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Mei Nianqing is one of the most powerful cultivators in the entire history of the "Blessing of the Celestials" universe. Although he rarely engages in direct combat in the novel, his magic, spiritual techniques, and unique skills are incredibly powerful, as they originate from the ancient era of the Wuyun State.
🔮Absolute Clairvoyance Mei Nianqing is the greatest fortune teller in the world. His gift for seeing the future is virtually infallible:
•Reading destinies by faces and cards: One glance or a card layout is enough for him to see a person’s fate.
•Search for Truth: He is able to see the hidden essence of things, recognize disguises and reveal ancient secrets that other gods cannot even notice.
🧵Puppet Magic and Mannequin CreationThis is one of his most terrifying and at the same time skillful abilities, which he learned back in Uyun:
•Empty Mannequins: Mei Nianqing is able to create humanoid puppets that look and move like real people.
•Soul Vessels: Inside his three main mannequins, he has kept the ashes and remains of his three fallen friends for centuries. These dolls obey his commands without question.
⚔️Martial arts and fencing of the ancient school. He is a master of the sword of the highest order:
•It was he who was Xie Lian's main teacher and taught the prince his impeccable swordsmanship technique.
•His own movements are fast, precise and filled with colossal spiritual energy accumulated over two millennia. He can easily stand up for himself against the strongest gods of war.
💨Longevity, secrecy, and barriers
•True Immortality: Unlike ordinary people, Mei Nianqing has reached such a level of cultivation that he does not age and lives forever. At the same time, he does not need the worship of believers or temples, like ordinary gods - his spiritual power is autonomous.
• Camouflage Magic: He is able to completely hide his presence, aura, and change his biological age (as he did in Xianle, turning from a 25-year-old youth into a mature man)
•Creation of defensive formations: He is a master of the technique of sealing and creating invisible magical barriers that are difficult to destroy.

🛡️1. Deadly Loyalty and Overprotectiveness For Mei Nianqing, love and loyalty are inextricably linked. If he gives his heart to someone, that person instantly becomes the center of his universe, someone he must protect at all costs.
• Out of fear of losing loved ones again (as happened to his friends in Uyun), he will become incredibly caring, but controlling.
• He will discreetly protect his loved one, calculate all the risks in advance and intervene every time he feels the slightest threat.
🔮2. Mei Nianqing will try to lay out the cards or predict the future of this relationship.
•If the outcome is bad, he will fall into a deep panic. He will begin desperately trying to cheat fate, rewrite his destiny and protect his loved one from himself.
•Because of his fatalism, he may first try to push away his loved one, sincerely believing that his own hard fate and curses will only bring him misfortune.
🦚3. The grumpy romantic Mei Nianqing is completely incapable of openly and saccharinely expressing his feelings. His love will be expressed through grumbling and stern care.
He will give expensive, rare gifts or secretly help in business.
🃏4. Cards as a way to get closer
His passion for gambling will certainly manifest itself in romantic relationships. Card games will be his favorite way to spend time together.
•He will be happy to teach his loved one all his tricks and secrets.
• Mei Nianqing is an unrivaled master who never loses just like that, but for the sake of the person he loves, he will deliberately and quietly give in, hiding a satisfied smile behind his wide sleeves.
🤍 5. Removing masks
The most important change: with a loved one, this stern, proud, and eternally collected Advisor will finally allow himself to be vulnerable. Alone, he will be able to remove the mask of the perfect mentor, let down his famous braid, and simply be an ordinary person who has carried the burden of two thousand years of loneliness on his shoulders for too long.

🧩1. True devotion and loyalty to one's word. Mei Nianqing is one of the most loyal characters in the universe. His loyalty has been tested over the centuries:
• Didn't abandon his Prince: Even when Jun Wu went mad, destroyed Wuyun, and killed the rest of his vassals, Mei Nianqing didn't hate him. He ran away to save himself, but he carried the grief of the wonderful man Jun Wu once was throughout his life. At the end of the novel, he voluntarily chooses eternal imprisonment simply to be by his fallen lord's side.
• Protection: He sincerely loved Xie Lian as his own son. When Xianle fell and everyone turned away from the prince, the Advisor remained by his side until Xie Lian himself, in a fit of despair, drove him away.
🔮2. Insight and fatalism
As the greatest fortune teller, Mei Nianqing sees through people's destinies:
• He believes in omens and fate. When he saw little Hua Cheng, he immediately realized that this child was a disaster for Xie Lian, and tried to separate them.
• Due to the trauma of the past, he was terrified that Xie Lian would repeat the fate of Prince Wuyun. Therefore, in Xianle, he was a strict, demanding and grumpy teacher who constantly lectured the prince and controlled his every move.
🃏3. Funny weaknesses and eccentricities
Despite his status as an ancient demigod, Mei Nianqing has simple and down-to-earth habits that make his character lively and charming:
• Gambling Obsession: He has an incredible passion for playing cards. Even during the most dangerous or stressful moments of his centuries-long life, he managed to find time for a game of cards.
• Grumpy Grandpa: In everyday life, he often acts like a grumpy old man (even though he looks young). He likes to lecture the youth, complains about the “current generation,” and constantly argues with Feng Xin and Mu Qing.
🎭 4. Loneliness and guilt
Behind his stern facade lies a deeply unhappy man. Mei Nianqing has carried survivor's syndrome on his shoulders for centuries. He felt guilty for remaining alive while his friends perished and his prince turned into a Faceless Disaster.

