Houtian & Xiantian ( hutin / xintin) - the names of two cultivation stages which appear in several novels, with the Houtian stage preceding the Xiantian stage. Lightness Skill ( qnggng) often left untranslated as Qinggong. It was told to give people intelligence root that will help them understand Buddha Path easier in . In many of these novels, the ultimate goal of cultivation is to become an Immortal or attain godhood. Ranks / Levels / Layers ( j) (cng) a common way to quantify martial power or the progress made in cultivation. It is speculated that "ruyi" is infinite Will. in: Martial Arts, Cultivation Martial Realms Edit Notes In the Manhwa, Levels 4, 5, and 6 are translated as; Expert, Master, and Grandmaster that is subdivided into stages such as Inept, Proficient (Established) and True (End) [3] The only ones who were capable of using Air Swords were all veterans who haven't been active for several decades The majority would die prematurely during adventures while seeking lucky chances, many would seek the riches and beauties of the world, some would live out their lives and leave behind their legacies, and only a few would surpass their boundaries and go farther in their martial path. Star Chart Masters are generally even more respected than Alchemists. A legendary realm that is achieved when one attains enlightenment and realizations becoming one with Mother Nature. At this realm, cultivators can finally release Yuan Qi outside of their body in order to be used for attacking, defending, and etc. The space of Qi-Sea instantly expanded fifteen times. Even an Empyrean was unable to achieve that faint and illusory immortality that existed in legends. The first set of ranks before going Beyond comes in at 28 ranks and 168 stages. Everything in the nine realms, before Beyond . ?? Core Formation ( jidn) sometimes left untranslated as Jiedan. Very roughly, the idea is that something "Xiantian" is primordial and thus close to the . They tend to be much more intelligent than mundane animals, and some are capable of speaking in human languages. Often has a religious function or is considered sacred. In some novels, the common Disciples are divided into another hierarchy of Core Disciples (), Inner Disciples (), and Outer Disciples () based on their level of talent and meritorious service to the Sect. The various stages in our training is contained within these words." "Stealing Yin and Yang refers to the Yin Yang Energy absorbed during the Earthly Yuan and Heavenly Yuan Stages. The martial sects of the Jianghu are often divided into two main factions commonly called the Orthodox & Unorthodox () factions or the Righteous & Evil () factions. The state of realizing the truth of the universe. When others said to concentrate energy into the dantian, that was because the dantian contained energy. Yin & Yang describe how opposite or contrary forces are actually complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world, and how they mutually give rise to each other. The apex realm where only the greatest martial artists in history have achieved. This stems from Chinese alchemy, where it was believed that materials which underwent multiple refinements would gain spiritual value and slowly grow closer to the Dao and perfection. During the process of cultivation, if one desperately impacted towards the next realm they could certainly quickly rise in cultivation realms. A generic term which encompasses all of the magic weapons/clothing/trinkets/talismans/etc which cultivators make and use. A special way of breathing which expels the turbid Qi within the body and draws in the Qi of the natural world. Monster Race cultivation is consolidated and based in their Monster Core, and they can further strengthen themselves by swallowing the Monster Cores of other Monster Race/Beasts. Star Chart Masters employ their knowledge of the topology of the Star Territories to form maps of them. Martial Arts ( wgng) fighting styles & techniques. Music & Video Production. Cultivation Stages Edit Spirit Root Low-grade> Common-grade> Middle-grade> High-grade> Top-grade> Holy-grade> Divine grade Alcheaimist Others like you also viewed Jun Changxiao Lu Qianqian Ye Xingchen Xiao Zuiji Xi Jingxuan Murong Xin Li Qingyang Xiao Longlong Liu Wanshi Southwest Yangzhou Categories Once one lost their body, they would also lose the ability to move true essence as well as the power of the world. Peak. Unlike Human Race cultivators, Monster Race limits are largely determined by the natural strength of their bloodlines/inheritance. The road of martial arts was a constant struggle against the heavens. As such, they are generally more prone to getting into fights. Before he died and reincarnated as Zhou Fan he was on the Peak of