Jiang Li

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Jiang Li (姜离) 1
Alias(es)	Jiang Wudi; Little Sage; King Li; Myriad Desire Demon Lord (impersonated form) 131 150 184
Species/Race	Human 1
Gender	Male 1
Age	21 at the Cultivation Art Growth Plan's activation; 23 in later records 1 180
Affiliation	Heavenly Mystery Holy Land; Heaven Sword Peak; formerly an undercover asset of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect 1 170
Occupation/Role	Heavenly Mystery Holy Son; Chief/Senior Brother of Heaven Sword Peak; Law Enforcement Hall mid-tier Law Enforcer 61 74 170
Status	Active; Mid Golden Core cultivation 180
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Refining, Second Layer	1	His recorded cultivation when the Cultivation Art Growth Plan activates.
Qi Refining, Third Layer	2	Reached within a day after the Returning Heart Art autonomously clears the Heart Questioning Forest and evolves into the Profound Yellow Heart Refining Art.
Qi Refining, Fourth Layer	6	Reached after three days of managed cultivation; gains the Shield of Justice spell.
Qi Refining, Fifth Layer	14	Breaks through during the Heart Questioning Mirror investigation when the Profound Yellow Heart Refining Art enters enlightenment.
Qi Refining, Sixth Layer	21	Recorded while joining the punitive expedition team.
Qi Refining, Tenth Layer	44	Reaches an unprecedented tenth layer; possesses Glazed Mana and a body comparable to mid-Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Foundation Establishment, First Layer	47	Completes rare Enlightenment Foundation Establishment, forging a perfect Dao foundation over three days.
Foundation Establishment, Second Layer	47	Advances again after consuming a top-grade medicinal pill.
Foundation Establishment, Mid Stage	73	The Supreme Divine Thunder Induction Scripture acknowledges his actions against the Yin Puppet Sect; unlocks Great Purity Lightning and raises his mana density.
Foundation Establishment, Late Stage	94	Breaks through following the destruction of True Lord Blood Prison's Nascent Soul avatar; spiritual sense improves.
Foundation Establishment, Peak	110	Reaches the peak before resolving his Golden Core path.
Golden Core	133	Condenses the first-ranked Invincible Pill, a Golden Core bearing attributes of six supreme true arts and an embryonic world.
Golden Core, Mid Stage	158	Advances in seclusion and unlocks Bone-Slaying Evil Thunder.

Background

Jiang Li transmigrated into the cultivation world as one of the Myriad Desire Demon Lord's reserve vessels. Placed within the Heavenly Mystery Holy Land as an Outer Sect disciple, he worked as a spiritual-plant farmer while secretly gathering intelligence for the Ten Thousand Demons Sect. He believed his eventual fate would be possession by the Demon Lord or absorption into its main body, so he survived by remaining inconspicuous and avoiding prominent disciples. 1 3

His circumstances changed when the Cultivation Art Growth Plan activated. The system forced him into the Heart Questioning Forest—a place feared by demonic infiltrators—yet the Returning Heart Art autonomously passed its trials and evolved into the Profound Yellow Heart Refining Art. The system's techniques repeatedly acted according to their own ideals, especially justice, often exposing Jiang Li despite his efforts to remain unnoticed. 1 2 14

Jiang Li gained recognition after exposing Yin Puppet Sect spies and defeating demonic cultivators in Frostfeather City. Teaching Elder Zhang Song accepted him as a disciple of Heaven Sword Peak, supplying him with resources, Fen Xiao, and protection despite Jiang Li's hidden identity. 5 12 17

His rapid rise continued through Enlightenment Foundation Establishment, mastery of the Sword Dao Stele, and acquisition of the fifth-tier World Cleanser · Limitless Sword. His achievements made him Chief of Heaven Sword Peak and a Holy Son Candidate, while his public reputation as a righteous protector increasingly conflicted with his original role as a demonic sect infiltrator. 47 51 61 102

