A mysterious old man who saved Bai Xiaochun’s life from the Luochen Clan and gave him the second volume of the Undying Codex. Appeared on later instances to observe Bai Xiaochun’s actions. Eventually revealed to be the Hell-Emperor.
His true self is actually the first generation Arch-Emperor.
History:
On Chapter 992 of the Web Novel After Bai Xiaochun mastered the Undying Codex. The Gravekeeper said,"The Undying Codex... mastered... I think I know what the Celestial plans to do. Bai Xiaochun, I hope that in the end... you don't hate me... There's nothing else I can do... This is my mission, the entire point of my existence..."
On Chapter 1009 of the Web Novel when Bai Xiaochun was being refined and his life forced was being absorbed by Du Lingfei to create the Undying Live Forever pill, The Gravekeeper, who was cross-legged in the pagoda in the ruins of the third level of the subterranean Arch-Emperor City, opened his turbid eyes and sad,"Bai Xiachun, I hope that you won't hate me. This is my mission... and the mission of the Hell-Emperor".
In Chapter 1014 of the Web Novel, Bai Xiaochun experiences profound grief and loss as he realizes that his apprentice, Bai Hao, has perished. Despite his attempts to grasp at the remnants of Bai Hao, he is left with only a small mark from the flame that consumed his apprentice. Overwhelmed by sorrow, Bai Xiaochun reflects on their past together and questions the nature of life and death. The Gravekeeper, witnessing Bai Xiaochun's despair, explains the complexities of the Undying Live Forever Technique and the challenges of mastering it. He reveals his hopes for Bai Xiaochun to succeed where others have failed, despite the immense difficulties and the looming end of the world. The chapter delves into themes of loss, hope, and the intricate balance between life and death.
In chapter 1015 of the web novel, the Gravekeeper notices a bit of the Live Forever Codex aura in Bai Xiaochun and decides to help him. He uses his remaining life force and the Arch-Emperor City’s power to revive Bai Xiaochun. The gravekeeper also calls upon the Eternal Turtle for its blood to merge two skeletons into an Undying Live Forever Pill, which he then gives to Bai Xiaochun, restoring his life force.