He Xiaoliang is an important character in the Xianxia novel “Sword Coming” (剑来) by Fenghuo Xi Zhuhou (烽火戏诸侯). Revered as the “Number One Fairy of Treasure Bottle Continent” (宝瓶洲第一仙子), she possesses extraordinary talent, profound blessings, and a complex personality, making her one of the most popular and widely discussed characters in the work. Here is a detailed introduction to this character:

Origin and Blessings

He Xiaoliang’s birth was blessed by heaven and earth, granting her rare good fortune. From a young age, a white deer (白鹿), a spiritual creature symbolizing auspiciousness, willingly recognized her as its master, proving her extraordinary aptitude. Her path of cultivation is filled with opportunities, rapid breakthroughs in realm, and frequent encounters with luck. It is predicted that she will not encounter true obstacles until she reaches the fifth realm or higher.

Personality and Dao Heart

Firm Dao Heart: He Xiaoliang’s goal is always to pursue the Great Dao, placing cultivation above all else. She rejected the suggestion of becoming Daoist partners from her Shingao Sect (神诰宗) master, Xuanfu Zhenren (玄符真人), because she believed it would taint her Dao heart.
Deep Within: She appears cold and aloof on the outside, but she hides loneliness and a thirst for truth inside. She is constantly struggling between pursuing the Great Dao and emotional bonds.
Decisive and Strong: On the path of cultivation, she is not afraid of difficulties, always adheres to her position, and does not easily give up on her goals.

Relationship with Chen Ping’an

Initial Indifference: Initially, He Xiaoliang did not consider Chen Ping’an to be an object worthy of attention, and even intended to kill him to end the karma between them.
Deep Fate: Under the arrangement of Lu Chen (陆沉), the third leader of Bai Yujing (白玉京), the two gradually became involved in a complex relationship. He Xiaoliang realized that Chen Ping’an was someone who could profoundly affect her destiny.
Complex Emotions: Although she initially had no feelings, she gradually developed feelings for Chen Ping’an through many encounters. She once said the famous line: “Chen Ping’an, when you die one day, you will be my, He Xiaoliang’s, husband!”
Competition with Ning Yao: He Xiaoliang once competed with Ning Yao for Chen Ping’an, but eventually realized that Chen Ping’an’s feelings for Ning Yao were irreplaceable.

Cultivation Career

Shingao Sect (神诰宗): He Xiaoliang joined the Shingao Sect (神诰宗) and became a disciple of Xuanfu Zhenren (玄符真人). At the age of fourteen, she severed the Red Dragon (赤龙), demonstrating extraordinary strength.
Leaving Shingao Sect: After rejecting her master’s proposal to become Daoist partners, she left the sect and was accepted as a disciple by Lu Chen (陆沉).
Founding Qingliang Sect (清凉宗): With the help of Lu Chen (陆沉), she came to North Ju Luzhou (北俱芦洲) and founded the Qingliang Sect (清凉宗), becoming the youngest female sect master.

Ending and Psychological Changes

Emotions and Dao Heart: He Xiaoliang is constantly struggling between pursuing the Great Dao and her feelings for Chen Ping’an. She once collaborated with Gao Cheng (高承) to frame Chen Ping’an, but later regretted it and decided to find a way to end the karma.
Severing Marriage by Ning Yao: In the battle between the Vast Expanse (浩然天下) and the Wilderness (蛮荒天下), Ning Yao severed the marriage between He Xiaoliang and Chen Ping’an, causing her to fall into a complex psychological state.
Future Direction: She may continue to pursue the Great Dao, but she may also have to face the psychological obstacles caused by emotions that she cannot let go of.

Character Evaluation

He Xiaoliang is a character with depth, combining extraordinary talent, rare good fortune, and a complex inner world. She represents the struggle between Dao heart and emotion, reason and sensibility. Her relationship with Chen Ping’an is not just simple love, but also a collision between two destinies, creating a dramatic and profound story in “Sword Coming” (剑来).