The Cosmos (Omniverse 7)

## The Infinite Cosmos

**The Cosmos of Heaven** (also known as **Omniverse 7** and the **Infinite Heavens**) is an infinite astrological object that contains all of existence from the strongest of Gods to the weakest of bacterium. From the most incomprehensible of things to the most common and mundane. The Cosmos holds the entirety of all realms, dimensions, beings, gods, mortals, life, death, reality, and infinitely more than one can possibly understand.

## History

### True and False Creation

At the beginning, before time and space, there was nothingness, which was shaped by the hands of Creator into the malleable form of a ball. It injected the ball with chaos before shaping a small part of that chaos into the Cosmic Egg and manipulated the strings of Fate to form a consciousness inside. From the Cosmic Egg, the consciousness grew and developed for 18,000 thousand years, eventually emerging from the Egg as a hairy humanoid figure with horns on his head and clad in furs.

Pangu was the first of Creator's entities in this vast Omniverse. He-Who-Wielded the Axe of Separation wondered around the emerging Omniverse, studying his purpose and duty, eventually concluding he was meant to separate the Yin and Yang from each other. And so, with his mighty Axe of Separation, Pangu set about the task of creating the world: he separated Yin from Yang with a horizontal swing of his giant axe, creating the Earth (murky *Yin*) and the Sky (clear *Yang*). To keep them separated, Pangu stood between the two opposing yet attracting forces and pushed up the Sky and down the Earth. This task took 18,000 years; with each day the sky grew ten feet (3 meters) higher, the Earth ten feet wider, and Pangu ten feet taller.

After the 18,000 years had elapsed, Pangu was tired, old, and weak. He fell down on the Earth looking up to the Sky and laid to rest. His breath became the wind; his voice the thunder; left eye the sun and right eye the moon; his body became the mountains and extremes of the world; his blood formed rivers; his muscles the fertile lands; his facial hair the stars and milky way; his fur the bushes and forests; his bones the valuable minerals; his bone marrows sacred diamonds; his sweat fell as rain; and the fleas on his fur carried by the wind became the fish and animals throughout the land.

### Beginnings of Humanity and Gods

Nüwa emerged from the first wisps of Order that formed when Pangu finished his self-inflicted task. She witnessed the creation and was there when Pangu first separated the Earth and Sky. She was there when he stood strong between the two forces of Yin and Yang, separating them permanently. And she was there when Pangu was laid to rest, and through it all, she stayed by his side, helping him with his motivation and strength of mind.

Nüwa travelled the land Pangu created, searching for others to befriend and speak with, her mind growing numb from the thousands of years of isolation. Eventually, she travelled the whole infinite world and found no one else to befriend, so she made her own. Shaping them from clay and granting them the Breath of Life from her own lips, Nüwa created the very first human beings.

### Human History

Humanity has existed for almost 20 million years on Azure Crystal Star. However, people of modern times only have records dating back some 4-5 million years. Everything before that is empty in their history, as nearly all knowledge from that time has been destroyed. Sometimes some lucky few find some items, books, artefacts, and treasures dating back to that time period, however the knowledge contained inside books has degraded so much that it is almost impossible to read, and items, artefacts, and treasures are all monopolized by the Nobility and the Sects. One of the only things that is known is that the time before the New Beginning, people were extremely advanced, strong, and the rulers of the world.

##### 4.9-5 Million Years Ago

Right after the world basically ended, only mortals survived. The loss of all cultivators caused society to rapidly breakdown with the loss of important inventions that ran solely on Qi, the highest form of energy.

## Cosmology

In the vast and intricate tapestry of the **Cosmos of Heaven**, the **Omniverse** unfolds as a grand masterpiece crafted by Creator, guided by the **Heaven's Will** and overseen by the venerable **Jade Emperor**. This cosmological paradigm encompasses a hierarchical structure of existence, stretching across layers that are governed by distinct rules, laws, and inhabited by a myriad of lifeforms. Yet, all are bound by the omnipotent **Mandate of Heaven**, a cosmic order that permeates every aspect of this infinite creation.

At the heart of this cosmic symphony lies the **Universe**, a marvel that expands ceaselessly in ten dimensions, weaving a fabric of matter and energy. Within this expansive tapestry, the **Universe** is not just a conglomeration of celestial bodies; it is a dynamic entity governed by a set of **Laws of Reality** that define its very essence. This ten-dimensional framework ensures an eternal and infinite nature for each **Universe**, perpetually adhering to the logic dictated by its intrinsic laws.

Beyond the confines of individual **Universes**, the **Totality** emerges as a realm transcending dimensions, embracing an infinite multitude of spatial and temporal realities. It upholds its own set of **Laws of Reality**, a testament to the order that permeates even the most profound aspects of existence. Within the **Totality**, each **Universe** is but a minuscule atom, contributing to the harmonious balance of this vast and intricate structure.

Yet, overshadowing the **Totality** is the enigmatic **Firmament**, a transcendent domain where the **Mandate of Heaven** dictates the fundamental **Laws of Reality**. Within this celestial realm reside the **Prime Entities**, with the **Jade Emperor** reigning supreme as the sovereign of Heaven and Earth. The **Firmament** is a realm that transcends dimensions, time, and space, serving as the ultimate arbiter of cosmic order.

