Wei Fan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Wei Fan (魏凡)
Alias(es)	Nine Yang Dao Lord; Holy Master of the Nine Yang Sect 1090 1092
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Lingjian Pavilion of Bamboo Mountain Immortal Market (formerly); Thick Earth Sect's Fayan faction (formerly bound); One Yang Sect (former elder); Nine Yang Sect 7 151 494 1090
Occupation/Role	Lingjian Pavilion steward; One Yang Sect elder; Nine Yang Sect Holy Master 7 494 1090
Status	Active 1206
First Appearance	Chapter 7 7

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Refining Late Stage	19	An established late-stage cultivator in Bamboo Mountain Immortal Market; his support materially improves He Song's safety there.
Qi Refining Ninth Layer	120	Near Qi Refining Great Perfection and approaching the Foundation Establishment bottleneck.
Foundation Establishment	148	Succeeds on his second attempt after Meng Guan and He Song pool resources to secure a Foundation Establishment Pill; the pill binds him to Fayan Zhenjun's faction. 144 148 151
Golden Core	494	Becomes a Golden Core elder of the One Yang Sect after an earlier failed attempt left him severely injured. 469 494
Nascent Soul	941	Breaks through with support from Meng Guan and He Song, who shares his own breakthrough insights and arranges protection. 921 927 941
Nascent Soul Middle Stage	1006	Advances rapidly after receiving heavenly treasures from the Nine Yang Sect Master's daughter.
Nascent Soul Late Stage	1028	Reaches the same stage He Song publicly displays by repeatedly refining heavenly treasures supplied through the Nine Yang Sect.
Nascent Soul Great Perfection	1052	Completes the Nascent Soul realm and prepares for the next major breakthrough with Nine Yang Sect support.
Spirit Transformation Realm	1075	Emerges from seclusion with greatly increased strength; his combat power is publicly confirmed at the Nine Yang Sect's Primordial Spirit Assembly. 1075 1090

Background

Bamboo Mountain Immortal Market

Wei Fan began as a steward of Lingjian Pavilion, an internal institution of Bamboo Mountain Immortal Market. He handled rental and contract matters for market personnel, including arranging an aura-record contract that allowed He Song to pay annual rent in a single visit rather than monthly. 7

He was already Meng Guan's fellow disciple when he met He Song. Rather than immediately accepting He Song as an associate, Wei Fan tested whether he would distance himself from Meng Guan; He Song's loyalty earned Wei Fan's friendship. The two soon addressed each other as brothers. 8

As Lingjian Pavilion's steward, Wei Fan dealt with nearly everyone working within the market and built an exceptionally broad network of contacts. Despite this, his true inner circle consisted only of Meng Guan and He Song. 19

Foundation Establishment and Sect Warfare

Wei Fan's first Foundation Establishment attempt failed. When he prepared to try again, Meng Guan exhausted years of stipends while He Song discreetly contributed Spirit Stones; together, they raised the resources needed for a Foundation Establishment Pill. 144

His successful breakthrough drew sect-wide attention and revealed that the pill he used had come from Fayan Zhenjun, placing him within Fayan's faction amid the Thick Earth Sect's internal conflict. 148 151

After consolidating his cultivation, Wei Fan went to Lianshan Immortal City to seek experience in the war between the Thick Earth Sect and Seven Star Sect. His identity as a newly advanced Foundation Establishment cultivator was deliberately kept obscure so he could serve as a hidden asset. 175

Rise through the One Yang and Nine Yang Sects

Wei Fan eventually became a Golden Core elder of the One Yang Sect, where he gained access to superior techniques, spirit artifacts, and a cultivation method suited to him. His battlefield cultivation also progressed quickly. 494 556

His close cooperation with Meng Guan during the One Yang Sect's war brought him increased attention after Meng Guan became the sect's sole true disciple. Wei Fan repeatedly invited He Song to join the One Yang Sect, believing Meng Guan's status could protect and benefit him. 656

After reaching the Nascent Soul realm, Wei Fan entered the Nine Yang Sect's orbit. He initially had no standing there, but became close to the Nine Yang Sect Master's daughter, Autumn Water Fairy, whose continuing gifts of heavenly treasures accelerated his cultivation. 1006

Appearance

Wei Fan first appears as a young man in the internal attire of Bamboo Mountain Immortal Market. He carries noticeable spiritual pressure and projects warmth rather than intimidation. 7

• His smile and manner are described as warm and reassuring. 7
• In later public appearances as Nine Yang Dao Lord, he wears splendid robes and bears himself without inferiority among powerful cultivators. 1090

Personality

Wei Fan is openly sociable and values companionship. After reaching Qi Refining Late Stage, he found solitary cultivation monotonous and deliberately began making friends; he was delighted when He Song agreed to live with him because it meant having someone to drink tea, talk, and travel with. 31

He judges people carefully before allowing them close, as shown by his initial test of He Song's attitude toward Meng Guan. Once he accepts someone as part of his circle, he is deeply loyal and practical in his support. 8 19

His treatment of enemies contrasts sharply with his treatment of friends. He is decisive and ruthless toward outsiders, readily pursuing Chen Zhou at He Song's request, but remains fiercely protective and generous toward Meng Guan and He Song. 46 174

Wei Fan can also be discreet. He keeps the method behind his rapid later cultivation private, and He Song and Meng Guan respect his choice not to reveal it. 1025

Abilities & Skills

Cultivation

Wei Fan possesses four spiritual roots, the same number as He Song. His aptitude initially made progress difficult: he spent years held back at the Qi Refining Late Stage bottleneck and required two Foundation Establishment Pills before succeeding. 106 469

