Li Qiming

Biodata

Background

Li Qiming's early life began in obscurity and poverty, working as a lowly servant at Laifu Restaurant in Dragon Spring City 2 3 4. His circumstances changed dramatically after a mysterious rebirth that left him with the ability to loot corpses, a power he first discovered when a martial artist duel left a body in the restaurant 3. From that first corpse, he gained a "Root Bone" aptitude—the fundamental physical quality determining martial arts potential—which allowed him to move from a mere laborer to a genuine martial artist 3 4. He chose the "Ape Arm Wasp Waist" Root Bone entry, which improved his physique and granted him martial aptitude, and immediately consumed a Fine Essence-Nurturing Pill to break through to the early stage of the Blood Refining Realm in a single day 4. Shortly thereafter, he looted the corpse of Wang Ba, a local thug, and acquired the Tiger Roar Fist entry-level technique, instantly mastering it and experiencing physical changes that earned him a promotion to head laborer at the restaurant 2. Despite his new status, Li Qiming remained humble and dedicated to practice, but he soon realized that his root bone aptitude was still limiting his progress; the advice of Zhang Mingshun, the head chef who had failed in his own martial aspirations, taught him that without a superior root bone, one could only climb so high 3. This drove Li Qiming to seek out the Dragon Roar Martial Hall, the city's premier martial institution, where he could receive proper training 3 10.

He entered the Dragon Roar Martial Hall's assessment as a servant, facing discrimination from disciples like Qi Weiwei, who looked down on his status, but also finding allies in perceptive disciples like Qin Yu, who recognized his martial realm 10. During the assessment, Li Qiming demonstrated exceptional resilience and willpower, withstanding increased pressure from assessor Jiang Daoming and defeating a white-robed young master who had challenged him 12. In the final round, he performed a Tiger Roar Fist at the Perfected level, breaking through to the mid-stage Blood Refining Realm and winning first place 14. This victory secured his position as a Registered Disciple and drew the attention of local gang leaders, all of whom he politely declined 14. As a disciple, Li Qiming continued to hone his skills, practicing the Nine Style Blade Art and the One Blade Style with dedication 18. His reputation grew rapidly as he took on missions and faced increasingly dangerous opponents. A pivotal moment came when he was ambushed by the assassin Shadow Blade; though weaker in realm, Li Qiming turned the tables and killed him, looting a century-level blade talent, Shadow Blade's assassination memories, and ten years of Blood Qi cultivation 25. This encounter shifted Li Qiming's mindset: "He realized the cutthroat nature of the martial arts world, where one must grow stronger quickly to survive. He accepted that he must fight and take risks to progress, marking a shift in his mindset from hiding and training to active pursuit of power" 25.

His motivation for cultivation was further fueled by a combination of survival instinct and ambition. In a world where the strong prey on the weak, Li Qiming understood that only by constantly improving could he protect himself and those he cared about. He showed compassion, lending five taels of silver to Zhang Mingshun to save his daughter from being sold to a brothel 10, but he also embraced the necessity of violence and risk-taking. After unlocking his body's hidden potential during a battle with Demon Sect disciples, he displayed monstrous strength, slaying Bone Refining experts and earning the title of "senior brother" from Qin Yu 33. His feats caught the attention of higher powers: the White-Browed Elder of Kunlun Mountain and Elder Huang of the Dragon Roar Martial Hall both took notice 70 119. Li Qiming learned that the founder of the martial hall, Long Yingtian, had been a prodigy disciple of Kunlun Mountain, and that Kunlun Mountain's True Martial Pagoda held powerful blade intents 70 119. This connection presented both an opportunity and a warning about the dangers beyond Dragon Spring City 119. Li Qiming's talent became undeniable when he comprehended three types of Martial Intent—Dragon Roar Blade Intent, Sword Intent, and Spear Intent—in the True Martial Pagoda, astonishing even the hall's elders 119. His ranking on the Prodigy Ranking as sixth in the world, with the Red Pavilion's evaluation calling him "the greatest talent in history," solidified his status as a peerless prodigy 117 118. However, this recognition came with danger: the Second Prince Gan Chen felt threatened and sent an assassin to eliminate him, while other factions grew wary 118. Li Qiming's motivation thus evolved from simple survival to a desire to master his own fate, to match the expectations placed on him, and to explore the true heights of martial arts—a path that would take him from the back alleys of Dragon Spring City to the legendary Kunlun Mountain 118 119.

After setting out from Dragon Spring City with Shen Changsheng, Jiang Lianyue, Xia Bingbing, and Yun'er, Li Qiming's fame continued to spread faster than he could personally manage 120. His name alone frightened the Pig Demon Venerable away from Xia Bingbing and Yun'er, forcing the two women to realize that the apparently ordinary youth traveling with them was the sixth-ranked prodigy celebrated throughout the Nine Provinces 126 128 129. When Lv Xiaoyi sought him out to challenge the Red Pavilion's alleged greatest Blade Dao genius, Li Qiming stopped concealing his identity and accepted the challenge 131 132. He defeated Lv Xiaoyi without drawing his blade or employing Blood Qi, then comprehended and used Lv Xiaoyi's Frenzied Thunder Blade Intent in return 133 134.

