Main World

The Main World is the realm where Xie Yan transmigrated to after his accident on Earth. This is the highest ranking cultivation world, because it is the only world where one can ascend to the Heavenly Realm. This world has a civilization based on ancient imperial China. So far, four empires are known to exist in the Main World- the Han Empire, the Tang Empire, the Song Empire, and the Ming Empire- along with many small nations. Xie Yan can temporarily leave the Main World to visit Minor Worlds. The martial arts power of the Main World far surpasses that of the Minor Worlds. This world follows True Energy cultivation as the basis of its martial arts.

## **Han Empire**

The Han Empire is not actually a normal nation, but a large martial arts alliance, in which the Imperial Court acts as the leader. The Han Empire is on mutually friendly terms with the Tang Empire. The Liu family once ruled the Han Empire, but more than a century ago, its members perished in the Di family's rebellion. The Di family is the current Han Imperial Family. So far, there is only one surviving descendant of the Liu family.

### **Han Imperial Family**

The Di family is the incumbent imperial family of the Han Empire. Over a hundred years ago, the Di family overthrew the Liu family in a coup and purged its members and ministers.

**Members**

• The Emperor

• Di Qingcheng (Grand Princess)

• Yun (Imperial Consort)

• Di Xiaoyao (8th Prince)

**Staff**

• Liu Qing (Imperial Bodyguard)

### **Han Imperial Court**

The Han Imperial Court delegates power to the regional sects and only has the authority to appoint, supervise and mediate. After any major power has accepted an appointment, they are mandated to pay taxes. The Han Imperial Court has its own set of martial arts and disciples from major sects are ineligible for recruitment.

**Members**

• Cao Tianhou (Imperial Inspector) [Jiangnan Administrative Region]

• Zhang Jinbao (Governor) [Yudu City]

• Zhao Han (Governor) [Peng City]

• ~~Zhang Zhizheng (Commandant) [Peng City]~~ [Crippled]

• Xie Xuan [Peng City]

### **Jiangnan Administrative Region**

One of the regions under the administration of the Han Empire. It is composed of eight cities led by different clans and/or sects, though four of them (Lin'an, Jinyang, Xishan and Xunchuan) are currently members of the Great River Alliance with the clan leader of Xishan, Zhen Zhen'er at its helm.

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## Demonic Sects

The nine great demonic sects of the Han Empire have existed for several eons. These nine sects trace their roots from the ancient martial arts inheritance of what is now known as the **Original Demonic Sect**. Eons ago, a group of explorers discovered the ruins of the Original Demonic Sect, but only nine individuals survived. These nine survivors established the nine great demonic sects. The reason why the nine great demonic sects have lasted for centuries, and why no other demonic sect has been able to supplant them, is because of the Great Gathering of the Nine Sects, a special event that occurs once in 30-40 years.

Although the Nine Great Demonic Sects share a common origin, each sect follows a different path. The Wendao Sect, the Qingming Dao, and the Supreme Tantra follow the Dao of introspection without relying on external objects. Despite their vicious nature, they are demonic sects in name only. The Xin Mo Sect, the Mo Qing Sect, and the Blissful Temple participate in worldly affairs and never retire from society because the various human emotions and desires form their Dao. Except for the lack of a moral code, those three sects are no different from righteous sects. The Bai Lian Xie Sect and the Chi Liang Cult are neutral factions at best. They are inextricably linked to the Han Imperial Court and also provide considerable support to the Han Empire's military. The Chongling Dao alone is inherently evil because one has to commit acts of savagery to practice its martial arts. The rankings of the Great Demonic Sects are inaccurate because the sects conceal their true strength from everyone. It is also the reason no sect dares to conquer another sect. However, none of them has been able to surpass the Wendao Sect due to its special sword art.

