125: Chapter 125 Stable Order in the Mortal Realm

The nine hundredth year.

The landscape of the Living World within the Netherworld World has finally stabilized.

Eight races, eight territories, and eight civilizations coexist on this land with a diameter of 4,300 kilometers.

The Mushroom People occupy the northeastern part of the Netherworld World. The Mycelium Deep Forest has expanded from its initial dozens of square kilometers to six hundred square kilometers. Five hundred thousand Mushroom People, under the rule of the Mushroom King, have established a complete spore agriculture system. Their mycelium network covers the entire deep forest, allowing them to sense the status of every Mushroom Person and transport nutrients to any needed location in an instant.

The Mushroom People do not participate in any wars; they only care about their mushrooms and spores. However, the medicine and food they provide are indispensable resources for all races. With the continuous development of the Mushroom People, the Mushroom King's quality has increased from four stars to five stars. The Mushroom King's rank is mid-tier Rank 5.

The Shadow Demon Race occupies the northwestern part of the Netherworld World. The Shadow Demon Abyss has expanded from an initial rift valley into a massive underground world. Six hundred thousand Shadow Demons, under the rule of Shadow Blade, have established a complete shadow cultivation system. Their Space Folding ability has evolved to allow for three consecutive folds, and the strongest Shadow Demon warriors can traverse hundreds of miles in an instant. The Shadow Demons are one of the most powerful military forces in the Netherworld World, but the lesson from seven hundred years ago taught them restraint. Shadow Blade's rank is peak Rank 5.

The Ice Crystal Race occupies the northern part of the Netherworld World. The Extreme Cold Ice Plains have expanded from an initial dozens of square kilometers to eight hundred square kilometers. One hundred and forty thousand Ice Crystals, under the rule of the Frost King, have established a complete Ice Crystal forging system. Their Extreme Cold Domain can cover the entire ice plain, with temperatures as low as minus two hundred degrees. The Ice Crystals are the most powerful weapon smiths in the Netherworld World; seventy percent of the metal veins mined by the Golden Giants are transported to the Extreme Cold Ice Plains to be forged into weapons and armor by the Ice Crystals. The Frost King's rank is early Rank 5.

The Naga Race occupies the eastern part of the Netherworld World. The Deep Blue Sea Abyss has expanded from an initial sea into an inland sea. One and a half million Naga, under the rule of Lan, have established a complete marine civilization. Their trident battle formations are the strongest defensive line in the Netherworld World, and their mage corps is the most powerful magical force. The Naga are one of the oldest, most stable, and most powerful races in the Netherworld World. Lan's rank is mid-tier Rank 5.

The Human race occupies the southeastern part of the Netherworld World. The New Era Ruins have expanded from an initial settlement into a complete civilized zone. Four and a half million humans, under the rule of Chen Ming, have established the Netherworld Church, a parliamentary system, a legal system, and an education system. Humans are the primary source of Power Of Faith in the Netherworld World, with their prayers generating thousands of points of Power Of Faith every day. The human priesthood is the most powerful support force in the Netherworld World; their collective prayers can buff the warriors of all races. Chen Ming's rank has finally risen to Rank 5, giving him the strength to stand on equal footing with the other races.

The Rakshasa Race occupies the southern part of the Netherworld World. Rakshasa City has expanded from a single city into a complete alliance of city-states. One and a half million Rakshasa, under the rule of Zhao Tiezhu, have established a complete warrior system. Rakshasa are natural-born warriors; their bodies are weapons, and their will is armor. The Rakshasa are the most powerful offensive force in the Netherworld World; their charge can tear through any defensive line. Zhao Tiezhu's rank is high-tier Rank 6.

The Dragon-Blood Orcs occupy the southwestern part of the Netherworld World. The Dragon Blood Wasteland has expanded from an initial wasteland into a complete grassland. Four hundred thousand Dragon-Blood Orcs, under the rule of Blood Howl, have established a complete Dragon Blood cultivation system. Eight hundred years of evolution have allowed the dragon bloodline within the Dragon-Blood Orcs to continuously awaken. The strongest Dragon-Blood Orcs can already briefly trigger Dragon Might during battle, striking fear into their enemies. Their Dragon Flame has evolved from its initial orange-red to a golden-red, with temperatures sufficient to melt steel.

