Spoiler Alert:
Power Rank, Cultivation Realm:
1. Qi Realm
Description: This realm is also known as the semi-foundation realm. By meditating and circulating breath with a certain procedure, a cultivator draws ambient Qi into their meridians, funneling it to the dantian (lower abdomen), where it is compressed and stabilized. So, doing this is forming the foundation for higher realms, which is why it is also referred to as the semi-foundation stage.
In this stage, one refines Qi through three progressive phases, which are as follows:-
1. Qi Gathering
2. Qi Refinement
3. Qi Manifestation
(Note: Qi here refers not only to Spiritual Qi; it encompasses energy in general. One can advance by cultivating various energies with an appropriate cultivation technique. However, as Spiritual Qi (Heaven/Earth Qi) is the primary and most effective source, many use it as their main source for cultivation.)
2. Body Refining Realm
Description: After successfully breaking through the Qi Realm, the next comes the Body Refining Realm. This stage is considered the foundation of every cultivator, where cultivators enhance their physical form by cultivating Qi or other energy sources through five progressive stages, which are as follows:-
1. Bone Tempering
2. Muscle Refinement
3. Blood Purification
4. Organ Fortification
5. Marrow Cleansing
(Note: Each individual faces unique challenges as their body and lineage (genes) possess different constitutions. Each being has different types of Physiques. Some have heavenly-defying physiques while some have trash physiques, allowing some to easily pass the bottleneck while making others struggle. However, one thing is certain: the better one refines their body (physique), the more solid their foundation will be for the future. Thus, many invest significant resources in this process.)
3. True Qi Realm
Description: After breaking through the Body Refining Realm, one will advance to the True Qi Realm. This realm is also known as the True Foundation stage. So, when after reaching this realm, a cultivator begins to condense the refined Qi that lies within the Dantian, transforming raw energy into a more pure and potent form that will harmonise with their flesh, bones, and meridians. Thus, unlike the earlier Qi Realm and Body Refining Realm, the True Qi Realm signifies the complete refinement of the Qi within the Dantian, which gonna help later to reach the Golden Core Realm.
In this stage, there are four phases to pass, which are as follows:-
1. Qi Liquefaction
2. Meradian Overhaul
3. Body-Qi Fusion
4. Elemental Awakening
(Note: After refining the body (Physique), the person will be more aligned with the Qi (specifically, the Qi to which they have Affinity). Individuals possess an affinity for elements from birth, but this does not preclude them from utilizing other Qi (energy). Some individuals exhibit latent talents due to various factors, such as inheritance or the discovery of powerful relics (Memory, Echo), and so on.
To fully achieve this realm, one must perfect the Body Refining Realm, Dantian Saturation, and Spiritual Sense Awakening.)
4. Core Formation Realm (Dantian → Core Evolution)
Description: In the Core Formation Realm, the cultivator's dantian undergoes a transformation, changing from a reservoir of liquid Qi into a solidified, self-rotating core (Golden Core, Elemental Core, etc.). This core is not merely a denser form of energy; it becomes a microcosmic foundation, capable of later evolving into a seed for world creation in higher realms.
In this realm, there are three phases, which are as follows:-
1. False Core
2. Golden Core
3. World Seed Germination
(Note: To reach this realm, one must purify the dantian with True Qi. There should be no flaws, cracks in the core, or impurities; otherwise, dire consequences will ensue.
5. Soul Ignition Realm
Description: The Soul Ignition Realm is where a cultivator's soul awakens (Bloodline Awakens), marking the true beginning of cultivation as they transcend mortality and tap into cosmic laws.
"You think the earlier realms mattered? Foolish. Bone Forging, Qi Refinement, even Core Formation—those were merely preparations, mortal struggles to reach the starting line.
For higher races—Dragons, Phoenixes, Titans, Celestials—this is where their cultivation truly begins.
The moment their soul ignites… that's when they awaken their true power."
In this realm, there are three phases, which are as follows:-
1. Ember-Awakening (Early Stage)
2. Blazing Soul (Mid Stage)
3. Eternal Pyre (Late Stage)
(Note: This is also known as the early stage of Innate Realm)
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No worries, this is not the end of our journey; there are many other realms out there.
You must understand that the world extends far beyond our grasp, with many things lying beyond our comprehension.
Yet,
The journey continues ahead in an intriguing way.
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