Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Swordsmanship
- 6.2Divine Sword Thunder True Art
- 6.3Heavenly Scripture Foundation
- 6.4Deriving Heaven Secret Technique
- 6.5Sword Manipulation Technique
- 7Equipment
- 8Relationships
- 9Story Role / Major Arcs
- 9.1Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament
- 9.2Rise to Supreme Purity
- 9.3Engagement and Marriage
- 9.4War Against the Demonic Sects
- 9.5Female Sword Immortal of Ten Thousand Swords Immortal City
- 9.6Mortal Transformation
- 10Notable Quotes
- 11Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Lu Xueqi (陆雪琪) |
| Alias(es) | Xueqi; Senior Sister Lu; Qingyun Sect Master’s Wife |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Qingyun Sect; Xiaozhu Peak |
| Occupation/Role | Disciple of Xiaozhu Peak; sword cultivator; later a leading Qingyun combatant |
| Status | Alive; married to Ji Changfeng 287 290 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 5 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jade Purity Fifth Layer | 14 | Reached this level in under two and a half years of cultivation. |
| Jade Purity Ninth Layer | 41 | Entered the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament at the same realm as Qi Hao; wielded the Heavenly Ya Divine Sword against Ji Changfeng. |
| Supreme Purity Realm | 144 | Broke through on the Moon-Gazing Platform after seven years of cultivation. |
| Late Supreme Purity Realm | 243 | Advanced while cultivating in the Heavenly Emperor’s Treasury. |
| Peak Supreme Purity Realm | 309 | Reached the peak of Supreme Purity after continued cultivation and Dual Cultivation, then entered seclusion seeking Grand Purity. |
| Grand Purity Realm | 322 | Broke through after eighteen total years of cultivation, becoming the third-fastest Grand Purity breakthrough in Qingyun Sect history. |
| Golden Core Mid-stage | 367 | Reached the mid-stage Golden Core realm, described as equivalent to mid-stage Grand Purity. |
| Golden Core Late-stage | 369 | Advanced and stabilized at late Golden Core through Dual Cultivation. |
| Nascent Soul Realm | 447 | Her later breakthrough was recognized as reaching the Nascent Soul Realm. |
Background
Lu Xueqi is Master Shuiyue’s beloved disciple of Xiaozhu Peak. From her introduction, Shuiyue identifies Ji Changfeng as Xueqi’s future greatest rival and urges her to pursue victory in the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament. Xueqi resolves to win both to repay her master’s kindness and to overcome the perceived gap in talent through greater effort. 5
She accepts a pact with Ji Changfeng that drives four years of relentless training. The wager and Ji Changfeng’s image become inseparable from her cultivation, making her increasingly determined to defeat him. 16 32 34
Before the tournament, Ji Changfeng’s sword intent is left upon her Heavenly Ya Divine Sword. Though Xueqi cannot initially identify it due to her cultivation, Shuiyue recognizes it as the intent of Sword Opens the Heavenly Gate. 17
Appearance
Lu Xueqi is a tall, graceful young woman usually dressed in flowing white robes. Her beauty is repeatedly compared to that of a Nine Heavens Immortal Fairy, while her bearing is defined by an icy, distant elegance. 153 322
- Snow-white skin and delicate, jade-like features. 39 153
- Clear, cold eyes that soften noticeably around Ji Changfeng. 202
- Long black hair, often secured with a sky-blue hairpin. 170 308
- Typically carries the azure Heavenly Ya Divine Sword. 153 159
- Her white robes and cold sword aura give her the presence of a female sword immortal in battle. 339 340
Personality
Lu Xueqi is notably strong-willed, reserved, and stubborn. She refuses to concede to Ji Changfeng’s superior strength during their tournament duel, pushing herself past her limits rather than accepting defeat. 41 42
Her usual coldness does not extend to those she trusts. She is respectful and devoted toward Shuiyue, patient with her junior sister Xiao Shi, and openly tender with Ji Changfeng in private. 144 153 178
She is also possessive and perceptive in matters involving Ji Changfeng. Lu Xueqi recognizes the affections of women such as Jin Ping’er and Xiaobai, reacts with jealousy at times, but ultimately relies on confidence in her own place at Ji Changfeng’s side. 154 224 371
Abilities & Skills
Swordsmanship
Lu Xueqi is an elite sword cultivator whose combat style combines precise sword control, overwhelming sword intent, and the Heavenly Ya Divine Sword.
- Defeated Tian Ling’er’s Amber Vermilion Ribbon with a single draw of Heavenly Ya during the tournament. 40
- Fought Ji Changfeng while both wielded Nine Heavens Divine Weapons, despite his overwhelming advantage. 41
- Could match Shangguan Ce, a Peak Supreme Purity expert, despite being at Late Supreme Purity herself. 250
- Led Qingyun Sect forces against Qin Wuyan during the battle at Ten Thousand Swords Immortal City. 339
Divine Sword Thunder True Art
A powerful Qingyun sword technique that summons heavenly thunder through the user’s divine sword.
