Li Miaotan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Li Miaotan (李妙昙)
Alias(es)	Twelfth Princess of the Phoenix Dynasty; Princess Yuzhen 779
Species/Race	Human; bearer of the Phoenix Bloodline 827 1051
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Phoenix Dynasty; Phoenix Imperial Court
Occupation/Role	Twelfth Princess; Imperial Son-in-Law Chu Zhiyuan's wife and political partner
Status	Alive; deliberately moderating her bloodline awakening to preserve her identity 1056
First Appearance	Chapter 715, Spirit Artifact

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Nascent Soul Stage, Second Transformation	836	Her cultivation is comparable to Chu Zhiyuan's at the time; her awakened bloodline has substantially strengthened her body.
Phoenix Bloodline awakened	829	Activated with the Ice Soul Purple Ganoderma and Chu Zhiyuan's Heaven Mending Art; the awakening dispels the hostile Venerable auras ravaging her body.
Fifth Turn	974	Emerges from seclusion in Divine Flame Valley after advancing rapidly through cultivation aided by her Phoenix Bloodline.
One further turn	1055	Reports another advancement after a fortuitous encounter in the Phoenix Grotto-Heaven; the exact Turn is not stated.

Background / History

Li Miaotan is the Twelfth Princess of the Phoenix Dynasty and a royal cultivator whose status is tied to her Phoenix Bloodline. She possesses exceptional discernment of spiritual treasures: when Li Yuzhen presents the Autumn Water Divine Sabers, Li Miaotan identifies both as Spirit Artifacts rather than ordinary weapons. 715 716

Initially, she views Chu Zhiyuan—the Jade Scenery Dynasty's Imperial Son-in-Law—with caution. Li Yuzhen proposes using Li Miaotan to draw him to the Phoenix Dynasty's side, but Li Miaotan agrees only to assist him while remaining prepared for hostility. Her stance gradually changes after he reciprocates her protection and gifts with a Soul Bead capable of detecting demons. 716 734 735

Before their marriage is consummated, Li Miaotan is targeted in a joint Demon Race and Heavenly Demon assassination. Several Venerable auras and curses clash inside her body, continuously destroying it faster than Chang Xihua can repair it. Believing herself beyond saving, she asks Chu Zhiyuan to end their marital bond when they meet for the first time. 760 763 764

Her survival depends on awakening her dormant Phoenix Bloodline through Chu Zhiyuan's Heavenly Dragon Bloodline and the Heaven Mending Art. After he supplies Origin Power while she consumes the Ice Soul Purple Ganoderma and recites the Phoenix Descent Incantation, her bloodline awakens successfully, removing the destructive powers within her body. 764 828 829

Following the awakening, Li Miaotan becomes both a more formidable cultivator and a central political target. She supports Chu Zhiyuan against court factions, Demon Race infiltrators, the Yuan Zhen Dynasty, and the schemes surrounding their marriage. Their relationship develops into a mutual partnership in which she provides political analysis and imperial influence while he provides extraordinary combat strength and protection. 774 787 803

Appearance

Li Miaotan is repeatedly described as possessing peerless elegance and a composed, noble bearing. Even while critically injured, she retains a striking presence; after her bloodline awakening, her vitality and radiance become especially pronounced. 763 829

• Usually wears snow-white or pale robes, emphasizing her jade-like complexion. 779 803
• Has phoenix eyes, slender brows, a high straight nose, and full cherry lips. 763
• Carries herself with reserved dignity in public, often appearing cold or difficult to approach. 834 836
• Her activated Phoenix Bloodline can manifest as a phoenix phantom and produce visible phenomena, including white cranes gathering around her. 830
• During cultivation, her eyes can become dreamlike and detached as her bloodline's instincts exert greater influence. 975

Personality

Li Miaotan is composed, pragmatic, and unusually clear-minded under pressure. While near death, she focuses on the political consequences of her condition and asks Chu Zhiyuan to dissolve their marriage rather than burden him with a doomed bond. 764

She possesses strong political instincts. She understands the succession struggle between her brothers, recognizes how Marquis Xiao Ming's hostility can be used to undermine both her and Chu Zhiyuan, and is willing to leak information or provoke conflict between major sects when it serves her interests. 774 791 1023

Despite her reserved public manner, she is deeply protective of those she accepts as her own. She sends medicine, guards, and intelligence to Chu Zhiyuan before their relationship fully develops; later, she entrusts him with her birth jade and repeatedly prioritizes his safety. 734 812 842

The Phoenix Bloodline is also her greatest personal danger. Rapid awakening makes her stronger but steadily erodes her emotional attachments, leaving her colder, more arrogant, and less recognizably herself. She therefore chooses a slower path of cultivation despite the Phoenix Dynasty's expectations that she become overwhelmingly powerful. 975 1056

Abilities & Skills

Phoenix Bloodline

Li Miaotan's Phoenix Bloodline grants extraordinary vitality, recovery, and potential for continued growth.

• Awakens through the Phoenix Descent Incantation, the Ice Soul Purple Ganoderma, and Chu Zhiyuan's Origin Power. 828 829
• Eliminates the clashing Venerable powers that had left her near death. 829 830
• Grants healing, increased physical strength, a longer lifespan, and a phoenix phantom that channels power to her. 830
• Allows Phoenix Nirvana: death and rebirth can strengthen her, making conventional assassination ineffective. 830 1051
• Carries a severe limitation: accelerating the awakening can overwhelm her essence, energy, spirit, and emotional identity. 1056

Swordsmanship

Li Miaotan is an accomplished swordswoman whose techniques are precise enough to challenge Chu Zhiyuan directly.

