Cosmic Ruler - Chapter 250

Chapter 250: Less Time More Power II

As Aiden flew toward the next location, he couldn’t help but reflect on the Authority he had gained after breaking through to the Immortal Emperor Realm. He had hoped to obtain this ability while still at the Immortal King Realm, but Nexus had informed him that, subconsciously, he had longed for the Authority of War at that stage. Now, only after reaching Immortal Emperor, could he claim the Authority he truly desired.

“Unconsciously wishing for war… seems like me,” Aiden mused, feeling the intense energy of the Authority of War still simmering within him. He had wanted the power to dominate conflicts, but now, at Immortal Emperor, he had the chance to gain something he wanted.

“Nexus, give me the Authority of Dimensions,” Aiden commanded while flying.

Nexus nodded, and in an instant, Aiden’s consciousness blanked out as his soul was engulfed in the essence of the Authority of Dimensions. It felt as though he was being pulled into a vast, infinite space where the laws of reality bent and shifted. His mind swirled with the possibilities, and after what felt like both an eternity and a moment, his eyes snapped open.

Before him, faint glowing runes settled into his soul, marking the completion of the transfer. The Authority of Dimensions was now his.

“Show me its details,” Aiden muttered, eyes fixed on the glowing symbols as he focused on understanding his new power.

Nexus obliged, projecting the details before him.

Authority of Dimensions:

Dimensional Creation: The power to create, shape, and manipulate separate dimensions at will, whether for cultivation, battlefields, or safe havens.

Dimensional Lock: The ability to trap enemies or objects within a dimension of your own creation, locking them away from the main world.

Full Domination: God like control over everything within your created dimensions.

Dimensional Warp: The ability to fold and travel through dimensions, granting near-instantaneous travel between locations.

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Aiden nodded, satisfied with the details of his new Authority of Dimensions, as he continued his journey. After a week of traveling, he finally arrived at the next ideal location for cultivation. He landed near a serene lake, its surface reflecting the sky above.

Kneeling by the water, Aiden began to pour his Immortal Energy into the lake. The surface shimmered for a moment before becoming completely still, as if frozen in time. Without hesitation, Aiden leaped into the lake, only to find himself transported to a different realm—a hidden dimension connected to the lake.

“Back to cultivating,” Aiden murmured, refocusing his mind on his goal. Nexus materialized beside him, while Myne, still occupied with taking care of Millie, was elsewhere. Now, it was just Aiden and Nexus traveling together.

“I need to reach the Saint Realm within the next six months,” Aiden mumbled, setting a firm goal for himself.

Nexus nodded and explained, “The Authority of Dimensions directly instills the knowledge of how to use it. You can simply create a dimension filled with Immortal Energy and enter it. Then, stretch time as long as you need for cultivation.”

Aiden nodded in agreement. With a wave of his hand, he created a portal in front of him. The shimmering gateway led to a blank, white expanse. Stepping through, Aiden entered the newly formed dimension. The infinite white landscape stretched around him, ready to be shaped to his will.

He waved his hand, and the surrounding expanse began to morph. The skies darkened as the ground formed into a perfect cycle for cultivation, infused with dense Immortal Energy. Aiden focused, stretching the flow of time inside the dimension, knowing this would give him the advantage he needed to quickly break through to the Saint Realm.

The next phase of Aiden’s cultivation had begun.

Using his newfound Authority of Dimensions and the Time Shard, Aiden stretched time to its absolute limit within the dimension. The time dilation reached an astonishing factor of 100 times the normal flow outside the portal. However, since the portal itself was situated under the influence of the Time Shard’s dilation zone—already amplifying time flow by 15 times—the combined effect was immense.

The result was a time dilation of 1,500 times compared to the outside world. For every single day that passed outside, over four years would pass inside his dimension.

Aiden smirked, realizing the advantage he now held. He had created the perfect environment to accelerate his cultivation exponentially. “With this, reaching the Saint Realm within the next few months—by outside time—is now feasible,” he thought.

With the environment set and time drastically on his side, Aiden sat in a meditative posture, drawing in the dense Immortal Energy that filled the dimension. Every breath he took was saturated with power, each cycle of energy pushing him closer to the peak of his current realm.

