1.Qi (Neigong) Foundations
Internal Energy: Cultivated through meditation, combat, and specialized techniques.
Meridians: Channels through which qi flows; damage here cripples power.
Dantian: The body's energy core. Shattering it means losing all cultivation.
Power Tiers Tier Description Example in LOTNB MortalPeak human, no qi mastery.Ordinary soldiers. InitiateBasic qi circulation.Young disciples .Expert Can manifest qi in attacks .Geum Dan-Yeop. Master Qi alters terrain/weather. Jin Kwan-Ho. Transcendent Near-mythical control over reality.Silent Night's leader.
2. Techniques & Styles Northern Heavenly Sect's Arts
Gathering of Ten Thousand Shadows: Manipulates darkness/afterimages (basis for Seo-Won's upgrades).
Frozen Moon Severance: Mu-Won's instant-kill ice slash.
Heaven's Ending: Twin technique combining shadow + fire/ice to erase targets.
Your Additions Technique Element Effect Black Flash Time/Space 1-second time-skip during attacks (JJK-style) .Volcanic Thunderstrike Fire/LightningExplosive red lightning slash.Dancing Wind CutterWindRazor-sharp aerial slashes (Mi-Ryeo).3. Elemental Qi (Your Fanfiction's Twist)
Certain fighters attune qi to natural forces, though this is rare (requires innate talent or forbidden arts).
ElementUsersTraitsIceMu-Won, Eun Ha-SeolFreezes qi flow; numbs pain.FireSeo-WonBurns meridians; enhances explosiveness.WindTang Mi-RyeoGrants blinding speed.ShadowSilent NightCorrupts flesh; drains vitality.
Limitation: Overuse of elemental qi cripples the body (e.g., Mu-Won's frostbitten veins, Seo-Won's occasional hemoptysis from fire qi).
4. Progression SystemWays to Grow Stronger
Training: Pushing physical/qi limits (e.g., Mu-Won's blizzard meditations).
Secret Techniques: Lost arts (e.g., Seo-Won's Crimson Lotus Parry from a stolen scroll).
Life-Death Battles: Near-fatal wounds force breakthroughs (used by both twins).
External Aids:
Spirit Herbs: Temporarily boost qi.
Cursed Objects: Silent Night's black tattoos grant power at the cost of sanity.
Your Additions
Black Flash: Only usable 3x per fight; strains the heart.
Elemental Fusion: Combining ice + fire qi = steam explosions (used vs. Moyong Yul-Cheon).
5. Weaknesses & CountersWeaknessExploited ByQi ExhaustionProlonged battles.Meridian DamageHa-Seol's frost needles.
Fire > Wind (burns air slashes)
Wind > Shadow (dispels darkness)
Shadow > Ice (corrupts frost)
Ice > Fire (extinguishes flames)