On a certain day in the eight hundred and ninetieth year, Blood Howl broke through. That day, he was cultivating on the highest peak of the Dragon Blood Wasteland, the dragon bloodline in his body like boiling lava, surging through his veins. His dragon scales changed from dark gold to pure gold, shimmering with a dazzling light under the sun. The patterns entwined on his dragon horns increased from two to four, each pattern representing a stage of dragon bloodline awakening. His Dragon Flame changed from golden-red to pure gold, with temperatures sufficient to melt any defense below Rank 6.

Blood Howl opened his eyes, golden light burning within his dark gold vertical pupils. His aura climbed all the way from early Rank 6 to mid-tier Rank 6, then high-tier Rank 6, finally stopping at peak Rank 6. His quality broke through to six stars.

[Blood Howl (Hero Unit)]

[Rank: Peak Rank 6]

[Quality: 6 Stars]

[Skills: Dragon Might (Active), Dragon Flame Breath (Active), Dragon Scale Body (Passive), Dragon Blood Boiling (Active), Dragon Vein Awakening (Passive), Dragon Horn Ram (Active)]

[Description: The strongest individual born from eight hundred years of evolution of the Dragon-Blood Orc Race. The dragon bloodline in his body has awakened to the third generation. His Dragon Might can suppress any unit below Rank 5, and his Dragon Flame can melt any defense below Rank 6. He is the most powerful leader in the history of the Dragon-Blood Orcs and one of the most powerful Hero Units in the Netherworld World.]

The Bone Spirit Race occupies the fringe areas of the Underworld Space. Bone City has expanded from a single city into a complete underworld territory. Two million Bone Spirits, under the rule of Gu Ming, have established a complete underworld service system. They transport souls before the Ghost Gate Pass, maintain order at the head of the Bridge of Helplessness, clean the riverbed by the River of Oblivion, and research the essence of Yin Qi within Bone City. Bone Spirits are the most hardworking, loyal, and reliable race in the Netherworld World. Gu Ming's rank is early Rank 6.

Eight races, eight territories, eight civilizations.

Between the eight races, a complete trade system, diplomatic system, and military alliance have been established. The Mushroom People provide food and medicine, the Ice Crystals provide weapons and armor, the Golden Giants (though declined, they still exist) provide metal veins, the Naga provide marine resources, humans provide Power Of Faith, the Rakshasa provide military protection, the Dragon-Blood Orcs provide dragon blood products, and the Bone Spirits provide underworld services.

It's not that there are no conflicts between the eight races, but they have learned to resolve conflicts through negotiation and trade rather than war.

Seven hundred years of blood and fire have taught these eight races a lesson.

In the Netherworld World, no race can survive alone. They need each other.

Besides these eight races, there are also some second-tier races, such as the Troglodytes, Golden Giants, Treants, and so on.

As for the third-tier races, they are countless; some have over ten thousand members, while others have only a few hundred.

They mainly survive in the gaps between the many second-tier and first-tier races.

The nine hundred and ninety-ninth year.

Su Bai sat cross-legged at the world core, looking at the circular phantom that was almost fully condensed.

The Six Paths of Reincarnation.

That circular phantom, composed of countless points of light, was now as solid as if it were physical. Six points of light flickered within it, corresponding to the six races of the Six Paths.

The deva path is empty.

The human path corresponds to humans. Four and a half million humans live and multiply in the Living World; their Power Of Faith is the most stable energy source for the Netherworld World.

The Asura Path corresponds to the Rakshasa. One and a half million Rakshasa fight endlessly in the Living World; their battle cries are the most soul-shaking sounds in the Netherworld World.

The animal path corresponds to the Mushroom People, Shadow Demons, Ice Crystals, Naga, Dragon-Blood Orcs, and so on. These races each perform their duties in the Living World; they are the foundation of the Netherworld World.

The hungry ghost path is empty.

The hell path corresponds to the Bone Spirits. Two million Bone Spirits work silently in the Underworld Space; they are the guardians of the Netherworld World.

The phantom of the Six Paths of Reincarnation rotates slowly. With every rotation, the Netherworld World trembles slightly. That tremor is not physical, but at the level of rules.

The Six Paths of Reincarnation is becoming the first rule of the Netherworld World.

Su Bai opened his eyes.

Before him, a prompt emerged.