However, if that is the case, for what purpose did the authors of the Zohar describe all of these changes in the world of Atzilut itself? They should have referred explicitly to the recipients in Beria, Yetzira, and Asiya alone, rather than speaking at such great length about Atzilut such that we had to provide explanations for the authors.
Why the Zohar Focuses on Changes Within Atzilut
Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 33:1