The rain was falling heavily, drumming on the ground and stirring up the earthy scent of wet soil. It splashed onto the surface of the lake, creating ripples that spread outwards. It fell upon passersby's heads, eliciting low grumbles of annoyance.,Here is the translation of your provided text, remembering to keep the HTML tags intact:,“The path of cultivation is long and arduous, with realms of Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Divine Transformation, Void Refining, Union, and Tribulation Crossing. Each realm is a watershed, stopping countless people in their tracks. Only one out of ten, twenty, or even a hundred will reach the next level.”。