The series takes place in a world created by the , divided into several major landmasses separated by the Riot Wind Sea (a crossing that typically takes three years):
Advancement in the Zhen Wu world is divided into distinct realms. Each level before the "Martial King" stage is typically split into early, middle, late, and peak stages. Rank Order Realm Name The baseline for sensing internal energy. Inner Breath Refining energy within the body. Pulse Opening Unblocking energy meridians. Blood Exchange Physical body tempering. Reborn Realm A significant physical transformation. True Yuan (Essence) The user is considered an "extraordinary warrior" here. Soul Shaping Zhen Wu Dianfeng
Developing spiritual power; Nie Feng reaches this by age 22. A high-tier level of mastery. Holy Embryo (Martial Saint) Divided into nine sub-areas/levels. Destiny (Martial Emperor) The pinnacle of the known system. World Geography The series takes place in a world created
Atone for past mistakes and prevent the annihilation of his clan. Confront the powerful "Eight" who oppressed him. Inner Breath Refining energy within the body
Protect his family and lover who were lost in the original timeline.
The plot centers on , a martial arts master who was betrayed and killed by his enemies. He wakes up as his 16-year-old self, retaining all the memories and cultivation knowledge from his previous life. Armed with this second chance, he aims to:
: The primary setting for most high-level action. Secondary Nine Domains Continent : Another major territory. Island Domains : Including Yuanwu, Lingwu, and Tianwu. Watch Guide