- First Realm: Martial Initiate
The beginning stage where a martial artist starts training their body and learning basic techniques. Strength is still ordinary, but skill begins to develop.
- Second Realm: Qi Apprentice
In this realm, martial artists begin to understand and use Qi, though it is still basic and uncontrolled. Their techniques become sharper, and they can channel their Qi for short bursts.
- Third Realm: Martial Practitioner
Here, the martial artist gains better control over their Qi, allowing them to enhance their strength, speed, and resilience. Techniques become more refined and deadly.
- Fourth Realm: Qi Master
A significant step forward, the martial artist can manipulate Qi more freely, channeling it into their strikes, movements, and defenses. They can project their Qi outward to strike at a distance.
- Fifth Realm: Inner Strength Master
In this realm, the martial artist learns to circulate their Qi through their entire body, enhancing every movement. Techniques become almost supernatural, and their strikes can shatter stone.
- Sixth Realm: Martial Grandmaster
The martial artist becomes a true force to be reckoned with. Their Qi is refined and powerful, allowing them to dominate most opponents. They begin to grasp the essence of their martial path.
- Seventh Realm: True Martial Expert
This realm marks the beginning of a deeper understanding of the martial way. The martial artist's Qi becomes much more potent, and they can imbue their techniques with their understanding of the world.
- Eighth Realm: Qi Ascendant
A rare level, where the martial artist can gather and control vast amounts of Qi, allowing them to perform feats that border on the miraculous. Their presence alone can inspire fear in weaker opponents.
- Ninth Realm: Martial Sage
A level few ever reach. Here, the martial artist can manipulate their surroundings with their Qi. Their techniques become nearly invincible, and they can engage entire armies alone.
- Tenth Realm: Qi Paragon
This realm represents the pinnacle of Murim martial strength. The martial artist can use their Qi to manipulate the world itself. Mountains can be moved, and seas can be parted by their will.
- Eleventh Realm: Heavenly Demon or Martial Saint
The ultimate level of Murim, reserved for only the most powerful. In this realm, the martial artist transcends normal human limitations. Their Qi becomes a force of nature, and their techniques can reshape the very world.