First mentioned in chapter 298, when Shi Feng noticed the Seven Luminaries Ring (Replica) in the War God’s Temple's treasury.
Description
Above the myriad Gods, there were existences known as Ancient Gods. These were incredibly ancient beings. Although they were similarly Gods, the standard of their Life Rating had long surpassed the Gods of the current era. Meanwhile, only Tier 6 experts wielding Divine Weapons could hope to put up a fight against these existences.[1]
Ancient Gods in God's Domain refer to the gods that existed since the ancient era of God's Domain's continent. Most of them perished in the Great Ancient War due to a conflict.
Ancient Gods were extremely powerful beings, lots of them were capable of construction a Superior Divine Body and utilizing the world's power to achieve a power even superior to the Tier 6 Peak standard. Meanwhile, the Superior Divine Body could be said to be the main factor behind the strength of Ancient Gods.[2]
Naturally, the strength of Ancient Gods was something all Tier 6 players and the various powers wished to grasp. Hence, they all frantically sought for clues pertaining to Ancient Gods, and so long as even the slightest clue was found, the many powers and Tier 6 players would try to secure it at any cost.[1]
The power of Ancient Gods was regarded as the power of Taboos in the Greater God's because they could display strength at the Tier 6 Limit standard. Meanwhile, the reason it was considered as such was its ability to shatter many of the Greater God's Domain's restrictions. It was so overwhelming that it could shatter the effects of even Legendary items, let alone Fragmented Legendary items.
Only, clues pertaining to Ancient Gods were extremely rare. Over 99% of Tier 6 players would go through their entire lives without ever encountering a clue [1], let alone meeting a bona fide Ancient God.
What did it mean to reach the Tier 6 Limit standard?
Most players in God's Domain would only assume it to be the limits of Tier 6 players, which, in the best-case scenario, would translate to the Tier 6 God standard. Hence, it couldn't be considered anything significant.
However, players with experience fighting Ancient Gods would know that wasn't actually the case. Instead, the Tier 6 Limit mentioned in weapon and equipment introductions referred to the limits any creature could achieve before they went beyond Tier 6.
Known Ancient Gods
Original Story:
- Twilight Goddess [3]
- God of Elements [4]
- The Scholar
- Demon God Paimon (Unsure, needs reference)