Overview:
Qi, the vital energy that permeates all things, is the foundation of the murim world. Its emergence is said to have transformed barren lands into fertile valleys, mountains into strongholds, and ordinary beings into cultivators capable of extraordinary feats.
The Emergence:
In the earliest ages, the world was chaotic—mountains were jagged, rivers ran wild, and life struggled to survive.
A cosmic alignment, known as the First Convergence, caused Qi to crystallize in the natural world, infusing soil, water, and air with energy.
The first beings sensitive to Qi learned to manipulate it instinctively, laying the groundwork for cultivation.
Effects on the World:
Land & Nature: Forests flourished where Qi gathered; rivers flowed more rapidly, mountains stabilized, and mystical creatures emerged.
Early Life: Animals and humans capable of sensing Qi developed unique abilities, from enhanced strength to elemental affinity.
Formation of Cultivation: Observation of Qi patterns led to the first rudimentary techniques, meditations, and practices.
Legacy:
Qi became the driving force behind all murim culture, inspiring sects, techniques, and philosophies.
Regions rich in Qi became sacred grounds, training grounds, and eventual locations for sect formation.
The legends of the First Convergence are still taught as both history and parable, reminding cultivators of the power and responsibility Qi carries.
Notable First Qi Phenomena:
The Crystal Springs: Waters imbued with concentrated Qi that could enhance early cultivation.
The Whispering Peaks: Mountains where Qi resonated with sound, guiding early cultivators in meditation.
The Eternal Glade: A forest that maintained perfect harmony, fostering the first Qi-sensitive lifeforms.
The Luminous Veins: Rivers of Qi that flowed like glowing streams, later regarded as sacred paths for travel and training.
The Primal Storms: Elemental storms infused with raw Qi, shaping early landscapes and testing early cultivators.