The Great Xuantian Road

Name: Xuantian Continent

Era: The Age of the Decline of the Dharma (the 1,276th year since spiritual energy began to dry up)

Central Conflict: The ancient "Heaven and Earth Spiritual Veins" have been sealed by a mysterious force. As spiritual energy continues to dwindle, conflicts erupt among the major factions.

Nine Great Realms:

1. Body Tempering Realm (nine minor stages)

2. Qi Condensation Realm (early, middle, and late stages)

3. True Essence Realm (same stages as above)

4. Spirit Sea Realm

5. Dragon Transformation Realm

6. Nirvana Realm

7. Heaven-Connecting Realm

8. Saint King Realm

9. Emperor Venerable Realm (legendary)

### Major Factions

- Eastern Region: Qingyang Sect (sword cultivators), Medicine King Valley (alchemy)

- Western Region: Heavenly Secrets Pavilion (divination), Blood God Hall (demonic path)

- Southern Wilderness: Wu Clan (totem secret arts)

- Northern Sea: Dragon Palace (demon race)

- Central Province: Great Xia Dynasty (imperial dragon aura)