Kono:
It is a power that merges the body, soul, and mind, forming an invincible combat weapon. Kono is divided into three main types based on the path of the soul power or the entity using it.
1) Regular Kono:
Owners of this type of Kono are either humans or ordinary non-human entities, or those of a lower creation rank. They are divided into two primary types and several subtypes.
Humans:
Kono users among humans are divided into several types:
Ordinary Humans:
They possess normal development and logical talent without any enhancements of any kind, except for elixirs, training scrolls, and martial arts books.
Superhuman Humans:
This type of human is divided into four main types:
Owners of Unique Bodies:
This type of human possesses talent beyond logic itself and a speed of development that defies the heavens. They are divided into two primary types:
Owners of Sacred Bodies:
They possess the bodies of legendary entities, such as the Crimson Phoenix body or the Imperial Dragon body.
Owners of Celestial Bodies (Children of Zhao Li):
They are stronger than the owners of Sacred Bodies, as they possess bodies of elements and concepts, such as the Sacred Void body or the Hellfire body.
Contractors:
They are humans who contract with higher entities or are born with them, meaning they obtain them through inheritance. This type is divided into seven types that differ according to the entity contracted with:
1) Contractors with Rulers:
This type obtains the ability of the Ruler they are contracted with, meaning they obtain the conceptual ability or laws specific to that Ruler.
2) Contractors with Dragons:
This type of contractor receives a boost in strength and the ability of that dragon, depending on the type of dragon contracted with.
3) Contractors with High Beings:
This type of contractor receives sacred power and a development speed higher than those contracted with dragons, close to the Rulers (born).
4) Contractors with Demi-Rulers:
This type of contract is divided into two parts:
Contractors with Transformed Demi-Rulers:
This type does not obtain an ability or power, but they are trained and receive assistance from that Demi-Ruler. This type of contract is temporary, lasting until both parties fulfill their side of the agreement.
Contractors with Born Demi-Rulers:
Unlike the transformed ones, this type obtains an ability or power and is trained, but does not receive assistance from that Demi-Ruler. This type of contract is non-temporary.
5) Contractors with Beast Rulers:
This type of contractor is similar to those contracted with transformed Demi-Rulers, except the Beast Ruler grants an increase in strength and the duration of the contract never ends, being inherited by children and grandchildren.
6) Contractors with Underworld Rulers:
This type of contract is somewhat similar to that of Rulers, High Beings, and Dragons, as it grants the contractor dark or, more accurately, chaotic power, obtaining the specific ability of that Ruler and a high development speed.
7) Contractors with Demon Lords:
This type of contractor obtains the sin of the demon they contracted with, which in turn are considered curses if a demon places them in a human without a binding contract.
Curse/Blessing Users:
This type is divided into two primary branches:
1) Blessings:
These are advantages humans obtain that distinguish them from other humans.
Types of obtaining a blessing:
Those who receive a blessing are divided into four types:
Ordinary Humans:
This is a common type where a human with high talent gains the attention of Absolute or High entities, who then grant them their blessing.
Superhumans:
This is a rare type where Absolute or High entities, who admire this type of person, grant them their blessings under the name of patronage or inheritance.
System Owners:
They are like ordinary humans but possess their own system; Absolute or High entities grant them their blessings after the system owner completes a certain mission.
Contractors (by birth):
This type is extremely rare, where a blessing is granted to a person born with a contract from other Absolute or High entities, under the name of admiration for talent or strength.
Givers of Blessings:
There are three types of blessing givers:
Entities from Outside the World:
In this type of blessing, an entity stronger than the Rulers of the Void or the Rulers of that world in general grants a blessing to humans or other entities.
Rulers:
In this type of blessing, a Ruler grants a blessing to humans under various names such as inheritance, admiration, or interest.
High Beings:
High Beings grant their blessing under the name of admiration for a human's strength or to make them their messenger in the human world.
Types of Blessings:
Blessings are divided into two types:
Strength-Increasing Blessings:
Where the blessing increases the speed of development immensely.
Ability Blessings:
This type of blessing does not grant any direct increase in strength or speed; it takes the form of an ability symbolizing the power of the entity giving the blessing.
Curses:
This type is usually a bane to its owner, and if it is beneficial, it comes with a harsh condition, either psychological or physical.
Types of Curse Recipients:
Curse recipients are divided into two types:
Devourers:
This type of human can increase their strength by devouring curses or benefiting from their advantages and fighting with them.
The Cursed:
This type of human can harness curses.
Types of Curses:
Curses are divided into three types:
Moral Curses:
These are incantations that humans are afflicted with by dark sorcerers or the curses of Absolute or High entities.
