Mu Youqing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Mu Youqing (慕幼卿)
Alias(es)	Princess Xuan Jue
Gender	Female
Age	17 799
Affiliation	North Profound Heaven imperial family; Xuan Jue Palace
Occupation/Role	Sword cultivator; distant younger cousin and confidante of Donghuang Ziyou
First Appearance	Chapter 8

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Quasi-@@REF_ENTITY_12577440@@	55	Her restrained aura still overwhelms the martial artists accompanying Zhao Hongyao; she destroys more than a dozen near-Tong Xuan Realm fierce ghosts with a single Azure Luan Sword aura.
Art Realm	62	Passes the first Taichu Holy Land Sword Dao trial through mastery of sword techniques and sword momentum.
Realm of Intent	62	Passes the second trial, demonstrating manifest Sword Intent and the “Heart Sword leaves no trace” principle.
Realm of Heart	63	Condenses a Sword Heart and cuts the assessment silk after Lin Xuan advises her: “Unfettered and free, thus attaining ease.”
Sword Saint / fourth Sword Dao realm	266	By this point, she is identified as an Imperial Realm Sword Saint while protecting Xuan Zhu and her sisters from the Falling Sky and Nether Feather Demon Emperors.
Emperor Realm	430	Consumes Lin Xuan’s enhanced Saint-tier High-grade Heavenly Soul Golden Aperture Pill; its effects strengthen her soul, Sword Intent, and spiritual-energy absorption.
Quasi-Saint Realm	558	Breaks through amid battle against the Black Scale Merman Clan, after her Sword Qi develops a golden radiance.
Great Sage Realm; Quasi Sword Immortal	798	Comprehends Lin Xuan’s further guidance—“The sword follows the heart, lifting the heavy as if it were light”—and advances in both cultivation and Sword Dao.

Background

Mu Youqing is Donghuang Ziyou’s distant younger cousin. Unlike most members of the royal family, she has been close enough to hold Donghuang Ziyou’s hand since childhood; Donghuang Ziyou’s protection helped her through many difficulties, and the two remain trusted confidantes after Ziyou becomes Empress. 332

Before Lin Xuan joined the family, Mu Youqing helped Donghuang Ziyou care for the four princesses. This early support earned her the children’s enduring affection and their familial address of “Aunt.” 575

She first meets Lin Xuan in the imperial Sculpture Garden Forest, introduces herself as a fellow imperial relative, and enthusiastically invites him to a royal tea party. After learning he is the Imperial Husband, she immediately recognizes him as her cousin-in-law. 8 Her admiration for his knowledge and Sword Dao insight later makes him her principal guide in cultivation. 63 798

Donghuang Ziyou grants her the title Princess Xuan Jue and a dedicated residence, Xuan Jue Palace, located one hundred thousand li from Xuanbing Palace. 798

Appearance

Mu Youqing is a youthful, fair-skinned beauty with a noble yet lively demeanor. Her clothing varies by occasion, though she is frequently depicted carrying the Azure Luan Sword and training in white robes. 558 695 798

• Fair complexion and large, expressive eyes. 695 798
• Carries herself with an elegant, immortal-like bearing despite her playful nature. 558
• Her sword pressure becomes markedly sharper after reaching the Quasi Sword Immortal realm. 857

Personality

Mu Youqing is straightforward, pure-hearted, and openly expressive. Her lack of calculation is one reason she can remain at ease around the naturally cold and imposing Donghuang Ziyou. 332 557 She is also enthusiastic about new experiences, from literary gatherings to playing on the beach and trying games with the four princesses. 16 557 852

She is patient and doting toward Xuan Zhu, Xuan Xi, Xuan Han, and Xuan You. She helps them pack excessive supplies without complaint, carries their belongings in her Cosmic Demon Bag, and willingly joins their games. 852 853

Though cheerful in daily life, Mu Youqing is compassionate and perceptive when confronted with suffering. She quickly identifies the implications of Xiao Ling’er’s displaced status, aids injured Zhao Xiaxia with a recovery pill, and sympathizes with Leng Hongyan’s efforts to avenge her family. 114 258 695

As a sword cultivator, she is diligent, proud of her progress, and humble enough to seek help when outmatched. She credits Lin Xuan’s teachings for her breakthroughs, but calls for him without hesitation when a Great Sage Realm ghoul proves beyond her ability to defeat alone. 559 857

