Nexus Ascension: My Comprehension Defies the Heaven Chapter 536: Endless Reality Golden Finger Ranking, Forming Fate Power and Taking it.

"Brother Grey. Y-You own this planet?" Lin Fang blurted out, his voice laced with utter disbelief.

His wives stood at his side, sharing his astonishment. Never in a million lifetimes would they have fathroned that their husband’s old companion would be the recently surfaced Saint who annihilated the Dragon Clan.

Eris, his twin cat-girl wife, stepped forward, her delicate tail giving a nervous swish, and softly whispered into Lin Fang’s ear. With every passing moment, his face grew more contorted with shock.

He had been relentlessly pursued by the Paragon for weeks on end. Yet, within the span of a mere single week, Grey had ascended to the starry expanse, vanquished the two most formidable adversaries in the universe, and single-handedly eradicated both the Dragon Clan and the Immortal Sovereign Palace.

At this juncture, could anyone possibly stand in his way?

This particular revelation struck Lin Fang as even more staggering than Grey’s prior feat of eliminating a Paragon. Lin Fang, after all, only grasped fragments of the terrifying implications of what a Paragon truly represented.

"This is my Domain. You are most welcome here." Grey extended a warm smile, beckoning them further with a gesture towards the dazzling, elevated structures radiating a gentle Nexus energy.

"At present, twenty-five billion souls reside within these bounds," Grey added.

Merely four days had elapsed since their departure for the Elf Alliance and subsequent return. Prior to their journey, the domain had been home to twenty billion inhabitants. The population was clearly experiencing an explosive, exponential increase.

Once they had settled in, Grey escorted Lin Fang to engage with Jeremiah.

"Grey." Jeremiah, who was at that moment engrossed in charming some visiting elf maidens beneath a crystal archway, turned ghostly pale upon perceiving Grey’s silent presence behind him.

"Accompany me," Grey commanded, snapping his fingers and instantly tearing through the fabric of space. In the blink of an eye, they found themselves within a secluded chamber, its walls fashioned from polished metal, with Lin Fang standing alongside.

"Who is this individual, Brother Grey?" Lin Fang inquired, a profound sense of confusion clouding his features. Concurrently, his own system began exhibiting signs of unusual agitation.

[Could it be… another Golden Finger?] Its mechanical voice, imbued with bewilderment, resonated within the confined space, producing vibrations perceptible only to Grey, Lin Fang, and the presence of the Strongest System itself.

[A Villain System Golden Finger?] The dignified voice of the Strongest System replied. [To think such a mid-tier Golden Finger would manifest at this location.]

Jeremiah, overhearing the exchange, was visibly taken aback. He regarded Lin Fang with an entirely new perspective.

"A System user, are you?" he queried.

"You too?" Lin Fang exclaimed in surprise.

Synchronized nods passed between them, followed by a shared sigh of mutual comprehension.

[It is quite astonishing to encounter a fabled Strongest System such as yourself.]

[Hmph. Do not presume that my guard will be lowered simply because you offer praise. You are a despicable Villain System that preys upon the fate-power of fate holders. We, the noble Strongest Systems, instead cultivate fate holders. We derive benefits from fostering fate power within our own designated host.]

Grey observed their interaction with a detached, mild amusement.

To witness firsthand an instance of Golden Finger-based prejudice was indeed surprising. He let out a soft sigh.

"Alright, cease this discriminatory banter," Grey declared, waving his hand dismissively.

[Understood, Boss!] the Strongest System responded with immediate compliance.

[Unbelievable...] The Villain System was left utterly dumbfounded, hearing the majestic Strongest System behave with such subservience in Grey’s presence.

It reflected internally: ’To imagine that even the esteemed lineage of the Strongest System Golden Fingers would exhibit such deference towards Grey. He truly is the ultimate variable in the grand tapestry of fate. His power is far beyond comprehension.’

[What designation do you hold, Villain System?]

[You may refer to me as V-0103423. That is my designation, esteemed Strongest System.]

[I am designated TS-202424. Kindly do not mistake me for The Scumbag System. Those entities are vulgar beings that share the same initial designation as our noble lineage.]

[I am indeed aware, Noble TS. The method of distinguishing between our kind lies in the luminous hue of our designations. Your text is encircled by a golden halo, whereas theirs remains a plain white.]

[Precisely. Little V-0103423, your capacity for adaptation is commendable. I find that quite agreeable. Now, enlighten me, what is your current rank?]

[I hold the 301st position within the multiversal rankings, Noble TS-202424.]

[A respectable standing,] the Strongest System commented.

[Should you ascend to the top ten ranks, you may very well find yourself in a position to negotiate terms with the Dao of Machinery and the Dao of Equivalent Exchange, thereby facilitating your evolution into the Ultimate Villain System. This would grant you access to a significantly greater reservoir of Golden Finger power.]

[Indeed. However, the systems currently occupying the top ten positions already possess level seven system authority. Achieving that threshold will undoubtedly require considerable time.]

[Quite so. I myself possess level seven system authority. Jeremiah proves to be an excellent host. Furthermore, I am ranked within the top ten of the endless reality rankings. It will not be long before I can evolve into the Ultimate Strongest System and demonstrate to my brethren who shall rightfully claim the title of leader within the Strongest System lineage.]

Grey, who had been passively absorbing this discourse from the periphery, found himself utterly bewildered.

Astonishing… these Golden Fingers possessed their own competitive ranking system? That was a revelation, to say the least.

It appeared they each possessed their own unique backgrounds. From what he had just grasped, the existence of different methods to attain strength within the Golden Finger universe was evident. The Strongest System guided its host to generate fate power by aligning with the global destiny and performing legendary feats. Conversely, the Villain System compelled its host to actively seize fate power from others, accumulating it for their own benefit.

’This world is truly a peculiar place,’ Grey mused internally.

So many marvels, so many veiled secrets. And all these varied concepts originated from the Nexus core.

It was a remarkably strange and profound entity.

"Alright. I shall permit you all to confer amongst yourselves. I am going to see my parents."

Departing the tranquil chamber, Grey traversed the grand, brightly lit hallways of his estate in search of his parents.

"It is fortunate that you have arrived, Grey." Anderson and Angela regarded their son, their eyes reflecting a complex blend of emotions.

"The elders from the Arclight family are insistent that we return. We are, after all, the patriarch and matriarch. Since you will not permit us to bring the remainder of the family into your domain, we must go back and attend to our familial obligations. Your grandfather entrusted us with the responsibility of overseeing the Arclight family; we are its pillars. We shall depart now."

"We will visit occasionally to check on you. I shall leave Julie here with you," Angela conveyed softly, stepping forward to embrace her son in a heartfelt hug.

"Simply draw the Arclight galaxy closer to the Nexus domain," Grey stated, subtly shaking his head. "While it is true that I do not wish for the others within my domain, the same does not apply to the two of you."

"Just comply with my request. Should Tian Yuan discover your existence as Earth transmigrators, the circumstances could become quite problematic."

Angela and Anderson exchanged a profound, knowing glance, their thoughts clearly connecting.

Ultimately, a shared sigh of resignation escaped both of them.

"Very well, we shall proceed as you advise. The secret of Earth transmigration is indeed a grave matter."