Nexus Ascension: My Comprehension Defies the Heaven Chapter 520: Esper Ability’s Origin

"Well, for now, you needn't ponder it too deeply," Grey stated, a gentle shake of his head accompanying his words. "Simply commit to growing stronger and fully unlocking your latent powers."

"Understood," Alissa replied with a nod.

"Very well, then I shall go and see Alan Benson," Grey announced, bestowing a soft pat upon Alissa's head.

"Y-You... what are you doing?" Alissa inquired with a flustered glare, her shoulders stiffening. "Why the pat on the head?"

"Is it forbidden for me to do so?" Grey retorted with a mischievous grin.

"No! Keep your distance, you scoundrel!" Alissa declared, hastily exiting the room.

Why does he always attempt such vexing actions? Alissa's face flushed crimson as she navigated the corridor. A profound sense of internal conflict washed over her. She neither loathed nor particularly cherished his gesture of patting her head, yet her immediate defensive response was invariably to fix him with a sharp glare.

Mother is correct. He will never truly notice me if I persist in my unyielding demeanor.

Then, as swiftly as the thought materialized, Alissa abruptly halted her stride.

"W-Why am I even dwelling on him?" Alissa scoffed inwardly, resuming her hurried departure.

Seated comfortably nearby, Little Hong was engrossed in savoring an ice cream cone. She had adopted an exceptionally relaxed demeanor lately, content to recline and frequent the lively marketplaces and street food stalls on her father's newly established planet.

"How curious," Little Hong murmured, her bright eyes intently observing Alissa's retreating form.

"Apologies for the delay," Grey greeted Alan Benson, who was placidly seated and enjoying a cup of tea.

However, his engagement with the tea was secondary. He was diligently extending his profound mental perception across the entirety of the planet, covertly surveying the domain. He harbored an intense curiosity regarding his new master's world.

"Finding the planet to your liking thus far?" Grey inquired with a knowing smile.

"Indeed, Master. It is truly magnificent."

"Yet, I observed several substantial deposits extending directly toward the planet's core, from which numerous refined metals and other intricate components are continuously emanating. Is there perhaps a concealed manufacturing facility operating beneath? I cannot detect any discernible machinery."

"Well, one could conceivably label it a factory, I suppose," Grey responded, taking a seat. "Except that this particular establishment far surpasses even the most advanced facilities capable of refining materials directly from passing asteroids."

"Materials derived from asteroids?" Alan Benson appeared mildly perplexed.

"Precisely. One might even state that I am actively manipulating reality to achieve this outcome."

"Reality manipulation?" Alan Benson nodded in understanding. "That is quite reasonable. Did you leverage the informational layer to automatically input structural data, employing the asteroids as a raw medium to effortlessly forge them into usable materials?"

"Essentially. A remarkably astute observation," Grey commented with a smile.

Grey was aware that fundamental reality bending was not an unfamiliar concept to Alan Benson. His own Esper abilities had long since ascended to a terrifying degree, rendering localized reality manipulation entirely achievable. Nevertheless, it would not possess the same level of sophistication as Grey's methodology, owing to Alan's lack of direct access to the deeper informational layer. However, Alan Benson remained capable of performing miracles, such as transmuting ordinary grass into solid gold, a feat considered rather elementary for an individual of his caliber.

"Incidentally, Alan, what specific Esper ability do you possess? Every Esper naturally awakens to a unique capability, ranging from the manipulation of fundamental elements to even the control of gravity."

"Well..." Alan Benson remained seated with utter composure, taking another unhurried sip of his tea. "I command all of the Esper abilities."

"What?" Grey's eyes widened slightly in astonishment. "You imply you possess the entirety of potential Esper abilities in existence?"

"Affirmative," Alan replied with matter-of-fact certainty. "Irrespective of the individual, as long as they officially tread my established path or employ my distinct technique for their initial mental awakening, I automatically acquire a flawless replica of the precise Esper ability they manifest."

"This is precisely how the foundational structure of the Esper Path was established."

"That must signify that you command a truly astonishing array of powers directly at your disposal, correct?" Grey expressed genuine surprise. "And you previously mentioned acquiring the ability if they utilized your technique, is that right? I did, in fact, employ your manual to awaken my mind initially. Does this imply you also possess my ability?"

"I should indeed possess it. Would you be able to physically demonstrate your ability?" Alan was exceptionally intrigued by Grey's unique power. He was aware that Grey's mind had been awakened, and having now confirmed its direct correlation with his own technique, he was eager to ascertain the outcome.

Unlike any other, he found himself unable to passively perceive Grey’s Esper ability. The reason eluded him. Though he was the undisputed master of his path, he still couldn’t access Grey’s mind space. He simply assumed it was due to interference from the Heavenly Dao, given their profound connection.

However, once Grey actively unleashed his powers, Alan’s Creator Invocation should have easily captured the precise signature.

"Hm." Grey casually nodded, readily activating his Esper abilities.

"So... have you unleashed it yet?" Alan Benson sensed a significant mental surge but couldn't discern its specific nature.

"I have. It is fully active right now," Grey confirmed with a nod.

"Why can I not sense or perceive anything?" Alan was utterly perplexed. Furthermore, his Creator Invocation had completely failed to register any resonant copy!

"Well, I don't know if you've successfully copied it, but this power specifically enables me to shape something from absolute nothingness."

"What?" Alan Benson immediately rose from his seat, his expression one of utter disbelief. "What did you just say?"

"I said, I can shape things from nothing."

Grey proceeded to provide a demonstration. His mind, having reached a vastly elevated dimension of power, could now effortlessly manifest thousands upon thousands of Mimis simultaneously, and he could also create entirely independent, intricate beings.

With a calm wave of his hand, several vividly colored birds, possessing flawless biological structures and the raw might of a 4th-rank expert, materialized from thin air within the room, gracefully circling the ceiling.

"This..." Alan's eyes widened to an astonishing degree.

"I will be completely truthful with you, Master Grey. The Esper abilities actually originated from the pure Ascendancy Valor within a mysterious corpse I discovered adrift in the deep expanse of starry sky. That corpse held the supreme power of the mind and possessed the terrifying capacity to physically alter reality."

"I directly integrated that residual power into my Creator Invocation. This is precisely how Esper abilities came into being within this universe, and it is also the fundamental reason I can utilize all of them flawlessly."

"But the ability to create something from pure nothingness... not even that transcendental being possessed such a capability. I fear this unique power of yours does not stem from my path at all, Master Grey."

"That power... it defies logic. While one thing can be logically transformed into another, absolute nothingness cannot become something. That is the fundamental, unshakeable law of the cosmos."

Alan gazed at the airborne birds. "How exactly do your powers function?"

"Initially, it heavily taxed my mental power. However, in my current evolved state, the creation process itself seems to require no direct energy."

As he spoke, he casually exerted his telekinesis, instantly disintegrating the manifested birds.

Concurrently, a substantial amount of mental power vanished directly from Grey’s reserves.

"However, if the creations are eliminated or destroyed, my stored mental power dissipates with them. Furthermore, they cannot operate beyond the absolute limits of my mental perception; should they breach that boundary, they will instantly crumble into dust."

Alan drew a deep, trembling breath. "Is your power... the absolute concept of Creation, Master?"