Qin Yun

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Feature Detail
Name Qin Yun 1 6 215
Alias Qingyi Demonuntain God 1 14 39 64 177 203 326 395 400
Race Human (in previous life) 214 326
Appearance Handsome, dashing young gentleman; dressed in light blue robe; appears young 1 395
Cultivation Realm (Main Body) Mid-stage Quasi-Saint 130 127; Late-stage Quasi-Saint 171; Saint (Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal), 2nd level 243 289; 10th level Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal 440
Cultivation Realm (Clone) Peak Heavenly Immortal 14; Quasi-Saint 64; Mid-stage Quasi-Saint 177; Peak Quasi-Saint 233; Sub-Saint 278; Saintly First Heaven 326; 4th level Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal 440
Divine Abilities Nine Transformations of Primordial Chaos (Level 3, 4th stage) 58 202 233; Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique (7th revolution) 2 202; Nine Revolutions Primordial Technique (4th revolution) 202
Pedigree Chaos Demon God 171 202
Possessions Fangzhang Immortal Island 177 179; Penglai Island 179; Yingzhou Immortal Island 193 194; Kongtong Seal 214 215
Relationships Disciple: Wuzhen 179; Friends/Allies: Tongtian 120 177 400, Houtu 14 39 64, Zhenyuanzi 31 160 206 207 278, Hongyun 1 2 31 160 179 207 278, Fuxi 89 177 179, Nuwa 89 177 179, West Queen Mother 110 115 220 221, Witch Clan 39 64 81 203 289 329; Adversaries: Yuanshi 92 120 130 177 355 400, East King Duke 99 206, Dijun 99 177 203 326 328 329 355, Donghuang Taiyi 99 177 203 289 326 328 329 355, Jieyin 89 92 99 233 355 391, Zhunti 89 92 99 233 355 391, Hongjun 328 329

Physical Description

Qin Yun is described as a young, handsome, and elegant man with dashing features, often appearing in a light blue robe 1 31. He possesses an unfathomable and mysterious aura, making it difficult for others to discern his true cultivation or nature 1 6. When he reveals himself as the Qingyi Demonuntain God, some expect an old man with white hair, making his youthful appearance surprising 31 395.

  • Attire: Dressed in a light blue robe 1.
  • Facial Features: Handsome and dashing 1.
  • Age Perception: Appears young, which often surprises those who expect an older Demonuntain God 31 395.
  • Aura: Possesses an unfathomable and mysterious presence, making his true depth difficult to perceive 1 6.