After saving Jiangzhou and purging demons within the Beast God Secret Realm, Jiang Li became known throughout the cultivation world as the Little Sage. His Invincible Pill later ranked first on the Golden Core Rankings, and he ultimately became the Heavenly Mystery Holy Land's Holy Son. 131 133 135 170

Appearance

Jiang Li is a handsome young man with sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, and a refined, elegant bearing. His usual black robes and naturally righteous aura often lead others to compare him to an immortal descended into the mortal world. 17 41

• Frequently wears flowing black or ink-black robes. 41 150
• Carries an unusually dignified imperial presence after cultivating the Emperor's World-Shocking Art. 32 41
• His skin develops mountain-and-river patterns as his body-refinement cultivation deepens. 32 159
• In Myriad Desire Demon Lord form, his face becomes distorted by warped light; his eyes resemble dark voids, and black lightning surrounds his fingertips. 143
• His Nine Heavens Wind-Thunder Void-Escape Secret Canon manifests as large green wind wings and thunder wings. 155 156

Personality

Jiang Li begins as deeply cautious, practical, and determined to keep a low profile. His rules as an undercover agent include avoiding attention, avoiding notable people, and gathering intelligence from public places without becoming memorable. 1 3

He is strategic and adaptable, regularly assessing the risks of techniques, sect politics, and public attention. Even as his reputation grows, he remains concerned that fame will expose his demonic origins or make him a target. 14 44 198

Despite his original mission, Jiang Li repeatedly protects civilians, dismantles demonic sect operations, and returns seized wealth to Qinghe County. His righteousness is initially encouraged by his cultivation arts, but he eventually accepts responsibility for Jiangzhou and the wider human realm. 43 99 130

Jiang Li is loyal to those who support him. He refuses the Pure Yang Palace Master's offer to change sects, stating that he cannot betray the Heavenly Mystery Holy Land. 110

Abilities & Skills

Cultivation Art Growth Plan

Jiang Li's system manages his cultivation arts, allowing them to cultivate, comprehend, evolve, and sometimes control his body autonomously. 1 2 14

• Doubles his cultivation speed upon activating the Returning Heart Art. 1
• Evolves techniques through fitting experiences, such as passing Dao heart trials or performing righteous deeds. 2 73 151
• Can take direct control of his body; its choices frequently cause unwanted public displays. 14 155
• Its techniques possess distinct personalities and may reject Jiang Li's preferred course of action. 81 100

Supreme Azure Firmament Violet Firmament Heart Sutra

Jiang Li's evolved Qi Refining Method governs lightning, righteousness, and Heavenly Dao authority. 180

• Uses Divine Thunder techniques, including Great Purity Lightning, Bone-Slaying Evil Thunder, and Azure Firmament Tribulation Lightning. 73 158 183
• Gains power from destroying demonic cultivators and protecting civilians. 73 99 151
• Enters Heavenly Dao Emissary mode to wield Heavenly Dao authority. 180 183
• Merges with the Heavenly Dao at the Golden Core stage, opening Azure Firmament Thunder Eyes capable of observing the Cloudmist Dynasty across the Nine Provinces. 190
• Has gained resistance to earth, water, fire, and wind through its “Acting on Heaven's Behalf” progression. 151

Emperor's World-Shocking Divine Art

Jiang Li's body-refinement art transforms his body through Imperial Dynasty Dragon Qi and Incense Faith Power. 32 100

• Produces the Nation's Luck Forged Saintly Body, marked by mountain-and-river patterns and exceptional durability. 32
• Allows him to collect faith, condense Imperial Dynasty Dragon Qi, and develop an imperial physique. 32 43
• Grants the Emperor's Body, Profound Yellow Blood, State Altar Bone, and Prosperous Golden Body. 63 141 159
• Its third layer, Mountain River Muscles, grants flight and the Unyielding trait. 202
• Generates the Imperial Path Domain, which strips opponents of the laws of heaven and earth and can nullify Spirit Transformation spiritual bodies. 207
• His physical strength lets him defeat a Nascent Soul Holy Son Candidate, Lei Shan, with three punches. 159 160