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### **Mo Qing Sect**

   The Mo Qing (Demonic Sentiments) Sect was established by Yu Xiuluo and is the 8th-ranked demonic sect of the Han Empire. The sect is located on a mountain near the town of Cilin and currently has five Elders. Although the Mo Qing Sect accepts male and female disciples, it is usually dominated by beautiful women. The Mo Qing Sect's cultivation methods are closely related to human emotions. Throughout the history of the sect, all its Sect Masters have been women, with Wen Tingyun being the exception. Many prodigies of the Mo Qing Sect tend to die at the age of forty. The Mo Qing Sect's main canon is the Maiden's Scripture, which is usually practiced by the matriarch and her disciple. Presently, the Mo Qing Sect is allied with the Blissful Temple.

**Members**

• Yu Hongyan (Matriarch)

• Wu Lingxian (Great Elder)

• Yan Meiling (2nd Elder)

• Yu Xuanji (3rd Elder)

• Qin Xinci (4th Elder)

• ~~Wei Rudao (4th Elder)~~ [Deceased]

• Li Fengjiao (5th Elder)

• Inheritance Elder

• Xie Yan (Retainer) [Matriarch]

• ~~Ye Gucun (Enforcer)~~ [Deceased]

• Shi Yan'er (Last Direct Disciple) [Great Elder]

• Ji Changwu (Direct Disciple) [2nd Elder]

• Qi Luo (Disciple) [3rd Elder]

• Meng Tang (Disciple) [3rd Elder]

• Meng Qinglian (Disciple) [3rd Elder]

• Yue Ru (Disciple)

**Branches**

#### **Yi Qing Establishment**

The Yi Qing (Abandon Worldly Feelings) establishment is located in the city of Jiangling. Here, many female disciples of the Mo Qing Sect are trained in the fine arts and seduction. It also houses the highly successful 48 Maidens idol troupe, which was established by Xie Yan for Yu Xuanji.

**Members**

• Yu Xuanji (Master)

• Qi Luo (Disciple)

• Meng Tang (Disciple)

• Meng Qinglian (Disciple)

#### **Qufeng Branch**

This branch is one of the most lucrative businesses of the Mo Qing Sect, as it deals with the cold iron ore mines, a material used to forge magical weapons, and highly valued by the Han Imperial Court. A few years ago, the then 4th Elder of the Mo Qing Sect, Wei Rudao exploited the unrest in the Great River Alliance to usurp the city of Qufeng and defeated its leader, Zhen Zhen'er's father. Using her connections with the Imperial Court, Wei Rudao established the branch. Under the leadership of Xie Yan, it controls the entire city of Qufeng.

**Members**

• Xie Yan (Master)

• ~~Wei Rudao (Founder)~~ [Deceased]

• Qin Xinci (Assistant)

• Ji Changwu (Subordinate)

• Shi Yan'er (Subordinate)

• Yue Ru (Subordinate)

• Wu (Subordinate)

• Zhao (Subordinate)

• Hao (Subordinate)

• Fang (Subordinate)

#### **Jingwu Sect**

The Jingwu (Martial Essence) Sect is a small sect that recently became a subordinate under the Mo Qing Sect. It is also known as the Mount Yun Branch of the Mo Qing Sect, which was newly established upon the recent discovery of a gold mine.

**Members**

• Li Fengjiao (Sect Master)

• Ji Changwu (Subordinate)

• Shi Yan'er (Subordinate)

### **Blissful Temple**

   The Blissful Temple (Jile Guan) is one of the nine great demonic sects in the Han Empire, usually dominated by women. It is located near Datong city and has a secondary academy near Xunhuan town. The sect currently has four Innate Realm experts. The Blissful Temple used to be ranked 6th, but after Dang Hongchen's failed invasion of the Mo Qing Sect, it fell to the bottom 9th-rank. Its signature technique is the Daoist Heart Of Mara. Presently, the Blissful Temple is allied with the Mo Qing Sect.

