Liu Changyan

Liu Changyan is Tianwu Academy's second-ranked student and Zhao Wuxing's frequent companion. (Chapters 329–368)

Biography

Choosing useful teaching over rumor

Liu observes Mu Xueqing's public challenge and correctly notices that strong foundations cannot compensate for weak battle techniques. He and Zhao Wuxing are repeatedly astonished by the improvements produced by “Sun Qiang,” Zhang Xuan's disguise. After benefiting from the lecture themselves, Liu dismisses speculation about the newcomers' origins: the academy has vetted them, the teaching works, and improving cultivation matters more than gossip. (Chapters 329–368)

Appearance and personality

He is a prominent young student, curious and competitive but increasingly practical once instruction proves valuable. (Chapters 329–341 and 368)

Abilities and cultivation

His runner-up tournament rank and comments show sound combat observation, especially regarding the quality of battle techniques. (Chapters 329–355)

Relationships

• Zhao Wuxing: His fellow top student and lecture companion. (Chapters 329–368)

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