Nexus Ascension: My Comprehension Defies the Heaven Chapter 499: Origin Body, The maximum baseline for nexus overclock

"What happened, Grey?" Lia stepped forward, her voice laced with concern.

"Nothing," Grey replied, shaking his head and gently ruffling Lia’s hair.

"Come, let’s prepare to depart," Grey stated, his gaze sweeping over the gods, who all acknowledged his unspoken command.

Considering their ability to abduct Lia and traverse the vast distances in such a short time, they must possess some method of rapid transit. While utilizing the Origin Will would undoubtedly be swifter, Grey couldn't employ the power of the Heavenly Dao at the moment. He had already drawn upon it twice, significantly depleting its reserves, and he intended to save its full might for a truly critical juncture.

He then turned to Kaelith. "What is this place like? Precisely where have we arrived?"

"We are currently within the Origin Sea Galaxy. It lies in relative proximity to the domain border that separates the two sides," Kaelith explained.

"There is a warp jumper here. It represents a highly advanced technology in this region, leveraging the seventh layer of space to facilitate travel between distant locations."

"As you are likely aware, the higher the spatial layer, the greater the reduction in physical distance covered in reality. While it cannot grant access to merged-layer realities like the Crown Expanse, it serves as a means to reach realms such as the Milky Way, where the Primordial Axe and the God Empress were located."

"Is that so?" Grey nodded thoughtfully. "Then, by all means, let us utilize that option."

Kaelith gave a solemn nod.

Before long, they set course for the location of the warp jumper, traveling aboard the Dragon Monarch spaceship that Grey had meticulously stored within the Lesser Heaven Space.

Upon their arrival, they found themselves before a desolate planet, dominated by a colossal, ancient-looking gateway.

"Halt!" Just as they were about to proceed, a colossal entity materialized directly in their path. Its sheer presence was overwhelming, its form sprawling across a star region, making the small, barren planet appear insignificant—not even as large as one of its eyes.

This being was identified as a 6th rank entity, residing at the third stage of its cultivation.

"Allow me to handle this," Grey announced to his companions, stepping out of the spaceship.

Dwarfed by the immense scale of the colossal being, Grey was but a minuscule speck.

The instant he ventured into the void of space and met the gaze of the leviathan, his comprehension underwent a profound stirring.

[By observing a being with a genetically optimized body powered by origin energy, you have gained profound insight into the phenomenon of optimization and the Origin Body phenomenon.]

Concepts and understanding flooded Grey’s mind like an unstoppable torrent. A mere glance at the colossal entity was sufficient for him to grasp its true nature: absolute genetic perfection.

The gene optimization fluid they employed became crystal clear to Grey's enhanced perception.

The Origin Body, a form meticulously crafted at the 5th rank by the ancient pathstriders known as the Origin Body Evolvers, represented a stage where an individual could consume the very essence of a world. Subsequently, by consuming an origin treasure imbued with similar power, they could infuse their physical form with origin genes. Their physical bodies expanded exponentially by absorbing the raw, untamed origin power that permeated the universe.

"These genes are synthesized through the application of a gene optimization field, a process that directly transmutes raw energy into biological matter." This principle was the aspect that most captivated Grey's interest.

Energy transformed into biology. Conversely, the inhabitants of the opposing side of the universe followed an inverse path: biology transformed into energy.

The irony was not lost on him; in fact, it struck him as rather amusing.

However, this newfound knowledge held immense potential for him. A sudden spark of inspiration ignited within him, providing a clear direction for his 6th rank advancement.

The 5th rank focused on solidifying one's existence, while the 6th rank centered on refining and optimizing one's being as a higher-tier entity.

The immortals, in their pursuit of advancement, had focused on intensifying the brilliance of their inner spark. This process served to purge them of mortal impurities and shed the restrictive physical laws that had bound their former, lower-dimensional selves.

"I can integrate this exact methodology into my own sixth-rank cultivation," Grey mused aloud.

"Even after transcending dimensionality, they manage to retain their Origin Body. Their intrinsic origin genes are precisely the mechanism by which their dimensionality is defined and controlled," Grey continued his meticulous analysis of the colossal being.

These profound revelations unfolded within his mind in less than a single second. Abruptly, the colossal entity swung its immense hand towards Grey.

The law of fire erupted from the being, coalescing into a blazing, apocalyptic barrier around its descending hand as it plummeted towards Grey like a fiery meteor.

The scene strikingly reminded him of the ancient tale involving the Buddha and Sun Wukong; a massive palm descending upon the Monkey King, its size capable of eclipsing an entire planet.

This situation bore a remarkable resemblance.

Boom!

Frequential Nexus energy surged violently from Grey as the Origin Breaker, his dharma weapon, materialized in his grasp. It had grown in power in tandem with his own cultivation. In the following instant, all of his energy converged upon the blade, causing it to emanate a sinister, destructive radiance.

