Li Qingshan

Biodata

Appearance

Li Qingshan is a burly, muscular man whose intimidating presence readily silences his students. 2

• Broad, muscular build. 2
• Carries and demonstrates techniques with a large saber. 3
• His stern demeanor makes students fear his punishments. 2

Personality

Li Qingshan is strict, blunt, and deeply pragmatic about the martial path. He dismisses unrealistic talk of reaching New Star, emphasizing the gap between ordinary students and true geniuses. 2 3

Behind this harshness, he is a responsible instructor. He supervises dangerous training and matches closely, stabilizes Jiang Yuan’s unstable blood energy, treats Song Xi’s injuries, and intervenes when student sparring becomes excessive. 4 6 15 Once he recognizes Jiang Yuan’s potential, he becomes an active and protective mentor, investing his own incomplete A-rank technique, advocating for access to the school archive, and helping conceal information that could make Jiang Yuan a target. 3 10 12

Abilities & Skills

Tyrant Blade

Li Qingshan possesses an incomplete A-rank saber art, Tyrant Blade, which he passes on to Jiang Yuan. He describes it as a technique no opponent of the same rank can withstand once mastered. 3

• Demonstrates the art with a large saber, splitting training mats with the force of his swing. 4
• His demonstration enables Jiang Yuan to receive the Tyrant Blade fragment through the Martial Heroes Achievement System. 3 4
• Teaches Jiang Yuan to prioritize saber momentum and master the basic movements. 4

Qi and Blood Control

Li Qingshan can examine, regulate, and stabilize a martial artist’s internal condition.

• Stabilizes Jiang Yuan when the awakening of Nine Yang inner force sends his blood energy into turmoil. 4
• Confirms that Jiang Yuan’s qi and blood are stable and that his rapid growth shows no signs of forced advancement. 3
• Treats Song Xi after Jiang Yuan reflects her exoskeleton-enhanced strike, determining that her meridians are too disrupted for her to continue. 6

Combat Instruction and Oversight

Li Qingshan oversees physical evaluations, unrestricted-combat assessments, and combat classes at the school. 2 5 15

• Inspects Song Xi’s exoskeleton to ensure it complies with assessment regulations. 5
• Acts as referee during Jiang Yuan and Song Xi’s unrestricted-combat match. 5 6
• Stops Jiang Yuan and Zhou Hu’s escalating sparring session and threatens severe punishment for unauthorized fights. 15
• Joins Uncle Zhou and Ling Feng in protecting Jiang Yuan from Meridian Opening Realm cyborgs during Chu He’s spaceport ambush. 34

Relationships

• Jiang Yuan — Student and favored disciple. Li Qingshan recognizes Jiang Yuan’s extraordinary growth, teaches him Tyrant Blade, supports his access to A-rank inheritances, and helps maintain cover stories for his abilities. 3 4 10 12
• Song Xi — Niece and student. He evaluates her performance honestly, treats her injuries after her defeat, and later referees her matches. 3 6
• Guo Hongtao — Student. Li Qingshan disciplines him for lingering near food during the Iron-Winged Vulture attack. 11
• Principal — School administrator and ally in supporting Jiang Yuan. Li Qingshan coordinates with him to obtain martial-art access and protect Jiang Yuan from outside scrutiny. 10 12
• Uncle Zhou — Ally during the ambush at the spaceport; both intervene to shield Jiang Yuan from Celestial Pivot Industries’ cyborgs. 34
• Ling Feng — Ally during the spaceport ambush. 34

Story Role / Major Arcs

Discovery of Jiang Yuan’s Potential

Li Qingshan initially presents New Star as an unreachable goal for the school’s students. Jiang Yuan’s leap from 350 kilograms and 16 m/s to 435 kilograms and 20.8 m/s changes his assessment; Li publicly declares that Jiang Yuan has genuine potential to reach New Star and defends him from accusations of using banned drugs. 2 3

Mentorship and Martial Inheritance

After class, Li Qingshan offers Jiang Yuan the incomplete A-rank Tyrant Blade as an early investment in his future. His demonstration indirectly triggers Jiang Yuan’s acquisition of the Nine Yang Divine Skill, after which Li carefully stabilizes his student and continues guiding his blade training. 3 4

Protection of a Rising Prodigy

Following Jiang Yuan’s slaughter of the Iron-Winged Vultures, Li Qingshan recognizes that his Subtle Realm swordsmanship may attract dangerous attention. He helps Jiang Yuan establish a safer public explanation, coordinates with the school administration, and advocates for Jiang Yuan’s access to Baxia · Stone-Metal Body and Profound Heaven · Shattering Bone Hand. 10 11 12

Confrontation with External Threats

Li Qingshan supports Jiang Yuan during investigation by the New Star Special Investigation Team and advises him on maintaining the cover of a physical mutation. 14 16 When Chu He ambushes the maglev train en route to the spaceport, Li Qingshan personally arrives to confront one of the Meridian Opening Realm cyborgs, affirming his commitment to protecting Jiang Yuan. 34