Patriarch Linghu
The only Nascent Soul Stage elder of the Yellow Maple Valley, approximately 800 years old. He appears during the crisis to organize the sect's retreat after the Seven Sects' defeat. He reveals that the Spirit Beast Mountain (Ling Shou Shan) betrayed the alliance, leading to the rout. He makes the cold but pragmatic decision to sacrifice the majority of the sect remaining at the base to act as a diversion, allowing a select group of promising disciples (the 'seeds') to escape Yue Country.
[Chapter 341-350]
The only Nascent Soul Stage elder of the Yellow Maple Valley, approximately 800 years old. He appears during the crisis to organize the sect’s retreat after the Seven Sects’ defeat. He reveals that the Spirit Beast Mountain (Ling Shou Shan) betrayed the alliance, leading to the rout. He makes the cold but pragmatic decision to sacrifice the majority of the sect remaining at the base to act as a diversion, allowing a select group of promising disciples (the ‘seeds’) to escape Yue Country.
[Chapter 721-730]
The sole remaining Nascent Soul elder of the Yellow Maple Valley, Han Li’s former sect. With his lifespan nearing its end, he is desperate to secure the future of his sect. He tried to recruit Han Li back, and when that failed, he bargained for Han Li’s future protection in exchange for three treasures.
[Chapter 801-810]
He is the elder and founding ancestor of the Yellow Maple Valley. He is entering the Fallen Devil Valley with allies from other sects.
[Chapter 841-850]
The Elder of Yellow Maple Valley, a nearly thousand-year-old cultivator with extensive combat experience. He entered the Fallen Devil Valley discreetly. He and his companion were being hunted by the demon-possessed Nanlong Hou and were in a desperate situation until Han Li intervened. He possesses ancient treasures like the Mingyang Ring and a jade ruyi scepter for defense, but his prized evil-suppressing flying blade was easily destroyed by the demon.
[Chapter 851-860]
Linghu Patriarch is a Nascent Soul stage cultivator. He and a woman in white are being protected within Wei Wuyan’s green poison cloud while they battle the ancient demon with the physical body. They are desperately using their treasures to resist the demonic flames.
Appearance
Not described.
An old man with a sallow, iron-gray complexion, often showing fear and anxiety when facing the demon.
An old man with a sallow, yellowish complexion, wearing yellow robes.
An old man with a sallow complexion, wearing yellow robes.
An old man with yellowish complexion, white hair and beard, wearing brocade clothes. His eyes appear small and dull, but his gaze is piercing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why didn't the Nascent Soul elders participate in the war?
Patriarch Linghu revealed that the Nascent Soul elders of both sides fought several battles early on. The Demon Dao side was stronger, forcing the righteous path elders to swear an oath not to personally participate in the war, limiting it to Core Formation level and below.
What treasures did Linghu Ancestor give to Han Li?
He gave Han Li the Blue Light Shield (an ancient treasure strong against fire attacks), a 7th-grade Iron-Winged Eagle demon core, and a mysterious black jade talisman from ancient times that can summon a powerful Profound Transformation Ghost Hand.
What happened to Linghu Elder's Mingyang Ring?
The Mingyang Ring, a top-grade ancient defensive treasure, was seized and corrupted by the demon soul using a jet-black liquid. The demon then used it as its own weapon.
What is Linghu Patriarch's situation?
He is trapped with a woman in white under the protection of Wei Wuyan's green poison cloud, which is being besieged by the black demonic flames of the ancient demon. They are using their own treasures to help resist.