Gu Qingshan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Gu Qingshan (顾青山)
Alias(es)	Sword Fifteen; Qi Yan; Zhang Xiaoyun; Li Qiushan; Li Sanlang
Species/Race	Human Race
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Hundred Flowers Sect; Human Race Cultivation Alliance; Oath of the Blade
Occupation/Role	Sword Cultivator; scientist; military officer; disciple of Xie Daoling
Status	Active
Military Rank	Zhaowu Colonel; later Federation Leader
Titles	Assassin; Ace Assassin; Shenwei General; Dragon Slayer; Great Ghost

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Refining Realm	61	His restored swordplay realm greatly exceeded his low cultivation, though powerful techniques remained sealed to protect his soul.
Foundation Establishment	105	Defeated Qin Xiaolou in a spar despite being in a lower realm.
Foundation Establishment Peak	194	Cultivated the Hundred Saints Core Formation Art to the peak; gained the ability for brief aerial combat through the Flowing Cloud Swordplay Tactic.
Golden Core Realm	255	Prepared to break through, requiring protection during the vulnerable realm-crossing process.
Nascent Soul Realm	267	Advanced after mastering five Secret Swords; received the right to select Divine Abilities from two realms.
Thousand Tribulations Realm, late stage	695	Consolidated his cultivation after a Life Tribulation.
Cultivation reset to zero	741	Entered an ancient afterimage in a child’s body and had to cultivate again to seek the Heaven Sword.
Great Accomplishment Sword Immortal Realm	773	Reached heart-and-sword unity; could freely control thousands of Flying Swords and deploy powerful Sword Formations.
Mount Sumeru Master	1319	Reached a stage requiring long-term Spiritual Power accumulation rather than an immediate breakthrough.
Unfathomable Realm of Gods and Ghosts	1635	Used the Six Paths Heart Mantra, Yellow Springs World fragment, and Yellow Springs God Skills to advance.
Great Ghost	1842	Spent Merit to promote within the Yellow Springs World.
Elite Second Lieutenant	2005	War Sequence promotion after saving Shi Zhi; his strength was enhanced through the One Person, Ten Thousand Lives Art.
Qi Refining Stage, 2nd Layer	2111	Cultivated anew to maintain the altered world line and explain his increased strength.
Federation Leader	2122	His strength returned to its initial level and he was elevated to Federation Leader.

Background / History

Gu Qingshan is a reborn Sword Cultivator whose previous life ended with humanity’s technological weapons proving ineffective against invading monsters. From that experience, he knew that Spiritual Power and four supernatural abilities—Return to Origin, Chosen of Heaven, Five Elements, and God Skill—were necessary to harm them. 73

In his previous life, he cultivated without expert guidance, trading blood and his life for Spirit Stones and Sword Arts before eventually reaching the position of Sword Immortal. His cultivation, however, remained only at the middle stage of Spirit Transformation, leaving him unable to attempt Saint Sealing. 107 304

In his new life, Gu Qingshan became a personal disciple of the Hundred Flowers Fairy, Xie Daoling. Her direct instruction corrected flaws in the solitary sword path he had forged and allowed his talent to develop rapidly. 85 107 He later served on the Human Race frontlines, earned military merits, and rose to Zhaowu Colonel. 141 173

He repeatedly assumed false identities for infiltration and survival, including Guangyang Sect Hall Master Qi Yan, reserve-camp cook Zhang Xiaoyun, and Mountain and Sea Sect member Li Qiushan. 295 751 1240 His later journey involved the Six Paths of Reincarnation, the Evil Ghost Path, World Power, time manipulation, and conflicts with Apocalypses and Sequences. 1635 1688 2116

Appearance

Gu Qingshan is generally portrayed as a refined young man whose demeanor changes sharply in combat. His appearance was at one point altered through cosmetic surgery performed by the Goddess of Justice, though he retained the ability to return to his original appearance. 1082