Imperial Realm and had hope to break through to the Saint Realm with the help of Nine Serenities Secret Records. The Fey and the Feral race were even lower than humans, (only because of their low capacity of reproduction otherwise they would be ranked first thanks to their big capacity of understanding Concepts and Laws.). Also used in some novels to remotely control magical items such as Flying Swords. And before this explosion, neither time nor space existed. Unparalleled in the Dao of Time. Poisoned projectiles (darts/needles/etc) are an especially popular type of hidden weapon. There are several types of Daoist Immortals, such as the Celestial Immortals () and Earth Immortals (). As years passed, their life force and strength would be slowly sucked away. In the sanctuary it monopolized by the seven holy mountains preventing people like Zhou Yifan from breaking into, even when standing more than 10,000 years at the peak of imperial . Likewise, Divine Spirits cultivate simply by growing and developing the power of their bloodlines through their Sources. Typically led by a Sect Leader () or Patriarch (). Evil spirits/creatures of remarkable power and cruelty. For a Houtian and Xiantian Realm martial artist, they could only store true essence in their dantian. Xiantian can mean Anterior Heaven / Precelestial / Innate. The highest sign of reverence in Chinese culture. 5th Rank. The distance/total area they can scan corresponds to the strength of their spirit. A martial cultivator can only start using innate energy when they break through to the sky realm, but after breaking through there are higher realms as sky realm is nothing but the beginning. [1] After he died he regressed and had no Cultivation anymore and started again at Foundation Building Realm. Peak A Technique that can make your Body 10 Times Harder Golden Core: 2 Silver: A technique that can make your Body 1000 Times Harder Form Synthesis: 3 The Ultimate of all ages <- op is not enough for this mc. They are a detailed descriptions of the lower to higher boundaries of cultivation, breakthroughs and strength gauge. Qi () the vital energy which exists in all things. It is a realm where one in every generation will appear. There had been so many extremely gifted geniuses and top talents in the world, but ultimately none of them were able to struggle against the vast heavens. But in the hands of a hidden weapons expert, almost anything can be lethal in Wuxia novels, even things like abaci, coins, chopsticks, and musical instruments are used as hidden weapons. Immortal Cultivation is a way for one to increase their lifespans, and getting stronger by reaching Longevity. The stages are divided further into minor realms. Cultivation ( xilin) ( xizhn) ( xixng) ( xixin) the process of improving health, increasing longevity, and growing powerful. Fairy ( xinn) ( xinz) a term used to describe a woman of otherworldly beauty. There is practically always a strict hierarchy amongst members of a Sect, and respect for the elder generations is demanded. 9th Rank. In scholarly articles on Chinese, The time it takes an incense stick to burn is a common phrase which refers to a short time period generally around either 5 or 30 minutes. The road of martial arts was like this: As long as ones foundation was solid enough, then every breakthrough would bring immeasurable progress and strength at astronomical speeds. Losing face () means that a person has hurt their reputation. The purpose of this varies between novels, but usually it helps replenish stamina, purify the Qi, or strengthen the meridians. Once a cultivators Qi crosses a certain threshold (in the volume and/or density of the Qi), theyll be able to breakthrough to this stage. To achieve this cultivation realm, three conditions were necessary. And anything beautiful, refined, or lustrous is commonly described as being Jade-like. Cultivation/ techniques/Manuals; Nine Suns Nine Desolate World; Cultivation Progress; . No matter how powerful a person, no matter how powerful a race, when they were placed in the endless river of time they were nothing more than a tiny wave. Body Tempering. 