Meng Qingshan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Meng Qingshan (孟青山)
Alias(es)	Meng Shan; “Constable Zhang” (temporary identity); “Leave No Survivors” 46 168
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Changfeng Escort Agency; Seven Mysteries Sect (unofficial Blade Man); Changfeng Martial Arts School 128 144
Occupation/Role	Young Escort Chief; martial arts master and school founder 55 144
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Long Wind Heart Method — Lesser Accomplishment	14	Recovered from his injuries and achieved Lesser Accomplishment within days of cultivation.
Long Wind Heart Method — 12th Layer	20	Fully healed his injuries; raised Blood Qi and nearly doubled his True Qi.
Bone-Piercing Nail — 1st Layer	28	Learned the blue-grade hidden-weapon art under Sheng Wubing; the first layer granted a 3-point attribute bonus.
Jun Yu Body Refining Diagram — 4th Layer	59	Obtained the Jun Yu Body effect, allowing him to ignore the Changlong Four Ghosts’ attacks.
Innate Breathing Technique — 18th Layer	68	Broke through from the 17th to the 18th layer, gaining Inner Breath, Chi Force, Strength, and Agility.
Jun Yu Body Refining Diagram — 8th Layer	68	Upgraded Jun Yu Body into Jun Yu Iron Body and shattered a Ru Wall with one punch.
Xuanming Captures Flood Dragon Diagram — 4th Layer	80	Comprehended the Little Dragon Subduing Hand and gained a 30% damage/defense modifier while circulating true qi through both arms.
Xuanming Captures Flood Dragon Diagram — 8th Layer	85	Continued advancing the Ling Shu Atlas body-refining path after defeating Twin Dragon Fort.
Bone-Piercing Nail — Maximum Level	89	Poisoned his iron nails and maxed the technique, unlocking its final special effect.
Innate Breathing Technique — 4th Layer	102	His individual strength had entered the ranks of top-tier martial artists.
Futuo Divine Skill — Maximum Level	131	Fully cultivated the technique through his system panel, substantially increasing his physique attributes.
Heavenly Wind Chasing Map — Third Scroll	134	Greatly improved his agility and gave him the movement technique Wind Chasing Shadow Step.
Innate Breathing Technique — 36th Layer / First-rate Expert	166	His true qi surpassed ordinary martial artists’, and he identified himself as a first-rate expert.
Innate Breathing Technique — 8th Level / Peak First-rate	174	Entered the highest tier of first-rate experts; even the strongest of the Four Great Constables was not considered a certain match for him.

Background

Meng Shan transmigrated into the injured body of Meng Qingshan, nephew of Changfeng Escort Agency’s chief escort, Li Yuanzhen. Before dying from wounds sustained during an ambush arranged by Zhao Zhicheng, Li Yuanzhen entrusted Meng Qingshan with the care of his two daughters. Meng inherited the original body’s memories, including the agency’s collapse and Zhao Zhicheng’s responsibility for the ambush. 1

He recognized his world as that of Wulin Qixia Zhuan and treated his prior knowledge of its main storyline as his greatest early advantage. Aware that Emperor Shengwu’s death in Chongwu Year 5 would throw the realm into chaos, he began seeking martial arts, fortuitous encounters, and allies before that turning point. 4 102

After obtaining the Ling Shu Atlas, Meng chose to develop its body-refining diagrams rather than pursue every martial art available to him. He later resolved to adapt its techniques into twelve simplified martial arts systems and train twelve loyal successors before the coming turmoil. 49 77 102

Appearance

Meng Qingshan is a strongly built young martial artist with pronounced, bronze-toned musculature. He is seen in a black martial robe, carrying a green wine gourd and a black iron rod. 88 168

• Broad, well-developed physique shaped by external cultivation. 88
• Faint azure or green light can appear beneath his skin when he circulates true qi. 68 112
• Commonly travels with Little Black, his horse. 64 103
• Has worn the Five-Clawed Flood Dragon Armor and carried the Brocade Cloud Saber. 69 70