Character Development

  • Qin Yun maintains his disguise as a Demonuntain God, showing kindness and wisdom in his interactions with Houtu, and his cultivation improves to peak Heavenly Immortal 14.
  • Qin Yun's cultivation improves significantly, reaching perfect True Immortal, and his comprehension of the Great Dao of Formations improves due to Tongtian's refinement 21.
  • Qin Yun's cultivation reaches the peak of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, and his physical body becomes exceptionally powerful, reaching the fourth stage of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique 37.
  • Qin Yun's comprehension of the Great Dao of Strength increases to twenty percent, his comprehension of the Great Dao of Battle increases to fifteen percent, and he masters the divine ability Sky Splitting Divine Palm, while his pedigree is elevated to the Chaos Demon God level 53.
  • Qin Yun's actions draw the attention of powerful figures in the Great Desolation, increasing his influence and potential threats 72.
  • Qin Yun maintains his composure and refuses to be baited by East King Duke, demonstrating his maturity and self-control 99.
  • Qin Yun displays immense physical strength and power, remaining unfazed by Dijun and Taiyi's attacks, and his physical body is incredibly tough 100.
  • Qin Yun remains humble and grateful for the rewards received, considering their uses wisely 108.
  • Qin Yun demonstrates understanding and patience, not forcing the issue with Tongtian's brothers 120.
  • Qin Yun continues to strengthen his cultivation and divine abilities, demonstrating his dedication to growth 128.
  • Qin Yun manifests a clone to distribute rewards, showing his benevolence and wisdom in managing his followers, and his cultivation reaches the mid-stage Quasi-Saint realm 130.
  • Qin Yun's cultivation reaches the late Quasi-Saint stage, and his Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique reaches the sixth turn, while his Nine Revolutions Primordial Technique reaches the third turn 160.
  • Qin Yun's pedigree strength increases again, and he feels close to breaking through his current cultivation 171.
  • Qin Yun accepts the transformed Five-Needle Pine as his disciple, names him Wuzhen, and advances to peak Quasi-Saint after Fangzhang Immortal Island emerges and the Heavenly Dao grants Merit 172.
  • Qin Yun demonstrates his wisdom and restraint by choosing not to open Yingzhou Immortal Island for minor Merit, and his decisiveness and action-taking by immediately traveling to the island 193.
  • Qin Yun's Huangzhongli talisman merges with his innate spiritual energy, allowing it to convert Chaos Qi endlessly, ensuring an abundant supply for his cultivation progress 195.
  • Qin Yun's Chaos Demon God Pedigree strength increases further, his Nine Transformations of Primordial Chaos divine ability reaches the third level (fourth stage), his Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique reaches the seventh revolution, and his Nine Revolutions Primordial Technique reaches the fourth revolution 202.
  • Qin Yun successfully severs an avatar through the Kongtong Seal, creating Kongtong Daoist; the corpse severance alters the destiny of the Great Desolation and is noticed by Hongjun and Laozi 215.
  • Qin Yun protects the West Queen Mother from Dijun and Taiyi's coercive marriage proposal, drives the two Demon Race leaders from Penglai Island, and establishes a protective formation there 220 221.
  • Qin Yun spends ten thousand years in seclusion on Yingzhou Island, deducing the Great Dao of Battle to its extreme and raising his Chaos Demon God Pedigree to the intermediate level or above in preparation for proving Dao 228.
  • Qin Yun remains indifferent to Jieyin and Zhunti's attempts to curry favor and maintains his stance against giving them rewards 239.
  • Qin Yun demonstrates his power and determination to protect the Human Race, and his current cultivation realm is Saintly First Heaven, even in a clone state 326.
  • Qin Yun's main body advances to the tenth level of Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal, while his clone operates at the fourth level and can adjust its displayed cultivation according to circumstances 440.

Power Progression

Cultivation Level Details Chapter Reference
Heavenly Immortal (late) Qin Yun's cultivation reached late Heavenly Immortal. 14
Heavenly Immortal (peak) Qin Yun's cultivation reached peak Heavenly Immortal. 14
Heavenly Immortal (perfect) Qin Yun advanced to Heavenly Immortal perfection. 14
True Immortal Qin Yun broke through to the True Immortal realm. 21
True Immortal (late) Qin Yun's cultivation rose from early True Immortal to late True Immortal. 21
True Immortal (perfect) Qin Yun's cultivation reached perfect True Immortal. 21
Mystic Immortal Qin Yun advanced to Mystic Immortal. 22
Golden Immortal (early) Qin Yun advanced to early Golden Immortal. 22
Grand Unity Golden Immortal (peak) Qin Yun's cultivation reached the peak of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm. 2 23 37
Great Luo Golden Immortal Qin Yun broke through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, blooming sixteen petals in his Three Flowers. 53 58
Quasi-Saint (early) Qin Yun's main body reached the early stage of Quasi-Saint. 58
Quasi-Saint (mid-stage) Qin Yun's cultivation reached the mid-stage Quasi-Saint realm. His avatar's cultivation was also at mid-Quasi-Saint. 130 193
Quasi-Saint (late-stage) Qin Yun's cultivation was at the late Quasi-Saint stage. 160 171
Quasi-Saint (peak) Qin Yun's cultivation rose from late-stage to peak Quasi-Saint. 172 173 202
Sub-Saint Qin Yun achieved Quasi-Saint great perfection after polishing his Dao Heart and Magic Power to their optimal state. 216 219 278
Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal (Saint) Qin Yun's cultivation realm jumped from Sub-Saint to Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal (Saint realm). He proved his Dao as a Saint in five laws. 276 278 317
Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal (second level) Qin Yun advanced to the second level of Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal. 243
Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal (fourth level) Qin Yun's cultivation improved to the fourth level of Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal; this is the level commonly displayed by his clone. 316 440
Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal (tenth level) Qin Yun's main body reached the tenth level of Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal. 440

Abilities

Cultivation Synchronization

Qin Yun possesses the unique ability to synchronize with his believers, gaining benefits as they cultivate 37 127 160 316. When his believers comprehend a Great Dao, cultivate a technique, or master a divine ability, Qin Yun can acquire it 37 316. This synchronization also extends to his physical body, allowing him to attain the same level of physical cultivation as his believers 37 100 127 160 202. The more powerful his believers become, the more powerful Qin Yun naturally becomes 317.

