..While Shou lies on the ground, completely motionless, Lee Jion runs towards him, places his hand on his chest, and says: "Cousin, are you alright? Answer me! [Did I do something wrong in the ritual? But how? I never forget anything or make mistakes]." Suddenly, Shou opens his eyes and grabs his head, saying: "My head hurts so much." Then, Shou looks at the ground, which glows with various colors: gold, violet, black, red, and many more, as the ground is like transparent glass reflecting the stars above. At that moment, Shou remembers something—a confused and extremely ancient memory, so ancient it's indescribable—and he thinks to himself, [I think I've seen this before, but I don't know when.] Lee Jion hits Shou on the face and says: "Are you okay, you idiot? What happened?" Shou looks at him, pushes him away, and stands up. Shou then asks: "The ritual succeeded, didn't it?" Lee Jion smiles and says: "Of course. If it hadn't, you would have died or been erased from existence forever, without return, like the other souls that reincarnate endlessly. Of course, you, me, and the leaders aren't like those souls." Shou looks at the ground and then shouts: "Huh? What's this? I look like a demon! My skin is red and black, and my eyes—what are these eyes? They're sharp and huge! And what are these horns?" Lee Jion looks at Shou and says: "You actually look handsome." Shou shouts in his face: "What have you done? I really look like a demon! What is this?" Lee Jion laughs and says: "Demons don't actually look like you. Who said demons are described like this? Also, tell me: Did you do anything? Did you put anything in the liquid during the ritual?"...
..As Lee Jion talks, Shou looks at the ground, observing his reflection: [My face has turned completely black, as if it's wearing a black mask, while my eyes are sharp, huge, and glowing. And these horns.] Shou looks at his chest and thinks, [At least I'm still human.] Lee Jion interrupts him, saying: "Boy, did you put something in the liquid? Answer me!" Lee Jion moves closer to Shou, trying to analyze what happened to him. [Hmm, this golden dust.] Lee Jion smiles and says: "Shou!" Shou looks at him and says: "What?" Lee Jion then speaks: "Where did you get something belonging to Amon? Did you steal his dust and feather?" Shou is extremely surprised. [It seems I've been found out.] Appearing tense, Shou says: "I didn't steal it, actually. I got it somehow while I was sleeping." Lee Jion is stunned, then jumps for joy with such force that the leap shakes the infinite world of chaos within infinite infinities, and all this is merely a part among infinite parts, each infinity containing such an infinite part. Shou is surprised and says: "Stop this, the world is shaking!" Lee Jion then comes at incredible speed, stands before Shou, and says: "Do you know what this means?" Shou smiles and asks: "What does it mean?" Lee Jion rejoices, saying: "You have become perfect! Your type has become complete. No other entity will achieve your type. Amon's energy and everything about him—his density, refinement, and sublimity—are the best among the eight gods. Ashborn, in terms of spiritual power, is the best among them all. And the Primordial God, in terms of skills, is the best of all. So, everything about you is now completely without flaw, you lucky one." Shou is surprised: [This person knows a lot about the eight gods.] Lee Jion stands, suddenly laughs, and says: "Haha, your completely black face doesn't let me read your emotions anymore. Are you laughing or sad? I can't tell, really. Only the movement of your eyes gives me a hint. Haha. But that doesn't matter. You are now the most complete version possible among all the kingdoms, and your type cannot be shared by two; it's only you, and only you."...
..Lee Jion looks at Shou, who sits down, appearing sad. Lee Jion asks: "What's wrong, Shou?" Shou replies quietly: "Nothing. I just don't know if those I love will recognize me now." Shou looks at Lee Jion and asks: "Can I change my form? I think you have a shape-shifting skill, don't you? Can you grant me the ability to use it?" Lee Jion sits beside Shou and says: "Unfortunately, neither you nor I can change our forms. We are souls, Shou. We have reached a state of transcendence where each of us has our own unique form and type. We cannot change our appearance." Shou, looking sad, falls silent. Suddenly, he smiles, feeling a glimmer of hope, and asks: "Is it logically possible for me to change my form?" Lee Jion pauses for a moment, then says: "It's impossible for us. I can't, and you can't. But yes, it is logically possible. How? I don't know." Shou smiles and thinks to himself: [Alright, so it's still possible. I'll try then.] Shou stands up, thinks about manifesting the book, and uses all his spiritual points to evolve the Hand of Life and Death to the fourth level, called the Cycle. He continues developing it until it reaches the ninth and final level of the Hand of Life and Death, leaving him with only 200 million spiritual points. He uses these to develop the All-Seeing Eye to the second level, then closes the book. [I'll see what I've gained later. But now, I need to say goodbye to this person.]...
