Multiverse Anime 31-35

Title: Crimson Denizens

The shock caused by the Gokadoin House had not yet subsided, and next came an even greater shock, or rather, a rank that terrified all of humanity.

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【Rank 37: Yu Xuan】
【Race: Flame Haze (Originally Human)】
【Power: Supreme Level】
【Description: Contractor of the Crimson Lord named Dihong, nicknamed Bladed Flower Slaughterer, possesses extremely high swordsmanship...】
【Rank Reward: King-Level Existence Power】

【Additional Description: Flame Haze—To prevent the expansion of World Distortion, they decide to fight alongside Crimson Lords and make contracts with Crimson Lords, offering their past, present, and future to the Crimson Lord, acting as vessels and agents of the Crimson Lord in the real world, gaining power to exterminate Crimson Denizens that disturb the real world.】

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The emergence of the Additional Description surprised many people. Previously, when Ghouls, Ajin, or Yōkai... appeared, this didn’t happen. Could this Flame Haze have something special? And Flame Haze looks like a profession name; why is it a race here?

After they carefully read the Additional Description, they finally realized it.

Offering their past, present, and future to the Crimson Lord, acting as vessels and agents of the Crimson Lord in the real world, gaining power to exterminate Crimson Denizens from the Crimson Realm.

It turns out that in this world, there is also a group of warriors hidden who, for the sake of the World Distortion disaster, discarded their human identities, fighting desperately against a type of creature called Crimson Denizens. This undoubtedly aroused admiration in the hearts of many people. They are unknown heroes among humanity.

Meanwhile, certain human leaders who knew the meaning of the three entities: Flame Haze, Crimson Lord, and Crimson Denizens, suddenly felt extremely uncomfortable.

The revelation of supernatural existences like Onmyōji, Yōkai, Ghoul, Ajin, even angels, demons, and gods... although it would cause significant impact on the world’s normal order, overall, it was still within controllable limits.

After all, existences like demons, gods, angels... generally would not easily descend to the human world. Ghouls, Ajin, and Yōkai could still be fought by humans. Thus, this would not cause social panic.

However, the revelation of the three entities: Flame Haze, Crimson Lord, and Crimson Denizens was completely different.

Improper handling could lead to the destruction of the entire world’s social order.

Although they knew the serious consequences, since this had already happened, they had no ability to stop the Dimensional List. They could only immediately issue orders and make the worst preparations. Of course, in their hearts, there was still a little luck and prayer that the Transcendent List would no longer reveal too much information about the Crimson Realm. With the current information, they could still handle it.

However, things in the world often do not go as expected.

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【Rank 35: Eastedge】
【Race: Flame Haze (Originally Human)】
【Power: Supreme Level】
【Description: Contractor of the Crimson Lord named Quetzalcóatl, nicknamed Summoner of Star River, leader of the Four Gods of Earth...】
【Rank Reward: King-Level Existence Power】

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【Rank 33: Khamsin Nbh’w】
【Race: Flame Haze (Originally Human)】
【Power: Supreme Level】
【Description: Contractor of the Crimson Lord named Behemoth, nicknamed Mobilizer of Ceremonial Equipment, one of the oldest Flame Haze who signed a contract in the early period】
【Rank Reward: King-Level Existence Power】

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After several Flame Haze that many people praised appeared consecutively, the thing that human leaders feared finally happened.

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【Rank 31: Mammon】
【Race: Crimson Lord】
【Power: Supreme Level】
【Description: King among Crimson Denizens, Name Golden Palm of Wishful Demands, affiliated with Bal Masqué (Masquerade), position Direct Guard Captain, proficient in Unrestricted Spell: Donshishō...】
【Rank Reward: King-Level Existence Power】

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【Rank 30: Pheles】
【Race: Crimson Lord】
【Power: Supreme Level】
【Description: King among Crimson Denizens True Name Colorful Wave, affiliated with Bal Masqué, position Seireiden Guard Administrator, lieutenant of Bel Peol, proficient in Unrestricted Spell: Inverna...】
【Rank Reward: King-Level Existence Power】

【Additional Description: Crimson Denizens—Existences living in another world, the Crimson Realm, preying on humans to obtain Existence Power, only with Existence Power can they exist in the real world.】

【Additional Description: Existence Power—Energy that sustains the existence of everything in the real world.】

【Additional Description: Torch—After Crimson Denizens seize Existence Power, to alleviate the distortion generated in the real world, they leave a Torch as a substitute. Then, over time, the Torch will eventually fade from people’s memories until that person is completely forgotten...】

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With the appearance of Crimson Denizens and three unprecedented Additional Descriptions, human leaders couldn’t help but massage their foreheads. Meanwhile, ordinary people around the world fell silent, staring at the information on the Transcendent List in disbelief.

