Beirut

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Beirut
Original Name	贝鲁特
Species/Race	God-Eater Rat / Magic Beast
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Yulan Lineage; Blue Star Sovereigns
Occupation/Role	Sovereign; Prefect of Youlan Prefecture; manager of the Necropolis of the Gods
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Background / History

Beirut had been confined to the Yulan Continent for more than ten thousand years and regarded the continent as wholly within his control. When an unknown magic formation appeared at the South Sea, its energy unsettled even him; he initially suspected it was a teleportation channel or a seal comparable to the one linked to the Gebada Plane Prison. 2

When five non-Saint humans arrived through the formation, Beirut concluded that its other endpoint was a Material Plane. Rather than soul-searching them, he questioned them about Blue Star, relocated them to the Rhine Empire, and told them to return to the Dark Forest if they wished to go home. He kept them alive and under observation so he could study the connection further. 5

His investigation expanded after a Saint-level Crimson Feather Golden Phoenix crossed over from Blue Star. Beirut brought her to the Metal Castle for questioning, learning that Blue Star had only begun cultivation ten thousand years earlier and knew neither the Divine Planes nor Plane Guardians. 12 He later used a Contract Scroll to appoint a Mid-level God gatekeeper for the teleportation array. 13

Beirut and Qinghuo subsequently sent agents to Blue Star while concealing their own involvement. Reports that Blue Star's cultivation system had seemingly been bestowed by a Highgod made Beirut wary of provoking an unknown power. 66 His caution increased when Fila's investigation suggested that Blue Star might be connected to a Sovereign, possibly Augusta. 73

Fang Yun's rapid rise repeatedly surprised Beirut, from learning that the Blue Star native commanded renowned Six-Star Fiend alchemists to discovering that he had become a Wind-style Paragon High-God. 74 102 Beirut later aided Fang Yun by forging divine weapons, seeking a Tree of Life Branch through Pash, and helping organize Blue Star's development. 102 103 116

After Fang Yun disclosed that he was Blue Star's Sovereign, Beirut and Qinghuo shifted from investigation to cooperation, mobilizing forces and preparing for the competition over Sovereign Sparks. 111 112 Beirut helped Linley refine an Earth Low-level Sovereign Spark from the Necropolis of the Gods, then became a leading member of the Blue Star Sovereigns. 137

Appearance

Beirut commonly appears as a thin, small old man in black robes, with narrow small eyes, a small mustache, and a deceptively amiable smile. 5 74

• Usually wears black robes. 5 74
• Has exceptional speed; even Dunnington could not track his movement. 135
• His God-Eater Rat Innate Divine Ability manifests as a rat phantom. 141

Personality

Beirut is intensely curious when confronted with phenomena beyond his understanding. The unexplained Blue Star teleportation array attracted his attention precisely because it disrupted the complete control he believed he held over the Yulan Continent. 2 5

He is cautious despite his immense power. He delayed personally visiting Blue Star until he believed its basic safety had been established, and he concealed key information about Blue Star while investigating it. 73 97 110

His treatment of others can be detached and ruthless. He views the Necropolis of the Gods as a diversion and expects potential candidates in his plans to survive hardship without excessive intervention. 5 66 However, he is openly pleased by the achievements of those he favors, particularly Linley and Beibei. 137

Abilities & Skills

Sovereign Power and Divine Sense

Beirut is a Sovereign whose perception covers the Yulan Continent and extends through divine clones and projections. 2 116

• Instantly detected the South Sea formation's activation and arrived at its location. 5
• Monitors events on the Yulan Continent, including activity within the Necropolis of the Gods. 53
• Can project a clone at long range; such projections lack Willpower, and their strength depends on the Sovereign clone's fusion of Mysteries. 116
• His Sovereign identity was kept secret from most divine-level lifeforms for much of the story. 116

God-Eater Rat Innate Divine Ability

Beirut possesses an exceptionally feared soul-based Innate Divine Ability, represented by a God-Eater Rat phantom. 141

• Can kill and consume the Godsparks of targets within its range. 141
• Is considered nearly impossible to resist through soul strength alone. 141
• Paragon High-Gods and wielders of Soul Defense Sovereign Artifacts can withstand it. 141

Combat Strength and Speed

Beirut is recognized as the Number One Under Highgod on the Bloodridge Continent and is regarded as comparable to a Paragon High-God. 107 109

• His rise to prominence was built on overwhelming combat strength and his Innate Divine Ability. 83 141
• His movement speed was fast enough to leave Dunnington unable to react or follow him visually. 135
• Even powerful experts treat his arrival as a major threat. 141

Godspark Weapon Forging

Beirut can forge specialized Godspark Weapons from Highgod sparks. 102 103

• Offered to forge Fang Yun a Wind-type divine spear from a Highgod Spark. 102 103
• Can reproduce a weapon's requested form once he has seen its shape. 107
• Crafted his own Darkness-type Godspark Weapon, God-Shatterer, from Darkness Highgod sparks. 103

Magic Formation Research

Beirut has practical knowledge of magic formations and devoted considerable effort to understanding the Blue Star array. 5 6

• Identified the South Sea formation as a teleportation-type array after observing its activation. 5
• Recorded the array's energy circulation when Blue Star arrivals activated it. 12
• Sought divine-plane magic-array masters to assist his research. 6
• Used a Contract Scroll to establish a guardian with authority over the teleportation array. 13

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Metal Castle — Beirut's residence in the Dark Forest; a Metal Lifeform capable of opening and furnishing itself. It can kill even the strongest Saint-level intruder in a single attack. 5 12
• God-Shatterer — Beirut's pitch-black Darkness-type Godspark Weapon, forged for his Darkness Sovereign Clone. 102 103
• Necropolis of the Gods — Beirut manages the dungeon and controls access to its floors and treasures. 53
• Sovereign Sparks — Keeps additional Earth and Water Low-level Sovereign Sparks on the eighteenth floor of the Necropolis of the Gods. 137

Relationships

• Beibei — Grandson; Beirut's identity and standing shock Beibei when they are publicly revealed. 107 109
• Linley Baruch — Favored candidate whom Beirut protects selectively and later guides to refine an Earth Low-level Sovereign Spark. 66 137
• Qinghuo — Close ally and fellow Sovereign; jointly investigates Blue Star and prepares for its Sovereign-Spark competition. 66 112
• Fang Yun — Initially the subject of Beirut's Blue Star investigation, later a powerful ally and the Sovereign Beirut recognizes as his true lord. 74 111 145
• Pash — Bloodpeak Sovereign and frequent companion in Youlan Prefecture; assists Beirut with requests in the Divine Planes. 96 116
• Augusta — Hostile Sovereign whose grudge prevents Beirut's Sovereign clone from safely leaving the Yulan Continent. 142
• Dunnington — Powerful expert whom Beirut invites to pursue the Sovereign opportunity on Blue Star. 135 136
• Bayer — Wind Paragon whose arrival and interest in Blue Star Beirut carefully monitors. 109 110

Notable Quotes

“If you want to go back, just come to the Dark Forest.” 5

“Blue Star has a Sovereign Spark!” 136

Trivia

• Beirut's small eyes and mustache visibly twitch when he is particularly surprised, including when he learns of Fang Yun's rapid rise. 74
• He considers the Necropolis of the Gods a “boring game” created to relieve the monotony of being trapped on the Yulan Continent. 5
• Beirut was willing to lend Fang Yun his personal Godspark Weapon while Fang Yun's requested spear was still being forged. 102