Princess Consort

Biodata

Power Progression

Background

Born into an Imperial Capital noble family, the Princess Consort became King Shiyu's wife. Her standing in the mansion was exceptionally high: King Shiyu later complained that he had to submit an application merely to enter her inner chambers. 263 495

After the Third Butler's assassination, she supplied two high-level Third Limit experts for the search for Chu Qing. When King Shiyu's son was killed, she agreed to investigate the Black Market incident while privately disdaining the king's motives. She placed a tracking mark on Chu Qing during the investigation; after he removed it, she sought to capture him alive to trade for incomplete Eight Divine Hands scrolls. 264 274 279

She is an Outsider. While injured and pursued by other Outsiders, she encountered Chu Qing at Stone Ridge Mountain; he aided her because she had previously saved Madam Shi's life. The encounter began a relationship built on protection, repayment, and mutually valuable knowledge. 379 380

Appearance

The Princess Consort is most often seen in flowing white robes, with long cascading hair and striking red-and-black eyes. When using an Exotic Art, her crimson eyes are compared to ruby flames. 611 714

• Her voice is described as pleasant and lark-like. 380
• Her bloodline evolution produces black-and-gold hair and golden patterns across her skin. 1068
• She often rests in a cold pool or lounges lazily when not occupied with cultivation or crafting. 1030 1068
• At a Shiji Immortal Faction gathering, she wears the brocade robe of a faction lord's wife. 1968

Personality

Initially regarded as cold and distant, she nevertheless makes exceptions for Chu Qing, dismissing her attendants so they can speak privately and allowing him to remain with her for three days while she tests his aptitude. 496 498

She is proud of her Outsider methods and enjoys displaying them, but she is also observant and pragmatic. She recognizes Chu Qing's rapid growth, warns him of threats from Outsiders, and repeatedly provides information that he cannot obtain through martial-artist channels. 497 561 682

Her ambitions can become extravagant. Upon learning of the First Illumination Person's nest, she imagines using its treasures to create Outsiders and become the “King of Outsiders,” though Chu Qing convinces her that the risk is too great. 1030 She later enthusiastically joins the Princess's rebellion after being persuaded by its “grand plans.” 752

She also takes a practical interest in the long-term strength of Stone Ridge Mountain, urging Ming Yue to develop its beasts and retain control of its experienced maidservants rather than concentrate on building palaces. 1230 In the Shiji Immortal Faction, she participates in a family meeting concerning an attempted marriage alliance and the public status of Chu Qing's household. 1970

Abilities & Skills

Outsider Combat Arts

The Princess Consort can employ Outsider scriptures and white-light techniques in battle.

• Recites scriptures that reduce slain Outsiders' corpses to ashes, leaving behind weapons and bones for collection. 380
• Uses a beam of white light to travel rapidly and suppress two New Realm martial artists. 636
• Can defend herself against powerful enemies, but has been seriously injured while pursued by Outsiders. 379 560
• Her enemies can sense her presence, forcing her to remain close to Chu Qing while recovering. 380
• After being reduced to a head during an encounter involving an Innate God and Demon, regrows her body within ten minutes by consuming a box of secret medicine. 1002

Mysterious Pearl Creation

After mastering a new Exotic Art, she can create Mysterious Pearls.

• Produces Mysterious Pearls from red light emitted through her eyes. 611
• Prepares the pearls for Chu Qing so he can use them to accelerate his Heaven-Connecting Path cultivation. 611
• Identifies strange pearls as resources capable of enhancing Outsider Exotic Arts or helping martial artists open a Heaven-Connecting Path. 561
• Explains that 108 peach-tree pearls can be refined into the Exotic Treasure Peach Blossom Wind, which can create Peach Blossom Fiends, corrode metal and bone, and defile Exotic Treasures. 561

Clone Refinement

The Princess Consort can refine physical clones of herself.

• Refines two identical clones, creating three indistinguishable Princess Consorts. 723
• Each full-sized body can divide into thirty-six fist-sized forms, allowing more than a hundred tiny incarnations to work simultaneously. 723
• Her miniature forms can handle materials, carve scriptures, wield small tools, and adapt physically; after one develops cicada-like wings, the others develop them as well. 723

Exotic Crafting

She is highly skilled at refining Outsider creations and assisting Chu Qing's ancient-cultivation projects.

• Projects her spirit from a Thought Bead to assist with forging the Primordial Chaos. 714
• Directs the refining of the Primordial Chaos realm through her clones while Chu Qing supplies Spirit and Energy. 723
• Identifies the Little Giant's bones as the Mysterious Female Pearl and offers to imprint the As-You-Wish Sutra into it as repayment for the treasure. 611
• Warns that even New Realm martial artists may die from forcibly cultivating Exotic Arts. 572
• Advises Chu Qing on sources of strange fire for refining the Wind Fire realm, including Earth Lung Yin Fire found in magma. 725
• Studies the Beauty's Head despite its ability to petrify her body and several of her Exotic Arts. 1030

Candle Flame

Using an expanded copy of the Morning Star Scripture, she creates a second Candle Flame.

