Ch. 601Prehistoric World Returns to the Supreme Heavenly Position!
Chapter Summary
1. Key Plot Points and Events
- Surtr reshapes the post-Ragnarok Asgard Divine Realm according to the original Nine Realms structure. Using his Eternal Fire and divine power, he compresses the entire realm and its World Origin into a world seed.
- He plants the seed in the barren far north of the Prehistoric World. It rapidly grows into a World Tree, with the nine realms—such as Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, Muspelheim, Helheim, Niflheim, and the others—reappearing upon its branches.
- Surtr officially renames the realm the Nine Realms Divine Realm and announces its incorporation into the Prehistoric World, asserting the supremacy of the fire giants over the former gods.
- The Nine Realms’ World Origin merges into the Prehistoric World, strengthening its foundation.
- Brahman then agrees to merge the Myriad Phenomena Divine Realm into the Prehistoric World. This raises the Primordial World to the level of a perfected Origin World.
- Amun-Ra merges the Ennead Divine Realm, which settles in the western region.
- Nammu returns the Sumerian Divine Realm, placing it south of the South Sea as the domain of the southern gods. Its complete structure is preserved, while its origin is absorbed by the Three Daos of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity.
- The Takama-ga-hara Divine Realm is also devoured and reestablished in the southeastern corner.
- With all seven Supreme Divine Realms merged, the Primordial World undergoes a dramatic transformation: its laws are completed, its barriers and space-time become vastly more stable, and its overall power returns to the level of a supreme heaven and earth.
2. Character Developments
- Surtr demonstrates his authority and ambition by reconstructing the Nine Realms according to his preferred design. He rejects the old Asgard-centered identity and boldly proclaims the fire giants’ strength.
- Brahman overcomes his hesitation and chooses to merge the Myriad Phenomena Divine Realm, contributing decisively to the Primordial World’s advancement.
- Amun-Ra and Nammu willingly bring their divine realms into the greater merger, showing cooperation among the previously separate divine factions.
- Hongjun is deeply moved by the restoration of the Primordial World to its former glory.
- God emphasizes unity as the key to surviving the coming catastrophe, while Chaos recognizes the strengthened world as a possible “Ark” for escape.
- Zhunti and Jieyin remain humorous and self-interested, wondering whether the merger means the Western and Eastern divine factions can finally be considered one family.
3. Significant Themes
- Rebirth through destruction: Ragnarok destroys the old divine order, but its remnants become the foundation for a stronger world.
- Unity and integration: The merging of seven Supreme Divine Realms symbolizes the unification of formerly divided divine systems.
- Restoration and transformation: The Primordial World does not merely recover its former state; it becomes more complete and powerful by absorbing the strengths and laws of other realms.
- Strength through cooperation: The characters recognize that only unified wills and combined foundations can resist the approaching catastrophe.
- Cultural and divine rivalry: Surtr’s renaming of Asgard reflects ongoing competition between the old gods and the fire giants, even amid broader cooperation.
4. Character Interactions
- Surtr acts independently but makes a public declaration asserting the Nine Realms’ identity and place within the Primordial World.
- Brahman’s decision to merge his realm marks a turning point, followed by Amun-Ra, Nammu, and the Takama-ga-hara faction completing the process.
- Hongjun, God, and Chaos react to the successful restoration, discussing the significance of unity and the possibility of using the strengthened world as an escape vessel.
- Zhunti and Jieyin lighten the moment by questioning whether the merging of realms has erased the traditional divide between East and West.