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Lower Worlds
Note: I won't delve into the full scope and details of the lower worlds or the God World, as I find it unnecessary. In brief, the lower worlds are capped at 2-A, while the God World encompasses a 2-A scope but in a 6D form in the old system.
In Sage Monarch, the lower realms consist of three universes arranged vertically, each with its unique characteristics. These universes, although stacked atop one another, do not overlap. Positioned in the middle is the Mortal World, while the universe below is designated as hell, and the one above is known as the Immortal Worlds universe.
Yang Qi uses his special eye to perceive the intricate structure of his own universe and the one beneath it, referred to as hell. Despite the lack of direct intersection between these universes, they are intricately linked through space-time wormholes generated by godworms:
Looking up he observes the immortal worlds universe, however he cannot sense the God World:
This is because reaching the God World requires divine ascension and through the Ancient Road and whether the lower worlds transform, lives or dies, it has nothing to do with the God World.
Godly Ascension, in Sage Monarch, involves a metaphysical journey through the nine steps of the Deathless progression. Successfully navigating these steps leads to transcending the confines of the cosmology, while failure results in one remaining within the mortal world.
Note: As for the Road to the God, it is a passageway from the God World to the lower worlds like a helping hand from the higher reality. Although it states that it can be accessed from any era, it ceased to exist in the past and future and could only be accessed in the present, but that changed shortly after Yang Qi' ascension (Chapter 1521). He then temporarily fixed it and pulled his friend and family into the higher reality (Chapter 1556) and then the road completely collapsed for good, dooming everyone else in the lower worlds to eventual cosmic death (Chapter 1556).
Regarding ascension POV, isn't as simple as point A to B. Provided you've met the criteria, you're sort of baptised by the God World's laws (Chapter 1141), which technically means normal transcendence is a sham, as even one of the peak existences of the lowers worlds would have died, had it not been for Yang Qi's protection (Chapter 1141). Upon getting past that hurdle, the God World transports you into a location inside it (Chapter 1141). As for how Yang Qi is able to protect them, he is using the God Legion Seal (Chapter 1141). It is currently a 6D item/entity fused with Yang Qi spiritually. See the explanation section at the bottom of his profile.
The God World
The lower worlds exist in an illusory state; only the God World is considered genuinely real. True reality is attained only upon transcending the confines of the lower worlds.
Now, a peculiar twist unfolds...
Within the lower worlds, the three realms pertain to the Mortal World, Immortal World, and God World. However, in the God World, the classification shifts to the true realm (God World), the illusory realm (lower worlds), and a realm that is neither true nor illusory known as nevasaññānāsaññāyatana.
It functions as a state of existence although a nonexistent one. Yang Qi found himself thrust into it prematurely through forceful teleportation, and surprisingly, within its confines, reality appears as ethereal as a dream..
Therefore, when considering the concept of r>f, it essentially doesn't fit squarely into either 'r' or 'f'; within its realm, both transform into 'f'.
Nevertheless, Nevasaññānāsaññāyatana remains just another part of the God World, which stands as superior to all other worlds. I propose that Nevasaññānāsaññāyatana should potentially receive r>f in relation to reality, and the God World should be granted a +1 superiority over reality. Despite the distinctive nature of Nevasaññānāsaññāyatana, it still represents a subordinate aspect within the overarching scope of the God World. Anyways, refer to the next section for a concrete +1 r>f rather than a potential one
+1 OR +2 R>F Annulled
Assuming the God World qualifies as 1-A, I propose that the Annulled should be classified as +1 r>f or +2 if Nevasaññānāsaññāyatana gets 1-A and the God World receives +1.
Regarding the nature of the Annulled, it is perceived as a transcendental state of existence rather than a mere power multiplier. In essence, it doesn't enhance power; instead, it represents a journey back to one's original state of lacking all attributes.
Naturally, within their plane of existence, it could also imply a finite increase in power; however, that is not the case. The infinite realm is divided into early, middle, late, and peak stages, all further progressing past infinity until reaching a state of being Half-Annulled. With the infinite realm already attaining infinite power and the Half-Annulled having no level in a literal sense.
