Biodata

Feature Value
Name Qian Renxue (千仞雪)
Alias(es) Xue Qinghe; Xiao Xue; Saintess of Martial Soul Hall
Gender Female
Affiliation Heaven Dou Empire; Martial Soul Hall; Angel God lineage
Occupation/Role Former Crown Prince of Heaven Dou; Emperor of Heaven Dou; inheritor of the Angel God's power
Status Alive; reigning Emperor of Heaven Dou and married to Lin Jin 286
First Appearance Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level Chapter Notes
Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul / Angel Divine Power 2, 3 Possesses holy light power capable of purifying Evil Soul Power; her Angel Divine Power also strengthens her spiritual perception.
Angel Power sacrifice 249 Sacrifices her Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul and life force to save Lin Jin and empower his defense of Dou Ling Pass; falls unconscious afterward.
Martial Soul lost / ordinary person 251, 252 Awakens after three days with no Martial Soul or Soul Power, suffering extreme physical weakness.
Reformed Six-Winged Angel 261 Consumes the Dawn Breaking Flower; her Martial Soul reforms with a silver tint. Her Soul Power returns to roughly half of a Soul King's level, though her soul rings do not return.
Eligible for Angel Nine Trials 262 The Angel God recognizes her restored Martial Soul and state of mind, granting her eligibility for the Angel Nine Trials; Qian Renxue postpones them until Heaven Dou is stable.

Background

Qian Renxue is the daughter of former Martial Soul Hall Pontiff Qian Xunji and current Pontiff Bibi Dong, as well as the granddaughter of Great Enshrinement Qian Daoliu. She is the Qian Family's remaining Angel God bloodline and bears the inherited Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul. 189 233

At age nine, she entered Heaven Dou to infiltrate its royal family. She killed the real Crown Prince Xue Qinghe at the Royal Hunting Ground when she was twelve, then spent a decade assuming his identity, copying his mannerisms, handwriting, studies, and public role. 195 224

While disguised as Xue Qinghe, she saved Lin Xue from Evil Soul Power after Lin Jin sought her out. Qian Renxue placed Lin Xue under the Crown Prince's Mansion's protection and sent Lin Jin to the Northern Border to grow into a capable secret asset. 3 4

Her original mission was to deliver Heaven Dou to Martial Soul Hall. Over time, however, governing as Crown Prince and witnessing the lives of the empire's people changed her priorities. After Emperor Xue Ye entrusted Heaven Dou to her on his deathbed, she swore to protect the empire in the Angel God's name rather than surrender it to ambition and darkness. 187 190

She ascended the throne following Xue Ye's death, openly defied Bibi Dong's plans for Heaven Dou, and led the empire through war against Star Luo and Martial Soul Hall-backed forces. 190 199 225

Appearance

In her public identity as Xue Qinghe, Qian Renxue presents herself as a refined and gentle male Crown Prince. In her true form, she has long golden hair and golden eyes containing an enduring Angel-like fire. 22 195

  • Her true eyes are described as golden, soft, and ancient rather than the controlled warmth of her Xue Qinghe disguise. 195
  • She wears silver-white armor at Dou Ling Pass, refitted from Emperor Xue Ye's old battle armor and marked with the Heaven Dou royal emblem. 229
  • Her restored Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul radiates holy gold-and-silver light rather than its former pure gold. 261
  • During the battle at Dou Ling Pass, her Angel origin flame becomes crimson-gold as she burns her life force and Martial Soul to protect others. 248

Personality

Qian Renxue is calculating, observant, and politically disciplined. She recognizes Lin Jin's potential early, cultivates him through a calculated exchange, and repeatedly weighs the long-term consequences of court intrigue, military threats, and Martial Soul Hall interference. 3 22 52

As Crown Prince and later emperor, she is composed under provocation. She handles hostile vassal captains diplomatically, chooses to enter Martial Soul City despite an ambush threat, and gives clear orders during crises. 141 151 154

Her defining development is her shift from infiltrator to protector. Though initially torn between her mission and her attachment to Heaven Dou, she refuses to abandon its citizens, openly accepts responsibility for her deception, and remains at Dou Ling Pass rather than flee from a million-strong enemy army. 188 224 233

Qian Renxue also carries deep insecurity over identity and acceptance. She fears that Lin Jin may be disappointed by her true self, yet ultimately chooses honesty with him and with the citizens she rules. 195 230 224

Abilities & Skills

Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul

Qian Renxue inherits the Six-Winged Angel, a high-grade Martial Soul tied to the Angel God and the Qian Family's bloodline. 195 251

  • Wields holy Angel Power aligned with light, protection, purification, and opposition to evil divine power. 2 158
  • Her Angel Divine Power can purify Evil Soul Power, enabling Lin Xue's rescue. 2 3
  • Her Angel-enhanced spiritual sense detects the corrupted aura within Lin Xue and the unusual dark aura surrounding Lin Jin. 2
  • The Martial Soul is destroyed through her sacrifice at Dou Ling Pass, then later restored in a silver-tinted form by the Dawn Breaking Flower. 249 261
  • Following its restoration, she must regain her soul rings separately. 261

Angel Origin Flame and Sacrifice

At Dou Ling Pass, Qian Renxue invokes the Angel Martial Soul's origin flame through a blood sacrifice.

  • Offers her life force and Martial Soul in a plea for the Angel God's protection. 248
  • Transfers Angel Power to Lin Jin, healing his wounds and helping awaken the Power of Faith within him. 249
  • The act leaves her unconscious, without Martial Soul or Soul Power, and physically weaker than an ordinary person until she recovers. 249 251 252

Angel Nine Trials

Following the restoration of her Martial Soul, Qian Renxue is recognized as eligible to undertake the Angel God's divine trials.

