Fang Wang

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Fang Wang (方望) 2
Alias(es)	Thirteenth Young Master; White Clad Startling Swan; Heaven Origin Sword Saint; Heavenly Saint; Huang Character Sword Lord 1 25 79 131 151
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Fang Manor; Taiyuan Sect, Third Vein; later Taiyuan Sect Head Disciple 1 13 93
Occupation/Role	Cultivator, sword cultivator, Taiyuan Sect Personal Disciple and later Head Disciple 12 13 93
Status	Alive 481
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Mythical realm martial artist	1	At sixteen, he had reached the pinnacle of mortal martial arts and mastered top-tier swordplay, palm techniques, and footwork.
Qi Nurturing Realm, Ninth Layer	14	Reached the ninth layer after nearly four months of secluded cultivation; cultivated the Startling Swan Divine Sword Art in the Celestial Palace.
Spirit Sculpting Realm	16	His Spiritual Energy reached the threshold for Spirit Sculpting, allowing him to begin molding a natal treasure spirit.
Heaven Origin Life-Bound Treasure Spirit	17	His initial sword-shaped spirit was destroyed and reborn as the Celestial Palace Halberd, identified as a Heaven Origin treasure spirit.
Spirit Sculpting Realm, Fifth Layer	33	Reached the fifth layer while remaining in Fang Realm to cultivate alongside Fang Hanyu.
Spirit Sculpting Realm, Sixth Layer	35	Returned to Taiyuan Sect at the sixth layer, alarming Elder Zhang with his speed of progress.
Spirit Sculpting Realm, Ninth Layer	37	Had already reached the realm’s ninth layer when preparing for the Nine Meridians Martial Arts Competition.
Spirit Pill Realm	52	With Zhou Xue’s guidance and a talisman formation, endured a day-and-night lightning ordeal to form his Spirit Pill.
Spirit Pill Realm, Eighth Layer	63	Reached the eighth layer after six years of closed-door cultivation.
Mysterious Heart Realm	67	Revealed his breakthrough to Guang Qiuxian after cultivating the Black Eagle Transformation Technique.
Mysterious Heart Realm, Third Layer	80	Broke through after eight months at Jian Tianze.
Mysterious Heart Realm, Sixth Layer	93	Reached the sixth layer by the time he was promoted to Taiyuan Sect Head Disciple.
Mysterious Heart Realm, Ninth Layer	94	Broke through after four further years of seclusion at age forty-one.
Spirit Condensation Realm	96	Condensed a primordial spirit after two years of cultivation, causing a disturbance throughout Taiyuan Sect.
Spirit Condensation Realm, Third Layer	118	Completed cultivation of the Heavenly Dipper Sacred Body and reached the third layer.
Spirit Condensation Realm, Fourth Layer	122	Reached the fourth layer after returning to Taiyuan Sect.
Spirit Condensation Realm, Sixth Layer	122	Advanced to the sixth layer after ten years of cultivation.
Spirit Condensation Realm, Ninth Layer	123	Reached the ninth layer at age seventy-four.
Duxu Realm	126	Survived heavenly lightning tribulation and released his primordial spirit from his body.
Duxu Realm, Ninth Layer	152	Reached the ninth layer during five years on Biyou Island.
Golden Body Realm	152	Broke through without a heavenly tribulation, with both physical strength and spiritual power making a major leap.

Background / History

Fang Wang was born into Duke Fang’s Estate as the only son of Fang Yin and the thirteenth member of his generation. At sixteen, he had already reached the summit of mortal martial arts, though years spent cultivating within the Celestial Palace meant his lived experience far exceeded his physical age. 1

After Zhou Xue revealed that Fang Manor was fated to be annihilated, Fang Wang became the first person to believe her. He used the Sword Control Technique—cultivated to Grand Perfection inside the Celestial Palace—to kill the green-robed Daoist and help avert the massacre. 1 6

Zhou Xue subsequently guided him into cultivation, while Fang Meng urged him to secure the Fang family’s future through that path. Fang Wang entered Taiyuan Sect, won recognition as a Personal Disciple, chose the Third Vein, and became Yang Yuanzi’s disciple. 6 12 13 14

