Lord of the Truth

Chapter 1146 1146: Terrifying questions!

...Could it be that there is something beyond the eight Master Laws?!

”....” Robin furrowed his brows deeply, his thoughts churning like a storm.

The existence of the Master Laws was already something that still needs explanation, only now and after many years of pursuing the subject did he know that their eight of them, only knowing their number and names made him exist... But those arenʼt even the pinnacle?!

”You canʼt tell me? Does that mean this knowledge isnʼt widespread even in the Mid-Planetary Belt?”

(You still donʼt understand.) Evergreen sighed, crossing her small arms. (Itʼs not that I canʼt tell you—I simply donʼt know. No one knows. Not me, not any scholar, philosopher, or king in either the Young or Mid-Planetary Belts. Itʼs simply something that lies beyond the reach of knowledge itself. You people can come up with theories, assumptions, and philosophies to explain it, but in the end, those are just that—mere theories. If one of them turns out to be true, a thousand others will be nothing but misguided speculation.)

She tilted her head slightly, her voice calm yet firm. (Donʼt waste your time trying to unravel the origins of the soul. And donʼt ask too many questions either—you wonʼt find anyone who can give you a definitive answer. If anything, you might already be among the most knowledgeable individuals in both Belts on this subject, you nosy little thing.)

”...!!” Robinʼs eyes widened in shock. He parted his lips slightly, as if on the verge of saying something profound, but no words came out. Slowly, he exhaled, his gaze lowering to the desk before him. Bit by bit, his furrowed brows eased, and the tension in his face relaxed, returning to a state of contemplative calm.

Evergreenʼs words had been blunt, almost dismissive, but upon deeper reflection, they carried a weight of truth.

What exactly were the Master Laws? They were the absolute principles that had existed before the birth of the universe—before the stars, planets, and dimensions took shape.

But then… what is a law? Is it merely an unseen force, a divine order woven into existence? Or is it something more—something deliberately placed, directed, and set into motion toward a specific function?

If a law had existed before the cosmos came to be, then something or someone must have crafted it, must have shaped it to serve a purpose. And if that purpose was the very structure of the universe itself, then what did that say about the nature of reality?

Robin let out a slow breath, his fingers drumming lightly against the surface of his desk. Everything within this vast shell of spacetime —the very laws that governed existence— defined the limits of his understanding. The limits of all beings. Were there laws beyond these? Deeper forces, older than time itself?

Perhaps.

But that was not his concern at the moment. Not now. Not within the scope of his comprehension.

For now, he needed to focus on what was within his reach.

The laws defined everything that existed around him, while the rules were the systems that governed how existence should function—the invisible guidelines imposed upon planetary spirits and cosmic entities to maintain balance, such as the protective forces surrounding the Young Planetary Belt, the reactive influence of karma, and the various paths that dictated the universeʼs unfolding events.

Robin closed his eyes for a brief moment, allowing his thoughts to settle. Then, slowly, he leaned forward, resting his elbows on the table as he pressed his fingers against his temples.

A dull ache was beginning to form in his head.

It always happened when he dwelled too long on such existential questions.

Every time he thought about these matters, every time he followed the thread of logic to its inevitable end, he felt as if the entire universe was nothing more than an insignificant construct— a passing idea in the mind of something far greater.

There was a distinct pattern in the heavenly laws and cosmic rules—an undeniable push, an unseen force urging humans and intelligent beings to seek power, to ascend beyond their limitations.

But why?

What was the purpose behind this grand design?

No one knew.

And if no one within the universe knew, then was there any point in asking?

If what he sought to understand lay beyond the very fabric of existence itself… then who, or what, within it could possibly answer him?

It was simply…

A door that had yet to be opened.

