Jiang Zhi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Jiang Zhi (姜至)
Alias(es)	Dao Sect Junior Uncle; Junior Uncle Ancestor; Martial Ancestor; Storyteller
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Dao Sect; Junzi Temple
Occupation/Role	Senior Dao Sect cultivator; former Ninth Realm cultivator; mentor and protector of Chu Huai Xu and Xu Ziqing
Status	Alive 396
First Appearance	As the Storyteller: 7; identified as Jiang Zhi: 125 129

Background

Jiang Zhi was the youngest junior brother among a generation of Junzi Temple true disciples known as the Dao Sect Nine Swords. At their height, the Dao Sect held three of the era's Four Great Divine Swords and suppressed the Sword Sect in sword cultivation. 147

The catastrophe of the Fifth Layer of the Origin Spirit Realm devastated his generation: most of his senior brothers and sisters died, while others were left insane. Jiang Zhi became one of the Dao Sect's highest-ranking surviving figures, and the loss of his peers—particularly his admired Fifth Senior Brother, Zhong Ming—shaped his fixation on the Origin Spirit Realm and its threats. 147 163 223

He previously reached the Ninth Realm, but voluntarily regressed his cultivation and sealed his Destined Sword in order to nurture it. Even after this regression, he remains an Eighth Realm powerhouse whose combat ability greatly exceeds ordinary cultivators of the same realm. 219 292 349

While wandering the mortal world as a Storyteller, Jiang Zhi located Xu Ziqing and arranged for him to reach the Dao Sect as the intended Sword Attendant. Li Chunsong mistakenly brought Chu Huai Xu to the sect instead, creating the chain of deviations that disrupted Jiang Zhi's plans. 126 129 130

Appearance

Jiang Zhi is a middle-aged man of ordinary appearance who commonly wears white robes and white shoes. 126 263

• His plain looks contrast sharply with his intense vanity; he is known to use Beauty, Skin-Moisturizing, and Youth-Preserving Pills. 128
• He habitually adjusts his hair and studies his reflection, particularly the strands framing his forehead. 205 263
• His white robes, calm bearing, and clasped hands often project an image of composure and calculated wisdom. 126 163

Personality

Jiang Zhi is arrogant, blunt, and intensely proud of his status as a powerful sword cultivator. He often presents himself as a man who has everything under control, imitating the calm and reassuring manner of Zhong Ming—the senior brother he most admires. 163

His poor social instincts make him overbearing toward disciples, especially when the Origin Spirit Realm or the Great Tribulation is involved. He repeatedly pressures Chu Huai Xu to cultivate and initially treats him as an unpredictable variable rather than a person with his own priorities. 170 200 201

Despite his harshness, Jiang Zhi is deeply protective of those he recognizes as his own. His concern for Zhong Ming, his extensive training of Xu Ziqing, and his eventual defense of Chu Huai Xu reveal a strong sense of responsibility beneath his abrasive conduct. 130 195 378

Abilities & Skills

Sword Domain: Killing Life

Jiang Zhi's Sword Domain allows him to perceive and interfere with an opponent's Qi flow, giving him decisive control in battle. 219

• Can identify and manipulate the flow of an enemy's Qi. 219
• Defeated six Eighth Realm cultivators from Astray without using the Power of Origin. 218 219
• Its sword strikes remain potent enough to shake the battlefield even while Jiang Zhi is trapped inside the Black Moon Grand Formation. 267

Lock Qi Seal

A sealing technique used to immobilize or restrain enemies by locking down their Qi flow. 218

• Subdued an Eighth Realm sword cultivator one-handed while facing five additional opponents. 218
• Can leave targets unable to move until the seal is released. 219

Power of Origin

Jiang Zhi possesses a wisp of the Power of Origin, a primordial force that gives high-realm cultivators a major qualitative advantage. 219 264

• Infuses his sword attacks with greater power and frees them from the interference of vengeful spirits and killing aura. 264
• Remains overwhelmingly dangerous below the Ninth Realm despite his self-imposed regression in cultivation. 264
• Does not need to rely on the Power of Origin to defeat ordinary Eighth Realm opponents. 218 219

Nurtured Sword

Jiang Zhi has sealed a sword for years and regressed his realm to cultivate it. The weapon is feared as a decisive, potentially life-risking final resort. 292 349

• The sword reacts strongly to Chu Huai Xu's progress in the Dao Ancestor's inheritance. 292
• Jiang Zhi's Heaven and Earth Sword is regarded as a weapon capable of changing the balance against Ninth Realm threats. 349
• He avoids drawing it except under extreme circumstances. 292 349