Physical Curses:
These are creatures born from the negative emotions of living beings. When they gather and are left in one place, the cursed can tame them and use them for fighting; they are also nicknamed Curse Masters.
Destined Curses (Ability):
When Demon Lords grant their sins to humans without a binding contract, their abilities devour the souls of their owners and take control of their bodies.
Givers of Curses:
There are five types of curse givers:
1) Rulers and Demi-Rulers (by birth) / High Beings:
They curse humans because of unforgivable acts or sins they have committed.
2) Demon Lords:
They grant them to humans for the purpose of making them soldiers under their command or simply to enjoy their suffering.
3) Curse Sorcerers (Dark Magic):
They do it for several reasons, such as pleasure, experiments, money, or to satisfy Demon Lords. Curse levels are divided into nine levels, from Level 1 (the weakest) to Level 9 (the strongest).
Chaotic Entities / Low-Rank Created Monsters:
This type of creature is at the bottom of the hierarchical ladder; they are creatures lower than Demon Lords, Underworld Rulers, and Beast Rulers. This type is divided into three types:
1) Demons:
They are creatures that live in a world separate from the human world, which has the Ultimate Universe. In every universe, there are infinite timelines and infinite possibilities. In every timeline and possibility, there are infinite multiverses, and every universe has its own timeline and narrative. This process repeats for infinity times until it reaches probabilistic void... etc. The inhabitants of this world, the demons, possess an energy called demonic energy, which is a type of Kono called Regular Demonic Kono. This type is divided into several races and species, including those that fly, land-based, and sea-based. They are arranged into four main levels:
Commoner-Rank Demons:
They are demons living in the demon world, meaning they have no specific place to live; they live a nomadic life and have a resemblance to monsters like mermaids or skeletons. Their strength is equal to an S-rank human and above.
Soldier-Rank Demons:
They are different from commoner demons in terms of physical structure, as they have a slight resemblance to humans, but the differences are in their pale skin, black eyes with crimson pupils, pointed tails, and black leathery wings. Their strength is equal to an X-rank human and above.
Commander-Rank Demons:
They have a greater resemblance to humans than soldier-rank demons and possess greater power; their strength is equal to a Demi-Ruler rank human and above.
Noble-Rank Demons:
They are of a high class and look very much like humans; they do not have tails or wings. Their strength is equal to an Expert Ruler rank human warrior and above.
2) Underworld Creatures:
They are creatures like demons living in a world separate from humans. Their world has the same structure as the human and demon worlds, except there are 9 layers. Each layer contains the Ultimate Universe, and in every universe, there are infinite timelines and infinite possibilities. In every timeline and possibility, there are infinite multiverses, and every universe has its own timeline and narrative. This process repeats for infinity times until it reaches probabilistic void... etc. Except for the ninth layer world, there is only one palace in the middle of the void. All creatures from the 5th to the 8th layer do not dare to enter the 8th layer because the Underworld Rulers, who number 9, live there.
Categories of Underworld Creatures:
1) From the 1st layer world to the 4th layer world:
In these layers live the souls of mortal creatures who followed the demonic path or caused unforgivable disasters.
2) The 5th Layer World:
Underworld entities live there. They are creatures with skin as black as obsidian and possess horns; the greater the number of horns, the greater the entity's strength.
3) The 6th Layer World:
Creatures stronger than the strongest entity in the 5th world live there. They are creatures made of hellfire itself and have a resemblance to humans, except their skin is charcoal black, their hair is black, and their eyes are dark red. The higher the percentage of black fire in their bodies, the greater their strength.
4) The 7th Layer World:
They are creatures stronger than the underworld entities of the 5th and 6th layers, as the creatures of this layer are made of eternal ice that never melts. The greater the percentage of eternal ice in their bodies, the greater their strength.
5) The 8th Layer World:
They are creatures that appeared after the interbreeding of 7th and 6th world creatures together. They were cursed with a curse that prevents them from breeding with entities from higher layers. They are stronger than all entities of the 5th, 6th, and 7th worlds, and some high-tier entities of the 4th layer.
Note:
1) The strength of 5th world entities is equal to the strength of an X-rank human and above.
2) The strength of 6th world entities is equal to the strength of a Ruler-rank human and above.
3) The strength of 7th world entities is equal to the strength of an Expert Ruler-rank human and above.
4) The strength of 8th world entities is equal to the strength of a Sacred Ruler-rank human and above.
