Lu Xueqi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lu Xueqi (陆雪琪)
Alias(es)	Xueqi; Fairy Lu; Ice Fairy
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Green Cloud Sect; Small Bamboo Peak
Occupation/Role	Small Bamboo Peak disciple; later acting Sect Leader of the Green Cloud Sect
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 6

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Jade Purity Realm, seventh level	6	Already a peerless talent of Small Bamboo Peak; tempers her sword heart and sword intent in a metal-rich valley while cultivating with Tianya.
Shangqing Realm	113	Has become the undisputed leader of Small Bamboo Peak’s younger generation, with a more serene and restrained presence.
Taiqing Realm	192	Breaks through from the peak of the Upper Purity Realm after dual cultivation with Li Xiaoyu, whose spiritual energy complements her thunder-based power.
Half-Step Saint Realm	280	Fuses with Tianya and the Heavenly Emperor’s Judgment Divine Spark, becoming the Godhead of Judgment and wielding the transformed Tianya: Judgment.

Background

Lu Xueqi is Small Bamboo Peak’s renowned prodigy: a white-clad cultivator of exceptional talent who practices both Daoist arts and the tempering of sword heart and sword intent. Before meeting Li Xiaoyu, her life is defined by solitary cultivation, Tianya, and the pursuit of greater strength. 6 86

She first encounters Li Xiaoyu in a secluded, metal-rich valley while he is feeding metallic essence to his Immortal-Slaying Gourd. Tianya reacts strongly to the gourd, leading Xueqi to confront him with suspicion. Though she senses no demonic energy in him, she remains wary of the treasure; his composure under her sword intent ultimately makes her hesitate to press the matter. 6 7

At the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament, Xueqi meets Li Xiaoyu as an equal rather than a suspicious junior. Their duel escalates from refined swordplay to spirit-controlled Tianya and the forbidden Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique. When her loss of control threatens them both, Li Xiaoyu shields her from the lightning; Xueqi concedes and later brings him Small Bamboo Peak’s precious Cold Jade Ointment. 19 23

Their shared missions steadily transform wariness into trust. They fight in tandem in Kongsang Mountain’s Ancient Bat Cave, survive the Abyss of the Dead, and repeatedly protect one another in combat. Xueqi also comes to regard Zhang Xiaofan as a friend and stakes her life and cultivation path to guarantee his innocence during his trial. 30 33 37 57 62 63

On the Moon-Watching Terrace, Xueqi performs a sword dance that recounts her journey from lonely cultivation to love for Li Xiaoyu. Their kiss formally begins their relationship. 86

Master Shuiyue initially confines Xueqi and opposes the relationship, fearing emotional attachment will damage her cultivation and Small Bamboo Peak’s future. Xueqi refuses to renounce Li Xiaoyu, later persuading her master to accept her chosen path. Their relationship is eventually formalized through a betrothal. 87 90 112 163

After Li Xiaoyu is incapacitated following Daoist Daoxuan’s downfall, Xueqi volunteers to serve as acting Sect Leader. The Green Cloud Sect accepts her leadership, recognizing both her Taiqing Realm cultivation and her record in battle. 202

Appearance

Lu Xueqi is a peerlessly beautiful woman usually dressed in white, with an aloof, snow-like presence that softens noticeably around those she trusts. 6 19 86

• White robes described as purer than snow. 6 19
• Cold, clear eyes often compared to autumn pools. 19
• Long raven-black hair; later appears in formal white palace attire. 41 163
• Her presence is closely associated with Tianya’s blue sword light, frost, and thunder. 19 21
• After attaining the Godhead of Judgment, she bears the sacred pressure of a divine enforcer. 280

Personality

Initially, Xueqi is cold, vigilant, restrained, and intensely devoted to cultivation. She distrusts Li Xiaoyu’s unexplained gourd during their first meeting, yet refuses to abuse her seniority when she recognizes that he means no harm. 6 7

