Taihua Tianji

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Taihua Tianji (太白天玑)
Alias(es)	True Man Tai Bai; Tai Bai Sword Demon
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Evil Slaying Sword Sect; Taihua High School; Evil Slaying University
Occupation/Role	Sword cultivator; Special Class instructor; Su Yuan's master
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 43

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Golden Core Realm	43	Had already been a Golden Core True Person for eleven years; renowned as a sword cultivator of the Evil Slaying Sword Sect.
Nascent Soul Realm	248	Forms a Nascent Soul, becoming the 283rd Nascent Soul cultivator in the Blue Star Federation.
Nascent Soul, third level	464	His cultivation is stated to be at the third level of Nascent Soul during his confrontation with Lingli Sword Immortal.

Background / History

Taihua Tianji graduated first in his cohort from the Evil Slaying Sword Sect and pioneered a new sword-dao system. He became known as one of the younger generation's most outstanding Sword Immortals, with the potential to surpass his peers. His public notoriety, however, largely came from his disastrous endorsements: brands and sects associated with him reportedly suffered severe losses or collapsed within a year. 43

He arrived at Taihua High School as the Special Class instructor, where he taught cultivation resources, Potential Index evaluation, sword arts, body tempering, and other unconventional training methods. His students used experimental Heavenly Thunder Spirit Quenching Garments and even endured truck-collision training under his supervision. 92 93 96 104

During Su Yuan's early studies, Taihua Tianji repaid him by allowing him to choose from his sword repository. Su Yuan won the Crimson Origin Sword's favor, forcing Taihua Tianji to reluctantly permit the dangerous Devilish Dao sword to leave with him. 68 69 70

He became increasingly involved in Su Yuan's cultivation and repeatedly acted as his protector, evaluator, and reluctant accomplice. Although he initially refused to acknowledge Su Yuan as a student during the Zhu Yan Bai Gu Guan trials, he later openly referred to Su Yuan and his peers as his disciples and became Su Yuan's master at Evil Slaying University. 167 177 197 237

After breaking through to Nascent Soul, Taihua Tianji defeated the peak Golden Core Devilish cultivator Yan He with overwhelming force. He later infiltrated the Cold Plum World under Yan He's identity, took control of the Yan Sha Sect, and fought Governor-General Nan Cang. 269 415 426

Appearance

Taihua Tianji appears to be a calm, steady young man no older than thirty, despite his much greater seniority and cultivation. 43

• Sharp brows and bright eyes. 43
• Usually presents himself in white robes as a righteous Sword Cultivator. 269
• Assumes Yan He's blood-red, ancient-style robes while infiltrating the Cold Plum World. 269 415

Personality

Taihua Tianji is composed, patient, and outwardly gentle, but he is also proud of his own talent and accomplishments. He quietly enjoys displaying his exceptional Potential Index to students, despite acting as though it were insignificant. 93

As a teacher, he is demanding and highly unconventional. He pushes students toward rapid improvement through dangerous exercises and test-grade cultivation equipment, sometimes treating them as willing experimental subjects. 96 104

He is fiercely protective of his swords, particularly the Crimson Origin Sword, whom he treats like a daughter. Su Yuan gaining Crimson Origin's trust, making her a Natal Sword, and altering her appearance repeatedly provokes an exaggerated fatherly response from him. 69 307

His relationship with Su Yuan is defined by equal parts pride, frustration, and trust. Taihua Tianji is frequently horrified by Su Yuan's Devilish Dao methods and the damage they do to his reputation, yet he recognizes Su Yuan's talent, defends him before other instructors, and entrusts him with important responsibilities. 167 188 197 272

Abilities & Skills

Sword Dao

Taihua Tianji is an elite Sword Cultivator who pioneered his own sword-dao system and commands powerful Flying Swords.

• Graduated first from the Evil Slaying Sword Sect and was recognized as an exceptional younger-generation Sword Immortal. 43
• Can achieve unity between man and sword with his Natal Sword, Wen Ji. 426
• Defeated Yan He, a peak Golden Core cultivator, after reaching Nascent Soul. 269
• Possesses a sword repository containing numerous sentient Flying Swords, including ten swords close to awakening Artifact Spirits. 68

Myriad Swords Return to Origin

A large-scale sword technique that summons and harmonizes immense numbers of Flying Swords.

• Draws Flying Swords from across an enormous area, forming a torrent resembling a galaxy. 426
• Causes gathered swords to resonate and elevates their effective power. 426
• With enough swords assembled, even ordinary Flying Swords can reach the power of Foundation Establishment Magic Treasures. 426
• Used against Nan Cang during the battle in the Cold Plum World. 426

Tai Xu Nine Swords

A concealed sword-qi technique designed for unpredictable close-range combat.

• Stores sword qi in nine acupoints throughout the body. 118
• Allows sword qi to be fired from the front, sides, or behind without preparation. 118
• Does not interfere with the use of other martial arts. 118
• Particularly dangerous against opponents unfamiliar with the technique. 118

Demon-Illuminating Wisdom Eye

A detection art used to identify Devilish Qi.

