There were precisely 108,000 laws that governed and sustained the operation of the universe. At first one might think this number was far too small to coverthe vast complexity of the universe . After all, how could something as infinite as the universe be defined by so few rules?
But these laws were the foundation,the core upon which all reality of the universe was built. Time, space, life, death,these core principles were among the main laws, each serving as a pillar for the universe . From these core laws branched countless others, forming an intricate web that accounted for every nuance of creation, destruction, and balance.
Each branch was a manifestation of a core law, adapting and intertwining to maintain the balance of the universe. Time did not simply flow; it branched into cycles, loops, and moments of stillness. Space was not merely a void; it stretched, folded, and bound matter together. Life and death were not opposing forces but two sides of a singular, endless cycle.
These 108,000 laws were not limited by their number but defined by their depth, each containing countless complexity. Lex now faced the monumental task of understanding not just the laws themselves, but their branches, interconnections, and the delicate balance they upheld.
He started with the law of time,Lex consciousness arrived at a river,the river extended endless and he could see branches branching from the river.with each branch representing a choice or event that might have been or could still be.
The river was calm and undisturbed representing the origin of existence where nothing moved since the was no creatures in the universe to affect it.
To better understand it Lex immersed himself within the river not as an observer but as a participant.the Crystal ball aided him in mapping the rivers flow highlighting how each branch connected with other branches.from this he realized that time wasn't uniform and it flowed faster in some places of the universe,slower in others and occasionally looped back on itself creating paradoxes that fueled the evolution of the universe.
The breakthrough came when Lex extended his consciousness into a specific branch of the river.he experienced it different perspectives . He lived moments that hadn't yet occurred, felt the weight of past decisions, and understood how the future was shaped by every ripple in the current.
time was not an endless march forward but a reflection of perception. To rewrite the Law of Time, he wouldn't need to bend it to his will. Instead, he would need to align his understanding with its nature, flowing with it rather than against it.
time wasn't merely a tool of the universe,it was the universe's memory, its way of recording and preserving its existence. To master it, he would need to respect it or be overwhelming stronger.
After what felt like two centuries, Lex achieved complete mastery over the Law of Time. What once seemed an unfathomable maze of endless rivers and branching possibilities was now as clear as still water. Time, in all its complexity, had transformed from an enigma into a force he could command.
He no longer viewed it as an abstract concept beyond reach but as a mere tool, an extension of his will. The threads of time, once chaotic and resistant, now bent effortlessly to his intentions. With a single thought, he could accelerate the flow of the universe, speeding the birth of stars or the rise of entire civilizations. He could slow it to a crawl, freezing moments for eternity.
He lifted a hand, and the white void around him responded. A single thread of time appeared, glowing faintly, moving through space like a living current. With a flick of his finger, the thread unraveled, revealing its connection to countless others.
"Time is no longer a barrier," he murmured to himself, his voice calm but resolute. "It is merely a force to wield."
Yet, as he stared into the countless possibilities of the threads, he felt a quiet awareness settle over him. The power to command time was absolute, but it came with consequences but fortunately for him he was different,as the will of the universe he stood outside the flow of time.
His position outside of time gave him the freedom to act without fear of consequences but his morality and humanity shackled him with the understanding that his actions could result in ripples that maybe be beyond his control.
His humanity that he thought was weakness now served as his anchor grounding him from becoming a force of uncertainty.
Power without consequence," he thought, "is an illusion. The consequences may not affect me, but they will affect everything I make."
Now that he mastered the Laws of Time, bending its threads with ease, his attention turned to the next pillar of universe : the Laws of Space. Unlike time, which flowed like a living stream, space was vast, rigid, and deeply intertwined with the fabric of reality itself. It was the stage upon which all creation existed, shaping boundaries, distances, and dimension.it was found everywhere throughout the universe.even the void was different form of space.
To better understand the Laws of Space, Lex traveled to the void, the endless expanse where cosmic dust and nebulas moved. New born Stars flickered faintly in the distance, their light diffused by the interstellar haze. Here, in the stillness of nothingness, space revealed its raw and unfiltered form.
