I see that a lot of you gets confused at the martial realms so here's a detailed explanation and order of the martial levels of Nano Machin.
1 .Third Rate- Is the Beginner Level in manhwa.
The beginning of Qi Cultivation and are the weakest in the martial arts world.
- Pass the 1st Test
2. Second Rate- Also known as Intermediate Prowess in the manhwa.
Experienced warriors who have grasped the basics of internal energy and are starting to learn combat techniques.
- Pass the 2nd Test
3. First Rate- Advance Prowess in the manhwa or Top-Class in the novel.
Elite warriors that have completed their foundation and are able to start shaping qi. These martial artists begin to increase their internal energy and hone their techniques for higher levels.
- Pass the 3rd Test
4 Peak/Master
(绝顶)[1]
Entry Translated as Expert Prowess in the manhwa and Master in the novel.
Martial Artists who are acknowledged as experts in any force and must have an understanding of qi. They are able to unleash qi into their attacks and showcase the full potential of combat techniques.
Starting from this level, there will be sub-stages in gauging the Martial Arts prowess of a person.
- Pass the 4th Test [Squad Leader]
Proficient
Peak
5 Transcendent[1]
(超绝顶 lit. Super Peak)
Entry Translated as Master Level in the manhwa and Grandmaster / Super Master in the novel, Also know As [Hwagyeong] in other novels.
Martial Artists who are the top masters of a force and have a deep understanding on controlling qi. These individuals are capable of using Force Qi (Weapon Aura) and sensing their surroundings using energy.
- Pass the 5th Test [Clan Leader]
6 Unrestrained Realm (化境[2] 造化境)[1] Entry Translated as True Grandmaster in the manhwa while Superior Master in the novel,Also know As [Hyungyeong] in other novels.
Masters who are the upper echelon of top forces and are widely known as the 100 strongest in all the Murim. They have the Superior Ki Telekenesis which can suppress martial artists that are on lower level.
- Pass the 6th Test [Elder]
Superior master level was achieved by bringing what one already had into perfect completion in one circle. The reason why a warrior at the superior master level can control its internal energy was because of this understanding of having understood how to bring everything into one. But the higher level required another understanding. It required not limiting oneself to controlling the energy, but to be freed from it. When one finds balance to let the energy flow freely in and out of the body, this understanding would be the one to bring warriors to the supreme master level.
Superior Master Level was the Standard Requirement for becoming an Council Elder of the Demonic Cult, Yulin Alliance and River of Evil.
Proficient Superior Masters - Left and Right Guardian of Demonic Cult and highest Sect Leaders of the Murim Alliance are at this level
Peak Once the peak is reached, they go through Body Reconstruction to strengthen the physique.
7 Profound Realm[1]
(玄境)
Entry Translated as Enlightened Grandmaster in the manhwa and Supreme Master in the novel.
Those of this level are able to control Air Sword and can replenish their internal energy by absorbing it from the environment.
- Lords and Grand Elders, Experts must hone their skills to perfection and then find the balance to let the energy flow freely in and out of the body.
Less than equal to 20 in the ancient Murim
Proficient Strength comparable to Murim's acknowledged Five Strongest Warriors. An established supreme master was then given the ability to use force qi over the air sword.
Peak An end/perfect stage supreme master could create force qi over in the air where there was nothing.
The peak of this level understand the harmony of energy and create a balance between their extreme yang and yin qi. Individuals then go through another Body Reconstruction as the physique has achieved 'Origination'. (Cheon Mujin is at Peak Supreme Master)
8 Life and Death Realm
(生死境)
Translated as Divine Master in the novel.
The apex realm where only the greatest martial artists in history have achieved. Masters of this level can produce Invisible Sword and are able to float in the sky. To improve in this realm, individuals train to unify and concentrate their energy into one point that can shatter space. When one reaches perfection in their arts, they gain enlightenment on Divine Techniques such as "Invisible Sword" which attacks and destroys the enemy by using fighting energy and strong will.