Jin Miaoshan

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Jin Miaoshan 178 227 230
Affiliation	Gold Abundance Pavilion 178 234 406, Heaven Lake Jin Clan 501, Buddhist nun (formerly) 775
Cultivation Stage	Core Formation (at one point) 227, Spirit Transformation (at one point) 775
Relationships	Wang Yu (ally, potential Dao companion) 405 500, Jin Lin (rival, target of revenge) 235 406 409, Jin Xuanxuan (cousin, ally) 501, Hei Liu (servant, princess of Demon Cat Clan) 271 405, Jin Xi Yuanjun (subordinate, ally) 437 439, Golden Jade Dragon Lord (uncle) 438
Key Abilities/Items	Asura Killing Saint Scripture 227 775, Prajna Heart Sutra 235 271, Asura Divine Sword (influenced by) 405, Yellow Springs Earth Hatred Puppet 437, Space Suppression Seal 437, Ground Crossing Golden Light 439
Notable Traits	Business acumen 178 501, political prowess 501, detached demeanor (due to cultivation) 227, strong self-control 435, stunning beauty 775, shaved head (as a nun) 775
Residence	Guiling City (formerly) 227 234 434, Golden Toad City (formerly) 405

Physical Description

Jin Miaoshan's appearance is striking and often changes, reflecting her cultivation and circumstances. She is described as having a delicate, enchanting face, with eyes that can be crimson and moist, holding "a thousand unspoken words" 227. Her hair has been noted as a mix of black and white, or black silk 227 439. At one point, she is seen with hair styled in a snake bun, adorned with a golden fish-tail floral hairpin 271. Later, after becoming a Buddhist nun, she shaves her head, though her inherent beauty remains 775. Her figure is graceful, with a slender waist 450 501.

Specific details of her physical description include:

• Eyes: Crimson, moist, and capable of holding "a thousand unspoken words" 227. They can also be described as rather sharp, with a hint of mischief 271.
• Hair: A mix of black and white, or black silk 227 439. She has been seen with hair styled in a snake bun with a golden fish-tail floral hairpin 271, and later, as a Buddhist nun, she shaves her head 775.
• Face: Delicate and enchanting 271, described as "pure as ice and snow, cold, beautiful, and noble" 713.
• Skin: Fair and pale 271, as smooth as congealed fat 450.
• Body: Her figure is graceful 713, with a slender waist 450 501. Her chest is described as full 227 or average but firm and perfectly shaped 450.
• Attire: She has been seen in a black robe with silver patterns 227, a gossamer-thin, snow-white silk robe 271, a crescent moon phoenix tail skirt with ice-crystal ribbons 450, and an Emerald Gauze Cloud Dress 501. When under the influence of the Asura Killing Heart, her attire can become a "peculiar battle skirt of gold and red" that protects the lower body but leaves the upper body exposed 407. She has also worn a loose, concealing black robe when fatigued 183.

Character Background

Jin Miaoshan's background is deeply intertwined with the Gold Abundance Pavilion and the Heaven Lake Jin Clan, where she is a succession candidate 178. Her early interactions with Wang Yu date back to their Foundation Establishment days in Guiling City, where their relationship began with transactions and mutual interests 227 500 775.

A significant event in her life was her seclusion, during which she was influenced by the "Asura Killing Saint Scripture," leading to a profound change in her temperament, making her detached and devoid of joy or sorrow 227. This cultivation path left her with an "Asura Killing Heart" that she struggled to control, often losing control and suffering from the influence of the Asura Divine Sword 405 775. Wang Yu helped her by teaching her the Heart Sutra and using the Wandering Immortal Dream Mystic Art to connect with her Heart Lake, purifying her mind and removing the Asura Slaughter Intent 229 405 407 775.

Her rivalry with Jin Lin, a relative, was a recurring theme, culminating in a joint effort with Wang Yu to ambush and kill Jin Lin 434 437 438 500. This act, along with their "spiritual communion in the Heart Lake space," deepened her relationship with Wang Yu, evolving it beyond mere friendship or partnership, though it was never explicitly stated as a Dao companion relationship 500 775. She also demonstrated her business acumen and political prowess, negotiating with her cousin Jin Xuanxuan for power within the Gold Abundance Pavilion 501.

Later, due to the difficulty of controlling her Asura Killing Heart and the challenges of cultivating the Mind Dao, Jin Miaoshan joined Buddhism to obtain Mind Dao secret methods, becoming a Buddhist nun 775. Despite her new path, Wang Yu still recognized her business acumen and considered her a trustworthy confidante 775.