• Often carries one or more long swords, particularly the Earth Sword.
• Wears military armor when operating on the frontlines, including Youji General Armor. 541
• Has used masks, disguises, and All Beings Synchronization Mystery to conceal his identity. 751 1419
• His Sword Intent and sword aura are recognizable enough for experienced opponents to identify him. 1566

Personality

Gu Qingshan is disciplined, pragmatic, and intensely committed to improving himself. He practices obsessively, whether learning Shrinking the Earth into an Inch, refining swordsmanship, or enduring severe pain to pioneer a new defensive Swordplay Tactic. 121 1990 1992

Despite his strength, he is restrained in pursuing power. He refused to study the immensely demanding Enemy-Killing Swordplay before surpassing his master, believing that doing otherwise would be overambitious. 805 He also gives up advantages when necessary for the greater good, such as offering the Eternal Thought-Seizer’s power seed to the Six Paths of Reincarnation. 1817

His tactical thinking is a defining trait. He gathers intelligence, uses disguises, plans for contingencies, and adapts techniques creatively during battle. 295 725 2006 He is protective of companions, particularly Su Xue’er, Mountain Girl, and his fellow disciples. 1115 1648

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship

Gu Qingshan is a Sword Cultivator whose swordplay was already at Sword Immortal level in his previous life. His skill advancement often outpaces his cultivation, requiring seals or gradual awakening to keep his soul from being damaged by techniques beyond his realm. 61 304

• Uses concise, decisive sword attacks focused on committing fully to a single strike. 61
• Reached heart-and-sword unity and the Great Accomplishment Sword Immortal Realm. 773
• Developed swordplay capable of multiplying his current strength, though its initial manifestation created dangerous Void Rifts. 1046
• Created and refined a defensive Swordplay Tactic through repeated self-inflicted trials. 1990 1992
• Is developing the Lone Goose Ascends to Immortality Art. 2119

Secret Swords

By the time he reached the Nascent Soul Realm, Gu Qingshan had mastered five Secret Swords. 267

• Water Severing Flow
• Moon Slash
• Seven Stars Spiraling Dragon
• Painting Shadow
• Yan Gui
• Life Chasing — Used alongside Divine Power: Severance to eliminate surrounded opponents. 693
• Full Moon Continuous Slash — Used to sever controlling Rune threads from a God Corpse. 1063

Divine Powers and God Skills

Gu Qingshan has accumulated Divine Powers from multiple systems and Paths.

• Shrinking the Earth into an Inch — A movement God Skill learned after ten days of relentless practice. 121
• Shape Shifting — Exchanges his position with a weapon or target, enabling sudden repositioning. 282
• Heart Sword — A sword Divine Power developed to directly attack an opponent’s Divine Soul. 746
• Good God Protection Secret Method — Automatically protects his Divine Soul against Heavenly Demons, charm attacks, and soul-snatching techniques. 173
• Yellow Springs Path Guidance, Forgetfulness River Slash, and Ghost Devour — Yellow Springs God Skills used as part of his Unfathomable Realm breakthrough. 1635
• Suppress Evil: Orange Spear — Mount Sumeru Divine Power used through the True Crimson Demon Spear to suppress and kill an evil phantom. 1142
• Carefree Divine Power — Received from Mount Sumeru. 1142
• Denial — Chaos Fate Skill used to refuse the War Sequence identity imposed on him. 1994

Archery

Although primarily a Sword Cultivator, Gu Qingshan is an accomplished archer. After his Heavenly Tribulation, he gained the ability to cultivate archery without reducing his swordsmanship progress. 615

• Practices archery alongside swordsmanship and movement techniques. 121
• Uses the Night Rain Bow and Demon Breaking Arrows. 173
• Can combine archery with sword techniques when opponents attempt to exploit his ranged fighting style. 693
• The enhanced Night Rain Bow can create Spiritual Arrows without requiring physical ammunition. 2140

