Nexus Ascension: My Comprehension Defies the Heaven

With a single look, the next thing his enemies would witness was reality itself distorting violently. Space would fracture like fragile glass, and everything within the affected vicinity would be vaporized instantly by the overwhelming impact.

"The Space-Cleaving Rupture technique allows the attack to be cast far faster." Grey nodded thoughtfully as he reviewed the information that had surfaced within his mind.

Previously, he needed to first spread his mental perception across the surroundings, then activate Spatial Perception, carefully locating and collapsing the spatial nodes one by one. The entire process required preparation and focus.

Now, that process had been simplified drastically.

All it required was a glance and a clear intention.

At his command, the spatial nodes would erupt simultaneously, tearing reality apart like shattered glass. The rupture would force open space itself, causing violent chaotic spatial currents to surge outward from the endless river of chaotic flow hidden behind reality.

"If I pair it with Nexus Convergence, the results will be far more terrifying." Grey's eyes suddenly lit up with excitement as the thought struck him.

Nexus Convergence was a technique that absorbed energy, matter, or forces, compressing everything gathered before detonating it in a single catastrophic release. Its strength scaled directly with the quality and quantity of what it absorbed.

If he activated Nexus Convergence the instant a spatial rift formed from the destabilization of the nodes, he could use that brief opening to absorb the chaotic currents of space themselves.

And then detonate them.

The thought alone sent a chill through him.

The resulting impact was far too terrifying to even imagine clearly.

However, just as that idea settled, another thought surfaced.

A completely different path.

Something he had never seriously considered until now.

Creating his own technique.

Or rather, creating an Art!

An Art born from one's own experiences, understanding, and powers.

So far, Grey had none.

Not because he lacked strength, but because he lacked the necessary foundation. Without enough techniques and compatible abilities, creating an Art of his own was impossible.

But now, things are different.

With the emergence of the Space-Cleaving Rupture technique, a new possibility had appeared before him.

If he truly intended to pursue perfection, then his Art could not be ordinary.

It had to be flawless.

It had to stand above all others.

It had to be the strongest Art under existence itself.

With that thought, Grey made his decision.

He would create a fusion Art!

A technique that combined all of his strongest abilities into a single, devastating sequence.

He would merge Heaven Opening Sword Line, Nexus Convergence, Heavenly Fire Release, and the Space-Cleaving Technique.

The execution formed clearly in his mind.

He would begin with Heaven Opening Sword Line, unleashing its overwhelming destructive force as the opening strike. Just as the attack was about to conclude, he would immediately activate Space-Cleaving Rupture, slicing open reality itself and forming a spatial rift.

The instant the rift appeared, Nexus Convergence would activate.

It would devour the chaotic currents of space pouring out from the rupture, absorbing as much as possible before compressing everything into a single point.

Then, it would detonate.

And to finish it all, he would infuse Heavenly Fire Release directly into the Nexus Convergence, allowing heavenly flames to saturate the explosion and incinerate everything caught within it.

Grey's eyes shone with light.

This combination.

Once unleashed, escape would be nearly impossible.

Unless the opponent possessed spatial abilities capable of instant teleportation, this Art was a guaranteed kill.

At the same time, a name naturally formed in Grey's mind for the Art he had just created.

Heaven Opening Sword Line + Space-Cleaving Technique + Nexus Convergence + Heavenly Fire Release = Nexus Ruin Art: Heaven Opening Spatial Rupture.

[Your Comprehension Defies the Heavens! By adjusting techniques, you have created your own style.]

['NEXUS RUIN ART: HEAVEN OPENING SPATIAL RUPTURE' HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.]

"It's done." Grey grinned ear to ear.

His own Art!

It has been created!

Now, people who cultivated his evolutionary path would be able to use it as well.

"But wait." Grey's lips twitched.

Would they even be able to use it?

Spatial Law.

That alone was a massive problem. Spatial techniques could only be properly utilized by fourth rankers and above. For lower ranked evolvers, space itself was something they could not even perceive clearly, let alone interfere with.

"I almost forgot about that." Grey smiled helplessly.

Of course, there was still a solution.

The Space Cleaving Rupture could be removed from the Art entirely, allowing others to use a simplified version of the technique. Without the spatial component, it would still be powerful, just far less terrifying.

However, as soon as that thought crossed his mind, his smile turned even more wry.

The requirements to activate the Art were still absurd.

It required Heaven Opening Sword Line.

And that meant sword intent.

How many people even possessed sword intent?

As far as Grey knew, within the entire southern region, there were only two individuals who had comprehended it.

Himself.

And Albert.

"That's a bit much." Grey muttered softly.

He shook his head.

Only now did he truly realize something.

People were not monsters like him.

They could not casually achieve the same results he did while remaining at the same rank. His comprehension speed, his accumulation of foundations, and his opportunities were completely abnormal.

Perhaps releasing this Art to the public right now was too early.

Maybe when his evolutionary path advanced to the fifth rank.

By then, some cultivators should have already comprehended sword intent. Others might have begun touching spatial powers as well. At that stage, the Art would no longer be an unreachable fantasy.

And even so, Grey felt no fear at all about eventually releasing it.

Those who cultivated his evolutionary path were, in a sense, his disciples. They followed the road he had opened, guided by the principles and direction he had laid down.

Would he really be considered a good master if he did not provide his disciples with a powerful Art to rely on?

After all, he had designed his evolutionary path to be extremely flexible. It allowed cultivators to freely utilize techniques from other paths, adapting and combining them as they pleased. As he himself was exposed to more evolutionary paths, the upper limit of that flexibility would naturally rise as well.

Even so.

Having a signature Art unique to his own evolutionary path was important.

It represented identity.

It represented dominance.

It would attract attention.

More people would be drawn toward his path, motivated by the existence of a terrifying Art that symbolized its pinnacle.

Grey's eyes narrowed slightly as he considered the future.

Popularity.

Growth.

And eventually, absolute authority.

This Art would serve its purpose well.

Especially in the stages of starry sky.