Ling Qingzhu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ling Qingzhu (绫清竹)
Alias(es)	Qingzhu; Fairy Qingzhu
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Nine Heavens Grand Purity Palace
Occupation/Role	Heir and prospective Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Grand Purity Palace
First Appearance	Chapter 1371

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Half-step Creation Stage	1420	Her level several months before reaching Half-step Nirvana.
Great Accomplishment Creation Stage	1384	Refined the Nirvana Heart's energy after Lu Yunxiao stabilized her Yin–Yang imbalance.
Peak Creation Stage	1384	Reached after refining Spirit Wine; the wine also strengthened her physique and cleansed her meridians.
Form Creation Grand Completion	1409	Demonstrated this strength by effortlessly defeating more than a dozen Origin Core experts and killing Luo Shan.
Half-step Nirvana Realm	1420	Advanced while traveling with Lu Yunxiao through the Great Desolate Prefecture.
Nirvana Realm	1438	Absorbed five million Nirvana Pills and formed a Nirvana Golden Body.
Two-Yuan Nirvana Stage	1439	Passed two consecutive Nirvana Tribulations, using the second to reinforce her Nirvana Golden Body.
Five-Element Nirvana Realm	1459	Recorded at this level after refining the Devouring Ancestral Talisman.
Three-Seal Heavenly Talisman Master	1459	Endured three simultaneous Wind-Lightning Tribulations after gaining the Devouring Ancestral Talisman's recognition.
Peak Nirvana Realm	1472	Rose from Five-Element Nirvana to the realm's peak in half a month through the Yin-Yang Creation Art.
Jade Qiong Body	1472	Advanced the Glazed Pure Spirit Body to its second stage.
Life Profound Realm, peak minor attainment	1474	Her Elemental Force cultivation reached the peak of minor attainment; her Glazed Pure Spirit Body reached the third-stage Star Radiance Body.
Immortal Talisman Master	1475	Passed a powerful Wind-Lightning Tribulation, bringing her spiritual cultivation to the Immortal Talisman Master level.
Reincarnation Stage	1557	Reached the realm without yet undergoing the Reincarnation Tribulation; she intended to challenge three tribulations at once.
Four-Star Dou Sheng	1595	Her strength reached this level after arriving on the Dou Qi Continent.

Background

Ling Qingzhu was raised within the Nine Heavens Grand Purity Palace and trained in the Supreme Dao Induction Scripture from childhood. As the Palace's next intended master, she carried the responsibility of sensing the Supreme Dao, a path requiring a clear and detached heart. This duty later conflicted with her growing attachment to Lu Yunxiao. 1391 1440

During the Ancient Tomb incident, she was affected by Love Mist and later struggled with an excessive accumulation of Pure Yin Qi and the influence of the Nirvana Heart. Lu Yunxiao transferred Yang Qi to restore her internal balance, then aided her in refining the Nirvana Heart's power. 1371 1382 1383 1384

After initially remaining guarded around Lu Yunxiao, Ling Qingzhu accepted his invitation to travel with him rather than immediately return to her sect. Their journey through Yan City, Great Eagle City, the Great Desolate Ancient Plains, and Great Puppet City deepened both her cultivation and their relationship. 1389 1390 1420 1442

She eventually returned to the Nine Heavens Grand Purity Palace and introduced Lu Yunxiao to her master, Qiu Qinghan. Qiu initially tried to separate them, but later accepted the relationship after learning that Ling Qingzhu's path toward the Supreme Dao had become smoother rather than obstructed. 1460 1464 1469

Appearance

Ling Qingzhu is an ethereal beauty whose presence is repeatedly likened to that of an immortal descended into the mortal world. She commonly wears white or light-colored gauze robes and conceals her face beneath a thin veil. 1371 1383 1390

• Slender, exquisitely proportioned figure. 1371
• Long black hair and clear, glass-like eyes. 1384 1391
• Fair complexion, often described as snow-white or jade-like. 1371 1390
• Frequently barefoot, with an Azure Lotus beneath her feet while traveling through the air. 1383 1390
• Her veil enhances rather than hides her sacred, distant aura. 1391 1451

