Ji Ning

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Ji Ning (纪宁)
Alias(es)	Beiming Dao Lord
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Mount Fangcun; Patriarch Bodhi's lineage; Three Realms
Occupation/Role	Sword cultivator; disciple of Cheng Tian (Zhou Zheng)
First Appearance	152

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Immortal Fate Convention champion	153	His swordsmanship advances repeatedly during the elimination matches; he takes first place in the trials.
Void Returning Divine Demon	163	His Original Body reaches this stage; Indestructible Body and Star-Picking Hand give him strength comparable to a top-tier Heavenly Immortal.
Late-stage Void Returning Divine Demon	163	Achieved after more than a decade of preparation; he also masters the fourth layer of Star-Picking Hand.
Power of Sword	164	Comprehends it after roughly five years of combat in the Ruins World, where the Sword Dao cannot be drawn upon.
Great Dao of Sword	177	Fully comprehends the Great Dao under Zhou Zheng's guidance, nearly a decade earlier than expected.
Heavenly God	178	Successfully passes the Heavenly God Tribulation, including the Inner Demon Tribulation.
First-Class Celestial Immortal	179	His Second Primordial Spirit passes the Wind, Fire, and Thunder Tribulations; its strength is no weaker than his Original Body's.
Fifth Level of Sword Power	194	Reaches this level after becoming a True God and participating in the campaign against the Ancient Ruin World's remaining enemies.
True God / Half-step Ancestral God	194	Uses the Desolate World God's method to become a True God, then merges his avatars through the Unique True Body.
Three-step Dao Lord	464	Has reached the Three-step Dao Lord realm by the time he reunites with Zhou Zheng after their long separation.
Third Step of the Ultimate Sword Dao	506	Breaks through amid the Yibo Realm conflict while seeking the strength to protect Sect Master Jiu Chen.
Fourth Level Ultimate Sword Dao techniques	553	All techniques except Ultimate Sword Dao — Heaven Collapse reach the Fourth Level after studying Supreme Bolin's Dao.
Holy City Lord-level strength	553	His Destiny Divine Weapon and tenth-form Heart Sword Technique allow him to contend one-on-one with Holy City Lord-level puppets.
Complete Fourth Level of the Ultimate Dao	573	Fully comprehends the Fourth Level while trapped by mysterious Eternal Emperors in Yu Xinghai.

Background / History

Ji Ning entered the Immortal Fate Convention as an exceptional sword cultivator. During its final rounds, his swordsmanship improved under pressure and carried him to first place. Cheng Tian Heavenly God—Zhou Zheng—had already selected him as a potential disciple, believing his bold, aggressive nature would allow him to soar once he found the proper opportunity. 152 153 154

After the convention, Ji Ning formally became Zhou Zheng's disciple and left the Great Xia World for training. Patriarch Bodhi revealed that Ji Ning carried Daoist Sanshou's Immortal Mansion and had inherited the Star-Picking Hand, making him Sanshou's true disciple as well. 155

Zhou Zheng trained Ji Ning through sword scriptures, battles against powerful puppets in Dao-less environments, and dangerous expeditions. This regimen led Ji Ning to comprehend the Power of Sword, deepen his Heartforce, and later master the Great Dao of Sword. 157 162 164 168 177

After returning to the Great Xia World, Ji Ning helped Immortal Diancai face his Heavenly Immortal Tribulation and confronted the Shao Yan Clan. He later survived a Karma Fire Tribulation after accidentally slaughtering countless mortals; Zhou Zheng moved him to a Ruins World, where Ji Ning continued training under the protection of the seven Heavenly Gods from the Star-Picking Mansion. 163 164

Ji Ning passed both the Heavenly God and Heavenly Immortal Tribulations, becoming a Heavenly God and a First-Class Celestial Immortal. During the conflict with the Gate of No Return, he commanded a simplified Nuwa Mending Heaven Formation that crushed the enemy forces in Crimson Bright Territory. 178 179 182

