Backer Sect

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Backer Sect
Original Name	护道宗
Type	Cultivation sect
Base	Wildlands Province, Eastern Region of the Big Dipper Star 1 4
Core Principle	The Dao of Cautious Survival / Way of Cowering 13 246
Status	Active
Standing	Sixth of the Nine Great Immortal Sects of the Eastern Region 4 222 1583
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Founder’s concealed strength	13	Backer Ancestor outwardly displayed Celestial Realm cultivation, but instantly killed an Approaching Dao Realm opponent and crushed a Sage-level avenger.
Approaching Dao Realm	21	Xuancheng Daoren emerged as a hidden Approaching Dao Realm expert during the Nether Ghost Palace attack.
Second Layer of the Approaching Dao Realm	24	Sect Master Yun Tian Zhenren revealed this cultivation while defeating three Celestial Realm Blood Demons.
Saint King Realm	204	Dao Xuwu advanced from the second layer of the Sage Realm through peak Sage Realm into the first layer of the Saint King Realm, then killed a Desolate God Holy Land representative.
Great Saint Realm	206	A Backer Sect Old Ancestor revealed Great Saint Realm cultivation and killed the Nether Heaven Sect’s Saint King Realm Old Ancestor and Sect Master.
Quasi-Emperor Realm	218	Hua Qingfeng was revealed as a Quasi-Emperor while confronting the Nether Heaven Sect’s forces.
Overlord-level figures	1138	An Overlord-level white-clad figure connected to the Backer Sect intimidated Dao Derivation Empress; the sect’s leader was later identified as a retired former Overlord. 1138 1180

Background / History

Backer Sect was founded by Backer Ancestor, who established its tradition of concealing one’s true strength and surviving through caution. During the sect’s founding, he annihilated an Approaching Dao Realm obstructionist while appearing to be only at the Celestial Realm, then pulverized the Sage-level ancestor who came for revenge. 13

The sect developed into one of the major powers of the Wildlands Province, where only Dao Yi Immortal Sect and Nether Ghost Palace were initially described as peers. It held sixth place among the Eastern Region’s Nine Great Immortal Sects, though its public reputation later declined when ancient clans and long-lived inheritances emerged during the recovering Golden Age. 4 50 244

Its apparent weakness was deliberate. The sect repeatedly allowed rivals to believe that it possessed only an Approaching Dao Realm ancestor, while its Peak Masters, elders, ancestors, formations, and inherited assets remained concealed. 13 24 218

After defeating the Nether Heaven Sect and protecting other factions from its rampaging Great Sages, Backer Sect was formally recognized once more as the sixth of the Nine Great Immortal Sects. 222

Organization

Main Peaks

Backer Sect has seven principal peaks, each led by a Peak Master. 1

• Backer Peak
• Gouyuan Peak
• Daoyuan Peak
• Celestial Secrets Peak
• Lower Mystery Peak
• Limitless Peak
• Foe God Peak

Daoyuan Peak is particularly secluded: it possesses spiritual energy dozens of times denser than other main peaks and is shielded by ninety-nine formations incorporating defense, attack, and concealment. 1 13

Ranks and Personnel

• Sect Master — Leads the sect and oversees major decisions; Yun Tian Zhenren held the position during the early Eastern Region arcs. 12 181
• Peak Masters — The strongest members of the seven main peaks. 1
• Elders — Assigned to individual peaks and capable of mobilizing alongside the disciples in a sect-wide crisis. 12
• Outer, inner, and core disciples — The core disciples are few in number but are considered the heart of the sect. 12
• Old Ancestors — Hidden senior figures drawn from locations such as the Ancestral Tomb and Ancestral Temple when the sect faces threats beyond ordinary members. 218 459

Documented Rankings

Ranking	Listed Members
Disciple Ranking	Huang Xuan, Ye Bufan, Jia Duobao, Ya Ya, Lin Yang, Mu Qiuxue 181
Head Disciple Ranking	Hua Yunfei, Xiaxuan Zhenren, Wuji Zhenren, Tianji Zhenren 181

Doctrine and Policies

Backer Sect’s founding doctrine is the Dao of Cautious Survival: conceal strength, avoid unnecessary exposure, and reveal only enough power to deter threats. 13 50 218 246

• The sect does not seek conflict, but it does not fear conflict when its members are harmed. 50 564
• Disciples are treated as the sect’s core and are placed in the center of traveling formations for protection. 181
• Every disciple may carry protective divine sense left by a stronger elder; its true realm is often concealed. 135
• A founder-created Detection Array underpins the sect’s trust in its members. 489
• Members who leave must return sect property and have their memories concerning the sect erased. 226 1417 1835
• The sect’s official ethos distinguishes caution from cowardice: it will negotiate over losses, but will not retreat if a disciple is killed. 121 564

