Pei Ling

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Pei Ling (裴凌)
Alias(es)	City Slayer Pei Ling; Holy Son of the Chongming Sect; “Yan”; “Youyang” Blade Saint
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Chongming Sect; Jiansang lineage; Jiu A Li Clan-backed faction
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; alchemist; former Pulse Master; Chongming Sect Holy Son
Status	Active
First Appearance	7

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Cultivation Layer 3	7	Fought Wu Tingxi despite having learned no offensive techniques.
Qi Cultivation Layer 4	12	Advanced from Layer 2 to Layer 4 within days, alarming Pei Hong Nian.
Qi Cultivation Layer 5	63	His rapid breakthrough astonished Zheng Jingshan.
Qi Cultivation Layer 8	152	Identified at this level while being groomed by Li Lieyue.
Peak Qi Cultivation Layer 9; Jade Bone Great Accomplishment	154	Achieved Jade Bone Great Accomplishment; ordinary Layer 9 cultivators could scarcely harm him.
Peak Qi Cultivation Layer 9	168	Solidified his cultivation and improved his control of spiritual energy.
Foundation Establishment, mid-stage peak	326	Reached the peak of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage before entering Penglai Temple.
Foundation Establishment, late-stage	353	Recovered to late Foundation Establishment after refining “Dharma.”
Core Formation, Rank 1 Golden Core	512 525	Formed a top-three-grade Core under Yao Qingying’s guidance; later confirmed as a Rank 1 Golden Core.
Late Core Formation	633	Broke through after automated cultivation and dual cultivation with Li Lieyue.
Middle Nascent Soul, near peak	744	Had reached middle Nascent Soul after becoming Holy Son; dual cultivation with Yan Minghua pushed him close to the realm’s peak.
Deity Transformation	875	His aura alone could overwhelm cultivators below Nascent Soul.
Late Deity Transformation	1001	His breakthrough forced Mo Lilan out of an immortal dream.
Late Void Return	1220	Broke through after absorbing the fates of three Dao Integration cultivators.
Dao Integration	1307	Completed the Constant Fire True Art and advanced after defeating the Liulan Dynasty’s Emperor.
Tribulation Crossing	1719	Had reached Tribulation Crossing and was preparing for his eighty-second Dao Tribulation.

Background / History

Pei Ling was born into the collateral branch of the Pei family. His stepmother and the family patriarch treated him as a resource to be exploited rather than a valued clansman; Pei Xuan explicitly expected him to place the family’s interests above his own, while his stepmother sought to extract any hidden gains from him 10. His lowly background and self-reliance later became defining parts of his reputation 12 458.

After entering the Chongming Sect, Pei Ling rapidly drew the attention of Li Lieyue. Her attendants monitored him, and her support protected him from immediate retaliation by stronger disciples and factions 60 171. He distinguished himself through dangerous missions: he was the sole survivor of his first mission, acquired the Cold Marrow Fire and two External Fiends during his second, and survived the Han Family Manor mission with Lu Lüqiang 227.

Pei Ling’s performance in the Outer Sect Grand Competition established him as an exceptional talent. He displayed supreme-grade Jade Bone, Blade Intent at Minor Accomplishment, and the ability to fight opponents above his cultivation; he ultimately became the sole survivor in Mirror Heaven 202 227. The Hall Master of Supervision judged that he possessed “the bearing of the Founding Ancestor” 227.

After becoming entrenched within the Jiansang lineage, Pei Ling gained political authority, delegated lineage affairs to Ouyang Xianxing, and established a Pill Peak residence after paying to nullify his past crimes 152 240. He later became a Core Formation cultivator, a Rank 1 Golden Core holder, and eventually Chongming Sect Holy Son 512 525 700.

As Holy Son, Pei Ling departed the sect temporarily as a rogue cultivator at the Li Clan ancestor’s warning, then built his fame through open challenges against powerful factions 700. He defeated the Liulan Dynasty Emperor while still below Dao Integration, then continued challenging the leaders of the Nine Great Sects to advance his Immortal Path 1302 1351. His later actions included confronting Patriarch-level figures, entering the Eternal Night Desert, and participating in the Fusheng Chess Game 1453 1458 1913.

Personality

Pei Ling is intensely pragmatic and survival-driven. From his earliest days, he guarded resources carefully, distrusted gifts from strangers, and pursued cultivation gains even when the risks were severe 28 12. He is persistent and unusually able to endure pain, a quality noted when he calmly assimilated the Cold Marrow Fire 73 227.

