The Heavenly Sequence and Cultivation Pathway consists of numerous realms. Each Major Realm is divided into nine Minor Realms, and each Minor Realm is further subdivided into nine Stages.
MORTAL REALM (MAJOR REALM)
1) BODY TEMPERING REALM
Mortal Realm: Body Tempering
The Body Tempering Realm has nine sub-stages, ranging from one to nine. In this realm, a cultivator's body learns to adapt to the flow of Qi, strengthening the meridians (channels for Qi flow) and internal organs to withstand its strain. This process ensures the body is ready to handle Qi without collapsing under its pressure.
During this stage, cultivators can only use cultivation techniques and breathing techniques to refine Qi and temper their bodies. However, they are unable to perform martial arts-based techniques or battle arts, as their physical foundation is not yet strong enough to support such demanding methods.
Lifespan span:80-110
2) QI REFINEMENT REALM
The Qi Refining Realm has nine sub-stages, ranging from one to nine. In this realm, cultivators focus on absorbing spiritual Qi from their surroundings and refining it into attribute Qi, such as Void Qi, Fire Qi, or Light Qi, based on their respective affinities.
This process not only strengthens their Qi reserves but also begins aligning their bodies with their chosen attribute.
As they progress, cultivators use this refined Qi to further purify and enhance their bodies, improving their resilience and compatibility with their attribute.
At this stage, basic cultivation battle arts can be performed, but advanced techniques remain out of reach until their Qi foundation and control are more fully developed.
Lifespan:110-160
3) FOUNDATION ESTABLISHMENT REALM
The Foundation Establishment Realm is where a cultivator begins to solidify their internal foundation by transforming their spiritual energy.
During this stage, cultivators condense their Qi into a more refined form, using it to form spiritual pillars inside their Dantian.
These pillars, which range from one to nine, serve as the core structure for further cultivation.
The more pillars a cultivator forms, the stronger their foundation and the greater their potential for advancement.
Lifespan:200-250 years
4)GOLDEN CORE FORMATION
In the Golden Core Formation Realm, a cultivator undergoes a profound transformation.
The spiritual pillars formed during the Foundation Establishment realm condense into a single, solid core, a bead-like structure within the dantian.
This core symbolizes the cultivator's refined essence, and it enhances their internal Qi reserves significantly.
With the formation of the Golden Core, a cultivator gains the ability to fly freely without relying on external treasures or artifacts, using their own Qi to soar through the skies.
This flight requires much less Qi compared to previous methods, making it more efficient and sustainable.
The Golden Core also marks a critical leap in the cultivator's spiritual and physical strength, as their Qi is now more concentrated and powerful.
Furthermore, the cultivator's Qi reserves expand exponentially, though the degree of this expansion depends on their innate talent and mastery.
The more advanced cultivators can store vast amounts of Qi, which supports their growing power,at this stage, cultivators can also use their techniques at full potential, without the inefficiencies or restrictions present in earlier stages.
Mastery over techniques becomes crucial, as they can now wield them to their fullest extent, tapping into their complete effectiveness
Lifespan:500 years
5) NASCENT SOUL REALM
The Nascent Soul Realm is a crucial stage in cultivation, where the cultivator must first confront their inner demons..
This represents the emotional and psychological battles that have accumulated over time, manifesting as deep-rooted fears, desires, and unresolved conflicts.
The cultivator must overcome these personal challenges to advance. After successfully dealing with their inner demons, they face the heavenly tribulation, a divine trial that tests their spiritual fortitude.
Passing this tribulation signifies that they are ready to enter the Nascent Soul Realm, where they gain the ability to separate their soul from their physical body.
Once in the Nascent Soul Realm, cultivators' souls can act independently from their bodies.
This independence allows the soul to move freely, explore, and even influence the world in ways the body cannot.
The strength of the Nascent Soul determines how long it can exist separately from the body, with stronger souls being able to stay away for longer periods without affecting the body's vitality.
Additionally, cultivators in this realm gain access to soul-based techniques, abilities that enable them to target and harm the souls of others.
Lifespan:800-2000 years
6) SOUL FORMATION REALM
7) BODY FUSION REALM
8) ZENITH REALM
9) MAHAYANA REALM
TRANSCENDANT REALM (MAJOR REALM)