[Su Xiaobai's Path of Cultivation]
1. Qi Awakening Realm (气感境) – Sensing the Flow of Qi
At this stage, a cultivator becomes aware of Qi, the foundation of all cultivation. It is the first glimpse into the vast, mystical energy that permeates the heavens and the earth.
• Initial: A cultivator's first experience of Qi, like a newborn sensing light for the first time. [Skipped]
• Intermediate: Gradual attunement to Qi, allowing faint control. [Skipped]
• Late: A deeper connection, where Qi flows smoothly through the meridians. [Skipped]
• Peak: Perfect perception, the stage before refining Qi into True Qi. [Skipped]
Age of Breakthrough (Initial Stage):
• Average Cultivator: From birth
• Genius Cultivator: From birth
• Su Xiaobai: From birth
2. Qi Refinement Realm (练气境) – Refining True Qi
Here, absorbed Qi is purified into True Qi (真气), strengthening the body and serving as the fuel for future techniques.
• Initial: The first traces of True Qi take form. [Skipped]
• Intermediate: The flow of True Qi strengthens; minor techniques become usable. [Skipped]
• Late: True Qi is stabilized, granting enhanced physical strength and stamina. [Chapter 1]
• Peak: A cultivator can maintain True Qi effortlessly, reaching the limit before breaking through. [Chapter 14]
Age of Breakthrough (Initial Stage):
• Average Cultivator: 10 years old
• Genius Cultivator: 5 years old
• Su Xiaobai: 4 years old (but remained stuck until 27)
3. Qi Consolidation Realm (凝气境) – Mastery of Elemental Power
The birth of elemental control, where Qi begins to manifest as elemental energy within the dantian.
• Initial – Elemental Seed: The first formation of an elemental core within the dantian, laying the foundation for elemental techniques. [Chapter 20]
• Intermediate – Branches: The seed sprouts, branching into multiple elemental affinities, but requires balance to avoid instability. [Skipped]
• Late – Constellation: A full-fledged elemental constellation takes shape, allowing seamless control over multiple elements. [Chapter 26]
• Peak – Nexus: The constellation evolves into a complex nexus, granting mastery over intricate elemental arts. [Chapter 33]
Age of Breakthrough (Initial Stage):
• Average Cultivator: 20 years old
• Genius Cultivator: 10 years old
• Su Xiaobai: 27 years old
4. Foundation Establishment Realm (筑基境) – Laying the Eternal Foundation
Before forging a Golden Core, the cultivator's body must be reforged into an unshakable foundation.
• Initial – Body Fortification: Strengthening the body for future transformations. [Chapter 44]
• Intermediate – Qi Nodes & Reservoirs: Expansion of Qi capacity, forming a vast Qi Sea. [Chapter 44]
• Late – Three Meridian Cores: Establishing tri-meridian cores at the spirit sea, dantian, and essence source. [Chapter 44]
• Peak – Meridian Unsealing: Unlocking all meridians to allow unrestricted Qi flow. [Chapter 44]
Age of Breakthrough (Initial Stage):
• Average Cultivator: 30 years old
• Genius Cultivator: 15 years old
• Su Xiaobai: 27 years old
5. Core Formation Realm (金丹境) – The Birth of the Golden Core
The True Qi within the dantian is condensed into a Golden Core, burning away impurities and refining Qi into Profound Qi (玄气).
• Initial: The formation of the Golden Core. [Chapter 59]
• Intermediate: The core solidifies, enhancing Qi conversion. [Skipped]
• Late: The Golden Core reaches its mature state, vastly amplifying power. [Chapter 96]
• Peak: The peak of the Golden Core stage, marking the final step before rebirth. [Chapter 98]
Age of Breakthrough (Initial Stage):
• Average Cultivator: 50 years old
• Genius Cultivator: 25 years old
• Su Xiaobai: 27 years old
6. Earthly Rebirth Realm (地重生境) – Reforging the Body with Earth Qi
A crucial transformation where the impurities adhering to the Golden Core are purged through Earth Qi (地气), ensuring the body is immune to Qi poisoning.
• Initial – Bone Forging: Earth Qi strengthens the bones, turning them into an unbreakable structure. [Skipped]
• Intermediate – Flesh Remolding: The body undergoes a rebirth, becoming immune to toxins and impurities. [Skipped]
• Late – Organ Rebirth & Bloodline Transformation: The body is reforged, unlocking 'enhanced bloodline based physical traits'.Claws: Dark, unbreakableLimbs & Legs: Purple scales, enhanced speed and reflexesEyes: Qi-vision, akin to thermal sight but for Qi [Chapter 136]
• Peak – Qi Embodiment & Soul Resonance:Qi Embodiment: Immunity to mundane weapons, harmed only by Qi-enhanced arms.Soul Resonance: The fusion of spirit and body, exuding an overwhelming Qi aura that suppresses weaker beings. [Skipped]
Age of Breakthrough (Initial Stage):
• Average Cultivator: 80 years old
• Genius Cultivator: 30-40 years old
• Su Xiaobai: 27 years old
7. Nascent Soul Realm (元婴境) – Transcending Mortality
The formation of a Nascent Soul (元婴), marking the cultivator's first step toward true spiritual transcendence.
• Initial – Birth of the Nascent Soul: A tiny soul is formed within the spirit sea, allowing soul-based cultivation. [Eligible techniques include — Soul Shatter Palm, Soul Piercing Howl, etc] [Skipped]
• Intermediate – Nascent Soul Domain: The soul exudes an aura that influences reality, extending spiritual perception. [Eligible techniques include — Heart Demon Infestation, Soul Reflection Mirror, Heavenly Soul Barrier, etc] [Chapter 146]
• Late – Soul Manifestation: The Nascent Soul begins to take form externally, capable of shaping spiritual weapons or creatures. [Eligible techniques include — Ethereal Chains of Binding, Annihilation Soul Beam, Celestial Soul Hand, etc]
• Peak – Independent Soul: The Nascent Soul gains autonomy, surviving even if the physical body is destroyed. This is the final step before Soul Fusion. [Eligible techniques include — Soul Rebirth Art, True Soul Regeneration, Soul Transmigration Art (In case of death, soul can invade another body and take control), etc]
Age of Breakthrough (Initial Stage):
• Average Cultivator: 120 years old
• Genius Cultivator: 50-60 years old
• Su Xiaobai: 28 years old
8. Soul Fusion Realm (元神境) – The Union of Soul and Spirit
A stage where the Nascent Soul and consciousness merge, creating a being of both spiritual and material existence.
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Age of Breakthrough (Initial Stage):
• Average Cultivator: 200 years old
• Genius Cultivator: 80-100 years old
• Su Xiaobai: 28 years old
9. Spirit Severing Realm (分神境) – Cutting Ties with Mortality
A realm where the soul undergoes true severance, stepping beyond the limitations of the material world.
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• Peak:
Age of Breakthrough (Initial Stage):
• Average Cultivator: 300 years old
• Genius Cultivator: 120-150 years old
• Su Xiaobai: ???