Princess Minmin
Martial Peak: Draconic Elephant Prajna, Crushing All FoesContents
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Murong Minmin 81 |
| Alias(es) | Princess Minmin; Princess of the Southern Empire 81 137 |
| Gender | Female 112 |
| Affiliation | Southern Empire; Imperial Court; Brocade-Clad Guard forces 137 432 |
| Occupation/Role | Imperial princess, field commander, and martial artist 178 283 |
| Status | Alive; married to Li Changfeng 725 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 81 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth on the Human Rankings | 124 | Identified as fifth on the Human Rankings while battling the Flower Shifting Palace’s leader; uses Yin Severing Skeleton Dragon. 124 |
| Fourth on the Human Rankings | 300 | Recognized as fourth on the Human Rankings when she confronts Li Changfeng during the Imperial Court–Shaolin conflict. 300 |
| Grandmaster Realm | 701 | Breaks through after Li Changfeng stabilizes her overflowing True Qi and guards her during the dangerous transition. 701 |
Appearance
Princess Minmin is described as a striking, valiant beauty whose bearing combines dignity with haughty confidence. Her presence is often associated with a cold, imposing martial aura. 112 178
- Has a beautiful, dignified appearance and a notably proud expression. 112 306
- Wears a tight-fitting black outfit while receiving subordinates at her manor. 218
- Can disguise herself as a man; on one occasion she wears a red Flying Fish Uniform. 403
- Her Nine Yin techniques produce icy white shadows, frost, and black Yin energy around her body. 301 527
Personality
Minmin is proud, competitive, and direct. She tests Li Changfeng with a killing palm strike during their first formal meeting, refuses to accept an unworthy consort, and openly challenges opponents who underestimate her. 112 113 138 Her confidence is backed by decisive leadership: she uses both mercy and intimidation to bring martial artists under Imperial Court authority, and she refuses to abandon a dangerous mission merely because some followers lose their nerve. 118 119 178
She is also highly pragmatic and cunning. She feigns unconsciousness after being drugged, leaves a silver-powder trail for her allies, and uses an advanced disguise to help reconcile her father and granduncle. 169 261 In combat, she can be ruthless toward evil cultivators and Heretical Path enemies, but she acts to protect civilians, companions, and subordinates. 137 605 607
Around Li Changfeng, Minmin becomes teasing, possessive, and openly jealous of Zhou Zhiruo. She frequently expresses affection through banter and physical teasing, though she ultimately accepts Zhou as her younger sister and co-bride. 594 597 600 725 She prefers learning a broad range of martial arts over specializing in a single discipline, even after Leng Xue warns her that this limits her refinement. 525
Abilities & Skills
Nine Yin Skeleton Claw
Minmin’s primary claw art channels intensely cold Yin True Qi into swift, venomous attacks.
- Floating Bones / White Bones Fluttering — turns her movement into ghostlike white afterimages and allows her to rush through enemy attacks. 250 301 526
- Nine Nether Chill Blades — releases multiple blades of freezing Yin energy; she can produce nine or more in a single exchange. 303 526 527
- Absolute Yin White Bone Dragon — manifests a skeletal white dragon claw capable of freezing and shattering powerful opponents and techniques. 167 304 527
- Can use the art with lethal ruthlessness, including freezing enemies into ice sculptures. 137 167
Star Shift
A forceful-yet-flexible martial art that lets Minmin redirect, weaken, or withstand incoming power.
- Had already grasped a rudimentary understanding of Star Shift before reaching Grandmaster. 303
- Can redirect an opponent’s weapon or attack back toward them, as shown against Li Changfeng’s heavy sword and Leng Xue’s Demonic Blade. 303 527
- Forms a Star Shift shield that twists away part of an incoming shockwave’s force. 533
- Enhances her Nine Yin techniques, including the White Bone Dragon and Nine Nether Chill Blades. 304 527
- Uses Star Constellation Four Symbols Palm — Azure Dragon against multiple Heretical Path fighters. 606 607
Swordsmanship
Minmin is proficient in both Mount Song Swordplay and Azure City Swordplay, wielding cold, sharp sword Qi.
- Mount Song Swordplay — employs Layered Verdant Floating Green, Eternal Human Dragon, and Myriad Peaks Paying Homage. 113 167
- Azure City Swordplay — employs White Crane in the Clouds and Soaring Crane on Ancient Pine, including sword-energy crane transformations. 114 302 525
- Her swordplay is adaptable rather than specialized; Leng Xue criticizes her incomplete mastery, while Minmin insists that practicing many arts suits her better. 525 526
Silver Serpent Whip Technique
Minmin uses a silver steel whip in conjunction with Star Shift True Qi.