Personality

Meng is strategic, practical, and unusually informed about the wider political and martial situation because of his knowledge of the game’s storyline. He weighs rewards, risks, and long-term consequences before acting, such as cultivating specific techniques to correct weaknesses in agility and ranged combat. 4 86 102

He values independence over formal allegiance. Although he repeatedly receives invitations to join the Seven Mysteries Sect, he refuses full membership because he intends to build an organization under his own control. He accepts the looser Blade Man position only after determining it gives him freedom without binding him to the sect. 103 122 128

His mercy is selective. He spares opponents who cease to be threats, servants, apprentices, and civilians, but is ruthless toward bandits, assassins, and enemies he believes will cause future harm. He describes his own ideal as having “the heart of a Bodhisattva towards friends” while using “thunderous methods” against enemies. 67 95 134 169

Abilities & Skills

System and Martial Arts Illustrated Book

Meng possesses a character panel that tracks his attributes, cultivation points, acupoints, skills, and martial arts. His Martial Arts Illustrated Book records techniques and allows him to cultivate them with accumulated cultivation points. 20 49

• Gains cultivation points from defeating or killing opponents. 17 45 59
• Can rapidly improve recorded martial arts through cultivation-point expenditure. 20 68 80
• Uses the Training Ground skill to spar against an equal-strength mentor while restricting the session to a selected martial art. 88
• Uses his knowledge of Wulin Qixia Zhuan to identify hidden opportunities and predict major events. 4 30

Innate Breathing Technique

Meng’s primary internal cultivation method produces powerful true qi and forms the foundation of his later strength. Its Extreme Yin variation can infiltrate an opponent’s body, causing stiffness, pain, and disruption of their true qi. 46 68 126

• Used Extreme Yin True Qi to seal Wang Ruozhi’s true qi after defeating him. 46
• Let Shi Baowei strike him so that the yin qi could enter Shi’s arm and compromise his defense. 126
• Supports Regulate Breath, which he uses to recover from injuries and restore his condition. 13 67
• His true qi and physique initially left him at a disadvantage against highly agile sword specialists. 112 113

Jun Yu Body Refining Diagram

A body-refining art from the Ling Shu Atlas that transforms Meng’s physique into a defensive weapon. At higher levels, it grants the Jun Yu Iron Body effect. 49 59 68

• Bare-handed attacks from enemies weaker than his Physique cannot harm him. 68
• Stronger bare-handed attacks are reduced by 50%. 68
• Weapon attacks from enemies weaker than his Physique have their damage reduced by 30%. 68
• Allowed him to endure Xiong Batian’s empowered fist alongside the protection of the Five-Clawed Flood Dragon Armor. 74

Dragon Subduing Hand

Through the Xuanming Captures Flood Dragon Diagram, Meng comprehended the Little Dragon Subduing Hand and later practiced the Great Dragon Subduing Hand. The art emphasizes close-range disabling attacks and acupoint control. 80 88

• Bone Poke — a lethal strike used to kill Yang Junjie. 82
• Pulse Lock — blocks an opponent’s true qi circulation and restrains limbs. 82 126 134
• Throat Seal — used alongside Pulse Lock to subdue Zhao Sheng before he could draw his sword. 134
• Can reinforce both arms with true qi for added attack and defense. 80

Mountain Breaking Spear Technique

A strength-focused spear art with control and group-damage potential. Meng uses it most effectively with heavy weapons and decisive, short engagements. 4 42

• Grandfather Fishing — a defensive opening stance used to counter an incoming charge. 42
• Sweep Through a Thousand Armies — a crowd-clearing spear sweep that frightened groups of assassins. 42
• Long March to Heluo — a mid-level thrust that pierced enemies through the chest. 45
• Requires significant physique, arm strength, and stamina; prolonged combat is a weakness. 42

