Cosmic Ruler - Chapter 288

Chapter 288: Assimilating

After a while, he felt a shift in his own understanding—a deepening comprehension of the laws and how they interlinked with one another. Aiden realized that not only was he enhancing his abilities, but he was also preparing to pass this knowledge on to the women once they returned.

When he finally opened his eyes, he found Roselia still observing him. “Are you ready to begin your practice?” he asked, a hint of a smile on his lips.

She nodded, determination shining in her eyes. “Yes, but I want to understand how you did that first.”

Aiden took a moment to explain the principles he had applied and the importance of understanding the laws they were manipulating. As he spoke, Roselia listened intently, absorbing every detail.

“Let’s try it together,” he suggested, extending his hand toward her. “Feel the mana around you and let it flow through you. Trust in your abilities and in the enhancements you’ve received.”

With a deep breath, Roselia reached out and placed her hand in his. The moment their energies connected, she felt a surge of warmth and clarity. Aiden guided her through the initial steps, showing her how to channel the mana and stabilize the laws around her.

As they practiced together, Roselia began to feel the energy resonating within her. The pain from her transformation faded, replaced by a sense of empowerment and purpose. Aiden’s presence calmed her, and she found herself instinctively following his lead.

As time passed, the room filled with a radiant light, reflecting their combined efforts. Aiden felt proud of her progress and knew that with continued practice, Roselia would soon master her abilities.

Aiden observed Roselia as she now stood before him, an entirely different being, yet still herself. It was clear that while the Paradoxical Perfection had unleashed her latent powers, there was much she still needed to understand about her abilities. Her potential had always been immense, but it was her lack of comprehension of the laws she embodied that had held her back from ascending to the next rank.

“Master,” Roselia said, her voice filled with newfound clarity, “I feel like a child who has just been born into understanding. These powers, these laws… they were always a part of me, but I never knew what they truly meant or how to control them. The spells I used to kill the bandits—they weren’t mine. They were just fragments of memories I inherited.”

Aiden listened carefully, nodding. He knew this was part of her evolution. The power had been given to her, but mastery had to be earned. “Then it’s time you learn, Roselia. I will guide you, and while I do, I will continue my own cultivation.”

As they began working together, Aiden noticed something remarkable. While helping Roselia understand her powers, it wasn’t just she who benefitted. The process of guiding her through the complexities of the laws she now wielded increased his own comprehension and assimilation of laws at a faster rate than before. It was as though their cultivation had become symbiotic.

Aiden would explain a particular law to her, and as she practiced, he would feel a deeper connection to the same law. Each time Roselia would have a breakthrough, Aiden’s understanding and assimilation rate would improve as well. Their progress became intertwined, their growth accelerating in tandem.

Roselia practiced under Aiden’s watchful eye, her wings glowing with purer light, her control over her abilities improving each day. With each passing moment, her grasp on the laws became more solid, more defined. Aiden found that guiding her was refining his own comprehension, especially when he encountered aspects of the laws he had yet to fully grasp himself. Her complete assimilation of the laws gave him insights he might not have gained otherwise.

“I can feel it,” Aiden thought to himself during one of their sessions. “Helping her refine her powers is accelerating my own progress.”

Roselia, for her part, was focused entirely on the task at hand, but every now and then, she would glance at Aiden with deep respect and admiration. She knew that without his guidance, she would have remained stuck at the peak, unable to ascend. Now, under his careful instruction, she was not just growing stronger—she was becoming complete.

Together, they made rapid progress, with Roselia coming closer to mastering her powers, and Aiden drawing closer to his own next breakthrough, his understanding of the universe’s laws deepening with each session. What started as Aiden guiding Roselia had now become a mutual journey of growth and cultivation.

Days passed, and soon it had been over a month since Aiden and Roselia began their cultivation journey together. The once-overwhelming task of helping her comprehend her laws had gradually turned into a seamless process. Now, Roselia stood before him, her aura radiating completeness and perfection.

