Zhao Li

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhao Li (赵立)
Species/Race	Human; transmigrator from Earth
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Zhao Family; Danyuan Sect; Little Pill Tower; Great Li Dynasty
Occupation/Role	Alchemist; cultivator; founder of Jade Capital Academy; Imperial Advisor of Great Li; mentor
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Dou Qi Stage, completed	1	His accumulated Dou Qi had surpassed the usual Ninth Segment; he had delayed forming a Qi Cyclone to study cultivation first.
Dou Disciple	3	Condensed his Dou Qi Cyclone after realizing that theory without practice was insufficient.
Dou King Peak; Sixth-Rank Alchemist	29	Reached both milestones while cultivating after the events surrounding the “Emperor’s Fall” map.
Peak Dou Emperor; Seventh-Rank Alchemist	31	His Soul Power neared the Spirit Realm while his academy expanded.
Dou Sect	40	Displayed flight, revealing a realm that could only be achieved by a Dou Sect expert.
Dou Venerate	94	Revealed his realm while effortlessly subduing the One-Star Dou Venerate Elder Xuan Ming.
Seven-Star Dou Venerate; Heaven Realm Soul Perfection	102	Advanced over two and a half years in the Little Pill Tower; refined a Ninth-Grade Treasure Pill and gained deeper Thunder Rule insight.
Nine-Star Dou Venerate	133	Broke through after returning to the Zhao Family following ten years away.
Dou Sheng; Emperor Realm Soul	210	His cultivation surged through prior stages to Dou Sheng in one breakthrough; his soul entered the Emperor Realm.
Control of the Power of Heaven and Earth	289	After fourteen years in the Pocket World, he could mobilize the Power of Heaven and Earth even if his cultivation were dispersed, provided his body endured it.
Heavenly Supreme	388	Confirmed to have entered the Heavenly Supreme realm, described as beyond the ordinary Dou Di level of the continent.
Immortal Grade; Azure Lotus Dharma Body	421	Created an Inner Universe and Azure Lotus Dharma Body; estimated his transformed state could rival a Saint Grade Heavenly Supreme.

Background / History

Zhao Li transmigrated to the Dou Qi Continent more than a century before the familiar story’s main events. Reborn into the Zhao Family in the Eastern Region, his powerful adult soul initially overwhelmed his infant body, leaving him weak and lethargic. Lin Lan regulated his physique, recognized his Fire Attribute with Wood Tendencies and extraordinary Soul Power, and arranged to accept him as a disciple once he began cultivating. His parents’ care ultimately gave Zhao Li a new sense of family and home. 1

Rather than rushing cultivation, Zhao Li spent his youth researching the principles behind Dou Qi—absorption, taming, and use—while repeatedly experiencing moments of enlightenment. His first true breakthrough came only after he understood that cultivation required lived practice as well as theory. 1 3

After growing into a high-level alchemist and cultivator, Zhao Li traveled widely, founded Jade Capital Academy, and sought to spread education and cultivation opportunities beyond established elites. His experiences gradually convinced him that strength was necessary not merely for survival, but for retaining the ability to choose his own actions. 40 96 185

He later became Imperial Advisor to Ye Yunsheng’s Great Li, handling reforms, suppressing threats, and helping extend the dynasty’s influence across the Eastern Region. His long-term ideal, “Everyone Like a Dragon,” informed the academy system and his efforts to make cultivation methods available to the wider public. 20 182 253

Appearance

Zhao Li is frequently described through the composed, exceptional bearing that makes him stand out more than conventional physical attractiveness. He often conceals his identity through disguises.

• Initially appears as a young boy of the Zhao Family. 1
• Maintained an ordinary middle-aged disguise while registered in the Little Pill Tower. 103
• At one point appeared to be around thirty years old. 90
• Xuan Xueling considered him not especially handsome, but found his temperament steady, reliable, powerful, and remarkable. 82
• His presence later became so legendary within the Zhao Family that most members treated him with awe. 167

Personality

Zhao Li is analytical, cautious, and unusually introspective. His habit of studying cultivation before acting initially delayed his advancement, but it also gave him a deep technical understanding of Dou Qi, alchemy, Rules, formations, and other arts. His defining realization is that knowledge must be united with action. 1 3

He generally avoids unnecessary killing and prefers restraint when strength gives him options. However, he does not mistake kindness for weakness: when faced with threats, deception, or threats to those under his protection, he acts decisively and can be ruthless. 94 96 182 252

His ambition extends beyond personal cultivation. Zhao Li wants a world where ordinary people can gain strength, education, safety, and the freedom to improve themselves. He remains honest that this ideal does not make him selfless; he seeks power, a life without regrets, companionship, and the ability to shape an era on his own terms. 20 253 386 423

Abilities & Skills

Dou Qi Cultivation

Zhao Li possesses exceptional cultivation talent, meticulous energy control, and an unusually solid foundation built through research and repeated practical enlightenment.