Abilities

Asura Killing Heart

The Asura Killing Heart is a subjective Mind Power Secret Art that allows for the cultivation of killing intent 405. Jin Miaoshan initially struggled with controlling the Asura Killing Heart, leading to occasional loss of control 405 775. Wang Yu helped her by teaching her the Heart Sutra to purify her mind and remove the Asura Slaughter Intent 229 405 775.

• Applications:
  • Can be used as a foundation for Mind Power Secret Arts 405.
  • When fully detached and in a desperate situation, the killing mentality can play a significant role in combat 405.
  • Wang Yu uses his Asura Killing Heart to intimidate opponents 235.
  • The killing intent can be transformed into a tangible, terrifying mist, or into a mental killing sword to pierce targets 345 406.
  • Wang Yu's Minor Asura Killing Fist, cultivated for many years, is based on Asura Killing Intent 202 235.
• Limitations:
  • Its universality in combat is not high unless completely detached and in a desperate situation 405.
  • Jin Miaoshan lacked the talent for the Asura Killing Dao and struggled to control the killing intent, even with resources 356 405 775.
  • Minor techniques derived from killing intent have limited effects against enemies of the same cultivation level 345.

Space Suppression Seal

The Space Suppression Seal is a secret treasure that can create a spatial blockade 437.

• Applications:
  • Can prevent Nascent Soul cultivators from using teleportation techniques 437.
  • Used by Jin Miaoshan to stop Jin Lin's escape 437.
• Limitations:
  • This secret treasure belongs to the Gold Abundance Pavilion, meaning both Jin Miaoshan and Jin Lin could potentially access it 437.

Ground Crossing Golden Light

The Ground Crossing Golden Light is a technique inherited from the Jin Xi lineage 439.

• Applications:
  • Used by Jin Miaoshan to quickly travel with Wang Yu 439.
• Limitations:
  • Wang Yu's Aurora Law Intent combined with the Rainbow Feather Rare Stone could potentially make his speed even faster than the Ground Crossing Golden Light 439.

Yellow Springs Earth Hatred Puppet

The Yellow Springs Earth Hatred Puppet is a battle puppet that Jin Miaoshan learned to use 437.

• Applications:
  • Used in combat, though its effectiveness can be negligible against powerful opponents like Wang Yu 439.
• Limitations:
  • Its performance was described as "ordinarily" and its effect "negligible" when Wang Yu's strength far exceeded expected standards 439.

Wandering Immortal Dream Mystic Art

The Wandering Immortal Dream Mystic Art is a Mind Power Secret Art that allows communication and connection with others' Heart Lakes 405 406.

• Applications:
  • Wang Yu learned this art to communicate with Jin Miaoshan, who was suffering from the influence of the Asura Divine Sword 405.
  • Wang Yu used it to connect with Jin Miaoshan's Heart Lake 406.
• Limitations:
  • Mind Dao cultivation is difficult and heavily relies on individual talent 405 775.
  • Wang Yu encountered the Ancient Demon [Slaughter] while attempting to use this art 405.

Power Progression

Cultivation Level	Chapter	Details
Qi Refining Stage Five	40	Wang Yu's cultivation speed doubles, and he expects to break through to Qi Refining Stage Five in about five and a half months.
Spirit Power 536 strands	60	After half a year of secluded cultivation, Wang Yu's spirit power increases by fifty strands, and his own cultivation increases by three strands, reaching 536 strands.
Qi Refining Stage Eight, 404 units of Spiritual Power	111	Wang Yu's cultivation reaches Qi Refining Stage Eight with 404 units of Spiritual Power after four years on Spider Demonuntain.
Foundation Establishment	145	Wang Yu achieves Qi Refining Great Perfection and breaks through to Foundation Establishment after two and a half months of preparation.
Foundation Establishment Stage Three (equivalent to peak of early Body Refinement Stage Two)	173	Wang Yu, at 25, reaches the peak of early Body Refinement Stage Two, equivalent to Foundation Establishment Stage Three, using the Dragon Blood Secret Elixir.
Divine Sense early third-tier	212	Wang Yu's divine sense reaches the early third-tier.
Core Formation (Jin Miaoshan)	227	Jin Miaoshan, a Core Formation cultivator, visits Wang Yu after years of seclusion.
Peak Core Formation (Jin Miaoshan)	435	Jin Miaoshan reaches Peak Core Formation and needs more time to refine herself before attempting Nascent Soul Formation.
Nascent Soul (Wang Yu)	405	Wang Yu successfully comprehends a sliver of Law Intent, enhancing his Nascent Soul and Demonic Essence.
Nascent Soul Ninth Layer (physical body)	498	Wang Yu's physical body reaches at least Nascent Soul Ninth Layer, with half of his Silver Blood Divine Marrow transformed into gold, providing unparalleled divine power.
Void Refinement Second Level Peak	646	Wang Yu emerges from seclusion after two years, having reached the peak of the second level of Void Refinement.
Sixth Grade Body Refinement completion, breaking through to Seventh Grade	676	The [Five Directions Five Elements Five Qi Immortal Grass] will allow Wang Yu to reach Sixth Grade Body Refinement completion in the short term, and even break through to Seventh Grade, comparable to Dao Integration Cultivators.
Seventh Tier Body Refinement Mid Stage	729	Wang Yu reaches Seventh Tier Body Refinement Mid Stage.
Dao Integration	713	Wang Yu confirms he has reached the Dao Integration stage.
Refining Void Mid Stage (Little Chan'er)	761	Little Chan'er is expected to break through to the Refining Void Mid Stage after entering closed-door cultivation.

