Nangong Wan: Han Li's only formal Dao companion
Nangong Wan is a cultivator of the Hidden Moon Sect, one of the seven orthodox sects of the Southern Heavens. Her natal treasure is the Vermilion Bird Ring and she cultivates the Pure Maiden Samsara Art. She and Han Li slew the Ink Flood Dragon together in the Bloodtrial; they formally became Dao companions at the Nascent Soul stage. She is the one person who can make the cautious "Old Devil Han" drop his calculations.
Chinese name: 南宫婉
| Alias | Wan'er |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Hidden Moon Sect |
| Realm | Core Formation on debut → Nascent Soul when she weds Han Li (later stages unverified) |
| Category | Protagonist's Circle |
| Affiliation | Hidden Moon Sect, one of the seven orthodox sects of the Southern Heavens |
| Natal treasure | Vermilion Bird Ring |
| Cultivation art | Pure Maiden Samsara Art |
| How they met | Slew the Ink Flood Dragon together in the Bloodtrial |
| Married | Formally became Dao companions at the mid Nascent Soul stage |
| Temperament | Cool on the surface, fiercely constant underneath |
Treasures and artifacts
- Vermilion Bird Ring
- Her natal treasure, fire-attribute and sharp in the attack — the signature of every fight she is in.
- Other artifacts
- Unverified — we do not invent equipment names that are not in the source.
Cultivation arts and abilities
- Pure Maiden Samsara Art
- Her sect's method, working in concert with her natal treasure and giving her unusually steady progress.
- Joint combat with Han Li
- Fighting alongside Han Li lifts her effectiveness sharply — the Bloodtrial is the proof.
Relationships
| Character | Relationship |
|---|---|
| Han Li | Dao companion. An accident in the Bloodtrial, then a formal union at Nascent Soul. |
| Hidden Moon Sect | Her sect, one of the seven orthodox powers of the Southern Heavens. |
Key milestones
| Period | Event |
|---|---|
| Bloodtrial | Joins Han Li to kill the Ink Flood Dragon; their fates tangle from here. |
| Nascent Soul | Formally weds Han Li. |
| Moulan War | The elopement arc around episode 177 centres on the two of them (novel chapters 704–718). |
FAQ
How did Nangong Wan and Han Li meet?
In the Bloodtrial, where they killed the Ink Flood Dragon together. What followed bound them in a way neither could walk away from.
What is her natal treasure?
The Vermilion Bird Ring, a fire-attribute treasure and her signature weapon.
How does she differ from Zi Ling and Yin Yue?
All three are central women in Han Li's life, but only Nangong Wan is his Dao companion. The others have their own entries.