Great Derivation Sage

The legendary founder of the Thousand Bamboo Sect and creator of the Great Derivation Art. His soul has been attached to a special puppet for nearly ten thousand years using a 'Soul Attachment Art'. He was discovered by Han Li in the Far West. His soul is housed in a Soul Nurturing Wood bead inside a bamboo tube Han Li carries. He is arrogant, knowledgeable, and trades the complete Great Derivation Art and puppet techniques with Han Li in exchange for using the Soul Nurturing Wood. He warned Han Li about the dangers of ancient demons possibly crossing over in the Fallen Devil Valley.

[Chapter 791-800]
The legendary founder of the Thousand Bamboo Sect and creator of the Great Derivation Art. His soul has been attached to a special puppet for nearly ten thousand years using a ‘Soul Attachment Art’. He was discovered by Han Li in the Far West. His soul is housed in a Soul Nurturing Wood bead inside a bamboo tube Han Li carries. He is arrogant, knowledgeable, and trades the complete Great Derivation Art and puppet techniques with Han Li in exchange for using the Soul Nurturing Wood. He warned Han Li about the dangers of ancient demons possibly crossing over in the Fallen Devil Valley.

[Chapter 821-830]
The Great Derivation Sage is a supremely talented ancient cultivator whose consciousness now resides within Han Li’s soul-nurturing bamboo tube. He created the Great Derivation Art and is a genius in formations and crafting. He is fascinated by the Heaven-reaching Spiritual Treasures and agreed to research the Seven Flames Fan crafting method for Han Li.

[Chapter 841-850]
The remnant soul consciousness of a supremely powerful ancient cultivator, now residing in a special object carried by Han Li. He acts as Han Li’s mentor and advisor, providing insights, warnings, and historical knowledge about ancient demons and cultivation. He is currently focused on completing his research on Nascent Soul puppets.

[Chapter 851-860]
The Great Development True Monarch is an ancient soul residing within a puppet body, acting as Han Li’s mentor. He possesses vast knowledge of ancient times, formations, and cultivation. In this chapter, he identifies the spatial remnant as part of the Ethereal Spirit Garden and explains its origins and the silver flame restriction. He also advises Han Li on how to escape the space and urges him to travel to the Great Jin Empire to find materials for his ultimate puppet.

[Chapter 861-870]
The Great Derivation Spirit Lord is the remnant soul of a powerful ancient cultivator specializing in puppetry and formations, now residing in a bamboo tube carried by Han Li. He acts as a mentor and advisor to Han Li, sharing vast knowledge about ancient secrets, cultivation, and artifact refinement. Their relationship has evolved into a semi-teacher, semi-friend dynamic. He is currently researching a powerful puppet for Han Li and has modified the refinement method for the imitation Seven Flames Fan.

[Chapter 871-880]
The remnant spirit soul of a powerful ancient cultivator residing in a bamboo slip carried by Han Li. He is an expert in puppet techniques and provides guidance to Han Li. He helped Han Li successfully craft a Nascent Soul-level puppet and is researching the strange stone material from the sealing array.

[Chapter 881-890]
Da Yan Shen Jun is the soul fragment of an ancient cultivator who lived for over ten thousand years. He currently resides within a puppet body crafted by Han Li. He possesses vast knowledge of cultivation techniques and secrets. He created the ‘Five Ghosts Locking God Technique’ originally to control Qi deviation from the ‘Da Yan Jue’, but adapted it to help Han Li suppress his Sha Qi. He is helping Han Li primarily because he needs Han Li to help him refine puppets in the future.

[Chapter 901-910]
The Great Yan God Monarch is a powerful ancient cultivator whose soul now resides within a puppet body, acting as Han Li’s mentor and advisor. He possesses vast knowledge of cultivation techniques, artifacts, and the history of the cultivation world. He taught Han Li the false death technique used to escape. He is concerned about his limited remaining time and is eager to see his life’s work completed, urging Han Li to help collect rare materials.

