Li Qinglian

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Li Qinglian (李青莲)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Formerly Shrek Academy; Blazing Fire Academy; competed with Tianshui Academy's team
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; sword cultivator; tournament competitor
Status	Active
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate full soul power; level 10	1 3	Awakened the Evil Fire Phoenix and the Green Lotus Sword as twin martial souls.
Green Lotus Sword Intent comprehended	1	Gained the Green Lotus Sword's approval; uses its purity to resist the Evil Fire.
First soul ring; level 12	5 10	Absorbed the thousand-year Blazing Python ring as his first ring; gained Fire Phoenix Entanglement.
Second soul ring	15	Absorbed an approximately three-thousand-year Red Flame Golden Roc soul ring.
Rank 27	28	Reached rank 27 after consuming the Blazing Apricot Delicate Herb alongside Shui Bing'er's absorption of the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass; Phoenix martial soul evolved to Ultimate Fire.
Rank 33 Soul Elder	31	Reached rank 33 after two further years of cultivation.
Rank 40	51 53	Reached level 40 after two years cultivating in Blazing Fire Academy's active volcano.

Background / History

Li Qinglian is a transmigrant whose parents died after his birth. He awakened in Wild Chicken Village with innate full soul power and twin martial souls: the Evil Fire Phoenix and the Green Lotus Sword. Flender discovered his talent and brought him to Shrek Academy alongside Ma Hongjun. 1 3

The Evil Fire Phoenix inflicted recurrent, body-burning eruptions that threatened to corrupt or kill him. Rejecting Ma Hongjun's method of venting the fire through indulgence, Li Qinglian used ice water and the Green Lotus Sword's purity to endure the pain. During one such trial, reflections on the lotus led him to comprehend Green Lotus Sword Intent and choose a path of restraint. 1 2

He left Shrek after Flender accepted that he would pursue this path alone. In Sunset Forest, Li Qinglian met Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang, slew a Blazing Python with his sword intent, and absorbed its thousand-year ring as his first soul ring. He then entered Blazing Fire Academy. 2 6

Huo Lie's records revealed that surviving Evil Fire eruptions could constitute phoenix nirvana, with nine successful trials potentially allowing the Evil Fire Phoenix to become a true phoenix. Li Qinglian resolved to endure the tribulations rather than submit to his desires. 7 8

At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, he developed a plan with Shui Bing'er to use opposing immortal herbs and their martial soul fusion to balance fire and ice. The process advanced his Phoenix martial soul to Ultimate Fire and strengthened their fusion into a form resembling the legendary Primordial Phoenix. 24 26 28

Two years later, Li Qinglian joined Tianshui Academy's team for the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Tournament. His sword intent broke Star Luo Team's martial soul fusion, and his fusion with Shui Bing'er defeated Spirit Hall Academy, winning the championship. 31 34 43

Appearance

Li Qinglian is described as unusually handsome, refined, and clean in bearing. His Green Lotus Sword Intent gives him a pure, ethereal aura, while repeated Evil Fire nirvana changed portions of his hair silver-white. 2 3 53

• Long black-and-white hair, casually tied behind his head. 53
• Sharp, refined features, sword-like brows, and a composed gaze. 53
• Often wears clean white robes with gold embroidery and carries a green longsword. 53
• His sword practice produces lotus imagery beneath his feet, earning comparisons to a Green Lotus Sword Immortal. 1 7
• The Evil Fire accelerated his physical development beyond his actual age. 20

Personality

Li Qinglian is principled and exceptionally self-controlled. He refuses to relieve the Evil Fire through the depravity he sees in Ma Hongjun, even when doing so puts his life at risk. His determination is rooted in his belief that no predetermined fate can force him to abandon his ideals. 1 2 11

He is calm under pressure, strategic in combat, and willing to take calculated risks—whether absorbing soul rings beyond conventional limits, planning the immortal-herb absorption, or saving his martial soul fusion as a tournament trump card. 5 24 37

Despite his fame and talent, he is generally courteous and approachable. He accepts help when necessary, repays favors, and protects his independence through careful negotiations, notably with Dugu Yan and Qian Renxue. 10 21 24 46

Abilities & Skills

Twin Martial Souls

Li Qinglian possesses both a beast martial soul and a tool martial soul.