Low-Rank Created Monsters:
They are creatures living in the human world and are weaker compared to underworld creatures and demons in terms of strength, because monsters, like humans, start from rank F to rank XXX. They are divided into two types:
Free Monsters:
This type of monster lives in forests and mountains. They form tribes and even kingdoms and are organized. At the same time, there are solitary ones like tigers and leopards, and organized ones like orcs, ogres, and barbarian giants.
Dungeon Monsters:
They are monsters living in dungeons, and their strength is estimated by the strength of the dungeon they live in. They are solitary creatures most of the time, but at the same time capable of forming parties and tribes. This happens if the dungeon boss is a fake king who took the place of the original dungeon boss, and sometimes the situation remains as it is.
Low-Rank Created Sacred Entities:
They are creatures classified as primitive entities for the High Entities. They are divided into two types:
Type One:
They are creatures living in the human world and are divided into four categories:
Demi-Rulers:
They are humans who reached the rank of Lord of Rulers and became Demi-Rulers, or were born that way, meaning they are from a Ruler father or mother.
Elven Creatures:
They are creatures descended from the lineage of the Rulers of Life and Nature. They are the best users of Mana and Qi (as it is natural energy).
Angelic Creatures:
They are creatures descended from the lineage of the High Beings. They are the best users of Sacred Energy and Ether.
Phoenix Creatures:
They are legendary entities like dragons. They are lower in rank than the Phoenix Rulers and can use blue fire at most.
Type Two:
They are the Dragons, and they live in a separate world of their own. They are classified according to their abilities, from ordinary dragons to elemental dragons at most.
Kono-Gu:
They are an identical class to Regular Kono, but the only difference is how the soul is developed. Regular Kono users use normal refinement through scrolls, technique books, rituals, potions, and energy pills. As for Kono-Gu, it is the same thing, except instead of using scrolls and legendary martial arts, they use creatures called "Gu" for fighting. They are more difficult and dangerous in terms of development speed than Regular Kono.
Divisions of Regular Kono/Gu:
Both types are similar in everything except for soul power, where a regular refiner uses their primitive Qi as a primary power, while a Gu Master uses their essence or primitive sea as a medium to use the Gu.
The Kono Divisions
The Kono is divided into three main categories that merged to form it, which are:
Mental Energy (Mind Essence, Mana, or Aether) ← Mind essence is a non-material entity that resides within the mind and greatly enhances understanding. The source of Mana is the heart. The mind stores information within it, and Mana is stored within the heart and neural vessels. Mental energy is the ability to understand magic spells, complex equations, and formulations for creating energy pills and crafting magical tools. They use Mana, and usually those who use this energy center are mages, healers, or researchers of magic and forgotten civilizations. Their mental abilities are so high that they are capable of understanding and decoding complex ciphers. 1.3% of the world's population follows this path. Aether, in some works, is the origin of everything by creating anything from nothingness. As long as the Aether was large, its capacity for creation was greater. Aether users are usually researchers or combat experts who have reached high levels of power, whether holy or demonic. The highest percentage of those who reached this path is 0.03%.
Physical Strength (Ki and Aura) ← This is the energy of the body enhanced by internal, primal, or natural energy. It involves absorbing natural energy to strengthen the body only; the soul does not evolve, and intelligence does not increase. "Ki" strengthens the body in general, and "Aura" strengthens weapons. There are three cores or gates: one in the center of the chest, one under the ribcage, and one in the navel. These are not the basic gates. Ki and Aura can be used without opening them, but opening them increases physical strength significantly. 3.2% of the world's population follows this path.
Spiritual Energy (Qi or Refining) ← This is the increase of spiritual power, which in turn increases physical strength. This path is called the path of refining for those who train their spiritual alchemical powers. Like Mana users, they study diagrams and techniques, and understand magic spells, recipes, and complex formulations to create energy pills and magical tools. However, unlike Mana or Ki and Aura users, practitioners of the refining path require many potions and pills to increase the strength of their healing spiritual evolution. The refining process involves strengthening one's power, distancing oneself from worldly matters, and heading towards the spiritual realm. Refiners establish sects and communities that follow this path. 0.5% of those who follow a path participate in this one.
Konwa ← It is a unique path in which a person uses mental, spiritual, and physical energy—namely Mana, Ki, Aura, and Qi—and merges them to benefit from each. Many choose this path, representing 95% of those who follow one. This is because when one of the power centers evolves, such as the mind essence, the physical strength (Ki/Aura) and spiritual energy (Qi) also evolve.
Note
There are sub-power systems that represent the three Kono divisions: Spiritual Power (Ordinary Refiner / Gu Master), Mental Power (Mage / Warrior), Physical Power (Warrior / Fighter).
