Liu Qingqing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Liu Qingqing (柳轻轻)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Flowing Cloud Sect; personal disciple of the sect master 28 73
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; direct disciple; ranked Heaven’s Chosen
Spiritual Root(s)	Initially described as possessing a Heaven-grade Water Spiritual Root; later identified as having exceptionally pure Supreme-Grade Spiritual Roots 28 105
Talent	Level Nine Divine Insight; fourth place on the Talent Ranking 149
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 28

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Refinement, Third Layer	29	Her apparent cultivation during the corrupted beast-tide battle; she avoids direct combat while identifying Demonic Qi and using an artifact.
Foundation Establishment	61	Passed Azure Mystic Daoist’s trial, received her cultivation technique, and broke through immediately afterward.
Foundation Establishment, Sixth Layer	168	Entered her Heaven’s Chosen Tournament match against Lü Wenjie at this level, but was defeated in a single exchange by the Second-Layer Golden Core opponent.

Background

Liu Qingqing entered the Flowing Cloud Sect as the sect master’s personal disciple. In her early appearances, she was in poor health, did not cultivate diligently, and relied heavily on the protection and resources provided by her senior brothers. She believed herself to be a transmigrator from “Blue Star” who had entered a fictional world as its destined, beloved junior sister. This belief led her to treat many people around her as unreal “paper figures” rather than independent lives 28.

Her self-image was challenged in the Azure Mystic Daoist’s inheritance trial. The trial revealed that she was apparently native to the cultivation world and that her soul had only temporarily traveled to Blue Star before returning to her original body. Although shaken by the implication that her hostility toward Fu Yao and her sense of superiority had been misguided, she ultimately buried her doubts beneath the conviction that she remained a child of destiny 61.

During the group’s forced stay in the Mortal Realm, Liu Qingqing lost access to her spiritual power and became dependent on Lu Lingfeng and Xi Siyu for survival. Exposure to mortal life, fragmented dreams, and a private conversation with Jiang Lu gradually forced her to confront her isolation, entitlement, and need for constant validation 105 108 109. She later showed uncharacteristic humility by helping an elderly neighbor wash clothes in Peach Blossom County 115.

At some point during the Mortal Realm events, Liu Qingqing, Lu Lingfeng, and Xi Siyu became ordinary mortals with no memories of cultivation. Jiang Lu later found Liu living peacefully in Peach Blossom County, caring for her grandmother and maintaining a quiet domestic life 123 125. By the time Jiang Lu returned to Void City, Liu was believed to have changed enough that Shi Yan no longer needed to fear her taking an evil path 127.

Appearance

Liu Qingqing is repeatedly described as delicate, soft-featured, and outwardly fragile. She consciously uses this image to draw protection and sympathy.

• Often presents herself with tearful eyes, a weak voice, and an innocent expression when confronted or embarrassed 39 115 169.
• Her usual bearing is that of an ethereal sect disciple, though she temporarily abandoned it to dress as a plainly clothed village woman in Peach Blossom County 115.
• In the Mortal Realm, she lived as an ordinary woman without visible spiritual power 123.

Personality

Liu Qingqing is proud, status-conscious, and initially deeply convinced that she is favored by fate. She tests the limits of her senior brothers’ indulgence, expects resources and protection to be provided, and interprets others’ concern as proof of personal devotion 28. When threatened, she often adopts a helpless “white lotus” persona to redirect blame or obtain sympathy 39 106 169.

Her behavior is not solely calculated arrogance. Liu’s belief that the world was fictional left her emotionally detached and unable to form sincere connections. Her longing to be valued is linked to childhood neglect and explains her dependence on attention, praise, and protection 108 109.

The Mortal Realm journey prompted partial self-reflection. She became quieter, listened to Jiang Lu’s advice, helped ordinary people, and began caring about Jiang Lu’s opinion of her intelligence and character 109 113 115. However, her old habits remain difficult to overcome; even during the Heaven’s Chosen Tournament, she reverted to exaggerated displays of frailty after defeat 169.

Abilities & Skills

Cultivation and Spiritual Roots

Liu Qingqing possesses exceptional innate talent but lacks consistent discipline and practical experience.

• Reached Foundation Establishment through the Azure Mystic Daoist’s inheritance trial rather than sustained cultivation 61.
• Ranked fourth on the Talent Ranking with Level Nine Divine Insight, a level associated with heaven-favored prodigies 149.
• Her cultivation was at the Sixth Layer of Foundation Establishment during the Heaven’s Chosen Tournament 168.
• Her rapid advancement and fortune are recognized by others, but her senior brothers privately worry that her judgment makes her vulnerable to manipulation 105.

Demonic Qi Recognition

Liu can identify demonic corruption that others fail to notice.

• Recognized the oppressive aura around the beast tide as Demonic Qi 29.
• Warned that leaving corrupted beast corpses behind could turn the area into a demonic den 29.
• Used this knowledge to prevent cultivators from taking contaminated remains as resources 29.

Fortuitous Instinct

Liu has an unusual intuition for locations and opportunities.

