Feathering Sect

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Feathering Sect
Original Name	化羽宗
Affiliation	Three Purities lineage 21 53
Occupation/Role	Immortal cultivation sect
Headquarters	Cloud Province
Status	Active; recognized as Cloud Province's foremost immortal sect 150 307
First Appearance	Chapter 8 8

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Declining Three Purities sect	10 21	Retained an ancient heritage but lacked powerful successors; Master Green Feather was only at the peak early Profound/Tongxuan stage.
Protected by the hidden “Immortal Ancestor”	15 18	Survived Old Demon Jia's assault after an unseen expert destroyed him with a Fireball Technique; the elders concluded that a senior ancestor was safeguarding the sect.
Restored and upgraded spiritual-vein base	75 109	Lin Xiaoyao restored the depleted spiritual vein, then fused it with the Heavenly Demon Sect's vein, increasing its quality by at least fifteenfold.
Rapid postwar expansion	119	The Mystic Blade Sect's spoils, abundant resources, and improved spiritual vein transformed the sect's cultivation conditions and overall strength.
Great Vehicle leadership	133	Master Green Feather, the Head of Sword-Flying Peak, and the Head of Treasure Pill Valley had each reached the Great Vehicle Realm.
True Immortal-level defensive foundation	143	Lin Xiaoyao established an array capable of blocking all cultivators below the True Immortal Realm.
Cloud Province's leading sect	150	Its role in the Demon Race conflict earned it the reputation of Cloud Province's number-one immortal sect.
Established regional supremacy	276 307	The sect possessed several dozen Great Vehicle cultivators and a headquarters whose cultivation conditions surpassed other blessed lands in Cloud Province.

Background / History

Ancient Heritage

Thirty thousand years before the present story, one of the sect's ancestor-founders recovered the Heart-Refining Path from an ancient ruin and brought it to the sect headquarters to temper disciples' Dao Hearts. Its deepest point concealed an Outer-Realm Heavenly Demon, however, nearly possessing the ancestor who found it. A Great Vehicle Realm ancestor ultimately suppressed the demon with a formation and ordered later generations never to enter the Path's depths. The seal endured for thirty thousand years. 10

The sect was once far stronger, with multiple Great Vehicle Realm ancestors supporting its Three Purities lineage. By Master Green Feather's era, it had declined into a remote sect with limited resources and a shortage of successors. 21 109

Emergence of the Immortal Ancestor

When the Heart-Refining Path's formation was destroyed and its imprisoned Heavenly Demon disappeared, the sect found neither evidence of battle nor any injured disciples. Master Green Feather concluded that an unknown expert had likely eliminated the demon and chose not to investigate further, fearing offense. 10

The sect later survived Old Demon Jia's attempted extermination through another unexplained intervention. These events convinced its leaders that a Great Vehicle ancestor—or an even greater existence—was protecting them in secret. 15 18

That protector was Lin Xiaoyao, a sect disciple living quietly near the Founder's Shrine. Though he was not the true founder, he adopted the identity of the sect's Immortal Ancestor after repeatedly defending it from destruction. 109 116

Spiritual-Vein Crisis and Revival

The sect's original spiritual vein dried up within three days, leaving its headquarters unsuitable for cultivation and prompting the leadership to plan a full relocation. 71 72

Lin Xiaoyao discovered that the depletion was caused by the Heavenly Demon Sect's scheme to extract spiritual-vein origins in order to force-ripen spiritual medicines. He restored the vein, preventing the relocation. 73 75

After destroying the Heavenly Demon Sect, Lin fused its much larger spiritual vein into the Feathering Sect's own. The resulting vein covered hundreds of miles and became at least fifteen times stronger than before, benefiting every disciple rather than a select few. 109 111

Organization

Position / Group	Known Members or Role
Sect Master	Master Green Feather — leads the sect and oversees major crises. 10 109
Sword-Flying Peak	Led by its Head/First Seat, a powerful but impetuous sword cultivator. 116 154
Treasure Pill Valley	Led by the Head of Treasure Pill Valley, also called Martial Uncle Zhou. 14 310
Elders and Peak Heads	Form the sect's senior leadership and participate in decisions on war, evacuation, relocation, and recruitment. 12 52 72
Founder's Shrine	Sacred site associated with the sect's founder and Lin Xiaoyao's residence nearby. 34 116

