Li Changqing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Li Changqing
Alias(es)	Pangu 292
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Chengtian Martial Arts School; Bashu Province representative team; Old Technique path 3 132
Occupation/Role	Martial Artist; Martial Arts Grandmaster; founder and disseminator of the modern Old Technique cultivation path 129 143
Status	Achieved Great Luo and accepted the role of Pangu 292
First Appearance	Chapter 1
Age	22 52

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Physical limit surpassed	3	Broke through his physical limit, raising his blood qi concentration by 5% during the martial-arts-school assessment.
Martial Artist reserve / Transformation Stage	15	Began formal guidance under Chen Danqing and entered the Transformation Stage before the Youth Cup preliminaries.
Lower-Rank Two-Star Martial Artist	20	Reached 15% Vitality Concentration after lifting a rushing boulder with Artistic Conception.
Lower-Rank Five-Star strength	21	His physique nearly doubled; he could support nearly two tons with his body alone.
Lower-Rank Three-Star rating	24	Broke through while using thunderstorm-assisted Tai Chi training; later testing showed this rating understated his actual strength.
Lower-Rank Five-Star confirmed	27	Testing revealed that his true strength had already reached Lower-Rank Five-Star.
Lower-Rank Six-Star	42	Defeated Jiang He with one punch and became known as a prodigy who had reached Six-Star strength in a month.
Peak Lower-Rank Martial Artist	47	Brought Unity of Heaven and Man, Universe Breathing Technique, and Tai Chi Fist to 100% proficiency.
Mid-Rank Martial Artist	58	Formed and matured a Golden Core, opened his first acupoint, and unlocked cultivation of the Tai Shang Gan Ying Pian and Pure Yang Sword Art.
Mid-Rank Three-Star	80	Achieved telekinesis without activating the Qian Palace.
Mid-Rank Four-Star	81–82	Created the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder prototype; enhanced Yin Spirit and Qian Palace progress pushed him to Four-Star.
Mid-Rank Seven-Star spiritual realm	101	Perfected Unity of Heaven and Man and gained the ability to perceive heaven and earth as qi.
Mid-Rank perfection	108	Received the Human King inheritance; Yin God reached 100% and he gained Human King's Authority.
Supreme Realm	137	Used his Inner Scenery as a catalyst to transcend Earth’s bonds, gaining control over space, time, and material transformation.
Half-Immortal Physique	138	Absorbed Qi on Jupiter; his Yang God reached 75% and his body began its Half-Immortal transformation.
Qi Practitioner	146	Opened the Kun Palace, formed an Inner Scenery, and completed his physical metamorphosis.
Unification with the Dao	155	Identified Unification with the Dao as the cultivation path beyond the Yang God stage.
Legend	218	Converted the legends spread about him into real power, establishing a Legendary World.
Great Luo characteristics	249	Declared mastery of Great Luo characteristics beyond Taiyi and began manifesting the Three Thousand Great Daos.
Half-step Transcendence / temporary Taiyi	283	Borrowed Dragon Vein power to reach Taiyi temporarily and stacked strength across time nodes.
Great Luo	292	Traversed all temporal nodes, unified the Dragon Veins, and became Pangu.

Background

Li Changqing arrived in Rong City as a university graduate with a D-Class psionic assessment, a rating that left him overlooked beside more gifted candidates such as Jiang He. Despite an ordinary physique, he discovered an internal anomaly that rewarded relentless exertion with rapid improvements to his physical attributes and Vitality Concentration 1 2.

He failed Chengtian Martial Arts School’s entry assessment after completing the weighted run in seven minutes and thirty-six seconds, but his performance impressed coaches Kang Tianchen and Zhang Yang. Kang offered him another opportunity by teaching him Old Technique Tai Chi, establishing the foundation of Li’s martial path 3.

Li trained obsessively, combining Tai Chi, breathing methods, nature-based cultivation, and Artistic Conception. He developed the Hegemon Xiang Yu conception from the Overlord Lifting Cauldron Diagram, then adapted Tai Chi through the Flowing Water True Meaning and Heaven-Man Resonance 16 20 23.

