Meng Qi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Meng Qi (孟奇)
Alias(es)	Zhending; Gentleman Sword; Mad Saber Su Meng; Thunder Saber Mad Monk; Yuan Huang Su Meng 60 220 228 343 1280
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shaolin (former); Immortal Traces; Jade Void Palace 343 547 1274
Occupation/Role	Cultivator, reincarnator, Jianghu hero, Jade Void Palace Sect Master; formerly temporary Chief Constable of Six Doors 16 857 1274
First Appearance	Chapter 3: Raising My Head, I Gaze at the Bright Moon 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Hundred Days Foundation Establishment	6	His already-completed foundation allows True Qi to fill his acupoints and naturally open his primary meridians. 6
Minor Qi Accumulation	51	Masters the third level of the Golden Bell Shield after enduring cold, heat, and Chuiyizi's distractions. 51
Orifice Opening — Ear Aperture	120	Opens the Ear Aperture while sparring Luo Qing and gains a breakthrough in his sword technique. 120
Eight-Nine Arcane Art — Eye Aperture stage	220	His vision nearly doubles after six months of cultivation; Golden Bell Shield Sixth Level approaches perfection. 220
Seven Apertures	297	Uses a Great Return Pill and two months of cultivation to stabilize his Seven Apertures and refine his Inner World. 297
Eight Apertures	366	His innate eighth aperture opens amid extreme pressure, raising the limits of both True Qi and spirit. 366
Nine Apertures	450	Has opened all Nine Apertures and turns his attention toward comprehending heaven and earth. 450
Celestial Being Connection	460	Achieves Celestial Being Connection while consolidating his personal Martial Way. 460
Unity of Heaven and Man	472	Breaks through during his life-and-death battle with the Wolf King, then kills him. 472
Outer Scenery — Five Transformations	508	Enters the Outer Scenery Chapter of the Eight-Nine Arcane Art and masters five transformations. 508
Outer Scenery, Third Level	588	Condenses all acupoints after secluded cultivation, crossing the first major obstacle of Eight-Nine. 588
First Heavenly Ladder	652	Crosses the first level of the Heavenly Ladder. 652
Fifth Heaven	706	His Indestructible Yuan Shi manifestation becomes clearer as he enters the fifth heaven. 706
Sixth Heaven	721	Reaches the sixth heaven through prolonged cultivation and insight into motion and stillness. 721
Threshold of the Third Heavenly Ladder	822	His physical body, Primordial Spirit, and Dharma Image begin to merge, marking the first step toward transcending the third layer. 822
Eight-Nine Arcane Art — Grandmaster realm	823	His Eight-Nine Arcane Art reaches the Grandmaster realm, making many older tools and techniques obsolete. 823
Dharma Body	937	Reveals that he has broken through to the Dharma Body realm and refined the Indestructible Yuan Shi Body. 937
Earth Immortal	1045	As an Earth Immortal, he contends with the peak Heavenly Immortal Wu Daoming through profound cultivation and Other Shore traits. 1045
Temporary Creation Realm	1276	The Nine Nether's influence lets his Primordial Heavenly Demon form briefly enter Creation; he warns himself against relying on borrowed power. 1276
Creation Realm	1284	Crosses the Sea of Suffering, achieves Creation, and gains control over portions of living karma, including oaths and contracts. 1284
Pseudo-Other Shore combat power	1347	His Three Pure Ones and Eight-Nine Incarnation attain Pseudo-Other Shore strength, allowing him to establish the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation against multiple such opponents. 1347

Background / History

Meng Qi began as a newly arrived young monk at Shaolin. Though uneasy in unfamiliar surroundings, he looked after the simple-minded Zhenhui and quickly distinguished himself through unusual physical aptitude and eagerness to learn. He formally crossed the first step of martial cultivation when his True Qi naturally opened his meridians. 3 4 6

His involvement with the Lord of Six Paths Samsara turned cultivation into a struggle for survival. After completing the Hidden Emperor Fortress mission, he began spending Merit Points on practical techniques, pills, weapons, and future preparation rather than pursuing unattainable divine skills. 16 81 82

At Shaolin, Xuan Bei personally tempered Meng Qi through the Golden Bell Shield's brutal cultivation requirements. Exposure to the Fire Cuckoo, Cold Turtle, and Chuiyizi's incessant noise strengthened both his endurance and his saber intent. 50 51

After leaving Shaolin, Meng Qi adopted and cultivated the identity of Su Meng, becoming known throughout the Jianghu as the Mad Saber. He repeatedly used disguises—including impersonating Tang Er—to disrupt the Tang–Ye marriage alliance, protect Tang Mingyue, and expose the Tang family's internal conspiracy. 206 207 218

His reputation rose sharply after he defeated the Wolf King at the brink of death and publicly entered Shendu as Mad Saber. He later served Six Doors during the investigation into the Emperor's death, using both political pressure and deduction to pursue the culprits. 472 477 858

