Background Info

Timeline (From Fa Ma birth perspective):

10,000 years ago: Tuoshe Ancient Emperor become Dou Di

5,000 years ago: the decline of the Xiao clan and Xiao Xuan death

40 years ago: Yun Shan and Jia Xingtian birth

30 years ago: the founding of Canaan Academy

20 years ago: the birth of Yao Lao

24 years later: Dou Di space (Light-Shadow Realm)88 years later: the birth of Xiao Yan

103 years later: the start of the story

12 years old at the end of Volume 1 and beginning of Volume 2

Cauldrons (Go from 2 to 10 mouths):

Cauldrons are specially made by weapon refiners and have the ability to turn Dou Qi into flames

The Fire Mouths are specially calculated for location

10 mouth cauldrons can even withstand 8th grade pills

Heavenly Cauldrons: 13 cauldrons famous since ancient times and have an extraordinary boost when pill refining

Skills & Technique Levels:

Yellow: Basic techniques that have a small amount of meridian pathways they open through

Profound: The meridian pathways become much more complicated for techniques

Earth: The skill/technique start to resonate with heaven and earthSkills even add the energy of heaven and earth into their attacks.

- They are typically inspired by various natural treasures in the Continent

Heaven: The skill/technique resonate with the "Laws" of the world and are much stronger than Earth techniques.

- Only in exclusive trade fairs or ancient ruins you could find them.

Fun Fact: Some techniques involve the use of hand signs (I'm not going to detail in them but think Naruto)

Cultivation:

1. Dou Zhi Qi (Battle Energy)

Description: The initial stage of cultivation where the practitioner senses and gathers Dou Qi.

Signs: At this level, there are no visible signs of Dou Qi; practitioners are just starting to feel and control their energy.

2. Dou Zhe (Battle Practitioner)

Description: The first step into true cultivation, where Dou Qi can be used in combat.

Signs: Dou Qi can be felt internally, and minor enhancements to physical abilities are noticeable.

Cyclone in body, Expands Dou Qi cyclone through stages

3. Dou Shi (Battle Master)

Description: A significant leap in power, allowing more profound control and usage of Dou Qi.

Signs: Dou Qi can be visibly seen around the practitioner's body during combat, often forming a faint aura. Dou Qi Gauze

Expands Dou Qi cyclone through stages

4. Da Dou Shi (Great Battle Master)

Description: Enhanced Dou Qi control and strength; practitioners can use more advanced techniques.

Signs: Dou Qi aura becomes more pronounced and can be felt by others. The aura is stronger and more tangible.

Dou Qi Armor (more solid). Forms a Dou Crystal

5. Dou Ling (Battle Spirit)

Description: Dou Qi is refined to a higher level, increasing potency and effectiveness in battle.

Signs: Dou Qi aura is denser, and practitioners can use powerful Dou Techniques. Their presence exudes a palpable pressure.

Forms into something similar to a pearl with nine barbs pointing out (refine barbs into pearl to advance star)

6. Dou Wang (Battle King)

Description: A high-tier stage where Dou Qi control reaches an advanced level.

Signs: Dou Qi Wings – practitioners can form wings made of Dou Qi, allowing them to fly and significantly increasing their mobility and combat ability.

Can start to mobilize the energy of heaven and earth (Energy naturally in the world)

7. Dou Huang (Battle Emperor)

Description: A stage where practitioners have immense control over Dou Qi, enabling them to perform extraordinary feats.

Signs: Dou Qi Wings become more solid and defined, showcasing the practitioner's advanced mastery and immense power.

More advanced in mobilizing the energy of heaven and earth (Energy naturally in the world)

8. Dou Zong (Battle Ancestor)

Description: Elite cultivators with almost unmatched Dou Qi strength and control.

Signs: Dou Qi becomes more refined, and practitioners can manipulate the environment around them. Their aura can affect the battlefield significantly.

Can start to manipulate the space of an area

9. Dou Zun (Battle Sovereign)

Description: Near the pinnacle of cultivation, Dou Qi at this stage is incredibly potent and versatile.

Signs: Dou Qi Wings are more elaborate and integrated into their fighting style. Their presence can be overwhelming to lower-level practitioners.

Stronger control over space, can even form space channels between different areas

10. Dou Sheng (Battle Saint)

Description: One of the highest levels of cultivation. Dou Qi is at its peak, granting near-godlike abilities.

Signs: Dou Qi can manifest in various forms, often causing natural phenomena just by their presence. Their aura can influence entire regions.

Very handy in the use of space. The strong can create a realm in the void

6 star Battle Saints is when they can start to form a small realm

11. Dou Di (Battle God)

Description: The pinnacle of cultivation, where the practitioner transcends mortal limits.

Signs: This level is more myth than reality in the story. Dou Qi control and power are beyond comprehension, often depicted in legends with the ability to reshape the world itself.

Soul Realm:

Mortal: The beginning realm of everyone

Spiritual: Soul becomes more spiritual and a little self is condensed

Heaven: Soul becomes much more condensed and, at Great Perfection, can even have a soul clone

Imperial: Level of a Battle God. Can easily control the surrounding world

Cultivation: Involves the use of spiritual energy, a very delicate energy born in the void that can enhance the soul

Lifespan

Dou Qi (Disciple) 75 years.

Dou Zhe (Practitioner) 80 years.

Dou Shi (Master) 85 years.

Da Dou Shi (Grand Master) 90 years.

Dou Ling (Spirit) 110 years.

Dou Wang (King) 140 years.

Dou Huang (Emperor) 200 years.

Dou Zong (Ancestor) 450 years.

Dou Zun (Venerable) 800 years.

–> Ban (Half-Saint) Sheng 900 years to 1,000 years.

Dou Sheng (Saint) 1,000 years to 5,000 years.

Dou Di (God) 10,000 years.