Jiang Ping

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Jiang Ping (江平)
Alias(es)	Li Feiyu; Jiang Pingping; River God; “Dusty Wind Duo” (with Chen Qingyan) 62 215 304
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Four Seas Escort Agency; Black River Martial Academy; Qingling Palace (Guest Elder) 56 128 393
Occupation/Role	Escort; Mighty Drafter; martial artist; cultivator; Qingling Palace Guest Elder 29 56 393
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 10

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Nourishing Life Technique, Third Layer	11	Reached over 270 jin of fist force; the technique’s third layer added sixty jin.
Flying Snow Saber Qi / Blade Qi	26	Mastered Blade Qi in under a month, achieving what Head Escort Liang had failed to attain in thirty years.
Nourishing Life Technique, Ninth Layer	29	Reached 286/300 progress and neared perfection.
Stance Technique, Fifth Layer	33	Reported his breakthrough to Escort Huang after receiving the technique.
Rank 7 — Golden Skin, Iron Bone	55	Broke through after a month of intensive cultivation; his sword skill had already reached roughly seventy percent of Grandmaster level.
Ninth Grade Great Perfection / Blood Armor	56	Displayed hardened blood armor and Sword Qi First Level in both Flying Snow Saber and Riding the Wind Sword.
Golden Skin and Golden Bone	62	Revealed both traits while defeating Yan Jue, whose own Rank 7 Golden Bone could not withstand Jiang Ping’s sword qi.
Genuine Qi, Fifth Stage	114	Copied four to five parts of the Yellow Springs Saber’s concept realm.
Genuine Qi, Eighth Stage	116	Cultivated 150 strands of sword qi during a thunderstorm.
Golden Core	128	Began absorbing the essence and energy of all things at the Heavenly Fire Pool to forge his Golden Core.
Golden Core, Third Transformation	142	Broke through after two months in Imperial City.
Half-step Greater Golden Core	162	Established himself at Golden Core Nine Transformations, prematurely wielded magic power, and mastered the fusion of Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind trends.
Greater Golden Core	178	Reached the realm after a month-long breakthrough attempt.
Quasi-Saint	178	Advanced after creating the Withering and Flourishing Cycle Saber; manifested Dharma power and formed a fourth “Little Person.”
Martial Saint	190	Returned to Da Li Imperial City after cultivating the Long World Divine Intent.
Martial Saint, Third Heaven	195	Recorded on his Fate panel alongside multiple Concept Realm of God techniques.
Spirit Wander	228	His true status was exposed on Haiyue Island when the Thunder and Lightning Sky Tree appeared.
Spirit Wander, Second Heaven	235	Survived tribulation; his Primordial Spirit strength was comparable to Zuo Ning’s.
Perfected Form and Spirit	406	Completed an “undying” physical-body transformation and united physical body, Primordial Spirit, and Dao arts.
Dual Orders breaking six	449	Reached six on both Form and Spirit paths, overpowering Shi Zhou.

Background / History

Jiang Ping began as an overlooked late starter at the Four Seas Escort Agency. He cultivated the Nourishing Life Technique and rapidly surpassed the other trainees, while initially keeping the full extent of his talent hidden. Escort Huang Youren recognized his potential, taught him the Stance Technique, and became his earliest important supporter. 17 30 84

His Flying Snow Saber comprehension allowed him to produce Blade Qi in less than a month. He later became an escort, joined Huang Youren’s team, and gradually earned a reputation as a capable Mighty Drafter. His need for cultivation resources drove him to take escort work, acquire techniques, and eventually disclose enough of his ability for the agency to support him. 26 29 55 56

After entering the Martial Examination, Jiang Ping defeated Chen An and gained admission to the Black River Martial Academy. His rise then drew the attention of aristocratic families, the royal family, and major factions, many of whom sought his Recovery Technique or attempted to bind him through unfavorable contracts. He consistently refused arrangements that would compromise his cultivation path or independence. 88 108

Jiang Ping’s growth continued from Golden Core to Quasi-Saint and Martial Saint. He fought against aristocratic-family forces that had targeted him, ultimately returning from the Black Abyss and participating in the downfall of the Zheng, Su, and Shang families. He recovered the Years Sword technique from the Shang family treasury. 178 186 190

Later, he travelled with Chen Qingyan and their daughter, pursuing classic books and further cultivation. He secretly roamed Da Li with Chen Qingyan as part of the “Dusty Wind Duo,” then entered broader cultivation worlds under the name Jiang Pingping, becoming known as the River God and eventually joining Qingling Palace as a Guest Elder. 199 215 304 393

