As the soul crossed into the space rupture, he was bombarded with so much sensation and input that his perception became overwhelmed. Space itself is an enigmatic concept. Does it truly exist? Is there a connection between space and the void? Is it a part of the void? These questions will surely be answered in the future.

The spaces between the veils of realities are distinct entities, although they are based on the same concept. They incorporate their own unique aspects to stabilize, but beyond the realm of reality, space behaves differently. It takes on a solid nature, so to speak. You might be wondering, "Solid space? Really?" Well, the void doesn't technically possess anything, or rather, it lacks any rules or laws that can overwhelm its own conceptualization.

In the void, space is an actual component of the void itself. Alternatively, one could argue that all concepts originate from the void, and traversing through space is, in fact, traversing through the very concepts it birthed. This is why it is referred to as "void space." Here, space encapsulates the properties of the void as a whole.

So, how do you think accessing a deep dive through the concept of space would turn out? Chaotic, indeed. In a step, you might find yourself immersed in a sea of nothingness, for instance, if fate decides to play tricks on you.

And what about a river of time? Your past, future, present, and all probabilities can materialize within it. Oh, and trust me, you wouldn't want to venture into any of these places, right? The more extraordinary the location, the more stringent the security! And let's not forget about chaotic realms.

The beings that reside there can shatter your bones to the atomic level. And don't worry if, by chance, you manage to escape the sea of chaos and wish to dive into another sea; the sea of nihility can definitely erase your existence. Or perhaps in the river of time, those timekeepers – those insignificant beings, protected by time itself! Harming them depends on whether you can locate them within the space-time continuum and actually bring them into your current timeline before managing to beat the living daylights out of them.

Ah, sorry for digressing. What was I saying? Ah, yes. You better ensure you grasp the laws of time and space in your own reality very well before even considering meddling with those two greater laws within the void. Without any rules observing them, chaos ensues in the void. The soul, in particular, is overwhelmed by the multitude of things bombarding his perception.

His perception was inundated to the point where even with his enhanced thought processing, he experienced a mental blackout. After an indeterminate amount of time, he suddenly felt a solid impact. As he regained his senses, he wondered, "What did I collide with?" Then, in a moment of excitement, he glanced at himself, hoping to find a body or something tangible. However, with his perception, he quickly realized that he remained a glowing, human-shaped, floating entity.

He then focused his perception on identifying the object he collided with. Wondering “Can a soul collide with something?” He didn't know since, after becoming a soul, he hadn't come into contact with any solid objects.

As he expanded his perception, he was astonished. His perception now can be extended for miles, and as far as he could perceive he discovered that he was slightly floating above a root-like structure—an enormous root, spanning miles. And what's peculiar is the absence of the ground. When he concentrated on examining the root, he made a startling discovery: the roots were interwoven within the very fabric of space itself.

Taking some time to absorb everything and process his thoughts, he muttered to himself, "I am a soul-like entity, capable of cultivation. So, it's normal for a tree's root to anchor itself into space." He repeated this realization a few times before deciding to locate the trunk of the tree itself. He needed to do something or at least should attempt to. After surveying his surroundings for a moment, he determined the likely direction of the trunk and began moving towards it.

As he climbed the root, he discovered a multitude of fascinating things. First and foremost, the place itself was incredibly strange. He could sense the ancientness emanating from everything, particularly the roots. The energy present here felt dense and he identified the one he was familiar with, yet he could also sense various types of energy intermingling. He contemplated the nature of those energies and also realized that the roots were channelling a vast amount of it. This led him to wonder what kind of tree he had stumbled upon.

In his mind, he envisioned fantastical trees like the World Tree or Yggdrasil. The thought of encountering such a tree filled him with excitement, unintentionally accelerating his movements. However, he also considered other possibilities, such as the notion of shrinking to an extremely small size where everything appeared magnified. His mind wandered through these conjectures as he continued his journey.