They could accept the existence of demons, gods, Yōkai... these were legends that had circulated alongside human survival.

Although now they knew they truly existed, what it caused was only surprise and amazement. After all, after living so long, they had never encountered them, and still lacked a true sense of reality.

But, when they saw the existence of Crimson Denizens, only deep fear accompanied in the depths of their hearts.

Devouring humans’ Existence Power—Humans turn into Torches, slowly fading from everyone’s memories.

Inevitable...

“How can there be such evil creatures in the world.”

“If we are devoured by them, what meaning does our existence as humans have anymore...”

“...Absolutely meaningless!”

“Everything will disappear...”

“...”

Some people muttered to themselves, some asked themselves in confusion, some even rambled in fear... or perhaps they were truly frightened by the Crimson Denizens information. No one dared to shout loudly, as if afraid of being sought by Crimson Denizens.

“Such a terrifying existence...”

Utaha was clearly also frightened by the Crimson Denizens.

“Those bastards are like evil spirits, no, more troublesome than evil spirits.”

Yomi said heavily. Clearly, she had also dealt with Crimson Denizens before, and of course knew what kind of impact their revelation would have on humanity.

All of this greatly shook the hearts of humans who were not too strong. No one wanted, after they died, everything that existed in this world to disappear, even their existence in the memories of children, lovers, friends... truly disappear, truly forgotten by this world.

Humans are a very strange species. Some people are not afraid of death, but no one can accept being truly forgotten by the world and their loved ones, as if they never existed in this world.

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Just as everyone was immersed in the fear brought by Crimson Denizens.

Suddenly, all phones, televisions, radios, public screens... traditional media, online media, and leaders in all countries collectively appeared.

“Starting today, Japan’s Onmyō Agency, Exorcists Group, Tsuchimikado Clan, Onmyō Academy... will build barriers in major cities to prevent Crimson Denizens invasion.”

“The Church states that within one month, it will help European countries complete large-scale exorcism barriers...”

“Greek Holy Site...”

“Primitive African Holy Tower...”

“...”

One after another statements and announcements, not only from human-affiliated supernatural organizations, but even more from spokespersons and forces controlled by mythologies with greater prestige around the world.

Although humans are the weakest, there is one thing even the gods cannot deny: humans are the greatest foundation and basis of this world. Based on this, human social order and world order must not be in chaos.

If in chaos, it would be a hundred times more damaging to the gods or other supernatural power organizations, with no benefit whatsoever.

Now, there is no longer a need for the chaotic, divided era like ancient times. Instead, a stable era is what many mythologies and great powers want to see.

After this joint statement from leaders of various countries and authoritative supernatural powers, the thick clouds of fear enveloping human hearts gradually dispersed.

After all, there were so many powerful entities guaranteeing, and also Flame Haze, the unknown heroes who silently sacrificed for humanity, protecting them quietly.

They were all tranquilizers, making these ordinary people understand that, in facing Crimson Denizens, humans were also not completely powerless, and could not be allowed to be devoured at will like livestock.


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Title: Reincarnation of Gods and Demons

After the emotions of fear caused by the revelation of Crimson Denizens gradually subsided.

As everyone watched the Transcendent List continue to be announced, in their expressions of curiosity and anticipation, there was mixed in a bit of determination and a bit of fear towards the unknown.

They feared that the Transcendent List would reveal existences even more terrifying than Crimson Denizens.

At that time, even humanity itself. They were not sure if they could still suppress the most primitive fear from the depths of their hearts.

However, fortunately, the next announcement of the Transcendent List tended to be ‘normal’.

