Qin Fengming
Ascension Record of a Hundred RefinementsContents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Five Dragon Physique and Spiritual Roots
- 6.2Sword Arts
- 6.3Ghost and Soul Arts
- 6.4Body Refinement and Close Combat
- 6.5Movement and Escape Techniques
- 6.6Formations, Runes, and Spirit Patterns
- 6.7Pill Dao, Artifact Refining, and Puppetry
- 7Equipment / Weapons / Items
- 8Relationships
- 9Story Role / Major Arcs
- 10Notable Quotes
- 11Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Qin Fengming 1237 |
| Alias(es) | Young Master of Manghuang Mountain; Pill Sovereign Qin; Divine Son Qin Fengming 1061 6841 8321 |
| Species/Race | Human cultivator 6968 |
| Gender | Male 2 |
| Affiliation | Luoxia Sect; Manghuang Mountain; Pill Emperor Pavilion 44 2489 6841 |
| Occupation/Role | Pill Dao master, artifact refiner, formation master, puppet grandmaster 7451 |
| Status | Active 8580 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 2 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qi Gathering Stage Great Perfection | 123 | Remained in seclusion for roughly a year and a half while other Luoxia Sect disciples lost track of his progress. 123 |
| Foundation Establishment Stage | 165 | Refined ten Yellow Essence Pills, absorbed a Foundation Establishment Pill over five months, and completed Foundation Establishment. 165 |
| Mid Nascent Soul Stage | 1846 | Reached this realm in under a century of cultivation; he was approximately 150 years old when he disclosed this progress to Fairy Yaoxi. 1846 |
| Late Ghost Commander Stage | 1773 | His Ghost Path cultivation appeared to be at this stage, but his mana and secret arts allowed him to overwhelm a mid Ghost Lord cultivator. 1773 |
| Integration Realm | 2526 | Revealed his Integration Realm cultivation while fighting Hao Xuan. 2526 |
| Early Profound Spirit / Profound Tier | 4784 | Had only recently entered the realm when introduced to Fairy Fang Zhixian. 4784 |
| Late Profound Spirit Stage | 5063 | Fully released his aura while subduing Yu Fang. 5063 |
| Peak Profound Spirit / Profound Tier | 5786 | Displayed peak Profound Spirit cultivation and dual-infant capabilities. 5786 |
| Mahayana Realm | 8325 | Fought and defeated two Immortal Realm experts while identified as a Mahayana cultivator. 8325 |
| Peak Mahayana Realm | 8363 | Reached the peak of the Mahayana Realm and approached the Immortal Realm. 8363 |
Background / History
Qin Fengming was born into the Qin family of Qin Family Village. As a child, he hunted in the mountains with his father and grandfather, beginning around the age of seven. He left home at ten after falling from a cliff and reaching Tenglong Town, ending the carefree period of his childhood. 2 1828 5424
At Luoxia Sect, Qin was found to possess all Five Elements Spirit Roots. The elders initially regarded the discovery as exceptional, but Martial Uncle Ximen deemed his talent ordinary; Elder Fei ultimately claimed him for artifact-refining work as a handyman disciple. 44 His early sect feats became legend: he entered the Elite Hall at thirteen, joined the Dark Night Hall at fourteen, and cultivated the Azure Cloud Maze movement technique at fifteen. 1237
He later became a disciple of Manghuang Mountain's five patriarchs and was appointed its Young Master, a status that caused resentment among some members of the sect. 2489 His accomplishments as a cultivator, pill master, refiner, and formation expert eventually earned him the title of Pill Sovereign Qin. 6841 7451
Though long separated from his mortal origins, Qin returned to his ancestral village and was recognized by Qin Meng as his long-lost third uncle. He later strengthened the Qin family's future by leaving cultivation scrolls and crystal talisman arrays with Luoxia Sect, personally healing Qin Rui, and guiding descendants of the Qin and Sima lines. 1239 1243 5297 5298
Appearance
Qin Fengming was dark-complexioned and sharp-eyed as a child. Repeated body and marrow purification later gave him delicate skin and an imposing bearing, though his true appearance is generally described as ordinary rather than conventionally handsome. 2 3904 6179
- Slender, well-proportioned build. 3904
- Clear, lively eyes and a calm expression that rarely betrays fear. 2 7725
- Commonly wears a light blue robe with black hair tied back by a ribbon. 7311
- Frequently alters his facial appearance and conceals his aura when caution or anonymity is required. 2148 1867
