Yu Qinghan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Yu Qinghan (虞清寒)
Alias(es)	Princess Pingyang; Chaoyang Princess; Linglong Immortal 121 145 148
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Great Xia Dynasty; Limitless Immortal Sect
Occupation/Role	Great Xia Empress; Supreme General; Chu King; former commander of Prince Changning's Imperial Army 121 145 149
Status	Active 198
Spouse	Zhao Huai 13 195
Children	Zhao Pingan and Zhao Ruyue 158
First Appearance	Chapter 4 4

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Refining Level 9	78	Near Foundation Establishment; burned her essence and blood to fight a Foundation Establishment cultivator to a draw.
Foundation Establishment Realm	121	Condensed exceptionally pure, crystal-like True Essence. Her breakthrough was unusually swift and required minimal cleansing of impurities.
Middle Stage Foundation Establishment	136	The removal of her Immortal Spiritual Root's seal widened her meridians, increased her spiritual-energy affinity, and advanced her several levels at once.
Late Stage Foundation Establishment	149	Absorbed power from a fiery river after ascending the throne, breaking through from the middle stage.
Golden Core Realm (Seven-Cycle)	158	Could fly without external aid and judged herself capable of defeating the Six-Cycle Golden Core cultivator Xu Muchen within ten moves.

Background / History

Yu Qinghan was born into a military and royal family. As a child, she preferred embroidery, stories, music, and the prospect of an ordinary family life, but her father insisted that she shoulder the responsibilities of her birth. She began martial training and cultivation despite disliking both its hardship and the killing demanded by war. 5

At twelve, she entered a sect to improve her martial arts. Sect elders recognized her Spiritual Root and aptitude, but she later left cultivation behind to follow her father and brothers into the rebel army during the decline of the Great Yan Dynasty. She fought in campaigns across the north and south, an experience that left her burdened by war and its casualties. 48 121

After her father became Great Xia's emperor, Yu Qinghan retired as a general and sought a quiet life away from court politics. She secretly attended a matchmaking meeting, where she met Zhao Huai. Their shared interest in cultivation and her desire for a stable household led to their marriage; she later taught him cultivation so their lifespans would not diverge. 5 13 30

Her retirement did not end the imperial struggle. Prince Qin Yu Shihuang seized control of the capital and imprisoned her after defeating her with three Green-Clad Guard experts. Yu Qinghan later regained military authority under her uncle, Prince Changning Pei Ming, while repeatedly refusing his proposal that she take the throne. 90 121 122

When the Northern Wolf Empire threatened the capital and the Great Xia court faltered, Yu Qinghan returned as Supreme General. After repelling the invaders, she discovered that Pei Ming had murdered the Empress Dowager and young ruler. She ascended the throne herself, becoming Great Xia's third emperor; a Nine-Feathered Red Phoenix appeared as a manifestation of national fortune. 145 147 149

As empress, Yu Qinghan continued to contend with both foreign armies and Demonic Path forces. She defended the Imperial City against Yang Yuan and the Sky Devil Palace's enshrined elders, holding out until Zhao Huai arrived. Their marriage and children were then publicly acknowledged. 192 194 195

Appearance

Yu Qinghan is a poised, striking woman whose calm bearing contrasts with her battlefield presence. She is repeatedly noted for her phoenix eyes, dark hair, and an increasingly ethereal aura as her cultivation rises. 5 121

• Dark hair, often arranged in a simple bun; she has worn an elegant plum-blossom hairpin. 121
• Phoenix eyes, frequently described as sharp, composed, and imposing. 5 48
• Favored light azure gauze and blue palace robes during periods of cultivation and court life. 121 122
• Wore a phoenix shawl in battle after reaching the Golden Core Realm. 192
• Can manifest crystal-clear dark-blue phoenix wings through her Five-Colored Divine Phoenix Power. 192
• A flame-shaped mark appeared on her forehead after her late Foundation Establishment breakthrough. 149

Personality

Yu Qinghan is resolute, self-reliant, and difficult to manipulate. Her earliest wish was to leave warfare behind and build a peaceful household, but she does not mistake peace for passivity. When danger threatens those under her protection, she returns to command without hesitation. 5 145

Her experience in war made her distrustful of political alliances and court ambition. She rejects her brothers' schemes and initially refuses the throne because she does not want her life dictated by dynasty or fate. 34 122 126

Despite her severity in public, Yu Qinghan is affectionate and fiercely loyal toward Zhao Huai, Pei Xiangyun, and her children. Concern for Zhao Huai's safety ultimately drives her to accept conditions she had previously resisted, and she later entrusts her children to the Limitless Immortal Sect for their protection. 131 158

Abilities & Skills

Immortal Spiritual Root

Yu Qinghan possesses an Immortal Spiritual Root, an extraordinary physique that was sealed by the Limitless Immortal Sect's former Sect Leader. Its eventual release transformed her cultivation speed and spiritual-energy affinity. 122 136

• Reached Foundation Establishment in her early twenties without relying on pills or external objects. 121
• Suffers virtually no cultivation bottlenecks when given sufficient time to cultivate. 121 149
• Produces unusually pure, crystalline True Essence rather than ordinary mist-like True Essence. 121
• Her Mana can take the forms of spiritual beasts, a sign of its purity and strength. 136
• Became a target for Demonic Path cultivators seeking to seize her Spiritual Root. 194

Halberd Mastery

Yu Qinghan's primary combat style centers on overwhelming halberd techniques, combining military experience with powerful Mana.

