Immortal Realm Division and Ability

Answer 1

In the Daoist immortal system, there were many realms. The immortal realms and abilities were described as follows:

* * 1. The realms and abilities related to immortals in the traditional Taoist system **
1. * * Heavenly Venerate Three Pure Ones **
- This was the highest level of deities. For example, Heavenly Lord Yuanshi of Yuqing was the creator of the world and the source of all things. He lived in the highest level of Daluotian of the 36 days and dominated the period of the Origin (the period of chaos). Heavenly Lord Lingbao of Shangqing was the Lord of the Way. He led all the Dao and transformed all things. He was the second highest in the 36 days and dominated the period of the Origin. Heavenly Lord Daode of Taiqing was the Lord of the Way. He taught and lived in the Taiqing Fairyland of Daluotian and dominated the period of the beginning (the period of the formation of heaven and earth and the transformation of all things). They were the core of the Taoist universe, and they had the supreme ability to create and rule the universe in different periods.
2. * * Four Royals **
- The Great Emperor of the South Pole Changsheng (also known as the Jade Pure King) was in charge of the life span and fortune of the human world; the Great Emperor of the North Pole was the master of astronomy and constellations; the Great Emperor of the Gouchen Palace was in charge of the weapons and martial arts of the human world; the Great Emperor of the Sky Bearing was in charge of the earth and living beings. They mainly assisted Great Heavenly Venerate Jade Emperor and had the corresponding management and control ability in their respective fields, such as Emperor Chang Sheng's control of life span, misfortune, and other matters.
3. * * Five Elders (Five Great Emperors)**
- The Eastern Green Thearch, Green Spirit, the First Elder, the Ninth Heaven Monarch, the Southern Red Thearch, Dan Ling, the Third Elder, the Third Heaven Monarch, the Central Yellow Emperor, Xuan Ling, the First Elder, the Western White Thearch, the Seventh Elder, the Seventh Elder, and the Northern Black Thearch, the Fifth Elder, the Xuan Fifth, the Seventh Elder. Although he did not have a specific position, his status was very high. His ability might be related to guarding the position and the mysterious ability related to his own qi.
4. * * Sixth Division (Six Stars of the Southern Dipper)**
- Tianfu Palace's Siming Star Lord, Tianxiang Palace's Silu Star Lord, Tianliang Palace's Yanshou Star Lord, Tiantong Palace's Yisuan Star Lord, Tianshu Palace's Doom Star Lord, Tianji Palace's Shangsheng Star Lord, they managed all living beings in the world, including humans, demons, spirits, gods, immortals, and so on. They were under the jurisdiction of South Pole's Great Emperor Changsheng. Their abilities were reflected in the management of matters related to the fate of living beings, such as Siming Star Lord managing the fate of living beings, Silu Star Lord managing Lu Yun, and so on.
5. * * Seven Yuan (Seven Stars of the Big Dipper)**
- Tianshu Palace's Greedy Star Lord, Tianxuan Palace's Giant Gate Star Lord, Tianji Palace's Lucun Star Lord, Tianquan Palace's Wenqu Star Lord, Yuheng Palace's Lianzhen Star Lord, Kaiyang Palace's Wuqu Star Lord, Yaoguang Palace's Shattering Army Star Lord, they turned into immortals who controlled life and longevity. Their abilities were related to the control of life and luck. For example, Wenqu Star Lord was related to culture and luck.
6. * * Shangzhen, Shangxian **
- Zhenren and immortals with extremely high cultivation achievements, such as the Eight Immortals in the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, were of this type. They had extraordinary immortal techniques and abilities, and their specific abilities varied according to their immortal techniques and stories. For example, Lu Dongbin's swordsmanship was superb, and Han Xiangzi's flute could communicate with the gods.
7. * * Immortal (From Ge Hong's Bao Pu Zi Inner Chapter)**
- The essential characteristic is immortality, can take medicine to maintain the body, can use magic to prolong life, so that internal diseases do not occur, external disasters do not enter, although long-term vision does not die, but the old body does not change. They were different from ordinary people because they knew the way to immortality. They became the object of faith and goal of cultivators.

