Kapitel 2046: Wasn't a Smile

"In order to find the locations of things in such a vast place, one must calculate each one of these variables, not a single one can be out of place, not to mention taking into account the birth of new celestials bodies and the deaths of old ones. Why is it do you think that universe spirits are so difficult to find? 

"You're asking me to pinpoint the location of a void tunnel when the Emperor of the Empire you reside in can change the position of stars on a whim. To make it worse, not only is he changing their positions, but in many cases, he's clustering the ones he doesn't absorb together to give invading forces as little points of reference as possible. 

"Even if one managed to infiltrate the barrier of space and time that protects these universes, could they even find a target to attack?