Su Changqing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Su Changqing
Alias(es)	“Zhang Xiaofan” — name used when concealing his identity from Bi Yao 53 54
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Qingyun Sect; Little Bamboo Peak
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; disciple of Master Shui Yue
Status	Active 106
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Refining, equivalent to Third Level	6	Reached first-layer Grand Perfection of the Wuji Xuanqing Dao after seven days of secluded cultivation.
Qi Refining, peak Tenth Level	8	Reached the threshold of Foundation Establishment after six months; concealed his realm from the sect.
Foundation Establishment	23	Used the Desolate Orchid Water Lily after observing a Spirit Transformation battle and breaking his bottleneck.
Foundation Establishment, Fifth Stage	26	Broke through alongside the Wuji Xuanqing Dao’s fifth layer after another six months of seclusion.
Foundation Establishment, Sixth Stage → peak Sixth Stage	39	Advanced during the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament while preparing to face stronger opponents.
Foundation Establishment, Seventh Stage → peak Eighth Stage	42	Drew on heavenly lightning, breaking through several stages in moments and publicly exposing his true cultivation.
Core Formation, First Stage	50	Awakened from a coma after the championship battle to find a Core Formation forged within his dantian.
Sea of Bitterness, opened	54	Opened the Sea of Bitterness through the Sky Covering Method while traveling toward Wanfu Ancient Cave.
Core Formation, Middle Stage	70	Recovered from the backlash of his battle with Skull Old Demon and unconsciously broke through after three months.

Background / History

Su Changqing survived the destruction of Caomiao Village and was brought to Qingyun Sect by Song Daren. Having realized that he had transmigrated into a world from a novel he had read, he approached his new circumstances with unusual calm and caution 1.

His extremely poor spiritual roots caused the Qingyun Sect Peak Lords to reject him as a prospective disciple. Master Shui Yue ultimately accepted him out of compassion, making him the exceptional male disciple of Little Bamboo Peak’s otherwise female-only lineage 3 4.

Under Shui Yue’s instruction, Su Changqing awakened Unrivaled Insight. The ability immediately transformed the Qingyun Sect’s Taiji Xuanqing Dao into the more profound Wuji Xuanqing Dao, setting him on a cultivation path far beyond his apparent aptitude 4 5.

Though he rose from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment at an unprecedented pace, Su Changqing deliberately concealed his strength. He cultivated in seclusion, claimed to be far weaker than he was, and avoided the attention lavished on Lin Jingyu and other recognized prodigies 7 8 27.

Appearance

Su Changqing first appeared as a delicate, obedient-looking child. After six months of cultivation and seclusion, his features became sharper and his bearing more elegant; he is commonly described in snow-white robes with an immortal-like presence 4 8.

• Sharp eyebrows and starry eyes 58
• Usually wears white robes 8 58
• Matured from a cute child into a handsome, refined youth within half a year 8 9
• His composed appearance often causes others to underestimate his actual strength 35 38

Personality

Su Changqing is calm, self-contained, and reluctant to compete for prestige. He considers premature fame dangerous, believing that a gifted cultivator only matters if they survive long enough to mature; this conviction drives his constant concealment of his realm and abilities 7 8.

Despite his secrecy, he is not indifferent to others. He guides Zhang Ping through a breakthrough during a tournament match, uses lightning to help spectators advance rather than harm them, and repeatedly intervenes to protect people in danger 36 41 70 76.

He can also be calculating when necessary. He uses rumors, disguises, false talismans, and soul-searching to turn enemy factions against each other and infiltrate hostile forces 103 104 105.

Abilities & Skills

Unrivaled Insight

Su Changqing’s defining ability allows him to comprehend, refine, and create superior versions of techniques and arts.

