Qiangu Qingfeng

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Qiangu Qingfeng (千古清风)
Alias(es)	Purgatory
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Spirit Pagoda; Skysea Alliance
Occupation/Role	Spirit Pagoda councilor; Qian Jue's martial mentor and maternal grandfather
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 11
Cultivation	Rank 99 Limit Douluo; veteran demigod 11 18
Martial Soul	Purgatory Halberd 12

Background / History

Qiangu Qingfeng is Qian Jue's maternal grandfather. He disapproved of Qian Jue's parents' marriage and regarded Qian Jue's father as too timid, but had been fond of Qian Jue during their few meetings before Long Yeyue took custody of him. 11

In his youth, Qingfeng was considered mediocre beside his younger brother, Qiangu Dongfeng, and was reportedly ostracized. He left at fourteen to seek knowledge; when he returned, he easily defeated the newly promoted Titled Douluo Dongfeng, declaring that he had simply never wanted to compete. He then withdrew into seclusion for years. 11

Qian Jue's account of Long Yeyue's abuse—especially being fed rice water during his childhood—ended Qingfeng's seclusion. He resolved to intervene, offered to guide Qian Jue's Coiling Dragon Staff cultivation, and became a direct protector against Shrek Academy's attempts to reclaim the boy. 11 12

His return also carried a political purpose. Qingfeng pressed Qiangu Dongfeng to devote Qiangu family resources to Qian Jue's cultivation, while warning him to end his cooperation with the Holy Spirit Cult. He later resumed public duties as a Spirit Pagoda councilor for the Skysea Alliance. 25 33

Personality

Qingfeng is fiercely protective of his family. He responds to the abuse Qian Jue endured with contained but unmistakable rage, crushing a teacup in his hand and abandoning his reclusive life to act. 11

Despite his low-profile reputation, he is intensely competitive, particularly toward Qiangu Dongfeng and Shrek Academy. His old victory over Dongfeng remains a point of pride, and he sees Qian Jue's talent as an opportunity for the Qiangu clan to produce a figure capable of surpassing Shrek's strongest. 13 25

He is also blunt and decisive in confrontations. When Cai Yue'er tried to forcibly take Qian Jue, Qingfeng answered her contempt for Eastsea Academy with two slaps and the destruction of her martial soul manifestation. 17 18

Abilities & Skills

Limit Douluo Cultivation

Qiangu Qingfeng is a rank 99 Limit Douluo and veteran demigod, strong enough to firmly suppress Cai Yue'er, a Sea God Pavilion elder and Shrek Outer Court dean. 11 18

• Neutralized the collateral soul-power pressure of his confrontation with Cai Yue'er to protect nearby Eastsea Academy students. 18
• Manifested thought power during his discussion with Qiangu Dongfeng, causing even another Limit Douluo to feel threatened. 25
• Joined Di Tian and Xiong Jun in overwhelming Long Yeyue, helping leave her unable to act freely for roughly six months. 26 27

Purgatory Halberd

His martial soul is the Purgatory Halberd, a top-tier tool-type martial soul. Its movements carry the force to tear through space, while its battle intent evokes the sensation of being dragged into purgatory for judgment. 12

• Shattered Cai Yue'er's Silver Moon martial soul manifestation with a casual wave. 17
• Uses the halberd as a substitute when demonstrating staff principles to Qian Jue. 12
• His personal presence is likened to a deep, purgatorial abyss by Qian Jue. 33

Tool Martial Soul Mastery

Though he did not inherit the Coiling Dragon Staff, Qingfeng possesses exceptional understanding of it and of tool-type martial souls generally. 12

• Taught Qian Jue the four realms of tool martial souls: Momentum, Intent, Soul, and Divinity. 12
• Demonstrated the threshold realm of Momentum through halberd forms, then displayed the higher principle of man and weapon becoming one in the Soul Realm. 12
• Recognized Qian Jue's self-developed staff momentum on his first day of training and confirmed his entry into the Staff Momentum realm. 12 13

Relationships

• Qian Jue — Maternal grandfather, protector, and first instructor in Coiling Dragon Staff fundamentals. Qingfeng ends his seclusion after learning of Qian Jue's treatment under Long Yeyue. 11 12
• Xia Zhengleng — Wife and Qian Jue's maternal grandmother. The pair jointly welcome Qian Jue into their home and react with fury to his abuse. 11
• Qiangu Dongfeng — Younger brother and Spirit Pagoda Master. Qingfeng defeated him in their youth; despite their rivalry, he later seeks Dongfeng's support for Qian Jue. 11 25
• Qiangu Dieting — Father and former Spirit Pagoda Master. Qingfeng supports the plan for Dieting to teach Qian Jue the deeper Indomitable Staff Technique. 25 33
• Long Yeyue — Enemy due to her abuse of Qian Jue and an older grievance involving Qingfeng's father. Qingfeng joins the assault that incapacitates her. 18 21 26 27
• Cai Yue'er — Shrek elder whom Qingfeng disciplines after she attempts to seize Qian Jue and suppresses Eastsea Academy personnel. 17 18
• Di Tian and Xiong Jun — Temporarily fought alongside them against Long Yeyue, but parted ways afterward without pursuing each other's identities. 26 27

Story Role / Major Arcs

Qian Jue's Return to His Maternal Family

Qingfeng becomes Qian Jue's first reliable family protector after the boy reaches his grandparents' home and reveals Long Yeyue's mistreatment. He leaves seclusion and begins personally directing Qian Jue's growth. 11 12

Eastsea Academy and the Shrek Confrontation

He escorts Qian Jue and Gu Yue to Eastsea Academy, where his cultivation immediately draws Wu Zhangkong's respect. When Cai Yue'er attempts to coerce Qian Jue into returning to Shrek, Qingfeng publicly intervenes and humiliates her. 15 17 18

Qiangu Clan Support for Qian Jue

Qingfeng brings Qian Jue's records to Qiangu Dongfeng, pushing for the clan to prioritize the child's cultivation. He also insists that Qian Jue must never be reduced to a political pawn. 25

Assault on Long Yeyue

While investigating a nearby Limit Douluo-level disturbance, Qingfeng discovers Di Tian and Xiong Jun attacking Long Yeyue. He joins the fight, venting his grudge and contributing to her long-term incapacitation. 26 27

Notable Quotes

“It's not that I couldn't compete with you; I just didn't want to.” 11

“Aside from Yun Ming, who in your Shrek dares to fight me? Even if that old hag Long Yeyue came here, I would beat her just the same!” 18