Xiang Qingcheng

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Xiang Qingcheng 1164
Alias	Princess Yuxin 1224 1361, Dan Bing 2437 2443 2772
Affiliation	Xiang Royal Family (Princess) 1224 1361, Yuqing Immortal Palace 2772 3111, Three Great Immortal Palaces within the Green Fruit Barrier (leader) 5192
Cultivation	Heavenly Immortal 3831, Primordial Spirit Body 5087 5192, True Immortal Second Realm (True Desire Realm) 3288, Great Ascension realm 2772
Skills	Swordsmanship 1164 1414, Talisman Formations 1414 3103 3111 3193 5087 5192, Illusion Techniques (proficient) 3134, Formation Arts 3111 5087 5192
Relationships	Lu Xiaotian (Dao Companion) 2051 3212, Xu Qin (Friend) 1164 1330, Xiang Kuang (Acquaintance) 1164 1327, Luo Qing (Companion) 5087, Luo Ping'er (Companion) 1571, Little Fire Crow (Immortal Pet) 3831, Little White Dog (Immortal Pet) 3831
Notable Items	Sword Bracelet 1164, Hidden Sword Box 1165 1166, Dragon Talismans 5087
Mentors	Yin Xiaozi (master) 1330 1334, Old Demonnster Fu Yuan (formation-arts benefactor and prospective mentor) 3111, Inheritor of Dao traditions from Purple Clarity, Purple Cloud, and Purple Firmament Immortal Palaces 4803 5192
Appearance	Ordinary-looking (disguised with Shapeshifting Pill) 1164, Exquisite and graceful figure 1164, Beautiful 1164, White-cloaked 1239, Clear and refined face with cold arrogance 1224, Stunningly beautiful 3565
Personality	Proud 3565, Superior comprehension and intellect 3565, Resourceful 5087, Resilient 4803, Confident and calm 3193

Physical Description

Xiang Qingcheng is described as having an exquisite and incredibly graceful figure, with a beautiful and captivating appearance 1164. Her face is clear and refined, often displaying a proud demeanor 1224 1481. She possesses an "exceptionally beautiful" look with an inherent pride 3202. After being immersed in Elemental Stone Dripping Milk, her skin, particularly on her neck and feet, exuded a crystal-clear luster 1312. Her peerless beauty is further highlighted by her waterfall of black hair and eyes like stars 4803.

• She has a "stunningly beautiful" appearance 3565.
• Her chest reveals a "small patch of snow-white skin" 1164.
• Her face, often proud, can show a "faint blush" 1481.
• She has "sharp eyes" 1199.
• Her "exquisite face" holds a "domineering and sharp beauty, like a surging River of Swords" 1486.
• She can use a Shapeshifting Pill to disguise her appearance, making her look ordinary 1164.
• When she awakens, her "soft, jade-like complexion" is noted, making her "already radiant skin even more alluring" 3179.
• Her skin, "as delicate as snow," can temporarily turn a mixture of dark green and gold during a transformation 1312.
• She is described as "tall and slender" 1312.

Character Background

Xiang Qingcheng, a princess of the Xiang Kingdom's royal family, is a highly perceptive and intelligent cultivator with extraordinary tutelage 1330 3565. She inherited the Dao traditions of three great Immortal Palaces: Purple Clarity, Purple Cloud, and Purple Firmament, and has diligently worked to integrate their various cultivation techniques 4803 5192 5601. Her path of cultivation is unique, leading to an aura vastly different from ordinary True Immortals 3288 3565.

Her initial encounter with Lu Xiaotian was hostile, as she attacked him without provocation, revealing her true form from a shapeshifting disguise and blocking his path with a River of Swords 1164. Despite this, she later developed a deep trust and respect for him, even requesting his protection during her cultivation breakthroughs 1239 1327 1330. She is known to have a formidable cultivation and swordsmanship, and has vowed to only accept a Dao companion who can defeat her 1164 1168.