During the Youth Cup, he emerged as Rong City’s leading young martial artist. He defeated Jiang He, overcame Sun Sheng in the final with the Pure Yang Sword Art, won the championship, and earned selection for the Psionic Research Institute’s Seedling Plan 42 52 53.

The Seedling Plan instead revealed that Li was “Psionic Incapable”: psionic energy could neither be contained by nor safely contact his body. Rather than ending his progress, this condition led him to shatter psionic energy, receive Lü Dongbin’s inheritance, name the resulting power “Qi,” and begin reconstructing the lost path of cultivation 55 58 59.

Li later defeated Bai Tianci, publicly demonstrated that Old Techniques and Qi could overcome psionic energy, and became recognized as a Martial Arts Grandmaster. He subsequently published cultivation guidance so ordinary martial artists could follow the Old Technique path rather than rely on Psionic Ascension 129 132 143.

Appearance

Li Changqing’s appearance changes substantially as his cultivation refines his body. Early in his training, his fair skin gains a jade-like luster; later breakthroughs make his physique increasingly dense, harmonious, and physically perfected 17 23 116.

• Often wears a white, wide-sleeved Daoist robe commissioned by Kang Tianchen for combat and Tai Chi performance 48.
• His body can appear glass-like, transparent, and flawless when his spirit leaves his physical form 84.
• His presence becomes increasingly difficult to conceal; powerful mental strength can make observers feel as if he is directly watching them 134.
• In the epilogue, he manifests as an immeasurable divine body identified as Pangu 292.

Personality

Li Changqing is intensely diligent and treats cultivation as both a personal discipline and a source of genuine joy. He repeatedly seeks extreme conditions—waterfalls, deep lakes, storms, cliffs, and even planetary environments—to force breakthroughs rather than waiting for opportunities to come to him 20 24 28 138.

He begins with envy toward psionic geniuses such as Jiang He, but this fades after he recognizes his own potential. His confidence eventually grows into open arrogance, particularly once he has the power to publicly challenge the dominance of Psionic Ascension 15 59 134.

Despite his confidence, Li values those who helped him. He credits Kang Tianchen for teaching him Tai Chi, publicly thanks both Kang and Chen Danqing after becoming Youth Cup champion, and later shares his cultivation knowledge rather than monopolizing it 42 53 143.

His central ambition is not merely personal strength. He wants to revive the Old Technique path, prepare humanity for alien fleets, storm alien strongholds, and take part in the Great Human Expedition 132 143.

Abilities & Skills

Old Technique Tai Chi

Li’s foundational martial art, originally taught by Kang Tianchen. It evolves repeatedly through Li’s understanding of natural forces, Yin and Yang, and Heaven-Man Resonance 3 23.

• Uses Qi and Blood circulation to temper his body while fighting.
• Incorporates Flowing Water True Meaning to redirect and continuously apply force 20 21.
• Reached 100% proficiency before the Youth Cup Round of 16 47.
• Developed into specialized forms, including Thunder Department Tai Chi 25.

Artistic Conception and Dao Rhyme

Li initially manifests Hegemon Xiang Yu through the Overlord Lifting Cauldron Diagram, but later discards reliance on historical archetypes and creates an Artistic Conception reflecting himself 17 62.

• Can use Artistic Conception to push his body beyond normal physical limits.
• Achieved Unity of Heaven and Man, harmonizing his movement, breathing, and combat with the environment 52.
• Touched the threshold of Dao Rhyme during his battle with Sun Sheng 52.
• Can teach others to align their visualization, intent, and martial technique, as shown when he guides Qian Jiang through a bottleneck 117.

Qi Cultivation

Qi is the power Li identifies after destroying psionic energy through the will of heaven and earth. It becomes the basis of his distinct cultivation system 58 59.

• Can enhance Qi and Blood, mental strength, physical transformation, and supernatural abilities.
• Dominates and can plunder power from psionic energy rather than being rejected by it 78.
• Allows Li to convert psionic energy into Qi and help Psionic Users or High-Rank Martial Artists switch cultivation paths 149 205.
• Forms the basis of the Immortal Path, which Li considers more difficult and more powerful than ordinary Old Technique cultivation 151.

