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Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Misty Cloud Sect (云岚宗) |
| Affiliation | Jia Ma Empire 3 |
| Occupation/Role | Cultivation sect; formerly the foremost sect faction within the Jia Ma Empire 3 |
| Status | Active; becomes the strongest sect on the Northwestern Continent after gaining Wu Changqing and Xiao Yi Xian as Dou Zong experts 82 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1 |
Background / History
The sect was founded by Yun Potian. Following his fall, its strength declined substantially, leaving Yun Shan determined to restore its former glory through a breakthrough to the Dou Ancestor realm. 6
At the beginning of the story, the sect is a leading power in the Jia Ma Empire and possesses a Sword Cave containing treasured swords, including the Evergreen Sword inhabited by Wu Changqing. Its Dou Techniques are particularly suited to swordsmanship. 1
The sect participated alongside the Jia Ma Imperial Family and neighboring empires in driving the Snake People back into the Tagore Desert. After the conflict, Yun Shan ordered the sect to recruit more disciples and expand its strength during the resulting peace. 2 3
Yun Yun's Succession
After Yun Yun broke through to the Dou Emperor realm, Yun Shan formally named her the ninth-generation Sect Leader and entered seclusion to pursue a higher realm. Yun Leng and the Council of Elders were assigned to assist her in managing the sect. 5 6
Under Yun Yun's leadership, the sect strengthened its ties with the Nalan family by accepting Nalan Yanran as Yun Yun's disciple. The arrangement publicly signaled the Nalan family's alignment with the sect. 7 8
Yun Shan later emerged from seclusion as a Dou Zong. He resumed control of sect affairs as Supreme Sect Master, while Yun Yun retained the title of Sect Master and could still be consulted in his absence. 61 63
Soul Hall Incident
Wu Protector of the Soul Hall infiltrated the sect's back mountain and offered Yun Shan a secret technique to reach Dou Zong in exchange for help locating the Xiao Clan. 38
Wu Changqing and Yun Yun persuaded Yun Shan not to trust the Soul Hall or gamble the sect's future on its offer. Yun Shan ultimately achieved his Dou Zong breakthrough through his own efforts. 40 61
Organization
| Division / Position | Details |
|---|---|
| Sect Master | Yun Yun succeeds Yun Shan as ninth-generation Sect Leader; she retains the title after Yun Shan returns to administration. 6 63 |
| Supreme Sect Master | Yun Shan resumes control of sect affairs after reaching Dou Zong. 63 |
| Council of Elders | Assists the Sect Master with administration and major decisions; Yun Leng serves as Grand Elder. 6 7 |
| Alchemy Pavilion | An independent department led by honorary elder Gu He; it manages its own alchemy disciples and medicinal ingredients. 33 |
| Outer Sect Stewards | External factions may serve under the sect's name, expanding its influence while providing annual tribute; the Mo Clan holds this role in Salt City. 7 |
| Sword Cave | Repository of treasured swords where Yun Yun obtains the sentient Evergreen Sword. 1 2 |
| Back Mountain | Restricted cultivation area used by Yun Yun and Yun Shan; only a small number of sect members may enter. 4 |
Growth and Standing
| Development | Chapter | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Yun Yun reaches Dou Emperor | 5 | Gives the sect a second Dou Emperor and raises its standing against the Jia Ma Imperial Family. 5 |
| Yun Yun becomes Sect Leader | 6 | Begins a new phase of sect leadership while Yun Shan enters seclusion. 6 |
| Wu Changqing joins as an elder | 28–29 | The sect openly gains a Dou Emperor-level elder and accepts his disciple, Little Fairy Doctor. 28 29 |
| Yun Shan reaches Dou Zong | 61 | Elevates the sect's overall standing and shocks major factions. 61 |
| Hosts the Grand Sect Tournament | 67 | The Jia Ma Empire hosts the continental tournament after gaining Dou Zong-level backing. 66 67 |
| Wins the Grand Sect Tournament | 75 | Defeats the Ten Thousand Scorpions Sect; Sky Snake Mansion concedes the championship to build relations. 75 |
| Gains two additional Dou Zongs | 82 | Wu Changqing and Xiao Yi Xian return as Dou Zong experts, making the sect the strongest on the Northwestern Continent. 82 |
Notable Members
- Yun Shan — Former Sect Master, later Supreme Sect Master; seeks to restore the sect's former glory and reaches Dou Zong through seclusion. 6 61 63
- Yun Yun — Ninth-generation Sect Leader and Yun Shan's disciple; becomes a Dou Emperor before assuming leadership. 5 6
- Wu Changqing — Elder known publicly as a reclusive Dou Huang/Dou Emperor expert; originally enters the sect as the sentient Evergreen Sword and later joins openly. 1 28 29
- Yun Leng — Grand Elder who assists Yun Yun with governance and represents the sect in the Grand Sect Tournament. 6 69
- Gu He — Honorary elder and the Jia Ma Empire's “Pill King”; leads the independent Alchemy Pavilion. 9 33
- Nalan Yanran — Yun Yun's disciple and a key link in the sect's alliance with the Nalan family. 8
- Xiao Yi Xian (Little Fairy Doctor) — Wu Changqing's disciple; joins the sect alongside him and later becomes a Dou Zong. 28 82
Relationships
- Jia Ma Imperial Family — Shares the Jia Ma Empire with the sect, but relations remain politically delicate as both sides fear the other's growing strength. 5 52 65
- Nalan Family — Allied through Yun Yun's acceptance of Nalan Yanran as her disciple; the family benefits directly from the sect's rising power. 8 36
- Mu Clan — Closely aligned with the Jia Ma Imperial Family, limiting the sect's prospects for cooperation with them. 7
- Mittel Clan — Relations are not especially good following Hai Bodong's earlier conflict with Yun Shan. 7
- Alchemist Association — A neutral organization; the sect maintains courtesy toward it, including preparing a gift for Fa Ma's birthday. 7 12
- Soul Hall — Treated as an untrustworthy external threat after Wu Protector attempts to draw Yun Shan into a deal. 38 40
- Sky Snake Mansion — Concedes the Grand Sect Tournament championship to cultivate favorable relations with the sect and the Jia Ma Empire. 75
- Ten Thousand Scorpions Sect — Tournament rival from the hostile Chu Yun Empire; its poison arts are countered by Wu Changqing and Xiao Yi Xian. 70 73
Major Arcs
Alliance with the Nalan Family
Yun Yun personally approaches the Nalan family to take Nalan Yanran as her disciple. The Nalan family accepts, recognizing the offer as an olive branch from the rising Misty Cloud Sect. 8
Admission of Elder Wu
Wu Changqing publicly enters the sect under a new identity and is immediately appointed an elder by Yun Yun, despite Yun Leng's objections that his background had not been investigated. Little Fairy Doctor is admitted with him as his disciple. 28
Grand Sect Tournament
The sect hosts the five-year Grand Sect Tournament and defeats the Golden Wild Goose Sect and Ten Thousand Scorpions Sect. Yun Yun overcomes Xie Shan despite a cultivation gap, while Sky Snake Mansion voluntarily concedes the final, awarding the championship to Misty Cloud Sect. 67 70 75
Rise to Northwestern Supremacy
After Wu Changqing and Xiao Yi Xian return as Dou Zong experts, the sect becomes the strongest sect on the Northwestern Continent. Yun Shan subsequently directs Wu Changqing and Yun Yun's wedding celebration within the sect. 82