Auxiliary

A/N: This auxiliary chapter is still subject for alteration as the story progress. This is just a guide. Thank you.

Cultivation Level

Minor level: early, mid, late, and peak.

🧬1. Body Tempering

Purpose: Strengthening the physical body.

Focus: Muscles, bones, skin, organs, and endurance.

Traits: Basic martial strength, pain resistance, and higher vitality.

Goal: Forge a body strong enough to withstand Qi cultivation.

2. Qi Condensation 

Purpose: Drawing in and refining spiritual energy (Qi).

Focus: Building Qi channels and dantian (energy core).

Traits: Early spellcasting, energy attacks, enhanced senses.

Goal: Create a stable flow of Qi within the body.

3. Foundation Establishment 

Purpose: Solidifying the core of cultivation.

Focus: Forming a strong foundation for higher realms.

Traits: Control over Qi, flight (with artifacts), stronger techniques.

Goal: Lay down the 'foundation' to house future power.

4. Core Formation 

Purpose: Forming a Golden Core within the dantian.

Focus: Condensing Qi into a stable and potent core.

Traits: Greater spiritual pressure, elemental affinities, longer lifespan.

Goal: Create a Golden Core that stores vast energy and power.

5. Nascent Soul 

Purpose: Birth of a spiritual avatar (Nascent Soul).

Focus: Separation of consciousness into a soul body.

Traits: Telepathy, astral projection, soul-based attacks.

Goal: Enable survival even if the physical body is destroyed.

6. Soul Splitting 

Purpose: Splitting the soul for multi-existence or transformation.

Focus: Refining and evolving the soul's strength and depth.

Traits: Multiple soul fragments, domain power, partial soul immortality.

Goal: Attain transcendence beyond the mortal soul.

7. Ascension 

Purpose: Breaking free from mortal limits.

Focus: Preparing the body and soul for higher planes.

Traits: Tribulation lightning, near-divine energy control.

Goal: Ascend to the Immortal Realm by overcoming Heaven's will.

8. Immortal Stage 

Purpose: Becoming a true Immortal.

Focus: Laws of the universe, divine essence.

Traits: Immortal body, rule comprehension, ethereal presence.

Goal: Merge with one or more Laws of Heaven and Earth.

9. Immortal King 

Purpose: Ruling over domains or worlds.

Focus: Absolute control over specific Laws.

Traits: Authority, divine domains, creation/destruction of matter.

Goal: Stand above other Immortals as a sovereign.

10. Immortal Emperor (Transcendent Realm)

Purpose: Supreme mastery over existence.

Focus: Universal law embodiment.

Traits: Immortality in time and space, cosmic influence.

Goal: Become one with the Dao, potentially creating or rewriting laws of reality.

Cultivation Techniques Rank🌀 Cultivation Technique Ranks (Aligned to Levels)

Mortal Rank (1)

Body Tempering

Basic martial techniques, physical strengthening forms, basic breathing methods.

Spirit Rank (10) (A)

Qi Condensation

Qi control techniques, minor spell formations, energy-based strikes.

Earth Rank (100)

Foundation Establishment

Stable and powerful techniques involving internal Qi circulation, flight via artifacts, enhanced martial arts.

Sky Rank (1000)

Core Formation

Elemental arts, Qi manipulation over large areas, Golden Core resonance techniques.

Heaven Rank

Nascent Soul

Soul arts, spirit projection, astral strikes, mid-tier Dao insights.

Mystic Rank

Soul Splitting

Domain-level control, soul manipulation, phantom clones, partial Law comprehension.

Sacred Rank

Ascension

Techniques that manipulate natural phenomena, tribulation-defying arts, pre-Immortal Law usage.

Immortal Rank

Immortal Stage

Techniques involving the Laws of Heaven and Earth, Dao Manifestations, semi-divine powers.

Divine Rank

Immortal King

Reality-altering techniques, domain creation, divine weapon wielding, partial universal authority.

Transcendent Rank

Immortal Emperor

Techniques that embody or rewrite Laws, cosmic-scale destruction or creation, temporal and spatial supremacy.