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【Rank 29: Himejima Akeno】
【Race: Half-Fallen Angel (Fallen Angel)】
【Power: High Level】
【Description: Daughter of Baraqiel, one of the executives of the Fallen Angels from Grigori, subordinate to the pure-blooded Devil Rias Gremory, possesses three bloodlines: Devil, Human, and Fallen Angel, masters abyss magic, light power, thunder power, possesses extremely high talent...】
【Rank Reward: Thunder Awakening】

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【Rank 27: Shokuhou Misaki】
【Race: Human】
【Power: Supreme Level】
【Description: The strongest psychic ability user among humans, nicknamed Mental Out...】
【Rank Reward: Imaginary Number Psychic】

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【Rank 25: Sona Sitri】
【Race: Pure-Blooded Devil】
【Power: High Level】
【Description: Successor to the Sitri clan, sister of the Devil King Leviathan, one of the new Four Great Devils of the Underworld, possesses an extremely rational strategic mind, proficient in ice magic.】
【Rank Reward: Extreme Ice Magic】

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“Devils and Fallen Angels still appear.”

“Himejima Akeno, half-fallen angel, and Sona Sitri, pure-blooded devil, and also the sister of the legendary Underworld Devil King. Indeed, the previous guesses weren’t wrong; the identities of everyone in the top thirty of the Eternal Beauty List are truly shocking.”

“...Not just that, didn’t you see Shokuhou Misaki? She’s the strongest psychic ability user among humans; only then could she ‘match’ them.”

“It seems Crimson Denizens still can’t compare to these god and demon races...”

“...The god and demon races, Crimson Denizens, the world will truly undergo great changes.”

“...”

Perhaps because of the previous impact of Crimson Denizens, the revelation of Devils and Fallen Angels, which they had already guessed, didn’t cause much uproar. However, Sona’s identity as the biological sister of the Underworld Devil King and Akeno’s identity as the daughter of the Fallen Angel who had long circulated in the Bible was slightly shocking.

After all, they were existences recorded in the legends of the Bible.

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【Rank 19: Gasper Vladi】
【Race: Half-Vampire】
【Power: Mid Level】
【Description: Subordinate of Rias Gremory, his true identity is not a vampire, nor human, but the reincarnation of a fragment of the consciousness of the Devil God Balor from Celtic mythology, possesses the Sacred Gear Forbidden Balor View...】
【Rank Reward: Root Recovery】

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The Devil God Balor from Celtic mythology.

Some experts who mastered world mythology knew about this Evil God from Celtic mythology. The end of his story in mythology was not good. Because of his cruelty, he was killed by his descendant who escaped the fate of death, namely the God King of the Danaé Clan, the God of Light Lugh Lámhfhada.

This was what most people knew. It’s just that others didn’t expect that he had been reincarnated and reborn. The rest didn’t have much reaction, because gods, God Kings... in legends were still too far from their level.

Conversely, some people were more curious about her master, Rias. Akeno, who was at rank twenty-nine on the Transcendent List, was also her subordinate. If they remembered correctly, Rias was at rank fourteen on the Eternal Beauty List.

Plus her name—Gremory!

Everyone thought of Gremory, who was at rank fifty-six and held the rank of Duke among the Seventy-Two Pillars of Devil King Solomon.

Upon reaching this thought, some people had already confirmed in their hearts that Rias, most likely like Sona, was a pure-blooded Devil.

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In the Occult Research Club, Kuoh Academy.

“Gasper, turns out he’s the reincarnation of a fragment of the consciousness of the Devil God Balor from Celtic mythology!!!”

Rias was shocked.

She never expected that her subordinate would be connected to the Evil God famous in mythology.

“President, what should we do now?!”

Not only Rias in that room, Akeno was also there. There was a bit of worry on her face.

Currently ruling Celtic mythology was the God of Light Lugh, the killer who killed her grandfather, the Devil God Balor. As sworn enemies, he certainly would not allow remnants of the Devil God Balor to remain in this world.

Rias fell silent for a moment, then said, “This matter has far exceeded what the Occult Research Club can handle. We can only ask for help from Onii-sama.”

She also knew that now was not the time to be stubborn, especially regarding the safety of her subordinate. She had to be extremely cautious.

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“This is interesting. The reincarnation of the Devil God Balor, turns out to be a Devil’s subordinate.”

“...I just don’t know how Lugh will react to this...”

