Li Dazhi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Li Dazhi (李大志)
Alias(es)	Immortal of Great Wealth 43 59
Species/Race	Human; awakened Ancient Human Race bloodline 5
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Myriad Cloud Sect; founder of Casting Cloud Hall; Heavenly Court 43 573
Occupation/Role	Artifact refiner, sect strategist, Heavenly Court Minister of Finance 43 152 573
Status	Alive 673
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Spirit Gathering Realm, Third Stage	4	Reached this stage within five days of becoming Daoist Master Kongming's disciple.
Light Condensation Realm	5	Had entered the realm when Kongming awakened his Ancient Human Race bloodline and divine ability.
Third-Rank Origin Immortal	59	Became an immortal within three years of beginning Dao cultivation; his rapid progress was attributed to extraordinary fortune.
Heavenly Immortal	186	Used concealment methods, a disguise, and several treasures to move undetected while in Dong'an City.
Golden Immortal / Eternal Life Realm	361	Broke through while absorbing Di Jun's Nascent Soul power alongside Li Ping'an.

Background

Li Dazhi was a middle-aged, formerly mortal resident of Wan'an City when he and his son, Li Ping'an, left for the Myriad Cloud Sect's immortal selection. 1 He became Daoist Master Kongming's disciple, rapidly entered cultivation, and had his Ancient Human Race bloodline awakened. 4 5

His extraordinary fortune and aptitude made him a prominent figure within the sect. He pioneered the method of “refining artifacts with artifacts,” became known as the Immortal of Great Wealth, and established Casting Cloud Hall as an artifact-refining enterprise that generated substantial income for the Myriad Cloud Sect. 43 59 He later planned to expand its influence through branch halls in friendly sects and an artifact-refining alliance. 43

Li Dazhi repeatedly involved himself in the political and existential dangers surrounding Li Ping'an. To protect his son, he sought a secret method to borrow fortune, though its backlash caused hair loss. 89 93 He later deliberately sought resonance with the Heavenly Dao, hoping either to identify its dangers for Li Ping'an or discover a way for father and son to use its power without becoming its slaves. 208

Appearance

Li Dazhi is a short, slightly plump man with a noticeable belly, a ruddy face, and an initially scholarly look created by his long hair. 1

• Wore a crimson, wide-sleeved robe when leaving Wan'an City. 1
• Was later seen in a gray-white linen Daoist robe. 5
• His wide-bodied, jovial appearance contrasts with his sharp political instincts. 59

Personality

Li Dazhi is outwardly gentle, easygoing, and fond of food, drink, jokes, and showing pride in his son. 12 43 99 He can appear simple or carefree, but sect elders recognize him as methodical, skilled in power dynamics, and far more calculating than his demeanor suggests. 32 124

His decisions are primarily driven by paternal concern. He hoards protective resources for Li Ping'an, arranges covert guards, borrows fortune at personal cost, and repeatedly enters dangerous political situations to reduce the threats facing his son. 15 89 93 117 Although cautious by instinct, he can be bold and confrontational when justice, his sect, or Li Ping'an is at stake. 78 137 366

Abilities & Skills

Great Fortune

Li Dazhi possesses exceptional fortune, a trait recognized by the Myriad Cloud Sect, the Eastern Alliance, and the Human Emperor's side. 59 157

• Cleared Elder Tianli's Eight Trigrams Training Disk by locating four genuine treasures while avoiding six false treasure sites. 124 125
• His fortune was observed to benefit those around him and aid his enterprises. 157
• It also attracts danger and scrutiny; Kongming warned him of the negative effects of great fortune. 15

Father-Son Heart Link

After his bloodline awakening, Li Dazhi manifested a divine ability connected to Li Ping'an. 5 6

• Can transfer a portion of his mana to Li Ping'an; an early transfer injured Li Ping'an while he was crossing the Life and Death Barrier. 6
• Li Ping'an urged him to keep the ability secret, transfer power no more than once per year, and avoid damaging his own cultivation. 6
• The father-son divine ability later allowed Li Ping'an to sense Li Dazhi's condition after his capture by the Inner Heavenly Dao. 366

Artifact Refinement and Organization

Li Dazhi created the “refining artifacts with artifacts” method and turned it into a scalable production system. 42 59

• Founded and managed Casting Cloud Hall, which produced major revenue for the Myriad Cloud Sect. 43
• Proposed branch halls and an inter-sect artifact-refining alliance. 43
• Consolidated sect industries and used high-quality artifacts to strengthen Myriad Cloud Sect's position against Forge Heaven Gate. 152
• Later handled logistical support for Heavenly Court artifact refiners as Minister of Finance. 573

Political Strategy and Diplomacy

Li Dazhi is adept at managing factions, public opinion, and institutional power.

