Shui Yue

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Shui Yue (水月)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Qingyun Sect; Little Bamboo Peak
Occupation/Role	Peak Master of Little Bamboo Peak; Su Han's master
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 7

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Shangqing Realm, middle stage	70	Broke through a long-standing bottleneck after entering enlightenment through Su Han's explanation of destruction and rebirth.

Background / History

Shui Yue is the sole female among Qingyun Sect's seven peak masters and presides over Little Bamboo Peak. At the time Su Han arrives at Qingyun Sect, she is known for her cool, detached disposition and initially regards his unusually dense Buddhist energy with suspicion, considering whether he may be connected to the Buddhist Sect. Rather than make an unsupported accusation, she chooses to take him in as her disciple and observe him herself. 7 9

She personally brings Su Han to Little Bamboo Peak and introduces him to Wen Min, her eldest disciple. Although initially guarded, she gradually accepts that Su Han is not a Buddhist spy and begins directly supervising his cultivation of the Tai Chi Xuan Qing Dao. 9 17

Su Han's rapid progress repeatedly overturns Shui Yue's expectations. After he reaches the first level of the Yuqing Realm in only seventeen days, she recognizes him as an unprecedented talent and dedicates herself to nurturing him. His mastery of difficult sword arts further convinces her that he may become another figure comparable to Ancestor Qingye. 20 24

Shui Yue later gains enlightenment from Su Han's understanding of lightning, destruction, and rebirth, allowing her to overcome her cultivation bottleneck and reach the middle stage of the Shangqing Realm. 70

Appearance

Shui Yue is a white-clad sword cultivator whose bearing combines the dignity of a peak master with an aloof, refined beauty. Her presence is frequently compared to a proud plum blossom amid snow. 7 108 155

• Cool, noble, and difficult to approach in public. 7 155
• Snow-white skin and deep, bright eyes likened to a clear lake. 155
• Long black hair, usually simply tied back, with loose strands framing her face. 108 155
• Slender, elegant hands described as cool to the touch. 9
• Often wears white robes or dresses befitting a Qingyun Sect peak master. 7 108

Personality

Shui Yue is outwardly stern, reserved, and deeply conscious of propriety. Her initial questioning of Su Han reflects both caution and a willingness to protect a potentially innocent child from unfounded suspicion. 7 17

As a master, she is attentive and demanding. She personally guides Su Han's cultivation, answers his questions, protects his safety, and seeks resources suitable for his extraordinary potential. Her ambitions are tied not only to Su Han's future but also to Little Bamboo Peak's standing and the unfulfilled wish of her own master that the peak produce a Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament champion. 18 20 25 60 61

Despite her public severity, Shui Yue becomes noticeably affectionate, proud, and protective toward those close to her. She is particularly enraged when Su Han is injured or threatened, vowing to pursue anyone responsible. 24 84 90 In private, she struggles to reconcile her feelings for Su Han with her identity as his master and concern for his reputation. 86 94 109

She can also be jealous and stubborn, especially when she believes Su Han is giving his attention to others, but she eventually relents when confronted directly. 247 249

Abilities & Skills

Shangqing Realm Cultivation

Shui Yue is a Qingyun Sect peak master whose cultivation had reached the Shangqing Realm before later advancing to its middle stage. 70

• Possesses the ability to guide a disciple's spiritual energy circulation directly. 17 19
• Can assess cultivation progress and identify the risks of techniques beyond a disciple's realm. 24
• Achieved insight into the balance of destruction and rebirth during enlightenment. 70

Sword Riding Flight

Shui Yue travels by controlling a flying sword, moving at considerable speed through the Qingyun Mountains. 9 42

• Can carry passengers while flying. 9 42
• Her flight speed initially overwhelms Su Han during his first sword-riding experience. 9

Cultivation Instruction

Shui Yue is an accomplished mentor and personally trains Su Han in the Tai Chi Xuan Qing Dao. 11 17 18

• Directly supervises Su Han's daily cultivation after recognizing his potential. 18 20
• Provides or makes available sword arts and techniques for Su Han's study, including the Seven Tribulations Dragon Slaying Art, Lightning Controlling Sword Art, and Ice Break. 24
• Teaches Su Han to value diligence and avoid disgrace in competition despite his initially ordinary-seeming aptitude. 18

