was what Rachel had believed until recently; now she understood that even beings of rank 15 are not without vulnerabilities.
The Seed of Infinity, she realized, was the single weakness of both quasi rank 15 and rank 15 entities. Even with her Gray Omniscient mastery in the Wisdom Dao, there were aspects of the Seed of Infinity that remained unknown to her.
"I brought the Seed of Infinity into existence, but from where?" she wondered. "I remember nothing of its origin. If Luther is correct in his suspicions, then perhaps my memories have somehow been erased," she mused, frustration and curiosity mixing in her thoughts.
"Seed of Infinity, huh? Would the world truly be destroyed if the seed were to be lost? And how could something that embodies infinity itself be destroyed? Where did this seed come from?" Rachel pondered, trying to make sense of it. With her single Gray omniscient-level mastery in the Wisdom Dao, she had only fragments of insight.
"Rank 15 represents an all-encompassing infinity. But if I came from somewhere else and brought the seed with me, that means Creation was never truly at rank 15 in the first place. After absorbing me, it's said that Creation finally reached true rank 15. Yet, if that were so, I should have some inkling of my own origins. After all, even though I am only a Gray Omniscient, I still possess quasi-omniscience over Creation. But maybe Luther is blocking everything, concealing the truth from me," she reasoned, a flicker of frustration growing.
"There can't be anything beyond rank 15," she thought, "because rank 15 signifies omniscience and omnipotence—capable of everything, everywhere, at any time. If anything could exist beyond it, it would be by the will of a rank 15 entity. But even then, any supposed rank 16 would be inherently inferior to the rank 15 that created it." Her Gray Omniscience had resolved any lingering doubts; she now knew, with complete certainty, that rank 15 was the ultimate and all-powerful realm.
"I just need to break through Luther's blockade once I reach quasi-rank 15!" she thought with determination. At quasi-rank 15, she would be on par with Luther, and it seemed only reasonable that his control over her knowledge should loosen.
"The problem is that the secrets of my origin aren't within the Gray Realm but lie hidden within the Creation. Even if I achieved Gray Omniscient mastery over all Daos, I still wouldn't be able to fully match Luther. I might get hints, pieces of the truth, but likely nothing more." The realization dawned, pressing a reluctant acceptance on her mind.
"It seems I truly have no choice but to work with Luther," she sighed. Outwitting Luther was impossible; any plan she conceived, he had probably foreseen.
"Alright, let's reach quasi rank 15 first before deciding my next course of action," she decided, gathering her energy and resolve. With a final thought, she cast her spell.