Li Qiming's extraordinary rise has also made him the target of several major forces. His killings of Chen Shuang, Zhan Yue, Demon Sect figures, and imperial guards have drawn the hostility of the Great Han Dynasty, Great Zhou Dynasty, the Great Demon Sect, the Heaven and Earth Pagoda, and other interested factions 129 130. The threat became personal when Meng Hailong's Yin Spirit Avatar attacked Dragon Spring City and killed Long Wuhui. Witnessing the destruction left by that attack, Li Qiming swore to kill Meng Hailong, recognizing the immense gap that still separates him from the true powers of the martial world 146 147. Despite this burden, he continues to pursue cultivation, divine inheritances, and means of breaking the curse upon him, including the Supreme Buddhist Dharma of Golden Sun Temple 151.

Appearance

• Usually presents himself in plain, unremarkable clothing and deliberately avoids an ostentatious appearance.
• Has an ordinary-looking, youthful appearance that initially causes strangers to underestimate him.
• Has used disguises and altered appearances when necessary, including assuming the identity of a horse-faced Demon Sect martial artist during an escort mission 26.
• Has worn Dragon Roar Martial Hall disciple robes and an ink robe during his travels and battles 102 116.

Li Qiming's appearance contrasts sharply with his fame and combat strength. When he revealed himself to Lv Xiaoyi and the gathered martial artists, his ordinary appearance surprised them, as it did not match their expectations of the sixth-ranked prodigy and peerless Blade Dao talent 132. He generally prefers to remain inconspicuous whenever possible, although his growing reputation has made such restraint increasingly difficult 95 119.

Personality

• Kind and Compassionate: Li Qiming demonstrates genuine kindness and compassion, as when he lends five taels of silver to Zhang Mingshun, the head chef of Laifu Restaurant, to save his daughter from being sold to a brothel, showing moral integrity even in a treacherous world 10. He also shows concern for Qi Weiwei's well-being when she follows him, allowing her to accompany him despite his own preoccupations 81. He remains attached to the ordinary warmth of Laifu Restaurant and is visibly moved when Zhang Mingshun and his daughter welcome him home after his rise to prominence 116.

• Humble and Low-Key: Despite his extraordinary talent and rapid growth, Li Qiming consistently tries to keep a low profile and avoid drawing attention. When Elder Huang and others express astonishment at his comprehension of Dragon Roar Sword, Blade, and Spear Intent, he feels a desire to remain modest 119. He also modestly attributes his progress to luck when Luo Wen notices his advancement to Organ Refining 81. Even after his name becomes known across the Nine Provinces, he appears outwardly ordinary and does not boast when confirming his identity to Lv Xiaoyi 132.

• Determined and Stubborn: Li Qiming displays fierce determination and stubbornness, especially in his martial arts path. He chooses to learn the One Blade Style despite Elder Huang's discouragement, indicating a strong-willed refusal to be swayed by authority 17. He also shows perseverance by practicing the One Blade Style and the Nine Style Blade Art daily, dedicating himself to improvement even when other disciples are skeptical 18. After Meng Hailong kills Long Wuhui, Li Qiming firmly resolves to kill the Kunlun traitor despite knowing the overwhelming disparity between their current strengths 147.

• Ambitious and Impatient with Slow Progress: Li Qiming is driven by ambition and a desire to grow stronger quickly. After briefly attempting to comprehend the stone steles at the Martial Hall, he shows impatience with the slow pace of progress and decides to seek faster methods of improvement 81. Following his counter-kill of Shadow Blade, he consciously decides to take greater risks and aggressively pursue power, recognizing that the martial world demands rapid growth 25.

• Confident and Composed Under Adversity: He maintains confidence and composure even when faced with disdain or threats. When Qi Weiwei initially looks down on him due to his servant status, Li Qiming remains calm and unfazed 10. Later, when he fights Zhan Yue, a prodigy ranked sixth on the Prodigy Ranking, he adapts mid-battle and defeats him despite being outmatched on paper 103. He is similarly calm before Lv Xiaoyi, blocking the latter's strongest attack without drawing his blade and then guiding him toward a deeper understanding of Blade Domain 133 134.

• Respectful of the Strong and Fair-Minded: Li Qiming respects those who acknowledge ability over status. He responds politely to Qin Yu's recognition of his martial arts realm 10. At the Yamen, he treats Head Constable Yan Wu and other officials with respect, and in turn gains their admiration 81. He also acknowledges his own limitations and accepts mentorship from Long Wuhui, showing he values guidance from the strong 119. Although Lv Xiaoyi's challenge violates martial-world etiquette, Li Qiming does not kill him; instead, he turns a potential enemy into an admirer by explaining Blade Domain and allowing him to gain insight from their sparring 134 135.

• Calculating and Pragmatic: Li Qiming is highly pragmatic, often taking calculated risks to advance. He loots corpses repeatedly to gain entries and cultivation resources, systematically fusing root bones to increase his power 72 103. After killing an opponent, he reflects on the consequences but prioritizes his own growth, accepting the necessities of a cutthroat world 25. He also uses Mumu and the Mohist Great Evolution Array Manual to counter Bean Bun's divination, rather than allowing his whereabouts to be exposed without resistance 131.

