Hua Tianming

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Hua Tianming (華天命)
Alias(es)	Heaven Sword
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Heaven One Peak; Azure Cloud Sect; Cloud Hall; Eastern Family (as an infiltrator under the name Heaven Sword) 227 2194 2409
Occupation/Role	Swordsman; Dao Child; disciple of Ning Yu Die; agent created by Luo Xiao to infiltrate the Eastern Family 1316 1328 2194
Status	Reincarnated in the Divine Domain; active in the Other Shore Realm era 2525 3732
First Appearance	Chapter 227

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Great Perfection; Great Accomplishment Sword Intent	227 343	Reached Innate Great Perfection at eighteen and had already defeated Spirit Illumination Realm opponents across realms.
Perfect Sword Intent; Extreme Lightning Sword Intent	284 290	Broke through during the All Peaks Grand Tournament; his perfected Sword Intent gained an exceptional lightning attribute through the Sword Washing Pool.
Fourth Level Spirit Illumination Realm	477	Advanced rapidly after entering Cloud Hall, nearly matching Pei Tianyao's cultivation level.
Mid-stage Divine Pill Realm; Heaven Eye opened	706	Opened his Heaven Eye and accumulated Azure Heaven Force, enabling a qualitative leap in his Heaven Sword's first strike.
Divine Sea Realm; Ultimate Sword Intent	1328 1329	Entered the Dreamlike Battlefield as a Dao Child and demonstrated Sword Intent that had reached the Cosmos' limit.
True God Realm	1713	Condensed his Divinity in secluded cultivation, piercing a star and the Wall of Sighs.
Great Perfection True God	2255	Reached Great Perfection while exploring the Abyss Demon Region for the Eastern Family.
Other Shore Realm	3644	Cultivated Sword Fortune Eternal True Intent, obtained Divine Jun Power, and became a rising figure in the Gui Xu Burial Ground.

Background / History

Hua Tianming was born into humble circumstances but rose within Heaven One Peak through extraordinary sword talent. By eighteen, he had reached Innate Great Perfection, comprehended Sword Intent, and established a record of defeating a Spirit Illumination Realm martial artist. Despite receiving offers from powerful figures in the Azure Cloud Sect, he refused to become a Direct Disciple because of his attachment to Heaven One Peak. 227 284

He obtained the Illusory God Steps, a footwork manual that pushed his speed to an exceptional level and helped him defeat stronger opponents. His greatest early ambition was to leave the Eastern Region, challenge the Great Thousand World's geniuses, and pursue the peak of the martial path. 230 283

After the Azure Cloud Sect period, Hua Tianming entered Cloud Hall and continued to improve alongside Luo Zheng, Pei Tianyao, and Bai Li Hongfeng. He later crossed the Chaotic Star Sea, trained through the Four Divine Kingdoms, and discovered an undisclosed opportunity on the Barbaric Continent that dramatically increased his strength before forcibly ascending. 706 1306

Luo Xiao created Hua Tianming for a mission: infiltrating the Eastern Family through Dongfang Ying Qing. Under the alias Heaven Sword, he gained Dongfang Chun Jun's confidence, received the Eastern Family's resources, and became an accomplished explorer of the Abyss Demon Region. He eventually revealed his true identity and turned against Dongfang Chun Jun. 2194 2255 2409

Appearance

Hua Tianming is a thin, stern-faced young swordsman with heroic features and sword-like eyebrows. He was first seen in a refined white silk-brocade robe rather than a standard disciple uniform, carrying a sword on his back. 227 294

• Wears or carries a long sword almost constantly. 227
• Initially carried a Three Feet Green Edge Sword. 227
• His Blood Erosion Sword bears mottled bloodstains that appear to flow when activated. 283
• His later Soaring Serpent Sword manifests as a dazzling silver radiance when drawn. 1362 1365

Personality

Hua Tianming is intensely proud of his swordsmanship and openly confident in battle, but his confidence is rooted in calculation rather than contempt. During the All Peaks Grand Tournament, he withheld his sword not because he dismissed his opponents, but because he intended to conserve strength for more dangerous battles ahead. 235

He possesses a notably resilient Martial Heart. Defeats by Luo Zheng and Pei Tianyao shook him, yet neither broke his resolve; he treated setbacks as reasons to improve rather than excuses to surrender. Luo Zheng specifically admired Hua Tianming's humility, composure, and ability to keep progressing despite facing talent that seemed unreachable. 292 294

His ambitions extend beyond personal status. He seeks a higher position to understand the world's origin and truth, and he accepts grave risks when they align with his convictions or Luo Xiao's mission. 283 1306 1540

Abilities & Skills

Sword Intent and *Heaven Sword*

Hua Tianming's primary path is the Sword Dao. His early mastery of Great Accomplishment Sword Intent advanced into Perfect Sword Intent and later Ultimate Sword Intent. 343 1328

