Classification of Beasts
1. Normal Animals
• Traits:
• Physically limited to natural instincts and biology.
• Serve as food, labor, or companions to mortals.
• May sometimes be unintentionally affected by Qi in regions with high abundance (e.g., slight size increases, better resilience).
• Examples:
• Snow Wolves: Common in snowy mountains, used as hunting companions.
• Black-FeatheredFalcons: Often tamed for delivering messages between sects.
• Iron-HornedBulls: Farm animals, occasionally used for pulling carts or plowing fields.
2. Spiritual Beasts
• Definition: Beasts that cultivate by opening their meridians and absorbing natural Qi.
• Key Features:
• Intelligence: Varies greatly; lower-ranked ones act on instinct, but higher-ranked ones develop intelligence similar to or greater than humans.
• Rarity: Common species might include Qi-imbued wolves, eagles, or bears. Rare species could be phoenix-like birds, jade serpents, or dragons.
• Power: Their strength often corresponds with their cultivation stages (e.g., Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Nascent Soul, etc.).
• FoundationStage: Weak spiritual beasts, comparable to early-stage cultivators.
• CoreFormationStage: Mid-tier beasts, typically used as mounts or guards by sect disciples.
• NascentSoulStage: Rare, powerful beasts, often revered as protectors of sects or hidden realms.
• ImmortalStage: Legendary beasts capable of contending with powerful cultivators.
(There are also many between Nascent Soul & Immortal stage.)
• Abilities: Often have unique elemental alignments or innate techniques tied to their species.
• Relationship with Cultivators:
• Can form contracts or bonds with cultivators as companions.
• Spirit beast mounts or guardians are prized possessions of sects.
• Often hunted for materials like cores, blood, rare pelts or weapons. They are the weapons most often used.
These are examples, no need to read:
QiCondensationStage
• CloudStepRabbit: A nimble rabbit that can leap extraordinary distances and create small gusts of wind.
• FlameTailSparrow: A tiny bird with a glowing tail that emits warmth, often used to assist low-level alchemists.
FoundationEstablishmentStage
• GoldenPeltFox: A cunning fox that can manipulate low-level Qi to create mirages and confuse enemies.
• SpiritVineOtter: Found near rivers, it enhances the growth of spiritual herbs with its Qi-rich body.
CoreFormationStage
• AzureWindFalcon: A bird that controls wind currents to attack or escape, often sought after for reconnaissance.
• CrystalHornStag: A deer with glowing antlers that amplify spiritual energy in a radius around it.
NascentSoulStage
• ThunderclapTiger: A massive tiger that roars with the force of lightning, capable of decimating weaker cultivators.
• LotusCrownCarp: A rare aquatic beast that purifies lakes, with scales resembling lotus petals.
Soul TransformationStage
• Star-SeerDeer: A celestial deer capable of predicting future attacks and guiding cultivators to hidden treasures.
• AuroraFangWolf: A massive wolf that disrupts hostile Qi and shields allies with an aurora-like aura.
VoidRefinementStage
• EtherealSkyWhale: A sky-faring whale that summons hurricanes and shields itself with powerful Qi barriers.
• Heaven'sVeilSerpent: A snake that swallows spatial energy to create void-like disruptions in battle.
IntegrationStage
• RadiantSolarLion: A lion with a mane burning like the sun, healing allies and incinerating enemies.
• VoidDragonTurtle: A giant turtle carrying a domain on its back, creating unbreakable barriers.
ImmortalityStage
• CelestialCrane: A sacred bird that embodies purity, often guarding immortal lands.
• PrismaticSpiritDragon: A dragon with scales reflecting all elements, capable of unleashing devastating multi-elemental attacks.
3.DemonicBeasts
• Definition: Beasts that cultivate by absorbing Demonic Qi instead of natural Qi.
• Key Features:
• Origin: Formed in places of death, decay, or extreme resentment, such as battlefields, cursed lands, or ancient ruins.
• Traits:
• Often more violent, bloodthirsty, and unpredictable than spiritual beasts.