The entirety of the starry sky fell into an unnerving silence as Grey unleashed his ultimate technique: Nexus Overclock.

Within mere seconds, the power level surged past 600%.

He knew he could push even further, exceeding the 600% threshold. Having ascended to the status of a source being, he had already meticulously recalibrated Nexus Overclock to function in perfect harmony with his source core. Consequently, he could surmount the established limits by employing the reverse golden ratio principle of the Convergence Principle Core.

His new standard was a staggering 600%, much like his ability to keep Nexus Overclock in the background of his body, permanently maintaining his strength at this baseline. He wasn't entirely sure of his current limits.

"Should I attempt it?" Grey murmured, gradually increasing the output.

The principle of the golden ratio, a constant within his source core, spun violently as Nexus Overclock ascended to previously unimaginable levels.

700%

A shockwave composed of pure energy radiated outwards from Grey's form.

His entire body ignited, resembling a celestial expanse. Intricate circuits materialized from his feet to his eyes, which blazed with the intensity of miniature suns. The Origin Breaker in his hand pulsed with a sense of profound enhancement.

Yet, the surge continued.

Boom!

Another forceful eruption emanated from Grey as his might surged dramatically.

Then came another, and yet another.

This was a degree of amplification he had previously employed against Tian Yuan on Blue Star, but at that time, it had placed an immense burden on his physical form. He had required his law of life and healing elixirs just to endure a single strike.

However, in this current moment, this represented his maximum threshold without sustaining bodily harm.

Without delay, Grey initiated movement. The Origin Breaker vibrated in his grip, resonating with deadly intent. He slowly elevated his hand as the luminescent Nexus Overclock circuits extended from his arm, channeling directly into the Origin Breaker, causing the blade to flash rapidly with world-ending power.

Then, he executed a swing.

Boom!

His swing tore asunder the very fabric of the starry expanse. Ferocious, frequential Nexus energy erupted from the diminutive blade. A solitary, condensed slice, imbued with the conceptual might to annihilate stars, cleaved through the void of space and instantly struck the colossal entity.

In the subsequent moment, the behemoth's form was bisected with clean precision. Nexus energy aggressively consumed its foundational genes, while the Flame of Entropy and the Heavenly Flame cascaded from the gaping wound, swiftly engulfing it entirely.

"Noooo!" the being shrieked in utter anguish as its origin cells were relentlessly stripped away. Its immense physique began to rapidly diminish, its strength continuously ebbing. From the 6th rank, it plummeted to the third stage of the 5th rank. Yet, just as its origin was on the verge of complete collapse and being forced back to the 4th rank, Grey ceased his assault.

"Who are you? Why did you attack us?" Grey demanded.

"I-I didn't intend any harm," the being, now reduced to a man of normal proportions, responded with palpable fear as he gazed at Grey.

The instant the man unleashed his attack, his entire genetic makeup had screamed and contorted in primal, instinctual terror.

The energy this monstrous entity had unleashed had completely fractured his origin genes with a single maneuver. He found it incomprehensible that such destructive power could exist within this realm.

It instilled within him a sense of profound oppression, conveying the message: You are unworthy to unleash your own power in its presence.

"I was assigned to guard the warp gate," the man stammered. "Certain individuals have been accessing the warp gate without authorization, leading the Origin Sea Federation to improvise and dispatch me to intercept any intruders. My directive was to eliminate them."

"Oh," Grey acknowledged with a nod, then simply clapped his hands, rendering the man unconscious.

He severed the man's mental connection and then employed his abilities to fabricate false cognitive data, implanting it deeply within the man's psyche using data energy.

Consequently, the man would never retain any memory of their arrival.

"It is clear," Grey announced, signaling to the individuals aboard the ship. "Let us proceed."

Whoosh!

The Dragon Monarch vessel resumed its motion, aligning itself alongside the warp gate.

However, prior to initiating the jump, Grey disembarked and entered the adjacent command center.

"Hmm, let's examine our findings," Grey mused, tilting his head as he interfaced with the servers of the Origin Sea Galaxy.

Immediately, a formidable firewall and deep encryption presented themselves before Grey.

But who was he? He was an entity capable of directly manipulating the information layer; even the mecha race held his processing capabilities in awe.

His source core began to rapidly decipher the encryption, while a divided consciousness diligently worked to construct the perfect blueprint for breaching this digital barrier using his mecha race proficiencies.

Soon, a formula emerged, and with a few deft digital manipulations, the firewall crumbled.

Grey gained immediate access to their local network and absorbed all pertinent information.

Upon reviewing some of the data, Grey's eyes gleamed. "Intriguing."

Yet, his objective extended beyond mere information acquisition; he harbored a far grander scheme!

"Disseminate my path," Grey declared with a grin.

His intention was to upload his evolutionary trajectory into this world.

He was going to dismantle their system!