..Shou stands up, looks at Lee Jion, and says: "It was nice meeting you, cousin." Lee Jion smiles and replies: "Finally, you said it. It was nice meeting you too, cousin." Shou then says: "And now, I must bid you farewell as I embark on my journey." Lee Jion looks at Shou and remembers what is written in the Empty's rulebook: [When the book's bearer comes, follow him, for he will change everything. In the prophecy of unknown origin, the light of the eternal sun shines upon everything, and then the time of the end comes.] Lee Jion smiles and says: "I'll come with you." Shou is surprised and says: "Huh? What? You have a whole kingdom to manage!" Lee Jion smiles and says: "I said you can't change your form, true. But I can create infinite copies of myself, each with my full power and everything, each having its own consciousness, which remains under my control and authority. So, I'll come with you and leave another copy here among the copies distributed across many places in chaos."...
..Shou calms down and says: "Alright, but only under one condition. I now have the same spiritual energy as you, don't I?" Lee Jion replies: "Yes, indeed." Shou smiles and says: "Alright then, face me first." Suddenly, before Shou can finish his sentence, he loses consciousness without any warning. [It seems I was a bit reckless saying that to him.] Half an hour later, Shou wakes up and says: "Huh? What did you do?" Lee Jion laughs and says: "This is my first lesson for you. Just because you have infinite spiritual energy in infinities like me doesn't mean we are on the same level. The difference between us is like heaven and earth. You are like an ant, and I am like the entire universe to you." Shou looks at him disdainfully and says: "Well, thanks for crushing my ambitions. Now, shall we go so I can reclaim my family?" Lee Jion smiles and says: "Alright then. But know one thing: I won't interfere in anything between you and your enemies. I'll just be an observer accompanying you. Do everything yourself." Shou smiles and says: "And who asked for your help anyway? Haha, don't worry, I'll handle everything myself." Then, Lee Jion opens a gate that transcends worlds, and they set off towards a place near paradise...
..Shou looks at the beautiful place where everything surrounding paradise is merely a reflection of its absolute beauty. He smiles and thinks to himself: [No one has accompanied me in a long time. I feel some happiness. Finally, someone to entertain me on my journey.] Lee Jion then asks: "And now, where shall we go, Lord Shou?" Shou laughs and says: "There's someone I think is there." He raises his finger and points toward the massive gate of paradise. Lee Jion says: "Alright, but how will we enter? Also, I don't want to cause too much trouble. The ruler of the angels of paradise is incredibly powerful, even close to my strength, so it's best not to stir up trouble." Shou looks at him and says: "Don't worry, just wait here for me, okay? I'll go alone." Lee Jion agrees: "Okay, no problem." Suddenly, on a whim, Lee Jion creates a massive throne glowing with every logically possible color, then sits upon it, waiting for Shou's return. Meanwhile, at the gate of paradise, Shou sees angels whose power exceeds 1 of the absolute Rayo unit, which is part of the Rayo theory of large numbers. As Shou approaches, he is struck by their immense beauty and says: "Excuse me, may I make a request?" The angels are surprised by the power and magnitude of the aura emanating from Shou. While many see Shou's demonic form as frightening, the angels' perspective differs; they see a brilliant light emanating from him, contrasting with the dark death...