Relationships

• Wang Yu: Jin Miaoshan's relationship with Wang Yu began when she was the Guiling City Lord, and they cultivated together from the Foundation Establishment stage 500. Their connection deepened after a spiritual communion in the Heart Lake space and their joint assassination of Jin Lin 500. While not explicitly stated, their relationship is described as more than friends or like-minded partners, bordering on Dao companions, though it is also characterized as "friends with benefits" by others 500 501. Wang Yu acknowledges their "friendship" after a past conflict and seeks to extract benefits from her 227. He helps her with the influence of the Asura Divine Sword and later asks for her assistance 405 407. Despite their deep connection, Wang Yu remains noncommittal and often focuses on his cultivation journey 439. He understands that their relationship is often maintained by interests and status 405.
• Jin Lin: Jin Miaoshan and Jin Lin are rivals within the Heaven Lake Jin Clan, competing for influence and power 235 437 500. Jin Miaoshan seeks revenge against Jin Lin, and Wang Yu assists her in ambushing and ultimately killing him 437 438 409. Jin Lin also attempts to scheme against Jin Miaoshan, including sending an assassin, Lou Gao, to capture her 235.
• Jin Xuanxuan: Jin Xuanxuan is Jin Miaoshan's cousin and a rival within the Heaven Lake Jin Clan 501. They belong to different factions but negotiate an alliance to suppress Jin Chixuan's supporters, with Jin Xuanxuan gaining the position of Grand Pavilion Master of the Taihu region and five Elder Council seats ceded to Jin Miaoshan's faction 501. Jin Xuanxuan attempts to gauge the nature of Jin Miaoshan's relationship with Wang Yu 501.
• Yan Ling: Yan Ling shows signs of jealousy or disapproval when she observes Wang Yu and Jin Miaoshan together, suggesting a potential romantic interest in Wang Yu 501.
• Jin Xi Yuanjun: Jin Xi Yuanjun is an ally and subordinate of Jin Miaoshan, often acting according to her instructions 437 439. She assists Jin Miaoshan in her plans, including dealing with Jin Lin 437.
• Hei Liu: Hei Liu, the daughter of Brother Hei, seeks Wang Yu's help for Jin Miaoshan when she is suffering from the influence of the Asura Divine Sword 405. Hei Liu later betrays Wang Yu to Jin Lin and Gold Abundance Pavilion, though her father, the Two-Tailed Shadow Cat, shows mercy to her 406 407.

