Bei Ming

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Bei Ming (北冥)
Alias(es)	Wen Zu; Ancestor of Script
Species/Race	Innate God
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Literary Sect; formerly associated with the Xuan Sect
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; founder and leader of the Literary Sect; reviver of the Northern and Western Continents
Status	Departed the Primordial Wilderness for Hundun/Chaos
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, Middle Stage	4	Reached while refining the Xuan Yuan Controlling Water Flag and comprehending its Water Law.
Quasi-Saint	50	Had successfully cut off one corpse before attending the Third Lecture at Purple Cloud Palace.
Quasi-Saint, Middle Stage	80	Advanced through refining the Pure Water Bowl and deepening Water Law comprehension.
Quasi-Saint, Late Stage	81	Advanced after Li Yan Daoist merged with him during the Northern Spiritual Veins' purification and the descent of vast merit.
Near Quasi-Saint Peak Stage	122	Approached the peak through comprehension of the Wind Law from the Wind Trace-less Sword.
Zenith Heaven Primordial Golden Immortal	169	Broke through after a major battle; passed the Heavenly Dao's test and gained further understanding of the Laws of Destruction.
Chaos Body	202 205	Entered true Chaos and condensed a Chaos Body, emerging from a Chaos Cocoon with a transformed physical body.
Hunyuan Da Luo-level might	213	Displayed power sufficient to shatter two formations with a finger snap, shaking the Primordial Wilderness.

Background / History

Bei Ming was concerned from the outset with escaping the future fate associated with Kun Peng: coercion into the Demon Race and eventual obscurity. He prioritized cultivation, spiritual treasures, and dependable Dao companions as safeguards against that path. 1 3

In the North Sea, Mystic Turtle entrusted him with the Xuan Yuan Controlling Water Flag. The exchange formed a karmic bond, and Mystic Turtle's fortune subsequently aided Bei Ming's opportunities and rise. 3 86

After refining the flag, Bei Ming entered the Northern Continent and found its spiritual veins and lands polluted by Sha Qi from Fierce Beast corpses. He chose to restore the North despite the danger, both to earn merit and to secure the region's fortune. 4

He claimed Changbai Mountain after killing Ice Soul Daoist, established the Great Void Palace there, and protected the mountain without driving out its native creatures. 6 7 He then sought the Twelve Grade Pure World White Lotus from the Three Immortal Islands, acquiring the lotus, Three Lights Divine Water, island Boundary Tablets, and further treasures. 9 10 14

Bei Ming ultimately completed the North's revival by purifying its spiritual veins, removing the lingering Sha Qi, and receiving immense Heavenly Dao Merit. 72 80 81 Much later, he destroyed the Devil Realm, defeated Luo Hou, and used the Soul Demon God's refined origin to reshape the Western Spiritual Veins. 598 599

Following the Demon Calamity, Bei Ming entrusted the Literary Sect and many of his treasures to his eldest disciple Ling Yan. He then left the Primordial Wilderness to seek a new Dao path in Hundun, later agreeing with Yang Mei to investigate the place where Chaos Gods were gestated anew. 601 602

Appearance

Bei Ming is generally depicted in flowing robes, with a restrained but imposing presence. His movement techniques often reduce him to a streak of streaming light, while his divine power can suppress wide regions. 4 7 171

• His eyes contain restrained divine light after cultivation. 4
• His robes are often described as moving in mountain winds or sea breezes. 7
• He can manifest the Returning Ruins Realm Phase as an invisible domain. 6
• His pressure can suppress all northern cultivators below the Quasi-Saint realm. 171

Personality

Bei Ming is calculating, patient, and highly strategic. He considers long-term consequences before acting, whether refining treasures, negotiating alliances, or planning cultivation breakthroughs. 9 10 78 80

He is not needlessly destructive: while traveling through the North, he collected spiritual materials without stripping the land, and after claiming Changbai Mountain, he allowed its native creatures to remain. 4 7 However, he is ruthless toward threats to his territory or plans, as shown by his complete destruction of Ice Soul Daoist. 6 7

His actions are often guided by responsibility toward the Primordial Wilderness. He undertook the restoration of the North and West, rallied the Ten Thousand Clans against the Devil Race, and ultimately chose to leave so the balance among the Saints would not collapse. 81 583 598 601