World Power

Gu Qingshan comprehended World Power, a rare ability among Professionals. Its precise nature is deliberately undisclosed. 1709

• His World Power is described as unique and potentially endless. 1688
• Its advancement may be connected to the Phase Realm. 1688
• Uses World Stabilizer to resist and force back the Bronze Lord. 1994

Time-Space Sword Arts

Gu Qingshan obtained a Space-Time Sword Art contained in the Stone Sword and trained within a Sword World to master it. 1887 1888

• Requires World Power or the Power of Time to use. 1888
• Applies law-infused sword techniques that distort the surrounding void. 1888
• Must be strong enough to encounter himself on the same timeline without being erased by time laws. 1887

Thunder Light Techniques

Gu Qingshan adapted a Thunder-based fist technique into a personal combat style. 2006

• Thunder Light Collapse Fist — Summons thunder and lightning before striking, dealing twenty times the damage to the target. 2006
• Thunder Light Illuminates the World — A self-created skill used to defeat an Apocalypse Monster. 2006
• Avoids the backlash of his own thunder, allowing him to summon more powerful lightning safely. 2006

Fate and Causality

After receiving knowledge from a black watch, Gu Qingshan attained a breakthrough in understanding Affinity, causality, and Fate. 1428

• Can establish or sever unseen Fate connections.
• Hid within Kunlun City so completely that Zhao Xiaoseng could not find him despite searching the city repeatedly. 1428
• Uses causality barriers and Fate comprehension for concealment and strategic movement. 1428

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Earth Sword — His primary ancient sword and a weapon of great hidden power; its Sword Spirit chose him as its master. 67 2134
• Mountain Girl — Sword Spirit associated with the Earth Sword; a loyal combat companion capable of taking human form. 257 1352
• Tide Sound Sword — One of his regularly used swords. 282
• Heaven and Earth Twin Swords — Twin swords acquired after fighting the Three Gods in the Ancient Era. 1271
• Six Realms God Mountain Sword — Yellow Springs Path divine artifact and manifestation of the Great Iron Encirclement Mountain’s laws. 418
• Six Paths World-Defining Divine Sword — A divine sword Gu Qingshan aids in recovering and restoring. 1787 1817
• Night Rain Bow — An ancestral bow associated with Ning Yuechan; later enhanced to create Spiritual Arrows. 173 2140
• Soulfall Bow — Used to defeat an Evil Ghost stronghold leader. 1352
• True Crimson Demon Spear — Used with Suppress Evil: Orange Spear. 1142
• Youji General Armor — Gold military armor marked with profound runes. 541
• Sin Condemning Angel Armor — God Armor from the Sin Judgment Codex; used to save Xiao Xi. 1505
• Ancient Tree Pardoner Armor — Divine Artifact armor that blocks any attack three times before shattering. 1602
• Time Cloak — Given to him by Lola during the Bestowal Ritual. 2116
• Stone Sword — Contains the Space-Time Sword Art and Time Sand. 1887

