11 Cultivation Realms: Mortal’s Journey Minecraft Mod

“A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality” is a masterpiece of Eastern cultivation fiction. Author Wang Yu constructed a rigorous worldview with a complete realm system from Qi Refining to True Immortal, influencing countless subsequent novels and games. Now, the Minecraft mod “Xiaoxiang’s Cultivation World” brings the essence of this system into the sandbox world—11 major realms, each divided into Early, Mid, Late, and Great Circle stages, allowing fans to experience the journey from a commoner to an ascended immortal.

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If you are a fan of the novel and enjoy open-world exploration in Minecraft, this article will guide you through the realm systems of both and share practical tips for breaking through each stage in the mod.

Cultivation technique panel in Xiaoxiang's Cultivation World
The cultivation technique panel in “Xiaoxiang’s Cultivation World” perfectly corresponds to the Mortal’s Journey realm system.

Mortal’s Journey Realm System: The Path in the Novel

In the world of “A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality,” cultivation realms are divided into three major tiers across 11 main stages. Each stage represents a qualitative leap in spiritual power control, lifespan, and combat ability.

Five Human Realms: A Mortal’s Path

Qi Refining is the starting point, consisting of 13 sub-levels. At this stage, cultivators nourish their meridians and gather spiritual energy in the Dantian, with a lifespan of about 100–120 years. Though combat power is low, it is the foundation—Han Li, the protagonist, began his long journey here.

Foundation Establishment allows cultivators to fly on swords and fast (Bigu), with a lifespan of over 200 years. This stage requires high-quality Foundation Establishment Pills or special spiritual roots—Han Li’s “False Spiritual Root” made this step exceptionally difficult.

Core Formation is a major watershed. After condensing a Golden Core, lifespan reaches 400–500 years. Cultivators no longer need tools to fly and can refine their own Natal Dharma Treasures.

Nascent Soul marks a qualitative change in life form. The soul condenses into a Nascent Soul, lifespan reaches 1,000 years, and combat power leaps forward.

Deity Transformation allows cultivators to manipulate the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, with a lifespan of 2,000–2,500 years. Due to thin spiritual energy in the human world, using power consumes lifespan, making these cultivators rare recluses.

Spirit stone ore cave for cultivation
Spirit stone ores are core resources for cultivation; the 4 tiers of stones correspond to the novel’s grading system.

Spirit Realms and the Path to Immortality

From Void Refinement, cultivators enter the Spirit Realm level. The Nascent Soul grows, and phantoms can be projected. Body Integration merges the phantom with the body. Mahayana (Great Perfection) sees the Nascent Soul nearly fully grown, almost free from physical constraints. Finally, through Tribulation Transcendence, Ascension, and True Immortal stages, one truly enters the immortal path, mastering laws and achieving eternal life.

Xiaoxiang’s Cultivation World: 11 Realms Comparison Table

The mod implements 11 realms, each subdivided into “Early/Mid/Late/Great Circle,” totaling 44 levels:

RealmNovel DescriptionMod ContentTribulation Intensity
Qi RefiningInitial absorption, 13 levelsSystem starts, learn basic techniquesNone
Foundation EstablishmentSword flight, BiguUnlock more spells and techniquesMild (1–3 strikes)
Core FormationGolden Core, Natal TreasureSpiritual energy cap increasesMedium
Nascent SoulSoul change, 1,000yr lifeHigh-tier spells unlockedStrong
Deity TransformationWorld energy manipulationTop passives like Qi FlightViolent
Void RefinementEssence refining, phantomsDeep attribute bonusesMultiple rounds
Body IntegrationPhantom merges with bodyFull attribute burstExtreme
MahayanaNear ascensionNear-invincible combat powerStrongest
Tribulation TranscendenceFinal testUp to 100 lightning strikes100 Strikes!
AscensionImmortal Realm thresholdOne of the top mod realmsAscension Ritual
True ImmortalMastery of Laws, EternalFinal breakthrough goalImmortal Transformation
Lightning tribulation during breakthrough
Lightning strikes during breakthrough; Tribulation Transcendence reaches up to 100 strikes.

Tips for Breaking Through Realms in the Mod

The journey begins with finding a Technique Book: Fragment. You can find them in ruins or craft one with 8 Paper + 1 Low-grade Spirit Stone. Right-click to learn, press G to open the menu, and equip it in the “Technique” tab to start your cultivation.

Accumulate Qi in three ways: Spirit Stone Absorption (4 tiers), Futon Meditation (10x speed), and Qi Orbs (7 elemental types floating in the world). Use these to quickly reach the next level.

Qi flight at high realms
Unlock Qi Flight at high realms to overlook the world, recreating the immortal perspective of a Deity Transformation cultivator.

Once the Qi bar is full, click “Breakthrough.” Lightning strikes increase with your realm, reaching 100 strikes at the end. Tip: Breakthrough in a closed space made of strong materials, prepare enough spirit stones, and equip defensive spells like “Qi Damage Immunity.”

23 Techniques & 25 Spells: A Complete System

The mod offers 23 Techniques providing different attribute bonuses (ATK/DEF/SPD/Spell Power). Among the 25 Spells, iconic ones include: Myriad Swords Return to Origin (sky full of swords), Great Fireball (80-block wide blast), and Star Fall (meteorites). These perfectly capture the flair of high-level cultivators from the novel.

Myriad Swords Return to Origin spell
Myriad Swords Return to Origin: Recreating the peerless style of a sword master.

Why Mortal’s Journey Fans Must Play This Mod

“Xiaoxiang’s Cultivation World” is a love letter to cultivation fans. It brings the realm system, spirit stone economy, and tribulations into Minecraft with incredible accuracy. You can start as a mortal and follow Han Li’s path. The mod is free and available on CurseForge and Modrinth for Minecraft 1.20.1 (Forge 47.4.20+).

Star Fall spell
Star Fall: The ultimate spell experience for the immortal realm.

Conclusion

The Mortal’s Journey realm system is the essence of cultivation culture, and this mod is the best way to experience it in Minecraft. From the first sense of Qi to the final ascension, every breakthrough brings immense satisfaction. For more, check our Beginner’s Guide and Complete Realm Encyclopedia.

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