“...Rias’s brother, Sirzechs, his power might not be inferior to Lugh...”

“...This generation’s Lucifer is indeed quite strong.”

“This will be an interesting spectacle. Will the Devils hand over Balor’s reincarnation, or will Lugh witness his grandfather being resurrected? After all, the Root Recovery rank reward is quite enticing.”

“...”

Compared to the ‘calmness’ brought by human ignorance untouched by the god and demon level, the gods and strong people instead began to discuss, all in a position of watching the drama, observing Celtic mythology’s attitude.

Meanwhile, in the God King Hall of Celtic mythology.

“Old man, you’re still alive in the world, and you’ve become a Devil’s subordinate; truly shameful for Celtic mythology.”

With eyes filled with god-like majesty like an ocean, Lugh seemed to pierce through layers of space and fall into the Occult Research Club at Kuoh Academy, as if seeing the small figure hiding in a cardboard box.

“Rest assured, this shameful appearance will soon be completely destroyed under my light.”

After saying that, Lugh disappeared from the God Hall.


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Title: Spirit

After Gasper, with his mid-level power, successfully entered the Transcendent List at rank nineteen, one rank that everyone awaited was also announced.

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【Rank 18: Rias Gremory】
【Race: Pure-Blooded Devil】
【Power: High Level】
【Description: Successor to the Gremory clan, sister of Devil King Lucifer, one of the new Four Great Devils of the Underworld, possesses fully awakened Destruction Devil Power...】
【Rank Reward: Destruction Form (Prototype)】

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“Indeed, the previous guesses weren’t wrong; Rias Gremory is also a pure-blooded Devil, just like Sona Sitri.”

“...Not just that, she’s also the sister of the Devil King. Rias Gremory’s identity is even more astonishing. Devil King Lucifer, that is the true Devil Lord in legends.”

“...Ah, these entrants from the god and demon races not only have very strong power, but their backgrounds are no less. No wonder, after reaching the top twenty, almost no human figures were seen.”

“In terms of talent and bloodline, humans are still far behind these god and demon races.”

“...Bloodline talent, huh?!”

“Destruction Power, just hearing it makes it clear it’s very strong.”

“...”

“The owners of Himejima Akeno and Gasper Vladi, turns out they’re only at rank eighteen. I thought she could break into the top ten.”

“...”

Various discussions rose and fell. Rias’s rank felt like there was a considerable difference in the eyes of some people. After all, according to the general concept of thinking, someone who has subordinates at rank 29 on the Transcendent List and another subordinate at rank 19 on the Transcendent List, her rank should at least be in the top ten. Unexpectedly, it’s only rank eighteen on the Transcendent List.

However, ordinary people didn’t know that the subordinates gathered by Rias were all ‘monsters.’ Individually, none had talent and bloodline below pure-blooded Devils.

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Underworld, New Devil King City.

“Rias, whose Destruction Power has been fully awakened, plus the rank reward from this Transcendent List, I’m afraid she won’t be able to stay calm after this.”

Sirzechs, as the head of the Four Great Devils, currently felt both very happy and dizzy.

Happy to see his sister’s growth, dizzy because his sister now had sufficient power. He was worried his sister would make an early challenge regarding the engagement that had long dissatisfied her.

Just like the Sitri clan’s sister, Serafall, who canceled her engagement through a Rating Game.

Moreover, Rias, who had fully perfected the Destruction Form and thus entered the ranks of the world’s strongest Transcendents, naturally understood how terrifying that power was. Even just the prototype, it was something Riser Phenex couldn’t contend with.

But, that’s good too. For Rias who managed to enter the list twice, Riser, from any perspective, was completely unworthy of her. After that engagement was truly canceled, let Rias decide her own future path.

“All this is still a small matter. Rather, Rias’s dangerous subordinate, who turns out to be Balor, Lugh’s grandfather, that’s the real problem.”

Sirzechs muttered to himself seriously.

He had just received news that Lugh had left Celtic Mythology, and his destination was Kuoh Academy, where his sister was.

Regarding her subordinates, not only did Rias never think of handing over Gasper, even Sirzechs, who considered the big picture of the Underworld, never thought of it even a little.

The Gremory clan was the most emotionally rich clan among all pure-blooded Devil nobles in the Underworld.