Defenses & Resources

Asset	Details
Heart-Refining Path	Ancient Dao-heart trial site. Its deepest chamber once sealed an Outer-Realm Heavenly Demon; the threat was removed by an unknown expert. 10
Sect-protecting grand formation	The original formation was destroyed during Old Demon Jia's invasion. A later array provided by Lin Xiaoyao could stop all cultivators below the True Immortal Realm. 12 143
Enhanced spiritual vein	Formed by fusing the sect's vein with the Heavenly Demon Sect's vein; it made the headquarters one of Cloud Province's best cultivation sites. 109 119 307
Mystic Blade Sect spoils	The destruction of the Mystic Blade Sect gave the Feathering Sect a large quantity of cultivation resources. 119
Patriarchal puppets and incarnations	Lin Xiaoyao has deployed puppets, wooden carvings, and incarnations to protect sect members and respond to threats. 118 134 278

Story Role / Major Arcs

Heart-Refining Path Incident

The sect discovered that the formation sealing the Heart-Refining Path's Outer-Realm Heavenly Demon had been destroyed. Since the demon had vanished without harming anyone, Master Green Feather and the elders inferred that an overwhelmingly powerful expert had removed it. 10

Old Demon Jia's Revenge

Old Demon Jia destroyed the sect-protecting formation, incapacitated the sect's leaders, and nearly annihilated the sect. Lin Xiaoyao secretly intervened and killed the late Mysterious Mastery Realm demon with a single Fireball Technique. 12 15

Conflict with Mist Moon Immortal Palace

Mist Moon Immortal Palace sought to suppress the Feathering Sect by forcing a marriage alliance between Xu Chen and Su Zhiyan. Master Green Feather rejected the proposal, and the resulting conflict ended with the Mist Moon Palace Master submitting at the Feathering Sect's gate. Lin Xiaoyao spared the palace and accepted it as an ally. 51 52 70

Spiritual-Vein Crisis

After the sect's spiritual vein dried up, its leaders prepared to abandon their ancestral headquarters. Lin Xiaoyao uncovered the Heavenly Demon Sect's involvement, restored the vein, and later upgraded it with the Heavenly Demon Sect's own spiritual vein. 72 75 109

Mystic Blade Sect War

The Mystic Blade Sect attempted to seize the enhanced spiritual vein and then decided to massacre the sect despite Master Green Feather's surrender. Lin Xiaoyao saved the sect, after which the Feathering Sect launched an expedition against the Mystic Blade Sect. A Heavenly Demon Puppet protected Yang Shuqin and killed the Mystic Blade Sect Master. 113 116 118

Hundred Crafts Courtyard Incident

Three elders from the Hundred Crafts Courtyard demanded the Feathering Sect surrender its headquarters and pressure Su Zhiyan into joining them. Their strength overwhelmed the sect's leaders until Lin Xiaoyao intervened through a powerful puppet. The subsequent destruction of the Hundred Crafts Courtyard greatly increased the Feathering Sect's fame. 133 134 142

Rise to Cloud Province Prominence

The sect's victories, resources, and Immortal Ancestor attracted talented cultivators from across Cloud Province. Its successful resistance against the Demon Race established it as Cloud Province's foremost immortal sect. 143 150 172

Ancient Demon Assault

After Lin Xiaoyao disappeared into Immortal Fate Valley for decades, an ancient demon attacked the sect and shattered its protective formation. Master Green Feather attempted to shield the disciples, while Lin Xiaoyao's incarnations and later his return prevented the sect's immediate destruction. 276 278 280

Hundred-Disciple Selection

Lin Xiaoyao arranged a martial competition to select one hundred disciples based on cultivation, temperament, and attitude. The chosen disciples would receive help overcoming bottlenecks and improving their spiritual-root aptitude, drawing attention from sects across Cloud Province. 303 305 311

Relationships

• Lin Xiaoyao / Immortal Ancestor — Secret protector, benefactor, and adopted patriarchal figure; saved the sect repeatedly, upgraded its spiritual vein, and improved the aptitude of its elders and selected disciples. 109 116 303
• Master Green Feather — Sect Master; leads the sect through its crises and holds deep reverence for the Immortal Ancestor. 10 109
• Mist Moon Immortal Palace — Former hostile sect that became an ally after its Palace Master submitted to Lin Xiaoyao. 51 70
• Heavenly Demon Sect — Enemy that drained the sect's spiritual vein to fuel its own cultivation resources. 75
• Mystic Blade Sect — Invaded to seize the spiritual vein and attempted to exterminate the sect; later destroyed after the Feathering Sect's counterattack. 113 118 119
• Hundred Crafts Courtyard — Hostile sect whose elders demanded the headquarters and Su Zhiyan; its conflict with the Feathering Sect helped make the latter famous across Cloud Continent. 133 142
• Demon Race — Major enemy force whose defeat at the Feathering Sect elevated the sect's reputation throughout Cloud Province. 150 172