..Tears of pure white, millions of times whiter than milk, fall from the angels' eyes. One angel speaks with reverence: "Why are you not in paradise?" Shou is surprised and asks: "What do you mean?" He thinks to himself: [I feel a wonderful sensation. I've never seen an angel before. Such beauty. And angels are moral beings; I should respect them even if they are weaker than me. Respect is a trait of the dignified and pure-hearted.] The angel continues: "You belong in paradise. What happened? How are you not there now?" Another angel interjects: "We must inform the head angel of this." The first angel agrees: "Yes, we must send him to the supreme ruler of the angels." The two angels look at Shou, and one approaches him, saying: "Your purity is immense. You must come with me. Please, would you accompany me?" Shou smiles faintly and says: "Alright, sir, no problem."...
..Shou walks behind the angels. As he takes his first step inside paradise, one angel stops him, saying: "Wait a moment, sir." The angel produces a pure white robe and a golden crown, which immediately move towards Shou, clothing him. The angel then says: "Peace be upon you. Now please follow me." As the two angels and Shou stand together, a golden circle appears beneath them, opening another world above the infinite layers of paradise—a world where the ruler of the angels resides. They are all transported inside, to a place of literal absolute beauty. Shou looks around, thinking: [This beauty, this purity. How I wish I could stay here. But this beauty is nothing, zero compared to my ambition of knowing the absolute. Beside that ambition, everything else falls away to nothing.] As he walks, tears of joy and awe involuntarily stream from his eyes. Finally, the two angels and Shou reach the place where the archangel sits upon a massive throne, behind which extend millions upon millions of wings, from which fall jewels, coral, rubies, and beautiful colors. The archangel, having already learned everything from the other angels, speaks: "Approach." A powerful and immensely pure aura emanates from the archangel, whose name is Lilith. As Shou draws closer, he notices a boy sitting to the side, watching. The boy has two wings, blue eyes, and wears a magnificent golden robe covering his hands, chest, and lower body, while his stomach and part of his chest reveal toned muscles. Suddenly, Lilith speaks: "It seems something I don't know about has occurred, preventing you, beautiful boy, from entering the world of paradise. No matter, I shall send you to the place where you belong." Shou then speaks: "Forgive me, sir, but I did not come here to enter paradise." A stunned silence fills the place. The two angels are shocked. The boy with wings, sitting afar, smiles. Lilith asks: "What do you mean?" Shou replies politely: "I mean, sir, there is someone I deeply love. I came here only to see him and speak with him. Would you permit me?" Lilith is taken aback. [I've never seen anyone look upon paradise and its infinite beauty and desire not to stay. This is strange.] Looking at Shou's purity, Lilith says: "Go ahead, my child. Who is this person?" Shou answers: "His name is Victor. Is he here?" Lilith confirms: "Yes, indeed. He is in layer number 6 of the absolute Rayo unit." Shou thinks to himself: [I think I was lower in rank than him before. I wasn't allowed to go to him.] Appearing slightly sad, fearing he cannot go to Victor, Shou asks: "Alright, sir. May I go to him?" Lilith replies: "Yes, indeed. You are infinitely higher in rank than him. You can certainly descend to him, but he could never ascend to you." Shou is surprised and humbly says: "Alright, sir. Thank you. Can you transport me there now?" Suddenly, the boy sitting in the distance stands up. The two angels standing far away are also surprised. The boy speaks: "Forgive me, Father, Archangel. Will you permit me to take him to Victor myself?" Lilith smiles and says: "Alright, my son. No problem. Go now and enjoy yourselves." The boy smiles, approaches Shou, and says: "My name is Loki." Loki smiles faintly, and Shou smiles back. A golden gate appears beneath their feet, and they are transported elsewhere. During the transit, Loki speaks: "You seem very strong." Shou smiles and replies: "And you, you seem strong too." Loki smiles a cunning smile. They arrive at a completely white place, with green plants on the ground and a beautiful, radiant sun above. Shou is surprised and asks: "Where is Victor?" Loki laughs and says: "I will never send you to him unless you face me first. I love confronting the strong." Shou becomes angry and thinks to himself: [Spoiled brat.] Loki says: "Come on, you first. I always like to let my opponents strike first." Shou smiles and says: "Alright then. But don't go crying to your father." Loki laughs and retorts: "We'll see who ends up crying." Shou smiles and gets into a fighting stance. [Now, I'll test the ninth-level ability of Life and Death: The Reverse Infinite Cycle.]..