1. Human Cultivation: Blessings and the System
Humans possess Systems and use Blessings, Aether, skills, and artifacts to develop their abilities.
Types of Blessings
Guardian Blessings — Granted by Demi-Gods.
Elemental Blessings — Granted by elemental spirits.
Martial Blessings — Granted by martial spirits.
Divine Blessings — Granted by gods.
These blessing types do not form a hierarchy of strength. A Guardian Blessing can be more powerful than a Divine Blessing.
Levels and Ranks
A human's Level shows their progression through the System.
Their Rank reflects the System's evaluation of their overall capabilities. This evaluation considers their Blessing, Aether reserves, physical attributes, skills, artifacts, experience, titles, and achievements.
The System also recognises specialist abilities. A healer, artisan, Runemaster, and offensive fighter can share the same Rank while possessing very different capabilities.
Most newly awakened humans begin at Level 1. Rare individuals with extraordinary Blessings may begin slightly higher after their first evaluation.
Human Ranks and Demon Comparisons
The ranks below are listed from lowest to highest. Their demon comparisons are approximate benchmarks, not guarantees of victory.
1. F Rank — Levels 1–10
Comparable to Lesser Demons with Flickering Hearts.
A trained F-rank human can kill an ordinary Lesser Demon, although differences in bloodline, affinity, skills, and equipment can change the outcome.
2. E Rank — Levels 11–25
Comparable to Fiends with Burning Hearts.
Humans at this rank have developed enough control over Aether to use their Blessings and skills more reliably. Many Hunters begin exploring dangerous regions after reaching E rank.
3. D Rank — Levels 26–50
Comparable to Archfiends with Infernal Hearts.
Those near the upper end of D rank can contend with Superior or Supreme Archfiends, depending on their Blessings, abilities, and experience.
4. C Rank — Levels 51–90
Comparable to Greater Demons with Forged Hearts.
A human near Level 51 is normally compared to a Minor Greater Demon. Those approaching Level 90 can threaten the higher stages of the same Heart rank.
5. B Rank — Levels 91–150
Corresponds broadly to the lower stages of Demon Lords with Abyssal Hearts.
A newly advanced B-rank may be capable of fighting a Minor Demon Lord. Someone near the rank's limit may survive against a Prime Demon Lord.
For specialists, this evaluation can reflect healing, formations, or other valuable abilities rather than direct combat strength.
6. A Rank — Levels 151–250
Generally comparable to Superior and Supreme Demon Lords with Abyssal Hearts.
The strongest A-ranks can challenge Half-Step Demon Kings, although doing so is extremely dangerous. A-ranks are not considered capable of battling true Demon Kings.
7. S Rank — Levels 251–400
Usually comparable to Half-Step Demon Kings.
S rank is the highest ordinary classification used by the System and represents humanity's approach to the mortal limit.
Exceptional S-ranks may injure a true Demon King, resist one briefly, or escape from one alive. However, the System does not consider S rank equivalent to a Cataclysm Heart.
8. Demi-God Rank — Levels 401–500
Comparable to Demon Kings with Cataclysm Hearts.
Reaching this rank requires a transformation involving the human's body, soul, Aether, and Blessing.
2. Demon Cultivation: Chaos/Magic and Bloodline
Demon cultivation involves Chaos/Magic and bloodline. Demon bloodlines and hearts have separate ranking systems.
Bloodline Ranks
From lowest to highest:
Lesser Bloodline
Common Bloodline
Noble Bloodline
Royal Bloodline
Bloodline Sub-grades
Each bloodline rank is divided into four sub-grades:
Minor Grade
Greater Grade
Superior Grade
Supreme Grade
Heart Ranks and Demon Titles
A demon's heart rank determines their corresponding title.
From lowest to highest:
Flickering Heart — Lesser Demon
Burning Heart — Fiend / Awakened Demon
Infernal Heart — Archfiend
Forged Heart — Greater Demon
Abyssal Heart — Demon Lord
Cataclysm Heart — Demon King
Heart Sub-grades
Each heart rank is divided into four sub-grades:
Minor Grade
Prime Grade
Superior Grade
Supreme Grade
3. Demon Beast Ranks
Demon beasts share the same heart ranks as demons, but their titles differ.
From lowest to highest:
Flickering Heart — Lesser Demon Beast
Burning Heart — Dire Beast
Infernal Heart — Dread Beast
Forged Heart — Calamity Beast
Abyssal Heart — Abyssal Beast
Cataclysm Heart — Catastrophe Beast
Demon Beast Sub-grades
Each rank is divided into four sub-grades:
Minor Grade
Prime Grade
Superior Grade
Supreme Grade
4. Artifact Ranks
Artifacts are divided into seven ranks, each with its own capabilities.
From lowest to highest, their ranks and intended users are:
Common Artifacts — Lesser Demons
Refined Artifacts — Fiends
Profound Artifacts — Archfiends
Sovereign Artifacts — Greater Demons
Calamity Artifacts — Demon Lords
Transcendent Artifacts — Demon Kings
Divine Artifacts — Demon Gods
Artifact Sub-grades
Each artifact rank is divided into four sub-grades:
Low Grade
Mid Grade
High Grade
Peak Grade
5. Higher Realms and Titles
The higher realms are listed below from lowest to highest, alongside their divine or non-demonic titles and their demonic counterparts.
First Realm: Immortal Realm
Divine / Non-Demonic Title: Immortal
Demonic Title: Daemon Emperor
Second Realm: Saint Realm
Divine / Non-Demonic Title: Saint
Demonic Title: Daemon Hierarch
Third Realm: Venerable Realm
Divine / Non-Demonic Title: Venerable
Demonic Title: Daemon Sovereign
Fourth Realm: Divine Realm
Divine / Non-Demonic Title: God
Demonic Title: Daemon God
Fifth Realm: Celestial Realm
Divine / Non-Demonic Title: Celestial / True God
Demonic Title: Daemon Autarch
Sixth Realm: Eternal Realm
Divine / Non-Demonic Title: Eternal / Ancient One
Demonic Title: Eternal Daemon/ Ancient Daemon
Seventh Realm: Empyrean Realm
Title: Empyrean