• Appear monstrous, with dark or distorted features (e.g., glowing red eyes, skeletal frames, or excessive size).
• Power: Their growth and abilities often exceed spiritual beasts due to the intensity of Demonic Qi, but they are unstable and prone to self-destruction.
• Abilities:
• Specialized in destructive techniques or dark attributes like corrosion, illusions, or poison.
• May emit an aura that weakens cultivators or disrupts spiritual energy.
• Relationship with Cultivators:
• Feared and exterminated when found near mortal settlements.
• Rare demonic beasts are sometimes tamed by cultivators who practice demonic techniques, but such bonds are volatile.
• Their cores and materials are highly sought after for forbidden techniques or powerful weapons. Mostly weapons, they don't wanna die unless they're desperate.
More examples, no need to read:
QiCondensationStage
• BoneClawRat: A small rodent with sharp, Qi-infused claws, often swarming in packs.
• AshFangBat: A nocturnal beast that releases clouds of demonic Qi to blind its enemies.
FoundationEstablishmentStage
• ScarletHornBoar: A wild boar with glowing red horns, charging with bursts of demonic energy.
• VenomSpitFrog: A frog that emits poisonous mist laced with demonic Qi.
CoreFormationStage
• BlackscaleCobra: A snake that uses its venom to corrode Qi barriers and weaken enemies.
• BloodMoonWolf: A wolf that grows stronger under the moonlight, often commanding packs of other demonic wolves.
NascentSoulStage
• ObsidianClawPanther: A panther that manipulates shadows to ambush its prey, with claws that nullify defensive formations.
• GhostFlameOwl: A nocturnal predator that ignites demonic flames capable of draining spiritual energy.
SoulTransformationStage
• BloodhowlChimera: A beast composed of various creatures, its howl spreads madness and despair.
• ShadowAbyssSpider: A spider that traps enemies in webs infused with demonic Qi, draining their energy.
VoidRefinementStage
• DoomClawRaven: A massive raven whose claws decay anything they touch, and whose screeches destabilize Qi in enemies.
• NightmareWyrm: A serpentine beast that traps enemies in illusions, attacking their minds directly.
IntegrationStage
• AbyssLeviathan: A sea beast capable of summoning cursed tsunamis infused with demonic Qi.
• HellfireBasilisk: A serpent-dragon hybrid that breathes demonic flames corroding even immortal artifacts.
ImmortalityStage
• DreadwingDragon: A dragon of pure darkness, capable of extinguishing entire realms of spiritual Qi.
• CursedBonePhoenix: A phoenix that revives itself by consuming the life force of others, leaving destruction in its wake.
Lì Jìn's Demonic Beast Liáo
遼 (Liáo) - "Distant, Far-Reaching"
Liao's Background
• Species: Eclipse Shadow Fox (日食影狐 - Rì Shí Yǐng Hú)
• A rare and mysterious demonic beast that appears only during celestial phenomena, like solar eclipses.
• Known for its unmatched speed, ability to manipulate shadows, and foresight into potential dangers (tying to the "distant" aspect of his name).
• History:
• Liao was once a revered demonic beast feared and respected by cultivators and other beasts alike. He had been one of the few demonic beasts who had not lost their complete will to the demonic Qi.
• He is one of the few demonic beasts that turned his powers against the outer gods in the past, severely injuring himself in the process. The backlash from the fight left him in a small, powerless state, reducing him to a shadow of his former glory.
• Despite his weakened form, his intelligence and cunning remain unmatched.
Mascot- Form
• Appearance:
• A fluffy, small fox-like creature with soft black fur and silver streaks (adorable!)
• His eyes glow faintly in dim light, shifting between deep red and silver.
• A small shadow-like mist follows him, creating an air of mystery but not intimidation.
• Behavior:
• Mischievous and occasionally sassy, he often teases Lì Jìn but deeply respects him.
• Protective to the point of being reckless, he will still throw himself into danger despite his weakened form.
