"How could parallel spaces exist in the universe? Countless universes have countless possible outcomes, because universes are disordered, and every change is random. If you planted two tree seeds in the same place, could they grow into two perfectly identical trees? And that involves only a few variables, merely differences in factors such as planting location and the seeds themselves. How could the changes in a universe involve only a few variables? How could two universes develop into parallel, identical universes?"
"There is a concept in your mind called the river of time. It is a very accurate definition. Just like river water, time constantly flows forward. But rivers have tributaries. Different tributaries represent differences at certain points in time. Those changes you saw were also a tributary of this river of time. But these tributaries have something in common: they all eventually return to the main stream, then flow into the great river of time that is the universe."
Patrick had never imagined that the concept of parallel worlds, which both worlds had been using so obsessively all this time, actually did not exist. This was truly earth-shattering news.
"Then what are other universes like?" Patrick could not contain his curiosity.
"You are not strong enough yet, so I cannot answer that. But there is one thing I can tell you: every universe has different power systems, ability systems, fundamental rules, and other such parameters. Do not judge others by your own standards."
Well, that left Patrick dumbfounded. He had not expected Karde to answer him that way. But Patrick refused to give up. It was not every day that a being like Karde gave you a lesson. Since the opportunity had come, he had to seize it.
"Could you tell me about yourself? Which universe are you from?"