Personality
Qin is composed, calculating, and exceptionally difficult to intimidate. He assesses an opponent's techniques before committing to a fight, changes tactics when conditions turn unfavorable, and prefers negotiation when needless combat would bring no benefit. 4873 4876 6966
He is ruthless toward those he considers bullies, threats, or irreconcilable enemies. He severed Young Master Lei's arms to force Qiyun Mountain into addressing Lan Xue'er's grievance and refused reconciliation with the Tang family after their actions crossed his limits. 1210 2849
At the same time, he is generous and loyal to those who sincerely assist him. He rewards allies with pills, materials, guidance, and protection, and he values the teachings of Master Zhang Li as the moral foundation of his conduct. 2886 4028 6174
Abilities & Skills
Five Dragon Physique and Spiritual Roots
Qin possesses all Five Elements Spirit Roots and the exceedingly rare Five Dragon Physique. His physique gives him unusually abundant spiritual energy and supports his rapid cultivation. 44 4905
- Cultivates both Righteous and Ghost Paths. 4905
- Possesses dual infants and multiple spiritual bodies, allowing parallel cultivation and comprehension. 5786 6213
- His physical and spiritual constitution was identified through divination as possessing fully circulating meridians and extraordinary vitality. 7472
Sword Arts
The Azure Frost Sword Art was Qin's first mastered divine ability and remains one of his most reliable techniques. It grows alongside his cultivation and is particularly effective against yin souls, ghostly creatures, demonic paths, and evil spirits. 165 7088
- Uses the Thirteen Forms of the Willow to turn a longsword into successive streaks of sword energy. 940
- Can unleash hundreds of Qinglin Sword Lights in an instant, each comparable to a late Spirit Severing cultivator's full-force strike. 3747
- Wields the Profound Micro Pure Radiance Sword, including its Myriad Threads Soul Melting attack. 3488
- Developed the second layer of the Splitting Light Misleading Shadow sword art, which dispersed Huan Yun's Demonic Ice Bat technique. 4979
Ghost and Soul Arts
Qin's Ghost Path techniques grant him powerful offense, restraint, and resistance against soul- and yin-based threats. 6081 6436
- Treasure Refining Ghost Art — Produces binding and suppressive force; its circulation protects him from the Northern Cold Yin Wind. 4873 6081
- Soul Devouring Claw — A soul-based attack that can be enhanced by integrating Phantom Charm Ghost Claw and Soul-Leaving Finger. 5167 6436
- Ghost Devouring Yin Mist — Used for defense, suppression, and battlefield control. 2526 5167
- Profound Yin Ghost Fire — A Ghost Path offensive technique usable alongside his other cultivation arts. 5070
Body Refinement and Close Combat
Qin's physical strength is exceptional even among high-level cultivators. He can fight demon cultivators and Spirit Severing experts in close quarters without relying immediately on magic treasures. 1923 3924
- Golden Body Art — Allowed him to contend directly with Lu Suzhen in Azure Luan form. 1923
- Withstood Hu Fengzheng's attack through physical strength alone. 3924
- Defeated powerful opponents through bare-handed combat while using rapid movement techniques to maintain pressure. 6899 7671
Movement and Escape Techniques
- Gale Phantom Steps — Creates numerous illusory bodies; Qin controlled thirty to forty manifestations simultaneously against Zi Hao. 5903
- Demonic Light Shadow Art — A profound movement technique used to evade and close distance during high-level battles. 6661 6968
- Void-Splitting Dragon Finger Seal — A precision attack that later advanced to its second layer, manifesting a solid flood dragon capable of devastating force. 6966 7613
Formations, Runes, and Spirit Patterns
Qin is an accomplished formation master with exceptional talent for comprehending spirit patterns. 3957 7257
- Activated the Four Symbols Sword Array to defend against attacks comparable to those of a mid Spirit Severing cultivator. 3488
- Used the Yin Sha Tiandu Array to withstand two Integration-stage attackers. 2849
- Broke improved restriction formations with ease and could clear mist restrictions in a fraction of the estimated time. 7257 8321
- Studies spirit patterns from ancient formations, stone tablets, and spiritual-sense fragments to refine his divine abilities. 7580 7119