“I’ve done it, Master,” Roselia said softly, her wings glowing brighter than ever. “I understand it all now. Every aspect of my law is clear.”

Aiden looked at her with satisfaction. Her transformation was remarkable. She was no longer the maid who simply followed orders—she was a powerful being who had fully grasped her potential.

“You should ascend,” Aiden said, his voice steady. “And send the other women who have fully assimilated their laws as well. There’s no point in delaying it now.”

Roselia nodded, her eyes gleaming with pride and gratitude. “Yes, Master,” she said. “I will guide them through their ascension as well.”

As Roselia stood, preparing herself for the next step in her journey, Aiden observed the changes around him. Several of the women he had freed from slavery had followed a similar path. Through the Paradoxical Perfection and his guidance, many of them had begun comprehending their own laws and powers. Though not all had reached Roselia’s level, a significant number were ready for ascension.

Roselia bowed to Aiden one last time before stepping outside. The camp they had once found filled with despair and filth was now transformed into a lively community, and soon, several of these women would ascend, becoming far more powerful than they had ever imagined.

As Roselia left, Aiden sat in contemplation, staring at the notification in his mind.

[Universal Origin Body: 3%]

“I’ve fully assimilated three laws, yet it’s only 3% complete? How?” Aiden wondered, feeling a mix of frustration and curiosity.

[Each universe has its own set of fundamental laws, and your body is akin to a universe in itself,] Nexus explained. [The most basic universal body has 100 fundamental laws, which is why to activate its full potential, you need to comprehend 100 laws. However, as you move through lesser to greater universes and comprehend more laws, your body evolves further.]

[Still, there are only a few basic laws, and the rest are variants unique to their respective universes. In this universe, for example, we have over 1,500 laws. But you can also create your own laws, which is the power of the Universal Origin Body.]

Aiden’s brows furrowed as he digested the information. “So how did I get this body in the first place?” he asked, the memory of his current physical state resurfacing in his mind.

[By comprehending all the laws in your previous realm, you met the prerequisites to inherit the seed of the Universal Origin Body,] Nexus answered. [When you stepped into this new realm, it bloomed within you, transforming your body into what it is now.]

Aiden sat back, absorbing the implications. He had barely scratched the surface of what was possible, and now, with this newfound body, he had the potential to create his own laws, rise beyond universes, and become something unimaginable.

“I see…” he mused. “So the real journey is only beginning.”

[Yes, precisely that, one of the perquisite to have been reborn on this Celestial world is to have Universal Origin Body Seed ]Nexus nodded and said.

“hmm, If I remember correctly there were 23 women who were at peak of Assimilator rank , which means 23 more laws for me to assimilate” Aiden said.

[You can cut the time short, you know,] Nexus remarked casually.

Aiden understood what Nexus meant but waved his hand dismissively. “It’s fine. One month isn’t that long,” he replied.

[You’re mistaken. Roselia is unique, which is why your assimilation with her help was much faster. But with the other women, it won’t be the same,] Nexus pointed out.

“…How much time would it take with the other women, then?” Aiden asked, his curiosity piqued.

[It depends on their talent,] Nexus explained.

“Then I can just use Paradoxical Perfection on them and make their talent skyrocket,” Aiden shrugged, thinking that would solve the issue easily.

[Even then, it will still take time. However, if you follow the dual cultivation method I provided, you can greatly accelerate the process. With each session lasting around 12 hours, you could assimilate laws much faster, completing the process in just one to three sessions per woman,] Nexus added.

“A perfect dual cultivation,” Nexus continued, suggesting the method.

Aiden paused, contemplating the idea. It wasn’t something he hadn’t considered before, but now it seemed like the most efficient route to rapidly increase his strength while also aiding the women in their growth. The thought of merging their powers with his own laws was tempting.

“Alright, I see the potential in this. I’ll proceed carefully,” Aiden finally decided, knowing that while this approach could give him a significant advantage, he needed to manage it with precision.