Shi Mengying

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Shi Mengying (时梦影)
Alias(es)	Daughter of the Phoenix; Phoenix Descendant
Species/Race	Phoenix Clan descendant; identified as the last Phoenix Clan bloodline in the world 14
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Rogue cultivator; briefly allied with the Purple Qi Pavilion under Qian Zeyuan 65
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; participant in the Immortal County Rookie Competition and Lingyin Province Martial Arts Tournament 52 221
Status	Alive; escaped the Qin Family with Luo Junzhu 244
First Appearance	Chapter 14

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Empress level (past life)	181	Eventually reached the Empress level after Gu Chen repeatedly used bloodletting to expel the curse within her.
Innate Realm	17	Broke into the realm only days after rebirth by relying on the foundation of her Phoenix Bloodline.
Innate Realm, Third Level → Seventh Level	32	Was tempered by the Crimson Mane Fierce Lion's hellfire in the Lingxu Secret Realm; the secret realm's abundant spiritual energy and her bloodline drove the leap. She awakened Phoenix Spirit Fire in the process.

Background

Shi Mengying grew up among commoners after the Phoenix Clan declined, unaware that she was its last surviving bloodline. In her previous life, Gu Chen saved her from bullies and guided her onto the cultivation path, leading her to believe he was her destined protector. 14 17

She later believed that Gu Chen had concealed her Phoenix identity and repeatedly drawn her blood to improve his own cultivation. When she finally attempted to find her clan, she found that they had already been exterminated; she consequently regarded Gu Chen as her greatest enemy. 14 63

The later truth was more complicated. Gu Chen had concealed her identity to keep her from traveling to Phoenix Cry Ravine, where an evil spirit formed by the Heavenly Dao's Spiritual Energy hunted phoenixes. His bloodletting was a dangerous method of expelling the curse within her body, allowing her to eventually survive long enough to attain the Empress level. 178 181

After rebirth with memories of her former life, Shi Mengying went to the Lingxu Secret Realm ahead of schedule to intercept and kill Gu Chen. Gu Chen severely injured her at its entrance, but her Phoenix Bloodline rapidly restored her shattered organs and allowed her to enter the realm in pursuit. 14 17

Appearance

Shi Mengying is a striking woman with delicate features, a heroic bearing, and long hair. She is most often seen in red robes while carrying a long sword. 52 92

• Red-clad attire associated with her fire-attribute techniques. 52 92
• Long hair that moves freely in battle. 92
• Her pupils deepen to blue when she channels killing intent and Phoenix Spirit Fire. 222
• Her appearance and Phoenix lineage repeatedly draw unwanted attention from powerful men. 53 229

Personality

Shi Mengying is proud, intense, and highly vindictive. Her belief that Gu Chen exploited her bloodline and abandoned her clan drove her to pursue revenge across lifetimes; she initially seeks to kill him publicly in order to destroy both his life and pride. 17 63

She is also impulsive when her pride is provoked. After heavily injuring Xie Changbai, she openly threatens Gu Chen before attacking him outside the competition arena, disregarding tournament norms. 71 72

Her certainty begins to fracture after learning that Gu Chen may have been expelling her curse rather than exploiting her. She remains unable to fully forgive him, but begins questioning him directly about his secrecy, her clan, and the curse. 178 221

Shi Mengying can be compassionate toward Luo Junzhu, whom she repeatedly protects and aids, but her jealousy of Jiang Mengxi leads her to secretly lace a sleeping drug with cursed blood, harming an uninvolved target in her conflict with Gu Chen. 181 189

Abilities & Skills

Phoenix Bloodline

As the last bloodline of the Phoenix Clan, Shi Mengying possesses exceptional resilience, recovery, and cultivation potential. 14 17

• Rapidly heals severe injuries, including shattered internal organs, provided her bodily functions are not damaged beyond recovery. 17 114
• Gains strength from flames and can undergo rebirth through fire. 32
• Her bloodline dramatically accelerates cultivation in areas rich in spiritual energy. 17 32
• Her Phoenix Spirit Blood is sought by Qian Zeyuan, Qian Kaitai, and Old Master Qin for cultivation enhancement. 93 115 228

Phoenix Spirit Fire

Shi Mengying awakened this Phoenix Clan divine power after surviving the Crimson Mane Fierce Lion's hellfire. 32

• Manifests as ethereal blue flame. 32 114
• Adheres to targets and continues burning until the target is completely destroyed. 32
• Incinerated the Crimson Mane Fierce Lion, Qian Zeyuan, and a Qin Family opponent. 32 114 189
• Can be channeled through her sword for close-range attacks. 222
• Failed to kill Gu Chen during their confrontation in the Lingxu Secret Realm; Shi Mengying later suspects he possesses an unexplained immunity to fire-attribute techniques. 34 132
• Cannot be used when her cultivation is sealed by the Immortal Binding Net. 114

Fire-Attribute Swordsmanship

Shi Mengying combines sword techniques with a distinctive fire-attribute cultivation method. 52 70

