1. Cultivation Realms (The Power Ladder)
The world is divided into
Phase I: The Mortal Transformation (Earth-Based)
Most people in Skyscar City are in these realms. Gunpowder weapons are still somewhat effective against the lower stages here.
1. Body Tempering (9 Stages)
Description: refining skin, flesh, muscles, and bones. No external Qi projection yet.
Modern Metric: Measured by punching force (kg).
Stage 1-3: 100kg - 300kg (Normal Athlete).
Stage 4-6: 300kg - 900kg (Elite Soldier).
Stage 7-9: 1,000kg - 3,000kg (Human Tank). Jiang Chen is currently Stage 5.
2. Qi Gathering (9 Stages)
Description: Opening the Dantian. Qi can now leave the body (coating weapons, shielding skin).
Ability: Can dodge bullets, run faster than cars.
Social Status: An elite graduate or a standard Army Officer.
3. Foundation Building (Early, Mid, Late, Peak)
Description: Qi turns from gas to liquid.
Ability: Flight (Short distance). Can destroy a small building with a single strike.
Social Status: A "Master" or Dojo Leader.
4. Golden Core (Grandmaster)
Description: Liquid Qi solidifies into a Core.
Ability: Tactical Nuke level. Can level a city block. Immune to conventional firearms/missiles.
Social Status: City Protector / General.
Phase II: The Transcendent (Planetary/Space)
These entities are considered "strategic weapons" by the Federation.
5. Nascent Soul (King Class)
Can destroy a city. Can survive in space for a short time.
6. Spirit Severing (Emperor Class)Can destroy a small country or a large island.
7. Void Shattering (Sage Class)The peak of modern Earth. Can travel between planets.