Han Li

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Han Li (韩立)
Alias(es)	Black-Faced Yama
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Yellow Maple Valley; Human Race
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; Grand Ascension Ancestor; mentor
Status	Alive; entered long-term seclusion after the Dao Fruit Assembly
First Appearance	Chapter 135
Spiritual Root	Lightning spiritual root 135

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Ninth Level Qi Refining	135	Enters the Hundred Herb Garden and begins receiving Han Chen's guidance.
Tenth Level Qi Refining	138	Reaches the tenth level after over two years in Yellow Maple Valley; approaches the eleventh level.
Peak Qi Refining	140	Uses Foundation Establishment Pills to reach the peak; conceals his strength as twelfth-level Qi Refining during the Blood Trial.
Foundation Establishment	141	Establishes his foundation using three Foundation Establishment Pills, producing a vast spiritual-energy vortex and thunderstorm over the Taiyue Mountain Range.
Late Foundation Establishment	150	Advances through battlefield merit and pill rewards after capturing Wang Chan.
Core Formation	158	Forms his core after two decades of hunting demon beasts and cultivating in the Outer Star Sea.
Nascent Soul	182	Successfully forms a Nascent Soul amid a celestial phenomenon centered on his cave residence.
Late Deity Transformation	188	His rapid advancement astonishes cultivators in Sky Abyss City.
Body Integration	193	Returns to Feng Yuan Continent as a Body Integration cultivator; his status is later publicly revealed to his companions.
Late Saint Stage	207	Reveals late Saint-stage cultivation while fighting Shopkeeper Yu in the Earth Abyss.
Mahayana	236	Breaks through after a decade of preparation and absorbing worldly origin Qi, triggering the Five Elements Tribulation.
Grand Ascension / Great Ascension	243	Completes the breakthrough after surviving the tribulation; his body, magic power, spiritual sense, and Nascent Soul undergo major transformation.

Background

Early life

Han Li grew up with his parents and younger sister before joining the Seven Mysteries Sect through his Third Uncle's recommendation. His encounter with Doctor Mo led him to cultivate the Everlasting Spring Technique and begin his path as an immortal cultivator. 181

The events surrounding Doctor Mo left Han Li deeply wary of others. Even when Han Chen treated him generously, Han Li remained grateful but guarded, unwilling to reveal the secret of his Small Green Bottle. 135 157

Yellow Maple Valley

At the Ninth Level of Qi Refining, Han Li entered Han Chen's Hundred Herb Garden with a jade tablet. Han Chen granted him the garden, its restriction token, herb-cultivation guidance, and later cultivation resources. 135

He spent more than two years studying under Han Chen, learning basic spells from Wu Feng, cultivating medicinal herbs, and refining weakened Yellow Dragon Pills and Golden Marrow Pills. 138

During the Blood Trial, Han Li collected sixty spiritual herbs with the help of the talismans, talisman treasures, and magic tools Han Chen had supplied. Li Huayuan accepted him as a formal disciple and claimed half of his herb reward, reducing Han Li's expected six Foundation Establishment Pills to three. 140

After establishing his foundation, Han Li received the Azure Origin Sword Art and Foundation Establishment-stage pill formulas from Han Chen. 142

Rise through the lower realms

Han Li became a major combatant during the war between the Devil Dao and the Seven Sects. After capturing Wang Chan alive, he was targeted by the Ghost Spirit Sect and became nearly unmatched among Foundation Establishment cultivators. 150

His victories earned him the epithet Black-Faced Yama. He broke through an encirclement by more than a dozen Ghost Spirit Sect Foundation Establishment cultivators, killed several pursuers, and returned safely after being chased by a Core Formation cultivator. 151

Following his Core Formation, Han Li left with Mo Fengwu and opened Green Bamboo Pavilion in Heavenly Star City. He remained reclusive there, focusing on the Great Development Technique, magic-treasure refinement, and study. 158

Appearance

Han Li is repeatedly described as ordinary-looking and dark-skinned, a trait that helps him avoid attention. He often adopts plain clothing or alters his appearance when discretion is necessary. 135 152 195