• Recognizes that the scripture delivered by Chu Qing contains several hundred additional sentences. 962
• Recites the expanded scripture to create another Candle Flame. 962
• Intends to use the Candle Flame against Innate Gods and Demons, who fear its power. 962

Outsider Lore

The Princess Consort provides Chu Qing with essential knowledge regarding Outsiders, Exotic Treasures, and dangerous cultivation paths.

• Warns that Outsiders may target Chu Qing's Divine Treasury as an Exotic Treasure. 682
• Reveals that the Unique Association has been renamed the Divine Court and that its headquarters remains secretive. 876
• Explains the existence of Original Exotic Treasures to Chu Qing during his work on forty-nine Divine Ability Exotic Treasures. 1576
• Advises that opening a third Heaven-Connecting Path is unprecedented among Great Gan's martial artists and may require immense resources. 561
• Discusses the eventual obsolescence of War Fortresses with Chu Qing while he considers designs from a hundred eras in the future. 1761

Equipment / Items

• Thought Bead — Contains her spirit and allows her to communicate with Chu Qing and assist him remotely. 714
• Morning Star Scripture — An expanded scripture used to create a Candle Flame. 962
• Outsider weapons and bones — Collects small flags, swords, shuttles, and bones from fallen Outsiders. 380
• Stone Ridge Dharma Robe / All-Heavens Guardian Vestment — Helps embed Telepathic Heart Seals into the robes conceived for Chu Qing's household, transforming them into the All-Heavens Guardian Vestment. The vestment records the wives' cultivation insights. 2031

Relationships

• Chu Qing — Her protector, ally, cultivation partner, and later first husband. She supports his entry into the Imperial Capital, tests his aptitude, assists his forging projects, and receives an eight-thousand-year bloodline evolution through his enfeoffment. She later helps tend to injured members of their household and joins him in the United Hearts Ceremony. 497 498 723 1068 1986 2031
• King Shiyu — Her husband during her time in Shi State. Their relationship is distant; King Shiyu resents Chu Qing's access to her chambers and lacks the authority to enter freely himself. 263 495
• The Princess — Political ally in the rebellion against the Emperor. The Princess Consort joins after being drawn to the rebellion's stated ambitions and plans. 752
• Madam Shi — The Princess Consort previously saved Madam Shi's life, creating the debt that motivates Chu Qing to help her while she is wounded. She later brings Madam Shi to Chu Qing after suppressing New Realm martial artists. 379 636
• Ming Yue — Advises her on strengthening Stone Ridge Mountain by developing intelligent beasts and maintaining control of the maidservants. 1230
• Red-clothed — A fellow Outsider and potential external ally. The Princess Consort leaves with Consort Mei and Zuo Yan to seek her out and discuss an alliance. 1230
• Consort Mei and Zuo Yan — Travel companions during the mission to find Red-clothed. 1230
• Liuli — Joins the Princess Consort in tending to injured women in Chu Qing's household; later stands with her at the United Hearts Ceremony. 1986 2031

Story Role / Major Arcs

• King Shiyu's Mansion — Holds authority within the mansion, aids the hunt for the Third Butler's assassin, and agrees to investigate the Young Prince's murder. 264 274
• Outsider Pursuit — Appears wounded while fleeing Outsider enemies; Chu Qing shelters her and learns more about Outsider resources and methods. 379 380
• Chu Qing's Patron — Tests Chu Qing's ability to master Secret Transmissions, provides him with over a hundred techniques, and arranges support for his journey to the Imperial Capital. 497 498
• Imperial Capital Alliance — Remains beside Chu Qing because capture could expose both her memories and his Stone Ridge Mountain secrets. 561
• Ancient Cultivation Forging — Uses Thought Bead projection, clone refinement, and miniature incarnations to help create Chu Qing's Primordial Chaos realm. 714 723
• Rebellion and Divine Court Conflict — Joins the Princess's rebellion, warns Chu Qing about the Divine Court, and creates a Candle Flame to oppose Innate Gods and Demons. 752 876 962
• Bloodline Evolution — Receives Chu Qing's enfeoffment, triggering a major Outsider bloodline transformation. She later breaks out of her cocoon before the evolution is complete to help him and remains asleep in the cocoon for a prolonged period afterward. 1068 1116
• Red-clothed Alliance Mission — Leaves Stone Ridge Mountain with Consort Mei and Zuo Yan to seek Red-clothed and secure support against the Heavenly Court. 1230
• Life-Status Bestowal — Is among those on whom Chu Qing bestows life status while altering the lifespans and status of his companions. 1839
• Nine Dragon Peaks and Beyond — Receives a palace after Chu Qing seizes Nine Dragon Peaks; later helps manage the Scripture Repository by overseeing the copying of ancient secret arts. Takes part in household affairs of the Shiji Immortal Faction and helps care for injured companions. 1957 1968 1970 1986 2011
• United Hearts Ceremony — Gathers with Chu Qing and the other wives to embed Telepathic Heart Seals into the Stone Ridge Dharma Robes, creating the All-Heavens Guardian Vestment. 2031

Notable Quotes

“I will be crowned king—the only one in all of history—the King of Outsiders.” 1030

“I’ve already helped you sort out the Three Great Limits, you can fiddle with the rest yourself!” 752