Li Ji'an

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Li Ji'an (李季安)
Alias(es)	Li Fan; Li Ping'an; Dao name: Chang'an
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Azure Cloud Sect; formerly associated with the Yan Family and Nine Tripod Merchant Guild
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; Alchemist; Talisman Master; Body Cultivator; Azure Cloud Sect Elder
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Golden Strength Technique mastered	3	Mastered the martial technique by age thirteen after returning to childhood.
Blood Transformation, initial stage	32	Reached after two years of training; aided by his Dragon-Tiger Visage, prior martial arts, and strengthened mental power.
Qi Condensation, Layer One	48	Reached after six months despite a poor Spiritual Root.
Qi Condensation, Layer Three	55	Began attempting first-tier low-grade pill refinement.
Late-stage Tier 1 Body Cultivator	62	Advanced through Thunder Flame Crystal body refinement.
Peak first-stage Thunder Flame Crystal refinement	79	Reached the peak of the first stage with Guagua's assistance.
Qi Condensation, Layer Four	98	Broke through after three years focused on cultivating Magical Power.
Foundation Establishment	132	Successfully established his Foundation and began planning toward Core Formation.
Foundation Establishment, Layer Two	162	Broke through and neared the third layer.
Second-order Body Cultivation, mid-stage	166	Tempered his physique with Lava Sand over two years.
Foundation Establishment, Layer Six	209	Cultivated the Immortal Golden Body Art alongside his Magical Power.
Foundation Establishment, Middle Stage	214	Regarded as a potential Core Formation cultivator.
Foundation Establishment Perfection	250	Became an Azure Cloud Sect Elder and prepared the Crystal Condensing Pill.
Core Formation	254	Successfully formed his core, gaining roughly 180 additional years of lifespan.
Third-order Body Cultivation	366	Opened the spleen Divine Treasury with Xiao Qiao's Earth Spiritual Aura; gained earth-like defensive power.

Background / History

Li Ji'an returned to his childhood carrying memories and experience from previous lives. During his early years, he was supported by Purple Heaven Temple, studied at the county martial arts academy, and developed an unusually mature temperament. His exceptional physique was eventually recognized as a possible Dragon-Tiger Visage. 3 4

In the martial world, he attained the top position on the Grandmaster Ranking and defeated Lei Jingchuan three times. He later entered the Immortal Realm, where his poor Spiritual Root initially limited his prospects; nevertheless, he reached the first layer of Qi Condensation through persistent cultivation. 32 48

Li Ji'an spent years attached to the Yan Family as Alchemist Mo's assistant. He cultivated alchemy, protected Yan Qingwan from Wei Huairen, and gradually secured a stable position within the family. His contributions earned the Yan Family Ancestor's recognition, resources for body refinement, and Guagua, a spirit beast companion. 59 65

After leaving the Yan Family to pursue greater opportunities, Li Ji'an developed as an independent alchemist and talisman cultivator. He gained the support of Zhao Shuyao and Tong Yaoyao, acquired Foundation Establishment Pill materials, and successfully established his Foundation. 101 127 132

He later joined the Azure Cloud Sect, becoming a respected alchemist, instructor, and eventually an Elder. He took Xu Xiaochun and Guo Wanzhi as disciples, formed his core, and prepared resources, inheritances, and methods for a future rejuvenated life. 197 250 254 277

Appearance

Li Ji'an is repeatedly noted for a refined, striking appearance that becomes more pronounced through cultivation and rejuvenation. At seventeen, he stood over eight feet tall with a slender but robust build shaped by years of Vital Energy and Blood tempering. 13

• Handsome, jade-like features and an imposing demeanor. 13 20
• Strong bones, long sinews, and no excess fat. 13
• Dragon-Tiger Visage, associated with his exceptional physical potential. 4 32
• His rejuvenated appearance closely resembles his younger self, causing old acquaintances to recognize him. 32 93
• Wood-elemental Replenishing Origin Pills further enhanced his body, Spirit Vein, and youthful appearance. 286

Personality

Li Ji'an is cautious, pragmatic, and deeply committed to survival. He consistently prioritizes stable advancement over dangerous opportunities, declining sect missions, family obligations, and conflicts that offer insufficient reward for the risk involved. 65 98 138