Martial Arts Ranks

(Each rank has four sub-grades: Low, Middle, High, Peak)

1. Yellow Rank (Mortal)

Cultivation Level:Body TemperingAt this level, martial arts are purely physical. Movements focus on fundamental forms, stances, and weapon handling. There is little to no Qi usage—techniques rely on body strength and precision.

2. Mystic Rank (Spirit)

Cultivation Level:Qi CondensationThe practitioner begins to infuse Qi into their martial arts, empowering strikes and enabling small-scale ranged attacks. Techniques may include Qi-enhanced weapon arts, light body movements, and basic internal strengthening.

3. Earth Rank

Cultivation Level:Foundation EstablishmentQi becomes fully integrated into every move. Techniques display advanced control, creating defensive barriers or shockwave attacks. Body refinement arts make the practitioner resilient, and aerial footwork becomes possible.

4. Heaven Rank (Sky)

Cultivation Level:Core FormationAt this level, martial techniques fuse with elemental attributes—fire, water, wind, or lightning. Techniques have area-of-effect impact, and combos resonate with the cultivator's Golden Core. Power and artistry unite.

5. Spirit Rank

Cultivation Level:Nascent SoulMartial arts now incorporate spiritual force. Techniques can project soul intent, suppress minds, or strike on both physical and spiritual planes. Astral combat becomes possible, making every move a battle of will.

6. Saint Rank (Mystic)

Cultivation Level:Soul SplittingHere, martial arts transcend mere Qi and soul. Techniques create battle domains, summon phantom clones, and carry partial comprehension of Laws. Each strike can distort reality within a small range.

7. Immortal Rank (Sacred)

Cultivation Level:AscensionTechniques embody fragments of natural Laws. They can resist heavenly tribulations and shatter reality's constraints. Every technique reshapes the battlefield into the cultivator's will.

8. Divine Rank (Immortal)

Cultivation Level:Immortal StageAt this realm, martial arts merge with the Dao. Techniques manifest divine weapons and entire battlefields. Domain creation becomes second nature, and opponents feel as if they fight against heaven itself.

9. Ancient Rank (Divine)

Cultivation Level:Immortal KingThese martial arts originate from the dawn of creation. They can destroy realms, dominate cosmic weapons, and suppress opposing Laws absolutely. Combat becomes a clash of universal principles.

10. Chaos Rank (Transcendent)

Cultivation Level:Immortal EmperorThe peak of martial mastery—techniques that bend, break, and rewrite the Laws of existence. They manipulate time and space, create infinite strike sequences, and forge new realities mid-battle.

Dao Comprehension

1. Basic Understanding (Apprentice) 

At this stage, a cultivator has been introduced to the concept of a Dao. They grasp the surface theory and can sense its presence in nature or battle. However, there is little to no actual application in techniques.

Example: A Sword Dao novice might feel an intuitive pull when holding a sword but has no control over sword intent.

2. Initial Comprehension (Titled) 

The cultivator begins to apply the Dao in minor ways. Attacks may faintly carry the essence of their chosen Dao, but it's inconsistent or weak. Understanding remains shallow, but it's a crucial breakthrough beyond theory.

Example: A Fire Dao user can now imbue flames with a slight will, making them burn hotter or flow unnaturally.

3. Minor Completion (Expert) 

At this level, the cultivator can consciously and reliably integrate the Dao into techniques. Attacks become more potent, and techniques may carry visible Dao manifestations such as Sword Qi or Flame Spirit.

Example: A cultivator's sword slashes may leave behind cutting intent that persists even after the blade passes.

4. Major Completion (Master) (100 System Point)

Here, the Dao is deeply ingrained. Every move, even mundane ones, reflect the essence of their Dao. Techniques become extremely powerful and efficient, often overpowering those below this level of comprehension.

Example: A Space Dao practitioner can fold short distances without technique—just by willing space to shift.

5. Perfection (Grandmaster)

The Dao has become second nature. Cultivators no longer use the Dao—they are expressions of it. Their presence alone may distort the world around them in accordance with their Dao.

Example: A Lightning Dao user's body constantly crackles with lightning, and their mere gaze might paralyze weak enemies.