• Used a Long Halberd while serving in the army and during her investigation of Demons and Monsters. 48
• Fought through Black Armored Soldiers in the capital and resisted three elite Green-Clad Guard experts before being overwhelmed. 90
• Comprehended a high-level halberd technique from the Luo River's ancient inheritance. 174
• In battle against the Northern Wolf Empire, her Great Halberd was described as moving like a swimming dragon. 147
• Her halberd aura could form a flowing river of Mana, keeping the peak Golden Core cultivator Yang Yuan from approaching her. 194

Five-Colored Divine Phoenix Power

After reaching the Golden Core Realm, Yu Qinghan's Mana changed from blue to five-colored, granting her the power of five phoenixes. 192

• Manifested dark-blue phoenix wings for aerial mobility and combat. 192
• Produced a vermilion phoenix shadow while fighting multiple Foundation Establishment generals. 147
• A phoenix-robed empress phantom appeared behind her during her Foundation Establishment breakthrough. 121

Great Transformation Divine Art

Yu Qinghan can use the Great Transformation Divine Art to manifest her Primordial Spirit in combat. 194

• Allowed her to resist multiple Golden Core Demonic Path cultivators and a Nascent Soul Realm enshrined elder. 194
• Draws heavily on mental strength; she can sustain it for only about a quarter of an hour before risking irreversible damage. 194

Military Command

Yu Qinghan is an experienced battlefield commander whose reputation alone strengthens Great Xia morale.

• Led elite forces during the wars that established Great Xia. 48 121
• Was restored as Supreme General and granted command of Prince Changning's Imperial Army. 121 145
• Repelled the Northern Wolf Empire's forces and injured the Wolf Emperor, though his National Luck Protection prevented her from defeating him outright. 147
• Reorganized Great Xia's war preparations after taking the throne, ordering recruitment, tax reductions, and military restoration. 149

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Long Halberd — Her principal weapon during her years as a general and in early confrontations with assassins and Green-Clad Guard experts. 48 90
• Cold Iron Halberd — Recalled to her hand during the defense of the Great Xia capital against Yang Yuan and the Sky Devil Palace. 192
• Former Supreme General's jade token — A symbol of her restored military authority. 122
• Military Seal — Granted alongside command of Prince Changning's Imperial Army. 122

Relationships

• Zhao Huai — Husband and fellow cultivator. They met through a secret matchmaking meeting, married soon afterward, and later publicly confirmed their marriage and parenthood. 5 13 195
• Zhao Pingan and Zhao Ruyue — Her children with Zhao Huai. Yu Qinghan brought them to the Limitless Immortal Sect for protection. 158
• Pei Xiangyun — Her younger non-blood-related sister and cousin; Pei Xiangyun is Pei Ming's daughter and has been close to Yu Qinghan since childhood. 56
• Pei Ming / Prince Changning — Her uncle. He restored her military power and pushed her toward the throne, but their relationship deteriorated after he disregarded her authority and killed the Empress Dowager and young ruler. 121 149
• Yu Shihuang / Prince Qin — Her elder brother and political enemy, who seized the capital and ordered her imprisonment. 89 90
• Yu Yunping / Prince Yan — Her second brother. Yu Qinghan distrusts his strategic and manipulative nature and rejected his proposed alliance against Prince Qin. 34
• Yu Daocheng — Her father, a former rebel leader who became Great Xia's emperor; his demands shaped her military upbringing. 5 48 85
• Elder Bai — Her former teaching master at the Limitless Immortal Sect, who accepted her despite her sealed Spiritual Root. 158
• Elder Hai — Sect Master of the Limitless Immortal Sect who accepted responsibility for her children and recognized Zhao Huai as a person of exceptional Good Luck. 158
• Limitless Daoist — The old ancestor entrusted by Yan Ancestor to protect Yu Qinghan; he intervened when her Immortal Spiritual Root was exposed. 136

Notable Quotes

“I don't need to unite with anyone, or defeat anyone. The war is over. What's the point of these internal struggles?” 34

“They go to invade, and I will go to resist. In this battle, if we fight, we will surely win.” 145

“I am enough.” 146