• Indifferent and Detached at Times: Toward individuals he sees as irrelevant or competitors, Li Qiming can be indifferent. He feels no strong emotional response to Mo Su's rivalry, treating it with an air of unconcern 17. Later, when Qi Weiwei's family is destroyed, Li Qiming shows empathy for Murong Canghai but remains largely detached from her plight, focusing on his own path 72.

• Adaptable and Quick-Witted: Li Qiming demonstrates remarkable adaptability in combat and investigation. During his battle with Zhan Yue, he learns a new technique mid-fight and uses it to turn the tables 103. He also displays sharp investigative skills when examining corpses, deducing causes of death and finding crucial evidence, even using his Innate Divine Pupils to explain his perception of demons 51. His ability to immediately grasp the essence of Lv Xiaoyi's Frenzied Thunder Blade Intent further demonstrates his exceptional combat comprehension 134.

Power Progression

Abilities & Techniques

Corpse Looting Golden Finger

Li Qiming's defining ability is the Corpse Looting Golden Finger, which allows him to trigger entries from corpses and select one of the available rewards. The entries may provide cultivation, martial arts techniques, talents, root bones, identities, wealth, memories, or rare equipment 3 26. This power is the foundation of his abnormal growth rate, allowing him to gain results that would otherwise require decades or centuries of cultivation 32.

• Can trigger entries from the bodies of dead martial artists, demons, and other beings 26 32.
• Provides highly variable rewards, making each corpse loot comparable to opening an unpredictable treasure box 61.
• Allows him to accumulate Blood Qi, comprehend martial arts, gain talents, and fuse root bones 51 72.
• Has enabled him to obtain legendary entries, including the Eternal Blade Talent and Exquisite Heart Super Root Bone from Zhan Yue 103.

Tiger Roar Fist

The Tiger Roar Fist is a foundational martial technique that Li Qiming first acquired by looting the corpse of Wang Ba, instantly mastering it at the entry level 2. The technique produced immediate physical changes and granted him sufficient combat prowess to defeat Wang Ba's former subordinates, solidifying his new status at Laifu Tavern 2. Later, during the Fist Technique Assessment at the Dragon Roar Martial Hall, Li Qiming demonstrated his mastery of this technique, outperforming the white-robed young master who had challenged him 12. The technique serves as a basic but effective means of close-quarters combat.

• Provided Li Qiming with his first martial ability, allowing him to rise from a laborer to a head laborer 2.
• Used to win the Fist Technique Assessment round, showcasing comprehension and control 12.
• Reached the Perfected level during the final assessment and contributed to his breakthrough into mid-stage Blood Refining 14.
• Remained a reliable technique for low-level engagements during his early cultivation.

One Blade Style and Thunder Breathing Method

The One Blade Style is a blade technique that Li Qiming chose to learn at the Dragon Roar Martial Hall, despite Elder Huang's initial discouragement 17. Embedded within the style was the Thunder Breathing Method, a powerful breathing technique created by the founding master Long Yingtian 17. This combination allowed Li Qiming to develop a unique internal energy regulation that enhanced his blade attacks. Elder Huang later tested Li Qiming's progress by demanding he strike him with the One Blade Style within his Domain, indicating the old master's interest in Li Qiming's development 46.

• Selected as his primary blade technique, demonstrating Li Qiming's determination 17.
• Incorporated the Thunder Breathing Method, which provided a foundation for internal energy control 17.
• Tested by Elder Huang, showing its potential to challenge a domain-level expert 46.
• Enhances Li Qiming's speed and explosiveness when he enters the technique's state 33 39.

Nine Style Blade Art

The Nine Style Blade Art was given to Li Qiming by Qin Yu after he chose the difficult One Blade Style 18. Li Qiming uses it as a practical complementary blade art, devoting part of every day to its practice while continuing to experiment with the One Blade Style 18.

• Given by Qin Yu as an act of guidance and goodwill 18.
• Served as Li Qiming's conventional blade foundation during his early days at Dragon Roar Martial Hall 18 39.
• Allowed him to avoid relying entirely on the uncertain One Blade Style 18.

Swallow Skimming Grass

Swallow Skimming Grass is the lightness skill Li Qiming selected from the Entry Panel after recognizing the need for mobility and survival techniques 7. Though initially difficult to cultivate, it significantly increased his speed even before reaching the entry level 7.

• Chosen as a means of escape and mobility in the dangerous martial world 7.
• Used to evade Li Fei's final attack and survive an encounter far beyond his realm 7 8.
• Later reached a level at which its burst speed and endurance could rival those of an Organ Refining martial artist when supported by Li Qiming's Blood Qi and Flood Dragon Bloodline 33.
• Reached the Perfected level by the time Li Qiming entered the Aperture Refining Realm 116.

Feather Blade Momentum

The Feather Blade Momentum is a blade momentum prototype that Li Qiming obtained by looting a Demon Sect disciple 32. The epic-level entry granted him instant comprehension of the Feather Blade Momentum Prototype, increasing the power of his blade techniques 32. The description estimated that with his existing Level 5 Blade Technique comprehension, he could perfect the true Feather Blade Momentum within five years of diligent practice 32. This ability represented a significant step forward in Li Qiming's blade mastery.