  • Applications:
    • Acquiring new Great Daos, techniques, and divine abilities from believers 37 316.
    • Synchronizing physical body cultivation, such as the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, with believers 37 100 127 160 202.
    • Gaining insights from believers' cultivation processes 316.
    • Benefiting from disciples and believers who refine resources, including Pangu Blood Essence, Soul Fragments, and Great Dao Origins 44 128.
  • Limitations:
    • The benefits are tied to the believers' progress; if they do not cultivate, Qin Yun does not gain 37.
    • The synchronization does not harm the believers 127.

Temple Authority and Inner Space

As master of the Mountain God Temple and its Inner Space, Qin Yun possesses absolute authority within that domain 1 2. He can move worshippers into the Inner Space, create objects through minor spells and telekinesis, and restrict intruders through the temple's rules 1 2.

  • Applications:
    • Transporting visitors from the temple into his Inner Space for private meetings 1 2.
    • Exercising authority sufficient to restrain even Saints who enter the temple 1.
    • Receiving worshippers while his true body remains concealed and safe within the Inner Space 63 115 130.
  • Limitations:
    • This authority is specifically tied to the temple and Inner Space granted by the System 1.

Divine Abilities

Qin Yun cultivates various divine abilities, many of which are rewarded by the System 317.

  • Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique: A supreme cultivation technique primarily focused on physical body cultivation 2.
    • Applications:
      • Strengthening the physical body to an incredibly robust state 37 100 127.
      • Reaching advanced stages, such as the seventh revolution, through synchronization with believers 202.
      • Withstanding powerful attacks and pressures with physical resilience 100.
  • Nine Transformations of Primordial Chaos: A divine ability that allows for the creation of clones 58.
    • Applications:
      • Creating clones that can operate independently in the Great Desolation while the main body remains in seclusion 58 160.
      • Creating a clone with strength identical to the main body after completing the first level 128.
      • Clones can freely enter and exit temples without restriction 58.
      • Adjusting a clone's cultivation level as required, allowing Qin Yun to conceal his true strength 440.
    • Limitations:
      • The divine ability has nine levels, with the ninth level allowing for nine clones 58.
      • Clones consume Magic Power and resources, with higher cultivation clones consuming more 326.
  • Sky Splitting Divine Palm: A powerful divine ability with ten layers 48 128.
    • Applications:
      • Condensing massive palms of Magic Power to attack opponents 117.
      • Its power increases significantly with each cultivated layer 128.
      • Reaching advanced stages, such as the fifth level, through continuous cultivation 171.
  • Borrowing Strength to Use Strength: A divine ability that allows Qin Yun to reflect and redirect attacks 275.
    • Applications:
      • Reflecting Saintly pressure back at an attacker, causing injury 275.
      • Combining and redirecting multiple attacks from powerful opponents 276.
    • Limitations:
      • The "Second Style" allows for combining and redirecting attacks 276.
  • Traversing Myriad Worlds: A divine ability that Qin Yun can teach to others 316.
    • Applications:
      • Teaching this ability to others, such as Fuxi and the Twelve Ancestral Witches 316.
  • Puppet Technique: A divine ability through which Qin Yun can summon and control a puppet identical in appearance to himself for cultivation and other activities 135.
  • Conceal Heavenly Secrets: A skill rewarded by the System 109.
    • Applications:
      • Concealing his actions and identity from powerful entities, such as Hongjun 243.
      • Preventing spying and divination of his private meetings and gifts 111 120 207.
    • Limitations:
      • Qin Yun must actively deploy the skill to conceal the relevant location or interaction 111 120.

Magical Treasures

Qin Yun frequently refines and utilizes various magical treasures, many of which are System rewards 317.

