Taiqing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Taiqing (太清)
Alias(es)	Taiqing Sage; Taiqing Dao Ancestor 1086
Species/Race	Direct descendant of Pangu; one of the Three Pure Ones 78 306
Gender	Male
Affiliation	The Three Pure Ones; Xuanmen; Dao Sect 78 312 753
Occupation/Role	Sage, Dao Sect founder, cultivator, and master of Xuandu 302 312
Status	Alive; later re-established at Primordial Origin and recognized as the Taiqing Dao Ancestor 850 1086
First Appearance	Chapter 36

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Primordial Violet Qi foundation	78	Received Primordial Violet Qi from Dao Ancestor Hongjun, along with the Taiji Diagram, one of the supreme treasures of creation.
Good and Evil Two Corpses severed	139	Advanced his cultivation by severing his Good and Evil Two Corpses, becoming more sensitive to changes in his fortune.
Heavenly Dao Sage	312	Established the Dao Sect through Human Race fortune and received Establishment of Sect Merit, becoming the second Sage of the Primordial World.
Sage position severed	847	Intentionally allowed the God-Slaying Spear to strike him, sacrificing part of his origin and Primordial Spirit to escape Hongjun’s control.
Primordial Origin re-proved	850 851	Used One Qi Transforms Three Pure Ones after his destiny became independent and sought to re-prove Primordial Unity.

Background / History

Origins and Early Fortunes

Taiqing is the eldest of the Three Pure Ones, the three beings formed from divisions of Pangu’s Primordial Spirit. He received Primordial Violet Qi from Hongjun and possessed the Taiji Diagram, while Yuanshi received the Pangu Banner and Tongtian was associated with the Qingping Sword 78 297.

Taiqing also obtained the Innate Yang Qi from one of the first ripened gourds of the Innate Calabash Vine. The Yin Qi originally obtained by Tongtian was later given to Taiqing to complete the Yin-Yang foundation of his Great Dao 36.

Submission to the Ancestral Witches

When the Three Pure Ones were confronted by the Ancestral Witches, Taiqing chose restraint over a direct clash. He agreed to surrender two of the Innate Five Elements Flags so that the Three Pure Ones could settle their karma and leave safely 97.

During the conflict surrounding the Duke of the East, Taiqing again acted cautiously. He agreed to intervene to protect the Duke of the East, but avoided directly breaking the Great Zhou Heavenly Stars Formation because he did not want to incur unnecessary karma 172 178.

He later used the Taiji Diagram and the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda to block Di Jun’s attacks, demonstrating the exceptional defensive power of both treasures 178.

The Human Race and Xuandu

Wu Tian’s Martial Path insights caused Taiqing to consider establishing a sect 297. Taiqing later learned from Wu Tian that the Three Pure Ones’ method of severing the Three Corpses was incomplete because they lacked a complete set of compatible Innate Spiritual Treasures. He concluded that Sagehood would require the Heavenly Dao and Primordial Violet Qi to repair the flaws in their path 299.

Taiqing then traveled among the Human Race disguised as an ordinary old man. He selected the congenital human Xuandu as his disciple and directly imparted the Golden Core Grand Dao. The technique pushed Xuandu to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, although Xuandu initially refused to formally acknowledge Taiqing as his master without first consulting Wu Tian 302.

After accepting Xuandu, Taiqing gave him the Taiji Diagram for self-defense. He later determined that his opportunity for Sagehood lay in establishing a great sect based on Human Race fortune 303 305.

Establishment of the Dao Sect

Taiqing first considered establishing a Human Sect, but his attempt to merge his Three Corpses failed. He therefore accepted the path of attaining Sagehood through merit 305.

Wu Tian interrupted Taiqing’s first attempt to establish the sect, accusing him of trying to seize the Human Race’s destiny. The Ancestral Witches used the Twelve Divine Heavens Great Sorcery Formation to block Taiqing’s connection to the Heavenly Dao 306 307.

The confrontation ended through an agreement that allowed Taiqing to proceed. With Wu Tian and Nüwa as witnesses, Taiqing established the Dao Sect. Human Race fortune and Dao Sect fortune flowed into him, and Heavenly Dao merit descended. Taiqing became the second Sage of the Primordial World 311 312.

He advised Yuanshi not to rush into establishing a sect, warning that further accumulation would produce a stronger foundation after Sagehood. Yuanshi ultimately rejected the advice and pursued Sagehood immediately 312.

The Three Pure Ones Divide

When the Human Dao emerged, Wu Tian claimed the Dao Sect’s Deputy Sect Leader fortune with Taiqing’s consent. Taiqing did not resist and instead received feedback from the Dao Sect’s fortune 390 392.

