Li Qingqiu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Li Qingqiu (李清秋)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Qingxiao Sect
Occupation/Role	Sect Master; founder and leader of the Qingxiao Sect's immortal-cultivation era
Status	Active
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Yangyuan Realm Ninth Layer	136	Cultivates in seclusion toward the ninth layer after slaying Emperor Zhao Zhi.
Spiritual Sense Realm Second Layer	209	Advances without public notice; his Origin Energy and Spiritual Sense greatly increase.
Spiritual Sense Realm Seventh Layer	311	Reaches the seventh layer while overseeing the Qingxiao Sect's continued expansion.

Background / History

Li Qingqiu began as the eldest senior brother of the tiny Qingxiao Sect, which had only seven disciples and lacked both a protective array and guardian beast. Upon becoming Sect Leader, he awakened access to the Dao Lineage panel, allowing him to inspect disciples' aptitude, comprehension, Destinies, and loyalty. He immediately began shaping the sect around its members' strengths, envisioning Jiang Zhaoxia as a chief fighter and Zhang Yuchun as an administrator. 1

Driven by a childhood fascination with martial arts, Li Qingqiu sought a signature inheritance powerful enough to establish the Qingxiao Sect in the jianghu. His Innate Sword Maniac Fate let him master the Nine Extremes Divine Sword after one practice session, rapidly surpassing even Jiang Zhaoxia's sword talent. 2 4

As Sect Master, he secured the Qin family's financial support and accepted six Qin family disciples, establishing an early model of mutually beneficial ties with wealthy families. 15 16 He later retaliated against the Seven Peaks Alliance for its conflict with the Qingxiao Sect, assassinating First Alliance Leader Lü Taidou and killing another leader who attempted to intercept him. 21 24

Li Qingqiu transformed the Qingxiao Sect from an obscure mountain sect into a major martial force by recruiting disciples, developing resources, establishing halls, and cultivating talented successors. He discovered a spirit mine, planned a stronghold around it, founded the Sword Sect for internal order and covert assignments, and prepared the sect for threats surrounding the Martial Tomb. 62 98

When Emperor Zhao Zhi pursued immortality through the Sky Mending Plan, Li Qingqiu entered Zhenyang Imperial City alone. He cut through Divine Martial Soldiers and Forbidden Martial Guards, then beheaded Zhao Zhi using the Mountain Lord Divine Incantation and Heavenly Rainbow Sword. He subsequently defeated Master Jiang, confronted the Demonic Sect founder Xuan Gong, and obtained the Sky Mending Great Array. 128 130 132

Following Zhao Zhi's death, Li Qingqiu's name spread throughout the land and the Qingxiao Sect entered an unprecedented period of growth. He continued cultivating rather than settling for worldly supremacy, focusing on immortality and a long-term vision of sect-controlled cave dwellings, transportation, arrays, and cities across the world. 135 136 164

He later supported Liu Jing's claim to the throne on the condition that Liu Jing unify the realm within three years. After the Xuan Dynasty was established, the Qingxiao Sect became the realm's sole revered power. 229 269

Personality

Li Qingqiu is pragmatic, farsighted, and highly confident in his own judgment. He values capable people regardless of background, assigning disciples according to their talents and maintaining systems that allow the sect to function without his constant intervention. 1 225

He rejects being ruled by Destiny. While he studies Destinies to identify potential and danger, he refuses to force people into predetermined roles and is willing to alter fate when it threatens the Qingxiao Sect. 152

Though feared for his ruthlessness, he consistently protects those he considers innocent or worthy of shelter. He rescued captives from the Cui Manor, eliminated the family to prevent retaliation, entrusted orphaned children to Bo Zhao, and later accepted Bo Zhao and the girls into the sect. 116 153 He is also capable of mercy toward defeated enemies, offering Wei Tianxiong a place in the Qingxiao Sect rather than killing him. 281

Abilities & Skills

Dao Lineage

Li Qingqiu can inspect the Qingxiao Sect and its disciples through supernatural panels.

• Views a disciple's cultivation aptitude, comprehension, Destinies, and loyalty to both himself and the sect. 1
• Uses this information to identify geniuses, detect potential disloyalty, and assign people to suitable roles. 1 148 243
• Regularly reviews new disciples' panels to discover and nurture unusual talents, including Yun Cai and Hu Yan. 153 243

Swordsmanship

Li Qingqiu is an exceptional sword cultivator whose mastery forms the core of his combat reputation.

• Mastered the Nine Extremes Divine Sword after a single practice session due to his Innate Sword Maniac Fate. 4
• Defeated Sword God Shen Yue in one move. 96
• Uses the Heavenly Rainbow Sword in battle and can make it levitate autonomously. 130 135
• Travels as sword light and rides the Heavenly Rainbow Sword through the sky. 127 132
• Obtained the Tai Jue Divine Sword legacy after defeating the Sword Master in the Tai Jue Sect legacy illusion. 308

Soul Seizing Curse

A coercive technique used to extract information and enforce obedience.

• Subdued Heavenly Protection Guard Jia Yi through acupoint pressure and the curse. 52
• Forced Jia Yi to serve as an outside spy and return every three years for relief from the curse. 52
• Used the curse while interrogating Mo Li and Daoist Master Wei. 79 150
• Developed a Soul Seizing Flying Sword while studying how to create a unique technique. 157

Medical Techniques

Li Qingqiu possesses the Spring Return Ghost Immortal Needle.

