Ji Jingyou

Biodata

Power Progression

Appearance

Ji Jingyou is a handsome young man often dressed in white robes and white shoes, secured with a white jade belt. Following his defeats by Chen Cheng, his formerly bright demeanor becomes markedly colder and more distant. 252 256

• White robes, white shoes, and a white jade belt 252
• A scar on his cheek left by Chen Cheng 253
• Regarded by many female disciples as exceptionally handsome and charismatic 216
• After his Dao Heart is shaken, he frequently stares upward with a frigid, haughty expression 252
• During Outer Sect battles, he wears a fitted white martial outfit and carries himself with the poise of a sword cultivator. 279

Personality

Ji Jingyou is principled and publicly committed to justice. When Yan Benchu seeks to kill Chen Cheng without proof, Ji Jingyou intervenes, arguing that he will not allow an innocent person to be slaughtered. He later warns Chen Cheng to take precautions rather than relying on luck. 216

He is initially supremely confident in his swordsmanship and carries himself with a detached pride, openly dismissing weaker challengers. His losses to Chen Cheng severely damage his fixation on the Sword Dao, leaving him withdrawn and mentally obstructed for a time. 254 255 252

After Chen Cheng identifies the flaw in his technique and later teaches him, Ji Jingyou's attitude changes completely. He formally requests Chen Cheng's guidance, becomes deeply grateful after overcoming his bottleneck, and ultimately regards Chen Cheng as a prodigy deserving of exceptional treatment. 256 261

Ji Jingyou's gratitude later develops into fierce loyalty. He refuses Mu Qing's attempt to persuade him to leave Chen Cheng's side, declares that Chen Cheng is the person he admires most, and is willing to risk his life to repay Chen Cheng's assistance. 276 277

Despite his renewed confidence, he remains capable of accepting defeat and learning from it. After losing to Yan Guinan, he concedes openly and resolves not to repeat the same mistake in future battles. 279

Abilities & Skills

Mysterious Heaven Nine Swords

The Mysterious Sword Sect's sect-defending sword art, cultivated by Ji Jingyou to perfection at a young age. Its power is regarded as superior even to the killing move of the Six-Harmony Return to Simplicity Art. 220 253

• His sword qi can leave the blade, granting him overwhelming combat power against opponents of the same realm. 253
• Chen Cheng identifies a flaw in the technique during their later sparring match and exploits it to defeat him. 255
• Chen Cheng subsequently guides Ji Jingyou in refining the art, allowing him to execute the Mysterious Heaven Dragon Swimming in perfect form. 256
• After perfecting the art, Ji Jingyou overcomes the bottleneck that had damaged his Sword Dao and restores his former spirit. 256

Mysterious Heaven Wandering Dragon

Ji Jingyou's ultimate move, deployed against Chen Cheng during their tournament clash. 220 254

• Intended to finish Chen Cheng quickly with Ji Jingyou's strongest attack. 220
• Its flaw is later exposed by Chen Cheng, who disarms Ji Jingyou and defeats him through superior observation and timing. 254 255
• The technique produces a dragon-shaped torrent of sword qi, with its original tournament form generating more than three hundred streaks of destructive white Sword Qi. 220

Black Law Punitive Thunder Scripture

Following Chen Cheng's assistance, Ji Jingyou gains entry into the Northern Emperor Demon-Subduing Sect's Black Law Punitive Thunder Scripture and incorporates azure Punitive Thunder into his swordsmanship. 277

• Chen Cheng guides the lightning-forging process with black lightning and a profound Thunder-Control Technique, allowing Ji Jingyou to safely forge his apertures. 277
• His Jingchao Sword can release finger-thick bolts of azure lightning, greatly amplifying his speed, force, and sword qi. 277 279
• He uses the scripture to defeat Chu Jingchuan, whose Secret Treasury-grade Raging Thunder Heaven-Roaring Saber had previously overwhelmed him. 277
• His entry is not yet perfect; Chen Cheng notes that the difference lies in Ji Jingyou's incomplete grasp of the scripture's spiritual essence and true intent. 277

Seven Steps Chasing the Mountain

A sword technique once used by the Sect Master in his youth and later displayed by Ji Jingyou alongside azure Punitive Thunder. 308

• Ji Jingyou defeats fifth-ranked Star Ranking disciple Li Chenyuan using only the first step of the technique. 308
• The technique forms an immense azure-lightning sword manifestation and allows him to overwhelm an opponent believed to be at least two minor cultivation stages above him. 308

Swordsmanship

Ji Jingyou is an elite sword cultivator whose precision, movement, and changing sword momentum allow him to overwhelm opponents without drawing his blade.

