Nephis' Process to Natural Supremacy

High in the godless sky of Godgrave, Nephis underwent a profound transformation, forging herself anew through cycles of destruction and creation. The brilliant white abyss became her anvil, her will the hammer, and pain the pure flame that reshaped her soul. With each excruciating rebirth, her soul and will fused completely, becoming indistinguishable. This inner alchemy culminated in the ignition of a golden spark within her soul — a catalyst, not for Supremacy itself, but for awakening her nascent Domain. That spark spread through the fragile, ethereal connections she had formed with countless individuals inspired by her, and their shared radiance began to chase away the darkness.^[1]

As her Domain swelled with light and life, the floodgates restraining her source element broke open. Spirit essence, drawn from the yearning souls connected to her, surged into her being, transforming her essence qualitatively. Her soul cores grew deeper and stronger, and her entire being brimmed with a radiant, overwhelming power. This transformation marked her ascension — Nephis became Supreme.^[1]

Her Soul Sea, once still and lifeless, bloomed into a vibrant reflection of reality. The copy of Ivory Island came alive, and new landmarks emerged: a white stone castle, a black palace, a vast ship, and other Citadels rising from the water like islands. Her Domain manifested fully — vast, splendid, and empowered by Four Great Citadels and many others. Saints who had lost faith in the old Sovereigns chose Nephis instead, and with them came thousands of Masters, hundreds of thousands of Awakened, and countless humans whose souls became part of her Domain, shining like stars in her radiant sky.^[1]

For a decade, Nephis — with Cassie's help — had built a legend, using myth and propaganda to make the Immortal Flame clan a symbol of hope. Now, that symbol had become real: most of humanity was part of her Domain. The bond she shared with her followers was no longer bound by distance, and the ocean of their hopes and desires flooded her awareness. Though she quieted the connection for the moment, she had become the embodiment of their faith — synonymous with survival itself.^[1]

When she turned her blazing gaze to the battlefield below, the situation was dire. The armies of humanity were faltering against the endless tide of Nightmare Creatures. Yet suddenly, a soft radiance spread across the battlefield. The soldiers themselves began to glow, white flames igniting within them, healing wounds, restoring strength, and augmenting their abilities. Renewed by the power flowing from Nephis, they rose again — not just as warriors, but as vessels of her Domain's radiant might — and pushed back the darkness.^[1]

Nephis achieved Supremacy by forging her soul through pain and will, igniting her radiant Domain through the collective belief of humanity, and empowering her followers with healing flames and overwhelming strength to turn the tide of battle.^[1]

In Godgrave, Nephis endures endless cycles of destruction and creation. Her will is the hammer, pain is the flame, and the white abyss is the anvil forging her soul.^[1]

A golden spark ignites her nascent Domain, not her soul directly. This spark activates spiritual connections with those inspired by her, pushing back the encroaching darkness.^[1]

Her source element remains unchanged, but the dam breaks, unleashing a flood of spirit essence from countless believers. Their yearning empowers her, feeding her transformation.^[1]

Her essence is galvanized, becoming vastly more potent. Her Soul Sea becomes alive, forming a small world filled with structures like the Tower of Hope and Great Citadels.^[1]

By defying death and worldly laws, she becomes a Supreme. Her Domain includes the faith of humanity — Citadels, Saints, Masters, and even mundane people who believe in her. The slogan "As long as Immortal Flame burned, humanity would not be extinguished" becomes literal.^[1]

Her Domain allows her to empower all believers, regardless of distance. On the battlefield, her light heals, strengthens, and uplifts the entire army, turning the tide of war.^[1]

• Nephis chose to fight Ki Song because Ki Song's powers were less effective against her compared to other opponents. The Queen's authority over blood and decay did not pose as much of a threat since Nephis, in her Transcendent form, possessed no blood and could resist decay with her flames. Although her soul remained vulnerable to Ki Song's Aspect, the Blessing caused her power to increase in proportion to the damage her soul sustained. This dynamic made Ki Song a more suitable opponent for Nephis, even though Ki Song was the stronger of the two Sovereigns, allowing her to leverage her unique resistances and growth in power during the battle.^[2]