This story builds on The Great Ruler and Battle Through the Heavens; two novels set in a shared multiverse of cultivators fighting for power. Here's what you need to know to follow along.
The Great Ruler follows Mu Chen in the Great Thousand World, a vast place of clans, sects, and demon battles. He cultivates Spiritual Energy to reach Heavenly Supreme, navigating alliances and conflicts across continents. Its strength lies in its detailed world, with diverse factions and large-scale stakes.
Battle Through the Heavens centers on Xiao Yan in the Dou Qi Continent. Starting from nothing, he rises to Dou Emperor through alchemy and Dou Qi training, driven by personal revenge. The story stands out for its focus on Xiao Yan's cunning and intense, personal battles against tough opponents.
Both novels share a multiverse but use different cultivation systems. In The Great Ruler, cultivation starts at Sensing Realm, then moves through Spirit Movement Stage, Spirit Rotation Stage, Spirit Stage, 3 Heavenly Stages, Supreme, Earth Supreme, and Heavenly Supreme, powered by refined Spiritual Energy. In Battle Through the Heavens, it's Dou Qi, a raw, fiery energy, with stages from Dou Disciple/Practitioner to Dou Master/Grandmaster, Dou Spirit, Dou King/Emperor, Dou Ancestor/Venerate, Dou Saint, and Dou Emperor.
They align like this: Dou Disciple/Practitioner equals Sensing Realm, Dou Master/Grandmaster is Spirit Movement Stage, Dou Spirit is Spirit Rotation Stage, Dou King is Spirit Stage, Dou Emperor/Dou Ancestor/Venerate is 3 Heavenly Stages, Dou Saint is Supreme, and Dou Emperor is Earth Supreme.