• Improved the Taiji Xuanqing Dao into the Wuji Xuanqing Dao upon first cultivating it 4.
• Comprehended advanced formations, alchemy, body-refinement arts, and sword techniques from the Qingyun Sect library 8.
• Created the Spirit Fire Gathering Pill Technique after studying Gu Yizi’s Alchemy Notes 8.
• Broke his Foundation Establishment bottleneck by observing a Spirit Transformation battle 23.
• Fused the Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique with the Ten Thousand Heavenly Thunder Array to comprehend the Supreme Treasure Art of the Thunder Emperor 41.

Wuji Xuanqing Dao

A vastly enhanced cultivation method derived from the Qingyun Sect’s Taiji Xuanqing Dao.

• Filters impurities from ambient spiritual energy, allowing Su Changqing to absorb exceptionally pure spiritual energy 5.
• Reached first-layer Grand Perfection in seven days, equivalent to the third level of Qi Refining 6.
• Its depth makes it more difficult to cultivate than the original Taiji Xuanqing Dao 5 8.
• His poor spiritual roots initially limit the duration of his cultivation sessions and exhaust his meridians 5.

Sword Dao

Su Changqing possesses exceptional sword control and a deep understanding of swordsmanship.

• Mastered sword flight rapidly on his first attempt 9.
• Uses the Gale Sword Technique to overwhelm opponents and defeat stronger cultivators 31 38 56.
• Taught Zhang Ping through combat, enabling him to gain enlightenment and reach the second level of Foundation Establishment 36.
• Can fight opponents of higher cultivation stages through swordsmanship, techniques, and magical treasures 47 69.

Thunder Arts

Su Changqing’s lightning techniques became a major component of his combat style during the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament.

• Comprehended the Supreme Treasure Art of the Thunder Emperor by enduring and cultivating through heavenly lightning 41.
• Uses lightning to assist others’ breakthroughs rather than merely attack them 41 42.
• Broke through from the Foundation Establishment Sixth Stage to the peak Eighth Stage by drawing down heavenly lightning 42.
• Comprehended Thunder Annihilation, a lightning net capable of killing thousands of bloodthirsty bats 57.
• Can summon a Thunder Dragon against enemy cultivators 45.

Concealment, Escape, and Illusion

Su Changqing employs multiple methods to hide his identity and avoid unfavorable engagements.

• Uses the Heaven Concealing Art to suppress his displayed cultivation level 27 31.
• Concealed Lu Xueqi from unwanted attention in Heyang City 52.
• Uses the Fanwu Escape Technique to evade powerful opponents 68 90.
• Can disguise himself as another person through illusionary divine abilities; he impersonated Yin Corpse Sect elder Li Long to infiltrate Feihua Island 105 106.

Formations, Alchemy, and Soul Arts

Su Changqing supplements direct combat with prepared techniques and tools.

• Uses formations to trap fleeing enemies, including Qiu Buping and Song Dong 12 45.
• Refines and uses restorative spirit pills to sustain himself in prolonged battles 69 96.
• Captures and searches souls for intelligence through the Twelve Heavenly Demon Banners 104 106.
• Used misinformation to turn cultivators against the Yin Corpse Sect and Soul Refining Sect during the Feihua Island crisis 103.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Qing Feng Sword — Immortal sword gifted by Lu Xueqi; a little-known counterpart to her Tian Ya sword. It greatly enhances Su Changqing’s sword techniques 30 31.
• Azure Edge Sword — Sword used with wind-based techniques, including against the bat swarm 48 56.
• Six Harmonies Mirror — Treasure entrusted to him after the tournament; can create a golden defensive barrier 51 90.
• Mystic Turtle Shield — Defensive magical treasure capable of independently blocking powerful attacks 98.
• Twelve Heavenly Demon Banners — Used to capture, search, and refine enemy souls 104 106.
• Desolate Orchid Water Lily — Rare spiritual treasure used to support his Foundation Establishment breakthrough 23.
• Protective talisman — Given by Shui Yue before his journey to Nine Yin Mountain 10.
• Five Elements Red Gold Essence, Kirin Armor, and Tribulation Crossing Pill — Betrothal gifts presented to Divine Light Fairy for Kong Ling 86 88.

