Contents
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Lord Qianyue (千月君主) |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation/Role | Dao Lord Taichu's challenger and opponent |
| Status | Deceased; ultimately defeated by Dao Lord Taichu in their life-and-death battle 1661 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1617 |
Appearance
Lord Qianyue is chiefly described amid combat, where his moon-marked body, shifting forms, and changing arsenal distinguish him from ordinary sword cultivators.
- A moon tattoo or pattern on his body can glow and release Moon Power 1633 1634.
- Assumes a Black Fox form surrounded by a Black Vortex before returning to human form 1654.
- Can transform into a Black Dragon or manifest as a Giant Dragon in battle 1648 1651.
- In dragon form, he possesses luminous scales and attacks with a powerful tail sweep 1648.
Personality
Lord Qianyue is fiercely proud, combative, and unwilling to submit even when wounded or exhausted. He repeatedly challenges Dao Lord Taichu head-on, refuses to concede defeat, and treats strength as the deciding force in the world 1621 1644 1659.
His confidence often turns into taunting arrogance; he initially dismisses Taichu's swordsmanship and mental strength. However, he is not inflexible in combat: he changes tactics, uses feints, and recognizes the need to fight with a calmer state of mind after Taichu's guidance 1632 1635 1643. His prolonged duel with Taichu develops into mutual acknowledgment of each other's strength despite their hostility 1633 1641.
Abilities & Skills
Moon and Qianyue Power
Lord Qianyue channels moonlight-based power through the markings on his body and can use it for offense, defense, and mobility.
- Releases Moon Power as moonlight orbs and blades of moonlight 1633 1634.
- Creates a bright moon capable of shattering incoming Sword Qi 1633.
- Condenses a Moonlight Barrier to withstand Dao Lord Taichu's fiery Sword Qi 1660.
- Uses Thousand Moon Slash, concentrating his power into a decisive sword strike 1633.
- Calls his power Qianyue Power and employs it against Taichu's golden light 1636.
Elemental Manipulation
He combines several elemental forces with his swordplay.
- Circulates Profound Moon Power through the Profound Iron Long Sword, producing silver moon Sword Light 1624.
- Counters Dao Lord Taichu's flames with ice attacks, including ice blades and a giant ice hammer 1625.
- Uses Solar Divine Power, though it is suppressed in a direct clash with Taichu's flames 1625.
- Turns a fireball into ice with a sword-generated ice wall 1631.
Dark Power and Transformations
Dark energy is one of Lord Qianyue's most dangerous resources, allowing him to alter his form and produce destructive manifestations.
- Releases black energy in the form of a dark Giant Dragon 1621.
- Summons a black dragon to oppose Taichu's Golden War God form 1639.
- Creates a Black Vortex while transformed into a Black Fox 1654.
- Uses a black Domain to restrain Taichu, though Taichu eventually breaks free 1648.
- Wields dark Sword Qi and black energy through his transformed weapons 1654 1657.
Swordsmanship and Combat Technique
Lord Qianyue is an exceptionally fast and adaptable swordsman whose attacks repeatedly pressure Dao Lord Taichu.
- Moves with ghostlike speed, creating afterimages and rapidly changing positions 1618 1622.
- Uses swordplay described by Taichu as reaching the pinnacle of the Sword Dao 1641.
- Employs Myriad Swords Return to Origin, unleashing hundreds of Sword Lights at once 1658.
- Uses feints and traps, deliberately slowing an attack to lure Taichu into exposing his back 1632.
- Maintains his offense despite severe wounds and exhaustion 1627 1659.
Limitations
- Sustained use of his cold Moon Artifact drains his energy and Spiritual Energy; he must defeat an opponent quickly or risk depletion 1625.
- His earlier reliance on raw strength and turbulent emotions limits the expression of his power 1635 1643.
- Even after drawing on multiple forms, weapons, and ultimate techniques, he is ultimately unable to overcome Dao Lord Taichu 1651 1661.
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Black Sword — his weapon when he first confronts Dao Lord Taichu 1617.
- Silver Moon Sword — used to deflect Taichu's ultimate Sword Qi 1622.
- Profound Iron Long Sword — empowered with Profound Moon Power and silver moonlight 1624.
- Cold Moon Seal — an ancient Divine Artifact that condenses a cold moon to immobilize enemies 1625.
- Silver Moon Wheel — a transforming weapon that can become a silver storm or vortex-like offensive 1646.
- Black Great Sword — formed when his Short Blade lengthens after his Black Fox transformation 1654.
- Black Spear — releases black energy and can break through Taichu's Sword Qi 1657.
- Treasure Sword — summoned to resist Taichu's relentless sword assault 1659.
Relationships
- Dao Lord Taichu — Primary rival and opponent. Qianyue challenges him to settle their conflict; their prolonged battle shifts repeatedly between hostility, tactical respect, and acknowledgment of each other's strength 1617 1621 1633 1643 1661.
Story Role / Major Arcs
Duel with Dao Lord Taichu
Lord Qianyue emerges from hiding to challenge Dao Lord Taichu, attacking immediately with a Black Sword and forcing Taichu into a defensive battle 1617. He initially gains the advantage, wounds Taichu, and appears poised to kill him before Taichu reveals further reserves of power 1618 1619.
The conflict becomes an extended duel of swordsmanship, Moon Power, Dark Power, transformations, artifacts, and elemental techniques. Qianyue repeatedly turns apparent defeats into counterattacks, including breaking free from Taichu's grasp through a mysterious surge of power and disarming Taichu during their exchange 1622 1624 1625.
Taichu challenges Qianyue's mindset rather than only his strength, arguing that Qianyue's chaotic mind restricts his abilities. Qianyue eventually absorbs this lesson and returns to battle with greater composure, briefly gaining the upper hand 1635 1643.
Despite his refusal to yield and use of his full arsenal—including Moon Power, Dark Power, dragon forms, the Silver Moon Wheel, and the Black Great Sword—Lord Qianyue is finally defeated and killed by Dao Lord Taichu 1646 1654 1657 1661.
Notable Quotes
“I haven't lost yet. This battle isn't over.” 1621
“There was never any Light in this world. Only the strong can control everything!” 1644
“I am Lord Qianyue, and I will never bow down to anyone!” 1659