Abilities & Skills

Sword Dao

Mu Youqing is an exceptionally talented sword cultivator who progresses from the foundational Sword Dao realms to Quasi Sword Immortal within roughly half a year. 62 63 799

• Passed Taichu Holy Land’s Art Realm, Realm of Intent, and Realm of Heart trials. 62 63
• Condenses and employs a Sword Heart to refine her perception and control. 63 853
• Can release and then precisely recall vast quantities of Sword Qi after comprehending Lin Xuan’s guidance. 798
• Her Sword Intent was strengthened dramatically after taking the enhanced Heavenly Soul Golden Aperture Pill. 430

Sword Techniques

Mu Youqing uses several high-level sword arts through the Azure Luan Sword.

• Jade Void Sword Art — Her principal combat art; its named forms include Singing Wind and Heavenly Cry. 558 559
• Void Sword Art — Releases Void Light and Dao inscriptions across a wide area; she can merge with the Azure Luan Sword into a giant Azure Luan manifestation. 376
• Limitless Sword Technique — A technique taught by Lin Xuan that she has fully comprehended by the Black Scale Merman battle. 558
• Her sword attacks annihilated over three thousand Black Scale Mermen before her breakthrough. 558

Battle Acumen

Mu Youqing can assess opponents’ cultivation and act decisively to protect others.

• Identifies the approximate strength of fierce ghosts and eradicates a group of them in Pengcheng with one strike. 55
• Defends Xuan Zhu and her sisters against two Demon Emperors, unleashing the strength of an Imperial Realm Sword Saint. 266
• Recognizes when an opponent’s cross-realm combat power exceeds expectations; three Di Jing Black Scale Mermen force her into a disadvantage despite her Quasi-Saint cultivation. 559
• Is not invincible: a ghoul that reaches Great Sage Realm by devouring its kin overpowers her in speed and strength, forcing her to seek Lin Xuan’s aid. 857

Equipment

• Azure Luan Sword — Her primary spiritual sword and the focus of her Sword Dao techniques. 55 558
• Cosmic Demon Bag — A high-grade magic treasure containing a separate inner space; it can store large quantities of items without adding weight. 852

Relationships

• Donghuang Ziyou — Distant elder cousin, childhood protector, and trusted confidante. Mu Youqing is one of the few relatives unafraid to be physically affectionate with the Empress. 332
• Lin Xuan — Cousin-in-law and Sword Dao mentor. His concise teachings enable her breakthroughs at Taichu Holy Land and later to Quasi Sword Immortal and Great Sage Realm. 63 798 799
• Xuan Zhu, Xuan Xi, Xuan Han, and Xuan You — Her four young nieces. She helped raise them before Lin Xuan’s arrival and remains their affectionate “Aunt.” 9 575
• Wu Ning — Friend who invites Mu Youqing to her sixteenth-birthday celebration in Bu Luo City. 799
• High Monk Dao Shan — Brief ally during the Black Scale Merman assault; he intervenes against three Di Jing opponents threatening Mu Youqing. 559

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Imperial family introduction — Meets Lin Xuan, brings him to a royal tea party, and becomes a familiar companion to the newly reunited family. 8 9
• Taichu Holy Land assessment — Undertakes the Sword Dao trials, passes the first three realms, and receives Lin Xuan’s crucial guidance in forming a Sword Heart. 62 63
• Pengcheng Ghost Chaos — Joins Zhao Hongyao’s expedition and clears a group of fierce ghosts with overwhelming sword power. 55
• Merman Clan battle — Takes the Black Scale Merman invasion as training, slaughters thousands of enemies, and reaches the Quasi-Saint Realm before being pressed by three cross-realm Di Jing combatants. 558 559
• Xuan Jue Palace breakthrough — Seeks Lin Xuan’s help with a Sword Dao bottleneck and advances to Quasi Sword Immortal and Great Sage Realm. 798 799
• Azure Dragon Continent journey — Helps the princesses pack their many belongings, accompanies Lin Xuan and the children to Green Leaf City, and joins their ring-toss outing. 852 853
• Ghoul attack — Arrives to protect Zi Yan and the others, kills numerous ghouls, then relies on Lin Xuan after their leader reaches Great Sage Realm. 857