Cultivation Realms

Cultivation Realms
Each realm is divided into nine levels, and every three levels is a minor stage.

i.e. First Level Essence Qi Realm = initial-stage

Third Level Essence Qi Realm = initial-stage

Fourth Level Essence Qi Realm = middle-stage

E.g., That expert is at the middle-stage Fifth Level Essence Qi Realm.

Alchemy is tied to the cultivation realm
An Alchemy Master will at least have Spirit Condensation Realm cultivation, but not Essence Qi Realm cultivation.

Tier 1 = Essence Qi Realm/Alchemy Apprentice/Tier 1 Demonic Beasts

Tier 2 = Spirit Condensation Realm/Alchemy Master/Tier 2 Demonic Beasts

Tier 3 = Crystal Formation Realm/Alchemy Grandmaster/Tier 3 Demonic Beasts

Essence Qi Realm
Essence energy resides in a gaseous state inside the martial artist's dantian. Cultivation methods in the Lower Realms are not very efficient in purifying the essence energy, so most cultivators in the Lower Realms have more impure essence energy compared to martial artists in the Divine Realm. The purity of essence energy determines one's foundation when stepping into the Spirit Condensation Realm.

Spirit Condensation Realm
TBD (After chapter 120 is released, maybe)

Crystal Formation Realm
TBD (Around chapter 300)