Qin Sang

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Qin Sang (秦桑)
Alias(es)	Qin Sanwa; General Qin; Hall Master Qin; Marquis of Jiang Prefecture
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Green Goat Temple; Blood-Clad Tower (Military Division); King Dongyang's forces
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; military commander; intelligence operative
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Initial Qi breakthrough	14	Achieved after six months of cultivating the Netherworld Scripture.
Second level of the Netherworld Scripture	17	Broke through after another six months of diligent practice; later learned to externalize Qi.
Third level of the Netherworld Scripture	39	Spiritual Power increased severalfold, making the Purple Soul Bell substantially easier to use.
Fourth level of the Netherworld Scripture	46	Broke through in two days while traveling to meet King Dongyang.
Fifth level of the Netherworld Scripture	47	Reached shortly before the Fengchan ceremony on Pilgrimage Mountain.

Background / History

Qin Sang was originally a man from another life who died in a car crash. He awakened in the body of fifteen-year-old Qin Sanwa, the third son of a farming family from Wang Family Village in Ning Country. Qin Sanwa had been captured by bandits while traveling with Shopkeeper Wang, who was killed during the attack; the boy then died of fright in captivity. 1

After two Immortal Masters fought near the bandit convoy and apparently perished, Qin Sang killed surviving bandits and took several items from the bodies, including the Netherworld Scripture, the Yanluo Banner, an ebony sword, and a Seven-Colored Brocade Pouch. The encounter set his pursuit of immortality in motion. 2 3

Rescued from the river by Bai Jianglan, Qin Sang traveled to Three Witches City and later settled at Green Goat Temple under Daoist Jixin. He worked as a scribe and herb grinder, studied under Jixin, trained in martial arts, and translated the Netherworld Scripture. 4 8 9 10

After using the Yanluo Banner and discovering its dangerous need for souls or Yin Sha qi, Qin Sang became increasingly cautious about revealing his abilities. When Jiangshan Tower targeted him over Old Wu's death, he left Green Goat Temple to protect Daoist Jixin and Mingyue from reprisals. 18 20 21

Qin Sang aided Princess Dongyang, joined the Blood-Clad Tower's Military Division, and used his battlefield role to gather intelligence and Soul Pills while pursuing cultivation. His military achievements eventually brought him appointments including Brigade General, Right Commander of Xiaoyong Camp, Left Governor, General Who Assists the State, and Marquis of Jiang Prefecture. 29 40 46 47 48

At the Fengchan ceremony, an immortal master tested Qin Sang and determined that he possessed no Spiritual Root. Qin Sang nonetheless refused to abandon the immortal path. Han Immortal Master later provided him a Jade Disc leading to Youshan Market in Biyun Kingdom, where demonic cultivation sects may offer another path forward. 48 49 50

Appearance

Qin Sang initially occupied the body of an ordinary fifteen-year-old rural boy, but cultivation and constant martial training visibly changed his appearance and bearing within a year. 1 23

• Originally known in Wang Family Village as Qin Sanwa, the third son of a farming household. 1
• Was nineteen years old by his body's age after three and a half years in this world. 40
• His cultivation and martial practice made him sufficiently different in appearance and demeanor that Bai Jianglan did not immediately recognize him. 23

Personality

Qin Sang is intensely survival-oriented. Having died once before, he accepts violence and deception when he believes they are necessary, but he remains disturbed by killing and is wary of becoming a “murderous Demon Lord” for the sake of Soul Pills. 2 20

His overriding ambition is immortality. He repeatedly rejects the security of ordinary wealth, rank, and military glory, continues seeking cultivation despite lacking a Spiritual Root, and is willing to pursue dangerous or morally ambiguous paths if they offer progress. 28 45 48 49

He is also pragmatic and careful with secrets. He conceals the Yanluo Banner's nature, uses battlefield circumstances to hide Yanwang's killings, and adopts a guiding principle of preserving his life over reckless achievement. 26 29