• Defeated Zhao Laolai by striking his eye with scorching sword energy despite being poisoned. 52 53
• Overwhelmed and severely burned Purple Qi Pavilion disciple Xie Changbai without resorting to Phoenix Spirit Fire. 71
• Her sword strikes generate powerful internal-energy ripples capable of injuring nearby spectators. 70
• Ye Xingshu was able to block one of her fire-attribute sword attacks with an Internal Energy barrier and later defeated her decisively. 92 93

Curse-Infused Blood

Shi Mengying is capable of mixing her blood with curse power to affect others. 181

• Secretly added cursed blood to Luo Junzhu's sleeping drug, causing Jiang Mengxi to become cursed. 180 181
• Suffers painful curse backlash herself; circulating Internal Energy during an episode worsens the pain. 174
• Her past-life curse was gradually expelled through Gu Chen's bloodletting method. 178 181

Equipment / Items

• Long sword — her primary weapon, used to channel sword energy and fire-attribute cultivation. 52 70
• Spiritual Medicine — carried on her person and used to treat Luo Junzhu's wounds. 181

Relationships

• Gu Chen — Former rescuer and cultivation guide; Shi Mengying believed he exploited her Phoenix Spirit Blood and made him the focus of her revenge. She later learns he had concealed her identity and expelled her curse to protect her, leaving her conflicted. 14 178 221
• Wei Qingyu — Former sister-like companion and co-conspirator against Gu Chen in their past life. Their bond fractures when Wei Qingyu begins defending Gu Chen. 72 121
• Gu Youwei — Another former sister-like companion. Shi Mengying attacks her after accusing her and Wei Qingyu of betraying their past-life pact against Gu Chen. 120 121
• Qian Zeyuan — Young Pavilion Master who offered to help kill Gu Chen and cultivated Shi Mengying's trust while coveting her Phoenix bloodline. Shi Mengying killed him with Phoenix Spirit Fire when he attempted to confine her. 65 110 114
• Qian Kaitai — Purple Qi Pavilion Master and Qian Zeyuan's father. He captured Shi Mengying with an Immortal Binding Net and intended to exploit her bloodline to strengthen his sect. 114 115
• Luo Junzhu — Ally and friend who helps Shi Mengying escape the Qin Family. Shi Mengying rescues her from danger and tends to her injuries. 181 189 244
• Jiang Mengxi — Gu Chen's companion, toward whom Shi Mengying develops jealousy and hostility. Shi Mengying curses her through a drug, though later protects her during the Martial Arts Tournament. 180 181 209
• Old Master Qin — Qin Family elder who has Shi Mengying seized and repeatedly extracts her Phoenix Spirit Blood for cultivation. 192 228 232
• Yang Yanzhe — Qin Family member who covets both Shi Mengying and her bloodline. He attempts to assault her while she is imprisoned; she awakens and kills him. 229 233

Story Role / Major Arcs

Lingxu Secret Realm

Shi Mengying enters the Lingxu Secret Realm to pursue Gu Chen after healing from his initial attack. There, she survives the Crimson Mane Fierce Lion's hellfire, rises from the third to seventh level of the Innate Realm, awakens Phoenix Spirit Fire, and kills the divine beast. 17 32

She later attempts to use Phoenix Spirit Fire to kill Gu Chen, believing her revenge successful until she discovers that he survived. 34

Rookie Competition

Entering as a rogue cultivator, Shi Mengying defeats Zhao Laolai despite his poison and humiliating laxative trick. She later badly injures Xie Changbai with fire-attribute techniques and publicly declares that Gu Chen will die by her hand. 52 53 63 71

Her performance attracts Qian Zeyuan, who offers Purple Qi Pavilion support and promises to help murder Gu Chen. Shi Mengying accepts, but is later defeated by Ye Xingshu; Qian Zeyuan disrupts the match to rescue her. 65 93 94

Purple Qi Pavilion Captivity

Shi Mengying initially mistakes Qian Zeyuan's attention for affection, then realizes he seeks her Phoenix Spirit Blood. During an escape attempt, she kills him with Phoenix Spirit Fire, only to be captured by Qian Kaitai's Immortal Binding Net. 110 114

Qian Kaitai intends to use her bloodline to produce a powerful heir and elevate the Purple Qi Pavilion above the Qingyun Sect. 115

Martial Arts Tournament and Doubts

Shi Mengying reunites with Luo Junzhu and continues plotting against Gu Chen, including the cursed-drug scheme against Jiang Mengxi. Her own curse backlash and the revelation of Gu Chen's past actions make her increasingly uncertain whether her hatred is justified. 174 178 181

During the Martial Arts Tournament, she protects Luo Junzhu and Jiang Mengxi in separate encounters. When paired against Gu Chen, she presses him for answers about her identity, her clan, and the curse rather than focusing solely on revenge. 189 209 221

Qin Family Imprisonment

The Qin Family forcibly takes Shi Mengying to exploit her Phoenix Spirit Blood. Old Master Qin extracts her blood, while Yang Yanzhe attempts to assault her and is killed in self-defense. 228 232 233

After being injured and left unconscious by Old Master Qin, Shi Mengying is freed by Luo Junzhu and escapes the Qin Family estate with her. 236 244

Notable Quotes

“Gu Chen, I will definitely make you pay!” 17

“Knowing I'm a Phoenix descendant is the greatest gift you'll receive before your death.” 189