Shushan

Biodata

Background / History

Shushan is a major righteous cultivation power whose foundation includes the Seven Great Peaks, an Inner Sect and Outer Sect, forbidden inheritances, and numerous high-level cultivators. Though ruled nominally by its Sect Master, important decisions are jointly discussed by the Sect Master and the Peak Masters of the Seven Great Peaks 104.

The sect’s internal power structure became especially visible after Chen Changqing’s rise. After defeating Bai Hao, he attracted recruitment offers from six major peaks before Sect Master Chen Yuan accepted him into his lineage 110 111. Chen Yuan’s proposal to establish him as the eleventh Sequence Holy Son was resisted by the Seven Great Peaks and their ancestors; Chen Changqing earned formal recognition only after passing the Heavenly Trial 121 125.

Chen Changqing’s subsequent achievements repeatedly stirred the sect. He became the top-ranked cultivator on the Azure Dragon Ranking, gained recognition from every sword in the Sword Tomb, drew the Thunderflame Sword, won the Seven Peaks Grand Competition, and was named Sect Master successor 201 221 222 647.

Daoist Wuzhen’s successful ascent to the Tribulation Immortal realm transformed Shushan’s standing further. His breakthrough strengthened the sect’s fortune and gave Shushan a living Tribulation Immortal capable of confronting external threats directly 830.

Organization

Leadership

Major Divisions

• Outer Sect — Includes multiple courtyards, such as the Seventh Courtyard, where Chen Changqing and Ran Hua once served as Mountain Gate guards 69 210.
• Inner Sect — Provides denser spiritual energy, formal registration, assigned cultivation grounds, and access to compulsory Shushan methods 40.
• Seven Great Peaks — Burning Heaven, War Dome, Zhenyue, Void Breaking, Jade Void, Azure Luan, and Cloud Perch Peak; Cloud Perch Peak accepts only female disciples 110 150.
• Sect Master’s lineage — The highest-status lineage within Shushan; formerly based around Seven Stars Peak in Chen Yuan’s administration 111 112.
• Changqing Peak — Chen Changqing’s independent Holy Son peak, founded after his recognition as the eleventh Sequence Holy Son 125 126.

Known Members

• Chen Yuan — Sect Master; Chen Changqing’s master and a major supporter of his succession 110 647.
• Daoist Wuzhen — Revered ancestor and Shushan’s Tribulation Immortal 830.
• Chen Changqing — Eleventh Sequence Holy Son, later Shushan’s foremost Holy Son and designated Sect Master successor 209 647 820.
• Jian Zhenzi — First Sequence Holy Son and Chen Yuan’s eldest surviving disciple; later joined Changqing Peak 211 468.
• Lu Tian — Daoist Wuzhen’s personal disciple and a Tribulation Crossing cultivator 583.
• Mo Tianji — Chen Yuan’s attendant and an elder of the Sect Master’s lineage 111.
• Willow Wood — Elder who supports Chen Changqing and assists with Changqing Peak’s recruitment efforts 126 400.

Cultivation Methods

Shushan’s Inner Sect requires disciples to cultivate three core methods, described as the sect’s “true Shushan transmission” when united 40.

Important Locations

• Shushan Sword Tomb — A forbidden repository where fallen Shushan powerhouses leave behind inheritances and swords. It contains divine swords and Immortal Artifacts, and is guarded by two Tribulation Crossing elders 218 220.
• Changqing Peak — Chen Changqing’s Holy Son peak; a quiet, spiritual-energy-rich mountain with ancient trees, waterfalls, and spiritual mist 125 126.
• Dao Seeking Platform — The venue for major sect gatherings and the Seven Peaks Grand Competition 580 581.
• Immortal Burial Cliff — Site of Shushan’s dragon vein and Daoist Wuzhen’s secluded cultivation ground 826.
• Celestial Pivot Peak — Shushan’s central main peak and the residence of the Sect Master 825.
• Seven Stars Peak — Associated with Chen Yuan’s lineage and the earlier location of the Sect Master’s hall 111 165.

Treasures and Defenses

• Haotian Mirror — Shushan’s sect-protecting treasure. Its power suppresses and shatters attacks from other Immortal Artifacts wielded by Heavenly Monarchs 572 574.
• Mountain River Qiankun Diagram — An Immortal Artifact scroll containing countless worlds; used by Daoist Wuzhen as the first trial ground for the Seven Peaks Grand Competition 583.
• Shushan Sword Array — The sect’s supreme mountain-protection array, activated by Daoist Wuzhen during his tribulation 829.
• Sword Tomb arsenal — A vast collection of inherited swords, including Immortal Artifact-grade weapons such as the Haoran Sword, Azure Nether Sword, Soul Devour Sword, and the sword later obtained by Chen Changqing 673 674.

Major Events

• Recognition of the Eleventh Sequence Holy Son — Chen Changqing passed the Heavenly Trial and was granted Changqing Peak, overcoming opposition from the Seven Great Peaks 121 125.
• Myriad Swords Sing in Unison — Every divine sword in the Sword Tomb acknowledged Chen Changqing, an unprecedented phenomenon that shook Shushan 221.
• Heavenly Thunder Twin Swords — Chen Changqing drew the Thunderflame Sword from the Sword Tomb; it was revealed as one half of the Heavenly Thunder Twin Swords 222.
• Seven Peaks Grand Competition — Chen Changqing defeated Yue Qing, won the competition, and was announced as the Sect Master’s successor, provoking renewed political opposition 647 648.
• Wuzhen’s Tribulation Immortal Ascension — Daoist Wuzhen passed heavenly tribulation and became a Tribulation Immortal, greatly elevating Shushan’s power and prestige 828 830.
• Netherworld Sect confrontation — The Netherworld Sect’s Patriarch arrived to seek revenge against Chen Changqing, but Wuzhen suppressed the threat after his breakthrough 830.

Relationships

• Medicine God Valley — A fellow Ten Great Sacred Land; Shushan supported the valley through Chen Changqing’s relationship with Hua Yao and later strengthened their connection through Wuzhen’s gift to her 49 576.
• Daoist Sect — A major allied righteous sect; True Person Li Yuan informed Chen Yuan when Chen Changqing failed to emerge from the Qiankun Secret Realm 165.
• Great Thunderclap Temple — Another Ten Great Sacred Land of the righteous path, though tensions arose after its monks attacked Xiaoqian’s town 392.
• Netherworld Sect — Hostile demonic force whose Patriarch sought retaliation against Chen Changqing 830.
• Seven Great Peaks — Internal power blocs that have repeatedly opposed the Sect Master’s lineage over Chen Changqing’s advancement and succession 121 648.