**Members**

• Bai Suyuan (High Priestess)

• ~~Dang Hongchen (High Priestess)~~ [Deceased]

• ~~Liu Qingmei (Great Elder)~~ [Deceased]

• Gao (Elder)

• ~~Huo Liangu (Elder)~~ [Deceased]

• ~~Huang Tingxian (Elder)~~ [Deceased]

• ~~Bao Pugu (Elder)~~ [Deceased]

• ~~Wu Xiagu (Elder)~~ [Deceased]

• Zhong Shixin (Disciple)

• ~~Bai Yuyan (Core Disciple)~~ [Deceased]

**Branches**

#### **Yunyu County Hall**

The Yunyu (lit. Clouds and Rain, fig. Copulation) County Hall is a subordinate branch of the Blissful Temple and is located beside the Yi Qing establishment in Jiangling city. Its disciples practice the Yunyu double cultivation method.

**Members**

• Bai Suyuan (Master)

• ~~Bai Yuyan (Personal Servant Girl)~~ [Deceased]

### **Xin Mo Sect**

   Located on Qingsong Mountain near the city of Yudu, the Xin Mo (Inner Demons) Sect is the 2nd-ranked demonic sect of the Han Empire. This sect has several elders, headed by the chiefs of the five branches. All members are kept under control by the Xin Mo seal issued by the Sect Master. The Xin Mo Sect's fundamental martial art is the Mantra Of The Inner Demons Of The Six Desires, which is divided into six independent branches. Only the Sect Master can cultivate all six branches of this martial art. Presently, the Xin Mo Sect is at war with the Chongling Dao.

**Members**

• Yuan Sheng (Sect Master)

• ~~Yi Daochi (Former Patriarch)~~ [Deceased]

• Ge Yi (Deputy Patriarch)

• Yan Sou (Deputy Patriarch, Elder Of Thinking Branch)

• ~~Xu Min (Deputy Patriarch)~~ [Deceased]

• ~~Wan Busi (Elder, Chief Of Sight Branch)~~ [Deceased]

• Zhu Wuchang (Elder, Chief Of Speech Branch)

• Ji Ya (Elder, Chief Of Hearing Branch)

• Shen Mengyu (Elder, Chief Of Touch Branch)

• ~~Kun Ling (Elder, Chief Of Smell Branch)~~ [Deceased]

• Jing (Elder)

• Xu Tingting

• Cui Jing

• ~~Ge Huaiyu (Disciple)~~ [Deceased]

### **Supreme Tantra**

    The Supreme Tantra (Wushang Mizong) is the 6th-ranked demonic sect of the Han Empire. This is a sect that practices Buddhism by cultivating hundreds of worldly desires, acknowledging one's evil nature, and contemplating on one's inner demons in an attempt to detach oneself and achieving enlightenment.

**Members**

• Reverend Wujie

• Reverend Chonglong

• Tu Wangsheng (Guardian)

• Chi Chongxin

### **Chongling Dao**

The Chongling Dao (Dao Of The Sublime Spirit) is the 5th-ranked demonic sect of the Han Empire. This mysterious sect specialises in ghostly techniques so abominably perverse that it is reviled by other demonic sects. Although the Chongling Dao has only thirty members, no one dares to provoke this volatile sect so infamous for its blood feuds. The sect itself has cultivated its heinous reputation in order to survive for generations. Sect members are encouraged to cultivate ghosts by massacring entire townships. Very few disciples survive the cruel cultivation training, while failures become fodder for ghosts. The Chongling Dao believes in following the lonely path of cultivation, with only ghosts for companions. The Tai Xuan Sect had attempted to exterminate the Chongling Dao before, but couldn't find its location. Members of the Chongling Dao have weak physical bodies. Presently, the Chongling Dao is at war with the Xin Mo Sect.

**Members**

• Zhao Xuantan (Daoist Master)

• Shi Taipu (Deputy Daoist Master)

• ~~Du Xi (Elder)~~ [Presumably deceased]

• ~~Wei Yiqi~~ [Deceased]

• Hong

• ~~Zhao Shi~~ [Deceased]

• Song

• Liu Dongchan

### **Wendao Sect**

The Wendao (To know the Dao) sect is the highest-ranking demonic sect of the Han Empire. This is a mysterious single-disciple sword sect which consists of only two members- one master and one disciple. The Wendao sect cultivates the Twilight Death Sword Technique that naturally suppresses all martial arts from other Great Demonic Sects of the Han Empire. However, this martial art requires a very rare physique to practice; hence, it is difficult for the Wendao Sect to find a suitable disciple every generation. Nevertheless, this sect has always ranked first among the Nine Great Demonic Sects.