As tensions between the Three Pure Ones continued, Taiqing left Kunlun Mountain with Xuandu and returned to Mount Shouyang. This marked the practical division of the Three Pure Ones 401.

Taiqing later acknowledged that Wu Tian’s Pangu Seal had replaced the treasure he had originally expected to refine from Shouyang Copper. He regarded the seal as a treasure that should have been his, but Wu Tian had taken the copper first and used it to secure control over Human Race fortune 401 492.

Conflict over the Taiji Diagram

Xuandu offered the Taiji Diagram to Wu Tian for inspection. Wu Tian used the Primordial Measuring Sky Ruler to suppress Taiqing’s mark within the treasure and kept the diagram for comprehension 498 499.

Taiqing was angered and left Mount Shouyang to confront Wu Tian, but ultimately allowed the matter to continue after Wu Tian promised to return the treasure. He later lent the Taiji Diagram to Nánjí for use in the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation without appearing before him personally 500 752 753.

The Investiture of the Gods Tribulation

During the conflict between the Three Pure Ones and Tongtian’s forces, Taiqing attacked Duobao and attempted to suppress the Immortal Slaying Sword inside the Taiji Diagram 826.

He later used the Taiji Diagram to seize the Immortal Slaying Sword and helped break the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation. His Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda protected him from the formation’s sword energy 829 833.

Taiqing’s actions deepened the fracture between the Three Pure Ones. After the tribulation, he tried to repair his relationship with Tongtian by proposing an opportunity for Duobao to compete for the fortune of the Western Paradise 886.

Breaking Free from Hongjun’s Control

Taiqing deliberately allowed the God-Slaying Spear to damage him. The strike severed his Saint position and consumed a substantial part of his origin and Primordial Spirit, but it also allowed him to escape Hongjun’s control 847.

Afterward, Taiqing revealed One Qi Transforms Three Pure Ones, producing three figures modeled after himself and bearing auras similar to Yuanshi and Tongtian. He used the technique to regain an independent destiny and re-prove Primordial Unity 850 851.

Taiqing later expressed regret over his role in the collapse of the Three Pure Ones. He believed that his repeated attempts to act as a peacemaker—and his tendency to side with Yuanshi—had prevented the brothers from resolving their conflicts in time 896.

Appearance

Taiqing commonly presents himself as a calm, austere Daoist. While traveling among the Human Race, he disguised himself as an ordinary old man, concealing his immense cultivation and identity 302.

Distinguishing manifestations include:

• His Good Corpse, Lord Taishang, appears as an old man with white hair and beard and a kind expression 488.
• His presence carries a profound Daoist aura capable of calming surrounding cultivators 1086.
• His Sage pressure is powerful enough to affect the surrounding world, although Wu Tian can withstand it while protected by Pangu Hall 312.

Personality

Taiqing is restrained, patient, and highly conscious of karma. He often chooses defense, negotiation, or withdrawal rather than committing himself to a battle whose consequences he considers unfavorable 97 172 178.

He is also highly strategic. Taiqing can endure humiliation, conceal his intentions for long periods, and wait for a favorable opportunity. His decision to sacrifice his Sage position was a calculated attempt to break free from Hongjun’s control 847 850.

Despite his calm exterior, Taiqing is capable of resentment and bitterness. He was deeply frustrated by Wu Tian’s seizure of the Shouyang Copper and later became angry when Wu Tian suppressed his mark in the Taiji Diagram 401 492 499.

In later chapters, Taiqing shows regret over the collapse of his brotherhood with Yuanshi and Tongtian. He remains willing to cooperate with them, but recognizes that their former unity cannot simply be restored 886 896 1099.

Abilities & Skills

Three-Corpse Cultivation

Taiqing follows the Three-Corpse cultivation path and severed his Good and Evil Two Corpses 139.

• Uses severed corpses to develop different manifestations and functions.
• Understands that the Three Pure Ones’ incomplete set of compatible Innate Spiritual Treasures creates a flaw in their path 299.
• Recognizes that Primordial Violet Qi and Heavenly Dao power are necessary to repair the path and reach Sagehood 299.

One Qi Transforms Three Pure Ones

Taiqing developed and concealed the One Qi Transforms Three Pure Ones technique.

• Creates three manifestations modeled on Taiqing, Yuanshi, and Tongtian.
• Uses the origins associated with the Three Pure Ones.
• Revealed the technique after sacrificing his Sage position and regaining an independent destiny 847 850.
• Allowed him to re-prove Primordial Unity after escaping Hongjun’s control 851.

