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Whether it's Shiva, Sazek, Hades, Indra... these are realms that many transcendent beings can only dream of but never attain.
There are only four known places in the entire world that are considered to be beyond the reach of the gods.
【God of the Bible】, 【Great Red】, 【Infinite Divine Dragon】, 【Beast King 666】.
Besides, no one else, no being, can climb to the other shore. Even though the possibility of the first-ranked [Ranking Reward: Level 6 Calculation (Transcendent)] is only a sliver, it is still ahead of the vast majority of transcendents. You should know that even Shiva cannot see this mere sliver of possibility for the completely ethereal other shore. It is just like a mortal looking up at the nine heavens.
The only regret for the Transcendent Ones is that they cannot find Accelerator and plunder him.
It's not because of the [Dimensional Ranking], but because the [Dimensional Ranking] also clearly explains that the [Ranking Reward: Level 6 Calculation (Transcendent)] is only suitable for Accelerator individuals. When it comes to Transcendent and Beyond Realms, the difference is so small that it leads to vastly different outcomes. Even if they could plunder it, it would just be a pile of useless information in their hands.
However, some pantheons that had a grudge against Accelerator quickly made a decision.
That is, no matter what the cost, we must find Accelerator from some corner of the world and absolutely cannot give him time to grow. Otherwise, our pantheon will face annihilation, and if all else fails, we will even have to take action against his teacher, Kanzaki Teru.
This decision might bring them even bigger trouble, but by then, who will care?
Desperate measures, a do-or-die gamble—
……
After all the ranking rewards were distributed on the [Dimensional Ranking List], it slowly closed up and disappeared into the sky. After the twilight scene bloomed for the last moment, night fell completely.
Perhaps the impact of the [Transcendent Ranking] on Isayama Yomi, Kasumigaoka Utaha, and Tsuchimiya Kagura was too great, and they stopped arguing with Kanzaki Teru about living with Shinomiya Kaguya. Of course, they probably knew in their hearts that this was not something they could decide.
If I continue to act unreasonably, I might be disliked by Kanzaki Teru, which would be a loss.
Therefore, the four of them parted ways at the high-speed rail station.
Kanzaki Teru was left alone, waiting for the train to Shibuya.
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Chapter 44: An Acquaintance?
Inside a sparsely populated train traveling at high speed—
Sitting in his chair, Kanzaki Teru gazed out the window at the setting sun and the completely darkening night. His eyes fell into deep thought.
"The [Dimensional Ranking] is appearing far too frequently. At this rate, a new ranking will appear every day or two."
Thinking about this, Kanzaki Teru couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. Its frequent appearances were indeed a bit beyond his expectations. He originally thought it would appear once every week at the shortest.
Who would have thought that it would only take two short days?
The sudden appearance of the [Dimensional Ranking] has, in a sense, not only disrupted the balance and stability among the many pantheons and forces in the world, but also disrupted some of his plans. If this continues, it won't be long before his identity is exposed.
This is a very troublesome matter for him right now. Unfortunately, he can't interfere with the [Dimensional Ranking]. To avoid future troubles, he can only complete the plan as soon as possible.
"Hopefully, Cao Cao has finished his preparations."
Kanzaki Teru muttered to himself.
"Otherwise, if the plan is suddenly brought forward, some unpredictable loopholes will inevitably appear."
In fact, Kanzaki Teru himself did not like this feeling of entrusting things to others, but there were some things that were really not appropriate for him to interfere in, as rashly interfering would only bring more trouble and would not be worth the loss.
"These can only be discussed later. Those guys didn't appear on the [Transcendent Ranking], so they must have already broken through and advanced to the Demon King level. That's good news. With Accelerator added in, the combat power of the middle and upper levels is sufficient."
"This can be considered as solving a rather difficult problem."
"However, speaking of the [Transcendent Ranking], its ranking rewards are slightly lower than those of the [Celestial Beauty Ranking]."
Kanzaki Teru silently compared the ranking rewards of the [Fairy Beauty Ranking] and the [Transcendent Ranking] in his mind.