After traversing for a while, he noticed that the roots grew larger, forming an uneven plane that resembled a surface. He pressed on until he reached a point where he could see the trunk or a massive wooden wall stretching unimaginably high above. Astonished by the absurdity of the structure's size and weight, he struggled to comprehend its dimensions. Pushing those thoughts aside, he floated closer to the trunk.

As he made progress, he suddenly felt an intense sensation of being watched, as if every possible angle was scrutinizing him. An unsettling feeling crept over him, imagining that the tree itself was observing his every move. Nonetheless, he remained determined to reach the trunk, despite the unease plaguing his thoughts.

Upon reaching the trunk, he sensed an overwhelming and vibrant energy radiating from it. He could perceive the diverse types of energy channelled from the roots to the trunk. If he could perceive way upwards, he would witness an incalculable number of branches adorned with multicoloured leaves—each leaf representing a materialized concept. These branches filtered the energy flowing from the trunk, and the absorbed essence was then carried away by unseen forces, traversing through space to unknown destinations.

As the soul absorbed as much understanding of things as he can, he reached out and touched the trunk. Instantly, the entire tree revealed itself to him, accompanied by a flood of information about countless concepts and various energies. Overwhelmed, he experienced his usual mental blackout. But the world doesn't come to a halt just because one's consciousness fades, does it?

As the soul's mind was engulfed in emptiness, a profound shift occurred within the whole realm. The colossal tree, its branches reaching toward the heavens, trembled, causing the entire environment to resonate with a deep rumble. Concurrently, within the intricate network of roots, ancient wards and protective enchantments stirred to life. Etched into the very essence of the roots, glowing runes cast a soft, ethereal light that bathed the surroundings in an otherworldly glow. These primordial wards served as vigilant sentinels, fiercely guarding against any unauthorized intrusion or tampering with the sacred Origin Tree.

As the runes pulsated with an otherworldly rhythm, a mechanical resonance reverberated through the air, indicating the initiation of a profound consciousness.

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"System @origin1: Activation initiated."

The slumbering wards awoke, and with their awakening, the fabric of existence seemed to halt, caught in a suspended stillness. A wave of ethereal consciousness permeated the entire realm, extending its intangible tendrils in search of any aberration, any irregularity that might have disrupted the delicate equilibrium.

"Anomaly detected in protected space."

As the ethereal wave traversed the expanse, it abruptly halted and focused its attention on the soul, the origin of the disturbance. Every fiber of his being came under the scrutiny of this cosmic sentience, as it meticulously evaluated his essence, his very existence.

"Anomalies being scanned."

"Trespasser detected."

"Entity identification in progress."

The consciousness delved into the depths of the soul's being, scrutinizing his essence and nature.

"The detected entity is an unbound soul."

Having classified him as an unbound soul, the consciousness proceeded to assess the various aspects of his being.

"The soul lacks karma."

"The soul lacks divinity."

"The soul lacks corruption."

With a resolute determination, the consciousness arrived at a verdict. The pulsating runes within the wards underwent a transformation, aligning with this new understanding.

"Commencing soul-related sequences."

"Soul-related sequences initiated."

As if engaging in an intricate dance, the runes shifted and rearranged themselves, a visual representation of the consciousness calculating the potential threat level posed by the soul.

"Calculating potential threat level."

"No threat detected."

After a profound introspection and analysis, the consciousness arrived at a decisive conclusion, pronouncing him harmless. The runes once again metamorphosed, their ever-changing patterns indicating the consciousness's intent.

"Searching for a course of action."

"Implementing safety measures for unforeseen variables."

While the soul remained unconscious, the wards gradually ceased their ominous glow, their purpose no longer geared toward eradicating existence. However, the consciousness's deliberations were far from over.

"Utilizing Origin authority."

"Scanning the soul's memories."

"Memory scan progress: 0%....10%....50%....80%....100%."

"Analyzing the soul's memories."

"Multiple errors encountered."

"The soul's preparatory memories indicate a mortal existence prior to entering the Origin plane."

"Further analysis indicates:"

"A mortal soul surviving after death without mystical intervention."

