There are three grand Realms corresponding to the cosmic structure of the world:
Mortal Realm (where Han Yun currently is)
Immortal Realm / Upper Realm
Unknown Realm (multiversal-tier existences beyond comprehension)
MORTAL REALM CULTIVATION TIERS
These stages are for mortals striving to become more than human. Each stage reflects greater connection to Qi and deeper understanding of the world.
1. Qi Refining
Purpose: Introduce Qi into the body and open meridians.
Tiers: 1 to 9
Notes: Basic stage. Often skipped in genius cultivators.
Han Yun: Currently a non-cultivator, but this is where he starts after rebuilding talent.
2. Qi Gathering
Purpose: Refines Qi inside the dantian and builds foundation.
Tiers: Early, Mid, Late, Peak
Power: Can lift boulders, break through walls.
Common among: Inner disciples, clan guards.
3. Foundation Establishment
Purpose: Establish a stable cultivation base; Qi flows naturally.
Tiers: 1 to 3 Layers
Power: Martial artists become real cultivators. Can lightly fly.
Prestige: Start to earn respect and minor fame.
4. Core Formation
Purpose: Condenses all spiritual power into a golden core.
Tiers: Lesser Core → True Core → Perfect Core
Power: Crater punches, minor spellcasting. Can destroy small buildings.
Prestige: Inner elders, clan geniuses, young masters.
5. Nascent Soul
Purpose: Birth of soul clone; cultivator starts transcending mortality.
Power: Can fly freely, manipulate elements.
Prestige: Revered. Can lead sect branches or small kingdoms.
6. Soul Transformation
Purpose: Unites spiritual will and soul into one.
Power: City-level destruction, psychic pressure, soul techniques.
Prestige: Top experts in low-tier mortal worlds.
7. Heaven Ascension
Purpose: Breaks the mortal limit. Starts sensing Upper Realm laws.
Power: Regional dominance. Can rival a small army.
Prestige: Only a few ever reach this tier before ascending.
IMMORTAL REALM CULTIVATION TIERS
Where the real monsters dwell. Cultivators here are no longer bound by human limitations.
8. Immortal Foundation
Starts to comprehend laws and elements deeply.
Power: Can destroy cities with a wave, walk on air indefinitely.
9. True Immortal
Begins forming their personal Dao.
Power: Can warp landscapes, teleport freely.
10. Heavenly Monarch
Influences fate threads of others.
Power: Can dominate entire continents. Has a true Dao Domain.
11. Dao Sovereign
Possess divine authority.
Power: Planetary-level threats. Often worshipped like gods.
UNKNOWN REALM TIERS(???)
Not much is known. These beings defy reality itself.