Chapter 206: The SSS+ Evolution - Nexus Titan
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[Artifact Growth]
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■ Judgment Evolution (Passive)
"Paragon’s Judgment remembers every flawless verdict."
"Each time the sword successfully overcomes an opponent by manifesting the perfect counter element, it records that judgment."
"Accumulated judgments gradually release the blade’s seals, unlocking stronger elemental authorities and restoring its original Transcendent power."
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[Current Limitations]
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Current Output: G-Rank
• Only basic elemental manifestations are available.
• Rare, advanced, and conceptual elements remain sealed.
• The sword’s maximum output cannot exceed its wielder’s capacity.
• Forcibly releasing higher-ranked elements may result in severe backlash or complete manifestation failure.
***
"My first SSS-rank artifact." Luke muttered excitedly.
Of course, he wasn’t counting Voidfang. That sword came together with Valzareth and didn’t even have a rank displayed by the System.
However, the moment his eyes landed on the [Sealed] status, most of his excitement vanished.
"Looks like I can’t use its full power at my current realm. That’s why Caelith sealed it." As soon as he finished speaking, the System responded.
[Of course.]
[That is a Demigod-rank weapon.]
[How could a mere Bronze Knight possibly wield its true power?]
[Had Caelith not sealed it herself, you wouldn’t even be capable of lifting, let alone using, that sword.]
Luke nodded in understanding. He had already guessed as much.
"So... a Transcendent is equivalent to the Demigod rank."
He fell into thought.
According to the System, the realms above Diamond Knight were King, Saint, and finally Transcendent.
Saints already stood among the absolute powerhouses of Valtharion, while Transcendents had stepped into the realm of Demigods. Such beings rarely concerned themselves with the affairs of mortals, only interfering when events threatened the world itself or their interest.
Finishing those thoughts, Luke lowered his gaze and continued reading the weapon’s description.
The next line immediately caught his attention.
"No fixed affinity?"
His eyebrows rose in surprise.
This was great for him, at least now, since his human form didn’t have any element affinity.
Luke continued reading the artifact’s traits, and with every line, his eyes shone brighter. Each ability seemed more extraordinary than the last.
However, when his gaze stopped at Element Synchronization, he let out a helpless sigh.
"Looks like elemental affinity isn’t required for its basic functions," he muttered under his breath. "But if I want to unleash its true power, I’ll have to synchronize with the corresponding element."
This time, the System remained silent.
Luke then shifted his attention to the artifact’s growth requirements.
"I have to counter another element..."
He rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
On paper, the condition sounded simple. In reality, however, he had no idea how much mastery over an element was required before the sword would acknowledge it.
"Well... whatever."
Shaking his head, he dismissed the thought. He would unlock those elements sooner or later anyway.
Looking at the golden blade in his hand, a faint smile appeared on his face.
"From today onward. I’ll call you Paragon."
Satisfied with the name, Luke stored the sword before shifting his attention to the reward he had been waiting for the most.
His evolved SSS+ Origin Skill.
"Nexus Titan."
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[Nexus Titan]
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Rank: SSS+
Type: Origin Skill
Classification: Origin Authority
Status: Awakened
Description:
*"The Origin Skill born from absolute harmony."*
*"Long before many realities came into existence, there existed supreme beings known as the **Nexus Titans**. Unlike ordinary Titans, they wielded numerous Authorities and abilities simultaneously, ruling over entire realities through absolute mastery."*
*"To prevent their numerous Authorities from conflicting, they devised an Origin Method known as **Titan Harmony**—a supreme harmony that united every power into a single, flawless system."*
*"Those who inherit the authority of the Nexus Titan gain access to Titan Harmony, allowing every bound Titan to resonate as one. From that moment onward, they no longer exist as isolated powers, but as a unified Origin System."*
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[Origin Authority]
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■ Titan Harmony (Passive)
• Establishes perfect harmony between all bound Titans and Titan Armaments.
• Removes the synchronization restriction imposed by Titan Realm.
• Compatible blessings, authorities, and passive effects are automatically shared.
• Every newly awakened Titan or Titan Armament is immediately integrated into the Nexus.
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[Unified Authority]
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"The distinction between Titans no longer exists."
Effects:
• Every Titan Form can utilize the abilities, skills, and authorities of every Harmonized Titan.
• Titan Armament abilities remain accessible regardless of the current transformation.
• Form switching is no longer required to access another Titan’s abilities.
• Each Titan retains its own physical traits while inheriting the complete Harmonized Authority.
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[Harmonized Blessings]
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Effects:
• 5× Titan Stat Multiplier is shared across every Harmonized Titan Form.
• 3× Titan Armament Stat Multiplier is shared across every Harmonized Titan Form.
• Future stat blessings obtained from Titans or Titan Armaments are automatically synchronized.
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[Harmony Synchronization]
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Current Synchronization : 100%
Bound Titans
• Nyx, The Void Titan
• Myrkhal, The Faceless Titan
• Caelith, The Cosmic Heart Titan.
Bound Titan Armaments
• Valzareth Armor
• Nullex
• Elythos
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[Sealed Authority]
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■■ Titan Convergence
Status : Locked
Description:
"Perfect Harmony allows every Harmonized Titan to converge into a single Origin Form."
Unlock Requirement: ????
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[Origin Law]
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"They are no longer many."
"They are one."
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***
"Holy sh*t!" Luke’s eyes widened in disbelief.
"System... tell me this is real!" He hurriedly asked, unable to believe what he was seeing.
[Yup.]
[Now praise me.]
Hearing that, Luke didn’t hesitate in the slightest.
"I knew it! The System is the best. Even though you’re a little horny sometimes, you’re still an amazing System."
[(￢_￢)]
The System’s unimpressed face immediately appeared. It had been quite pleased with Luke’s praise...
Until he added the second half.
Meanwhile, Luke remained completely oblivious to the System’s annoyance.
His attention was entirely focused on the evolved skill before him.
Ever since obtaining new Titan transformations, one regret had always lingered in his mind.
Every time he unlocked a stronger Titan, the massive stat amplification provided by his previous transformations gradually became less relevant. Although their abilities remained invaluable, their direct combat performance inevitably declined as stronger forms replaced them.
But.
It looked like that problem had finally been solved.
"The most absurd part." Luke’s grin widened.
"I can use every Titan ability regardless of which transformation I’m in."
Just imagining the possibilities made his heart race.
If his enemies ever saw that.
"Sir, there’s no point in fighting anymore."
"Please just kill us already."
"HAHAHAHA!"
Luke burst into laughter, completely immersed in his own fantasy.
Just imagine it.
He could transform into Voltrax, continuously summon lightning moons and asteroids from the Cosmic Heart Titan’s abilities, then absorb all that lightning to strengthen himself even further.
Or combine Void, Cosmic, and Lightning abilities in a single battle.