🧵 Signature braid and hair
In his true, youthful form, Mei Nianqing sports an incredibly beautiful and intricate hairstyle. His long, straight dark hair is styled in a distinctive manner: a long, neatly braided braid descends from the side over his shoulder and onto his chest.
Disguise
• Real Appearance: Despite being over 2,000 years old, Mei Nianqing has the appearance of a handsome, stately young man of about 25 or 26 years old. He has refined, regular features and the deep, penetrating gaze of a man who has seen the collapse of civilizations.
• Disguise in Xian Le: When he came to raise Xie Lian, he deliberately used magic to appear older (around 30-40 years old). He needed to appear as a respectable and solid mentor in the eyes of the mortal royal family, so many people regarded him as an "elderly advisor" for a long time.
🥋 Clothing and hidden details
In the official artwork for the novel and in donghua, he is always dressed in elegant robes in shades of violet, lavender, or deep purple. His robes are multi-layered and intricately embroidered.
• Closed Neck: An important detail of his wardrobe, his clothes always completely cover his neck with a high collar. This is not just a fashion statement: according to the plot of the novel, the high collar hides the cursed cloth (shackles) placed on him by Jun Wu.

🏛️ 1. The era of the ancient state of Uyun (more than 2000 years ago)
In ancient times, the future Advisor was an ordinary mortal man and lived in the prosperous state of Uyun.
• Service to Prince Wuyun: Possessing a talent for spiritual cultivation, he became one of the four close vassals and a close friend of Crown Prince Wuyun (the future Jun Wu).
• Ascension and Disaster: When Prince Wuyun ascended to Heaven through his righteousness and strength, Mei Nianqing and the other three vassals followed him as his loyal lieutenants. However, Wuyun was soon confronted with a prophecy of an imminent volcanic eruption. Prince Wuyun attempted to save his people by building a Heavenly Bridge, but it collapsed, causing mass casualties.
• Betrayal and Escape: Having lost the people's faith, the Prince of Wuyun began to go mad and turned to dark magic, deciding to offer human sacrifices to the volcano to calm the elements. Mei Nianqing and three other vassals tried to stop their lord. In anger, the Prince of Wuyun brutally murdered his three comrades. Mei Nianqing was the only one to escape, survive, and retain his immortality.
To preserve the memory of his fallen friends, Mei Nianqing later created three empty mannequin dolls in which to encase their remains.
👑 2. The Xianle Dynasty (800 years ago)
While hiding from the mad prince (who eventually erased the old Heavens, assumed the form of Supreme Lord Jun Wu, and simultaneously gave birth to the demon Faceless Bai), Mei Nianqing took on this alias.
• Xie Lian's Mentor: He arrived in the prosperous Xianle Kingdom disguised as a thirty-year-old cultivator. His profound knowledge and exceptional gift for prophecy earned him the high position of Chief State Advisor (Guoshi) and the leadership of the Huangji Monastery. His chief disciple was the young Crown Prince Xie Lian, in whom the Advisor saw a chance for redemption—Xie Lian bore a striking resemblance to Prince Wuyun before his fall.

Xie Lian's Abilities and Skills
​Highest Martial Mastery: The greatest swordsman and fighter among all thirteen celestial god warriors. Proficient in swordsmanship, hand-to-hand combat, and any weapon.
Zhoye's Spiritual Ribbon: A animate silk ribbon that obeys Xie Lian's will. It serves as a weapon, shield, rope, and means of transportation; it can stretch over vast distances and attack enemies.
Immortality and Absolute Endurance: Due to the Cursed Ribbon, he cannot die from physical wounds, poison, disease, or suffocation. He can instantly regenerate and continue fighting even with a pierced heart.
​Inhuman physical strength: Possesses colossal power even without spiritual energy (can break swords with his hands, lift huge boulders and knock down large demons).
Superhuman Pain Tolerance: Over 800 years of wandering and torture, he has become accustomed to extreme pain, allowing him to completely ignore wounds and critical injuries in battle.
Combat resourcefulness and quick wit: Instantly analyzes enemy tactics and weaknesses during battle.
(Note: Due to the Cursed Shackles, his spiritual power is blocked, so he relies solely on his physical skills, Zhoe, and his wealth of experience in battle.)