He sat on lotus position within the void, his figure dwarfed by the immensity around him. Closing his eyes, he extended his consciousness outward, letting it merge with the universe. The crystal ballembedded in his mind glowed faintly, a steady pulse of light that resonated with his thoughts, enhancing his comprehension.
As his awareness expanded, Lex began to perceive the true nature of space. It was not a singular, uniform plane as he had once imagined. Instead, it was made of layers upon layers, each one unique yet interconnected, stretching infinit like sheets of overlapping realities.
The second layer was scattered with cosmic dust, shimmering particles that danced like fireflies in the void. The third layer was eerily silent, utterly dark, its vast emptiness pressing against his senses like a weight. Another was turbulent, filled with currents of invisible winds that carried the remnants of collapsed stars. Each layer held a distinct environment, some vibrant and alive, while others were barren and devoid of light.
Yet, as Lex delved deeper, he realized that the majority of these layers were dark,silent voids where light and matter were mere whispers. It was in these dark spaces that the true fabric of the universe resided, binding the visible and invisible realms together.
With each layer he comprehended, another revealed itself, like peeling back the countless skins of an onion. The crystal ball guided him, illuminating the connections between these layers, showing him how they overlapped and interacted. Lex saw howdimensions folded into one another, how space stretched and compressed, and how pockets of reality existed like bubbles within the larger structure.
"This is why space is infinite," Lex thought, his voice resonating within his mind. "It's not just vast it's layered, multifaceted, and endless in every direction."
The process of comprehending was slow, but Lex persisted. Each new layer brought him closer to understanding the basic nature of space. It wasn't just emptiness,it was a canvas, a structure upon which everything else was built. And as Lex sat amidst the void, the realization struck him: to master space was to master the foundation of the universe.
With the mastery of space one can reach basically anywhere in the universe.
It took Lex one hundred years to fully master and skillfully use the Laws of Space. To an observer, this might seem excessive,why would the Will of the universe need a full century to comprehend something, when he could theoretically grasp it in mere moments?
The answer lay in the complexity and significance of the task. What Lex mastered was not a fragment of the Law of Space, but its entirety,the complete, intricate system that formed one of the foundational pillars of the universe. Space was not a single concept but an endless expanse of dimensions, layers, and interactions that defined existence itself.
For any other being, mastering even a fraction of this law would need an indefinite span of time, countless eons of study and insight. Only through anextraordinary fortuitous encounter a convergence of fate and power could one even hope to begin understanding it.
But Lex, armed with his determination and the crystal ball's guidance, achieved in one hundred years what would have been impossible for most. This was not because of shortcuts or inherent superiority, but because he approached the law with patience, focus, and the ability to immerse himself in its endless complexity. Each year spent was a step deeper into its mysteries, a new layer unraveled, a fresh understanding gained.
Mastering the Law of Space wasn't just about bending space,it was about becoming its master and using it easily . Lex floated silently in the void, his expression calm. He extended his hand, and the space before him trembled.
"Shatter," he said, his voice low but firm.
In an instant, the vast distance between two nebulas shattered like glass and then into nothingness, the two celestial bodies now side by side as though they had always been there. Lex observed the seamless transition, noting the precision of his control. He could now compress the universe itself if he wished.
Satisfied, he flicked his finger, and a tear appeared in the air. A portal, radiant with swirling energy, opened to another layer of space, a realm untouched by the rules of the physical world. Lex stepped through without hesitation, reappearing on a distant asteroid overlooking a dying star.
"This power…" he murmured, gazing at the star. He clenched his fist, and the surrounding spacetightened, warping until the new born star collapsed in on itself. A black hole was born in mere seconds, its gravitational pull reshaping the region. Yet, with a single thought, Lex reversed the process. The black hole faded, and the star reformed, burning brighter than before.
He looked at his hands. The power to shape space was boundless. He could create pocket dimensions of infinite in size, isolated from the rest of the universe. He could carve spatial barriers impervious by any force or weapon. With a single gesture, he could erase entire regions of space, leaving nothing behind,not even trace of what once existed there.
He raised his hand again, this time with a more careful motion. The space before him rippled like water, and a dimensional corridor formed, glowing faintly. Lex stepped through the corridor , appearing simultaneously in several locations across the universe. From the depths of a nebula to the heart of a star , his presence reverberating everywhere simultaneously.