Jiang Qiu

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Jiang Qiu (姜丘)
Alias(es)	Qiu; God Jiang; War God Jiang Qiu; Protector War God; New Ancestor 201 299 385 388
Species/Race	Human Race; has inhabited transformed Dragon Body and trial bodies, including a dragon cub form 165 249 421
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Eighth High School; Heavenly Prodigy Project; Soldier Cultivation Academy 39 76 121
Occupation/Role	Martial artist, spear cultivator, Heavenly Prodigy, and Xia Kingdom’s Protector War God 65 299
Status	Active 529
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Mortal Body Stage	13	Nears the peak through sustained practice of the Zhou Tian Qi Art and Ancient Martial Arts Spear Technique.
Steel Bones Realm	92	Completes the realm after the Demonic Blood Soaring Incense medicinal bath.
Jade Tendons cultivation	92	Begins Jade Tendons cultivation; prior Bronze Skin and Steel Body attributes merge into Steel Body.
Enlightened Soul Realm, First Stage	136	Reaches the first stage after refining a wisp of Soul Ice Spiritual Essence.
Dharma Manifestation Realm	140	Is recognized as a Dharma Manifestation Realm expert after instantly killing hundreds of Northern Snow Wolf Demons.
Dao-Forging Jade Tendons	221	His control of spiritual energy and Jade Tendons improve during battle with the West Ice Tribe.
Grandmaster / Path-Glimpsing Realm	249	Completes the Humanoid Dragon Body, manifests Dragon Roar Spear Intent, and wins the Northern Wilderness Great Secret Realm trial.
Path-Entering Realm	404	Later reflects that he advanced from Path-Glimpsing to Path-Entering in a single day through high-quality breakthroughs and inheritances.
Half-step Dao Conjoining Realm	390	His cultivation with Xue approaches the Half-step Dao Conjoining Realm while pursuing the Eight-Direction Reversal Battleship.
Spirit Manipulation Realm	447	In a later dragon-bloodline body, enters the realm and regains the ability to actively employ multiple secret techniques.

Background

Jiang Qiu died in his previous life after running a red light while delivering food under deadline pressure. Reborn in the northwest, he later became an orphan, lived on relief funds in Eighth Shanty Town, and attended high school. At eighteen, he obtained a small Modifier that could improve his martial arts through repeated practice. He rejects fate and believes that changing his circumstances depends on seizing opportunities himself. 2

At Eighth High School, Jiang Qiu rapidly developed from an overlooked student from the Slum Area into Field No. 8’s leading spear talent. Wu Shan began teaching him seriously after recognizing his potential; within seven days, Jiang Qiu defeated Xie Kuang and later comprehended original moves within the Ancient Martial Arts Spear Technique. 15 38

Appearance

Jiang Qiu’s appearance changes substantially with his cultivation, reincarnations, and transformed bodies.

• In his human youth, he is tall, usually composed, and has ink-jade eyes described as calm despite constant public attention. 121
• His Dragon Eye can manifest as golden-patterned pupils, while later transformations produce scales, claws, and an ancient Dragon Race aura. 115 272
• After the Northern Wilderness trial, he completes a Humanoid Dragon Body. 249
• In the Twilight Sacred Ruins, he awakens in the body of a dragon cub with pure Dragon Bloodline. 421

Personality

Jiang Qiu is self-reliant, pragmatic, and intensely focused on improvement. His refusal to attribute success to fate shapes his willingness to train relentlessly, pursue scarce resources, and take risks when they offer a path forward. 2 76

He avoids unnecessary fights without fearing confrontation. He initially refuses Xie Kuang’s provocations, but intervenes when Wang Guanjia is endangered and later consistently faces stronger opponents when others are at risk. 13 14 70

Despite his reputation, Jiang Qiu generally remains calm and unpretentious. After defeating Wu Hao with Shadow Tread, he accepts the other candidates’ apologies without resentment; he also stays composed amid envy and admiration at the Soldier Cultivation Academy. 83 121

His sense of responsibility expands alongside his power. He honors fallen soldiers, protects Plateau City, and resolves to pursue Liu Zili across worlds rather than abandon a fellow human. 71 299 390

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts Modifier

Jiang Qiu possesses a small Modifier acquired at eighteen that improves martial arts through continued practice. 2

• Enables unusually rapid progress through repetition and training.
• Supports his development of techniques beyond their original scope. 38 381

Spear Dao

Spear cultivation is Jiang Qiu’s primary combat path.

