First mentioned in chapter 3864 (ch. 938 of Sequel), the Realms of Essence were the categorization method of the Mortal God standard (a.k.a sixth-floor standard) that primarily focuses on using and controlling the mind or, more specifically, the soul. In other words, it indicated the degree of control that a person have over their soul.
Description[]
At first glance, the implementation of Manifold Execution might seem like it only required one person to carry out multiple tasks simultaneously. In reality, to perform Manifold Execution was akin to manipulating multiple individuals to move simultaneously.
To put things into perspective, suppose that each sixth-floor expert was in charge of a 100-man unit. Depending on the degree of mental control sixth-floor experts could exert, some sixth-floor experts could only get their subordinates to perform simple actions, some could get their subordinates to execute complex maneuvers, and some could get their subordinates to present a fluid synchronized dance, as if they were one body. This feat might appear simple to the casual eye, but to put it into practice was a completely different story.
This was especially so for Manifold Execution's third stage—Hundred-as-One. Those capable of performing Manifold Execution to this stage could no longer be regarded as a mortal but a god.
Categorization[]
The Realms of Essence were divided in 3 (three) categories:
- Refinement
- Flowing Water
- Void
Refinement Realm[]
Experts of Realms of Essence's Refinement Realm were also called early-stage, first-stage or novice sixth-floor experts.
Known Experts[]
- Red Frost - Human race's power Zero Wing, Holy Dragon Spear Adventure Team's successor. [1]
- Kowloon Demon - Human race's royal power Dragon's Crown.
- Garuda, Divine Fist - Holy Race’s royal power Thunder Empire, Holy Race's number 1 chosen one.
- Desert River - Crystallian, teammate of Ink Crystal.
Elise, the Star Maiden - Human race's royal power Demon’s Gate.- Rin, Earthen Princess - Crystallian race's royal power Ninth Street.
- Day Star, Arbiter of Death - Holy Race’s royal power Sun Dynasty.
- Aurebeth
- Mourning Tone
- Phoenix Rain, Demon Queen - Human race's power Zero Wing's Vice Guild Leader.
- Hidden Soul - Human race's power Zero Wing's Vice Guild Leader. [2]
- Gentle Snow - Human race's power Zero Wing's Vice Guild Leader. [2]
- Fervent Samsara - Human race's power Zero Wing. [2]
Flowing Water Realm[]
The Flowing Water Realm was the second stage of the Realms of Essence.
Known Experts[]
- Ink Crystal (assumed/not confirmed)
- Purgatory Jade (assumed/not confirmed) - Human Race's Royal Power Dragon's Crown.
- Umbra Talon (assumed/not confirmed) - Human Race's Royal Power Silver Will.
- Soul Hunter (assumed/not confirmed) - Human Race's Royal Power Demon's Gate.
Void Realm[]
The Void Realm was the third stage of the Realms of Essence.
Void Essence Experts were capable of simultaneously fighting several or even a dozen novice sixth-floor experts.
Known Experts[]
- The Three Absolutes - in Shi Feng's previous life had all reached the Realms of Essence's Void Realm. It was why the Holy Race's various powers had always been reluctant to provoke them.
- Star Maiden, Elise - Human Race's Royal Power Demon’s Gate. [3]