• Publicly defended Myriad Cloud Sect at Kuiyuan Sect, redirecting Sea Gazing Sect's provocation into a proposed martial duel. 78
• Used three questions at an Eastern Alliance meeting to challenge its justice standards and expose the Blood Fiend Hall's Vice Hall Master. 137
• Negotiated directly with Lu Ya Daoist when Li Ping'an refused to meet him. 336
• Mediated the Chan and Jie Teachings' dispute over accepting Jin Zha and Mu Zha as disciples. 649

Heavenly Dao Resonance

Li Dazhi successfully resonated with the Heavenly Dao by inscribing ancient texts from his former world onto a jade slip. 208

• Undertook the attempt to help Li Ping'an understand and potentially use Heavenly Dao power. 208
• The resonance worsened his mental state and made him vulnerable to outside influence. 209
• His teachings on order and humanity later earned him recognition from the Faceless Man of the Heavenly Dao. 414

Equipment / Items

• Storage treasure — Contained cultivation aids and a life-saving pill given to Li Ping'an. 4
• Jade talisman — Protective talisman offered to Li Ping'an, who declined it. 12
• Protective treasures — Used a pagoda, bell shadow, and other treasures while resisting Mo Linyuan's attack. 366
• Prince's Robe — Worn while traveling under concealment. 93

Relationships

• Li Ping'an — His son and central priority. Li Dazhi supports his cultivation, protects him through resources and political maneuvering, and ultimately serves as one of Li Ping'an's final emotional anchors. 4 15 208 673
• Daoist Master Kongming — His master in the Myriad Cloud Sect, who awakened Li Dazhi's Ancient Human Race bloodline. 5
• Xiao Yue — His wife and a leading figure in his personal and sect affairs. 152 361 573
• Wenrou — His wife; accompanied him during his Golden Immortal breakthrough celebrations and later resided with him in Xuandu City. 361 513
• Elder Tianli — A frequent political ally and rival who tested Li Dazhi's fortune, later supported his challenge to corruption in the Eastern Alliance. 124 137
• Yun Zhongzi — Kongming's teacher and a powerful senior who took interest in Li Ping'an; Li Dazhi treats his involvement in his son's future as a major opportunity. 60 61

Story Role / Major Arcs

Casting Cloud Hall and Myriad Cloud Sect Politics

Li Dazhi's artifact-production methods turn him into a major economic force within Myriad Cloud Sect. His success brings both sect-wide influence and resistance from figures such as Vice Sect Master Mo Yi. 42 43 He develops a long-term strategy to consolidate the sect's industries and counter Forge Heaven Gate. 152

Eastern Alliance Affairs

Li Dazhi becomes increasingly involved in Eastern Alliance politics through Li Ping'an's appointments and investigations. 99 137 He challenges the Alliance's moral accountability, helps reveal a Blood Fiend Hall infiltrator, and offers Li Ping'an practical advice on official prestige and factional maneuvering. 137 159

Heavenly Dao and Inner Heavenly Dao Conflict

Seeking to become Li Ping'an's “background,” Li Dazhi attempts Heavenly Dao resonance and becomes entangled in its consequences. 208 209 Mo Linyuan, controlled by the Inner Heavenly Dao, later captures him; Li Dazhi remains defiant despite being severely injured and assimilated into the core illusion. 366 After surviving, he defends Xuandu City, tracks Inner Heavenly Dao spirits, and leads experts in destroying a tower ship harboring them. 414 415

Heavenly Court Service

As Li Ping'an's father and a senior Heavenly Court figure, Li Dazhi handles sensitive political matters, including public investigations into human official corruption. 520 As Minister of Finance, he coordinates resources and logistical support for artifact refinement and large-scale operations. 573

Trivia

• Li Dazhi and Li Ping'an use Pinyin carved into stone tablets as private encryption. 89
• He once proposed founding the “Flying Meow Meow Sect” to undermine the Western Teachings' incense and offerings. 319
• He organized a Chi You Remnants Appreciation Gathering, an event intended to reduce the human race's fear of Chi You while humiliating Chi You's legacy. 296