  • God Slaying Spear: A powerful spear rewarded by the System and shown to Tongtian before Qin Yun stored it in his System Space 7 9.
  • Hong Meng Measuring Ruler: An Innate Merit Spirit Treasure 60.
    • Applications:
      • Destroying other magical treasures, such as the Chaos Bell 100.
      • Suppressing opponents' magical treasures in combat 60.
      • Protecting allies from harm 203.
      • Supporting heaven and earth during the catastrophe following Buzhou Mountain's collapse 364.
    • Limitations:
      • Has forty-five restrictions, with Qin Yun having refined thirty-five by the time of his peak Quasi-Saint cultivation 202.
  • Chaos Gourd: A magical treasure capable of devouring and refining other treasures 158.
    • Applications:
      • Devouring numerous treasures and refining them into chaotic energy 158.
    • Limitations:
      • Not used often, with only twelve layers of restrictions refined 377.
  • Qingyi Sword: A System-rewarded sword equivalent to an Innate Supreme Treasure 377.
    • Applications:
      • Unleashing incredibly powerful attacks, capable of holding its own against a Saint's conjured hand 243.
      • Releasing sky-filling sword light against opponents on Penglai Island 219.
    • Limitations:
      • Has forty-nine layers of restrictions, with twenty-two refined 377.
  • Kongtong Seal: A treasure Qin Yun uses to sever an avatar and create Kongtong Daoist 214 215.
  • Magic Treasure Strengthening Talismans: Talismans that can enhance magic treasures to their peak potential 48.
    • Applications:
      • Boosting the power of magic treasures in dire situations 48.
    • Limitations:
      • One-time use items 48.
  • Great Dao Road Guide: A System reward capable of leading Qin Yun beyond the Great Desolation, unlike the Great Desolation Road Guides that only navigate locations within it 392.

Cultivation and Pedigree

Qin Yun's cultivation progresses through various realms, and his pedigree is that of a Chaos Demon God 53 100 128.

  • Chaos Demon God Pedigree: Qin Yun possesses a Chaos Demon God pedigree, which can be strengthened 109 128 171 202 317 377.
    • Applications:
      • Enhancing overall strength and combat power 100 128 202.
      • Reaching intermediate levels of strength among Chaos Demon Gods 317 377.
      • Providing a foundation sufficient for proving Dao as a Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal after it reached the intermediate level or above 228.
    • Limitations:
      • Even within Chaos Demon God pedigrees, there are differences in strength 171.
  • Saintly Pressure: Qin Yun can unleash Saintly pressure 275 326.
    • Applications:
      • Overpowering opponents and causing injury 275.
      • Shattering protective formations 326.
      • Forcing powerful beings to their knees 326.
    • Limitations:
      • The strength of the pressure depends on Qin Yun's cultivation level 326.
  • Great Dao Cultivation: Qin Yun cultivates various Great Daos, including the Great Dao of Strength and Battle 34 48 53. He has proven his Dao on the Dao of Battle and the Dao of Clouds, becoming a Saint on both 316.
    • Applications:
      • Achieving the Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal realm (Saint realm) 276 316.
      • Advancing through the twelve levels of the Saint realm 243.
      • Deducing the Great Dao of Battle to its extreme through prolonged seclusion on Yingzhou Immortal Island 228.
    • Limitations:
      • His initial Saint realm was at the first level, advancing to the second level 243.
      • The strength of a Saint can vary significantly, with Hongjun being unfathomable 243.

System Rewards and Resources

Qin Yun benefits from a System that provides numerous rewards and resources 109 160 317.

  • Incense Value: Can be used to purchase items, improve cultivation, and strengthen abilities 160 128.
  • Cultivation Aids: Includes Great Dao Origins, divine water, breathing soil, cultivation talismans, Innate Spiritual Fruits, Merit Value, and Magic Power 48 109 128 392.
  • Divine Ability Evolution Talismans: Talismans capable of evolving divine abilities from lower to higher grades 392.
  • Magic Treasure Restriction Refining Talismans: Talismans that assist Qin Yun in refining the restrictions of his magical treasures 392.
  • Chaos Qi Conversion Talisman: A talisman Qin Yun refined into the Huangzhongli of Yingzhou Island, allowing the spiritual root to endlessly transform Innate Spiritual Qi into Chaos Qi 194 195.

Relationships

Tongtian

Qin Yun and Tongtian share a cordial and understanding relationship, with Qin Yun often showing kindness and wisdom towards Tongtian 120. Tongtian, in turn, feels apologetic for his brother Yuanshi's behavior and shows respect and admiration for Qin Yun, even secretly offering incense to him 118 120. Qin Yun recognizes Tongtian's difficult position between his brothers and himself 118.

