Doubts

Author here; Some details for the people reading Cultivation novels for the 1st time.

What is cultivation?

Cultivation is similar to magic, but instead of using a wand, practitioners absorb spiritual energy from their surroundings. This energy is stored in a special area of their body called the dantian. Over time, they gradually become more powerful and achieve immortality, merging themselves with heaven and earth.

What is spiritual energy?

Spiritual energy is a gas-like substance found in the cultivation world. The more spiritual energy available, the faster a person can cultivate and improve their abilities.

What are heaven and earth?

Heaven and earth refer to the fundamental laws of the world, which are more conscious than our normal universe. They make the rules of cultivation an example- only allowing those with a strong spiritual root and firm heart to cultivate.

What is a firm heart/dao heart?

A firm heart means the ability to focus solely on cultivation, without being distracted by worldly concerns like gold, silver, family etc. Cultivators prioritize spiritual growth over material wealth.

What are spiritual stones?

Spiritual stones are rocks containing spiritual energy. They can be used to boost cultivation speed, especially in areas with low spiritual energy and several other Cultivation related things they can be used.

Where do people get spiritual stones?

Spiritual stones are typically mined from special locations known as spiritual stone mines, which are unique to the cultivation world.

What is a system?

In novels, particularly system or litRPG genres, a system is a kind of cheat or helper that allows the main character (MC) to progress faster or differently from others, giving them an advantage in their journey.