Jiang Liang

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Jiang Liang (江良)
Alias(es)	Cold Sword Immortal 49; Boss Jiang 44
Species/Race	Human; identifies himself as an Outer Realm Heavenly Demon 144
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Martial Soul Hall; Spirit Hall Academy's Golden Class; Spirit Hall Team Two 160 164 271
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; sword cultivator; Ice God's chosen successor; leader of Spirit Hall Team Two 63 271
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1
Martial Souls	Sword Bearer; Cold Moon Sword 1
Innate Talent	Twin Martial Souls; Innate Full Soul Power 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Refinement / Sword Cultivation threshold	3	Began cultivating sword qi under Sword Mother's guidance; required a soul ring to advance further.
Level 20 Soul Grand Master	14	Absorbed a ten-thousand-year Ice Blade Mantis Soul Ring, refined its energy into sword qi, and broke through from level 10 to 20.
Level 25 Soul Grand Master	20	Returned from the Extreme North with two Soul Rings and two suitable soul skills.
Level 26 Soul Grand Master	26	Reached this level after a month of qi cultivation, sword nurturing, and daily battles against soul beasts.
Level 35 Soul Elder	45	Absorbed a 23,000-year Ice Sword Falcon Soul Ring and gained Swift Blade Piercing Clouds.
Level 60 Soul King	60	Fused with Ah Yin's one-hundred-thousand-year spirit bone, reaching level 60 and gaining its Flight and healing abilities.
Level 63 Soul Emperor	63	Absorbed the Ghost Ice Spine Beast's Soul Ring and gained Cold Edge Sword Qi.
Level 66 Soul Emperor	164	Broke through while training at Spirit Hall Academy and nourishing Ah Yin with sword qi.
Level 69 Soul Emperor	173	Revealed six ten-thousand-year Soul Rings during the Elite Training Tournament.
Level 70 Soul Saint	184	Broke through after three months of cultivation and nurturing Zhan Tian.
Soul Saint; seventh 100,000-year Soul Ring	192 193	Completed the Ice God's first trial, absorbed a God-Bestowed Spirit Ring, and awakened his Martial Soul Avatar.
Level 73 Soul Saint	193	His one-hundred-thousand-year seventh ring raised his cultivation to level 73.
Golden Core	196	Formed a Golden Core, the point at which sword cultivators are considered “truly” of their kind.
Level 85 Soul Douluo; eighth Soul Ring	221	The eighth ring raised him seven ranks and granted Ice Emperor Body Protection and Ice Emperor Pincer.
Eight Soul Rings; one 700,000-year ring	225 226	Completing the Ice God's third trial increased every Soul Ring's age by 10,000 years, raising his Ice Emperor-sacrifice ring from 690,000 to 700,000 years.

Background / History

Jiang Liang was transmigrated from Earth. At age six, he underwent his Martial Soul awakening in Nuoding City's Martial Soul Branch Hall, awakening the sentient Sword Bearer and the Cold Moon Sword as Twin Martial Souls with Innate Full Soul Power. Sword Bearer could communicate with him and became known to him as Sword Mother. His parents had been Soul Masters at Nuoding City's Martial Soul Hall branch before dying during a spirit-beast attack. 1 4

Under Sword Mother's instruction, Jiang Liang converted his soul power into sword qi, entered Qi Refinement and Sword Cultivation, and learned basic swordsmanship at an extraordinary pace. His sword qi tempered his body, meridians, and bones, while the Cold Moon Sword developed an icy sharpness capable of leaving frost in the air and releasing detached sword qi. 3 4

He traveled to Heaven Dou City and negotiated with Dugu Bo: Jiang Liang would help resolve the poison backlash of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul in return for access to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well's immortal herbs. Sword Mother required Dugu Bo to protect Jiang Liang for life as part of the arrangement. 6 8

After strengthening his physique with immortal herbs, Jiang Liang hunted soul beasts in the Extreme North and began acquiring Soul Rings far beyond ordinary Soul Masters' limits. He later trained at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, where repeated life-and-death encounters with ten-thousand-year soul beasts developed his killing intent, sword momentum, and practical combat ability. 9 14 26

Jiang Liang planned for his nine Soul Rings to principally provide amplification abilities, particularly speed enhancements, believing speed to be the most effective combat advantage. 11

His success at the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena earned him the title “Cold Sword Immortal.” He defeated opponents above his level with single sword strikes and gained a Silver Soul Badge by age seven. 48 49 51

Jiang Liang fused with a one-hundred-thousand-year spirit bone originating from Ah Yin, which elevated him to level 60. He later defeated the seventy-thousand-year Ghost Ice Spine Beast and advanced to level 63 after absorbing its Soul Ring. 60 61 63