Profound Heaven Dragon Slaying Sword

Jiang Li's principal sword art evolved from the Dragon Slaying Sword, combining extreme sword comprehension with unusually high-grade mana. 6 18 101

Sword Dao milestone	Chapter	Notes
Sword Qi Manifestation	14	Achieved shortly after learning the Dragon Slaying Sword.
Sword Manifestation	30	Comprehended in little more than a month.
Sword Rainbow Dividing Light	51	Reaches the fourth realm after clearing the Sword Dao Stele and defeating the Heavenly Mystery Ancestor's projection.
Sword Light Differentiation	102	Opens a new division in the Sword Dao and helps earn the Limitless Sword's recognition.
Fifth Realm / Pseudo Sword Qi	141	Condenses Pseudo Sword Qi and begins preparing Heavenly Fiend Qi for true Sword Qi.
Second Great Sun Sword Qi	184	Condenses a second Fire-attribute Sword Qi after gathering five portions of Heavenly Fiend Qi.

• Can differentiate Attribute Sword Light into multiple streams; he splits Divine Firmament Sword Light into twelve attacks against a Nascent Soul demon. 186
• Can combine elemental sword lights, including the Lightning Calamity Flame Sword Light and Purple Radiance Sword Light. 135 161
• His Great Sun Sword Qi can threaten or injure Transformation Spirit cultivators. 158 184

Shield of Faith

A defensive technique evolved from the Shield of Justice through Jiang Li's acts and reputation as a protector. 5 129

• Initially condenses golden shields from Righteous Qi to block attacks. 11
• Protects allies from attacks that should exceed their defenses, including the Mountain Moving Divine Ape's stomp. 129
• Its effectiveness is tied to faith, justice, and Jiang Li's role as a protector. 129

Nine Heavens Wind-Thunder Void-Escape Secret Canon

Jiang Li's movement art evolved from the Carefree Wind-Riding Art into a wind-and-thunder escape technique. 46 155

• Reaches Minor Accomplishment in the Carefree Wind-Riding Art, allowing speed that outclasses Foundation Establishment cultivators. 46
• Creates and controls destructive wind phenomena, including the wind disaster that destroys the Yin Puppet Sect's Jiangzhou branch. 72
• Condenses Feathered Wind Wings from the Nine Heavens Gale and Thunder Wings from the Void Thunder Pool. 155
• Enables travel through Void Turbulence and the tearing of spatial barriers. 155

Spirit Controlling Thought Severing Art

Jiang Li's spiritual-refining method develops his sea of consciousness and turns defeated spiritual entities into controlled assets. 82 180

• Condenses the Nascent Soul Sword Embryo through the Trouble-Quelling Art. 119
• Uses the Sword Embryo to damage and absorb the Myriad Desire Demon Lord's divine sense body. 119
• Controls purified spiritual servants, including Netherworld Supreme. 103
• Provides divine sense defenses, divine sense combat techniques, and potential intrusion abilities through controlled spirits. 82

Primal Divine Fire True Understanding

A fire cultivation art centered on the purple-gold Emperor Flame. 111 121

• Uses the Sun Eclipse Eye to destroy Cold Flame Supreme's escaping Nascent Soul. 111
• Refines and devours other Spirit Fires to strengthen the Emperor Flame. 121
• Requires an unusually large number of high-order Spirit Fires for advancement. 121

Formless Myriad Transformations Art

A disguise divine ability capable of assuming identities beyond ordinary appearance-changing techniques. 143

• Takes on the image, aura, and presence of the Myriad Desire Demon Lord. 143 150
• Lets Jiang Li operate inside the Ten Thousand Demons Sect under the Demon Lord's identity. 146
• Unlocks Great Desolation Annihilation Finger after deeply role-playing the Demon Lord's destructive character. 151

Beast God Seven Kill

Jiang Li possesses a half-volume of this divine ability and has mastered at least one confirmed killing move. 100 129

• Mountain Moving Divine Power — projects the crushing force of a colossal city or mountain through a palm strike. 129
• Enhances his body-refinement combat against powerful demon beasts. 129