If Xie Lian falls in love, his behavior will become a touching mixture of shyness, boundless trust, and quiet, sacrificial care.
How does he behave when he loves?
Shyness and Timidity: As a monk who has observed his vows for centuries, Xie Lian blushes easily from flirtation, touching, or direct compliments. He can become flustered, hesitate, and awkwardly change the subject, though he remains cool in battle.
Absolute trust: He opens his soul completely to his loved one, unafraid to reveal his weaknesses or past. He allows them to protect and care for him—something he would never allow anyone else to do.
​Unconditional care: Expresses feelings through actions: constantly worries about the partner's comfort, tries to cook for them (even if it turns out catastrophically delicious) and gives the best that they have.
Willingness to sacrifice everything: For him, love is eternity. Xie Lian will unhesitatingly stand between the one he loves and any danger, even if it means taking the brunt of it himself.
Is he jealous?
Xie Lian has virtually no classic jealousy:
Lack of egoism: He is devoid of possessiveness. If he feels his partner is better off with someone else, Xie Lian will simply quietly wish them happiness and step aside.
Hidden insecurity: Instead of being angry at his "rival," he's more likely to start looking for flaws in himself (remembering his curse, poverty, or status as the "god of garbage collection").
Mild, embarrassed anxiety: The only manifestation is that he may quietly withdraw into himself or observe the situation a little more closely and confusedly, gently trying to attract his partner's attention.

Bright sides and values
Absolute kindness and compassion: His main principle in life is "to save people from suffering." He sincerely loves the world and people, even after they have caused him much pain.
Unbreakable spirit and resilience: Having endured 800 years of poverty, abuse, and humiliation, Xie Lian has remained steadfast in his resolve and empathy. He is virtually indestructible.
Humility and modesty: As a former prince and powerful god, he is completely devoid of pride. He calmly collects trash, does dirty work, and never boasts about his accomplishments.
Gentleness and patience: Behaves with extreme politeness, gentleness, and restraint with absolutely everyone - be they mere mortals, young servants, or formidable demons.
Dark Period (Pestilence of Faces)
Breaking Point: Having lost everything (family, country, believers), Xie Lian briefly broke down, fell into despair and thirsted for revenge, almost becoming the cause of death for many people.
Realization: He stopped in time thanks to a random act of simple human kindness. This experience taught him an even deeper understanding of the mistakes and weaknesses of others.
Behavior in relationships and in combat
In battle: Extremely collected, cool-headed, intelligent, and incredibly strong. Unafraid of pain, having become accustomed to it over hundreds of years.
With Hua Cheng: Around him, Xie Lian becomes shy, incredibly caring, and trusting. For the first time in 800 years, he allows himself to be protected, rather than protecting others.

At 17 years old (Crown Prince Xianle)
Luxury and Divinity: He appeared like a dazzling, youthful, and noble prince-god. His clothing and accessories emphasized his supreme status.
​Crown Prince's Attire: He wore luxurious, snow-white robes with gold embroidery and wide sleeves, strewn with precious stones and a crown during rituals.
Face and posture: A youthful face, glowing with health and showing no signs of fatigue or pain; the proud, majestic bearing of a man who has known no misfortune.
​Image of the Warrior Deity: He held swords of amazing craftsmanship in his hands, and silk ribbons fluttered behind his back.
Now (After 800 years of wandering)
Modesty and simplicity: He looks like a beggarly Taoist monk. He hasn't aged much in appearance thanks to his status as a celestial being, but he has lost his former pomp.
Clothing: Wears simple, washed and repeatedly patched white clothes made of cheap fabric.
Special details (Traces of the past):
Neck: Bandaged with a ribbon of Joe, under which a black Cursed Mark (shackles of overthrow) is hidden.
Ankle: Bears a second Cursed Mark, hidden under clothing.
Attributes: On the back is a bamboo hat (douli) for protection from the rain, on the neck is a thin chain with a ring made of Hua Cheng's ashes.
Look and aura: Her gaze became incredibly soft, calm, and humble. On her face was a gentle, slightly sad smile of someone who had experienced absolutely everything.

Prince of the State of Xianle
Legacy and Ascension: Crown Prince of the ancient state of Xianle, beloved by both the people and his parents. From childhood, he strove for self-improvement ("To save those fleeing from suffering"). At the age of 17, during a celebration, he caught a boy (the future Hua Cheng) falling from a wall. That same year, he defeated a demon on Yinnian Bridge, instantly ascending to Heaven.
The First Overthrow and Fall of Xianle
​Interference with the Mortal World: When war and the Face Plague began in Xianle, Xie Lian disobeyed the heavenly laws and descended to help his people, but was unable to stop the disaster.
Tragedy: Xianle fell, the prince was hated by his former believers, and the Heavens cast him down to earth, stripping him of his powers and imposing the Cursed Ribbon.
Centuries of Wandering and the Second Overthrow
Dark Period: Survived persecution, the death of his parents, and torture in a temple (hundreds of swords). Nearly caused the spread of the Plague of Faces out of revenge, but stopped himself in time.
Second Ascension: Ascended again after hundreds of years, but out of guilt, he asked to be immediately cast down, receiving a second Cursed Ribbon (which blocked spiritual powers and luck).
800 years in the human world: For eight centuries he wandered the earth, collecting trash, earning money through street performances and silently enduring all hardships.
The Third Ascension and the Finale
Return: Ascended for the third time, causing massive destruction in the Celestial City due to the accumulated energy.
Meeting Hua Cheng: Soon after his ascension, he met the Highest-Rank Demon, Hua Cheng, his most loyal follower, who carried his love for him through 800 years.
Uncovering the Truth: Together with Hua Cheng, he exposed the true face and plot of the Lord of Heaven (Jun Wu / Faceless Bai) and defeated him, freeing the world from the main source of suffering.

