Li Changsheng

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Li Changsheng (李长生)
Alias(es)	Nangong Chunshui; Ji Huxie; Academy Grand Master; Number One Under Heaven
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Jixia Academy; Northern Li (protector, later described as its Emperor)
Occupation/Role	Academy Libationer and Grand Master; martial arts master; protector of Northern Li
Status	Alive; trapped in the void with an uncertain chance of return 176
First Appearance	Chapter 28

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Profound Spirit Realm / Fourteenth Realm	29	Entered the realm before the age of twenty, making him an exceptional prodigy even by Li Changsheng's standards.
Great Divine Roaming / Sixteenth Realm	50 53	Recognized as having reached the Sixteenth Realm; Yu Sheng Mo's newly attained Profound Spirit Realm remained two realms below him.
Heavenly Immortal Realm / Seventeenth Realm	172	His breakthrough became known across the world; this realm is regarded as the pinnacle of the seventeen martial realms.

Background

Li Changsheng received the Immortal's Touch and longevity at the Carefree Wind Riding Sect under his original name, Ji Huxie. Over one hundred and eighty years, he adopted numerous identities and left a lasting mark on the martial world: he roamed the jianghu as the Academy Grand Master, was known as the Kunlun Sword Immortal, severed the Demonic Cult's eastern expedition, co-created the Poetry Sword Art with the Poet Immortal, and founded the Hundred Information Hall. 161

As the Academy Libationer, he cultivated and protected talented youths, including the Eight Princes of Northern Li, Baili Dongjun, and Sikong Changfeng. His presence also served Northern Li's survival; he was secretly regarded as the nation's protector. 97 171

He met Jiang Mu Ming in Tian Qi City after the latter revealed Fifteenth Realm cultivation. Rather than treating the young challenger as an enemy, Li recognized his potential, tested him with the Second Under Heaven sword strike, and appointed him Jixia Academy's Second Mister. 29 30

After leaving the Academy's daily affairs to Jiang, Li confronted Yu Sheng Mo when she established the Sun Moon Divine Cult in Tian Qi City. Her breakthrough to the Profound Spirit Realm finally earned his full recognition, though he remained decisively stronger. 51 53 54

Using the identity Nangong Chunshui, Li later sought to disperse the Great Chun Art and give up immortality in order to find Luo Shui. He returned to his youthful appearance during this period and openly revealed his Profound Spirit Realm cultivation. 108 109

Li ultimately chose Northern Li over the prospect of prosperity under Jiang Mu Ming's rule, becoming its protector and confronting Jiang at Luosang City. Both reached the Heavenly Immortal Realm and moved their decisive battle into the Nine Heavens Ten Lands Array to spare the city. Li survived the battle but was left trapped in the void. 152 159 176

Appearance

Li Changsheng can appear either as a white-haired elderly man or as the youthful scholar Nangong Chunshui, depending on his use of the Great Chun Art. 28 108

• As Li Changsheng, he is seen in white robes and carries paired sabers and swords. 157
• As Nangong Chunshui, he presents himself as a refined scholar with white hair and a youthful face. 108
• His restrained aura can make him appear like an ordinary young man despite becoming increasingly terrifying to those who sense his power. 157

Personality

Li Changsheng is carefree, irreverent toward authority, and fond of fine wine. He casually stole Jiang Mu Ming's Peach Blossom Moon Fall, skipped out on a pavilion bill, and publicly humiliated Emperor Tai An despite the political consequences. 28 30 57

Beneath his playful manner, he is discerning and highly protective of those he values. He immediately recognized Jiang Mu Ming's potential, treated him as an equal, and entrusted him with a position no other Academy teacher had received. 30 32

He values a worthy contest above empty supremacy. After more than a century without an equal opponent, he welcomed his battle with Jiang Mu Ming as the opportunity to verify everything he had learned. 160

Abilities & Skills

Dual Saber and Sword Technique

Li Changsheng's true specialty is the simultaneous use of a saber and a sword rather than swordsmanship alone. 158

• Manifested saber and sword dharma forms powerful enough to contend with Yu Sheng Mo's Heavenly Human Dharma Form. 54
• Created a thirty-zhang physical Dharma Form at the Heavenly Immortal Realm, mirroring his stance with saber and sword. 158
• Built up Blade Qi and Sword Qi during his approach to Luosang City for his battle with Jiang Mu Ming. 156 157

