Li Fan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Li Fan (李凡)
Alias(es)	Qingyue; Li Yaoshi; Fa Ke; Wu Lian Laozu
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Ink Bamboo Mountain; Beichen Sword Sect legacy
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; sword cultivator; mentor
Status	Alive
First Appearance	5

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Refining	5–6	Opened his Qi Sea in one night; began refining Sword Qi under Profound Heaven Sword Intent's guidance 5 6.
Foundation Establishment	13	His rapid Tai Su cultivation and samadhi-tempering brought the Qiankun Flying Dragon Sword to initial mastery; the path carried a risk of transforming into a Devil Form 13.
Peak Foundation Establishment	56	Reached the peak and prepared to condense a Golden Core 56.
Golden Core	68, 72	Manifested Golden Core-stage power during the assault on the Lü Family; later formed a Qiankun One Qi Golden Core and gained a new eye 68 72.
Nascent Soul	194	Breakthrough greatly increased his magic power; sword arts, escape arts, and transformations became usable as routine combat methods 194.
Nascent Soul—Three Flowers	285	Formed Three Flowers, improving his endurance and recovery while using the Taiyin Sword Art 285.
Transformation Stage (approaching)	385	His True Yang Dao Qi and mature nascent spirit brought him close to the Transformation Stage, with the ability to manifest a Dharmakaya 385.
Tai Su Qiankun Dao Body	452	Completed the Tai Su Qiankun Dao Body by merging black and white malevolent energies with Tai Su 452.

Background / History

Li Fan entered Ink Bamboo Mountain as a newcomer and became the disciple of Real Person Wanshu. In the scripture hall, Profound Heaven Sword Intent guided his hand toward the Basic Sword Qi Introduction and Secret Refining Outline of the Five Luo Sword Ghosts of Taiyin. His exceptional aptitude became immediately apparent when he opened his Qi Sea overnight. 5

He was originally unfamiliar with the cultivation world, but the system's translation and Profound Heaven Sword Intent's instruction allowed him to quickly understand the post-celestial Dao path and its use of Qi. His early cultivation centered on sword arts, especially the Qiankun Flying Dragon Sword and Five Luo Sword Ghosts. 6 13

Li Fan later learned that the body he inhabited was connected to Li Yi, a royal descendant of Li Country. He rejected attempts to place him in the succession struggle, refusing to become a puppet ruler for the Guo family. 100 104 106 107

His connection to Beichen Sword Sect deepened through Profound Heaven Sword Intent, Xuantian, recovered sword pellets, and the Beichen Seven Star Sword. He inherited and developed several Sword Sect methods while pursuing its surviving legacy and treasures. 72 222 345

As his Tai Su cultivation advanced, Li Fan increasingly relied on Dao Bodies, clones, and malevolent energy. He eventually completed the Tai Su Qiankun Dao Body, though he continued to restrain his true form in order to preserve his humanity and act by human rules. 326 452 461

Personality

Li Fan is pragmatic, curious, and highly adaptable. He studies unfamiliar techniques, sects, mechanisms, and political situations with unusual speed, then incorporates useful knowledge into his own plans. He frequently uses disguises and false identities to avoid being trapped by larger factions. 15 106 206 350

In combat, he is ruthless and calculating. He uses feints, psychological pressure, terrain, formations, and expendable treasures rather than relying solely on direct strength. When facing enemies who threaten him or his allies, he is willing to kill decisively. 121 295 363

Despite his manipulative streak, Li Fan repeatedly protects people he considers his responsibility. He takes in disciples, aids injured cultivators, rescues Li Wugou, and seeks solutions to Li Country's grain crisis and the exploitation of slaves in the capital. 123 148 403 436 492

Appearance

Li Fan frequently changes his appearance through clothing, masks, transformation arts, and alternate identities. His original appearance is associated with Li Yi, while his later cultivation allows him to shape outward forms more freely. 104 124 316 385