• Treated Yuan Li after escaping the Seven Peaks Alliance. 24
• The technique can clear blocked hidden acupoints and cure otherwise mysterious illnesses. 40

Spiritual Power and Spells

Li Qingqiu possesses multiple high-level cultivation methods and Spiritual Powers.

• Inherited the Extreme Movement Technique after tempering his body in a medicinal cauldron. 167
• Employs the Mountain Lord Divine Incantation in his battle against Zhao Zhi. 130
• Cultivates the Great Demon-Slaying Golden Hand. 135
• Plans to use the Five Elements Profound Heart Flame and Jade Purity Restriction Treasure Codex to strengthen the sect. 135
• Developed sound transmission and taught its principles to Jiang Zhaoxia. 114

Leadership and Sect Building

Li Qingqiu is the central architect of the Qingxiao Sect's rise.

• Established halls, the Sword Sect, Dark Hall, Immortal Guard, and internal checks and balances. 98 225
• Sets cultivation rewards, tournament rules, recruitment standards, and resource priorities. 157 194 289
• Expands sect influence through spirit mines, blessed lands, branch towns, immortal cultivation cities, arrays, and transportation routes. 62 164 194 232
• Uses the Fate Control Talisman to bind Wei Tianxiong after sparing and recruiting him. 281

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Heavenly Rainbow Sword — Li Qingqiu's primary sword; can float independently and carry him in flight. 127 135
• Soul Refining Banner — inheritance reward received after slaying a cultivator. 132
• Fate Control Talisman — used to establish a binding connection with Wei Tianxiong. 281
• Xiao Ba — giant eagle companion with a mental connection to Li Qingqiu; carries supplies and serves in travel and reconnaissance. 114 116
• Tai Jue Divine Sword legacy — inheritance obtained from the Tai Jue Sect's legacy illusion. 308

Relationships

• Zhang Yuchun — junior brother and principal administrator; Li Qingqiu trusts his management ability but carries the sect's greatest pressures himself. 1 99
• Jiang Zhaoxia — junior brother and leading sword talent; initially rebellious but deeply loyal to Li Qingqiu. 1 4
• Li Sifeng — junior brother; frequently reckless and ambitious, but remains someone Li Qingqiu protects and guides. 15 152 232
• Xu Ning — disciple; trains closely with Li Qingqiu and becomes one of the sect's foremost cultivators. 37 99
• Zhao Zhen — disciple; Li Qingqiu teaches him Divine Dragon Transformation and continues offering him advanced techniques. 67 136
• Yuan Li — disciple rescued from hardship; Li Qingqiu places extraordinary faith in his eventual potential. 110 206
• Zhu Yan — Heavenly Works Hall leader and intelligence source from the Zhu family; Li Qingqiu values her contributions but remains wary of her family ties. 81 99
• Shen Yue — former Sword God defeated by Li Qingqiu; joins the Qingxiao Sect and becomes fixated on the Heavenly Rainbow Sword. 96 140
• Qingxiao True Person — elder of the Qingxiao Sect and Li Qingqiu's grandmaster; returns after decades of imprisonment. 132 135
• Wei Tianxiong — former enemy spared and recruited by Li Qingqiu; aids the sect's formation and array research. 281 311
• Liu Jing — ruler supported by Li Qingqiu in exchange for unifying the realm. 229

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rise of the Qingxiao Sect

Li Qingqiu assumes leadership of the nearly destitute Qingxiao Sect, gains access to the Dao Lineage, develops its disciples, and secures its first major outside investment from the Qin family. 1 15

Seven Peaks Alliance Retaliation

He infiltrates the Seven Peaks Alliance, kills its gate disciples, and assassinates Lü Taidou, establishing himself as the Qingxiao Sect's hidden but decisive power. 21 24 41

Establishing Sect Authority

Li Qingqiu recruits disciples, cultivates major talents, acquires resources, accepts allies, and builds the Qingxiao Sect into a recognized force in the martial world. 37 62 81

Conflict with the Imperial Court

He rejects attempts to entangle the Qingxiao Sect in rebellion, investigates the Martial Tomb crisis, and ultimately chooses to confront Zhao Zhi when the Emperor's pursuit of immortality threatens the realm. 99 107 125 128

Sword Slaying the Emperor

Li Qingqiu storms Zhenyang Imperial City, kills Zhao Zhi, defeats Master Jiang, and receives the Sky Mending Great Array from the dying Xuan Gong. 130 132

Immortal Sect Expansion

After becoming renowned throughout the world, he shifts toward building a lasting immortal-cultivation order through sect institutions, magical artifacts, arrays, branch territories, and the Xuan Dynasty's recognition of Qingxiao Sect supremacy. 164 225 269

Later Cultivation Era

Li Qingqiu continues advancing while directing the sect's search for spirit mines, Earth Guiding Spirit Stones, formations, and inheritances. He obtains the Tai Jue Divine Sword legacy and reaches the Spiritual Sense Realm Seventh Layer. 289 308 311

Trivia

• Li Qingqiu cannot view his own cultivation aptitude or comprehension through the Dao Lineage panel. 1
• He considers hard work capable of changing destiny and does not reserve cultivation opportunities solely for naturally gifted disciples. 37
• His disciples and the wider world frequently regard him as an immortal or immortal-like figure after witnessing his sword flight and victory over Zhao Zhi. 132 135
• He intends to remain Sect Master for at least the next few hundred years. 289