6. Unity with Dao (Saint)

At this stage, one has transcended technique and form. Their body, mind, and soul are one with their Dao, allowing reality to bend instinctively around them. They no longer invoke laws—they exist as a law's vessel.

Example: A Sword Dao Saint may vanish and reappear as a sword strike, needing no weapon or form.

7. Dao Birth (Venerable)

The cultivator no longer follows existing Daos—they forge their own. Their Dao may twist or rewrite natural laws to reflect their personal philosophy. This is the path of Saints, Emperors, or Founders.

Example: A cultivator who once followed the Ice Dao might create the "Still Frost Dao," freezing time and emotion.

8. Eternal Dao (Eternal)

This is the pinnacle. The cultivator's Dao becomes eternal, capable of influencing reality across dimensions and timelines. They are considered living laws—gods in all but name. Even after death, their Dao may persist and shape future generations.

Example: The Eternal Flame Dao may continue to burn across worlds, granting comprehension to future cultivators.

Alchemist Ranks

1. Apprentice Alchemist

Highest Pill Grade:Mortal Grade

Typical Flame Mastery:1–2 FlamesAn Apprentice Alchemist has just begun their journey. Success rates are low, and they often waste ingredients. Their goal is to master fire control and fundamental cauldron techniques.

2. Junior Alchemist

Highest Pill Grade:Human Grade

Typical Flame Mastery:2–4 FlamesThe alchemist learns to create pills that assist in cultivation, such as Qi Condensation aids and vitality boosters. Success rates improve, though failure remains common. They begin to understand ingredient synergy and start enhancing purity.

3. Adept Alchemist

Highest Pill Grade:Earth Grade

Typical Flame Mastery:3–5 FlamesAt this level, the alchemist can refine Earth Grade pills that help break bottlenecks or strengthen the body significantly. Their skills are valued by sects and clans, as their work aids Foundation Establishment and beyond.

4. Senior Alchemist

Highest Pill Grade:Heaven Grade

Typical Flame Mastery:5–6 FlamesA Senior Alchemist crafts pills capable of aiding major breakthroughs such as Core Formation. Their pills fetch high prices at auctions and are sought after by inner disciples and elders. They can control flames with precision and imbue pills with stable medicinal power.

5. Master Alchemist

Highest Pill Grade:Saint Grade

Typical Flame Mastery:6–7 FlamesThese alchemists refine rare and extremely potent pills capable of affecting the soul and Dao foundation. Their works can greatly influence the path of sect elders and even Nascent Soul cultivators. At this stage, their pills may exude medicinal fragrance that lasts for months.

6. Grandmaster Alchemist

Highest Pill Grade:Immortal Grade

Typical Flame Mastery:7–8 FlamesA Grandmaster can create Immortal Grade pills—treasures that cultivators from all realms fight to obtain. Their pills often produce natural phenomena during refinement, such as pill lightning or spiritual visions. Only geniuses among geniuses reach this stage.

7. Divine Flame Alchemist

Highest Pill Grade:Divine Grade

Typical Flame Mastery:9 FlamesThese mythical figures can refine pills that defy heaven—pills that heal fatal wounds, reverse aging, resurrect the dead, or alter destiny itself. When refining, divine manifestations often appear, and even heavenly laws tremble.

8. Daoheart Alchemist

Highest Pill Grade:Dao Grade

Typical Flame Mastery:9 Flames (Dao Phenomena)The pinnacle of pill refinement. A Daoheart Alchemist no longer simply refines pills—they create legacies of Dao within each product. Their pills exude Dao auras, summon celestial phenomena, and may even form their own pill spirit. They stand on the same level as founders of immortal sects.

🔥 Advancement Notes

Rank advancement requires both pill grade mastery and flame mastery.

For example:

An alchemist who can create Heaven Grade pills but only controls 4-Flame Fire is not yet a Senior Alchemist.

Pill purity matters.

A 9-Flame refinement of a low-grade pill marks a prodigy, often more valued than someone who barely meets grade requirements.

Artisan Ranks

1. Novice Artisan

Max Tool Rank:Mortal ToolAt this stage, the artisan is learning the basics of forging and refinement. They can create simple weapons and tools that conduct Qi, but lack durability and advanced properties.