Xiang Qingcheng has faced challenges within her own royal family, particularly from Xiang Nanming, a powerful figure with a grudge against her who sought to disrupt her breakthroughs 1330 1334. She also experienced a period of memory loss, being known as Dan Bing within the Yuqing Immortal Palace 2437 2443. She has a close relationship with Xu Qin, who is loyal and concerned for her well-being 1330. Xiang Qingcheng has also shown concern for her friends, including Luo Ping'er, Yu Ya, Hong Yue, Su Qing, Luo Qian, Zhu Qi, and the Page Stone Tribe, and keeps Lu Xiaotian updated on their progress 3134. She has two Immortal Pets, the Little Fire Crow and the Little White Dog 3831.

After ascending to the Immortal Realm, Xiang Qingcheng arrived at Moon Spring Mountain, where her exceptional Jade Talisman Formation Arts drew the attention of Old Monster Fu Yuan 3111. Although Fu Yuan had not decided whether to accept her as his direct successor, he entrusted her with investigating the Illusory Mist Marsh because of her formation expertise 3110 3111. Within the Green Fruit Barrier, she later took responsibility for training and leading the Human Race forces of the Purple Clarity, Purple Cloud, and Purple Firmament Immortal Palaces 5192.

Abilities

Talisman and Formation Mastery

Xiang Qingcheng possesses exceptional skill in the Dao of Talismans and Formations, which she has diligently studied and integrated with her powerful Primordial Spirit 5087. Her understanding of these arts has deepened significantly, especially after her cultivation breakthroughs, allowing her to create complex and potent talisman formations 5192 5601. She has inherited Dao traditions from the Purple Clarity, Purple Cloud, and Purple Firmament Immortal Palaces, integrating their cultivation techniques into her own practice 4803 5192 5601.

• Applications:
  • Talisman Formation Deployment: She can deploy powerful Talisman Formations, such as creating Jade Talismans that manifest countless Flying Swords to restrain and destroy enemies like a Nine Nether Ghost 3484.
  • Talisman Domain: She can create a Talisman Domain with twelve Jade Talismans to suppress powerful entities like a Wind Puppet 3193 3192.
  • Law Space Expansion: Using Jade Talismans as anchors, she can forcefully expand her Law Space to more than three times what her cultivation would normally allow, maintaining full control 4975.
  • Cosmic Light Divine Lightning Sand: Her formations can emanate mist mixed with sand, carrying astonishing Lightning Power, known as Cosmic Light Divine Lightning Sand 4975.
  • Cloudy Thunder Gang Sword Formation: She can deploy this formation to defeat powerful opponents, such as the Bi Kui Corpse Demon and Shan Wu Demon Lord 5811.
  • Formation Breaking: She can identify and break hostile formations, including the Toad Snow Ghost Peak Great Formation deployed by Chan Mengshi and his allies 5086.
  • Talisman Travel: After advancing to the Primordial Spirit Body realm, she can manifest through talismans and formations across great distances; she and Luo Qing later emerged from a jade talisman phantom to stop Yan Chongxiao's escape 5192 5836.
  • Offensive and Defensive Capabilities: Her Talisman Formations possess both offensive and defensive capabilities, and she can travel within them via a connection between child and mother talismans 3484.
  • Strategic Planning: Her talent in formations allows her to strategize effectively in battle, even against multiple powerful opponents 5808.
• Limitations:
  • While her defensive and entanglement capabilities are strong, her offensive power might be comparatively weaker immediately after a breakthrough 5205.
  • Even with powerful formations, facing numerous Demon Lord-level experts can be challenging, requiring careful strategy 5808.

Sword Arts

Xiang Qingcheng is a formidable sword cultivator, capable of unleashing powerful sword techniques. Her sword arts are distinct from the Sword Embryo path but possess an imposing aura 2780. She has refined her Flying Sword and her perception of her surroundings has reached an extremely subtle level, enhancing her Spiritual Sense 1239 1279.