• Wore a semi-worn scholar's robe while entering a city with Han Chen. 135
• Used rustic clothing and an unassuming appearance while visiting the Qin Family. 152
• Concealed his appearance and cultivation when moving through dangerous territory. 150 207
• After cleansing and rebuilding his body, his skin became white and crystalline with a faint ivory-like sheen. 235
• His Mahayana transformation manifests golden scales, an azure horn, increased height and musculature, and the partial image of additional heads and arms. 236

Personality

Han Li is cautious, restrained, and habitually suspicious of others' motives. His experiences with Doctor Mo made him unwilling to lower his guard completely, even around Han Chen, whom he otherwise trusts more than anyone in Yellow Maple Valley. 135 142 157

He prefers preparation, concealment, and practical advantages over open displays of strength. During the Devil Dao conflict, he changed his attire and disguised himself to avoid Ghost Spirit Sect retaliation; when confronting stronger enemies, he prepared escape methods and reserved trump cards rather than relying on confidence alone. 150 179 210

Although reserved in public, Han Li is capable of loyalty and compassion. He repeatedly protected Han Yunzhi during the war, agreed to help Guo'er survive her Ice Marrow Body, and offered guidance to younger cultivators such as Young Master Hai and Qi Lingzi. 150 196 200

Abilities & Skills

Sword Arts

Han Li cultivates the Azure Origin Sword Art and relies heavily on sword-based treasures and formations.

• Uses the Green Bamboo Bee Cloud Swords to counter tribulation attacks. 237
• Employs Evil-Warding Divine Lightning through his sword art. 180
• Commands five-colored flying swords and the Myriad Sword Diagram. 219
• Can refine originally metal-attributed gourd swords into a five-element sword set. 220

Lightning Techniques

Han Li's lightning-root aptitude and techniques give him exceptional offensive mobility and destructive force.

• Forms giant hands of azure-white lightning capable of instantly reducing the Stone Origin Turtle to ash. 192
• Uses lightning wings for rapid movement and teleportation-like evasion. 192 207
• Resists and prepares specifically for the True Lightning Tribulation with formations, Extreme Mountains, and sword techniques. 239

Body Cultivation and Dharma Images

Han Li possesses powerful body-tempering techniques and combat manifestations.

• Summons the Brahma Saint Dharma Image, a three-headed, six-armed manifestation capable of releasing powerful golden light and wielding giant blades. 207 237
• Uses the Vajra Saint Golden Body and its Vortex Golden Light against high-level opponents. 209
• Can transform into a Mountain Giant Ape in battle. 208
• His strengthened physical body rapidly heals wounds during his Mahayana breakthrough. 236

Puppetry and Mechanical Arts

Han Li has a working knowledge of puppet refinement and deployment.

• Uses a Giant Ape Puppet to serve guests in his cave residence. 141
• Possesses and deploys the Puppet Archer, a top-grade magic tool. 140
• Travels with the psychic puppet known as Doll. 210

Spiritual Sense and Restrictions

Han Li is proficient in divine-sense cultivation, formations, talismans, and restrictions.

• Discusses the Dao of talismans and Silver Tadpole Script at cultivation exchanges. 188
• Uses his spiritual sense and knowledge of restrictions to navigate the Heavenly Tripod Palace. 282 283
• Activates the Myriad Sword Diagram with spiritual sense through the Destruction Dharma Eye. 219
• His Spirit Refining Technique greatly strengthens his spiritual sense but will cause his sea of consciousness to collapse unless he reaches its third level within ten thousand years. 194

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Small Green Bottle — Produces green liquid capable of affecting the Mysterious Heaven Fruit; Han Li keeps its ability secret. 157 187
• Mysterious Heaven Immortal-Slaughtering Sword — A Mysterious Heaven treasure sealed in Han Li's arm; used to destroy the Five Elements Gang Light Shield. 210 282
• Mysterious Heaven Broken Blade — An incomplete golden blade carrying the power of laws. 210
• Green Bamboo Bee Cloud Swords — Han Li's principal flying-sword set. 237
• Myriad Sword Diagram — A sword formation that can manifest tens of thousands of sword shadows. 219
• Gold-Devouring Insects — Han Li commands mature mutated insects in numbers exceeding a thousand, with many more held in reserve. 179 210
• Divine Wind Boat — Flying vessel used for travel and attempted escapes. 135 149
• Soul-Guiding Bell — Used to locate Qu Hun while concealing its aura from the target. 155
• Demon Spirit Holy Boat — Han Li's conspicuous black giant boat, used for major journeys. 252
• Three Extreme Mountains — Defensive treasures deployed during the True Lightning Tribulation. 239

