Song Ping'an

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Song Ping'an (宋平安)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Song Residence; Changming Association
Occupation / Role	Song Changming's attendant, carriage driver, messenger, and defender
Status	Deceased; passed away peacefully at Song Manor 666

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Nether Sea awakened	157	Gained control of Spiritual Power, though his intensity was initially too weak for basic internal vision; his martial aptitude improved markedly.
Body Refining Sixth Realm	178	Could strike with full force, though his attack could not harm Song Changming's Extreme Realm defenses.
Qi cultivation practitioner	232	Displayed Qi cultivation expertise while delivering Song Changming's warning letter to the Golden Palace Sect, intimidating its members without fighting.

Background / History

Song Ping'an lived and ate with the Song family rather than separately from them, an unusual arrangement for someone in a servant role. Song Changming, Father Song, and Mother Song treated him as part of the household. 88

During the unrest in Donglai Commandery, Song Changming arranged for Song Ping'an and his parents to leave the Prefecture City before an assassination operation, ensuring their safety. 145

Song Ping'an later awakened his Nether Sea and gained Spiritual Power. The awakening also substantially improved his martial talent, freeing him from his former mediocre aptitude and giving him prospects beyond the Extreme Realm. 157

He accompanied Song Changming on the journey to Wangyue Commandery, serving as the carriage driver while Song Changming cultivated within the carriage. 183 In Wangyue City, he sparred with Liu Ziwen using knives. 184

As Song Changming's reputation grew, Song Ping'an became a trusted courier. He personally delivered Song Changming's letter to the Golden Palace Sect, helping resolve its dispute with the Changming Association without battle. 232

Song Ping'an remained at Song Changming's side through later years and had a daughter, Song Yiyan, who became a capable martial artist. He eventually died peacefully in Song Manor; Song Changming attended his funeral and reflected on their shared past. 666 677

Appearance

Song Ping'an is described as having a broad, muscular right arm. 178

• Possessed considerable physical strength after his body-refining breakthrough. 178
• Traveled and worked alongside Song Changming with two large dogs. 183

Personality

Song Ping'an is loyal, straightforward, and obedient toward Song Changming. When asked to test Song Changming's defensive body refinement, he readily complied and attacked at full strength. 178

He grew increasingly confident after awakening his Nether Sea. By the time Song Changming reached body-refining Great Perfection, Ping'an had become more outspoken and had begun imitating the mannerisms of Jianghu figures. 157 177

He was also dependable in practical matters, undertaking dangerous errands and helping defend Song Changming's carriage against pursuing bandits. 180 232

Abilities & Skills

Body Refinement

Song Ping'an reached the Sixth Realm of body refinement and possessed strength above many martial artists of the same realm after consuming a Dragon Transformation Bead. 178

• Delivered full-force blows powerful enough that an ordinary Extreme Realm martial artist could not simply ignore them. 178
• His attacks remained ineffective against Song Changming's Extreme Realm skin and muscle defenses. 178

Spiritual Power

Song Ping'an awakened a Nether Sea, allowing him to control Spiritual Power. 157

• His initial Spiritual Power intensity was weaker than Song Changming's. 157
• Could not initially use even basic internal vision reliably. 157
• The awakening greatly improved his martial aptitude and future potential. 157

Qi Cultivation

Song Ping'an later demonstrated Qi cultivation expertise while acting as Song Changming's envoy. 232

• Intimidated Golden Palace Sect members during the delivery of Song Changming's letter. 232
• Helped avert war between the Golden Palace Sect and the Changming Association without direct combat. 232

Combat and Escort Work

• Defended Song Changming's carriage from pursuing bandits alongside two dogs. 180
• Sparred with Liu Ziwen using knives in Wangyue Commandery City. 184
• Served as a carriage driver during Song Changming's journey to Wangyue Commandery. 183

Relationships

• Song Changming — Close associate and trusted attendant; accompanied him on journeys, carried out his orders, and admired his achievements. 177 183 232 666
• Father Song and Mother Song — Lived and dined with them as part of the Song household. 88
• Song Yiyan — Father; she later competed in the Imperial Front Martial Competition and sought Song Changming's recognition through her martial accomplishments. 677
• Liu Ziwen — Sparring partner in Wangyue Commandery City; Liu Ziwen won their bout but considered the victory unsatisfying because of their difference in cultivation and age. 184
• Liang Zhaolong — Assisted Song Changming in resolving Liang's Changming Association conflict by delivering a letter to the Golden Palace Sect. 232

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Song Residence companion — Shared the Song family's household life and was treated as family despite his attendant role. 88
• Donglai turmoil — Was evacuated with Song Changming's parents for protection before the operation against the Young Prince's confidants. 145
• Martial awakening — Awakened his Nether Sea, gained Spiritual Power, and improved his previously limited martial potential. 157
• Wangyue journey — Drove Song Changming's carriage and continued traveling with him after their departure from Donglai. 183
• Golden Palace Sect dispute — Delivered Song Changming's warning letter, leveraging his own Qi cultivation to support a peaceful resolution. 232
• Later life and legacy — Died peacefully in Song Manor; his daughter Song Yiyan continued the family's martial legacy. 666 677