Li Jun

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Li Jun (李钧)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Azure Cloud Sect; Medicine Peak
Occupation/Role	Outer sect disciple; Spirit Ox and spirit-beast caretaker; former carpenter and laborer
Status	Alive
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
No spiritual root	1	A transmigrated Azure Cloud Sect carpenter for ten years; unable to cultivate.
Qi Refining, First Level	3	Awakens the Mystic Yin Corrosive Spirit Root after exposure to spiritual energy leaking from Shen Xiyue's pill furnace and begins cultivation.
Qi Refining, Second Level	3	Reaches the second level within ten days; his corrosive spiritual power can leave grooves in the ground.
Qi Refining, Third Level	9	Breaks through after a month of intensive cultivation; completes the Shadow-Folding Wandering Dragon Step.
Qi Refining, Fourth Level	26	Reaches the fourth level; Shen Xiyue rewards him with two bottles of Spirit Gathering Pills.
Qi Refining, Fifth Level	48	Uses the Supreme Dawn Breathing Method's innate fire to break through; opens Star-Shattering Finger and Flowing Cloud Sword Technique to their fifth layers. He estimates he can contend directly with seventh-level Qi Refining cultivators.

Background / History

Li Jun transmigrated into the cultivation world and spent ten years as a carpenter for Azure Cloud Sect's Oak Garden. Born without a spiritual root, he eventually accepted that he could not cultivate, despite envying the sect disciples who traveled by flying sword. 1

Steward Zhao Wenjie forcibly selected him as a medicinal catalyst for Shen Xiyue's Purple Foundation Pill refinement. During the process, Li Jun alone could see furnace-status text warning that its temperature was too high. 1

Exposure to leaking furnace energy awakened his Mystic Yin Corrosive Spirit Root. Although the sect's Spirit Testing Stone identified him as possessing high-grade five spiritual roots, Li Jun inferred that his mutated root could absorb spiritual energy of every attribute. He used Shen Xiyue's interest in his unusual awakening to secure a position under her and later became an outer sect disciple of Medicine Peak. 3 5

At Medicine Peak, Li Jun was assigned to care for Spirit Oxen and their feed supply. His knowledge of spiritual plants and beasts, together with his ability to improve feed and preserve the oxen's condition, earned Shen Xiyue's trust and cultivation resources. 6 14

Personality

Li Jun is pragmatic, cautious, and strongly driven by self-preservation. Having lived as a powerless laborer, he regards strength as the only reliable security and carefully conceals information about his spirit root, entries, cultivation, and specialized feed formulas. 9 20 30

He is resourceful under pressure, preferring preparation, terrain, poisons, traps, disguises, and negotiation over direct confrontation. He willingly endures provocations from stronger enemies such as Liu Pan'er until he can retaliate safely. 11 16 37 42

Though initially reluctant to harm others, Li Jun becomes ruthless toward confirmed threats. He kills Liu Yan's group, Hu Dadao, and Zhao Wenjie after determining they intend to kill him or have repeatedly endangered him. 12 17 23 His treatment of poisoned Spirit Oxen and Fiery Mane Horses, however, reflects genuine care for animals. 14 41

Appearance

Li Jun is a young man whose worn, ragged clothing reflects his origins as a low-ranking laborer. Shen Xiyue notes that his eyes are notably bright. 1 14

• Twenty-six years old when Zhao Wenjie selects him as a medicinal catalyst. 1
• Initially works in carpenter's clothing while pruning Oak Garden trees. 1
• Uses a human-skin mask and the Mortal Concealment Art when traveling to avoid identification. 35

Abilities & Skills

Mystic Yin Corrosive Spirit Root

A mutated spirit root awakened through pill-furnace spiritual energy. It accepts spiritual energy of every attribute, but requires substantial resources to advance. Its spiritual power carries corrosive yin-baleful properties. 3 11 48

• Corrodes surfaces when his spiritual power is released. 3
• Enables him to wield the Awakening flying sword, which rejects ordinary spiritual power. 22
• Is publicly misidentified as high-grade five spiritual roots. 3 5

Entries

Li Jun can perceive cultivation-related text entries and has concluded they can provide acquisition, optimization, and completion. Entries only appear when he participates in cultivation of sufficient value. 1 7

