As I was reading future chapters -editing-. I noticed my words might lead to confusion since even I was thinking along the lines of 'What the hell did I just write'. So I wanted to clarify just in case.

Cultivation: Every three levels (1-3 4-6 7-9) is a Small Realm (Early, Intermediate and Late). Level ten is the Peak and the equivalent to an entire Small Realm on its own. Levels one through ten is considered one Great Realm. In between two Great Realms is considered a half step. Not quite into either Great Realm, half way through the bottleneck. Difference of about 2-4 times strength between Small Realms depending on the person.

To keep it simple I will use numbers representing cultivation levels in one Great Realm: We will assume all examples are in the Nascent Qi Realm

A 4 could fight a 1v2, -vs two 3's- at the minimum or more depending on talent, equipment, comprehension, complexity/strength of Arts and techniques, or foundation etc. This is a quality and a quantity difference in Qi. Thats why the difference is so much more.

But for a 1 and 3 its not a diifference in quality. Its only quantity of Qi. So a 1 could fight against a 3 but would eventually lose if it was a battle of attrition due to the difference in quantity. But if the battle was short, and the 1 was talented, or was able to ambush, had better equipment etc, then they could beat the 3 in a 1v1.

One level is a Subrealm

Subrealm -----> Small Realm ------> (Half Step between Great Realms) ----->Great Realm

Subrealm Example: First Level Nascent Qi Realm

Small Realm Example: Nascent Cultivaton levels 1 to 3 is a Small Realm also known as the Early Stage Nascent Qi Realm

Great Realm Example: Nascent Qi Realm

I'll work on my wording in the chapters, because if I am getting confused when I am the author that is very bad.