Despite this caution, Qin Sang repays kindness and shows consideration for those under his protection. He joins Princess Dongyang's cause partly to repay Bai Jianglan, leaves Green Goat Temple to prevent its residents being implicated, buries Old Wu respectfully, and arranges future support for his subordinates and Qin Sanwa's family. 20 21 22 45 50

Abilities & Skills

Netherworld Scripture

A cultivation technique Qin Sang recovered from the black-robed Immortal Master's body. Its Qi differs from ordinary Inner Force or True Qi and develops into Spiritual Power. 2 30 38

• Reached the fifth level within roughly five years of uninterrupted cultivation. 47 50
• Enables Qi externalization and later Spiritual Power-based control of magical artifacts. 18 38
• Greatly improves his senses, reactions, physical capability, and combat perception. 17 24
• Progress is assisted by Soul Pills but becomes increasingly dependent on them at higher levels. 20 50
• Its later stages and complete methods remain unknown to him. 39

Spiritual Sense

Qin Sang learned that he could use Spiritual Sense after studying a jade slip obtained from Xuanji Temple. 38

• Allows more precise control of the Yanluo Banner. 38
• Opens the Seven-Colored Brocade Pouch, though Qin Sang cannot remove its contents. 39
• Lets him detect activity within a few inches without relying on sight or hearing. 40
• Permits activation and recall of the Ice Silkworm Armor. 45 46

Martial Arts

Qin Sang began with Bai Jianglan's instruction in the first three forms of the Tiger Subduing Long Fist, then learned its remaining forms from Yang Zhen of the Wuwei Escort Agency. 6 14

• Mastered the Tiger Subduing Long Fist to a level Bai Jianglan considered exceptionally difficult to surpass. 24
• Learned and honed the Soul-Snatching Spear, allowing him to disguise the Yanluo Banner as a staff or spear weapon. 28 30
• Practices the Shadowless Steps, a movement art incorporating breath concealment and shadow masking. 28 34
• Learned horseback riding and archery at the Wuwei Escort Agency. 14
• Could be considered a first-class martial expert even without the Yanluo Banner. 30

Yanluo Banner and Yanwang

The Yanluo Banner is a sinister magical artifact Qin Sang took from the black-robed Immortal Master. Its resident entity, Yanwang, can consume souls and produce Soul Pills. 2 18 20

• Yanwang can capture souls, enabling Qin Sang to interrogate enemies after death. 21 29
• Can kill opponents by devouring their souls; Qin Sang often disguises such deaths as physical attacks. 26 34
• Produces Soul Pills that drastically accelerate Netherworld Scripture cultivation. 20
• Requires human souls or Yin Sha qi to produce further Soul Pills, creating Qin Sang's central moral concern. 20
• Yanwang fears the Jade Buddha and obeys Qin Sang after the Buddha protects his soul. 18 40

Leadership and Intelligence Work

Qin Sang serves as a commander and Blood-Clad Tower operative, combining cultivation-enhanced perception with military planning. 29 30

• Gathered intelligence that helped King Dongyang's army break through strategic passes. 30
• Led forces against Xuanji Temple and investigated its seized land deeds. 36 38
• Successfully commanded campaigns at Duyakou and in surrounding regions. 46
• Delegated authority to subordinates including Zhou Ning and Wu Chuanzong, enabling them to operate independently. 47

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Yanluo Banner — Soul-devouring magical banner housing Yanwang; Qin Sang's most dangerous artifact. 2 18
• Jade Buddha — Protects Qin Sang's soul and terrifies Yanwang; its true capabilities remain unknown. 18 40
• Ebony Sword — Small wooden sword taken from the white-robed Immortal Master; Qin Sang has not learned to use it. 3 40
• Seven-Colored Brocade Pouch — Storage pouch recovered from the white-robed youth; Qin Sang can open it with Spiritual Sense but cannot retrieve its contents. 3 39
• Purple Soul Bell — The first magical artifact Qin Sang can directly operate; its use becomes less strenuous after his third-level breakthrough. 38 39
• Ice Silkworm Armor / Ice Crystal Armor — Artifact gifted by Han; automatically deflects weapon strikes and can produce an ice-crystal defensive mist with Spiritual Power. 45 46 47
• Soul-Snatching Spear manual — Martial manual selected for him by Princess Dongyang through Bai Jianglan. 28
• Shadowless Steps manual — Movement and concealment technique selected by Bai Jianglan. 28
• Jade Disc — Token given by Han Immortal Master, displaying “Youshan Market” and directing Qin Sang toward Biyun Kingdom. 49 50