At the end of Archetypal Infinity, where **Heaven's Will** exists, a celestial gateway emerges—a **Gate** into the **Sea of Chaos**. This unfathomable expanse contains the **Primordial** and **Apocalyptic**, existing solely as an ethereal Idea, a Concept that defies conventional understanding. It is here that the very essence of chaos and creation converge, forming a cosmic nexus that challenges the very fabric of reality.

The **Cosmos of Heaven**, with its intricate layers, trans-dimensional realms, and celestial entities, stands as a testament to the boundless imagination of **Creator**. It weaves a tapestry of existence that stretches beyond the limits of comprehension, inviting those who seek to explore the mysteries of the **Omniverse** to embark on a journey through the cosmic wonders that unfold within its vast expanse.

## Hierarchy

The Cosmos is ruled by a set of unknowable rules and laws that govern how the Cosmos starts, acts and reacts, and ends. These sets of rules are usually enforced by either Heaven, a supernatural and transcendental force that is omnipresent and nigh-omnipotent throughout the Cosmos, or the Jade Emperor, a transcendental being charged with representing the Heavens and enforcing the rules on more powerful beings, such as Gods and moderating their actions.

### Heaven and the Jade Emperor

Heaven is an ever-present, transcendental, semi-conscious force that enforces the rules of the Cosmos and its structure. It is also the protector and warden to beings either trying to enter the Cosmos or leave it. It will usually smite an individual that breaks the Laws with lightning strikes, incinerating beams of light, natural disasters, etc. If its power is not enough to complete its task, the Heavens will call upon the Jade Emperor to complete its task as Heaven's representative.

A common misconception among the Godly and Celestial beings is that the Jade Emperor is the ruler of the Heavens, which he is not. The Jade Emperor is truly more like Heaven's employee, who the Heaven's will fall back on if its own authority and power does not yield the appropriate results. Often times, both the Heavens and the Jade Emperor will unite into a singular being, becoming two halves of the same whole, to carry out punishments or empower themselves for something.

The Jade Emperor also founded and rules the Heavenly Court, in which all the most important Gods and Goddesses work to govern the Worlds Below. He is the head of the entire Cosmos and the most authoritative and powerful being in the whole Cosmos--just behind the Heavens themselves--and he leads all the Gods in the Cosmos.

## Cultivation

**Cultivation** is a widely used spiritual practice involving growing more powerful, gaining immortality, and even attaining godhood. Throughout the Cosmos there are an uncountable number of cultivation practices that vary from one Universe to another, however, they all lead to the same result, power, immortality, and divinity. People who take part in the practice are often times called cultivators, immortals (by the uninformed mortal peoples), and many others. Cultivators can have many different types of power and can specialize in very different professions.

Qi Cultivation involves the process of absobing the Qi in the environment through (breathing and physical) exorcises to refine, store, and utilize the supernatural energy. Qi carries the Great Tao, the fundamental governing principles of the Universe such as the Laws of Reality and the Mandate of Heaven, throughout the vast breadth of creation. These governing principles are expressed as the Laws of Reality and the Mandate of Heaven, which can be observed, studied, and replicated by individuals with Runes and Sigils. Through Qi, individuals work to achieve a balance of Yin and Yang.

There are four steps to Absolute Power: Mortality to Immortality, Formation of a Dao, Immortality to Divinity, Transcending the Great Tao.

### 1st Step: Mortality to Immortality

Mortal beings begin their journey to immortality, a fundamental change of their very nature, granting them true eternal life and nigh limitless power.

**Martial Beginning**: Utilize the Inner Qi to open up the meridians and increase physical strength. At the peak of their power, they are Tier 9-C

**Qi Condensation**: Gather Qi from environment, change it into your own Qi, then refine it for purity and condense it for storage. They are Tier 9-A.

**Foundation Establishment**: Create an efficient Pathway through which Qi can stably cycle around the body, along with opening the needed Meridians for energy absorption and automatic purification, according to your technique. They are Tier 8-C.

**Core Formation**: Create an energy center where all your Qi is automatically stored, refined, and sent out for circulation. They are Tier 8-A.

**Nascent Soul**: Giving your Yin (spiritual) side a corpearol form by creating a Nascant Soul inside the Golden Core. They are Tier 7-A.

**Spirit Severing**: Severing your connection with the River of Reincarnation and the Laws of Life and Death. They are Tier 6-A.

**Yin Yang Harmony**: Harmonizing your Yin (Spirit/Soul) and Yang (Body) into a single, cohesive, semi-immortal being. They are Tier 5-A

**Immortal Ascension (Half-Immortal)**: Facing the wrath of the Heavens for going against its rules and the Great Tao, purifying the Semi-Immortal Essence of your being and becoming an Immortal. They are Tier 4-A.