Faceless Bai's (Jun Wu) manipulation is psychological terror of the highest order. He never tried to simply kill Xie Lian physically; his main goal was to destroy his spirit, break his moral compass, and force him to voluntarily become a new person.
Creating the illusion of being "the only one who understands." "Dark Mentor" Tactics: Faceless Bai operated on the principle of "I am your inevitable future." He constantly instilled in Xie Lian the same image: both princes, both wanting to save the world, but both betrayed by their people. Isolation: He methodically deprived Xie Lian of support—pushing away his loyal servants (Mu Qing and Feng Xin) and his parents, creating conditions in which Xie Lian was left completely alone with his pain.
Using a Victim's Kindness Against Themselves​Temple Trap (Hundred Swords Scene): The Cruelest Manipulation. Faceless Bai gathered the frightened and selfish people in the temple and offered them a choice: either die from the plague of faces, or pierce the immortal Xie Lian with swords.​Goal: To make Xie Lian experience firsthand the callousness, cowardice, and cruelty of those he tried to protect, so that a thirst for revenge would be born within him.
Gaslighting and mental destabilization
Double Play: In the guise of Faceless Bai, he tormented Xie Lian, drove him to madness, and pushed him to his downfall. In the guise of Jun Wu, he came as a savior, comforting him, offering hope, and showing gentle divine care. Objective: To make Xie Lian completely emotionally dependent on Jun Wu and destroy his ability to trust his own perceptions.
Bringing one to the extreme of emotional burnout
​Bet on despair: Faceless Bai brought Xie Lian to the brink of emotional exhaustion, when, out of pain and hopelessness, he was ready to break down and use the pestilence of the face cocoons against people.
He almost got his way: Xie Lian actually put on the mask and was ready to destroy humanity, until a random act of human kindness (a stranger shielding him with his hat from the rain in the mud) ruined No-Face's entire plan.
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Martial Prowess: Jun Wu is the greatest warrior in the history of the Three Worlds. His swordsmanship is impeccable, and his movements are precise and deadly. Sacred Sword Zhenjun: A divine blade that concentrates a colossal amount of light spiritual energy. A single precise movement of the blade is capable of destroying mountains and piercing the strongest barriers. Physical Strength: Possesses colossal endurance and destructive power, surpassing that of any other war god or demon prince (including Hua Cheng and He Xuan). Divine and Spiritual Techniques
Spiritual-Magic Field Control (Barriers): Capable of creating absolute protective and restraining domes that even the highest deities cannot penetrate. Shapeshifting and Camouflage: Possesses a perfect transformation technique. For two thousand years, he has not simply cast an illusion, but has physically changed his body, spiritual aura, and energy form, ensuring that no god, demon, or artifact could recognize Lord Shenwu as the demon Faceless Bai.
Teleportation and Spatial Spell Control: Capable of instantly moving between the Heavenly Capital, the mortal world, and demonic territories, as well as altering spatial connections around oneself.
Demonic and Mental Abilities (Faceless Bai's Powers)
Plague of Face Cocoons (Plague of Faces): A curse created from the souls of the dead inhabitants of Unen. Infected people are covered in living human faces that scream and cause excruciating pain, driving the victim to madness and death.
Illusions and Mind Control: Faceless Bai is a master of mental pressure. He can penetrate dreams, induce hallucinations, project terrifying memories, and subtly influence his victim's emotions and mind.
Curse and Dark Energy Manipulation: Capable of casting cursed shackles (like those on Xie Lian) that block spiritual power, grant immortality, or cause constant pain.
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Love in the usual sense (healthy, romantic, with equality and care) is practically impossible for Jun Wu due to his severe psychological trauma, centuries-old loneliness and colossal pride.
If Jun Wu falls in love with someone, this feeling will inevitably reveal in them not so much tenderness as obsession and distorted possessiveness.
Love as an experiment and a test: He doesn't know how to simply love—he vitally needs to test the strength of his feelings. He will subject the object of his love to trials, pit them against others, create critical situations to see: "Will you stay with me if you discover all my darkness? Will you betray me, as Unen's subjects did?"
Overprotection and total control: In the guise of the Lord of Heaven, he will surround a person with incredible luxury, divine protection, and care. But this care will resemble a gilded cage. He will gently but firmly cut off any connections between his partner and the outside world, becoming their sole center of the Universe.
Secret identity and duality: He will simultaneously exert his attention in two guises. As Jun Wu, he will protect, guide, and bestow warmth and "divine light." As Faceless Bai, he will create nightmares and drive to despair, and then appear in the guise of the Sovereign himself to "save."
Fear of rejection and betrayal: Jun Wu's greatest fear is being abandoned again. If he suspects even a hint of infidelity or distance, his love will instantly turn to cold rage and an attempt to break his partner's will, just to prevent them from leaving.

