Shi Yue

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Shi Yue (石樾)
Alias(es)	Li Muxian; Shi Bai; Li Xuan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Taixu Sect; Immortal Herb Palace; Sacred Void Sect
Occupation/Role	Sword cultivator; artifact refiner; shopkeeper of the Immortal Herb Palace; sect leader
Status	Alive
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Refining Level 11	335	Ranked 18th on the Taixu Ranking and entered the seventh circle of the Taixu Tower.
Foundation Establishment	418	Entered the realm and cultivated the fourth layer of the Fentian Sword Art, gaining the Blazing Sun Sword Domain.
Core Formation Late Stage	1027	Cultivated for fifty years within the Palm Heaven Space; possessed five Golden Cores and five times the magical power of comparable cultivators.
Nascent Soul Early Stage	1104 1174	Recovered after assassinating Ximen Sheng and later confronted Spirit Transmutation cultivator Li Ya.
Nascent Soul Late Stage	1185	Advanced after prolonged seclusion using the Jade Whale Pill and other resources.
Spirit Transmutation	1340	Revealed his advancement while arranging for his Yao Race subordinates.
Void Refining	1660	His rapid advance from Spirit Transmutation to Void Refining alarmed other major powers.
Integrated Body	1747	Defeated three Integrated Body cultivators, including one at the late stage, with his sword array and treasures.
Integrated Body Late Stage	1793	Reached the stage after more than a century of seclusion and extensive resource consumption.
Mahayana	1891	Survived a Nine-colored Divine Thunder tribulation; the exceptional tribulation reflected his immense spiritual power.
Mysterious Immortal	2158	Advanced after surviving a lightning tribulation; concealed the breakthrough from the Northern Daoists.

Background / History

Shi Yue cultivated the stable but relatively slow Great Void Art as a disciple of the Taixu Sect. After his parents died during travel, former acquaintances abandoned or mocked him, leaving him isolated within the sect 1.

Zhou Zhenyu became Shi Yue's first major mentor after his parents' deaths. He patiently resolved Shi Yue's questions regarding the Taixu Sword Art, gifted him a jade slip containing his cultivation insights, and treated him with genuine care 140. Shi Yue later distinguished himself through the Illusion Spirit Tower, the Misty Secret Realm, and a disciple recruitment competition against talisman masters from four sects 335.

His rise accelerated after Foundation Establishment. Under the identity Li Muxian, he became known in Sanxin Market as a sword-and-body dual cultivator capable of defeating peers and even crippling a Core Formation cultivator while still at the early Foundation Establishment stage 519 548. He also established himself as an artifact-refining prodigy, winning a competition after forging forty-eight flying swords in two hours 616.

After arriving on Tianyun Star, Shi Yue adopted the identity Shi Bai while hiding from pursuers. He served Li Qianqian and Huoyun Business, but maintained his secrecy and eventually built the Immortal Herb Pavilion into a powerful commercial force through rare spirit-herb sales, reliable subordinates, and careful expansion 892 1027.

Shi Yue later founded and expanded the Sacred Void Sect, absorbed three small sects into Cuiyun Sect, and relocated the Immortal Herb Palace to Tianzhu Star 1196. His influence grew across star domains, supported by powerful spirit beasts, elite disciples, the Immortal Herb Palace's resources, and a reputation bolstered by deliberately ambiguous ties to major factions 1340 1663.

Personality

Shi Yue is cautious, pragmatic, and highly protective of those under his care. He conceals his weaknesses, backgrounds, cultivation methods, and identities whenever disclosure would create danger 535 1020 1184. He routinely uses disguises and borrowed prestige to deter enemies while avoiding unnecessary confrontations 1660 1663.

Despite his caution, Shi Yue is not petty. He accepted Shen Tengyun's apology after their prior conflict and treated potential allies with courtesy when cooperation was beneficial 617. He values loyalty and actively provides cultivation resources, responsibilities, and protection to his disciples, assistants, and spirit beasts 1024 1350 1950.

In battle, Shi Yue is decisive and ruthless toward enemies who threaten his allies or interests. He refused the surrender of an Integrated Body cultivator who had attacked the Shen Family, choosing instead to eliminate her 1747.

Appearance

Shi Yue frequently changes his appearance and aura to protect his identity. His disguises have included the aliases Li Muxian, Shi Bai, and Li Xuan 519 892 1664.

• Uses Demon Visage Pills, Demon Spirit Pills, and other methods to alter or raise his apparent cultivation aura 929 1184.
• Uses the Azure Cloud Mask to change his appearance in the Immortal Realm 2143.
• Can use the Nine Palaces Heaven Puppet Talisman to create a duplicate with his appearance and aura 1660.

