Cosmic Ruler - Chapter 280

Chapter 280: The most Absurd baby

Aiden’s mind was swirling with a chaotic mix of disbelief, excitement, and confusion. His small baby brain, limited by the body he now occupied, was trying to process the ridiculous nature of the Supreme Authorities Nexus had just shown him. They were beyond anything he had expected.

“Fucking stupendous,” he thought. “Fucking overpowered. Just fucking end-game boss level.”

The sheer scope of the abilities left him in awe. It was as though every dream of ultimate power had materialized into one neat package, designed for him to dominate this world effortlessly.

“Abab…?”

His internal monologue was a wild ride. ‘This is beyond what I hoped for, though I was ready for something big after the last two Supreme Authorities—but this?’ His excitement had no bounds, but deep down, Aiden realized how overwhelming it could all be.

Nexus, ever the guide, chimed in. “[They are called Supreme Authorities for a reason.]”

‘Now I want all of them,’ Aiden thought greedily, unable to suppress the feeling of wanting everything at once.

“[You can get all of them later, but for now, choose one, quickly.]” Nexus urged him, trying to get him to focus.

Aiden, however, surprised Nexus with his next decision. ‘Leave it,’ he said after some internal deliberation.

“[Huh?]” Nexus questioned, clearly confused by Aiden’s unexpected choice.

‘It’s better to leave it for now,’ Aiden thought, growing more strategic. ‘I have enough time to explore and gather power later. For now, give me the first two I selected. Let me go through my baby phase first…’

Then, another thought hit him. ‘By the way, how much time will it take for my soul to completely sync with this baby body and for me to grow back to an adult?’ Aiden asked.

“[It will take exactly 24 hours for your soul to synchronize fully, but even then, you’ll only grow back to the physical age of 12 years old,]” Nexus informed him calmly.

‘Only 12 years old? Why just 12?’ Aiden was puzzled.

“[You misunderstand the nature of this world’s power. The bandits that killed this woman and the others were at Divine Emperor level.]” Nexus dropped a bombshell that made Aiden’s metaphorical eyes widen.

‘What?! How are mere bandits at a level that peaks in cultivation worlds?!’ he thought, now truly wondering what kind of insane place he had been reborn into.

It was then Aiden remembered how Ramona had always avoided telling him details about this world’s power structure. ‘Is this why Ramona never included the exact tiers of ranks when I asked her before?’ he thought, piecing things together.

‘Tell me about this world’s power structure,’ Aiden asked after a moment of consideration.

“[Gladly,]” Nexus replied, beginning her explanation.

The power levels in this world—or rather, in the Worlds of Celestial, which consist of nine vertically aligned realms—are structured into just 10 ranks. However, each rank has its intricacies.

“[At Rank 0, people here begin by comprehending Universal Laws. It is divided into many levels, but all those levels fall under Rank 0.]”

“[After understanding a single law, or multiple depending on their genius level, they reach the next level, called the Assimilation Rank, or simply Rank 1.]”

“[Here, they assimilate with the law they’ve comprehended, making each of their body’s movements attuned to whatever law they have mastered.]”

‘It’s like fusing laws from the cultivation world,’ Aiden remarked, already finding a parallel to what he knew from his previous experiences.

“[Yes, compared to this Celestial world, their way might seem primitive, unrefined, or brute-forced,]” Nexus added.

“[Once they fully assimilate with a law, they move on to the next level: Creation Rank, or Rank 2.]”

“[At Creation Rank, an individual begins to choose their Path—an oath they will walk moving forward.]”

‘Path? What is that?’ Aiden asked, intrigued by the term.

“[A Path is the direction a person chooses to follow in the future. For example, a fire cultivator could choose the Path of a Berserker, which would influence their future abilities and strengths.]” Nexus elaborated.

‘So, basically like classes?’ Aiden summarized, thinking of it in simpler terms.

“[Yes, you could say that.]” Nexus confirmed.

“[And then comes the third rank, known as Evolver or Rank 3,]” Nexus continued.

“[In this rank, one evolves their Path or class to the next level. Though it isn’t a final evolution, it is just that in this rank, one’s class evolves perfectly to suit their current self.]”

“[For example, say there’s a Berserker who, despite being known for their wild rage, maintains a calm mind. In this case, his Berserker class might evolve into something like a Controlled Berserker class, perfectly tailored to his unique traits, allowing him to harness berserk power but with full control, adapting to his will.]”

