Shui Yue

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Shui Yue
Alias(es)	Master Shui Yue; Shuiyue
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Qingyun Sect; Little Bamboo Peak
Occupation/Role	Peak Lord of Little Bamboo Peak; cultivator; master of Su Changqing and Lu Xueqi
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Background / History

When Su Changqing was left without a master because of his extremely poor spiritual roots, Shui Yue volunteered to accept him. Her decision broke Little Bamboo Peak’s female-only tradition; she explained that she could not bear to see an orphaned child sent to the Outer Sect as a menial laborer. Dao Xuan approved the exception, with the arrangement that Su Changqing could move to another peak once older while retaining her as master. 3

Shui Yue brought Su Changqing to Little Bamboo Peak, formally introduced him as her disciple, and ordered its female cultivators not to exclude him. She began teaching him the Taiji Xuanqing Dao and later provided him a residence near her own secluded cultivation cave when his poor aptitude made sustained cultivation difficult. 4 5

When Su Changqing sought leave to find the Desolate Immortal Orchid on Nine Yin Mountain, Shui Yue objected out of concern for his safety and gave him a talisman capable of blocking one fatal Foundation Establishment-realm attack. After hearing that demonic cultivators and a heavenly treasure were connected to Nine Yin Mountain, she volunteered for the Qingyun expedition largely because Su Changqing was already there. 10 13

During the conflict at Nine Yin Mountain, Shui Yue and Tian Buyi confronted the Poison God. Both were poisoned and badly wounded, but an unidentified sword-energy attack gave them the opening to launch a joint counterattack and drive him away. Shui Yue later became increasingly suspicious that the anonymous helper had been Su Changqing. 24 38

At the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament, Shui Yue knowingly pushed Su Changqing to participate despite his attempts to hide his strength. She recognized that he had feigned injury in his spar with Lu Xueqi, but played along and protected his secret. 28 29

After Su Changqing won the tournament and collapsed from the championship battle, Shui Yue personally attended to his recovery. She was present when he awakened to the Core Formation Realm and discussed the sect’s plan to send him to Wanfu Ancient Cave. 49 50

Personality

Shui Yue is usually cold, aloof, and disinclined to involve herself in external affairs. Her fellow Peak Lords are surprised when she voluntarily joins the Nine Yin Mountain mission, as she normally prefers quiet cultivation at the sect. 13

Beneath that reserved manner, she is compassionate and deeply protective of her disciples. She accepted Su Changqing despite his aptitude and the conventions of her peak, worried constantly during his absence, and prioritized his safety even when he concealed much of his true strength. 3 10 17 25

She is also perceptive and patient. Although she sees through Su Changqing’s staged injury and suspects that he has hidden his cultivation for a long time, she does not expose him publicly. 28 29 38

Abilities & Skills

Taiji Xuanqing Dao Cultivation

Shui Yue cultivates the Taiji Xuanqing Dao to its sixth Taiqing layer, placing her at the peak of the sixth stage of the Spirit Transformation realm as documented. 6

• A Qingyun Sect Peak Lord with cultivation far beyond ordinary disciples. 6
• Can fly by controlling a flying sword and support an inexperienced passenger with spiritual energy. 4
• Uses spiritual energy to inspect locations and assess residual phenomena. 18

Sword Techniques

Shui Yue fights with blue sword energy, which can manifest as a surging river during a combined attack with Tian Buyi. 24

• Joined Tian Buyi in striking the Poison God after the latter was distracted by an unknown attacker. 24
• Trains and evaluates Little Bamboo Peak’s sword cultivators, including Lu Xueqi and Su Changqing. 27 28
• Her peak possesses the lightning-aligned Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique, which Lu Xueqi cultivates. 18

Medical and Protective Support

• Provided Lin Jingyu with a medicinal pill and instructed Qi Hao to use spiritual energy to expel poison from him. 23
• Gave Su Changqing a yellow protective talisman that could withstand one fatal attack from a Foundation Establishment cultivator. 10
• Helped care for Su Changqing after his tournament injuries and coma. 49 50

Equipment / Items

• Flying Sword — used for aerial travel and to transport Su Changqing to Little Bamboo Peak. 4
• Protective Talisman — given to Su Changqing before his journey to Nine Yin Mountain; blocks a single fatal Foundation Establishment-realm attack. 10
• Medicinal Pill — used in treating Lin Jingyu’s poisoning. 23

Relationships

• Su Changqing — master and disciple. Shui Yue accepts him out of pity and compassion, teaches him, worries over his safety, and supports his choice to keep his abilities concealed. 3 5 10 28
• Lu Xueqi — disciple and valued sword-cultivation student. Shui Yue trains her diligently and brings her to Nine Yin Mountain. 13 27
• Tian Buyi — fellow Qingyun Sect Peak Lord. They lead the Nine Yin Mountain expedition together and combine their sword attacks against the Poison God. 13 24
• Dao Xuan Zhenren — Qingyun Sect Leader and senior fellow disciple. He approves her acceptance of Su Changqing and later urges her to ensure Su Changqing enters the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament. 3 29
• Wen Min — disciple of Little Bamboo Peak. Shui Yue instructs her to arrange Su Changqing’s residence and obtain suitable clothing for him. 5
• Lin Jingyu — fellow Qingyun disciple. Shui Yue provides treatment after he is poisoned during the Nine Yin Mountain conflict. 23

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Su Changqing’s induction — accepts Su Changqing into Little Bamboo Peak when no other Peak Lord will take him. 3
• Early cultivation — introduces Su Changqing to the peak, teaches him cultivation, and arranges his living situation. 4 5
• Nine Yin Mountain expedition — joins the Qingyun mission out of concern for Su Changqing, fights the Poison God, and is injured and poisoned. 13 24
• Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament — compels Su Changqing to compete, observes his concealed ability emerge, and witnesses his rise as Little Bamboo Peak’s champion. 28 29 38 49
• Kong Sang Mountain assignment — supports Su Changqing’s recovery and informs him of the sect’s next mission after his Core Formation breakthrough. 50

Notable Quotes

“From now on, don't call me Immortal Elder Sister; you can call me Master.” 3

“I cannot bear to see Chang Qing continue such a difficult life. It would be better to have him accepted under my tutelage.” 3