Li He

Biodata

Power Progression

Martial Arts Techniques

• Federation Body Forging Fist: A foundational martial art in which Li He reached the minor success stage 14 and eventually the Mastery realm 2.
• Old Ape Stretches Arms: A technique practiced by Li He as part of his foundational training 14 25.
• Cloud Hand Eighteen Forms: A martial art demonstrated by Master Zhou 7 that Li He utilized to counter attacks during combat 14 40.
• Wild Goose Eight Steps: A movement technique demonstrated by Master Yin 7 that Li He mastered to the minor success stage 14 and later integrated into his own movement styles 32.
• Turtle-Crane Health Stance: A foundational stance demonstrated by Master Sun 7 that Li He practiced to reach 50% proficiency 7 and eventually the minor success stage 14.
• Silk-Reeling Power: A technique taught by Master Wang Zhengyang based on the principles of "silk" and "reeling," which Li He mastered with exceptional speed 13 14.
• Ape Demon Iron Body Technique: A hard qigong technique that Li He cultivated through intense training and medicinal baths, resulting in significant physical transformation 24 30.
• Ape Demon Three Styles: A fist technique manual discovered by Li He that complements his iron body training. Its three moves are Earth Shaker, Heaven Lifter, and Void Breaker 31.
• Ape Trace Steps: An agile footwork technique taught by Yuan Shan for close-quarters combat 31 32.
• Thousand Shadow Illusion: An advanced movement technique utilized by Yuan Lingling 39.
• Cloud Rolling Cloud Relaxing: A perfected technique used by Sun Jiaoyang to defeat opponents 39.
• Earth-Shaking Stomp: A technique employed by Li He during combat to pressure his opponent 40.
• Sky-Splitting Thrust: A striking technique used by Li He in competitive matches 40.
• Mountain-Crushing Turn: A movement maneuver involving a near-right-angle change of direction, used by Li He to set up a devastating punch 40.
• Void Breaker: A powerful punch executed by Li He following a directional change 40.
• Ape Arm Mountain Crushing Fist: A modernized martial art that fuses external blood-energy refinement and force conduction with ancient techniques, focusing on internal destruction through vibrational frequency 47 48.
• Mountain Crushing Style: The first move of the Ape Arm Mountain Crushing Fist, demonstrated by Yuan Shan to showcase immense power 47.
• Ape Standing Stake: A technique used for both training and healing; Li He reached Major Achievement in this skill 40 49.
• Mountain Demon Battle Body: A skill acquired by Li He that enhances his physical appearance and emits a fear-inducing screech 49.
• Black Tortoise Battle Body: A battle body derived from the Turtle-Crane Health Stance that allows Li He to project blood and qi 43.
• Ape Demon Breathing Method: A breathing art that integrates with Li He's Ape Demon techniques, tempers his body through vibration, and conceals his cultivation aura 52 55.
• Ape Demon Blood Boiling Technique: A bloodline-oriented technique strengthened through Demon Ape essence blood, increasing Li He's physical density and explosive power 68.
• Rock Battle Body: A hard-body art that Li He can activate to withstand powerful cutting attacks 73.
• Buddha Battle Body: One of Li He's major hard-body disciplines, cultivated alongside the Rock Battle Body and Extreme Dao Furnace 69.
• Extreme Dao Furnace: A hard-body discipline cultivated by Li He as part of his multi-art body-tempering system 69.
• White Ape Breathing Method: A breathing technique Li He perfected after the Blood Pool trial 79.
• Mountain Ape Bone-Mending Technique: A body-reconstruction technique gained after perfecting the White Ape Breathing Method 79.
• Fire-Fierce Ape Battle Body: An evolved ape-based battle body attained after Li He completed his cultivation while instructing the Hybrids 99.

Relationships

Family

• Li Jianguo (Father): A hardworking provider who works at Star Iron Gorge to support his family 1 8. He later adopts Li Xuan, the girl Li He rescued from Threshold Space 80.
• Zhang Xiujuan (Mother): A caring figure who prioritizes her son’s well-being and expresses deep concern for her husband's safety 1 8.
• Li Xuan (Adoptive Younger Sister): A mysterious girl rescued by Li He from Threshold Space and later adopted by Li Jianguo. She is strongly attached to Li He and trusts him 63 80.

Mentors

• Wang Zhengyang: A master at Pine Listening Courtyard who tests Li He’s foundation and provides guidance on his martial arts path 6 7 9. He later recommends Li He to the Yellow Mountain Martial Arts Hall and the Scripture Pavilion 23.
• Masters Zhou, Yin, and Sun: Practitioners at Pine Listening Courtyard who support Li He’s training and provide him with resources such as exotic beast meat 7 8.
• Lin Feng: A representative from the Yellow Mountain Martial Arts Hall who recognizes Li He’s potential despite his low aptitude and encourages him to focus on martial arts 17 36.
• Yuan Shan: The Hall Master of the Yellow Mountain Martial Arts Hall who guides Li He’s training, provides him with advanced techniques, and encourages his future academic pursuits 49 52 90.
• Yuan Hong: The guardian of the Scripture Pavilion who tests Li He’s capabilities 23 49. He supports Li He's Ape Demon bloodline cultivation and provides guidance regarding stronger essence blood 68.
• Qin Pojun: The guardian of Eastern District Eight who rescues Li He from a dungeon residual will and acts as a protective mentor figure 104.