  • The trials can grant Soul Skills suited to her Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul. 262
  • She delays beginning them until Heaven Dou is stable, estimating that this may require three to five years or longer. 262
  • Her potential divine path is framed as necessary preparation for an eventual conflict with Bibi Dong's opposing evil divine power. 158

Political and Military Leadership

Qian Renxue is an effective ruler whose authority rests on both political acumen and personal responsibility.

  • Managed most imperial affairs while Emperor Xue Ye was incapacitated. 83
  • Stabilized the court after Prince Xue Xing's faction fell and carefully moderated her pace under pressure from Martial Soul Hall. 52
  • Revealed the empire's military disadvantage to academy representatives rather than concealing the scale of the Star Luo threat. 201
  • Personally inspected wounded soldiers, barracks, and defenses after arriving at Dou Ling Pass. 229
  • Led the Imperial Expedition to the front after publicly admitting her identity and past. 225

Equipment / Items

  • Dragon Pattern Ring — Given by Emperor Xue Ye on his deathbed; contains his imperial edict and the Heaven Dou Great Emperor's seal. 189 190
  • Short sword — Presses it to her own throat when refusing Qian Daoliu's attempt to remove her from Dou Ling Pass. 233
  • Dawn Breaking Flower — An Immortal Herb previously given to her by Lin Jin and preserved in a jade box; later consumed to reshape her Martial Soul. 261

Relationships

  • Lin Jin — Initially a subordinate cultivated through a bargain for Lin Xue's safety; their relationship develops into mutual trust, love, and marriage. Qian Renxue protects him from Bibi Dong, reveals her identity to him, and sacrifices her Martial Soul to save him. 3 132 195 249 286
  • Qian Daoliu — Grandfather, Angel God Guardian, and strongest supporter. He guides her toward the Angel God's inheritance, protects Lin Jin at her request, and ultimately supports her decision to remain at Dou Ling Pass. 133 158 233
  • Bibi Dong — Mother and current Pontiff of Martial Soul Hall. Their relationship is defined by conflict over Heaven Dou, Lin Jin, and their opposing divine inheritances, though they later begin reconciling. 157 158 279
  • Emperor Xue Ye — Nominal father during her life as Xue Qinghe. Though aware of her deception near death, he entrusts Heaven Dou to her and believes she will protect its people. 189 190
  • Lin XueLin Jin's younger sister, whom Qian Renxue saves from Evil Soul Power and shelters in the Crown Prince's Mansion. 3
  • Snake Lance Douluo — Personal guard and adviser who has followed her since leaving Martial Soul Hall. 187 188
  • Pufferfish Douluo — Personal guard and trusted agent; carries reports to Qian Daoliu and investigates matters on her orders. 83 132
  • Ning Fengzhi — Her Grand Tutor and a key governing ally who assists with logistics, strategy, and imperial affairs. 52 190

Story Role / Major Arcs

Crown Prince's Secret Patron

As Xue Qinghe, Qian Renxue saves Lin Xue and recruits Lin Jin into her long-term plans, sending him to the Northern Border to become a weapon and military asset under her influence. 3 4

Contest for Heaven Dou

She works to consolidate power around the Crown Prince's position, cautiously preferring gradual succession even when Lin Jin offers to remove Emperor Xue Ye and Prince Xue Xing directly. 22 52

Conflict with Martial Soul Hall

As Lin Jin becomes too valuable and independent to easily control, Bibi Dong orders that he be controlled or eliminated. Qian Renxue refuses, secures Qian Daoliu's protection for him, and openly confronts Bibi Dong over the issue. 52 132 157

Ascension and Defiance

Following Xue Ye's death, she becomes Heaven Dou's emperor and chooses the protection of its people over Martial Soul Hall's plans. She refuses Bibi Dong's demand to return and prepares Heaven Dou for invasion. 190 198 199

Identity Revealed

Qian Renxue first confesses her identity privately to Lin Jin, then later publicly admits that she killed Xue Qinghe and infiltrated Heaven Dou. She bases her legitimacy on Xue Ye's trust and her own record of protecting the empire. 195 224 225

Defense of Dou Ling Pass

She leads the Imperial Expedition to Dou Ling Pass, refuses to retreat despite overwhelming enemy numbers, and earns the support of Qian Daoliu by insisting that an emperor cannot abandon her soldiers. 229 233

Sacrifice and Rebirth

Qian Renxue sacrifices the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul to save Lin Jin and defend the pass. After losing all Soul Power, she gains a new understanding of light as responsibility and protection; Lin Jin later helps her restore the Martial Soul with the Dawn Breaking Flower. 249 252 261

Notable Quotes

“In the name of the Angel God, and also in the name of Xue Qinghe. I, Qian Renxue, will do my utmost to protect the Heaven Dou Empire, to protect the myriad people on this land.” 190

“Then you also cannot watch me become a deserter.” 233

“Guard this pass for me.” 249

“My original name is Qian Renxue.” 224

Trivia

  • Qian Renxue kept the Dawn Breaking Flower for years because Lin Jin had not explained how it should be consumed and she did not dare take an unknown herb carelessly. 261
  • She spent over three thousand days maintaining the identity of Xue Qinghe without revealing her true appearance to anyone. 195
  • Her restored Six-Winged Angel carries a silver tint, reflecting its rebirth after destruction. 261
  • She announces a one-year nationwide tax exemption and her marriage to Lin Jin during Heaven Dou's year-end court summary. 286