1. Qi Refinement Realm
Lifespan: 50–500 years
Cultivators at this stage are mostly still mortal in the early stages of the realm, with only slight increases in lifespan. However, as they reach the middle and late stages of the Qi Refinement Realm, their lifespan increases drastically. The absorption of Qi begins to significantly strengthen their body and meridians, allowing them to live far beyond the natural limits of ordinary humans. Those who progress to the late stages of this realm may live up to 500 years or more, though most will be limited by their cultivation talent or resources.
2. Foundation Establishment Realm
Lifespan: 1,500–3,000 years
The cultivator's body undergoes significant transformation as they form a stable foundation for future growth. This stage drastically increases their lifespan, allowing them to live longer, potentially up to 3,000 years if they have a powerful foundation or access to rare materials. Cultivators at this level expel impurities, strengthen their meridians, and prepare for further ascension.
3. Core Formation Realm
Lifespan: 4,000–6,000 years
As the cultivator condenses their Qi into a Golden Core, their body becomes much stronger, and their longevity increases. The Golden Core enhances their vitality, allowing them to live for thousands of years, typically in the range of 5,000–8,000 years. Combat power increases, and the cultivator becomes a true powerhouse, respected across the mortal realms.
4. Nascent Soul Realm
Lifespan: 8,000–15,000 years
The creation of the Nascent Soul marks a significant leap in power, as the cultivator's spiritual energy becomes denser and their Qi is infused with elemental or divine attributes. This stage greatly extends the lifespan, with most cultivators living for 12,000–18,000 years, depending on the purity and strength of their Nascent Soul. At this point, a cultivator's power allows them to influence large territories or even realms.
5. Soul Formation / Spirit Severing Realm
Lifespan: 20,000–40,000 years
At this stage, the cultivator transcends their previous mortal self, refining their soul to become something greater. Their lifespan increases dramatically, allowing them to live anywhere from 30,000–50,000 years, supported by their deeper understanding and integration with the laws of the universe. This is the final step before entering true immortality, where they sever their worldly attachments and achieve a deeper connection with their soul.