Li Huayuan: The master who gave Han Li his sword art
Li Huayuan is a Core Formation elder of Yellow Maple Valley and the teacher who matters most in Han Li's early cultivation: he passes on the Azure Origin Sword Art, which becomes Han Li's main method for the rest of the story. He is protective, loyal and unambiguous about which side he is on. His expanded screen time around episode 177 drew debate among viewers.
Chinese name: 李化元
李李化元
| Alias | — |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Yellow Maple Valley |
| Realm | Core Formation |
| Category | Yellow Maple Valley |
| Role | Core Formation elder of Yellow Maple Valley |
| With Han Li | His master; passed on the Azure Origin Sword Art |
| Realm | Core Formation |
| Temperament | Protective of his own, loyal, and clear about his allegiances |
| Related | Hong Fu (relationship unverified) |
| Anime note | Extra scenes around episode 177 sparked viewer debate |
Treasures and artifacts
- Artifacts
- His natal treasure is unverified.
Cultivation arts and abilities
- Azure Origin Sword Art
- The sword art he hands down; it becomes Han Li's main cultivation method for the whole story.
- Core Formation abilities
- A solid mid-tier orthodox combatant (specific ability names unverified).
Relationships
| Character | Relationship |
|---|---|
| Han Li | His disciple; he taught him the Azure Origin Sword Art. |
| Hong Fu | Fellow disciple of the valley; whether they are Dao companions or peers is unverified. |
Key milestones
| Period | Event |
|---|---|
| Yellow Maple Valley | Serves as a Core Formation elder running sect affairs and takes Han Li under him. |
| Passing on the art | Teaches him the Azure Origin Sword Art, laying the base of his sword cultivation. |
| Orthodox–demonic war | His specific role and fate in the war are unverified. |
FAQ
What did Li Huayuan teach Han Li?
The Azure Origin Sword Art — the method Han Li cultivates as his main art from then on.
What is his relationship with Hong Fu?
Both belong to Yellow Maple Valley. Whether they are Dao companions or simply fellow disciples is disputed, so we mark it unverified.
Why is he mentioned around episode 177?
The anime expanded his and Hong Fu's scenes in that stretch, which some viewers contested.
Profiles are compiled from the published novel and the aired anime. Any detail we could not cross-check against public sources is marked "unverified" rather than guessed. Entries describe settings and abilities only — no passages of the original text are reproduced.
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