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World Setting - Cultivation Sects (‼️‼️Spoiler version)

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Tiānjí Wǔ Zōng (天极五宗 / Five Celestial Extremes)

The Tiānjí Wǔ Zōng represents the five strongest sects in the cultivation world. Their power and influence are unparalleled, with two of them—Lì Zōng (力宗) and Xióngkōng Zōng (雄空宗)—standing on an entirely different level compared to the others. Together, these five sects dominate the cultivation world and are the guardians of balance and power.

1. LìZōng (力宗 / SectofForce)

Origins: The family sect of the MC, established as a guardian sect of the world by the laws of the world. The sect is the strongest among the Tiānjí Wǔ Zōng.

Primary Focus: Cultivation of strength, balance, and invincible bodies. ( I like using fists)

Notable Features:

• Holds massive competitions to select disciples from around the damned world.

• Extremely strict yet fair in maintaining their supreme reputation.

• Revered as the protectors of the world against external threats.

Key Figures:

• Sect Leader: Lì Jiàn (力鉴) – Known for his overwhelming strength and wisdom.

• Head Disciple: Lì Wēiyáng (力威扬) – The most promising cultivator in the sect, a prodigy with unparalleled battle sense.

• Other Notables: Lì Zhēn (力真), the Grand Elder known for maintaining the sect's ties with the other four sects.

2. XióngkōngZōng (雄空宗 / SectoftheHeroicSky)

Origins: Founded by a family member of the Lì Zōng who wished to establish his own legacy. They share a cooperative and peaceful relationship with the Lì Zōng.

Primary Focus: Sky-based cultivation techniques, focusing on controlling aerial and heavenly forces. (Fly birdie!)

Notable Features:

• Second strongest sect in the world.

• Frequently assists the Lì Zōng in maintaining balance and order.

Key Figures:

• Sect Leader: Tiān Yǔn (天运) – A master of heavenly techniques with unmatched agility and command over sky energy.

• Head Disciple: Yún Xīng (云星) – A cultivator renowned for manipulating celestial winds.

• Other Notables: Elder Lóng Kōng (龙空), an expert in defensive sky formations.

3. HuànshénZōng (幻神宗 / SectoftheIllusoryDeity)

Origins: A sect secretly controlled by an outer god. This makes it unique among the Tiānjí Wǔ Zōng, as its current power stems from manipulation by external forces.

Primary Focus: Illusory and mental manipulation techniques, with an emphasis on deception and reality-warping.

Notable Features:

• The sect holds one of the ancient runes—Eclipse (Rìshí / 日蚀)—which grants immense illusory powers.

• Their techniques are extremely dangerous and difficult to counter due to their mental nature.

Key Figures:

• Sect Leader: Huàn Jié (幻劫) – A mysterious figure rumored to have transcended normal cultivation methods due to his pact with an outer god.

• Head Disciple: Yǐng Méi (影魅) – A master of illusions, capable of incapacitating opponents without a single physical attack.

• Other Notables: Grand Elder Huàn Wéi (幻威), who manages the sect's connections and external dealings.

4. HàojiànZōng (浩剑宗 / SectofBoundlessSwords)

Origins: The strongest sect in Da Qin. Their focus is on sword cultivation and mastery of the dao of swords.

Primary Focus: Swordsmanship and combat techniques involving boundless energy.

Notable Features:

• Historically aligned with Da Qin, but the current leadership has a weaker bond with the nation.

• Renowned for producing some of the world's finest sword cultivators.

Key Figures:

• Sect Leader: Jiàn Xuán (剑玄) – A legendary swordmaster who wields a sword said to pierce through space.

• Head Disciple: Jiàn Yào (剑曜) – A prodigy swordsman with boundless potential.

• Other Notables: Elder Jiàn Tóng (剑通), known for crafting legendary swords.

5. HánxuèZōng (寒雪宗 / SectofFrigidSnow)

Origins: A sect from another continent, specializing in ice and snow-related cultivation techniques.

Primary Focus: Frost-based techniques, including offensive and defensive methods tied to ice energy.

Notable Features:

• Known for their unique cultivation environment that mirrors their frost and snow techniques.

• Mysterious and isolationist, they rarely interfere in external matters.

Key Figures:

• Sect Leader: Xuě Hán (雪寒) – A frost cultivator whose presence is said to lower the temperature of an entire region.

• Head Disciple: Xuě Làn (雪岚) – A genius cultivator who blends grace and lethality in her techniques.

• Other Notables: Grand Elder Xuě Jīng (雪晶), who oversees the sect's sacred ice grounds.

SharedFeaturesoftheTiānjíWǔZōng

• Location: The five sects are situated on a continent originally created for the Three Ancient Sects by the laws of the world. This continent was later granted to the Lì Zōng after the ancient sects' destruction.

• Purpose: Although their objectives differ, the Tiānjí Wǔ Zōng collectively serve as protectors of balance and power in the cultivation world. They are supposed to, but 2/5 don't know shit, 1/5 is the bad guy, the other two are actually doing the work.

• Influence: Their strength and prestige are unmatched, and they shape the course of history in their respective domains.

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