The White Jade Orb's answer greatly surprised Raphael.
He had never imagined that this fellow was actually the "Original Creator."
By now, Raphael's memories had essentially been fully "restored." He knew that this "Oldest One" was the god who had truly created the universe, and that he had existed in the Common Era-or rather, in the prehistoric age preceding it.
It was said that he had been asleep throughout that time, his mind splitting into two gods: the "Celestial Worthy" and "God Almighty."
At some point, he had suddenly awakened. The civilization of the Common Era had perished as a result, ushering in the dark First Epoch.
After leaving behind a barrier separating Earth from the outside, the "Oldest One" had fallen asleep again. The "Celestial Worthy" and "God Almighty," however, had not slept along with him. During the First Epoch, the "Law of Beyonder Characteristic Convergence" had caused a fierce battle to erupt between them.
That was what Raphael knew, yet the White Jade Orb claimed that the "Oldest One" had never been asleep.
"I am well aware of how the myths describe me," the White Jade Orb said. "But that account is incomplete. I have four personalities in total. The 'Celestial Worthy' and 'God Almighty' are two of them. Another personality did indeed fall asleep. He represents 'destruction' and 'convergence into one.' When he awakens, the world will be destroyed again.
"And I am the fourth personality. I never need to sleep."
Raphael laughed. "I thought I was crazy enough, but it turns out you're even crazier. You could play mahjong all by yourself."
Only then did he understand. No wonder the White Jade Orb had previously displayed so many high-level abilities. Its level was as high as it could possibly be.
"It's different," said the White Jade