Jiang Wang

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Jiang Wang (姜望)
Alias(es)	Young Marquis; Mr. Jiang
Species/Race	Human; repeatedly accused of being a Yao due to his abnormal powers 17 25 37
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xunyang Marquis Manor; commands the Black Flame Army 29
Occupation/Role	Young Marquis of Xunyang Marquis Manor
Status	Active 50
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Mirage awakening	Ch. 1	Discovers that he can immobilize and control another person's body after the monster incident on Qixia Street.
Direct Mirage access on Qixia Street	Ch. 7	Learns that the Long Night Saber acts as a key to the Mirage and allows him to wield its power directly within Qixia Street; kills Ao Yin there.
Crisis-forged surge	Ch. 17	After Feng Linghuai nearly kills him, the Mirage heals his broken ribs and releases an aura across Qixia Street; Jiang Wang senses that its power has reached a new peak.
External empowerment and refined control	Ch. 18, 20, 21	Accidentally helps Xiaoyu break through as a Martial Artist; later overwhelms the Wangliang and becomes noticeably more proficient at controlling the Mirage.
Strengthened Mirage	Ch. 26	Shatters a peak Dongming cultivator's sword intent and lightning attack, then defeats him in close combat.
Divine Kingdom manifested through the Night Roaming God	Ch. 29	Uses the Night Roaming God's power to kill Tan Lao Liu and save Xiaoyu, but learns that his body cannot withstand the Divine Kingdom's power.
Full Divine Kingdom output	Ch. 36, 37	Fully channels the Divine Kingdom against Xie Wuxing, exhausting it until it conceals itself; afterward, he realizes its power has increased.

Background

Jiang Wang was sickly from birth and rarely left Xunyang Marquis Manor before coming of age. A famed physician had predicted that he would not live past twenty-four. Though the manor appears to be in decline, it remains inexplicably wealthy; Jiang Wang suspects this is connected to his absent father. 1 2 18

His household is small, consisting chiefly of the Old Butler Tong Ji, maid Xiaoyu, and painter Zhao Si. Before discovering the Mirage, Jiang Wang had no cultivation and regarded his frail body as an unavoidable limitation. 3 8

The monster incident on Qixia Street changes his life. Under threat, he discovers an ability to freeze monsters and immobilize Su Lingyi's body. His later encounters lead him to identify the Mirage as both the source of his power and the cause of his declining health: it remains stable by consuming his lifespan. 1 2 8

Appearance

Jiang Wang is a strikingly handsome but visibly frail young nobleman. His weak appearance causes cultivators and enemies alike to underestimate him, often mistaking his power for concealment or deception. 10 15 39

• Sickly since birth and initially unable to travel far without exhaustion 1 6
• Frequently reclines on a rattan chair, even when receiving visitors or facing danger 10 31 48
• His health improves after the Mirage's stronger awakening, allowing him to run distances that previously would have exhausted him 18
• His appearance is repeatedly described as exceptionally handsome 2 15 39

Personality

Jiang Wang remains composed when threatened, even when he does not fully understand the powers protecting him. He habitually provokes opponents into attacking, both to expose their intentions and to test the Mirage under pressure. 1 3 12

He is highly pragmatic about danger. Rather than avoiding powerful enemies, he often welcomes them as sparring partners because combat teaches him to control the Mirage more effectively. This makes him unusually disappointed when enemies choose reconciliation over confrontation. 12 36 38 48

Despite his ruthless decisions, Jiang Wang is protective of those he considers his own. He repeatedly puts himself at risk for Xiaoyu, funds the rebuilding of South City Alley after its destruction, and shows mercy to Akong because he judges her to be simple-minded rather than malicious. 29 31

Abilities & Skills

Mirage

A mysterious power associated with Qixia Street and Jiang Wang's lifespan. The Mirage responds especially strongly to life-threatening danger.

• Can immobilize and control the bodies of people and monsters 1 2
• Its control duration varies; Jiang Wang held a Yao for about an hour but could only restrain Su Lingyi briefly 2
• Functions most reliably within Qixia Street, whose boundaries initially limit Jiang Wang's direct power 7
• Can suppress an opponent's physical body but does not automatically suppress their consciousness 12
• Can restrain flying swords themselves, even when their wielder retains conscious control 12
• Can move groups of people remotely, as demonstrated by returning injured Black Flame Army soldiers to the manor 12
• Allows Jiang Wang to sense aspects of a monster's nature; he recognizes that the Wangliang in Master Tao's mirror had likely not harmed anyone 21
• Consumes Jiang Wang's lifespan to remain stable 8 47

Divine Kingdom and the Night Roaming God

Jiang Wang possesses a Divine Kingdom connected to the Night Roaming God, whom he communicates with mentally.

• The Night Roaming God can lend Jiang Wang power in combat 29
• Its power enabled Jiang Wang to kill Tan Lao Liu and contend with Feng Linghuai 29
• It can assist Jiang Wang in flight, though Jiang Wang initially lacks the technique to fly properly on his own 35
• Full output leaves Jiang Wang severely weakened and can cause the Divine Kingdom to conceal itself 36 37
• Jiang Wang's body is unable to safely withstand the Divine Kingdom's power for long periods 29 47

Enhancement of Others

Jiang Wang can transmit a beneficial effect through touch, though he does not fully understand the mechanism.

