Qi Condensation

Qi Condensation is the foundational cultivation realm with 13 layers. Cultivators absorb spiritual energy from heaven and earth to warm their meridians and limbs, gather energy into the dantian, and master basic spiritual techniques and simple magical instruments.

Realm Description

Qi Condensation cultivators use their spiritual roots to absorb heavenly and earthly spiritual energy, accumulating and compressing it in the dantian. Each layer breakthrough requires progressively more spiritual energy accumulation, advancing from the 1st to 13th layer step by step.

Lifespan and Abilities

• Lifespan: Similar to mortals, maximum 180 years
• Abilities: Can use basic spiritual techniques and simple magical instruments, still reliant on spiritual roots to absorb energy
• Physique: Stronger than ordinary people, but improvements are limited

Cultivation Key Points

13-Layer System

Qi Condensation is divided into 13 levels, each requiring continuous spiritual energy accumulation:

• Early Stage (Layers 1-4): Learn to perceive and absorb spiritual energy, establish dantian foundation
• Middle Stage (Layers 5-9): More skilled spiritual energy circulation, noticeable physical improvements
• Late Stage (Layers 10-13): Prepare for Foundation Establishment breakthrough, increasing difficulty each layer

Breakthrough Conditions

• Must complete all 13 layers of cultivation
• Each layer requires sufficient spiritual energy accumulation
• Spiritual root quality determines cultivation speed

Foundation Establishment Breakthrough

After completing Qi Condensation 13th layer, breakthrough to Foundation Establishment is needed:

• Success Requirements: Sufficient dantian spiritual energy, preferably with Foundation Establishment Pills
• Success Significance: Lifespan extended to about 200 years, becoming a true cultivator
• Failure Risk: Most cultivators cannot successfully break through, remaining in Qi Condensation for life

Significance in A Mortal's Journey to Immortality

This is the starting realm for protagonists like Han Li, and also the lifelong cultivation realm for most independent cultivators. Han Li overcame his talent limitations through the small green bottle's help, but still needed solid cultivation of each layer to break through.

Though Qi Condensation is the starting point of cultivation, it forms the foundation of the entire cultivation system. The accumulation through 13 layers determines future cultivation potential.