• Granted immediate enlightenment on momentum, enhancing all blade techniques 32.
• Provided a path toward perfecting true blade momentum through continued practice 32.
• Used in combat to gain an advantage over opponents who lacked such momentum.

Perfected Blade Momentum

Li Qiming achieved Perfected Blade Momentum after looting centennial Blade Dao talent entries and activating six-tenths of his bodily essence 51. His momentum manifests as a destructive vision of thunder, raging seas, volcanic eruptions, and heaven-and-earth devastation, making it powerful enough to terrify surrounding martial artists 51.

• Achieved through the combination of Blade of Peerless Brilliance and Innate Blade Momentum 51.
• Raised his Blade Dao comprehension to Level 30 at the time of its acquisition 51.
• Used as the foundation for his World-Destroying Blade Momentum, which killed the gold-ranked assassin Cao Ghost Hand 52.

Strength of an Elephant

The Strength of an Elephant is a hidden talent that Li Qiming awakened after a fierce battle, discovered when he accidentally sent Qin Yu flying with a gentle touch 28. This talent allowed him to punch a Bone Refining Realm martial artist to death with a single blow, astonishing onlookers 28. The immense physical power it granted was a direct enhancement to his raw combat capability.

• Used to instantly defeat a Demon Sect expert in the Bone Refining Realm 28.
• Allowed Li Qiming to dispatch opponents with overwhelming force, saving Brother Wang from danger 28.
• Forms part of the monstrous physical strength that later allows him to exchange blows with Zhan Yue and restrain Yin Soldiers 95 103.

Strength of a Tiger

The Strength of a Tiger is a talent entry that Li Qiming chose when facing the second of the Big Iron Towers, who possessed exceptional physical strength 27. This entry provided a temporary increase in strength, enabling Li Qiming to match and defeat his opponent 27. The choice demonstrated his strategic thinking, prioritizing immediate combat power over other options like money or intelligence.

• Selected from looted entries to counter a physically powerful enemy 27.
• Used to overcome the second Big Iron Tower after the first had been killed by Qin Yu 27.

Innate Divine Pupils

Li Qiming revealed that he possessed Innate Divine Pupils, a rare ocular ability that allowed him to see demons and other hidden phenomena 51. He used this as an explanation for his investigative skills when examining corpses, deducing causes and times of death that others could not perceive 51. The ability also aided in his cultivation advancement and comprehension of momentum, as he could perceive subtle details of energy flow.

• Used to investigate the demon-related deaths and uncover crucial evidence like a Buddhist Bead 51.
• Served as a cover for his looting ability, allowing him to explain his uncanny perception 51.
• Includes the Demon Subduing Eye, which he uses to identify demonic culprits and perceive demon-related traces 51 52.
• Later gains the Glazed Eye, which combines with the Demon Subduing Eye to reveal the grievances and residual emotions surrounding corpses 82.

Hidden Domain

The Hidden Domain is a concealed combat ability that Li Qiming used against the Dog Demon King 86. It enables him to conceal the decisive nature of his attack and strike beyond an opponent's awareness.

• Used to decapitate the Dog Demon King without the demon perceiving the killing blow 86.
• Functions as one of Li Qiming's principal hidden trump cards alongside his root bones, immense Blood Qi, and blade intents 103.

Vajra Demon-Subduing Art

The Vajra Demon-Subduing Art is a top-tier hard-body cultivation method acquired after Li Qiming killed the Soul-Devouring Rat 58. It reinforces his physique, expands his capacity for Blood Qi, and contributes to his unprecedented full activation of bodily essence 58.

• Obtained from the Soul-Devouring Rat 58.
• Strengthened Li Qiming's body enough to endure enormous amounts of Blood Qi 58 61.
• Contributed to his ability to activate all of his essence at the Bone Refining Realm, a feat regarded as unprecedented 58.

Succubus Buddha Dragon Bone

The Succubus Buddha Dragon Bone was a superior root bone physique that Li Qiming fused from three high-grade root bones: a succubus bone, a Buddha bone, and a dragon bone 72. The fusion significantly boosted his attributes and granted him a charm talent that made him more appealing to women 72. This root bone also allowed him to break through to the Early Organ Refining Stage, increasing his overall cultivation base. By the Aperture Refining stage, it had developed into one of his Super Root Bones 116.

• Enabled breakthrough to Early Organ Refining Stage 72.
• Increased Li Qiming's charm, causing others—like Old Yuan—to notice a change in his presence 72.
• Provided a foundation for further physical enhancement and cultivation.
• Listed as a Super Root Bone alongside the Nine Yin Fierce Dragon Bone after Li Qiming's later root-bone fusion 116.

Nine Yin Fierce Dragon Bone

The Nine Yin Fierce Dragon Bone is a Super Root Bone created when Li Qiming fused three superior root bones after repeatedly looting the Corpse Collection Room 116. It greatly improves his physical power, spiritual attacks, and overall martial comprehension.

• Triples the power of Li Qiming's spirit attacks 116.
• Raises comprehensive martial arts comprehension to Level 50 116.
• Raises his physical strength to the Strength of Four Elephants 116.
• Exists alongside the Succubus Buddha Dragon Bone as one of Li Qiming's two Super Root Bones 116.