Supreme Swordsmanship

Though his specialty is dual weapon combat, Li Changsheng is universally regarded as the Number One Sword Immortal Under Heaven. 51

• Second Under Heaven — a sword strike surpassing the technique taught to his disciple, who could only call his version Third Under Heaven. 29
• Longsword Golden Bell — a defensive sword technique that blocked Yu Sheng Mo's demonic qi dragon and sword attacks. 52
• Thousand Swords — summoned vast numbers of swords and a river-like torrent of Sword Qi to counter the Demon Immortal Sword. 52
• His lingering sword intent after clashing with Jiang Mu Ming was enough to deter Ji Ruo Feng from approaching. 30

Great Chun Art

A longevity art connected to Li Changsheng's Immortal's Touch and multiple identities. 109 161

• Grants extraordinary longevity; Li lived for roughly one hundred and eighty years. 21 161
• Allowed him to return to a youthful form as Nangong Chunshui. 108
• Li sought to disperse the art so that he could abandon immortality and reunite with Luo Shui. 109

Heavenly Immortal Martial Attainment

At the Seventeenth Realm, Li Changsheng's martial arts surpass ordinary mortal limits. 158 172

• His physical Dharma Form is tangible rather than an illusory manifestation. 158
• He can wield the aura of the Heavenly Dao in battle. 160
• His Dao rhymes alone create immense pressure and offer profound insight to cultivators capable of perceiving them. 157
• He agreed with Jiang Mu Ming to relocate their battle into an array rather than endanger Luosang City. 159

Weapons

• Long sword — Li's primary weapon in his final exchange with Jiang Mu Ming. 160
• Paired saber and sword — weapons used for the Dual Saber and Sword Technique. 54 157
• Cold and warm swords — weapons associated with his former identity as the Kunlun Sword Immortal. 161

Relationships

• Jiang Mu Ming — rival, fellow Heavenly Immortal, and the Academy's Second Mister. Li recognized Jiang's unprecedented talent, appointed him as his equal at Jixia Academy, and later fought him in a battle shaped by Heavenly Dao. 29 30 159
• Luo Shui — former lover. Li intended to disperse the Great Chun Art to find her and relinquish immortality; she later became Jiang Mu Ming's disciple. 109 150
• Baili Dongjun — disciple. Li accepted Baili as his disciple after the Academy Grand Examination. 48
• Sikong Changfeng — disciple and one of the talents Li cultivated for Northern Li's continued survival. 97
• Yu Sheng Mo — recurring challenger and sword rival. Li had defeated her repeatedly before acknowledging her after she entered the Profound Spirit Realm. 51 53
• Xiao Ruo Feng — student who learned a fraction of Li's swordsmanship and addresses him as teacher. 18 151
• Su Baiyi — master. Su Baiyi is described as having transcended the Profound Spirit Realm. 62
• Li Xuan — the Poet Immortal and former collaborator; together they created the Poetry Sword Art. 161
• Emperor Tai An — political adversary. Tai An feared Li's influence and repeatedly failed to control him. 30 57

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Meeting Jiang Mu Ming — Li encounters Jiang in Tian Qi City, exchanges sword intent with him, and recognizes that the young cultivator may eventually replace him as Number One Under Heaven. 29
• Jixia Academy — Li appoints Jiang Mu Ming as Second Mister, then leaves the Academy's affairs in his charge. 30 33
• Sun Moon Divine Cult duel — Li challenges Yu Sheng Mo's public recruitment in Tian Qi City and fights her through her Celestial Being Incarnation breakthrough. 51 54
• Conflict with Emperor Tai An — Li breaks into the Imperial Palace, humiliates Tai An, and reinforces his status as an untouchable power beyond imperial control. 56 57
• Nangong Chunshui — Li returns to youth, attempts to disperse the Great Chun Art, and searches for Luo Shui. 108 109
• Battle of Luosang City — Having chosen Northern Li's survival, Li challenges Jiang Mu Ming. Their Heavenly Immortal battle is moved into the Nine Heavens Ten Lands Array, after which Li is trapped in the void. 152 159 176

Notable Quotes

“But boy, the highest place in Tian Qi City doesn't belong to you just yet.” 29

“If you take Second Mister as your master, it's no worse than taking me, Li Changsheng, as yours.” 48

“I, Li Changsheng, thank heaven and earth! And, bid farewell to heaven and earth!” 161