• Comprehends Spear Sense while still a student, earning recognition for exceptional spear talent. 54
• Develops original Ancient Martial Arts Spear Technique moves and uses them to pierce a high-tier Demonic Plant. 38
• Self-comprehends the second-tier technique Enraged Dragon Facing Heaven and later fuses it with his weapon through Technique and Weapon Fusion. 70 127
• Uses Weapon-Body Unification, merging Spear Intent with his body to kill Heaven-Chosen Demon Feng and scatter thousands of demons. 216
• Awakens Dragon Roar Spear Intent, an artistic conception powerful enough to intimidate surrounding factions and identify him to Zhu Weiyi. 249

Archery

Jiang Qiu is also an accomplished archer, despite initially being excluded from the Heavenly Prodigy Project for lacking archery experience. 39

• Masters archery during the Heavenly Prodigy Project test and uses Black Flood Dragon Piercing the Sky to kill the One-Eyed Owl. 65 67
• Develops Azure Dragon Chasing Shadow, an arrow skill stronger than Black Flood Dragon Piercing the Sky. 99
• Chooses to study Arc Light Arrow to support his Jade Tendons cultivation. 92

Movement Technique

Jiang Qiu learns Shadow Tread in thirteen days and defeats the technique’s Faceless Man template. 82

• Surpasses Yang Zheng’s record for learning the technique. 82
• Achieves traceless movement at the Steel Bones Realm, a feat neither Yang Zheng nor Lin Wei accomplished. 83
• Uses Shadow Tread to defeat Wu Hao and claim first place in Movement Techniques. 83

Bloodline Talents and Dragon Physique

Jiang Qiu’s body and bloodline evolve repeatedly through rare resources, inheritance, and Dragon-related cultivation.

• Flood Dragon Eye — Perceives the relative strength or weakness of a target through vital energy; Jiang Qiu keeps its awakening secret. 92
• Dragon Eye — A later dragon-bloodline manifestation with golden-patterned pupils. 115
• Ice Muscle — Awakens during the North Snow Tribe’s Bloodline Test, covering his face in frost. 172
• Dragon Body Transformation — Produces golden scales and resistance to spiritual-essence erosion. 280
• Dragon Lake — Awakens alongside Dragon Body Transformation after he forges the Vast Water Jade Tendons. 280
• Humanoid Dragon Body — Formed by merging with the Enlightenment Fruit; grants overwhelming physical strength and Dragon Roar Spear Intent. 249

Soul and Spirit Techniques

• Refines the Ancestral Demon Zhuli’s remnant soul with the Blazing Flame Spirit Charm and completes Spirit Fusion. 118
• Inherits the Azure Luan Art, the Azure Luan Palace’s true-lineage cultivation method for proving the Dao as a Soldier Cultivator. 201
• Uses the Dragon Spirit Secret Realm to consume soul-based opponents, countering A Gui’s soul attack in Tianxing Arena. 368
• Can merge Daos with Xue, allowing their abilities and combat experience to be shared between two bodies. 381

Dharma Manifestation

Jiang Qiu manifests the Blazing Dragon Dharma Manifestation.

• Defeats Sakai Zen’ei’s Orochi Serpent King Celestial Manifestation with Enraged Dragon Facing Heaven. 146
• Expands the manifestation to roughly thirty meters after mastering Blazing Flame Simulacrum and absorbing Spiritual Essence. 150
• Its growth accelerates further through Advanced Su Fragrance. 164

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Ancient Martial Spear — Primary early weapon used in school training and duels. 53
• North Snow Spear — Used during the Ice Prison Fire Pagoda battle against Ji. 235
• Out of the Abyss — Spear used alongside his own arms in later high-level combat. 420
• Purple-Gold Pattern Storage Ring — Gift from General Mo; bound with Zhao Gongzheng’s assistance. 59
• Blazing Flame Spirit Charm — Used to refine Zhuli’s remnant soul. 118
• Weapon forged by Yuan Shunhua — Given by Zhai Song as a potential natal weapon. 121