Meng Qi eventually became a formal member of Immortal Traces and later Sect Master of Jade Void Palace. His path expanded beyond the Jianghu into time-space, ancient eras, the Nine Nether, and conflicts among Great Divine Abilities users. 547 1008 1274 1284

Appearance

Meng Qi's appearance changes frequently through the Eight-Nine Arcane Art, masks, cosmetics, and deliberate muscle control. In one Su Meng persona, he appears sharp-featured and heroic in black clothing with a saber at his waist; after attaining the Dharma Body, he is described as more mature, with white at his temples and a deep, restrained bearing. 228 210 938

• Often dresses as a monk, wandering swordsman, scholar, or Daoist depending on his identity. 228 461 918
• Can alter his facial structure, aura, vitality, and even species-like traits through Eight-Nine transformations. 285 437 520
• His mature Dharma Body presence evokes the erosion and accumulation of time. 938
• Can manifest multiple heads and arms in combat. 602 622

Personality

Meng Qi is sociable, quick-witted, and fond of teasing his companions, often acting as the emotional link within a group otherwise prone to silence or reserve. He uses humor even in dangerous circumstances, though his jokes can mask anxiety or careful calculation. 29 729

He is pragmatic in combat and planning. He prefers preparation, deception, information gathering, and retreat over reckless heroics, but becomes exceptionally calm when a crisis leaves no room for hesitation. 135 337 601

His moral code centers on repaying kindness and settling grievances. He intervened for Tang Mingyue because she had shown him kindness, and he remains willing to protect friends even when doing so complicates his own position. 206 442 450

Meng Qi does not consider himself an all-sacrificing idealist. He sympathizes with Qi Zhengyan's desire to expand access to cultivation, but admits he would rather mediate than pay any cost for a cause unless he possesses the strength to support it. 685

Abilities & Skills

Eight-Nine Arcane Art

Meng Qi's primary cultivation method develops his physical body, True Qi, transformations, imitation, and resistance to hostile energies.

• Enhances physical power, agility, durability, and resistance to yin and foul qi. 165
• Allows transformations that alter his appearance, aura, vitality, and form. 285 520
• Enables him to imitate other techniques after studying their circulation methods and traits. 285
• Supports multi-armed combat, including two-headed and four-armed forms. 602 622
• Lets him wield the power of nature more freely in forms compatible with the surrounding laws. 520 558

Saber and Sword Arts

Meng Qi is proficient with both saber and sword, combining them into a flexible, narrative-driven combat style rather than restricting himself to a single weapon.

• Uses saber techniques including Ananda Breaking Precepts Saber Art, Purple Thunder Saber Technique, Open Heaven Saber Technique, and the Heaven Severing Seven Swords. 51 503 705
• Uses sword techniques including Flying Immortal Beyond the Heavens and later the Immortal Slaying Sword Scripture. 297 1020
• Treats swordplay as “storytelling”: each move pressures opponents toward limited responses and lays traps for later exchanges. 221 222
• Can merge saber and sword intent, restoring a state beyond fixed forms after months of practice. 705
• Uses the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation alone at higher realms by dividing a single sword light into multiple distinct sword qis. 1326

Golden Bell Shield and Indestructible Body

His early Shaolin body arts formed the foundation for his later resilience.

• Iron Cloth Shirt and Golden Bell Shield let him endure attacks that would otherwise be fatal. 30 31
• Golden Bell Shield cultivation includes acupoint measurement, stimulation, opening, and refinement. 120
• The Indestructible Yuan Shi Aspect protects his mind and body against spiritual pressure and hostile domains. 643 756
• His physical durability remains central even after he gains high-level sword and saber arts. 1020

Yuan Shi Seals and Domains

Meng Qi cultivates the Yuanshi Golden Chapter's seals, using them to influence space, causality, combat flow, and the structure of his own body.

• The Heart of Origin Seal and related seals deepen his connection to Yuan Shi intent. 767
• His Yuan Shi Domain creates chaos in enemy attacks and defenses. 891
• The Open Heaven Seal can injure foes far above his apparent realm. 1045
• The Limitless Seal can influence the River of Time under extraordinary conditions. 1280

Karma and Time Manipulation

Meng Qi's later abilities allow him to investigate, influence, and exploit temporal and karmic connections.

• The Seven Kill Stele lets him return to prior points in time and preserve memories through temporal reversals. 828 1131
• He uses time travel cautiously to preserve historical consistency while planting influences in the past. 863 1352
• After achieving Creation, he can control portions of living karma, including oaths and contracts. 1284
• He can resist attacks directed at his past self by manipulating time through the Limitless Seal. 1280

One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones

Meng Qi uses this divine ability to separate aspects of his cultivation into distinct Incarnations.