He is ruthless when necessary, especially in competition and combat. His willingness to eliminate rivals and secure all available gains made other disciples fear him, yet this same decisiveness earned recognition from Chongming Sect elders 202 227 242. Over time, he also showed restraint and consideration for others, notably sparing Ji Shuang’er when killing her would have endangered the “Law” within him 350.

Despite his rise, Pei Ling remains cautious around the Intelligent Cultivation System. He uses its extraordinary efficiency but recognizes that it can seize control of his body, create dangerous complications, and impose unwanted “gifts” 154 742 1754.

Abilities & Skills

Intelligent Cultivation System

Pei Ling possesses an automated cultivation system that can cultivate techniques, refine pills, and fight on his behalf, though it temporarily removes his control over his body.

• Rapidly advances cultivation and completes difficult techniques or alchemy sessions 154 573.
• Can perfectly execute techniques and Laws beyond Pei Ling’s current manual control 1227.
• Frequently interprets “furnace cauldron” requirements literally and forcibly creates Dao Companion arrangements 512 742 1220.
• Its loss-of-control effect creates serious risks, causing Pei Ling to avoid using it for especially dangerous techniques such as Return 1754.

Blade Arts and Blade Intent

Pei Ling is a blade cultivator whose combat style centers on powerful blade techniques, Blade Intent, curses, and his Natal Blade.

• Achieved Blade Intent Minor Accomplishment while still in the Outer Sect 202.
• Developed an affinity with bladed weapons after cultivating Blade Intent 185.
• Uses blade energy powerful enough to suppress large-scale enemy forces 1480.
• Wields the Nine Souls Blade as his Lifebound Magical Treasure 245 1318.

Nine Souls Blade

Pei Ling’s Natal Blade is a demonic weapon with a bloodthirsty blade spirit.

• Named after Pei Ling recovered and recognized it as his Natal Blade 245.
• Assisted him in killing Ancestor Zi Mei and Madam Sang, two Core Formation cultivators 350.
• Requires Pei Ling to restrain and guide its violent nature rather than submit to it 273.
• Served as a key weapon during his later battles against major sects 1404.

Fire Assimilation and Alchemy

Pei Ling is an exceptionally talented alchemist capable of assimilating high-grade spiritual fires.

• Mastered the Fire Assimilation Art sufficiently to absorb the Cold Marrow Fire 73.
• Later obtained the Lightning-Struck Peach Heart Fire and Nanke Dream Fire 307 511.
• Refined pills through both manual work and System-assisted automation, including the Death-Defying Fate-Reversing Pill 466 573.
• His Pill Refining skill was significant enough to secure him a superior Pill Peak cave dwelling 152.

Escape Techniques

Pei Ling possesses rapid movement and escape methods suited to survival against stronger opponents.

• Mastered the Blood Ghost Escape Technique in seven days, passing Wu Liu’s trial 60.
• Used the technique to flee after killing two Core Formation cultivators 350.
• Also employs the Sun Erosion Secret Record for disguise and movement in Yin-heavy environments 1026.

Curses and Laws

Pei Ling developed into an unusually capable wielder of Laws before reaching Dao Integration.

• Used the Eternal Curse Divine Ability to suppress Ancestor Zi Mei from Core Formation to late Foundation Establishment 350.
• Mastered a Law that reverses outcomes and another that replicates targets while at Void Return 1318.
• Could simultaneously employ three Laws during his battle with Tie Xiongtuo 1331.
• Cast Life and Death Edicts against a future Dao Integration version of himself 1240.

Constant Fire True Art

A major cultivation art that grants Pei Ling powerful fire-based divine abilities.

• Completion of the art accompanied his Dao Integration breakthrough 1307.
• Includes Nine Transformations of Blazing Flames, Heart Burning Purgatory, and Nirvana 1738.

Jade Palace, Cause and Effect Phase

An Immortal Technique used during the Fusheng Chess Game to create incarnations and draw allies to Pei Ling’s side.

• Summons incarnations and moves other cultivators through great Cause and Effect 1913.
• Enabled multiple cultivators to ascend Jian Mu alongside him 1913.
• Later produced nineteen additional incarnations simultaneously 1915.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Nine Souls Blade — Pei Ling’s Natal Blade and Lifebound Magical Treasure 245 1318.
• Cold Marrow Fire — High-grade Alchemical Fire assimilated into his body 73.
• Lightning-Struck Peach Heart Fire — Fire given to him by Patriarch Mei 307.
• Nanke Dream Fire — Sealed spiritual fire used during his Core Formation preparations 511 512.
• Bloodless Face — Magic treasure gifted by Li Lieyue that alters his appearance, aura, and apparent cultivation 375.
• Soul Nurturing Bag — Used to store Kang Shaoyin’s soul 565.
• Magic Ship — Used to travel with his followers and conduct public challenges 1279 1282.