Saber and Palm Techniques

Meng mastered Changfeng Escort Agency’s Eight Directions Palm Technique and later acquired the matching Nine Forms of Swift Saber for the Brocade Cloud Saber. 13 18 24

• Wind Rises, Clouds Push — his principal palm strike; used against Jiang Pan, Zhao Zhicheng, Xiong Batian, and Morning Star Lord. 24 61 74 109
• His perfected Eight Directions Palm Technique becomes considerably stronger when enhanced by true qi. 24
• The Nine Forms of Swift Saber enables swift, precise saber attacks and was used to sever a bandit’s arm in a single exchange. 18 55

Bone-Piercing Nail

A blue-grade hidden-weapon technique taught by Sheng Wubing. Meng uses poisoned iron nails for ambushes, pursuit, and finishing fleeing enemies. 28 45 89

• Can be deployed in volleys that embed in hard ground or targets with deadly force. 45
• Used to escape the Guo brothers without killing them. 31
• Poisoned nails were part of the technique’s maximum-level upgrade. 89
• Was used with the Qi Character Secret “Jie Jie” to defeat Duan Wuhen and his assassins. 166

Footwork and Agility

Meng initially lacked Qinggong and mobility compared with elite sword practitioners, leading him to prioritize agility cultivation. 86 112

• Cui Weishen offered to teach him a set of footwork after Meng declined recruitment into the Seven Mysteries Sect. 103
• The Heavenly Wind Chasing Map gave him Wind Chasing Shadow Step, which he uses for evasive movement and rapid close-range attacks. 134
• Used Shadow Chase Steps to close on Shi Baowei after crippling his arm with yin qi. 126

Alchemy and Medicine

Meng studies alchemy through Fang Hu Zhi Xuan Ji and seeks practical uses for medicines and pill recipes. 87 88

• Consults Su Qing to refine Golden Origin Pills for Wang Xiaohu’s cultivation. 91
• Understands acupoints well enough to impress Mister Mo with both theoretical and practical knowledge. 87
• Uses medicinal herbs, poison, and prepared supplies pragmatically in combat. 22 24 25

Equipment

• Brocade Cloud Saber — Saber associated with Sheng Wubing and the Nine Forms of Swift Saber; it developed a crack during Meng’s battle with Jiang Pan. 18 25 55
• Bone-Piercing Nails — Iron hidden weapons, later enhanced with poison. 28 89
• Ox Horn Bow and arrows — Used during his early journey; his archery skill was initially poor. 14 16
• Divine Machine Sleeve Crossbow — Repeating crossbow acquired as a personal trump card. 49
• Dark Iron Water-Fire Cudgel — Used to deflect arrows and fight Twin Dragon Fort guards. 83
• Divine Might Hundred Refined Spear — Borrowed from An Ning’er for the Dragon Gate Waterfall battle. 41 42
• Five-Clawed Flood Dragon Armor — Worn during the campaign against Black Wind Stronghold; later returned to General Wang. 69 70
• Little Black — His horse and regular traveling companion. 64 103
• Green wine gourd — Carries his self-brewed wine. 103 168

