Hu Liena

Biodata

Background / History

Hu Liena is introduced as a prominent member and Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall, frequently undertaking soul ring acquisition missions alongside her brother Xie Yue and Yan 1 5. When the Sky Screen reveals the parallel-world rankings, she initially denies that the future depictions of her marriage to Qin Feng and their daughter, Qin Li, are real 1 2. As she watches Qin Li grow up, however, she begins to care for the girl even before the parallel-world memories are merged into her current timeline 12 18 27. After receiving those memories, Hu Liena accepts her connection with Qin Feng 27. She tracks him down at the Rose Hotel in Spirit City, where they reunite, begin an intimate relationship, and pursue their shared wish for Qin Li to be born 28 29 30.

In the parallel-world projection, Hu Liena becomes Pope of Spirit Hall and later passes the position to Qin Li. She supports her daughter’s growth while allowing her to take responsibility for Spirit Hall 17 18. In the current world, Hu Liena comes to accept that Zhu Zhuyun may also seek a place beside Qin Feng, though she asks him never to forget her 59. After Zhu Zhuyun joins them, the two women become protective of their relationship with Qin Feng and cooperate despite occasional rivalry 73 75 82.

Appearance

Hu Liena is described as strikingly beautiful, possessing silver-white hair (when utilizing her evolved martial soul) and an appearance that commands respect and attention 2 5 30.

• Hair: Silver-white when using her evolved martial soul 2 5 30
• Eyes: Expressive and deep, capable of radiating fierce determination or tenderness; pink light can gleam in them when she confronts Qin Feng 4 28 70
• Distinctive Features: Possesses an aura of nobility and grace as the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall; her Nine-Tailed Fox possession gives her foxlike features, including ears 5 40

Personality

Hu Liena is initially proud, disciplined, and dedicated to her duties within Spirit Hall, often keeping suitors like Yan at arm's length while focusing strictly on cultivation and her brother's safety 1 5. Once her parallel-world memories are integrated, she becomes intensely devoted, affectionate, and decisive regarding Qin Feng, refusing to let conventional norms stand in the way of her relationship 27 28. As a mother figure in the parallel projections, she exhibits a blend of strict toughness and profound maternal warmth 12 18.

Hu Liena can be jealous and sharply perceptive about Qin Feng’s interest in other women, particularly the Zhu sisters 33 69 70. Nevertheless, she sympathizes with Zhu Zhuyun’s feelings and accepts her presence rather than abandoning someone whose parallel-world memories will lead her to seek Qin Feng 34 59 75. Her devotion to Qin Feng does not diminish her concern for Xie Yue: she urges him to use a valuable cultivation pill promptly because she wants him to become strong enough to stay safe 75.

Abilities & Skills

Martial Soul & Combat

Hu Liena's natural martial soul is upgraded through the Sky Screen rewards into a top-tier beast martial soul 5.

• Demon Fox / Nine-Tailed Fox: Initially a Demon Fox, her martial soul evolves into the Nine-Tailed Fox after she correctly answers a Sky Screen question about Qin Li. The evolution substantially strengthens her martial soul and causes Yan’s martial soul to tremble in its presence 5.
• Soul Ring Capacity: Following the evolution, Hu Liena senses that she can absorb a ten-thousand-year soul ring for her fourth ring, an unusually demanding choice that concerns her companions 11 27.
• Rapid Cultivation: With Qin Feng's assistance and a Heaven-Given Spirit Ring, she breaks through from rank forty-two Soul Ancestor to rank sixty-six Soul Emperor overnight 29 30. She later observes that her closeness with Qin Feng also benefits her cultivation 40.

Power Progression

Relationships

• Qin Feng — Husband in the parallel world and romantic partner in the current world; father of Qin Li. Hu Liena deeply loves him, reunites with him after receiving parallel-world memories, and asks that he continue to value her even if others join their relationship 2 28 29 59.
• Qin Li — Daughter in the parallel world; initially denied by Hu Liena before she grows fond of her and accepts her as her destined child. The Sky Screen declares Qin Li’s birth a predetermined event in the current world 2 12 18 27.
• Xie Yue — Twin brother; fiercely protective of Hu Liena and supportive of her relationship with Qin Feng. She remains concerned for his safety and encourages him to strengthen himself 2 3 30 75.
• Yan — Childhood companion and suitor whose romantic advances Hu Liena consistently rejects, maintaining a strictly sibling-like boundary. He agrees to step back, though he continues to struggle with his feelings 5 27 30 74 75.
• Bibi Dong — Mentor and Pope of Spirit Hall; supports Hu Liena's path and her union with Qin Feng 5 29.
• Zhu Zhuyun — Qin Feng’s other romantic partner. Hu Liena initially anticipates jealousy but comes to sympathize with Zhu Zhuyun and accepts her place beside him; the two sometimes join forces when they perceive another potential rival 59 73 75.
• Gu Yuena — In the parallel world, helps care for Qin Li during her training and maintains a friendly relationship with Hu Liena 12 16.
• Qian Renxue — A potential romantic rival in Hu Liena’s eyes. Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuyun confront her together when she approaches Qin Feng 73.

Notable Quotes

"I don't believe it. That is definitely not me. Qin Li is definitely not my daughter." 2

"I can't wait any longer. I want to see Xiao Li." 29

"My heart has already chosen you, so I won't stop anyone else from getting close to you. But I only have one request: once there are more people around you, you can't forget me." 59