His rise from sect prodigy to public powerhouse was driven by victories over rival geniuses, Li Honggang, the Great Demon King, Kong Xi, the Chimo Sect, and the Xiaoyao Immortal. His reputation eventually expanded from Great Qi to the Seven Dynasties and the overseas cultivation world. 30 78 84 103 131 151

Appearance

Fang Wang was introduced as a handsome sixteen-year-old with sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, and a spirited demeanor. He is frequently seen in fitted white robes, with two long strands of hair falling beside his temples. 1 10

• Maintains a youthful appearance despite spending centuries or millennia of subjective time in the Celestial Palace. 1 116
• His prolonged cultivation gives him an unusual air of age and vicissitude that contrasts with his young face. 69 116
• Often carries himself with the composure of a sword cultivator, even when surrounded by hostile opponents. 32 69
• Has also appeared in black robes during later travels and battles. 117 134

Personality

Fang Wang is confident, competitive, and conscious of the prestige that strength can bring. He openly challenges stronger opponents when necessary, seeks to build his standing within Taiyuan Sect, and uses victories to establish influence. 11 30 32

Despite trusting Zhou Xue and benefiting greatly from her teachings, he refuses to follow anyone’s path blindly. He remains wary of others’ motives, keeps hidden trump cards, and believes that he must ultimately rely on himself. 10 16 51 91

He is strongly protective of his family and companions. His decisions repeatedly prioritize Fang Manor, Fang Hanyu, and the suffering common people of Great Qi; as Head Disciple, he supports Zhao Qi’s claim to the throne to restore order to the country. 26 34 92 93

Fang Wang can be generous toward those he recognizes as allies or worthy cultivators. He teaches Zhou Xingshi powerful techniques, shares his insights into the Startling Swan Divine Sword Art with Yang Yuanzi, and spares defeated enemies when he believes mercy better serves his purpose. 19 63 84

Abilities & Skills

Celestial Palace

Fang Wang possesses the ability to cultivate within the Celestial Palace, where immense subjective spans of time pass without affecting his physical lifespan. This allows him to perfect arts that would ordinarily demand centuries of practice. 1

• Perfected the Sword Control Technique after ten years within the Celestial Palace. 1
• Mastered all thirty-six swords of the Startling Swan Divine Sword Art over two hundred years. 14
• Cultivated the White Rainbow Escape Technique to Grand Perfection over sixty-three years. 16
• Reached Grand Perfection in the Spirit Nurturing Sword Energy after one hundred and twenty years. 44
• Completed the Heavenly Dipper Sacred Body True Scripture after nine hundred and sixty years. 116
• Uses the Celestial Palace to refine new techniques he creates, including the Nine Dragon Heaven-Suppressing Fist. 138

Mysterious Sun Scripture and Xuan Yang Spiritual Energy

The Mysterious Sun Scripture is Fang Wang’s core cultivation method. Its overbearing spiritual energy manifests as True Mysterious Sun Fire, greatly amplifying his martial and sword techniques. 12 41

• Forms fireballs behind his head and releases overwhelming waves of flame. 12 41
• Allows him to use the True Dragon Palm as a blazing fire dragon rather than ordinary True Qi. 12
• Provides resistance to flames and empowers his Celestial Palace Halberd with True Mysterious Sun Fire. 12 41
• Its fire can harm evil spirits and ghosts. 53

Life-Bound Treasure Spirits

Fang Wang’s first Life-Bound Treasure Spirit underwent Nirvana Rebirth and became the Heaven Origin-ranked Celestial Palace Halberd. 17 69

• Celestial Palace Halberd — Heaven Origin treasure spirit used in close combat and as a conduit for True Mysterious Sun Fire. 17 41
• Second Life-Bound Treasure Spirit — A sword molded after his Spirit Pill breakthrough. 52
• Samsara Bell — A sealing-type treasure spirit that can restrict movement and primordial spirits; Fang Wang used it to capture Lu Yuanjun’s soul. 98 103
• Heavenly Dao Dragon-Ruling Crown — His sixth Life-Bound Treasure Spirit, a crown that stores Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy and contains powerful defensive restrictions. 153
• Double Life Heavenly Origin Treasure Spirit — Revealed during his confrontation with the Seven Dynasties’ sects. 131

Sword Arts

Fang Wang is an exceptional sword cultivator whose mastery ranges from basic remote sword control to ancient inheritances.

