Xu Qingfeng

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xu Qingfeng (徐清风)
Alias(es)	“King of Show-offs”; “Iron Turtle”; “Second Brother” 142 162 217
Gender	Male
Affiliation	United University preparatory program; later a disciple of Qi Daoren 158 608
Occupation/Role	Martial arts student and competitive martial artist
Status	Alive 608
First Appearance	Chapter 139

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Blood Essence Eight Gates	209	Newly advanced to Eight Gates; among only three preparatory students at that stage. He won the New Year Grand Competition through Qiankun Bagua and Cloud Intent. 209
Qi Sensing	484	Successfully sensed Qi and entered a period of adjustment before advancing further. 484
Martial Artist	485	His Will of Martial Arts signaled his breakthrough into the Martial Artist realm. 485
Six acupoints perfected	608	After becoming Qi Daoren's disciple, he had perfected six acupoints and set a goal of reaching the Second Limit. 608

Appearance

Xu Qingfeng is distinguished by an elegant, deliberately archaic presentation. During the joint examination, his long hair was tied into a topknot with a wooden hairpin, and his graceful bearing gave him an air of effortless freedom. 139

• Often wears flowing robes or conspicuous outfits, including a yellow shirt with a gold hairpin. 145 209
• Moves with a light, drifting Bagua-style gait, described as unfolding “like a painted scroll.” 142
• Carries an iron fan, which he incorporates into his Eight Trigrams techniques. 214 218
• Once entered a competition carrying a blanket, reinforcing his reputation for theatricality. 142

Personality

Xu Qingfeng is confident, casual, and conspicuously fond of showing off. His classmates call him the “King of Show-offs,” noting that he chose to remain in Class Two rather than join the more competitive Class One and even brought bedding to the joint examination. 142

His decisions can be impulsive. During the final round of the joint examination, he proposed eliminating Yan Hua’s students first simply because it suited his own sense of order, without considering school affiliations or broader strategy. 143

Despite his flamboyance, he is serious once a fight begins. He accepts defeat without resentment, recognizes stronger opponents, and repeatedly returns to training after setbacks. 146 171 202 His rivalry with Meng Chuan gradually becomes a friendship marked by sparring, mutual encouragement, and a persistent desire to close their widening gap. 171 209 219

Abilities & Skills

Xingyi Eight Trigrams Chain Palm

Xu Qingfeng's primary martial art is the Xingyi Eight Trigrams Chain Palm, a high-level palm art built around Bagua footwork, shifting force, and continuous pressure. 144

• Uses Tai Chi Yin-Yang movement to weave through multiple opponents while maintaining control of the battlefield. 144
• Can form a dense Eight Trigrams palm formation that traps opponents and forces them toward the arena boundary. 144
• Shifts his palm force from soft and flowing to heavy and crushing, targeting the throat, abdomen, and joints with precision. 144
• Employs Cloud Hand Armor Removal to redirect incoming force rather than meeting it head-on. 145
• Uses Qiankun Bagua in extended exchanges, allowing him to stalemate opponents through defense, redirection, and endurance. 209

Cloud Intent

Xu Qingfeng possesses Cloud Intent, a willpower-like force that complements his Bagua techniques and grants his style its elusive, soft quality. 145 286

• Can neutralize or distort an opponent’s killing intent and force through a twisting, yielding counterforce. 145
• Supports his prolonged-battle style by repeatedly dispersing attacks rather than blocking them directly. 145
• Sustained use places strain on his body; repeatedly dispersing Meng Chuan’s punches left ring-shaped bruises on his arm. 145
• Allows him to damage low-tier Sky Demons by piercing their force fields; he used it to eliminate more than twenty Withered Wood Puppets. 390 394

Bagua Footwork and Fan Techniques

Xu Qingfeng integrates agile footwork with his iron fan, using the weapon as both a defensive tool and an extension of his Bagua formations. 218 241

• Uses the iron fan to dissipate force and generate Bagua illusions. 218
• Can trace a phantom Eight Trigrams image with the fan and launch difficult-to-read thrusts with its closed ribs. 241
• Uses Cloud Ascending Steps for aerial movement and rapid positional exchanges. 145

