Qin Tianyi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Qin Tianyi (秦天一)
Alias(es)	Qin Ancestor; Old Ancestor Qin; Emperor Qin; Heavenly Emperor Qin
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Dao Tian Sect; Dao Tian Immortal Palace; Dao Tian Holy Palace; Tianyi Hall; Source Realm
Occupation/Role	Founder of Dao Tian Holy Palace; former Palace Master of Tianyi Hall; former Realm Lord of the Source Realm; mentor and protector of Li Zhōujūn
Status	Alive; travels the worlds after recovering from his injuries 1070
First Appearance	Chapter 384

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Fifth-Rank Saint	362	After ascending to Chaos Heaven, he joined Yun Shen Palace, passed its assessment, and cultivated to this level.
Ninth-Rank Saint	362	Following Yun Shen Palace's attempt to assassinate him, he rapidly rose to Ninth-Rank Saint, retaliated against its heir, and founded Dao Tian Holy Palace.
God Realm	463	The Abyssal Lord identifies Qin Tianyi as a God Realm expert; Qin Tianyi sees through the Abyssal Lord's Nine Tribulation True God cultivation.
God King	489	The Four-Armed Divine Lord addresses him as a God King cultivator while submitting to his threat.
Realm Lord Realm	1059	Revealed as the Source Realm's Realm Lord, a position obtained by inscribing his name on its Heaven and Earth Tablet. Only one Realm Lord may exist in a world at a time.

Background

Qin Tianyi originated from a lower world and later ascended to Chaos Heaven. He initially joined Yun Shen Palace, but its heir arranged an assassination out of fear of Qin Tianyi's talent. Qin Tianyi escaped, advanced to Ninth-Rank Saint, subdued Yun Shen Palace from behind the scenes, and redirected its Chaos Qi to establish Dao Tian Holy Palace. 362

He is also identified as the founding Old Ancestor of the Dao Tian Sect and Dao Tian Immortal Palace. His disciples include Jiang Yahe, an Immortal Emperor of the Ninth-Rank, Second Realm. 309

Qin Tianyi is highly selective when nurturing successors. Dao Tian Holy Palace's scarce Chaos Qi is reserved for cultivators who pass its talent test; he may accept ascendants from his earlier factions as disciples only if he finds them suitable. 342

Appearance

Qin Tianyi is generally portrayed as an elderly man with an aged face, though his bearing remains calm and unhurried even before powerful opponents. 461

• Often wears flowing robes and carries himself with the poise of a reclusive senior. 531
• Frequently relaxes in a thatched retreat or a Grand Tutor's chair while observing events from afar. 547
• His clones retain enough presence to terrify veteran cultivators and major powers. 531 813

Personality

Qin Tianyi is confident, irreverent, and fiercely protective of those he recognizes as his own. He praises Li Zhōujūn for being approachable toward allies and unforgiving toward enemies, explicitly stating that this disposition resembles his own youth. 347

He values talent but places equal importance on character. He does not pry into Li Zhōujūn's secrets, provided Li remains grateful and trustworthy, and repeatedly urges him to seek experience rather than stagnate under protection. 395 414

Despite his immense authority, Qin Tianyi is playful and competitive. He bickers with the Azure Ancestor, teases Li Zhōujūn about romance, and takes pride in comparing his own junior to the Azure Ancestor's disciple. 614 615 623

Abilities & Skills

Supreme Cultivation

Qin Tianyi's strength spans multiple cultivation systems and realms. He casually destroyed a Seventh-Rank Saint clone, later showed power sufficient to make a Five Decays of the Emperor Realm cultivator vanish with a wave of his sleeve, and injured five Realm Lords in a single campaign. 384 1063 1064

• Crushed Si Kongtu's Seventh-Rank Saint clone with a giant hand while remaining far away. 384
• Easily subdued the Blood Heavenly Emperor's remnant soul and purified it into usable soul power. 814
• Killed Old Woman E'zhi with a single manifested palm strike. 814
• Injured Changgan Great Emperor, Great Emperor Wangsheng, Great Emperor Canglong, Great Emperor Jiuyu, and Buddha Ancestor Qile, forcing them to delay their assault on the Source Realm. 1064
• Was regarded by the Lei Yuan Divine Race as the strongest person beneath a Supreme God Emperor. 531

Clones and Remote Intervention

Qin Tianyi can deploy clones carrying overwhelming combat power and leave marks on those under his protection.

• A clone was stationed with the Lei Yuan Divine Race and possessed Nine Tribulation God Emperor-level power. 531
• His clone's appearance alone caused Old Woman E'zhi to abandon all hope of survival. 813
• Left Li Zhōujūn a protective mark before sending him to challenge the Nine Heroes Tower. 395
• Maintained a clone near Luo Baiyu while she refined the Blood Heavenly Emperor's purified soul power. 815

Realm Lord Authority

As the Source Realm's Realm Lord, Qin Tianyi controlled its Source Energy through the Heaven and Earth Tablet. 1059

• His name, inscribed on the tablet, established his authority over the Source Realm. 1059
• Erased his name to transfer the Realm Lord position to Li Zhōujūn. 1066
• Lost his Realm Lord cultivation upon relinquishing the title, but remained a formidable Five Decays of the Emperor Realm expert. 1066

Strategic Planning

Qin Tianyi thinks far beyond immediate victories. He deliberately confronted five hostile Realm Lords to buy Li Zhōujūn ten thousand years to grow strong enough to defend the Source Realm. 1064