• Sword Control Technique — Reached Grand Perfection before formally becoming a cultivator; used it with True Qi to kill the green-robed Daoist. 1 6
• Startling Swan Divine Sword Art — Mastered all thirty-six swords in the Celestial Palace; later used its techniques against Li Honggang. 14 31
• Spirit Nurturing Sword Energy — A soul-based sword energy fired from his eyes. It returns after striking, can grow indefinitely through nourishment, and enhances his Spiritual Sense. 44
• Heaven and Earth Sword Intent — Inherited from the Sword Saint; can intimidate entire groups of cultivators and was used to kill the Great Demon King and later annihilate pursuing sword cultivators. 75 77 78 151
• Nine Heavens Azure Thunder Sword Formation — Taiyuan Sect’s most profound Third Vein inheritance, which Fang Wang earned the right to learn after defeating thirteen geniuses. 70 83
• Zhuxian Ghost God Sword — A supreme sword technique passed down by Great Sage Zhuxian. 153 154

Movement and Transformation Arts

Fang Wang combines martial movement techniques with cultivation-based escape and transformation methods.

• Shadowless Steps — A martial footwork technique that lets him evade attacks at close range and move at extreme speed. 1 5
• White Rainbow Escape Technique — A Grand Perfection escape art used for rapid travel. 16
• Black Eagle Transformation Technique — Chosen from Zhou Xue’s transformation arts and cultivated over ninety-four years in the Celestial Palace. 67
• Nine Dragon Divine Transformation Art — Allows him to assume dragon forms; he publicly transformed into a White Dragon against thirteen geniuses and later became a Black Dragon to destroy the Chimo Sect’s Blood-Colored Qi Pillar. 69 70 103

Body Cultivation and Fist Arts

Fang Wang’s physical power is reinforced by the Heavenly Dipper Sacred Body True Scripture and his own fused techniques.

• Mountain and River Heaven-Suppressing Fist — Mastered in one hundred years; turns his body into a weapon capable of shaking mountains and rivers. 114
• Heavenly Dipper Sacred Body True Scripture — Opened all thirty-six Tiangang Acupoints and attained Great Perfection, granting an extraordinary physique that absorbs Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy in battle. 116 117
• Nine Dragon Heaven-Suppressing Fist — A technique Fang Wang created by fusing the Mountain and River Heaven-Suppressing Fist with the Nine Dragon Divine Transformation Art; he used it to kill Ye Canghai with one strike. 138 140
• Heavenly Dao True Scripture — A perfected auxiliary true scripture that improves his cultivation efficiency, supports sustained manifestation of his Life-Bound Treasure Spirits, and reduces the spiritual-power cost of certain techniques. 142 153

Sealing, Lightning, and Yin-Yang Arts

• Great Heaven Lightning Summoning Technique — A powerful Dao technique used to defeat Xu Lang in the Nine Meridians Martial Competition. 19 43
• Body Protection Divine Gang — A defensive cultivation technique that Fang Wang taught to Zhou Xingshi. 19
• Yin-Yang Profound Underworld True Technique — Enables Fang Wang to peer into yang energy and perceive the lifespan of living beings. 91 93
• Sealing Dao laws — Studied to Great Perfection before leaving Taiyuan Sect to confront the Chimo Sect. 97
• Six Directions and Eight Wastelands Seal — Displayed to intimidate the sects of the Seven Dynasties. 131

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Qing Jun — Green longsword chosen from Sect Master Guang Qiuxian’s high-grade magic artifacts. 13
• Tianhong Sword — Sword wielded during his exploration of a ghostly temple. 53
• Golden Scale White Feather Garment — Protective garment manifested during major battles. 53 103
• Dragon Jade Ring — Profound-grade magic treasure and key to the Taicang Immortal Mansion, received from the white-haired elder. 118
• Soul-Swallowing Gourd — A gourd used to contain Zhao Zhen. 107 109
• Taiyuan Sect Head Disciple Token — Allows him to communicate with sect disciples and track their locations. 94