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• World Cleanser · Limitless Sword — Fifth-tier sword artifact that chooses Jiang Li as its wielder after his cultivation arts intimidate its sword spirit. 102
  • Limitless Sky-Rending uses nine sealed strands of Limitless Innate Qi to strike through space, form, and defense. 103
  • Domain of Pristine Land purifies evil across a hundred-mile radius and is especially lethal to soul, ghost, and evil cultivators. 103
• Fen Xiao — Crimson flying sword given by Zhang Song; a top-tier second-tier Spiritual Treasure close to the third tier. 17 42
• Burning Sky — Second-tier Spiritual Treasure used to condense powerful sword light. 98
• Human Emperor Palace — Residence on Heaven Sword Peak that gathers Dragon Qi and stands above a developing Dragon Vein. 63 100
• Holy Master Token — Grants access to resources, privileges, and free support from facilities such as the Heavenly Craft Hall. 52 63

Relationships

• Zhang Song — Jiang Li's master and strongest early supporter. He recommends the Dragon Slaying Sword, accepts Jiang Li into Heaven Sword Peak, and remains proud of his rise. 6 17 135
• Murong Qing — Little Jade Peak prodigy, fellow Enlightenment Foundation Establishment cultivator, and frequent companion. She researches Jiang Li's opponents and receives his Sword Light Differentiation insights. 48 101 103
• Li Xi — Close ally with the Longevity Physique. She repeatedly supplies Jiang Li with pills and mana, while Jiang Li entrusts her with the Yi Wood Spiritual Infant and protects her secret. 42 43
• Zhao Qingxuan — Body cultivator who joins Jiang Li's circle and resides at the Human Emperor Palace. Jiang Li can control her Martial Will avatar after it absorbs the Imperial Golden Core. 119
• Heaven Sword Peak Master — Jiang Li's grandmaster and a major supporter of his Sword Dao achievements; he calls Jiang Li a milestone in Sword Dao history. 102
• Myriad Desire Demon Lord — Jiang Li's intended possessor and original master within the Ten Thousand Demons Sect. Jiang Li turns the Demon Lord's divine sense body into a resource and later impersonates him. 1 119 143
• Heavenly Mystery Holy Master — Provides Jiang Li with Holy Son recognition, access to the secret vault, and large quantities of Heavenly Fiend Qi. 170 201
• Emperor Zhangwu — Cloudmist Dynasty ruler who grants Jiang Li the title of King Li after Jiang Li saves the imperial city. 183 184

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Undercover Outer Sect Disciple — Activates the Cultivation Art Growth Plan while living as a low-profile mole in the Heavenly Mystery Holy Land. 1
• Rise of Heaven Sword Peak — Exposes spies, enters Heaven Sword Peak under Zhang Song, and develops into a renowned sword cultivator. 5 17 18
• Jiangzhou Protector — Dismantles the Zhou Family and Yin Puppet Sect operations, earns public faith, and begins gathering Imperial Dynasty Dragon Qi. 41 72 99
• Limitless Sword Wielder — Redefines the Sword Dao through Sword Light Differentiation and becomes the fifth-tier Limitless Sword's chosen wielder. 102 103
• Little Sage of the Beast God Secret Realm — Protects human cultivators, kills demon threats, and gains widespread gratitude, gifts, and the Little Sage title. 129 130 131
• Invincible Pill and Holy Son — Condenses the number-one Golden Core, defeats rival Holy Son Candidates, and ascends as Heavenly Mystery Holy Son. 133 160 170
• Cloudmist Dynasty Guardian — Becomes King Li, confronts the Demon Race trial, and uses Heavenly Dao Emissary powers to protect the Nine Provinces. 184 190
• Strongest Golden Core — Slays a Spirit Transformation Demon King during the Demon Race trial and becomes the centerpiece of a new Heavenly Mystery Holy Land faction. 200

Notable Quotes

“Master, I am actually stronger than you imagine.” 156