Huang Jiuli

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Huang Jiuli (凰九黎)
Species/Race	Pure-blooded phoenix
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Phoenix Divine Mountain; East Academy Outer Academy Special-Class Disciple
Occupation/Role	Prodigy; cultivator
Current Cultivation	Peak Grandmaster Realm 921 938 981
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 499

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Late Sixth Grade Qi Refining and Body Refining	581	Her combined Base Blood Qi reaches 1.12 million Cal; a First Grade Martial Arts Skill and Thousand-Pattern Spirit Weapon raise her normal Blood Burst to 7.84 million Cal.
Unspecified breakthrough	627	Qin Yan senses an unstable, greatly strengthened aura from her and concludes that she has broken through, though her new realm is not stated.
Supreme Grade Intent; preparing for Grandmaster breakthrough	795	Huang Jiuli comprehends a Supreme Grade Intent and enters seclusion to prepare for her breakthrough to the Grandmaster Realm. 795
Seventh-Rank Grandmaster Realm	796	Following her comprehension of Supreme Grade Intent, she breaks through to the Grandmaster Realm and departs for the Temple of Time to continue cultivating. 796
Peak Grandmaster Realm	921	Following the blessing and inheritance of a fallen phoenix ancestor within Red Phoenix Valley's underground sea of fire, she completes secluded cultivation and reaches the peak of the Grandmaster Realm. 917 921 938
Phoenix Golden Body, ninety-three zhang	981	Having cultivated both Qi Refining and Body Refining to the Peak Grandmaster level, she manifests a ninety-three-zhang Phoenix Golden Body and withstands Qin Yan's Blood Puppet for nearly one hundred breaths. 961 981 982

Background / History

Huang Jiuli is the direct disciple of Phoenix Divine Mountain and a pure-blooded phoenix. She is regarded as a monster even among Special-Class Disciples. 499

She enters the Mystic Sanctuary after leaving Phoenix Divine Mountain, seeking to prove that she can forge her own path and stand among her generation's strongest without depending on her clan's resources. 699

Her original goal at the Mystic Sanctuary is to become the Eastern Court Holy Maiden, gaining the sanctuary's full backing and the resources needed to walk the Phoenix Path, Bloodline Path, and Racial Way. Competition with the other Heavenly Stairway clearers and setbacks in the Emperor Fall Valley tournament place considerable pressure on her resolve. 620 714 923

After comprehending a Supreme Grade Intent, Huang Jiuli breaks through into the Grandmaster Realm and trains in the Temple of Time. Her gains there greatly improve her strength before she enters the Cangwu Small World with Qin Yan. 796 894

During the Cangwu Small World campaign, Huang Jiuli discovers an underground phoenix inheritance beneath Red Phoenix Valley. The opportunity restores her confidence and greatly strengthens both her foundation and cultivation. 915 917 921 923

Appearance

Huang Jiuli is a tall, exquisitely beautiful young woman who usually wears crimson phoenix-patterned robes. Her presence is proud, fiery, and imposing. 499 504

• Long hair that dances amid flames; later described as fiery red while in flight. 499 576
• Phoenix Eyes, often shown with flames burning within them. 504 672
• A fiery-red gown embroidered with lifelike phoenix motifs. 499
• Phoenix wings formed of pure flame, spanning several yards in her human form. 499
• Her Phoenix True Body is a crimson divine bird with wings initially spanning dozens of zhang; during the rites for the fallen phoenix, it reaches a wingspan of one hundred zhang. 613 699 916
• After her Red Phoenix Valley seclusion, she is also seen in a loose white robe that does not conceal her tall, powerful figure. 921 922
• Her Phoenix Golden Body is crimson like fire, with enormous flaming wings and feathers seemingly condensed from the purest Phoenix True Fire; it reaches ninety-three zhang in height. 961 981

Personality

Huang Jiuli is innately proud and direct, with a strong desire to establish herself through her own strength. Her determination to prove herself independently drives her to persist even when exhausted or outmatched. 499 699

She can be playful and impulsive with those close to her, such as when she pulls Yin Li away to witness a fight. She also has a sharp tongue, mocking Qin Yan after he clears the Heavenly Stairway ahead of her. 546 504 506

Despite her confidence, the growing disparity between herself and the strongest East Academy prodigies, as well as her failed attempt to pursue Jian Wuya's path, leaves her increasingly subdued for a time. The phoenix inheritance beneath Red Phoenix Valley renews her self-assurance and restores the unyielding light in her Phoenix Eyes. 703 714 923