- 半步 half a step
- 无无级别的 without level
- 境界 realm
Moving on.
Godhood is basically your concept, you are it and it is you.
As an example, Yang Qi's conceptual framework revolves around the Ten Daos of man, embodying principles that signify unity, duality, trinity and so on until the completeness of ten; the full cycle of creation.
Essentially, at the Annulled level he would be deficient in dualistic and oneness attributes.
Regarding Yang Qi, he is a fateless one (命运虚无者). Nonexistent fate. However he also embodies the fate of all living beings.
At some point a stream of Fateless energy came into being and the strongest God of that time captured it, something that surpassed the fate of their plane of existence. and also a key to the Annulled. After some events it was split into two, each half reincarnating into physical form. One half being Yang Qi
The state of returning to one's original state was from Yang Qi's perspective (first Annulled quote).
After absorbing the Fateless nature of this other half (Yang Voidprime), the Annulled beckons toward him and he realises it is only the Annulled that are truly free from the fetters of fate. His half Fateless allowed him to exist outside of the river of time while full Fateless allowed him to act figuratively like a mirror, reflecting the fates of all living beings while he himself still lacks it, and yet, the Annulled are beyond the dual states of fate and non-fate.
The aforementioned quotes are not the sole references to the theme of Annulling everything even your energy/power.
It is crucial to recognize that what has been described pertains mostly to the Half-Annulled level; the complete transformation into the Annulled state will come later. Even prior to reaching the state of the Annulled, a step towards it involves the act of separating oneself into manifestations of good and evil, and subsequently allowing both facets to dissolve into nothingness:
What remains in the Half-Annulled level is their will, existing in a psychic state that hovers between the realms of reality and illusion.
And even that becomes Annulled at the Annulled level.
As for the Annulled, what they also lack is not only form but also nothingness itself.
I suppose those are enough quotes for their +1 or +2 rating but I will post one more. The Annulled also lack any form of hierarchy to them as evident by the literal translation of their name (无无级) which in a sentence would become the below. Additionally "色" (se) is a reference to Rūpa (色) - Form/Matter (includes the physical body and the external world perceived through the senses) and in combination with "都是色" becomes something like: "The entire mortal realm, immortal realm, primal chaos, God realm—everything that has a tangible form—is considered "色" (form) in nature. The state of being without grades/ranks or levels/hierarchies is emptiness or void, which is "空" (emptiness) and "无无级" (Annulled). - Chapter 1273
But here is the short version without explanation:
Being Annulled also applies to emotions.
Anyways, let us finish off with the following 3 quotes.
As there is no world beyond the God World, further ascension is impossible. While other worlds on the same plane may be comparable or even superior, truly qualitively surpassing the God World is unattainable.
The aspiration of the Half-Annulled is to authentically transcend and evolve into the true and real world, becoming Annulled.
In essence, there is nothing truly beyond the God World, making transcendence to a more authentic realm impossible.
However, Yang Qi disrupts this paradigm. By reducing everything to nothingness, he harnesses the power of the Necropolis to transcend this void. There is technically nothing to transcend - no pun intended, but he still achieves this and transitions into becoming Annulled; vanishing from nothingness (the void) into the Annulled.
Rather than settling for nothingness 'space' left behind lacking space and time and even primal chaos (primal chaos lacks time, fate and karma (causality) (Chapter 800), he becomes Annulled.
Subsequently, he brings about this new beginning as a colossal event reminiscent of a big bang unfolds after his 'departure'. The entire cosmology that existed previously is reborn. Unlike the earlier iteration, a world now exists beyond the God World – Yang Qi's world, forever beyond the reach of the newly ascended Gods who now occupy the level he once stood before his transcendence. Remaining an eternal legend rather than being interacted with.
As for this 'world' Yang Qi took, at its creation he called it the Everlasting Aegis (Chapter 1506) and the Everlasting Aegis is him (Chapter 1563).
Tldr;
Nevasaññānāsaññāyatana = Possibly 1-A
Half-Annulled & God World = 1-A, possibly +1
Annulled = +1, possibly +2