Precisely because of this special emotion, they always regarded their subordinates as part of the family. There was no reason to abandon them.

When Sirzechs sensed Lugh had crossed the Eastern border, his figure suddenly disappeared from the New Devil King City.

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【Rank 14: Yamai Kaguya】
【Race: Spirit (Spirit)】
【Power: Supreme Level】
【Description: One of the twin Spirits who control the wind, originally the same Spirit, but split into two individuals, Kaguya and Yuzuru, when appearing in the real world. Although both individual consciousnesses are independent, strictly speaking, they are still considered the same existence.】
【Rank Reward: Sephiroth Spiritualization】

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【Rank 13: Yamai Yuzuru】
【Race: Spirit (Spirit)】
【Power: Supreme Level】
【Description: One of the twin Spirits who control the wind, originally the same Spirit, but split into two individuals, Kaguya and Yuzuru, when appearing in the real world. Although both individual consciousnesses are independent, strictly speaking, they are still considered the same existence.】
【Rank Reward: Sephiroth Spiritualization】

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“After Devils and Fallen Angels, it turns out Spirits appear. Could Spirits be above these god and demon races?!”

“From the description of both, it seems they were originally one. Individually, they can enter the Transcendent List as high as ranks fourteen and thirteen.”

“Again, entrants from the Eternal Beauty List. Angels, Devils, Spirits... The goddesses on the previous Eternal Beauty List have all been revealed one by one. Now I really want to see the true identities of the top ten on the previous Eternal Beauty List.”

“...”

“Perfect twins!”

“...”

Most ordinary people’s understanding of the concept of ‘Spirit’ comes from movies, anime, and novels.

Darlings of nature.

Possessing very high magic talent.

Proficient in archery, very long lifespan, eternally youthful.

However, what they didn’t know was that the Spirits here were not the Spirits they knew. There was a fundamental difference between the two. The Spirits here were existences far rarer than pure-blooded Devils, pure-blooded Dragons, even Gods...

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【Rank 12: Yoshino】
【Race: Spirit (Spirit)】
【Power: Supreme Level】
【Description: Ice Spirit who controls ice and snow, nicknamed Hermit...】
【Rank Reward: Sephiroth Spiritualization】

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【Rank 11: Natsumi】
【Race: Spirit (Spirit)】
【Power: Supreme Level】
【Description: Witch Spirit who controls material change and transformation, possesses very strong support...】
【Rank Reward: Sephiroth Spiritualization】

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“Sephiroth Spiritualization, I originally thought they could only attempt it when reaching the Devil King level. Unexpectedly, with the help of the Dimensional List, they can directly transform.”

Hikaru thought inwardly, looking at the rank rewards for Natsumi and Yoshino on the Transcendent List.

Performing Sephiroth Spiritualization. Simply put, this was a complete transformation of the Sephira Crystals that Mio gave to these Spirits into their own. So far, the Spirits who had successfully performed Sephiroth Spiritualization with his help were only Tokisaki Kurumi and Itsuka Kotori. While Tobiichi Origami and Yatogami Tohka, although their power was sufficient, failed for various reasons.

“Are all Spirits this strong? None have power below Supreme Level.” Yomi said with a bit of surprise.

Although she had heard of Spirits, she didn’t truly understand them, just like the god and demon races such as Devils, Angels, Fallen Angels...

“Supreme Level power.”

Hikaru smiled and shook his head.

“Is there something wrong with what I said!” Yomi asked in confusion.

“The Spirits appearing on the Transcendent List are only those who are not yet mature. After they absorb and digest all these rank rewards, they will disappear from the Transcendent List.”

“Disappear?!”

Kagura and Utaha initially didn’t understand the meaning, and then, with shocked expressions, they said, “Hikaru Nii-san, are you saying that all these Spirits are capable of breaking through and ascending to the King Level, that is, the Devil King level, equivalent to legendary God Kings and Devil Kings?”

“What’s strange about that? Since they were born, these Spirits have already been at this level. It’s just that, for various reasons, they haven’t fully developed their own power yet. Of course, this is just a matter of time.”

Mio was a Transcendent who had half-stepped into The Other Side. If the Source Power she shared with the Spirit Crystals couldn’t make these Spirits reach the Devil King level, then it would be a huge joke.