**Members**

• Wei Qishuang (Disciple)

### **Qingming Dao**

    The Qingming Dao (Dao of Pure Brightness) is the 3rd-ranked demonic sect of the Han Empire. Members of this Daoist sect are always in a state of fugue all year round, and should not be awakened. Anyone who crosses their path is regarded as an enemy. However, they do not attack unless they are provoked. Sect members carry bells with them. The first ring indicates their arrival, the second ring is a warning, and the third ring is a literal death knell to those who hear it. Sect members cultivate spiritual avatars from their dreams.

**Members**

• Meng Pingsheng (Deputy Daoist Master)

### **Bai Lian Xie Sect**

The Bai Lian Xie (Tempered Weapons) Sect is the 4th-ranked demonic sect of the Han Empire that specializes in metal combat automatons. After several centuries of development, the Bai Lian XIe Sect's inheritance appears to have far surpassed the automaton technology of its parent sect, the Original Demonic Sect. Nearly all martial arts of this sect depend on external objects. Each automaton has a "remote control device" and a "decree". In order to deploy the sect's martial arts more freely, members can lend the remotes of their automatons to their colleagues. Their signature method is the Tempered Weapons Style.

**Members**

• Gongshu Ban (Sect Master)

• Yan Shigu (Deputy Patriarch)

• Tu Shunping (Elder)

• Yao Qi (5th Elder)

### **Chi Liang Cult**

The Chi Liang (Red Demon) Cult is the 7th-ranked demonic sect of the Han Empire that specializes in poison techniques and cultivating various species of Gu (venomous parasites).

**Members**

• Xi Yueyao (Cult Leader)

• Hui Li (Great Elder)

• Yao Zhu (3rd Elder)

• Zhu Yufei

• Wu Yun

## Righteous Sects

### **Tai Xuan Sect**

The Tai Xuan (Supreme Mystery) Sect is the highest-ranking righteous sect of the Han Empire. It is a Daoist sect that specialises in vanquishing ghosts and evil spirits (a.k.a. apotropaic techniques).

**Members**

• Ji Yuntao (Chief Disciple)

• Gao Bufan (Disciple)

### **Fan Xinzhai**

The Fan Xinzhai (Buddhist Chant For The Purification Of One's Mind) is one of the Han Empire's three great Buddhist sects and the oldest righteous sect of the empire, rumoured to possess a 1000-year-old inheritance. The Fan Xinzhai has lasted for a long time thanks to the support of the reincarnated saint. Unlike other Buddhist sects, the Fan Xinzhai permits its disciples to participate in worldly affairs. However, they must gradually renounce worldly affairs after experiencing them.

**Members**

• Xuhui (Elder)

• Xie Daoyun (Disciple)

**Branches**

#### **Da Zheng Sect**

The Da Zheng (Great Righteousness) Sect is a subordinate sect of the Fan Xinzhai. The entire sect was massacred by its chief disciple, Yan Jie, who went rogue after practising a fragment of the Mantra Of The Inner Demons Of The Six Desires.

**Members**

• ~~Yan Jie (Chief Disciple)~~ [Deceased]

### **Liantai Monastery**

The Liantai (Lotus Seat) Monastery is one of the three great Buddhist Sects of the Han Empire. It is located in Luoyang city alongside the Guiling Temple. The Liantai Monastery's fundamental cultivation method is the extremely difficult Seven Emotions As A Reflection Of One's Inner Self. It is implied that this sect selects only cultivation prodigies as disciples because of its difficult methods. The Liantai Monastery prefers to avoid contact with demonic sects, especially the Mo Qing Sect.