• Abilities: Even in his current state, Liao retains subtle abilities:
• Shadow Cloak: He can blend into shadows, making it difficult for enemies to detect him.
• Intuition: He instinctively senses dangerous presences, warning Lì Jìn of threats.
• Resonance: Occasionally, he taps into fragments of his former power during life-threatening situations, though it exhausts him greatly.
CONTINENTS
LíngyáZhōu (灵涯州) - "ContinentofSpiritualHorizons,"
GeographyofLíngyáZhōu (灵涯州)
1. Core Region: The Celestial Peaks
• Description: A vast mountain range at the heart of the continent where the Five Celestial Extremes (Li Sect, Xiongkong Sect, etc.) are based. The Celestial Peaks are surrounded by dense spiritual energy and are home to rare spiritual beasts and flora.
• Notable Features:
• Mount Wànfēng (万峰山): "Mountain of Ten Thousand Peaks" — The highest peak in Língyá and home to the Li Sect. It's said that the air at its summit is so pure it can heal minor injuries and illnesses.
• Tiānkōng Plateau (天空高原): "Sky Plateau" — The floating landmass where the Xiongkong Sect resides. It defies gravity due to the dense Qi concentration beneath it.
2. Northern Region: Frosted Wastes
• Description: A frozen expanse filled with glaciers, ice caverns, and snowy plains. This is the domain of the Hánxuè Zōng (寒雪宗 / Sect of Frigid Snow).
• Notable Features:
• Yínbīng Lake (银冰湖): "Silver Ice Lake" — A frozen lake that never thaws and contains spiritual ice essence.
• Bái Xuě Gǔ (白雪谷): "White Snow Valley" — A narrow valley with perpetual snowfall and home to several ice-elemental spiritual beasts.
3. Eastern Region: Illusory Forests
• Description: A region shrouded in mists and illusions, controlled by Huànshén Zōng (幻神宗 / Sect of the Illusory Deity).
• Notable Features:
• Wúxiàn Hǎi (无限海): "Infinite Sea" — A mystical forest that stretches endlessly, filled with mind-bending illusions and hidden treasures.
• Shénhuàn Tower (神幻塔): "Illusory Deity Tower" — A structure used by Huànshén Zōng to train disciples in mental fortitude and illusion techniques.
4. Southern Region: Verdant Expanse
• Description: A lush region with rolling hills, rivers, and fertile lands. Most of it is controlled by the Lì Sect.
• Notable Features:
• Qīnghé Plains (青河平原): "Green River Plains" — A region crisscrossed by rivers that produce abundant crops.
• Zhú Lín (竹林): "Bamboo Forest" — A massive bamboo forest rumored to house wandering spiritual beasts.
5. Western Region: Sword's Edge Range
• Description: Rugged mountains and sharp peaks that stretch toward the sea. Home to Hàojiàn Zōng (浩剑宗 / Sect of Boundless Swords).
• Notable Features:
• Jiàn Hǎi (剑海): "Sword Sea" — A coastal area where waves crashing against sharp rock formations sound like clashing swords.
• Zhànfēng Ridge (斩锋岭): "Blade's Edge Ridge" — A mountain range where disciples test their swordsmanship against natural elements.
6. Outer Regions: Forbidden Zones
• Description: Scattered throughout Língyá are areas considered too dangerous or sacred to trespass. These include ancient battlefields, cursed lands, and places teeming with demonic Qi. They are under the watch of the Li and Xiongkong sects.
• Notable Features:
• Gǔzhàn Ruins (古战遗迹): "Ancient War Ruins" — The remnants of a great battle between mortals and outer gods.
• Yānhuáng Abyss (炎皇深渊): "Flame Emperor Abyss" — A scorching chasm filled with molten lava, said to lead to the heart of the world.
HóngtǔZhōu (红土州) - "RedEarthContinent,"
1. GeographyofHóngtǔZhōu
GeneralCharacteristics
Hóngtǔ Zhōu is a vast and diverse landmass that contrasts strongly with Língyá Zhōu. It is more fragmented in power, with political entities like dynasties and nations controlling distinct regions. Its landscapes range from harsh deserts to lush farmlands, reflecting its complex power struggles and the diversity of its people.
