Nexus Ascension: My Comprehension Defies the Heaven Chapter 507: Path Simulation

The chamber was fashioned entirely in white, yet its occupant possessed the ability to rapidly alter the surrounding environment or background at will. To commence, he conjured a simple backdrop of a starry sky and then initiated a simulation clone. Into this clone's mind, he uploaded the Aether Evolutionary Path, compelling it to cultivate directly to the 5th rank.

This represented merely the foundational core. Without any inherent traits, acquired buffs, or external influences, he endowed the clone with the most rudimentary talent imaginable. Before long, the clone succeeded in reaching the first Aether Cell. He halted its progress and summoned a simulated beast, which stood at the 5th rank, 6th level.

A fierce battle ensued between the clone and the beast. Ultimately, the clone emerged triumphant.

[Combat Score: 5th Rank, Level 8]

"Excellent," Grey acknowledged with satisfaction. This indicated that at the zenith of the Source Cell realm, an individual could contend with an expert of the Origin Seed realm at levels one or two.

However, this was not his primary objective. His true aim was to probe the ultimate limits of the Frequential Helix realm.

He swiftly guided the clone to cultivate up to the Frequential Helix realm, adjusting the talent parameters to that of a heaven-defying genius. Under this modified setting, the clone was capable of forming as many helices as it required.

Boom!

In an instant, twenty-five helices materialized within the Nexus Cell, filling it completely. The clone's aura underwent a dramatic surge.

[Combat Index: 16S, 16D, 16A]

"Not inadequate," Grey commented, moving on. He then caused twenty-five helices to appear within each individual cell. With a total of 150, the combat score transformed significantly.

[Combat Level: 7th Rank, Level 3]

Grey's excitement flared upon witnessing these outcomes.

If this represented the baseline calculation for a genius, it implied that his own strength should readily attain the 7th rank by the conclusion of this stage without undue difficulty. In fact, he surmised he might achieve it merely by filling the first two cells.

Now this... this was genuine prowess.

Grey found it difficult to contain his exhilaration. If such raw power could be attained from the 5th rank alone, then upon reaching the 6th rank, would he not be able to contend with 8th-ranking experts effortlessly?

The prospect was remarkably appealing.

Yet, he did not allow his excitement to completely cloud his judgment. After all, existences known as the Primordial Paths still loomed. He harbored a deep curiosity about their true nature and how they would fare against his own path. The very designation "Primordial" hinted at formidable capabilities; they must be ancient paths conceived during the epoch when the fragmented Nexus Core first forged the endless reality.

"But for now, it is time to observe the consequences after the source undergoes its sixth metamorphosis."

With the simulation capabilities of the Creator Space, testing this was remarkably straightforward. All that was required was the artificial infusion of the necessary power.

Soon, the clone reached the absolute apex of the Singularity Realm. The peak of the Singularity Realm entailed the complete collapse of all cells and cosmic meridians into a singularity, thereby elevating the source to an entirely new dimension of power.

The source rapidly began to phase into an illusory state as the clone forcefully shattered the constraints of the sixth genetic limiter. Instantly, an inexhaustible surge of power inundated its source, sublimating it within the profound effluence of metamorphosis and elevating its fundamental structure to 4D.

However, the very moment the source attained 4D status, the surrounding frequential power erupted into violent chaos.

Boom!

In an instant, the clone disintegrated and detonated, meeting a complete demise.

Grey observed the digital explosion, his hand resting on his chin, his expression one of profound contemplation.

"Instability, optimization, realizing the reality," Grey reiterated these critical phrases to himself.

The source's destruction stemmed from its controller not truly being a 6th-rank being who had organically ascended to a higher dimensionality. Had this been a reincarnated individual who had historically resided at the 7th rank or above, reaching this state would not have precipitated such extreme instability.

Nonetheless, even with reincarnation, stability would inevitably become a challenge in the long term, as the lingering influence of one's prior dimensionality would fade.

"The source requires something to anchor itself," Grey concluded with firm conviction, still immersed in thought. "The explosion was a result of sheer instability. Even if I were to rectify it through some means, it would merely detonate at the subsequent stage. However, this chain reaction could be averted if I provide the source with a stable point of reference."

"An axis." Grey uttered the word, his demeanor gradually shifting to one of burgeoning excitement. "If I bestow upon it a central axis, it can safely navigate past the instability and achieve optimization." Grey nodded, his face etched with a serious expression.

[Your comprehension defies the heavens! By analyzing the source's explosion, your understanding of the 6th rank has been significantly reinforced.]

"The sixth rank isn't merely about forging an axis, you see. There's also the crucial step of optimization. Without optimization, it becomes pointless, as even the most robust axis could eventually shatter due to extreme internal chaos."

"Furthermore, when one reaches the 6th rank, they must encompass reality itself, thereby becoming a truly transcendental entity."

"A stabilizer, an optimizer, and a reality field."

"These three aspects are essential for the sixth rank," Grey affirmed with a firm nod.

Regarding the stabilizer, he had already conceived a rudimentary plan: the axis. Yet, the precise method of forging one from nothing remained unknown to him.

"No, how and where would I even position this axis?" Grey's lips curved slightly as a dull ache began to pulse in his head.

Pioneering a new path was invariably challenging and always would be. However, the current struggles would undoubtedly be repaid with supreme power when he personally achieved the 6th rank in the future.

It would all be worthwhile in the end.

Still, the nagging question persisted: what material or concept could possibly be utilized to forge an axis?

His immediate course of action was to test a theory on the clone. He subjected it to the violent metamorphosis once more. The instant the source reached 4D, he commanded the clone to wield the metamorphosis power, aiming to create something akin to an Event Horizon. His hope was that it might absorb the instability.

Boom!

However, in the very next moment, the clone detonated directly in his vicinity. Grey let out a bitter sigh, fanning away the digital haze.

But then, a fresh idea flashed through his mind.