进阶却如跨越天堑
“it is utterly challenging to cross it.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
虽差一级
“and top phases of the Void Stage,”
进阶却如跨越天堑
“it is utterly challenging to cross it.”
“The reason is that towards the end of cultivation,”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Derived from Daoist internal alchemy and Chinese xianxia/fantasy lore, referring to breaking through tiers or realms through meditation and special practices, where higher realms pose exponentially greater difficulties to reach.
Originally referring to a formidable natural barrier, historically often pointing to the Yangtze River ('Changjiang tianqian'). In Chinese, it metaphorically denotes an insurmountable gulf or immense divide.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
crossing a natural chasm or immense divide; metaphorically overcoming formidable difficulties
A literary expression frequently seen in fantasy and martial arts contexts, or used metaphorically for monumental breakthroughs and challenges.
differing by only one tier or rank
Usable in both spoken and written contexts when comparing a single level of disparity.