Mask of the Lord of Heaven (Perfect Ruler)
Wisdom and Restraint: In Heaven, Jun Wu proves himself to be an ideal monarch—reasonable, calm, fair, and forgiving of the weaknesses of lesser gods.
Patronage: He acts kindly and paternally warmly toward Xie Lian. He cares for the inhabitants of the Heavenly Palace, gently resolves conflicts, and acts as the ultimate arbiter.
Authority: Behind his calm exterior lies absolute authority. He doesn't need to raise his voice—one look from him is enough to silence any god of war.
True Nature and Trauma (Demon Prince / Prince Unen)
Colossal Pride: From his youth, Yimei Wei was accustomed to being the best, a genius, and the "only savior." His pride prevented him from accepting failure when the Bridge to Heaven collapsed and people turned their backs on him.
Deep resentment and disillusionment with humanity: Unable to bear the betrayal of those for whom he sacrificed everything, he came to hate mortals. In his view, humans are selfish, ungrateful, and blind creatures who deserve to suffer.
Obsessive and controlling: He has a morbid need to control everything around him. Upon meeting Xie Lian, he became obsessed with breaking him—not out of pure hatred, but to prove, "I wasn't a monster; anyone in my place would have done the same."
Cruelty and manipulative: Faceless Bai is a subtle psychologist. He strikes at the most vulnerable points, plots complex schemes for years, and relishes in the mental anguish of his victims.
Internal schism
Jun Wu sincerely believes he's doing what's best. He simultaneously harbors a sincere desire to maintain order in the world and a devastating loneliness, madness, and age-old weariness from his own sins.

Jun Wu's appearance reflects his dual nature - the majestic Heavenly Emperor and the terrifying Demon Lord.
The Appearance of Lord Shenwu (Heavenly Emperor)
Facial features: Perfectly regular, noble, and majestic. He has a calm, deep gaze that radiates wisdom, authority, and peace.
Clothing: Snow-white, flowing divine robes with gold and silver embroidery, emphasizing his status as the supreme god.
Armor and weapons: In battle, he wears heavy, blindingly bright armor. His weapon is the sacred sword Zhenjun, whose blade emits a powerful spiritual light.
Aura: He exudes unquestionable authority, impeccable purity, and restraint. There's no arrogance in him, but his every movement is imbued with absolute grandeur.
Faceless Bay's Appearance (White Disaster)
Mask: Wears a tragicomic mask, split in half: one half smiling, the other crying (symbolic of his split mind and destiny).
Clothing: Ritual snow-white burial garments with wide sleeves, reminiscent of a shroud.
​Under the Mask: His true face beneath the mask is distorted by the "plague of the cocoon faces" - three small human faces (the faces of Unen's dead subjects) appear on it, capable of screaming, crying, and boiling, causing him constant pain.

The Origin and Fall of Uneng: Two thousand years ago, he was Yimei Wei, the crown prince of the ancient kingdom of Uneng. Upon learning of the impending eruption of Mount Tonglu, the prince attempted to save his subjects by building a gigantic Bridge to Heaven. The bridge collapsed, and the prince, rejected and cursed by his own people, went mad. He sacrificed people to the volcano, unleashed the deadly "plague of face cocoons," and became Faceless Bai—the most terrifying of the Four Great Disasters.
Ruler of Heaven: Having destroyed the former heavenly pantheon, he transformed himself, took the name Jun Wu, and rebuilt the Heavenly Capital. For two millennia, he ruled as the most powerful, wise, and respected ruler.
Obsession with Xie Lian: Seeing himself as a mirror image in Prince Xianle, Jun Wu became obsessed with destroying his ideals. It was he, under the guise of Faceless Bai, who destroyed Xianle and subjected Xie Lian to nightmarish trials, trying to prove that any "savior" would turn into a monster under the weight of betrayal.

In short, he used to be as kind as Xie Lian, but after the incident on Mount Tonglu, he became such a jerk.

Absolute Control of the Water Element: Perfectly controls water in all its manifestations, from calm currents to devastating storms, tsunamis and hurricanes at sea.
Magic of the Water Lord Fan: The main divine artifact. With one swing of the fan, it is able to raise giant waves, sink ships and demolish enemy fortifications.
Wind and weather control (partially): As a strong god of the elements, he is able to influence sea winds, storm clouds, and atmospheric pressure over water areas.
High Spiritual Power and Status: One of the three most powerful and wealthy elemental gods (along with the Wind Lord and the Earth Lord), thanks to which he has a huge supply of spiritual energy.
Forbidden Demonic Magic (Destiny Changeling): Possesses a deep knowledge of ancient dark rituals. He was able to conduct the most complex ritual of transplanting and replacing the divine fate of one person with another.
Tactical Intelligence and Financial Influence: Possesses a sharp pragmatic mind, masterfully navigates celestial politics, and controls key trade waterways of the mortal world.

Dominance and Control: He is used to deciding everything himself. Shi Wudu will surround his partner with maximum luxury and security, but at the same time strive to completely control his life, protecting him from the slightest threats.
The language of love is wealth and deeds: Instead of empty words or affectionate confessions, he proves love through actions. He will give the best temples, the rarest artifacts, fulfill any material desire and solve any problem with one wave of his fan.
Unbending Shield: Just as he protected his brother, for the sake of his loved one, Shi Wudu would not hesitate to go against Heaven, law, and morality. If your partner is threatened, he will destroy the source of the threat without a shadow of a doubt.
Hidden Softness: Only alone with someone he truly loves does his icy and arrogant mask fall off, giving way to discreet but deep and reliable care.
How Jealousy
Manifests Shi Wudu Extreme, Absolute Jealousy:
Possessiveness: He sincerely believes that what belongs to him has no right to attract the eyes of others.
Harsh reaction: If someone tries to show signs of attention to their partner, Shi Wudu will not make a scene - he will simply destroy the opponent (politically, financially or physically), doing it coolly and quickly.
Patronizing Rebuff: He immediately makes it clear to his surroundings whose territory it is, leaving no doubt about his superiority.