• Uses the Unknown Face to conceal or alter his identity. 8 104
• Wears human-skin Daoist robes capable of transferring lethal damage once. 93 118
• Has assumed the appearances of the rogue cultivator Li Yaoshi, the monk Fa Ke, and other personas. 206 287 309
• His Tai Su cultivation eventually makes his human body an externally maintained form rather than his complete true nature. 326 461

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship

Li Fan's primary combat specialty is swordsmanship. Profound Heaven Sword Intent guides his training, while his extensive battle experience allows him to identify weaknesses in techniques he has observed. 5 61

• Uses the Profound Heaven Sword Method and Beichen Sword Sect-derived arts. 121 458
• Employs the Qiankun Flying Dragon Sword for offense, mobility, and crowd-clearing. 13 160
• Learned the Demon Slaying Sword Intent and Ruyi Sword Scripture, using them to defeat Shi Zai. 273
• Uses the Tai Sha Sword Rainbow, an all-out sword technique that can kill stronger opponents but requires immense power. 394 455
• Developed the Formless Killing Sword, an advanced evolution of the Beichen Killing Sword. 548

Taiyin Sword Arts

Li Fan cultivates Taiyin-based Sword Sect techniques, including methods that refine five streams of Taiyin sword light.

• The Taiyin Haoguang Sword Technique can annihilate enemies with a single overwhelming strike. 100 182
• Can divide his attention to control multiple sword lights through the Five Luo Sword Ghosts. 100
• High output consumes substantial Dao power, though his later cultivation greatly improves his recovery. 285

Tai Su Dao Bodies and Transformation

Li Fan cultivates multiple Tai Su-derived Dao Bodies and can use malevolent energy to reshape himself or create specialized forms.

• Formed the Qiongqi Dao Body, granting extreme physical strength and resilience. 102 118
• Cultivated the Five Mountain Divine Body, including the North, East, South, Middle, and West Mountain God Dao Bodies. 136
• Advanced the East Mountain God Dao Body to Golden Core. 185
• Completed the Tai Su Qiankun Dao Body, allowing black and white malevolent energies to merge into a new Qiankun. 452
• Can create and manage clones, including Qiongqi, while operating his main body separately. 344 345

Escape and Mobility

Li Fan possesses several escape methods and uses sword flight extensively.

• Learned Blood Shadow God Travel from Profound Heaven Sword Intent for evasion. 107
• Uses the Qingcheng Wind and Cloud Dragon Ascent Technique for rapid travel. 186
• Can use water-repelling and water-manipulation techniques for underwater combat and protection. 123
• Employs ice-flow movement and invisibility in pursuit and infiltration. 161

Divination and Calculation

Li Fan uses divination both to locate opportunities and to assess threats.

• Carries the Thousand Mechanisms Dragon Tooth Calculating Rods and Sanyuan Sanhe Thirty-Six Dragon Seeking Compass. 93
• Uses Si Nan to trace targets and navigate toward objectives. 123 303
• Later develops advanced arithmetic and calculation skill through prolonged study. 485
• Uses calculations to manipulate events, uncover hidden locations, and evaluate political dangers. 352 472 536

Five Arts

After ten years of seclusion, Li Fan passed advanced and master-level examinations in five disciplines.

• Alchemy. 485
• Formations. 485
• Artifact refining. 485
• Arithmetic. 485
• Talismans. 485

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Profound Heaven Sword Intent — sentient sword intent that guides his cultivation and comments on his decisions. 5 6
• Qiankun Flying Dragon Sword — versatile sword art and combat method. 13 160
• Fagui — weapon used to destroy puppet mechanisms and kill enemies in close combat. 118 121
• Golden Dragon White Star — paired Flying Swords compatible with the Taiyin Haoguang Sword Technique. 100 182
• Beichen Seven Star Sword — recovered sect-leader token of Beichen Sword Sect; linked to the Seven Star Sword Array. 345
• Void Moon Soul sword pellet — forged by Xuantian and tested against the Spirit King's army. 483
• Human-skin Daoist robes — transfer damage once, functioning as a substitute for death. 93 118
• Unknown Face — disguise item received from Fuling. 8
• Jiaotu Heart-Calming Mantra pendant — protective pendant received from Fuling. 8
• Sea-Calming Pearl — Magic Treasure delivered by Heavenly Pivot True Person. 135
• Gui Xu Dao Yi — Daoist robe drawn from the system. 135
• Twin maces — fierce tiger-marked maces used in close combat. 118 134