Allies/Rivals

• Wang Hao: The grandson of Wang Zhengyang; he initially has a strained relationship with his grandfather but receives help from Li He 6 9. They later reunite as Grand Competition competitors, with Wang Hao intimidated by Li He's concealed strength 85 86.
• Su Yutong: A student who values Li He despite his lack of social status and follows his progress in martial arts competitions 1 12 49.
• Jin Wancai and Jin Yongsheng: Jin Wancai expresses admiration for Li He’s prowess and encourages him to support his son, Jin Yongsheng 36 44.
• Sun Zhenhai: A business leader who recognizes Li He’s potential as an idol and martial artist, offering him opportunities and trial missions 36 44 52. He later offers Li He terms superior to Evergreen Martial Arts Hall's proposal 121.
• Yuan Ziheng: A rival martial artist who faces Li He in a competitive match 40.
• Sun Jiaoyang: A fellow disciple at the Yellow Mountain Martial Arts Hall and a participant in the minor examination 36. He later competes against Li He during the Grand Competition's Abyss Trial 95.
• Tear Mole Youth: A formidable rival encountered during the grand competition at Tianshu Martial Arts University 83.
• Zhao Meng: A Kaishan Martial Arts Hall disciple and former adversary whom Li He defeats during the Grand Competition 10 86.
• Su Yuqing: A Grand Competition participant who bears resentment toward Li He because of their encounter in Liminal Space. She later becomes connected to the Artificial God's attempted descent due to her father Su Xinghe's experiments 84 104.
• Black Horn Tribe and the Hybrids: A group initially subdued by Li He during the Abyss Trial. He becomes their self-proclaimed protector and mentor, teaching them martial arts rather than ruling solely through fear 95 96 97 99.
• Horned Boy: A young Black Horn Tribe member compelled to guide Li He after the latter kills God Kasa. He later displays exceptional aptitude in the Ape Demon Three Styles 95 99.
• Turtle Elder: An elder of the Hybrids who discusses the dangers of hope and Li He's plans to unite his people 97.

Key Events

1. Pine Listening Courtyard Training: Li He demonstrates his martial arts proficiency to four masters, who test his foundation and begin his training 6.
2. Foundation Accomplishment: Li He reaches minor success in five ancient martial arts, achieving a vitality of 11.4 before the courtyard is slated for demolition 14.
3. Tournament Semifinals: Li He defeats Yuan Ziheng using the Mountain-Crushing Turn and a Void Breaker punch after countering Yuan's sandstorm tactics 40.
4. Ape Arm Mountain Crushing Fist: Under the guidance of Yuan Shan, Li He masters the Ape Arm Mountain Crushing Fist and gains the Mountain Demon Battle Body 47 48 49.
5. Abyss Trial Preparation: Li He receives a trial mission in Safe Zone 42 and learns the Ape Demon Breathing Method from his senior brother, Lin Feng 52.
6. Opening Ceremony: Li He attends the grand competition at Tianshu Martial Arts University, where he is introduced as the face of his hall and encounters formidable rivals 83 84.
7. Tournament Competition: Li He maintains an undefeated record in the tournament, including a victory over his rival Zhao Meng 86.
8. Abyss Trial: Contestants enter the Abyss via a spatial rift to compete for points by hunting beasts, with Li He rising to the top of the leaderboard after defeating a Tier 3 Giant Python 93 95.
9. Threshold Space and Future Vision: During his trial, Li He experiences an alternate future in which the Yellow Mountain Martial Arts Hall has been destroyed, fights powerful enemies, and learns he may have connected with the Abyss's will or a parallel timeline 67 73 79.
10. Bloodline Evolution: Li He absorbs Demon Ape essence blood, advances the Ape Demon Blood Boiling Technique, gains an Evolution Point, and increases his vitality to 35 68.
11. Li Xuan's Adoption: After Li He entrusts the rescued girl to Sun Zhenhai for screening, his parents ultimately adopt her as Li Xuan 63 80.
12. Special Admission Offer: Following his Grand Competition performance and late Second-Rank breakthrough, Li He receives a special admission and resource offer from Tianshu Martial Arts University 90.
13. Black Horn Tribe Conquest: Li He kills God Kasa, defeats a Tier 3 Giant Python, and takes control of the Black Horn Tribe during the Abyss Trial 95 96.
14. Mentor of the Hybrids: Rejecting fear-based rule, Li He declares himself the Hybrids' mentor, seeks to educate and unite them, and teaches them the Ape Demon Three Styles 96 97 99.
15. Artificial God Incident: Li He triggers the highest alert in a secret forced-evolution laboratory and is rescued by Qin Pojun, who uncovers Su Xinghe's attempt to resurrect the God of Change and Evolution 104.
16. Fist Tyrant Deathmatch: Li He receives competing offers from Evergreen Martial Arts Hall and Zhenhai Group, while Yuan Shan provides him with an application for the Fist Tyrant Deathmatch 121.