Appearance

Jiang Ping is repeatedly noted for his refined, handsome appearance, clear eyes, sword-like brows, and increasingly heroic bearing as his cultivation deepens. He is tall enough to receive an A-Upper appearance-and-height rating for the Juren examination. 68 77

• Often wears a green robe during the Martial Examination, carrying a sword and saber at his sides. 77
• His hair is commonly tied with a jade hairpin. 77
• Can alter his appearance through masks or cultivation methods when secrecy is necessary. 48 215 304
• His Golden Skin, Golden Bone, and later saintly transformations manifest as luminous robes, overwhelming blood qi, or an immense Dharma image. 55 62 178

Personality

Jiang Ping is cautious, pragmatic, and highly protective of his own path. Even after realizing his extraordinary talent, he deliberately concealed portions of his strength, recognizing that talent without resources, time, or security could still leave him vulnerable. 23 26 50

He values fairness and remembers both kindness and mistreatment. He gives detailed guidance to trainees who respected him but responds perfunctorily to those who previously belittled him. He remains deeply grateful to Huang Youren, repeatedly treating him as a mentor even after surpassing him in strength. 28 64

Though capable of ruthless violence against ambushers, murderers, and those who threaten his family, Jiang Ping does not seek bloodshed for its own sake. He initially hoped to reconcile with the Chen family and later declined to personally dictate how the aristocratic families should deal with their remaining enemies. 55 62 190

He is not solely obsessed with martial training: he enjoys meals and conversation with companions, maintains close family bonds, and travels with Chen Qingyan to cultivate his spirit and heart. 111 199 215

Abilities & Skills

Exceptional Comprehension

Jiang Ping possesses extraordinary insight into martial techniques, aided by the “little person practicing saber” within his mind.

• Reached the level of Head Escort Liang’s decade of saber practice in roughly half a month. 23
• Mastered Flying Snow Saber Qi in under a month. 26
• Progressed in Riding the Wind Sword to Sword Qi realm in just over a week. 39
• Replicated high-level concept realms, including Yellow Springs Saber and Changshi Fist, at extraordinary speed. 114 142
• Created the Withering and Flourishing Cycle Saber, uniting life and death grand trends. 178

Saber Arts

Jiang Ping is a master of multiple saber techniques.

• Flying Snow Saber — His early signature saber art; its Blade Qi was cold enough that investigators attributed the Blood Gang killings to Zhu Yue. 26 36
• Autumn Leaves Saber Technique — A Concept-level technique taken from Yan Jue; Jiang Ping brought it to the same level as Ruoshui Swordplay within two months. 62 64
• Yellow Springs Saber — Reached four to five parts of its concept realm by Genuine Qi Fifth Stage. 111 114
• Withering and Flourishing Cycle Saber — His self-created Heavenly Saber technique, simultaneously supporting life and death trends. 178
• Life and Death Heavenly Saber — A later evolution capable of annihilating both physical body and Primordial Spirit. 235

Sword Arts

Jiang Ping also develops formidable sword techniques alongside his saber arts.

• Riding the Wind Sword — Reached Sword Qi realm in little more than a week. 39
• Ruoshui Swordplay — Used to ambush and defeat Yan Jue; its sword qi cracked Yan Jue’s Golden Bone defense. 62
• Scorching Sun Swordplay — Demonstrated peak-level mastery while sparring Zhao Ming. 66
• Years Sword — Derived from the broken sword recovered from the Shang family; its Past, Present, and Future forms can allow combat through past and future selves. 190 195
• Sword of Time — Withstood the Five Flower Demons’ assault and helped him defeat several Seventh Heaven opponents despite being at Third Heaven. 275

Body Cultivation and Recovery

His body cultivation develops from Blood Armor into an “undying” physical body.