• Applications:
  • River of Swords: She can summon a surging River of Swords that descends from the void, capable of blocking paths and engaging multiple enemies 1164 2780. This technique can also be used in conjunction with Jade Talismans 2455.
  • Sword Qi and Sword Wheels: She can attack with continuous Sword Qi and deploy Sword Wheels 1166.
  • Bright Light Jade River Sword Art: This art can produce a blinding white light, forcing opponents to rely solely on their Spiritual Sense 1165 1166.
  • Jade-colored Flying Swords: She can manifest exceptionally lustrous jade-colored Flying Swords within her River of Swords, capable of slaying Flame Spirits and other Demon Creatures 3169.
  • Sword Heads: Her Sword Heads draw on the inheritances of the three Immortal Palaces and Lu Xiaotian's Sword Dao insights, though she continues to seek the means to forge Sword Kings capable of leading her River of Swords more efficiently 5087.
• Limitations:
  • Her sword formation can be broken by powerful artifacts like the Hidden Sword Box 1165.
  • Opponents with strong escape techniques and powerful artifacts can temporarily disable her Sword Wheels 1166.
  • Her River of Swords can be ineffective against enemies with unusually resilient cores and favorable environmental advantages, such as the Primordial Gang Ice Talisman Beasts within an Ice Gang Storm 4989.

Fu Ying

Xiang Qingcheng can form twelve Fu Ying, each containing her figure, during her cultivation breakthroughs 4803. These Fu Ying can converge their sword qi into a single powerful strike 4803.

• Applications:
  • Evasion: She can use a Fu Ying to evade attacks 3193.
  • Offensive Convergence: The twelve Fu Ying can combine their sword qi for a concentrated attack 4803.
  • Strategic Positioning: She can instruct allies to stay within her Fu Ying to utilize their aura and act when opportunities arise 5087.
  • Talisman Manifestation: Following her Primordial Spirit Body advancement, she can appear through the talismans and formations she creates 5192.
• Limitations:
  • A Fu Ying can be attacked and caused to explode by powerful spiritual lights 3193.

Inherited Dao Traditions

Xiang Qingcheng has inherited Dao traditions from three great Immortal Palaces: Purple Clarity, Purple Cloud, and Purple Firmament 4803 5192 5601. Although not complete, she has forged her own path by integrating these inheritances 4803 5601.

• Applications:
  • Enhanced Abilities: The integration of these inheritances has made her divine abilities increasingly perfect 3484.
  • Cultivation Breakthroughs: These inheritances contribute to her ability to undergo significant cultivation breakthroughs 4803.
  • Leadership and Training: Her dedication to these inheritances has allowed her to effectively train and lead the Human Race army within the Green Fruit Barrier, particularly the forces from the three Immortal Palaces 5192.
  • Cultivation Integration: She has studied additional Dragon Race inheritances supplied by Lu Xiaotian, and the formerly incomplete legacies of the three Immortal Palaces have begun to show signs of reconnection 5601.
• Limitations:
  • The inheritances were initially incomplete, requiring her to forge her own path 4803.

Other Abilities

• Shapeshifting: She can use a Shapeshifting Pill to disguise her appearance 1164.
• Hidden Sword Box: She possesses a powerful Royal Family treasure, the Hidden Sword Box, which can absorb Flying Swords and break Sword Formations 1165 1166.
• Primordial Spirit Strength: Her Primordial Spirit is exceptionally strong, comparable to experts with extraordinary talent and powerful bloodlines 5087.
• Artistic Conception: She has comprehended three different Cave Heaven Artistic Conceptions at the Profound Immortal stage, directly pointing to three different Law Powers, and has integrated them into her Talisman Formation path 3998.
• Resilience and Adaptability: She demonstrates decisiveness and adaptability in battle, switching strategies and showing resilience in overcoming challenges 3193.
• Tongming Sword Heart: Cultivating to this realm has significantly improved her perception and Spiritual Sense 1279 1365.