**Members**

• Nun Cimei (Elder)

• Xie Ran (Disciple)

### **Guiling Temple**

The Guiling (Spiritual Restoration) Temple is one of the three great Buddhist sects of the Han Empire. It is located in Luoyang city, near the Liantai Temple. The Guiling Temple was established by the Arhat Dutian, who had achieved the Heavenly Realm.

**Members**

• Quanqing (Abbot)

• Shiyuan (Great Disciple)

## Others

### **Xueyi Lou**

The Xueyi Lou (Bloodstained Garment House), is an assassin organization operating in the Han and the Tang Empires. It was founded by the Ancestor Of Bliss, and is managed by the Longest Bliss (Jile Changtian). In the Han Empire's Xueyi Lou, assassins are classified into four emblems: Thunder, Wind, Earth, and Heaven. Thunder emblems are at the 3rd layer of the Acquired Realm, Wind Emblems at the 5th layer of the Acquired Realm, Earth Emblems are from the 7th to the 9th layers of the Acquired Realm, while Heaven Emblems (or commanders) are Innate Realm experts. Hierarchy is enforced using the Xueyi Lou's unique Heavenly Demonic Bliss Technique.

**Members**

• Ancestor Of Bliss (Founding Leader)

**Jiangling Region Members**

• Heaven 3 (Assassin Commander) [Jiangling Region]

• ~~Earth 5 (Assassin)~~ [Deceased]

• ~~Wind 12 (Assassin)~~ [Deceased]

• ~~Thunder 8 (Assassin)~~ [Deceased]

• ~~Thunder 17 (Assassin)~~ [Deceased]

**Datong Region Members**

• Heaven 5 (Assassin Commander) [Datong Region]

**Hulu Region Members**

• Heaven 7 (Assassin Commander) [Hulu Region]

• Heaven 12 (Assassin Commander) [Hulu Region]

**Tang Empire's Xueyi Lou**

The Xueyi Lou hierarchy in the Tang Empire follows a different nomenclature- Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta. Delta emblems are at the 3rd layer of the Acquired Realm, Gamma Emblems at the 5th layer of the Acquired Realm, Beta Emblems are from the 7th to the 9th layers of the Acquired Realm, while Alpha Emblems (or commanders) are Innate Realm experts.

**Dongdu Region Members**

• Alpha 7 (Assassin Commander) [Dongdu Region]

• ~~Delta 9 (Assassin)~~ [Deceased]

### **Eternal Heavens**

The Eternal Heavens (Changsheng Tian) is a secret organization founded by Ancestor Mara. Its goals are to covertly subsume the entire Xueyi Lou and to publicize Ancestor Mara. Members are forbidden from harming the Mo Qing Sect. This group attacks only small sects that commit felonies and disguise them as sacrifices for their Ancestor. The signature martial art of the Eternal Heavens is the Heavenly Demon Gospel.

**Members**

• Ancestor Mara (Founding Leader)

**Han Empire's Eternal Heavens**

• Heaven 7 [Hulu Region]

• Heaven 12 [Hulu Region]

**Tang Empire's Eternal Heavens**

• Alpha 7 [Dongdu Region]

## **Tang Empire**

The Tang Empire is a nation neighbouring the Han Empire, and both empires are on mutually friendly terms. Unlike the Han Empire, the sects of the Tang Empire actively participate in the administration of the empire.

### **Tang Imperial Family**

The Huang family is the Tang Imperial Family. Several centuries ago, its founder, Huang Chao, overthrew the former imperial family, the Li family in a rebellion.

**Members**

• The Emperor

• Nanping (Princess)

### **Tang Government**

In the Tang Empire, almost all officials come from great sects. People don't care about the difference between righteous and demonic sects. Consequently, there are rarely any conflicts among the Tang Empire's sects. However, there is a travel ban against cultivators entering the jurisdictions of other sects without authorization.

