Nexus Ascension: My Comprehension Defies the Heaven Chapter 496: A core from the ascendancy domain, something about perfection?

"So, how many of you are present on this planet?" Grey inquired casually, seated in a lavish golden chair. Beside him was Lia, and on his other side, Little Hong, who remained close to him while indifferently observing the gathered deities.

"There are approximately 2,500 Reincarnated Gods here," the eldest among the 8th rankers stated. His name was Kaelith.

"When did you all awaken?" Grey tilted his head, posing the question.

Considering Lia, their de facto empress, had only recently awakened, he was quite curious.

"I personally awakened two years ago," Kaelith replied. "For us to awaken, a trigger is necessary. The concept of divinity permeates existence; anything remotely akin to it in our vicinity will rouse us to our godhood."

"Interesting," Grey murmured. For Lia, it was the presence of Little Hong on the Blue Star.

"In any case, I have several questions, and I trust you will provide clear answers."

"Very well." Kaelith nodded. "Having attained the 8th rank, my memories have been fully restored."

"Excellent," Grey acknowledged with a nod.

"Let us begin with the first question."

"What is the origin of the God World, and where did it come from? How does it differ from other higher worlds?" Grey inquired, tilting his head.

"It is a fragment originating from the Ascendancy Domain," Kaelith explained. "The immense energetic manifestations that exist beyond all higher worlds created it as a gateway to these realms."

"The God World, God Relics, the gods, and the God Realms within the God World... they are all components of the Ascendancy Domain. We serve as its gatekeepers. The entity that created us did so to regulate the infinite reality, simultaneously assigning us and the other beings it fashioned a specific task."

"A task, you say?" Grey’s eyes sparkled at this revelation.

"Indeed," Kaelith confirmed, glancing around at the assembled gods.

"If it is permissible, may we employ our divine powers to influence the information layer, thereby preventing the dissemination of information from this location?"

"You possess such an ability?"

"Yes, through our divine techniques," Kaelith stated. "The mecha race originates from the Ascendancy Domain as well, and as beings from the same origin, we too wield such capabilities."

"What in the world?" Grey was utterly astonished by this information.

The mecha race hailed from the Ascendancy Domain?

This was genuinely new to him.

Intrigued by their technique, he readily granted his permission.

Shortly thereafter, the information layer surrounding them began to destabilize chaotically.

[Your comprehension defies the heavens! By observing the technique ’God-Tier Override: Information Void’, you have comprehended the real name of the information layer: ’Akashic Records’.]

[You have comprehended the technique ’God-Tier Override: Information Void’.]

"Oh, wow," Grey remarked, a hint of irony in his voice as he surveyed the system notifications.

Akashic Records?

It was fitting, naturally.

He was familiar with the concept; it was a widely discussed theory back on his original Earth.

As for the 'God-Tier Override,' it seemed plausible. Divine energy could apparently manipulate the information layer. However, that appeared to be its sole extent of influence.

"However, your corruption efforts have inconsistencies," Grey stated calmly, snapping his fingers. Data energy and information currents converged as Grey implemented high-tier data corruption, effortlessly surpassing the gods' technique.

"This..." The gods exchanged perplexed glances.

"Always showing off whenever the opportunity arises." Lia, standing by, couldn't help but roll her eyes at Grey, though without any real annoyance.

Simultaneously, a warmth spread through her heart. This was her man, a being whose status surpassed even her own. Even the gods treated him with deference.

Whenever she was with Grey, an undeniable sense of security enveloped her.

Unconsciously, she shifted onto Grey's lap.

"Hey, the others are watching," Grey’s lips quirked. "And it's barely been a week and a half since I left the Blue Star."

"I missed you. That feels like a long time," Lia responded with a gentle smile gracing her face as she nestled her head against Grey’s chest. "Thank you for coming for me. I promise to never leave your side again, not even in death."

"..." The gods blinked and averted their gazes.

This overt display of affection... their empress was rather brazen, wasn't she?

Grey sighed and held her closer.

"What about me?" Little Hong, who had her arms wrapped around Grey’s, interjected with a slight grumble. "Why is Mom getting all the attention?"

"Goodness, have you outgrown your rebellious phase?" Grey expressed surprise.

Was this not the same child who had refused to call him father merely a month prior?

The influence of the other chaos seal seemed to have profoundly affected her once more.

Sighing, he turned his attention back to the gods, who were awkwardly whistling, acknowledging the scene.

This man... he was truly remarkable, wasn't he?

A daughter whose strength rivaled the ancient Primordial God Pangu, and a lover who held the title of God Empress.

How many deities had ever aspired to such a position?

"Anyway, where were we?"

"Yes, Lord Grey. The task." The gods exchanged glances before speaking. "It is of the utmost secrecy, and that is the ultimate aim for us gods. Once we locate it, we have been promised a high seat in the Ascendancy Domain."

"So, what is it?"

"It is a Core."

"A Core?"

"Yes."

"I do not know the exact nature of the Core, but the last known entity possessing it was an individual known as the Chaos Emperor."

"Chaos Emperor?" Grey’s eyes widened significantly upon hearing that name.

"Indeed. That individual is a formidable being. He put up a fierce struggle against the paragons, entities originating from the Ascendancy Domain, and was on the verge of overthrowing the old Heavenly Dao."

"He was the very reason the old Heavenly Dao sustained injuries, thus allowing the current Heavenly Dao to seize the opportune moment and shatter it completely."

"Speaking of which."

"The fundamental laws governing the endless reality, the informational layer, and even the very concept of evolution..."

"All of these manifested from the Ascendancy Core residing within the Ascendancy Domain."

"The fundamental essence of existence itself is intrinsically linked to that Core."

"According to the Ascendancy Domain, the endless reality isn't a genuine world. They merely perceive our realm as a mere dream."

"The Core was the genesis of it all when a colossal conflict erupted within the domain over a mere fragment of it. Individuals would even slaughter their own kin for that Core."

"WHAT?!" Grey’s countenance contorted with utter disbelief.

This was an absolutely critical piece of intelligence; Grey’s heart pounded erratically.

"Does this Core possess a designation?"

"I am unaware."

"The Core present here is but a fragment. The remainder is purportedly housed within the Ascendancy Domain itself. The boundless entity who once brought forth the ancient Primordial God Pangu declared that this Core serves as the gateway to absolute perfection. It is decreed that only a singular being can hold dominion over its energy. He stated that a being capable of controlling its energy has yet to emerge, but comprehending its energy is achievable through the complete Core."

"Possessing the Core and its energy would grant one the ability to glimpse perfection. The core contains the blueprint, and the energy is the catalyst required for its operation. This is what our ancient progenitor conveyed to us."

[Grey!!] The instant this profound revelation was unveiled, even the Fragment could no longer maintain its stillness.

"Nexus." Grey’s eyelids quivered as the profound realization dawned upon him.