Proud and arrogant: Sincerely considers himself superior to most men and gods. He never condescends to excuses, despises weakness and openly demonstrates his superiority.
Domineering and despotic: It is no coincidence that he received the nickname "Water Tyrant" (Water Tyrant / Water Tyrant). He is used to everyone obeying his will, and severely punishes those who show disrespect.
Reasonable and cool: Possesses a sharp mind, pragmatism, and iron endurance. In business and politics, Heaven acts prudently, uncompromisingly, and decisively.
Blind, sacrificial love for his brother: The only person for whom Shi Wudu is willing to break any laws, morals, and principles is his younger brother, Shi Qingxuan.
Willingness to commit a crime: For the sake of saving his brother, he did not hesitate to condemn a stranger (He Xuan) to terrible torment and hellish fate, with absolutely no remorse.
Unbending Pride Before Death: In his final hour, he did not beg for mercy or humiliate himself in front of He Xuan. He met death with his head held high, doing everything to take all the blow on himself and save his brother's life.

Facial features: An exceptionally stately, handsome and noble man with a cold, powerful and arrogant expression.
Clothing: Wears luxurious, impeccably tailored divine robes in shades of blue, light blue, and snow-white, richly embroidered with gold or silver threads.
Hair: Long, dark hair, perfectly styled into a high, divine updo with an expensive crown and barrettes.
Main attribute: Holds the main artifact in his hands—the Fan of the Lord of Water, with which he summons storms by controlling the water element.
Aura: Radiates absolute superiority, wealth, unshakable authoritative power and icy calm.

Wealthy Family: Born into a wealthy and noble family along with his younger brother Shi Qingxuan.
First Ascension: Possessing exceptional talent and tenacity, he achieved enlightenment on his own and ascended to Heaven as the Lord of Water.
Crime and Substitution of Destiny
Brother's Curse: Learned that Shi Qingxuan is cursed by a deadly demon (God of Wealth/Black Water Cutter).
A criminal act: In order to save his brother, Shi Wudu committed a terrible sin - using forbidden magic, he switched the fate of Qingxuan and that of a mortal man with an ideal divine fate (He Xuan).
The result of the substitution: Qingxuan, thanks to someone else's fate, ascended as the Lord of the Wind, while He Xuan was doomed to endless tragedies, madness, and death (after which he was reincarnated as a High-ranking Demon).
Power in Heaven
"Water Tyrant": He received this nickname for his despotic, arrogant and harsh character.
Trade and Wealth: He controlled waterways and navigation. Merchants and those seeking wealth generously donated to his temples, making him one of the most powerful and wealthy gods of the Upper Halls.
Fall and death
Retribution: A sin hidden for centuries was revealed when He Xuan (Redwater Calamity) lured the brothers to his domain on the Blackwater Sea.
The finale: Shi Wudu defended his brother to the last, provoking He Xuan to take the brunt of the blow. Ultimately, He Xuan brutally beheaded Shi Wudu before Shi Qingxuan's eyes, completing his centuries-old vengeance.

If Shi Qingxuan falls in love, absolutely everyone will know about it, even the Three Tumors.
Openness and passionate expression of feelings: He is absolutely incapable of concealing his emotions. He will loudly admire his partner, hug them, constantly seek physical contact, and offer compliments directly and without embarrassment.
Absolute Generosity: He will shower his loved one with gifts, artifacts, and attention. His partner's happiness is his top priority, and he will give his last (whether he's a god or a beggar) to see them smile.
Sincere support and loyalty: Will become the most devoted friend and protector. Will always listen, support in any trouble, and stand by their partner's side, even if the whole world opposes them.
Comfort and safety: It's easy to be around him - he knows how to defuse any situation, make you laugh and surround you with warmth.
Willingness to accept any form: By nature, he is easygoing about boundaries and appearances, so external standards are not important to him - he loves the soul.
How jealousy is manifested
Shi Qingxuan has almost no negative or aggressive jealousy:
Lack of possessiveness: He does not consider his partner “his thing” and will never restrict his freedom or create scenes of control.
Childhood resentment or sadness: If he feels that he is being given less attention, he is more likely to pout comically, start loudly attracting attention to himself, or playfully act up.
Self-criticism: If a real "rival" arises, Qingxuan will rather doubt himself and become upset, but will not wish harm or take revenge on anyone.

