Jade Pool Saintess

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Jade Pool Saintess
Alias(es)	Jade Pool Fairy; Yao'er; Wang Yao 380 493
Gender	Female 88
Affiliation	Jade Pool Holy Land; later the Jade Pool Holy Land of West Kunlun Realm 88 940
Occupation/Role	Saintess of the Jade Pool Holy Land; later presides over Jade Pool affairs 229 629
Status	Active; an Immortal King by the era of West Kunlun Realm 940
First Appearance	Chapter 88

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Transformative Rebirth	116	Reborn through Seven-Colored Phoenix Blood, regenerating her flesh and harmonizing her Dao Body.
Dragon Transformation Realm	117	Survives an intense Dragon Transformation Tribulation and enters enlightenment.
Dao Palace Realm — recultivated	121	Recultivates all five Divine Treasuries after locating the relevant Western Empress inscriptions.
Celestial Altar Realm	312	Has entered the Celestial Altar Realm by the time Li Zhi visits her at Qishi Mansion.
King Realm — near Great Accomplishment	380	Described as at least a King approaching Great Accomplishment.
King Realm, Eighth Heaven	492	Reaches the eighth heaven of the King Realm, one step from Great Accomplishment.
Great Accomplishment King	494	Endures the Nine Heavens of Slaying the Dao tribulation in the starry sky.
Half-Saint	509	Refining Dao Origin causes her cultivation to surge to a clear Half-Saint aura.
Sage Realm	521	Becomes a Sage at the Human Race Ninth City and kills a Sage Third Heaven Seed-level Trial Taker.
Sage Realm, Second Heaven	522	Possesses top-tier strength among the trial-takers who reach the Life Star.
Sage King Realm	559	Had already crossed the Great Saint Tribulation five years earlier and become a true Saint King.
Sage King Realm, Fifth Heaven	560	Reaches the fifth level after twenty years on the Human Race Trial Ancient Road.
Sage King Realm, Sixth Heaven	562	Advances after half a year of tempering against the Gods and Demons Wall.
Sage King Realm, Eighth Heaven	591	Expected to reach the ninth heaven before the Immortal Path opens.
Late-stage Great Sage	629	Her Dao cultivation reaches the late stage of the Great Sage realm.
Immortal King	940	Holds Immortal King cultivation in West Kunlun Realm.

Background & History

Before her journey into the Jade Pool Old Land, the Saintess had already used a drop of Saint Spirit Blood for a Transformative Rebirth at the Divine Bridge Realm. The experience contributed to both her cultivation and her immortal bearing, but she remained conscious of the gap between herself and the era's true peerless talents. She sought to develop the Emperor Scripture's Dao Palace chapter fully so that she could preserve Jade Pool Holy Land's standing in the coming great age. 112

She first encountered Li Zhi near the Primordial Ancient Mine, where she inspected the pit in which he lay, recognized him as an acquaintance, and collected him with the Jade Pure Bottle. 88 Intrigued by his unusual fortune, she later asked him to accompany her into the sealed Jade Pool Ancient Ground. In return for his aid, she offered access to the Immortal Lake's Divine Spring Water and promised a Peach of Immortality regardless of the expedition's outcome. 91 94

Jade Pool Old Land Expedition

The Saintess guided Li Zhi through the former Jade Pool grounds, using a Jade Pool water-drawing technique to extract ten cubic meters of life-rich divine water from the ninth layer of the Immortal Lake. 114 She then accepted Li Zhi's Seven-Colored Phoenix Blood to undertake a new Transformative Rebirth, during which her Dao Body and flesh were remade in greater harmony. 116

Following her Dragon Transformation Tribulation, she approached Li Zhi with gratitude and without the earlier condescension she had shown him. 118 Although she initially could not comprehend the Western Empress inscription even with a Scripture Guide, she persisted in searching the stone forest. Once Li Zhi located and activated further inscriptions, she recultivated the corresponding realms of the Emperor Scripture one by one. 120 121

The pair continued through burial caves, the Black Mist, and the Heavenly Pillar Divine Mountain. Prolonged battle transformed the Saintess from a sheltered holy-land fairy into a hardened combatant whose power touched the true essence of the Dragon Transformation Realm. 124 126 In the Saint Spirit Kirin's consciousness realm, she adapted by taking the form of the Jade Pool Empress Mother and commanding War Gods against the Immortal Kirin. 130