• Creates the Tathagata Golden Body, Heaven Severing Dao Body, and Indestructible Dao Body while his main body retains the Yuan Shi Daoist path. 1075
• Purifies and reorganizes otherwise conflicting cultivation methods. 1075
• His Incarnations later join his true body in forming the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation. 1347

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Lingbao Saber — Divine Weapon saber forged from the Dinghai Pearl and Great Sun Flame Heart; extremely heavy, hot, and capable of further advancement. 851
• Overlord's Absolute Saber — Peerless weapon used in escapes, major battles, and later conflicts in the Nine Nether. 964 1347
• Seven Kill Stele — Time-related treasure used to revisit past events and recover its power through Merit Point exchanges. 867 891
• Dinghai Pearl — Divine Weapon material refined over eighty-one days; later used with Gao Lan to repair the Endless Abyss Sea formation. 1133
• Xuan Shui Demon Quelling Banner — Ancient banner connected to Zhenwu's evil thought; repaired to retain two activations. 526 652
• Kunlun Dao Robe — Protective Dao robe used to mitigate powerful magnetic forces and other attacks. 756
• Mountain Sea Bow — High-grade Precious Weapon obtained from Daoist Chixia. 758 767
• Three Worlds Vajra Wheel — Treasure capable of revealing past-life memories. 1080

Relationships

• Xuan Bei — Mentor at Shaolin who oversees Meng Qi's Golden Bell Shield training, teaches him Ananda Breaking Precepts Saber Art, and recognizes his potential. 50 51
• Zhenhui — Fellow Shaolin monk and Meng Qi's earliest companion; Meng Qi looks after him from their first days in the Servant Courtyard. 3 4
• Qi Zhengyan — Life-and-death companion, “Senior Brother,” and occasional cover identity cousin. Their friendship persists despite growing ideological and political divisions. 199 224 685 1278
• Jiang Zhiwei — Reincarnation companion and trusted sparring partner; they repeatedly train together and share a bond forged through life-and-death missions. 16 297 442
• Ruan Yushu — Reincarnation companion whose musical expertise complements Meng Qi's investigations; she communicates with him through coded zither music. 309 442
• Gu Xiaosang — Initially an enemy and manipulator, later identified as Meng Qi's wife. Their relationship remains affectionate, adversarial, and shaped by mutual suspicion. 399 689 1239
• Zhao Heng — Reincarnation companion and prince. Meng Qi assists him in Shendu, while Zhao Heng supplies information and resources. 475 477 450
• He Mu — Disciple taught by Meng Qi to use swordplay as storytelling; later one of the disciples entrusted with Jade Void Palace tasks. 221 222 1214
• Master Lu — Respected ally and senior figure who repeatedly assists Meng Qi with investigations, strategy, and major conflicts. 566 964
• Su Ziyue — Younger sister in the Su household and descendant of the Tang bloodline; Meng Qi supports her decision to continue the Tang family name. 860

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Shaolin initiation — Begins as a Sectarian Monk, establishes his foundation, learns Arhat Fist and body arts, and trains under Xuan Bei. 4 24 50
• Early Samsara missions — Completes Hidden Emperor Fortress and begins building a survival-oriented martial arsenal through Merit Point exchanges. 16 39 81
• Jianghu rise — Operates under multiple identities, investigates the Twelve Zodiac Gods, protects Tang Mingyue, and gains renown as Su Meng. 69 206 220
• Mad Saber era — Publicly assumes the Mad Saber identity, defeats major Jianghu opponents, and kills the Wolf King. 228 380 472
• Shendu and Six Doors — Investigates the Emperor's death, confronts noble clans and cult forces, and acts as temporary Chief Constable. 491 858 860
• Immortal Traces and Outer Scenery cultivation — Joins Immortal Traces, gathers divine materials, explores Bomi and the Investiture of the Gods World, and advances through the Heavenly Ladder. 508 547 588 652
• Dharma Body and ancient eras — Attains the Dharma Body, travels into the Middle Ages, alters historical outcomes, and obtains One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones. 937 1049
• Jade Void Palace leadership — Becomes Jade Void Palace Sect Master, achieves Creation, establishes sect resources, and guides disciples across the myriad realms. 1274 1284 1286 1214
• Nine Nether conflict — Battles Pseudo-Other Shore powers alongside Yang Jian, using his Incarnations and Immortal Slaying Sword Formation to sever the Golden Emperor's connection to the Nine Nether. 1347 1348

Notable Quotes

“Without losing myself, how can I find myself?” 1163

“If in the future I have the power to suppress the Three Realms, I wouldn't mind promoting such a cause.” 685

Trivia

• Meng Qi initially considered himself too poor to exchange for even a basic Mustard Ring, which cost 3,000 Merit Points while he possessed only eighty. 16
• He is repeatedly embarrassed by Gu Xiaosang publicly calling him “husband” and arranging situations that damage his reputation. 399 402 414
• He regards himself as a pragmatic looter: after respectfully burying Daoist Chixia, he immediately examined the man's possessions. 758
• He once described himself as an “all-weather, all-terrain combat machine” after discovering the utility of his transformations. 520