Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Qian Xunji (千寻疾) |
| Alias(es) | Pope of Spirit Hall; His Holiness; “Uncle Qian” |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Spirit Hall; Papal Palace; Worship Hall |
| Occupation/Role | Current Pope of Spirit Hall; mentor of Bibi Dong |
| Status | Alive 124 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 2 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Title Douluo — Level 92 | 73 | Learns the Soul Core Method and resolves to begin the Angel God Test early to strengthen himself. |
| First Soul Core condensed | 76 | Successfully condenses his first Soul Core; Jiang Qingyu gives him a pill to support his divine trial. |
| Title Douluo — Level 93 | 79 | Refines Jiang Qingyu’s golden-patterned pill over three days, gaining one rank. |
| Angel Sixth Trial initiated | 79 | Receives six Angel God trials after activating the Angel God Test in the Worship Hall. |
| Title Douluo — Level 94 | 80 | Completes the first Angel trial and gains another rank of Soul Power. |
Background & History
Qian Xunji serves as Spirit Hall’s Pope and is the son of Qian Daoliu, the Great Worshipper. His only known disciple is Bibi Dong, whose exceptional talent makes him openly proud, though her forceful pursuit of Jiang Qingyu repeatedly leaves him overwhelmed 3 36.
When Guang Ling Douluo brings Jiang Qingyu to the Papal Palace, Qian initially mistakes the white-haired youth for a woman. Once Jiang’s identity and cultivation are explained, Qian recognizes his extraordinary value to Spirit Hall and becomes increasingly cautious around him, knowing that Guang Ling Douluo and Qingluan Douluo strongly support him 2 22.
Appearance
At his wedding, Qian Xunji wears a groom’s robe with a jade belt and stands “straight as a pine tree.” His normally harsh expression softens into a faint, joyful smile 108.
- His usual demeanor is described as stern or harsh.
- He disguises himself when privately meeting Ye Yuan’er in Spirit City 93.
- His bearing visibly becomes more spirited after refining Jiang Qingyu’s pill 79.
Personality
Qian Xunji is politically aware and understands the limits of his authority. Although he is Pope, he knows that Jiang Qingyu’s connection to senior Worship Hall figures prevents him from forcing a marriage arrangement for Bibi Dong 3 22.
He is indulgent toward Bibi Dong despite frequently being exasperated by her demands. He tries to advise her to pursue Jiang Qingyu gradually, then passes the responsibility of helping her to Yue Guan and Ghost when he cannot devise a solution himself 21 22.
His confidence is easily shaken by comparisons with Jiang Qingyu and Bibi Dong. Being dismissed as too weak motivates him to pursue the Angel God Test and cultivate more aggressively; after his breakthroughs, however, he becomes notably self-congratulatory 73 80.
His relationship with Ye Yuan’er reveals a gentler side. He treats her affectionately, is deeply pleased by their marriage, and later helps conceal Bibi Dong’s activities alongside his pregnant wife 106 108 123.
Abilities & Skills
Angel Martial Soul
Qian Xunji possesses an Angel Martial Soul with enough purity to qualify for six Angel God trials 73 79.
- His Angel Martial Soul manifests during the initiation of the Angel God Test 79.
- His martial soul purity is considered sufficient for the Angel Sixth Trial 79.
- He seeks divine-trial rewards to compensate for the gap between himself and Spirit Hall’s younger twin-martial-soul geniuses 73.
Soul Core Condensation
Qian Xunji successfully condenses his first Soul Core after learning the method from Jiang Qingyu 73 76.
- The Soul Core Method is intended to greatly expand a soul master’s Soul Power reserves.
- He declares an ambition to eventually condense two Soul Cores despite being warned that the second is difficult and dangerous 73.
- His first Soul Core becomes part of his effort to reach Level 95 and improve his standing within Spirit Hall 79.
Angel God Test
Qian Xunji begins an Angel God Test in the Worship Hall and receives six trials 79.
- He completes the first trial during seclusion, advancing from Level 93 to Level 94 80.
- The divine trial is an early attempt to raise his cultivation; he acknowledges that it will not allow him to directly inherit the Angel God’s position 73.
- Jiang Qingyu provides a specially refined pill before the trial to improve his condition 76 79.
Relationships
- Qian Daoliu — Father and Great Worshipper of Spirit Hall. Qian Daoliu pressures him to continue the family line and often scolds his overconfidence 36 77 80.
- Bibi Dong — His sole disciple and Spirit Hall’s Holy Maiden. He is proud of her talent but repeatedly struggles to manage her determined pursuit of Jiang Qingyu 3 21 22.
- Jiang Qingyu — Spirit Hall’s Holy Son and a figure Qian deeply values. Jiang provides him with cultivation methods and pills; Qian hopes a future child will acknowledge Jiang as godfather 42 76 108.
- Ye Yuan’er — Wife. Their relationship begins in secret before becoming public; they marry in Spirit Hall and later work together to assist Bibi Dong 93 106 108 123.
- Yue Guan and Ghost — Spirit Hall subordinates tasked by Qian with helping Bibi Dong win Jiang Qingyu’s affection, a duty they accept reluctantly 22.
- Guang Ling Douluo and Qingluan Douluo — Senior relatives within Spirit Hall’s hierarchy. Their protection of Jiang Qingyu prevents Qian from treating Jiang as an ordinary subordinate 2 22.
Story Role / Major Arcs
- Jiang Qingyu’s arrival — Meets Jiang at the Papal Palace, initially mistakes his gender, and quickly recognizes the significance of Guang Ling Douluo’s discovery 2.
- Bibi Dong’s marriage pursuit — Attempts to moderate Bibi Dong’s demand to force Jiang into marriage, insisting that Jiang’s status and consent must be respected 3.
- Holy Son succession — Formally crowns Jiang Qingyu as Spirit Hall’s Holy Son before the major sects and witnesses the challenges that follow 42.
- Spirit Hall expansion — Supports Jiang’s plans to establish the Pill Hall and recruit talented allies, including A Yin 45.
- Soul Core and divine-trial cultivation — Learns the Soul Core Method, condenses his first Soul Core, receives the Angel Sixth Trial, and reaches Level 94 73 76 79 80.
- Secret romance and marriage — Begins a hidden relationship with Ye Yuan’er, announces their engagement, and marries her in a ceremony attended by the continent’s major factions 93 106 108.
- Support for Bibi Dong — Despite his misgivings, helps Ye Yuan’er delay Wang Qiu’er and A Yin so Bibi Dong can carry out her private plan involving Jiang Qingyu 123.
Notable Quotes
“Jiang Qingyu, in my capacity as the current Pope, I hereby declare... that you are the Holy Son of Spirit Hall!” 42
“Qingyu, you’re too good to me. You were even thinking of your Uncle Qian.” 76
“The Angel God Test’s inheritance requirements are harsh. Your teacher cannot directly become the Angel God.” 73