• Her directions repeatedly lead her companions toward hidden realms, inheritances, and other opportunities 38 60 61.
• She sensed a summons that drew her deeper into the corrupted forest after the beast-tide battle 29.
• Her instincts led the Flowing Cloud Sect group to the secret realm containing the Azure Mystic Daoist’s inheritance 60 61.
• Her reputation for luck causes other disciples to follow her in hopes of sharing her gains 78.

Artifact Use

Liu compensates for her initially low cultivation with high-grade treasures.

• Natal Flame artifact — A golden steel ring containing the Natal Flame of the Flowing Cloud Sect’s Supreme Elder. Its Mahayana-level aura completely burned the Demonic Qi-corrupted beast corpses 29.
• High-grade alchemy furnace — Used during the Disciple Grand Competition despite her lack of prior alchemy experience 71.
• Spirit-Fire Gourd — Provided external flame for alchemy because she lacked the Fire-Wood Spiritual Roots normally suited for the craft 71.

Alchemy

Liu attempted alchemy using the techniques of the inherited Endless Pill Recipes.

• Produced six middle-grade pills on her first public attempt 71.
• Failed to advance in the competition because of poor fire control, melting, and condensation technique 71.
• Her inherited knowledge and equipment could not replace foundational training or experience 71.

Swordsmanship

Liu has received sword instruction from her senior brothers but uses it inconsistently.

• Defeated Bu Yi by finally recalling her sword techniques and releasing Sword Qi after hours of ineffective physical fighting 165.
• Her victory exposed that she had more usable combat ability than she initially believed 165.
• Was later defeated in one move by Lü Wenjie, demonstrating the gap between her Foundation Establishment cultivation and experienced Golden Core opponents 168.

Equipment

• Golden steel ring — Contains the Supreme Elder’s Natal Flame and is used to purge Demonic Qi 29.
• High-grade alchemy furnace — Used in the Foundation Establishment alchemy competition 71.
• Spirit-Fire Gourd — External fire source for pill refinement 71.
• Spirit sword — Used to release Sword Qi against Bu Yi 165.

Relationships

• Jiang Lu — Initially regards Jiang as an insignificant ordinary disciple and later as a rival for attention. Their relationship becomes more cooperative in the Mortal Realm, where Jiang encourages Liu to treat others as real people and confront her emotional isolation. Liu later seeks Jiang’s approval and develops embarrassed admiration for her after Jiang’s tournament victory 65 109 113 167.
• Fu Yao — Eldest Senior Sister and frequent target of Liu’s resentment. Fu Yao repeatedly protects Liu despite her recklessness, while Liu often interprets correction as hostility. Their relationship becomes somewhat less antagonistic after Liu’s Mortal Realm experiences 39 61 166.
• Xi Siyu — Third Senior Brother. He is protective, easily manipulated by Liu’s tears, and often responsible for calming or covering for her behavior 28 106.
• Lu Lingfeng — Senior Brother who helps protect and manage Liu. He privately understands that the group’s indulgence is partly a deliberate attempt to keep her dependent on people who can control her 105 108.
• Shi Yan — Flowing Cloud Sect master. His acceptance of Liu as a personal disciple is tied to concern that her talent and flawed judgment could otherwise cause serious harm 28 105 127.
• Azure Mystic Daoist — Former Mahayana cultivator whose trial gave Liu an inheritance technique and enabled her Foundation Establishment breakthrough 61.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Beast Tide and Corrupted Beasts

Liu joins the defense of West River City despite her weak cultivation. Although she does not directly fight the first-rank demonic beasts, she identifies their Demonic Qi contamination and destroys their bodies with the Supreme Elder’s Natal Flame, turning the other cultivators’ contempt into admiration 28 29.

Illusory Forest and Azure Mystic Inheritance

Liu’s recklessness repeatedly endangers her companions, including during the encounter with the Demon-Eyed Wolf and Ghost Vine 31 39. Her instinct ultimately leads the group to the Azure Mystic Daoist’s hidden realm, where she undergoes a trial concerning her origin and gains a cultivation inheritance 60 61.

Mortal Realm Journey

After being drawn into the Mortal Realm with Lu Lingfeng and Xi Siyu, Liu struggles with spiritual suppression, danger, and the loss of her former status 96 105. Jiang Lu’s guidance encourages her to acknowledge her emotional detachment and desire for belonging 108 109. Her assistance to an elderly neighbor in Peach Blossom County marks a visible attempt at compassion and humility 115.

Mortal Life in Peach Blossom County

Liu later appears as an ordinary mortal woman with no cultivation memories, living with her grandmother while Lu Lingfeng and Xi Siyu work at the local yamen 123. Jiang Lu continues checking on the three and finds that they have settled into peaceful mortal lives 125.

Heaven’s Chosen Ranking and Tournament

Liu places fourth on the Talent Ranking with Level Nine Divine Insight, proudly accepting congratulations from her senior brothers 149. In the tournament, she defeats Bu Yi only after recalling her sword training, but is subsequently knocked from the stage by Lü Wenjie in one move 165 168. Afterward, she attempts to regain sympathy through her familiar frail persona, to Jiang Lu and Fu Yao’s embarrassment 169.