The theme changes, with the West Gate now replaced by the East Gate, where Rowan, still standing strong, has been granted the power by the White Tiger, Bai Hu, to create or even destroy concepts by negation. On Rowan's journey, he continuously walks eastward, facing various challenges along the way. One of the threats comes from demons seeking to steal his divine power, but with Rowan's strength, no demon dares to challenge him out of fear.
Rowan calls himself a candidate for the Guardian of the Realm, even though his destiny is yet to be fulfilled. Tian, a vast world that serves as the main network connecting five crucial gates for the balance of the realms, remains a mystery due to the magical forces within it. This time, Rowan doesn't walk but flies across the world of Tian, his eyes scanning the surroundings for anything unusual. However, he finds nothing except the cosmic landscape filled with streams that resemble exotic colors.
As time passes, though the concept of time doesn't exist there, Rowan ventures deeper into the pure world of Tian. The further he goes, the more the atmosphere subtly changes, growing from minor shifts to significant ones, as if this were a natural part of the journey. Suddenly, Rowan senses a powerful, dark, and terrifying force approaching. True enough, a threat emerges unexpectedly from someone, but Rowan is prepared. He wields his spear with precision, striking in all directions as the battle ensues. The mysterious entity launches continuous attacks, but Rowan, tireless in his combat, fights back relentlessly. Eventually, the figure reveals its true form and declares, "I am one of the Knight Night!"
At the same time, Rowan is momentarily puzzled, wondering how something he had encountered before could exist deep within the pure realm of Tian, where cause and effect do not apply. So, Rowan asks the Knight Night, "Who are you really, and what is your purpose in challenging me?" The response he receives is bewildering. The Knight Night replies, "I am the natural envoy of all worlds. I am here to warn you about...!" Although the answer seems simple, it carries various meanings and questions. How could a being exist in one place while also serving a purpose in another, especially in a realm where extreme order is required for existence?
But before Rowan could ask further, he was attacked again by the Knight Night. What shocked him was that the power being used now was entirely different from before and much stronger. Their battle caused chaos in several places, and in response to the Knight Night's relentless attacks, Rowan called upon the power granted to him by Bai Hu. Now, the Knight Night's strength seemed incapable of breaching Rowan's defenses, whether physical or supernatural. In the end, Rowan was able to win the battle by using his power to erase the Knight Night from existence.
Questions continued to multiply, and when explored more deeply, a complex system governing the existence of Tian emerged. Tian, a world spanning the vastness of the Berkeley Cardinal, harbors yet another complex and seemingly unbreakable principle: it itself embodies the arrangement of axioms within the realm of set theory and large cardinals. Axioms like the "Axiom of Choice," the "Axiom of Replacement," and even the entire framework of Zermelo-Fraenkel Set Theory or beyond, exist within Tian but appear limited in measurement and expansion, constantly growing beyond the reach of conventional mathematics. Even when one reaches the Berkeley Cardinal, it still may not align with the pure existence of Tian's expansion, which defies logical consistency.
Step by step, Rowan attempted to locate the Eastern Gate, his next destination. However, something unexpected stopped him—a structure not far from where he stood. Though it appeared strange, Rowan decided to approach it, hoping there might be something beneficial within. Upon reaching the place, Rowan noticed that the walls of the structure were still intact, without a single crack. He ventured deeper into the building, and the first unique thing he discovered was a crown adorned with glowing red jade stones. Rowan leaned in closer to examine the crown and noticed something peculiar—each stone bore a strange engraving, symbolizing wind, lightning, fire, and light.
Rowan cautiously reached out for the crown, intending to take it. As his fingertip touched the surface, a sudden burst of light transported him to another world. In this new realm, Rowan found himself surrounded by silence, with no one in sight. He began to explore, searching for anything he might find. To his surprise, a figure in a red robe approached him. Rowan prepared himself, fearing a sudden threat, but none came. The robed figure merely extended a crown identical to the one he had just touched. Rowan attempted to speak to the figure, but there was no response. So, he decided to take the offered crown. As Rowan placed the crown on his head, a powerful force surged through him, something that felt capable of killing.
"What happened?" Rowan awoke from unconsciousness and realized that the crown was now on his head, its jade stones glowing brightly. Using his own power, Rowan analyzed the strength contained within the crown and discovered that the power bestowed upon him was not ordinary. Instead, it granted him the ability to create an pocket world as a means of protection or a place of hiding.
