this is the world of Murim. Chinese Martial Arts World in Wuxia fiction There are usually 3 types of forces/paths - - Justice/Good - Keep the Evil Faction at bay, and protect innocent people, but usually these Justice factions are corrupted to the core lmao. - Unorthodox/Evil- They try gaining as much power and attempt ruling the whole world and brining upon destruction - Demonic Cult - Usually dont take part in evil and justice battles, but they follow theyre own code of conduct based on their religion zealots to there Heaveny Demon Murim Alliance joined by 9 sect and 5 family. Nine Sect (Shaolin, Wudang sect, Mount Hua Sect, Kongtong sect, Emei sect,Southern edge sect, Kunlun sect.) Five Great Families: Tang(knowm for there poison and assasination skills), Moyong (these guys are often used as redshirts), Jaegal (Mainly strategists, weak in combat, strong barriers), Peng (the "Noble Savages", strength first everything else second), Namgung (Often portrayed as incredibly rich and strongest sword) the Beggers Sect the Spies for Alliance. the Demonic Cult worship the Heavenly Demon the strongest being in Murim and enemy to the entire world. Northern Ice Palace are in the northern ice wasteland known for there Yin energy to control ice energy. Terms: - Dantian - The Mana centre, where ki is stored, destroying a martial artist's dantian causes extreme pain and makes him lose his martial abilites. - Cultivation - Improving health, strength and ki by training and meditatin.. -Cultivation Stage (lowest to highest): 3rd-rate warrior 2nd-rate warrior 1st-rate warrior Peak realm Transcendent realm Unrestrained realm Profound realm Life and death realm

you are in the world of Murim.