They begin their journey in martial arts, often at the beginner level.
Training in this realm allows them to accumulate internal energy through qi cultivation techniques.
In some cases, ordinary individuals who lack internal energy are also referred to as third-rates within the world of Murim martial arts.
2nd Rate Warrior
Martial artists in this realm possess several years of training and experience:
They have acquired a solid grasp of the fundamentals of internal energy manipulation.
Proficiency in weaponry and combat techniques is a key characteristic of this stage.
Typically, Second-Rate Warriors lead squads of 10-12 third-rate trainees during battles, showcasing their leadership and expertise in group combat scenarios.
1st Rate Warrior
Even martial artists with limited talent can attain this level through dedicated practice and time:
This is the lowest realm capable of recognizing a martial master's presence.
While they cannot externally manifest qi, First-Rate Warriors can partially imbue their weapons with internal energy, enhancing their weapon's power and effectiveness.
Peak Realm
Achieving this realm requires innate talent and dedication:
In the past, it was the highest realm depicted in old Murim novels.
There is a significant qualitative gap between a Peak Martial Artist and a First-Rate Warrior.
Peak Martial Artists possess sword-body unison and can freely manifest weapon qi, commonly known as "sword qi.”
They are often referred to as “martial masters” or “experts” due to their exceptional skills and abilities.
Transcendence Realm
The ultimate realm attainable for individuals with ordinary talent:
Martial artists in this realm possess absolute mastery over their chosen weapon, including complete control over sword (weapon) qi and enhanced sword (weapon) qi.
They have a basic understanding of sword (weapon) force, which is qi that gains color and becomes visible to the naked eye. This level of mastery is a testament to their unparalleled skill and expertise.
Unrestrained Realm (Poison Body, Ultimate Demon Realm, Ice Human Realm)
The martial artist undergoes rejuvenation and stops growing old (just in appearance)
They develop immunity to poisons and extreme temperatures, showcasing unparalleled resistance.
These martial artists can effortlessly manipulate sword (weapon) force and perform sword (weapon) telekinesis, making them formidable masters of their chosen weapon.
Typically, those in the Unrestrained Realm are considered the greatest martial artists of their time in the central plains. They are virtually unbeatable in numerical combat unless facing an opponent of the same realm.
At this realm, one can start to feel the center of the universe.
Martial artists in this realm stand on the cusp of transformation.
Often serving as a precursor to the life-and-death realm, it marks a pivotal stage in their journey.
They possess absolute mastery over sword (weapon) force, and some can even execute Mind Sword (sudden sword attacks driven by thought alone).
Martial artists in this realm abandon rigid martial principles, freely expressing their moves as guided by their hearts, akin to the Buddhist concept of abandoning the boat after crossing the river.
Nature Realm (천지교태에=Unity with Heaven and Earth) (This Is the Last Realm Known to People)
Stages:
Enlightenment/Transformation of Awakening (화오, 化悟),
When one reaches the Eternal Stage, one's status become close to that of a Venerable, and can hear Sound-Transmitions, and even hear the Venerables in the Spirit Jades.
When reaching the Nature realm, one transcends the boundaries of ordinary mortals and extends human lifespan beyond the ordinary up to 300+ Years and might be higher.
It's a level of becoming one with all living beings and nature, fading the line between energy and god.
A legendary achievement wherein a human can use the greatest strength of nature with a mortal body.
Martial artists in this realm attain enlightenment from nature itself rather than through adversaries.
This is the realm of the Constellations, or the Thrones, like the Divine Throne.
These are beings comparable to stars.
Once they descend from the Higher Dimension of the Thrones Realm, their power weakens according to the Creators' Laws.
Creator Realm (창조자의 반열에=Creator's Ranks)
This is the realm of the Creators.
The Creators of the universes, dimensions, principles/laws, and even the Thrones.
The Beginning
Nothing known about it; whether it is a realm or an entity.
True Martial Flower (Korean:진무화, Chinese:真武花)[]
The Martial Artists at the Unrestrained Realm can attain that level, where a person forms all the blood vessels within the core, which is a phenomenon when attaining an empty core. Since the whole body has become the core, every time the inner energy is controlled, the qi retains its physical form and spreads out.
Trivia[]
Demi-God Realm might be not a real realm, but just a state.
We took some novels known informations from chp.59 RizzComic' translator of “A Modern Man Who Got Transmigrated To Murim”, who in turn took it from Namu Wiki.