Climate and Features
(zhōu meaning dynasty. Meaning of each dynasty will be at the end)
• Western Region (Zhànzhōu - Military):
Rugged terrain with wide grasslands, rocky cliffs, and natural fortresses. This area sees extreme weather, with hot summers and cold winters, shaping its militaristic culture.
• Eastern Region (Wénzhōu - Scholarly and Trade):
A fertile and coastal area, with major rivers and lush valleys that make it ideal for trade and agriculture. The region has bustling port cities and quiet scholarly retreats.
• Southern Region (Shāngzhōu - Commerce):
Vast deserts, dangerous trade routes, and scattered oases define this region. Caravans crossing the dunes connect cities of immense wealth. Hidden in these sands are also bandit hideouts and mysterious ruins.
• Northern Region (Xuězhōu - Snow Continent):
A frozen, mountainous land with forests of frost-covered trees and spiritual hotspots. Snowstorms are common, and the terrain is dotted with ancient spiritual sanctuaries.
• Central Region (Da Qin):
The weakest of the dynasties, Da Qin is located at the heart of Hóngtǔ Zhōu. It is surrounded by rivers and fertile plains but lacks significant natural barriers, making it vulnerable to invasions.
2. ImportantLocations
Zhànzhōu (West)
• Ironwall Canyon: A natural fortress where the dynasty's military academy is located.
• Blazing Barrens: A scorched battlefield from an ancient war, now avoided due to residual energy.
Wénzhōu (East)
• River of Scrolls: A river named for its proximity to many scholarly institutions and talisman workshops.
• Crystal Bay: A glittering harbor city that thrives on maritime trade and spiritual artifact exports.
Shāngzhōu (South)
• Golden Dunes: Vast deserts where trading caravans brave the heat and bandit ambushes.
• Shadowmarket Oasis: A hidden and lawless trade hub where merchants and rogues deal in rare and forbidden goods.
Xuězhōu (North)
• Frostspire Peaks: A mountain range with spiritual veins of cold energy, perfect for ice cultivation.
• Snowshade Grove: A mystic forest blanketed in eternal snow, where spiritual beasts roam freely.
Da Qin (Center)
• Plains of Harmony: The fertile heartland of Da Qin, vital for its agricultural survival.
• Thousand River Delta: A network of rivers that feed into the surrounding regions, making it strategically important.
3. SpiritualandDemonicBeastTerritories
• Zhànzhōu: Dominated by territorial spiritual beasts like rock-armored rhinos and flame-winged eagles, as well as demonic beasts that thrive in its harsh and battle-scarred lands.
• Wénzhōu: Home to aquatic and scholarly-associated spiritual beasts, like talisman foxes and ink-scaled carp. Some demonic beasts lurk near port cities, preying on trade routes.
• Shāngzhōu: A mix of trade-associated spiritual beasts (like sand-striders) and dangerous desert demonic beasts, such as scorpion kings and mirage panthers.
• Xuězhōu: A sanctuary for rare spiritual beasts like frost qilins and snow phoenixes, but also home to icy demonic beasts like frost wraiths and snow serpents.
• Da Qin: While not a natural haven for beasts, the weaker spiritual energy here draws fewer but unique spiritual beasts, like river turtles, and demonic ones like shadow crawlers.
4. Cultural and Economic Dynamics
• Zhànzhōu: Militaristic society, highly disciplined, and focused on strategy and survival. Major exports include weapons, armor, and mercenaries.
• Wénzhōu: A center of knowledge, art, and trade. Talisman production and spiritual artifact crafting are its primary industries.
• Shāngzhōu: Known for its mercantile prowess and instability. Trade networks are vast, but banditry makes survival difficult.
• Xuězhōu: A spiritual powerhouse, focused on cultivation, spiritual research, and maintaining ties with sects like Hánxuè.