In the Extreme North, Jiang Liang defeated the Ghost Ice Spine Beast and was acknowledged by the Snow Empress, Ice Emperor, and Titan Snow Demon King as the Ice God's chosen successor. The Three Heavenly Kings pledged to protect him until the Ice God's will became clear. 61 63

He also entered the depths of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, where he encountered the remnant consciousnesses of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings. The Ice Dragon King recognized that Jiang Liang's Cold Moon Sword had reached the Ultimate Ice attribute. 83 84

At Spirit Hall Academy, Jiang Liang single-handedly challenged the Golden Class and became the academy's most prominent student. His performance in the Elite Training Tournament spread his name through Martial Soul City. 163 164 178

He later defeated Qian Daoliu in a sword duel, taking the Grand Elder's broken standard longsword as a trophy. Bibi Dong subsequently had a superior Cold Heart Iron Essence sword forged for him; Jiang Liang later named it Zhan Tian. 183 184

After formally receiving the Ice God's legacy, Jiang Liang completed the first three divine trials. He endured the Extreme North's blizzard, located three pieces of Ten Thousand Year Mysterious Ice Marrow, and crossed the Extreme Ice Rift, raising his Ice God affinity to 20 percent. 190 192 196 225

As leader of Spirit Hall Team Two, Jiang Liang led his team to an undefeated preliminary record and first place in the promotion matches. During the final tournament in Spirit City, he protected Zhu Zhuqing from Dai Weisi's sneak attack and defeated the New Divine Wind Team's seven-man fusion skill with a single sword strike. 254 271 290 293

Personality

Jiang Liang is confident, playful, and openly proud of his swordsmanship. He frequently teases friends and opponents alike, but he remains disciplined in cultivation, repeatedly enduring dangerous training and soul-ring absorption to improve. 4 26 49 192

He is calculating in negotiations and willing to use manipulation when pursuing an objective, as shown by his dealings with Dugu Bo and his trap for Tang San. 6 125

Despite his recklessness and bravado, Jiang Liang values those close to him. He refused Qian Daoliu's demand that he abandon his friends for the Holy Son position, and he has repeatedly accepted responsibility for protecting or assisting companions. 180

He is candid about his romantic ambitions and intends to pursue multiple wives, though he is careful not to openly express this intention around Sword Mother or Dugu Yan. 11

Jiang Liang is dismissive of people he considers weak, hypocritical, or undeserving of respect, particularly Yu Xiaogang and Tang San. However, he respects determined opponents and fellow swordsmen, including Chen Xin and the New Divine Wind Team. 42 213 293

Appearance

Jiang Liang began the story as a somewhat thin six-year-old boy, but sword qi cultivation and immortal herbs rapidly strengthened his body. By the time he absorbed his first ten-thousand-year Soul Ring, he had grown visibly taller and stronger. 1 9 14

• Wields the icy blue Cold Moon Sword Martial Soul, which creates frost as it cuts through the air. 3 4
• His sword qi is cold, sharp, and capable of manifesting as visible attacks. 3 182
• Bears an ice-blue longsword mark on his forehead after receiving the Ice God's trial. 190 192
• His Martial Soul Avatar surrounds him in dense ice-blue sword qi resembling a suit of armor. 214

Abilities & Skills

Twin Martial Souls

Jiang Liang possesses the sentient Sword Bearer and the Cold Moon Sword.

• Sword Bearer / Sword Mother — His primary Martial Soul is sentient, communicates with him, and acts as his mentor and protector. 1 4
• Cold Moon Sword — An Ultimate Ice- and Dark-attributed sword Martial Soul used for close combat, sword qi projection, remote control, and flight. 1 3 26 46
• His Twin Martial Souls awakened with Innate Full Soul Power. 1

Sword Qi and Sword Cultivation

Jiang Liang converts soul power into sword qi rather than relying solely on conventional soul power.

• Sword qi continuously tempers his meridians, bones, skin, and muscles. 4
• He can release detached sword qi through a sword for ranged attacks. 3
• His sword qi suppresses and assimilates violent spirit-ring energy, allowing him to absorb exceptionally old rings. 14 45
• His cultivation later forms a Golden Core, which autonomously restores and absorbs energy. 196 225
• Sword Mother left him a final wisp of exceptionally powerful sword qi as a defensive trump card. 134 198

Swordsmanship

Jiang Liang specializes in fast, precise, lethal sword techniques.

