Nine-Layer Temple

Biodata

Background / History

The Nine-Layer Temple is first shown as a secured temple whose inner sanctum contains a sacred artifact protected by a monk. A group of ninjas infiltrates the grounds, bypassing traps and guards before defeating the monk and taking the artifact. 2

By Chapter 8, the temple functions as a prestigious cultivation school. Its students are organized under a strict hierarchy determined by cultivation level, with the strongest assigned to the top layer and newcomers or weaker cultivators placed on the ninth, lowest layer. 8

Structure and Security

• The temple contains traps and guards intended to stop intruders. 2
• Its sacred artifact was kept in an inner sanctum under the protection of a powerful monk. 2
• Student placement reflects cultivation status:
  • Top layer — reserved for the strongest students.
  • Ninth layer — the lowest assignment tier. 8

Known Inhabitants and Visitors

• The Monk — Defender of the sacred artifact in the inner sanctum; defeated during the ninja infiltration. 2
• Kaito and his ninja group — Infiltrated the temple and secured the sacred artifact. 2
• Xiao Chen — New student assigned to the ninth layer. 8
• Lin Lang — Xiao Chen's skilled but arrogant roommate. 8
• Li Wei — Xiao Chen's kind-hearted roommate and early source of guidance. 8

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ninja Infiltration

Ninjas penetrate the temple's defenses to steal its sacred artifact. Their mission culminates in a battle against the monk guarding the inner sanctum; the monk is defeated and the artifact is taken. 2

Campus Life

Xiao Chen arrives as a new cultivator student and is assigned to the ninth layer. His placement introduces the temple's cultivation-based social hierarchy and establishes his early interactions with Lin Lang and Li Wei. 8