#6Taking into account creation
Chapter 6 Taking Creation into Account
Even marginalized legends have their value.
Lin Yun realized that these seemingly insignificant fragments actually filled in the corners that mainstream mythology had not touched, making the entire mythological system more complete.
Like a big tree, the core orthodox class is the trunk, and the regional variant classes are the branches.
The more niche categories consist of leaves and flowers, which together form a vibrant whole.
Just as he finished sorting things out, Anan spoke.
"Classification is complete, creation can begin."
"Based on the principle of 'unique necessity,' you should choose the most core system and construct a perfectly self-consistent universe."
"Then, let all myths follow this template."
"This is the safest way, and it can avoid conflicts between the rules of the universe."
She stretched out a hand made of light and shadow, pointing to the fragments of the Olympus system.
"With Zeus at the core, a balance between order and vitality can be achieved."
Lin Yun turned his head, somewhat surprised.
"A unique inevitability? But you just said that my choice itself is a variable."
"Variables must remain within a necessary framework."
Anan's tone was firm and unwavering.
"If creation goes out of order, countless universes will fall into chaos."
"At that time, timelines will intertwine and devour each other, and eventually all existence will return to the original chaos."
"As the first cause, Chronos must ensure the stability of its 'existence'."
"This is your responsibility, and your destiny."
The star chart around her suddenly began to spin faster, and its light became sharper.
"Look, those two fragments of the Orphic religion are already secretly merging together."
"If this continues unchecked, it could give rise to new rules that even you and I cannot control."
Lin Yun fell silent.
He understood Ananke's concerns.
As a goddess of destiny, order and stability are her essence.
But deep down, he couldn't accept this "only template" setting.
"Ananke, have you ever seen the starry sky above Earth?"
Lin Yun suddenly asked.
At the same time, the night sky over Crete appeared in my mind.
There are countless stars there, each with its own orbit.
"Some are bright, some are dim, some are huge, some are tiny, but together they make up the dazzling Milky Way."
"If there is only one star, no matter how bright it is, it will only be monotonous light."
Lin Yun pointed to the fragments on the original timeline.
"The charm of mythology lies in its diversity."
"The mystery of Orphism and the majesty of Olympia, the wisdom of Athens and the bravery of Sparta, the orthodox order and the unbridled freedom of the margins..."
"They seem contradictory, yet each interprets a different dimension of existence. Why can't they both become reality?"
"Because 'diversity' can easily slide into 'chaos'."
The light and shadow of the star chart rippled slightly, and the rotation of the star chart slowed down.
"If the rules of different universes conflict with each other—for example, Zeus is a benevolent god in one universe and a malevolent god in another—this deviation will tear apart the meta-timeline and ultimately lead to the collapse of all mythological systems."
"You think those marginal fragments are safe?"
"These are the places most prone to generating 'paradoxes,' like that labyrinthine fragment from Crete, which has trapped archaeologists from three different eras."
"Then we can set up a 'closed loop' in the multivariate model."
Lin Yun's consciousness stirred with excitement.
A clear plan quickly took shape in his mind.
"Each universe operates according to its own mythological logic, forming a complete closed loop of destiny from birth to end, in order to ensure that its internal rules are self-consistent."
"At the same time, we should set up 'barriers' between universes to prevent different rules from interfering with each other."
"Just like different civilizations on Earth, each with its own history and culture, yet they coexist in the same world."
Lin Yun's consciousness became clearer and clearer. He stretched out his hand and drew invisible lines in the air.
"For example, we can set up a unique 'time barrier' for each universe, like putting a separate cover on different stories."
"It can both protect the internal logic from interference and allow for neat arrangement on the bookshelf of the meta-timeline."
Anan's star map gradually slowed its rotation, revealing a hint of contemplation in the light and shadow.
"How can the stability of the barrier be guaranteed? Once a loophole appears, the overflow of rules will be more difficult to manage than the collapse of a single system."
"Reinforce with 'cognitive anchors'."
Lin Yun responded immediately, pointing his fingertip at the fragments that carried Earth's memories.
The aroma of my mother's fried eggs, the lights of the library, and my tutor's annotations.
"Embedded within the core rules of every universe is an unalterable 'human memory'."
"For example, the anchor point of the Athenian universe is the morning light of the Acropolis, the anchor point of the Spartan universe is the oath of the warriors before going to war, and the anchor point of the Orphic universe is the lingering sound of the lyre."
"These memories carry the warmth of human perception and automatically repel the intrusion of foreign rules, much like the immune system."
As he spoke, he picked up the Ionian fragment with Keats's silhouette stuck to it. Suddenly, the dew on the fragment reflected light, projecting a line of poetry into the void.
"Beauty is truth, and truth is beauty."
"You see, even literary memories can become anchor points."
Lin Yun smiled.
"Human beings' shared perception of 'beauty' is itself a gentle, cross-system barrier."
Anan was silent for a moment, and the star map on his robe began to rearrange.
The originally chaotic stars gradually formed a clear grid.
Different types of fragments are assigned to their respective squares.
"This 'closed-loop multi-element' model requires more sophisticated computing power to maintain."
Her tone softened somewhat.
"Therefore, Chronos's powers cannot be used solely for creation; he must also devote a large portion of his energy to monitoring the fluctuations of the barrier."
"I can."
Lin Yun's consciousness, conveyed through his voice, was firm and steady.
He looked at the eager fragments on the meta-timeline, as if he could hear the breaths of countless universes about to awaken.
"Human memory taught me to weigh things, and the power of Chronos allowed me to maintain balance."
"It's like being at an archaeological pit on Crete, where you have to carefully clean the artifacts while also being aware of your teammates calling out to you."
"Only by balancing both can a complete existence be achieved."
The light and shadow of Anan finally unfolded.
The edges of the star map grid shimmered with a soft halo, as if each square was edged with gold.
"Then let's give it a try."
For the first time, her voice carried a hint of relief.
"But I will plant 'threads of inevitability' in each barrier. Once irreversible chaos occurs, these threads will automatically tighten, pulling the out-of-control universe back to its origin."
"agree."
Lin Yun extended his hand of consciousness, gently touching the light and shadow of Anan.
In an instant, all the fragments lit up at the same time.
The golden glow of the core orthodox class, the colorful halo of the regional variant class, and the dim glow of the peripheral niche class each bloom in their own way within the star map grid.
They neither interfere with each other, and together they form a grander and more harmonious cosmic picture against the backdrop of the meta-timeline.
"Creation has begun."
He spoke softly, his voice carrying both the majesty of Chronos and the warmth of Lin Yun.
On the original timeline, the first fragment of the Olympus system slowly fell into the star map square.
Golden lightning crackled within the squares, yet was firmly contained by a gentle barrier.
Following that, fragments of Athens, fragments of Sparta, and two fragments of Orphicism...
The fragments of mythology fell into their respective places.
Countless tiny specks of light spilled out from the fragments, taking root and sprouting like seeds in the squares.
Lin Yun knew that this was just the beginning.
New fragments will appear in the future, and new barriers will need to be demarcated again.
Just like archaeological work, there are always new discoveries.
At this moment, he stands at the entrance to the multiverse.
With the power of the primordial gods in his left hand and the memory of humanity in his right, he took into account all possible beginnings.