  • Qin Yun gifts Tongtian two Great Dao Origins and advises him to attend Hongjun's sermon, hinting at Hongjun's intentions 9.
  • Qin Yun reveals the God Slaying Spear to Tongtian, demonstrating the depth of his treasures and power 7 9.
  • Tongtian offers incense to Qin Yun, seeking guidance to break through a cultivation bottleneck, prompting Qin Yun to visit him 115.
  • Qin Yun visits the Three Pure Ones' dojo and requests a private discussion with Tongtian, showing understanding for Tongtian's conflicted feelings regarding his brothers 118 120.
  • Tongtian is torn between his brothers and Qin Yun, finding it difficult to persuade his elder brothers to offer incense to Qin Yun 120.
  • Qin Yun conceals the heavenly secrets of his meeting with Tongtian so the gifts and discussion will remain private 120.
  • Tongtian agrees with Qin Yun's philosophy that all beings are equal, regardless of their origin 93.
  • Tongtian greets Qin Yun respectfully, while Yuanshi expresses displeasure at Qin Yun's presence 400.

Yuanshi

The relationship between Qin Yun and Yuanshi is characterized by tension, arrogance, and disrespect from Yuanshi's side 120. Yuanshi struggles to accept Qin Yun's superiority and often displays jealousy and anger towards him 118 130.

  • Yuanshi is angered by Qin Yun's politeness towards Laozi and his firm stance against Yuanshi's disrespect 118.
  • Yuanshi expresses jealousy and schadenfreude over Qin Yun's high-profile actions, expecting him to face consequences 96.
  • Yuanshi becomes angry and disapproves of Qin Yun's generous treatment of Kunpeng, highlighting the tension between them 92.
  • Yuanshi is injured and humiliated by Qin Yun at the Demonuntain God Temple, leading him to vow revenge 29.
  • Yuanshi attempts to attack Qin Yun over the gourds but is repelled by Qin Yun's superior power 60.
  • Yuanshi is defeated by Qin Yun's Sky Splitting Divine Palm after attempting to drive him from the Three Pure Ones' dojo 116 117.
  • Yuanshi expresses his displeasure to Tongtian about Qin Yun, accusing Tongtian of being too friendly with him 120.
  • Yuanshi confronts Qin Yun at the Sect of Interception, questioning his presence and displaying intense anger 400.

Hongyun

Qin Yun and Hongyun share a relationship of kindness, gratitude, and loyalty. Qin Yun often provides Hongyun with valuable resources and guidance, and Hongyun is deeply grateful and loyal in return 35 63.

  • Qin Yun, disguised as a Demonuntain God, advises Hongyun about Hongjun's sermon and the importance of self-strength 4.
  • Qin Yun passes the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique and two Cloud Great Dao Origins to Hongyun, investing in him as a believer 2.
  • Hongyun cultivates the technique diligently, allowing Qin Yun to synchronously acquire its early revolutions and strengthen his own physical body 21.
  • Qin Yun offers Hongyun Enlightenment Tea and other rewards, which Hongyun accepts with gratitude 35.
  • Hongyun expresses deep gratitude and vows to repay Qin Yun's kindness 4.
  • Hongyun defends Qin Yun against attacks from Dijun, Taiyi, and Yuanshi, demonstrating his loyalty 60.
  • Qin Yun gives Hongyun a purplish-red gourd from a vine 60.
  • Qin Yun meets with Hongyun and gives him items, with Hongyun expressing gratitude 160.
  • Hongyun's cultivation of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique benefits Qin Yun synchronously 37 160.
  • Hongyun follows Qin Yun's counsel concerning Hongjun's Primordial Violet Qi and publicly discards it rather than accepting a path unsuitable to his own Dao 208.

Zhenyuanzi

Zhenyuanzi, like Hongyun, shows gratitude and respect towards Qin Yun for his generosity and guidance 35 63. Their relationship is built on mutual respect and the benefits Zhenyuanzi has received from Qin Yun.

  • Qin Yun offers Zhenyuanzi Enlightenment Tea and other rewards, which Zhenyuanzi accepts with gratitude 35.
  • Qin Yun gives Zhenyuanzi Earth and Wood Great Dao Origins as well as the Nine Revolutions Primordial Technique 33.
  • Zhenyuanzi defends Qin Yun against attacks from Dijun, Taiyi, and Yuanshi, demonstrating his loyalty 60.
  • Qin Yun meets with Zhenyuanzi and gives him items 160.
  • Zhenyuanzi's cultivation of the Nine Revolutions Primordial Technique benefits Qin Yun synchronously 160.
  • Zhenyuanzi opens Wuzhuang Temple to receive Qin Yun and prevents opportunistic outsiders from entering 206.