Her apparent detachment conceals deep loyalty and compassion. She follows Li Xiaoyu into danger without hesitation, supports Zhang Xiaofan during his trial, and is willing to put her own life and cultivation on the line for someone she knows to be innocent. 41 57 62 63

Xueqi is exceptionally resolute. She uses a forbidden technique rather than concede in the tournament, rejects Master Shuiyue’s demand that she abandon Li Xiaoyu, and later defines her Dao as walking beside him through any hardship. 21 87 252

Her relationship with Li Xiaoyu allows her to become openly affectionate without losing her discipline or sense of duty. She remains capable of commanding respect as a leader and standing at the front line in major conflicts. 86 202

Abilities & Skills

Tianya Divine Sword

Xueqi wields Tianya, a divine sword forged from nine-heavens exotic iron and imbued with righteous energy. It reacts to high-level spiritual objects and strongly restrains evil and yin-based entities. 6 7 33

• Projects icy blue sword qi capable of purifying specters. 33
• Carries freezing power and thunderous force in large-scale battles. 145 173
• Can be fused with Xueqi’s Dao heart and transformed into Tianya: Judgment. 280

Small Bamboo Peak Swordsmanship

Her swordsmanship is elegant, cold, and relentlessly precise, combining refined techniques with overwhelming killing intent. 19 20

• Creates snowflake-like icy sword qi that can freeze and cut through metal and stone. 19
• Uses varied high-level techniques in rapid succession, shifting between deceptive, forceful, and graceful attacks. 20
• Can maintain a safe fighting zone against masses of hostile spirits. 33

Spirit Sword Control

Xueqi can control Tianya with her primordial spirit, greatly increasing its speed and force. 20

• Enables Tianya to fight independently above the battlefield. 20
• Places significant strain on her mind and spiritual energy. 21
• Allowed her to force Li Xiaoyu into a prolonged stalemate during the tournament. 20 21

Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique

A formidable, initially forbidden technique that calls down heavenly thunder through Tianya. 21

• Summons divine lightning powerful enough to overwhelm an arena and endanger both combatants. 21 22
• Can be adapted to draw on ordinary lightning in confined environments. 30
• Later used to probe and attack the spatial barrier around the Tomb of Ten Thousand Dragons. 134
• Early use pushes Xueqi beyond her limits and causes her to lose control of the lightning. 21

Sword-and-Thunder Coordination

Xueqi’s lightning and sword intent synchronize especially well with Li Xiaoyu’s swordsmanship. 30

• Merges Tianya’s thunder with Li Xiaoyu’s sword intent into a combined blue-and-cyan sword aura. 30
• Works with Li Xiaoyu to defend against demonic beasts, specters, and powerful enemies. 30 54 82
• Provides decisive three-breath openings for Li Xiaoyu’s plans against stronger opponents. 136

Dual Cultivation

Xueqi’s cold, thunderous spiritual energy complements Li Xiaoyu’s powers of vitality and destruction. 192

• Forms a continuous circulation of cyan and blue spiritual energy between them. 192
• Deepens her understanding of the Dao of judgment and heavenly order. 192
• Propels her into the Taiqing Realm overnight. 192

Godhead of Judgment

Following the Heavenly Emperor’s inheritance, Xueqi becomes the bearer of the Judgment Divine Spark and fuses completely with Tianya. 280

• Gains authority associated with heavenly punishment and judgment over evil. 280
• Transforms Tianya into Tianya: Judgment, marked by golden runes of judgment. 280
• Reaches the Half-Step Saint Realm. 280

Equipment

• Tianya Divine Sword — Her life-bound divine sword; a weapon of ice, thunder, righteous energy, and ultimately judgment. 6 33 280
• Cold Jade Ointment — Precious Small Bamboo Peak healing medicine she delivers to the critically injured Li Xiaoyu. 23
• Jade pendant from Li Xiaoyu — Kept while confined by Master Shuiyue as a source of comfort and resolve. 87