Relationships

• Li Yuanzhen — Maternal uncle and former chief escort of Changfeng Escort Agency. Li Yuanzhen died after the ambush and asked Meng to care for his daughters. 1
• Li Qingzhu — Cousin. Meng protects her, respects her decision to remain at Three Purity Peak, and gives her a sleeve crossbow for protection. 18 99
• Li Muhe — Cousin and Li Qingzhu’s relative at Three Purity Peak. Their relationship begins distant but becomes more cooperative as they discuss Qingzhu and the children’s future. 97 98 100
• Li Xiaoyao / Gou Sheng’er — Changfeng orphan and disciple. Meng teaches him the Long Wind Heart Method and recognizes his extraordinary talent. 7 22
• Wang Xiaohu — First disciple. Meng guides his cultivation personally and secures Golden Origin Pills to help him sense qi. 91 92
• Tian He — Second disciple, formerly called Hu’er. Meng takes responsibility for managing his unusual condition through cultivation. 130 131
• Sheng Wubing — Seven Mysteries Sect constable, friend, and mentor in hidden weapons. He taught Meng the Bone-Piercing Nail technique. 28 46 103
• An Ning’er — Princess Yun’an and daughter of King Yun Chu. Meng exposes Murong Shaobai’s plot against her and later develops mutual trust with her. 46 121 122
• Cui Weishen / Cui Shijiu — Third Constable of the Seven Mysteries Sect, known as “Life Reaper.” He attempts to recruit Meng and later facilitates his Blade Man appointment. 103 128
• Su Qing — Alchemy-skilled associate connected to Medicine King Valley. She helps refine pills, travels with Meng, and challenges his moral outlook. 88 91 95
• General Wang — Initially challenges Meng over the Five-Clawed Flood Dragon Armor, then accepts his leadership and becomes a cooperative military ally. 69 70
• Zhao Zhicheng — Li Yuanzhen’s murderer and Meng’s principal early enemy. Meng cripples Zhao’s martial arts, while Old Zhang later kills him. 1 64 67

Story Role / Major Arcs

Changfeng Escort Agency and Revenge

Meng awakens in the aftermath of the ambush that killed Li Yuanzhen and nearly destroyed Changfeng Escort Agency. He rebuilds his strength, defends the agency against outside pressure, teaches its younger members, and eventually confronts Zhao Zhicheng over the deaths of Li Xiaoyao and Gao Zhankui. 1 2 22 57 58

He eliminates the Changlong Four Ghosts, defeats Zhao Zhicheng, cripples his martial arts, and destroys the Fuwei Escort Agency’s registered escorts while sparing its apprentices and servants. 59 61 64 67

Jiaxing City and the Ling Shu Atlas

While pursuing Xiao Tianfang’s hidden inheritance, Meng encounters An Ning’er and becomes involved in Murong Shaobai’s scheme. He temporarily impersonates “Constable Zhang,” fights Beyond Heaven assassins with the Divine Might Hundred Refined Spear, and defeats Murong Shaobai after exposing his identity. 29 41 42 46

His acquisition of Xiao Tianfang’s Ling Shu Atlas marks the beginning of his specialized body-refining cultivation. 41 49

Suppression of Black Wind Stronghold and Twin Dragon Fort

Meng becomes Jade Mountain City’s defending general and leads troops against Black Wind Stronghold. He defeats General Wang without killing him, gains his cooperation, kills Xiong Batian, and helps dismantle the stronghold’s forces. 70 74 75

He later suppresses Twin Dragon Fort, killing Yang Junjie and routing its defenders. The victories make him both a celebrated protector and a feared martial force in Jade Mountain City. 82 83 85

Seven Mysteries Sect and Blade Man Status

Meng continues to refuse formal recruitment by the Seven Mysteries Sect, but maintains ties with Sheng Wubing, An Ning’er, and Cui Weishen. After killing Morning Star Lord, one of Beyond Heaven’s Twelve Star Signs, he accepts the position of an unofficial Blade Man to gain authority without sacrificing independence. 103 121 122 128

Changfeng Martial Arts School

After returning to Jade Mountain City, Meng founds Changfeng Martial Arts School and begins training successors. He takes Wang Xiaohu, Tian He, and Wang Hongyi as disciples, oversees the cultivation of children including Li Qingshi, and gradually brings local martial forces under his supervision. 131 134 144 150

Qinghe Blade Man Activities

As a Blade Man, Meng gains the feared moniker “Leave No Survivors” for his campaign against mountain strongholds and criminal forces in Qinghe Prefecture. He later seeks to use Lu Yiliu’s name and the rumor of the Immeasurable Jade Wall for his own larger plans. 168 169

Notable Quotes

“Actually, my name is Meng Shan...” 79

“Those who accomplish great things should have the heart of a Bodhisattva towards friends and use thunderous methods against enemies.” 95