[Chapter 421-430]
An ancient cultivator, the former master of Extreme Yin and Extreme Xuan. He was betrayed and sealed in this cave. To survive, he dispersed his Nascent Soul and cultivated the ‘Mysterious Soul Refines Demons’ technique, becoming a soul-like entity. He is cunning, ruthless, and harbors deep hatred for his disciples. He tricks and kills most of the exploration party. He eventually seizes control of Han Li’s puppet body Qu Hun, merging with a white skeleton to form a new body. He possesses a Gold Lightning Bamboo arrow and a mysterious map fragment.
Xuan Gu Shang Ren (Xiao Cha)
An ancient cultivator, the former master of Extreme Yin and Extreme Xuan. He was betrayed and sealed in this cave. To survive, he dispersed his Nascent Soul and cultivated the 'Mysterious Soul Refines Demons' technique, becoming a soul-like entity. He is cunning, ruthless, and harbors deep hatred for his disciples. He tricks and kills most of the exploration party. He eventually seizes control of Han Li's puppet body Qu Hun, merging with a white skeleton to form a new body. He possesses a Gold Lightning Bamboo arrow and a mysterious map fragment.
Appearance
Initially appears as a碧绿色 (jade-green) humanoid shadow with blood-red eyes, wrapped in black mist. After possessing Qu Hun and merging with the skeleton, he transforms into a handsome youth with a clear, boyish face and pale red pupils.
Relationships
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'Mysterious Soul Refines Demons' technique?
A secret technique cultivable by Nascent Soul stage cultivators. It allows the practitioner to abandon their physical body and become a 'Mysterious Soul' entity, no longer bound by夺舍 (body seizure) limitations and capable of freely possessing others. It grants an extended lifespan.
Why was he sealed here?
He was betrayed and likely sealed by his disciples, Extreme Yin and Extreme Xuan. The Gold Lightning Bamboo arrow in the skeleton's skull was part of the sealing method, which he later refined into his own weapon.
What does he want from Han Li initially?
He initially wants to possess Han Li's body. After seeing Han Li's power and confirming he is not his disciples' follower, he changes his mind due to the urgent call of the map fragment.