Yan Beihan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Yan Beihan (雁北寒)
Alias(es)	Nanshan Feng
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Sole True Sect
Occupation/Role	Sole True Sect First Princess; manager of sect affairs; leader of the Red Powder Army
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 176
Titles	“Empress Mother of the World”

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Emperor-level	365	Suppressed her cultivation to King-level Rank 9 for a regulated arena match against Fang Che.
Martial King Rank 4	448	Broke through after cultivating in the Yin Yang Realm and stabilizing her Divine Sense.
Monarch-level, Third Grade	465	Identified this as her current cultivation while explaining that her resources could raise her realm much faster if she did not prioritize consolidating combat power.
Saint Emperor Realm, Peak Ninth Grade	989	Stood less than half a step from the Saint Venerable Realm before her full-power sparring match with Fang Che.
Saint Venerable, Second Grade	1010	Broke through during battle with Zhao Yinger and immediately used the surge in Spiritual Energy to press the attack.
Saint Venerable, Peak Eighth Grade	1344	Her power rose to this level while recovering after an exhausting campaign.
Saint Monarch Realm	1413	Reviewed her fundamentals at Saint Venerable Ninth Grade Peak, then departed to make her breakthrough.

Background

Yan Beihan was raised as the only girl of the sparsely populated Yan family and bore expectations as a representative of its younger generation from birth. She received Innate Fetal Training before birth, had her meridians innately connected before opening her eyes, underwent nine Star Spiritual Marrow body temperings before one month of age, and was soaked in Star Spiritual Marrow daily thereafter. 1400

Her grandfather, Yan Nan, personally taught her the Nine Kill Swords and imposed exacting standards on her growth. After her fight with Fang Che, Yan Nan ordered training intended to let her defeat Monarch-level opponents while only at Emperor-level Rank 2; Duan Xiyang was assigned to oversee her additional instruction. 185 366

Yan Beihan later trained under Duan Xiyang in the Martial World, including harsh physical conditioning with her cultivation sealed. Her spear training reached the point where Duan judged her capable of handling ordinary spear-, lance-, staff-, and halberd-wielders despite swordsmanship remaining her main path. 401 466

Appearance

Yan Beihan is a tall, slender woman with long black hair, star-like eyes, and an exceptionally refined bearing. Her presence is repeatedly described as cold, aloof, and authoritative; even when her figure is concealed, her movements project an unmistakable elegance. 365 464

• Usually carries a longsword and favors flowing white, black, red, or light-purple cloaks. 348 365 663 1056
• Her hair can fall to her waist and hips when unbound. 464
• Has a notably graceful but imposing gait, described as possessing a “Dragon Walk Tiger Step” aura. 989
• Her appearance and vitality were further enhanced after consuming the Soul-Stabilizing Yin-Yang Root, Qiongxiao Flower, and Heavenly Countenance Pill. 464 649

Personality

Yan Beihan presents herself as carefree, charming, straightforward, and easy to approach despite her elevated status. She keeps her word, has a fiery temper, and can become openly irritated when provoked. Beneath that exterior, however, she is observant, calculating, ambitious, and far more politically capable than most people initially realize. 349 575

She is highly disciplined once she commits to a goal. During her time in the Yin Yang Realm, she established a strict daily regimen for training and rest, explaining that discipline is often forged through hardship rather than innate temperament. 445

Although she dislikes intrigue and bloodshed, Yan Beihan believes her surname and position leave her no choice but to gain enough power to reject the things she cannot accept. This tension between her desire for freedom and her sense of responsibility shapes many of her decisions. 465 944

As a leader, she remembers subordinates’ names and family circumstances, uses personal concern to build loyalty, and carefully cultivates influence among the Sole True Sect’s younger generation. 574 575

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship

Yan Beihan is a high-level swordswoman whose speed, precision, and combat awareness allow her to fight above her displayed realm.

