Qin He

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Qin He (秦He)
Alias(es)	Great Immortal Green Ox; Green Ox Pseudo-Immortal; Green Ox Immortal; Green Ox Exalted Immortal; Bane of Sin
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Corpse Burning Facility; Western Expeditionary Army
Occupation/Role	Corpse Burner; cultivator; leader of the Western Expeditionary Army
Status	Active
First Appearance	11

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Merit Golden Body Art	26	Learned a merit-based cultivation path distinct from the Corpse Eating Immortal Skill’s inner-force cultivation.
Third Grade external qi expert	96	Learned the Ninth Grade Qi Cultivation Art and could project shaped external qi as palms and fists.
Fourth-Rank external force	184	Defeated Di Barbarian general A Qige with a single palm strike.
Sixth Rank Merit Golden Body	316	Vast merit accumulated in Jinan City elevated his Golden Body from Subordinate Third Rank by three ranks.
Fourteenth-Rank external force; Thirteenth-Rank magical power	509	The Golden Marrow Pill expanded his meridians and acupoints, raising both measures by one rank.
Wheel Sea Realm	940	Completed a major breakthrough, producing an aura strong enough to stir Spirit Medicine Valley.
Middle Wheel Sea Realm	976	Advanced one minor stage.
Great Perfection of the Merit Soul Body	1041	His soul withstood and defeated a killing-intent manifestation through the Slaughter Domain.
Late Wheel Sea Realm	1054	Consumed roughly 80% of the Moon Radiance Cauldron’s Moon Yin Essence during seclusion.
Dao Palace Realm	1089	Broke through during battle and defeated Zhu Ganglie, Lord of Supernatural Phenomena.
Divine Bridge Realm	1149	Reached the realm of “shedding mortality before immortality,” associated with Physical Body Attains Sainthood.
First level of Evil Qi Art	1216	After losing his Dao foundation and Origin Power in the Upper Realm, he successfully drew abundant evil qi into his body.

Appearance

Qin He’s appearance is frequently concealed or replaced through disguises, transformations, and the Shapeshifting Divine Robe. After reaching the Divine Bridge Realm, he is described as having an immortal bearing despite deliberately releasing no pressure. 370 1149

• Crystal-clear strands of hair and long black hair cascading like a waterfall. 1149
• Straight, sword-like posture. 1149
• Can assume other identities, including an exact imitation of Wei Wu. 370
• Has used disguises ranging from a poor man to an elderly river god. 370 802

Personality

Qin He is intensely practical about power: he learns useful arts immediately, tests them directly, and treats even odd rewards as potential tools. He considers cultivation a composite of raw power, experience, technique, knowledge, and essence, energy, and spirit rather than a simple measure of magical strength. 47 96

He is also calculating and wary of hidden dangers. He avoids treasure steeped in karma, conceals his identity through forged heavenly secrets, and uses provocation or deception to create openings against stronger opponents. 63 313 667

His confidence is often expressed through irreverence and blunt humor. He will mock enemies in combat, exploit Wei Wu’s identity for amusement, and regard dangerous encounters as opportunities to gain information or rewards. 370 486 1213

Abilities & Skills

Corpse Burning and Shadow Play

Burning corpses is central to Qin He’s growth. Each corpse can yield a reward, while its Shadow Play Performance allows him to witness the deceased’s life and death. 11 18

• Learned details of Great Li’s frontier defenses and conditions beyond the passes through a deceased Border Army soldier’s Shadow Play. 18
• Obtains cultivation arts, techniques, pills, artifacts, Dao Xing, and inner strength from cremation rewards. 49 169 240
• Uses corpse-burning work to investigate supernatural incidents and gather intelligence. 1040 1298

Internal Force, External Qi, and Body Cultivation

Qin He’s foundation combines immense internal force, external qi, spiritual power, and exceptional physical strength. His internal force exceeded 120 years early in his cultivation and later reached 900 years. 42 306

• Ninth Grade Qi Cultivation Art — Projects internal qi outside the body; at Third Grade, he can form palm- and fist-shaped qi blasts. 96
• Iron Cloth Shirt — Covers the body in qi-force, rendering him resistant to blades and spears in proportion to his internal force. 306
• Golden Body Dharma Aspect — Enlarges his body into a heaven-and-earth-spanning Dharma Aspect and greatly enhances physical power. 1077 1083
• Body Tempering — Retained formidable physical combat ability after losing Origin Power, including enough strength to overwhelm Origin Power-based opponents. 1198 1211
• Evil Qi Art — A crude unorthodox art that absorbs Yin Energy, baleful qi, miasma, death qi, Resentful Energy, and Malevolent Energy; it also stirs killing intent and desire for control. 1215 1216

Merit Arts and Soul Techniques

Qin He’s merit-based cultivation is particularly effective against ghosts, demons, Yin spirits, and evil entities.