• Wields the Phoenix Divine Sword in combat. 836
• Her swordsmanship is described as astonishingly refined, though Chu Zhiyuan's perception and overwhelming force prevent her from gaining the upper hand. 836
• Uses a Jade Kunlun Palace sword token to reveal and enter the otherwise hidden Jade Kunlun Palace. 977

Spirit Artifact Appraisal

Li Miaotan can identify properties of rare spiritual weapons that others fail to perceive.

• Determines that the Autumn Water Divine Sabers are Spirit Artifacts after testing them against a stone table. 715 716
• Recognizes the importance of Spirit Artifacts as assets that can influence cultivation, survival, and political power. 715 1022
• Seeks to refine the Purple Heaven Spirit Sword so it cannot return to its original owner. 1022 1023

Political Strategy and Command

Li Miaotan is an active participant in Phoenix Dynasty politics rather than a ceremonial princess.

• Explains the strengths, weaknesses, and factional positions of the three princes to Chu Zhiyuan. 774
• Mobilizes more than a dozen Venerables to support Chu Zhiyuan's plan to lure Demon Race and Devil Race assassins. 775
• Distributes Phoenix Nirvana Pills to Venerables joining an operation against the Demon Race. 834
• Helps devise plans to expose major sects, bait rivals into conflict, and seize opportunities created by their infighting. 791 1023

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Phoenix Blood Jade — A birth jade linked to Li Miaotan's Phoenix Bloodline. She gives it to Chu Zhiyuan so that, through the Heavenly Dragon Incantation, he can sense her location. 842
• Flying Dagger — A dagger given to her by Chu Zhiyuan that permits mental communication between them. 842
• Soul Bead — A demon-detection treasure given in recognition of her prior protection and kindness toward Chu Zhiyuan. 734 735
• Phoenix Divine Sword — Her personal sword, used during sparring and combat. 836
• Jade Kunlun Palace sword token — Reveals the hidden palace complex and serves as proof of entry. 977
• Universe Bottle — A Spirit Treasure obtained from the Phoenix Emperor to collect Phoenix True Blood. 1056
• Phoenix Nirvana Pills — Rare pills she can distribute to trusted Venerables for survival and recovery. 834

Relationships

• Chu Zhiyuan / Chu Liezhao — Husband and closest political partner. He helps awaken her Phoenix Bloodline and repeatedly protects her; she provides court intelligence, imperial support, and unwavering concern for his safety. 764 829 842 1018
• Li Yuzhen — Trusted attendant, confidante, adviser, and protector. Li Yuzhen consistently argues that Li Miaotan should trust Chu Zhiyuan and remains fiercely concerned for the princess's safety. 716 717 735
• The Empress — Mother. The Empress tests Chu Zhiyuan's character, oversees Li Miaotan's bloodline awakening, and assists her daughter despite tension with Jade Kunlun Palace. 826 828 977
• Li Yuchun — Attendant who tends to Li Miaotan during her injuries and assists with her daily affairs. 763 773
• Li Cunren — Eldest brother. He shares court intelligence and supports retaliatory measures against threats to Li Miaotan and Chu Zhiyuan. 858 976
• Li Cunyi — Second brother. His relationship with Li Miaotan is politically complicated; he sometimes pressures her into supporting his faction's actions. 836 857
• Li Cunhou — Third brother. Li Miaotan is protective but frequently frustrated by his indecision and impulsiveness. 809 1018
• Fan Yaohui — Marquis Xiao Ming and a former suitor. His hostility toward Chu Zhiyuan becomes a political weapon for rival factions, though he later apologizes and joins Li Miaotan's side against the Yuan Zhen plot. 774 782 787
• Cheng Yunzheng — Fifth Prince of the Yuan Zhen Dynasty and enemy. His schemes target Li Miaotan's marriage and Phoenix Bloodline; Chu Liezhao eventually kills him. 858 975

Story Role / Major Arcs

Spirit Artifact Recognition and Early Contact

Li Miaotan first enters the story by identifying the Autumn Water Divine Sabers as Spirit Artifacts. Her early interactions with Li Yuzhen establish her as cautious toward the Imperial Son-in-Law but willing to assess his value independently. 715 716

Assassination and Bloodline Awakening

A coordinated assassination leaves her near death under multiple clashing Venerable powers. Chu Zhiyuan's Heavenly Dragon Bloodline and Heaven Mending Art enable her Phoenix Bloodline awakening, transforming her from a critically injured princess into a far more dangerous political and cultivation figure. 760 764 828 830

Marriage and Imperial-Court Maneuvering

After her recovery, Li Miaotan and Chu Zhiyuan form a genuine alliance. She guides him through Phoenix Imperial City's succession struggle, supports his response to assassination attempts, and helps defend their marriage against Yuan Zhen's interference. 774 782 787 789

Divine Flame Valley Seclusion

Seeking greater bloodline purity, Li Miaotan enters Divine Flame Valley alone. Golden flames that would annihilate ordinary cultivators strengthen her vitality and phoenix phantom instead, eventually allowing her to emerge at the Fifth Turn. 858 859 974

Conflict with Jade Kunlun Palace and Purple Heaven Jade Pavilion

Li Miaotan accompanies Chu Liezhao to Jade Kunlun Palace, where the couple faces indifference from her maternal sect and assassination attempts from Purple Heaven Jade Pavilion. She helps organize retaliation, analyzes the enemy's schemes, and witnesses Chu Liezhao establish authority over Venerable-level opponents. 977 1015 1018 1021

Controlling the Phoenix Bloodline

Li Miaotan learns that allowing her bloodline to awaken too quickly may erase her emotions and replace her with a colder, instinct-driven self. She resolves to advance gradually, prioritizing her identity and relationships over immediate power. 975 1056