• Evil Fire Phoenix — Initially a dangerous mutated phoenix martial soul whose Evil Fire causes destructive eruptions and abnormal bodily development. 1 6
• Green Lotus Sword — A three-foot sword martial soul that carries Green Lotus Sword Intent. 1
• His Green Lotus Sword had no attached soul rings as of the documented tournament period; its combat power instead came from sword intent and self-created techniques. 47

Green Lotus Sword Intent

A sword intent based on the lotus's purity, nobility, and unbending character.

• Suppresses and severs the resentment and hostility within absorbed soul rings. 10
• Allows him to resist the Evil Fire's corrupting influence. 1 7
• Can manifest blooming lotuses through sword swings and footwork. 1 7
• Its highest-output attacks consume immense essence, energy, spirit, intent, and soul power; he can only sustain several full-power strikes in one battle. 37
• Its displayed power shocked leading experts, including Sword Douluo and major sect figures. 34 35

Green Lotus Sword Technique

A self-created sword art used together with Green Lotus Sword Intent.

• Thousand Flowers Burying the Moon — Second Form; manifests an azure lotus whose petals erupt with sharp killing intent. 18
• Defeated Dai Tianyao and broke the Nether White Tiger martial soul fusion in the tournament. 35 37
• Is one of Li Qinglian's two documented self-created sword techniques. 47

Blazing Fire Sword Technique

A self-created flame-oriented sword art developed at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

• Created to differ from the Green Lotus Sword Technique and belong specifically to flame. 24
• Was still being perfected while Li Qinglian cultivated at the well. 30

Fire Phoenix Entanglement

Li Qinglian's first soul skill, obtained from the thousand-year Blazing Python.

• A control-type skill that releases an illusory fire phoenix to bind its target. 10
• Inherits the Blazing Python's binding trait: the more the victim struggles, the tighter the restraint becomes. 10
• Allowed a one-ring Li Qinglian to defeat the two-ring Grand Soul Master Shui Bing'er by creating an opening for his sword. 10

Ultimate Phoenix True Fire

The evolved fire attribute of Li Qinglian's Phoenix martial soul.

• Achieved after the Blazing Apricot Delicate Herb process elevated his Phoenix martial soul to Ultimate Fire. 28
• Used to confront the Three-Eyed Golden Lion. 58
• Is considered a major threat to Tang San's Blue Silver Grass. 56
• Contains a trace of the True Meaning of Phoenix after Li Qinglian fused with Life Gold. 49

Martial Soul Fusion Skill

Li Qinglian can fuse martial souls with Shui Bing'er despite their opposing fire and ice attributes.

• Their fusion initially reduced his Evil Fire burden and temporarily suppressed it. 12 13
• Its fusion form resembles the Primordial Phoenix and combines Ultimate Fire with Ultimate Ice. 26 40 41
• Its power was assessed as comparable to, or capable of threatening, Soul King-level opponents. 26 31
• Defeated Spirit Hall Academy's captain Ao Tian and secured the tournament championship for Tianshui Team. 41 43

Golden Roc Wings

An External Spirit Bone absorbed from the Red Flame Golden Roc.

• Grants flight. 27
• Can absorb fire-origin energy. 27
• Allows near spirit-power-free flight, consuming mainly physical strength. 27
• Provides escape and aerial-mobility options against stronger opponents. 27

Heart of Life and Sword Embryo Body

Life Gold fused into Li Qinglian's body and formed the Heart of Life above his heart.