* * 2. The realms and abilities commonly seen in cultivation novels (refer to the general cultivation system)**
1. Refinement Stage
- In the initial stage of Immortal Cultivation, cultivators began to refine their bodies and absorb the Qi of Heaven and Earth. Their abilities were relatively weak, but they mainly transformed their physical qualities. If they could sense the Qi of Heaven and Earth, their bodies would be stronger than ordinary mortals, and their lifespans might be slightly extended.
2. * * Foundation Establishment **
- After refining the Qi, one would build the foundation of cultivation and begin to have their own spiritual energy. Cultivators in this realm were more powerful than those in the Qi Refining realm. They could cast some simple spells, such as controlling small objects. They were more familiar with the use of spiritual energy, and their defense and attack would be improved to a certain extent. Their lifespan would also be further extended.
3. * * Golden Core Stage **
- After successfully building one's foundation, one would form a golden core in one's dantian. This was an important milestone for immortal cultivators. They would become a powerful existence in the secular world. They would be able to cast powerful spells and fly for a short period of time. The Golden Core could store a large amount of spiritual energy and could be quickly used in battle. Their offensive and defensive power would far exceed that of Foundation Establishment cultivators. Their lifespan would be significantly increased.
4. * * Nascent Soul Stage **
- After reaching Jindan, one's consciousness could condense into a Yuanying, possessing an existence independent of the physical body (similar to the image of a small person like the Ginseng Fruit). The Nascent Soul of a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator could leave their body and move. They had more tactical choices in battle, such as sneaking an attack on the enemy. They had a deeper understanding of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and could cast some high-level spells. Their lifespan was also greatly extended.
5. [Soul Formation Stage]
- After the Nascent Soul matures, one's consciousness can be further condensed and begin to touch the laws of heaven and earth. Soul Formation Realm cultivators were able to use the power of the laws of heaven and earth, which greatly increased the power of their spells. Their offensive and defensive methods were more diverse, and they could control the power of nature to a certain extent, such as triggering lightning and controlling water currents. Their lifespans were further extended, and their perception of themselves and their surroundings was stronger.
6. * * Void Training Stage **
- After reaching the Soul Formation stage, he continued to cultivate. The spiritual energy became purer and he began to refine the void. Cultivators at the Void Training Stage could absorb energy from the void. They had unique abilities in space, such as opening up small spaces to store things or trap enemies. The power of their magic techniques and their own strength would be greatly improved. They would have a deeper understanding of the Law of Space and have a longer lifespan.
7. * * Form Synthesis Stage **
- After reaching the Void Refinement Realm, one's Nascent Soul and physical body could be combined into one, allowing one to reach a higher cultivation realm. After the body of a cultivator at the Form Synthesis Stage fused with his Nascent Soul, his abilities were improved in all aspects. His strength, speed, defense, and other qualities were far superior to those of his previous stage. His spells were also more powerful, and he could better integrate with the laws of heaven and earth. His lifespan was also longer.
8. * * Great Vehicle Stage **
- Cultivators who had reached the Form Synthesis Stage would have their magic power greatly increased, and they were on the verge of ascending. The cultivators of the Great Vehicle Stage were almost invincible in the human world. Their comprehension of various laws had reached a very high level, and they could mobilize a large amount of spiritual energy for their own use. Their ability was close to that of the legendary immortals. In the process of waiting for the heavenly tribulation to ascend, they were also constantly perfecting their own Tao.
9. * * Crossing Calamity Stage **
- After reaching the dacheng stage, one needed to face the test of the heavenly tribulation. After passing the tribulation, one could ascend. A cultivator at the Crossing Calamity Stage had to endure the heavenly tribulation that descended from heaven and earth. The power of the heavenly tribulation was huge, including lightning tribulation, fire tribulation, and many other forms. Successfully passing the heavenly tribulation meant that one's strength and realm had been recognized by heaven and earth. Their ability had already surpassed the scope of the mortal world and they had the qualifications to ascend to the Immortal World.
10. * * Ascension period **
- After successfully passing the Heavenly Tribulation, one would ascend to the Immortal World and become a true Immortal. In the Immortal World, one would face new opportunities and challenges. One's abilities would further develop and change in the Immortal World environment, and one might obtain more abilities related to the laws of the Immortal World.

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