Overgeared 1501-1600 -

: To solidify this massive new nation, Grid enters high-stakes political marriages, including unions with Basara (to unite the empires) and his long-time loyal knight Mercedes .

: The Martial God descends to check Grid’s progress, but is famously "beaten down" by the Tower of Wisdom's pioneer, Hayate . Overgeared 1501-1600

: To take the fight to the enemy, Grid and his allies begin constructing a "Hell Elevator" to facilitate mass attacks on the demonic realms. : To solidify this massive new nation, Grid

: Before the merger is finalized, Grid must prove his worth by defeating the resurrected First Emperor in combat, eventually earning his respect and cooperation. 4. Clash with the Gods : Before the merger is finalized, Grid must

While some fans find the sheer amount of skill descriptions and "God Grid" hype a bit much in this stretch, there is no denying that chapters 1501-1600 contain some of the most epic milestones in the entire 2,059-chapter series.

: Grid deepens his relationship with the Tower members (like Hayate and Biban), eventually crafting powerful dragon-material swords for himself and the Sword God Biban. Quick Stats for This Arc New Titles Duke of Amplification, Dragon Knight Major Enemies Zeratul (Martial God), Great Demons of Hell Key Items Dragon-fang swords, Fire Dragon's horn

: Major legendary figures like Zik finally regain their physical bodies, and the souls of past legends are secured to bolster the human side. 2. Transcending Mortality: Grid’s Divine Growth