Saintess

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Qi Zixiao (齐紫霄) 15
Alias(es)	Purple Mansion Saintess; Qi Saintess; Purple Mansion Demoness 275 276
Gender	Female 2 61
Affiliation	Purple Mansion Holy Land; Bright Moon Peak 7 17
Occupation/Role	Saintess of the Purple Mansion Holy Land; later the Holy Land's First Sequence 2 682
Status	Active 819 833
First Appearance	Chapter 2 (as the Saintess whose body Lin Fan inhabits) 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Cultivation improvement (stage unstated)	14	After being unable to advance for a month and suffering from haste-related problems, she finds that her cultivation has begun improving again. 14
Spirit Severance Stage	15	Retains extraordinary soul power, memory, and comprehension even while occupying Lin Fan's body on Earth. 15
Avatar — Golden Core Stage	365	Her Avatar is at the Golden Core Stage but can display combat power beyond ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators through Purple Qi Comes From The East and her spells. 365
Foundation of Heavenly Dao	819	Merges with a Foundation of Heavenly Dao and obtains the swords Yuantu and Abi. 819
Immortal Essence demonstrated	833	Uses Immortal Essence to raise a group of bowing cultivators to their feet against their will. 833

Background / History

Qi Zixiao is the peerlessly gifted Saintess of the Purple Mansion Holy Land. Before the soul exchange, she was known for a cold, aloof demeanor and spent her life focused almost exclusively on cultivation. Her seclusion was expected to culminate in a breakthrough to the Void Refining Realm, but her cultivation had stalled after she pursued that breakthrough too hastily. 2 6 14 62

Her life changes when Lin Fan's soul enters her body while her own soul enters his body on Earth. Initially, she is enraged by the situation and by the possibility that Lin Fan may damage her reputation. She quickly deduces the basic nature of the exchange, learns to use Earth technology with exceptional speed, and establishes rules for Lin Fan's conduct while he controls her body. 7 15

Exposure to Earth broadens Qi Zixiao's outlook. Away from the expectations placed on the Saintess, she becomes more expressive, curious about modern life and fashion, and increasingly willing to use unconventional methods. Her former aloof image gradually gives way to the freer, more assertive persona associated with the Purple Mansion Saintesses of earlier generations: the “Purple Mansion Demoness.” 61 62 235 275 276

Appearance

Qi Zixiao is repeatedly described as breathtakingly beautiful, with the bearing of a fairy descended into the mortal world. Her ordinary expression is frosty and distant, a demeanor that initially makes even her own Protector Disciples uneasy. 2 6

• Possesses exceptional, fairy-like beauty. 2 138
• Commonly presents a cold, elegant, and untouchable Saintess temperament. 6 128
• Her true appearance and Saintess bearing are considered exceptionally conspicuous, particularly when traveling among outsiders. 693
• Bears a mark between her eyebrows after obtaining a Foundation of Heavenly Dao. 747

Personality

Before the body exchange, Qi Zixiao used coldness and restraint to compensate for her limited experience with worldly affairs. She is highly intelligent, proud, and intensely protective of her reputation, though she becomes frustrated when Lin Fan's behavior while using her body undermines the image she once maintained. 7 62 199

She is competitive and refuses to be easily outdone, whether by Lin Fan, the Holy Son, or the Snow Maiden. This competitiveness evolves into a more playful cunning: she organizes Mahjong games to win Spiritual Stones, deceives rivals when useful, and deliberately adopts a high-profile, domineering style when it benefits the Purple Mansion Holy Land. 127 242 383 385

Despite her sharp tongue and growing “demoness” reputation, Qi Zixiao values loyalty and responds to sincerity. She aids the Divine Calculator without demanding payment, supports her companions, and eventually recognizes the Snow Maiden as a worthy rival rather than a simple enemy. 204 370 674

Abilities & Skills

Purple Qi Comes From The East

The Purple Mansion Holy Land's supreme cultivation method. Qi Zixiao uses it for defense, suppression, barriers, and resonance with her Avatar.

