Infinite Mana In The Apocalypse

Chapter 4358: The Farmer’s Greeting III

She paused, then delivered the critical examples.

”Perpetual Harvest and the Cheating Architect both fall into this category.”

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Noah’s own Principles...the foundations of his rapid advancement, the cornerstones of his impossible accumulation, the core components of his Way...were so unique that no other entities could hold them.

Not because they were particularly powerful (though they were).

Not because they were difficult to understand (though they might be).

But because they had met conditions during their cultivation that made them fundamentally tied to Noah’s specific existence in ways that couldn’t be replicated.

Because...who could possibly hold The Cheating Architect?

”Well,” RUINEDEN amended, her expression shifting slightly, ”The Infiniverse also has access to Perpetual Harvest, but that’s special case. She was akin to the sentient farmland that Perpetual Harvest grew from...the soil that nurtured the Seed into full bloom. So both your existences have access to it because she’s fundamentally part of your cultivation architecture.”

Her voice took on more analytical tones.

”Actually, calling her just ’part’ of your Civilization undersells her significance. The Infiniverse is akin to grand instrument of your Civilization. More accurately...” she paused, choosing words carefully, ”...she is the backbone of your Civilization. The foundational infrastructure upon which everything else is built.”

Noah nodded calmly at this.

The Infiniverse...his Early Veiled Shore, his sanctuary, his accumulating domain- wasn’t just territory he controlled.

She was living architecture, sentient foundation, entity whose existence was so intertwined with his own that separating them would collapse both.

She was simultaneously part of him and separate from him, extension of his will that possessed her own consciousness.

RUINEDEN continued, her voice taking on more speculative tones.

”Principles like Perpetual Harvest and the Cheating Architect...” she paused, her expression growing more serious, ”...should be good guides toward the next Scale of Existence. Toward the distinction of THE.”

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”Think about it,” RUINEDEN continued, ”THE Living Existences all possess authorities that are fundamentally unique to them. THE Living Order’s authority over structure and hierarchy...no one else can replicate it. THE Living Paradox’s control over true contradictory states...singular to his existence. THE Living Emotive’s mastery over feelings and experiences...truly bound to him alone.”

Her diagrams shifted, showing parallels between THE Living Existences’ authorities and Noah’s Singularity Principles.

”Your Perpetual Harvest and Cheating Architect operate on similar paradigm,” she explained. ”They’re fundamentally yours in ways that make them unreplicable. That suggests you’re already walking path toward THE, whether intentionally or not. Your Principles are exhibiting characteristics that match how THE-tier authorities function.”

She paused, then added with calculating precision, ”Which means the question isn’t whether you can reach THE, but whether you’ll survive long enough to complete the journey.”

HUUM!

”I need a few more minutes here,” RUIN/EDEN said, shifting back to more immediate concerns as her analytical capabilities engaged fully with the golden tree.

”I’m nearly finished breaking down the architecture of The Convergent Prosperity. Once complete analysis is done, I can make it the first Grand Principle that the Infiniverse can nurture and produce en masse for those in your Civilization to obtain.”

Her expression carried satisfaction at the prospect.

”Imagine it,” she continued, her voice warming with enthusiasm. ”Your people, able to pool their power through properly cultivated collaborative Principle. Able to manifest The Abundant Colossus when defending your Shore. Able to coordinate attacks that individual capability couldn’t achieve. It would transform your Civilization from collection of powerful individuals into unified force that operates as single organism when necessary.”

Noah nodded, satisfaction blooming in his mind.

The Infiniverse.

His smile deepened as he thought about her, who had been quietly working in background, forging wonders without needing constant attention or praise.

She was silent without making flashy moves, but she was already doing unfathomable things.

As if sensing his thoughts, RUIN/EDEN’s expression shifted into something that resembled conspiratorial smile.

”Speaking of The Infiniverse,” she said, her voice taking on tones that suggested she was about to share secret, ”Sis Infiniverse has actually been utilizing my help to forge a surprise for Master. Something special that we’ve been developing in background while you were focused on other advancements.”

Her smile widened.

”Would you like to know what it is?” she asked, her tone suggesting she was offering forbidden knowledge. ”Fair warning...it would spoil the surprise. But I can tell you if you want.”

Noah considered for a moment, his thoughts weighing curiosity against the satisfaction of being genuinely surprised by something.

Finally, he shook his head.

”No,” he said simply, his voice carrying amusement. ”Let her surprise me. I trust whatever she’s creating will be worth the wait.”

RUIN/EDEN nodded, her expression carrying approval at his restraint.

But then her smile took on more mischievous qualities.

”Master,” she said, her voice carrying notes of professional advice, ”I also feel obligated to point out that if you could choose to...get friendlier on Elyndra sooner rather than later, we would make significantly more advancements on Principles.”

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She gestured, creating illusory diagrams that showed potential knowledge gains from closer integration with The First Farmer’s daughter.

”She possesses nine Grand Principles operating in perfect harmony,” RUIN/EDEN continued, her tone clinical despite the absurdity of what she was suggesting.

”Direct... intimate contact would allow me to analyze those Principles as at this moment, I can’t truly gain much. The data we could acquire through close integration would be invaluable.”

Her smile widened further.

”You...need to sacrifice your innocence, Master,” she said with mock seriousness, ”for the sake of research. Think of the scientific advancement!”

WAA!

Noah shook his head, smile tugging at his lips despite himself.

What innocence? He’d lost that particular commodity long ago!

But as he looked at RUINEDEN...at her animated expression, her mischievous smile, her increasingly complex mannerisms...he felt happy.

As if he was seeing Ruination at her fullest. How she always wanted to be with him, but never got the chance.

Her existence truly was becoming more alive with personality as he advanced. Each breakthrough in his power, each new capability of the Cheating Architect, each expansion of his consciousness seemed to grant her additional depth of character.

She was evolving into something complex!