**Ministry Of War Members**

• Yu Tingxue (Minister Of War)

**Three Judicial Chief Ministries Members**

• Ge Tianxing (Constable)

• Hei (Constable)

• Bian Shifei (Detective)

**Dongdu Government Members**

• Cui Bei (Governor)

• Lian Qiluo (Deputy Governor)

### **Locations**

 Luzong
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## Righteous Sects

### **Vermilion Bird Temple**

The Vermillion Bird (Zhuque) Temple is an illustrious righteous Buddhist sect of the Tang Empire. It is located near Dongdu city. The Vermilion Bird Temple does not get along with the Da Huanxi Sect.

**Members**

• Chengjing (Deputy Abbot)

• Kong Ming (Elder)

• Kong Yuan (Elder)

• Kong Gao (Elder)

• Kong Xi (Elder)

• ~~Hai Yun (Elder)~~ [Deceased]

• ~~Shenxiu (Arhat)~~ [Deceased]

### **Flower Deity Cult**

The Flower Deity Cult (Hua Shen Jiao) is one of the righteous sects of the Tang Empire. It hosts the prestigious Flower Anniversary Tournament every decade and the Immortal Fame Stage every year. The Flower Deity Cult also owns the You Meng Tower, the premier brothel in the Tang Empire, which is located in the Luo Flower Garden in Dongdu.

**Members**

• Lian Qiluo (Right Envoy)

• Hua Zang

• Zang Hua

## Demonic Sects

### **Da Huanxi Sect**

The Da Huanxi (Great Happiness) Sect is the top ranked demonic sect of the Tang Empire. This sect does not get along with the Vermilion Bird Temple.

**Members**

• ~~Xi Sanmei (Right Guardian)~~ [Deceased]

• Dai Yaoyue

• ~~Qin Wuque (Disciple)~~ [Deceased]

### **Great Heavenly Demon Sect**

The Great Heavenly Demon (Da Tianmo) Sect is the second-ranked demonic sect of the Tang Empire. This sect is in charge of the Tang Empire's Ministry of War. The Great Heavenly Demon Sect has three branches - the sword, the blade, and the energy branches. All core disciples enter the energy branch and choose to specialise in one of the three branches.

**Members**

• Yu Tingxue (Patriarch)

• Guo Long (Deputy Patriarch)

• Cui Hongyu (Chief Elder Of The Energy Branch)

• Yu Long'er (Young Master)

• Xiang Wu (Elder, Blade Branch)

• Guo Changyi (Elder, Blade Branch)

• ~~Guo Nu (Elder, Blade Branch)~~ [Deceased]

### **Louguan Sect**

The Louguan (Watchtower) Sect is a demonic sect of the Tang Empire. It is located near Dongdu. Its secret martial art is the Secret Canon Of Deploying Divine Generals.

**Members**

• Cui Bei (Elder)

• Cui Rong (Disciple)

## **Other Nations**

### Xilan Kingdom

A petty kingdom neighbouring the Han Empire on the northwestern frontier. It appears to be a central Asian country located in the desert. The Xilan Imperial Family used to rule the kingdom until most of its members perished in Turanzhe's rebellion. The country was plunged in crisis when the Bai Lian Xie Sect and the Chi Liang Cult fought over the Xilan Royal Treasury. The treasury collapsed after Xie Yan took away its Energy Spirit Stones. Zhou Yanping caused the civil war in Xilan in an attempt to cripple the two demonic sects. The civil war ended with Zhou Yanping's death, and the two demonic sects appointed Xiliu city's lord, Xilan Che, as the regent to replace the deceased Turanzhe.

### **Xilan Imperial Family**

**Members**

• ~~Saiya (Empress)~~ [Deceased]

• ~~Xilan Wei (Princess)~~ [Deceased]

**Members**

Xilan Che (Xiliu City Lord. Regent)

### **Locations**

 Xiliu
 Yika
 Luolou

### Song Empire

Another empire on par with the Han and the Tang Empires.

### Ming Empire

An empire that coexists with the Han, the Tang, and the Song Empires. It is noted to be a nation that restricts cultivators.