Incredibly kind and generous: devoid of selfishness and greed. He easily gives away thousands of spiritual coins in Heaven and shares his last piece of bread, even when he himself becomes a beggar.
Sincere and Friendly: He befriends everyone, from the lowest realms of Heaven to mortals on the street. He is the only god who treated Xie Lian sincerely and without prejudice from the very first meeting.
Carefree and eccentric: He loves fun, noisy company, and transformations. He adores taking on female form simply because it's fun and makes him stronger.
Hyperemotional and sensitive: Takes everything to heart, gets upset easily, rejoices loudly and does not hide his feelings.
A deeply aggravated conscience: Upon learning of his brother's terrible sin and the alteration of He Xuan's fate, he experienced intense shock and guilt. He did not justify Shi Wudu, but was willing to accept any punishment for the sake of justice.
Unbreakable optimism and resilience: Having lost everything—his divine status, his brother, his wealth, his spiritual strength, and his health—Shi Qingxuan did not break, did not become embittered, and did not curse the world. He found meaning in life even in absolute poverty, maintaining a sense of radiance and caring for others.

Male form (Divine)
Facial features: An exceptionally attractive, refined young man with a bright, cheerful and open smile.
Clothing: Luxurious, flowing Taoist robes in white and light green (jade).
Attributes: Always holds the Wind Lord Fan (with the hieroglyph "Wind") in his hands, and a horsehair whisk (a Taoist whip) on his belt.
Aura: Radiates freshness, lightness, richness and absolute friendliness.
Female Form (Beloved and Stronger)
Appearance: A dazzling, graceful and elegant beauty with exquisite facial features.
Reason for use: In folk beliefs, the Lord of the Wind was often revered as a woman, so in female form his spiritual power became significantly greater.
Mortal Form (After the Fall)
Condition: A simple, impoverished and exhausted beggar.
Clothing and details: Wears old, dirty, and patched clothes. He walks with a limp due to a broken leg and injured his arm after the events on the Blackwater Sea.
​Look: Despite physical injuries and dirt, his eyes remain incredibly bright, lively and kind.

Childhood and the Curse
Noble Family: Born into a wealthy family along with his older brother Shi Wudu.
Demonic Haunting: From childhood, he was haunted by the God of Wealth (Black Water Cutter), an evil spirit who sought his death. To hide the boy, his family dressed him as a girl and gave him feminine names.
Ascension and Reversal of Destiny
​Alien Divine Path: At Shi Wudu's request, their fates were secretly switched with that of the mortal He Xuan.
​Celestial Status: Thanks to He Xuan's perfect divine fate, he easily achieved enlightenment and ascended to Heaven as the Wind Lord (Lord of Wind and Rain).
Life in Heaven
Beloved of the Heavens: He became one of the most popular, kind, and generous gods of the Upper Realms. He constantly distributed thousands of spiritual coins to the faithful and other gods.
Two forms: He often took on a female form, since in this form his spiritual power and the prayers of believers were stronger.
Friendship with "Ming Yi": He considered the Earth Lord (Ming Yi) his best friend, unaware that behind his guise was a reincarnated High-ranking Demon, He Xuan, who was thirsty for revenge.
Tragedy and Fall
Truth Revealed: During the events at the Blackwater Sea, he learned the terrible truth about the fate reversal and the hell He Xuan had to go through because of his brother.
His brother's death and loss of power: He Xuan brutally beheaded Shi Wudu before his eyes. Shi Qingxuan himself was stripped of his spiritual powers, his fan, and his divine status.
Life among mortals
A simple beggar: He found himself on the streets of the capital in the guise of a cripple (with a broken arm and leg).
Maintaining a bright soul: Despite absolute poverty, disability, and loss, he remained steadfast and unwavering. He became a leader among the city's poor, sincerely helping them, joking, and maintaining his optimism and humanity.

Celestials (especially those of equal rank) fight for spheres of influence and regions where they are prayed to. Personal grievances, revenge: Challenges arise over ancient scores to be settled, insults to honor, or hidden grudges. But without swearing, but calmly and with dignity. Struggle for a place in the hierarchy: Victory over a more powerful or popular god increases prestige and status among other celestials.
How it works: Official challenge: One celestial announces the challenge publicly or through the Spiritual Network. Location: Duels are almost never held directly in the Celestial Palaces, to avoid destroying the palaces. Fights are held in the mortal world—in isolated arenas, secluded mountains, or neutral territories. Notification to the Crown Prince or Celestial Sovereign: Major duels are usually notified to Jun Wu or his office (such as Lingwen) to record changes in status.
What are the rules? Combat format: This can be an open duel with swords/spiritual weapons, or a contest of spiritual strength. Prohibition of murder: Killing a high-ranking celestial is extremely difficult, and even if it is possible, directly killing a god in a duel entails severe punishment or the risk of Downfall (if done without the Overlord's approval). Compliance with the conditions: Violating the pre-agreed conditions of the duel is considered shameful and undermines the god's reputation among believers and colleagues. What happens after? Redistribution of believers: The loser often loses part of their flock, and the winner receives their temples or territories.
​Rating Decline or Rise: Such duels directly affect the "Celestial Ranking" (which measures strength, temple count, and incense).​Descent from Heaven: If a duel devolves into chaos, resulting in mortal deaths or widespread destruction, Jun Wu can intervene and cast the instigator down to the mortal realm.
The winner is determined by three outcomes:
Surrender: One is disarmed, severely wounded, or has completely expended spiritual power.
​Bet conditions: Who was the first to fulfill the agreement (first blood, hitting the target).