He is outwardly humble and polite even after achieving Foundation Establishment and Core Formation, but he is capable of decisive brutality against enemies. He killed Wei Huairen, Zheng Tianxiang, Alchemist Mo's group, and later ordered Xue Yuan to eliminate Lin Xiuzhu and the Yin Ghost Holy Son when they became threats. 59 101 127 146 382

Li Ji'an values favors, old friendships, and responsibility. He repays the Yan Family's past care, supports Zhao Shuyao in old age, protects Xiao Qiao, and remains connected to descendants of former companions such as Zhang Tie Zhu. 137 161 210 382

Abilities & Skills

Cultivation and Spiritual Sense

Li Ji'an cultivates both Magical Power and the Martial/Body Cultivation path. His Spiritual Sense is unusually powerful, allowing him to detect threats, open hidden inheritances, and conceal or assess his strength.

• Condensed divine sense without alerting a False Core True Person or Yan Qingwan. 98
• Used Spiritual Sense with Guagua to retrieve the Ancient Talisman Master's inheritance at Fallen Dragon Ridge. 138
• Possessed Spiritual Sense comparable to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage while still below that realm in Magical Power. 152 180
• Employs aliases, disguise, and aura concealment to avoid exposing his true identity and cultivation. 210 312

Body Cultivation

Li Ji'an's physical cultivation is rooted in multiple lifetimes of Vital Energy and Blood training. It provides combat ability beyond his apparent Magical Power realm.

• Reached late-stage Tier 1 Body Cultivation through Thunder Flame Crystal refinement. 62
• Used Lava Sand to reach mid-stage Second-order Body Cultivation. 166
• Cultivated the Immortal Golden Body Art, an ancient body cultivation method. 209
• Opened his spleen Divine Treasury to advance to Third-order Body Cultivation, gaining heavy earth-like defense. 366
• His Third-tier physique can threaten Core Formation cultivators in direct combat. 375

Alchemy

Li Ji'an is an accomplished alchemist who learned first as Alchemist Mo's assistant, later becoming a high-ranking Azure Cloud Sect alchemist.

• Assisted Alchemist Mo, prepared ingredients, cleaned furnaces, and accumulated foundational alchemy knowledge. 52
• Guided Yan Qingwan's alchemy, improving her pill formation rate and quality. 55
• Learned and participated in refining three Qi Refining mid-stage pill types. 59
• Refined Foundation Establishment Pills for numerous Azure Cloud Sect members. 200
• Refined a top-quality Foundation Establishment Pill and high-grade Crystal Condensing Pill. 277
• Refined the Crystal Condensing Pill for his own Core Formation preparation. 250

Talisman Arts

Li Ji'an is a highly skilled Talisman Master whose talismans are central to his combat style and long-term cultivation plans.

• Created a mid-grade high-quality Golden Sword Talisman. 100
• Defeated Wei Huairen with talismans and Guagua while leaving the Yan Family. 101
• Awakened a second-order talisman inheritance at Fallen Dragon Ridge. 137 138
• Created a high-quality Rank 2 middle-stage Golden Arrow Talisman. 165
• Obtained materials and inheritances for Rank 2 Talismans from the cave mansion. 182
• Possesses Natal Talismans and has used second-tier Lightning and Golden Awl Talismans in combat. 142 146

Puppetry and Secret Techniques

Li Ji'an pursues puppetry as a supplementary path for protection, combat, and future planning.

• Obtained a Fourth-tier spirit-imbued Puppet Inheritance from an ancient chamber. 237
• Received the Formless Mask, containing memories connected to the Crimson Stone Rogue Cultivator. 237
• Studied Puppet Skill while consolidating Third-tier Body Cultivation. 366
• Learned the Thousand Mechanisms Guide, which can divide the Primordial Spirit for separate control. 366

