Chapter 4940: THE Youngest and THE Oldest II

Noah took in the words calmly as he thought about it all, his hands resuming their work among the vegetation he was filling with Infinities.

What was the truth, and what was false?

In existence, one could never be entirely sure of anything until they faced it.

Speculation and theory were useful tools, but they remained tools until proven or disproven through direct experience. THE Mnemonic Leviathan’s words painted a picture that was terrifying in its implications, but pictures could be inaccurate.

Perspectives could be flawed.

As for Noah right now, he had his focus on understanding the feeling of Absolute as his separated bodies in THE Agora were facing THE Primordial Mycelia, who had seemingly taken over everything there. And yet they were smiling as truly, to their nature, they didn’t offensively seek conflict.

Everything seemed despotic at the moment, but he knew these were merely the struggles of existence.

The Adversity.

Even as all of this happened, he was finding ways to combat and take care of THE Primordial Mycelia. Now, after listening to this pink dolphin beside him, it seemed like another issue might be THE Primordial Chaos.

How would he even approach this one?

THE Primordial Chaos was confident that he wasn’t affected, and as of right now, he was moving as if he had a will of his own completely. If even someone like THE Living Temporal could realize they were getting infected, someone even more ancient and powerful like THE Primordial Chaos should be the same.

But there would always be exceptions in existence.

Noah was done underestimating others. He gave an extended roadmap and leeway when it came to potential, what was possible and not possible for his enemies. He would have the mindset that THE Living Paradox could be as astounding as he wanted to be, and now THE Primordial Mycelia could be an astonishing work of existence with unfathomable potential.

Maybe it was even astounding enough to be infecting someone as grand as THE Primordial Chaos without them even knowing it. Maybe that was their long game, their biggest victory!

The thought settled into his consciousness without causing fear or despair. It was simply another factor to consider, another variable in an equation that grew more complex with every passing moment. If THE Primordial Chaos was compromised, then Noah would deal with that reality. If he wasn’t, then Noah would deal with that reality instead.

Either way, standing still and worrying accomplished nothing.

"Let’s try talking, shall we?"

Noah continued filling the plot of land with seeds packed with Infinities, his entire body emanating a sensation of peace that belied the weight of the topics just discussed.

He felt the physical sensation of the soil beneath his fingers, cool and dark and rich with the potential he was pouring into it.

The void of THE Interstices or the lush fields of the Early Veiled Shore, it didn’t matter.

Each location served its purpose. Each body he maintained accomplished tasks that his singular existence couldn’t have managed alone.

He was THE Genesis Monarch.

And he would see what the unfolding adversity of Existence would bring before his glorious Immensity!

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In the Primordial Realm of Alfheimr.

In this land of vibrant life and wonder, where twilight painted everything in shades of green, white, purple and gold, Noah materialized with a unique body that he’d transferred from THE Agora to here.

It was the body holding his Infinite Undifferentiated Fate that was transforming into the Immensity of an Absolute!

He’d said it was time to talk as he thought about the issue with THE Primordial Chaos, but the one he would actually start talking with wasn’t THE Primordial Chaos at all. It was someone else entirely. Someone who might have answers that Chaos himself couldn’t provide. Someone who had existed long enough to observe patterns that younger beings couldn’t perceive.

At this moment, Noah had arrived in the skies of Alfheimr, his golden form burning with undifferentiated fate that pressed outward against the twilight atmosphere. He looked at a certain mountain in the distance.

A mountain that THE First Hunger had climbed with THE Living Origin. A mountain that THE Living Elemental had climbed with THE Living Emotive. A mountain that had at its very peak a temple shrouded in multicolored flames, holding a singular being whose existence predated most of what currently called itself alive.

THE Creature.

And the moment he arrived, oh, he saw wonder.

The mountain itself was massive, stretching toward the twilight sky with peaks that should have been visible for hundreds of miles. But even though there was a mountain here, the entire structure was actually shrouded with something that exceeded mere physical presence.

A multicolored flaming manifestation wrapped around the mountain like a second skin made of pure authority. It burned with imperious light that painted the surrounding landscape in colors that shouldn’t have existed, that made the twilight seem pale by comparison. The manifestation took the form of something vaguely humanoid, something that held the suggestion of THE Creature’s true nature without revealing its full complexity.

And its eyes.

Its pupils swirled with endless multicolored flames, ancient and patient and filled with weight that exceeded what most beings could comprehend. Those eyes seemed to be staring out across everything in this region, perceiving all that occurred within their domain.

The moment Noah saw it, he understood what this was.

Because at this moment, around his own body as well...

Golden flames erupted from his existence with force that made the twilight atmosphere ripple!

A massive manifestation of himself began forming around his body, shining with billowing golden flames of Infinite Undifferentiated Fate that pressed outward in all directions. The manifestation grew and grew, its form taking shape as an extension of his Civilization rather than merely a projection of his will.

Shockingly, it formed to be the same size and stature as the manifestation surrounding the mountain ahead!

His golden manifestation stood in the skies of Alfheimr with presence that matched THE Creature’s own, its eyes burning with the same intensity, its form radiating authority that made the very air tremble with acknowledgment!

The sensation of it was overwhelming. He could feel the manifestation as if it were his own skin, could sense everything it touched as if his nerves extended for miles in every direction.

And as it formed, Noah was able to perceive something.

For nearby light years, he could seamlessly exert his authority to enact Embodiments or Apophasis anywhere he wished in the span of an instant. The distance that had always required travel, that had always demanded conscious effort to bridge, now felt like nothing more than reaching out his hand.

This was the vision of Absolute.

This was the Immensity that they were afforded.

Prompts bloomed before his eyes.

|Absolute Depth Manifestation Detected|

|This portion of your existence is beginning to grasp the grandeur that comes with Absolute classification. The manifestation surrounding your form is designated as THE Absolute Effigy. This is the external expression of an Absolute’s Civilization, visible only to other Absolutes and beings of equivalent or greater Depth.|

|THE Absolute Effigy displays the intricacies and complexities of one’s Civilization and foundation in ways that cannot be hidden from peers. Its size is indicative of just how grand one’s Civilization is compared to others in Observable Existence. A larger Effigy represents greater foundational weight, more accumulated authority, and deeper connection to the Keys of Civilization.|

...!

|Absolute Vision of Existence Unlocked|

|With THE Absolute Effigy comes the Absolute Vision of Existence. This allows you to perceive and exert your Immensity at vast distances instantaneously. Within the domain of your Effigy, you can enact Embodiments, speak Apophasis, and manifest your Inscriptions at speeds nothing below Absolute can match.|

|What is initially perceived by other Absolutes when observing your Effigy is a glimmer of your Civilization, the surface expression of what you have built. Anything more complex, any deeper revelation of your true nature and capabilities, is what you choose to reveal yourself. The Effigy is both armor and declaration, hiding what you wish hidden while proclaiming what you wish known.|

|Current Assessment: Your Absolute Effigy has formed at size equivalent to THE Creature’s own manifestation. Due to your foundation below Absolute being so much grander, it should frankly be much higher in height. An assessment is being done to determine other factors unaccounted for that would make your manifestation the same as THE Creature. There could potentially be a set maximum that you have simply met the conditions of.|

BOOM!

His eyes burned with golden glory!

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