• Can determine whether people or objects carry Devilish Qi. 195
• Taihua Tianji has nearly mastered it to the Spiritual Power level and integrated it into his Bloodline. 195
• Its lower-level form cannot see through Devilish Dao creations protected by Righteous Path Disguise. 195

Devilish Dao Aptitude

Though a righteous Sword Immortal, Taihua Tianji has unusual compatibility with Devilish Dao techniques and is recognized by Su Yuan's System as a powerful Devil.

• His Devilish Qi can be absorbed by Su Yuan's Demon Purging Primordial Scripture. 223 225
• Rapidly mastered the Sacred Cult Blood Sacrifice Array despite its difficulty. 415
• Used Blood Corrupting Sword Qi against Nan Cang. 428
• His cultivation and Devilish Dao compatibility make him a potential “King's Aide Devil” in Su Yuan's assessment. 334

Crown of Corruption

While fighting Nan Cang, Taihua Tianji wielded the Crown of Corruption supplied by Su Yuan.

• Restored his injuries and depleted Nascent Soul Magical Power through the Crown's effects. 428
• Plundered Flesh and Blood power from Devilish Cultivators in several Cold Plum World Demonic Sects. 428
• Rapidly raised his Nascent Soul cultivation during the battle. 428

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Wen Ji Sword — Taihua Tianji's powerful and domineering Natal Spirit Sword; its possessiveness prevents him from using other sentient Spirit Swords freely. 68 307
• Sword Repository — A collection of rare Flying Swords, including ten highly spiritual Treasure Swords nearing Artifact Spirit awakening. 68
• Crimson Origin Sword — A Devilish Dao spiritual sword once kept in his repository; Taihua Tianji regarded it as a daughter before it chose Su Yuan. 69 70 307
• Flying Sword vessel — A massive, warship-like Flying Sword used to transport students to Ten Immortal City. 237
• Crown of Corruption — An Immortal Treasure temporarily worn during the battle against Nan Cang. 428

Relationships

• Su Yuan — Disciple; Taihua Tianji initially distrusted Su Yuan's strange affinity for Magic Treasures and Devilish Dao methods, but later accepted him as a disciple, taught him, protected him, and rewarded him. 70 177 197 269 272
• Taihua Yu Xi — Daughter; he is deeply protective of her and conducts “fatherly and filial” negotiations with her over dangerous Devilish Dao items. 114 225
• Crimson Origin Sword — Formerly one of his treasured swords; he considers her his daughter and reacts strongly to her attachment to Su Yuan. 69 307
• Lingli Sword Immortal — Yu Xi's mother; she pursues Taihua Tianji over his disappearance and subsequent actions as the Tai Bai Sword Demon. 464
• Ye Muyu — Associate during the Cold Plum World operation; their relationship is implied to be personally close enough to make Su Yuan uncomfortable. 415
• Zhu Qingqing — Opponent during the Zhu Yan Bai Gu Guan trials; she mocked him after defeating his reinforced puppet, but later became impressed by Su Yuan's performance. 166
• Nan Cang — Enemy and Governor-General of the Cold Plum World; Taihua Tianji fought him as a Nascent Soul Sword Cultivator before taking his identity after his death. 426 429
• Yan He — Devilish cultivator whose identity Taihua Tianji later impersonated to infiltrate the Yan Sha Sect. 269 415

Story Role / Major Arcs

Taihua High School Instructor

Taihua Tianji arrives as a major Evil Slaying Sword Sect expert and becomes the Special Class instructor. He introduces cultivation-resource systems, Potential Index assessments, and severe special training. 43 92 93 96

Crimson Origin Sword Incident

He allows Su Yuan into his sword repository as repayment, only for Su Yuan to gain the Crimson Origin Sword's affection. Taihua Tianji reluctantly gives up the sword after witnessing Su Yuan's unique compatibility with Magic Treasures. 68 69 70

Zhu Yan Bai Gu Guan and Preparatory Class

Taihua Tianji becomes trapped in the Jinhua Mountain secret realm and struggles through Zhu Qingqing's trials. He later returns to guide his students into the preparatory-class assessment and openly claims Su Yuan and the others as his disciples. 159 166 176 177

Nascent Soul Breakthrough

He returns to the Evil Slaying Sword Sect intending to break through and seek the Deputy Director position of the Evil Slaying Department. He subsequently forms a Nascent Soul and demonstrates the decisive power gap between Nascent Soul and Golden Core cultivators by defeating Yan He. 237 248 269

Cold Plum World Infiltration

Under Yan He's identity, Taihua Tianji infiltrates the Cold Plum World's Yan Sha Sect and prepares it as the foundation for conquering the world. He later reveals his true Nascent Soul strength to protect Su Yuan's group from Nan Cang. 415 426

Battle Against Nan Cang

Taihua Tianji fights Nan Cang using Wen Ji, Myriad Swords Return to Origin, Blood Corrupting Sword Qi, and the Crown of Corruption. After Nan Cang's defeat, Taihua Tianji intends to impersonate him and preserve control of the Governor-General's position. 426 428 429

Trivia

• His endorsements are infamous for ruining brands, sects, and companies associated with him; this reputation later becomes known as his “Fortune Black Hole” physique. 43 415
• He cannot freely use other sentient Spirit Swords because Wen Ji is too domineering and possessive. 68 307
• His Potential Index, recalculated by modern standards 300 days before the college entrance examination, was approximately 1.68. 93
• He considers the Crimson Origin Sword his daughter despite never fully subduing her himself. 69 307