Huang Jiuli is fiercely loyal to her companions. She is willing to face overwhelming danger for Qin Yan, even preparing to use her phoenix body to intercept a devastating lightning strike and gamble on nirvana rebirth. 944 948

Her renewed confidence is accompanied by relentless ambition. Rather than being discouraged by Qin Yan's advancement, she endures Grandmaster-level pressure in the Heavenly Dao Tower and cultivates her Phoenix Golden Body in an effort to catch up to him. 961

Abilities & Skills

Phoenix True Fire

Huang Jiuli wields Phoenix True Fire, the phoenix race's origin flame. It possesses both destructive and regenerative properties. 499

• Forms her flaming wings and dramatically increases her mobility. 499 576
• Can scorch the air, leave scorch marks on the ground, and distort surrounding space. 499 627
• Fuels her fire feathers, Phoenix Projection, and Phoenix True Body. 577 582 613
• Can burn a fallen phoenix's remains according to Phoenix Clan funerary rites and refine Phoenix True Fire into concentrated Heaven-Earth Force within a Phoenix Crystal Cultivation Room. 917
• Restores the wounds inflicted on her Phoenix True Body while she endures the crushing pressure of the Heavenly Dao Tower's Fourth Layer. 961

Phoenix True Body

Huang Jiuli can transform into a Fire Phoenix for aerial combat. 577

• Her true body combines directly with a Phoenix Projection in combat. 677
• Her flaming wings and claws can clash directly with powerful Spirit Weapons. 581
• She uses the form to bombard opponents with Phoenix True Fire meteors. 613 699
• While conducting ancestral rites in Red Phoenix Valley, she transforms into a phoenix with a wingspan of one hundred zhang. 916
• She uses her hundred-zhang phoenix form to endure the Grandmaster-level pressure at the Heavenly Dao Tower's Fourth Layer. 961

Phoenix Golden Body

Huang Jiuli cultivates a Phoenix Golden Body, a crimson Golden Body with flaming wings and an ancient phoenix aura. 961

• After reaching Peak Grandmaster in both Qi Refining and Body Refining, she successfully enters the Heavenly Dao Tower's Fourth Layer and begins cultivating this Golden Body. 961
• Her Phoenix Golden Body reaches ninety-three zhang, a height considered exceptional among Grandmasters. 981
• It allows her to meet Qin Yan's Blood Puppet in direct combat and continue fighting through repeated suppression. 981 982

Phoenix Feather Sword

The Phoenix Feather Sword is Huang Jiuli's Thousand-Pattern Spirit Weapon, a gold-and-crimson sword covered in more than a thousand flowing feather patterns. 577

• The sword splits into innumerable fiery feather blades for area attacks. 577
• Its patterns provide a threefold amplification to her Blood Burst. 581
• It reassembles from scattered fire feathers after an attack. 577
• Huang Jiuli used it to break the Triple Star Sword Formation and kill three Seven Star Sword Sect experts. 577
• She can release a Phoenix Sword Qi dozens of zhang long, which takes the form of a crimson fire phoenix. 899
• She can deploy its feather blades as a Feather Sword Formation during high-level combat. 982

Phoenix Meteor Shower

Huang Jiuli's ultimate technique creates an enormous golden-red Phoenix Projection that releases meteorites formed from Phoenix True Fire. 582

• Each meteor can burn a Peak Sixth Grade martial artist to ashes. 582
• The technique destroyed Xing Wuji's Stellar Chessboard and severely injured him. 582
• She later used it against Shi Potian's Rock Giant during the arena competition. 699

Supreme Grade Intent

Huang Jiuli comprehends a Supreme Grade Intent before entering Grandmaster seclusion. Its specific name and attributes have not been disclosed. 795

Phoenix Bloodline Divine Abilities

As a pure-blooded phoenix, Huang Jiuli possesses inherited racial abilities and knowledge passed down through her bloodline. 928

• Her bloodline resonates with the remains and Phoenix True Fire of a fallen phoenix ancestor, enabling her to receive its plume-based inheritance. 915 916 917
• She possesses inherited knowledge concerning numerous divine beasts and vicious insects, including the Blood-Devouring Mosquito. 928
• She can employ bloodline divine abilities alongside Phoenix True Fire and the Feather Sword Formation in battle. 982

