Qi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Qi (启)
Species/Race	Otherworld Creature
Gender	Male
Alias(es)	Spirit Eye Wizard
Occupation/Role	Morning Star Wizard; inheritor and former authority-holder of the Golden Balance
Affiliation	Qi's civilization; wizard strongholds during the Outer Plane conflict
Status	Sacrificed himself to delay the Goddess of the Weave after transferring authority over the Golden Balance to Lynn 208
First Appearance	Chapter 163

Background / History

Qi engineered the circumstances surrounding the Golden Balance long before Lynn encountered him. Maple Tree, once a top genius and Lord-level existence of the Nature Divine Dynasty, willingly entered Qi's game in pursuit of the Balance; Qi's scheme ultimately seized Maple Tree's physical body and left him trapped in Emerald Island Forest 176.

While occupying Maple Tree's body, Qi confronted Lynn and Ald within the otherworldly space. He used the Spirit of the Blue Sky to suppress them, then later controlled Sonia through a broken bell-like object 119. After Sonia became an artifact spirit through the properties of [Scenery], Qi used her as a medium to contact Lynn directly 163.

Qi and Lynn entered a contract under the Golden Balance. Qi promised to increase Lynn's spiritual power and charge the Spirit of the Blue Sky, while gradually introducing him to the Civilization of Gods, faith power, the Weave, and the nature of divine authority 164 165. The agreement was later revealed to be an inheritance: Lynn was meant to succeed Qi's civilization and eventually assume control of the Golden Balance 197 208.

Qi's broader objective appears to have involved revenge against the Civilization of Gods, though Lynn could only speculate on this from Maple Tree's account 176. He eventually used the Balance of Supreme Eternity against the Goddess of the Weave, trapping her and her authority in a divine confrontation 201.

When Lynn deciphered the contract and seized the Golden Balance, Qi relinquished his authority. He remained behind to delay the Goddess of the Weave, allowing Lynn and the Balance to escape the Outer Plane 208.

Abilities & Skills

Morning Star Wizard Power

Qi possesses power far beyond Level 3 Great Wizards and is identified as a Morning Star Wizard.

• Casually eliminated temple guards by transforming them into maple leaves 165 180.
• Suppressed Walker and Quinna's seventh-level spell domain merely by arriving 193.
• Instantly killed Walker and Quinna after taking control of the confrontation 194.
• Commanded the wizard stronghold's defense against the Goddess of the Weave's divine array; Level 3 Great Wizards deferred to him 195.

Spirit of the Blue Sky

Qi understands and can employ the Spirit of the Blue Sky's divine-linked functions.

• Used it to suppress Lynn and Ald in the otherworldly space 119.
• Taught Lynn that the artifact can process faith power and sever a temple's connection to the Weave 164 165.
• Guided Lynn in harvesting faith from temples, increasing Lynn's spiritual power to 130 points 166.
• Helped protect Lynn against the Goddess of the Weave's divine pressure alongside the Golden Balance 183.

Golden Balance and Contracts

Qi held authority over the Golden Balance before Lynn inherited it.

• Formed a contract with Lynn to provide spiritual advancement and access to faith power 164.
• Explained that the agreement was an inheritance of his civilization rather than a simple exchange 197.
• Used the Balance of Supreme Eternity to trap the Goddess of the Weave and her authority 201.
• Voluntarily relinquished control of the Balance when Lynn became its true master 208.

Knowledge of the Civilization of Gods

Qi serves as Lynn's primary source of knowledge regarding divine civilization.

• Explained how gods cultivate planes, draw them into the Celestial Kingdom, and feed on believers' faith 164.
• Described the Weave, divine hierarchy, and the relationship between wizard ranks and divine ranks 165 185.
• Identified God-Melting Gold as a resource capable of assisting in the absorption of a divine spark 194.

Relationships

• Lynn — Contracted successor. Qi strengthens and instructs Lynn, but initially holds the advantage in their relationship; he later transfers the Golden Balance and the responsibility of rebuilding his civilization to Lynn 163 164 197 208.
• Maple Tree — Victim of Qi's scheme. Qi seized Maple Tree's body after luring him into the pursuit of the Golden Balance 176.
• Sonia — Qi controls Sonia after she becomes an artifact spirit, using her to communicate with Lynn 163.
• Goddess of the Weave — Major adversary. Qi opposes her divine authority with the Balance of Supreme Eternity and ultimately remains behind to delay her 201 208.
• Ald — Temporary ally through Lynn's earlier confrontation with Qi's otherworldly presence; Qi's Spirit of the Blue Sky suppressed Ald's formation 119.
• Astrid — Entrusted to Lynn by Qi after Qi kills Walker and Quinna 194.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Contact and Contract

Qi first contacts Lynn through artifact-spirit Sonia and offers spiritual advancement through the energy of the Spirit of the Blue Sky 163. He then brings Lynn into a dreamlike space centered on the Golden Balance, establishing the terms of their agreement 164.

Temple Raids and Faith Harvesting

Qi leads Lynn into temples of the Goddess of the Weave, disables their connection to the Weave, and harvests faith power. These actions substantially accelerate Lynn's growth while exposing him to the conflict between wizard and divine civilizations 165 166 180.

Outer Plane War

During the Outer Plane crisis, Qi protects Lynn during his breakthrough to Level 2 and retreats with him from an impending divine attack 182 183. He later commands the wizard stronghold's defenses against the divine array 195.

Inheritance of the Golden Balance

Qi reveals that Lynn's contract is an inheritance tied to Qi's civilization 197. He confronts the Goddess of the Weave using the Balance of Supreme Eternity, then gives up his authority and sacrifices himself so Lynn can escape as the Balance's true master 201 208.

Trivia

• Qi showed unexpected mercy by sparing a group of alien believers after Lynn and Qi harvested faith from a temple 166.
• He warned Lynn that [Scenery] had a time limit and would eventually dissipate, making the inheritance and their actions time-sensitive 176.