Tale of Immortal is a Chinese cultivation sandbox drawn from the Classic of Mountains and Seas, and it sold millions of copies in early access before most Western players had heard of it. You start as a nobody in Yukong Village at the Qi Refining stage and climb ten cultivation realms toward Transcendent. The world runs without you: NPCs age, found sects, marry, break through and die whether or not you ever meet them.
Tale of Immortal features distinct areas with increasing difficulty. This guide covers every major location in progression order: what to do, what to get, and when to move on. For the step-by-step path, see our walkthrough.
Area Progression Order
| Order | Location | Difficulty | Key Rewards | Recommended Build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yukong Village | Qi Refining | Starter manuals, first weapon path choice, basic gathering | Blade cultivator |
| 2 | Yong Ning | Qi Refining to Foundation | Sect entry, early manuals, Foundation breakthrough materials | Blade cultivator |
| 3 | Hua Feng | Qi Condensation to Golden Core | Six Qi Pearls, Dragon Vein Crystal, epiphany books | Sword cultivator |
| 4 | Yun Mo | Origin Spirit to Nascent Soul | High grade manuals, rare refinement materials | Sword cultivator |
| 5 | Tian Yuan Mountain | Soul Formation and above | Endgame encounters, final progression | Sword cultivator |
Yukong Village: Starting Area
The tutorial settlement in Bai Yuan where every character starts at Qi Refining. It teaches combat, gathering and manual slots, and most players leave within the first hour.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Qi Refining |
| Key Rewards | Starter manuals, first weapon path choice, basic gathering |
| Recommended Build | Blade cultivator |
| Key Equipment | Blade |
What to Do Here
- Learn the basics of Cultivation realm breakthroughs. This is where you practice without heavy punishment.
- Collect starting resources and your first equipment upgrade.
- Clear all main content before moving to Yong Ning.
- If you're struggling, read our beginner's guide.
Yong Ning: Early Game
The first full region, holding five towns, a main city and several sects. Its elemental zones and Land of the Spirits sites carry a character from Qi Refining through Foundation.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Qi Refining to Foundation |
| Key Rewards | Sect entry, early manuals, Foundation breakthrough materials |
| Recommended Build | Blade cultivator |
| Key Equipment | Blade |
What to Do Here
- Focus on mastering Manual and skill slots. It's critical from this point on.
- Farm for Blade if you don't have it yet.
- Complete all objectives for maximum rewards.
- Prepare for the difficulty spike in Hua Feng.
Hua Feng: Mid Game
The second region and the difficulty wall most players hit. Its six elemental zones hold the bosses that drop Fire, Water, Thunder, Wind, Earth and Wood Qi Pearls needed for Golden Core.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Qi Condensation to Golden Core |
| Key Rewards | Six Qi Pearls, Dragon Vein Crystal, epiphany books |
| Recommended Build | Sword cultivator |
| Key Equipment | Blade |
What to Do Here
- This is the main skill check. Bring an optimized build.
- Sword becomes accessible here. Prioritize getting it.
- Master Spiritual roots and elemental Qi for the boss encounters.
- Check our boss guide if you get stuck.
Yun Mo: Late Game
A late region containing the Land of the Beginning, the Land of Beyond, the Land of No Return and the Stairway to Heaven. Enemies here punish any build that skipped manual upgrades in Hua Feng.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Origin Spirit to Nascent Soul |
| Key Rewards | High grade manuals, rare refinement materials |
| Recommended Build | Sword cultivator |
| Key Equipment | Sword |
What to Do Here
- Full build optimization is expected by this point.
- Sword should be your primary, fully upgraded.
- Sect membership and sect war mastery starts mattering here.
- Farm resources for the push into Tian Yuan Mountain.
Tian Yuan Mountain: Endgame
The endgame destination the entire cultivation climb points toward. Arriving assumes a finished build rather than a half-upgraded one.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Soul Formation and above |
| Key Rewards | Endgame encounters, final progression |
| Recommended Build | Sword cultivator |
| Key Equipment | Sword |
What to Do Here
- This is endgame. Best-in-slot gear and a perfected build are mandatory.
- See our boss guide for endgame fight strategies.
- The reward loop: clear content → upgrade → push harder content.
- Experiment with Spiritual arts caster for variety once you've mastered the meta.
Exploration Tips
- Clear areas in order: Yukong Village → Yong Ning → Hua Feng → Yun Mo → Tian Yuan Mountain. Skipping areas means missing resources you'll need later.
- Check every corner: Hidden caches and secrets are often in non-obvious locations.
- Match your equipment: Some areas favor different equipment types.
- Read the walkthrough: Our walkthrough provides exact progression milestones for each area.
- Don't rush: Clearing an area fully gives more resources than speedrunning two areas.
More Tale of Immortal Guides
- Tale of Immortal Tale of Immortal Overview
- Tale of Immortal Best Builds
- Tale of Immortal Tier List
- Tale of Immortal Walkthrough
- Tale of Immortal Beginner's Guide
- Tale of Immortal Tips & Tricks
- Tale of Immortal Weapons Guide
- Tale of Immortal Combat Guide
- Tale of Immortal Boss Guide
- Tale of Immortal Crafting Guide
- Tale of Immortal Classes & Characters
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