Abilities & Skills

Water Law

Bei Ming's principal Law is Water, strengthened through the Xuan Yuan Controlling Water Flag and Pure Water Bowl. 4 80

• Manipulates water currents to restrain enemies and redirect hostile techniques. 6
• Purified the Northern Spiritual Veins with Three Lights Divine Water, Heavenly Lake water, the Pure World White Lotus, and the Xuan Yuan Controlling Water Flag. 81
• His Water Law advancement brought him to Quasi-Saint Middle Stage. 80

Returning Ruins Realm Phase

A domain-based divine ability derived from the concept of the Returning Ruins.

• Envelops a battlefield to limit collateral damage. 6
• Greatly hinders an opponent's movement within its range. 6
• Draws in and neutralizes hostile currents, including Ice Soul Daoist's Extreme Deep Cold. 6
• Was used to defeat Qiangliang and Xizi with the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler. 119

Free and Unfettered Journey

Bei Ming's primary movement technique.

• Enables high-speed travel across the Four Seas and Primordial Wilderness. 4 7
• Allows him to transform into streaming light. 7 88
• Used for journeys between Changbai Mountain, the North Sea, East Sea, Chaos, and other regions. 7 86 200

Wind Law

Bei Ming developed his Wind Law through the Wind Trace-less Sword. 122

• Brought his Law comprehension close to Quasi-Saint Peak Stage. 122
• Addressed the imbalance between his more advanced Water Law and weaker Wind Law. 80 122
• Was intended to improve his Tai Xu Tribulation Lightning. 122

Laws of Destruction

Bei Ming pursued a Dao path distinct from ordinary sainthood and developed mastery over the Laws of Destruction. 166 169

• Refined the Soul Demon God's body into origin for the restoration of the West. 598 599
• Used the Final Destruction of the Destruction Scepter to erase the Devil Realm. 598
• Continued comprehending the Laws of Destruction while advancing in Chaos. 169 209

Artifact Refinement

Bei Ming is an exceptionally capable refiner of spiritual treasures.

• Refined the Xuan Yuan Controlling Water Flag, Twelve Grade Pure World White Lotus, Hongmeng Measuring Ruler, Pure Water Bowl, and multiple island Boundary Tablets. 4 9 10 80
• Refined the Primordial Gourd from Fierce Beast remains and Sha Qi into the Zhu Shen Gourd/Gourd of Gods. 72 77
• Used the Qiankun Cauldron to refine the Soul Demon God's body into origin for new Western Spiritual Veins. 598 599

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Xuan Yuan Controlling Water Flag — An Innate Five Directions Flag entrusted by Mystic Turtle; supports Water Law cultivation, battlefield control, and purification. 3 4 6 81
• Twelve Grade Pure World White Lotus — A treasure capable of suppressing Sha Qi and purifying evil filth; central to reviving the Northern Continent. 9 18 81
• Three Lights Divine Water — Combined, it is a supreme healing medicine; Bei Ming used it in the Northern revival. 9 80 81
• Hongmeng Measuring Ruler — A Post-natal Merit Supreme Treasure refined over 54,000 years; greatly enhances his offensive power. 10
• Hongmeng Purple Qi — A strand of saint-making qi held within his Primordial Spirit. 82
• Qiankun Cauldron — Used for dangerous artifact refinement and for refining the Soul Demon God's body into origin. 72 86 599
• Zhu Shen Gourd / Gourd of Gods — A peerless Top-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure refined from Fierce Beast remains and Sha Qi. 72 77
• Destruction Scepter — A weapon whose Final Destruction erased the Devil Realm. 205 598
• Cold Light Sword — A Superior-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure seized from Ice Soul Daoist. 7
• Ice Soul Cold Needle — A Top-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure suited to ambushes. 7
• Pure Water Bowl — An Innate Spirit Treasure received from Queen Mother of the West; aided the North's purification. 78 79 86
• Three Immortal Islands — Penglai, Fangzhang, and Yingzhou; Bei Ming refined their Boundary Tablets and stored the islands within the Returning Ruins. 9 10 14