Pill Dao, Artifact Refining, and Puppetry
Qin is renowned as Pill Sovereign Qin and has demonstrated mastery across several cultivation arts. 6841 7451
- Refined three sets of pill materials simultaneously with a high success rate. 7451
- Possesses top-tier puppet-refining knowledge and maintains powerful puppet and spiritual-body assets. 5190 7451
- Began as an artifact-refining disciple under Elder Fei and later gained recognition from Crimson Flame Mountain refiners. 44 3297
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Five Elements Ring — A top-grade spirit tool used to trap Fang Qiying; it was damaged by Fang's counterattack. 180
- Iron Shield — A defensive magic tool capable of a special transformed defensive form. 89
- Profound Micro Pure Radiance Sword — A principal sword treasure used with soul-melting attacks and Immortal Spiritual Energy. 3488 8325
- Profound Purple Sword — Used to withstand powerful divine abilities with True Ghost Qi. 5694
- Dragon Bone — A potent weapon used to interrupt Hu Siqi's forbidden secret art. 3747
- Dragon Pattern Mystic Tortoise Shell Shield — A defensive treasure deployed against Hao Xuan. 2526
- Chaos Purple Qi Goblet — Trapped Hao Xuan's magic treasure. 2526
- Divine Temple — A powerful possession Hao Xuan attempted to seize. 2526
- Purple Moon Flying Chop — A Chaos spirit treasure formerly owned by Ji Tianyu. 6213
Relationships
- Zhuang Daoqin — Qin's master at Manghuang Mountain; their reunion after Qin's thousand-year absence was intensely emotional. 5305
- Li Ning — One of the two women to whom Qin remains committed; he considers her among the people he cannot bear to lose. 4921 6174
- Gongsun Jingyao — Qin's first love and his other acknowledged commitment. 2216 4921
- Qingyu — Former adversary who became Qin's traveling partner and trusted companion; their relationship developed into mutual affection and reliance. 4947 6994
- Bing'er — Qin's soul servant, whom he protects, rewards, and treats with both affection and discipline. 1210
- Fang Liang — Ally whose growth Qin actively supports, believing Fang Liang's increased strength also strengthens their side. 3095
- He Xuan — Loyal companion who offers to guard Qin during dangerous solitary cultivation. 6841
- Lin Feier — Qin accepted her as a disciple and assigned instruction through his second Profound Soul spiritual body. 7434
- Lan Xue'er — A longtime friend from Qin's homeland whose safety and possible reincarnated identity remain important to him. 1210 6782
Story Role / Major Arcs
- Luoxia Sect initiation — Qin's rare Five Elements Spirit Roots are discovered, but he is dismissed as possessing ordinary talent and assigned to artifact-refining duties. 44
- Sect competition — He earns recognition by defeating Spirit Driving Gate disciples through quick tactical use of projectiles, bindings, and defensive tools. 89
- Foundation Establishment and Ancient Battlefield — Qin endures a punishing breakthrough, learns the Azure Frost Sword Art, and is selected for the Ancient Battlefield expedition. 165
- Manghuang Mountain Young Master — His status, accomplishments, and repeated disappearances shape his reputation across the cultivation world. 2489
- Ghost Realm conflicts — Qin becomes a wanted cultivator, demonstrates power beyond his apparent Ghost Path realm, and confronts forces such as Yellow Springs Palace and Cold Wind City. 1773 2114
- Upper Realm and Chaos Realm journeys — He expands his techniques, develops his partnership with Qingyu, and earns the reputation of Pill Sovereign Qin. 4947 6841
- Mahayana-level rise — Qin battles Mahayana cultivators, defeats Ancestor Jiao Wei, and prepares to advance further. 7790 7482
- Qingzhou Immortal Domain — He establishes himself as a Divine Son, overwhelms Mahayana opponents, breaks elite formations, and defeats Immortal Realm experts. 8316 8321 8325
Notable Quotes
“I hate those who bully others with their power the most.” 2849
Trivia
- Qin's childhood feats at Luoxia Sect—entering the Elite Hall at thirteen, joining the Dark Night Hall at fourteen, and mastering Azure Cloud Maze at fifteen—were recorded in the sect's histories. 1237
- The diviner who analyzed the character “Qin” identified the signs of Qin's Five Dragon Physique without knowing his identity. 7472
- Qin Tang Town developed from the Qin Family Village and the settlement of Sima Hao's descendants, preserving Qin's family legacy and ties to Luoxia Valley. 5293