Abilities & Skills

Sword Cultivation

Shi Yue is a sword-and-body dual cultivator whose sword intent and Sword Pellets are recognized by other accomplished sword cultivators.

• Cultivated the Taixu Sword Art under Zhou Zhenyu's guidance 140.
• Uses the Fentian Sword Art; its fourth layer granted the Blazing Sun Sword Domain 418.
• Cultivated the Fentian Sword Art to the eleventh level by the Nascent Soul Late Stage 1185.
• Refined a top-grade Sword Pellet and later cultivated two Sword Pellets, one top-grade and one high-grade 919 1003.
• Refined the Taixu Sword Pellet with the spiritual bone of a Level Eight Qingluan-blooded demon bird 1003.
• Commands sword arrays formed from complete sets of Spiritually Connected Magic Treasure-grade flying swords 1747 1769.

Body Cultivation and Yao Bloodline

Shi Yue possesses an exceptionally strong physical body and cultivates transformation methods that imitate Yao Race spiritual power.

• Withstood mid-level lightning spells and defeated powerful opponents with single punches while at Foundation Establishment 519.
• Cultivated the True Spirit Nine Transformations; its seventh layer strengthened his body and allowed him to wield some Yao Race spiritual powers 919.
• Transformed into an Azure Flood Dragon to evade Li Ya's capture treasure 1174.
• Uses Qingluan Transformation and Qingluan Divine Light in high-level combat 1454 1747.
• Mastered the Lightning Turtle Transformation, which endured Xiaoyaozi's Earth Godly Thunder without injury 1566 1567.

Spatial Divine Ability and Space Law

Shi Yue possesses advanced spatial abilities that become central to his later combat style.

• Escaped Black Sun Soul Extinguishing Sand through his Spatial Divine Ability 1454.
• Demonstrated improved spatial control after reaching Mysterious Immortal, using it against invading Yao Beasts 2158.
• Mastered Space Law, allowing him to evade Li Huo Immortal Emperor's attacks and counter with powerful spatial techniques 2208.
• Space Law is regarded as one of the three supreme laws 2142.

Artifact Refining

Shi Yue is an accomplished artifact refiner, especially skilled in refining flying swords and integrating formations into spirit tools.

• Won first place in an artifact-refining competition by producing forty-eight flying swords in two hours 615 616.
• Could refine complete sets of mid-grade flying swords as an early Foundation Establishment cultivator 617.
• Exchanged refining knowledge with Wang Xin, including his expertise in artifacts incorporating formations 617.
• Refined thirty-six Fourth-Grade Jade Sun Swords 1053.
• Continued refining high-level flying swords after entering the Immortal Realm, including plans for a water-attribute set to support the Four Seas Sword Scripture 2136.

Alchemy and Spirit Herb Cultivation

Shi Yue's access to the Palm Heaven Space allows him to cultivate rare spirit herbs and support the Immortal Herb Palace's business.

• Uses the Palm Heaven Space to grow, cultivate, and accelerate resources 417 1027.
• Refined the Chaotic Origin Pill to improve cultivation speed for the Five Elements Chaotic Origin Art 919.
• Sold rare spirit herbs through the Immortal Herb Pavilion and later the Immortal Herb Palace 1003 1763.
• Recovered from Mysterious Immortal tribulation injuries with a hundred-thousand-year-old Immortal Medicine 2158.
• Became known in the Immortal Realm as a Profound Alchemist 2132 2163.

Puppet Arts and Talismans

Shi Yue possesses notable skill in both puppet arts and talisman use.

• His Puppet Arts were among the few techniques he could openly employ while using his Shi Yue identity 783.
• Obtained the Nine Palaces Heaven Puppet Talisman, a seventh-grade talisman capable of duplicating his appearance and aura 1660.
• Used the talisman to maintain the separation between Shi Yue and Li Xuan 1664.
• Provided Song Yunxiao with puppet-art classics and materials after accepting him as a disciple 1950.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Profound Fire Swords — Fire-attribute flying swords purchased in Sanxin Market and refined in the Palm Heaven Space 417.
• Li Fire Swords — Used alongside thunder magic and physical strength to defeat a Level Four Demonic Bear 735.
• Jade Sun Swords — Set of thirty-six Fourth-Grade flying swords refined by Shi Yue 1053.
• Wind Flame Swords — Spiritually Connected Magic Treasure-grade sword array used against Integrated Body enemies 1747.
• Fentian Sword Pellet — Used to defeat a Level Ten Multi-handed One-eyed Ape 1273.
• Taixu Sword Pellet — Refined using a Level Eight Qingluan-blooded demon bird's spiritual bone 1003.
• Haoyang Treasure Mirror — Used to escape the Azure Flood Dragon Fire Cauldron 1273.
• Exquisite Palace — Defensive treasure that withstood an attack from a damaged Houtian Immortal Artifact 1747.
• Immortal Slaying Saber — Sentient saber capable of creating illusions; subdued by Shi Yue 1864.
• Nine Palaces Heaven Puppet Talisman — Seventh-grade talisman used to sustain his separate identities 1660.
• Palm Heaven Space / Heaven Controlling Bead — Personal cultivation space and core resource for growing spirit herbs, refining treasures, and accelerating cultivation 417 1660.