### 2nd Step: Formation of a Dao

Practicioners go through a process of understanding the Great Tao and their place in the world. Through this understanding, they are able to slowly gain control of various aspects of the Great Tao. This understanding of themselves and their place in the world, allows insight into what their path should be. At their strongest, Immortals can erase and create entire 10-Dimensional Universes with a wave of their hands, along with manipulating everything inside without any effort beyond willing it.

**Nirvanic Sage (Immortal)**: Immortals begin understanding the nature of the Great Tao, understanding certain aspects of the Tao such as Laws, Forces, or Constants. What they learn is directly inherent in their own understanding of the world, generally following their religion or beliefs. Immortals are, inherently, trans-dimensional beings, as their nature can flutuate and change from their understanding of the Great Tao. If their personal beliefs and understanding of the world allow for the concept of higher spatial dimensions, then they will be higher dimensional beings, but if not, then they are still "higher" beings than mortals, inherently taking them into higher dimensions, but not "spatial" dimensions. They are Tier 3-B.

**Dao Seeking (True Immortal)**: With their insight into how the world functions and why, they look into themselves and find the one thing that drives them forward, the thing that facilitates their incessent need for advancement and evolution. Thus forming their "Dao", their Path to achieve everything else they want, need, or desire. They are Tier 3-A.

**Dao Domain (Immortal Saint)**: Through their understanding of themselves and the power of the Great Tao, they will can impose their Daos into the real world in the form of a Domain, even being able to "guide" the parts of the Great Tao that they have understood .They are Tier High 3-A.

**Dharma Emperor (Immortal Emperor)**: With the power of their insights into the Great Tao and the power of their Domains, Emperors can take control of the Great Tao they have understood from the Heavens and use it for themselves. Emperors are tyranical beings who have the power to rule over the Universe, capable of destroying and remaking it in their own image. Their most basic and overarching power is Universal Manipulation, meaning they can manipulate the entire Universe; nigh-infinite bodies of space and time containing vast quantities of baryonic matter, dark matter and antimatter and cosmic energies/forces. It also consists of various celestial bodies made of matter such as stars, planets, asteroids, solar systems, nebulae, galaxies, etc. They are Tier 2-C.

### 3rd Step: Immortality to Divinity

Immortal go through a transformitive process called Apotheosis, turning them into Divine Entities with Authorities and realms of Influence. Due to the fact that Authorities usually form from an individuals Dao, Immortals will usually undergo a Dao nurturing stage where they turn their pure understanding of their Dao into a Seed of Power which will form a Tree. The roots of this tree will reach from all your own understandings and insights, feeding on them, and going deeper into the outside world, the Great Tao, even Heaven itself.

**Dao Nurturing (Demi-God)**: Creating the Dao Seed. They are Tier 2-A.

**Root Awakening (God)**: Spreading the Roots of the Tree throughout the Sea of Consciousness. They are Tier Low 1-C.

**Cosmic Spreading (True God)**: Spreading the Roots outside oneself and devouring the Great Tao. They are Tier 1-C.

**Tree Sprouting (God King)**: Growing the Dao Tree from the roots from all the knowledge available. They are Tier High 1-C.

### 4th Step: Transcending the Great Tao

**Firmament Detachment**: They are Tier Low 1-A.

**Tribulation Apotheosis**: They are Tier 1-A.

##### **Primordial (Tier High 1-A)**

Primordials are individuals that have completely left the influence of their home Firmament and entered the Primordial Apocalypse Sea. Their most basic and simple powers now are Axiom Manipulation, meaning they can create, change and destroy axioms - the fundamental, self-evident truths that define the most basic logic of existence, from which all other logic, rules and structure can be derived. As such, by creating, changing and destroying axioms, they can essentially redefine the rules of logic from the ground up. This allows them to fundamentally alter reality by changing the axioms that make up the foundation of its logic, as well as create and destroy entire Firmaments by creating and destroying their axioms, and so much more.

Absolute Force Manipulation, meaning they can create, manipulate and shape force in all its forms, whether physical, transcendent, natural, spiritual, supernatural, mental, cosmic, etc. i.e. all the absolute forces that make up the flow and nature of existence. To be more specific, they can do things like: Turn a tornado into a gentle breeze with a hand gesture, bring a raging tsunami to a halt with a simple touch to the ground or annihilate an continent simply by slamming one's palm into the earth. They can also bring all supernatural powers and activity in the area to a complete standstill by denying them all the force they rely upon to function.

## Known Verses

### Firmaments

* Journey of Cosmos
* The Immortal Emperor
* Absolute Shop System

## Cosmology Ideas

Beyond all knowable and unknowable reality, exists the Primordial Sea and the Apocalypse Sky, dual forces of existence with no beginning or end, each existing to destroy and feed the other. From them came the Firmament, an infinite verse within unknowable infinity of lesser forces Yin and Yang. From Yin and Yang came Qi carrying the Great Tao to bring order to the chaos of infinity. Qi is an omnipresent force similar to Electromagnetism. It is the sole reason that living entities exist within the Firmament. And is also charged with carrying the Great Tao throughout the Firmaments. The Great Tao is all laws, rules, the Mandate of Heaven, and everything that allows the Firmaments to function Orderly.