v Rank 1- They have a soul formation expert at the helm
v Rank 2- They have a domain expert at the helm
v Rank 3- They have a palace stage member at the helm
v Rank 4- They have a core formation stage expert at the helm
v Rank 5- They have a foundation expert at the helm
Holy lands do not fall under this category as they are rumored to have someone above the soul formation stage
The ranks of the sects, clans, and royalty have an impact on the amount of quota they have in the assembly of cultivation parties. The importance of the quotas will be revealed later in the story.