Jieyin

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Jieyin (接引)
Alias(es)	Daoist Jieyin; Western Saint; Western Guest
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xuan Sect nominal disciple; leader of the Western Religion; later co-founder of the Buddhist Sect
Occupation/Role	Saint of the West; preacher and protector of Western prosperity
First Appearance	Chapter 2 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Saint	219	Follows Yuanshi and Tongtian in proving the Dao, attaining sainthood from the Eight Treasures Merit Pool.

Background / History

Jieyin originated in the devastated Western Continent and remained at Mount Sumeru despite its depleted spiritual veins. He aided the Bodhi Tree that accompanied him in taking form, allowing it to become Zhunti; the two then dedicated themselves to restoring the West rather than seeking an easier life in the East. 2 19 402

At Zixiao Palace, Jieyin and Zhunti pleaded with Hongjun on behalf of the West. Hongjun accepted Jieyin as a nominal disciple, granted him Hongmeng Purple Qi, and bestowed the Twelve Grade Merit Golden Lotus and Azure Lotus Treasure Color Flag. 53

Before attaining sainthood, Jieyin sought opportunities to strengthen the West through conversion. During Taowu's rampage, he proposed reforming the fierce beast into a Western ally, though Beiming condemned the plan as greed disguised as compassion. 128

Jieyin proved the Dao after Yuanshi and Tongtian, becoming the West's sole Saint. He later preached Buddhist teachings for three thousand years in a contest with Beiming, then challenged Beiming personally in Chaos to assess his strength and potential value as an ally. 219 233 236

The duel ended decisively in Beiming's favor: Jieyin's Blessing Divine Pestle, Twelve Grade Merit Golden Lotus, Jieyin Treasure Banner, and Sarira beads were broken. Recognizing Beiming's superiority and his eventual departure from Honghuang, Jieyin chose to cooperate with him against the Three Pure Ones where doing so advanced Western interests. 237 238

To secure the West's role in the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors era, Jieyin surrendered the Azure Lotus Treasure Color Flag and accepted Beiming's East-West integration strategy. 304 305 323

As forces converged on the West, Jieyin remained wary of Beiming, Ming He, and the hidden Demon Sect. He maintained that Western prosperity mattered more than the continued existence of the Western Religion itself. 400 402

During the conflict at Asura City, Jieyin intervened to prevent the Western servant army's total collapse, but Beiming repelled him from Honghuang with the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler. After the servant army was annihilated, Jieyin accepted that the old Western system had failed and turned toward preaching in the East. 438 439 440 441

Jieyin ultimately broke from the Xuan Sect alongside Zhunti and founded the Buddhist Sect, declaring that its disciples would follow Buddhist Dharma rather than the Zixiao teachings. 550 Following further conflict with Yuanshi, he reached a compromise after the Buddha Dharma Image and Merit Golden Lotus were damaged by the Pangu Qi Blade. 553 The West was later revived when Beiming reshaped its spiritual veins with the Six Saints' assistance. 598

Personality

Jieyin presents himself as calm, compassionate, and sorrowful, frequently invoking the suffering of the West and its living beings. His perseverance is repeatedly recognized as exceptional, and he remains committed to Mount Sumeru even when Eastern blessed lands offer far greater comfort and resources. 19 53 64 402

Behind this demeanor, he is pragmatic and calculating. Jieyin evaluates alliances by their value to the West, tests stronger figures before committing himself, and is willing to surrender reputation, treasures, or even the Western Religion's identity if doing so serves Western revival. 236 303 305 402

He is cautious rather than reckless. Even when approached by the Demon Spirit Saint and given a devil seed, Jieyin neither immediately destroys it nor joins the Demon Sect; instead, he considers whether breaking with the Xuan Sect could create a viable future for the West. 427

Abilities & Skills

Buddhist Dharma and Conversion

Jieyin's teachings focus on salvation, conversion, and guiding beings away from suffering.

• Preached Buddhist Dharma for three thousand years in the Western Pure Land, attempting to sway Beiming's disciples through Buddhist insight. 233
• Proposed converting Taowu's fierce nature and recruiting him as a Western combatant, though he admitted he lacked the cultivation to accomplish this before becoming a Saint. 128
• Founded the Buddhist Sect with Zhunti, defining its purpose as ferrying both themselves and other living beings across the “bitter sea.” 550

Saintly Might

As a Saint, Jieyin can project overwhelming pressure over a battlefield.

• His arrival at Asura City halted fighting and forced both the Asura Race and Western servant army beneath his Saintly pressure. 439
• His Saintly status does not ensure victory against Beiming; Beiming overwhelmed the Merit Golden Lotus and expelled him from Honghuang in a single exchange. 439

Dharma Form and Divine Techniques

• Golden Dharma Form — A towering golden manifestation that channels power into Jieyin's attacks. 237
• Finger of Rebirth — Condenses Buddha light at his fingertip; its descent causes lotuses to bloom and souls to return to the Pure Land. 237
• Pangu Qi Blade — Used against Mount Ling, damaging the Buddha Dharma Image and the Twelve Grade Merit Golden Lotus. 553

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Twelve Grade Merit Golden Lotus — Defensive treasure granted by Hongjun; it rendered Guiche unable to injure Jieyin, but its defense was broken by Beiming and it was later damaged by the Pangu Qi Blade. 53 93 439 553
• Azure Lotus Treasure Color Flag — One of the Innate Five Directions Flags, granted by Hongjun; Jieyin later handed it over as part of his agreement with Beiming. 53 305
• Jieyin Treasure Banner — Personal spirit treasure that casts auspicious rays for defense. 2 236 237
• Blessing Divine Pestle — Top-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure used offensively against Beiming; it possesses forty-one innate prohibitions. 237
• Sarira beads — Used during Jieyin's duel with Beiming and broken in the encounter. 237
• Prayer beads — Frequently turned while Jieyin contemplates strategy and major decisions. 56 438 402
• Devil seed — A devilish artifact left by the Demon Spirit Saint; Jieyin retained it for consideration rather than destroying it. 427

Relationships

• Zhunti — Junior brother created after Jieyin allowed the Bodhi Tree to take form; Jieyin's closest collaborator in pursuing Western prosperity and founding the Buddhist Sect. 2 238 402 550
• Hongjun — Teacher in name; granted Jieyin Hongmeng Purple Qi, the Merit Golden Lotus, and the Azure Lotus Treasure Color Flag. 53
• Beiming — Nominal senior brother, rival, and shifting political ally. Jieyin challenged him to test his strength, later cooperated with him for Western interests, but was repeatedly pressured and manipulated by him. 236 238 304 439
• Nüwa — Political counterpart who influences Jieyin's decision to pursue an East-West arrangement and later meets him at Changbai Mountain. 304 461
• Yuanshi Tianzun — Adversarial fellow Saint whose sect opposed Western expansion; the two later compromised after Jieyin attacked Mount Ling. 321 553
• Demon Spirit Saint — Demon Sect envoy who challenged Jieyin's loyalty to the Xuan Sect and entrusted him with a devil seed. 427

Notable Quotes

“As long as the west prospers, what does it matter if we abandon the Western Religion?” 402

“The bitter sea should have a far shore! Then we shall be the ferrymen, ferrying every living being under heaven who can be ferried!” 550