Rowan stepped out of the structure and looked at the sky, which appeared dark, as if a storm or something even more catastrophic was approaching. In the calm atmosphere that filled his mind, something suddenly appeared in the sky before him. Rowan asked them, "Who are you all?" They were not one but four. One of them replied, "We are the Technocrats of the Universe. Our purpose here is to invite you to our realm." Rowan furrowed his brow in confusion and asked again, "To your realm? What is the purpose of my going there?" The Technocrats did not answer but instead activated a portal using their technology.
Moments later, one of the Technocrats said, "Don't ask any more questions, just step inside." Rowan entered the portal, ready for whatever lay ahead. As he stepped through, he found himself in a highly advanced civilization, almost resembling the Gameverse he had explored before. There, he was greeted by someone dressed in a professor's lab coat, who welcomed him with a friendly smile. Rowan was escorted into a research facility for reasons still unknown.
Just a few steps from the portal, they were suddenly attacked by a group of mysterious individuals. Rowan, using his reality-altering powers, attempted to fend them off, but his efforts were thwarted by an overwhelming force. Eventually, Rowan was struck and incapacitated by a high-tech laser rifle.
However, they were soon aided by the defense forces, and with their physical attacks, the mysterious group withdrew, leaving them behind. Rowan was not seriously injured due to the protective shield he was using. The professor, still smiling and slightly laughing, said, "Apologies for the attack. My name is Professor Miguel. Nice to meet you." Rowan only smiled in confusion and remained silent.
They continued walking and eventually arrived at the research facility. Rowan was puzzled by how the professor remained calm despite the sudden assault, but he chose to ignore it and not delve further into the matter.
Professor Miguel invited Rowan to sit and said with the same smile, "The purpose of seeking you was to understand ancient and mystical powers. However, you need to know that mystical powers do not function here due to the suppressor we have installed."
Rowan asked Miguel, "How can I assist here?" Miguel simply smiled and handed Rowan a document that appeared to be a record of a unique project. The document detailed a project aimed at creating cyborg entities that combine magical abilities with advanced technology.
Rowan asked, "How do you plan to create a clone of me?" Miguel smiled again and replied, "It might sound impossible to you, but with our technology, creating the clone is relatively easy. We just need to conduct further research on the magical powers."
Rowan agreed to this and did not mind collaborating with them while also seeking to understand who they really were. Miguel said, "You can stay here for a while; there is a room available. It is well-equipped with facilities for temporary accommodation." Miguel led Rowan to the room, and upon seeing it, Rowan found it to be comfortable and sufficient for his needs. He remained silent and did not say anything further.
As Miguel was about to leave, he said, "Welcome to the Technocrat City, Rowan." With that, Miguel exited the room and closed the door behind him.
At that moment, Rowan remained calm and did not dwell on the problems at hand, but he stayed cautious of potential threats, given that magical powers were suppressed by the Technocrats' devices. He pondered the connection between Tian and this Technocrat realm. In reality, the Technocrat realm was a part of the biosphere for the imagination-based life forms that naturally evolved within Tian. Thus, it was a natural part of the existence of the imaginative beings scattered throughout Tian and other realms.
Tian raises doubts about several aspects, particularly concerning Kenos Hill. The question arises: Is the power of Kenos Hill greater than that of the Tian world, given its embodiment of all mathematics? In reality, no. Although Kenos Hill surpasses or represents a natural embodiment of all mathematics and serves as a logical boundary that can be achieved within a specific range, it does not exceed Tian, which has a more profound framework.
Tian transcends more complex hierarchies of mathematics and operates beyond the logical limits of proof, as previously stated with axioms as systems. If Kenos Hill is an embodiment of concepts that have surpassed all mathematics, then Tian represents a boundary for the embodiment of Tian itself. Consequently, contradictions within the concept will continuously emerge, providing higher logical value in each world due to the differences in the order of the universe itself.
Rowan may be capable of exploring all realms of existence, but he still faces limitations—not due to a lack of power, but due to incomplete knowledge in his journey. The mysteries will be unraveled by Rowan himself when his journey spans all the great and powerful realms. For now, Rowan's own powers cannot be proven by conventional mathematics and science due to the absence of cause and effect in the worlds he explores. This is particularly true in Tian, where worldly concepts play almost no role as understood in conventional terms.
So, it's acceptable for now, as Rowan will eventually be able to navigate all these mysterious realms with ease. Concepts like Yin and Yang may seem limited in the presence of Rowan, but they are still bound by a grander order beyond the physiological Yin and Yang of the mundane world. Instead, they relate to a more complex philosophical metaphor in Tian and other realms.
Now, Rowan waits in calmness, lying on the bed provided in his room. He waits and waits, knowing that destiny never ceases to shape one's life.