Fallen Leaves and Wind Flower Snow Moon Blade Intents

These are two distinct blade intents that Li Qiming comprehended and mastered, later using them in combination 103. The Fallen Leaves and Wind Flower Snow Moon Blade Intents were obtained from looting the legendary prodigy Zhan Yue 103. Li Qiming demonstrated remarkable adaptability by learning the technique mid-battle and integrating it with his own Void Blade technique 103 113.

• Used to counter and defeat Chen Shuang's Fear Blade Intent 113.
• Stacked with the Void Blade technique to deliver a killing blow 113.
• Demonstrated Li Qiming's ability to learn and apply high-level techniques under pressure 103.
• The Fallen Leaf Blade Intent was obtained from the corpse of the Yin Soldier King 95.

Frenzied Thunder Blade Intent

The Frenzied Thunder Blade Intent is a Blade Intent originally wielded by Lv Xiaoyi through the Frenzied Thunder Blade Art 133. Li Qiming first dispersed Lv Xiaoyi's Thunder Wyrm manifestation with one hand, then immediately comprehended and returned the same intent as a thunder dragon 134.

• Comprehended after observing Lv Xiaoyi's Frenzied Thunder Blade Art and Thunder Wyrm attack 133 134.
• Used to defeat Lv Xiaoyi without drawing his blade or employing Blood Qi 134.
• Demonstrated Li Qiming's capacity to manipulate Blade Intent independently of a physical weapon 134.
• Brought Li Qiming's known martial intent total to at least eight, including his Blade, Sword, and Spear intents 119 134.

Void Blade Technique

The Void Blade technique is a combined strike that layers multiple blade intents for devastating effect 113. Li Qiming used it by stacking his Fallen Leaves and Wind Flower Snow Moon Blade Intents, creating a unified attack that overwhelmed Chen Shuang's Fear Blade Intent 113. The technique reflects Li Qiming's growing mastery of intent and his ability to synthesize different powers.

• Used to kill Chen Shuang, a powerful opponent wielding Fear Blade Intent 113.
• Showed the synergistic power of combining multiple blade intents into a single technique 113.
• Li Qiming intends to accumulate and master more Blade Intents in order to further improve the technique's power 116.

Blade Domain

Blade Domain is a higher application of Blade Intent that Li Qiming explains to Lv Xiaoyi after their duel 134. It represents a level of control at which Blade Intent can be manifested, controlled, and applied without the user needing to directly draw a blade.

• Demonstrated when Li Qiming dispersed Lv Xiaoyi's Thunder Wyrm and seized its lightning in his palm 134.
• Allows Li Qiming to use and manipulate Blade Intent without a weapon or visible expenditure of Blood Qi 134.
• His explanation and sparring help Lv Xiaoyi gain new insight into his own Blade Dao 134.

Dragon Roar Sword Intent, Blade Intent, and Spear Intent

Within the True Martial Pagoda, Li Qiming successfully comprehended the Dragon Roar Sword Intent, Blade Intent, and Spear Intent left by the Founder 119. The event was marked by the manifestation of three Azure Dragon phantoms, astonishing witnesses like Shen Changsheng and Jiang Wu 119. This achievement demonstrated Li Qiming's extraordinary talent across multiple weapon disciplines.

• Comprehended all three intents in a single session within the True Martial Pagoda 119.
• Earned the recognition and awe of the Divine Weapon's guardian, though it remained hesitant 119.
• Provided Li Qiming with a versatile arsenal of martial intents for different combat scenarios.
• Raised his total known martial intents to seven at the time of his departure from Dragon Spring City 119.

Kunlun Mountain Demon Extermination Blade Manual General Outline · Volume One Fragment

This divine blade technique was bestowed upon Li Qiming by the witch A-Lian after he demonstrated exceptional sword talent using a Limit-Breaking Technique 40. The manual was extremely complex, and Li Qiming initially struggled to understand it. He decided to use his "Centennial Swordsman" trait as a cheat to aid comprehension 40. Elder Huang later bestowed an identical Volume One Fragment upon him, confirming the manual's connection to Kunlun Mountain 47. The technique held immense potential but required deep study.

• Given by A-Lian as recognition of Li Qiming's talent 40.
• Required the use of a cheat (Centennial Swordsman) to begin comprehension 40.
• Elder Huang later gave Li Qiming another copy of the same fragment 47.
• Represented a rare divine-grade technique that could elevate Li Qiming's blade skills 40.
• Li Qiming successfully executed part of the first form, No Demons in the World, though doing so exhausted him 41.

Mohist Great Evolution Array Manual and Supreme Hundred-Refinement Blade Domain

These two advanced manuals are among Li Qiming's inheritances from the Gods and Devils Secret Realm 116. Although his comprehension remains insufficient to comfortably study their complex symbols and principles, he recognizes their immense value for his future martial path.

• The Mohist Great Evolution Array Manual allows Li Qiming to counter Bean Bun's divination through Mumu's assistance 131.
• The Supreme Hundred-Refinement Blade Domain is a profound Blade Dao manual that Li Qiming intends to study as his realm and comprehension increase 116.
• Both manuals are connected to Li Qiming's growing interest in arrays and the artificial being Mumu 116.

