Nexus Ascension: My Comprehension Defies the Heaven Chapter 529: Martial Soul, Primordial Spirit, Spirit Evolutionary Path

"Then, Spirit Ancestor, can you guide me into the World Tree?" Grey inquired, his curiosity piqued. "My original intention was to enter and understand it better."

"As I previously stated, gaining entry requires the World Tree’s consciousness to grant permission directly. It’s not a matter of me being able to escort you. Even with my Law of Spirit at the Great Circle, I cannot force entry."

"Hm," Grey acknowledged with a nod.

"Since that is the situation, and we are discussing your laws, I wish to pose another question."

"The Spirit Elves follow the Spirit Evolutionary Path."

"It originates clearly from your law. Could you explain its workings? You devised it, did you not? It is a revered path exclusive to the Spirit Elves. Should it be shared, it would undoubtedly surpass the top ten paths."

"Certainly," the Spirit Ancestor replied with a nod.

"My path naturally encompasses eight distinct ranks."

"Upon reaching the first rank, every Spirit Elf in our world undergoes a tempering process using a law crystal upon reaching the age of eight."

"These law crystals are sourced from the World Tree. Due to the innate spiritual nature of Spirit Elves, they can effortlessly connect with the Law of Spirit and achieve Minor Succession, which serves as their initial stage."

"Concurrently, alongside the Spirit Will Suppression ability granted by the law, they acquire a unique advantage."

"That advantage is a Martial Soul." The Spirit Ancestor gestured, conjuring a projection of an eight-year-old elf undergoing an awakening ceremony.

The young elf stood upon an altar, a law crystal before him. From his body, a formidable draconic figure emerged.

This was indeed a Martial Soul.

"Martial Souls represent the externalization of one’s willpower. Through their connection with the World Tree, the tree bestows upon us Spirit Elves a Martial Soul, which amplifies our power-gathering capabilities."

"The willpower inherent in the Martial Soul is then meticulously refined by the Spirit Elves. Martial Souls are indispensable to my path. It is through the manifestation of one’s willpower that elves transcend their inherent genetic limitations."

"Their cultivation journey progresses utilizing their Martial Souls. The initial realm focuses on solidifying the Martial Soul’s form. The second realm involves projecting the Martial Soul’s power outwards. The third realm entails the formation of a Martial Soul core, utilizing the metamorphosis energy derived from the third genetic limiter. The fourth realm involves using the metamorphosis energy of the third rank to fracture this core into a Martial Soul domain, wherein the Martial Soul’s attributes, effects, and powers are seamlessly integrated."

"At the fifth rank, the Martial Soul and the spirit achieve a complete fusion, creating a Willpower core anchored to the World Tree. In the sixth rank, we refine this Willpower core to manifest a primordial spirit, powered by a blend of metamorphosis energy and willpower. This enables an ascent to higher dimensions, with the primordial spirit optimizing one’s existence from within the core. This spirit possesses power equal to your own and acts as a secondary existence, safeguarding you against complete annihilation should you perish."

"Intriguing," Grey commented, a smile gracing his lips.

"A Martial Soul? Do I, too, possess one, Spirit Ancestor?"

"I sense that you do," the Spirit Ancestor responded, a slight frown creasing his brow.

"Would you like to attempt awakening one?"

"Hm, perhaps," Grey mused thoughtfully. "However, you mentioned a connection to the World Tree is necessary, correct? I lack such a connection."

At this, the Spirit Ancestor shook his head. "Everyone possesses a connection; it is fundamentally woven into every known universe. We Spirit Elves merely exhibit a superior affinity, allowing us unimpeded access to the realm beneath, at the World Tree’s roots. Naturally, this fact has been concealed from the general populace. No one is permitted to approach its vicinity. Should the nature of the world below be exposed, the repercussions would be far beyond the elven race’s capacity to manage."

"Hm," Grey affirmed with a nod.

‘Could I possibly integrate these spiritual elements into my own path?’ he pondered.

‘A primordial spirit bestowing a second life… this could prove exceptionally advantageous in combat.’

‘Perhaps an even more formidable entity might emerge from the fusion of Axiom power with this primordial spirit.’

Grey felt an urge to experiment immediately but managed to restrain himself.

"Honestly, I am willing to give it a try," Grey declared, nodding.

"Very well, then come this way," the Spirit Ancestor said, a faint smile appearing. "Awakening a Martial Soul will not be construed as your adherence to my path just yet."

"Of course, should you ever wish to convert, the option remains open. You may not be aware, but there exists an entire universe separate from this one, managed by the Earth Transmigrator organization. Within it, a complete universe is dedicated to cultivating my path, and its influence is even more widespread than yours."

"From that universe, powerful warriors are continuously emerging."

Envy immediately flared within Grey.

The number of individuals following his own path could, at best, be estimated at thirty trillion currently. Considering the vast population of the starry sky, this was a relatively small figure.

"Does this organization bestow a universe upon everyone who joins?"

"Indeed." The Spirit Ancestor affirmed with a proud nod. "Our leader is exceedingly generous. He bestowed upon each of us a universe for the ultimate leap. Even a miniature universe, comprising a quadrillion souls, offers a glimmer of hope in surmounting the ultimate leap’s threshold."

"I see," Grey responded, realization dawning. "Senior,Pray tell, what exactly is this ultimate leap?"

"The ultimate leap?" The ancestor chuckled heartily. "Do you possess a Dao? If not, then cease your inquiries. Furthermore, it remains a distant prospect for you. Inquire again once you have attained the eighth rank."

"..." Grey’s lips twitched involuntarily. It seemed these venerable ancestors were quite fond of withholding critical information concerning the eighth rank and beyond.

"Incidentally, may I know the name of this organization?" Grey inquired, his curiosity piqued.

"Helios," the Spirit Ancestor divulged. "That is the designation bestowed by our leader."

Abruptly, he halted before a chamber, announcing, "We have arrived, Saint Grey. It is time to commence the Martial Soul awakening."

The duo proceeded into the chamber, where a ethereal projection of the World Tree resided at its core.

"Proceed to that spot and endeavor to feel a resonance within your soul, a beckoning. Attempt to draw it forth, and perhaps your Martial Soul shall manifest," the Spirit Ancestor instructed calmly.