Power Progression

Cultivation Stage	Details	Significant Events
Nascent Soul Middle Stage	Xiang Qingcheng was a Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator when she first confronted Lu Xiaotian, though her exceptional sword arts and royal treasures made her a formidable opponent 1165. She later reached the peak of this stage, with combat power comparable to an ordinary Great Cultivator for short periods 1280.	She battles Lu Xiaotian using the Bright Light Jade River Sword Art, Sword Wheels, and the Hidden Sword Box 1165 1166.
Great Cultivator	Xiang Qingcheng has a Nether Water Spirit Physique, making her breakthrough dangerous 1331. Yin Xiaozi transforms into Water Spirit power to assist her breakthrough 1334. After advancing, she refines the Tongming Sword Heart and rapidly improves in the Sword Dao 1365.	Lu Xiaotian agrees to help Xiang Qingcheng break through to the Great Cultivator realm and sets up the Nine Bends Saliva Water Clear Formation 1331 1334. Xiang Qingcheng is close to breaking through and asks Lu Xiaotian for protection 1327.
Body Integration Realm	Xiang Qingcheng reaches the peak of the Integrated Body Middle Stage and gains substantial benefits toward stabilizing her Dao heart through battle against an Integrated Body Late Stage enemy 2457.	She defies the Yuqing Immortal Palace's orders and allies with Lu Xiaotian to defeat Ye Qianxun's Integrated Body Late Stage Lotus Clone 2454 2457.
Great Ascension realm	Xiang Qingcheng ascends to the Great Ascension realm as Immortal Dan Bing of the Yuqing Immortal Palace 2772.	She intervenes to protect the Crimson Moon Desert from Saint Lord Peng Niu while searching for Lu Xiaotian 2772.
True Immortal	Xiang Qingcheng enters seclusion to cultivate within the Demon Suppressing Pagoda after obtaining the Purple Heaven Immortal Palace's inheritance 3255. She improves her combat skills and strength through sparring with Wolf Riders 3300.	She reunites with Lu Xiaotian in the Immortal Realm and joins him in exploring the Illusory Mist Marsh 3110 3111.
True Immortal Second Realm	Xiang Qingcheng successfully enters the True Desire Realm. Her aura becomes markedly different from that of ordinary True Immortals, and her inheritance from the Purple Heaven Immortal Palace strengthens her methods 3288.	She assists Lu Xiaotian after he suffers severe injuries and heals Qingming's wounds with her Immortal Yuan 3212.
Heavenly Immortal	Xiang Qingcheng's heavenly tribulation is as powerful as Lu Xiaotian's previous one, putting her in a dangerous situation 4803. She inherits the Dao traditions of three great Immortal Palaces and forms twelve Fu Ying, which then merge back into one, stabilizing her realm 4803.	Xiang Qingcheng successfully breaks through to the Heavenly Immortal level 4803. She is a Heavenly Immortal when she arrives at Snow Green Peak 3831.
Grand Unity Golden Immortal	Xiang Qingcheng has gained considerable experience at this realm 5173. Her Primordial Spirit's strength is comparable to Wen Yan's 5087. She has integrated various cultivation techniques and her understanding of formations 5506.	Xiang Qingcheng's cultivation breaks through again, and her comprehension of laws and profound meanings enters her Primordial Spirit 5192.
Primordial Spirit Body	Xiang Qingcheng achieves a qualitative leap in her mastery of talismans and formations 5192. Her cultivation method and understanding of talismans and formations gain a completely different perspective 5192.	Xiang Qingcheng successfully cultivates the Primordial Spirit Body 5192.
Post-Primordial Spirit Body Advancement	Xiang Qingcheng continues integrating the three Immortal Palace inheritances, Dragon Race cultivation techniques, Sword Intent, runes, and formations. The profound changes around her indicate another imminent advancement 5601.	Her advancement proceeds without apparent suspense, while Yan Ji recognizes the transformation occurring within the talisman formation 5660.