• Blocks the entrance to a Secret Realm while confronting a large crowd of cultivators. 242
• Can form gold-and-purple defensive power capable of resisting the Holy Son's attacks. 678
• Resonates with her Avatar and can draw upon the main body's True Essence to empower it. 370
• Helps her endure the Innate Divine Power of a Tribulation Transcendence Peak Groundhog Demon Beast, though the effort nearly exhausts her True Essence. 370

Avatar Refinement

Qi Zixiao refines and commands an Avatar using the Five Colors Divine Light as its vessel. The Avatar can imitate her appearance, bearing, and speech closely enough to deceive her own companions.

• Requires rare materials, Spiritual Stones, a Flesh Body, and the Five Colors Divine Light. 275 276 298
• Allows her to maintain the public image of the Purple Mansion Saintess while acting independently under another identity. 398
• Her Avatar can act with her thought processes and display combat strength beyond its Golden Core cultivation. 365
• Uses an Avatar to pose as “Qi Saintess” while Qi Zixiao disguises herself as Lin Fan in Three Saints City. 398 405

Artificial Sun Method / Artificial Sun Fist

Qi Zixiao's unique Invincible Art, inspired by nuclear fusion. It manifests an artificial sun and delivers catastrophic offensive power.

• First attempts to use the technique against Li Zhen after the destruction of the Big Dipper Holy Land. 623
• Kills Li Zhen, a Celestial Platform stage three cultivator, in a single blow. 625
• Its destructive power causes even the Holy Son to question whether he can defeat her directly. 625

Dao Comprehension and Earth-derived Knowledge

Qi Zixiao incorporates knowledge from Earth into cultivation, combat, trade, and her understanding of the Great Dao.

• Her recitation of the Tao Te Ching interrupts Ji Chutong's assault and profoundly affects the Innate Dao Body cultivator's understanding of Dao. 472
• Uses modern concepts to create and market “Mobile Phones” and other “Immortal Devices” within the Cultivation World. 161 405
• Uses Mahjong as both a competitive game and a supposed means of contemplating life and the Great Dao. 127 128

Spells and Secret Techniques

Qi Zixiao possesses a broad selection of spells and secret techniques beyond her core cultivation method.

• Teaches the Divine Calculator the Great Might Heavenly Dragon technique without demanding compensation. 204
• Uses numerous spells in rapid succession while resisting the Groundhog Demon Beast's attack. 370
• Offers a purported cultivation method for the Fiery Eyes of Truth to secure the Divine Calculator's assistance, though she does not expect him to successfully cultivate it. 70
• Uses defensive means and golden-light spells while fighting Ji Chutong under the identity of “Lin Fan.” 472

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Merit Golden Rings — Merit manifestations used for overwhelming visual displays; three rings are activated during the First Sequence Battle. 128 677
• Sky Gazing Mirror — The Purple Mansion Holy Land's Emperor Weapon; used in the sale of “Immortal Devices” and to receive information from Sister A'Wu. 161 405
• Yuantu and Abi — Two powerful swords obtained after merging with a Foundation of Heavenly Dao. 819
• Tai Xuan Weiyang Sword — Wielded while confronting powerful enemies in the Myriad Realms. 812
• Star Chasing Bow — A stolen weapon she avoids using publicly in Three Saints City. 515
• Profound Sky Sword — Another weapon she refrains from using because of its stolen origin. 515

