Xiao Cha

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****Xiao Cha****, more known as the *"Bone Sage"*, was a cultivator presiding in the Scattered Star Seas. He has lived for over a thousand years. He was a Nascent Soul cultivator prior to his betrayal by his traitorous Core Formation disciples Zenith Yin and Zenith Brilliance. They had conspired to seal the Bone Sage within an ancient formation that also kept cultivators outside from reaching **Xiao Cha**.

To extend his lifespan to take revenge on his disciples he turned his physical body into a profound soul scattering his Nascent Soul and regressing to become a Late Core-Formation cultivator. In the process **Xiao Cha** essentially became a ghost.

Before the betrayal, he gave a pair of Bloodjade Spiders to Zenith Brilliance. He planned to use them in the Heavenvoid Hall to seize the Heavenvoid Cauldron.

## Escape from Captivity

Xiao Cha was unknowingly freed from captivity when a group of cultivators, hoping to acquire rare treasure, forcefully destroyed the Ancient Formation and Spirit Sealing Pillar that was used to imprison him. **Xiao Cha** was awoken by the disturbance observed the group of cultivators as individuals met their demise at various traps within his secluded hall. He chose to reveal his presence when Han Li rendered the traps ineffective through observation.

**Xiao Cha** effortlessly killed Shi Die, and Jin Qing. However, **Xiao Cha** was surprised when he discovered Han Li possessed magical treasure with Divine Devilbane Lightning, immediately identifying Han Li as a formidable threat. **Xiao Cha** stole the physical body of Crooked Soul allowing him to leave captivity. During a brief discussion with Han Li, **Xiao Cha** learned that his disciple Zenith Yin had condensed a Nascent Soul and became an Island master. Recognizing that his traitorous disciples might have been alerted to the destruction of the Ancient formation and that the Heavenvoid Hall had opened, **Xiao Cha** chose to quickly exit the area. Before leaving he verified that Han Li was not a disciple of Zenith Yin or Zenith Brilliance through discussion and examination of Han Li's cultivation arts.

## Heavenvoid Hall

**Xiao Cha** participated in both the outer and inner hall trials. He was surprised to see Han Li enter the waiting room to the outer trial who he had just seen days before. After some contemplation, **Xiao Cha** solicited Han Li's cooperation in seeking revenge against Zenith Yin by offering to assist Han Li obtain a rare spiritual herb that can help condense a Nascent Soul.

**Xiao Cha** intended to betray Han Li during the attempt to acquire the rare Nine Ginseng spiritual herb by trapping Han Li within a formation. However, Xiao was surprised when his scheme was discovered and avoided. A brief scuttle between **Xiao Cha** and Han Li was interrupted by the arrival of Zenith Yin. Zenith Yin wanted Han Li's help in the Inner Halls. The Bone Sage was advising Han Li what to do from concealment. After a bit of coercion, Han Li agreed to join Zenith Yin.

**Xiao Cha** followed Devil and Righteous Dao cultivators. He observed as Nascent Soul cultivators fought for the Heavenvoid Cauldron. An ancient Spirit Wolf treasure escaped from the cauldron. **Xiao Cha** fought with Wu Chou for control of the treasure. **Xiao Cha** killed Wu Chou. Afterwards, **Xiao Cha** partnered with Han Li to obtain the cauldron itself. **Xiao Cha** tried to kill Han Li to obtain the cauldron. **Xiao Cha** used his secret Sacred Asura Flames that were refined from the Celestial Ice Flames to overwhelm Han Li. However, Han Li resisted with his Divine Devilbane Lightning. **Xiao Cha** over-exerted himself and lost control of his flames. He struggled to escape from his own flames. Han Li used this opportunity to interfere resulting in **Xiao Cha**'s demise.

## Techniques

### Celestial Ice Flames

A flame that freezes all that it touches whether it is objects, or energy such as lightning or other flames. Its form may be manipulated by the wielder. Its power can easily deal with Nascent Soul cultivators. The source of power for the Celestial Ice Flames comes from a Celestial Ice Pearl that is consumed by the wielder. The wielder can extract flames from the pearl, but they must vigilantly control the flames they extract. If they lose control the flames can quickly consume the wielder.

### Profound Soul Demonification

A technique that turns a physical body into a profound soul (ghost) effectively extending ones lifespan without limit. Usage grants Xiao Cha all the benefits of being a ghost such as becoming immune to physical attacks. However, there are consequences such as being vulnerable to beasts or spiritual weapons that consume or scatter ghosts. Use of Profound Soul Demonification forever closes the ability to enter the immortal and spiritual realms.

## References

RMJI (凡人修仙传): Chapter 428
RMJI (凡人修仙传): Chapter 489
RMJI (凡人修仙传): Chapter 424
RMJI (凡人修仙传): Chapter 426
RMJI (凡人修仙传): Chapter 427
RMJI (凡人修仙传): Chapter 433
RMJI (凡人修仙传): Chapter 451
RMJI (凡人修仙传): Chapter 453
RMJI (凡人修仙传): Chapter 454
RMJI (凡人修仙传): Chapter 456
RMJI (凡人修仙传): Chapter 479
RMJI (凡人修仙传): Chapter 482
RMJI (凡人修仙传): Chapter 484
RMJI (凡人修仙传): Chapter 491
RMJI (凡人修仙传): Chapter 492
RMJI (凡人修仙传): Chapter 493