2. Apprentice Artisan

Max Tool Rank:Mortal Tool (Spirit-Ready)An apprentice can now craft weapons capable of channeling Qi smoothly. Their creations may include early formations or talismans, preparing them for Spirit Tool crafting.

3. Spirit Artisan

Max Tool Rank:Spirit ToolSpirit Artisans can refine Spirit-grade weapons and armor that harmonize with a cultivator's Qi. These artifacts often have minor spirit resonance and may possess basic enhancements.

4. Treasure Artisan

Max Tool Rank:Treasure ToolTreasure Artisans produce artifacts that contain a nascent weapon spirit, capable of limited self-awareness. These weapons become partners to cultivators, improving over time.

5. Mystic Artisan

Max Tool Rank:Mystic TreasureMystic Artisans craft semi-sentient tools infused with Dao intent. These artifacts may develop personalities, evolve with the wielder, and manifest unique Dao-linked abilities.

6. Grandmaster Artisan

Max Tool Rank:True TreasureGrandmasters forge evolving artifacts embedded with fragments of universal Laws. These weapons grow with their master and may dominate lower-grade treasures in combat.

7. Immortal Artisan

Max Tool Rank:Immortal ToolImmortal Artisans can create Immortal-grade treasures that withstand heavenly tribulations and resonate with immortal essence. Their works often produce visions during refinement.

8. Dao Artisan

Max Tool Rank:Dao TreasureDao Artisans forge tools infused with profound Dao truths, capable of bending reality and altering the laws of heaven and earth. Their works are legendary, often becoming sect-defining treasures.

9. Heavenly Artisan

Max Tool Rank:Heavenly Dao ArmamentThe pinnacle of craftsmanship. Heavenly Artisans create armaments so powerful they can suppress realms or sustain fragment worlds. These artifacts become eternal legends, feared across epochs.

Spirit Stone Grades

(Measured by Qi purity, density, and compatibility with cultivators' realms.)

1. Low-Grade Spirit Stone

Qi Quality: Least Qi, impure and unstable.

Common Users:Body Tempering and Qi Condensation cultivators.

Usage: Primarily serves as currency in mortal cities and basic cultivation resources for beginners. They are cheap and abundant but provide minimal progress.

2. Mid-Grade Spirit Stone

Qi Quality: Denser and more stable than Low-Grade stones, suitable for early cultivators beyond the mortal stage.

Common Users:Foundation Establishment to Core Formation cultivators.

Usage: Standard cultivation resource in small sects, often stored for steady breakthroughs.

3. High-Grade Spirit Stone

Qi Quality: Highly concentrated and refined, offering abundant Qi for advanced cultivators.

Common Users:Core Formation to Nascent Soul cultivators, elite disciples of major sects.

Usage: Fuels powerful formations, high-speed breakthroughs, and artifact refinement.

4. Top-Grade Spirit Stone

Qi Quality: Exceptionally pure, naturally condensed, and almost free of impurities.

Common Users:Soul Splitting and higher realms; currency among great sects and royal clans.

Usage: Traded for peak-grade pills, advanced manuals, or rare treasures.

5. Saint/Divine Spirit Stone

Qi Quality: Contains Dao-infused or divine Qi, often producing visions or phenomena.

Common Users:Immortals and beyond.

Usage: Powers divine arrays, heaven-defying pills, and transcendent artifacts.

⚒️ Special Variants

Elemental Spirit Stones: Infused with elemental Qi such as fire, water, wood, metal, or earth—ideal for elemental Dao cultivators.

Demonic Spirit Stones: Corrupted or Yin-aspected stones, often used by demonic cultivators for sinister arts.

Condensed Qi Crystals / Spirit Jades: Highly purified stones prized by ancient clans and immortal sects.

Spirit Essence Stones: Rarest variant, formed from the heart of a Spirit Vein; their density surpasses all ordinary stones.

Conversion Ratios

1 Top-Grade Stone ≈ 100 High-Grade Stones

1 High-Grade Stone ≈ 100 Mid-Grade Stones

1 Mid-Grade Stone ≈ 100 Low-Grade Stones