Although this matter was ordinary for Hikaru, it was a bit hard for Yomi, Kagura, and Utaha to accept.

“According to what you mean, all Spirits are equal to Devil Kings, God Kings... legendary existences far above that.” Yomi said incredulously.

“Your understanding is not wrong. The world is very big. For some people, some existences, the King Level, that is, the Devil King level mentioned by many strong people, is only the true beginning. Only above the Devil King level can one grasp some right to speak in the world.”

“Ah, what you say is too far from us. Even the Devil King level is something we can’t reach.”

Yomi sighed.

At the same time, she looked at Hikaru beside her with a gloomy gaze.

(Just like you, I originally thought that the more I got to know you, the closer I could get to you. But now, on the contrary, I increasingly realize how far the level between us is.)

Thoughts like this were not only held by Yomi; Kagura’s and Utaha’s eyes also flickered.


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Title: Tenth Rank

As the announcement of the Transcendent List continued, it has now reached the top ten.

Currently, not only ordinary people were looking forward to the top ten, but the gods and powerful individuals who had been observing the Transcendent List were all becoming more excited. Ranks below the Devil King level, just like the Eternal Beauty List, did not attract too much attention from the gods. Only the top ten could pique their interest.

Especially the rank rewards, which could be described as heaven-defying, made gods and powerful individuals envious every time they saw them.

“I wonder if the Enlightenment Card will appear again this time.”

A powerful individual who had spent more than a thousand years on the verge of the Devil King level muttered to himself.

An Enlightenment Card (Transcendent) that could help those who reached the threshold of the Devil King level, increasing their chances of breakthrough and ascension to the Transcendent realm by ten percent, for powerful individuals like them, it was truly like a glimmer of hope in dense darkness.

The figures who obtained the Enlightenment Card (Transcendent) on the previous Eternal Beauty List were the Seraphim of Heaven, the Devil Kings of the Underworld... Trying to exchange or seize it from their hands was tantamount to seeking death. However, this Transcendent List was completely different, only including prodigies below the Devil King level.

Although those who could enter the Transcendent List had very high potential, this potential was not actual strength and capability. If the Enlightenment Card (Transcendent) appeared again as a reward in the top ten, whether by force or persuasion, they had to try it.

Many gods and powerful individuals had already made their decisions. Or it could be said, the allure of the Transcendent realm was too great for these individuals.

Of course, all this assumed that the Enlightenment Card (Transcendent) would appear again in the rank rewards, and it must also be ensured that the person on the list did not have a terrifying background.

Just as the gods and powerful individuals were pondering many things, the announcement of the top ten of the Transcendent List began.

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【Rank 10: Lavinia Reni】
【Race: Human】
【Power: Supreme Level】
【Description: Member of the Grauzauberer Magician Association, subordinate of the famous Devil Mephisto Pheles, a magician with extremely high talent, owner of Longinus Absolute Demise...】
【Rank Reward: Top-Tier Devil King Level Power (Can be integrated at will)】

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“A human, I didn’t expect a human to stand out from so many god and demon races.”

“Yes, most of the top thirty of the Transcendent List are already dominated by god and demon races. The seats occupied by humans are too few...”

“Sacred Gear, Longinus, doesn’t anyone feel there’s a secret behind it?”

“...Of course there is. Previously, some so-called Sacred Gear owners also appeared. Since the Transcendent List specifically highlights it, there must be something extraordinary.”

“This human magician, Lavinia Reni, likely stood out because she is the owner of this Longinus.”

“...It’s possible.”

“...”

Lavinia’s entry at rank ten of the Transcendent List seemed to inject strong encouragement into the hearts of many ordinary people. The shadow of inferiority they previously felt when facing god and demon races slightly disappeared.

Although they knew in their hearts that existences like gods, devils, fallen angels... were still superior, and not something humans could underestimate, Lavinia’s ability to surpass the younger sisters of two Devil Kings and the heirs of pure-blooded Devil nobles on the Transcendent List indirectly proved that humans were not truly weak and easily oppressed. They also had their own marvels, not inferior to god and demon races...

“Longinus, I didn’t expect the Grauzauberer Association to hide such a trump card. I somewhat underestimated this human magic organization.”

