Solanky remained silent as he carefully reflected on everything the Devil Ancestor had revealed about the other Infinite Source Worlds.
If the Ancestor's words were true, then their current Infinite Source World was merely one among many that existed in the boundless unknown, including the Infinite Source World from which Solanky originally came.
The Devil Ancestor continued,
"During my travels, I encountered the owners of two other Infinite Source Worlds."
"They told me that, based on over five hundred million Samsara Periods of exploration, they had confirmed the existence of several dozen Infinite Source Worlds."
"And judging by their findings..."
"There are likely many more."
The younger devils, including the devil possessed by Solanky, were stunned.
For the first time, they realized how insignificant they truly were in the grand scheme of existence.
The Devil Ancestor slowly shook his head.
"My original goal was to seize another abandoned Infinite Source World."
"Unfortunately, I later learned that once someone forcefully refines and claims ownership of an abandoned Infinite Source World, they permanently lose the ability to claim another."
He paused before a faint smile appeared on his face.
"That is why I intend to nurture all of you."
"One day, each of you will claim an abandoned Infinite Source World."
"When that time comes, we shall establish a faction powerful enough to resist the unknown calamities that exist beyond every Infinite Source World."
"The previous owner of this world is believed to have encountered those mysterious beings during one of his expeditions."
"That is also why he never returned."
Although his expression remained calm, the Devil Ancestor secretly laughed to himself.
Once they each possess an Infinite Source World, those worlds will indirectly fall under my influence.
Through them, I will be able to draw upon their Infinite Source Energy, concepts, and authority.
When that day comes... my power will rise to an unimaginable level.
Hahaha...
Watching everything unfold, Solanky quietly smiled to himself.
"So..."
"The old man has been plotting this all along."
"He's using the younger generation to gather the authority of multiple Infinite Source Worlds for himself."
He inwardly shook his head.
"Doesn't he understand?"
"Power without control only corrupts the path toward conquering the greater narrative beyond the boundless Infinite Source Worlds."
"I'll simply watch and see how far his ambitions take him."
"After all..."
"My connection with Supremo has already shown me that realms exist far beyond the Infinite Source Realm."
The Devil Ancestor casually waved his hand.
Several cultivation manuals immediately floated before the younger devils.
"Begin by studying these techniques."
"They are the very first concepts, rules, and cultivation foundations left behind by the previous owner of this Infinite Source World."
"Mastering them will grant you a tremendous advantage over every other cultivator within this world because they explain the fundamental structures and narratives upon which this world operates."
"Afterward..."
"I shall teach you the modifications I personally created."
Unlike everyone else, Solanky ignored the manuals entirely.
After refining twenty-seven percent of the Infinite Source World's core, merely glancing at the techniques allowed him to comprehend every mystery they contained.
There was no need to cultivate them.
He also noticed something far more important.
The Devil Ancestor had deliberately distributed an Infinite Source technique bearing his own mark.
Anyone who cultivated it would unknowingly establish karma with him.
That karmic connection would eventually become another means through which the Devil Ancestor could control them.
Seeing through the scheme, Solanky merely smiled without exposing anything.
Months passed.
Once the Devil Ancestor confirmed that nearly every junior had grasped the fundamentals and the karmic seed had taken root, he waved his hand.
With a snap of his fingers, all five thousand young devils disappeared from the temple.
Turning toward Ayeko, he calmly ordered,
"Scatter them across the Devil Realm."
"Assign each of them to a different planet."
"Closely observe their growth."
"After that..."
"Prepare for the invasion of the God Realm."
"We march in one thousand years."
Ayeko respectfully bowed.
"As you command, Ancestor."
Without delay, he departed to carry out the orders.
Although Solanky maintained a calm expression, his heart was greatly shaken.
An invasion...
It was finally coming.
After everyone had left, the Devil Ancestor remained standing alone inside the ancient temple.
He quietly muttered to himself,
"Perhaps I've been overly cautious."
"That outsider would never be foolish enough to infiltrate my Devil Realm."