“[These first three ranks—Rank 1, Rank 2, and Rank 3—all fall under a broader category called Foundation Level.]”

[As for rank 0, its dubbed as mortal rank here ]

This was making Aiden realize just how vast the system in the Celestial Worlds was. The ability to customize and evolve paths based on individual characteristics felt more refined than the already set cultivation methods he’d encountered before. It opened up endless possibilities for power and growth.

“[Then there’s also the concept of being blessed or not,]” Nexus continued.

“What do you mean?” Aiden asked, intrigued.

“[It’s like how this body of yours is blessed with a trait. Not everyone has such blessings; there are many who don’t, and they are called the non-blessed.]”

“What are the disadvantages of being non-blessed?” Aiden asked.

“[The non-blessed start at Rank Zero, and they have to comprehend laws on their own. On the other hand, the blessed have inherent comprehension. For example, a Flame Ruler will be born with full understanding of Flame Laws, giving them a head start.]” Nexus explained, and Aiden nodded, understanding the disparity.

“So, the starting line is different,” Aiden thought. “Anyway, what about the next ranks? You said there are ten ranks, right?” he asked.

“[For now, the Foundation Ranks are all you need to know,]” Nexus said, shaking her head, and Aiden nodded in agreement.

“Alright, then give me the two Supreme Authorities I selected,” Aiden said as Nexus nodded and began the process of integrating those Authorities into his soul.

Aiden could feel the immense power surging through him, the very essence of the Supreme Authorities merging with his being.

After some time the Euphoric feeling ended, as he said .

‘Show me the status screen’

[I have modified the status screen basically simplified it now ] Nexus said as she his status.

Name: Leonis (Aiden)

Age: Infant (Newborn, soul aged over millennia)

Race: Blessed Human

Realm: Celestial World (Lower World of the Nine Worlds)

Rank: Rank 1 (0%)

Blessing (Trait): Paradoxical Perfection

Authorities :

Authority of Omni-Knowledge : Supreme

Current abilities unlocked :

Infinite Insight: Instantly know the full history, powers, and weaknesses of any being or object, as well as all possible future outcomes of their actions.

Authority of fate Emperor : Supreme

Current abilities unlocked :

Empyrean Aide : Summon various servants according to your need.

Current available : Housemaid, Battle Maid, Magic Maid, Knight Maid

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Physique : Universal Origin Body (Awakening) (0%)

A special physique born after one comprehends all the Universal Laws, currently it’s at Awakening realm it will be completed after Host assimilate all Laws with him.

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Name: Paradoxical Perfection

Type: Supreme Trait

Description: In a universe where nothing is truly perfect, this trait defies that fundamental truth. With a mere touch, Aiden can make anything or anyone perfect, enhancing them to their utmost potential—whether it’s an object, a skill, or a being. This act of perfection transcends all natural limits and breaks the very fabric of reality.

No Resources Required: Aiden doesn’t need to expend energy, resources, or materials to activate this trait.

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‘The heck?’ Aiden mumbled to himself, his eyes didn’t linger on the absurd Trait but instead on the Empyrean Aide ability.

‘What the heck is with maids? Why is everything about maids?’ Aiden questioned, wondering what kind of perverted Authority this was.

[Fate Emperor might have a maid fetish,] Nexus commented casually.

‘Huh? You mean all these Authorities are created by people, not by the Cube?’ Aiden asked, confused.

[Yes, wait… didn’t I tell you that already?] Nexus replied, surprised.

‘No, you never did. You never told me what the source of Authorities is, and I thought it was the Cube!’ Aiden groaned.

[Well, it’s not the Cube. These Authorities were created by many powerful people. The Cube just took them after those people forcefully tried to become its owners. It took one Authority as a prize in return,] Nexus explained.

‘So… all these Authorities… are the culmination of someone’s obsession, dream, or ambition?’ Aiden pondered aloud, his tiny baby brow furrowing in thought.

[Precisely. Think of each Authority as the ultimate manifestation of someone’s life pursuit. They desired something so intensely that the universe itself twisted to make it possible. Fate Emperor, for example, could have been obsessed with maids, and now every Authority under his influence manifests that desire in some this form.] Nexus explained.