Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background
- 4Personality
- 5Abilities & Skills
- 5.1System
- 5.2Flowing Cloud Slash and Lotus Blossom
- 5.3Ephemeral Art and Divine Movement
- 5.4Mental Power and Mental Arts
- 5.5Returning Origin Art
- 5.6Six Heavenly Thunder Strikes
- 6Equipment / Weapons / Items
- 7Relationships
- 8Story Role / Major Arcs
- 8.1Qingcheng Assessment
- 8.2Acting Magistrate of Qingcheng
- 8.3Black Mist Wasteland
- 8.4Return to the Imperial City
- 9Notable Quotes
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Wei Qing (卫青) |
| Alias(es) | Qingzi; Captain Qing (in his past life) 5 15 |
| Species/Race | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 16 1 |
| Affiliation | Heavenly Realm Division; inheritor of the Cloud Heaven Sect's remnants 15 36 |
| Occupation/Role | Earth-rank Warden; former Guardian Envoy and acting Magistrate of Qingcheng 15 47 |
| Status | Alive |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Eighth-Rank Martial Artist (Intermediate) | 1 | Used a system-issued Realm Advancement Card after awakening in the poisoned body of the Wei clan's legitimate heir; also mastered Flowing Cloud Slash. 1 |
| Seventh-Rank Martial Artist (Beginner) | 8 | Advanced after surviving the Four-tailed Spirit Stream Demonic Cat's attempted possession; his sea of consciousness was restored and strengthened. 8 |
| Seventh-Rank Martial Artist (Intermediate) | 19 | Reached this stage amid the Fang family's arrest and punishment. 19 |
| Sixth-Rank Martial Artist (Primary) | 20 | Broke through while cultivating the Returning Origin Art, condensing True Essence and greatly increasing his physical and mental attributes. 20 |
| Sixth-Rank Martial Artist (Intermediate) | 25 | Advanced after taking a Bone Tempering Pill, which refined his bones and raised his martial potential. 25 |
| Sixth-Rank Martial Artist (Advanced) | 30 | Broke through during the battle against Mirage Demons in the Black Mist Wasteland. 30 |
Background
Wei Qing was an elite member of the Dragon Team in his previous life. He died in an explosion during a mission and transmigrated into the body of the Wei clan's legitimate son in the Heavenly Origin Realm, a world beset by demons and monsters. 1
His new body belonged to the son of Wei Yuan, a fifth-rank Earth-tier Warden of the Heavenly Realm Division. After Wei Yuan disappeared while investigating the Black Lotus Cult, Wei Qing's second aunt, Liu Ru, banished him to a servants' courtyard and poisoned him. He awakened in a coffin after the system activated, cured the poison with its novice gift, and began retaliating against those who had betrayed his family. 1 2
Personality
Wei Qing is calculating, decisive, and openly ruthless toward traitors, demon collaborators, and those who abuse power. He considers a quick death too merciful for Liu Ru and Wei Lin, executes orders without hesitation, and refuses to compromise with the Third Prince over Wei Manor's ownership. 2 13 25 50
Despite his severity, he is attentive to ordinary people and loyal subordinates. As acting magistrate, he ensured that wounded bailiffs received treatment and compensation, while families of those killed in service received substantial resettlement payments without deductions. 24
He is also self-aware about his former indecisiveness and tendency to be soft-hearted. His experiences in Qingcheng make him more willing to place duty, law, and long-term consequences above appearances or personal sentiment. 15 24
Abilities & Skills
System
Wei Qing possesses a system that provides cultivation resources, techniques, equipment, attribute increases, and rewards for killing enemies. It also displays his realm and physical or mental attributes. 1 6 23
- The novice gift package included a detoxification pill, Realm Advancement Card, Flowing Cloud Slash, and the Soul Severing Blade. 1
- Defeating enemies can increase his Mental Power, Strength, and Constitution. 6 13 30
- The system has supplied rare techniques, enhancement cards, pills, and other cultivation resources. 11 22 23
Flowing Cloud Slash and Lotus Blossom
Wei Qing's primary saber art is the profound-tier Flowing Cloud Slash. He developed its Profound Meaning, Lotus Blossom, at a stage when such comprehension was considered extraordinary for a seventh-rank martial artist. 1 8 23
- Forms blood-red saber lights into a lotus-like killing formation. 30
- Can cut through Mirage Demons, tentacles, and dense demonic fog across a wide area. 30
- Its Lotus Blossom Profound Meaning was effective alongside Tantai Yue's attack against the fifth-rank Tao Kun. 23
Ephemeral Art and Divine Movement
Wei Qing enhanced the Ephemeral Art to the Grandmaster realm with a Martial Skill Enhancement Card, automatically comprehending the Profound Meaning Divine Movement. 22
- Divine Movement increases his speed by 300%. 22
- His burst speed is comparable to, or greater than, that of a fifth-rank martial artist. 22 23
- He uses it to evade stronger opponents, rescue allies, and rapidly close the distance for saber strikes. 22 23 34
Mental Power and Mental Arts
Wei Qing possesses unusually powerful Mental Power, strengthened further after the red-robed woman's intervention during the Four-tailed Demonic Cat incident. 8
- His Mental Power can directly attack an opponent's consciousness, incapacitating Zhu Huan and briefly stunning the man in green. 7 34
- He can manipulate scenes within his mental space and project mental power through solid walls. 28