• Learned one of Yan Nan’s Nine Kill Swords, a technique powerful enough to force Fang Che into a desperate retreat. 185
• Her sword speed and combat performance matched Fang Che’s even when she suppressed herself to King-level Rank 9. 365
• Uses Wild Goose Formation Startles the Cold, Yan Nan’s ultimate sword technique, in full-power combat. 990
• Can execute body-and-sword unity as a high-speed assassination technique. 448
• Uses the Nether Monarch Sword, whose sword spirit can manifest around its blade. 1348

Soul Shocking Techniques

Yan Beihan inherited and developed Yan Nan’s Soul Shocking arts.

• Soul Shocking Palm — attacks and suppresses an opponent’s soul alongside her swordplay. 990
• Soul Shocking Sword — blends sword force with the power of heaven, earth, wind, clouds, and starlight. 1010
• Soul Shocking Leg — used in conjunction with her other Soul Shocking techniques. 1010
• Simultaneously deployed the palm, sword, and leg techniques at Saint Venerable Second Grade, a feat Yan Nan had indicated even many Saint Venerable peak cultivators could not achieve. 1010

Martial Versatility

Her sword path is supported by broad exposure to the Sole True Sect’s senior experts and their martial arts.

• Trained in spear techniques under Duan Xiyang and developed practical answers to multiple weapon types. 401
• Can rapidly shift between techniques associated with Yan Nan, Bi Changhong, Feng Du, Yu Hanyan, Bai Jing, Duan Xiyang, Wu Xiao, Xiong Jiang, and Bing Tianxue. 1010
• Possesses exceptional movement speed; during one rescue, she used the Blood Burning Art to carry Fang Che and Bi Yunyan away at extreme speed despite sustaining injuries. 957

Leadership and Strategy

Yan Beihan combines personal authority with long-term political planning.

• Organized and expanded the Red Powder Army, recruiting Zhou Meier as its clerk and strategist. 624
• Built influence by evaluating talent, understanding family networks, and drawing younger Sole True Sect members to her side. 574 575
• Proposed using the Amethyst Lightning Phoenix to win support from upper-class families within the sect. 639
• Weighed her own limitations against Feng Yun’s strengths and chose not to compete for the future Sect Leader position; instead, she intended to become Chief Inspector and oversee him. 944 945
• Planned to turn the destruction of Sky Fire Palace into fertile land and a lasting source of public merit and personal influence. 1300 1339

Equipment and Items

• Nether Monarch Sword — Yan Beihan’s named longsword, accompanied by a white crystalline sword spirit. 1348
• Protective Treasure Armor — wore it during her King-level spar with Fang Che, allowing her to endure a direct kick and immediately continue the exchange. 365
• Concealed survival kit — prepared pills, daggers, a soft sword, hidden weapons, poison, and fasting pills on her person in case a trial again sealed her cultivation and Space Ring. 944
• Amethyst Lightning Phoenix cub — secretly brought back to the Sole True Sect after receiving it from Fang Che. 638 639
• Qiongxiao Flowers — obtained from Fang Che; later consumed one alongside a Heavenly Countenance Pill to further refine her appearance and condition. 638 649

Relationships

• Yan Nan — Grandfather, mentor, and Sole True Sect Vice Head Sect Leader. He set strict cultivation expectations for her but ultimately supported her secret relationship with Fang Che. 366 1075
• Yan Suiyun — Father. He accepted Fang Che as his son-in-law and is fiercely protective of Yan Beihan. 1239 1343
• Fang Che / Night Demon — Initially her target and rival; later her trusted adviser, secret lover, and husband. Yan Beihan recognized his identity in the Yin Yang Realm, tested his loyalty, and fought for their future when Yan Nan discovered their relationship. 434 465 830 1075 1017
• Bi Yunyan — Childhood friend, closest companion, and Fang Che’s co-wife. Yan Beihan is protective of her, supports her wellbeing, and insisted that she marry Fang Che on equal terms. 725 977 1017
• Bing Tianxue — “Ice Aunt”; a powerful elder and close confidante who assists Yan Beihan in combat and management. 725 1175
• Aunt Hong — Longtime guardian and attendant who understands Yan Beihan’s hidden personality better than most. 349 401
• Duan Xiyang — Senior mentor responsible for much of her spear and physical training; accompanied her into the Martial World as protection. 401 466
• Feng Yun — Fellow leading figure of the Sole True Sect’s younger generation. They cooperate on sect affairs despite being compared as potential successors. 458 944 1377
• Zhou Meier — Strategist and subordinate in Yan Beihan’s Red Powder Army. Yan Beihan recognizes her talent but deliberately refuses to rush her development. 624 1119
• Little Bear and Little White Tiger — Animal companions from the Yin Yang Realm whom Yan Beihan pampered and treated as pets rather than battle assets. 443 444 945