A Main God from a certain mythology who had issues with the Grauzauberer Association, his eyes radiated seriousness.

Every Longinus owner among humans was a transcendent existence. As long as they truly grew, they truly possessed power that made gods and Devil Kings fear.

Compared to the inheritances among humans—Onmyōdō, magicians, Miko, priests...

Longinus owners were much more wary and respected by the gods. Every time a Longinus appeared, it was like adding a new anomaly to the world.

Like the Red Dragon Emperor and White Dragon Emperor, who had fought endlessly for thousands of years, every time they appeared, they dragged many powers and mythologies into it, which gave gods and powerful individuals headaches.

“Rank Reward: Top-Tier Devil King Level Power, it seems this reward is at the same level as the previous Eternal Beauty List. Lavinia Reni, who possesses Supreme Level Devil power, after obtaining this rank reward, almost has a fifty percent chance to break through and ascend to the Devil King level.”

“Both the current Transcendent List and the previous Eternal Beauty List, the rank rewards obtained by the entrants are based on every ten ranks as one tier, while the top three, according to the speculation of the Eternal Beauty List, are qualitative changes.”

“...Yes, not only that, the Dimensional List’s rank rewards also seem to be given based on individual needs.”

“Although for us the Enlightenment Card (Transcendent) might be more valuable, but for an existence with Supreme Level Devil power like Lavinia Reni, the Rank Reward: Top-Tier Devil King Level Power is clearly more useful.”

“True...”

“Unfortunately, the only regret is, according to this speculation, the possibility of the Transcendent List producing an Enlightenment Card (Transcendent) is not great.”

“...”

The Transcendent List had just announced the tenth rank, but the gods had already roughly understood some clear rules of the Dimensional List. After all, this world never lacked smart people, and these gods who had lived for thousands of years, each possessed wisdom.

They could truly see the whole situation from just a few clues.


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Title: Human Power

The entry of humans into the tenth rank of the Transcendent List was indeed heartening news for humanity.

As gods, powerful individuals, and ordinary people all discussed Lavinia Reni, the tenth rank of the Transcendent List, from different perspectives.

The announcement of the Transcendent List continued.

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【Rank 9: Sairorg Bael】
【Race: Pure-Blooded Devil】
【Power: Supreme Level】
【Description: Successor to the Great King Bael clan, one of the new Four Great Devils of the new generation, called the strongest of the new generation, possesses extraordinary power and martial arts, nicknamed Lion King, owner of Longinus Regulus Nemea...】
【Rank Reward: Top-Tier Devil King Level Power (Can be integrated at will)】

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“That trash from the Great King clan who didn’t inherit the Power of Destruction, yet he can enter the top ten of the Transcendent List. Cannot be underestimated.”

Sairorg was a figure quite famous in the world, especially in the Underworld. Every clan and devil with a certain level knew that the Bael clan had produced a successor who didn’t inherit even a bit of the Power of Destruction.

He was a stark contrast to his cousin, Sirzechs, who had become the Devil King Lucifer in the Underworld.

Meanwhile, Azazel, the Governor of the Fallen Angels, was instead worried about something else.

“The owner of Regulus Nemea and not the holder, or possesses?!”

Azazel held his chin and thought in confusion. Such an explanation, if examined, seemed somewhat unreasonable. After all, Longinus only had hosts, not specific owners. If one had to say who the owner of Longinus was, it was simply the Biblical God who created all Sacred Gears and gave them to protect humanity.

Moreover, logically, Sacred Gears should not be able to reside in pure-blooded devils like Sairorg, let alone Longinus. After all, Sacred Gears were created by the Biblical God specifically to protect humans and give them power to fight against god and demon races.

Although, after the disappearance of the Biblical God, the Heavenly System experienced various flaws, but this was a foundational rule of the Heavenly System. There had never been a case of Sacred Gears residing in pure-blooded devils.

“It seems I must investigate this matter thoroughly!”

Azazel had always had a great interest in Sacred Gears, immediately deploying his hidden spies in the Underworld to investigate the entire story of how Sairorg obtained Regulus Nemea.

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【Rank 8: Georg】
【Race: Human】
【Power: Supreme Level】
【Description: Descendant of Faust, who made a contract with the legendary devil Mephisto Pheles, possesses Longinus Dimension Lost, currently a member of the Hero Faction...】
【Rank Reward: Top-Tier Devil King Level Power (Can be integrated at will)】

...