- By applying the operational route of Nanke's Dream to his eyes, he can see through demonic fog and locate hidden enemies. 30
- He acquired the high-grade profound-tier mental cultivation technique Great Freedom Visualization Art after killing a sixth-rank martial artist. 23
Returning Origin Art
Wei Qing received the high-grade profound-tier Returning Origin Art upon becoming a full Guardian Envoy. 15
- Cultivation of the art enabled his breakthrough into the sixth rank and the condensation of True Essence. 20
- It reached Minor Accomplishment by the time of the Fang family's execution. 25
Six Heavenly Thunder Strikes
Wei Qing selected Six Heavenly Thunder Strikes from the Heavenly Realm Division's Earth-tier collection after his promotion. 48
- Absorbs and stores lightning within the body. 48
- Imbues True Essence with paralysis and destructive force. 48
- Its strikes can stack, with each stack increasing power by fifty percent. 48
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Soul Severing Blade — System-issued saber and Wei Qing's principal weapon; used throughout his demon-slaying missions. 1 6 30
- Guardian Envoy Identity Token — Received after passing his assessment and becoming an official Guardian Envoy. 15
- Cloud Heaven Sect storage ring — Given by Yun Tianheng; contains the surviving wealth and resources of the Cloud Heaven Sect, including spirit stones, spirit veins, techniques, weapons, and pills. 36
- Soul Bead — A seal condensed by Luo Liuli; Wei Qing has five years to reach the Martial King realm or obtain help from a Human Race powerhouse before the seal fails. 39
- Meridian Opening Pill — Awarded following his exceptional promotion to Earth-rank Warden. 47 48
Relationships
- Wei Yuan — Father; a fifth-rank Earth-tier Warden who disappeared while investigating the Black Lotus Cult. 1
- Jun Wushang — Sworn brother and closest companion. Wei Qing supports his relationship with Zhang Xue, while Jun Wushang consistently defends Wei Qing against his enemies and relatives. 1 17 49 50
- Liu Ru — Second aunt who poisoned Wei Qing after his father's disappearance in an effort to elevate her son, Wei Lin. 1 2
- Wei Lin — Cousin and Liu Ru's son; was intended to replace Wei Qing as an Intern Warden and later gained the Third Prince's favor. 2 46 50
- Zhu Huan — Former Qingcheng constable who betrayed Wei Qing under demonic influence. After being purified, he was bound by a Master-Servant Contract and became Wei Qing's loyal subordinate. 6 8 24
- Zhang Zhidong — Qingcheng Night Owl Guard manager and intelligence ally. Wei Qing gave him a chance to investigate Qingcheng's compromised intelligence network and atone for its failures. 11 14
- Yun Tianheng — Survivor associated with the Cloud Heaven Sect; calls Wei Qing “little brother” and entrusts the sect's remaining resources to him. 36
- Luo Liuli — Mysterious, powerful woman connected to Wei Qing's sea of consciousness. She protects him from possession, appears able to read his thoughts, and gives him the five-year deadline. 8 36 39
- Qin Shuang, Liu Yulong, Song Yuanming, and Tantai Yue — Sect cultivators who become Wei Qing's allies after the Black Mist Wasteland expedition. 23 33 40 41
Story Role / Major Arcs
Qingcheng Assessment
Wei Qing travels to Qingcheng to complete a Heavenly Realm Division assessment mission involving the “Smiling Death” incident. He investigates Dragon Cave Village, breaks through the Ghost Face Vine's illusion, kills a Two-tailed Spirit Stream Demonic Cat, and survives the attack of its stronger four-tailed parent. 3 5 6 8
After Zhu Huan's betrayal is exposed, the red-robed woman purifies his Demonic Marks and binds him to Wei Qing as a servant. Wei Qing then uncovers Fang Xiang's demonic collusion and confines Fang Manor pending the Imperial Court's verdict. 8 10
Acting Magistrate of Qingcheng
Following the successful mission, the Heavenly Realm Division treats Wei Qing as a full Warden, grants him resources, and appoints him acting Magistrate of Qingcheng. 13 15
He investigates the Ghost Corpse Sect's scheme with Zhang Zhidong, arrests the Fang family, oversees their execution under imperial decree, and establishes strict order in Qingcheng during the influx of sect forces. 14 18 25 26
Black Mist Wasteland
Wei Qing enters the Black Mist Wasteland alongside his allies and sect disciples seeking the Exotic Treasure. He slays Mirage Demons, advances to sixth-rank advanced, and leads survivors through the ruins. 28 30
At the Cloud Heaven Sect inheritance trial, he resists the man in green's attempted possession and chooses self-destruction rather than allow a demon to use his body against humanity. He ultimately receives the Cloud Heaven Sect's remaining resources from Yun Tianheng and orders everyone involved to keep the sect's name secret. 33 34 36
Return to the Imperial City
After handing Qingcheng over to its new magistrate, Wei Qing returns to the capital. He intervenes when Xia Yiran attempts to exploit Su Lie, enforcing Great Zhou law despite the Xia family's connections. 41 44 45
The Heavenly Realm Division promotes him exceptionally to Earth-rank Warden in recognition of his Qingcheng accomplishments. He later expels Wei Zheng, Liu Ru, and Wei Lin from Wei Manor and rejects the Third Prince's attempt to interfere in the family's affairs. 47 49 50
Notable Quotes
“I belong to the Heavenly Realm Division, and the Heavenly Realm Division is loyal only to the current Emperor.” 50
“I'd rather self-destruct than let you have it.” 34