”...Heh~ Every time I talk about these grand concepts, I always circle back to the one who set the rules and laws. In the end, everything revolves around him, huh…?” Robin murmured weakly, rubbing his temples as if trying to ease the weight of his thoughts. He let out a slow breath, his voice carrying a mix of exhaustion and resignation. ”...Well, it doesnʼt matter. I donʼt know where everyone is being led, but as a child of this universe, do I even have a choice in the matter? Maybe when I finally make contact with someone from the Ancient Belt, theyʼll have an answer—or at least a clue that could point me in the right direction.”

A firm resolve settled in his heart, his hesitation slowly fading. Judging by the pace of his progress, Robin was filled with confidence that that day was not far off. He would get answers. No matter what. The path was uncertain, but his will was unshakable.

(Pffft— Who said the one who forged the Heavenly Laws is the same as the one who set the Cosmic rules? Who said the inhabitants of the Ancient Belt have answers? Who even said an Ancient Belt exists in the first place? Hahaha!)

”.........???!?!!!!” Robinʼs eyes widened as his mind came to a screeching halt. His entire train of thought shattered like fragile glass, leaving him momentarily stunned.

(What? Come on, get up and stretch a little. Your mortal body must be exhausted after sitting for so long. Even I got bored just watching through your eyes and started chasing those mischievous soul orbs around. Letʼs go see what your children have done in Nihari, or what the demons have been up to in the Blood Sea! Itʼs been a while since we last checked in on them, hasnʼt it?)

”Donʼt change the subject!!” Robin nearly lost his mind, his voice rising in frustration. ”Explain every word you just said—immediately!”

(Hehe, I didnʼt say anything~ They were just questions, simple questions frequently discussed among the upper layers of researchers. Many sages and geniuses in the Mid-Planetary Belt have pondered them for ages. You can answer them yourself later, once you reach the level where such things become relevant to you.) Evergreen placed a hand over her mouth, stifling a chuckle, her expression filled with mischievous amusement. (From what I see now, youʼre bound to become one of those lunatics obsessed with research and excavation. Hahaha~ Youʼll fit right in with them!)

The veins on Robinʼs forehead twitched violently. He clenched his jaw, trying to suppress the growing irritation within him. She was clearly messing with him—dangling the possibility of greater truths in front of his nose, only to snatch them away at the last moment. It was infuriating.

”Alright, Evergreen. Iʼll be sure to pay you back for that.” A dangerous glint flickered in his eyes.

Then, before she could react, Robin cracked his neck twice, sat down in a lotus position, and closed his eyes. His breathing slowed, his heartbeat steadying as he sank into deep concentration.

(Hey… what are you doing? Letʼs go deliver all those books to the Research and Development team so they can analyze them quickly! We donʼt have time for you to meditate—) A hint of unease crept into Evergreenʼs usually carefree voice.

”Too late!” Robin smirked, his expression turning victorious as he sent several soul spikes in all directions beneath the ground.

The last thing he heard was Evergreenʼs dramatic wail: (Nooooooo----!)

Within the Spirit Domain of Nihariʼs Planetary Soul—

Robin slowly opened his eyes, his consciousness now within the depths of Nihariʼs planetary soul. A gentle, silvery glow enveloped his body, a telltale sign that he was in his Silver Embodiment form. The world around him shimmered with ethereal light, a space where the boundaries between reality and the soul blurred.

As he adjusted to his surroundings, his gaze swept over the landscape, taking in the vast, swirling energy currents that pulsed like the very lifeblood of the planet itself. It was a sight he had grown somewhat accustomed to, yet it never failed to instill a sense of awe.

Then, finally, his eyes landed on a small human girl standing before him.

She was dressed in layers of intricate garments, her wrists and neck adorned with countless chains, bracelets, and crowns made of pearls and gemstones. The glow of Nihariʼs spiritual essence reflected off her ornaments, giving her an almost divine appearance.

The moment she saw him, her face lit up with uncontainable excitement.

She clapped her hands together enthusiastically and exclaimed, ”Welcome, Itʼs been so long! My dearest owner!!”