Nexus Ascension: My Comprehension Defies the Heaven Chapter 526: Law of Spirit and Spirit Domain

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Previously on Nexus Ascension: My Comprehension Defies the Heaven...
Grey learns about the complex Nine-Planar Formation from his disciples, Aerin and Werner. After deciphering its intricate layers, he decides to travel to the Elf Alliance with several companions, including Xia Qingyue, whose artifact is connected to the World Tree, a monumental sight visible from space.
The world tree's grandeur was beyond description, its colossal branches stretching as wide as an alliance, cradling innumerable galaxies within their expanse. The leaves adorning these branches were, in fact, as immense as stars. This spectacle represented merely the upper echelons of the immense tree. "What is the nature of the elf alliance like?" Grey inquired of Aerin, gazing with curiosity at the alliance through his ship's viewport. "We are categorized into High Elves, Dark Elves, White Elves, Blood Elves, and Spirit Elves. I belong to the High Elven lineage. We were the very first to be born from the world tree, and it was the world tree itself that bestowed upon us the name High Elves. For us, the sun illuminates the entire alliance uniformly; the world tree is the source of our planet's light. Each of us excels in a particular domain. We High Elves demonstrate mastery across all areas. The Dark Elves excel in the laws of darkness, the White Elves in the laws of light, the Blood Elves in the laws of life, and the Spirit Elves in the laws of spirit." "We each possess our own territories, designated as the High Domain, Dark Domain, White Domain, Blood Domain, and Spirit Domain. Among these domains, the Spirit Domain is the most unique and draws the largest number of visitors. This is because it exists in an illusory state, or rather, a spiritual realm. It is neither truly real nor entirely fake. This unique nature stems from the fact that the Spirit Elves are, in essence, spirits, and their very bodies are composed of spirit energy." "Only individuals of the fifth rank and above are capable of entering this realm, as mere physical bodies are incapable of trespassing into the Spirit Domain." "Naturally, this restriction includes the White, Dark, and Blood elves. They all possess physical forms until they reach the fifth rank. Consequently, interaction with the Spirit Domain can only be facilitated through the connection provided by the world tree." "One might even describe it as a virtual world that simultaneously exists and does not exist." "Fascinating," Alan Benson commented. "I had heard whispers of it before, but I never had the opportunity to venture into the area, as I had already departed the universe prior to the alliance's formation." Upon hearing this, Grey directed a glance at Alan. "I suppose you only encountered that phantom in the creator space before your departure." Alan simply nodded. "Spirit Elves. Take me there first." Grey's curiosity was piqued by this enigmatic place. Aerin let out a sigh. While she had been eager to escort Grey to the High Domain, it appeared he had alternative intentions. However, this inclination had been consistent since the elves formed their alliance with humans; humans had always seemed primarily interested in the illusory world. The Dragon Monarch received the spatial coordinates for the Spirit Domain, and shortly thereafter, they arrived at its periphery. The domain flickered in and out of existence, reminiscent of a breathing entity, intrinsically linked to the world tree. Upon crossing over, Grey immediately perceived a shift in dimensionality. "Is this a 2D world?" Grey exclaimed, bewildered. He discerned that the XYZ spatial axes had been fundamentally altered, leaving only X and Y. Nevertheless, the disorientation proved transient as he swiftly adapted to this novel environment. His innate nature as a frequential being enabled him to adjust to this world even more rapidly than others. Frequency possesses the capability to permeate even lower dimensions, such as the first dimension. "They are moving forwards and backwards?" Grey initially expressed surprise, but the logic soon became apparent. This world was not necessarily rendered 2D simply by the absence of its Z-axis. The functions of forward and backward movement were achieved through countless layers surrounding this domain. An infinite multitude of layers existed within this world. Their method of traversing forward and backward involved micro-teleportations between these layers, a process powered by the world tree. "It bears a striking resemblance to those animated features I used to watch back in my world," Grey remarked, blinking. Simultaneously, the power of an evolver and all related aspects of evolution held immense potency here. Once he attained a sufficiently high level, he too would possess the capability to create 2D worlds and manifest his own narratives, stories, or any desired reality. Spaceships and celestial bodies dotted the landscape. He observed unnaturally elongated space beasts prowling the vicinity, and a colossal air balloon broadcasted news pertinent to the Spirit Domain. "Another glorious day in the Spirit Domain! The beast hunting games are scheduled to commence soon. I can sense the widespread excitement..." The spaceship zipped past the air balloon, continuing its deep trajectory. Here, Grey even witnessed a star adorned with cooling glasses, offering a smiling, imaginary thumbs-up to the passing vessel. Grey recognized it as a star spirit instantly. Soon after, the spaceship docked at the precise coordinates Aerin had provided. This location marked the central hub of the Spirit Elf Domain, the residence of its sovereign, a formidable cultivator of the eighth rank. "Welcome, Saint Grey." The Spirit Elf Elder extended a warm welcome, his gaze kind as he ushered Grey and his companions inside. "Thank you," Grey replied with a nod, stepping into the palace. Concurrently, his mind was racing. Having closely observed the elves, his thoughts ignited with newfound understanding. He had successfully deciphered the emergent patterns characteristic of the Spirit Elves.'They don't cultivate using energy, but rather the law of spirit.' These elves. They are tapping into the very essence of the law of spirit! This was indeed spirit power. It operated in accordance with the law of spirit. The soul is the self, while the spirit is what propels one forward. Most crucially, it is intrinsically linked to willpower! Naturally, one must not confuse this with spiritual energy. Spirit power and spiritual energy are fundamentally distinct. His grasp of the Law of Spirit was advancing at an astonishing rate. And this surge in comprehension was due to his observation of the Spirit Elf Elder, or more accurately, the Spirit Ancestor. He embodied the current law of spirit, a being who had achieved perfection in this very law. Anyone wishing to utilize this law would require his explicit consent. Before long, the law of spirit had reached minor succession. [You have obtained the ability: Willpower Suppression.] "The manifestation of willpower. That is the law of spirit," Grey finally understood. He now comprehended why this world appeared 2D and cartoonish.