Sequence Ability
Mysteries: I Slay Gods with One Slash
- Original Name:
- 序列能力 (xù liè néng lì)
- Gender:
- Neutral
- Kind:
- Concept
- Scope:
- Novel-specific
- Status:
- Active
- Source:
- AI
- Occurrences:
- 154
- Chapters:
- 34
- Context Up To:
- Ch. 50
- Wiki Model:
- GPT-6.1 Terra
- Updated:
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Sequence Ability |
| Original name | 序列能力 |
| Origin | Fragments of divine authority bestowed by the seven human gods 12 27 |
| Classification | Seven sequences, divided into nine tiers 12 25 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 6, mentioned by Gai Fengyan 6 |
Origin and classification
According to Zhao Shengshen, the seven human gods divided their authorities and scattered them among mortals. Sequence Abilities are grouped into seven categories according to the characteristics of those authorities. Individual abilities within a sequence can differ, although later sequences have fewer variations 12 20 27.
| Sequence | Classification | Characteristics and examples |
|---|---|---|
| First | Destruction | Strongest sequence in direct combat; its holders serve as Sword-Bearers in the Soul-Reaping Bureau 12. |
| Second | Enhancement | Lina’s ability enhances fighters, supports recovery from injuries, and keeps their minds clear 29. |
| Third | Domain | Zhao Shengshen influences minds within his Domain; Old Wang’s Domain allows him to teleport people 25 27. |
| Fourth | Restoration | A Fourth Sequence Demigod reportedly restored a destroyed city and revived its inhabitants 25. |
| Fifth | Extraction | Holders can extract fragments of authority and fuse them into objects to create containment objects 27. |
| Sixth | Omniscience | Enables holders of sufficient strength to receive divine oracles; Su Yang also associates it with predicting movements 14 29. |
| Seventh | Eternal Life | Grants everlasting youth and longevity, with little variation between holders 27. |
Tiers and advancement
Sequence Abilities have nine tiers and undergo a qualitative transformation with each rise. Gai Fengyan says an appropriate amount of fear can be key to advancement 6 25.
| Tier | Soul-Reaping Bureau designation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| First | — | Su Yang is a First-Tier Sword-Bearer after awakening 24. |
| Third | — | Lina is a Third-Tier Second Sequence user 29. |
| Fifth | Divine Envoy | Zhao Shengshen is a Fifth-Tier Domain user 25. |
| Above sixth | Demigod | A First Sequence Demigod reportedly erased a city; a Fourth Sequence Demigod restored it 25. |
The Bureau calls users above the fourth tier Divine Envoys and those above the sixth tier Demigods 25.
Awakening and inheritance
- Inheritance: Zhao Shengshen says that if one parent possesses an ability, genes determine the child’s sequence. People from families of ordinary humans can also awaken abilities, and awakening cannot be suppressed 14.
- Fear-induced awakening: The Soul-Reaping Bureau exposes prospective members to the Maiden’s Soul, a second-tier vengeful spirit, in the expectation that extreme fear will bring out their abilities 18 24.
- Failure: Prospective members who faint from fear have their memories erased and are turned away 18.
- Mental strength: Zhao Shengshen claims that a Sword-Bearer’s mental strength affects the power of the First Sequence Ability they awaken 18.
- Su Yang’s awakening: During his encounter with the Maiden’s Soul, the Dead Man’s Book absorbed her. Su Yang gained improved physical abilities and a summonable black blade 19 20.
Corruption
Zhao Shengshen says the first known mutation occurred two hundred years ago. Since then, holders of Extraction, Omniscience, and Eternal Life have mutated before age fifty into monsters driven to slaughter. The Bureau kills affected holders, including former comrades; their bodies can also mutate after death 13 14 27.
Corruption has made divine guidance difficult to obtain. The gods still send oracles, but Omniscience holders often mutate before reaching the necessary rank; even those who do reach it receive rare, incomplete messages. Gai Fengyan notes that frequent use risks causing Omniscients to mutate 14 21.
Heng Hong, an Omniscience Demigod, severed his divinity to delay corruption, leaving him blind. After Su Yang recovered memories of corrupted deities, Heng Hong concluded that corruption affected every sequence, not only the last three 44 46.
Notable manifestations
Domain
Zhao Shengshen’s Domain affects emotions, states of mind, and short-term memories. He can sense someone’s emotional state but cannot read their exact thoughts at his current tier 25.
- Lowered Su Yang’s guard and made him unusually trusting 11.
- Made ordinary people perceive the Soul-Reaping Bureau’s bar as a grocery store 17.
- Concealed Zhao Shengshen and Su Yang from students’ notice 25.
Enhancement
Lina’s Second Sequence ability strengthens fighters and influences their combat state 29.
- Made Su Yang fearless and eager to fight while keeping his mind clear 29.
- Repaired his injuries during the cemetery battle; the enhancement was expected to last about two hours 28 29.
- Was attached to the electronic screen used to observe Su Yang’s awakening, until mysterious energy interfered with it 18 19.
Omniscience
- An Omniscience Envoy requested divine guidance after the Maiden’s Soul vanished and received an unusually complete oracle 24.
- Su Yang attributed mutated monsters’ ability to anticipate his attacks to Omniscience 29.
- Heng Hong lent Su Yang his ability, producing whispers that warned him of dangers. Gai Fengyan later took half of the lent ability, making the whispers fainter 49 50.
Containment objects
Fifth Sequence holders can extract ability fragments from their vessels and fuse them into objects. The Soul-Reaping Bureau uses the resulting containment objects for their supernatural effects 27.
- Maiden’s Soul — A C-class containment object used in Bureau awakening ceremonies 24.
- Suffocation Screen — A Class C barrier, code name C-0311, used to seal the Northern Suburb Cemetery 27.
- Divine Book — A containment object given to mortals by one of the Seven Gods that can destroy mutated monsters 32.