Battle Through the Heavens Cultivation

 

Cultivation Levels in “Battle Through the Heavens”

“Battle Through the Heavens” (Doupo Cangqiong) is a popular xianxia fantasy story originating from the web novel by Tian Can Tu Dou. Its donghua (Chinese anime) adaptation explores a world of cultivation, brimming with spiritual power, martial arts, and epic adventures. The protagonist, Xiao Yan, strives to enhance his cultivation levels to ascend higher realms, encountering numerous challenges along his journey.

Below are the cultivation levels in “Battle Through the Heavens” along with their explanations:

1. Dou Zhi Qi: Dou Disciple

• The foundational level where a practitioner begins their cultivation journey.
• Dou Qi, the martial energy, is used to enhance physical strength and martial arts skills.
• At this stage, one is grasping the basics of Dou Qi.

2. Dou Zhe: Dou Practitioner

• Achieved after accumulating and controlling Dou Qi.
• Practitioners gain better combat abilities and can use more sophisticated techniques.

3. Dou Shi: Dou Master

• The next level after mastering Dou Zhe.
• Dou Shi exhibits greater control over Dou Qi and employs powerful martial arts techniques.

4. Da Dou Shi: Dou Grandmaster

• At this stage, Dou Qi becomes refined enough to form armaments.

5. Dou Ling: Dou Spirit

• Reached upon unlocking the realm of spirits and obtaining a Dou Ling.
• Practitioners enhance Dou Qi strength and understand spiritual power principles.

6. Dou Wang: Dou King

• A highly advanced level with mastery over spiritual energy and Dou Qi.
• Dou Wang is formidable and capable of facing stronger opponents.

7. Dou Huang: Dou Emperor

• The pinnacle of human cultivation.
• Dou Huang possesses extraordinary power, reaching the limits of human potential.

8. Dou Zong: Dou Ancestor

• Gains mysterious “Spatial Strength,” allowing feats like levitation or creating space locks.

9. Dou Zun: Dou Venerate

• A legendary level achieved by rare practitioners.
• Revered for immense power and influence in the cultivation world.

10. Peak Dou Zun: Peak Dou Venerate

• Requires a profound transformation of Dou Qi through the ‘nine changes.’
• Prepares practitioners for transitioning into the Dou Sheng class.

11. Ban Sheng: Half-Saint

• A transitional stage towards higher cultivation realms, divided into Initial, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.

12. Dou Sheng: Dou Saint

• The apex of cultivation, regarded as a near-divine existence.
• Dou Sheng can create separate realms, manipulate immense Dou Qi, and perform feats that defy logic.

13. Dou Di: Dou God

• A mythical ranking far above all others.
• Equates to Sovereigns of the Great Thousand World.

Note: These levels represent the progression in “Battle Through the Heavens.” Variations may occur in other xianxia stories.