Li Changsheng
Primordial Chaos: I Am the Traitor of the截教, Starting with the Slaying of the Celestial of Fixed LightContents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Primordial Chaos Evolution Art
- 6.2Great Dao Comprehension
- 6.3Saint-Level Combat
- 6.4Physical Cultivation
- 6.5Flame and Phoenix Power
- 6.6Spatial, Movement, and Concealment Techniques
- 6.7Soul and Restriction Techniques
- 6.8Formation, Talisman, Alchemy, and Artifact Forging
- 7Equipment / Weapons / Items
- 8Relationships
- 9Story Role / Major Arcs
- 9.1Break with the Intercepting Sect
- 9.2Rise as a Saint and Daoist School Founder
- 9.3Cultivation, Bloodline, and Skill Pursuits
- 9.4Kunlun, the Underworld, and the Great Dao of Light
- 9.5Primordial Chaos Alliances
- 10Notable Quotes
Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Li Changsheng (李长生) |
| Alias(es) | Intercepting Sect Traitor |
| Species/Race | Acquired Human Race member 5 |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Formerly the Intercepting Sect; associated with the Human Race; founder of the Daoist School; later a disciple of Xuantian Hall and grand-disciple of Xuantianzi 402 866 |
| Occupation/Role | Cultivator, Daoist School founder, master, and Human Race protector 124 491 |
| Status | Active 1518 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peak True Immortal | 5 | Reached after cultivating the Primordial Chaos Evolution Art and consuming a True Immortal Spirit Fruit. |
| Grand Golden Immortal | 20 | Revealed this cultivation while facing Ma Yuan, Qingdao, Ma Xiu, Ma Ming, and Li Gang. |
| Grand Primordial Luo Golden Immortal / Sainthood | 62, 124 | Achieved enlightenment within roughly ten thousand years, becoming a threat recognized by the Heavenly Court and other major powers. |
| Three Thousand Great Dao Laws at Great Accomplishment | 128 | Cultivated three thousand Great Dao Laws simultaneously, including the Great Dao of Strength. |
| Peak Saint Emperor Realm | 797 | Raised his aura from the eighth level to the realm’s peak during his battle with black-robed elders. |
| Foundation Establishment Late Stage | 885 | Refined spiritually rich iron ore through a Body Refining Technique, breaking through from half-step Foundation Establishment. |
| Foundation Establishment Peak | 925 | Recovered from injuries and expanded his dantian through spiritual-energy absorption. |
| Peak Demon King Realm | 928 | Tempered his body with the Primordial Sacred Body Art and began sensing the profound meaning of space. |
| Peak Earthly Grade | 930 | Broke through amid a Heavenly Tribulation driven by his desire for revenge. |
| Early Heavenly Grade | 933 | Defeated the late-Heavenly-Grade Li Qingyang despite the stated realm gap. |
| Peak Heavenly Core Realm | 934 | Displayed power sufficient to crack the ground and pulverize rocks across hundreds of feet. |
| Qi Refining Eighth Layer | 940 | Broke through after three days of cultivation; his strengthened body could tear steel and smash iron. |
| Peak Qi Refining Eighth Layer | 949 | Reached the peak of the eighth layer while cultivating the Nine Revolutions Profound Art. |
| Half-step Integration Stage | 1012 | Killed two Artifact Masters and reshaped his destroyed body through the strength of his soul. |
| Eighth-Level Body Refinement Realm | 1017 | Converted his Vital Energy into physical strength while at the Alchemy Academy. |
| Martial God | 1022 | A pill stimulated his potential and elevated him from Martial Saint to Martial God. |
| Grand Primordial Luo Golden Immortal | 1438 | Refined the Great Dao of Light after passing the Spirit of the Great Dao’s assessment. |
Background
Li Changsheng was an Acquired Human Race member of the Intercepting Sect. He provoked Tongtian, killed Celestial of Fixed Light, and escaped Golden Turtle Island, becoming known as a sect traitor. His first system reward supplied the Space-Time Shuttle, True Immortal Spirit Fruit, Heaven Suppressing Pavilion, and Primordial Chaos Evolution Art. 5
He later regarded Tongtian’s suppression as the catalyst for his change from a timid, submissive person into someone who resisted oppression and pursued strength without accepting fate passively. 342
After breaking with Tongtian, Li Changsheng established the Daoist School. Its growing strength and recruitment of disciples made him a major concern to his former sect. 402 395
Appearance
Li Changsheng is a tall, strikingly handsome young man, described as nearly 1.9 meters tall with a jade-like face. His fair skin is balanced by sharp, defined features and a distinctly masculine bearing. 1129 1203
- Tall, well-built frame with a conspicuous presence among cultivators. 1129
- Fair skin, refined three-dimensional features, and a sharp masculine aura. 1129
- Uses a Transformation Spell to conceal his appearance when he wishes to avoid attention, taking on an ordinary face and reducing his apparent height. 1204 1241
- Has adopted plain dark clothing and a black hat while traveling under a transformed identity. 1241
Personality
Li Changsheng is intensely self-directed and refuses submission, declaring that he will not bow or compromise even when imprisoned or threatened. 876 He sees strength as necessary for survival and aims to become someone feared by those who once oppressed him. 342
He is ruthless toward enemies, particularly traitors and opponents who threaten him or those under his protection. He executed Ma Yuan, destroyed his nascent soul, and left a message claiming responsibility for the killing. 20 He also uses fear, captured enemies, and calculated displays of force to control confrontations. 155 1010
Despite this severity, Li Changsheng protects allies and the Human Race. His sainthood became a source of hope for humanity, and he shares rare resources and opportunities with his companions after gaining them. 124 1444
He is also practical and strategically minded, concealing his presence, changing his appearance, and exploiting opponents’ assumptions when direct confrontation is unnecessary. 522 1204 1504
Abilities & Skills
Primordial Chaos Evolution Art
Li Changsheng’s foundational cultivation art, received as a system reward.
