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"...That's hard to say!"
"..."
The rankings of the next [Transcendent Ranking], and even whether the top three will include any more humans, are uncertain. Not only are ordinary humans, who know little about the supernatural beings in the world, not to mention the gods and powerful beings, they cannot guarantee that no more humans will appear.
In the beginning, perhaps some short-sighted and narrow-minded deities would have said something.
Humanity, such a lowly and insignificant race, can never be compared to these divine and demonic races.
However, anyone saying such things now is simply a synonym for stupidity and ignorance. After all, reality is right in front of us, and no one can raise any doubts about the fairness of the [Dimensional Ranking].
……
Mount Sumeru—
The ruler above the Thirty-Three Heavens, Indra, looked at the familiar little guys on the [Transcendent Ranking] and a smile appeared on his lips.
"These little guys have all grown up. Indeed, troubled times produce heroes. In a sense, the appearance of the [Dimensional Ranking] and the imminent return of the God of the Bible are all signs of the coming of trouble."
"To be more precise, chaos may have already arrived, in a different way."
Indra shifted his gaze from the [Transcendent Ranking] to the vast, boundless, and breathtakingly beautiful Mount Sumeru.
"There are some things that need to be prepared for in advance..."
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Chapter Thirty-Six: Enma Ai
In the high-speed rail station—
Having stood there for quite some time, Isayama Yomi, Tsuchimiya Kagura, and Kasumigaoka Utaha stared blankly at the [Transcendent Ranking].
They were clearly deeply shocked that humans could occupy half of the top ten spots on the [Transcendent Ranking].
Immediately—
After regaining her senses, Isayama Yomi couldn't help but smile bitterly, "It turns out that from beginning to end, I've been overestimating myself. These people are the true chosen ones among humankind."
"Compared to them, my so-called 'child prodigy' title was utterly insignificant, and now that I think about it, it even feels somewhat ironic."
Upon hearing this, Kagura Tsuchimiya, who was standing nearby, also fell into a deep silence.
This scene was indeed a huge blow to those of them who had been regarded as geniuses since childhood. It wasn't that they were all indulging in past praise and honors and couldn't withstand any setbacks, but rather that when they realized the gap between themselves and true geniuses, that almost insurmountable gap, that hopeless distance that they could never catch up with, it was a despairing moment.
At this moment, anyone would feel self-doubt.
"Hui, do you think any human will ever make it back into the top ten of the [Transcendent Ranking]?!"
For Kasumigaoka Utaha, who had just come into contact with the supernatural beings of this world, her understanding of them was still rather vague, and this scene did not have the same impact on her as it did on Isayama Yomi and Tsuchimiya Kagura.
"Yes, at least a few guys I know haven't shown up yet!"
Kanzaki Teru said firmly.
"Are humans really that strong?!"
Kasumigaoka Utaha muttered to herself.
"Humanity's strength far exceeds your imagination. What the [Transcendent Ranking] shows now is just the tip of the iceberg. When those titles [Humanity's Strongest Candidate] appear, then you will truly know what it means to be a chosen one of heaven."
"Brother Hui, do you mean that not only are there humans on the top ten of the [Transcendent Ranking], but there are also people of an even stronger order hidden in the shadows?"
Kagura Tsuchimiya stared wide-eyed, saying in disbelief.
Meanwhile, Yomi Isayama, standing nearby, was also somewhat incredulous... Yes, she truly couldn't believe that humans could be so strong.
Kanzaki Teru glanced at them, and Tsuchimiya Kagura and Isayama Yomi seemed to have seen through their thoughts.
"You two seem to have completely forgotten that the [Transcendent Ranking] currently lists beings below the Demon King level. You really don't naively believe that there are no Demon King-level powerhouses among humans, do you?"
Just as Isayama Yomi was about to say something, Kanzaki Teru interrupted her, saying, "Just because you don't know doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Of course, once those [strongest candidates for humanity] emerge, you will truly understand what it means to be a chosen one of humanity."
At this time-
It was only then that Isayama Yomi, Tsuchimiya Kagura, and Kasumigaoka Utaha realized that Kanzaki Teru was a demon king-level being.
—【Humanity's Strongest Candidate】!!!
That's quite an arrogant title. Kanzaki Teru must be one of them.
The three women slowly fell into deep thought, seemingly digesting the overwhelming amount of information they had suddenly received.
However, their silence and contemplation did not last long before they were interrupted by Kanzaki Teru—
"Look, another human has made it into the top ten of the [Transcendent Ranking]..."
Kanzaki Teru looked at the person who appeared in the fourth place on the [Transcendent Ranking] and smiled slightly.
—She wasn't like Kotoko, who was 'unambitious'.