Mentorship and Cultivation Insight

As a former Ninth Realm sword cultivator, Jiang Zhi can assess cultivation flaws, instruct sword techniques, and direct the use of rare resources. 130 133

• Stabilized Xu Ziqing's pill-heavy foundation and arranged for the Second Elder to provide suitable body-refining pills. 130 133
• Recognized Xu Ziqing's exceptional sword comprehension and guided his control of the Bronze Sword. 130 247
• Explains the political and cultivation significance of Origin Fragments and the Origin Spirit Realm to Chu Huai Xu. 195 216

Equipment / Items

• Heaven and Earth Sword — Jiang Zhi's long-sealed and nurtured sword, reserved as an ultimate weapon. 292 349
• Dao Ancestor's Bestowed Seal: Jing Jun — A Dao Seal associated with “pure snow” sweeping away the dust of the nine heavens, reflecting Jiang Zhi's decades of demon eradication. 262
• White robes — His usual attire, paired with white shoes. 126 263

Relationships

• Chu Huai Xu — Initially viewed as an unwanted variable who derailed Xu Ziqing's intended path. Jiang Zhi gradually recognizes Chu Huai Xu's unique ability to resolve the Primordial Spirit threat, becoming his Martial Ancestor, mentor, and fierce protector. 126 128 195 378
• Xu Ziqing — The Sword Attendant Jiang Zhi sought in the mortal world. He trains Xu Ziqing, provides him cultivation resources, and supports his revenge against Yu Chi Huai De. 129 130 392 393
• Zhong Ming — Jiang Zhi's Fifth Senior Brother and the person he admires most. Zhong Ming's madness and decline are among Jiang Zhi's deepest regrets and strongest motivations. 163 223 360
• Chu Yinyin — Disciple of Jiang Zhi's Ninth Senior Sister. Jiang Zhi indulges her more than most, even when she openly challenges and mocks him. 127 130 205
• Li Chunsong — The elder Jiang Zhi tasked with retrieving Xu Ziqing; Li's mistake in bringing Chu Huai Xu instead earns Jiang Zhi's anger and scolding. 126 127
• Black Moon Cult Leader — A hostile cultivator from Kunlun Cave Heaven who traps Jiang Zhi in the Black Moon Grand Formation to delay him while the Dao Sect is attacked. 263 264 267

Story Role / Major Arcs

Search for the Sword Attendant

Disguised as a Storyteller, Jiang Zhi directs Xu Ziqing toward Biyou Meadow and arranges for the Dao Sect to collect him. The plan fails when Li Chunsong mistakes Chu Huai Xu for the intended youth. 7 126 129

Return to the Dao Sect

Jiang Zhi returns after a long absence and discovers that Xu Ziqing became a body cultivator under Chu Huai Xu's influence rather than following the path originally prepared for the Sword Attendant. He begins personally training Xu Ziqing while growing increasingly suspicious of Chu Huai Xu. 125 127 130

Recognition of Chu Huai Xu

After Chu Huai Xu destroys a Primordial Spirit's Soul Seed with a glance, Jiang Zhi realizes that the Heart Sword offers a safer answer to the Primordial Spirit threat than relying on the uncontrollable Bronze Sword. 195 196

Origin Spirit Realm and Astray Conflict

Jiang Zhi escorts Chu Huai Xu to and from the Origin Spirit Realm, then protects him and Chu Yinyin from six Astray cultivators. He demonstrates Lock Qi Seal and the Killing Life Sword Domain while forcing the defeated cultivators to surrender Profound Grade Sorceries for Chu Huai Xu. 206 217 218 219

Black Moon Cult Battle

While descending the mountain to eliminate demons, Jiang Zhi confronts the Black Moon Cult Leader and the Myriad Souls Banner. He is trapped in the Black Moon Grand Formation while the cult attacks vulnerable Dao Sect disciples elsewhere. 263 264 267

Protector of His Grand-Disciples

Jiang Zhi's attitude toward Chu Huai Xu changes from pressure and distrust to open pride and protection. He shields Chu Huai Xu from outside interrogation, guards him during the Imperial Pool incident, and approves Xu Ziqing's use of the Bronze Sword to pursue his family’s murderer. 312 326 378 392

Notable Quotes

“Xu Ziqing is my grand-disciple. His blood feud is naturally something that must be avenged.” 392

“Each of you leave one Profound Grade Sorcery.” 219