1. Dungeon Classification
Dungeons are energetic anomalies that, in most cases, appear near cities. However, they may also manifest in isolation within remote regions of the world.
They are classified by ranks, and as the rank increases, the monsters generated within become progressively more powerful.
The Dungeon Boss always represents the pinnacle of its corresponding rank, standing just one step away from Ascension to the next level.
Structure
Each dungeon contains between 1 and 10 floors, depending on its rank.
Its core absorbs energy provided by the planet in order to continuously generate monsters.
If the dungeon is not cleared before the established limit, an Overflow occurs.
Overflow
When the core generates an excessive number of monsters, it releases them from its control. They then surge outward, attacking the nearest cities.
Defeat of the Boss
If the Boss is eliminated:
The dungeon grants a brief period for invaders to evacuate.
The portal closes.
After the corresponding reset time, the dungeon may reopen.
Dungeons may increase or decrease in rank.
This fluctuation is determined by the Genesis Records.
2. Dungeon Ranks
Each rank corresponds to the equivalent power level of the Ascended:
Rank 0 → Mortal
Overflow Time: 1 month
Reset Time: 1 month
Rank 1 → Ascended Level 1
Overflow Time: 2 months
Reset Time: 2 months
Rank 2 → Ascended Level 2
Overflow Time: 3 months
Reset Time: 3 months
Rank 3 → Ascended Level 3
Overflow Time: 4 months
Reset Time: 4 months
Rank 4 → Ascended Level 4
Overflow Time: 5 months
Reset Time: 5 months
Rank 5 → Ascended Level 5
Overflow Time: 6 months
Reset Time: 6 months
Rank 6 → Ascended Level 6
Overflow Time: 7 months
Reset Time: 7 months
Rank 7 → Ascended Level 7
Overflow Time: 8 months
Reset Time: 8 months
Rank 8 → Ascended Level 8
Overflow Time: 9 months
Reset Time: 9 months
Rank 9 → Ascended Level 9
Overflow Time: 10 months
Reset Time: 10 months
3. Arts
Arts are the proper and universally recognized way of utilizing an ability. They are not mere techniques.
A being possesses a natural limit to the number of Arts they can master.
Once learned, an Art cannot be erased or replaced.
Using multiple Arts simultaneously exponentially increases both difficulty and energy consumption.
Natural Limit of Arts
Normal: 1 Art
Talented: 2 Arts
Genius: 3 Arts
Saint: 4 Arts
Legendary: 5 Arts
No being has ever been recorded as capable of wielding more than five Arts.
4. Art Levels
Arts are divided into four categories, according to the depth of power they manipulate:
Initial-Level Arts
Used by Ascended Level 1–3.
They channel pure energy.
They manifest as a white circle surrounding the user.
Intermediate-Level Arts
Used by Ascended Level 4–6.
They channel structured runes.
They manifest as a blue circle surrounding the user.
Advanced-Level Arts
Used by Ascended Level 7–8.
They manipulate laws.
They manifest as a crimson circle surrounding the user.
Peak-Level Arts
Used by Ascended Level 9.
They manipulate incomplete rules of the universe.
They manifest as a black circle surrounding the user.