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Don't Read, If you don't wanna Get Spoiled of Cultivation Realms, Continents and Etc
In the world of the Stormforge Continent, cultivation is the practice of absorbing spiritual energy from heaven and earth to strengthen one's body, extend one's lifespan, and gain supernatural powers. Unlike ordinary mortals who live brief lives of perhaps sixty to eighty years, cultivators can live for centuries or even millennia while wielding abilities that defy natural law.
Every person is born with meridians—channels through which spiritual energy (called "qi") can flow—and a dantian, a storage center located in the lower abdomen where cultivated power accumulates. However, only those who undergo a proper awakening ceremony can begin to sense and manipulate this energy.
The Cultivation Realms in my Novel :
The path of cultivation is divided into distinct realms, each representing a fundamental transformation of one's existence:
Foundation Realms (Mortal Stage) :
1 ) Qi Condensation (9 stages) : Beginners learn to gather and condense qi in their dantian. Grants enhanced physical strength and basic qi manipulation.
2 ) Foundation Establishment (9 stages) : Cultivators build a stable power base and can externalize their qi as techniques. Lifespan extends to 150-200 years.
3 ) Core Formation (9 stages) : The accumulated qi condenses into a golden core, granting the ability to fly and use powerful techniques.
Intermediate Realms (Transcendent Stage) :
4 ) Nascent Soul (9 stages) : The golden core transforms into a nascent soul that can exist independently of the physical body. Lifespan reaches 800-1000 years.
5 ) Soul Transformation (9 stages) : The nascent soul undergoes refinement, allowing limited teleportation and advanced spiritual techniques.
6 ) Void Refinement (9 stages) : Cultivators begin to comprehend the laws governing reality itself and can manipulate space.
Advanced Realms (Immortal Stage) :
7 ) Body Integration through Tribulation Transcendence : These realms involve unifying body, soul, and law comprehension while surviving heavenly tribulations. Lifespans extend to tens of thousands of years.
Immortal and Divine Realms :
8 ) True Immortal through God Realm : The highest known levels where cultivators achieve true immortality and god-like powers over entire domains.
However, there is a dark secret hidden from most inhabitants of this world. Three thousand years ago, during an event known as the "Great Calamity," mysterious forces implemented a systematic suppression that prevents anyone from advancing beyond the Soul Transformation realm.
Every cultivation manual stops at this level. Every historical record becomes incomplete at precisely the same point. Most cultivators believe this is simply the natural limit of human potential, unaware that their ancestors once reached far greater heights.
The Five Continents of the Human Realm :
The known world consists of five massive continents separated by vast oceans:
1. Stormforge Continent : Home to the Hao Dynasty, characterized by mountain ranges, great forests, and frequent spiritual storms.
2. Voidlands Continent : A mysterious realm known for its desolate landscapes and strange spatial phenomena.
3. Shadowmere Continent : Dominated by dark forests and creatures that thrive in perpetual twilight.
4. Crimsonfall Continent : Named for its red stone mountains and the crimson aurora that frequently lights its skies.
5. Eternus Continent : The largest and most stable of the continents, rumored to hold the oldest civilizations.
No reliable transportation exists between these continents. The oceans teem with demon beasts of unimaginable power, and the distances are so vast that even Soul Transformation cultivators cannot cross them safely.
The Hao Dynasty : Mc Dynasty
Our story begins in the Hao Dynasty, a relatively young empire on the Stormforge Continent. Forty-five years ago, it was founded when Hao Longdi—now known as the Dragon Emperor—overthrew the corrupt Meng Dynasty in a war that cost nine million lives.
The current ruler is Emperor Hao Lanyang, a scholarly man who governs through intelligence rather than raw power. Despite only reaching the Core Formation realm, he has earned his people's love through wise policies and genuine care for their welfare.
The story focuses on his son, fifteen-year-old Prince Hao Ren, whose cultivation awakening triggers events that will shake the foundations of their world.
In ancient times, before the Great Suppression, some humans carried divine bloodlines—genetic inheritances from legendary creatures like dragons, phoenixes, and divine beasts. These bloodlines granted extraordinary abilities and allowed their bearers to transcend normal human limitations.
The Xuanwu bloodline, carried by Prince Hao Ren, originates from the Black Tortoise of the North—one of four sacred guardian beasts that once protected the world. This inheritance brings not only immense power but also the unwanted attention of those who seek to maintain the current suppression.
Beyond human civilization lie vast wildernesses populated by spiritual beasts—animals that have gained intelligence and power through prolonged exposure to spiritual energy. The most powerful of these, known as "Forest Lords," rule territories larger than human kingdoms and possess abilities rivaling the greatest cultivators.
Unlike humans, these creatures are not bound by the same suppression effects, making them potential allies or enemies depending on their disposition toward human civilization.
Unknown to most inhabitants of this world, a shadowy organization called the Crimson Syndicate has operated behind the scenes for three millennia. They are the true architects of the Great Suppression, working to keep humanity weak and controllable while eliminating any bloodlines or techniques that might threaten their dominion.
The Syndicate possesses cultivators who have somehow bypassed the suppression, granting them access to the higher realms that remain forbidden to ordinary humans. They view divine bloodline awakenings as existential threats that must be eliminated at any cost.
Read and find out if Hao ren will Remain a Good Guy or become a monster to save the people He loves.