Relationships

• Han Chen — Ancestor, patron, and primary mentor. Han Chen grants Han Li resources, cultivation arts, cave-restriction tokens, and protection, though Han Li remains wary that Han Chen may discover the Small Green Bottle's secret. 135 142 157
• Mo Fengwu — Wife. Han Li reconnects with her in the capital, promises to help her, and later leaves with her to open Green Bamboo Pavilion. 153 154 158 182
• Li Huayuan — Formal master in Yellow Maple Valley. Li Huayuan accepts Han Li after the Blood Trial and later attempts to improve their relationship after Han Li's Foundation Establishment. 140 141
• Xin Ruyin — Ally and array master. She gifts Han Li a replica Inverted Five Elements Array; they later cultivate and travel together in the Outer Star Sea. 136 158
• Qi Yunxiao — Ally and artifact-refining master. Han Chen introduces him as someone Han Li can consult for magic-tool refinement. 136
• Nangong Wan — Acquaintance and fellow combatant against the Ghost Spirit Sect. She recognizes Han Li when they meet at Li Huayuan's residence. 151
• Chen Qiaoqian — Fellow Yellow Maple Valley cultivator who develops strong feelings for Han Li; he remains distant. 151
• Guo'er — Nominal disciple with the Ice Marrow Body. Han Li agrees to teach her the Ice Marrow Cold Soul divine ability in exchange for her future assistance locating an unknown object. 200 201
• Young Master Hai and Qi Lingzi — Traveling companions and junior cultivators whom Han Li guides in cultivation and body-tempering arts. 195 196
• Heavenly Origin Saint Emperor — Han Li's senior disciple and former body-refining student. 197

Story Role / Major Arcs

Blood Trial and Foundation Establishment

Han Li participates in Yellow Maple Valley's Blood Trial, harvests sixty spiritual herbs, becomes Li Huayuan's disciple, and reaches Foundation Establishment with only three Foundation Establishment Pills. 140 141

Devil Dao War

He captures Wang Chan, becomes the Ghost Spirit Sect's priority target, saves Han Yunzhi repeatedly, and earns his feared Black-Faced Yama reputation. 150 151

Outer Star Sea and Core Formation

Han Li spends twenty years hunting demon beasts with Xin Ruyin and Qi Yunxiao, forms his core, obtains Heavenly Lightning Bamboo, and relocates with Mo Fengwu to Heavenly Star City. 158

Ascension and the Spirit Realm

Due to insufficient spiritual qi in the lower realm, Han Li chooses ascension. After reaching the Spirit Realm, he progresses through Deity Transformation and Body Integration while searching for Han Chen and cultivating increasingly dangerous secret arts. 184 188 193 194

Earth Abyss Conflict

Han Li enters the Earth Abyss with Jin Yue, exposes Shopkeeper Yu's true identity, and battles the Five-Colored Peacock and Thunder Beast fusion. Though faced with a Grand Ascension-level threat, he prepares his Mysterious Heaven treasures and survives when Han Chen's divine-sense avatar breaks the opponent's lightning laws. 207 209 210

Grand Ascension Tribulation

After preparing for a decade, Han Li enters the Mahayana realm and endures the Five Elements Tribulation and True Lightning Tribulation. His breakthrough culminates in Grand Ascension, elevating him into one of the Human and Demon Races' foremost cultivators. 236 237 239 243

Grand Ascension Ancestor

Han Li hosts a celebration in Sky Abyss City, where ten thousand cultivators pay homage and major Human and Demon Race factions present rare gifts. He later defeats eight peak experts from foreign continents, strengthening the Human Race's reputation. 246 248 285

Heavenly Tripod Palace and Dragon Island

Han Li explores Heavenly Tripod Palace, uses the Mysterious Heaven Immortal-Slaughtering Sword to breach its Five Elements Gang Light Shield, and reaches its central areas through Silver Tadpole Script. He later obtains the Guangling Dao Fruit on Dragon Island and enters two hundred years of seclusion. 282 283 289