Wuzhen

Wuzhen, formerly the Chaos Spiritual Root Five-Needle Pine, is Qin Yun's disciple. Qin Yun enabled his Transformation with Chaos Qi and Three Lights Divine Water, accepted him after his request for discipleship, and continues to provide extensive cultivation resources 171 172 191 192.

  • Wuzhen requests Qin Yun to accept him as a disciple after successfully undergoing Transformation on Fangzhang Immortal Island 171.
  • Qin Yun accepts him and bestows the name Wuzhen 172.
  • Qin Yun gives Wuzhen Innate Five Elements and Innate Yin-Yang Law Origins compatible with his nature 191.
  • Qin Yun passes down the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique and the Nine Revolutions Primordial Technique to aid Wuzhen's body and Dao-arts cultivation 191.
  • Qin Yun additionally gives him Three Lights Divine Water, Nine Heavens Breathing Soil, a Ren Water Flat Peach, and a Ginseng Fruit, while concealing the exchange to avoid attracting envy and trouble 192.
  • Wuzhen consistently responds with profound gratitude, humility, and respect toward Qin Yun as his master 172 191 192.

Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi

The relationship between Qin Yun and the Demon Race leaders, Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi, is largely adversarial, marked by conflict, greed, and power struggles 99 100. They often attempt to assert dominance over Qin Yun or acquire his treasures, leading to confrontations.

  • Dijun and Taiyi arrive, demanding treasures from Qin Yun and hinting at conflict if he refuses 99.
  • Taiyi instigates others to capture Qin Yun for his treasures, turning the crowd against him 100.
  • Qin Yun withstands the pressure of their magical treasures, the Chaos Bell and River Diagram & Luo Script, with his physical body 100.
  • Qin Yun uses the Hong Meng Measuring Ruler to destroy Taiyi's Chaos Bell, injuring Taiyi 100.
  • Dijun and Taiyi attempt to attack Qin Yun to claim gourds but are repelled 60.
  • Dijun and Taiyi discuss Qin Yun's high-profile actions and predict consequences for him 96.
  • Qin Yun confronts Dijun and Taiyi over their ambition and the slaughter of the Human Race, with Hongjun intervening to save them 329.
  • Qin Yun protects the West Queen Mother against their attempt to force her into marriage and subsequently drives them away from Penglai Immortal Island 220 221.
  • Dijun and Taiyi offer a congratulatory gift to Qin Yun, which he accepts, despite their past conflicts 281.

East King Duke

East King Duke's interactions with Qin Yun are characterized by provocation, ambition, and a desire to assert authority. He attempts to rally others against Qin Yun but often faces resistance or is outmaneuvered 99.

  • East King Duke attempts to provoke Qin Yun into a fight, but Qin Yun refuses to engage 99.
  • East King Duke tries to rally other male immortals against Qin Yun but faces resistance 99.
  • East King Duke considers taking action against Qin Yun due to his "stupidity" 96.
  • East King Duke expresses anger and frustration when Qin Yun dismisses his attempts to justify his actions 99.
  • East King Duke refuses to accept a Huangzhongli from Qin Yun, despite secretly wanting it 147.
  • East King Duke continues to harbor resentment toward Qin Yun despite refining Great Dao Origins Qin Yun gave him and advancing to Quasi-Saint 195 206.

Houtu

Houtu develops a fondness and admiration for Qin Yun, who shows kindness and wisdom in their interactions 14. Their relationship hints at a potential alliance or friendship.

  • Houtu expresses admiration for Qin Yun's cultivation and offers to spread his fame among her kin 14.
  • Qin Yun encourages Houtu to attend Dao Ancestor Hongjun's sermon 14.
  • Qin Yun gives Houtu two Earth Origins, two drops of Pangu Blood Essence, and fifty Soul Fragments, which she takes back to the Witch Clan for refinement 14.
  • Houtu's cultivation improves significantly after receiving benefits from Qin Yun 35.

Nuwa

Qin Yun shows kindness and generosity towards Nuwa, providing her with valuable items and hinting at her future role in creating humans 19. Nuwa feels grateful and determined to remember his kindness, while her brother Fuxi remains suspicious of Qin Yun's intentions 19 21.

