I decided to alter the classic cultivation toute a little bit to suit the universe that I'm building.
Cultivation is divided into Great Realms. Great Realms are divided in Realms. Realms can be dived in Phases like Entry, Low, Middle, Top and Peak, or in Levels ranging from 1 to 10 (Level limit might different depending on the Realm).
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[Mortal Great Realm]
The Great Realm where cultivators cultivate their body to the peak of what can be condisered mortal. It is composed by the [Body Enhancing Realm], [Qi Interaction Realm] and [Qi Gathering Realm]. Even at the peak of [Qi Gathering Realm], life expectancy is not very different from an extremely healthy and fit mortal.
[Body Enhancing Realm]
The Realm most mortals are born, and the realm one is returned when completely crippled. Qi is a very powerful force, and it can bring many dangers to an unprepared body. This realm is completely focused in achieving perfect health and fitness, without the influence of Qi. Tough it is bot necessary to achieve perfection before advancing. It's highly recommend as there is danger in not doing so. It is divided in 10 Levels.
[Qi Interaction Realm]
The Realm one starts to interact with Qi. In this realm a cultivator learns to manipulate external Qi and recieve the information transmited by Qi such as optical, odorous, auditive, touch, taste and touch information. It's a very magical realm to newbie cultivators as it feels as if they entered a completely new world. Some mortals, after long period of training unwittingly enter this realm. They are usually called great geniuses or unmatched athletes or martial artists. Is divided in Phases.
[Qi Gathering Realm]
Now able to completely control Qi. The cultivator bow learns to amass Qi inside their bodies. This ability allows to much faster technique execution and higher power, but also, higher stamina consumption. Most [Regulars] with Terrible talend get stuck in this realm, unless they can afford medicines and treasures to advance. Is divided in Phases.
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[Mortal Distancing Great Realm]
In this great realm, the cultivator starts to acquire characteristics of immortals, while still having mortal main characteristics. Is divided in [Qi Fusion Realm], [Dantian Formation Realm] and [Qi Production Realm]. Life expectancy is steadily increased.
[Qi Fusion Realm]
In this realm, a cultivator fuses the Qi they gather from the environment with their cells, greatly strengthening their bodies. Their body and personality might be affected by the elements they fuse their cells with. Is divided in Phases. Life expectancy increased by around 50 years, to a total of around 170 years.
[Dantian Formation Realm]
Im this realm the cultivator form and reforms their Dantian, an organ to store Qi, many times, making it increasingly resistant, flexible and durable, after all, the Dantian is the most important organ for a immortal. It's essential for it to be as close to indestructible as possible. It is divided in Levels, and has infinite levels. One may reform their Dantian as many times they wish, whether its effective or not to repeatedly reform it, depends on the cultivation technique. Greatly increases life expectancy to a total of nearly 300 years.
[Qi Production Realm]
In this realm, the cultivator startes to produce Qi by themselves, and gradually stop relying on external Qi for regular activities. External Qi is still necessary for further breakthroughs, however. In this realm, the cultivator requires minimal sleep, food intake and need for excretion. It's divided in Phases. The total life expectancy is set around 500 years.
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More coming in the future!!!!!
I wrote this before going to bed.
Tomorrow I'll go out with some friends, so I believe I wont have much time to write a chapter. So, as consolation I wrote this auxiliary chapter detailing a bit more about Qi Cultivation Realms. I plan to write another chapter on Body Cultivation and another on Soul Cultivation, of course, I'll also update this one as the story goes.
As always, leave your critiques and suggestions and I promise I'll give my best to read everything and to answer. Enjoy!