• Cultivates the tierless Heaven Sword, which derives from the Heaven Sword Diagram. 282
• Opened four Sword Seeds: Heaven Authority Sword, Heaven Pivot Sword, Heaven Jade Sword, and Heaven Star Sword. 281 282
• Became the first known cultivator in eight hundred years to achieve the fourth Heaven Sword, Heaven Star Sword. 282
• Can unite all four swords into Four Swords United as One, borrowing the momentum of Heaven. 282
• Developed Heavenly Punishment Sword by combining Heaven Sword, Azure Heaven Force, and Extreme Lightning Sword Intent. 292 293
• Later employed the Heaven Opening Sword Diagram and the move Southern Dipper Flawless after activating thirteen blood talismans. 1374

Movement Techniques

Hua Tianming's speed is one of his defining advantages, allowing him to fight opponents far above his nominal realm. 230 1331

• Illusory God Steps — a footwork technique containing special Intent that increases speed to an extreme degree. 230
• Sword Step — each step equals a sword's length; faint sword shadows direct his changes in movement. 235
• Sever Step — a single step faster than a blink, used to evade Luo Xixuan's attacks. 1331
• Flickering Sword — an almost imperceptibly fast draw-and-strike technique. 1331

Beginning Origin Swordplay

Hua Tianming cultivates the Beginning Origin Swordplay, created by the Lord of Weapons and described as a foundational sword art encompassing all conventional sword moves. 1366

• Spent three hundred years of internal cultivation time—equivalent to three years outside—bringing the art to minor completion. 1366
• Used the art to suppress Luo Zheng's speed, sword moves, and power during their Dreamlike Battlefield duel. 1366
• Deliberately reduced his speed and strength to help Luo Zheng comprehend the technique, treating their duel as mutual tempering. 1367 1368
• Could no longer gain substantial insight from the art alone and relied on combat against Luo Zheng to seek further advancement. 1368

Soaring Serpent Sword

The Soaring Serpent Sword is Hua Tianming's greatest weapon, a Primordial Chaos treasure left by Chi You. 1364

• Its sharpness surpasses Supreme Divine Artifacts; it broke all nine rings of Ku Deng's Nine Ringed Monk's Spade. 1362 1363
• Its power transcends the Cosmos' Myriad Spirits Monument, drawing the attention of Celestial Venerables. 1365
• Helped Hua Tianming overcome Ku Deng's future-sight and defeat him in the Dreamlike Battlefield. 1363 1364
• The sword can interfere with his plans independently, as it vibrated unexpectedly while he prepared to counter Luo Zheng's strongest strike. 1369

Azure Heaven Force

After opening his Heaven Eye, Hua Tianming could accumulate Azure Heaven Force within his Heaven Sword. 706

• A fully accumulated first sword strike could kill three Void Tribulation Realm martial artists at once despite Hua Tianming being only a mid-stage Divine Pill Realm cultivator. 706
• Its effectiveness depends on preparation; without accumulated Heaven Sword momentum, he could not contend directly with a Void Tribulation Realm opponent. 695
• Once an opponent evades the first strike, his ordinary combat strength drops sharply by comparison. 706

Ice Flower and Sacred Aura

In later conflicts, Hua Tianming demonstrated abilities beyond conventional swordplay. 2486 2487

• Ice Flower — froze and killed two Sub-Saints, deterring the surrounding forces from attacking. 2487
• Sacred aura — erased hostile intent from attacking Sub-Saints and prevented them from striking him. 2486

Law Comprehension and Other Shore Cultivation

Hua Tianming possesses exceptional comprehension of Laws and cultivation environments. 1539 3644

• In Extinguish Wind Valley, rapidly comprehended three square steles representing layers of the Thunder Law while studying the Law of Power. 1539
• Cultivated Sword Fortune Eternal True Intent within months after entering Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Void. 3644
• Reached the Thirty-Third Order of the Heaven Earth Xuanhuang Tower. 3732

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Three Feet Green Edge Sword — sword carried during the All Peaks Grand Tournament's opening rounds. 227
• Blood Erosion Sword — early signature sword used with Heaven Sword and Brilliant Sword Seed techniques. 281 283
• Low-Grade Saint Artifact Long Sword — gifted by Luo Zheng after their Cloud Hall reunion. 706
• Soaring Serpent Sword — Chi You's Primordial Chaos treasure and Hua Tianming's foremost weapon. 1364
• Five Elements Crescent Moon Azure Yellow Twin Swords — bestowed by Dongfang Chun Jun. 2194
• Meng Stone — thirty-first-order Other Shore Token acquired from the Heaven Earth Xuanhuang Tower. 3644 3645