  • Qin Yun possesses Nine Heavens Breathing Soil and Three Lights Divine Water, which Nuwa will need for creating humans 19.
  • Qin Yun asks Nuwa to persuade Fuxi to offer incense to him, implying a favor in exchange for the gifts 19.
  • Qin Yun gives Nuwa a purplish-green gourd from a vine 60.
  • Qin Yun gives Fuxi and Nuwa Magic Treasure Strengthening Talismans, Three Lights Divine Water, and Nine Heavens Breathing Soil 48.
  • Nuwa expresses gratitude and respect towards Qin Yun for his kindness 63.
  • Fuxi, Nuwa's brother, initially suspects Qin Yun's intentions but later sincerely thanks him for his generosity towards Nuwa 19 21.

West Queen Mother

Qin Yun and the West Queen Mother begin as respectful acquaintances after she offers incense to him, and their relationship deepens after Qin Yun saves her from Dijun and Taiyi. The West Queen Mother is grateful for both his generosity and protection, eventually agreeing to serve him 110 220 221.

  • West Queen Mother offers incense to Qin Yun and receives Yin-Yang Great Dao Origins, Three Lights Divine Water, and a Ginseng Fruit from him 111 115.
  • Qin Yun uses Conceal Heavenly Secrets to shield their private exchange from outside observation and deduction 111.
  • Both find the other attractive, though their early meeting remains courteous and restrained 110.
  • Qin Yun protects her from Dijun and Taiyi's attempted forced marriage 220.
  • West Queen Mother vows to serve Qin Yun in gratitude after he defends Penglai Island and protects her followers 220 221.

Hongjun

Qin Yun and Hongjun have a complex and somewhat adversarial relationship, particularly concerning the fate of the Human Race and the Demon Race 329. Hongjun, as the Dao Ancestor, intervenes to maintain balance, sometimes to Qin Yun's dissatisfaction.

  • Hongjun initially dismisses Qin Yun as a minor figure, but becomes increasingly wary after repeatedly failing to calculate Qin Yun's origins 72 108 130.
  • Qin Yun's Conceal Heavenly Secrets ability prevents Hongjun and others from deducing certain actions and meetings 111 120 243.
  • Qin Yun advises Hongyun not to accept Hongjun's Primordial Violet Qi without considering its restrictions and karmic consequences 208.
  • Hongjun notices the destiny-altering consequences of Qin Yun's severance of Kongtong Daoist 215.
  • Hongjun intervenes when Qin Yun confronts Dijun and Taiyi over the Human Race, preserving the Demon Race leaders 329.
  • Qin Yun recognizes Hongjun as an overwhelmingly powerful opponent, estimating that the Dao Ancestor's strength is above the ninth level of the Saint realm 243.

Themes

  • Respect and Humility: Qin Yun consistently demonstrates respect for others' decisions and humility, even when interacting with powerful figures or when his own power is immense 120. This is contrasted with characters like Yuanshi, who display arrogance 120. The West Queen Mother's acknowledgment of Qin Yun also highlights the theme of respect within the hierarchy of the Great Desolation 110.
  • Brotherhood and Relationships: The complex dynamics between the Three Pure Ones (Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian) are a recurring theme, particularly Tongtian's struggle to navigate his loyalty to his brothers and his respect for Qin Yun 120 255. Qin Yun's interactions with Houtu also hint at the development of significant friendships and alliances 14.
  • Power and Its Influence: The narrative frequently explores how power shapes relationships and interactions. Qin Yun's growing influence draws attention, envy, and sometimes hostility from other powerful beings 72 103 108. The System's rewards, often tied to power and fortune, also highlight this theme 103.
  • Generosity and Its Consequences: Qin Yun's generosity in distributing rewards often leads to unintended consequences, such as increased expectations, resentment from those who feel overlooked, and a burden on Qin Yun himself 95 96. This theme also touches on the idea of repaying kindness, sometimes with enmity, as seen with Jieyin and Zhunti 392.
  • Cultivation and Growth: A central theme is the continuous pursuit of cultivation and self-improvement, not just for Qin Yun but for many characters. Qin Yun's own cultivation progresses significantly, often through the System's rewards and the synchronized gains from his believers 14 37 160.
  • Inequality and Expectations: The System's method of categorizing beings by fortune and rewarding them unequally creates expectations and resentment among ordinary beings, highlighting issues of fairness and bias 95.
  • Pride and Humility: The pride of characters like Dijun and Taiyi often leads to their downfall or misfortune, as their refusal to humble themselves before Qin Yun results in conflict 100. In contrast, Qin Yun's humility allows him to navigate complex situations more effectively 120.
  • Destiny and Fate: The interconnectedness of characters' fates and the role of destiny are explored, particularly through the System's rewards and the impact of offerings on Qin Yun's journey 39. Qin Yun's severance of Kongtong Daoist further demonstrates how his cultivation can alter the Great Desolation's destiny itself 215.
  • Concealment and Secrecy: Qin Yun often chooses to conceal his actions or the heavenly secrets of his meetings to avoid unwanted attention or to prevent others from knowing about the gifts he bestows 102 120 130. This highlights the strategic importance of secrecy in the Great Desolation.
  • The Struggle to Understand the Unknown: Powerful figures like Hongjun struggle to deduce Qin Yun's identity and background, leading to frustration and a reluctant acceptance of the mysterious 108 130 131. This underscores the limits of even the most powerful beings' knowledge.
  • Protection and Consent: Qin Yun's defense of the West Queen Mother against Dijun and Taiyi's forced marriage proposal emphasizes the importance of personal agency, protection, and the rejection of coercive power 220 221.
  • Hidden Strength: Qin Yun's prolonged concealment of his true cultivation through clones and adjustable displays of power reinforces the strategic value of withholding one's full strength 58 128 440.
  • Mentorship and Rebirth: Qin Yun's aid to Wuzhen—from facilitating his Transformation to providing techniques, Law Origins, and cultivation resources—emphasizes the responsibility and generosity of a master toward a disciple 171 172 191 192.