【Rank 7: Leonardo】
【Race: Human】
【Power: Supreme Level】
【Description: Descendant of the genius artist Leonardo da Vinci, possesses Longinus Annihilation Maker, the youngest member of the Hero Faction...】
【Rank Reward: Top-Tier Devil King Level Power (Can be integrated at will)】

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“Two humans!!!”

With the announcement of the eighth and seventh ranks of the Transcendent List, the gods and powerful individuals were shocked. Previously, Lavinia’s entry at the tenth rank of the Transcendent List had already slightly surprised many strong people. Unexpectedly, human prodigies repeatedly entered the top ten of the Transcendent List.

This time, humans occupied three seats in the top ten of the Transcendent List, which was completely beyond the expectations of the gods and powerful individuals.

What was even more astonishing happened next—

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【Rank 6: Arthur Pendragon】
【Race: Human】
【Power: Supreme Level】
【Description: Descendant of King Arthur, nicknamed the Strongest Holy Knight. Wields Excalibur Ruler, the strongest of the seven fragments of the Holy Sword Excalibur, and also wields the Sword Caliburn, which can cut through space and is considered the strongest Holy Sword on the land, formerly a member of the Hero Faction, now has joined Vali’s team...】
【Rank Reward: Top-Tier Devil King Level Power (Can be integrated at will)】

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【Rank 5: Ikuse Tobio】
【Race: Human】
【Power: Supreme Level】
【Description: Affiliated with Grigori, holder of the natural Sacred Gear who has awakened Balance Breaker, possesses Longinus Canis Lykaon...】
【Rank Reward: Top-Tier Devil King Level Power (Can be integrated at will)】

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Once again, two seats in the top ten of the Transcendent List were filled by human prodigies. This time, humans had occupied half of the top ten of the Transcendent List.

All gods and powerful individuals who saw this scene fell silent.

Clearly, this scene was quite shocking to them...

Meanwhile, ordinary people around the world exploded with joy.

“Five people, truly five people!!!”

“After this, anyone who dares to say that humans are not on par with god and demon races, I won’t stand idly by.”

“From now on, god and demon races might not dare to look down on humans anymore.”

“...True!”

“Do you realize, from these five human prodigies in the top ten of the Transcendent List, four of them are related to the Hero Faction, and all are owners of what’s called Longinus...”

“Hero Faction, Longinus...”

“Too many things hidden in the world that we don’t know, like the Crimson Denizens and Flame Haze before...”

“...Yes! Previously we were still afraid of Crimson Denizens; now we know that humans have so many prodigies, what is there to fear? We humans are no longer victims to be slaughtered at will.”

Arthur Pendragon, Lavinia Reni, Ikuse Tobio, Georg, Leonardo...

The announcement of these five existences in the top ten of the Transcendent List had significantly boosted the morale and confidence of ordinary people. The fear of Crimson Denizens that had previously been suppressed deep in their hearts was now completely gone.

“According to you, will the next top four ranks of the Transcendent List still be filled by human prodigies?”

“...Hard to say!”

“...”

Regarding whether the next ranks of the Transcendent List, even up to the top three, would see more human figures appear, let alone ordinary people who didn’t know much about supernatural existences in the world, even gods and powerful individuals now dared not guarantee that no more humans would appear.

If at the beginning, there might still be some gods with narrow views saying: “This lowly and small human race, absolutely cannot compare to god and demon races like them.”

However, now anyone who said something like that would truly become synonymous with ignorance and shortsightedness. After all, reality was displayed before their eyes, and no one could question the fairness of the Dimensional List.

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Mount Sumeru.

Indra, the ruler of the Thirty-Three Heavens above, saw several children he knew on the Transcendent List and smiled faintly.

“These little children have all grown up. Indeed, heroes emerge in times of chaos. In some ways, the emergence of the Dimensional List and the impending return of the Biblical God, all of this is a sign of the coming chaotic era.”

“More precisely, the chaotic era might have already arrived, just in a different manner.”

Indra shifted his gaze from the Transcendent List and looked at this vast, boundless, and extremely beautiful Mount Sumeru.

“Some things must be prepared in advance...”