The Dao Of Evolution

There are 5 main Continents ( White Tiger, Azure Dragon, Black Tortoise, And the Vermilion Bird) surrounding the Central Continent of the Divine Qiln.

A rudimentary level of knowledge of the Cultivation of this goes as the following (High to Low) With 10 layers in each realm

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Immortal Awakening Realm

Creation Realm

Destruction Realm

Nirvana Realm

Ascension Realm

Spirit Realm

Body-Refinement Realm

Awakening Realm

Qi-Refinement Realm

Mortal

Each Realm comes with a new set of abilities for the person and different branches one may go when achieving said realm each breakthrough is covered by a form of tribulation besides the first breakthrough.

After reaching the awakening realm, the cultivator is able to link with one Dao Creature (Found in areas rich and dense in spiritual energy) that travels and evolves with them throughout their cultivation journey, the death of the creature means the termination of the cultivators cultivation progress and the falling back to the mortal realm and confined by the chain of mortality.

Dao Creatures are ranked into different stages of evolution (1-9) (Lines up with realm in most situations) and can determine the potential of each cultivator.

They're different clans with different specialties and key significance in their given continent and varies with the clan tiers being 1-4. 1 being the worst and 4 being the best.