• Achieved Foundation Establishment despite an initial failure. 144 148
• Developed quickly through warfare, sect resources, and later large quantities of heavenly treasures. 556 1006 1028
• Reached Spirit Transformation combat power, which was tested and acknowledged during his Primordial Spirit Assembly. 1090
• His early Spirit Transformation progress later slowed at the bottleneck before the middle stage, despite the Nine Yang Sect's resources. 1131

Space Law

Wei Fan has comprehended the Space Law, though his mastery had not yet reached the rudiments of a domain when compared with Meng Guan's Five Elements Law comprehension. 1206

• Can participate in direct tests of Law comprehension with Meng Guan. 1206
• Recognizes superior talent without resentment and actively seeks support for Meng Guan's advancement. 1206

Sect Leadership and Patronage

As Nine Yang Dao Lord, Wei Fan commands the Nine Yang Sect and can dispatch sect cultivators to assist He Song and Meng Guan. 1075 1090

• Provided He Song with a Spirit Transformation concealment array and a Spirit Transformation spirit-gathering array. 1093 1094
• Prepared breakthrough insights tailored to He Song's Nine Refinements Return to Origin Technique. 1094 1095
• Chose Ruoshui as his successor and arranged for her cultivation after her Spirit Transformation breakthrough. 1136
• Entrusted He Song with helping protect the Nine Yang Sect during his absence and presiding over Ruoshui's future Primordial Spirit Assembly. 1136 1137

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Blade — Used when pursuing Chen Zhou on He Song's behalf. 46 174
• Fine Magic Artifacts and Spirit Talismans — Part of his combat equipment during his Qi Refining Late Stage period. 46
• One Yang Sect Elder Token — Used to obtain precious spiritual herbs from the One Yang Sect treasury for He Song's Eight Treasures Breaking Wall Pill project. 694

Relationships

• He Song — Long-standing sworn brother and trusted friend. Wei Fan protected him in Bamboo Mountain Immortal Market, later sought resources for his pills, and eventually gave him arrays and tailored Spirit Transformation breakthrough insights. 8 19 694 1093 1095
• Meng Guan — Fellow disciple, close friend, and later fellow martial brother. Meng Guan helped finance Wei Fan's Foundation Establishment and Nascent Soul breakthroughs; Wei Fan later secured Meng Guan an audience with the Nine Yang Sect Holy Master. 8 144 921 1206
• Autumn Water Fairy — Dao companion and daughter of the previous Nine Yang Dao Lord. Her relationship with Wei Fan and her father's support were central to his rise within the Nine Yang Sect. 1092 1093
• Previous Nine Yang Dao Lord — Autumn Water Fairy's father and Wei Fan's principal patron in his ascent to Nine Yang Dao Lord. 1093
• Current Nine Yang Sect Holy Master of the Azure Sea Realm — Wei Fan's master after he enters the Azure Sea Realm; grants him Main Peak residence, resources, treasures, and cultivation guidance. 1150 1152
• Ruoshui — Wei Fan's chosen successor as Nine Yang Sect Holy Master. 1136

Story Role / Major Arcs

Protector of Bamboo Mountain

Wei Fan helps establish the central friendship among himself, He Song, and Meng Guan. He offers He Song practical help with market affairs, uses his influence to deter threats, and personally acts against Chen Zhou when He Song's safety is endangered. 7 19 45 46

The Trio's First Breakthroughs

His failed and successful Foundation Establishment attempts demonstrate the group's mutual reliance. Meng Guan and He Song help Wei Fan obtain the resources for a second attempt, while Wei Fan later intends to repay them when they confront the same barrier. 144 148 120

One Yang Sect Elder

Wei Fan becomes a Golden Core elder and battlefield cultivator, then leverages Meng Guan's rising status to improve his own position within the One Yang Sect. His willingness to invest immediately in He Song's pill refinement venture shows that his loyalty remains active rather than merely sentimental. 494 656 694

Nine Yang Sect Ascension

After forming his Nascent Soul, Wei Fan's connection with Autumn Water Fairy leads to extraordinary Nine Yang Sect support. He refines heavenly treasures at a remarkable pace, rises through the Nascent Soul stages, and ultimately enters Spirit Transformation seclusion. 941 1006 1028 1070

Nine Yang Dao Lord

Wei Fan's Spirit Transformation breakthrough is announced through a Primordial Spirit Assembly, where other major powers test and acknowledge his strength. He then assumes control of the Nine Yang Sect and becomes known throughout the cultivation world as Nine Yang Dao Lord. 1090

Departure for the Azure Sea Realm

After cultivating Ruoshui into a successor, Wei Fan leaves the Azure Sky Realm for the Azure Sea Realm via the Cross-Realm Teleportation Array. He teaches He Song how to operate the array and entrusts him with safeguarding the Nine Yang Sect's interests in his absence. 1136 1137

Disciple of the Main Sect Holy Master

In the Azure Sea Realm, Wei Fan receives the current Nine Yang Sect Holy Master's personal guidance and cultivates on the Main Peak. He brings Meng Guan into the same environment, shares warnings about dangerous Laws such as the Time Law, and continues supporting Meng Guan's future. 1150 1152 1206

Notable Quotes

“Don't worry. No one will dare lay a hand on you. And if they do, I'll chop off their dog paws.” 19

“Having just broken through, yet already comprehending the rudiments of a domain—Old Meng's affinity with the Five Elements Law is likely beyond imagination.” 1206