Regardless of anything else—
Just considering the rewards for the top three, it's worth noting that the ranking rewards for Mio, Sei, and Ren almost all involve the Other Shore Realm, while in the [Transcendence Ranking], only Accelerator's [Ranking Reward: Level 6 Calculation (Transcender)] slightly touches upon it.
"From this perspective, the ranking rewards set up by the [Dimensional Ranking] are more based on the strength of the people included in the entire ranking. For example, the [Celestial Beauty Ranking] is given rewards at this level because Saint and others are all at the Other Shore Realm or on the verge of reaching the Other Shore Realm."
"However, the strongest people on the [Transcendent Ranking] are only at the level of the highest-ranking demons. Their biggest challenge is to break through and advance to the level of a demon king. Therefore, whether it is Shana's [Ranking Reward: Arbitration Godhood] or Accelerator's [Ranking Reward: Level 6 Calculation (Transcendent)], they are all based on this point."
With this thought in mind, Kanzaki Teru's inner thoughts became clearer.
"If I can make it onto the list in the future, the ranking rewards I receive will likely be similar to those of Mio and the others, all involving things related to the Other Shore."
After all, with his current strength, things at the level of the Transcendent have become dispensable. The only things that are useful to him are those related to the Other Shore Realm. Thinking of this, even Kanzaki Teru couldn't help but feel a little excited.
As mentioned before, no transcendent being in this world can refuse the other shore realm, even if they only touch it in the slightest. And Kanzaki Hikaru's current strength is only that of a transcendent being, although his transcendent being is a bit too powerful.
However, in the end, he has not truly broken through and advanced to the other shore realm.
As Kanzaki Teru pondered deeply.
unexpected--
"Senior, may I sit next to you?"
A soft, shy yet joyful voice rang in Kanzaki Teru's ears.
"Yan Ye!"
Startled from his reverie, Kanzaki Teru saw Katsura Kotonoha, who was wearing a mask and had appeared in front of him at some point.
When Katsura Kotonoha heard Kanzaki Teru call her by her name, her face, which was covered by a mask, blushed slightly. Her eyes showed only shyness and no dislike.
"Please sit down!"
Kanzaki Teru smiled slightly and extended his hand in a polite gesture of 'please'.
"Thank you, senior!"
Katsura Kotonoha sat down to Kanzaki Teru's right, her shyness tinged with a hint of restraint.
"Kotoha, are you going home?!"
"That was the initial plan, but the appearance of the [Transcendent Ranking] delayed things a bit, and now there has been a slight change."
Katsura Kotonoha looked at Kanzaki Teru with flickering and hesitant eyes. After a few seconds of silence, she said, "Senpai, are we going to Kaguya-sama's place?"
Kanzaki Teru was taken aback, somewhat confused as to how Katsura Kotonoha knew about this. He didn't recall telling anyone other than Kasumigaoka Utaha, Tsuchimiya Kagura, and Isayama Yomi.
"I just received a call from my mother right after the [Transcendent Ranking] was announced, telling me to go and stay at the mansion where Miss Kaguya lives for a while."
Katsura Kotonoha's tone grew increasingly lower, as if she had done something wrong.
"You will reside in Kaguya's mansion!"
This was something Kanzaki Teru hadn't expected.
"I heard it was Lady Shinomiya who gave the order."
Katsura Kotonoha said honestly and obediently.
As for the 'Lord Shinomiya' that Katsura Kotonoha mentioned, Kanzaki Teru naturally knew who it was: the head of the Shinomiya family, his Uncle Shinomiya, Shinomiya Gan'an. The only thing he didn't quite understand was what his Uncle Shinomiya wanted to do.
If having him move back to the Shinomiya residence was meant to ease the tension between him and Kaguya and help them build a relationship, then what's with having Kotonoha Katsura move in now?
"that……"
Katsura Kotonoha seemed to realize something and continued, "It seems that it's not just me, but also Asuna from the Yuuki family, and Shirayuki-hime and Kuroyuki-hime from the Yanagawa family."
"Snow White is here too!"