Ancient Starry Road

Though expected to inherit the Jade Pool Queen Mother's position, Wang Yao delayed the succession while awaiting Li Zhi's news. 490 She ultimately chose the Ancient Starry Road despite the elders' objections. Yang Yi, the Saintess from ten thousand years prior, supported her decision, provided the Quasi-Emperor Divine Weapon White Jade Pagoda, and warned that her feelings for Li Changshou could hinder her path toward the Jade Pool Saint Mother Dao Fruit. 491

After setting out with Li Zhi, she spent months travelling the early trial path alone, facing loneliness, hostile realms, and increasingly dangerous opponents. At the Gate of Trial, she asked Li Zhi to address her by her true name, Wang Yao, declaring that she wished to advance through the path by her own strength rather than rely on her status as Jade Pool Saintess. 492 493

Her fighting style grew increasingly ruthless and decisive on the road. She actively sought combat, sharpened her mastery of the Western Empress inheritance, crossed the Nine Heavens of Slaying the Dao tribulation, and reached the Human Race's First Pass as a Great Accomplishment King. 493 494 Later, after becoming a Sage, she chose to continue independently rather than be regarded as someone protected by Li Zhi. 521

Appearance

The Jade Pool Saintess is repeatedly described as possessing an ethereal, fairy-like beauty. She initially conceals her appearance in spirit mist, but later appears openly in her true form. Her transformative rebirth sublimates her beauty into an almost sacred presence rather than a merely striking one. 88 116 386

• White flowing robes, smooth black hair, and bare feet during her early appearances. 88
• Eyes that can reveal flickering mysterious runes and pierce Source Qi mist. 88
• A light, lotus-like bearing after her rebirth; her steps leave white lotuses in the void. 118
• Later wears White Flood Dragon-skin Saintly armor, a light-green hat, and a veil that even Li Zhi's Heavenly Eye cannot see through. 492
• Her later cultivation produces hazy immortal mist marked by faint runes around her body. 509

Personality

Initially dignified and somewhat aloof, the Saintess becomes far more candid away from Jade Pool Holy Land's attendants and guardians. She teases Li Zhi freely in private and is willing to voice suspicions about his dangerous methods, though she remains highly conscious of her public image as the Jade Pool Saintess. 111 112

She is ambitious, self-critical, and deeply invested in Jade Pool Holy Land's future. Her inability to comprehend the Western Empress inscription initially causes genuine self-doubt, while her awareness of the widening gap between ordinary geniuses and peerless talents drives her pursuit of rebirth, ancient inheritances, and the Ancient Starry Road. 112 120 490

Wang Yao ultimately refuses to remain dependent on Li Zhi. On the trial road, she deliberately embraces isolation and battle to prove herself worthy of Jade Pool's name, developing from a graceful negotiator into an iron-blooded warrior. 493 521

Abilities & Skills

Emperor Scripture and Western Empress Inheritance

The Saintess cultivates the Jade Pool Holy Land's Emperor Scripture and possesses the complete Western Empress inheritance by her time on the Ancient Starry Road. 121 493

• Recultivated the five Dao Palace Divine Treasuries after finding the scattered Great Dao inscriptions. 121
• Initially required a Scripture Guide and exceptional insight to trigger the Western Empress inscriptions; her difficulty with them was a major limitation before Li Zhi's assistance. 120
• Develops the Emperor Scripture's offensive methods into increasingly potent killing techniques through battle. 493
• Uses the forbidden technique “The Great River's Sword Comes from Above, Heavenly River Sword Qi, Severing Immortals and Mortals” while empowered by the Great Formation of Stars. 506
• Can employ the Jade Pool Flying Immortal Palm, which releases Flying Immortal Power capable of terrifying Sage Kings. 506

Jade Pool Secret Methods

As Jade Pool's Saintess, she possesses specialized techniques tied to the Holy Land's ancient facilities and resources.