Relationships

• Lin Fan — Soul-exchange counterpart who periodically controls her body while she inhabits his. Their relationship begins with strict rules and mutual suspicion, but develops into cooperation, teasing, and growing emotional closeness. 15 204 431 434
• Mo Daolin — Her master and the Purple Mansion Holy Lord; supports her Avatar refinement while worrying about her increasingly unrestrained conduct. 276 374 682
• Su Muxue — Senior mentor figure and former Purple Mansion Saintess who encourages Qi Zixiao to embrace the “Purple Mansion Demoness” identity. 276 298
• Chen Cheng — Protector Disciple who serves Qi Zixiao closely and reports rumors and sect developments to her. 3 6 127
• Zhou Yining — Protector Disciple and member of the Saintess Squad. 127 398
• Dan Chengzi — Chief disciple and frequent collaborator; assists her pill schemes, Mahjong games, and later the Saintess Squad. 58 127 248
• Divine Calculator Fang Wu — Ally and recipient of Qi Zixiao's techniques; he regards her future as impossible to calculate and vows to follow her lead. 70 204 516
• Snow Maiden — Eldest Senior Sister and long-standing rival for the Saintess position; Qi Zixiao later acknowledges her as a determined and worthy competitor. 6 674
• Holy Son — Her principal rival for the First Sequence title; defeated by Qi Zixiao's side in the First Sequence Battle. 3 682
• Ji Chutong — Saintess of the Supreme Unity Holy Land; first clashes with Qi Zixiao, then becomes one of her allies in the Myriad Realms. 472 802 819
• Lan Cai'er — Saintess of the Witchcraft Gu Holy Hall and ally in the Myriad Realms conflict. 797 819

Story Role / Major Arcs

Soul Exchange and the Saintess Identity

Lin Fan awakens in Qi Zixiao's body, forcing him to impersonate the Saintess while gathering information about the Purple Mansion Holy Land. Qi Zixiao later returns to her body, discovers the exchange, and begins communicating with him through recorded images and messages. 2 6 7 15

Purple Mansion Reputation Shift

Qi Zixiao's body becomes the center of sect rumors, from supposed failed breakthroughs to hidden “Dust-laden Divine Skills.” The actions taken by Lin Fan while controlling her body cause disciples to interpret ordinary events as profound Saintess schemes. 19 25 54

Mahjong and Commercial Schemes

Qi Zixiao creates Mahjong tiles from Top-Grade Spiritual Stones and invites the Holy Son, Snow Maiden, and Dan Chengzi to play for stakes. She later uses Earth-derived products, including “Mobile Phones,” to accumulate wealth and influence within the Holy Land. 127 128 161

Secret Realm and the Purple Mansion Demoness

During the Secret Realm conflict, Qi Zixiao attempts to clear outsiders from the site and claim its coffins and treasures for the Purple Mansion Holy Land. Her deception and treasure-taking provoke cultivators across multiple sects, solidifying her notoriety as the Purple Mansion Demoness. 242 248 250 266 275

First Sequence Battle

Qi Zixiao's side faces the Holy Son in the First Sequence Battle. Through superior preparation, defensive techniques, and the full display of her Merit Golden Rings, she defeats him and becomes the Purple Mansion Holy Land's First Sequence. 677 678 682

Big Dipper Crisis

After witnessing the destruction of the Big Dipper Holy Land, Qi Zixiao confronts the deranged Elder Li Zhen and unveils her Artificial Sun-based Invincible Art. The catastrophe forces her to recognize that even a Holy Land cannot guarantee safety. 623 625 632

Myriad Realms Conflict

Qi Zixiao enters the Myriad Realms, obtains a Foundation of Heavenly Dao, and joins Ji Chutong and Lan Cai'er. The three Saintesses become targets for major powers seeking their Foundations of Heavenly Dao. 747 802 819

Notable Quotes

“If I, as the Saintess, am not arrogant and despotic, wouldn't I be neglecting my duties?” 385

“I am merely walking my own path and fighting for myself.” 833

Trivia

• Qi Zixiao initially views modern phones as astonishing artifacts that would be highly sought after even in the Cultivation World. 15
• She becomes interested in modern women's clothing while on Earth, though she refuses to wear overly revealing outfits in public. 61
• She learns to drive and looks forward to using her driver's license. 161 199
• She originally fears that her changed behavior has ruined her Saintess image, only to learn that outsiders already associate Purple Mansion Saintesses with the “Purple Mansion Witch” tradition. 235 275