Exquisite Pagoda and Mumu

The Exquisite Pagoda is a Myth-level Divine Weapon obtained by Li Qiming through corpse looting after the Gods and Devils Secret Realm 115. Mumu, the sentient hairpin-like being associated with Sage Mozi's inheritance, serves Li Qiming and gives him limited access to the Divine Weapon's storage functions 115 116.

• The Exquisite Pagoda is classified as a Divine Weapon of Myth-level rarity 115.
• Mumu assists Li Qiming with deduction and calculation despite being severely injured 115 131.
• Li Qiming can use Mumu's drawer-like storage ability to retrieve and store objects 116.
• Mumu's deduction assistance enables Li Qiming to discover and counter Bean Bun's attempt to calculate his location 131.

White Lotus

The White Lotus is a sacred treasure A-Lian left in Li Qiming's Sea of Consciousness before her collapse 110. It serves as a guardian of his spiritual sea and protects him from mental and spirit-based attacks.

• Granted to Li Qiming by A-Lian during their farewell 110.
• Guards his Sea of Consciousness 110 116.
• Deflected Chen Shuang's Fear Blade Intent and helped Li Qiming avoid being overwhelmed by the attack 113.
• Provides spiritual protection against threats that conventional physical defenses cannot stop 116.

Wise Brain

The Wise Brain is a rare intellect entry that Li Qiming considered but did not choose from a looted corpse 27. It granted a pure heart and incredible focus, allowing the user to learn any martial art with half the effort. However, the drawback was that it limited focus to one thing at a time, making the user "slightly dull regarding other matters" 27. This trade-off influenced Li Qiming's decision to prioritize different entries.

• Presented as an option when looting, but Li Qiming chose Strength of Two Oxen and One Tiger instead 27.
• Highlighted the importance of weighing benefits and drawbacks when acquiring new abilities 27.

Centennial Swordsman

The Centennial Swordsman is an epic-level Blade Dao talent entry that Li Qiming obtained from looting a Demon Sect disciple, alongside the Feather Blade Momentum 32. This talent significantly enhanced his blade aptitude and was later used as a cheat to help comprehend the Kunlun Mountain Demon Extermination Blade Manual 40. It represented a major boost in his blade technique mastery.

• Looted from a Demon Sect disciple along with the Feather Blade Momentum 32.
• Used to accelerate comprehension of the divine blade technique given by A-Lian 40.

Fear Blade Intent

The Fear Blade Intent was an ability belonging to Chen Shuang, which Li Qiming looted after killing him 113. This intent specialized in instilling fear in opponents, but Chen Shuang's attack was deflected by Li Qiming's white lotus in his Sea of Consciousness 113. After looting the entry, Li Qiming gained the ability to use Fear Blade Intent himself.

• Looted from Chen Shuang's corpse after defeating him 113.

Relationships

Li Qiming and Zhang Mingshun

Li Qiming’s earliest and most steadfast ally is Zhang Mingshun, the head chef of Laifu Restaurant. Their relationship begins when Zhang kindly explains the concept of “Root Bone” aptitude to Li Qiming, revealing his own failed martial arts aspirations 3. This creates a friendly, mentor-like rapport. When Li Qiming witnesses a gruesome execution and demonic possession, he prioritizes Zhang’s safety, fleeing with him and later tending to his illness 6. Their bond deepens when Li Qiming, upon learning Zhang’s daughter is about to be sold to a brothel, lends him five taels of silver without hesitation, demonstrating both kindness and moral integrity 10. Throughout these early chapters, Zhang is a grounding figure who benefits from Li Qiming’s protection and generosity.

Even after Li Qiming becomes a renowned prodigy, he values the ordinary familial warmth Zhang and his daughter offer him. When he returns to Laifu Restaurant, Zhang warmly welcomes him and his daughter Niuniu recognizes him with affection, reminding Li Qiming that he is not merely a distant Chief Disciple or martial powerhouse 116.

Li Qiming and Long Wuhui

Long Wuhui is a senior figure in the Dragon Roar Martial Hall and becomes Li Qiming’s mentor. After Li Qiming comprehends three types of Martial Intent left by the Founder, Long Wuhui is overjoyed and proud, but he also worries about Li Qiming’s safety in the outside world 119. Their relationship is one of genuine concern and guidance: Long Wuhui hopes that Li Qiming and Shen Changsheng will look out for each other when they join Kunlun, and he warns Li Qiming about the harshness of the world beyond Dragon Spring City 119. This mentor–disciple dynamic is marked by Long Wuhui’s pride in Li Qiming’s talent and his protective instincts.

Meng Hailong's attack on Dragon Spring City ultimately kills Long Wuhui. In the aftermath, Li Qiming stands before his master's remains and vows to kill Meng Hailong, transforming Long Wuhui's death into one of Li Qiming's deepest personal grudges 147.

