Sacred Master

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Sacred Master (的圣师)
Alias(es)	Holy Master; Teacher; Third-generation Sacred Master
Affiliation	Sacred Mountain; Sacred Realm; Human World Pass
Occupation/Role	Founder of the Sacred Realm; teacher of the Mountain Lords; guardian of the Human World and Human World Pass
Status	Sacrificed himself to delay the Saint Demon Emperor and allow Human World cultivators to evacuate 441
First Appearance	Future sword qi legacy identified 100; colossal visage manifested 153

Background / History

The Sacred Master is an ancient, immeasurably long-lived protector of humanity whose true form is too powerful for the world to record. He is the third holder of the Sacred Master mantle; the first Sacred Master taught humanity to cultivate during the primordial chaos, while the second led human cultivators in opening the Upper Realm and Underworld and forming the Three Realms 163 351.

He founded Sacred Mountain and left future sword qi within Fú Sōng Mountain for a “fated person” capable of grasping it. An Le eventually inherited this sword qi, witnessing a future in which Jiangnan fell to war 99 100.

Sacred Mountain ordinarily does not interfere with the rise and fall of dynasties. The Sacred Master considers dynasties transient and reserves intervention for threats that violate larger rules, particularly those connected to Sacred Mountain’s enemies and the Immortals 163.

He created the Sacred Realm as a refuge and cultivation ground for cultivators unable to advance in the increasingly depleted Human World. Its dense spiritual energy allows advancement beyond the Tenth Realm, though its origin is weaker than those of the Three Realms because it lacks top-tier origins 241 341.

During the final crisis, the Sacred Master confronted the Saint Demon Emperor after the latter’s seal was broken. Recognizing that the evacuation of Human World cultivators to the Sacred Realm required time, he remained alone at the Human World Pass and expended his life resisting the Saint Demon army 440 441.

Appearance

The Sacred Master’s ordinary manifestation resembles a plain-clothed middle-aged man in his forties or fifties. Despite this unassuming appearance, observers struggle to remember his face, while his eyes hold the depth of a star-filled sky 163.

• His true return can manifest as an unnameably colossal stellar figure whose descending foot appears capable of crushing the Human World 161.
• His projected visage can cover the sky and look down upon the mortal realm 153 154.
• Some appearances are only a wisp of his will or inextinguishable true spirit, surrounded by hazy white radiance 213 313.
• During the war at the Human World Pass, he is depicted with white robes, white hair, and a white beard 423.

Personality

The Sacred Master is patient, insightful, and deeply knowledgeable about the Three Realms, the great cultivation factions, origins, and ancient history. He gives direct guidance but expects his disciples to choose and walk their own paths 163 361.

Though detached from mortal dynastic succession, he is fiercely protective of his disciples and the Human World. He openly challenges stronger cross-realm enemies who target An Le, destroys threats that could hinder An Le’s growth, and refuses to compromise with Saint Demons during a fair challenge 213 313 358.

He also has an informal, teasing side. He enjoys wine, jokes at the Second Master’s expense, and openly expresses delight in An Le’s potential and swordsmanship 163 359 361.

Abilities & Skills

Overwhelming Combat Power

The Sacred Master is regarded as the Human World’s pillar and is feared even by the Upper Realm’s top powers.

• A wisp of his future sword qi nearly collapses Hu Po Immortal Lord’s Eleventh-Realm physique 205.
• He once nullified an Immortal King’s attack through the Heavenly Gate, severely injuring the attacker 205.
• A will-projection resisted the True Martial Emperor through the Heavenly Gate and destroyed the Second-Tier Saint Artifact 313.
• His lingering power instantly annihilates a White Tiger Immortal King 348.
• He repels or confronts multiple limit-level opponents, including the True Martial Emperor and Lord of Yellow Springs 416.
• He blocks an attack from the Saint Demon Emperor, saving the First Master 423.

Sacred Realm Creation and Access

The Sacred Master established the Sacred Realm as a separate cultivation domain and refuge.

• Created the Sacred Realm for cultivators unable to find a breakthrough path in the Human World 241.
• Provides Sacred Realm Tokens that activate only after their holder reaches Tenth-Realm combat power 241.
• Leaves mental imprints in tokens to assess entrants and explain the realm’s benefits and limitations 241.
• Refined the Sacred Realm into an environment comparable to the territories of major Upper Realm powers 241.
• Uses the Sacred Realm as the Human World’s final refuge during the Saint Demon Emperor’s assault 440 441.

Sword Qi and Spatial Manifestation

His sword arts can persist across vast spans of time and distance.