"A mortal soul surviving in the void."

"A being gaining access to the Origin plane where karma guards the wards."

"Cultivating an unbound soul as a mortal soul."

"Coming into contact with the Origin Tree."

"Eternal impossibilities."

"Proceeding with protocols for these circumstances."

"Protocols indicate any achievement deserves a reward."

"Searching for an appropriate reward based on circumstances and achievement."

Despite its efforts, the consciousness encountered an unexpected hurdle, finding no immediately discernible reward suitable for the circumstances.

"No acceptable reward found."

Undeterred, the consciousness searched for an alternative path, processing countless probabilities to determine the most fitting course of action.

"Processing probabilities to determine the next course of action."

"Based on the soul's memories, suitable rewards shall be created."

Guided by the memories imprinted within the soul, the consciousness orchestrated a series of rewards tailored to his accomplishments.

"Utilizing Origin authority."

"Actualizing the concept of a 'system' that shall be eternally bound to the soul as a reward for the first impossible achievement."

"As a reward for the second impossible achievement, changing the credit value in exchange for the service of the system to infinite '∞' credits."

"As a reward for the third achievement, granting the soul three traits linked to the void itself."

"As the first being to come into contact with the Origin Tree, the soul receives the blessing of the first primordial being (Origin Tree) and shall be granted a true name as the reward for the fourth impossible achievement. The true name will be finalized after the being is given a name."

"As the fifth impossible achievement, upgrading the system inventory from holding unlimited inanimate objects to encompassing both unlimited animate and inanimate objects."

"The system's functionality ‘inventory’ has been upgraded to the 'Eternal Plane' feature."

The wards, now shimmering with a mesmerizing brilliance, assimilated various concepts, energies, laws, and runes. Gradually, a budding single branch, detached from the mighty trunk of the Origin Tree, materialized within the wards. However, this branch had transformed into a magnificent, multicolored gem, adorned with intricate patterns resembling a tree composed entirely of radiant runes.

As the culmination of this mystic process neared, the gem floated closer to the soul, and slowly its presence intertwined with his essence.

"Actualizing and proceeding with the system bound."

"System binding progress: 0%....10%....50%....80%....100%."

With each passing moment, the soul's form underwent a profound metamorphosis. The rune on the gem blazed with vibrant energy as the wards encompassed him entirely, like a celestial embrace cloaked in ancient power. Time seemed to stretch immeasurably as the wards gradually unravelled, their essence again converging and merging with the gem within soul's new form a floating soul blob. In that ethereal space, it was undeniable that an indomitable soul had taken shape.

"Eternal binding completed."

With the rewards duly distributed and the installation process concluded, the consciousness reawakened, brimming with newfound purpose.

"Accessing the reincarnation protocol."

"System connection established."

The consciousness embarked on the final phase of its grand design, preparing to send the soul into the cycle of reincarnation. As any and all soul should be.

"Sending the soul to the reincarnation cycle."

However, unexpected obstacles arose, as the soul again exhibited peculiar qualities.

"The soul has no karma."

"The soul has reached the absolute limit of soul essence augmentation."

Undeterred, the consciousness swiftly adjusted its plan, finding a solution amidst the intricate tapestry of existence.

"The soul can only be sent to a creation without boundaries and restrictions."

"Searching for an appropriate creation."

After meticulous exploration, a suitable creation came into focus.

"Creation found."

"Sending the soul to the reincarnation cycle of the chosen creation."

Without hesitation, the consciousness directed the soul toward a shimmering portal, its destination shrouded in mystery.The consciousness's final act was to fortify the security of the Origin realm, ensuring that beings with similar circumstances would never again breach its sanctity.

"Enhancing the security of the Origin realm."

"Henceforth no beings with similar circumstances shall enter the Origin realm."

As the soul ventured into the enigmatic portal, the conscious sent its final benediction, an earnest wish for the peculiar soul it had encountered.

"May the soul utilize these rewards for the betterment of the void."