Rachel’s plan had been progressing remarkably well. She had already prepared the next "infinite body" for her experiment, an endeavor that had consumed an unimaginable amount of time and effort. Though to mortals, it may seem as though barely any time had passed, Rachel, a rank 14 being, perceived time differently; to her, an almost incomprehensible span had elapsed in her meticulous preparations.
Her new infinite body was crafted with only the most reliable, verifiable data, leaving no room for error. Rachel felt genuinely optimistic about the outcomes of this iteration, as it was constructed with unparalleled precision. The new model was largely made possible through the Transmigration System—a complex network of computational processes that analyzed every possible variable and eliminated all potential mistakes. Describing the Transmigration System in simple terms, one could liken it to an immensely powerful computer, constantly calculating and refining data to uncover what Rachel referred to as the "Death Formula," a crucial factor in creating a truly infinite body.
By transmigrating an infinite number of souls across all layers of reality, Rachel had gathered an immense amount of invaluable data; her confidence was well-founded.
An "infinite body" must transcend the constraints of time; it must be utterly resistant to decay or deterioration. To achieve this, the body must reach a state of perfection, with not a single flaw or omission. Typically, such a state of perfection is only attainable by rank 15 beings, as perfection is an inherent aspect of the Creation itself. For those ranked below 15, like Rachel, perfection remains an elusive concept, always slightly out of reach.
However, wielding the Gray domain, Rachel had drawn closer than ever to this ideal. Her advancements in infinite body research were remarkable, nearing the threshold of true perfection. Though not yet a rank 15 being, she had defied conventional limitations; Rachel’s achievements hinted at a future where the concept of the infinite body could become a reality, promising an existence unbound by time or decay without relying on either the creation or the Gray domain's infinite domains.
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Rachel gazed at the infinite body before her. It possessed the physique of a male, yet upon closer inspection, it was clear that the body transcended gender. Restricting such a creation to a single gender would limit its potential for perfection; to approach true perfection, the body needed to encompass all possibilities. This infinite body was simultaneously male, female, and genderless—a contradiction, yet a harmonious one. Rachel had achieved this through painstaking research and experimentation.
Speaking softly to herself, Rachel murmured, "After so long, I should finally succeed."
As a rank 14 being, Rachel perceived time differently. Time itself held little significance for her, yet she could sense its passage through her memories. With control over her perception, she could experience millions of years as effortlessly as a single breath. Despite this mastery, Rachel preferred efficiency; delays, even for beings of her rank, were not without risk. Though nearly invulnerable, a theoretical chance of death still existed for her until she achieved rank 15. The more she postponed reaching this new level, the higher the chance that something, however unlikely, could threaten her existence.
Upon attaining quasi-rank 15, Rachel would reach an unparalleled state of invulnerability, shielded in all timelines, unreachable by any entity—even by the Creation itself. Though timeless entities like Rachel exist outside the normal flow of time, they still coexist in a way that enables them to perceive the relative presence of one another. For beings like Rachel, this sense of time was deeply complex and paradoxical.
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To understand this, one must first grasp the nature of time itself. Time, for the timeless, acts as a tracking device, a means of comprehending existence around them. Without it, there would be no way to differentiate one thing from another. Time is a marker, a tracer, a tool for distinguishing. For beings of rank 14 and above, conventional time does not apply because of a fundamental connection to the Creation, the timeless source of all existence. This connection renders them partially beyond time’s reach, for they are part of the Creation's fabric.
The Creation itself is an eternal, unchanging entity. It does not experience time because it exists in a constant state; it has no need for measurement, for it is the origin and the reference point of all that exists. A constant, timeless entity requires time only as a means to understand the fluid, changing aspects while itself remaining an unalterable foundation.
Once, there was only one constant: the Creation. But now, another has emerged—the Gray domain. This shift has profound implications. If Rachel were solely connected to the Creation and existed exclusively within its infinite domain, her existence would be entirely bound by the Creation’s essence. In that case, her being would be governed by the Creation’s inherent constancy, making her time fluid in relation to the Creation’s unchanging nature.
However, Rachel does not reside within the infinite domain of the Creation. Instead, she dwells within the infinite domain of the Gray realm, which sets her apart from the Creation’s concept. Being separate from the Creation means Rachel’s experience of time differs fundamentally. Unlike Those living in the Creation's domain, Rachel’s existence within the Gray realm domain allows her a distinct form of time—one that is both independent and unique to her nature.
For Rachel, time is paradoxical. Relative to the Creation, she indeed experiences time; yet, compared to other beings, especially those who are “fluid” or bound by conventional time, she is timeless. Fluid beings—those who are not timeless—are governed by the infinite domain of the constant they live in. These beings exist under the Creation’s domain, and their time is shaped by the rules set by the universes and worlds within Creation. Their experience of time is determined by the Creation’s structure and hierarchy.
In contrast, Rachel’s time, shaped by her separation from the Creation, is boundless and unconstrained. It is free from the fixed rules that govern time within Creation’s domain, allowing her an existence beyond the limits of conventional time. In essence, against the Creation, she experiences a type of time; yet compared to everything else, she exists beyond time altogether.
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Satisfied with her preparations, Rachel opened a portal to her experiment room. Here, she could accelerate the flow of time infinitely, observing in a mere moment whether her new infinite body would truly withstand the demands of perfection. If her creation could endure this test, it would be a testament to the viability of her work—a step closer to achieving absolute timelessness.
Rachel felt cautiously optimistic, though uncertainty lingered. Even she, with her vast knowledge and power, could not be certain of success in matters as unprecedented as the infinite body. Throughout the entire history of existence—across the Creation, the Grey Realm, and beyond—nothing had ever truly withstood the passage of infinite time without being bound to a source of infinity.
Suddenly, there was a soft breaking sound. The infinite body vanished without a trace. It had failed, once again. Frustrated, Rachel clenched her fists. “Damn it,” she muttered, staring at the empty space where her creation had once been. Its disappearance meant that it had deteriorated, unable to withstand the endless flow of time. Despite her best efforts, the infinite body had proven fragile.
“I’ve done everything possible,” she thought bitterly. “And still, I’ve failed. Perhaps an infinite body simply cannot exist.” The thought gnawed at her, the weight of disappointment pressing heavily upon her mind. The computational power and data she had poured into this experiment were beyond imagining, an investment of effort that could only be comprehended by a being of her rank. Yet time and again, the result was the same: failure.
Infinity was simply too vast, too relentless. Nothing could survive it unless it was flawless, an ideal that felt increasingly out of reach. Achieving absolute perfection—a state without a single flaw, a single vulnerability—seemed almost impossible. Yet Rachel knew that this flawless form was her only option. Until she could create a body that truly defied infinity, she would continue her relentless pursuit, one attempt after another, inching ever closer to perfection.