- Propelled him to the peak True Immortal stage alongside the True Immortal Spirit Fruit. 5
- Supports rapid cultivation growth that repeatedly shocks other major cultivators. 20 124
Great Dao Comprehension
Li Changsheng possesses extraordinary comprehension and cultivates multiple Dao Laws.
- Cultivated three thousand Great Dao Laws, including the Great Dao of Strength, to Great Accomplishment. 128
- Passed the Spirit of the Great Dao’s assessment and integrated the Great Dao of Light into his body. 1438
- Entered states of enlightenment while studying formations, demonstrating exceptional comprehension. 1098 1099
- Sought to comprehend the Eternal Dao with the Eternal Child’s assistance. 1518
Saint-Level Combat
Li Changsheng can confront opponents above ordinary cultivation expectations.
- Used supreme treasures to suppress Saints Tongtian and Yuan Shi. 128
- Fought Laozi, Yuan Shi, and Nüwa simultaneously and suppressed them with spiritual power and treasures. 155
- Possessed strength to contend with a Saint even while at the peak Great Luo Golden Immortal in an earlier period. 1343
- Can unleash Saintly might after attaining the Grand Primordial Luo Golden Immortal realm. 1450
Physical Cultivation
His body is exceptionally resilient and grows stronger through body-refining methods.
- Used the Dragon-Elephant Prison Suppression Art and Dragon-Tiger True Essence in battle. 796
- Withstood attacks that left his opponents unable to harm his robust physical body. 797
- Regenerated severe bodily damage after absorbing Ancient Phoenix Essence Blood. 1028
- Can reshape his physical body through the strength of his soul after it is destroyed. 1012
Flame and Phoenix Power
Li Changsheng commands powerful fire-based abilities and bears an ancient bloodline.
- Activated Flame Law, manifesting two Flood Dragon phantoms behind himself. 797
- Possessed the Nine Yang Sacred Fire, making him a target for black-robed cultivators. 796
- Absorbed a drop of Ancient Phoenix Essence Blood and gained the Ancient Phoenix Bloodline. 1028
- His blood later became light gold, resembling the Phoenix Essence Blood. 1030
Spatial, Movement, and Concealment Techniques
Li Changsheng uses mobility and disguise abilities to evade, pursue, and infiltrate.
- Uses the Space-Time Shuttle and Void Shuttle. 5 20
- Demonstrated teleportation and invisibility techniques in combat. 1001
- Can use a Transformation Spell to alter his face and apparent height. 1204
- Has shown exceptional lightness skill while escaping pursuers through mountain forests. 876
Soul and Restriction Techniques
Li Changsheng can directly affect souls and use them as leverage against enemies.
- His purple mansion can absorb an opponent’s soul. 1011
- Used purple lightning to kill an Artifact Master whose devouring technique failed against his soul. 1012
- Used a restriction pill to control an Artifact Master’s soul and force a negotiation. 1010
- Created a false Marrow Cleansing Pill that burns a cultivator’s bloodline. 920
Formation, Talisman, Alchemy, and Artifact Forging
Li Changsheng pursues multiple cultivation crafts beyond combat.
