Mortal Cultivation Realms (1–10)
The Mortal Realms focus on building a foundation, strengthening the body and soul, and mastering Qi.
1. Mortal Beast:
The starting realm, where beasts rely on physical strength and instincts.
Goal: Awaken a Beast Core and begin absorbing Qi.
2. Spirit Beast:
Gains the ability to manipulate spiritual energy (Qi). Skills begin to form.
Traits: Slight enhancement to intelligence and elemental affinity.
Example Skill: Basic Frost Manipulation (create small ice shards).
3. Essence Beast:
Qi begins condensing into Essence Qi, improving physical resilience and strength.
Traits: Improved physical durability, limited self-healing.
Tribulation: Endure an Essence Condensation Trial, typically involving harsh elemental storms.
4. Earth Beast:
Achieves mastery of Qi circulation. Can manifest Qi outward for attacks.
Traits: Substantial enhancement to strength and defense. Gains the ability to mark territory with Qi.
Example Skill: Frost Domain I (minor area control with icy effects).
5. Heaven Beast:
Gains enhanced elemental control and spiritual perception, allowing limited sensing of threats.
Traits: Ability to gather Qi over longer distances. Advanced combat techniques.
Example Skill: Icy Trail: Leaves a path of frost that slows enemies.
6. Sky Beast:
Gains flight or advanced movement abilities using Qi. Often challenges territorial kings.
Traits: First signs of dominion over weaker beasts.
Tribulation: Face skybound predators during ascension.
7. King Beast:
Rules a territory with Qi-based aura control and commands other beasts.
Traits: Gains a unique "Beast King Skill" tied to the beast's element or specialty.
Tribulation: Fight off challengers who seek the King's title.
8. Overlord Beast:
Gains mastery over elemental domains. Aura suppression becomes deadly to weaker beings.
Traits: Awakens bloodline traits if they exist.
Tribulation: Fend off invaders or face an Overlord Beast in combat.
9. Saint Beast:
Begins transcending mortality. Qi evolves into Saint Qi, significantly enhancing all skills.
Traits: Gains a powerful skill unique to their element or fighting style.
Tribulation: Face celestial beasts or otherworldly forces trying to stop ascension.
10. Apex Beast:
The pinnacle of mortal cultivation, rivaling human cultivators at the mortal ascension realm.
Traits: Gains a "Territory Core," allowing full control over their domain.
Tribulation: A grand battle against both celestial and earthly enemies to ascend.