• Concealed his circumstances and allowed rumors of his disappearance or death when it suited his plans. 536 1055
• Used Chen Fu as a controlled sparring opponent to test Li Zhōujūn's strength. 1060 1063
• Arranged for the Blood Heavenly Emperor's remnant soul to become nourishment for Li Zhōujūn's divine soul, though Li gave the opportunity to Luo Baiyu instead. 814
• Prepared a divine sword specifically to confront a powerful enemy. 548

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Divine Sword — Forged by the Forge Emperor after Qin Tianyi compelled him to work in the forbidden land; intended for a future reckoning. 547 614
• Taicang Jade Talisman — A dragon-shaped talisman left by Qin Tianyi's main body for Dao Tian descendants ascending to Hong Meng; it guides its bearer to Taicang Holy Academy. 490
• Heavenly Spring Mountain Water — A precious treasure Qin Tianyi gave Li Zhōujūn to trade for Divine Glass Wood. 550
• Tianyi Hall Palace Master Jade Pendant — The succession token used to pass Tianyi Hall to Li Zhōujūn. 1055
• Calligraphy and Painting — Carries Qin Tianyi's aura and serves as proof of his connection to Li Zhōujūn. 729 803

Relationships

• Li Zhōujūn — His descendant, Holy Son, junior, and eventual successor. Qin Tianyi protects, advises, tests, and ultimately entrusts Tianyi Hall and the Source Realm to him. 390 395 1055 1065
• Azure Ancestor — Long-standing rival and equal; their main bodies previously fought without a decisive result, and they continue their competitive friendship through constant banter. 550 615 623
• Jiang Yahe — Youngest disciple; an Immortal Emperor of the Ninth-Rank, Second Realm. 309
• Forge Emperor — Supreme Godly Emperor forced by Qin Tianyi to forge his divine sword after being subdued and punished. 547
• Luo Qianqiu — A junior he treats respectfully; he discusses her divided identity with the Azure Ancestor and recognizes Emperor Luo's resolve in letting her live as herself. 615
• Qin Shaoxian — Founder of the Qin Family; Qin Tianyi found her as a three-year-old child and gave her his surname. 1055
• Old Man Rong — A half-step Heavenly Venerate who answers Qin Tianyi's summons and acts against enemies of Dao Tian Holy Palace. 406
• Changgan Great Emperor, Great Emperor Wangsheng, Great Emperor Canglong, Great Emperor Jiuyu, and Buddha Ancestor Qile — Rival Realm Lords whom Qin Tianyi injured to protect the Source Realm; they later submit to Li Zhōujūn and seek Qin Tianyi's forgiveness. 1064 1070

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rise in Chaos Heaven

After escaping Yun Shen Palace's assassination attempt, Qin Tianyi becomes a Ninth-Rank Saint, takes control of Yun Shen Palace's resources, and establishes Dao Tian Holy Palace. 362

He intervenes when Si Kongtu threatens Li Zhōujūn, crushing a Seventh-Rank Saint clone and making clear that Li has his protection. 384

Li Zhōujūn's Patron

Qin Tianyi welcomes Li Zhōujūn into Dao Tian Holy Palace as its Holy Son and promises that any elder who harms him will have to answer to Qin Tianyi. 390

He sends Li to Nine Heroes Tower to gain experience against Saint-level opponents, praises his unprecedented completion of the trial, and prepares to eliminate the Lin Family after its actions against Li. 395 406

Hong Meng Seclusion

After Li Zhōujūn reaches Hong Meng, Qin Tianyi's apparent disappearance becomes a source of concern. Li eventually locates him in a forbidden land, where Qin Tianyi is overseeing the forging of a divine sword and testing Li's progress through the surrounding dangers. 536 547

Qin Tianyi later gives Li the Heavenly Spring Mountain Water needed to seek Divine Glass Wood, enabling the completion of the divine sword. 550 614

Guardian Across Worlds

Qin Tianyi remains an unseen protector as Li Zhōujūn travels through other worlds. His reputation is sufficient to frighten the Azure Ink Painting Saint, Old Woman E'zhi, and other veterans who recognize his aura or identity. 803 813

He guides Li toward Eternal Heaven while offering the alternative of remaining in the Main World and inheriting the Imperial Palace. Li chooses the more dangerous path, earning Qin Tianyi's approval. 879

Tianyi Hall Succession

Qin Tianyi reserves Tianyi Hall's Holy Son position for Li Zhōujūn, but instructs him not to rely on Qin's name unless necessary and to gain experience independently. 969

He later fakes his death and transfers the Palace Master position of Tianyi Hall to Li through a jade pendant. 1055

Defense and Succession of the Source Realm

As Source Realm's Realm Lord, Qin Tianyi faces five neighboring Realm Lords coveting his world. He fights all five, injures them, and buys ten thousand years for Li Zhōujūn to become strong enough to inherit the realm. 1064

He reveals the truth to Li, relinquishes his name from the Source Realm Heaven and Earth Tablet, and oversees Li Zhōujūn's succession as the new Realm Lord. 1065 1066

After Li Zhōujūn forces the five Realm Lords to submit, Qin Tianyi recovers from his injuries and, twenty thousand years later, begins traveling the worlds. 1070

Notable Quotes

“Whatever you do, you'll have my backing. Any old geezer who dares to touch you will have to deal with me.” 390

“Do whatever you want. No matter how big a mess you make, I'll back you up.” 475

“This old man is here today to send you all back to seclusion to recuperate.” 1064

Trivia

• Qin Tianyi never challenged the Nine Heroes Tower, believing powerful prodigies do not need its trials to prove themselves. 395
• He named the large yellow dog at Dao Tian Holy Palace “Big Yellow.” 475
• He was disturbed rather than entertained when the Four-Armed Divine Lord danced for him. 489
• Qin Tianyi's background is considered mysterious even by Luo Qianqiu after she inherits much of Emperor Luo's memories. 615