Emperor Jiangshi

A Chinese emperor who died without proper Taoist rites or whose mausoleum was desecrated can transform into a superior jiangshi after centuries of controlled decomposition in a chamber sealed with impure jade. His intense imperial qi enables the transition to blood-eater form that demands blood tribute from direct descendants and provincial officials. The creature retains partial memory of its dynastic identity and commands underground armies of lesser jiangshi in looted imperial tombs such as those of Qin Shi Huang in Xi'an or Qianling in Shaanxi.

The Blood-Eater Emperor Jiangshi possesses absolute command over lesser jiangshi within a radius of several li, blood drainage by direct bite, strength superior to several humans and immunity to common Taoist seals. Its appearance includes a tall male figure in imperial Qing purple longpao, gray-blue skin, curved yellowish nails, teeth with prominent canines and milky eyes that redden at fresh blood. It maintains an upright posture of imperial dignity and wears a desecrated jade seal on its belt.

Its symbology includes the purple longpao with golden dragons, the desecrated imperial jade seal, the green jade crown and the blackened ceremonial sword. It maintains ideological rivalry with huli-jing-celestial-immortal due to the contrast between undead imperial corruption and Taoist ascension. It receives blood tribute from clandestine sects and prefers victims among royal descendants or tomb robbers in mausoleums such as Mawangdui or Changping.