Qing Yuanzi

Qing Yuanzi was a Grand Ascension-stage cultivator originating from the Mortal World. He is the creator of the Azure Essence Sword Arts. He ascended to the Spirit Realm, where he became renown for his sword formation and ability to combat Body Integration-stage cultivators while being only a Spatial Tempering-stage cultivator himself. 
== Background ==
Qing Yuanzi's notoriety eventually resulted in an ambush by several powerful cultivators. As a result, his original body was destroyed and his soul was damaged. By chance, he took over the body of a Chang Yuan being surnamed Jiang and used its soul to repair his own. However, instead of being the dominant soul, his soul fused with the original soul of the body. The newly combined being cultivated and ascended to become a Grand Ascension-stage cultivator.
As a Grand Ascension stage cultivate, Qing Yuanzi's tribulations are particularly fearsome. He solicited permission from the Mayfly Race to reside within their holy land - the Infernal River, in order to delay his next tribulation. He paid a particularly heavy price that he managed to repay by repressing the Yin Energy backlash that periodically occurred within the Infernal River.
== Acquiring a new disciple ==
Demons of the Earth Abyss invaded the Infernal River in order to acquire rare Infernal River Elixir. The invasion consisted of several Body Integration stage demon monarchs that swept through the defenders of the Mayfly Race stationed to defend their holy land - the Infernal River. The Mayfly Race requested Qing Yuanzi's assistance in repelling the invaders. As a result, he lent his divine spirit treasure called the Five Dragon Chopper to one of the Mayfly defenders who used the treasure to fight against the demon monarchs. Qing Yuanzi's action unintentionally created an opportunity for Han Li, Yuan Yao and Yan Li to escape from the demon monarchs who were holding them captive.
The trio accidentally landed within Qing Yuanzi's residence in their attempt to flee from the demon monarchs. As a result, he met Han Li who had cautiously used Gold Devouring Beetles to probe Qing Yuanzi's residence. Qing Yuanzi was surprised to learn that his uninvited guests were actually human. He was further surprised to learn that Han Li possessed a complete set of Golden Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords. 
Qing Yuanzi discovered that Yuan Yao possessed the Heavenly Yin Physique. A possessor of the physique is able to cultivate a special technique from the Chang Yuan race. A person who cultivates the technique was able to help Qing Yuanzi pass his next tribulation. As a result, he took Yuan Yao as his disciple. He originally intended to take Han Li as a disciple before discovering Yuan Yao. As a result, Han Li received no benefits and needed to trade materials and favors in exchange for the complete Azure Essence Sword Arts.
== References ==
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