Pure Yang Sword Art and Sword Control

After receiving Lü Dongbin’s inheritance, Li gains access to the Pure Yang Sword Art and develops his own Sword Control Art 58 69.

• Two Sleeves Green Snake — A Pure Yang Sword Art strike used to suppress Sun Sheng 52.
• Hundred Paces Flying Sword — A concealed killing strike that won him the Youth Cup championship 52 53.
• Sword Control Art — Controls a flying sword with spiritual power converted through the Qian Palace; initially effective within roughly thirty meters 69 70.
• Flying God Sword — A higher divine sword art whose power can shatter psionic energy and trigger heavenly punishment 58.

Nine Palaces of the Dao

Li’s internal cultivation system, unlocked through the Tai Shang Gan Ying Pian and developed through acupoint opening 58 69.

• Qian Palace — Converts between Blood Essence and mental power, enabling telekinesis and sword control 69.
• Li Palace — Grants Future Sight and supports the refinement of Li’s physical body 114 115.
• Kun Palace — Supports the Inner Scenery path and the formation of his internal world 146.
• The palaces allow Li to transcend the limits of his original body by making vitality and spiritual power mutually reinforcing 69.

Human King's Authority

An inheritance received after drawing the Xuanyuan Sword and subduing the Long River Dragon Vein 108.

• Allows him to command and reshape territory associated with conquered Dragon Veins.
• Enables control of world power through his Inner Scenery 114 115.
• Supports suppression of Dragon Veins and the ending of the Long River flood 108.
• Becomes a key component of his path toward the Human King and later transcendence.

Inner Scenery and World Power

Li cultivates an internal world through the Heaven’s Will Stele, the Kun Palace, and Human King’s Authority 146 152.

• His Inner Scenery develops into a complete world with oceans, land, life, and a creator-centered ecosystem 152.
• Can evolve the world to empower its inhabitants and advance its rank through Shanhai Characteristics 188.
• Uses Divine Power derived from this world to manipulate, suppress, create, and destroy on a vast scale 162.
• Creates Dao Beacons, small external domain spaces that can revive cultivators at or above High-Rank Martial Artist level 205.

Supernatural Abilities

Li repeatedly creates supernatural abilities through his understanding of Qi, Yin and Yang, heaven and earth, and his Inner Scenery.

• Nine Heavens Divine Thunder — A supernatural ability prototype combining vitality, blood, and spirit 81.
• Golden Light Mantra — An innate ability of the Half-Immortal Physique, described as capable of breaking and resisting techniques 138.
• Supreme Supernatural Ability — Temporarily grants pseudo-omniscience and omnipotence by dissecting, analyzing, learning, and mastering phenomena 151.
• Annihilation — Uses Yin-Yang principles to analyze and destroy matter in the real universe 162.
• Taiyi Sword Art: Severing Karma — A technique created after receiving Heaven’s Favor 205.
• Future Sight — Examines probable futures through the River of Time 162.

Temporal and Legendary Powers

After entering the River of Time and developing Taiyi characteristics, Li’s power extends across temporal nodes 199 220.

• Can traverse and manipulate the River of Time.
• Creates legendary avatars based on major stages of his life and uses them as independent combatants 220.
• Can stack power across Dao Beacons and time nodes when temporarily reaching Taiyi 283.
• Achieves Great Luo, traverses all temporal nodes, and unifies the Dragon Veins 292.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Pure Yang Sword — Li’s named sword, merged with his consciousness and used to channel divine abilities 79.
• Xuanyuan Sword — The blade through which he receives the Human King inheritance 108.
• Heaven’s Will Stele — A former psionic artifact and Dao Rhyme world that aids Li’s cultivation and Inner Scenery development 68 115.
• Overlord Lifting Cauldron Diagram — Chen Danqing’s painting, used to form Li’s initial Hegemon Xiang Yu Artistic Conception 16 17.
• Bamboo slips — Artifacts that allow Li to access historical fragments and eventually travel through time 144 223.
• Jade Carving — A sentient artifact that advises, challenges, and frequently criticizes Li 178 220.