[Chapter 911-920]
Once a legendary founding patriarch of a sect in the Extreme West, the Great Derivation Spirit Lord is now a soul residing within a puppet body, having failed to ascend to the Deity Transformation stage. He acts as Han Li’s knowledgeable companion and advisor, possessing vast experience and insights into cultivation techniques, artifacts, and the history of the Great Jin Empire. He is filled with regret over his fate but remains sharp and observant.

[Chapter 921-930]
An ancient soul residing within a puppet body. He is immensely knowledgeable, especially in puppetry, formations, and cultivation techniques. He acts as Han Li’s advisor, providing guidance on artifact refinement, cultivation methods, and insights into the Great Jin Empire’s practices.

[Chapter 931-940]
A legendary master of puppet arts and formations from ancient times. His soul now resides within a fragment of Soul Nurturing Wood carried by Han Li. He acts as Han Li’s mentor and advisor, providing crucial knowledge and guidance. His soul is weakening and may dissipate within a few years. Han Li is actively collecting materials to help him craft an ultimate Nascent Soul-level puppet, which is his final wish.

[Chapter 941-950]
The remnant soul of a powerful ancient cultivator residing within a bamboo tube carried by Han Li. He is a master of the Great Derivation Art and possesses vast knowledge of cultivation, artifacts, and secret techniques. He assists Han Li with advice, identification of treasures (like the Cold Marrow), and even uses his powerful divine sense to aid in combat (e.g., ‘Soul Piercing Thorn’). His current goal is for Han Li to craft a puppet body for him.

[Chapter 961-970]
The soul remnant of a legendary Late Nascent Soul Stage cultivator and master of puppetry and the Great Development Art, now residing in a bamboo tube carried by Han Li. He is nearing the end of his existence and has designed an ultimate puppet. He taught Han Li the complete Great Development Art and is guiding him to craft this puppet. He plans to use a soul-splitting technique to merge part of his soul essence with the puppet while allowing the part containing his memories to enter reincarnation.

[Chapter 971-980]
The founding patriarch of the Thousand Bamboo Sect and a legendary master of puppet arts. His main soul perished long ago, leaving only a remnant soul attached to a puppet to pass on his legacy. He spent his final years guiding Han Li in puppet techniques and overseeing the creation of the humanoid puppet. After achieving his final wish of seeing the puppet’s power rival a late Nascent Soul cultivator, he willingly dispersed his remnant soul to enter the cycle of reincarnation.

Appearance

Appeared as a miniature puppet figure housing his remnant soul.

Currently exists as a soul within a puppet body, which is stored in Han Li’s bamboo tube.

Exists as a soul within a puppet. His original appearance is not described in this segment.

A consciousness without physical form.

Exists as a soul within a puppet; physical appearance not described here.

Exists only as a soul voice emanating from the bamboo tube on Han Li’s back. His original form is not described here.

Exists as a soul within a bamboo tube.

Exists as a spirit within a bamboo slip artifact.

Only appears as a voice in Han Li’s divine sense. His original physical form is long gone.

No physical form, only a voice in Han Li’s mind.

Currently appears as a golden, inch-tall puppet with refined, scholarly features. His consciousness resides within this puppet housed in a bamboo tube.

Exists as a soul within a puppet. No physical description given in this segment.

No physical form; exists as a soul consciousness communicating with Han Li.

Exists as a soul remnant within an artifact. No physical form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Great Derivation Sage?

He is a legendary figure from ancient times, the founder of the Thousand Bamboo Sect and the creator of the Great Derivation Art and advanced puppet techniques. His soul has survived for millennia attached to a puppet.

What is his relationship with Han Li?

A transactional relationship. Han Li provides the Soul Nurturing Wood to sustain his soul, and in return, the Sage teaches Han Li the complete Great Derivation Art and his puppet techniques.

Can he解除封魂咒?

He claims he could, but lacks the time due to his limited remaining lifespan. He is focusing on completing his final puppet research.

