Qin Ming

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Qin Ming (秦铭)
Alias(es)	Qi Zizai; Taiyi; Wooden Man; One Sword; Realm Faction; Li Ye; Zheng Maorong; Gao Bukepan / the Co-Lord; Zheng Guang / the Supreme Good Grandmaster
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	New Life Path; Black White Mountain; Mountain River Academy 246 248
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; Mountain Master 246
Status	Active 621
First Appearance	9

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
First New Life	9 10 33	Undergoes a violent bodily renewal, expelling impurities and developing exceptional vitality and reactions; later recognized as a First New Life cultivator.
Second New Life	30	His physique grows slightly and his appearance and bearing become noticeably clearer.
Fourth New Life	74 75	Survives the Thunderfire Alchemy Hall's Heavenly Light; can lift a 4,500-pound tripod afterward.
Fifth New Life	98 136	Receives Worldly Heavenly Light and cultivates the Golden Silkworm Skill; his strength exceeds 9,000 pounds.
Sixth New Life	115	Assesses his total physical strength at roughly 9,000 pounds.
Ninth New Life	220	Gains enhanced vision capable of observing subtle details in spiritual bodies and Pure Yang consciousness.
Second Realm — Heavenly Gate	296	Breaks through the Heavenly Gate using the Five Saintly Evils and manifests the Five Elements Wheel.
Spirit Field — late second layer	334	Advances during continuous fighting and refinement of blood medicine.
Fourth Realm — Heart Lamp	431 438	Completes his breakthrough and manifests a Heart Lamp; later seeks to become a realm-focused cultivator.
Fourth Realm — second level	493	Breaks through after overpowering Xie Jinglan and Qi Daozhen.
Fourth Realm — middle stage	533 534	Advances amid the Ascension Mountain remnants and defeats opponents of higher realms.
Grandmaster	601	Leaves Night Province as a Grandmaster to search beyond its borders.

Background / History

Qin Ming spent more than a decade in the Cui Family as a substitute for Cui Chonghe. The family abandoned him when he was no longer useful, leaving him with a fractured skull and exiling him to Black White Mountain; he ultimately survived and reached Double Tree Village. The experience taught him never to entrust his future to another person's goodwill. 68 450

He cultivated through the Silk Book Method and rose on the New Life Path with extraordinary speed. His early victories in the mountains and at Black White Mountain brought his name to Red Haze City's young nobles before he had even entered the city. 33 34 43

His cultivation later expanded beyond a single path. In the Secret Realm, he discovered that he could choose between—and switch between—the New Life Path and the Fiend Path, then used successive trials to deepen his scriptures and combat foundations. 211

Appearance

Qin Ming is a slender, handsome young man with black hair, clear eyes, and a composed bearing. His New Life transformations made him slightly taller and increasingly refined in appearance; in battle, his body can shine with heavenly light, divine radiance, or the crystal-like luster of his Extreme Golden Body. 30 33 104 232 544

• Often described as tall, straight-backed, heroic, and vigorous when armored. 104
• His flesh and blood possess unusually vigorous vitality, even during early New Life. 9
• His spiritual radiance can form twenty-seven divine halos around his body. 156
• Uses disguises, altered faces, armor, masks, aliases, and even artificial horns to conceal his identity. 123 440 599

Personality

Qin Ming is intensely self-reliant. His treatment by the Cui Family left him unwilling to place his life or cultivation in another's hands, and he consistently pursues strength as the means to control his own future. 68 450

In combat, he is calm, observant, and decisive. He studies opponents before committing to a fight, improvises effectively under pressure, and shows little mercy toward enemies who repeatedly threaten him or those under his protection. 34 43 151 584

Despite his ruthlessness, he is loyal to trusted companions and protective of Double Tree Village. He teaches Wen Rui cultivation, assists Li Qingyue without hesitation, and refuses to involve allies unnecessarily in his personal vendettas. 548 584 621

Abilities & Skills

New Life and Dual-Path Cultivation

Qin Ming cultivates the Silk Book Method, using it to stabilize himself after flawed manuals, survive repeated New Life transformations, and temper an unusually powerful body. 74 88

• Can switch between the New Life Path and the Fiend Path. 211
• His New Life foundation grants exceptional vitality, reaction speed, strength, longevity, and resistance. 9 10 115
• His advancement is unusually fast for the New Life Path. 334 431
• The Five Saintly Evils substantially consume his lifespan; their first integration cuts away at least 180 years. 296

Heavenly Light Force and Primal Chaos Force

Qin Ming's Heavenly Light Force is his central combat foundation. It can automatically protect his body, manifest powerful force techniques, and combine with his many scriptures. 102 123

• Perfected Supple Force, Hammering Force, and Whipping Force during his Fourth New Life. 74
• Can resonate three unique skills and eighteen forms of Heavenly Light Force simultaneously. 123
• His Primal Chaos Force is renowned for overwhelming offensive power and can invade an opponent's Yellow Court and meridians. 560
• Can manifest extreme Yin and Yang forces, including the Gonggong Dharma Image and Zhurong Golden Body. 400

Five Elements Saintly Evils

After breaking through the Heavenly Gate, Qin Ming integrates the Five Saintly Evils into a Five Elements Wheel. 296

• Manifests five elemental sword-like Saintly Evils, including Vermilion Bird flame, White Tiger metal, and Black Tortoise water. 296
• Uses the Black White Scripture to regulate Yin and Yang and control Saintly Evils through a Black and White Taiji Diagram. 444
• The Five Elements Wheel can restrain techniques within the scope of the Five Elements. 296