• Defeated Ban Lu by striking his arm with the sheathed Jingchao Sword, numbing half his body and forcing him to drop his warhammer. 253
• Easily defeated twelve challengers during Yuwen Xun's sparring competition. 254
• Was widely considered one of the two most likely champions of the Seven Sects Grand Competition. 220
• Defeated Star Ranking fifth-place disciple Li Chenyuan and subsequently rose to fifth place on the Outer Sect Star Ranking. 308 309

Divine Aperture Aptitude

Ji Jingyou possesses exceptional innate aptitude for Divine Aperture cultivation.

• All thirty-five of his Divine Apertures shine during the Northern Emperor Demon-Subduing Sect assessment, earning him the highest-grade evaluation. 262
• His result is considered peerless among nearly two thousand candidates and permits him to enter the Outer Sect directly. 262

Beast-Taming

Ji Jingyou is proficient in beast-taming and is permitted to bring a tamed spirit beast into unrestricted tournament combat. 218

Equipment

• Jingchao Sword — A third-rank sword used in his sparring matches and later infused with azure Punitive Thunder. 253 277
• Ice Ripple — A high-grade profound sword personally used by the Northern Emperor Demon-Subduing Sect Master in his youth; Ji Jingyou wields it in his challenge against Li Chenyuan. 308
• White jade belt — Worn with his white robes. 252

Relationships

• Chen Cheng — Initially protects Chen from Yan Benchu and later faces him as a major tournament rival. Chen defeats him repeatedly, identifies the flaw in his sword art, and eventually becomes the mentor Ji Jingyou addresses as “Master Chen.” Ji Jingyou later addresses him as Senior Brother Chen, regards him as the greatest prodigy of his generation, and vows absolute loyalty in repayment for Chen's guidance and help entering the Black Law Punitive Thunder Scripture. 216 220 221 255 256 276 277 308
• Jiang Shuqin — Junior Sister and fellow Mysterious Sword Sect talent. They share a fortuitous opportunity and advance to the Nine-Qi Divine Treasury realm. 253
• Qiu Tongtian — Northern Emperor Demon-Subduing Sect elder who selected Ji Jingyou and praises his potential and progress. Qiu later worries for Ji Jingyou's future while he is punished in the Outer Sect. 253 275
• Yuwen Xun — Fourth Prince of Great Shang who attempts to recruit Ji Jingyou through the Imperial Apex Divine Edge Art and later seeks revenge after Ji Jingyou leaves with Qiu Tongtian. 253 256
• Yuwen Min — Fellow selected talent and ally in the Northern Emperor Demon-Subduing Sect. Both are threatened by Lu Mingyang after helping guarantee Chen Cheng's return, and Ji Jingyou later supports Yuwen Min during his dispute with the Chu brothers. 267 279
• Li Li — Ji Jingyou invites her to his victory banquet, making clear that she is the primary guest he wishes to attend. 217
• Yan Benchu — Opposes Ji Jingyou after Ji Jingyou prevents him from killing Chen Cheng without evidence. 216
• Chu Jingchuan — Outer Sect rival who initially defeats Ji Jingyou and leaves him assigned to labor in the beast pens. After entering the Black Law Punitive Thunder Scripture, Ji Jingyou defeats him in their rematch. 276 277
• Yan Guinan — Northern Yin disciple who defeats Ji Jingyou in a contest for the foremost newcomer of their class after using a Star-Burning Pill to enhance his strength. 279
• Li Chenyuan — Fifth-ranked Outer Sect Star Ranking disciple defeated by Ji Jingyou, whose loss raises Ji Jingyou to fifth place. 308 309
• Mu Qing — An admirer whose affection for Ji Jingyou turns into resentment toward Chen Cheng after Ji Jingyou refuses to abandon Chen's side. 276
• Northern Emperor Demon-Subduing Sect Master — Takes a strong interest in Ji Jingyou's talent, provides the Ice Ripple sword and Seven Steps Chasing the Mountain, and intends to accept him as a closing disciple once he passes the Inner Sect assessment. 278 308