Relationships

• Qin Sanwa's family — The farming family whose youngest son's body Qin Sang inhabits; he later asks Wu Chuanzong to care for them while telling them he is dead. 1 50
• Bai Jianglan — Rescuer, martial instructor, ally, and intermediary for Princess Dongyang; Qin Sang aids the Princess partly to repay him. 4 6 22 29
• Daoist Jixin — Benefactor and mentor at Green Goat Temple; taught Qin Sang literacy, scripture recitation, herbs, and perspectives on immortals. 8 10 12 13
• Mingyue — Daoist Jixin's disciple and Qin Sang's temple companion; Qin Sang teaches him martial arts and leaves to avoid implicating him. 8 14 21
• Princess Dongyang / Anning — Political patron and life-saving beneficiary; she recruits Qin Sang's talents while holding him accountable for unauthorized actions. 24 29 39 40
• Zhou Ning / Water Monkey — Loyal subordinate and longtime companion; joined Blood-Clad Tower under Qin Sang and later became capable of independent command. 23 30 47
• Wu Chuanzong — Trusted subordinate whose intelligence Qin Sang values; entrusted with Qin Sanwa's family's welfare. 38 45 50
• Han Immortal Master — Immortal cultivator saved by Qin Sang; gifted him the Ice Silkworm Armor and later gave him a route toward Youshan Market. 45 49
• Yanwang — Soul-devouring entity within the Yanluo Banner; obeys Qin Sang but is restrained by fear of the Jade Buddha. 18 20 40

Story Role / Major Arcs

Reincarnation and the Immortal Masters' Battle

Qin Sang awakens as Qin Sanwa amid a bandit abduction, survives the clash between two Immortal Masters, and takes the artifacts that begin his cultivation journey. 1 2 3

Green Goat Temple

After Bai Jianglan rescues him, Qin Sang finds refuge at Green Goat Temple. He heals, studies, learns martial arts, translates the Netherworld Scripture, and achieves his first cultivation breakthroughs. 4 6 8 10 14 17

Yanluo Banner Awakening

Qin Sang activates the Yanluo Banner, survives Yanwang through the Jade Buddha's protection, and learns the price of relying on Soul Pills. Jiangshan Tower's pursuit forces him to abandon Green Goat Temple. 18 20 21

Princess Dongyang and Blood-Clad Tower

Qin Sang saves Princess Dongyang, proves his martial ability to Bai Jianglan, and joins the Blood-Clad Tower's Military Division to gain intelligence, military access, and souls for cultivation. 22 24 29 30

Military Command and Artifact Discovery

He rises through King Dongyang's forces, raids Xuanji Temple for cultivation remnants, learns Spiritual Sense, gains magical artifacts, and reaches the third level of the Netherworld Scripture. 36 38 39

Encounter with Han and the Search for a Spiritual Root

Qin Sang saves Han, receives the Ice Silkworm Armor, and later meets Han's associates at the Fengchan ceremony. Tests confirm he has no Spiritual Root, but Han offers him a Jade Disc pointing toward Youshan Market and possible demonic cultivation paths. 45 48 49 50

Trivia

• Qin Sang has lived in Great Sui for five years despite originating from Ning Country. 50
• He deliberately avoided returning to Wang Family Village after taking over Qin Sanwa's body. 50
• His original plan to join the military was motivated less by rank than by the chance to encounter immortal masters near royalty and nobility. 17
• He cannot cultivate the Great Ming King Art, confirming that the Qi of the Netherworld Scripture is fundamentally different from martial Inner Force. 30