Story Role

Pursuit of Fang Che

Yan Beihan first appears pursuing Fang Che after determining that his rapid cultivation gains could be exploited through the residual effects of the Heavenly Human Fruit. She led repeated attempts to encircle him and personally ambushed him with a group of subordinates. 176

Her rivalry with Fang Che culminated in an arena battle where she suppressed her cultivation to King-level Rank 9. She won after striking his lower abdomen, but acknowledged both his combat ability and the possibility that he could eventually surpass her. 365

Yin Yang Realm

Yan Beihan entered the Yin Yang Realm under the identity Nanshan Feng alongside Duan Xiyang. She and Fang Che were forced to cooperate after giant pythons destroyed both of their shelters, and she eventually realized that he was the same man she had previously fought. 417 434

The two fought beside one another, alternated in exhausting combat against swarms of enemies, and underwent rapid growth under the realm’s harsh conditions. Yan Beihan’s feelings for Fang Che developed during this period, though both initially restrained themselves. 436 449

Building Influence

After returning, Yan Beihan sought Night Demon’s strategic advice on establishing an independent power base rather than following Feng Yun’s path. She began consolidating the Secluded Mountain Gates, building the Red Powder Army, and developing a network of loyal younger members within the Sole True Sect. 465 574 624

She eventually concluded that Feng Yun was better suited to become Sect Leader, while she would serve as Chief Inspector and retain the authority to supervise him. 944 945

Relationship with Fang Che

Yan Beihan repeatedly tested Night Demon’s loyalty and character while concealing that she knew he was Fang Che. She eventually confronted him directly about his identity, ending the deception between them. 464 830

Her relationship with Fang Che was exposed to Yan Nan, who granted the pair ten years before they would need to reveal it publicly and taught Yan Beihan and Bi Yunyan the Hazy Method to conceal it. 1075

Yan Beihan and Bi Yunyan later held a marriage ceremony with Fang Che, with Yan Beihan explicitly demanding that Bi Yunyan be treated as an equal wife rather than wronged because of the circumstances that brought them together. 1017

Campaigns Against the Secluded Mountain Gates

Yan Beihan led operations against multiple sects and personally directed the planned annihilation of Sky Fire Palace. Her stated aim was both to establish the Sole True Sect’s dominance and to remake the land into fertile territory whose people would remember her name. 1281 1300 1339

She showed caution before the Yin Water Palace operation, sensing that the situation was too easy. Her concerns proved justified when the mission became an ambush involving a Sky Restriction Array and attackers stronger than the sect should have possessed. 1175 1188

Cloud Top Weapon Compendium

Yan Beihan ascended to the 998th position and used the Golden Pen to point at a star, creating a purple celestial phenomenon that marked her extraordinary fate and merit. 1378

Her title later appeared as “Empress Mother of the World.” When Yu Fengshen sought a master capable of controlling her Ruthless Heaven power, Yan Beihan considered the weight of accepting that responsibility. 1388

Notable Quotes

“The things I don't like, I must first do well, first climb to a certain height, and then I can have the qualification to say ‘I don't like it, and I don't want to do it’!” 465

“If you want to retaliate, I can't stop you, but if I find out, then your entire family will never be able to enter any orthodox promotion channels from now on.” 663

Trivia

• Yan Beihan’s disguised identity, Nanshan Feng, mirrors her own name: one uses “south” and “wind,” while the other uses “north” and “wild goose.” 417
• She is especially fond of small animals and wanted Little Bear and Little White Tiger to remain tiny and cute rather than grow into fierce battle beasts. 443 444
• She made a flute from Profound Spirit Bamboo while alone in a later trial realm. 944