• Left future sword qi within the cliff face of Fú Sōng Mountain for a destined inheritor 99 100.
• The inherited sword qi shows An Le a possible future war and Jiangnan’s fall 100.
• His manifestation can be summoned through the combined consciousness array of the six Mountain Lords or through a Minor Sacred Token 153 154.
• A single flick of his finger releases sword light sufficient to sever a Saint Demon King’s oppressive aura 358.

Guidance and Knowledge

The Sacred Master is an exceptional teacher with knowledge spanning ancient eras.

• Guided An Le in merging his Red Heart and Mountains and Rivers sword intents 163.
• Explained the purpose, factions, and fortune-related practices of the Celestial Master’s Mansion, Sword Pool Palace, and Hell Manor 163.
• Revealed that the Human Dao Ancestral Scripture has nine chapters and requires life-or-death combat pressure for comprehension 213.
• Instructed An Le on refining his sword techniques through the integration of Time, Space, and Chaos origins 360 361.
• Entrusted An Le with suppressing the Ascension Land and establishing rules to limit Immortals’ longevity in the Human World 277.

Equipment / Items

• Wine gourd / wine pot — He drinks ordinary mortal yellow wine and shares it with An Le during their first conversation 163.
• Sacred Realm Token — A token granted to An Le, carrying a mental imprint and opening access to the Sacred Realm once the required strength is met 241.
• Saint Artifacts — He personally refines Saint Artifacts for his disciples, including the Third Master’s guqin 267.
• Sacred Mountain formations — The seven Sacred Mountains can integrate their wills with his Origin Talisman power 313.

Relationships

• An Le — Seventh disciple. The Sacred Master recognizes An Le as the fated inheritor of his future sword qi, guides his cultivation, protects him from cross-realm enemies, and places great expectations on him 100 163 213 241 361.
• First Master — Eldest direct disciple and defender of the Human World Pass; the Sacred Master saves him from the Saint Demon Emperor’s attack 338 423.
• Second Master — Direct disciple whom the Sacred Master frequently teases while urging him to recognize his shortcomings and work harder 359.
• Third Master — Direct disciple and female war god of the Human World Pass; she acts decisively to protect An Le under the Sacred Master’s authority 267.
• Six Mountain Lords — Disciples and leaders of Sacred Mountain who respectfully summon him through a shared Primordial Spirit Array 153 161.
• Saint Demon Emperor — Principal enemy. The Sacred Master sealed him and later sacrificed himself to delay him at the Human World Pass 440 441.
• Upper Realm Immortal Kings — Long-standing adversaries who fear his power after he repelled Immortal King incursions and challenged Upper Realm powers 205 348.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Fú Sōng Mountain Legacy

The Sacred Master’s future sword qi becomes the catalyst for An Le’s recognition as the fated person. After the six Mountain Lords summon him, his visage shields An Le politically following Zhao Pei’s death and establishes An Le’s right to converse with him 100 153 154.

An Le’s Teacher

Returning personally to the Human World, the Sacred Master meets An Le at Fú Sōng Mountain. He shares wine with him, explains Sacred Mountain’s position toward dynastic change, refines An Le’s understanding of sword intent, and leaves him a gift contingent on his progress toward becoming the Seventh Mountain Lord 161 163 164.

Guardian of the Sacred Realm

The Sacred Master opens the Sacred Realm to An Le through a prepared token and explains its purpose as a refuge for cultivators blocked by the Human World’s depleted cultivation environment. The realm later becomes essential to An Le’s cultivation and to the relocation of Human World cultivators 241 325 441.

Defender of the Human World Pass

He repeatedly intervenes against threats from the Upper Realm, Underworld, and Saint Demon Clan. He protects An Le’s growth, oversees the Human World Pass, and refuses to let Saint Demon Kings interfere dishonorably in An Le’s duels 213 313 358.

Final Sacrifice

After the Saint Demon Emperor is released, the Sacred Master returns wounded to the Human World Pass. He chooses to defend the pass alone so its cultivators can transfer to the Sacred Realm, sacrificing himself to buy the necessary time 440 441.

Notable Quotes

“The Sacred Mountain never interferes in the succession of dynasties.” 163

“If you have the guts, come across realms, and I’ll spar with you?” 213

“A fair and just challenge. Don't resort to any dirty tricks with your cats and dogs. Or I'll cut you down.” 358

“Higher realms mean higher responsibilities, a heavier burden.” 408

“You are simply seeking your own demise.” 440

Trivia

• An Le’s ordinary yellow wine distinguished him from previous people who sought an audience with the Sacred Master 163.
• The Sacred Master’s face can be seen but is difficult to retain in memory 163.
• Only those at the Tenth Realm or above could normally sense the six Mountain Lords’ summoning array 153.
• The Sacred Realm was created as a fallback rather than a complete replacement for the Human World, as its origin lacks the Three Realms’ top-tier origins 241 341.