• Merit Golden Body Art — Suppresses ghosts, demons, evil spirits, Yin Energy, Resentful Energy, and Malevolent Energy; at Sixth Rank, its golden light shattered the Three Powers Yin Spirit Array. 104 316
• Merit Soul Art — Strengthens his soul through accumulated merit until it reaches the Great Perfection of the Merit Soul Body. 259 1041
• Merit Soul Deity — Projects a colossal golden soul-form whose radiance suppresses blood-colored evil aura. 960
• Slaughter Domain — Draws upon a century of slaughter memories to resist and defeat killing intent. 1041

Sword, Fire, Thunder, and Dharma Arts

Qin He wields a broad collection of offensive arts, often combining them rather than relying on one method.

• Azure Cloud Sword Art — A Mythological Era sword art requiring comprehension of the Dao. Its first form, Azure Cloud Dawnbreaker, cleaved a stone mountain; its second form, Clouds Gather, Clouds Disperse, creates waves of sword light and numerous sharp swords. 1003 1042
• Purple Cloud Divine Thunder / Lightning Strike Technique — Calls heavenly lightning to suppress yin and evil; Qin He stacked nine bolts to defeat Commander Niu. 240 394
• Samadhi True Fire — His ultimate fire technique, used to destroy Yin Evil Creatures’ source and permanently burn supernatural entities. 1042 1075
• Three Axe Strikes — His signature sequence of Great Majestic Heavenly Dragon, Great Luo Dharma Spell, and Prajna All Buddhas; it severely injured a False God. 395
• Forging Myriad Arts — Began merging the Azure Cloud Sword Art and Purple Cloud Divine Thunder, recognizing that he must forge his own Dao rather than depend solely on inherited rewards. 1067

Movement, Concealment, and Deception

Qin He excels at escaping, infiltrating, and misdirecting opponents.

• Shadow Step Technique — Evaded assassin Amintu’s attack and enabled an immediate counterattack. 47
• Body-Shifting Technique — Acquired alongside the Wind-Listening Position-Discernment Technique. 73
• Cloud Ascending Step / Cloud-Riding Mist-Walking Technique — Enables aerial movement and pursuit powered by True Essence. 667 926
• Heavenly Secret Concealment Technique — Obstructs attempts to identify or divine his true identity; deductions may fail or trigger lightning. 313 567
• Disguise Technique and Illusionary Breath Technique — Changes his face and imitates another person’s aura. 736
• Clone Technique — Creates multiple copies to mislead pursuers, though powerful area attacks can expose the real body. 955

Spatial and Transformative Techniques

• Armpit Universe Technique — Creates a limited spatial pocket beneath his armpit for storing items. 49
• Shapeshifting Divine Robe — Can transform into anything Qin He imagines, including clothing and another person’s appearance. 169 370
• A Thought’s Sumeru — Creates a realm that Qin He can shape and control through thought. 710
• Mustard Seed Space — Used to imprison Zhu Ganglie’s Remnant Soul. 1093

Equipment

• Big Black Shovel / Chaos Shovel — Qin He’s primary weapon; it can transform into a sword through the Azure Cloud Sword Art. It was later shattered in a battle that also damaged his Dao foundation. 1003 1198
• Broken Blade Fragment — A shard of the Chaos Shovel capable of piercing a defensive Spirit Treasure and killing a half-step Divine Bridge Realm cultivator. 1296
• Four-Unlike — A heavy hammer used as both weapon and thrown projectile; Qin He used it to kill an armored mother beast and counter Shen Gongjin’s spear. 1211 1240 1295
• Coiling Dragon Spear — A spear that responds to Qin He’s blood qi, allowing thought-based control after he infuses it with essence blood. 1298
• Shapeshifting Divine Robe — Magical garment used for transformation and infiltration. 169 370
• Mysterious Sky Pillar — A powerful cursed artifact acquired while handling a source of supernatural phenomenon. 1116
• Black Square Stele — A mysterious stele containing a dark timeless space and apparent time-accelerating properties. 1101

