Nexus Ascension: My Comprehension Defies the Heaven Chapter 539: Jasmine’s message

"Fine, I shall cease mentioning it," Grey declared with a dramatic sigh. "I am merely a fellow smitten with an unfeeling dragon maiden who spurns my affections."

Alissa regarded Grey, utterly speechless. Though his tone was lighthearted, hinting at jest, a subtle blush crept onto her usually smooth cheeks, a reaction she swiftly concealed with a stern expression.

"What nonsense are you spouting? Should such words be uttered aloud? Others might mistake your intentions."

"Indeed, but I am confident you would not," Grey responded, spreading his hands amiably. "I simply delight in teasing you. It brightens my entire day," he added, a soft chuckle escaping him. "Did I not tell you? You appear extraordinarily charming when you are vexed."

The atmosphere surrounding Alissa turned frigid and sharp. A delicate layer of frost materialized on the ground as she began hurling insults, simultaneously launching several sharp, gleaming icicles directly at Grey.

Yet, despite her every effort, the frozen projectiles failed to strike him.

"I command a fundamental law that manipulates the very fabric of probability. The likelihood of you impaling me with those icicles is virtually nonexistent, thanks to this ability," Grey elucidated with a faint smile.

"Such a law exists?" Alissa inquired, her hands faltering as confusion clouded her features.

"Naturally. It originates from the law crystal you acquired during the space tournament of the Pan-Cosmic Human Alliance," Grey explained. "Attempt to strike me with an icicle now. I shall not budge from this exact spot."

"Very well." Alissa nodded and propelled a condensed, piercing icicle directly towards Grey. He remained steadfast. However, the space surrounding him visibly contorted and became unstable, causing the icy dart to divert and miss his shoulder by a considerable distance.

"You cheat. You destabilized the very space, didn't you?" Alissa accused, snorting derisively. She felt utterly swindled. How could such an preposterous concept possibly be real?

Grey merely smiled. He advanced and extended his arm. "Take my hand."

"Why is it that you constantly desire to hold my hand?" Alissa's face flushed once more.

She had previously attributed it to circumstance, but now it appeared this impudent fellow was merely seeking pretexts to grasp her hand. Despite her verbal protest, she didn't genuinely object. She gently took his hand, anticipating his next move.

"You are now linked to my source. When I utilize my power, you should feel its presence." Grey demonstrated by briefly channeling his [Source Law of Frost: Minor Succession], emitting a familiar, soothing chill that Alissa readily perceived.

In the ensuing moment, the surroundings underwent a violent transformation. They materialized within the profound darkness of the void, suspended directly above the menacing, spiraling accretion disk of a black hole’s event horizon. The immense gravitational forces twisted the distant starlight into breathtaking, yet terrifying, rings.

"What do you think you are doing? I have no desire to perish!" Alissa shrieked, a mixture of speechlessness and sheer terror gripping her as she confronted the cosmic anomaly.

"Have faith in me." Grey bellowed with laughter as he and Alissa surrendered to the pull of gravity, plummeting directly towards the crushing center of the black hole. "As long as you maintain your grip on my hand, all shall be well."

The next instant, the very fabric of space-time ruptured. The colossal black hole, comparable in size to a small planet, simply ceased to exist, obliterated by the probabilistic shifts ensuring their survival. Alissa’s eyes widened in profound astonishment. She recognized that Grey had not actively employed any of his conventional offensive or defensive abilities to achieve this feat.

"I refuse to believe it," Alissa stated, her gaze lingering with skepticism. "You perpetually mock me. It is exceedingly difficult for me to accept this reality."

Grey sighed upon hearing her words. He instantly transported her to another turbulent sector of space. Without any preamble, he launched himself directly towards the gaping, jagged maw of a sixth-rank space beast.

The gargantuan, scaled space beast registered Alissa and Grey and issued a deafening roar, unleashing a torrent of destructive cosmic energy towards them. However, one by one, the lethal assaults veered at impossible angles, narrowly missing them. This time, Alissa's confirmation of the phenomenon was absolute.

It was as if the towering space beast were completely oblivious. Its colossal claws and energy beams continued to miss Grey and her by mere fractions of an inch, and it persisted in failing to land a single blow throughout the several minutes they remained suspended.

"Impossible." Alissa’s typically stoic countenance contorted into genuine disbelief. "Instruct me," she implored softly. "I wish to comprehend this law."

"It is not quite so straightforward," Grey responded with a tender smile. "Only a select few individuals possess the innate capacity to grasp it."

"Such as who?" Alissa directed her gaze at Grey, evident eagerness radiating from her.

"Individuals like myself, Tian Yuan, and A####," Grey replied, his voice tinged with amusement.

Alissa’s brow furrowed deeply. "What is your connection to them?" she questioned, her voice laced with confusion. "How is it that you even know the Abyssal Lord’s name?"

"We share a profound connection that is beyond your current comprehension," Grey responded, slowly shaking his head. "However, destiny dictates that we must clash."

"Ultimately, only one of us can remain," Grey declared, his smile unwavering. "The final victor, the one who will step into the Ascendancy Domain, could be Tian Yuan, myself, or A####."

"Perhaps I will even meet my end. Certainty is a fallacy in this boundless reality. Even with a law that grants me dominion over probability, what efficacy does it hold when my two destined adversaries possess the same ability? That manipulation of probability would simply negate itself, rendering it all for naught," Grey chuckled, a dry and self-mocking sound escaping him.

Yet, the moment those words left his lips, Alissa swiftly leaned forward, her soft hand covering his mouth. She shot him a fierce, warning glare. "Do not speak of your own demise so casually."

"If it truly comes to that... I-I will rescue you, just as I gave my word," Alissa stammered, the words tumbling out. A look of profound embarrassment and fluttery distress swept across her delicate countenance. She couldn’t fathom how such a statement had escaped her lips.

Grey regarded Alissa with a perplexed expression upon hearing this unexpected declaration of devotion. "Do you perhaps harbor feelings for me, Alissa?" he inquired, tilting his head.

"What?! Absolutely not." Alissa recoiled, stepping back with a defensive glare. "Who could possibly like you? You are merely a... a..." Alissa found herself utterly speechless, unable to articulate any suitable insult.

Observing her flustered state, Grey erupted into laughter. "You are incredibly charming when you panic, you know."

"I shall bite you!" Alissa threatened, baring her small, white teeth in a clear display of irritation.

"Very well, let us return now," Grey said, a smirk of amusement playing on his lips. With a sharp snap of his fingers, the chaotic void dissolved, and they were once again enveloped in the serene tranquility of the Nexus domain.

Following their brief excursion, Alissa retired to her chambers, immersing herself in the active comprehension of the [Myriad Law of Chaos] crystal she possessed.

At that precise moment, Grey's expression shifted into a frown. He sensed an immediate linkage of his mind to a newly opened nexus within the information layer.

"Hey there, Chief Grey! It’s me, Jasmine~" A sweet, vivacious, and familiar voice echoed from the other end of the connection. "Did you miss me?"