Nexus Ascension: My Comprehension Defies the Heaven Chapter 508: Soul Power’s mystery and the concept of synchronization

"I require an axis," Grey stated, lost in contemplation.

The Event Horizon proved ineffective, unable to properly absorb the inherent instability of a higher dimension. Even if it could absorb it, wouldn't the Event Horizon merely expel it as even more volatile cosmic radiation, leading to a catastrophic explosion? The concept of using the Event Horizon as a stabilizer was fundamentally flawed. What was truly needed was an anchor, something to push past the initial instability and initiate optimization.

But how could such an anchor be achieved?

Grey continued to ponder. The axis couldn't be exclusively tied to his Sainthood. If it were, what would be the purpose of the sixth rank? It would mean anyone following his path would need to attain Sainthood just to progress.

Yet, a sudden idea sparked in his mind.

"Will the domain force suffice?" Grey's eyes widened in possibility.

He still retained his domain force, though its enhancement effect felt subtle now with the Nexus frequential energy and Nexus Overclock operating at full capacity.

"Still, it's worth attempting."

The domain was intrinsically linked to his soul.

Speaking of which.

"I still have soul power," Grey realized abruptly.

His soul power had been steadily increasing in parallel with his own growth.

"Let's try the domain force first." He granted his clone access to the domain force. The clone commenced its metamorphosis, attempting to anchor the instability of the higher-dimensional frequential energy to the domain force. A low hum emanated as the source vibrated intensely while the clone carefully constructed a pillar around it. However, the power violently erupted outwards just as quickly.

"Huh? Peculiar," Grey frowned. "Why did it explode once more?"

Confusion mounted for Grey.

Domain force originated from the fusion of the domain and the soul.

"Could it be that the clone's domain force was insufficient against the instability of the 4D state?"

"Let's shift focus to soul power." Grey initiated the necessary adjustments immediately.

Soul power... Initially, he had leveraged it to assist individuals who possessed no affinity for any form of energy, ensuring they wouldn't face soul bottlenecks during their cultivation journey. This would prevent them from reaching the desperate state he himself experienced when forced to push beyond his soul's limits to achieve higher cultivation levels.

If it could resolve an issue as significant as a bottleneck, it should theoretically be effective here as well.

The digital adjustments were soon completed. The clone's soul power also ascended to the sixth rank. With a resounding boom, the source unleashed immense Aether frequential power just as soul power surged from the clone's being.

"This..." Grey's expression shifted dramatically.

The soul power, a brilliant golden hue, completely enveloped the unstable essence of the source. It was effectively containing the explosion!

This was Soul Power, a fundamental force often disregarded by many.

The source housed the soul, and having transcended alongside it, it possessed sufficient raw power to counteract the instability.

However, a new question arose in Grey's mind.

"If the source is unstable, why isn't the soul that transcended with it also unstable?"

"Is there some other underlying cause for this instability?" Grey was taken aback.

His line of reasoning was indeed sound. If the soul remained perfectly intact, why was the source exhibiting such erratic behavior?

"Could it be that the source and soul are not aligned as I initially believed?"

"Ah." Grey experienced a sudden, profound revelation.

The soul had never truly been synchronized with the source; it merely resided within it. The source contained his soul, mind, body, and energy, but this did not necessarily imply they had unified into a single, cohesive entity.

"The cause of the sudden explosion isn't the instability of higher dimensionality. No, it's because my powers lack synchronization."

"Everything remains entirely separate." Grey was bewildered by this discovery.

His thoughts had been fixated on his previous philosophy: the three fundamental aspects of existence – mind, body, and energy.

He was still stubbornly adhering to that concept!

But how could one achieve true transcendence while clinging to separation?

He needed to forge a singular, true power. One unified force that would serve as the absolute origin of everything.

Synchronizing all three aspects of existence to give birth to a single, flawless power.

"This is what the other paths have been accomplishing," Grey's eyes shone with newfound understanding.

But how, specifically, could he achieve this synchronization?

Honestly, he had no idea. The mere contemplation of it gave him a splitting headache.

It wasn't as simple as converging everything to a single point and forcing a fusion. The inherent properties of energy and soul were vastly dissimilar.

From his observations, soul power definitively surpassed mere energy. It held an even greater advantage over the frequential Aether power that his clone had employed to achieve the sixth rank metamorphosis.

"The optimization of the sixth rank... it ought to culminate in achieving perfect synchronization."

"However, further research is necessary before proceeding," Grey declared, shaking his head.

His current comprehension was insufficient; a more profound study of soul power was imperative.

He aimed to ascertain the full potential of soul power operating independently.

Neglecting it for a period had been an error. Perhaps soul power itself held the key to birthing a new, unified power.

"Do you possess any knowledge, Fragment? Or Finality?" Grey inquired aloud, now accustomed to the two distinct voices conversing within his mind.

[Ignorant.] Fragment responded concisely.

[Yet, soul power is intrinsically vital for beings who transcend the concepts of space and time. You must proceed with extreme caution. A single misstep could forfeit your path to Ascendancy Valor.]

[Inquire not of me. However, I can facilitate your attainment of finality.]

"..." A twitch played on Grey's lips. Offering to help him reach finality? Why was the voice in his head so casually attempting to end him?

"Nevertheless, thank you, Fragment. I shall bear that in mind," Grey replied with a nod.

Even the Heavenly Dao had offered a warning, indicating the profound significance of the soul, far exceeding initial perceptions. His prior assumptions about the source containing soul power and being superior to it were merely products of ignorance.

He had learned his lesson. The fact that soul power had adeptly prevented the source from complete detonation served as irrefutable evidence.

Nonetheless, the clone's stability was precarious. Should the soul power become depleted, the source would inevitably detonate.

He withdrew from the simulation and sought out Alan Benson.

"Proceed to the Nexus Domain accompanied by the, ahem, treasures. A critical discussion regarding the mind and soul is required," Grey transmitted the message with utmost seriousness.