His expression gradually turned cold.
"Still..."
"I must locate his reincarnation vessel before he becomes stronger."
"If he has yet to reincarnate..."
"Though that possibility is extremely unlikely..."
"Then I shall simply destroy the entire God Realm during the coming invasion."
"No reincarnation vessel..."
"No future threat."
Meanwhile, Ayeko led the five thousand young devils throughout the Devil Realm, assigning each of them to a separate planet.
The devil possessed by Solanky was stationed on one such planet, serving as an envoy representing the Devil Ancestor.
Within that body, Solanky's avatar quietly began nourishing the devil's shattered soul.
His goal was simple.
Restore the devil's original consciousness so the body could eventually function naturally while his avatar remained hidden within it.
...
Three hundred years passed.
The original soul of the possessed devil had completely recovered.
Every trace linking the body to Solanky had vanished without leaving behind even the slightest clue.
When the restored devil awakened, he was utterly astonished.
His cultivation had soared from that of an ordinary High-Level Devil all the way to the Devil of Devils Realm.
...
Deep within the Forbidden Space of the God Realm...
Solanky's Source-Defying Body and Supremo remained seated opposite one another in silent meditation.
Opening his eyes, Solanky's Source-Defying Body quietly said,
"If I had left during the first hundred years, that old man would undoubtedly have become suspicious."
"Fortunately, Supremo contains countless memories and techniques capable of concealing karma from even Infinite Source Gods and Infinite Source Devils."
"Now..."
"I only need to find a way to control Supremo before the war begins."
At that moment, inspiration struck him.
Instead of dividing his consciousness between two bodies...
Why not transfer all of it into Supremo?
Without hesitation, Solanky closed his eyes.
He completely abandoned awareness of his Source-Defying Body and poured his entire consciousness into Supremo.
The instant the transfer was complete...
Supremo's tightly closed eyes slowly opened.
For the first time, Solanky perceived the world entirely through Supremo.
Looking ahead, he saw his Source-Defying Body still seated peacefully in meditation.
Suddenly...
A cold, majestic voice echoed throughout his consciousness.
"How dare you."
"How dare you treat one of the noblest bodies across every narrative as nothing more than a secondary avatar."
"How dare you consider another body superior to this one."
"How... dare... you."
Solanky was stunned.
His expression changed immediately.
"Who are you?"
"Are you the previous owner of this body?"
The mysterious voice answered.
"I am..."
"Your future self."
"I have appeared for one reason."
"To prevent you from making a mistake that will affect every narrative."
"This body is not another vessel for cultivation."
"It is not a weapon."
"It is not a tool."
"It is your true body."
The voice continued.
"Beyond the unknown..."
"Beyond the boundless Infinite Source Worlds..."
"This very body, which you currently regard as a secondary existence, will become the greatest hope of countless lifeforms across every narrative."
"I have already violated the rule established by the Author of our story simply to warn you."
"Correct this mistake before the day arrives when you must leave this Infinite Source World."
The voice paused briefly before continuing.
"However..."
"Supremo must not awaken fully until after you defeat the Devil Ancestor."
"I will not reveal anything about that battle."
"You must experience it yourself."
"But from this moment onward..."
"Treat Supremo as your primary body."
"Your Source-Defying Body remains important."
"Yet compared to Supremo..."
"Its role is far less significant."
The voice disappeared.
Silence returned.
After remaining motionless for a long time, Solanky slowly smiled.
"So that was the reason..."
"I always wondered why controlling Supremo had felt almost impossible."
"It wasn't because I lacked strength."
"It was because I had misunderstood its purpose."
Taking a deep breath, he made his decision.
"From today onward..."
"Supremo will carry sixty percent of my consciousness."
"My Source-Defying Body will retain the remaining forty percent."
He quietly looked toward his Source-Defying Body.
"My future self..."
"You actually broke the Author's narrative just to tell me this."
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"I wonder..."
"How much this single change will alter the story that lies ahead."