Chapter 0: World Data & Power System
[ I. CULTIVATION REALMS ]
In the Stellaris Multiverse, strength is the only law. Cultivation is divided into three major stages: Mortal, Trans-Mortal, and Divine.
A. The Mortal Path (The Foundation)
* Body Tempering (Stages 1-9): Refining skin, flesh, and bones.
* Strength: Can break stone with bare hands. Life span: 100 years.
* Qi Condensation (Stages 1-9): Absorbing spiritual energy to form gaseous Qi.
* Strength: Can use basic elemental spells. Life span: 120 years.
* Foundation Establishment (Early, Mid, Late, Peak): Gaseous Qi turns to liquid. The true path begins.
* Strength: Flight on swords/artifacts. Life span: 200 years.
* Core Formation (Golden Core): Liquid Qi solidifies into a Core.
* Strength: Can level a city block. Life span: 500 years.
* Soul Transformation (Nascent Soul): The soul becomes strong enough to leave the body.
* Strength: Hard to kill. Even if the body is destroyed, the soul can escape. Life span: 1,000 years.
* Spirit Severing: Cutting mortal ties to understand the Laws of Heaven.
B. The Earthly Rulers (Trans-Mortal)
* Sky Realm: The cultivator can walk on air without artifacts. They control a "Domain." Within this domain, their will suppresses enemies.
* Saint Realm: The body begins to shed mortality. They can manipulate space (Teleportation). (Current level of Ye Tian, the MC's father).
* Emperor Realm: The absolute pinnacle of the mortal world. Their full power can tear the void and destroy a nation alone.
C. The Divine Path (Ascension)
* Demigod: Converting Qi into Divine Power.
* True God: Immortal. Can travel between stars without a vessel.
* God King: Ruler of a Galaxy.
* God Emperor: Ruler of a Universe Sector.
D. The Forbidden Realm (The Unknown)
* Arbiter: Conceptual beings who maintain the "Balance."
* Eternal / Sovereign: A being who transcends the Multiverse. (The MC's peak in the 10th life).
[ II. TALENT GRADING ]
Measured by the Assessment Crystal.
* F-Rank: Trash. Limit: Body Tempering.
* C-Rank: Average. Limit: Core Formation.
* A-Rank: Genius. Limit: Sky Realm.
* S-Rank: Heaven's Chosen. Limit: Saint/Emperor Realm. (Rudra's Public Rank).
* SSS-Rank: World Calamity. Limit: God King. (Anya's Rank).
* EX / Void Rank: Unmeasurable. Infinite Potential. (Rudra's True Rank).
[ III. UNIQUE PHYSIQUES & BLOODLINES ]
1. The Dragon Sovereign Constitution (Rudra)
* Origin: Mutation of Supreme Yang Body + Void Dragon Soul.
* Traits:
* Infinite Yang: Limitless physical energy/stamina.
* Beast Domination: All beasts lower than his rank must kneel.
* Devour: Can eat energy/matter to upgrade.
2. The Primordial Phoenix Body (Anya)
* Origin: Nine-Yang Fire Body + Nirvana Phoenix Soul.
* Traits:
* Nirvana: Can resurrect from ash (requires massive energy).
* Destruction Fire: Flames that burn the soul/spirit, not just matter.
3. Divine Spirit Puppet (Ria)
* Composition: Stellar Meteorite (Bones) + Spirit Lotus (Flesh) + Dragon Blood (Soul).
* Traits: Zero pain receptors. Infinite fatigue resistance. Body durability equals a Sky Realm artifact.
[ IV. THE MC's CHEAT: The 9 Seals ]
Rudra possesses the memories and abilities of his 9 past lives. However, his current body cannot handle them all at once. They unlock as he ranks up.
* Seal 1 (Unlocked): The War God. (Perfect Combat Instincts).
* Seal 2 (Unlocked): The Divine Blacksmith. (Eye of Truth, crafting mastery).
* Seal 3 (Locked): The Sword Emperor. (Sword Intent that cuts space).
* Seal 4 (Locked): The Beast Monarch. (Full Dragon Transformation).
* Seal 5 (Locked): The Demon Paragon. (Poison/Curse Immunity).
* …Seals 6-9 [Data Redacted]
[ V. WEAPON & ITEM RANKS ]
* Mortal (Low, Mid, High)
* Spirit (Grades 1-9)
* Earth
* Heaven
* Divine Artifact
* Origin Artifact: Weapons capable of killing concepts/laws. (e.g., Antakala).
[ VI. THE ANTAGONISTS ]
1. The Order of Providence
* A secret organization worshipping the Arbiters.
* Power Source: Grey Qi (Borrowed Power).
* Grey Qi: Toxic to normal cultivators, corrupts the mind.
* Mission: To hunt down "Anomalies" (Geniuses who grow too fast).
2. The Arbiters (Unknown Rulers)
* Faceless entities that regulate the Multiverse. They fear the rise of a new Sovereign.