Spirit Field

Qin Ming's Spirit Field can affect the battlefield itself and exploit environmental conditions. 369 392

• Draws down natural lightning to counter stronger enemies. 369
• Uses the Great Dream Divine Mushroom Spirit Field to incapacitate Liu Zhenghong. 392
• Has achieved the legendary Mount Sumeru Field. 366
• Later develops a Primordial Spirit Field alongside his Heart Lamp and sword arts. 567

Scriptures and Force Arts

Qin Ming rapidly comprehends complex methods and integrates them into his own fighting style. His performance with a Beyond the Mundane scripture led others to suspect he was a Teenage Grandmaster. 127

• Golden Silkworm Skill — produces Heavenly Light Force that can form a protective cocoon. 98
• Overlord's Testament — grants an inheritance centered on Wind Force and Overlord Force; can be used to draw on wind and thunder in extreme weather. 101 102 151
• Li Fire Scripture — allows him to absorb sun fire and manifest a Li Fire Furnace. 283
• River Luo Scripture — employed to unleash extreme cold within water-based domains. 400
• Body Refining and Dao Integration Scripture — cultivated into an Extreme Golden Body with formidable pure physical strength. 341 544
• Vajra Armor and Vajra Sutra — body-strengthening methods he studies and later shares with Li Qingyue. 85 316
• Primordial Myriad Thunder Seal — a True Scripture requiring an undisturbed mind and refined heart. 578

Astral Wind

Qin Ming can ride and control Astral Wind, including the dangerous Black Astral Wind. 542 599

• Flies and pursues enemies while standing on the wind. 542
• The Black Astral Wind can scatter essence, energy, spirit, and consciousness. 542
• Tore apart a Fourth Realm opponent's silver treasure banner. 542

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Mutton Fat Jade Iron Saber — his signature saber, used throughout major battles. 151 208
• Long-handled Black Gold Hammer — carried during the Five-Colored Haze conflict. 33
• Jiao Armor — acquired in Luofu City and used to protect stored items. 101 102
• Golden Armor, golden mask, and twelve short spears — equipment used while operating under concealed identities. 104 123
• Body Protecting Golden Garment — a divine-patterned protective garment. 228
• Jade Iron arrows — requested to support his marksmanship. 228
• Myriad God Banner — refined into a yellow canopy umbrella. 466
• Law-Breaking Mirror — seized from Lu Xunzheng, refined, and given to Li Qingyue. 621

Relationships

• Li Qingyue — Longtime companion and trusted partner. Qin Ming supports her in battle, gives her the Law-Breaking Mirror, and fights beside her against Saint Disciples. 101 316 621
• Meng Xinghai — Mentor and benefactor who supplies cultivation resources, guidance, and political support. 98 127 134
• Cui Chonghe — The Cui Family's original heir for whom Qin Ming was raised as a substitute. Qin Ming eventually defeats and cripples him in a public duel. 450 560
• Old Man Liu — Trusted elder associated with Double Tree Village; Qin Ming remains attentive to his condition and safety. 61 268
• Wu Yaozu — Companion who travels and fights alongside Qin Ming; the two discuss their futures after leaving the Forbidden Land. 186 315
• Xiang Yiwu — Scripture-exchange partner and fellow cultivator; Qin Ming also advises him on countering the Past Tathagata lineage. 251 363
• Yu Gensheng and Zhao Ziyuan — Allies who provide Qin Ming the complete Wither Bloom Scripture. 248
• Wen Rui — A youth Qin Ming teaches cultivation at Double Tree Village. 548
• Qian Cheng — Fellow survivor of the Thunderfire Alchemy Hall. Years later, they meet again as guarded but mutually respectful cultivators. 572 574

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Early New Life and Black White Mountain — Qin Ming undergoes New Life, defeats challengers sent to test him, and eliminates Qi Huaien's ambush group before entering the wider cultivation world. 33 34
• Red Haze City and Luofu — He gains Meng Xinghai's support, develops force techniques and scriptures, receives the Overlord's inheritance, and becomes increasingly close to Li Qingyue. 85 98 101 102
• Six Royals and the Second Realm — Qin Ming demonstrates extraordinary comprehension, walks both the Fiend and New Life Paths, defeats Li Qingxu's Imperial Road, and repeatedly repels Cui Family attempts on his life. 127 211 212 239
• Wars and rise to prominence — He defeats Sun Elf prodigy Guang Yu, earns major war achievements against the Nomadic Hunting Civilization, and becomes recognized as a future powerhouse of the New Life Path. 283 315
• Heart Lamp and ranking identities — After reaching the Fourth Realm, Qin Ming operates as Taiyi, Wooden Man, One Sword, and Realm Faction, reaching the summit of rankings across three realms while concealing their shared identity. 431 440 466 467
• Cui Family reckoning — Qin Ming cripples Cui Chonghe, later kills Cui Changqing, dismantles Cui Family forces, and eliminates Qi Yunxiao after their long-running feud. 560 548 584
• Grandmaster journey and outer domains — Having become a Grandmaster, Qin Ming leaves Night Province through a Mist Gate, searches for his companions, and overwhelms Saint Disciples while accompanying Li Qingyue in the Flowing Firefly Twin Ruins Site. 601 614 621

Notable Quotes

“Actually, I want to be a realm-focused cultivator.” 431

“I don't care who you are. If your hand reaches too far, it will be chopped off!” 542

“Don't worry!” 621