• His strikes target flaws and vital points, leaving opponents little room to defend or counterattack. 26 182
• He developed killing intent and sword momentum through repeated battles against ten-thousand-year soul beasts. 26
• He defeated Soul Ancestors at the Great Soul Arena with single strikes despite being level 35. 48 49
• He matched and ultimately defeated Qian Daoliu in a duel fought primarily through swordsmanship. 182 183
• Chen Xin regarded him as a true match in swordsmanship. 213 214
• He can overwhelm coordinated teams and high-level fusion skills with a single sword strike without activating Soul Rings. 285 293

Sword Control Technique

Jiang Liang can control the Cold Moon Sword with sword qi.

• He can levitate and maneuver the sword remotely. 26
• The technique enables Sword Flight, allowing him to travel through the air on his sword. 46
• His flight speed was stated to be no slower than Yue Guan's. 166
• After the Ice God's third trial, activating his first six Soul Rings provided sixteenfold speed amplification; he could cross one thousand meters before an observer could track him. 225

Spirit Skills

• Blade of Ice — First spirit skill; enhances speed, strength, and blade sharpness. 14
• Shadow Ice Strike — Second spirit skill; used alongside Cold Edge Sword Qi during his battle with Liu Erlong. 73
• Swift Blade Piercing Clouds — Third spirit skill, acquired from the Ice Sword Falcon; noted for speed and power. 45
• Thousand-Blade Sword Dance — Fourth spirit skill; enhances Jiang Liang's attack speed and the Cold Moon Sword's attack power for thirty minutes. 57
• Swift Shadow Ice Blade — Fifth spirit skill; used alongside an ice sword strike to defeat the Ghost Ice Spine Beast. 61
• Cold Edge Sword Qi — Sixth spirit skill; enhances movement speed, attack speed, sword qi sharpness, and ice-attribute power. 63 73
• Martial Soul Avatar — Seventh-ring ability that improves his attributes, spirit skills, and ice power while granting Absolute Sharpness. 193
  • While active, it triples his attributes, increases the power of his spirit skills and ice abilities fivefold, and grants attacks the ability to sever anything below the god level. 193
• Ice Emperor Body Protection — Eighth-ring defensive spirit skill. 221
• Ice Emperor Pincer — Eighth-ring assault skill that boosts close-quarters power. 221

Soul Bones

Jiang Liang has fused with Ah Yin's one-hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone.

• Flight — Grants an independent aerial-mobility ability. 60
• Wildfire Cannot Burn Out — A healing ability capable of restoring injuries. 60
• He used the bone's Flight ability alongside Sword Flight while crossing the Extreme Ice Rift. 224

Self-Created Soul Skills

Jiang Liang has created sword techniques without activating Soul Rings.

• Crystalline sword rain — Summons numerous crystalline qi swords that bombard a wide area. 182
• Giant sword phantom — Condenses massive sword qi into a descending deep-blue sword projection; Qian Daoliu compared its power to a Soul Douluo's eighth spirit skill. 182 183
• These techniques severely drain his sword qi at his then-current cultivation. 183

Shadow Clone

Jiang Liang can create a Shadow Clone, which he used as part of the strategy that allowed him to defeat Dugu Yan. 25

Fist-Walking Technique

Jiang Liang teaches practical boxing and Stake Walking techniques that substantially improve others' cultivation and combat ability.

• Ning Rongrong became capable of holding her own against Zhu Zhuqing after training in his methods. 187
• Ning Fengzhi sought the technique for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, leading to an exchange for assistance reforging Zhan Tian. 217

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Cold Moon Sword — His ice-attributed sword Martial Soul and primary flying sword. 1 26
• Zhan Tian — A silver-white longsword forged from Cold Heart Iron Essence and sent by Bibi Dong; Jiang Liang nourished it with sword qi and named it after reaching level 70. 183 184
• Wishful Hundred Treasure Pouch — A storage Soul Tool given by Dugu Bo; capable of storing living things. 71
• Broken standard longsword — Qian Daoliu's broken sword, retained by Jiang Liang as proof of his victory. 183
• Elder Token of Martial Soul Hall — Yue Guan's token, which commands respect equivalent to that owed an Elder. 70
• God-Bestowed Spirit Ring — Ice God's reward for completing the first trial; became his 100,000-year seventh ring. 192
• Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone — Ah Yin's one-hundred-thousand-year spirit bone, which grants Flight and Wildfire Cannot Burn Out. 60 224

