Technique Levels

## Overview

In Swallowed Star, techniques (also known as methods, skills, or ways) fall under levels. While techniques below the level of a World Master are rarely defined, those at the level of Immortal tend to be defined, with the lowest level being Low and the highest level seen being Eternal True God. While a technique may be of a certain level, there are other factors that can contribute to the effectiveness of the technique, including the underlying strength of the user, the strength of the medium used (generally a weapon, but also can be the body, etc.), law comprehension, etc. As such, in the story, a Universe Master-level technique may not easily kill a Universe Venerable, for example.

Secret Techniques (秘术) are different from Secret Methods (秘法) in that Secret Techniques are useful to more powerful beings than Secret Methods. Secret Methods are generally techniques at the Universe Venerable-level and thus are worthless to Universe Masters, while Secret Techniques are typically created by beings who have surpassed True Gods, making their techniques incredibly useful.

## Levels

### Low

Low level (不入流) techniques are generally created by normal World Masters and normal Immortals.

### Normal

Normal (普通) techniques are generally created by World Master geniuses and Immortal Marquises. They generally have some special features that make them surpass Low level techniques.

Examples:

* Hidden Shadow 7 Blades
* Soul Seal

### Top

Top (顶级) techniques are generally created by World Master absolute geniuses and Immortal Kings.

### Pinnacle

Pinnacle (巅峰) techniques are generally created by Immortal Kings with real chances to become Universe Venerables, as well as Universe Venerables. Extreme World Master geniuses can also create techniques of this level.

Examples:

* Beast God Roar
* Beast God Soldier

### Ultimate

Ultimate (究极) techniques are generally created by Universe Venerables, Universe Overlords, and Universe Masters. Only the greatest World Master geniuses can create techniques of this level.

Examples:

* Lightning-Fast Striking Star
* Bright Like the Sun and Stars
* Meteor Pierces the Sky

### Universe Venerable Pinnacle

Universe Venerable Pinnacle (宇宙尊者巅峰绝学) techniques are generally created by talented Immortal Kings and Universe Venerables.

### Universe Venerable Ultimate

Universe Venerable Ultimate (宇宙尊者级究极绝学) techniques are generally created by very talented Universe Venerables, Universe Overlords, and can be casually created by Universe Masters.

### Universe Overlord Ultimate

Universe Overlord Ultimate (宇宙霸主究极秘法) techniques are generally created by very talented Universe Overlords and Universe Masters.

Examples:

* Foggy Light
* Heavy Mountain
* Thirteen Spears

### Universe Master Pinnacle

Universe Master Pinnacle (宇宙之主巅峰绝学) techniques are generally created by very talented Universe Overlords and Universe Masters.

Examples:

* Golden Mountain
* Golden River

### Universe Master Ultimate

Universe Master Ultimate (宇宙之主究极秘法) techniques are generally created by Universe Masters of Level 2 and higher. Supremely talented Immortals can create techniques at this level.

Examples:

* Golden Light
* Blood Light
* River

### Universe Master Strongest

Universe Master Strongest (宇宙之主最强秘法) techniques are generally created by Universe Masters of Level 4 and higher, but can also be created by talented Universe Masters of lower levels. Supremely talented Universe Venerables can also create techniques of this level.

Examples:

* Black Night
* Improved Foggy Light

### Universe Master Strongest Fusion

Universe Master Strongest Fusion (宇宙之主融合最强秘法) techniques are generally created by Universe Masters of Level 5 and higher, but can also be created by talented Universe Masters of lower levels. Supremely talented Universe Venerables can also create techniques of this level.

Examples:

* River in Black Night

### Universe Master Fusion Masterstroke

Universe Master Fusion Masterstroke (宇宙之主融合绝招) techniques are generally created by Universe Masters of Level 5 and higher, but can also be created by talented Universe Masters of lower levels. Supremely talented Universe Venerables can also create techniques of this level.

Examples:

* Five Beasts Great Extermination
* Foggy Light Void Space
* Golden Universe

### True God

True God or Universe Supreme Master techniques are generally created by True Gods, but can also be created by the most supremely talented Universe Venerables and extremely talented Universe Masters. A technique is considered a True God-level technique when it reaches the top of Level 6; True Gods can easily create Level 7 and Level 8 techniques, elite True Gods can create Level 9 techniques, and only the strongest True Gods can create Level 10 or higher techniques.

Examples:

* Light of Water and Fire
* Nirvana Rebirth
* Ninth Heaven Path

### True God of Void Space

True God of Void Space techniques are generally created by True Gods of Void Space, but can also be created by supremely talented True Gods.

Examples:

### Eternal True God

Eternal True God techniques are generally created by Eternal True Gods, but presumably can also be created by supremely talented True Gods of Void Space.

Examples:

## References

1. ↑ Volume 27, Chapter 49 - Chapter 1386
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Volume 14, Chapter 39 - Chapter 792
3. ↑ Volume 14, Chapter 38 - Chapter 791
4. ↑ Volume 19, Chapter 13 - Chapter 1006
5. ↑ Volume 20, Chapter 42 - Chapter 1068