Relationships

• Lu Xiaotian:

  • Initial Hostility: Xiang Qingcheng initially attacked Lu Xiaotian without provocation, blocking his path with a River of Swords 1164. She later revealed she knew him from his actions in Wushang City 1239.
  • Growing Trust and Alliance: Their relationship evolved into one of trust and mutual respect. Xiang Qingcheng entrusted Lu Xiaotian with her safety during her breakthrough, and he agreed to protect her 1327 1330. He also set up a formation to aid her breakthrough 1334.
  • Deepening Bond: Xiang Qingcheng expressed a desire to face difficulties together with Lu Xiaotian, not wanting to be separated 3110. She also showed concern for his safety and advised him 1327. Lu Xiaotian, in turn, showed care and support by sending her pills during a dangerous situation 5089.
  • Romantic Interest: Xiang Qingcheng blushed and avoided discussing her encounter with Lu Xiaotian, hinting at a deeper connection 1168. Xu Qin noted that Xiang Qingcheng thought highly of Lu Xiaotian and that he was the only man who had caught her eye 1330. Xiang Qingcheng's master's aunt inquired if Lu Xiaotian had other Dao companions, and he admitted to past emotional entanglements, which made Xiang Qingcheng curious 1347.
  • Shared Experiences: They shared hardships in the Stone Demon Cave 1330 and explored an inheritance together in the Illusory Mist Marsh 3110.
  • Memory Loss: At one point, Xiang Qingcheng (as Dan Bing) did not recognize Lu Xiaotian due to memory loss, which disappointed him 2443.
  • Admiration: Xiang Qingcheng admired Lu Xiaotian's strength and foundation, finding him unfathomable 1239. Lu Xiaotian was deeply moved by Xiang Qingcheng's comprehension and intellect 3565.
  • Long-term Connection: Xiang Qingcheng waited for Lu Xiaotian's cultivation progress for over three hundred years at Snow Green Peak 3831.
  • Fellow Lower Realm Cultivator: Su Qing noted that Xiang Qingcheng was one of the people Lu Xiaotian met later in the melee, and while their friendship wasn't initially deep, there was a natural sense of familiarity as they were both from the lower realm 5149.

• Xu Qin:

  • Friend and Confidante: Xu Qin is a friend of Xiang Qingcheng and is deeply concerned for her well-being 1330. She visited Lu Xiaotian to request his protection for Xiang Qingcheng's breakthrough 1330.
  • Supportive: Xu Qin worked with Lu Xiaotian to protect Xiang Qingcheng during her breakthrough, trying to manage the situation diplomatically against Xiang Nanming 1334. She also discussed the mysterious cultivator who damaged Xiang Qingcheng's sword bracelet with her 1168.

• Xiang Nanming:

  • Antagonist: Xiang Nanming is a powerful figure in the Xiang Royal Family with a grudge against Xiang Qingcheng 1330. He sought to disrupt her breakthrough to obtain the Elder Venerable Token and tried to bribe Lu Xiaotian to abandon her 1334.

• Xiang Kuang:

  • Friend: Xiang Kuang is a friend to both Lu Xiaotian and Xiang Qingcheng. He teased Lu Xiaotian about his fight with Xiang Qingcheng and hinted at a potential relationship between them 1168 1169. He was also in trouble, which Xiang Qingcheng warned Lu Xiaotian about 1327.

• Luo Qing:

  • Companions in Battle: Luo Qing and Xiang Qingcheng fought powerful enemies together, showcasing teamwork and trust 5087 5089. Luo Qing's vibrant life force helped Xiang Qingcheng's cultivation 5087.
  • Formation Partners: Xiang Qingcheng instructed Luo Qing to remain within her Fu Ying and release her special aura at decisive moments during their conflict with the Slaughter Shadow Crimson Firmament Demon Silkworm 5087.
  • Mutual Support: The two later emerged together from a jade talisman phantom to prevent Yan Chongxiao's escape and to calm Yu Xiaoqiao 5836.

• Sikong Jiandao and Nan Xuanyu:

  • Fellow Disciples/Companions: They are fellow disciples of Xiang Qingcheng and are protective of her 2443. They showed loyalty to Xiang Qingcheng and willingness to face danger with her 2450. Sikong Jiandao also tried to persuade Xiang Qingcheng to return to Yuqing Immortal Palace 2784.