• Detected the pill furnace's excessive temperature before explosions. 1
• Optimized the Azure Origin Art into the Myriad Apertures Universe Art after detecting “Spirit Qi Mismatch.” 4 7
• Corrected the movement order of Shadow Step until it became the Shadow-Folding Wandering Dragon Step. 9
• Can activate entries while mixing medicinal liquids, not solely through meditation. 20

Myriad Apertures Universe Art

Li Jun's optimized core cultivation method. He considers it exceptionally suited to his constitution, though its later layers demand extensive time and resources. 4 11

• Supports the opening of hidden apertures for specialized arts. 11 17
• Serves as the basis for Star-Shattering Finger. 17

Shadow-Folding Wandering Dragon Step

A completed first-grade movement spell that creates afterimages, greatly improves speed, and conceals his aura. 9

• Allows rapid escape from stronger cultivators and pursuit. 9 11
• Lets him evade Hu Dadao's attacks and close in to disarm him. 16
• Supports his sword combat and rescues, including Luo Qingran's escape from Drunken Immortal Pavilion. 31

Star-Shattering Finger

An offensive finger technique cultivated by opening hidden finger apertures with Spirit Stones. 17

• Used to escape a Mystic Swan. 22
• Kills Zhao Wenjie after their sword fight. 23
• Reaches its fifth finger through the Supreme Dawn Breathing Method's breakthrough. 48

Flowing Cloud Sword Technique

Li Jun's sword technique, used alongside the Awakening flying sword. 23 31

• Creates layered sword-shadows to block attacks. 31
• Reaches its fifth layer during his breakthrough to Qi Refining fifth level. 48

Mortal Concealment Art

A concealment method derived from the Breath Sealing Technique's opening section. 29 30

• Conceals Li Jun's true cultivation realm.
• At entry level, it prevents detection by anyone below the Golden Core Realm. 30
• Used with a human-skin mask to return to Azure Cloud Sect unnoticed. 35

Beast Husbandry and Feed Preparation

Li Jun possesses extensive practical knowledge of spiritual plants, Spirit Oxen, and spirit beasts. 3 14

• Maintains and improves Spirit Oxen condition and milk production. 14
• Creates a mud marsh with Emerald Cloud Bamboo Shoots to solve a Spirit Ox's feed problem. 18
• Diagnoses and purges poison from Fiery Mane Horses. 41
• Uses the Fusang Hand to stimulate a Fiery Mane Horse's potential to a level comparable to a ninth-level Qi Refining cultivator. 42

Alchemy and Formula Optimization

Li Jun gains alchemical progress through participation in Shen Xiyue's pill refinement and can identify or optimize ingredients and formulas. 7 25

• Improves Yin Caiwei's Yellow Dragon Pill ingredient-processing formula, enabling her to pass her assessment. 25
• Plans to sabotage the Purple Foundation Pill to preserve his value and position on Medicine Peak. 25
• Gains a wisp of innate fire from the Supreme Dawn Breathing Method, improving his alchemy and Dao comprehension. 48

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Awakening (Aquamarine Awakening) — Ink-black, three-foot flying sword forged from ore that rejects ordinary spiritual power but accepts Li Jun's Baleful Intent spiritual power. 22
• Human-skin mask — Gift from Luo Qingran; allows him to evade recognition even by Foundation Establishment cultivators. 35
• Basic Spell Collection — Purchased for four low-grade Spirit Stones after becoming an outer sect disciple. 5
• Spirit Gathering Pills — Received from Shen Xiyue as a reward for improving the Spirit Oxen. 14 26
• Purple Lightning Thunder Buds — Sought at Yunwang Mountain and later successfully collected. 20 24
• Ancient booklet — Acquired from Hu Dadao; Li Jun believes it may be a map. 17
• Black storage pouch — Found within a black box; contains roughly ten cubic meters of storage space and held the Awakening sword. 22
• High-grade talismans — Receives 120 elementary high-grade talismans from Luo Qingran after completing her zither score. 35