Taiji Diagram

The Taiji Diagram is Taiqing’s principal supreme treasure and one of the three treasures of creation 78.

• Provides powerful defensive protection against attacks from Di Jun and other great cultivators 178.
• Creates a Taiji Golden Bridge inside the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation 833.
• Seized and contained the Immortal Slaying Sword 833.
• Can suppress or stabilize fortune, including the Dao Sect’s fortune and Xuanyuan’s appointment as Deputy Leader of the Dao Sect 580.
• Taiqing’s mark within the treasure was suppressed by Wu Tian’s Primordial Measuring Sky Ruler 499.

Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda

Taiqing’s second major defensive treasure is the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda.

• Generates layers of Xuanhuang Qi to defend Taiqing.
• Helps him withstand the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation 178 829.
• Was used with the Taiji Diagram to restrain Di Jun 178.
• Taiqing later lent it to Wu Tian in exchange for support for Xuandu’s mission in the Faith True Realm 917.

Golden Core Grand Dao

Taiqing developed and taught the Golden Core Grand Dao to Xuandu 302.

• Directly imparted the technique through Taiqing’s own power.
• Caused Xuandu’s mana to circulate spontaneously.
• Advanced Xuandu to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm during his first cultivation session 302.

Sect Merit and Fortune Manipulation

Taiqing attained Sagehood by establishing the Dao Sect and drawing upon Human Race and sect fortune 312.

• Established the Dao Sect as a vehicle for teaching and merit.
• Used Human Race fortune with Wu Tian’s permission.
• Received the largest share of the resulting Heavenly Dao merit.
• Later permitted Wu Tian to take part of the Dao Sect’s fortune to strengthen the Human Dao 312 390.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Taiji Diagram — Taiqing’s supreme treasure and one of the three treasures of creation 78.
• Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda — Powerful defensive treasure that emits Xuanhuang Qi 178 829.
• Taiyi Whisk — Used by Taiqing to reveal and manipulate the Dao Sect’s fortune 580.
• Eight Trigrams Furnace — Associated with Lord Taishang, Taiqing’s Good Corpse, who retained it after being stationed in Taiqing Heaven 488.
• Innate Yang Qi — Extracted from the first ripened gourd of the Innate Calabash Vine and incorporated into Taiqing’s Great Dao 36.

Relationships

• Wu Tian — Former ally, teacherly associate, and later strategic rival. Wu Tian permitted Taiqing to travel among the Human Race and accept Xuandu, but opposed Taiqing’s attempt to seize Human Race destiny. Their conflicts include the Dao Sect’s establishment, the Pangu Seal, and the suppression of the Taiji Diagram’s mark 297 299 307 312 492 499.
• Yuanshi — Younger brother and fellow Pure One. Taiqing often leads or advises him, but Yuanshi’s impatience and hostility toward Wu Tian repeatedly create tension between them 97 312 896.
• Tongtian — Younger brother and fellow Pure One. Taiqing attempted to protect him from unnecessary karma, but their relationship deteriorated after the Three Pure Ones divided 172 417 886.
• Xuandu — Disciple and direct descendant of the Dao Sect. Xuandu remains loyal to the Human Race and to Wu Tian while continuing to recognize Taiqing as his teacher 302 303 578.
• Hongjun — Teacher and former source of Taiqing’s Primordial Violet Qi. Taiqing eventually sacrificed his Sage position to escape Hongjun’s control 78 312 847.
• Nüwa — Witness to Taiqing’s Dao Sect establishment. She later prevented him from intervening in the battle between the Witch and Demon Tribes and the Heavenly Dao Sages 312 427.
• The Ancestral Witches — Political opponents who obstructed Taiqing’s first attempt to establish his sect with the Twelve Divine Heavens Great Sorcery Formation 307.
• Lord Taishang — Taiqing’s Good Corpse, stationed in Taiqing Heaven with the Eight Trigrams Furnace and other alchemical treasures 488.

Notable Quotes

“I can’t figure it out!” 158

“This seal should be mine!” 492

Trivia

• Taiqing initially identified his opportunity as establishing a Human Sect, but the completed sect was named the Dao Sect 305 312.
• He was the second Sage of the Primordial World 312.
• Taiqing had only one formally accepted disciple, Xuandu, at the time he offered his Good Corpse to serve in the Heavenly Court 488.
• The title Taiqing Dao Ancestor was personally granted to him by Wu Tian 1086.
• Taiqing’s Taiji Diagram was temporarily used by Nánjí during the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation after Taiqing released it without meeting him directly 752 753.