Phoenix Nirvana

As a phoenix, Huang Jiuli possesses the racial potential for nirvana rebirth: under an extreme life-or-death trial, she may rise anew from destruction and use the process to advance her cultivation. 948

• When confronted with a colossal golden lightning strike, she is prepared to gamble on this ability in order to shield Qin Yan. 948
• Her successful activation of nirvana rebirth has not yet been confirmed. 948

Aerial Mobility

Huang Jiuli is an exceptionally fast aerial combatant, using phoenix wings and Phoenix True Fire to cross large distances rapidly. 499 577

• She ascended the Heavenly Stairway in huge leaps rather than walking step by step. 499
• She was the first participant to pass the 500th Step. 499
• She reached Layer 998, where the stairway's pressure finally immobilized her. 504 505

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Phoenix Feather Sword — Thousand-Pattern Spirit Weapon that transforms into fiery feather blades. 577
• Phoenix-patterned crimson robe — Her distinctive attire, embroidered with gold-and-silver phoenix designs. 499 504
• Token — Used to receive a message ordering her return for the final battle against the Seven Star Sword Sect. 576
• Phoenix plume inheritance — The transformed remains and blessing of a fallen phoenix ancestor; its feathers form a cocoon around Huang Jiuli during her secluded cultivation and strengthen her foundation. 917 920

Relationships

• Yin Li — Best friend; Huang Jiuli encourages her to experience more of the world to advance her qin dao. They later fight together against Xing Wuji. Yin Li is deeply concerned for Huang Jiuli's safety and is relieved to find her alive after the Red Phoenix Valley incident. 546 580 938
• Qin Yan — Fellow prodigy, recurring ally, and longtime partner. She meets him on the Heavenly Stairway, recognizes his strength after he clears it, and later fights alongside him in several battles. Their relationship grows through shared missions and life-and-death trials; Huang Jiuli shows subtle, unspoken romantic interest in him and is willing to risk herself to protect him. Qin Yan in turn withdraws his Blood Puppet's Blood River before it can injure her during their Golden Arena battle. 504 506 581 672 703 909 948 982
• Lu Qingshan — Ally in the battle against the Seven Star Sword Sect; he protects Huang Jiuli and Yin Li with his shield during their assault on Xing Wuji. 580
• Yun Qingge — Ally in the group that surrounds and battles Xing Wuji. 581
• Beichen Xing — Opponent in the qualification battle; the two halt their serious duel after observing the decisive battle between Qin Yan and Zhao Wuji, then only feign a fierce exchange. 672 680
• Shi Potian — Arena opponent who withstands her Phoenix Meteor Shower with a Rock Giant projection. 699
• Lin Ruoxi — Fellow East Academy prodigy and rival for the future Holy Maiden position. Although they compete, the two acknowledge one another with mutual respect. 980
• Xing Wuji — Enemy and Seven Star Sword Sect master; Huang Jiuli's Phoenix Meteor Shower destroys his Stellar Chessboard, and she joins the final attack that kills him. 582 584
• Fallen phoenix ancestor — The deceased phoenix beneath Red Phoenix Valley grants Huang Jiuli a plume-based blessing after she conducts its final rites with Phoenix True Fire. 916 917
• Blood-Devouring Mosquito — Grandmaster-level vicious insect that traps Huang Jiuli in a blood-red mental illusion before Qin Yan frees her from it. 928

Story Role / Major Arcs

Heavenly Stairway

Huang Jiuli makes a dramatic entrance at the Heavenly Stairway challenge, rapidly surpassing 500 Steps and becoming the first prodigy to do so. 499

She continues to Layer 998, where the pressure forces her down. Qin Yan subsequently rises and clears the stairway in front of her, earning her reluctant respect and a place in her memory as a serious rival. 504 506

Huang Jiuli later challenges the stairway again after improving her cultivation technique and realm, successfully clearing all 999 Steps. 571

Seven Star Sword Sect Conflict

Huang Jiuli acts as bait, allowing three Seven Star Sword Sect experts to pursue her before stopping to confront them. She kills all three with the Phoenix Feather Sword. 574 577

She then joins Yin Li, Lu Qingshan, Qin Yan, and Yun Qingge against Sovereign Star Wuji. Her Phoenix Meteor Shower shatters his Stellar Chessboard, and her Phoenix attack contributes to his death. 580 582 584