Relationships

• Li Lieyue — Chongming Sect Saintess and Pei Ling’s senior sister, patron, and Dao Companion. She supported his rise, gifted him Bloodless Face, and later became betrothed to him through the Li Clan 171 375 690.
• Yao Qingying — Medicine Fairy who guided Pei Ling through Core Formation, became his master, and later acknowledged him as her master after obtaining Xun Mu’s inheritance 512 1307 1738.
• Zheng Jingshan — Initially confronted Pei Ling over stolen pills, then became an important superior and subordinate within the Jiansang lineage; their relationship remained politically tense 12 227 535.
• Ouyang Xianxing — Trusted Jiansang lineage associate who survived the Cold Marrow Fire mission and later handled Inner Sect assessment matters for Pei Ling 227 240.
• Ji Shuang’er — Pei Ling protected her during the destruction of the Ji family and later maintained contact with her during the Fusheng Chess Game 350 1913.
• Mo Lilan — A powerful companion and incarnation associated with Pei Ling’s Laws and later Immortal Techniques 1001 1915.
• Yan Minghua — Heavenly Maiden of Suzhen Heaven; became Pei Ling’s Dao Companion through the System and contributed to his Nascent Soul advancement 742 744.
• Si Hong Miaoli — Later became Pei Ling’s subordinate and furnace cauldron under Li Lieyue’s ultimatum 1463.
• Wenren Lingshe — Yanxi City Supreme Elder whom Pei Ling defeated; their later encounters developed into mutual respect and intimacy 1324 1351.
• Jade Snow Bat — Demonic pet and traveling companion who followed Pei Ling when he left Chongming Sect 700.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Sect Life

• Entered the Chongming Sect as a low-level Qi Cultivator and survived conflict with Wu Tingxi 7.
• Rapidly advanced in cultivation and attracted Li Lieyue’s attention 12 60.
• Mastered the Blood Ghost Escape Technique and assimilated the Cold Marrow Fire 60 73.

Outer Sect Grand Competition

• Reached peak Qi Cultivation Layer 9 and Jade Bone Great Accomplishment before the competition 154.
• Displayed supreme-grade Jade Bone and Blade Intent Minor Accomplishment 202.
• Became the sole survivor in Mirror Heaven, securing widespread fear and recognition 227 242.

Jiansang Lineage and Foundation Establishment

• Took responsibility for the Jiansang lineage’s Inner Sect assessment while consolidating his political position 240.
• Returned to the Pei family and later became implicated in the destruction of Luquan City 245 307.
• Survived Penglai Temple, obtained “Dharma,” and advanced through Foundation Establishment 353 354.

Core Formation and Holy Son Ascension

• Formed a Rank 1 Golden Core under Yao Qingying’s protection 512 525.
• Advanced to late Core Formation and entered the struggle for Chongming Sect Holy Son 633 667.
• Became Holy Son and temporarily left the sect as a rogue cultivator 700.

Challenges to the Nine Great Sects

• Defeated the Liulan Dynasty Emperor and prepared for Dao Integration 1302.
• Reached Dao Integration after completing the Constant Fire True Art 1307.
• Defeated Wenren Lingshe, fought Tie Xiongtuo, and arrived in Suzhen Heaven to challenge its Sect Master 1324 1331 1352.
• Continued confronting the leaders of the Nine Great Sects as part of his cultivation path 1351.

Eternal Night Desert and Fusheng Chess Game

• Entered the Eternal Night Desert alongside Li Lieyue 1458.
• Reached Tribulation Crossing and pursued further Dao Tribulations 1719.
• Used dreamscape and time-reversal abilities while interacting with Patriarch “Kongmeng” and Patriarch “Ling Yi” 1753 1754.
• Used Jade Palace, Cause and Effect Phase to gather allies and incarnations during the Fusheng Chess Game 1913 1915.

Trivia

• Pei Ling’s early background was so obscure that even his own family failed to recognize his potential until his cultivation had already surged 12 63.
• He regularly gives ratings to the Intelligent Cultivation System after automated cultivation sessions; he gave four stars after reaching Jade Bone Great Accomplishment 154.
• His unusual pain tolerance during the Cold Marrow Fire assimilation led the Deacon Hall to speculate that he could endure techniques beyond the limits of ordinary cultivators 227.
• He was known as the “City Slayer” after investigators determined that he had killed most victims in the destruction of Luquan City 307.