The highest stage beneath beings like the Immortal Emperor, it is considered the 'true realm of powerhouses'. Only within this stage can one be considered a powerhouse in the Great Thousand World. All below the Sovereign Stage are nothing in the eyes of the Great Thousand World. To become a real Sovereign one must first pass the Three Disasters. After passing the Three Disasters, one will transition into a Sovereign. In total, the regular Sovereigns must go through nine levels/grades, and the tenth being a between a Sovereign and Earthly Sovereign. A first level/grade Sovereign cannot shift or cause ripples in space, as only seventh to tenth level/grade Sovereigns can do such a thing. As such, one can tell what level/grade a person is at depending on their prowess.
A Earthly Sovereign, or Earth Sovereign, has transcended the three disasters and the nine(ten)levels, and have much greater power. Earthly Sovereigns are always respected, and are often high-ranking elders in sects and influential members of factions. Their spiritual energy can cover miles upon miles and suppress all Sovereigns regardless of what disaster they are in. Their power to directly travel great distances using the power of space and breach space even more forcefully than a ninth level Sovereign makes them a formidable force in any faction or sect in the Great Thousand World.
Heavenly Sovereigns, the most esteemed level in the Great Thousand World. Many Earthly Sovereigns will never even breach the Heavenly Sovereign level in their entire lives. It is a extremely hard level to enter. One's spiritual energy destroys mountains and shake seas with the slightest touch, one's body is near immortal, the ripples of space cannot damage one's body. Heavenly Sovereigns are called heavenly due to their immense power that is considered godly in the eyes of many. Heavenly Sovereigns are always very high ranking elders, perhaps even a leader of a giant faction. However, even among the few Heavenly Sovereigns, few can reach the level of the true legend, such as Flame Emperor Xiao Yan and Martial Ancestor Lin Dong.
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斗帝 (Dou Di / Dou God, BTTH) = 祖境 ( zu jing / Ancestor,WDQK) = 至尊 ( Zhi Zun/ Sovereign,TGR ) (1) (2)