Relationships

• Profound Heaven Sword Intent / Xuantian — internal guide and Beichen Sword Sect legacy; teaches Li Fan sword arts, critiques his choices, and later receives Li Fan's help toward restoring a true body. 5 107 464 572
• Real Person Wanshu / Wangshu — Li Fan's master; brought him to her cave dwelling and guided his early cultivation. 5 7
• Fuling — attendant and early guide who gives Li Fan protective items and cultivation advice. 5 8 14
• Yao Xuanzhou — sword-forging mentor and ally who supplies weapons, artifacts, and advice. 36 134 182
• Kun — Li Fan's gluttonous companion; retrieves treasures and accompanies him into the Tai Su Realm. 14 57 135
• Asha — disciple taught Puhua Sword Qi and sword techniques; shares her family's gu art with Li Fan. 148
• Qin Nanxin — Dao companion; they cultivate together without romantic entanglements. 407
• Li Wugou — recurring ally whose pursuit and escape Li Fan assists; she later carries out important tasks for him. 287 290 526
• Qiong Ying — disciple with the Clear Mind Sword Heart; Li Fan teaches her the Great Slaughter Sword Scripture. 635
• Qin Jiu — direct disciple and reincarnation of the Blood Infant puppet. 492 508
• Moon Soul — sword spirit and combat companion who provides Sword Sect knowledge and trains alongside Li Fan. 239 273 497

Story Role / Major Arcs

Entry into Ink Bamboo Mountain

Li Fan enters Ink Bamboo Mountain, receives Profound Heaven Sword Intent's guidance, opens his Qi Sea overnight, and begins sword cultivation under Real Person Wanshu. 5 6

Tiantai Mountain and the Golden Core Breakthrough

He participates in the aftermath of the Tiantai Mountain conflict, studies the value of Flying Swords, reaches peak Foundation Establishment, and eventually forms his Qiankun One Qi Golden Core. 36 56 72

Li Country Succession Crisis

Li Fan uncovers his body's connection to Li Yi and the Li Country royal family. Rather than accept a role as a puppet ruler, he investigates the conspiracy surrounding the royal succession and attempts to escape its political consequences. 100 104 106 107

Lei Marsh and Tai Su Cultivation

He establishes a residence, cultivates multiple Dao Bodies, explores Lei Marsh, obtains major treasures, and develops the Five Mountain Divine Body. 134 136 150

Beichen Sword Sect Legacy

Li Fan obtains Sword Sect methods, investigates its remnants, recovers the Beichen Seven Star Sword, and continues developing Beichen Killing Sword arts. 222 345 350 548

Tai Su Transformation and the Blood River

As his Tai Su cultivation becomes increasingly dangerous, Li Fan confronts possession attempts and completes the Tai Su Qiankun Dao Body before heading toward the blood river conflict. 385 452 454

Mentor and Sect Builder

Li Fan recruits and trains disciples including Asha, Qin Jiu, and Qiong Ying. He also supports Ink Bamboo Mountain's expansion through teaching, research, and the development of the Five Arts. 148 485 492 635

Trivia

• Li Fan possesses a photographic memory, allowing him to reproduce observed techniques and analyze their weaknesses. 61
• He often treats cultivation, political intrigue, and life-or-death battles with irreverent internal commentary. 6 303
• Although he has immense destructive potential, he consciously restrains his true form to preserve his remaining human identity. 461
• He considers direct sword strikes more practical than complicated Daoist magic when a fight must end quickly. 297