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Guagua — Mutated frog and long-term spirit beast companion; later reaches Rank 2 Late Stage with a quasi-Earth Grade bloodline. 101 277
• Little Fire Spirit — Spirit companion capable of refining and cleansing items; later advances to Rank 2. 182 200
• Second-order high-grade Alchemy Furnace — Taken from Alchemist Mo's group. 127
• Ancient Talisman Master inheritance — Recovered from Fallen Dragon Ridge. 138
• Natal Talismans — Maintained to improve his survival and combat security. 142
• Formless Mask — A mask containing the memories of the Crimson Stone Rogue Cultivator. 237
• Fourth-tier Puppet Inheritance — Includes methods for refining Fourth-tier spirit-imbued puppets. 237
• Seven-Colored Jade Tree — A Core Formation sacred item acquired from a cave mansion. 182
• Blackwater Magic Sword — Top Three Grade Magic Treasure found in a tomb. 264
• Dragon Suppressing Cauldron — Retrieved from Dragon Burial Cave. 382

Relationships

• Yan Qingwan — Non-blood-related aunt in Li Ji'an's later identity; his former alchemy student and the Yan Family's Eldest Young Lady. He saved her life, later repaid her care with pills, inheritance, and alchemy guidance. 59 137 198 254
• Zhao Shuyao — Old acquaintance from the Immortal Bestowed Dynasty; their relationship evolved from mutual hostility into enduring mutual support. She provided Foundation Establishment Pill materials. 33 49 127 142
• Zhang Tie Zhu — Old friend and fellow traveler from the Immortal Bestowed Dynasty; they exchanged letters and remained connected across generations. 48 55 101 382
• Chen Qingling — Friend and early cultivation companion; initially dismissive of Li Ji'an's progress but later impressed by his growth. 48 100 146
• Yan Hongsheng — Yan Family Seventh Elder and body cultivation sparring partner; taught Li Ji'an fire-element spells and provided body-refinement resources. 60 62
• Yan Kongyi — Talisman mentor who entrusted Li Ji'an with inheritance clues; Li Ji'an promised to nurture future talisman cultivators before Yan Kongyi's death. 100 137
• True Person Yudan — Azure Cloud Sect mentor in the Pill Dao; praised Li Ji'an's alchemy and entrusted him with sect duties. 197 214 277
• Xiao Qiao — Ward and disciple-like companion whom Li Ji'an treats as family; he taught and protected her through Foundation Establishment, while she later aided his Third-order Body Cultivation. 148 237 366
• Ning Sujin — Long-standing companion who supports Li Ji'an's Dao Path and later travels with him. 366
• Ning Yutan — Old acquaintance encountered again under the alias Li Fan; she eventually becomes part of his close circle. 210 250
• Liu Jiuchan — Liu Family beast-taming descendant whose attitude toward Li Ji'an shifted from condescension to admiration after his Foundation Establishment. 123 133 214
• Guagua — Spirit beast companion trained by Li Ji'an and entrusted with storing valuables and assisting in combat. 148 200 382

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Martial Path

Li Ji'an returns to childhood, trains at the county academy, and develops his Dragon-Tiger Visage and martial arts foundation. He eventually claims the top position of the Grandmaster Ranking before entering the Immortal Realm. 3 4 32

Yan Family Period

As Alchemist Mo's assistant, Li Ji'an develops his alchemy and Body Cultivation while navigating Yan Family politics. Saving Yan Qingwan becomes the turning point that earns him recognition, resources, and deeper ties to the family. 52 59 65

Rogue Cultivator and Foundation Establishment

Li Ji'an leaves the Yan Family for Golden Splendor Immortal City, strengthens his alchemy and talisman arts, obtains Foundation Establishment resources, and successfully breaks through. 101 127 132

Azure Cloud Sect Elder

Li Ji'an becomes an Azure Cloud Sect cultivator, performs Pill Dao work for the sect, teaches disciples, and advances to Foundation Establishment Perfection. He later forms his core and prepares extensively for another rejuvenated life. 197 250 254 277

Dragon Burial Cave

As a Core Formation cultivator and Third-tier Body Cultivator, Li Ji'an enters Dragon Burial Cave, confronts powerful enemies, gains the Dragon Suppressing Cauldron, and earns Xue Yuan's active loyalty. 366 375 382

Trivia

• Li Ji'an has cultivated Vital Energy and Blood across three lifetimes. 60
• He considers safety and steady advancement more important than competing for status or high-risk opportunities. 65 98
• His original martial arts manual was once influential enough for him to be remembered as the Martial Saint, though his statue was later desecrated under the Great Martial Dynasty. 295
• He refuses arranged marriages when they conflict with his personal intentions or cultivation plans. 79