Personality

Ling Qingzhu appears composed, approachable, and restrained, but is inwardly proud, cool, and slow to acknowledge others. She does not easily open her heart or yield her convictions. 1381 1541

She is highly self-aware and rational about her own talent, refusing to assume that she can reach lofty realms without the necessary opportunities and effort. 1386 Her determination becomes especially clear in battle and cultivation: she repeatedly accepts painful training, attempts consecutive tribulations, and seeks greater strength so she can stand beside Lu Yunxiao rather than rely on his protection alone. 1424 1439 1432

Despite her reserved nature, Ling Qingzhu possesses a strong sense of justice. She intervened against Luo Shan when he targeted two defenseless women and a child, then killed him after he continued to threaten them. 1409 She can also be ruthless when provoked, as shown by her brutal defeat of Luo Jiu and her killing of Hua Zong's protector. 1414 1451

Her jealousy is generally restrained rather than explosive. She prefers honest conversation and maintains her composure even when troubled by Lu Yunxiao's other relationships. 1412 1530 1531

Abilities & Skills

Elemental Force Cultivation

Ling Qingzhu's Elemental Force cultivation progressed from the Creation Stage to the Reincarnation Stage in a short span, supported by exceptional talent, refined resources, and the Yin-Yang Creation Art. 1384 1472 1557

• Could contend with, and potentially defeat, a Four-Yuan Nirvana Realm expert immediately after entering Nirvana. 1438
• Reached a point where she could fight Life Profound Realm cultivators across stages after attaining the Jade Qiong Body. 1472
• Was regarded as virtually unrivaled within the Life Profound Realm due to her cultivation, physique, and artifacts. 1474
• Later slew a Demonic King alone, shocking the Sky Profound Continent. 1552

Sword Combat

Ling Qingzhu is a capable sword wielder whose attacks can be decisive and lethal.

• Killed Luo Shan with Sword Aura after defeating his subordinates. 1409
• Received the Grass Character Sword Art from Lu Yunxiao after reaching the Life Profound Realm. 1475
• Was encouraged to further develop the true power of her Cloud Bamboo Sword. 1454

Glazed Pure Spirit Body

The Glazed Pure Spirit Body is a high-grade Heaven Martial Art that strengthens both Ling Qingzhu's body and combat potential. 1425

• Pure Body — Its first stage allowed her to kill a One-Yuan Nirvana Realm expert with a single punch. 1425
• Jade Qiong Body — Its second stage strengthened her enough to challenge opponents above her realm. 1472
• Star Radiance Body — Its third stage could withstand attacks from Life Profound Realm experts unless they possessed powerful Pure Yuan Treasures. 1474
• The art has six stages, with its final stage expected to require Reincarnation Stage cultivation. 1425

Talisman Mastery and the Devouring Ancestral Talisman

Ling Qingzhu developed Spiritual Energy alongside her Elemental Force cultivation. She refined the Devouring Ancestral Talisman, which strengthened her foundation and provided Spiritual Energy that enabled her breakthrough. 1459

• Became a Three-Seal Heavenly Talisman Master after passing a triple Wind-Lightning Tribulation. 1459
• Advanced to Immortal Talisman Master after another Wind-Lightning Tribulation. 1475
• Her combined Life Profound Realm and Immortal Talisman Master cultivation made her one of the strongest figures in the Nine Heavens Grand Purity Palace and the Eastern Mystical Region. 1475

Ancient Qiankun Formation

Ling Qingzhu received the Ancient Qiankun Formation and learned to combine Elemental Force with Spiritual Energy into a new fused power. 1453 1454

• Initially failed to balance the two energies, but succeeded through repeated practice. 1454
• The formation is a super Divine Item, though Lu Yunxiao considered her Cloud Bamboo Sword even more formidable. 1454

One Qi Transforms Three Pure Ones

The Heavenly Emperor transmitted the divine ability One Qi Transforms Three Pure Ones to Ling Qingzhu through true spirit empowerment. 1729