- Recognized as an intermediate formation master and studied formations under the Ancient Phoenix remnant soul. 1037 1098
- Sought to learn talisman crafting and purchased paper, brushes, and animal blood for the craft. 1046
- Possesses notable alchemy ability and has been regarded by others as a high-level alchemist. 881 1040
- Uses distinctive artifact-forging techniques inherited through his family. 1017
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Space-Time Shuttle — System reward used for spatial movement. 5
- Heaven Suppressing Pavilion — Supreme treasure received from the system and later used in battle. 5 20
- Primordial Measuring Ruler — Treasure used against Ma Yuan’s group. 20
- God-Slaying Spear — Weapon used alongside his other treasures in combat. 20
- Mysterious Spirit Pagoda — Treasure that equalized cultivation levels when Dao Ancestor Hongjun intervened. 128
- Brocade Pouch — Used to imprison the captured Mountain God. 755
- Flying Sword — Drawn to defend against the water monster of the Heavenly Pool. 1007
- Black Dragon Token — Gifted token capable of summoning the Li Family and warriors throughout the world. 984
- Qiankun Pearl — Contains dense spiritual energy and was used to reunite Lu Xuelian’s three souls. 1455
- Heavenly Dao Token — Bestowed by Old Ancestor Hongjun, granting authority to command deities in the Primordial Chaos. 1488
Relationships
- Tongtian — Former sect master and principal adversary; Li Changsheng attributes his transformation and resistance to Tongtian’s suppression. 5 342
- Yuan Shi Tianzun — Enemy who joined Tongtian in opposing Li Changsheng; Li Changsheng fought him alongside Tongtian and later suppressed him with other Saints. 128 155
- Empress Nüwa — A powerful and initially inconsistent ally; she encouraged Li Changsheng to continue cultivating and later took pride in his growth. 385 393 1444
- Golden Spirit Holy Mother — Trusted associate who warned Li Changsheng of Tongtian and Yuan Shi’s methods. 383
- Yunxiao — Associate sent to meet Golden Spirit Holy Mother on Li Changsheng’s behalf. 386
- Su Meier and Ziwei — Disciples who captured Grand Master Lingbao and Guang Chengzi during Li Changsheng’s confrontation with Yuan Shi. 155
- Azure Dragon — Disciple who formally entered Li Changsheng’s sect under the observation of several major figures. 491
- Immortal Lord Miaoyi — Master who is proud of Li Changsheng’s advancement and prepares alongside him and his companions. 1444
- Sun Hongyu — Junior sister and traveling companion; she is concerned for his well-being and supports his cultivation. 1099 1204
- Golden-Winged Great Peng — Former pursuer who guarded Li Changsheng during his critical injury, then accepted a Master-Servant Contract. 1027 1030
- Ancient Phoenix Remnant Soul — Resides within Li Changsheng after his absorption of Phoenix Essence Blood; guides his cultivation and artifact-forging studies. 1028 1040
- Empress Houtu — Underworld ally with whom Li Changsheng developed affection; he assists her with problems involving the Six Paths of Reincarnation. 1343 1455
- Kirin Child and Peerless Demonic Immortal — Close allies who acknowledge Li Changsheng’s aid and stand with him against Primordial Heavenly Venerable. 1446 1485
- Eastern Emperor Taiyi — Potential ally who admires Li Changsheng’s actions in Kunlun and later agrees to cooperate with him. 1477 1484
- Old Ancestor Hongjun — Major power who bestowed the Heavenly Dao Token upon Li Changsheng, though Li Changsheng later uses Hongjun’s assumptions to protect his own allies. 1488 1504
Story Role / Major Arcs
Break with the Intercepting Sect
Li Changsheng’s defining early act is the killing of Celestial of Fixed Light and his escape from Golden Turtle Island. This act makes him a traitor in the eyes of the Intercepting Sect and brings him into direct conflict with Tongtian’s faction. 5
He demonstrates his new strength by killing Ma Yuan and four other Grand Golden Immortals sent to eliminate him for defecting. He leaves Ma Yuan’s body marked with the declaration, “Li Changsheng, slayer of the Intercepting Sect.” 20
Rise as a Saint and Daoist School Founder
After achieving sainthood, Li Changsheng becomes a symbol of hope to the Human Race and a direct threat to Tongtian and other established powers. 124 He establishes the Daoist School and attracts followers from rival factions. 402 395
His conflict escalates from clashes with sect disciples to battles against Saints. He suppresses Tongtian and Yuan Shi with supreme treasures, then later faces Laozi, Yuan Shi, and Nüwa at once. 128 155
Cultivation, Bloodline, and Skill Pursuits
During later travels, Li Changsheng continually seeks resources, techniques, and new disciplines. He refines spiritual ore, studies the Nine Revolutions Profound Art, practices formations, and pursues talisman crafting and artifact forging. 885 949 1037 1046
After surviving near-fatal injuries, he absorbs Ancient Phoenix Essence Blood, gains the Phoenix Bloodline, and subdues the Golden-Winged Great Peng through a Master-Servant Contract. 1028 1030
Kunlun, the Underworld, and the Great Dao of Light
Li Changsheng enters Kunlun Mountain’s spiritual veins, confronts the Primordial Heavenly Venerable’s Primordial Spirit clone, and seeks the power needed to surpass ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortals. 1432 1433
He passes the Spirit of the Great Dao’s trial, refines the Great Dao of Light, and reaches the Grand Primordial Luo Golden Immortal realm. 1438 He then uses the power gained from Kunlun and the Qiankun Pearl to reunite Lu Xuelian’s Heavenly, Earthly, and Life Souls. 1455
Primordial Chaos Alliances
As his influence expands, Li Changsheng forms cooperative ties with Eastern Emperor Taiyi, Kirin Child, and the Peerless Demonic Immortal while navigating Old Ancestor Hongjun’s plans. 1484 1485 1504
He enters a Secret Realm to seek greater benefits for the Primordial Chaos world and attempts to use the Eternal Child’s assistance to comprehend the Eternal Dao. 1511 1518
Notable Quotes
“Where there is oppression, there is resistance. I have been oppressed to the extreme and have begun to resist.” 342
“I, Li Changsheng, will not bow to anyone, nor will I compromise with anyone.” 876