• Da Qin: Politically fragmented, reliant on agriculture and its central location for survival.
1. Zhànzhōu Dynasty (West)
Name: 烈阳朝 (Lièyáng Cháo)
Meaning: Dynasty of the Blazing Sun
Explanation: Reflecting their militaristic culture and the harsh, sun-scorched landscapes, this name symbolizes strength, endurance, and dominance.
2. Wénzhōu Dynasty (East)
Name: 文渊朝 (Wényuān Cháo)
Meaning: Dynasty of Scholarly Depth
Explanation: A name that emphasizes their focus on scholarship, trade, and talisman crafting, highlighting their intellectual and cultural superiority.
3. Shāngzhōu Dynasty (South)
Name: 金砂朝 (Jīnshā Cháo)
Meaning: Dynasty of Golden Sands
Explanation: Representing their mercantile focus and desert environment, this name evokes images of wealth, trade, and the golden dunes of their land.
4. Xuězhōu Dynasty (North)
Name: 寒霜朝 (Hánshuāng Cháo)
Meaning: Dynasty of Cold Frost
Explanation: Highlighting their icy terrain, unique cultivation techniques, and spiritual dominance, this name reflects their wintry power and isolation.
5. Dà Qīn Dynasty (Central)
Name: 大钦朝 (Dà Qīn Cháo)
Meaning: Dynasty of Great Reverence
Explanation: Reflecting their historical importance and their pride despite being the weakest, this name emphasizes their resilience and enduring legacy.
There are islands that connect these two islands, not important.
FLORA
HealingHerbs
1. 灵苓草 (LínglíngCǎo) – SpiritRestorativeGrass
• A common healing herb used for replenishing Qi and vitality. Found in dense forests.
2. 赤心花 (ChìxīnHuā) – ScarletHeartFlower
• Used to treat heart-related ailments; its petals are bright red and shaped like a heart.
3. 玉肤藤 (YùfūTéng) – JadeSkinVine
• Known for enhancing skin regeneration and healing external wounds.
Cultivation-AidingFlora
4. 青灵果 (QīnglíngGuǒ) – AzureSpiritFruit
• Enhances cultivation speed when consumed. Often guarded by beasts in spiritual forests.
5. 破界花 (PòjièHuā) – Boundary-BreakingFlower
• Helps cultivators break through to the next stage when used in alchemy.
6. 苍晶草 (CāngjīngCǎo) – AzureCrystalGrass
• Absorbs Qi from its surroundings, condensing it into pure energy for cultivators.
PoisonousandDangerousPlants
7. 噬魂藤 (ShìhúnTéng) – Soul-DevouringVine
• A parasitic vine that drains Qi and vitality from those who get too close.
8. 影毒花 (YǐngdúHuā) – ShadowPoisonFlower
• Emits a toxic mist that causes hallucinations and paralysis.
9. 枯血木 (KūxuèMù) – WitheredBloodTree
• Its sap is toxic and corrosive but used in rare poison antidotes.
RareandMysticalFlora
10. 星华草 (XīnghuáCǎo) – StarBlossomGrass
• Glows faintly at night and is used in refining soul-nurturing pills.
11. 玄凤兰 (XuánfèngLán) – MysticPhoenixOrchid
• A fiery flower said to bloom only once every thousand years, aiding Void Refinement cultivators.
12. 九霄果 (JiǔxiāoGuǒ) – NineHeavensFruit
• Contains pure celestial energy, consumed by immortals to strengthen their spiritual core.
EnvironmentalPlants
13. 风铃树 (FēnglíngShù) – WindChimeTree
• A tree with hollow leaves that whistle like chimes in the wind. Found in serene valleys.
14. 梦丝藤 (MèngsīTéng) – DreamSilkVine
• A vine with shimmering silver threads that lull creatures into a deep slumber.
15. 千彩花海 (Qiāncǎi Huāhǎi) – Thousand-ColoredFlowerSea
• A mystical meadow filled with flowers that constantly shift colors, releasing soothing energy.