Relationships

• Sword Mother / Sword Bearer — Sentient primary Martial Soul, mentor, and fiercely protective guardian; teaches Jiang Liang sword cultivation and supports his chosen path. 1 4 63
• Dugu Bo — Ally and lifelong protector by agreement after Sword Mother helps resolve his poison backlash. 8
• Dugu Yan — Close companion and frequent sparring partner; their interactions are playful and affectionate. 25 65
• Ye Lingling — Companion who treats Jiang Liang's injuries and travels with him. 26 91
• Ma Xiunuo — Elderly guardian figure who treats Jiang Liang as his grandson. 51
• Yue Guan — Martial Soul Hall Elder and companion who grows from skepticism to respect for Jiang Liang's abilities. 45 49
• Bibi Dong — Supports Jiang Liang's cultivation and protects his position within Martial Soul Hall; commissioned Zhan Tian for him, though their relationship later becomes increasingly tense. 51 183 280
• Qian Renxue / Xue Qinghe — Long-time supporter who sent cultivation resources and assists with his tournament plans and safety; she provided him with a villa outside Heaven Dou City and agreed to study swordsmanship under him. 87 203 204
• Snow Empress — One of the Extreme North's Heavenly Kings; recognizes him as the Ice God's successor, watches over his trials, and shares a trusting relationship with him. 63 192 225
• Ice Emperor / Bing'er — One of the Extreme North's Heavenly Kings; initially reluctant to accompany him, she later relies on him in pursuing a path to godhood. 63 193 198
• Ah Yin — Blue Silver Grass from whom Jiang Liang obtained a one-hundred-thousand-year spirit bone; he later returned her to the Blue Silver Grass ancestral grounds and found her cultivation restored to ninety thousand years. 60 184 273
• Xiao Wu — Close companion from Nuoding Academy who regularly travels and fights alongside Jiang Liang. 33 53 96
• Qian Daoliu — Initially challenged Jiang Liang's principles and skill; later acknowledged his strength after losing their sword duel. 180 183
• Chen Xin — A fellow swordsman who recognized Jiang Liang as a worthy opponent. 213 214
• Ning Rongrong — Companion who trains in Jiang Liang's techniques and helps arrange the exchange to reforge Zhan Tian. 187 217
• Zhu Zhuqing — Teammate whom Jiang Liang protected from Dai Weisi's sneak attack during the Spirit Master Tournament. 290
• Tang San — A hostile rival who repeatedly attempts to expose or defeat Jiang Liang, while Jiang Liang openly dismisses and provokes him. 42 125 271

Story Role / Major Arcs

Martial Soul Awakening and Early Cultivation

Jiang Liang awakens Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power, discovers Sword Mother's sentience, and begins sword cultivation in Nuoding City. 1 3 4

Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well

He secures Dugu Bo's cooperation, absorbs immortal herbs, strengthens his physique, and trains through dangerous combat in Sunset Forest. 6 8 9 26

Extreme North Soul-Ring Hunts

Jiang Liang obtains high-level ice-attributed Soul Rings, develops his soul skills, and begins mastering Sword Flight. 14 20 45 46

Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena

Under the name Cold Sword Immortal, Jiang Liang defeats increasingly powerful opponents, earns a Silver Soul Badge, and attracts attention from both nobles and Martial Soul Hall. 47 49 51

Ice God's Inheritance

After defeating the Ghost Ice Spine Beast, Jiang Liang is chosen as the Ice God's successor. He completes successive divine trials, obtains a God-Bestowed Spirit Ring, and gains increased Ice God affinity. 61 63 192 225

Spirit Hall Academy and Elite Training Tournament

Jiang Liang joins the Golden Class, overwhelms its students, reaches level 69, and becomes one of Martial Soul City's most discussed young Soul Masters. 160 163 173 178

Duel with Qian Daoliu

Jiang Liang refuses to abandon his friends for status, then defeats Qian Daoliu in a sword duel through superior technique and self-created soul skills. 180 182 183

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect

As a Soul Saint with a 100,000-year ring, Jiang Liang duels Chen Xin and negotiates to teach the Fist-Walking Technique in exchange for help reforging Zhan Tian. 213 217

Spirit Master Tournament

Jiang Liang forms and leads Spirit Hall Team Two through the Heaven Dou preliminary and promotion rounds, where the team finishes undefeated and takes first place. In the finals at Spirit City, he protects Zhu Zhuqing from Dai Weisi and decisively defeats the New Divine Wind Team. 254 271 290 293

Trivia

• Jiang Liang's first two Soul Rings were both ten-thousand-year rings, shocking Yue Guan. 29
• At level 35, he defeated level 41 and level 45 Soul Ancestors with one sword strike each. 48 49
• He keeps Qian Daoliu's broken sword as a personal trophy. 183
• He calls sword-wielding “the romance of a sword cultivator.” 26
• Jiang Liang intended for most of his nine Soul Rings to provide amplification, especially speed enhancement. 11
• After completing the Ice God's third trial, he possessed six black and two red Soul Rings. 225
• He defeated the New Divine Wind Team's seven-man fusion skill without activating a Soul Ring. 293