Story Role / Major Arcs

Defense of Chen Cheng

Ji Jingyou intervenes when Yan Benchu attempts to hold Chen Cheng responsible for his cousin's disappearance without evidence. Invoking the Mysterious Sword Sect's responsibility as leader of the anti-demon alliance, he refuses to permit an unproven killing. 216

Seven Sects Grand Competition

Widely considered a leading contender, Ji Jingyou advances through multiple matches as opponents concede rather than face him. He ultimately confronts Chen Cheng and unleashes the Mysterious Heaven Wandering Dragon, but Chen Cheng deflects the attack with crimson-gold Sword Qi and forces Ji Jingyou to concede. 218 219 220

When Chen Cheng's first victory is challenged over borrowed sword momentum, Ji Jingyou fights him again. Chen Cheng withstands the required ten moves, and Ji Jingyou concedes once more. 221

Shattered Dao Heart

The repeated defeats leave Ji Jingyou devastated and mentally obstructed. By the time he next visits Chen Cheng, he has become cold, taciturn, and haughty, with his thoughts still trapped by the damage to his Dao Heart. 252 255

Tournament at Yuwen Xun's Banquet

Ji Jingyou demonstrates his dominance by defeating Ban Lu and twelve further challengers with ease. When Chen Cheng challenges him, Ji Jingyou uses his ultimate sword move again, only for Chen Cheng to seize his sword and expose the flaw in the Mysterious Heaven Nine Swords. 253 254 255

Guidance Under Chen Cheng

After Chen Cheng agrees to teach him, Ji Jingyou offers a master-disciple salute and asks for instruction. Under Chen Cheng's guidance, he successfully performs the Mysterious Heaven Dragon Swimming in perfect form, breaks through his cultivation bottleneck, and regains his former vitality. 256

Northern Emperor Demon-Subduing Sect Selection

Ji Jingyou's thirty-five bright Divine Apertures earn him the highest-grade aptitude assessment and immediate admission to the Northern Emperor Demon-Subduing Sect's Outer Sect. When Chen Cheng receives an anomalously poor result, Ji Jingyou is among those who refuse to believe it and angrily strikes the Star Pillar. 262 264

Outer Sect Punishment and Thunder Scripture Entry

After being defeated by Chu Jingchuan, Ji Jingyou and Liang Fengwen are forced into labor at the beast pens. Ji Jingyou nevertheless refuses to defect from Chen Cheng, then accepts Chen's aid in entering the Black Law Punitive Thunder Scripture. 276 277

With Chen Cheng guaranteeing the stakes, Ji Jingyou challenges Chu Jingchuan again. He destroys Chu's Great Thunder Beast with lightning-infused swordsmanship and wins decisively, reclaiming his dignity and earning greater confidence in his own path. 277

Star Ranking Battles

Ji Jingyou challenges Yan Guinan, ranked ninety-seventh on the Star Ranking, in a battle between prominent newcomers. Though his azure-lightning swordsmanship initially matches Yan's twin blades, Yan uses a Star-Burning Pill to gain the advantage, forcing Ji Jingyou to concede. 279

He later challenges Li Chenyuan, who holds fifth place on the Star Ranking. Wielding Ice Ripple and the first step of Seven Steps Chasing the Mountain, Ji Jingyou overwhelms Li and takes fifth place for himself. 308 309

Notable Quotes

“Where is your evidence?” 216

“As long as you can produce evidence, I will never meddle in your affairs. Conversely, if you have no evidence, I will never allow you to slaughter the innocent before my eyes.” 216

“Junior Brother Chen... Master Chen! Please, enlighten me!” 256

“Senior Brother Chen is the person I admire most in this life! In the near future, he will surely ascend to the absolute pinnacle of martial arts!” 276

“From this day onward, with but a word from Senior Brother, I will climb mountains of blades and descend into seas of fire, never shrinking even from ten thousand deaths!” 277

Trivia

• Ji Jingyou is seventeen years old during the Seven Sects Grand Competition. 216
• He is described as Yunlei Prefecture's greatest genius under twenty-four. 253
• Chen Cheng's victory over him leaves a visible scar on Ji Jingyou's cheek. 253
• All thirty-five of Ji Jingyou's Divine Apertures shine during the Northern Emperor Demon-Subduing Sect aptitude assessment. 262
• He is one of the two most prominent newcomers of his Outer Sect class, alongside Lu Zhenting. 308