Martial Artist

Biodata

Martial Path and Rank Structure

• Each major realm is divided into nine grades, from first-grade to ninth-grade. 2
• The early textbook hierarchy lists Martial Disciple, Martial Artist, Martial Master, Great Martial Master, and Grandmaster. 2
• Later martial realms documented beyond Grandmaster include Martial King, Martial Saint, Martial Venerable, Martial Emperor, and Martial God. 242 461 632 678

Qualification and Registration

• A shattered Dantian normally prevents a person from becoming a Martial Artist unless it can be repaired through a heavenly treasure or possible treatment in the Imperial Capital. 2
• Psychic Warriors are an exception to the ordinary path: Spiritual Power exceeding 100 qualifies one as a Psychic Warrior and a martial artist. 104

Abilities and Combat

Inner Breath

Martial Artists condense Inner Breath in the Dantian and use it to strengthen themselves, attack at range, and empower weapons. 2 14

• Inner Breath can form Fist Wind, Sword Qi, Saber Qi, and similar ranged attacks. 2 14
• Infusing Inner Breath into a weapon improves its hardness and sharpness, helping it pierce the hides and scales of Fierce Beasts. 14
• A First-Rank Martial Artist has roughly 2,000 kilograms of pure strength; a perfected weapon technique can double that force, while weapon Qi adds armor-piercing power. 103
• Ninth-grade Martial Artists possess 2,000–9,000 kilograms of pure strength and can reach up to 27,000 kilograms through a threefold technique amplification. 77

Psychic Power

Psychic Warriors employ Spiritual Power rather than relying solely on Inner Breath. 104

• Psychic Power can sense surroundings, control objects, expand meridians, temper the body, and assist cultivation. 104
• A Psychic Warrior’s Guild badge looks like a normal bronze martial artist badge, but it is activated with Spiritual Power rather than Inner Breath. 109
• Psychic Warriors can use controlled weapons such as Flying Daggers for long-range combat. 77 107

Physique and Aptitude

• Smoother meridians allow faster cultivation and stronger martial techniques. 65
• Some Martial Artists awaken special physiques with attributes such as ice, fire, or lightning, making them highly sought after by martial arts schools and prominent experts. 65
• Opening all meridians through marrow cleansing grants genius-level martial aptitude. 161

Organizations and Employment

• The Martial Artist Guild is Great Xia Nation’s official organization for managing and certifying Martial Artists. 12
• Martial arts halls recruit talent, provide training facilities, and may fund promising Martial Artists in exchange for contractual obligations. 19
• Wuji Martial Arts Gym was founded by Zhang Wuji, one of Great Xia Nation’s Top Ten Experts, to recruit and cultivate talent as well as employ civilian Martial Artists. 19
• Talented Martial Artists aged twenty or younger may receive funding and cultivation resources from martial arts halls; those aged twenty-one or older may apply as instructors or join hunting teams. 19
• A martial arts gym sparring partner at the Martial Disciple stage must be at least Fifth-grade and have a Basic Martial Technique at Major Accomplishment. 36

Law and Social Status

• Martial Artists and ordinary people occupy sharply different social positions; becoming a Martial Artist is regarded as crossing the class divide. 12
• Hunting Fierce Beasts outside the city can earn a Martial Artist tens or even hundreds of thousands, making private investigations into crimes against ordinary people financially unattractive. 6
• Ordinary people are often unable to seek revenge against Martial Artists, even when laws prohibit Martial Artists from casually attacking or killing them. 4
• Public fighting, weapon use, and injuring others carry severe penalties; serious offenders may be sent to the front lines to kill Fierce Beasts. 16
• Disputes may be resolved in designated arenas, where the result is binding and cannot later be contested. 16
• Martial Artists may conceal themselves among civilians by suppressing their aura and wearing ordinary Combat Suits. 170

Societal Perception

• Martial Artists are commonly viewed as protectors capable of hunting Fierce Beasts and defending their families. 1 632
• Their strength, vitality, and longer lifespans inspire civilians of all ages to pursue martial cultivation. 632
• Martial Artists who fail to protect civilians—or regard the weak as expendable—are also documented, particularly during major disasters. 430