• Touching Xiaoyu's head causes her to break through to the second realm of Martial Artists 18
• Attempts to help Shan Qiyu advance, but the attempt does not succeed 20
• The effect appears connected to the Mirage's scorching energy 18 20

Saber Combat

Though he lacks conventional cultivation training, Jiang Wang is a formidable combatant when wielding the Long Night Saber.

• Kills Ao Yin after entering Qixia Street 7
• Defeats the Jianli sent to assassinate him in West City Alley 8
• Easily suppresses Cai Tanggu, a top-one-hundred Cave Nether cultivator 12
• Breaks the Qingxuan Bureau cultivator's sword intent and lightning technique 26
• Fights Xie Wuxing's River Stream Sword Intent head-on and forces him to concede 34 36
• Defeats Dong Chongyang in their final saber exchange 44

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Long Night Saber — Jiang Wang's primary weapon and the key that lets him directly access the Mirage's power. 7
• Black Flame Army token — Used to dispatch the Black Flame Army against fleeing members of the Du Family. 29
• Rattan chair — His habitual resting place and an object frequently destroyed during battles. 10 34

Relationships

• Xiaoyu — Head maid and Jiang Wang's closest companion. He protects her, supports her martial training, and promises to avenge their fathers. 3 18 31
• Tong Ji / Old Butler — Loyal steward who has cared for Jiang Wang since birth. Tong Ji saves him from Feng Linghuai and secretly possesses exceptional martial ability. 16 17 42
• Zhao Si — Painter and retainer of the Marquis Manor; remains loyal and assists Jiang Wang in testing his earliest body-control ability. 1 3
• Old Xu — Tailor and persistent matchmaker who repeatedly attempts to find Jiang Wang a wife. Jiang Wang protects him when cultivators bully him. 2 15 48
• Night Roaming God — Entity linked to Jiang Wang's Divine Kingdom. It provides knowledge and power but warns that the Divine Kingdom is draining his lifespan. 29 47
• Green-robed and White-robed Cultivators — Moonlit West Tower cultivators who become devoted followers after witnessing Jiang Wang's strength. 7 13
• Du Yanruo — Former proposed marriage match turned hostile adversary. She repeatedly schemes against Jiang Wang and is later imprisoned in the manor's woodshed. 1 14 38
• Su Lingyi — Fish Abyss Academy cultivator and Du Yanruo's senior brother. After repeated conflicts, Jiang Wang captures him and later kills him. 14 46
• Cai Tanggu — Fish Abyss Academy instructor who comes to defend the Du Family, becomes Jiang Wang's enemy, and is repeatedly defeated by him. 10 12 42
• Xie Wuxing — Sword Pavilion disciple initially deceived into opposing Jiang Wang by Du Yanruo. After losing their duel, he attempts to reconcile, but Jiang Wang rejects his help. 33 36 38
• Luo Xianshan — Martial Grandmaster and old acquaintance of Jiang Wang's father. He intervenes against Fish Abyss Academy and seeks to recruit Xiaoyu for the Martial God Temple. 40 46
• Shu Ni and Ning Shisi — Immortal seekers who initially suspect Jiang Wang of being a monster, then become recurring allies and witnesses to his strength. 20 31
• Akong — Qingxuan Bureau agent initially sent to subdue Jiang Wang. He spares her after Tan Lao Liu's death; she later seeks work and food at the Marquis Manor. 25 29 50

Story Role / Major Arcs

Awakening on Qixia Street

Jiang Wang's encounter with Su Lingyi, Du Yanruo, and the monsters of Hun City reveals the Mirage. He learns that the Long Night Saber grants direct access to the power within Qixia Street and uses it to kill Ao Yin. 1 7

Du Family and Fish Abyss Academy Conflict

After surviving an assassination attempt by a Jianli hired through the Du Family, Jiang Wang confronts Cai Tanggu and Fish Abyss Academy. He defeats Cai, keeps Su Lingyi captive, and deliberately allows hostility to continue so that stronger cultivators will come challenge him. 8 12 14

Feng Linghuai and the Divine Kingdom

Feng Linghuai nearly kills Jiang Wang, triggering a major Mirage evolution. Jiang Wang later uses the Night Roaming God's power to save Xiaoyu, learns the danger posed by the Divine Kingdom, and confronts Feng Linghuai in South City Alley. 17 29

Sword Pavilion Duel

Du Yanruo manipulates Xie Wuxing into believing Jiang Wang is a tyrant. Their clash escalates into a battle between the Long Night Saber and River Stream Sword Intent, after which Xie Wuxing learns he was deceived and offers Jiang Wang assistance. 33 35 36 38

Conflict with Fish Abyss Academy

Cai Tanggu returns with Dong Chongyang to pursue Jiang Wang's suspected connection to the Qi Kingdom. Jiang Wang defeats Dong Chongyang, kills Su Lingyi before his enemies, and remains protected from immediate retaliation by Luo Xianshan's intervention. 42 44 46

Pinglan Street Incident

When cultivators injure Old Xu, Jiang Wang orders the offender killed without hesitation. Learning that the dead cultivator has a peak Cave Nether master behind him, Jiang Wang eagerly waits for retaliation rather than retreating. 48 49