Following Zhou Zheng's departure from the Three Realms, Ji Ning continued cultivating and established the Three Realms Secret Pavilion using the scriptures he brought back. By the time Zhou Zheng returned, Ji Ning had become a Three-step Dao Lord and was pursuing the Ultimate Sword Dao. 464 465 466

In the Yibo Realm, Ji Ning fought alongside Sect Master Jiu Chen, competed for Dongming Jade Talismans, and revealed strength sufficient to defeat the Wine Saint. He later accompanied Zhou Zheng into the Xis Race Ancestral Land, where he studied the Dao left by Supreme Bolin for hundreds of millions of years. 501 524 547 553

Personality

Ji Ning is deeply loyal to the people and world he considers home. He chooses to intervene when the Great Xia World faces war, despite understanding that revealing his strength will make the Gate of No Return target him. 180

He values gratitude and remembers the resources, instruction, and protection Zhou Zheng has given him. He is also fiercely protective of his companions, becoming frustrated by his inability to aid Sect Master Jiu Chen against stronger Dao Lords. 180 506

Though confident in battle, Ji Ning is pragmatic. He uses concealment, formations, negotiations, Cave-Heaven Treasures, and strategic withdrawals when direct combat is unfavorable. 181 524 526

Abilities & Skills

Sword Dao

Ji Ning is an elite sword cultivator who ultimately walks the Ultimate Sword Dao. His sword techniques encompass multiple styles and continue developing through combat, inheritance, and contemplation. 153 466

• Fully comprehended the Great Dao of Sword before attempting his great tribulations. 177
• Reached the Fifth Level of Sword Power as a half-step Ancestral God. 194
• Broke through to the third step of the Ultimate Sword Dao in the Yibo Realm. 506
• Uses Assassination Sword Techniques to evade coordinated sieges by peak Dao Lords. 524
• Uses Shadowless Sword Techniques to approach the Xis Race warship without being detected. 581
• His Ultimate Sword Dao — Blood Drop Style was strengthened fivefold after his Destiny Divine Weapon transformed. 536

Star-Picking Hand

A divine ability inherited from Daoist Sanshou.

• Reached the fourth layer while preparing to attack the Shao Yan Clan. 163
• Combined with his divine body, it allowed the Void Returning Ji Ning to contend with top-tier Heavenly Immortals. 163

Indestructible Body

A life-saving divine ability taught by Zhou Zheng before Ji Ning returned to seek his own opportunities. 162

• Enhances his survivability and close-combat capability. 163
• Together with Star-Picking Hand, enabled him to handle ordinary Heavenly Gods and True Immortals. 182

Heartforce

Ji Ning's Heartforce advanced sharply through life-and-death experiences and Zhou Zheng's instruction.

• Reached perfection in the Ice Heart realm after surviving Karma Fire. 168
• Broke through to the Dominator realm in the Ruins World. 168
• Employs Heart Power secret arts; the Gate of No Return suspected his Heartforce had reached the fourth level after his performance in the Crimson Bright Territory war. 182
• Cultivated the Heart Sword Technique to its tenth form by the time he reached Holy City Lord-level strength. 553

Formations and Command

Ji Ning can command large-scale formations using his Second Primordial Spirit's powerful Dharma force.

• Led the simplified Nuwa Mending Heaven Formation with Crimson Bright Territory's True Immortals and Celestial Immortals. 182
• The formation's power approached that of a top-tier Dao Ancestor and routed the Gate of No Return's forces. 182

