Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Heavenly Spiritual Root Cultivation
- 6.2Ziyang Divine Light Art
- 6.3Formation Mastery
- 6.4Illusion Transformation Art
- 7Equipment / Weapons / Items
- 8Relationships
- 9Story Role / Major Arcs
- 9.1Demon Suppressing Pagoda
- 9.2Nascent Soul Tribulation
- 9.3Sect Leadership and Wars
- 9.4Eastern Phoenix Sword Convention
- 9.5Path toward Spirit Transformation
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Bai Yuxian (白玉仙) |
| Alias(es) | Sect Leader of the Carefree Sect; First Elder |
| Species/Race | Human cultivator |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Carefree Sect |
| Occupation/Role | Sect leader, Grand Elder, formation master |
| Status | Active |
| First Appearance | 267 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Core | 267 | Arrives as a Carefree Sect Golden Core Elder and reinforces the Demon Suppressing Pagoda's seal for another 200 years. |
| Nascent Soul | 745 | Successfully forms her Nascent Soul on Mount Guyang while the Golden Feather Mountain demon race attempts to obstruct her tribulation. |
| Nascent Soul Fifth Layer | 1086 | Had advanced to the fifth layer several years earlier. |
| Nascent Soul Sixth Layer | 1155 | Breaks through after obtaining a mid-grade Level 4 Spirit Pill through Song Qingming's introduction. |
| Nascent Soul Late Stage | 1244 | Uses a Level 4 High-grade demonic core supplied by Song Qingming to overcome the late-stage bottleneck. |
| Nascent Soul Eighth Layer | 1293 | Emerges after twenty years of seclusion, having broken through her bottleneck. |
| Nascent Soul Ninth Layer Peak | 1368 | Had perfected her cultivation and comprehended Heaven and Earth Vitality before attempting her next major breakthrough. |
| Half-step Spirit Transformation | 1368 | Completes Vitality Tempering with the aid of Purple Firmament Jade and gains an additional three hundred years of lifespan. |
Background / History
Bai Yuxian was the Carefree Sect's sole Heavenly Spiritual Root genius, a distinction that caused even talented disciples such as Li Yungong to defer to her. By the time of the Demon Suppressing Pagoda incident, she was already a Golden Core Elder. She reinforced the pagoda's seal, containing the demon for two more centuries despite part of its Nascent Soul having escaped 267 362.
She later investigated the pagoda's broken seal and the remains of Old Demon Xiao, rebuking Li Yungong for neglecting sect duties while preparing for Core Formation 362. Despite her normally cold public demeanor, she enjoys browsing low-level spiritual novelties in marketplaces and bargaining with merchants 502 995.
Her first attempt to form a Nascent Soul failed, though she avoided serious lasting injury 634. Li Mufeng supported her second attempt by exchanging sect spirit medicines for a breakthrough resource and sharing his own Core Formation insights 743. Bai Yuxian subsequently succeeded, surviving a Nascent Soul tribulation targeted by the demon race and receiving a sect-wide celebration 745 750.
Appearance
Bai Yuxian is regarded as an exceptionally beautiful female cultivator with an aloof, refined presence. Her beauty and Golden Core aura drew immediate attention in marketplaces, while her later Nascent Soul appearance remained striking even when disguised as an ordinary Qi Refining cultivator 502 1294.
- Usually wears simple white robes or elegant white dresses 362 1294.
- Has lustrous black hair, often adorned with hairpins 502 1294.
- Has been described as having a flower-and-jade beauty and extraordinary temperament 502.
- Her formal attire includes blue-and-white earrings and several hairpins 1294.
Personality
Bai Yuxian is disciplined, responsible, and strongly committed to both cultivation and the Carefree Sect. She corrects wayward disciples, personally encourages cultivators attempting major breakthroughs, and remains composed during crises 362 1216 1315.
She is also notably resilient. She did not abandon her pursuit of the Dao after her failed Nascent Soul attempt, fought Xia Mo despite knowing the difference in their strength, and continued seeking progress toward Spirit Transformation after an initially unsuccessful Vitality Tempering attempt 634 1301 1340.
Away from formal sect affairs, Bai Yuxian has a playful appreciation for shopping, decorations, and small bargains. She often asks companions to inspect items or assist her in haggling over a few Spirit Stones 502 995 1294.