• Golden Skin and Golden Bone — Greatly enhance his defense and permit resonance between flesh, skin, and bone. 55 62
• Innate Blood Technique / Emperor Robe — Doubles his aura and lets him tear through solid walls with ease. 65
• Recovery Technique — Coveted by major powers; Jiang Ping refuses to exchange it for restrictive contracts. 108
• Changchun Mystic Skill — Used alongside Chen Qingyan for healing after battle. 157
• Undying physical body — Reached after transforming his body and uniting Form and Spirit. 406

Void, Heavenly Might, and Dao Arts

• Heavenly Might Technique — Used to gather lightning Qi and cultivate sword qi; Jiang Ping sought to surpass the historical record associated with the technique. 111 116
• Void Palm — Obtained from the Gu family in exchange for sparing Gu Shuo; later described as unmatched in Jiang Ping’s hands. 163 199
• Void Step / Void Method — Enables stealth, rapid movement, and traversal through void. 221 449
• Form and Spirit Unite — Merges his physical body, Primordial Spirit, and Dao arts. 406

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Saber and sword — Custom-made high-quality weapons capable of slicing iron like mud. 64
• Human-skin masks — Used during early solitary travel to conceal his identity. 48
• Poisoned hidden weapons, darts, poison, and Thunderbolt Eggs — Carried for protection while travelling to Changping Prefecture City. 48
• Broken sword of the Shang family — The source from which the Shang family’s Years Sword technique derived. 190
• Turtle Shell — A Supreme Artifact used while pursuing Shi Zhou. 449

Relationships

• Chen Qingyan — Wife and cultivation companion; they agreed to marry after the Qi Gathering and later travelled together with their daughter. 116 199
• Jiang Yirou — Daughter with Chen Qingyan; possesses an Innate Spiritual Body. 199
• Jiang Xiaoxi — Younger sister; Jiang Ping entrusted Huang Youren with silver for her care. 89 190
• Huang Youren — Early mentor, escort-team leader, and steadfast supporter who gave Jiang Ping the Stance Technique and advocated for him. 30 55 84
• Zhu Yue — Fair head escort who helped secure justice for Jiang Ping and later supplied cultivation techniques. 33 57
• Xie Wuji — Mentor and protector who recognized Jiang Ping’s potential and guided his later cultivation. 114 128 190
• Chen An — Early rival; Jiang Ping defeated him during the Martial Examination, after which their grievances were resolved. 85 88
• Fang Yong — Fellow trainee and rival whose preferential treatment initially highlighted Jiang Ping’s lack of resources. 30 56
• Liu Wensheng — Supportive early companion who took pride in Jiang Ping’s progress. 28 29
• Jiang Sheng and Jiang Siqi — Senior Jiang-family figures who provide guidance and protection in Imperial City. 142 200

Story Role / Major Arcs

Four Seas Escort Agency

Jiang Ping rises from a trainee cultivating the Nourishing Life Technique to a drafter and escort. He gains Blade Qi, receives the Stance Technique from Huang Youren, exposes enough of his talent to secure agency resources, and becomes recognized as comparable to Chen An. 26 30 55 56

Martial Examination and Black River Martial Academy

He enters the Juren examination rather than the Xiucai examination, defeats Chen An, receives Rare Blood from Meng Yun, and enters the academy. His cultivation and Recovery Technique make him a target for aristocratic and royal recruitment efforts. 77 88 108

Dangerous Land and Imperial City

Jiang Ping advances through Genuine Qi and Golden Core, becomes a central figure in the Dangerous Land, and later reaches Golden Core Third Transformation in Imperial City. He battles aristocratic-family forces and establishes himself as one of the era’s foremost young cultivators. 116 128 142 154

Dao Mountain and Rise to Martial Saint

At Dao Mountain, Jiang Ping obtains the Void Palm and pressures the Shang family over the Years Sword. He reaches Greater Golden Core and Quasi-Saint, returns from the Black Abyss, becomes a Martial Saint, and helps bring an end to the Zheng, Su, and Shang families. 163 178 186 190

Spirit Wander Travels

After becoming a Spirit Wander, Jiang Ping confronts the Zuo clan on Haiyue Island and earns fear and respect from other Spirit Wander clans. Under his Jiang Pingping identity, he later becomes the River God, reveals his youthful true appearance, and emerges as a leading figure among the era’s prodigies. 228 231 304

Qingling Palace

Jiang Ping defeats Pei Kong, is immediately recruited as Qingling Palace’s Guest Elder, and continues advancing through Form and Spirit cultivation. His strength becomes a deterrent to rivals within and outside the palace. 393 406 420

Trivia

• Jiang Ping’s Fate is recorded as Late Bloomer despite his extreme cultivation speed. 195
• He initially changed his appearance with human-skin masks, but later used the Changshi Fist and True Chapter of Life to alter his body directly. 48 215 304
• He has used both sword and saber arts throughout his cultivation, often allowing the two paths to reinforce one another. 64
• His later reputation is so widespread that martial artists across the world recognize his portrait. 215