Relationships

• Li Xiaoyu — Cultivation partner, lover, and later betrothed. Their relationship grows from suspicion and rivalry into mutual devotion, shared cultivation, and joint leadership. 6 7 22 23 86 163 192
• Master Shuiyue — Master and leader of Small Bamboo Peak. Their relationship is strained by Shuiyue’s opposition to Xueqi’s romance, but eventually develops into acceptance and support. 87 90 112 163
• Zhang Xiaofan — Fellow Green Cloud Sect disciple and friend. Xueqi guarantees his innocence at great personal risk during his trial. 57 62 63
• Jin Ping’er — Initially hostile rivals whose interactions are marked by provocation and jealousy; later cooperate when circumstances demand it. 36 37 47 82 247
• Shang Zhengliang — Li Xiaoyu’s master and an outspoken supporter of Xueqi and Li Xiaoyu’s relationship. 89 163
• Dawn Squad — Xueqi serves alongside Li Xiaoyu’s expedition team, using her sword intent to temper and protect its members. 95 96

Story Role / Major Arcs

First Meeting and Tournament

Xueqi discovers Li Xiaoyu’s suspicious gourd in the moonlit valley, then faces him in the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament. Her Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique nearly kills them both until Li Xiaoyu saves her from the uncontrolled lightning. 6 7 19 23

Kongsang Mountain Expedition

Chosen as one of the four Green Cloud Sect disciples sent to investigate Kongsang Mountain, Xueqi becomes one of Li Xiaoyu’s most reliable allies. Their coordinated sword-and-thunder strike annihilates a swarm of blood-sucking bats in the Ancient Bat Cave. 26 30

Abyss of the Dead and Zhang Xiaofan’s Trial

Xueqi fights through specters, confronts Bi Yao, and survives the Blood-Dripping Cave with her companions. Following the Liubo Mountain conflict, she joins Li Xiaoyu in defending Zhang Xiaofan during the sect trial, pledging her own life and Dao path as proof of his character. 33 38 57 62 63

Southern Border and Confession

Xueqi chooses to accompany Li Xiaoyu to the Southern Border, fighting beside him against Shangguan Ce and other threats. After returning to Green Cloud Mountain, she confesses through her sword dance on the Moon-Watching Terrace. 75 82 86

Love, Opposition, and Betrothal

Master Shuiyue opposes Xueqi’s relationship with Li Xiaoyu and confines her to the Cliff of Reflection. Xueqi refuses to repent, while Li Xiaoyu accepts Daoist Daoxuan’s ten-year trial to prove himself worthy of their union. 87 90

Acting Sect Leader

When Li Xiaoyu is unconscious, Xueqi volunteers to oversee the Green Cloud Sect. Her Taiqing Realm cultivation, battlefield record, and sense of responsibility secure the support of the sect’s senior figures. 202

Heavenly Emperor Inheritance

Xueqi undertakes trials of Dao heart, rejects an illusion of peaceful domestic happiness without Li Xiaoyu, and affirms that her chosen path is to face every danger at his side. She later becomes the Godhead of Judgment through her fusion with Tianya. 252 280

Legacy and Long Wait

A later account describes Xueqi as having led survivors through a century-long struggle against the Outer Realm Demons, becoming a symbol of hope before sacrificing herself. 263 In the distant future, she remains beside Li Xiaoyu as the two quietly watch over the Divine Land and eventually witness Zhang Xiaofan and Bi Yao’s return after three hundred years. 289 291

Trivia

• Tianya first alerts Xueqi to Li Xiaoyu’s Immortal-Slaying Gourd before she understands what it is. 6 7
• Her sword dance serves as a wordless account of her life: solitude, her first encounter with Li Xiaoyu, and their eventual love. 86
• Her Dao is explicitly defined as walking side by side with Li Xiaoyu, regardless of whether the road leads through danger or suffering. 252