Dao: The path or truth cultivated by each being. Represents power, purpose, and spiritual identity.
Qi: Vital energy.
Outer / Inner Courtyard: Divisions within the sect. The Outer Courtyard houses beginners; the Inner is reserved for advanced disciples.
Blood Seal: Rare technique that links two cultivators through life force. Can save or doom, depending on intent.
Mark of Desire: A visible sign left by the awakening of Jian Yu's Dao. Appears as a burning trace on the skin, with both physical and emotional effects.