- Raging Serpent Unleashed — creates powerful white-serpent whip shadows capable of breaking through combined enemy techniques. 605
- Her whip carries a Yin and yielding force that can penetrate Li Changfeng’s defensive skill and injure him. 305
- The weapon can be destroyed by overwhelming force, as Li Changfeng shatters it with Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms. 305
Disguise and Battlefield Strategy
Minmin complements her martial strength with deception and command ability.
- Pretends to succumb to Soul-Snatching Incense and leaves silver powder so her companions can trace her captors. 169
- Uses a disguise technique convincing enough to fool Murong Longzhan, who notes that he can barely see through it. 261
- Uses a disguised identity and a servant decoy to manipulate the confrontation between Murong Longbo and Murong Longzhan. 261
- Commands Imperial Court forces and makes tactical decisions during the Shaolin conflict. 283 287
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Sword — used for Mount Song Swordplay and Azure City Swordplay. 113 114
- Silver steel whip — used for the Silver Serpent Whip Technique. 605
- Healing pill — gives Li Changfeng a potent pill that rapidly restores much of his injuries and True Qi. 81
Relationships
- Li Changfeng / Jue Kong — Initially her rival in the Martial Arts Tournament for Marriage and later her guard; they become lovers and marry. 114 126 596 725
- Zhou Zhiruo — Initially a romantic rival, then her acknowledged younger sister and co-bride; Zhou later risks her life to protect Minmin. 306 600 607 725
- Murong Longbo — Her father, the Southern Emperor; Minmin is loyal to him and helps resolve his conflict with Murong Longzhan. 195 261
- Murong Longzhan — Her granduncle, who ultimately cannot bring himself to harm her and praises her intelligence. 261
- Commander Lu — Trusted Imperial Court commander who accompanies and protects her on dangerous expeditions. 138 698
- Grand Supervisor Cao — Loyal protector who follows her to Eastern Zheng Province and is willing to risk his life for her escape. 619 698
- Murong Zhan — Her younger cousin; Minmin is able to intimidate and discipline him easily. 594 595
- Xiao Qing — Companion and student; Minmin teaches her the second stance of Nine Yin Skeleton Claw. 599
- Leng Xue — Martial rival whose duels with Minmin end in stalemates and mutual respect. 525 526 527
Story Role / Major Arcs
- Martial Arts Tournament for Marriage — Meets Li Changfeng after he wins the tournament, tests him with a sudden palm strike, and battles him in swordplay before accepting “Li Xiaoyao” as her guard. 112 113 114
- Three Evil Sects campaign — Hunts evil cultivators, rescues a remote village, and kills sect leaders while pursuing the Imperial Court’s anti-evil-cultivator campaign. 137
- Despair Valley expedition — Fights Blood Demons, Ghost King Sect experts, and Corpse Kings; she maintains command when the group considers retreating. 167 170 178
- Imperial succession conflict — Exposes Jue Kong’s false identity as Wu Tiande, then uses disguise and misdirection to reconcile her father and granduncle. 195 261
- Shaolin conflict — Proposes a subordinate-versus-subordinate battle at Shaolin Temple and later fights Li Changfeng in a prolonged series of claw, sword, whip, and Star Shift exchanges. 283 301 302 303 305
- Reunion and romance with Li Changfeng — Tracks Li Changfeng after his disappearance, appoints him City Lord of Northern Di City, and eventually accepts his confession. 433 594 596
- Grandmaster breakthrough and marriage — Travels to support the amnesiac Li Changfeng, reaches the Grandmaster Realm, and marries him alongside Zhou Zhiruo. 698 701 725
Notable Quotes
“I am a princess of the Southern Empire. I have come here to exterminate these evil cultivators!” 137
“Anyone who's afraid of dying can leave on their own, but don't drag everyone else down.” 178
“I know you're kindly reminding me, but I like practicing many martial arts.” 525
Trivia
- Minmin’s first encounter with Li Changfeng occurs after he wins the tournament intended to choose her husband. 112
- She calls Li Changfeng “little monk,” a nickname he repeatedly asks her to stop using. 218 302
- She is fond of Li Changfeng’s cooking and considers his roasted bear paw better than palace food. 597
- Li Jilong calls her “Mommy.” 735