Infrastructure and Resources

• Spatial teleportation gate — Used to deploy Yun Tian Zhenren, the chiefs, elders, and disciples against the Blood Demon Clan. 12
• Sect-protecting grand formation — A Saint-tier Low Grade formation protected the mountain gate before Nether Ghost Master destroyed it using a borrowed treasure lamp. 20
• Ninety-nine Daoyuan Peak formations — Layered defensive, offensive, and concealment formations surrounding Daoyuan Peak. 13
• Emperor-Grade Spirit Gathering Array — Hua Yunfei installed an array that drew spiritual energy from across a million-mile region into the sect. 180
• Quasi-Emperor Grade Spirit Gathering Array — One of the numerous formations already present within Backer Sect before Hua Yunfei replaced it with his stronger array. 180
• Supreme War Puppets — Boundless Supreme and Blood Lotus Supreme serve as guardian deities and gatekeepers. 247 248
• Ancestral Tomb and Ancestral Temple — Sources of hidden reinforcements and senior backing when conventional forces are insufficient. 218 459

Story Role / Major Arcs

Blood Demon Clan and Nether Ghost Palace Conflict

When Tianji Zhenren was gravely wounded and poisoned by the Blood Demon Clan, Backer Sect launched a campaign into the clan’s secret realm. Yun Tian Zhenren led four chiefs, elders, disciples, and an apparently ordinary Approaching Dao Realm ancestor through the spatial gate, while Hua Yunfei and Xiaxuan Zhenren remained to defend the sect. 12

Nether Ghost Master exploited the main force’s absence to invade Backer Sect, supported by the Blood Demon Clan and the Sun Moon Divine Church. The sect’s elders and disciples resisted despite being outmatched, and hidden ancestors ultimately exposed the sect’s deeper foundation. 18 20 21 24

Defense of Hope South Ancient City

When Ancient Races attacked Backer Sect territories, sect elders and disciples defended Hope South Ancient City. They removed cultivation restrictions and revealed concealed strength to overwhelm the invading clans. 121 122 123

Immortal Ranking and Return to Sixth Place

Backer Sect traveled to the Immortal Ranking event under the escort of the Silverwing Peng Bird Clan. Its arrival on a Half-Saint Silver Peng, followed by support from Saint-level Silver Snow Ancestor, overturned widespread assumptions that the sect had become insignificant. 181

Following the confrontation with the Desolate God Holy Land and the later destruction of the Nether Heaven Sect, Backer Sect was recognized as the sixth-ranked Immortal Sect again. 204 206 222

Shadow Mystery Valley and Black Market Retaliation

After Backer Sect disciples clashed with Shadow Mystery Valley and the Black Market, Nether Shadow Old Ancestor and Azure Cloud Sage came to demand submission. Both ultimately surrendered, after which Hua Yunfei implanted them with soul slave seals capable of spreading to those they contacted. 187 189 190 192

Nether Heaven Sect Annihilation

The Nether Heaven Sect sought revenge for the death of its members and deployed Great Saints, a Quasi-Emperor, and its Supreme War Puppets. Backer Sect countered through Hua Qingfeng and its own hidden forces; the Nether Heaven Sect was ultimately destroyed by the war puppets it had created. 216 218 222

Later Expansion

Backer Sect’s influence extended beyond the Big Dipper Star. A sect gate bearing its name was established in the Hongmeng World, designed with a Sect Leader Peak, six main peaks, and the same cautious-survival philosophy. 671

By the era following the Heaven-Stealing Organization’s invasion of Primordial, Backer Sect was regarded as Primordial’s foremost Dao lineage, though it continued to retain the number six rather than claim the title of strongest. 1583

Relationships

• Silverwing Peng Bird Clan — Allied clan; Silver God served as a Half-Saint mount for the sect, while Saint-level Silver Snow Ancestor personally escorted its delegation. 181
• Six-Horned Bull Clan — Friendly allied clan; Iron Bull Ancestor stated that the clan would not abandon Backer Sect in trouble. 183
• Sun Moon Divine Church — Former aggressor during the Nether Ghost Palace incident, but Azure Origin Old Ancestor later pledged the church’s protection to Backer Sect. 20 207 216
• Yaoguang Holy Land — Publicly described as a friend and protective ally of Backer Sect during later conflicts. 255 261
• Inviting Moon Palace — Allied through Chu Qing’er’s membership; Backer Sect later mobilized support that helped save the palace. 225 290
• Dao Derivation Clan — Dao Derivation Empress chose to align with Backer Sect after learning of its identity and influence. 1138
• Nether Heaven Sect — Enemy faction destroyed after escalating its conflict with Backer Sect. 216 218 222
• Desolate God Holy Land — Hostile ancient holy land defeated after attempting to reassert control over the Wildlands Province. 202 204 216

Notable Quotes

“Backer Sect does not provoke trouble, nor does it fear trouble.” 50

“The Dao of Cautious Survival is the greatest Dao in the world!” 246

“Those who offend my Backer Sect will be punished, no matter how far they are!” 222

Trivia

• The sect’s name is understood as expressing its founder’s desire to serve as a backer who shields disciples from hardship. 1216
• Despite becoming Primordial’s foremost Dao lineage, Backer Sect deliberately retains sixth place among the Nine Great Immortal Sects. 1583
• A separate, dilapidated sect on Earth shares the name “Backer Sect”; the Lord of Nothingness concluded that it was likely unrelated to the powerful Backer Sect he knew. 1265 1267