• Luo Ping'er:

  • Friend: Luo Ping'er is a friend of Lu Xiaotian and Xiang Qingcheng. She and Xiang Qingcheng became excited to visit Lu Xiaotian's old secular home and sect 1574. Luo Ping'er also referred to Xiang Qingcheng as an "old friend" of herself and Lu Xiaotian 2772.

• Yin Xiaozi:

  • Master: Yin Xiaozi was Xiang Qingcheng's master, whose lifespan was depleting 1330. Yin Xiaozi made arrangements for Xiang Qingcheng's breakthrough, including transforming into Water Spirit power to assist her 1334.

• Old Monster Fu Yuan:

  • Formation-Arts Benefactor: Fu Yuan noticed Xiang Qingcheng's outstanding Talisman Formation Arts after her arrival in the Immortal Realm. Though he had not formally selected her as a direct successor, he trusted her abilities enough to send her to the Illusory Mist Marsh 3111.

• Slaughter Shadow Crimson Firmament Demon Silkworm:

  • Adversary/Manipulator: This powerful demon encountered Xiang Qingcheng and Luo Qing, initially demanding they retrieve something for it and later urging Xiang Qingcheng to break a formation due to her mastery 5087 5089.

Notable Events

• Lu Xiaotian encounters Xiang Qingcheng Lu Xiaotian encounters Xu Qin and an ordinary-looking woman, who is Xiang Qingcheng. Xiang Qingcheng attacks Lu Xiaotian without provocation, revealing her true form and blocking his path with a River of Swords 1164.
• Xiang Qingcheng awakens Lu Xiaotian prioritizes waking up Xiang Qingcheng, who is in a coma. Lu Wushuang uses her Demon and Demon powers to awaken Xiang Qingcheng. Xiang Qingcheng awakens with no memory of recent events and is initially wary of Lu Wushuang and Lu Xiaotian 1312.
• Xiang Qingcheng's reminder Lu Xiaotian exits the Black Prison and encounters Xiang Qingcheng, who warns him about Xiao Jinlei and the Yuan family. Xiang Qingcheng reveals that Xiang Kuang is in trouble and advises Lu Xiaotian not to leave Xiangdu. She also asks Lu Xiaotian to protect her during her impending breakthrough 1327.
• Xu Qin visits Lu Xiaotian Xu Qin visits Lu Xiaotian to request his protection during Xiang Qingcheng's impending breakthrough. Lu Xiaotian agrees to protect Xiang Qingcheng despite the potential danger from Xiang Nanming 1330.
• Xiang Nanming arrives at Spirit Mist Demonuntain Xiang Qingcheng is in seclusion to break through to the next realm, assisted by Yin Xiaozi's transformation into Water Spirit power. Lu Xiaotian sets up the Nine Bends Saliva Water Clear Formation to aid her. Xiang Nanming, along with other royal Great Cultivators, arrives at Spirit Mist Demonuntain, seeking to enter the formation 1334.
• Xiang Yihang's death Xiang Yihang returns from Shattered Star Valley, heavily injured, and encounters Xiang Qingcheng. Xiang Qingcheng senses Lu Xiaotian's aura on Xiang Yihang and realizes he was injured by Lu Xiaotian. She uses her powerful swordsmanship and talisman formations to defeat and kill Xiang Yihang 1414.
• Xiang Qingcheng and Lu Xiaotian reunite Xiang Qingcheng recounts her experiences, including seeing Lu Xiaotian and Xiang Kuang fighting the One-eyed Three-armed Demon Person 1539.
• Xiang Qingcheng intervenes in Crimson Demonon Desert Saint Lord Peng Niu attacks the Crimson Demonon Desert, and Xiang Qingcheng, now a Great Ascension cultivator, intervenes to protect it. She reveals she is searching for Lu Xiaotian and plans to find Wuming for information 2772.
• Xiang Qingcheng and Lu Xiaotian reunite in the Illusory Mist Marsh Xiang Qingcheng, Tan Qiuhua, and Qi Bin are engulfed by a dense fog formation, along with Lu Xiaotian, Yang Shuo, and Liu Yushi. Xiang Qingcheng expresses her desire to face difficulties together with Lu Xiaotian and reveals her purpose for coming to the Illusory Mist Marsh: to find clues about the Profound Yue Treasure Bracelet 3110.
• Xiang Qingcheng arrives as reinforcements Xiang Qingcheng, Lu Xiaotian's Dao companion, arrives and kills the remaining Wolf Rider. Lu Xiaotian is severely injured, and Xiang Qingcheng helps Qingming, a Fire Dragon, heal from her injuries 3212.
• Xiang Qingcheng meditates at Snow Green Peak Xiang Qingcheng, a Heavenly Immortal, arrives at Snow Green Peak to meditate, accompanied by her Immortal Pets. Zou Jiufeng and Tian Zhongyu, the rulers of the Immortal Domain, initially confront her but are deterred by her pets and agree to let her stay temporarily 3831.
• Xiang Qingcheng's cultivation breakthrough Xiang Qingcheng undergoes a heavenly tribulation during her cultivation breakthrough, facing a powerful Wind Fire Law Power. She successfully breaks through, inheriting the Dao traditions of three great Immortal Palaces and forming twelve Fu Ying, each containing her figure. She then merges them back into one, stabilizing her realm 4803.
• Xiang Qingcheng and Luo Qing fight a Demonic Ox Xiang Qingcheng and Luo Qing take turns fighting powerful enemies in a strange place, encountering and defeating a Demonic Ox. Afterward, a powerful Primordial Spirit Body Realm expert, a Red-Eyed Fanged Silkworm-Headed Demon, appears and demands they retrieve something for it, leading to a battle 5087.
• Xiang Qingcheng and Luo Qing emerge from a jade talisman phantom A jade talisman phantom appears in the depths of the void, and both Xiang Qingcheng and Luo Qing emerge from it, arriving in time to prevent Yan Chongxiao from escaping 5836.
• Xiang Qingcheng begins another advancement While integrating the cultivation techniques and inheritances of the three great Immortal Palaces, Xiang Qingcheng becomes surrounded by jade light and changing runes that evolve between swords and formations. Her profound aura signals an imminent breakthrough 5601.
• Xiang Qingcheng's advancement succeeds Xiang Qingcheng completes the advancement within a talisman formation, with Yan Ji judging that there was no suspense in the outcome 5660.

