Master Xun

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Master Xun; Xun Kuang 588
Alias(es)	Third Sage of the Confucian School, after Confucius and Mencius 519
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Confucian School; Little Sage Village; later serves the Great Qin Empire 519 590
Occupation/Role	Senior Confucian master, protector of Little Sage Village, Martial Dao Celestial, and member of Fusu's Special Action Team for Rectifying the Hundred Schools of Thought 523 591
Status	Active 648
First Appearance	Chapter 519

Background / History

Master Xun is the Confucian School's most senior living authority, ranking above Little Sage Village's leader Fu Nian. His prestige is such that Fu Nian, Zhang Liang, and Yan Lu address him as uncle-master. Han Fei and Great Qin's prime minister Li Si were once his disciples. Within the Hundred Schools of Thought, he is regarded as a potential third Confucian sage after Confucius and Mencius. 519

Despite the gap in age and status, Master Xun formed a close friendship with Tianming during the boy's studies at Little Sage Village and intended to treat him as an equal. Zhang Liang believed Tianming's request could persuade Master Xun to shelter the hunted Mohist School. 519

Master Xun returned to Little Sage Village to protect the Mohists and its Confucian disciples from the Qin Army's search. His presence alone deterred Wang Li from ordering a forced search of the village. 523 528

When Su Chen infiltrated Little Sage Village and captured Yan Lu, Master Xun intervened personally. He recognized Su Chen as a dangerous opponent whose killing power exceeded his displayed Peak Land Immortal cultivation, and prioritized evacuating the village before a full battle could devastate it. 524 525

Su Chen ultimately forced Master Xun back half a step by recklessly accelerating his True Qi circulation at the cost of apparent meridian damage. Master Xun considered killing Su Chen to prevent future danger to the Confucian School, but abandoned the attempt because Su Chen could endanger the village's disciples and provoke Great Qin's retaliation. 536 537

After later being suppressed in a rematch with Su Chen, Master Xun voluntarily paid respects to Ying Zheng and chose to serve Great Qin. He subsequently joined Su Chen, Fusu, and Wang Li in the campaign to rectify the Hundred Schools of Thought. 587 590 591

Appearance

Master Xun is an elderly man with white hair and a white beard. He is often depicted with a calm, scholarly bearing, including while quietly drinking tea or stroking his beard. 523 524 586

• White hair and beard. 524
• Elderly, but still possesses martial power at the Martial Dao Celestial realm. 524 586
• Maintains a composed and dignified manner even during confrontations. 524 525

Personality

Master Xun is calm, restrained, and deeply protective of the Confucian School. Although he possesses overwhelming martial strength, he avoids fighting recklessly when Little Sage Village or its disciples may suffer collateral damage. 525 537

He values integrity and decisiveness. After agreeing to return to Xianyang for trial, he insists that the word of a Martial Dao Celestial is guaranteed; once he later accepts service under Great Qin, he resolves to set aside hesitation and fulfill that choice wholeheartedly. 574 590

His attachment to the Confucian School is both his defining virtue and a strategic weakness. Su Chen correctly judges that Master Xun will not trade the lives of hundreds of Confucian disciples merely to eliminate one enemy. 537

Abilities & Skills

Martial Dao Celestial Cultivation

Master Xun is a veteran Martial Dao Celestial, also described as a Martial Arts Heavenly Human. His strength is sufficient to make Great Qin, Wang Li, and Su Chen treat Little Sage Village with caution. 522 524 528

• Easily arrived without Su Chen detecting his presence, demonstrating a substantial advantage over Su Chen at the time of their first meeting. 524
• His status deterred Wang Li from leading the Qin Army into Little Sage Village without proof. 528 561
• In a direct True Qi clash, he exhausted Su Chen's reserves at a rate faster than Su Chen could replenish them from the environment. 536
• Withstood Su Chen's desperate attack, though he was forced back half a step and later faced renewed pressure after Su Chen reached the same realm. 536 587

Confucian Authority

Master Xun's seniority gives him exceptional influence within the Confucian School and among the Hundred Schools of Thought. 519 591

• Can overrule or persuade Fu Nian on matters concerning Little Sage Village. 519
• Personally guaranteed that Little Sage Village was not sheltering rebels, compelling Wang Li to abandon a hasty search. 561
• Was included in Fusu's rectification team specifically because few figures among the Hundred Schools possess greater seniority. 591

Four Symbols Heavenly Gang Array

Master Xun joined Su Chen, Bei Mingzi, and Great Qin's Imperial Family Martial Dao Celestial in the Four Symbols Heavenly Gang Array against the Ancient Seven Star Constellations. 646

• Combined True Qi with the other participants to manifest phantoms of the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise. 646
• Helped severely injure the Ancient Star Constellations, allowing Su Chen to eliminate them. 646
• Later affirmed that without the formation supplied by Su Chen, their survival against the Ancient Spirits would have been uncertain. 648

Relationships

• Zhang Liang — Uncle-master and senior within the Confucian School; Zhang Liang relies on Master Xun's authority to secure refuge for the Mohists at Little Sage Village. 519
• Fu Nian — Senior relative and leader of Little Sage Village; Fu Nian addresses him as Martial Uncle Xun and follows his authority in village affairs. 519 528
• Yan Lu — Junior disciple whom Master Xun rescues from Su Chen's interrogation; Yan Lu later assists with evacuating Little Sage Village's disciples. 524 525
• Tianming — Close friend across generations; Master Xun is willing to treat Tianming as an equal despite their age difference. 519
• Fusu — Addresses Master Xun as “Master”; Master Xun observes and acknowledges Fusu's transformation into a more calculating leader, then joins his campaign against the Hundred Schools. 580 591
• Ying Zheng — Initially maintained only superficial courtesy toward the First Emperor, but later voluntarily paid respects and agreed to serve Great Qin. 588 590
• Su Chen — First confronted him while defending Little Sage Village; after Su Chen's rise to the Martial Dao Celestial realm, their rematch ended with Master Xun suppressed but not killed. They later fought alongside one another against the Ancient Seven Star Constellations. 524 587 646
• Han Fei and Li Si — Former disciples of Master Xun; Li Si later became Great Qin's prime minister. 519

Story Role / Major Arcs

Little Sage Village Protection

Master Xun's authority makes Little Sage Village a viable refuge for the Mohist School. He returns to defend the village, protects Yan Lu from Su Chen, and prevents the Qin Army from acting freely against the Confucian School. 519 523 524 561

Confrontation with Su Chen

Master Xun faces Su Chen after the latter infiltrates Little Sage Village. Although Su Chen forces him back half a step through self-damaging exertion, Master Xun's concern for the disciples prevents the confrontation from becoming a fight to the death. 536 537

Service to Great Qin

After returning to Xianyang for trial, Master Xun yields to Great Qin and becomes one of the empire's two directly commanded Martial Dao Celestials. His authority, martial strength, and experience make him a central member of Fusu's team targeting the Hundred Schools. 590 591

Ancient Seven Star Constellations

Master Xun assists Su Chen and other Martial Dao Celestials in deploying the Four Symbols Heavenly Gang Array. The formation routs the Ancient Seven Star Constellations and enables Su Chen to destroy the group. 646 648

Notable Quotes

“If even one Confucian disciple is harmed, I will hunt you down to the ends of the earth, through heaven and earth, and take your life. Even if Ying Zheng himself pleads for you, it will be no use.” 527

“Martial Arts Heavenly Humans are not omnipotent.” 568