In Battle Through the Heavens, half-saints stand at the pinnacle of strength, occupying a transitional stage between the peak of the Dou Zun (9-star Dou Zun) realm and the legendary Dou Sheng (Dou Saint). While this gap seems narrow in name, in reality, it’s a chasm that very few manage to cross. Even those who dedicate their lives to cultivation often find themselves eternally trapped at the threshold of becoming a Dou Saint.
Despite this, half-saints are still considered among the elite powers of the Dou Qi continent. Even peak-level Dou Zun fighters can barely match a half-saint’s might. With that said, how many half-saints have actually appeared throughout the Battle Through the Heavens storyline? Let’s explore.
1. Xuan Kongzi
A primary-level half-saint and the most gifted of the three Pill Tower leaders. While all three were stuck at the 9-star Dou Zun peak for years, only Xuan Kongzi succeeded in advancing to the half-saint realm.
2. Blood Blade Saint
Although a projected energy form within the Heavenly Tomb, he still possessed real half-saint power and nearly defeated Xiao Yan and members of the Gu Clan alone.
3. Insect Queen
A slumbering half-saint forcibly taken by Xiao Yan and refined into battle armor—one of the most unfortunate ends for a half-saint.
4–8. Five Half-Saint Puppets
Mindless puppet warriors controlled by the Bodhi Tree, all initial half-saints but greatly weakened without consciousness.
9. Elder Tong Xuan
A high-level half-saint of the Gu Clan who joined Yao Lao to repel a Soul Hall ambush.
10. Bone Ghost Saint
Leader of Soul Hall’s elite, an advanced half-saint eventually slain by Dou Saint-level Xiao Yan.
11. Soul Hall’s Three Heavenly Venerates
Initial-level half-saints who gravely wounded Little Doctor Fairy and Medusa but were destroyed in one move by Xiao Yan.
12. Old Demon Tian Ming
Advanced half-saint elder of Tianming Sect, killed by Xiao Yan’s Buddhist Flame Reincarnation.
13–14. Qinghua Twin Immortals
Senior members of the Flower Sect, one mid-tier and one high-tier half-saint. One of them admired Yao Lao and was killed by Xiao Yan.
15–17. Elders of the Small Pill Tower
Included two mid-tier and one high-tier half-saint. Also had a Dou Saint-level expert among them, crucial to the alliance against Soul Hall.
18. Zhu Li
A powerful ancient warrior from the Zhu Kun era. Even Xiao Xuan treated him with deference.
19–30. Half-Saint Generals of the Taixu Dragon Clan
Numerous half-saints ranging from low to high level. Some, including Qianxun, were slain by Xiao Yan.
31. Huo Xuan
A high-stage half-saint of the Flame Clan, poorly skilled despite possessing a rare flame. Overshadowed by his sister.
32. Huo Zhi
A talented young half-saint who yielded to Xiao Yan after witnessing his power.
33. Yao Ling
A gifted Yao Clan member, an initial-level half-saint who may possess an emperor-level soul. Became Yao Lao’s personal attendant.
34. Lei Yun
High-level half-saint from the Thunder Clan who attempted to threaten the Gu Clan and was beaten down by Xiao Yan.
35. Unnamed Soul Clan Half-Saint
Appeared at the end of the story to destroy Xiao Yan’s statue, but was swiftly killed.
36–37. Two Lizardmen Half-Saints
Lived in the magma world beneath Jia Nan Academy. The last known half-saints before the Dou Saints began to dominate the story.
Final Thoughts
So how many half-saints truly appear in Battle Through the Heavens? Named characters total about 36–37, with minor or unnamed figures pushing the total over 50. Despite this number, half-saints are still rare and incredibly powerful across the Dou Qi continent.
Their roles often mark important plot developments, epic duels, or the formation of alliances. Whether noble like Xuan Kongzi, tragic like the Insect Queen, or iconic like Xiao Yan himself as he surpasses this level—half-saints remain unforgettable figures in the story.
Which half-saint left the strongest impression on you?