- First attempted it at Jade Purity Ninth Layer during the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament, but lacked the cultivation to sustain the technique safely. 42
- Used it at Supreme Purity to kill a Longevity Hall elder. 160
- Employed it against Qin Wuyan in their Grand Purity clash, severely wounding him and deciding the battle. 341 343
Heavenly Scripture Foundation
Lu Xueqi cultivates with the support of multiple volumes of the Heavenly Scripture, greatly strengthening both her cultivation speed and combat ability.
- Three volumes enabled her Late Supreme Purity combat strength to rival Peak Supreme Purity experts. 250
- Five volumes of the Heavenly Scripture, together with her evolved divine sword, gave her a decisive advantage over Qin Wuyan. 343
Deriving Heaven Secret Technique
Ji Changfeng passed this technique to Lu Xueqi after explaining its ability to glimpse fragments of the future. She immediately began cultivating it under his protection. 308
Sword Manipulation Technique
Lu Xueqi mastered the Sword Manipulation Technique after a day of familiarization. 67
Equipment
- Heavenly Ya Divine Sword — Her azure Nine Heavens Divine Weapon and primary sword. It bears Ji Changfeng’s Sword Opens the Heavenly Gate intent and later evolves into a Spirit Treasure. 17 343
- Six Harmonies Mirror — A treasure originally given to Ji Changfeng by Sect Leader Daoxuan, then gifted by Ji Changfeng to Lu Xueqi. 81
- Wind Snow Hairpin — A sky-blue hairpin used to secure her hair. 299
Relationships
- Ji Changfeng — Began as her rival under a four-year wager, became her fiancé, and later her husband. Their relationship develops from competitive fixation into mutual devotion and marriage. 16 178 287 290
- Master Shuiyue — Her master and the person whose kindness initially motivates Xueqi to win the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament. 5
- Jin Ping’er — Initially tense due to Ji Changfeng, but they later maintain a friendly relationship; Jin Ping’er addresses her as “Sister Lu.” 154 172
- Tian Ling’er — A tournament opponent and fellow Qingyun disciple whose interactions with Ji Changfeng occasionally provoke Xueqi’s caution and jealousy. 40 83
- Xiao Shi — Her younger Xiaozhu Peak sister. Xueqi treats her patiently and warmly despite her normally cold demeanor. 144 153
- Xiaobai — Xiaobai’s closeness to Ji Changfeng makes Xueqi suspicious and jealous, though Xueqi later chooses to accept her presence. 202 224 371
Story Role / Major Arcs
Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament
After four years spent cultivating for their wager, Lu Xueqi reunites with Ji Changfeng at Tongtian Peak and treats him as the rival she must surpass. 34 35 She advances through the tournament, defeats Tian Ling’er, then faces Ji Changfeng in the semifinals. 40 41
Refusing to surrender, she forcefully invokes the Divine Sword Thunder True Art at Jade Purity Ninth Layer. The technique overwhelms her body; Ji Changfeng catches her fall and gives her a Great Yellow Pill to aid her recovery. 42
Rise to Supreme Purity
After the tournament, Lu Xueqi continues cultivating on Xiaozhu Peak and ultimately breaks through to Supreme Purity on the Moon-Gazing Platform. 144 She later uses her newfound strength to protect Ji Changfeng from a Longevity Hall ambush and slays the attacker with Divine Sword Thunder True Art. 159 160
Engagement and Marriage
Lu Xueqi and Ji Changfeng become formally engaged, though their relationship has already become deeply affectionate. During Ji Changfeng’s nine-year seclusion, she spends her nights looking toward Tongtian Peak and waiting for him. 170 178
Their wedding is held at Qingyun Sect, where Lu Xueqi appears in phoenix coronet and red wedding robes. 272 281 287
War Against the Demonic Sects
At Miaoyin Peak, Lu Xueqi defends Jin Ping’er and the Xuanzha Sect against Shangguan Ce and other Supreme Purity attackers, fighting a Peak Supreme Purity opponent while at Late Supreme Purity herself. 250 251
She later confronts the Poison God alone, defeats him, and helps bring about the destruction of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect. 261
Female Sword Immortal of Ten Thousand Swords Immortal City
Having attained Grand Purity, Lu Xueqi leads Qingyun disciples to break the Blood Refining Great Array’s hold over Ten Thousand Swords Immortal City. 339 She duels Qin Wuyan, withstands his Heavenly Demon Armor and life-burning techniques, and defeats him with Divine Sword Thunder True Art, ending the war. 340 341 343
Mortal Transformation
When Ji Changfeng undergoes Mortal Transformation as an amnesiac child, Lu Xueqi takes primary responsibility for raising him. 459 461 They live in Caomiao Village as mortals, where she learns domestic tasks such as cooking, needlework, and planting vegetables. 462
After more than a decade by his side, Lu Xueqi leaves a farewell letter and returns to Qingyun Sect to consolidate the insights she gained through mortal life. 466 471
Notable Quotes
“Master, I will definitely win!” 5
“I wouldn’t want to live on my own either…” 295
Trivia
- Ji Changfeng’s breakthrough at the Moon-Gazing Platform was inspired by watching Lu Xueqi practice her sword dance. 14
- Her first attempt at mortal cooking leaves her face blackened with stove soot, but she refuses to use magic to solve the problem and tries again. 462
- Lu Xueqi reached Grand Purity in eighteen years, making her the third-fastest cultivator in Qingyun Sect history to achieve that realm. 322