• Uses the Jade Pool Holy Land's water-drawing technique to draw divine water from the Immortal Lake's deepest layer. 114
• Can cultivate in an Immortal Pool using the Jade Pool Secret Method, absorbing its Life Essence, Killing Intent, and Law Fragments. 512
• Understands Jade Pool records concerning the Soldier Character Secret and its use in refining a Destined Divine Weapon that can grow alongside its owner. 115

Transformative Rebirth and Dao Body

Her rebirths substantially improve her physical aptitude and potential.

• A prior rebirth using Saint Spirit Blood elevated her cultivation and grace. 112
• Seven-Colored Phoenix Blood remade both her body and Dao Body, producing a more harmonious foundation. 116
• Her rebirth at Jade Pool Old Land raised her future potential from that of a King to that of a Saint. 159
• Further refinement of Dao Origin and Immortal Pool resources strengthens her potential toward that of a Great Sage and Quasi-Emperor. 509 521

Combat and Formation Manifestation

The Saintess becomes a powerful frontline combatant through repeated life-and-death battles.

• Fights with a Light Divine Sword and defensive pagoda, shifting from a celestial image to a battle-hardened War Goddess amid the Black Mist. 126
• Uses a Holy Tower, Immortal Lotus, and protective barrier in battle against fierce ghosts. 123
• When empowered by the Great Formation of Stars, she controls a Jade Pool Goddess Dharma Body capable of defeating invading Sages and Sage Kings. 506
• Her strength after becoming a Sage is comparable to the Eight Prohibitions, enabling her to kill a Seed-level Sage Third Heaven trial-taker. 521
• Half a year of combat against the Gods and Demons Wall leaves her capable of defeating at least three versions of her former self. 562

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Jade Pure Bottle — Used to collect the unconscious Li Zhi from the Primordial Ancient Mine. 88
• Holy Tower — Defensive treasure deployed against a powerful Fierce Ghost. 123
• White Jade Sacred Pagoda — Defensive pagoda used during the Black Mist campaign. 126
• Light Divine Sword — Her primary weapon during the campaign beneath the Heavenly Pillar Divine Mountain. 126
• White Jade Pagoda — Quasi-Emperor Divine Weapon granted by Yang Yi before the Ancient Starry Road journey. 491
• Jade hairpin — Associated with Li Zhi's hidden protection during her early Ancient Starry Road journey. 494
• White Flood Dragon-skin Saintly Robe and concealing veil — Travel attire that masks her appearance from Heavenly Eye techniques. 492

Relationships

• Li Zhi / Li Changshou — Rescued him near the Primordial Ancient Mine, entered Jade Pool Old Land with him, and became his long-term cultivation companion and ally. Their mutual concern develops into implied affection, though Yang Yi considers him unsuitable as her Dao Companion. 88 116 229 491
• Jade Pool Queen Mother — Her master and the prior intended source of the Queen Mother succession. 229 490
• Yang Yi — Jade Pool Saintess from ten thousand years ago and her Grand Ancestor; supports Wang Yao's departure for the Ancient Starry Road and gives her the White Jade Pagoda. 491 492
• Elder Yang Qian — Jade Pool elder who encourages her to maintain ties with Li Zhi and regards her as capable of inheriting major responsibility. 229
• Yan Feiyan — Admirer and follower on the Ancient Starry Road who hopes Wang Yao can lead her to its end. 522
• Yao Xi — Shaking Light Saintess who joined her in observing Li Zhi and accompanied the group near the Primordial Ancient Mine. 89 94

Notable Quotes

“The former Jade Pool Saintess, the focus of countless gazes, commanded respect wherever she went with her peerless beauty and powerful background. But the Jade Pool Saintess who has come here is no longer that social butterfly who could maneuver between everyone. She is Wang Yao, who has embarked on the trial path of blood and bones.” 493

“Longevity, I'm sorry. For the glory of the Jade Pool Holy Land, and to avoid causing you trouble, I plan to walk the rest of the trial path alone.” 521

Trivia

• Her true name, Wang Yao, is not disclosed until she reaches the Gate of Trial on the Ancient Starry Road. 493
• Earlier Jade Pool elders address her as Yao'er, while Li Zhi spends a long time unaware of either her full name or surname. 380
• She is considered one of the Eastern Wilderness's greatest beauties, but her post-rebirth presence is described as so sublime that it inspires reverence rather than ordinary desire. 116