Cultivators train their bodies and minds to absorb the Spiritual Energy (灵气 / Lingqi) of the heavens and earth. This energy flows through meridians, is stored in the dantian (energy core), and forms the path to immortality.
Each realm is a leap in strength, spirit, and soul:
Each realm is divided into three tiers:
1. Qi Condensation (炼气) – Basic qi absorption. Strengthens the body.
2. Foundation Establishment (筑基) – Forms the spiritual base. Can use low-level techniques.
3. Core Formation (结丹) – Creates a golden qi core. Vital realm.
4. Nascent Soul (元婴) – Soul becomes semi-independent. Great power leap.
5. Spirit Sea (化神) – Qi becomes ocean-like. Increased Dao comprehension.
6. Void Shattering (碎虚) – Can pierce space. Limited flight.
7. Saint King (圣王) – Rule over domains. Manipulate spiritual laws.
8. Celestial Ascendant (飞升者) – Near-divine beings, approaching immortality.
9. Heavenbreaker (破天) – Myths say they rewrite fate itself.
Cultivators often enter Isolation (闭关) during breakthrough stages.
Isolation can last days, years, or even centuries, depending on bottlenecks.
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Soul Cultivation Realms (Primordial Spirit Path)
The Soul Path refines the inner flame — spirit, memory, will. This cultivation is rare and mysterious.
All realms also include 3 tiers: Lower / Mid / Upper.
1. Soul Sense Awakening (魂识开) – Senses soul presence.
2. Soul Refinement (炼魂) – Strengthens soul flame.
3. Soul Binding (魂绑定) – Bonds with items, beasts, or tools.
4. Soul Walker (行魂者) – Projects soul out of body.
5. Soul Sage (魂圣) – Controls weaker minds and illusions.
6. Spirit Emperor (魂帝) – Alters dreams, memory, and emotions.
7. Abyssal Soul King (深渊魂王) – Walks freely between life and death.
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⚔️ Weapon Grades
Weapons grow with their wielder and may house spirits of their own.
Many become blood-bound over time.
1. Mortal-Grade (凡器) – Common steel, no qi conduction.
2. Spirit-Grade (灵器) – Channels basic qi.
3. Treasure-Grade (宝器) – Binds to cultivator's core.
4. Heaven-Grade (天器) – Weapon spirit awakens.
5. Saint-Grade (圣器) – Legacy-tier. Contains deep Dao.
6. Immortal-Grade (仙器) – Forms divine bond. Alters laws.
7. Heavenbreaker Armament (破天器) – Mythical. Can sever fate itself.
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Cultivation Techniques & Manuals
Cultivation techniques define one's path. Some are carved on jade slips, others inside tomb walls, or even within soul flames.
Technique Grades:
1. Mortal Rank (凡级) – Basic cultivation.
2. Earth Rank (地级) – Clan-grade strength.
3. Heaven Rank (天级) – Inner sect treasures.
4. Mystic Rank (玄级) – Rare and ancient.
5. Saint Rank (圣级) – Contains Dao. Passed to successors.
6. Immortal Rank (仙级) – Born from celestial beings.
7. Heavenbreaker Rank (破天级) – Forbidden knowledge that bends reality.
Technique Types:
Core Methods (主功法) – Refines qi, creates core.
Battle Arts (战技) – Sword, palm, spear, elemental arts.
Soul Arts (魂法) – Illusions, memory, and spiritual combat.
Body Arts (体法) – Tempering bones, blood, and skin.
Some techniques require soul comprehension.
Others choose their cultivator… and kill the rest.
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Spirit Beasts
Beasts cultivate too. Many gain intelligence, form contracts, or guard tombs.
1. Common Beast – Low-tier. Some spiritual sensitivity.
2. Spirit Beast – Forms a spirit core.
3. Mystic Beast – Rivals early-stage cultivators.
4. Sacred Beast – Can speak. Controls elements.
5. Ancient Beast – Descended from primordial bloodlines.
6. Divine Beast – Companions of Immortals.
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Important Concepts
Spiritual Energy (灵气) – Life force of the world. Source of cultivation.
Dantian (丹田) – Core of energy within the body.
Meridians (经脉) – Channels that carry qi. Must be unblocked.
Isolation (闭关) – Seclusion to train and break through.
Dao Comprehension (悟道) – Insight into cosmic law. Determines potential.
Legacy Tomb (传承墓) – Ancient resting places that may contain techniques, weapons, and treasures.
This world has rules. But those who walk the Sealed Flame path were never born to follow them."
Flame Origin Tablet, Sealed 5000 Years Ago