Li Qiming and Qin Yu

Qin Yu, a disciple of the Dragon Roar Martial Hall, first encounters Li Qiming during the servant martial arts assessment. When Qi Weiwei looks down on Li Qiming due to his status, Qin Yu intervenes, acknowledging Li Qiming’s martial arts realm and predicting they may become fellow disciples 10. This respectful recognition establishes a foundation of mutual respect. Later, Qin Yu kills one of the Big Iron Towers, an enemy with exceptional physical strength, and Li Qiming subsequently defeats the other brother 27. Though their direct interactions are limited, Qin Yu is an early ally who treats Li Qiming as an equal despite his servant background.

Qin Yu’s respect becomes awe after witnessing Li Qiming's explosive rise. He helps spread news of Li Qiming's Prodigy Ranking placement through Dragon Roar Martial Hall, sharing in the astonishment of the hall's disciples at the recognition their former fellow disciple has received 139.

Li Qiming and Wang Jie

Wang Jie, the grandson of Shopkeeper Wang, becomes Li Qiming’s guide when he joins the Dragon Roar Martial Hall. Wang Jie patiently explains the hall’s tasks, contribution points, and facilities, showing kindness and respect despite Li Qiming’s higher cultivation realm 15. He leads Li Qiming to the Scripture Pavilion and helps him choose his first martial art, acting as a friendly and helpful presence 16. Their relationship is one of sincere assistance, with Wang Jie providing essential orientation and camaraderie in the early days of Li Qiming’s martial arts career.

Li Qiming's intervention also improves Wang Jie's standing within the Martial Hall, changing the prospects previously available to him 47. As Li Qiming's power becomes widely known, Wang Jie, like other early companions, grows more awed and cautious around him 116.

Li Qiming and Qi Weiwei

Qi Weiwei, a disciple of the Dragon Roar Martial Hall, initially regards Li Qiming with disdain because of his servant status 10. She is only silenced when Qin Yu points out Li Qiming’s realm. Following the destruction of her family, Qi Weiwei undergoes a major emotional change and becomes determined to grow stronger, choosing to follow Li Qiming in the hope of learning from him 73 81.

Their relationship gradually changes from former antagonism to mutual affection. Li Qiming protects Qi Weiwei from the Three Swordsmen as Dragon Roar Martial Hall's Chief Elite Disciple, while she increasingly recognizes both his strength and the consideration behind his actions 77. After traveling together and facing the Dog Demon King, they tacitly confirm their intimate relationship 86. Qi Weiwei later visits Li Qiming before his departure for Danzhou and Kunlun, openly reveals her feelings, and spends the night with him 116. Though both are reluctant to separate, Li Qiming leaves because he believes strength is necessary to protect both himself and the people he loves 118.

Li Qiming and Shen Changsheng

Shen Changsheng is a fellow martial artist who, like Li Qiming, is about to join the Kunlun faction. Long Wuhui expresses hope that they will look out for each other 119. In the Secret Realm, Shen Changsheng is part of the group following Li Qiming’s lead, trusting his decisions to safely reach the Heaven and Earth Pagoda 100. He supports Li Qiming’s strategic thinking and works alongside him, contributing to the group’s cohesion. Their relationship is that of comrades-in-arms, built on mutual respect in dangerous circumstances.

Shen Changsheng is among the earliest witnesses of Li Qiming's extraordinary strength, repeatedly being shocked when his junior brother surpasses previous expectations 80 95. He remains one of Li Qiming's closest martial brothers during their journey away from Dragon Spring City and continues to support him when the consequences of his fame and enemies become clear 138.

Li Qiming and Han Tianjun

Han Tianjun emerges as a significant companion during the Secret Realm expedition. After accepting the Ancient Sword Dao Inheritance, he expresses gratitude to Li Qiming and shows intention to repay him 96. He leads the group toward super inheritances and later supports Li Qiming’s decision-making, following his guidance to avoid Yin Soldiers 100. Li Qiming suspects Han Tianjun might be the Child of Destiny, a being of extraordinary luck, which creates a mix of admiration and wariness 96. Nonetheless, their relationship is cooperative and mutually beneficial, with Han Tianjun’s inheritance complementing Li Qiming’s overwhelming strength.

Before remaining behind in the Gods and Devils Secret Realm, Han Tianjun entrusts the unconscious Xia Bingbing to Li Qiming and Shen Changsheng, asking them to escort her safely to the Danzhou Han Clan if his family meets disaster 114. Han Tianjun subsequently dies in the Secret Realm's aftermath, leaving Li Qiming with both his final request and responsibility toward Xia Bingbing 114 117.

Li Qiming and Jiang Wu

Jiang Wu initially views Li Qiming as a competitor. When Li Qiming comprehends three types of Martial Intent, Jiang Wu feels unwilling and despairing, but he later accepts the gap in talent and comes to admire Li Qiming 119. This evolution from rivalry to respect highlights the theme of recognizing one’s limitations. While they are not close friends, Jiang Wu’s change in attitude demonstrates the impact of Li Qiming’s extraordinary abilities on those around him.

Li Qiming and Chen Shuang

Chen Shuang is a persistent enemy who harbors a deep hatred for Li Qiming. After failing to control the Yin Soldiers like Li Qiming did, Chen Shuang nearly dies while Li Qiming sails to safety 106. Chen Shuang obtains an Inheritance Power that allows him to grow stronger through slaughter, making him an ongoing threat 106. In the Secret Realm, he manipulates young experts alongside Gan Duoduo, using his knowledge of maps to his advantage 97. Their interactions are marked by Chen Shuang’s obsessive quest for revenge and Li Qiming’s dismissive attitude toward him.