Mystic Sanctuary Competitions

Huang Jiuli partners with Qin Yan against Zhao Wuji and Beichen Xing. She initially challenges Beichen Xing while Qin Yan faces Zhao Wuji. 672

After witnessing the scale of Qin Yan and Zhao Wuji's final clash, she and Beichen Xing withdraw their true killing moves and stage a nonlethal exchange. 680

She later competes in the arena tournament, fighting Shi Potian in Phoenix True Body and using Phoenix Meteor Shower against his Rock Giant. 685 699

Emperor Fall Land Preparations

After Jian Wuya determines that Ten Thousand Swords Peak is unsuitable for her Phoenix-centered path, Huang Jiuli refocuses on her ambition to become the Eastern Court Holy Maiden. She and Qin Yan agree to team up in Emperor Fall Land if they both qualify. 714

She later comprehends a Supreme Grade Intent, enters seclusion to seek a Grandmaster breakthrough, and subsequently advances into the Seventh-Rank Grandmaster Realm before departing for the Temple of Time. 795 796

Cangwu Small World and Red Phoenix Valley

Huang Jiuli enters the Cangwu Small World alongside Qin Yan and accompanies him through the Eastern Region's conflicts with Red Phoenix Valley, Penglai Island, and other major forces. 894 909 924

At Red Phoenix Valley, her phoenix bloodline resonates with an underground anomaly beneath the sect's treasure vault. She discovers the corpse of a fallen phoenix, conducts its final rites with Phoenix True Fire, and receives a phoenix-plume inheritance that strengthens her foundation. 915 916 917

She creates a Phoenix Crystal Cultivation Room from the underground sea of fire and enters seclusion. When she emerges, she has reached the peak of the Grandmaster Realm, regained her confidence, and can contend with the foremost prodigies apart from Qin Yan. 917 921 922 923

Heavenly Dao Alliance Final Battle

When Yin Li seeks Qin Yan's participation in the Heavenly Dao Alliance's final battle, Huang Jiuli provides information concerning his strength and supports the decision to accept his demand for ninety percent of the spoils. 939

During the ensuing confrontation, Huang Jiuli refuses to retreat from a destructive golden lightning strike. She instead moves to defend Qin Yan, prepared to stake her life on phoenix nirvana rebirth. 944 948

Heavenly Dao Tower and Golden Arena

Huang Jiuli attempts the Heavenly Dao Tower's Fourth Layer despite its Grandmaster-level pressure. Using her Phoenix True Body and the regenerative power of Phoenix True Fire, she withstands the pressure and begins cultivating her Phoenix Golden Body there. 961

At the Golden Arena, she challenges Qin Yan's Blood Puppet to test her progress. She manifests a ninety-three-zhang Phoenix Golden Body and unleashes Phoenix True Fire, the Feather Sword Formation, and bloodline divine abilities, enduring nearly one hundred breaths before Qin Yan ends the battle without seriously injuring her. 981 982

Notable Quotes

“You old geezers, all you know is how to gang up on the weak with numbers!” 574

“Once I recover from my injuries and call upon my friends, I'll make your Seven Star Sword Sect perish!” 574

“Beichen Xing, come out and fight!” 672

“Qin Yan, we need to retreat quickly.” 928

“We have to believe in him.” 944

“Qin Yan, I hope to fight your Blood Puppet with everything I have. I hope you won't hold back.” 981

Trivia

• Huang Jiuli's performance on the Heavenly Stairway makes other Special-Class Disciples realize the significant gap that can exist even among their rank. 499
• Her usual combat style combines her Phoenix True Body in the lead with a Phoenix Projection providing support. 677
• Despite her pride, she openly acknowledges the terror of a Half-Step Grandmaster after fighting Xing Wuji. 580
• Her true body grows from a wingspan of dozens of zhang in earlier combat to one hundred zhang during the Red Phoenix Valley ancestral rites. 613 916
• Huang Jiuli's bloodline grants her inherited knowledge of numerous divine beasts and vicious insects, including the Blood-Devouring Mosquito. 928
• A Golden Body exceeding ninety zhang is regarded as monstrous in the Grandmaster Realm; Huang Jiuli's Phoenix Golden Body reaches ninety-three zhang. 981
• Although she ultimately loses to Qin Yan's Blood Puppet, she fights for nearly one hundred breaths and emerges with only exhaustion rather than serious injuries. 982