Relationships

• Zhou Zhenyu — Mentor who patiently instructed Shi Yue in the Taixu Sword Art and showed him sincere care 140.
• Xiaoyaozi — Master, adviser, and long-term companion; assists with cultivation, strategy, arrays, and artifact refinement 418 1566 1865.
• Li Yan — Treated by Shi Yue as a younger sister; a trusted subordinate and future Formation Master 790 2143.
• Murong Xiaoxiao — Former Taixu Sect junior sister and close ally; remained concerned for Shi Yue through his disappearance and later advancement 548 1891.
• Qu Feiyan — Close ally and romantic interest; she and Shi Yue repeatedly show mutual concern and work together in dangerous situations 1273 1864.
• Jin'er and Yin'er — Shapeshifting spirit pets and disciples. They fight under Shi Yue's command and are central to the Immortal Herb Palace's operations 834 1024.
• Shi Mu — Disciple and trusted shopkeeper whom Shi Yue cultivates and entrusts with important work 1174 1351.
• Song Yunxiao — Formally accepted as Shi Yue's disciple and trained in Puppet Arts 1950.
• Li Qianqian — Former superior during Shi Yue's time as Shi Bai in Huoyun Business; she sought to secure his loyalty through restrictions and gifts 893 917.
• Su Yi — Sifang Business young master who sought friendship with Shi Yue by gifting him valuable artifact-refining materials 917.
• Xie Chong — Loyal subordinate who follows Shi Yue's orders and gathers intelligence 1104 1567.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Taixu Sect Disciple

Shi Yue begins as a marginalized Taixu Sect disciple following his parents' deaths. Under Zhou Zhenyu's instruction, he develops into a recognized sword cultivator, achieves a high Taixu Ranking, and earns respect through secret-realm and sect-competition accomplishments 1 140 335.

Rise as Li Muxian

After Foundation Establishment, Shi Yue operates under the Li Muxian identity and gains fame in Sanxin Market as a formidable sword-and-body dual cultivator. He develops his artifact-refining reputation and acquires the resources needed to improve his flying swords and Sword Pellets 417 519 616.

Shi Bai and Huoyun Business

After being displaced to Tianyun Star, Shi Yue assumes the identity Shi Bai. He becomes involved with Huoyun Business, where both Li Qianqian and Su Yi attempt to secure his loyalty and recognize his exceptional potential 892 903 917.

Immortal Herb Pavilion and Sect Expansion

Shi Yue builds the Immortal Herb Pavilion through rare spirit-herb sales, recruits cultivators, trains subordinates, and eventually expands his organization into the Sacred Void Sect and Cuiyun Sect 1003 1027 1080 1196.

Hidden Identities and Regional Power

To protect himself and his organization, Shi Yue cultivates the separate public identities of Shi Yue and Li Xuan. He uses the Nine Palaces Heaven Puppet Talisman to make the deception credible, while leveraging the perceived backing of the Ximen Immortal Clan and other great powers 1660 1663 1664.

Integrated Body and Mahayana Ascension

Shi Yue becomes a major power in the Tianlan Star Domain after defeating Integrated Body cultivators, integrating allied forces, and reaching the Mahayana Realm through a Nine-colored Divine Thunder tribulation 1747 1769 1891.

Immortal Realm

After preparing to ascend and leaving protections for his descendants and the Immortal Herb Palace, Shi Yue enters the Immortal Realm. He becomes a Profound Alchemist, masters Space Law, reaches Mysterious Immortal, and defeats Li Huo Immortal Emperor in battle 2102 2132 2158 2208.

Notable Quotes

“In my lifetime, why should I explain my actions to others!” 1725

“Those who dig their own graves cannot be saved by others.” 1747

Trivia

• Shi Yue's first cultivation method was the Great Void Art, a stable foundational technique commonly practiced by Taixu Sect Qi Refining disciples 1.
• He has repeatedly concealed his true origins, leading outside factions to speculate that he is connected to the True Dragon Clan, Heavenly Phoenix Clan, or one of the Five Great Immortal Clans 1519 1618.
• His supply of rare spirit herbs made the Immortal Herb Palace a major political and commercial power across multiple cultivation star domains 1763 1823.