Relationships

• Liu Zili — Training partner and fellow Slum Area student; she supports his growth, worries over his condition, and remains a central reason for his pursuit across worlds. 12 21 390
• Wu Shan — Teacher who critiques Jiang Qiu’s foundational spearwork, later recognizes his genius and supports his advanced training. 12 76
• Zhao Gongzheng — School director who advocates for allocating resources to Jiang Qiu and provides him Bone Spirit Incense. 38 59
• Liu Qi — Military officer and Heavenly Prodigy Project leader who supports Jiang Qiu’s development, opens the Virtual Training Pod for him, and urges him to protect his hidden bloodline talent. 71 79 92
• Yang Yu — Fellow Heavenly Prodigy whom Jiang Qiu saves from the Ox King; their initially tense relationship becomes more respectful. 70 71
• Zhai Song — Mentor at the Soldier Cultivation Academy who guides Jiang Qiu’s Technique and Weapon Fusion training. 121 123
• Zhu Weiyi — Xia Kingdom Grandmaster who recognizes Jiang Qiu after the Northern Wilderness trial, protects him from hostile factions, and later requires Jiang Qiu’s help to leave Tianxing Arena. 249 365
• Xue — Dragon Maiden and Dao Merging partner whose body and abilities can become an extension of Jiang Qiu’s combat power. 381
• Xiong Batian — Bear Demon named by Jiang Qiu; becomes his loyal follower and mount after Jiang Qiu kills his enemy and helps him awaken his Spirit Veins. 421 426
• Chen — Kunlun Demon Race emperor and recurring enemy whose attacks threaten Plateau City and later force Jiang Qiu into desperate advancement. 275 280
• Orochi — Ancient Demon Emperor whose aura and inherited power repeatedly intersect with Jiang Qiu’s conflicts. 146 299

Story Role / Major Arcs

Eighth High School and Practical Training Hunt

Jiang Qiu rises through Eighth High School’s Elite Training Hall by rapidly mastering the Ancient Martial Arts Spear Technique, defeating rivals, and earning recognition from Wu Shan and Zhao Gongzheng. During the Practical Training Hunt, he leads Field No. 8 to kill over two thousand Demonic Beasts and secure a Demonic Plant Fruit, resulting in additional resources for the field. 12 38 39

Heavenly Prodigy Project

Although initially omitted from the Heavenly Prodigy Project because of his lack of archery experience, Jiang Qiu proves himself through the military test. He kills 2,100 Demonic Beasts, defeats the One-Eyed Owl, secures the top score, and becomes a preferred candidate. 39 67 76

Soldier Cultivation Academy and Northern Wilderness

At the Soldier Cultivation Academy, Jiang Qiu trains under Zhai Song, develops Technique and Weapon Fusion, and refines his spear techniques. He enters the Northern Wilderness Great Secret Realm as a Heaven’s Chosen One, obtains the North Sea Palace’s ancestral inheritance and the Azure Luan Art, then wins the Enlightenment Fruit after completing his Humanoid Dragon Body. 123 127 165 201 249

Defense of Plateau City

Jiang Qiu returns to Earth as a Grandmaster-level combatant and helps repel Chen and the Ten Great Demon Marshals. His actions save Plateau City, earn him a recommended honorary dean position at Northwest Martial Arts University, and lead Xia Kingdom to proclaim him the Protector War God. 280 284 299

Tianxing Arena

While seeking to rescue Zhu Weiyi, Jiang Qiu enters Tianxing Arena while concealing his true strength behind a first-layer Spirit Body Realm identity. He repeatedly defeats opponents across major realm gaps, reaches fifty consecutive victories, and becomes a widely discussed Human Race challenger in the Great Barren World. 363 368 370 381

Twilight Sacred Ruins

Jiang Qiu later enters the Twilight Sacred Ruins in the body of a dragon cub with pure Dragon Bloodline. He investigates the Dragon Emperor’s Legacy, develops new cultivation paths through Spirit Vein Awakening, and guides Xiong Batian and the Nine-Tailed Fox in their advancement. 421 426 437 447

Notable Quotes

“Jiang Qiu did not believe in fate. He only believed in himself.” 2

“You’re asking how I instantly kill opponents? You’ll find out once the challenge begins.” 368