Chapter 962: Ao
"YOU!" Cain turned to the voice's origin, surprise appearing as he saw the old man who had granted him the starry gems back in Kronos. He knew this person was special, but he had expected him to be some sort of ancient and obscure powerhouse. The fact that he would appear in this place meant otherwise.
Although his memories were foggy, Cain knew he had been in a cataclysmic clash with the ninth layer of the Ego Destruction Tribulation, so for the old man to be here left only one possible answer. "Are you Aether's will?"
The old man froze for a second before suddenly bursting into laughter. "Hahaha, as expected from the Singularity. Your wisdom and insight are nothing short of monstrous."
Cain couldn't help but frown since the old man's words only increased his questions and confusion, especially since he used the term "Singularity," which the Depravitas from Dark Sky had used when they first clashed. Luckily, the old man didn't keep him waiting for long.
"Answering your question, yes and no. I am the metaphysical manifestation of Aether's will, but I am not the full might of its ego. I am the sentient part of Aether's will, and you can call me Ao." The old man paused at this moment, his face growing solemn and full of respect as he clasped his hands and performed a deep bow.
"I would like to thank you for eradicating the alien invasion of the Depravita Race. While I have a massive amount of power and energy at my disposal, Laws limit my actions. Even if I know there is an alien, unless the Laws of the world detect them as one, I cannot act.
Your use of tribulation to circumvent that restriction was very ingenious." Ao's voice was full of sincerity, and it was clear how thankful the man was for Cain's help. He remained like that for a few seconds before straightening his position.
Cain felt that the entire situation was truly surreal, as he was talking to the world, but he simply remained silent and continued listening to Ao.
"As for Singularity, that is your title as the entity with the highest destiny of a confined realm." Ao could see the confusion in Cain's eyes and paused before giving a simpler explanation. "You have improved your destiny to the point that every important event that happens inside the world revolves around you, like a black hole."
A sharp light appeared in Cain's eyes as he finally understood what Singularity meant. It was a title not born but earned by performing feats so immense that your name spread across the entire world as the highest there is.
Cain nodded to Ao, glad to finally get some answers, before speaking to the old man. "Why am I here?"