Formless Intent-Fixing Hand

After becoming Qi Daoren's disciple, Xu Qingfeng began learning the Taiji True Skill Boxing art Formless Intent-Fixing Hand. Qi Daoren considers his comprehension of Taiji and Eight Trigrams notably strong. 591

• Practices the art through controlled breathing, Bagua footwork, and pliant opening-and-closing arm motions. 591
• Was regarded by Qi Daoren as a promising candidate for personal discipleship before formally becoming his disciple. 591 608

Equipment

• Purple iron fan — An alloy fan that channels Tai Chi Bagua force and functions as Xu Qingfeng's primary weapon. 214
• Wooden and gold hairpins — Used to secure his topknot; he removes the wooden hairpin before serious combat. 139 145 209

Relationships

• Meng Chuan — Initially his principal rival in the joint examination. They formed a temporary alliance, fought in the final round, and later developed a close friendship through frequent sparring. Xu Qingfeng was defeated in their first major match after Meng Chuan broke his arm, but he continued seeking rematches and training to catch up. 139 143 146 171 219
• Qi Daoren — Mentor and later master. Qi Daoren taught him Formless Intent-Fixing Hand, valued his Taiji and Bagua comprehension, and eventually accepted him as a disciple. 591 608
• Luo Meng — Retrieved him from the arena after his arm was broken in the joint-examination final and assessed his injury. 145 146
• Meng Jiaolong — Classmate who frequently mocks his showy habits while acknowledging his hidden strength. 142 144

Story Role & Major Arcs

Joint Examination

Xu Qingfeng entered the joint examination as its undisputed favorite. He first approached Meng Chuan amicably after Meng Chuan eliminated Meng Jiaolong, intending to meet him later at the summit. 139

At Xiang King’s Tomb, he proposed a temporary alliance with Meng Chuan to remove Yan Hua’s students. Using his Eight Trigrams formation, he overwhelmed several contestants simultaneously and advanced to the final confrontation. 143 144

His final against Meng Chuan became a contest between Xu Qingfeng’s defensive Cloud Intent and Meng Chuan’s hard-qigong endurance. Xu Qingfeng repeatedly redirected Meng Chuan’s attacks, but his arm eventually broke when Meng Chuan’s Killing Intent-empowered strike overcame his defense. He conceded respectfully. 145 146

Friendly Rivalry with Meng Chuan

After recovering, Xu Qingfeng repeatedly challenged Meng Chuan to spar. Their matches became a recurring part of Meng Chuan’s cultivation, with Xu Qingfeng serving as both opponent and training partner. 170 171 217

He won the preparatory school’s New Year Grand Competition after reaching Eight Gates, defeating Fu Long with Qiankun Bagua and Cloud Intent. Meng Chuan correctly predicted his victory and publicly encouraged him. 209

As Meng Chuan’s strength accelerated, Xu Qingfeng increasingly recognized the widening gap between them. Even so, he remained motivated rather than withdrawing from their rivalry. 211 219

Martial Artist Era

Xu Qingfeng sensed Qi and later became a Martial Artist, advancing in part through the pressure of competing with Meng Chuan. 484 485

He accompanied Meng Chuan on the mission to capture demonic martial artist Xu Linlin, though Meng Chuan took the lead and protected him during the operation. 320

During the Demon Nest crisis, Xu Qingfeng used Cloud Intent to eliminate Withered Wood Puppets and collected valuable Sky Demon materials. 390 394 After becoming Qi Daoren’s disciple, his cultivation accelerated, and he began planning for a future Second Limit breakthrough. 608

Notable Quotes

“Are you even human?” 219

Trivia

• Xu Qingfeng briefly refused to spar with Meng Chuan because he had no desire to be publicly defeated again. 217
• He once considered changing his name if he ever agreed to fight Meng Chuan again after being overwhelmed in a sparring session. 219
• Meng Chuan considers Xu Qingfeng talented enough that, with better university training, he could further develop his Cloud Intent and martial potential. 286