Trivia

  • Qin Yun is referred to as the Qingyi Demonuntain God 1 6 60 64 72 395.
  • Qin Yun's true body remains in an internal space, while a clone or avatar often operates in the Great Desolation 63 115 130 131 160 233 245.
  • Qin Yun is the master of the Mountain God Temple's Inner Space, where the temple's rules can restrict even Saints 1 2.
  • Qin Yun's clone can adjust its cultivation level, while his main body has reached the tenth level of Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal 440.
  • Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi are consistently grateful to Qin Yun for his guidance and the resources he provides 160 207.
  • Yuanshi frequently expresses displeasure or anger towards Qin Yun's actions or influence 92 108 120 130 245.
  • Hongjun, the Dao Ancestor, initially dismisses Qin Yun as insignificant but later struggles to deduce his identity and background, showing displeasure at Qin Yun's growing influence 72 108 130 131 179 208 355.
  • Qin Yun has given gifts such as Great Dao Origins, Pangu Blood Essence, Soul Fragments, Three Lights Divine Water, Huangzhongli, and Ginseng Fruits to various characters 14 40 41 71 92 115 147.
  • Qin Yun has received Primordial Violet Qi from the System on three occasions 208 211.
  • Jieyin and Zhunti, despite offering incense to Qin Yun, have a tense relationship with him and have even attempted to cause trouble for him 99 233 245 277 391.
  • Houtu shows signs of affection and interest in Qin Yun 14 40 64.
  • Qin Yun's cultivation has progressed from peak Heavenly Immortal 14 to perfect True Immortal 21, peak Grand Unity Golden Immortal 37, peak Great Luo Golden Immortal 63, mid-stage Quasi-Saint 130, and Sub-Saint 245, eventually becoming a Saint of the Dao of War 233.
  • Qin Yun has the ability to conceal heavenly secrets 120 207 211.
  • Qin Yun's temple is described as superior in spiritual energy and treasures compared to other dojos 40.
  • Qin Yun has acquired Fangzhang Immortal Island and previously Penglai Island 179.
  • Qin Yun keeps Yingzhou Immortal Island hidden as a Chaos World in order to preserve its Chaos Qi and treasures 193 194.
  • Qin Yun has taken Wuzhen as a disciple 179.
  • Qin Yun has Ginseng Fruits from the System, in addition to those from Wuzhuang Temple 211.
  • Qin Yun's Sixteen-Petal Flower Bloom exceeds the twelve petals generally regarded as perfection in the Great Desolation 58.
  • Qin Yun possesses a Great Dao Road Guide, which can lead to worlds outside the Great Desolation 392.
  • Qin Yun possesses the God Slaying Spear, although he stores it in his System Space 7 9.
  • Qin Yun created Kongtong Daoist by severing an avatar with the Kongtong Seal 215.