Tongtian

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Tongtian (通天)
Alias(es)	Tongtian Jiaozhu; Shangqing Saint
Gender	Male
Origin	One of the Sanqing, formed from Pangu's divided Primordial Spirit and bearing fragments of the Law of Strength 69 73
Affiliation	Sanqing; founder and leader of Jiejiao; Biyou Palace
Occupation/Role	Saint; sect founder; master of Jiejiao
Status	Active
Residence	Biyou Palace, Golden Ao Island

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Golden Immortal of the Origin	31	Broke through during Hong Jun's Second Lecture at Zixiao Palace.
Quasi-Saint	34	Was among the Sanqing who had reached the Quasi-Saint realm before their defeat by Qing Xuan, Nuwa, Houtu, and Fu Xi.
Heavenly Dao Saint	66	Established Jiejiao, using the Immortal Slaying Four Swords and Immortal Slaying Formation Diagram to suppress its fortune, and proved Dao.
Law of Strength awakening	73–74	Began stripping away the Heavenly Dao marks binding the Law of Strength within his Primordial Spirit; unlocked ten percent of its seed and faced a coming heavenly tribulation.
Great Dao Law cultivation	75–76	Used the Chaos Bead to obscure Heavenly Dao perception, comprehended Sword Law and Array Law, dispersed Hong Jun's incarnation, and swore to prove Dao Hunyuan through Sword and Formation.

Background / History

Tongtian is one of the Sanqing, born from Pangu's divided Primordial Spirit. Like Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun, he possesses latent fragments of Pangu's Law of Strength, though these fragments were bound beneath Heavenly Dao marks created through the Method of Severing Three Corpses 69 73.

During the struggle for the treasures of Treasure Distribution Cliff, Tongtian initially guarded the entrance on Laozi and Yuanshi's orders. Qing Xuan forced him to step aside, but treated him differently from his brothers, advising him to preserve his true heart and seek Fangzhang Island if necessary 39. Tongtian later allowed Qing Xuan access to the treasures he had discovered, earning Qing Xuan's approval 40.

After becoming a Saint through the establishment of Jiejiao, Tongtian began to question whether the Sanqing had chosen the wrong cultivation path. He discovered and refined Golden Ao Island in the East Sea, which was revealed to be his destined dojo, then sought Qing Xuan's counsel at Fangzhang Island 66 72.

Qing Xuan showed Tongtian that the Sanqing's true foundation lay in the Law of Strength rather than the Method of Severing Three Corpses. Under Qing Xuan's guidance, Tongtian began using his Array Law to remove the Heavenly Dao restraints from his Primordial Spirit 73. Yuanshi's attempt to force Tongtian back to Kunlun Mountain, followed by the sealing of Tongtian's disciples' cave mansion, prompted Tongtian to formally separate from his brothers and establish Biyou Palace on Golden Ao Island 74.

Personality

Tongtian is portrayed as comparatively courteous and open-minded among the Sanqing. He treats Qing Xuan respectfully even after attaining sainthood, and Qing Xuan notes that he lacks the airs displayed by Laozi and Yuanshi 69 72.

He values fairness in accepting disciples, opposing Yuanshi's emphasis on birth and foundation alone. After founding Jiejiao, he accepted beings of the Demon, Witch, and Human races so long as they sincerely pursued the Dao 71 74 105.

Tongtian is deeply affected by his bond with Laozi and Yuanshi. Though he recognizes that their paths have diverged, he struggles to sever their brotherhood and is repeatedly wounded by Laozi's perceived abandonment and Yuanshi's contempt for his disciples 74 76 148 149.

Abilities & Skills

Law of Strength

Tongtian carries a fragment of Pangu's Law of Strength within his Primordial Spirit. Qing Xuan identifies it as the Sanqing's original path toward proving Dao by force 73.

• The fragment is restrained by Heavenly Dao marks associated with the Method of Severing Three Corpses.
• Tongtian uses his Array Law to gradually dismantle these bindings.
• Unlocking thirty percent of the restraint is stated to draw a heavenly tribulation 73.
• The Immortal Slaying Sword Formation resonates with his Law of Strength fragments after he receives it 74.

Sword Law

During seclusion under the protection of the Chaos Bead, Tongtian comprehends Sword Law as part of Pangu's legacy 75.

• Can condense a green longsword directly from the Great Dao Law.
• A casual strike with the manifested sword splits the void and releases Chaos Qi.
• Uses the Qingping Sword in battle.
• His sword formation disperses an incarnation sent by Hong Jun to investigate Golden Ao Island 76.

Array Law and Sword Formations

Tongtian is highly proficient in the Great Dao Formation Law, using it both for cultivation and combat 72 73.

• Easily broke Golden Ao Island's original guardian formation before refining the island 72.
• Uses formation patterns to dismantle the restraints within his own Primordial Spirit 73.
• Commands the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation.
• Swore to prove Dao Hunyuan through the Two Principles of Sword and Formation 76.
• His Jiejiao disciples deploy an improved Myriad Stars Array based on the Demon Clan Heavenly Court's original formation 161 162.

