But under the structural balancing mechanism, there is a deeper reason behind this: a true god who has mastered all the Laws of the Universe becomes comparable to the very force of existence, holding the blueprint of reality.
They are capable of birthing an entirely new existence outside a cosmic structure, giving rise to a cycle of continuing existence.
Yet even with all that, there were still countless trials and errors a true god must face before they could accomplish such a feat.
Should the true god refuse that role or turn against the balance, it could result in a cataclysmic battle that annihilates them and destabilizes the cosmic structure itself. Thus, a paradoxical system is created, where all forces are dependent on one another to maintain survival and 'existence.'
The only ones capable of breaking the rules without backlash were Anomalies.
If Orion had ascended to true godhood within the Material Realm Cosmic Structure, he could have hidden in a remote corner and mastered all the Laws because he had already broken free from the restraints of the Cosmic Structure.
Orion had acquired fragments of this knowledge from Aerialia, drawn from her vast insight into the birth and creation of the universes while she was still in heaven, through the Celestriachs and the Omnithriallians.
He filled in the gaps with firsthand understanding acquired through his experimentation.
Though being an Anomaly had its downsides in the beginning, after ascending to true godhood, they were even freer than true gods.
Orion now understood more clearly why Iyriath Zi'ria had advised him to seal off his anomalous nature and get used to this form for some time.
These discoveries solidified his belief that it was best not to go on a spree of taking in concubines but to continue with his deliberate and rigid selection.
Though with the Mysteries of the White Flame Cosmic Tree, he might possess the power to subdue them if they acted unruly, he wasn't willing to take any chances.
Because once one becomes a true god, they are capable of accomplishing many things.
During this period, he had been ensuring Iy'yra's and the other Spirit Beasts' safety. Their matter was currently on hold.
Next, his focus was to aid Brane and the others in ascending to divinity. He was also tweaking the technique that bonded him and Iyalis and the rest of his two hundred and one demigod servants so they would also ascend to true godhood because the original couldn't.
The 1st order demigod realm was its limit.
If such a simple technique could increase the strength of any bonded servants to true god, then it would have been the most prized technique within Aerialia's possession.
This technique could only work for him due to his divine archetype.
He wasn't certain how many could successfully ascend as it was still an individual effort. But if it worked, Paradise would gain two hundred and two more ordinary true gods to bolster their forces.
This would significantly increase the overall protection of the entire cosmic structure.
After confirming that the women were all right and that the Mysteries of the White Flame Cosmic Tree would awaken soon, Orion gathered them, along with Brane, Zara, and several others, so they wouldn't miss the chance to witness such a miraculous event.
They swiftly made their way toward the metaphysical space of the White Flame Cosmic Tree.
Ilse, Reynold, Oberon, and the others who had been waiting sensed several powerful presences nearby. They turned their heads in that direction.
The black platform they stood on expanded, and above it, space twisted momentarily, revealing the figures of Orion's wives, Brane, Zara, Seth, Zogar, the leaders of the Four-Eared Elves, the Pixies, and Nadia.
These were the individuals Orion had brought along to witness the birth of the Mysteries of the White Flame Cosmic Tree.
Upon seeing that Reynold and Oberon had regained their physical bodies and that the goddesses once sealed within Zera now possessed their own, Brane and the others quickly realized what had occurred and were stunned.
Though Orion had kept them up to date on most of what had transpired, he hadn't mentioned this part. So their surprise was entirely reasonable.
Brane and the others swiftly bowed respectfully to Ilse, Reynold, and the rest. These were the powerhouses of Paradise. Regardless of how close they were to Orion and his household, they were still terrifying divine-level figures whom they were unfamiliar with.
It was inevitable that such beings would teach them various well-kept secrets about divinity, so it was wise to be respectful and maintain a good relationship with them.
Noticing the newcomers, Ilse, Reynold, and the others were stunned when their attention fell on the Orion's wives.
Even if Brane and the others had failed to notice it, only perceiving that the women had become more extraordinary, Ilse, Reynold, and the rest were experienced divines.
Most importantly, they had witnessed Orion's rise to true godhood with their own eyes. How could they possibly miss the presence of such overwhelming divine power?
The aura these women exuded was comparable to that of true gods. And when their individual powers overlapped, the combined pressure caused their senses to flare with alarm.
Their attention quickly shifted to Orion, who was silently watching the birth of the Mysteries of the White Flame Cosmic Tree.
Though they had expected that Orion's divine seed might allow his wives to ascend further, possibly creating more true gods in Paradise, the reality was still difficult to believe.
Thirty-five true gods?
Even in the most prosperous age of the divines, it would have been unthinkable for such a number of true gods to emerge in such a short time.
Not only that, but each of the women was now pregnant. Their unborn children would undoubtedly possess terrifying talents that must be enough to ascend to true godhood in the future.
And yet, that disbelief only lasted a brief moment before it dissolved.
So what if Orion, who had only just ascended to true godhood, had already created thirty-five true gods?
So what if they were all pregnant with children who bore the potential to surpass even the current generation?
This was the same Orion who had just created a Cosmic Structure with its own Mysteries. Even if he had received help from an Omnithriallian, it had still been accomplished through him.
With that in mind, something should have been a mere piece of cake.
However, they understood something deeper.
If Orion's concubines increased by just a hundred more, it would mean a hundred additional true gods.
It was like a divine get-rich-quick scheme, except every draw was a jackpot.
Reynold and Oberon immediately began to devise a plan.
Unfortunately, they had no idea of Orion's plans yet.
Meanwhile, Ilse, Avarielle, and Margona narrowed their eyes at Orion.
None of them had expected him to make such a tremendous move without informing them.
Even if it was natural for couples to be intimate whenever they pleased, when that intimacy could potentially lead to the birth of another true god, it became something that demanded their full attention.
Ilse clicked her tongue in disappointment. 'While he's here acting all serious, he was doing something behind our backs,' she thought and sent the message telepathically to the other women.
'He needs to be taught a lesson,' she added.
'We'll have to wait until we ascend to true godhood ourselves. No matter how experienced we are, unless we become true gods, we can't do much to him,' Margona said.
'How about you, Avarielle? Don't tell me you're going to let him off the hook that easily?' she added, glancing toward Avarielle.
'I won't. The fear of the unknown is better than letting him of my plans in advance. I'll wait,' Avarielle replied, shaking her head.
Margona nodded, her face lighting up with a satisfied smile.
She turned to Zera next. 'And you?' she asked curiously.
Zera had never had a partner before, but they had taught her everything she needed to know. With the knowledge she now possessed, she was far from as innocent as she appeared.
'I don't blame him. We were all handling important matters, and announcing something would have been a distraction. I have no issue with how my husband handled things,' Zera answered calmly.
Margona snorted but said no more.
Logic didn't apply when dealing with someone like Orion, who clearly didn't follow the ways of logic himself.
Their telepathic message had been broadcast to all the women in Orion's household, and everyone had heard it.
Most did their best to suppress their laughter. A few couldn't help but chuckle unintentionally.
Reynold and the others had no idea what was going on, and even if they did, they wouldn't have paid it any mind.
Brane and the others pretended not to notice. They didn't want to hear something they weren't meant to.
Orion's brow twitched slightly at the mental chatter taking place behind him, but he didn't turn.
His eyes remained fixed on the enormous seed hanging from one of the branches of the White Flame Cosmic Tree. It was beginning to crack open.