1. Qi Refining (1–9)
1: Qi Sense
2: Qi Gathering
3: Qi Absorption
4: Qi Circulation
5: Qi Strengthening
6: Qi Expansion
7: Qi Compression
8: Qi Overflow
9: Peak Qi Refining
Breakthrough → Foundation Building
2. Foundation Building
Early (1–3)
Mid (4–6)
Late (7–9)
Peak (Perfect/Flawless Foundation possible)
Breakthrough → Golden Core
3. Golden Core
Minor Levels:
Early Core
Mid Core
Late Core
Peak Core
Core Grades:
Low Grade
Medium Grade
High Grade
Perfect/Heaven Grade
Breakthrough → Nascent Soul
4. Nascent Soul
Soul Formation
Early Nascent Soul
Mid Nascent Soul
Late Nascent Soul
Peak Nascent Soul
Breakthrough → Soul Transformation
5. Soul Transformation (Spirit Severing)
Early Stage
Mid Stage
Late Stage
Peak Stage
Key feature: Separation from mortal emotions, stronger soul control
Breakthrough → Void Refinement
6. Void Refinement
Early Void
Mid Void
Late Void
Peak Void
Key feature: Interaction with space, teleportation, distortion
Breakthrough → Integration (Body–Soul Unity)
7. Integration Realm
Early Integration
Mid Integration
Late Integration
Peak Integration
Key feature: Complete fusion of body, Qi, and soul
Breakthrough → Mahayana
8. Mahayana Realm
Early Mahayana
Mid Mahayana
Late Mahayana
Peak Mahayana
Key feature: Near-immortal existence, preparation for ascension
Requires Heavenly Tribulation to proceed
Breakthrough → Ascension
9. Ascension Realm (Immortal Crossing)
Initial Ascension
Stabilized Ascension