So I decided to make the cosmology and power rankings clear in the universe of The Sacred Beast Sect to clear up some inconsistencies and make some information clear. I’ll also post more of these info dumps every so often to update the information.

The Three Realms:

The three realms are the main universe that the story takes place in. While it is collectively referred to as a single universe it does contain several layers. These layers are pretty much universes in and of themselves so when I refer to the mortal realms I mean mortal realm the universe.

Now think of the three realms as a cake, each layer is stacked on top one another but are not physically connected. One must reach a high level of cultivation in order to travel between them. Each Layer is also as stated before a sub universe and contain thousands of galaxies. Each layer of space are also more difficult to control then the last.

Lower Realms=Mortal/Immortal Realm:

To clear things up, the Lower realm as a whole refer to both the mortal and Immortal realm. This is because the two are largely connected and is where most cultivators gather in. Think of it as a house, the bottom floor is the mortal realm and the second floor is the immortal realm, different but both are included in the same house. The Lower Realm is basically one large universe thats separated Into two halves that are lesser cosmoses.

Side Note: mortals are the majority and live on most worlds that are habitable.

Now moving on to the Immortal half and call it the Immortal Realm. Like the Mortal Realm, the Immortal Realm is also a similar size cosmos consisting of numerous galaxies and star systems with many large and small words. However the Immortal Realm also posses many different environments and unique stars such as suns that are absolute zero temperatures and entire planets made out of leaves. Planets are also very often floating about with minimal gravity with suns orbiting them instead. Do not try to understand the logic of the Immortal realm, the laws of physics are defied every day. The spiritual energy in the Immortal Realm is also hundreds of times more potent then the Mortal Realm.

Side Note: There are also many Lower Realms also consisting of Mortal and Immortal Realms. All of then exists on the same general layer of space.

Upper Ream/Celestial Realm/Realm of the Gods

The highest level of space and also the most stable. It consists of one giant flat landmass surrounded by ocean overlooking all the lower realms. Immortals are considered juniors here and experts considered the pinnacle in mortal worlds are more common then dirt here.

Absolutely no mortals exist here. Not many are aware this place exists The western side is home to the blessed lands of Buddhism. The Eastern side is dominated by the Daoist path. The overall ruler and central government is the Heavenly court. The oceans are dominated by the dragons.

Nether Realm

Located at the bottom of the three realms but also home to the Nether World Court and where judgement of the dead and reincarnation takes place.

Cultivation:

Qi Cultivation is divided into several Large Realms each consists of four smaller realms which are also broken down into 3 layers of Early, Mid, Late. Cultivation requires one to meditate and absorb from any source in order to enhance their body and understanding of the universe. Every breakthrough is a huge rise in power.

Mortal Realm Cultivation goes like this.

1. Mortal realm/Houtian

-Qi Condensation, Early, Mid, Late, maximum lifespan of 100years

(At this level, a cultivator is required to regularly absorb Qi and only about 3-5 times as strong as an Olympic athlete. Its very much an introduction to cultivation as one is still learning how to utilise Qi)

-Body Enhancement, Early, Mid, Late, maximum lifespan of 100years

(This stage focuses on enhancing the physical body beyond their limit so that the body will survive cultivation as well as enhance all body senses 10 folds least. Experts at this stages immune to most common sickness)

-Core Formation, Early, Mid, Late, maximum lifespan of 100years

(Core Formation requires the cultivator to form a Spiritual core in their body, this enhances their sensitivity to Qi and the laws of the universe. At this stage cultivators can start meditating on the Dao and also unlock energy sensing. Flight is also possible but it is very stressful to maintain)

-Nascent soul, Early, Mid, Late, maximum lifespan of 300years

(At this stage the Spiritual Core of the cultivator will form a Nascent Soul. Cultivators with a Nascent Soul are able to survive their body’s destruction and would be able to create a new one. This process however can take decades to centuries)

2. Surpassing Mortality/Xiantian

-Spirit severing, Early, Mid, Late, maximum lifespan of 800years

(To reach this stage is to break all ties to mortality. At this level one can truely be called an Immortal. Experts at this realm is immune to all illness and normal poisons. Experts at this stage have severed their soul from mortal shackles and are much more knowledgeable on the workings of the universe. Animals at this stage gain human intelligence and are referred to as Demon Beasts or just Demons)

-Heavenly sage, Early, Mid, Late, maximum lifespan of 1,200years

(Heavenly Sage’s Qi havebeen transformed into Heaven Qi making them much more sensitive to energy then before)

-Gazing Nirvana, Early, Mid, Late, maximum lifespan of 1,500years

(When entering this realm, cultivators would catch a glimpse of true immortality and the Immortal Realm)

-Exalted, Early, Mid, Late, maximum lifespan of 3,000years

(Peak of Xiantian and also the transition to sky realm)

3. Trancendense Realm

-Sky Realm, Early, Mid, Late, maximum lifespan of 8,000years

(Starting at the Sky Realm a cultivator can fly without any effort and leave the planet's atmosphere. Pre-Sky Realm any attempt to fly will require the use of spiritual energy/Qi. Experts at their full power can quake something the size of the Holy Saint Continent with ease)

-Minor Saint, Early, Mid, Late, maximum lifespan of 10,000years

(Experts at this stage can survive outer space without much effort and destroy entire worlds)

-Great Saint, Early, Mid, Late, maximum lifespan of 10,000years

(Experts at this level can easily destroy Large planets with a casual strike)

-False Immortal/Loose Immortal, Early, Mid, Late, maximum lifespan of 150,000years

(Pinnacle of Mortal Realm Cultivation just before Immortal Cultivation. Even low ranking False Immortals can quake the entire mortal half of the cosmos. At some point of a False Immortal's lifespan a Tribulation will occur, if the False Immortal can survive he/she will break through to the Immortal Realm and be forced to leave the Mortal Realm for the Immortal Realm. Can also be called Loose Immortals.)