Kanzaki Teru's lips twitched. If Shirayuki and Kaguya Shinomiya were really going to live together, wouldn't they fight? These two young ladies have such clashing personalities. Most importantly, one is his ex-girlfriend and the other is his fiancée.
He was caught in the middle, in an unprecedentedly awkward situation.
"Yes, senior!"
Kanzaki Teru pondered for a moment, and gained a general understanding of the thoughts of other families, including the Shinomiya family.
"They were provoked by certain beings on the [Transcendent Ranking], felt threatened, and had no choice but to seek warmth from each other."
Whether it's Snow White, Black Snow White, Katsura Kotonoha, Yuuki Asuna, or Shinomiya Kaguya, they all share a common identity: the young ladies who control the Japanese economy and the major conglomerates.
Although Katsura Kotonoha's family cannot be compared with the Shinomiya family or the Yuuki family, it is still a formidable medium-sized conglomerate under the Shinomiya family.
These families have deep-seated conflicts of interest, and their relationships are naturally complex and diverse. Now, with the emergence of the [Dimensional Ranking], these families have also felt a sense of crisis, causing the women who have made it onto the [Immortal Beauty Ranking] to band together, even embarking on cultivation paths together, and establishing cooperation to jointly face the impending great trend. From all aspects, this is beneficial to the stability and security of their respective families.
As for why they lived together at the Shinomiya residence, the reason is naturally that the Shinomiya family is currently much stronger than the other three families.
"Senior..."
Seeing that Kanzaki Teru was somewhat stunned, Katsura Kotonoha couldn't help but call out softly.
"Sorry, I was lost in thought for a moment."
Kanzaki Teru apologized.
"Kotoha, do you know who your respective families invited to guide you on the path of cultivation?"
“I heard from my mother that the Yuki family hired an Onmyoji from the Onmyo Agency, while the Yanagawa family has close ties with the military and hired Arima Kishou from the CCG. The Shinomiya family seems to have hired a demon…”
Katsura Kotonoha was completely open and honest with Kanzaki Teru, telling him everything she knew.
"The Way of Yin and Yang, the Way of the Sword, and tactics or magic... it's quite comprehensive."
Even Kanzaki Teru couldn't help but nod.
Arima Kishou, known as the "Invincible Grim Reaper Investigator" in the CCG, did not make it onto the "Transcendent Ranking." The reason for this was not that he lacked strength. It should be noted that his strength was in no way inferior to that of Takatsuki Sen, the "One-Eyed King," especially in swordsmanship. The reason he did not make it onto the "Transcendent Ranking" was that his own lifespan and physical condition limited and constrained him.
As half-humans who are both ghouls and humans, short lifespans are a common problem for them. The [Transcendent Ranking] would not include a half-human with a short lifespan and no potential, no matter how strong they are.
"However, speaking of demons, I wonder if I'll run into any 'acquaintances'..."
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Chapter 45: Asuna Yuuki's Summary
Shibuya Ward is incredibly expensive.
For ordinary people, it would take several lifetimes of hard work to buy a decent house here.
The Shinomiya family's residence is located on a hillside in a scenic area. The road leading to the residence is lined with cherry blossom trees in full bloom. A gentle breeze sends cherry blossoms fluttering through the air, creating a picturesque and breathtaking scene.
When Kanzaki Teru and Katsura Kotonoha arrived at the Shinomiya residence, the starry sky had already appeared, a dazzling sea of stars hanging overhead, vast and breathtaking.
Meanwhile, Hayasaka Ai, Kaguya Shinomiya's personal maid and ranked 100th on the "Beauty Ranking," was waiting for Kanzaki Teru and Katsura Kotonoha to arrive at the mansion gate, dressed in a maid outfit.
It must be said that if you look closely at Hayasaka Ai, you will find that she is the kind of person who becomes more and more attractive the more you look at her. With her beautiful blonde hair, delicate and petite features, and one-quarter Irish ancestry, she has an exotic beauty.
"Young Master Kanzaki, Miss Katsura, I didn't expect you two to come together."