Chapter 233

In a dim, gray world.

The sky was shrouded in haze, and occasionally black, deadly soot fell…

This is a world of chaos, where countless races wage war~

In this world, ugly and ruined by the wars of countless races! In a junkyard that looked like a scrap metal heap, there seemed to be a faint sound, constantly striking…

This is, after the war, a massive war fortress abandoned by the Goblin race!

Although this place has already been equipped with Goblin race instruments, various precision instruments discarded by the Goblin race are still displayed, some of which are still operating even now, showing the exquisite ingenuity of the machines made by the Goblin race…

These still-operating instruments, for other races, are a rare fortune! If used properly, they may produce unimaginable effects…

At this moment, accompanied by the deadly ash falling from the sky, several people cloaked in rust-colored robes, their bodies completely wrapped in rags, like rats dwelling in dark sewers, walked with numb eyes through this scrap iron.

"This is…"

Not long after, those humans arrived in a room filled with various technologies more advanced than those of twenty-first-century humans, they fiddled with the room's equipment, their expressions showing a hint of shock.

"This is the Goblin race's latest world map!"

The warrior named Ivan roared at the monster worm, a hundred meters long, like a moving giant island! He kept running toward the distance…

"No! This is not just an ordinary world map; it also marks the branches of the major powers in this world! With this map, we can avoid many unnecessary dangers…"

Thereafter, after reaching sixth place, each step forward in rank creates an insurmountable chasm with the races behind, a gap as uncrossable as heavenly punishment~

"Damned Demon race! Your prey is here…"

"Don't let Ivan's sacrifice go in vain!"

The man spoke, then took out paper and pen, and began to copy the world map projected from the virtual projection before him, his expression dead serious.

If even he, the leader, began to waver, if even he began to fear, then the human village he guarded would crumble into dust, awaiting only destruction!

Yeah! Humans in this world are truly too weak…

As for those races ranked similarly low to humans, most of whose individuals cannot properly use magic, they either possess formidable physiques or wield terrifying technology surpassing that of twenty-first-century humans! In any case, they all have strengths…

This is a world that makes humans despair…

In human society, the survival of the young is built entirely on the sacrifices of the middle-aged and elderly! Humans, in this world, are such a frail race…

In almost an instant, the three humans judged who had come.

"Hey, Rick, what do we do?!"

"I truly wish my daughter could live in a peaceful era!"

But even so, the humans of this world have never given up…

Merely the eleventh-ranked race, in terms of size, is already comparable to the monsters that only Ultraman could handle in tokusatsu dramas…

Yes, the man had no electronic device for storing data; all he possessed were a pair of hands, a feather-made pen, and yellowed paper…

"Ivan, he… Ivan, he…"

"Rick, I entrust my daughter to you…"

"Sorry, Dad, I can only make it this far…"

And humans are the lowest of all races, and among the sixteen races, the sole race in which not a single individual can use magic, the most inferior race…

"It's over…"

"Damn it, if you've got the guts, come eat me!"

Ivan knew he had no way out; at least in this final moment, he wanted to buy time for his companions to escape!

"Roar!"

In this world there are sixteen races: first the Divine Spirit race, second the Fantasy race, third the Elf race, fourth the Dragon Spirit race, fifth the Giant race, sixth the Sky Wing race, seventh the Forest Spirit race, eighth the Goblin race, ninth the Fairy race, tenth the Machine Triumph race, eleventh the Demon race, twelfth the Blood-sucking race, thirteenth the Moon Chant race, fourteenth the Beastman race, fifteenth the Sea-dwelling race, and sixteenth, oddly placed first, the Human race~

The ranking of these sixteen races is based on their adaptability to magic! Put simply, it is the number of spirit circuits within each race…

Just as the three cloaked humans were continuously drawing by hand the pictures in the Goblin race's map, a gurgling sound suddenly reached their ears.

And humans have none of these…

In this world, races stronger than the Demon race are everywhere…

One of the three humans, a rugged-looking man who had lost an arm, though only about twenty years old, had already been weathered by wind and life into the appearance of a middle-aged uncle; he seemed ready to die! He faced the leader of the three, a boy whose eyes showed wisdom and numbness, gave a faint smile, then strode out like a warrior heading to battle.

The man gazed at the image projected from the projector before him and spoke softly.

Among the three humans, the boy who appeared the frailest, after watching the uncle's departing back, asked the leader-like human in a trembling voice.

The leader named Rick spoke coldly, as if he cared nothing for his companion's death, yet his clenched fists and the anger and helplessness in his eyes betrayed his constantly wavering heart! But he could not show it, for he was the spiritual pillar of the village, and he absolutely could not let anyone discover that there was even a hint of weakness within him…

"I need to make a rubbing of it!"

"It's the Demon race!"

However, this is merely the eleventh-ranked race, that's all!

The technological level of humans in this world is roughly equivalent to the Middle Ages~

Yes, the humans of this world cannot use magic, nor do they have technology…

Yes, this is exactly the eleventh-ranked Demon race!

Rick murmured softly, counting the numbers.

In the eyes of other races, the humans of this world are like sewer rats~

Easily manipulated by the other races of the world!

At the moment he counted to one, a colossal demon beast a hundred meters long and over twenty meters wide, resembling a giant worm, appeared before everyone's eyes!

Three, two, one…

Upon discovering Ivan, the Demon race did not continue forward but instead moved its massive body, opening its bloody maw and lunging to tear at Ivan.

The strong have their ways of fighting, the weak have theirs~

"Gurgle…"

Ivan gazed at the enormous Demon race and wore an expression of relief.

Boom!

