Liu Shen

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Liu Shen (柳神)
Alias(es)	Willow Deity; Ancestor Spirit; Sacrificial Spirit of Stone Village
Species/Race	Willow tree deity
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Stone Village
Occupation/Role	Stone Village’s guardian; mentor and protector to Shi Jue and Shi Hao
Status	Alive; pursuing the Mortal World Immortal path
First Appearance	5

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Recovering; four willow branches	7	Absorbs life-filled Tribulation Liquid, accelerating a recovery that would otherwise have taken years. Her branches can connect heaven and earth and shield Stone Village.
Escape One Realm	58	Has grown more than a thousand willow branches; intends to stop her recovery at the Supreme level despite being capable of reaching True Immortal.
Venerable Realm	90	Her restored memories allow her to recognize the Heavenly Human Race’s teleportation array and identify it as the work of the Lord of the Forbidden Zone.
Supreme Being Realm	71	Absorbs a Dao Fruit and recovers enough strength to suppress Shi Jue’s breakthrough aura and protect Stone Village.
Mortal World Immortal	163	Her golden willow leaves and deathly aura deter gathered sects; she disarms a Demon Sunflower Garden expert with a single leaf.
Peak of the human path / Peak of Extreme Dao	161 207	Near the immortal domain while walking the Mortal World Immortal path; prepares to seek a breakthrough at the edge of the Sea of Worlds.

Background / History

Liu Shen was once an extraordinarily powerful Immortal King-level existence whose record included entering and leaving the Other Domain nine times. While gravely wounded, she was ambushed by Ao Sheng and his allies, forcing her to flee to the Lower Realm and undergo a new Nirvana. She ultimately became the Sacrificial Spirit of Stone Village. 102

During her recovery, she guarded Stone Village in the form of a scorched willow tree. Tribulation Liquid gained through Shi Jue’s heavenly tribulation restored her significantly, increasing her branches from one to four and allowing her aura to cover the village like a Pure Land. 7

As her strength returned, Liu Shen became Shi Jue and Shi Hao’s most important guardian and guide. She opened paths into the Void God Realm, supervised Shi Jue’s body cultivation, revealed the Mountain Treasure, and entrusted the brothers with the Six Paths Reincarnation Heavenly Art and the Grass Character Sword Art while warning them not to expose such techniques carelessly. 8 44

She later reconnected with the Lord of the Forbidden Zone, an old friend who had believed her fallen. Their reunion confirmed the identity of those responsible for her near-death and restored Nirvana. 90 102

After reaching the Upper Realm, Liu Shen increasingly chose not to resolve every danger for Shi Jue. She remained willing to protect him against overwhelmingly stronger foes, but deliberately withdrew from his day-to-day travels so that he could develop independently. 151 208

Appearance

Liu Shen can manifest as a towering, radiant willow tree or as a tall woman in flowing white robes. Her presence is sacred and remote, often obscuring her face behind haze or a mask.

• Her original form is a willow tree with innumerable emerald branches, a dragon-scale trunk, and a life-filled halo that envelops Stone Village. 43 71
• Her branches can resemble chains of order connecting heaven and earth. 7
• In humanoid form, she is described as graceful, tall, and ethereal, with a sacred aura that makes her seem removed from the mundane world. 87
• She commonly conceals her true face; even Shi Jue often perceives it only as a blur. 87 148
• When acting openly in the Upper Realm, she wears an exquisite mask and white robes. 161

Personality

Liu Shen is composed, discerning, and exceptionally patient. She treats cultivation with seriousness, gives practical warnings, and refuses to indulge Shi Jue’s recklessness when it would undermine his growth. 8 151

Despite her ancient status and immense strength, she retains affection for Stone Village and its people. She quietly protects the village, joins a communal meal when invited, and leaves behind a willow-tree incarnation capable of using Heavenly God-level power when she departs for the Upper Realm. 87 148

Her relationship with Shi Jue reveals a more teasing and indulgent side. She often reprimands him with measured willow-branch strikes, yet repeatedly answers his calls for aid and trusts in his potential to eventually surpass her. 59 86 161 208

Abilities & Skills

Willow Divine Ability

Liu Shen wields willow branches and leaves as divine weapons with extraordinary speed, range, and precision.

• A single unseen golden willow leaf severed Venerable Jin Luan Tian’s wings before onlookers could perceive the attack. 91
• Her golden leaves carry a deathly aura capable of intimidating entire sects. 163
• She can control her force precisely enough to punish Shi Jue without seriously injuring him. 86
• A refined golden willow leaf given to Shi Jue can wound a Dao Seeking-stage cultivator and contains three uses of her divine power. 105

Life and Restoration

Her path is associated with immense vitality and restoration.

• Tribulation Liquid serves as an exceptionally effective restorative resource for her recovery. 7
• She can heal Shi Hao’s injuries after the Heavenly Human Race damages his foundation. 161
• Her presence turns Stone Village into a verdant Pure Land overflowing with life force and spiritual energy. 43 71

Formations and Spatial Arts

Liu Shen possesses profound mastery over formations, passages, and spatial barriers.

