Li Jing

Biodata

Background / History

Career and Family

Li Jing’s marriage to Yin Shiniang lasts centuries. During their earlier military campaigns, she repeatedly earns merit but allows him to receive the credit to preserve his dignity. Her contributions help secure his appointment as commander of Chentang Pass, while she later sets aside her cultivation to manage their household and raise their children 46 48.

Their older sons, Jin Zha and Mu Zha, enter the Chan Sect at a young age. Yin Shiniang complains that their upbringing away from home leaves them treating their parents like strangers. Li Jing nevertheless insists that his own Chan Sect membership should determine all his children’s allegiance 21 22.

Dispute over Nezha’s Master

Before Li Jing’s third son, Nezha, is born, Tongtian sends Wuyun Xian to recruit him into the Interception Sect. Li Jing favors Taiyi Zhenren, citing his Chan Sect loyalty and his belief that the Interception Sect lacks propriety and discipline. Wuyun rejects his decision, defeats Taiyi, and remains in the Li residence to await the birth 19 20 21.

Yin Shiniang supports Wuyun after he promises that Nezha can grow up at home rather than be separated from his family. Her disagreement with Li Jing becomes a bitter domestic dispute. When the recruitment conflict escalates into a battle between the sects, the couple witness Taiyi’s death and Yuanshi’s unsuccessful intervention, exposing how dangerous the Investiture Calamity is even for renowned immortals 21 22 23 24.

Estrangement from Nezha

Li Jing regards Yin Shiniang’s three-year pregnancy as suspicious. When Nezha is born inside a large ball of flesh, he attacks it with his sword. Wuyun Xian beats him severely that night, stopping short of killing him; Yin Shiniang also intervenes on Li Jing’s behalf. His continued hostility afterward leaves Nezha attached to his mother and master rather than his father 42.

More than twenty years later, father and son live under the same roof but have gone years without speaking. Acting on Chan Sect orders, Li Jing urges Nezha to join Jin Zha and Mu Zha in Xiqi’s campaign against Yin Shang. Nezha refuses, identifies the sectarian motive, and rejects Li Jing’s claim to paternal authority. Both draw weapons before Yin Shiniang prevents a fight 43.

The East Sea Scheme

A month later, Li Jing claims that Yin Shiniang has fallen into the East Sea and urges Nezha to rescue her. Nezha questions the account because his mother is an immortal who knows the Water-Repelling Art, and because Li Jing shows little concern for his supposedly endangered wife. When confronted, Li Jing draws his sword but becomes frightened by Nezha’s threat to kill him 44.

Wuyun intervenes and takes Nezha to the East Sea. Ao Guang’s admission confirms that the Dragon Palace confrontation was arranged with the Chan Sect. Yin Shiniang is released, and the incident convinces her that remaining with Li Jing endangers both her and Nezha 45 46.

Separation and Household Collapse

When Yin Shiniang prepares to leave with Nezha and Wuyun, Li Jing blocks their departure with a sword. His objection centers on public humiliation and what Jin Zha and Mu Zha will think of him. Yin Shiniang declares their marriage over and exposes her role in building his career. Li Jing attacks her, but she defeats him in fewer than twenty exchanges, spares his life, and warns him against interfering again 47 48.

After their departure for Golden Ao Island, Li Jing’s household deteriorates under the Pipa Fox Spirit. More than twenty servants are beaten to death within a month, and he fails to restrain her. He begins drinking heavily and recognizes that Yin Shiniang had supported both his career and daily life 48.

On the forty-eighth day of Yin Shiniang’s absence, Li Jing discovers Pipa’s affair with a servant. Her unrepentant response and proposals to bring more Foxfolk into his household and command overwhelm him; he vomits blood and faints. Yu Ding Zhenren subsequently revives him, but Li Jing remains consumed by regret over the family life he destroyed 49 50.

Yu Ding arrives intending to announce Li Jing’s promotion to third-generation inner disciple as a reward for his loyalty. The title carries no cultivation method, spiritual treasure, master, or other practical support. The Chan Sect regards it as sufficient compensation while continuing its plans against his wife and youngest son 50.

Personality

Li Jing equates Chan Sect allegiance with orthodoxy, respect for teachers, and proper hierarchy. He dismisses the Interception Sect’s members as ill-bred creatures and refuses to reconsider his children’s affiliations even when Yin Shiniang challenges him directly 20 22.

His concern for authority and reputation dominates his conduct at home. He invokes filial obedience against Nezha and a wife’s duties against Yin Shiniang, while resisting separation despite no longer loving her. He particularly fears losing face before his older sons 43 47.

The narration contrasts his submissiveness toward outsiders with his domineering treatment of his family. This double standard also appears in his rejection of Nezha as a “monster” while doting on a fox-spirit concubine. His regret emerges only after Yin Shiniang leaves and Pipa’s behavior exposes how dependent he was on his former wife 48 49 50.

Abilities & Skills

Immortal Cultivation

• Realm: Confirmed at the Immortal Realm, below True Immortal; no cultivation breakthrough is documented in the supplied chapters 48.
• Longevity: His cultivation allows him to live for several thousand years 44.
• Limits: Yin Shiniang surpasses him in immortal power, variety of techniques, and practical combat ability 48.

Swordsmanship

• Uses a treasured sword during confrontations with Nezha and Yin Shiniang 43 44 47.
• Loses to Yin Shiniang in fewer than twenty exchanges; she kicks him down and places her spear at his throat 48.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Treasured sword — An unnamed weapon drawn against Nezha, used to attack Yin Shiniang, and drawn when confronting Pipa over her affair 43 47 49.

Relationships

• Yin Shiniang — Estranged wife and mother of his three sons. She supports his career and household for centuries before leaving after the East Sea scheme and defeating him in combat 46 47 48.
• Nezha — Third son. Li Jing’s attack at his birth and subsequent neglect destroy their paternal bond; his attempts to direct Nezha into the Chan Sect’s plans provoke threats of retaliation 42 43 44.
• Jin Zha and Mu Zha — Older sons and Chan Sect disciples who join Xiqi. Li Jing values them and worries that separation from Yin Shiniang will damage their opinion of him 41 47.
• Pipa Fox Spirit — Concubine, also described as his second wife. He indulges her but cannot control her cruelty or infidelity; her conduct accelerates his regret over losing Yin Shiniang 48 49 50.
• Wuyun Xian — Nezha’s master and Li Jing’s adversary within the household. He overrides Li Jing’s recruitment decision, punishes his attack on the newborn, and protects Nezha from later schemes 20 42 45.
• Taiyi Zhenren — Li Jing’s preferred master for Nezha. Taiyi appeals to their shared Chan Sect affiliation but loses the recruitment contest to Wuyun 20.
• Yu Ding Zhenren — Chan Sect emissary who comes to inspect the anti-Nezha scheme and deliver Li Jing’s nominal promotion. He revives Li Jing after his collapse 50.

Notable Quotes

“In any case, I, their father, am a member of the Chan Sect, so my children must join the Chan Sect.” 22

“Running away from home? You might not find it disgraceful, but I, Li Jing, won't have people pointing at my back and cursing me!” 47