Relationships

• Xu Changshou — Fellow Corpse Burner and one of Qin He’s closest connections at the Corpse Burning Facility; Xu Changshou initially offers him relief from duty after seeing him survive a shift. 11 175
• Wang Tie Zhu / Big Turtle — Qin He’s disciple and beast companion. Their relationship began after Qin He fed and communicated with the turtle through Beast Speech; Wang Tie Zhu later becomes fiercely loyal. 73 96 240
• Little Calf / Blue Ox — Powerful ox companion that carries Qin He and is associated with the Great Immortal Green Ox persona. 63 174 1149
• Lamborghini — Beast companion who travels and fights alongside Qin He; repeatedly shows concern for his safety. 707 1101 1188
• Little Sable — Loyal beast companion who returns to Qin He after major battles and accompanies him through dangerous regions. 1089 1188
• Hui Miqiu — Disciple entrusted with practical tasks, including arranging Empress Zhou’s ashes and monitoring battles through the Sky-Observing Array Pattern. 528 1071
• Ma Fei — Disciple who accompanies Qin He on expeditions and is affected by Qin He’s unstable soul state during the Lin’an period. 673 1188
• Wei Wu — Frequently impersonated by Qin He, causing Wei Wu substantial trouble. Despite their antagonistic dynamic, Wei Wu is part of Qin He’s wider power structure. 370 397 1056
• Lang Qing — Qin He’s first Divine Bridge Realm expert; defected from the Demon Wolf Clan and joined his forces. 1056
• Marquis of Purple Robes — Great Jing ruler whose progression and governance were aided by Qin He’s guidance. 1157

Story Role / Major Arcs

Corpse Burning Facility

Qin He begins as a Corpse Burner who hides that cremating corpses grants him rewards. He buries Horse Butcher’s ashes outside the city and quietly turns the work into a source of cultivation, intelligence, and supernatural tools. 11 18

Capital City and the Great Immortal Green Ox Persona

As his strength grows, Qin He adopts and cultivates the reputation of Great Immortal Green Ox while concealing his true identity. He uses disguises, fortune, temples, and carefully distributed teachings to expand his influence without exposing himself. 63 99 567

Supernatural Incidents and Black Wind Mountain

Qin He confronts increasingly dangerous supernatural entities, including the Azure Dragon Robe Ghost, Blood Raven Clan, Yin Evil Creatures, and the Black Wind Prison Lord. He explores Black Wind Mountain’s murderous formations and Sword Dao Trace while developing his sword arts and Slaughter Domain. 667 954 1040 1042 1067

Western Expedition

After gaining Lang Qing’s loyalty, Qin He assembles and leads the Western Expeditionary Army against widespread supernatural outbreaks. His victories against the Nether Bear and Zhu Ganglie establish him as the Green Ox Immortal of the Western Regions. 1056 1075 1089

Divine Bridge and Western Regions Tour

Following his Divine Bridge breakthrough, Qin He tours the Western Regions on a golden road stretching tens of thousands of miles. Tribes and clans seek his protection or judgment, while the Blood Raven Clan awaits his arrival in fear. 1149 1153

Upper Realm Setback

After arriving in the Upper Realm, Qin He discovers that a prior battle has cost him his memory, shattered the Chaos Shovel, and destroyed his Dao foundation. Unable to use Origin Power or access his spatial techniques, he relies on body cultivation, weapons, and newly acquired evil-qi methods. 1198 1211 1216 1298

Notable Quotes

“Welcome to hell. Believe me, devils are often more trustworthy than gods.” 90

“If you want to learn, I can teach you~” 667

“Sorry, but there are plenty of things I’m good at. From head to toe, whether it’s strength or size, you’re just a pipsqueak.” 486

Trivia

• Qin He learned 168 lockpicking techniques at once, along with 230 Chamber Arts techniques. 23
• He refused to take the Bat King’s treasure because the Qi Gazing Technique revealed that it carried severe karma, Resentful Energy, and curses. 63
• His first sonic attack technique was Lion’s Roar, described as capable of destroying evil and shattering mountains and rivers within a hundred paces. 485
• Qin He’s Armpit Space could not be sensed after his Dao foundation was destroyed in the Upper Realm. 1198