Significant Events

• Guiling Bazaar Opens (Chapter 227): The Guiling Bazaar opens, attracting over 120,000 cultivators, and Wang Yu reorganizes the city, separating cultivators and mortals. Jin Miaoshan visits Wang Yu after years of seclusion, her temperament significantly changed by the "Asura Killing Saint Scripture" 227.
• Wang Yu and Jin Miaoshan's Deal (Chapter 229): Wang Yu and Jin Miaoshan make a deal where Wang Yu teaches her the Heart Sutra in exchange for the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Bed. Wang Yu recites the Heart Sutra for three days, purifying Jin Miaoshan's mind and removing her Asura Slaughter Intent 229.
• Lou Gao's Ambush (Chapter 235): Jin Miaoshan makes a grand entrance, hinting at reopening Gold Abundance Pavilion in Guiling. Wang Yu and Jin Miaoshan are ambushed by Lou Gao, a Core Formation peak cultivator sent by Jin Lin to capture Jin Miaoshan. Wang Yu uses his Asura Killing Heart to intimidate Lou Gao 235.
• Jin Miaoshan Seeks Help (Chapter 405): Hei Liu visits Wang Yu, seeking his help for Jin Miaoshan, who is suffering from the influence of the Asura Divine Sword. Wang Yu agrees to help and learns the Wandering Immortal Dream Mystic Art to communicate with Jin Miaoshan 405.
• Wang Yu Enters Jin Miaoshan's Dream (Chapter 406): Wang Yu uses the Wandering Immortal Dream Mystic Art to connect with Jin Miaoshan's Heart Lake, finding her Asura Killing Heart corrupted and a Buddhist Ring behind her head. Jin Miaoshan, appearing as an Asura Buddhist Woman, attacks Wang Yu 406.
• Jin Miaoshan Regains Consciousness (Chapter 407): Wang Yu realizes Jin Miaoshan is in a semi-integrated state, not fully controlled by Killing Intent, and helps her further integrate her heart-refining profound meanings. Jin Miaoshan regains consciousness and agrees to send a Great Cultivator to help Wang Yu within three months 407.
• Plot Against Jin Lin (Chapter 434): Wang Yu receives a message from Jin Miaoshan about Jin Lin's whereabouts, and they plan to eliminate him in Guiling City 434.
• Ambush Plan Discussion (Chapter 435): Jin Miaoshan tests Wang Yu's self-control and they discuss an ambush plan to target Jin Lin, who is escorting a Fifth Tier Spirit Treasure 435.
• Ambush and Killing of Curse Ghost Demon Lord (Chapter 437): Wang Yu and Jin Miaoshan ambush Jin Lin's treasure transport team in Peach Province. Wang Yu kills the Curse Ghost Demon Lord, and Jin Miaoshan uses her Space Suppression Seal to stop Jin Lin from escaping 437.
• Killing Jin Lin (Chapter 438): Wang Yu kills Jin Lin, leading to an intervention by Jin Lin's father, Golden Jade Dragon Lord, via his divine sense avatar. Wang Yu defeats both the avatar and Golden Yan Daoren, capturing Jin Yan Daoren's Nascent Soul 438.
• Time in Peach Blossom Forest (Chapter 439): Jin Miaoshan accompanies Wang Yu to the Peach Blossom Forest, where they spend time together before Wang Yu proceeds to Accumulated Thunder Demonuntain 439.
• Golden Toad City Tour (Chapter 500): After Wang Yu kills a spy and the Black Eyes Old Man, Jin Miaoshan takes him on a tour of Golden Toad City, where they discuss the Ice Prison Realm's constraints and the upcoming Ten Thousand Treasures Secret Realm 500.
• Alliance with Jin Xuanxuan (Chapter 501): Jin Xuanxuan visits Jin Miaoshan to discuss the Heavenly Ghost Old Demon's son and proposes an alliance to suppress Jin Chixuan's supporters. Miaoshan and Xuanxuan agree to work together, with Xuanxuan gaining the position of Grand Pavilion Master of the Taihu region and five Elder Council seats ceded to Miaoshan's faction 501.
• Reunion at Arhat Temple (Chapter 775): After three years of travel, Wang Yu arrives at the Arhat Temple and encounters Jin Miaoshan, who is now a Buddhist nun 775.

Themes and Demontifs

Jin Miaoshan's character is central to themes of power dynamics, ambition, and the influence of personal relationships on political decisions within the cultivation world 501. Her journey highlights the struggle between maintaining one's original self and the corrupting influence of powerful inheritances, particularly the Asura Killing Saint Scripture 775. This struggle is evident in her initial battle with the Asura Killing Heart, which leads her to seek assistance from Wang Yu and eventually to become a Buddhist nun to control it 227 405 407 775.

Her merchant nature and political acumen are recurring motifs, as she consistently demonstrates strategic thinking and a focus on mutual benefit in her interactions, especially with Wang Yu 228 229 235 439 501. The allure of power and wealth, particularly in the pursuit of Nascent Soul opportunities, also drives her actions and negotiations 235. Furthermore, her relationship with Wang Yu evolves from a transactional alliance to a deeper, albeit complex, connection, often blurring the lines between friendship, partnership, and romantic interest, reflecting the influence of personal emotions on strategic alliances 439 500 501 569.