Hello Readers, this chapter is dedicated to the explanation of the power system in my novel. As such, there will be minor spoilers ahead.
Basic World Building: The world around MC is interstellar, comprising of galaxy and star systems. "Zaohua" is a secluded planet with poor living conditions in the Fisheye Cloud Galaxy System. Even with the advancement of technology, Spiritual Prowess is the measure of one's skill.
Elites: Those who have reached "Spiritual Enlightenment" are Elites. These people are usually at a fixed physical age level, meaning their age stops the moment they reach enlightenment. (Note: Stopping age does not make one Immortal and hence, does not prevent death. Death by accident, physical injuries, or Cosmic accidents is possible.)
Godfathers: Those who have learned the "Truth" are Godfathers. (Spoilers ahead: Becoming a Godfather means to exist and not exist at the same time. Godfathers may exist in a space and time invisible to normal people.)
Cultivation Aspect: There are three types of Cultivation one can adopt in order to reach their end goal i.e., become an Elite or a Godfather.
Type 1: Manifesting Qi using energy in the world's crust. This is the lowest type of cultivation, and hence can't be used in space.
Type 2: Manifesting Qi by using existing Cosmic Energy from the atmosphere. Cosmic Energy is a spatial energy form that exists everywhere in abundance, making this type of cultivation the strongest, and hence useful in space.
Type 3: Manifesting Cosmic Energy to produce Qi. This technique involves the user to absorb Cosmic Energy in their body, which is a highly toxic practice. Although strongest out of all types, it's also the most fatal one, causing one's body to rot with time.
Art of Destruction: This is a cultivation technique which uses Type 3 Cultivation. It is a forbidden technique because its offset is known to have destroyed planets and galaxies.
Tarnished: "Previously human" tainted with the Art of Destruction become corroded beings with no emotions, memories, or desire. The Tarnished only have one goal: to spread their infection to others. Once Tarnished, a human can't be returned back to normal.
Type 2 cultivation levels:
Type 2 cultivation is the main type used throughout the novel. Here is how the power grading system goes:
Grade 1: Can manifest Qi, unable to perform majority of the spells.
Grade 2: Can perform majority of the spells, and have control over Qi.
Grade 3: People at grade 3 are called Cultivators. They are able to perform all tasks expected from a cultivator (eg: perform inhuman martial arts, use Qi to manifest the basic elements and create reactions, use mindful spells, control mind and body to an extent.)
Grade 4: All of the above but better.
Elites: All of the above + Spiritual Enlightenment (meaning one with body, mind, or soul). These people are capable of an additional skill called "Warping". Warping is a state of the spirit which allows it to "warp" or "jump" through space and time.
Godfathers: The all-knowing.
Feel free to leave any additional questions in the comments. Thank you for reading~