LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter : Cultivation Stages Summary!
[Initial, Intermediate, Late & Peak]
1. Qi Awakening Realm
- Concept: The cultivator begins to sense and absorb Spiritual Qi from the environment, marking the first step into the world of cultivation.
- Stage: Early stage, where the body is primed to handle Spiritual Qi.
2. Qi Refinement Realm
- Concept: The cultivator refines the Spiritual Qi absorbed into their body, converting it into True Qi, which is more usable and powerful.
- Stage: Foundational refinement of Qi for better control and combat capability.
3. Qi Consolidation Realm
- Concept: Forms a elemental seed, allowing them to store and manipulate more True Qi with higher efficiency.
- Stage: leading to increased endurance, energy output and capable of utlizing elemental attacks.
4. Foundation Establishment Real
- Concept: Expanding and reinforcing the body's meridians to support stronger and more stable Qi flow, laying the groundwork for further progress.
- Stage: Essential for stabilizing the body's energy system to prevent energy blockages.
5. Core Formation Realm [D-rank]
- Concept: The cultivator forms the Golden Core by condensing True Qi into a solidified form, serving as the center of their power and marking a major leap in cultivation.
- Stage: The Golden Core enables the cultivator to absorb Spiritual Qi directly, dramatically increasing their strength and cultivation speed. Directly absorbing spiritual Qi, the mortal body can't take it, and is slowly poisoned, if you don't refine it using Earth Qi you won't like for long.
6. Earthly Rebirth Realm [D-rank]
- Concept: After forming the Golden Core, the cultivator undergoes a rebirth, where their mortal body is reforged using Earth Qi, grounding them in elemental energy. This process removes remaining mortal weaknesses, making their physical form more durable and resilient.
- Key Process: The cultivator's body is transformed through Earth Qi, born forging, flesh shedding and marrow cleansing, while reabuilding and reforcing the whole body using Earth Qi, so it can bear the direct absorption of Spiritual Qi.
- Stage: A major physical transformation that builds on the Golden Core, preparing the cultivator for the spiritual challenges of the Nascent Soul realm.
7. Nascent Soul Realm [C-rank]
- Concept: The cultivator forms a Nascent Soul, a spiritual entity within them that grants enhanced control over spiritual energy and powers like soul-based attacks.
- Stage: A pivotal leap in spiritual cultivation, as the Nascent Soul enables advanced spiritual manipulation and energy projection.
8. Soul Fusion Realm [C-rank]
- Concept: The cultivator fuses their Nascent Soul with their spiritual essence and consciousness, expanding their spiritual senses, increasing their spirit sea, and preparing the body for the Spirit Severing process. This also allows the cultivator to manifest soul weapons.
- Key Process: Spiritual awareness increases, and the cultivator gains control over a broader range of spiritual attacks and techniques.
- Stage: A stage of mastery and harmony between body and soul, preparing for higher spiritual states.
9. Spirit Severing Realm [B-rank]
- Concept: The cultivator awakens their True Spirit, severing their attachments to the mortal world, and allowing the True Spirit to function autonomously, acting as a powerful extension of the cultivator.
- Stage: A major step in spiritual ascension, marking the cultivator's ability to exist beyond mortal limitations and allowing for more complex spiritual and combat abilities.
10. Integration Realm [B-rank]
- Concept: The True Spirit, Nascent Soul, and body are fully integrated, resulting in the formation of the Divine Embryo, symbolizing the unity of all aspects of the self.
- Key Process: Complete harmony between the spiritual and physical realms is achieved, paving the way for divine transformation.
- Stage: The cultivator prepares for a divine transformation, leading to the next stage of spiritual evolution.
11. Deity Transformation Realm [A-rank]
- Concept: The Divine Embryo matures into the Immortal Vessel, replacing the mortal body and granting the cultivator divine powers, including the manipulation of space, time, and celestial forces.
- Key Process: The cultivator can now wield divine energy, move across realms, and manipulate cosmic energies.
- Stage: The cultivator becomes a deity-like being, marking a major milestone in spiritual ascension.
12. Heavenly Tribulations Realm [A-rank]
- Concept: At this stage, the cultivator faces divine Heavenly Tribulations, which test the strength of their Immortal Vessel. These trials are necessary to refine and purify the cultivator's body, mind, and soul, preparing them for true immortality.
- Stage: The cultivator must endure various trials, such as Heavenly Lightning and Soul Flames, to temper their form and spirit.
13. Great Ascension Realm [S-rank]
- Concept: After surviving the Heavenly Tribulations, the cultivator transcends mortal existence, becoming a celestial being capable of wielding cosmic forces. However, they have not yet fully attained Immortality, though they stand on the threshold of the divine.
- Stage: A final preparation for complete Immortal Ascension, as the cultivator achieves mastery over celestial forces but remains just shy of full immortality.