Relationships

• Xie Daoling / Hundred Flowers Fairy — Master and mentor. She personally corrected his swordsmanship, supported his breakthroughs, and made a Heavenly Dao Oath to protect him. 107 1635 1653
• Su Xue’er — Close companion and romantic interest. Gu Qingshan protects her during their reunion and later returns in force when she is under siege. 42 1082 1115
• Mountain Girl — Sword Spirit and devoted companion. She assists him in battle, disguises herself when necessary, and shares his Sea of Consciousness. 546 1352 1494
• Earth Sword — His principal sword and long-standing partner; it selected him based on his qualities as a Sword Cultivator. 67 2134
• Ning Yuechan — Military ally and fellow elite combatant. They share mutual trust, spar together, and later recognize each other through battle. 267 1819 2140
• Leng Tianxing — Friend and military comrade who accompanies Gu Qingshan into dangerous ruins and campaigns. 254 267
• Qin Xiaolou — Senior brother in the Hundred Flowers Sect; their relationship is playful and competitive. 105 121
• Xiu Xiu — Junior sister whom Gu Qingshan is assigned to protect during travel. 107
• Qian Shan Ye — Deceased Guangyang Sect master who entrusted Gu Qingshan with his swordsmanship and saber arts legacy. 457 458
• Lola — Trusted companion who guards him during swordplay enlightenment and later gives him the Time Cloak. 1046 2116
• Ye Feili — Ally and member of Gu Qingshan’s group; cooperates with him in missions and protects him during comprehension. 194 1046
• Zhang Yinghao — Ally and fellow member of the Oath of the Blade. 1024
• Zhao Xiaoseng — Student-like companion who helps Gu Qingshan test his Fate-based concealment. 1419 1428
• Shi Zhi — Subordinate combatant and partner in the Demon Emperor Era; helps him develop Thunder Light techniques. 2005 2006
• Six Paths World-Defining Divine Sword — Ally in the effort to counter the Eternal Thought-Seizer and restore the Six Paths. 1787 1817
• Gu Su’an — The Human Realm’s ultimate weapon, which merges with Gu Qingshan and fights beside him. 2122

Story Role / Major Arcs

Hundred Flowers Sect and the Frontlines

Gu Qingshan joins the Hundred Flowers Sect as Xie Daoling’s disciple, acquires the Earth Sword, and rapidly develops under Saint-level instruction. He later serves on the Human Race frontlines, earning military merits and advancing through the officer ranks. 66 85 107 173

Divine Martial World and Guangyang Sect

He enters the Divine Martial World, discovers the Sword Spirit within a broken sword, advances to Nascent Soul, and infiltrates the Guangyang Sect as Qi Yan. There he uncovers Qian Shan Ye’s fate and becomes entangled in the conflict with Wang Hongdao. 257 267 295 457

Beyond the Heavens and the Ancient Era

Gu Qingshan travels through ancient afterimages and the Barren Ancient World, where his cultivation is reset and rebuilt. He gains the qualification to seek the Heaven Sword, develops Heart Sword, and reaches the Great Accomplishment Sword Immortal Realm. 741 746 773

Six Paths and Evil Ghost Path

He enters the Six Paths conflict, gains Yellow Springs abilities, infiltrates the Evil Ghost World, reaches the Unfathomable Realm of Gods and Ghosts, and becomes the last Holy Selection of the Evil Ghost Path. 1419 1635 2065

World Power and Phase Realms

After comprehending World Power, Gu Qingshan is sent to Black City in a Phase Realm. He investigates the relationship between World Systems, the Phase Realm, and the advancement of World Power. 1688 1709

Reforging the Divine Sword

Gu Qingshan assists the Six Paths World-Defining Divine Sword, gives up the Eternal Thought-Seizer’s power seed for the Six Paths’ evolution, and receives the chance to restore his sealed powers. 1787 1817

Demon Emperor Era and War Sequence

Disguised as Li Jiu, Gu Qingshan joins the Demon Emperor Era civilization, accepts Shi Zhi as a combat subordinate, develops new Thunder-based abilities, and gains the Demon Emperor’s Will as a weapon. 2005 2006 2009 2034

Altered World Line

Gu Qingshan returns to an earlier point in the world line, cultivates from Qi Refining again to preserve his cover, and later regains his initial strength as Federation Leader while awakening Gu Su’an. 2111 2122

Trivia

• Gu Qingshan considers himself a scientist in life and a Sword Cultivator in battle. 409
• He has notable skill in Spiritual Food preparation and quickly integrated into a reserve military camp’s cook team while disguised as Zhang Xiaoyun. 752
• He refuses to change his hairstyle for a Thunder-and-Lightning fist technique, leading him to innovate a method that avoids lightning backlash. 2006
• He values armor because it allows a Sword Cultivator to focus more fully on killing enemies rather than defense. 1505