• Perfectly synchronized his Green Lotus Sword martial soul with his body. 49
• Turned his body into a Sword Embryo. 49
• Further evolved his phoenix flames with a trace of the True Meaning of Phoenix. 49

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Green Lotus Sword — His tool martial soul and primary weapon. 1
• Golden Roc Wings — External Spirit Bone granting flight and fire-energy absorption. 27
• Heart of Life — Life Gold fused above his heart. 49
• Blazing Apricot Delicate Herb — Used in his plan to evolve the Fire Phoenix to Ultimate Fire. 24 28
• Huo Lie's notebook — Records regarding Evil Fire Phoenix users and the nine nirvana trials. 7

Relationships

• Flender — Early mentor and Shrek Academy dean; recruited Li Qinglian but ultimately allowed him to leave and follow his own path. 1 2
• Ma Hongjun — Fellow Evil Fire Phoenix user and ideological opposite; Li Qinglian chose restraint while Ma Hongjun embraced indulgence. 1 2 54
• Huo Wu — Blazing Fire Academy companion and protector; supports him from their first meeting, hunts soul beasts with him, and openly cares for him. 3 6 15 30
• Huo Wushuang — Huo Wu's brother; assisted Li Qinglian in Sunset Forest and supports Li Qinglian's connection with Huo Wu. 3 6
• Huo Lie — Dean of Blazing Fire Academy; researched Evil Fire Phoenix history and guided Li Qinglian toward the nirvana path. 7
• Shui Bing'er — Ice Phoenix Soul Master and martial soul fusion partner; her Ultimate Ice helps suppress Li Qinglian's Evil Fire, and they win the academy tournament together. 10 12 26 43
• Shui Yue'er — Shui Bing'er's younger sister; admires Li Qinglian and kissed his cheek when leaving Blazing Fire Academy. 9 13
• Dugu Yan — Healed Li Qinglian's poison and later received his help clearing her accumulated poison; she is openly interested in him. 20 24 30
• Dugu Bo — Initially suspicious of Li Qinglian, then permitted him access to his herb garden and came to regard him as a friend. 22 23 30
• Ye Lingling — Assisted in healing Li Qinglian after his battle with Tang San. 20 21
• Tang San — Rival and declared lifelong enemy; they fought using Green Lotus sword techniques against Tang Sect secret skills. 18 53 54
• Qian Renxue — Cultivation ally who seeks his guidance in Sword Intent and Ultimate Fire; in return, she promises protection against Bibi Dong. 45 47
• Chen Xin — Seven Kill Sword Master who sought a duel after Li Qinglian's Life Gold fusion and sword evolution. 49

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek Academy and the Green Lotus Sword

Li Qinglian awakens twin martial souls, experiences the Evil Fire's danger, comprehends Green Lotus Sword Intent, and leaves Shrek rather than compromise his convictions. 1 2

Blazing Fire Academy and First Soul Ring

He enters Sunset Forest, gains Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang's support, kills the Blazing Python, and absorbs a thousand-year first soul ring. 3 6

Evil Fire Nirvana and the Shui Sisters

Li Qinglian learns of the nine nirvana trials, meets Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er, defeats Shui Bing'er, and discovers his martial soul fusion with her. 7 13

Tang San Conflict and Dugu Family Alliance

After obtaining a second ring from the Red Flame Golden Roc, Li Qinglian clashes with Tang San. He later receives treatment from Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, gains Dugu Bo's trust, and cultivates at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. 15 18 20 30

Ultimate Fire and Tournament Victory

Li Qinglian evolves to Ultimate Fire, develops the Ice Fire Phoenix fusion with Shui Bing'er, represents Tianshui Academy, defeats Star Luo Team and Spirit Hall Academy, and wins the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Tournament. 28 31 34 43

Spirit Hall Alliance and Life Gold Evolution

After winning the tournament, Li Qinglian meets Qian Renxue, gains Life Gold from Spirit Hall's treasury, and trades instruction in sword cultivation and Ultimate Fire for her protection. Life Gold transforms his body into a Sword Embryo and forms the Heart of Life. 45 49

Renewed Conflict with Shrek

At level 40, Li Qinglian encounters Shrek Academy again, rebukes Ma Hongjun's continued behavior, and is identified by Tang San as an eternal enemy. 51 56

Trivia

• Li Qinglian's first soul ring was a thousand-year ring, an achievement that shocked Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er. 10
• He calls his Green Lotus Sword techniques self-created soul skills rather than conventional ring-granted soul skills. 47
• He intended to obtain a Spirit Hall treasury soul bone as the prize for entering the academy tournament. 26 31
• His evil-fire tribulations are tied to a nine-stage phoenix-nirvana path; the prior recorded user died during the fourth eruption. 7