Relationships

• Kang Tianchen — Coach and first martial-arts teacher. Kang teaches Li Old Technique Tai Chi, supports his training with medicine and guidance, and remains one of Li’s closest mentors 3 5 53.
• Chen Danqing — Grandfather and mentor in Artistic Conception. He lends Li the Overlord Lifting Cauldron Diagram and supports his pursuit of a new cultivation path 16 47.
• Jiang He — Fellow graduate and early point of comparison. Jiang offers Li a ride upon their arrival in Rong City; Li later defeats him in a Youth Cup match 1 42.
• Sun Sheng — Rival, teammate, and eventual ally. Li defeats him to win the Youth Cup, but Sun continues to seek improvement and later supports Li’s Old Technique path 52 59 132.
• Huang Xuan — Senior brother at Chengtian Martial Arts School. Their relationship begins as a friendly rivalry and develops into mutual support 22 26 59.
• Bai Tianci — Initially a psionic rival and ideological opponent. After repeated defeats and Li’s demonstrations of Qi, Bai seeks to switch to Old Technique cultivation 129 151.
• Qin Qi — High-Rank Martial Artist whom Li guides back to Heaven-Man Resonance and helps switch from psionic energy to Qi 149.
• Ao Chen — Golden dragon born from Li’s Inner Scenery. Li names him and accepts him as his personal guard 188.
• Zhang Daoling — Ancient cultivator encountered through time travel. He explains immortal cultivation and becomes an important source of guidance 215 235.
• Lü Dongbin — Ancient Earthly Immortal whose inheritance grants Li the Tai Shang Gan Ying Pian and Pure Yang Sword Art 58 151.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rong City and Chengtian Martial Arts School

Li arrives in Rong City with poor psionic prospects, fails his entry assessment, and gains a second chance through Kang Tianchen’s Tai Chi instruction. His rapid growth begins with physical training and Old Technique cultivation 1 5.

Youth Cup

Li develops Artistic Conception, Heaven-Man Resonance, and sword techniques in preparation for the Youth Cup. He defeats Jiang He and Sun Sheng, wins the championship, and becomes Rong City’s most celebrated young martial artist 17 53.

Psionic Incapability and Lü Dongbin’s Inheritance

The Seedling Plan labels Li Psionic Incapable, seemingly ending his prospects. Instead, his rejection of psionic energy allows him to obtain Qi, the Tai Shang Gan Ying Pian, and the Pure Yang Sword Art 55 59.

Provincial Competition and Revival of Old Techniques

Li leads Rong City’s team, demonstrates Dao Rhyme, defeats Bai Tianci, and publicly proves that Old Techniques can surpass psionic energy. His victory establishes him as a Martial Arts Grandmaster 117 129 132.

Immortal Path and Conflict with the Martial Arts Association

Li publishes Old Technique cultivation methods, helps martial artists sever their ties to Subspace, and enters the Immortal Path. His actions threaten the Psionic faction’s control and make him a target for elimination 143 149 151.

Inner Scenery, Alien Threat, and Human King Path

Li develops his Inner Scenery into a living world, gains Shanhai Characteristics, confronts alien fleets, and expands his Human King authority through Dragon Veins and historical fragments 152 188 205.

Great Luo and the End of the Journey

Li traverses time, confronts Subspace Evil Spirits and the Four Fiends, temporarily reaches Taiyi through Dragon Vein power, and finally achieves Great Luo. At the beginning of the world, he is recognized as Pangu 249 283 292.

Notable Quotes

“My goal, from beginning to end, has only been one.” 143

“That is the alien fleet that is coming to destroy us!” 143

“I’m going to the pinnacle of martial arts.” 132

“I use my heart to represent the heart of Heaven!” 137

Trivia

• Li’s first documented martial-arts-school assessment ended in failure, despite his exceptional final sprint 3.
• He initially trained with a 750-kilogram dummy and later progressed to lifting nearly two tons without Artistic Conception 16 21.
• He enjoys cooking despite eventually being able to sustain himself largely through natural energy rather than food 6 79.
• His public popularity becomes so great that crowds recognize him before he has even registered as a martial artist 54.
• He deliberately withholds the Immortal Path from general publication, believing it should be taught according to aptitude due to its danger and difficulty 151.