Nascent-Soul

This stage is often considered the first step on the path of "Mortal-Soul-Transformation".

All stages before set the foundation and only from now on, will the "Cultivator" transform their soul itself.

### Half Step Nascent Soul

This describes the transition from the "Golden-Core-Realm" to the "Nascent-Soul-Realm".

To break through one must dissolve the "Golden-Core" and infuse the now free "Spiritual-Energy" into the soul. This "Spiritual-Energy" serves as the guide and anchor during "Nascent-Soul-Formation". The energy gathered by any single cultivator is however far from enough. Instead the "Cultivator" must make use of the naturally occuring "True-Qi-Sea" to supply them with enough "Qi" to be able to form their "Nascent-Soul". This is done by fusing the soul partially into the "True-Qi-Sea" itself, to one, make the gathering of "True-Qi" more efficient and quick, and two, increase the rate of transforming the "True-Qi" into "Spiritual-Energy".

Regardless of all this, its imppossible to refine enough "Spiritual-Energy" in a short period of time, causing the "Nascent-Soul" to be mostly made of "True-Qi", which is bound by the allready existing "Spiritual-Energy".

Different from ones expectations, the "Nascent-Soul" is not the transformation of the "Mortal-Soul" itself, but serves as basically a new body for the soul to inhabit. This allows the "Cultivator" to gain indipendence from the naturally imposed limit, by the "Vital-Qi", to their lifespan. From now on the stability "Nascent-Soul" will dictate the lifespan. Of course the "Nascent-Soul" is not immortal, but only grants around 300 years, before it dissipation. However, it now becomes possible to directly increase the remaining lifespan instead of only slowing the process of aging as before.

The partial fusion with the "True-Qi-Sea" allows its usage. By using "Spiritual-Energy" as guidance and employing the souls connection, "Nascent-Soul-Cultivators" are able to guide the "True-Qi-Sea" itself, granting them heaven defying power. The fatc that the fusion is but partial prevents this power from being inexaustable however, though "Nascent-Soul-Cultivators" would be able to battle for weeks and months without fear of running dry on "Spiritual-Energy". The fact that the "Spiritual-Energy" serves as the basis for the "Nascent-Soul" itself and holds it together, greatly limits the amount that can be used, as to much may destabilize the "Nascent-Soul" and cause the "Cultivators" death.

The "Nascent-Soul" tends to take the form of an indestinct infant, though it varies slightly depending on the "Cultivator".

### Early Stage

Upon forming the "Nascent-Soul" it is very unstable and illusiory. Were it to loose the protection of the body, its dissipation would take no more than a few weeks or months, as the "True-Qi" is reabsorbed by the "True-Qi-Sea"

At this stage the "Cultivator" must focus on refining the "True-Qi" into "Spiritual-Energy" to stabilize the "Nascent-Soul"

### Middle Stage

Only after enough "True-Qi" has been refined for the "Nascent-Soul" to stabilize, will one be considered to have reached this stage.

Now the "Nascent-Soul" can survive for a few years even without a body, granting any unlucky "Cultivator" the chance of rebirth in anothers body.

### Late Stage

By now, most "True-Qi" has been refined and the "Nascent-Soul" is far more stable and solid.

Leaving the body is still dangerous, but surviving for a few decades allows for more than enough leeway for the required measures.

### Peak Stage

The "Nascent-Soul" is made up of pure "Spiritual-Energy" and under complete controll. Now the "Cultivator must strengthen the fusion of their soul and the "True-Qi-Sea", as they further strengthen and refine their "Nascent-Soul". This process is difficult and dangerous as it involves lossening the protection towards ones "Mortal-Soul" to be able to fuse.

After completely fusing the "Mortal-Soul" into the "True-Qi-Sea", not only will one be able to more or less freely travel outside the body, but the absorption and refinement of "True-Qi" will have increased by a huge degree. From now on the "Cultivator" will focus and "Soul-Formation" and strengthening their soul.

### Rebirth - Possession

Possessing anothers body brings a variety of problems, though it may save the "Cultivators" life.

First acclimating to the new body takes time of course, but that is only a small worry. Most problemetic would be the parts of the "Nascent-Soul" allready dissipated after leaving the body. Depending on the "Cultivation-Stage" and time spend in search of another body, decades or centuries of ones lifespan may be lost.

Although the "Nascent-Soul" may seek refuge in other beeings and objects other than humans or the like, it greatly limits the "Cultivators" abilities. Afterall, complete controll over the soul has yet to be attained, so the body as the median is required for many of the complicated daily tasks of mundanity and "Cultivation" alike.

What would be worst, would be the stigma comming from the possession of another human beeing. Although honor and other mundane values, are of little use in the world of "Cultivation", being ocstracised by ones fellows and seniors may hamper ones "Cultivation" severly or bar much process from ever happening.