Nie Longhu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Nie Longhu (聂龙虎) 172
Species/Race	Qi Cultivator; an Incarnation Tribulation body of a Celestial Immortal 172
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Taiqing Hunyuan Dao Lord lineage; disciple of the Northern Spirit Golden Immortal 174
Occupation/Role	Daoist Qi Cultivator and Incarnation Tribulation practitioner 172 174
Status	Alive; cultivating in seclusion in the Eastern Origin Realm during his Incarnation Tribulation 238
First Appearance	Chapter 172

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Second Order incarnation; Celestial Immortal (Eighth Order) original cultivation	172	Identified as a Celestial Immortal undergoing an Incarnation Tribulation; his past-life wisdom has awakened.
Jade Bone Realm	175	In his Tianci Star incarnation, his progress is slowed by scarce Spiritual Energy and his reluctance to depend excessively on Gene Evolution Fluid.
Dao Embryo Realm	179	Reaches Dao Embryo while traveling through the cosmos with Chu Zheng, but has yet to form a Golden Core.
Mid Golden Core Realm	237	After nearly a century of secluded cultivation in a later Eastern Origin incarnation, forms an eight-aperture Golden Core.

Background / History

Tianci Star Incarnation

Nie Longhu was discovered in an arena cage as an Incarnation Tribulation body of a Celestial Immortal. His panel record identifies him as a disciple of the Taiqing Hunyuan Dao Lord lineage who has undergone 974 cultivation tribulations. Even while imprisoned, he remained composed, completing a circulation cycle before speaking with Chu Zheng. 172 173

After Chu Zheng killed Qi Hua, Nie Longhu formed an uneasy alliance with him. He used Skin Painting to impersonate Qi Hua, deceiving her attendants and allowing the pair to move freely. He quickly recognized that Chu was neither a formally trained Daoist disciple nor an ordinary cultivator. 173

Once their control chips had been dealt with, Nie Longhu killed Qi Shanyong and helped Chu Zheng assume Qi Shanyong's identity. He openly gave his name, lineage, and master's identity, while explaining that the Azure Cloud Realm belonged to the Chaos Sea rather than the Myriad Realms or the All Heavens. 174

He traveled with Chu Zheng after they left Tianci Star, offering cultivation guidance, navigating through the cosmos, and protecting him during his Golden Core formation. However, Chu Zheng's abnormal advancement, unclear origins, and suspected ties to the Immortal Alliance increasingly made Nie Longhu wary. 176 179 181 182

Eastern Origin Realm Incarnation

In a later Incarnation Tribulation, Nie Longhu awakened in the Eastern Origin Realm and found Qi Cultivation already being spread among the Songhe Tribe. His investigation led him to Zhengchu Dao Lord's statue, where he recognized the figure as Chu Zheng. 232 233

Although displeased to encounter Chu again, Nie Longhu accepted Chu's hospitality and explained the dangers of spreading Qi Cultivation throughout the Chaos Sea. He warned that the accumulation of Qi Cultivators and their demand for Heavenly Fortune could draw the attention of the Heavenly Dao and trigger a Dao Tribulation. 233 234

He proposed two possible responses: erase the traces of the Qi Cultivation Method, or have a Daoist Profound Immortal merge the Eastern Origin Realm into the Myriad Worlds. He also cautioned Chu that the Incense Godhood Path could burden his Qi Cultivation with Karma and corrupt the purity required for future advancement. 234

Although he repeatedly sought distance from Chu, Nie Longhu later agreed to help him reach the Myriad Worlds Battlefield. He gave Chu its coordinates and a Dao Seal that would allow Nie Longhu to sense him and seek assistance if Chu reached the Realm Wall alive. 237

Appearance

Nie Longhu's incarnation bodies vary between tribulations. During his Tianci Star incarnation, he is described as sitting cross-legged with a calm, unmoving demeanor. In the Eastern Origin Realm, he appears in a child-sized body, small enough that only half his head rises above a table. 173 233

• Maintains a placid, composed bearing even while imprisoned. 173
• Can wear another being's skin through Skin Painting and become nearly indistinguishable from the original person. 173
• His child incarnation retains his prior life's knowledge after awakening innate wisdom. 172 232

Personality

Nie Longhu is observant, calculating, and difficult to deceive. During his first conversation with Chu Zheng, he rapidly inferred that Chu lacked orthodox Daoist training while concealing an unusual background. 173 176