• Condenses Dou Qi into wings for flight and long-distance travel. 33
• Uses Space Rules to perform Shrinking the Ground into Inches, crossing immense distances in a step. 124
• Developed control over the Power of Heaven and Earth to the point of mobilizing it directly. 289
• Fought Hun Tiandi directly and later defeated him, with the conflict contributing to Zhao Li’s continent-wide reputation. 295 301
• Achieved Heavenly Supreme cultivation and later developed the Azure Lotus Dharma Body. 388 421

Soul Power

His powerful soul was present from infancy and became one of the foundations of his rapid advancement.

• Detects hidden barriers, threats, and concealed spaces through Soul Power. 94 152
• Reached Heaven Realm Perfection after contact with Black Demonic Lightning. 102
• Entered the Emperor Realm alongside his Dou Sheng breakthrough. 210
• Uses a soul-tempering robe to deliberately suppress and train his perception. 20

Alchemy

Zhao Li is a top-tier alchemist whose progress repeatedly surpasses established standards.

• Possesses Fire Attribute with Wood Tendencies, identified by Lin Lan as the foundation of a born alchemist. 1
• Refined pills for the Zhao Family using clan-provided medicinal ingredients. 20
• Reached Sixth-Rank Alchemy by the time he attained Dou King Peak. 29
• Refined Seventh-Grade Pills and endured Pill Lightning, gaining insight into Thunder Rules. 36
• Created Eighth-Grade Pill Formulas, refined Ninth-Grade Treasure Pills, and later became recognized as a Ninth-Grade Alchemist Great Grandmaster. 102 103
• Refined a Ninth-Grade Profound Pill, establishing his authority and unifying the Pill Tower. 238
• Shared alchemical knowledge with Little Pill Tower members and Yao Chen. 241 246

Tai Chi and Force Neutralization

Zhao Li incorporated concepts from his previous life into Dou Qi combat, using soft force and redirection rather than direct collision.

• Developed a “neutralizing” principle that increased his combat power by approximately ten percent. 6
• Used Receive, Dissolve, Issue to redirect Zhao Ming’s attack and throw him down with a seemingly light movement. 7
• Practiced Tai Chi forms including Parting Wild Horse’s Mane, White Crane Spreads Wings, Cloud Hands, and Grasping the Sparrow’s Tail. 7
• Learned to resonate with and draw upon external energy through Dou Techniques. 7
• Created the Black and White Twin Fish technique, Taiji, which the First Emperor judged capable of governing Yin and Yang. 420

Rules, Formations, and Talismans

Zhao Li studies techniques outside conventional Dou Qi cultivation, especially Rules, artifact refinement, formations, and talismans.

• Gained Thunder Rule insight by withstanding Pill Lightning and Black Demonic Lightning. 36 102
• Learned Space Rules and refined his movement technique during extended travel. 124
• Studied Equipment Refining after reaching a bottleneck in alchemy. 153
• Learned artifact forging from Tie Long and forged a sword using his strength and energy control. 154
• Spent two years developing formations and talismans, becoming able to inscribe Formation and Rune Patterns onto artifacts. 155
• Created the Heart Purifying Formation to restrain and reform an army of cultivators. 252
• Advanced further in the Dao of Formations and Talismans while studying formations within Chaos. 284 289

Inner Universe and Azure Lotus Dharma Body

Within the Azure Lotus Space, Zhao Li transformed his internal world and physical body.

• Created a universe within his body by merging the Three Realms Sages’ Classics into one scripture. 421
• Formed the Azure Lotus Dharma Body and refined his physical body to perfection. 421
• In this state, he believes he can rival a Saint Grade Heavenly Supreme. 421
• His harmony with the green lotus advanced it to a fourth-grade lotus with a tenth petal. 421