• She sends Shi Jue’s physical body into the Void God Realm for specialized body cultivation. 8
• She set up a Heavenly Array around Stone Village capable of observing the approaching great calamity. 93
• She can erase an Upper Realm expert’s projection by destroying the formation supporting it. 123
• Her aura alone can interfere with the void over nearly a thousand li around Stone Village. 86

Suppression and Protection

Liu Shen can conceal or suppress overwhelming power while shielding others.

• She sealed Shi Jue’s breakthrough aura when ancient runes emerged from his body, preventing their exposure. 71
• She protected Stone Village from threats that Shi Jue considered untouchable to the rest of the Lower Realm. 42
• She arrived through a green light gate to confront the Heavenly Human Race after Shi Hao was harmed. 161

Knowledge and Guidance

Her experience spans ancient techniques, historical figures, and multiple cultivation paths.

• She opened the Mountain Treasure with the Six Paths Reincarnation Heavenly Art. 44
• She recognized the Lord of the Forbidden Zone’s teleportation array and Yue Chan’s connection to his Dao. 90
• She identified the Weird Clan as an enemy she had encountered before. 187
• She provides guidance on Shi Jue’s techniques, praising the potential of his Yin-Yang Dao while cautioning against arrogance. 187

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Golden willow leaves — Razor-sharp divine leaves used for combat, deterrence, and emergency protection. 91 105 163
• Willow-branch communication tool — Allows Shi Jue to contact her across distance. 161
• Willow-tree incarnation — A branch left in Stone Village that can exert Heavenly God-level power. 148
• Mask — Used to conceal her identity and true face in the Upper Realm. 148 161

Relationships

• Shi Jue — Protector, guide, and frequent target of his shameless declarations of affection. She assists his cultivation, rescues him repeatedly, and expects him to grow beyond reliance on her. 44 105 151 206 208
• Shi Hao — Guardian and mentor figure. She protects him during crises, values his resolve, and helps direct his path without claiming a formal master-disciple bond. 100 103 161
• Stone Village — Its Sacrificial Spirit and foremost protector; her willow form shelters the village and transforms its surroundings into a Pure Land. 43 71 148
• Lord of the Forbidden Zone — Old friend and fellow ancient powerhouse. He knew of her former glory and was disturbed to learn that Ao Sheng’s faction had forced her into Nirvana. 90 102
• Kun Peng — An old acquaintance. She recognizes Heavenly Desolation as Kun Peng’s lifebound weapon and promises to help rescue Kun Peng’s imprisoned child. 58
• Ao Sheng and his allies — Enemies responsible for ambushing her while she was wounded and forcing her retreat to the Lower Realm. 102
• Tong / Double Pupils Woman — Receives Liu Shen’s guidance after choosing to travel with Shi Jue’s group. 204
• Qingyi — Liu Shen brings her to the Lord of the Forbidden Zone, where Qingyi becomes his disciple. 102 103

Story Role / Major Arcs

Stone Village Guardian

Liu Shen serves as the spiritual anchor and protector of Stone Village while recovering from Nirvana. Her growing branches, life aura, and hidden strength establish the village as a protected Pure Land. 7 43

Guide to Shi Jue and Shi Hao

She oversees Shi Jue’s dangerous body cultivation, facilitates his training in the Void God Realm, opens the Mountain Treasure, and repeatedly offers the brothers guidance while insisting they forge their own paths. 8 44 48

Recovery and Return to the Upper Realm

Liu Shen advances from the Escape One Realm to Supreme Being and later beyond the ordinary human path. She identifies routes to the Upper Realm, meets the Lord of the Forbidden Zone again, and eventually accompanies Shi Jue beyond the Lower Realm. 58 71 102 148

Deterrence of the Upper Realm Sects

When the Heavenly Human Race and other sects threaten Shi Hao, Liu Shen intervenes directly. Her appearance overturns the power balance, forces compensation demands, and establishes her as an existence the sects cannot afford to offend. 161 163

Mortal World Immortal Path

Rather than immediately pursuing conventional immortality, Liu Shen seeks to break through via the Mortal World Immortal path. After Shi Jue and Shi Hao leave the Three Thousand Dao Provinces, she plans to explore the edge of the Sea of Worlds for an opportunity. 207 208

Notable Quotes

“Kun Peng's child is imprisoned at Immortal Mountain. I'll go when the time comes. Kun Peng's descendant shouldn't be treated this way.” 58

“It was Ao Sheng and his ilk. They struck while I was wounded, gravely injuring me. I had no choice but to flee to the Lower Realm and undergo a new Nirvana.” 102

“It's fine to rely on me for now. I can be your protector. But a mountain can crumble—your own strength is what truly matters.” 208

Trivia

• Liu Shen’s food appears to float and vanish to ordinary Stone Village residents when she joins a meal while remaining unseen by them. 87
• Shi Jue repeatedly calls her his future Dao Companion; her usual response is to strike him away with a willow branch. 59 86
• She can become visibly flustered by Shi Jue’s inappropriate remarks despite her normally remote demeanor. 149 150
• Her aura was powerful enough that the Void Beast Skin could not approach Stone Village through the affected void. 86