Aiden settled into his meditative stance, fully connected to the flow of time within his dimension. The dense Immortal Energy around him pulsed, fueling his cultivation at an astonishing pace. With the time dilation stretched to 1,500 times faster than the outside world, every moment pushed him closer to his next breakthrough.

Weeks passed inside his dimension, and Aiden’s power grew steadily. The leap from Immortal Emperor to Immortal Ancestor felt within reach. His understanding of Immortal Energy deepened with each cycle, and every breath brought him closer to the breakthrough he sought.

Nexus watched from the edge of the dimension, her form glowing faintly. [Your progress is impressive, Aiden. You’re getting closer to breaking through to the Immortal Ancestor Realm,] she said, her voice calm and encouraging.

Aiden, still focused on his cultivation, nodded. “Good. I need to keep pushing forward,” he muttered. His mind remained focused on the Red Hand and the hidden dangers he would soon face.

Inside his time-altered realm, days turned into months. Aiden’s body began to radiate with a subtle glow, a sign that he was nearing the barrier to the Immortal Ancestor Realm. The energy within the dimension thickened, and Aiden’s aura expanded as he absorbed more and more power.

Suddenly, he felt the barrier between the Immortal Emperor and Immortal Ancestor realms tremble. Clenching his fists, Aiden summoned all of his strength, pushing against the boundary with focused intensity. The ground beneath him shook as he directed his power toward breaking through.

With one final surge of energy, the barrier shattered. A torrent of power flooded his body, shaking the entire dimension as Aiden ascended to the Immortal Ancestor Realm. His aura flared with newfound strength, filling the air with an overwhelming sense of dominance.

Aiden opened his eyes, feeling the immense power coursing through him. “I’ve done it… I’ve reached the Immortal Ancestor Realm,” he murmured, satisfaction clear in his voice.

Nexus stepped forward, nodding in approval. [You’ve ascended quickly, but the road ahead is still long. Your next challenge will be the Saint Realm,] she reminded him.

Aiden nodded in agreement, already preparing for what was to come. With the strength of the Immortal Ancestor Realm now his, he knew that the Red Hand and other enemies would soon face the full force of his power.

“Yes, now for the Saint Realm,” Aiden murmured to himself. “I need to comprehend my Rules to their Perfect level.”

With a wave of his hand, the environment around him shifted once again. The scene before him mirrored what he had seen in the Timeless Flame’s visions: the endless cycle of a farmer cultivating plants as they grew, flourished, and then decayed, over and over again.

Aiden stood silently, observing the continuous cycle of growth and decay, each loop adding to his understanding. His comprehension of the Rules of growth and decay began to deepen with each passing moment. The process was natural in his dimension, but in truth, the pace at which Aiden grasped these rules was rapid, though it felt steady and organic within the altered space.

As he watched the endless cycle of life, death, and rebirth, Aiden’s insights into the fundamental rules of the universe grew clearer. He continued switching between visions, each offering him a new perspective on the laws governing existence. Every change in vision accelerated his understanding, bringing him one step closer to the Saint Realm, where mastery of these laws was key.

As Aiden continued to comprehend the rules of the universe, his cultivation naturally advanced, rising from the Lower Immortal Ancestor Realm to Middle, then to Higher, and finally to the Peak of Immortal Ancestor. By the time he had fully mastered the Rule of Growth and Decay, his cultivation was just one step away from the Saint Realm.

[Wait!] Nexus suddenly interrupted just as Aiden was about to break through.

[Don’t advance yet. Your soul can still accommodate 16 more Rules. You should reach the absolute limit of your cultivation first, then proceed,] Nexus advised.

Aiden nodded thoughtfully, realizing the wisdom in her words. He began to contemplate which other Rules he could comprehend next.

[Start with the Rule of Time. It will help you stretch time even further,] Nexus suggested. [By using that time, you can also comprehend the Rules of Destruction and Creation, and maybe even the Rule of Space too.]

Aiden nodded again, determined to maximize his potential. He focused his mind and altered the dimension’s environment once more. The surroundings began to shift, the landscape transforming into a glowing red river—not just any river, but the River of Time itself.

With intense focus, Aiden began studying the flow of time, watching how it stretched and contracted, contemplating its infinite nature.