14 035 Later Stage 15 Chapter 35 Ep. P.S. At high proficiency, practitioners of this skill can run across water, leap to the top of trees, or even glide through the air. Interspatial Ring ( kngjin jizhi) a magic ring with a pocket dimension inside it. Spiritual Plants / Herbs ( lngco) also called Spirit Grass. Perhaps the most iconic cultivator weapon. Eight Trigrams ( bgu) often left untranslated as the Bagua. The golden core is the foundation for a cultivator to reach . Very roughly, the idea is that something Xiantian is primordial and thus close to the Dao, while something Houtian is degraded or further away from the Dao. Disciples higher on the hierarchy have greater status and receive more resources from the Sect. An ordinary foundation establishment state master's spirit sense could only reach 40 km, yet Ye Mo's could reach 100 km. As a teenager, had thin and frail body that was progressively getting stronger. For instance, even though Mo Eversnow once was a heaven-gifted genius who had been at the half-step World King boundary, after she perished and all that was left over was her soul form, it became impossible for her to move true essence. Escort Agency ( bioj) a protection agency for hire. Monster King - 3rd Order Origin King Realm, Monster King - 3rd Order Emperor Realm or Pseudo-Great Emperor. Other Chinese novel categories not discussed in this glossary can be found here and here. The ability to lighten the body and move with great agility & swiftness. Medicinal Plants / Herbs ( yoco) a generic term for any kind of plant which can be used by alchemists to make poisons or medicinal pills & elixirs. Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 506. Agreeing to Yang Kai's proposal was nothing more than him not wanting to provoke further trouble, in Kang Zhan's opinion, he was selling him a favor and giving him face, but now this person was . There are technically three dantians, but these novels simplify the concept and only use the lower dantian (located three finger widths below and two finger widths behind the navel). An initial stage of cultivation which involves absorbing Qi from the natural world and refining it inside the body. Also includes physical exercises, methods of mental discipline, and more. Due to the massive increase in Yuan Qi stores at this realm, cultivators often have a harder time balancing their state of mind/temper. A respectful salute or greeting. The first step, also known as the realm of emptiness. Divine Transformation - Medium Lower World, Holy Lord - Small Upper Universe with planet mainland, World King - Medium Upper Universe with mainland continent(alike Great World), Great World King - Great Upper Universe with mainland continent(alike Great World), Heavenly Venerate - Small Universe with Great Worlds(alike Divine Realm), True God - Medium Universe with Great Worlds, Beyond True God - Great Universe with Great Worlds, Dao Origin - Universe alike 33 Heavens and better, Soldier (each star correspond to the 6 first step of Body Transformation Stages), Peak Divine Sea powerhouse with LD 8 almost always better than 6 star peak Emperor, but there is no 4-6 star Emperors in Holy Demon Continent, There is massive gap between 3 and 4 star Emperor like between 3 and 4 star King(Late Revolving Core > LD 1-2). Even though they had the ability to move mountains and sunder seas, they finally couldnt escape the slow changes of destiny. A half step to __(__) refers to someone whos infinitely close to breaking through to the next stage of cultivation, but hasnt achieved it yet. These people are generally more brutal, bloodthirsty, and violent. Gave by Black Book. Only when a martial artist had the drive to seek lucky chances and defy the world rule would it be possible to gain immortality, no matter how faint. When they rose up they shined in blinding brilliance, but soon, they quickly vanished into the never-ending stream, leaving nothing behind. With the help of Sect Elders (), they instruct Disciples () in the proper methods of cultivation or training in the martial arts styles of the Sect. For instance: Yin is Female / Soft / Death / Dark / the Moon, while Yang is Male / Hard / Life / Light / the Sun the comparisons are endless. Link. In the novel, this is accomplished bycultivating True Essenceand training in martial & mystical arts. With sufficient comprehension of the Heavenly Way, one can eventually reach this realm. "As we reach the end of the Divine Master Level, we focus on the capabilities of the effectiveness of one thing rather than useless techniques" - God of the East. Xuanhuan ( xunhun) literally means Mysterious Fantasy. As for Life Destruction martial artists, their entire body would transform into a spirit physique that would allow them to store true essence all throughout their bodies. In this stage, cultivators reform their collapsed core into a Nascent Soul (Yun Yng), hence the name for this stage. Listening to Yang Kai say this, even the mild tempered Kang Zhan couldn't resist coldly snorting, "Big words!". Demonic Beast Cultivation Ranks: Sub stages (Initial, Middle, Advanced, Peak) Level 1 - 9. Devils ( m) sometimes left untranslated as Mo or alternatively translated as Fiends. They tend to guard these jealously from outsiders. Also known as Hitting / Sealing Pressure Points. 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