He is pragmatic about survival. He treats adaptation to unfamiliar worlds as necessary for a cultivator's longevity, studies local conditions, and is willing to use disguises and assumed identities when a realm lacks a functioning Heavenly Law. 173 174

Despite his caution, Nie Longhu does not abandon fellow Qi Cultivators without reason. He teaches Chu about Golden Cores, the Chaos Sea, Qi Cultivation, Incarnation Tribulations, and the Myriad Worlds Battlefield, even after concluding that Chu attracts dangerous Karma. 175 179 234 237

His advice is blunt and often unsympathetic. He rejects the Eastern Origin clan leaders' belief that they can forcefully change their world's fate, arguing that they cannot interfere with the Heavenly Dao's will. 233

Abilities & Skills

Incarnation Tribulation and Qi Cultivation

Nie Longhu is a Celestial Immortal who enters other worlds through Incarnation Tribulations, allowing a new body to cultivate while retaining or later awakening past-life wisdom. 172 232

• Has undergone 974 cultivation tribulations. 172
• Understands that prolonged seclusion allows Tribulation Qi to accumulate, potentially forcing a Qi Cultivator into dangerous tribulations. 234 238
• Advises leaving manageable Karma Threads behind rather than allowing Tribulation Qi to build unchecked. 238
• His incarnations can fail or die, costing time and creating risks for his main body's cultivation. 234

Skin Painting

Nie Longhu uses a Divine Ability learned from the Evil Demons of the Myriad Worlds to wear another being's skin as a seamless disguise. 173

• Successfully impersonates Qi Hua after her death, including reproducing her voice closely enough to deceive her maids. 173
• Helps Chu Zheng disguise himself as Qi Shanyong after killing him. 174
• Cannot perfectly replicate certain biological verification features, such as the eye membrane required by local systems. 173

Daoist Lore and Cultivation Guidance

Nie Longhu possesses extensive knowledge of Qi Cultivation, the Daoist sects, realm restrictions, and the consequences of Karma. 174 234

• Explains that large-scale Qi Cultivation in the Chaos Sea can provoke the Heavenly Dao and bring a Dao Tribulation. 234
• Identifies the risks of cultivating the Incense Godhood Path alongside Qi Cultivation, particularly Karma and impurities affecting future Dao integration. 233 234
• Examines Chu Zheng's Nine-Aperture Golden Core and concludes that its former owner likely erased their imprint voluntarily before leaving it behind. 234
• Gives Chu the coordinates of the Myriad Worlds Battlefield and a Dao Seal for emergency contact. 237

Golden Bodies and Incense

Nie Longhu can sculpt a Golden Body of the Dao Ancestor, whose appearance reflects the viewer's own image. 174

• Explains that Golden Body statues gather incense offerings and can provide a backup route for revival. 175
• Distinguishes the Dao Ancestor's Golden Bodies from Chu Zheng's Incense Godhood Path, arguing that their effects and karmic burdens cannot be compared. 233

Star Origin Fluid Extraction

Nie Longhu knows how to extract Star Origin Fluid from a planet's core for cultivation. 181

• Teaches Chu Zheng the extraction method while traveling together. 181
• Insists that Chu not reveal either the technique or Nie Longhu's involvement to others. 181
• Can navigate through the cosmos by calculating directions from starlight and star charts. 179

Relationships

• Chu Zheng — Fellow Qi Cultivator, uneasy ally, and recurring source of concern. Nie Longhu aids him repeatedly but considers Chu's extraordinary Karma and reckless choices dangerous. 173 174 181 233 237
• Northern Spirit Golden Immortal — His master and a major figure beneath the Taiqing Hunyuan Dao Lord. 174 280 281
• Taiqing Hunyuan Dao Lord — Founder of Nie Longhu's Daoist lineage. 172 174
• Qi Hua — Held Nie Longhu's incarnation in an arena cage; after her death, he used Skin Painting to impersonate her. 172 173
• Qi Shanyong — Killed by Nie Longhu so Chu Zheng could assume his identity and access his influence on Tianci Star. 174
• Wan Qiong, Yan Bi, and Shan Xun — Eastern Origin clan leaders whom he advises about the Heavenly Dao's limits and the danger of their planned breakthroughs. 233 234

Notable Quotes

“If the Heavenly Dao doesn't allow us to advance, the beings within the realm will never have the chance to advance.” 233

“If you have any other questions, ask them all at once. Do not seek me out again in this life!” 234