Relationships

• Luo Zheng — fellow swordsman, enduring rival, and trusted ally. Their duels repeatedly drive both men to breakthroughs; Hua Tianming later teaches Luo Zheng the Beginning Origin Swordplay through sparring. 281 1366 1368
• Pei Tianyao — early rival whom Hua Tianming regarded as his principal opponent before meeting Luo Zheng; Pei Tianyao defeated him using the Immovable Wisdom King True Form. 283 294
• Ning Yu Die — Hua Tianming remains loyal to Cloud Hall and is recognized as her disciple even after ascending. 695 1316
• Dongfang Ying Qing — Hua Tianming's wife. She recognizes that his deeper loyalty lies elsewhere but remains devoted to him despite the danger of his mission. 2281 2282
• Luo Xiao — Hua Tianming's creator and the source of his mission to infiltrate the Eastern Family. 2194 2409
• Dongfang Chun Jun — former patron within the Eastern Family and the target of Hua Tianming's infiltration; Hua Tianming ultimately declares his true identity and opposes him. 2194 2408 2409
• Ku Deng — Dreamlike Battlefield opponent whose future-sight forced Hua Tianming to adapt; Hua Tianming won by using the Soaring Serpent Sword. 1362 1364
• Luo Xixuan — Dao Child opponent defeated after Hua Tianming used Sever Step and Flickering Sword to suppress her Mysterious Thunder Dao Intent. 1328 1331

Story Role / Major Arcs

All Peaks Grand Tournament

Hua Tianming entered the tournament as Heaven One Peak's famed genius. He defeated Zhuge Xiu without drawing his sword, disarmed Spirit Illumination Realm opponents using Sword Step, and maintained a winning streak while concealing most of his strength. 227 235 241

His long-awaited match with Luo Zheng forced him to reveal the Blood Erosion Sword, the four Heaven Sword Seeds, and Four Swords United as One. Luo Zheng broke the technique and ultimately won, but Hua Tianming achieved Perfect Sword Intent during their clash. 281 282 284 292

Hua Tianming then challenged Pei Tianyao with Heavenly Punishment Sword, but Pei's Immovable Wisdom King True Form defeated him. Hua Tianming accepted the defeat and immediately resolved to become stronger. 293 294

Cloud Hall and Central Region

Hua Tianming continued cultivating after joining Cloud Hall, eventually opening his Heaven Eye and becoming capable of killing three Void Tribulation Realm martial artists with one prepared sword strike. 694 706

During Great Master Zhuo's assault, he chose to stand with Ning Yu Die despite the consequences. Luo Zheng's timely return saved Hua Tianming from a Void Tribulation Realm opponent, reinforcing their trust in one another. 695

Dreamlike Battlefield

After ascending, Hua Tianming rapidly climbed the Dreamlike Battlefield rankings from the millions into the top three hundred, bringing unexpected recognition to Cloud Hall and the Saint Land where he had appeared. 1306 1316

He defeated Dao Child Luo Xixuan without initially drawing his sword, then overcame Ku Deng's future-reading techniques with the Soaring Serpent Sword. 1328 1331 1364

His next duel with Luo Zheng became a prolonged exchange of swordsmanship and mutual instruction. Hua Tianming initially suppressed Luo Zheng with Beginning Origin Swordplay, but Luo Zheng's later power forced Hua Tianming to retreat and eventually defeated him with a strengthened sword strike. 1366 1367 1373 1374

Eastern Family Infiltration

As Heaven Sword, Hua Tianming entered the Eastern Family, gained Dongfang Chun Jun's favor, married Dongfang Ying Qing, and repeatedly distinguished himself in the Abyss Demon Region. 2194 2255

When Dongfang Chun Jun attempted to use him as a successor to the True Devil Body, Hua Tianming turned his Soaring Serpent Sword on him instead. He revealed that he was Hua Tianming of the Great Derivation Cosmos and had been cultivated by Luo Xiao. 2408 2409

Reincarnation and the Other Shore

After Hua Tianming's death, Luo Zheng and Dongfang Ying Qing arranged for his reincarnation as Ye Zhengqi's son. Luo Zheng preserved his memories and ensured that the child would be named Tianming and receive resources for cultivation. 2521 2525

He later entered the Heaven Earth Xuanhuang Tower repeatedly, acquired the Meng Stone, reached its Thirty-Third Order, and delivered a message from the tower's master to Luo Xiao. 3644 3645 3732

Notable Quotes

“My sword is for them!” 235

“I lost!” 294

“My name is not Heaven Sword. My name is... Hua Tianming, from the Great Derivation Cosmos.” 2409

Trivia

• Hua Tianming required three months to cultivate Sword Step after comprehending Sword Intent, while Luo Zheng began reproducing it after seeing it once. 270
• He initially expected to obtain Whirlwind Wings or the Holy War Sword from the Heaven Earth Xuanhuang Tower, but instead received the Meng Stone. 3644 3645
• An unknown green-robed youth secretly manipulated the tower's Other Shore Tokens, ensuring Hua Tianming obtained the Meng Stone. 3644