Relationships

• Zhou Xue — Reborn ally, cultivation guide, and eventual fiancée in an engagement arranged to prevent interference from their families and sects. Fang Wang trusts her abilities but remains guarded about relying on her completely. 1 16 91
• Fang Hanyu — Fang clansman and childhood companion whom Fang Wang protects, mentors, and supports after the Heart Severing Evil Eyes transform him. 2 26 33
• Yang Yuanzi — Fang Wang’s master in Taiyuan Sect’s Third Vein. Although Yang Yuanzi admits he has little left to teach him, he supports Fang Wang’s advancement and ambitions within the sect. 14 37 63
• Guang Qiuxian — Taiyuan Sect Master who recognizes Fang Wang’s Heaven Origin potential, grants him access to sect resources, and later promotes him to Head Disciple. 17 70 93
• Gu Li — Rival and fellow genius who first faced Fang Wang during the Personal Disciple selection. She later gives him the Spirit Nurturing Sword Energy and continues to seek sparring matches at each major realm. 12 44 94
• Zhou Xingshi — Former opponent whose relationship with Fang Wang improves after Fang Wang teaches him the Body Protection Divine Gang and Great Heaven Lightning Summoning Technique. 16 19
• Little Purple — His spirit-beast companion, who accompanies him through seclusion, exploration, and battle. 51 96 118
• Fang Zigeng — Fang Wang’s cousin, who deeply admires his character and later acts as an intermediary when Zhao Qi seeks Fang Wang’s aid. 68 92
• Zhao Qi — Great Qi royal descendant whom Fang Wang supports as the new Son of Heaven in opposition to Lu Yuanjun’s influence. 92 93
• Zhu Yan — Follower and mount who remains loyal to Fang Wang despite pressure from his elder brother Zhu Li. 148 152

Major Arcs

• Saving Fang Manor — Learns of Zhou Xue’s rebirth and the coming massacre, perfects the Sword Control Technique in the Celestial Palace, and kills the green-robed Daoist to avert the estate’s destruction. 1 6
• Taiyuan Sect initiation — Enters the sect, overwhelms competing examinees, becomes a Personal Disciple, chooses the Third Vein, and begins cultivating under Yang Yuanzi. 11 12 13 14
• Rise of White Clad Startling Swan — Defeats Li Hongshuang and Li Honggang, building a reputation that brings him into conflict with sect geniuses and strengthens his bid for Taiyuan Sect leadership. 25 30 35
• Heaven Origin Sword Saint — Publicly reveals the Celestial Palace Halberd and Nine Dragon Divine Transformation Art, receives the Sword Saint’s inheritance, kills the Great Demon King, and defeats Sword Sect Master Kong Xi. 69 75 78 84
• Head Disciple and the Chimo Sect conflict — Supports Zhao Qi’s succession, becomes Taiyuan Sect Head Disciple, breaks through to Spirit Condensation, and defeats Lu Yuanjun and Chen Anshi during the Chimo Sect confrontation. 92 93 96 103
• Zhuitian Secret Realm — Obtains the Heavenly Dipper Sacred Body True Scripture, becomes Great Sage Xianglong’s sole disciple, and tests his perfected body against a ghost army. 114 116 117 118
• Heavenly Saint of the Seven Dynasties — Defeats the Xiaoyao Immortal, earns recognition as the Seven Dynasties’ foremost cultivator, and becomes known as the Heavenly Saint. 129 131
• Biyou Island and overseas fame — Establishes himself on Biyou Island, creates the Nine Dragon Heaven-Suppressing Fist, kills Ye Canghai, slaughters pursuing sword cultivators, and reaches the Golden Body Realm. 140 151 152

Notable Quotes

“I believe! Such a supreme art is not something an ordinary person could possess. From this moment on, I will join you in changing the fate of the Fang Estate!” 1

“I have never lost before.” 30

Trivia

• Fang Wang’s title of Thirteenth Young Master comes from his position as the thirteenth member of the Fang family’s third generation. 1
• Although he was physically sixteen when first introduced, his early Celestial Palace cultivation meant he had already subjectively lived through roughly seventy to eighty years. 1
• His name is explained as the “Fang” of square and the “Wang” of hope. 154