Relationships

• Master Shui Yue — His master and protector. She accepted him despite Little Bamboo Peak’s female-only tradition and continues to worry over his safety, even when he hides his true strength from her 3 10 38.
• Lu Xueqi — Senior Sister, sparring partner, and trusted confidante. She sees through his attempts to conceal his strength, gifts him Qing Feng, and trains with him nightly on Sword Peak 28 30 31.
• Zhang Xiaofan — Fellow Caomiao Village survivor and sincere friend. Su Changqing values Zhang Xiaofan’s honesty and tries to support him through his insecurities 3 9 32.
• Lin Jingyu — Fellow survivor whose relationship with Su Changqing becomes strained by Lin Jingyu’s pride and assumptions. Lin later apologizes, and Su Changqing accepts without resentment 9 37 50.
• Dao Xuan Zhenren — Qingyun Sect Leader who recognizes Su Changqing’s hidden potential and repeatedly entrusts him with significant responsibilities 25 36 50.
• Little Flood Dragon Snake — Loyal demonic-beast companion that accompanied Su Changqing through Nine Yin Mountain and cultivated alongside him 23 26 31.
• Qi Hao — Tournament rival and fellow Qingyun Sect disciple. They face each other respectfully in the championship battle 48 50.
• Bi Yao — Ghost King’s daughter who met Su Changqing while attempting to investigate him. He recognized her identity but concealed his own by giving her a false name 53 54.
• Leng Ruyue — Joyous Union Sect master and ally against the Yin Corpse Sect. She respects Su Changqing’s power and works with him in later conflicts 76 78.
• Kong Ling — Demon cultivator whom Su Changqing protects from Shi Yu and Old Monster Frenzied Lion. He publicly declares her his future Dao companion during their betrothal dispute 86 88.

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Caomiao Village and Qingyun Sect — Survives the village tragedy, enters Qingyun Sect, and becomes Shui Yue’s sole male disciple on Little Bamboo Peak 1 3 4.
• Hidden cultivation — Develops the Wuji Xuanqing Dao, reaches the peak of Qi Refining, and studies the first floor of the sect library while concealing his advancement 6 8.
• Nine Yin Mountain — Searches for the Desolate Immortal Orchid, befriends the Little Flood Dragon Snake, and secretly reaches Foundation Establishment during the battle against the Poison God 20 23 25.
• Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament — Is forced to participate, reveals his ability in stages, defeats Lu Xueqi and Qi Hao, and wins the championship 29 42 48 51.
• Kong Sang Mountain expedition — Travels with Lu Xueqi, Qi Hao, and Zhang Xiaofan to investigate Wanfu Ancient Cave and begins cultivating the Sky Covering Method 50 52.
• Southern Heaven and Chaotic Star Island — Travels independently, gains Thunder Annihilation, confronts hostile Core Formation cultivators, and advances to the Core Formation Middle Stage 57 69 70.
• Joyous Union Sect alliance — Helps Li Xueyun, allies with Leng Ruyue against the Yin Corpse Sect, and becomes involved in the Demon Race’s internal conflicts 76 78 86.
• Feihua Island crisis — Uses rumors, disguise, ambushes, and soul arts to undermine the Yin Corpse Sect and Soul Refining Sect’s assault on Feihua Market 103 106.

Notable Quotes

“A prodigy who grows to maturity is a true prodigy; one who perishes prematurely is merely a stepping stone.” 7

“The Great Dao of Heaven and Earth can only be achieved by cultivating a righteous heart.” 42

Trivia

• Su Changqing was initially considered the least promising of the three Caomiao Village survivors because of his spiritual roots 3.
• He is the only known male disciple accepted into Little Bamboo Peak during this period 3 4.
• He read and comprehended every technique book on the first floor of the Qingyun Sect library within six months 8.
• The Demonic Cult identifies him as a potential future calamity because of his cultivation speed and role in Qingyun Sect’s recent successes 54.