Cultivation Realms

Cultivation realms represent stages of growth and power. Each realm takes progressively more time, resources, and talent to advance, with the difficulty and duration increasing significantly at higher stages.

Qi Gathering Realm:

Cultivators learn to sense and draw Qi from the environment, storing it in their dantian.Often the beginning stage for all cultivators.Timeframe: Months to years depending on talent.

Foundation Establishment Realm:

Strengthens the body and creates a solid foundation for future cultivation.Cultivators gain better control over Qi and can begin practicing basic techniques.Timeframe: Years to decades.

Core Formation Realm:

Qi condenses into a Core within the dantian, serving as a reservoir of energy.Cultivators develop more advanced techniques and can sustain prolonged battles.Timeframe: Decades to lifetimes.

Golden Core Realm:

The Core transforms into a Golden Core, significantly increasing spiritual energy and lifespan.Cultivators develop unique, personalized techniques.Timeframe: Decades to centuries.

Nascent Soul Realm:

A spiritual avatar (Nascent Soul) forms within the Golden Core, granting cultivators enhanced spiritual control.Significant increase in spiritual strength, techniques, and lifespan.Timeframe: Centuries.

Soul Transformation Realm:

The Nascent Soul undergoes further refinement, granting profound spiritual powers.Cultivators gain enhanced resilience and mastery of Qi.Timeframe: Hundreds of years to nearly a thousand years.

Body Integration Realm:

The spiritual and physical body merge into one harmonious entity.Strength and energy control reach near-immortal levels.Timeframe: Thousands of years.

Void Refinement Realm:

Cultivators refine their spiritual and physical forms, detaching from material limitations.They gain control over spiritual laws and immense power.Timeframe: Thousands to tens of thousands of years.

Ascension Realm:

Cultivators prepare for their tribulation to ascend to the immortal world.Remaining in this realm for long increases the difficulty of the tribulation but enhances rewards if successful.Timeframe: Indefinite; cultivators may remain until they feel ready.