……
[Ranked fourth: Enma Ai]
[Race: Human]
[Strength: Top Tier]
[Introduction: Enma Ai, the Hell Girl, has wandered the human world for hundreds of years. Driven by intense resentment, she calls upon the name of the Hell Girl. By writing down the name of someone you hate, the Hell Girl will appear beside you and send that person to hell on your behalf… A fleeting shadow of sin, a tragic fate, a lost path, two mirrors shattered by hatred and being hated—double shackles—emerge in the darkness and time of the exchange. Your resentment will be erased…]
—Currently the Hell Priestess of Kanzaki Teru
Ranking Reward: Top-tier Demon King-level Power (can be fused at will)
……
Meanwhile, the projection of Enma Ai appeared on the [Transcendent Ranking]. It showed a girl in a black kimono with delicate features, long black hair reaching her waist, and crimson eyes. Her expression seemed devoid of any emotion, so cold that it was somewhat frightening.
"Well done, it's us humans again!!!"
"Hell Girl, huh? Isn't that just an urban legend like Tomie? I never thought it actually existed—a girl who imprisons sinners and sends them to hell..."
"If I remember correctly, Enma Ai also appeared on the previous [Immortal Beauty Ranking], and ranked very high."
"...Yes, ranked thirty-seventh on the [Immortal Beauty Ranking]!"
"..."
Many people still have a deep impression of Enma Ai, especially her cold expression, which is still fresh in many people's minds.
"Has no one noticed that this 'Hell Girl' named Enma Ai is actually that playboy's 'Hell Priestess'?"
Immediately, some people felt a slight sense of doubt.
"Shh, even now you still don't understand? That 'playboy' you're talking about, is he really just a so-called 'playboy'?"
"Mio, ranked third on the [Beauty Ranking], is his current girlfriend, while Kotoko Iwanaga, ranked sixty-sixth on the [Transcendent Ranking], and Ai Enma, ranked fourth, are his priestesses. Such beings are not to be discussed casually by us."
"...That's right!"
"..."
Clearly, many people were now more cautious in their conversations with Kanzaki Teru, no longer daring to act as casually as before.
Meanwhile, the gods have also raised their attention to Kanzaki Hikari to an extremely high level. The two priestesses, the [Wisdom Priestess], possess the strength of a superior demon, and the [Hell Priestess], possess the strength of a supreme demon.
As the master being served, Kanzaki Teru must be at the Demon King level in strength. However, throughout this world, there has never been a powerful figure named 'Kanzaki Teru'.
This immediately aroused great suspicion among many powerful figures. They then ordered their respective intelligence networks to be fully operational, determined to find any clues about Kanzaki Hikaru. They refused to believe that he had truly appeared out of thin air and that they could not find any trace of him.
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Chapter Thirty-Seven: The Third Place and Divinity
The rankings of the "Transcendent Ranking" will be announced soon, revealing the top three.
Everyone, including the gods and the powerful, felt their hearts surge with excitement. Perhaps it was because humans occupied too many of the top ten spots on the [Transcendence Ranking], causing a slight imbalance among the gods, demons, angels, and other divine races. They all wanted their respective races to fight for a place in the top three of the [Transcendence Ranking].
At the same time, it also tells humanity that lowly races should not assume they are superior to gods and demons just because a few talented young people have emerged.
A lowly race will always be a lowly race.
Beings like the Azure Emperor are merely exceptional cases throughout history.
……
However, at this moment, the [Transcendent Ranking] suddenly changed.
This scene did not surprise anyone. Previously, when the top three of the "Fairy Beauty Ranking" were announced, the ranking also changed. Perhaps this is because the top three are fundamentally different from other rankings in the eyes of the "Dimensional Ranking".
That was fire, boundless flames, as if they came from the Crimson Lotus Hell, carrying a judgment and divine punishment that shook the entire world.
Many people tainted with sin and evil trembled when they saw the crimson flames erupting on the [Transcendent Ranking]. It was as if they were facing judgment and sentencing from some great being in the world, and all the filth and depravity in their hearts vanished in the face of such a thing.
Some weak-willed sinners even knelt on the ground, tears streaming down their faces, repenting and praying... This astonishing scene can be seen in almost every city.
"He is a transcendent being!"
Although its full form has not yet been seen, the sheer pressure and aura emanating from the [Transcendent Ranking], imbued with the power of a pure and great will, have allowed the gods and powerful beings of the world to judge its strength.
"A transcendent! That's strange. Wasn't it said that even Demon Kings couldn't climb the [Transcendence Ranking]? How come a transcendent has appeared?"
"We will know when its true colors are revealed."
"...Judgment and sentencing, with the aura of divine punishment, reminds me of an old man."
"Coincidentally, so am I. It wouldn't be too surprising if one of its contractors made it into the top three of the [Transcendent Ranking]."
"Moreover, it is only natural that these flames, which resemble the red lotus of hell, appear here."
"The ominous conqueror has finally been born."
"..."
As everyone eagerly awaited, the crimson lotus flames on the [Transcendent Ranking] split open, revealing a little girl with crimson hair and eyes. Her delicate face carried a hint of coldness, and she wore a black cloak. Holding a long sword, the little girl looked majestic and possessed a maturity completely out of place for her age.
However, some swordsmiths were drawn to the long sword in her hand. The sword was almost two-thirds the height of the little girl. Just looking at the surface of the long sword was like seeing a rare treasure. Being able to forge such a precious sword was the lifelong pursuit of these swordsmiths.
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[Ranked third: Shana]
Race: Flame Haze (formerly human)