Saintly Authority

As the Shangqing Saint and master of Jiejiao, Tongtian possesses authority over a vast and diverse disciple base.

• Founded Jiejiao with the Immortal Slaying Four Swords and formation diagram as its fortune-suppressing treasures 66.
• Accepts disciples only after testing whether they sincerely seek the Dao 105.
• Summons Jiejiao disciples by edict to support the Human Race at Zhuolu 161.
• Publicly recognizes Fu Xi's completed merit and status as Human Emperor 139.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Qingping Sword — Tongtian's sword, used in Saint-level combat and while cultivating in Chaos 76 88.
• Immortal Slaying Four Swords — Used with the formation diagram to establish and suppress Jiejiao's fortune 66.
• Immortal Slaying Formation Diagram — Given to Tongtian by Qing Xuan after the founding of Biyou Palace; resonates with Tongtian's Law of Strength fragments 74.
• Chaos Bead — Borrowed from Qing Xuan to shield Golden Ao Island from Heavenly Dao perception during enlightenment; later returned damaged after Tongtian fought Hong Jun's incarnation 75 76.
• Chaos Bell — Acquired by Tongtian after Tai Yi's fall; its appearance shocks the observing Great Beings 147.

Relationships

• Qing Xuan — Ally, guide, and fellow member of Pangu's lineage. Qing Xuan encourages Tongtian to preserve his true heart, guides his Law of Strength awakening, lends him the Chaos Bead, and supports the founding of Biyou Palace 39 73 76.
• Laozi — Eldest brother among the Sanqing. Tongtian attempts to warn Laozi of the Primordial Violet Qi and gives him a jade slip containing the foundational Great Dao Law method, but later feels betrayed by Laozi's choices 76 148 149.
• Yuanshi Tianzun — Second brother and principal rival. Yuanshi attempts to recall Tongtian to Kunlun Mountain, seals his disciples' cave mansion, disparages Biyou Palace, and repeatedly insults Jiejiao's disciples 73 74 177.
• Nuwa — Ally and defender. She supports Tongtian against Yuanshi, helps him enter Chaos, and later urges him to resist when other Saints mistreat him 73 76 148.
• Houtu — Ally who provides Witch Clan body-refining methods to support Tongtian's path of proving Dao by force 74.
• Fu Xi — Ally who assists Tongtian's entry into Chaos and provides the damaged Chaos Bead for his cultivation there 76.
• Duobao Daoist — Disciple entrusted with helping manage Golden Ao Island and later representing Jiejiao in Human Race affairs 72 74 147.
• Gui Ling Shengmu — Disciple and reincarnation of the Giant Ao of the North Sea. Tongtian accepts her and returns the Giant Ao's refined turtle-shell treasure to her 152.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Treasure Distribution Cliff

Tongtian guards Treasure Distribution Cliff for Laozi and Yuanshi but yields to Qing Xuan under threat of the Hongmeng Liangtian Ruler. Qing Xuan subsequently singles him out as fundamentally different from his brothers 39 40.

Questioning the Sanqing's Path

After the Sanqing become Saints, Tongtian is the first brother seriously unsettled by Qing Xuan's claim that they abandoned Pangu's true Dao. He seeks Qing Xuan at Fangzhang Island to learn whether the Path of Proving Dao by Force remains possible 69 72.

Founding Biyou Palace

Yuanshi's actions against Tongtian's disciples force a decisive break with Kunlun Mountain. Tongtian founds Biyou Palace on Golden Ao Island, accepts disciples without discrimination, and receives the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation from Qing Xuan 74.

Cultivation in Chaos

With the Chaos Bead concealing him from the Heavenly Dao, Tongtian cultivates Sword Law and Array Law. After dispersing Hong Jun's incarnation, he leaves the Primordial World to cultivate in Chaos and swears to prove Dao Hunyuan through Sword and Formation 75 76.

Human Race Affairs

Tongtian supports the Human Race's development by recognizing Fu Xi as Human Emperor, assisting Lie Shan Shi's ascension as Earth Emperor, and sending Jiejiao disciples to aid Xuanyuan during the conflict with Chi You 139 140 161.

Investiture of the Gods

Tongtian recognizes that the coming Investiture of the Gods Tribulation targets both the Human Race and Jiejiao. At Purple Cloud Palace, Yuanshi's insults toward Jiejiao's disciples nearly provoke a confrontation between the brothers before Hong Jun intervenes 176 177.

Trivia

• Tongtian spent one thousand years refining the boundary tablet of Golden Ao Island before naming it 72.
• He initially believed Golden Ao Island was unnecessary because Kunlun Mountain was still the shared home of the Sanqing 72.
• His establishment of Jiejiao contrasts with Yuanshi's selective disciple recruitment: Tongtian accepts those with genuine Dao hearts regardless of race or origin 74 105.