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Qi Gathering Powder — Fourth-Grade medicinal pill given by Zhao Lingxiao to aid Zhao Li’s breakthrough to Dou Disciple. 1
• Fire Attribute Cultivation Technique — Mid-Grade Profound Tier technique given by his father after his breakthrough. 4
• Soul-tempering robe — A treasure from Lin Lan that significantly weakens Zhao Li’s Soul Power and senses for training purposes. 20
• Mysterious Iron Piece — An item Zhao Li eventually deciphered with the Primordial Spirit Tribe’s materials, revealing the Spirit Forging secret technique. 92 103
• Storage Ring — Used to carry valuables; later received another from the First Emperor. 213 425
• Technique Transmission Jade Slips — Left in the Myriad Techniques Pavilion for Zhao Family members to access legacy techniques. 138

Relationships

• Zhao Lingxiao — Father; proud, protective, and later seeks Zhao Li’s guidance in cultivation. 1 133 138
• Han Xiangyu — Mother; deeply concerned for Zhao Li’s safety and supported by him when family problems arise. 4 133
• Lin Lan — Master; discovered Zhao Li’s alchemical potential, regulated his childhood condition, and later intended to pass the Danyuan Sect leadership to him. 1 155 158
• Ye Yunsheng — Wife, confidant, and political partner; she remembers him as “Half Revered, Half Admired, Half Enamored.” 167 240 247
• Big Xiong — Magical Beast acquaintance and friendly rival; guards Zhao Li’s former valley in his absence. 29 42
• Zhao Yannian — Nephew and disciple; Zhao Li mentors him in cultivation, judgment, attribute transformation, and self-reliance. 135 140 153
• Yun Shan — Disciple; Zhao Li guides his development and entrusts Venerable Skyfire’s soul to protect him. 183 213
• Yao Chen — Alchemical junior, later disciple in substance; Zhao Li’s guidance strongly accelerated Yao Chen’s alchemy, and Yao Chen ultimately addressed him as Teacher. 240 246 398
• Venerable Skyfire — Ally whose repaired soul Zhao Li places under Yun Shan’s care. 210 213
• Hun Tiandi — Powerful rival; recognized Zhao Li’s extraordinary growth, fought him directly, and was ultimately defeated and imprisoned beneath Five-Finger Mountain. 295 301 444
• First Emperor — Ancient predecessor and guide; tested Zhao Li, discussed world advancement with him, and granted him a Storage Ring. 420 423 425

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early cultivation and Danyuan Sect

Zhao Li begins as a transmigrator researching Dou Qi rather than pursuing immediate advancement. His breakthrough to Dou Disciple corrects this imbalance, and Lin Lan’s tutelage sets him on the intertwined paths of cultivation and alchemy. 1 3

Jia Ma Empire and Jade Capital Academy

After traveling through the Jia Ma Empire, Zhao Li builds contacts among its major powers and establishes Jade Capital Academy. He intends it to protect aspiring students and spread the intellectual foundations for wider social change. 40 42

Little Pill Tower

Zhao Li enters the Little Pill Tower through extraordinary alchemical achievements, spends years exchanging knowledge with master alchemists, and advances dramatically in cultivation, Soul Power, and pill refinement. 102

Great Li reforms

As Ye Yunsheng’s Imperial Advisor, Zhao Li helps stabilize Great Li after military and political upheaval. His influence supports reforms, the expansion of Jade Capital Academy, and the eventual unification of the Eastern Region. 182 252 253

Pill Tower authority and continent-wide fame

Zhao Li returns to the Pill Tower, refines a Ninth-Grade Profound Pill, restores the Little Pill Tower’s seals, and becomes its strongest figure. After confronting Hun Tiandi and destroying the Soul Hall, his real name becomes known across the continent. 238 301

Search for higher paths

Zhao Li studies formations in Chaos, develops his Pocket World, confronts the implications of fate and his own ambitions, and eventually breaks into the Heavenly Supreme realm. 284 289 386 388

Azure Lotus and continental advancement

Following the First Emperor’s trials, Zhao Li forms the Azure Lotus Dharma Body and considers how to strengthen the Dou Qi Continent through Origin Qi, teachings, and a “Hundred Emperors Coexisting” era. 421 423

Notable Quotes

“Unity of Knowledge and Action is the true path.” 3

“Improving myself is for the sake of having the ability to choose when facing various situations, rather than being swept along by the vast mortal world, not knowing where I’m going.” 96

“All fear of the unknown stems from insufficient firepower.” 388

Trivia

• Zhao Li’s interest in Tai Chi, technology, and cultivation theory originates from memories of his previous life on Earth. 1 7 154
• He initially preferred keeping a low profile because an early encounter with Hun Tiandi left a lasting impression on him. 158
• He registered his real name with the Little Pill Tower but continued disguising his appearance. 103
• His academy ideal is commonly expressed as “Everyone Like a Dragon.” 20 135