Relationships

• Shen Xiyue — Medicine Peak's Eldest Senior Sister and Li Jun's patron. She approves his outer-sect status, rewards his work, and relies on him for Spirit Oxen care and Ancient Array duties; Li Jun remains wary of being used by her. 3 14 18 25
• Yin Caiwei — Medicine Peak senior sister and fellow Spirit Ox caretaker. She teaches Li Jun his work, later becomes a trusted cooperative partner, and shares a sibling-like bond with him. 6 25 27 36
• Zhao Wenjie — Former steward who exploited Li Jun for years, forced him into service as a medicinal catalyst, and repeatedly targeted him. Li Jun ultimately kills him. 1 5 23
• Liu Yan — Former Oak Garden laborer who surveils Li Jun for Zhao Wenjie and Yao Yuzhi. Li Jun kills him during the ambush in the barren mountains. 8 9 12
• Yao Yuzhi — Senior figure behind Zhao Wenjie's actions against Li Jun and Shen Xiyue. Li Jun investigates her schemes and has the Mystic Swan observe her activities. 9 12 40 41
• Liu Pan'er — Shen Xiyue's personal maid who impersonates Deacon Huang Yi and gives Li Jun a sachet that draws Dark Fragrance Hall assassins. Li Jun identifies her as an enemy but postpones retaliation due to her superior cultivation. 36 37 50
• Mystic Swan — A bird Li Jun initially encounters while seeking Purple Lightning Thunder Buds. They later cooperate; it transports him to Fire Cloud City and scouts Yao Yuzhi and Lu Jinxuan. 20 29 39 40
• Luo Qingran (Luo Yi) — Eldest young lady of Myriad Treasures Pavilion. Li Jun rescues her, assists with her incomplete zither score, and receives a mask, caravan passage, and high-grade talismans from her. 31 32 35
• Lu Jinxuan — Medicine Peak Fire Hall core disciple who uses poisoned Fiery Mane Horses in an attempt to eliminate Li Jun. Li Jun turns the scheme against his followers. 39 41 42
• Li Fugui — Medicine Peak outer sect disciple who initially approaches Li Jun with false friendliness, later refuses to assist with horse care, and becomes entangled in Li Jun's counter-scheme. Lu Jinxuan later kills him. 38 39 42 43
• Cheng Rou — Alchemy Hall core disciple of Shen Xiyue's faction who warns Li Jun about the danger surrounding Jiang Huaijin's return. 43

Story Role / Major Arcs

Awakening and Medicine Peak

Li Jun's life changes when he is conscripted as a medicinal catalyst for the Purple Foundation Pill. He discovers his entries, awakens a spirit root, begins cultivating, and attaches himself to Shen Xiyue's faction by becoming a Medicine Peak outer sect disciple. 1 3 5

Oak Leaf Conspiracy

While caring for Spirit Oxen, Li Jun identifies defective oak leaves linked to Zhao Wenjie and Yao Yuzhi. He uncovers their surveillance, sabotages the Oak Garden operation with insects, and kills the assassins sent after him. 6 9 11 12

Fire Pond Town and Dark Fragrance Hall

Li Jun leaves the sect to purchase Spirit Ox supplies, recognizes that a suspicious sachet has made him a target, and defeats Hu Dadao's ambush. The incident reveals Dark Fragrance Hall's involvement and prompts Li Jun to cultivate offensive techniques and concealment methods. 15 16 17 30

Yunwang Mountain and Zhao Wenjie's Death

During his search for Purple Lightning Thunder Buds, Li Jun discovers a black box containing the Awakening sword. When Zhao Wenjie arrives at his cave, Li Jun defeats and kills him despite Zhao's higher cultivation level. 20 22 23

Fire Cloud City

Li Jun enters Fire Cloud City to investigate Dark Fragrance Hall and acquires the Mortal Concealment Art. He rescues Luo Qingran, helps complete her qin score, and secures valuable talismans, a disguise artifact, and safe return passage to Azure Cloud Sect. 29 31 35

Black Rock Mine

Assigned to the mine's kitchen and animal work, Li Jun becomes involved in Medicine Peak's internal struggle. He exposes and counters Lu Jinxuan's poisoned Fiery Mane Horse scheme, gaining respect among Medicine Peak disciples while identifying links between Lu Jinxuan, Jiang Huaijin, and Liu Pan'er. 37 39 41 43

Underground Palace

Beneath Cangwu Mountain, Li Jun obtains the Supreme Dawn Breathing Method and uses its innate fire to reach Qi Refining fifth level. He then confronts regenerative humanoid creatures in an underground palace connected to the Fire Kingdom's Heavenly Spirit Silkworm. 48