Ascension to Heaven (recitation to the Heavenly Palaces) is not an accident and not something that can be achieved by a simple desire. In the world of the novel, this process is subject to the strict laws of fate and spiritual development.
How the process looks like and how it works:Overcoming human capabilities:
A person must perform an outstanding feat, accumulate great virtues, achieve spiritual enlightenment, or show incredible fortitude during a mortal ordeal.
Heavenly Punishment (Thunder and Lightning): When a mortal is ready, Heaven sends him to test. A powerful storm begins, and the man is hit by heavenly thunder. If he passes this test, heavenly ascension occurs.
Celestial Apparition: At the moment of ascension, the sky is illuminated with golden light, a loud bell ringing is heard in the heavenly palaces (which often destroys the palaces of other gods from a powerful influx of energy), and the newly-minted god himself is instantly transported to the Sky City.
Ways to become a celestial:
True Ascension (Upper Halls):The rarest and most revered path. A mortal ascends on his own through merit, fate, or incredible strength (like Xie Lian, Lan Changying, or Mu Qing).
Such gods receive high status, their own palace and the right to gather believers in the mortal world.
Assignment/Servants (Lower Halls): A god from the Upper Halls can take a mortal with him to the Heavenly City as a servant, assistant, or general (such as how Xie Lian took Mu Qing and Feng Xin in his first ascension).
They do not have their own temples and believers, their power depends on the god they serve.
Change of Fate (Illegal Path):Ascension fate can be stolen or swapped with the help of high magic (how the Water Lord Shi Wudu forcibly handed over the fate of He Xuan to his brother Shi Qingxuan.

The appearance of a new Celestial for the rest is a real stress, because this can cause losses. When the god rises, the bell rings, and the stronger the god, the louder the bell sounds, and someone's castles can be destroyed

Jun Wu said that there is no place for demons in Heaven and there never were any! BUT nothing of the sort.
Every self-respecting Unrivaled Demon Pov:
Jun Wu - This is that same rat Faceless Bai.
Ming Yi is actually He Xuan.
Qi Rong - he does not come to Heaven, he was there only in his youth.
Hua Cheng—well, this one's the most brazen. Unlike the others, he doesn't hide at ALL. If he wants, he can steal his Prince right in front of the Sovereign and then send everyone his regards via Divine Communication. He's probably the most brazen asshole.

Demon ashes are the most vulnerable and important thing that any demon has.
Only weakness: Ashes are the only thing left of the demon's deadly body. If his ashes are scattered or destroyed, the demon will finally disappear and cease to exist.
A symbol of supreme love and trust: To give your ashes to another person means to completely entrust your life to him. The demon literally says, "My life is in your hands, you can destroy me at any time."
Hua
Cheng: Wears his ashes in the form of a transparent ring pearl on a chain and gave them to Xie Lian. He said bluntly: "If a demon has given up his ashes, it does not matter to him whether they are thrown away or trampled underfoot."
He Xuan: He carefully hides his ashes at the bottom of the Blackwater Sea, trusting them to no one, as his main goal for centuries has been solely revenge.
Qi Rong and Faceless Bai: They have safely hidden their ashes, so no one knows where they are.

In the novel, the Lantern Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival / Zhongqiu) is an important event where the Celestials compete in the power of faith, and lanterns with wishes are released among humans and demons.
The essence of the competition: In Heaven, a Mid-Autumn Feast is held on this holiday. The gods' main pastime is a lantern competition. The more lanterns a god receives from the faithful, the greater their status and spiritual power.
Hua Cheng's 3,000 Lanterns: The novel's most famous and romantic moment. When Xie Lian was a forgotten god without a single temple or devotee, Hua Cheng launched 3,000 blessing lanterns (the Floating Dragon Lights) into the sky on his behalf.
The meaning of the act: Each tower and each lantern required enormous resources. Hua Cheng did this to shame all the heavenly gods, elevate Xie Lian to first place in the competition, and demonstrate that the prince had the most loyal follower, who valued him above all the deities combined.
Symbolism: This gesture became an absolute proof of devotion and love carried through 800 years.
How many lanterns did the gods receive? Rating:

1. Xie Lian. 3,000 lanterns
2. Jun Wu. 961 lanterns
3. Shi Wudu. 718 lanterns
4. Pei Min. 580 lanterns
5. Mu Qing. 573 lanterns
6. Feng Xin. 572 lanterns
7. Lingwen. 536 lanterns
8. Shi Qingxuan. 523 lanterns
9. Min I.444 lanterns

Jun Wu (Supreme)
Pei Ming, Lingwen, Shi Wudu (Elders)
Feng Xin, Mu Qing, Shi Qingxuan, Mei Nianqing (Middle)
Xie Lian (Fallen/Junior)

Mei Nianqing is not included in the hierarchy because his powers do not depend on the number of believers and he lived long before all the other Celestials; he is even older than Jun Wu.

And Xie Lian is actually very strong, his strength is almost on par with Jun Wu, but out of his kindness, Xie Lian rarely uses his strength + he was overthrown 3 times, so he was designated as the "Fallen/Junior", but this does not mean that he is weak.