The explanation of power levels in the sub-power systems will be provided with the events of the novel.
Unified Power Level
2: Power Levels
Mortal Rank
1) F-Class
2) E-Class
3) C-Class
4) B-Class
5) A-Class
6) S-Class
7) SS-Class
8) SSS-Class
9) SSS++ Class
- Ruler Rank
1) Legends
2) Masters
3) Saint
4) Half-Ruler
4) Novice Ruler
5) Expert Ruler
6) High Ruler
7) Holy / Demonic Ruler
8) High Holy / High Demonic Ruler
9) Lord of Rulers
This applies only to ordinary Konwa/Gu users and does not apply to higher entities.
Konwa Supreme Entities
They are entities that have reached the peak of evolution, and they are of three types.
Chaotic Supreme Entities
They are entities that use impure, demonic, or chaotic Konwa, and they are divided into three categories:
The Demon Lords
They are the demons who rule the demon world and fall under the weight of the Demon King's rule; each one embodies a specific sin of his own.
Rulers of the Underworld
They are the rulers of the entire underworld, living on the 9th floor of the world. They possess terrifying power and are, in turn, under the rule of the King of the Underworld, also known as Primal Chaos. Each one is considered stronger than all entities of the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th floors, and some entities of the first 4 floors.
Beast Rulers
They are entities equal in power to the Rulers of the Underworld and the Demon Lords. They live in their own parallel dimension, allowing entry only to those they wish or an entity stronger than them that cannot be deterred.
Sacred Supreme Entities
They are entities that use Sacred Konwa and possess semi-infinite reservoirs. They are divided into three types:
The High Ones:
They are entities that resemble humans but with whiter skin, golden hair, and different white eyes that lean towards a golden color with white pupils having golden edges. They are equipped with white wings and can use Aether just as humans use Mana.
Sacred Phoenix
It is the highest level of evolution a phoenix can reach, and they are divided into two types:
White Phoenix
They are phoenixes born with the ability to control white fire, which is stronger than blue fire. It is an unquenchable fire that absorbs the opponent's power and grants it to the phoenix. They possess all the abilities of a normal phoenix but enhanced.
Hell Phoenix
They are phoenixes born with the ability to control hellfire, meaning black fire. They are the strongest species in this world, and their abilities are stronger than phoenixes from other lesser species.
Dragon Rulers
They are dragon species that control concepts, laws, or logarithms, such as the dragon of wisdom and knowledge. They are divided into two main types:
Conceptual Dragons
They are dragons that have the ability to control concepts in a limited way. They, in turn, are divided into two types:
Messenger Dragons
They are dragons granted ability by a ruler to assist their contractor and increase their strength.
Dragon Rulers
They are creatures born with this conceptual ability. They are the ones who form contracts with humans or low-level entities such as Elves, Angels, Demi-humans, and Half-humans.
Dragons of Laws
They are dragons that have the ability to control laws such as Matter, Gravity, and Distance. Like Conceptual Dragons, they are divided into two types: Messengers and Rulers.
Conceptual / Law / Shatter Entities
They are entities born from nothingness or in a natural way and are called Rulers. They are divided into two types according to their creation method:
Void Rulers
They are rulers born from nothingness, and their power is terrifying because they are absolutely above the laws and concepts within their world.
Born Rulers
They are rulers born after the mating of Void Rulers among themselves or with other supreme entities, and their power is terrifying.
Konwa of Sacred Entities
This type of Konwa is divided in turn into three main types and two sub-types:
Mental Power
It is the power of control and creation through the use of the mind to imagine what the user wants to create. The user's power is called Aether, which is a core found in the heart of high entities. The older the entity, the more other Aether cores appear, called sub-cores, and one primary core. It is divided into two types:
Sacred Aether Core
This type is possessed by the High Ones, Dragon Rulers, Sacred Phoenixes, and Rulers.
Chaotic Aether Core
This type is possessed by the Rulers of the Underworld, Demon Lords, and Beast Rulers.
Physical Power
Or what is called by supreme entities the Power of Origin, where both Aura and Ki are fused together. Instead of absorbing natural energy (Ki), it is Sacred/Chaotic energy granted from nothingness, meaning the body produces it for itself and does not absorb it from nature like lower biological rank entities that absorb Ki from nature. It is divided into two types: Sacred and Chaotic.
Spiritual Power
Or what is called by supreme entities the Origin, which is a power that merges Yang and Yin, meaning the Origin of Qi. They do not need to practice Dantian root cultivation or deepen their cultivation, as their power stems from the origin of the power itself. It, in turn, is divided into Sacred and Chaotic.