Rainbow Transformation Technique

Shui Yue learns the Rainbow Transformation Technique from Su Han. 110

• A movement technique that greatly increases flight speed. 110
• At the Yuqing Realm, it can reportedly approach Shangqing Realm flight speed. 110
• Its principal drawback is heavy spiritual-energy consumption. 110

Equipment / Items

• Flying Sword — Used for sword riding and rapid travel. 9 42
• Artifact Forging Method — A Little Bamboo Peak instructional text which Shui Yue gives Su Han before his journey to Great Bamboo Peak. 25

Relationships

• Su Han — Her disciple; Shui Yue personally trains and protects him, increasingly viewing him as Little Bamboo Peak's hope and a potential successor to Ancestor Qingye. Their relationship later becomes privately romantic, though Shui Yue remains concerned about preserving their public master-disciple roles and Su Han's reputation. 17 24 61 86 109
• Lu Xueqi — Her gifted disciple and former foremost talent of Little Bamboo Peak. Shui Yue hopes Su Han's rise will motivate Lu Xueqi rather than break her confidence. 11 47 70
• Wen Min — Her eldest disciple, entrusted to guide Su Han in daily matters and physical training. 9 13
• Su Ru — Fellow Qingyun Sect peak master and junior sister. The two share mutual trust, discuss Su Han's potential, and celebrate his accomplishments together. 24 25 61 70
• Daoxuan — Qingyun Sect Leader and senior brother. Shui Yue intends to report Su Han's exceptional potential and achievements to him. 25 90
• Zeng Shuchang — Senior brother and fellow Qingyun Sect cultivator. Shui Yue discusses the sect's cooperation with Incense Valley with him and respects his judgment. 157

Story Role / Major Arcs

Taking Su Han as a Disciple

Shui Yue notices Su Han's Buddhist energy during the Caomiao Village incident and considers him suspicious. She ultimately takes him to Little Bamboo Peak rather than condemn him without proof, beginning her role as his master. 7 9

Nurturing Little Bamboo Peak's New Prodigy

After Su Han rapidly enters the path of cultivation, Shui Yue shifts from doubt to active mentorship. She supervises his progress, equips him for travel, and becomes convinced that he could restore Little Bamboo Peak's prestige. 13 18 20 25

Little Bamboo Peak Competition

Shui Yue arranges Su Han's match with Lu Xueqi and believes a serious defeat may give Lu Xueqi a goal to pursue. When Su Han enters enlightenment after his victory, she stops the competition and protects his uninterrupted insight. 47 66

Enlightenment and Breakthrough

Witnessing Su Han's understanding of lightning and rebirth, Shui Yue enters enlightenment herself and advances to the middle stage of the Shangqing Realm. She rewards Su Han and excuses him from further matches so that he may continue cultivating. 70

Bai Du Zi Incident

Shui Yue arrives after Su Han defeats Bai Du Zi and collapses from severe exhaustion and damaged meridians. She prioritizes his recovery, investigates the demonic aura left at the battlefield, and later reacts with shock and pride upon learning that Su Han killed the Myriad Poisons Sect cultivator. 83 84 90

Incense Valley Mission

After a period apart, Shui Yue reunites with Su Han as part of Qingyun Sect's delegation to Incense Valley. She remains publicly composed while privately expressing concern over the proposed cooperation and the dangers surrounding the mission. 155 157

Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament

Shui Yue informs Su Han that Daoxuan is prepared to exempt him from the tournament because his Shangqing Realm cultivation far exceeds the Yuqing Realm participants. She later leads Wen Min and Lu Xueqi to Tongtian Peak for the event. 198 200

Trivia

• Shui Yue is the only female leader among Qingyun Sect's seven peak masters. 7
• She compares Su Han's talent and potential to Ancestor Qingye on multiple occasions. 24 47 90
• Her original ambition is tied to fulfilling her late master's wish that Little Bamboo Peak win the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament. 60
• She initially estimates that Su Han would need up to a year to reach the Yuqing Realm, only for him to reach its first level in seventeen days. 17 20