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Pure Yang Supreme Grade immortal sword formation — A complete sword set used against the Shao Yan Clan's Heavenly Immortals. 163
• Star-Picking Mansion — The Immortal Mansion left by Daoist Sanshou; contains the Yellow-Haired Big Bear and seven Heavenly Gods. 155 156
• Cave-Heaven Treasure — Used to shelter Sect Master Jiu Chen during the struggle for the Dongming Jade Talismans. 524
• Dongming Jade Talisman — Obtained during the Yibo Realm conflict; a treasure useful for future Dao Integration. 524
• Destiny Divine Weapon — Transformed during an encounter in Yu Xinghai and greatly amplified his sword techniques. 536
• Purple Light Jade — Left to Ji Ning by Zhou Zheng before the latter departed the Three Realms. 194 464
• Sky-Peering Taihao Tower — Another treasure Zhou Zheng left with him, which aided his rapid cultivation in the Three Realms. 194 464

Relationships

• Zhou Zheng / Cheng Tian Dao Lord — Master and primary mentor. Zhou Zheng personally arranged Ji Ning's cultivation, supplied powerful techniques and treasures, and repeatedly protected or assisted him. 155 162 169 573
• Patriarch Bodhi — Grandmaster. Bodhi approved Ji Ning's apprenticeship and recognized his importance to the coming Battle of Fortune. 155 179
• Yu Wei — Dao companion and later wife. Their relationship endures long separations, and Ji Ning's Second Primordial Spirit remains in the Three Realms with her and their family. 155 169 179 573
• Daoist Sanshou — Predecessor whose Immortal Mansion and Star-Picking Hand Ji Ning inherited; Ji Ning is regarded as Sanshou's true disciple. 155
• Immortal Diancai — Ji Ning's former master at the Black-White Academy; Ji Ning assists him during his Heavenly Immortal Tribulation. 163
• Sect Master Jiu Chen — Close ally and friend during the Yibo Realm expedition. Ji Ning protects him, helps him use a Dongming Jade Talisman, and risks himself to save him. 501 511 524
• Xia Huang — Ruler of the Great Xia World; Ji Ning fights on his side during the war against the Gate of No Return. 181 182
• Shao Yan Clan — A hostile clan tied to Ji Ning's blood feud; Ji Ning eventually attacks its territory after its members attempt to assassinate him. 155 163

Story Role / Major Arcs

Immortal Fate Convention

• Finishes first in the convention trials after major improvements in swordsmanship. 153
• Is chosen as Zhou Zheng's disciple and leaves the Great Xia World for training. 155

Training Under Cheng Tian

• Studies extensive sword scriptures and undergoes yearly puppet battles in Dao-less spaces. 157 162
• Receives Indestructible Body, a disguise for his Second Primordial Spirit, and other cultivation resources from Zhou Zheng. 162
• Survives Karma Fire and comprehends the Power of Sword in the Ruins World. 164 168

Three Realms Conflict

• Passes the Heavenly God and Heavenly Immortal Tribulations. 178 179
• Helps defend the Great Xia World and routs the Gate of No Return's forces through the Nuwa Mending Heaven Formation. 180 182
• Reaches half-step Ancestral God and Fifth Level Sword Power after extensive training and warfare. 194

Dao Lord Era

• Establishes the Three Realms Secret Pavilion after becoming a Dao Lord, accelerating the Three Realms' overall development. 465
• Reunites with Zhou Zheng as a Three-step Dao Lord and confirms his own Ultimate Sword Dao path. 464 466

Yibo Realm and Chibo Palace

• Joins Sect Master Jiu Chen in competing for Dongming Jade Talismans. 501 524
• Breaks through to the third step of the Ultimate Sword Dao during the struggle against peak Dao Lords. 506
• Protects Jiu Chen and helps him secure the benefits of a Dongming Jade Talisman. 524 534

Supreme Bolin's Legacy

• Enters the Beast Cave Heaven in the Xis Race Ancestral Land with Zhou Zheng. 547
• Studies Supreme Bolin's Dao for hundreds of millions of years and reaches Holy City Lord-level combat power. 553
• Later fully comprehends the Fourth Level of the Ultimate Dao while preparing to confront the Eternal Emperors who ambushed him. 573