Abilities & Skills
Heavenly Spiritual Root Cultivation
Bai Yuxian possesses a Heavenly Spiritual Root, making her the Carefree Sect's foremost cultivation prodigy 362.
- Primarily practiced wood-attribute techniques during her Nascent Soul years 980.
- Her defensive and recovery abilities are particularly strong, allowing her to withstand three Demon Emperors temporarily 980.
- Her exceptional aptitude enabled rapid progress from Nascent Soul to Half-step Spirit Transformation 1244 1368.
Ziyang Divine Light Art
Bai Yuxian switched to the Spirit Transformation-stage Ziyang Divine Light Art after Song Qingming gave her the method 1170.
- The art resolved the obstruction that had slowed her advancement at the Nascent Soul Fifth Layer 1244.
- She cultivated it to the Nascent Soul Sixth Layer before breaking into the late stage 1243.
- Its shared foundation with Song Qingming's cultivation enhanced their dual-cultivation secret art 1340.
Formation Mastery
Bai Yuxian is a highly accomplished formation master with unusual insight into the Dao of Formations 808.
- Her formation knowledge exceeded that of most Grade 3 Formation Masters in the Carefree Sect and Wei State 808.
- She upgraded the sect's Vajra Heavenly Net Formation to Grade 4 Middle-rank 1271.
- She can identify complex teleportation formations and assess their construction requirements 993.
Illusion Transformation Art
Bai Yuxian cultivated the Illusion Transformation Art to a high level 1371.
- She prepared to impersonate Song Qingming during the Eastern Phoenix Sword Convention 1371.
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Purple Flying Carriage — A Level 4 Low-grade flying magic treasure with a spacious, pavilion-like interior; slower than Song Qingming's White Bone Flying Boat but notably more luxurious 1171.
- Purple Flame Divine Fire Silk — A Level 4 High-grade magic treasure given to her by Song Qingming; it allowed her to contend evenly with the Azure Pupil Demon Emperor 1267.
- Vajra Heavenly Net Formation — Her upgraded Grade 4 Middle-rank metal-element formation, capable of reaching full power when activated by five Nascent Soul cultivators 1271.
Relationships
- Song Qingming — Fellow Carefree Sect elder, cultivation partner, and later Dao companion. They exchange formation insights, support each other's breakthroughs, and formally become Dao companions 808 1170 1296.
- Li Mufeng — Senior sect elder and longtime supporter. He supplied resources and personal guidance for her Nascent Soul attempt, then led the sect's defense during her tribulation 743 745.
- Xu Ziyan — Fellow Carefree Sect elder. Bai Yuxian supports Xu Ziyan's dangerous Nascent Soul attempt and later shares cultivation insights with her 1243 1293.
- Song Qingyu — Junior sister and trusted ally in sect affairs and battle. Song Qingyu defended Bai Yuxian during the northern conflict and congratulated her Half-step Spirit Transformation breakthrough 1120 1368.
- Yu Mengning — Ally who guarded the White Magic Array with Bai Yuxian against a Nascent Soul Peak Demon Emperor 1272.
- Xia Mo — Acquaintance and respected rival. Bai Yuxian insisted on facing her at the Eastern Phoenix Sword Convention despite being outmatched 1301.
Story Role / Major Arcs
Demon Suppressing Pagoda
Bai Yuxian strengthens the Demon Suppressing Pagoda's seal, later returning to investigate its destruction and deduce how Old Demon Xiao's escape attempt failed 267 362.
Nascent Soul Tribulation
After recovering from a failed breakthrough, Bai Yuxian forms her Nascent Soul while demon race experts attempt to interrupt her tribulation. Her success strengthens the Carefree Sect's standing in the region 634 745 750.
Sect Leadership and Wars
As sect leader, Bai Yuxian coordinates the defense of Guiyun Marketplace, leads reinforcements to the northern front, and helps direct the Carefree Sect during the Tianhai Alliance's assault on Baimeng Mountain 691 1120 1126.
Eastern Phoenix Sword Convention
Bai Yuxian represents the Carefree Sect in the convention's arena battles, reaches the top twenty alongside Song Qingming, and later loses a hard-fought match to Xia Mo without losing her resolve 1300 1301.
Path toward Spirit Transformation
Bai Yuxian seeks Song Qingming's guidance on comprehending Heaven and Earth Vitality, fails one rushed attempt at Half-step Spirit Transformation, then succeeds after sixty years of seclusion with Purple Firmament Jade 1329 1340 1368.