Chen Shuang's revenge ends in failure when he attacks Li Qiming with Fear Blade Intent after raising his own realm and combat power through inheritance. Li Qiming's White Lotus protects his Sea of Consciousness, allowing him to kill Chen Shuang and loot the Fear Blade Intent from his corpse 113. His death becomes one of the major reasons the Great Han Dynasty seeks vengeance against Li Qiming 129.

Li Qiming and A-Lian (the Demoness)

A-Lian is a mysterious and powerful figure who has left behind a marked route through the Yin Soldier Wilderness specifically for Li Qiming 100. Her token allows him to command Yin Soldiers and navigate safely 106. Li Qiming demonstrates loyalty and determination to help her, leaping onto a Tower Ship to reach her 106. The group discusses her past struggles and mental state, indicating a complex history 100. Their relationship is one of distant yet significant connection: she has aided him from afar, and he in turn is willing to risk his life for her.

Their bond becomes explicitly emotional when A-Lian completes her two-million-year mission and appears to collapse from the resulting loss of life force. She calls Li Qiming her only friend and leaves him a sacred White Lotus to protect his Sea of Consciousness 110. Although Li Qiming initially believes she has died, Luo Mengling places A-Lian on a Spirit Gathering Bed and stabilizes her condition. A-Lian may recover after approximately five hundred thousand years, leaving Li Qiming with hope but no certainty of reunion 110.

Li Qiming and Luo Mengling

Luo Mengling is the amnesiac immortal awakened by A-Lian's completed mission 110. Though she cannot remember her past or the Immortal Longevity Method in full, she immediately attempts to save A-Lian and treats Li Qiming as A-Lian's friend and ally 110.

Luo Mengling stabilizes A-Lian on the Spirit Gathering Bed, returns Li Qiming's Yin Spirit to his body, and transports him safely back to the Tower Ship as the Black Sea threatens the area 110. She promises to seek Li Qiming out in the future and share an Immortal Longevity Method once her memories return, creating an important potential connection between Li Qiming and the immortal path 110.

Li Qiming and Xia Bingbing

Xia Bingbing, the tenth-ranked beauty on the Beauty Ranking, initially underestimates Li Qiming because of his deliberately inconspicuous manner 96 120. During the Gods and Devils Secret Realm expedition, Li Qiming protects her from danger and later accepts Han Tianjun's request to care for her 114.

When the Pig Demon Venerable captures Xia Bingbing and Yun'er, Xia Bingbing invokes Li Qiming's name and falsely claims to be his fiancée to scare the demon away. The ploy succeeds because Li Qiming's reputation has become terrifying even to demons 126. After learning that the peerless prodigy was the Li Qiming traveling beside her all along, Xia Bingbing is overwhelmed by shock, gratitude, and regret over her earlier misunderstanding of him 128 129. She later offers to help him face the major crises gathering around him 138.

Li Qiming and Lv Xiaoyi

Lv Xiaoyi is the ninth-ranked Prodigy Ranking blade genius who seeks Li Qiming in order to challenge him and fulfill his promise to make the Frenzied Thunder Blade Art famous throughout the martial world 130 131. Their initial encounter is adversarial, as Lv Xiaoyi insists on a duel despite Li Qiming's warnings about martial-world etiquette 133.

Li Qiming decisively overwhelms Lv Xiaoyi without drawing his blade, dispersing his Thunder Wyrm and returning the Frenzied Thunder Blade Intent with greater mastery 134. Rather than killing Lv Xiaoyi, Li Qiming explains Blade Domain and spars with him again, allowing Lv Xiaoyi to gain insight 134. The encounter turns Lv Xiaoyi from challenger into a deeply admiring ally, and he later offers to help Li Qiming confront the dangers surrounding him 135 138.

Li Qiming and Shadow Blade (Enemy Relation)

Shadow Blade is an assassin who pursues Li Qiming through a forest after Li Qiming flees from an earlier confrontation. Li Qiming initially fears for his life, using his Swallow Skimming Grass technique to evade, but his blade breaks against Shadow Blade’s superior weaponry 24. Through endurance and the Flood Dragon Bloodline’s recovery ability, Li Qiming outruns and eventually turns to confront Shadow Blade, overwhelming the exhausted assassin 24. The dynamic shifts from predator–prey to reversal of fortune, showcasing Li Qiming’s resourcefulness and resilience against a determined enemy.

Li Qiming and Meng Hailong

Meng Hailong is a former Kunlun Mountain traitor whose hostility becomes one of Li Qiming's greatest looming crises 130 136. Even one of Meng Hailong's Yin Spirit Avatars possesses overwhelming power, allowing him to devastate Dragon Spring City and leave Li Qiming feeling helpless despite all of his rapid advancement 146.

After Meng Hailong kills Long Wuhui, Li Qiming's relationship with him becomes an irreconcilable blood feud. Li Qiming recognizes that Meng Hailong is an opponent far beyond his current level, but nonetheless vows to kill him 147.