Why did the Great Derivation Sage agree to research the Seven Flames Fan?

He has long been curious about Heaven-reaching Spiritual Treasures and sees this as a final challenge before his consciousness dissipates. He agreed in exchange for Han Li promising to fulfill one request within his power.

What is the Great Development Divine Lord's current project?

He is in the process of researching and developing the final version of Nascent Soul puppets, a pinnacle achievement in puppet arts.

What crucial advice does the Great Development True Monarch give Han Li?

He identifies the space as an Ethereal Spirit Garden remnant, explains that the silver flame restriction is from the Spirit Realm, and advises Han Li that the only way to break the space barrier is to advance to the mid-Nascent Soul stage and then use the Spirit Descending Talisman and Blood Devil Sword again.

What is the Great Derivation Spirit Lord's current goal?

To have Han Li collect materials to refine an extremely powerful puppet he has designed, which he claims would be comparable to his own power in his prime.

What knowledge did he share about Ancient Demons?

He explained that not all Ancient Demons are monstrous; human cultivators who ascend to the Demon Realm retain their form, and some Ancient Demons are original inhabitants of the Demon Realm (Saint Ancestors), while others are ascended demons from the human world.

What is Da Yan Shen Jun's motive for helping Han Li?

He needs Han Li's help to refine puppets for him in the future, as part of their agreement.

How powerful was Da Yan Shen Jun in his prime?

He was an ancient monster who lived for over ten thousand years, indicating a cultivation level far beyond ordinary Nascent Soul Stage.

What does the Great Yan God Monarch want from Han Li?

He wants Han Li to help him collect extremely rare materials needed to complete his life's work (presumably related to his puppet body or soul). He is also very interested in studying Han Li's Spirit Nurturing Tripod.

What happened to the Great Derivation Spirit Lord?

Failing to reach the Deity Transformation stage and facing dwindling lifespan, the Great Derivation Spirit Lord was forced to research a soul-possession technique. His soul now resides in a puppet body to prolong his existence, a fate he deeply regrets.

What is the Great Derivation Spirit Lord's area of expertise?

He is extremely knowledgeable about cultivation techniques, artifact refinement, formation arrays, and the political landscape of the Great Jin Empire. He has even studied Buddhist doctrines and artifacts in depth.

What is the Great Derivation Spirit Monarch's role?

He serves as Han Li's guide and knowledge repository, offering advice on cultivation techniques, artifact refinement methods, and explaining the peculiarities of artifacts like the Vajra Shield.

What is the state of the Great Development God Monarch?

His soul is housed in Soul Nurturing Wood but is continuously weakening. He estimates he can only persist for three or four more years before complete dissipation.

What does Han Li need to do for him?

Han Li is gathering rare materials to craft an ultimate Nascent Soul-level puppet for the God Monarch, fulfilling his final wish.

How does the Great Derivation Spirit Monarch help Han Li?

He provides knowledge, identifies rare items, teaches techniques like the Great Derivation Art, and can use his powerful divine sense to attack enemies' souls.

What is his ultimate goal?

He wishes for Han Li to successfully craft a puppet body so he can possess it and regain a form of existence.

What is the Great Development God Monarch's final wish?

To see the completion of his ultimate puppet design and have part of his soul essence merge with it, creating a powerful legacy, while his consciousness enters reincarnation.

What is the soul-splitting technique he plans to use?

A secret technique he developed to split his soul essence. One part, containing most of the soul power, will merge with the puppet. The other part, containing memories and consciousness, will dissipate and enter the cycle of reincarnation.

What was the Great Derivation Spirit Monarch's final request to Han Li?

His final request was for Han Li to reclaim the Thousand Bamboo Sect in the Extreme West, install a disciple to lead it, and pass on his complete legacy, the 'Great Derivation Treasure Scripture', to ensure his lineage continues.

How did the Great Derivation Spirit Monarch die?

He willingly dispersed his remnant soul to enter the cycle of reincarnation after confirming the success of his humanoid puppet creation.