However, when that massive demon monster dropped its blood‑filled gaping mouth onto Iwang…

The pain Iwang had imagined did not materialize, which sparked a faint doubt in his heart. As he slowly opened his eyes, what stood before him was not the massive demon monster, but a human clad in a black cloak with jet‑black long hair.

"You? Who are you…"

Iwang stared at the human blocking his path, his expression revealing confusion.

As for the demon monster that had intended to advance, it seemed to have sensed a natural enemy, trembling on the ground, its body quivering slightly, yet daring not to move.

"Why does such an ugly creature appear before me?"

Just as Iwang was about to speak to the man in the jet‑black cloak before him, the man spoke first, whispering softly, extending a finger toward the demon monster and coldly saying, "Now, become the cornerstone of peace!"

Boom!

At the moment the man's words fell, a blue‑glowing arrow pierced the demon monster's plump, massive body!

Immediately, the demon monster halted its writhing; like shattered glass, it dissolved before the man and Iwang into countless sparkling particles!

"Ah…"

Iwang watched the black‑haired man, who had erased the incomparable demon monster with a wave, kneel with a "thud", his bare form needing no armor before the darkened ground, and in his most humble posture he prayed, "You—no, you! Are you a noble Divine Spirit race?!"

In Iwang's view, the only being capable of instantly annihilating a powerful demon monster while appearing human, aside from the lofty, shapeless Divine Spirit race, was none other than that.

"You say I'm a Divine Spirit race?"

"No, I am… human!"

The cloaked man, upon hearing this, silently turned, revealing his grim yet dignified face, and spoke softly.

"Human?"

Iwang was stunned; he could not at all associate the god‑like powerful presence before him with a frail human.

"Hey! Iwang, what happened? How did that powerful demon monster die?"

While Iwang was dazed, a cloaked human, spotting the dazzling light, ran from afar…

"You all, I…"

At this moment Iwang still didn't know how to explain the situation before him.

"The air here is really stale!"

"Let's make the air a bit lighter!"

As Iwang pondered, the black‑haired man spoke again, this time looking at the sky. He raised his hand toward the heavens, and a powerful holy annihilation arrow shot straight from his hand toward the sky…

Boom!!

Immediately, with a thunderous boom, the sky was ripped open, sweeping away all the gloom. For a moment, the long‑neglected heavens turned blue…

"What a joke? Even the weather changed…"

"And you say you're not a Divine Spirit race?!"

Iwang gave a wry smile.

"If you intend to worship me as a god, there's nothing preventing that…"

To this, the black‑haired man looked at the kneeling Iwang and spoke softly.

Then, as if recalling something, the man continued, "My name is Youhabah, remember my name…"

"Youhabah?!"

Iwang was slightly taken aback, softly murmuring Youhabah's name.

Elsewhere…

After Youhabah altered the sky's atmosphere, Rick, who had been hiding in a corner observing, finally stepped forward…

Continuing to hide seemed pointless; the being capable of instantly changing the atmosphere had surely noticed him…

After all, in this world only the top four races wield such great power: the Divine, Illusion, Elf, and Dragon Essence…

Among those top four races, the only one resembling humans appears to be that sole answer, most likely a Divine Spirit race possessing divine marrow!

What if this Divine Spirit race belongs to the human Divine Spirit race?!

Then humanity's position in this war might drastically change!

At least they could perhaps survive in isolation, not be slaughtered at will~

Rick thought so, and even if he wagered his own life, he would take the gamble.

Thus, after Rick realized there was no chance to flee and that they humans possessed nothing the other could covet…

Undeterred by his own danger, Rick stepped forward, standing before the man suspected to be a Divine Spirit race who bore no ill will toward them…

"May I ask…"

Rick, with reverent expression, in a brief instant conjured dozens of phrases to converse with the Divine Spirit race before him, each designed to appear exceedingly friendly and humble.

"I see! Humans in this world are truly weak! Consumed and enslaved by countless races, like the lowest of ants among all species…"

Before Rick could speak, the man named Youhabah seemed to have already seen through everything, his expression tinged with sorrow.

"Child, you have worked hard!"

Youhabah said, gently patting Rick's shoulder.

Immediately, Youhabah's complexion changed sharply; he waved his massive hand and softly said, "However, since I'm here! Let all the races of this world join hands, walk the true path of peace! I love peace…"

Boom!

And at the very moment Youhabah's words fell, he suddenly activated his ability!

This is the world‑class artifact power Youhabah seized from the world of 'Yggdrasil', named — "Five Elements Counteraction"!

"I hereby rewrite the usage of all magic in this world!"

Youhabah, upon saying this, let a slight smile curl his lips…

In an instant, the magic known as Rank Magic, even learnable by humans, flooded the entire world…

At the same time, Yuhabach directly abolished countless innate magics that required no chanting!

Yes, Yuhabach's Five Elements mutual restriction is stronger than the original Five Elements mutual restriction!

In an instant, countless races that could innately use magic suddenly discovered with shock that the magic they had long been using suddenly failed……

The Forest Sprite race looked bewildered; the magic system they created was completely abolished. To regain their former power, they must start from scratch and learn the new system!

Moreover, the dragon race of this world is also the first to bear the brunt!

Because the Dragon Essence race exists simultaneously in multiple spacetimes, and this interacts with Yuhabach's ability, he therefore directly cut off the future of all Dragon Essence beings……

This prevented the Dragon Essence race from penetrating past and future, as if a succession of Longinus spears pinned all Dragon Essence beings to the timeline called the present……

Dragon race: "Hey, brother, isn't this never-ending? We've changed worlds, yet you're still targeting us first?!"

(End of chapter)