Was cultivation fictional? Were there really cultivators in history?

Was cultivation fictional? Were there really cultivators in history? Was cultivation fictional? It was currently impossible to verify whether there were really cultivators in history because cultivation novels were a type of fiction. The novel is a fictional art form that uses fictional plots, characters, and scenes to convey the author's thoughts and emotions. Cultivation novels usually focused on cultivating the human body's potential and mastering supernatural powers. These stories usually involved magic, martial arts, myths, and other elements. However, there were indeed some people in history who were called "cultivators". They might be considered to have extraordinary or supernatural abilities. These people were often described as mastering mysterious skills and powers through cultivation and practice. However, these descriptions are usually related to supernatural and magical elements, so they may be fictional. It should be noted that historical cultivation stories may come from different cultures, religions, and traditions, so they may have different backgrounds and meanings. Therefore, we need to keep an open mind about cultivation and combine it with different cultures and backgrounds to understand and explore it.