Themes and Demontifs

The narrative frequently explores themes of power and strength, particularly through the character of Lu Xiaotian, whose immense capabilities are consistently highlighted, making him an object of both admiration and fear 1239. His powerful sword strike, for instance, decimated a Ghost King and several Nascent Soul Cultivators 1239. This theme extends to others, such as Xiang Qingcheng's continuous pursuit of greater power, driven by her desire to keep pace with Lu Xiaotian 1239 1327. Loyalty and resolve are central, exemplified by Lu Xiaotian's unwavering determination to protect Xiang Qingcheng and honor Yin Xiaozi's wishes, even against formidable adversaries 1334 1330. His relentless search for Xiang Qingcheng when she disappears underscores his deep concern and loyalty 1299 1300.

Another prominent theme is change and loss, particularly evident in Su Qing's transformation into a Ghost Tribe member, which signifies both physical and emotional loss 923. The narrative also delves into memory loss and identity, as seen in Xiang Qingcheng's struggle to recall her past with Lu Xiaotian, which causes him disappointment 2443. Despite her memory loss, a deep, unspoken connection persists between them 2443. Love and companionship evolve throughout the story, with Xiang Qingcheng, initially proud and aloof, eventually expressing a profound desire to face challenges alongside Lu Xiaotian, highlighting their growing bond and mutual understanding 3110. This is further emphasized by Lu Xiaotian's realization that Xiang Qingcheng is someone he "cannot let go of" 2443. The mystery and uncertainty surrounding Lu Xiaotian's past and true origins also serve as a recurring motif, adding to his enigmatic allure 1239.