• The inheritance included both the cultivation method and the Heavenly Emperor's accumulated experience. 1729
• After one month of comprehension, she successfully created two avatars and mastered the ability. 1731
• The technique allows her to cultivate two additional Original Supreme Dharma Bodies. 1729

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Cloud Bamboo Sword — A quasi-peerless Divine Item with exceptional destructive power. 1454
• Devouring Ancestral Talisman — Refined by Ling Qingzhu; enhanced her Spiritual Energy and supported her Talisman Master breakthroughs. 1459
• Eight Divine Item accessories — A pendant, two earrings, two bracelets, two hairpins, and a ring, each serving defensive, mental-protection, enhancement, or offensive functions. 1417
• Inner armor — A powerful defensive inner armor given to her by Lu Yunxiao. 1476
• Gold Spirit Jade Slip — The Golden Spirit Emperor's legacy, containing a cultivation method that surpasses Heaven Martial Art. 1476
• Spirit-Nourishing Cushion — An item that benefits mental power and contains the Ancient Qiankun Formation. 1395 1454

Relationships

• Lu Yunxiao — Romantic partner, mentor, and traveling companion. He helped resolve her Yin–Yang imbalance, supported her cultivation, and later pledged never to abandon her. 1383 1455 1456
• Qiu Qinghan — Her master and the Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Grand Purity Palace. Qiu initially opposed Ling Qingzhu's relationship with Lu Yunxiao but later accepted it and asked him to treat her disciple well. 1462 1464 1469 1475
• Ying Huanhuan — A fellow woman close to Lu Yunxiao. Ying Huanhuan became jealous when Lu Yunxiao openly admired Ling Qingzhu, while Ling Qingzhu later questioned his feelings for Ying Huanhuan. 1521 1531
• Zi Yan — A potential rival in strength. Ling Qingzhu refused to concede without learning the gap between herself and Lu Yunxiao's other women. 1541
• Lin Qingtan — A younger acquaintance whom Ling Qingzhu considered introducing to the Nine Heavens Grand Purity Palace before deciding not to interfere with her path. 1404

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ancient Tomb and Nirvana Heart

Ling Qingzhu first encounters Lu Yunxiao while affected by Love Mist. After he helps her manage the consequences of the Nirvana Heart and her excessive Pure Yin Qi, she reaches the Creation Stage and begins trusting him. 1371 1382 1383 1384

Traveling with Lu Yunxiao

She chooses to travel with Lu Yunxiao, struggling to reconcile her feelings with her duty as the future Palace Master. During their journey, she protects the vulnerable, kills Luo Shan and Luo Jiu, and accepts Lu Yunxiao's confession. 1389 1391 1409 1414 1415

Great Desolate Ancient Tablet

Ling Qingzhu accompanies Lu Yunxiao into the Great Desolate Ancient Plains, advances into the Nirvana Realm, cultivates the Glazed Pure Spirit Body, and faces the mysterious gray-white skeleton as a test of her strength. 1420 1424 1429 1438

Great Puppet City and the Devouring Ancestral Talisman

After strengthening their relationship, Ling Qingzhu refines the Devouring Ancestral Talisman, survives three Wind-Lightning Tribulations, and becomes a Three-Seal Heavenly Talisman Master. 1455 1459

Return to the Nine Heavens Grand Purity Palace

Ling Qingzhu returns to Bamboo Sound Palace with Lu Yunxiao and faces her master's opposition. Qiu Qinghan ultimately acknowledges their relationship after realizing it does not hinder Ling Qingzhu's Supreme Dao cultivation. 1460 1464 1466 1469

Rapid Rise and Divine Inheritance

With the Yin-Yang Creation Art, Ling Qingzhu reaches the Life Profound Realm and becomes an Immortal Talisman Master. She later reaches the Reincarnation Stage, attains Four-Star Dou Sheng strength on the Dou Qi Continent, and masters One Qi Transforms Three Pure Ones. 1472 1475 1557 1595 1731

Notable Quotes

“If you ever betray me, I will fight to the death to bring you down with me.” 1455

“Qingzhu just wants to know the true extent of the gap between me and your women.” 1541