Cultivation Ranks
[Humanoid Being Applicable]
Qi -
Qi Gathering -
[The very first stage of Qi cultivation. Requires for the cultivator to gather Qi in their dantian and form these little waves of Qi, which are usually in rotation, thus the spherical appearance.]
Requirements - 33 Motes (Min) and 333 Motes (Max)
Lifespan - 150 Years
Qi Condensation -
[The second stage in Qi Cultivation. It requires merger of these motes with the dantian to create a foundation for the next stage, called condensation. By pressurizing the Qi, it will start to condense into gas first, then liquid and lastly solid. Depending on the solidity of foundation, the quality and quantity can vary.]
Requirements - Translucent (Min) and White (Max)
Lifespan - 200 Years
Core Formation -
[If your dantian is fully of crystal bits, now it's time to introduce a little gravity center. Creating a Minor Core called Gravity Core, which will pull all the solid Qi in your dantian to form a shell. The end result will be a Core that very much resembles a celestial body. Depending on the Color of your crystal bits, the core of your core can vary from Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and White.]
Requirements - Copper (Min) and White (Max)
Lifespan - 500 Years
...More to be added as the story progresses.
Body -
Body Transformation
[The very first realm in Body Cultivation. The true path of Masochism. Being drenched in pungent black impurities. Yup, this is the way to unlocking the Jade Skin. From cultivation perspective, this forges your body to became more adaptable and permeable to Qi. After finishing this stage, a cultivator can 'breathe' Qi through their entire body. As Meridians come under body transformation, this forging results in them becoming broader, which in turn will help circulate that much more Qi, increasing cultivation speed even further.]
Requirements - Forge (Skin, Muscles, Viscera, Meridians, Bones)
Equivalent - Qi Gathering | Soul Fire
Metal Forging (a)
[Being able to resist pain isn't enough, this stage shall help you become more resistant to everything. Metal Forging will help your body achieve durability similar to a magical metal, though the appearance can be deceiving.]
Requirements - Forge (Bronze, Iron, Silver)
Equivalent - Qi Condensation | Elemental Soul
Metal Forging (b)
[Silver isn't enough, you wanna go further? This stage is made to push your durability even further. Completion of this stage will result in manifestation of Aura.]
Requirements - Forge (Golden)
Equivalent - Core Formation | Soul Seed
...More to be added as the story progress.
Soul -
Soul Fire
[For most of the time, the potential of your soul remains dormant. But once you awaken it, you will give birth to a spark that will grow into a Celestial Fire. Ignite the essence of your soul and learn to control Soul Fore. An unseen quality of the world that only scant few have access to.]
Requirements - Flame (Red, Orange, Yellow, White, Blue)
Equivalent - Qi Gathering | Body Transformation
Elemental Soul
[A soul is the essence of a being, an extreme end that connects to the divine via spirit. It can adopt the properties of the world and manifest them as your essence.]
Requirements - Adopt an elemental aspect into your soul
Equivalent - Qi Condensation | Metal Forging (a)
Soul Seed
[Now that your soul is fully awakened with a manifested expression of reality, it's time to grow a seed. This seed is your miniature self inside a cocoon. Should you perish, your soul will live on as this seed, which can become a spirit of nature.]
Requirements - Use a Soul Forging Pill to create a Soul Seed
Equivalent - Core Formation | Metal Forging (b)
...More to be added as the story progress.