Relationships

• Mystic Turtle / Xuan Gui — Bei Ming's first fellow Daoist; entrusted him with the Xuan Yuan Controlling Water Flag and Northern fortune. Bei Ming later promised to help Mystic Turtle re-cultivate through the Qiankun Cauldron after his intended sacrifice. 3 86 602
• Ice Soul Daoist — Enemy and former occupier of Changbai Mountain; Bei Ming killed him and seized his treasures. 5 6 7
• Ju Mang — Ancestor Wizard and sparring partner; their confrontation developed into mutual respect, and Ju Mang recognized Bei Ming as a Daoist friend. 15 18
• Queen Mother of the West — Political ally by agreement; Bei Ming accepted her Pure Water Bowl and Yellow Middle Plum fruits in return for aiding her survival during the Immortal Court's fall. 78 79 88
• Nüwa — Fellow cultivator and companion on several journeys; they discussed cultivation, Ancestor Wizard essence blood, and the Western Continent. 50 122
• Han Chi — Loyal follower and nominal disciple; Bei Ming rewarded him with treasures and Ice Soul Cold Marrow. 77 79 170
• Ling Yan — Eldest disciple and successor as leader of the Literary Sect; Bei Ming entrusted his sect and treasures to her before leaving. 598 601
• Ming He — Later subordinate and collaborator in reviving the West; Ming He offered the Asura Race and Asura Religion as Bei Ming's instruments. 397 599
• Hongjun — Bei Ming's master; they shared a heartfelt farewell before Bei Ming left the Primordial Wilderness. 166 602
• Yang Mei — Chaos Demon God who later invited Bei Ming to explore the renewed gestation place of Chaos Gods. 170 602

Story Role / Major Arcs

Restoration of the Northern Continent

Bei Ming discovers the Northern Continent's Sha Qi crisis, claims Changbai Mountain, acquires purification treasures, gathers Fierce Beast remains, and completes the North's revival through three major steps. 4 7 72 80 81

Establishment of Great Void Palace

After defeating Ice Soul Daoist, Bei Ming establishes Great Void Palace at Changbai Mountain and surrounds the region with layered defensive formations. 7

Three Immortal Islands Expedition

Bei Ming refines the islands' Boundary Tablets, obtains the Pure World White Lotus and Three Lights Divine Water, retrieves the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler, and takes control of the Three Immortal Islands. 9 10 14

Literary Sect and Public Sermons

As Wen Zu, Bei Ming announces an eight-region preaching tour and leads disciples to spread his teachings throughout the Primordial Wilderness. 222 225

Chaos Body and Chaos Conflict

Bei Ming leaves the Primordial Wilderness, enters true Chaos, condenses a Chaos Body, kills the Swallowing Heaven Giant Catfish, and faces encirclement by Hundun Beings. 200 202 205

Demon Calamity and Revival of the West

Bei Ming rallies the Ten Thousand Clans against the Devil Race, destroys the Devil Realm, defeats Luo Hou, and reshapes the Western Spiritual Veins with the Six Saints' support. 583 598 599

Departure to Hundun

After the Demon Calamity, Bei Ming leaves the Literary Sect to Ling Yan, bids farewell to Mystic Turtle and Hongjun, and enters Chaos to pursue a new Dao path. 601 602

Notable Quotes

“Fight if you can win, flee if you cannot.” 4

“Truly a bottomless valley, beneath which there is no bottom—its name is Returning Ruins.” 6

“Icing on the cake is easy; providing charcoal in snowy weather is hard.” 602

“On the eve of parting, I have taken one last look at the North Sea and bid farewell to my first fellow Daoist. I have no regrets.” 602

Trivia

• Bei Ming stored the Three Immortal Islands inside the Returning Ruins rather than leaving them in the East Sea. 14
• He refused to take the Five-Needle Pine from Yingzhou Island because doing so would disrupt the balance of his cultivation. 10
• During the Northern revival, sixty percent of the resulting Heavenly Dao Merit entered Bei Ming's body; the remainder was shared by the Pure World White Lotus and Primordial Gourd. 72
• He left the Primordial Wilderness without a grand farewell, retaining only a strand of Divine Sense to assist Ling Yan when necessary. 601