Wei Tu

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Wei Tu (卫图)
Alias(es)	Martial Master Wei; Young Master; Commander; Talisman Daoist; Wen Tianqi; Liu Ao; Yi Yun; Alchemist Kou; Lin Tianqi; Ruan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Formerly the Dan family and Zheng State garrison troops; Loose Immortal Alliance; Burning Mountain Tribe; Cangkun Alliance; Five Elders Mountain; Extreme Mountain Sect; Human Ancestor Hall
Occupation/Role	Martial artist; disciple of Martial Graduate Dan; military Commander; talisman master; alchemist; body cultivator; High Priest; sect elder; Mahayana cultivator
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Turtle Breath Qi Cultivation Technique — Minor Success	7	A stronger warm current flowed through his body during stance training, substantially improving his physique and footwork.
Turtle Breath Qi Cultivation Technique — Great Accomplishment	14 16	His practice reached major completion after more than two years; his strength surpassed 300 jin and was estimated at roughly 400 jin.
Qi Sensing Realm	47	Perfected the Turtle Breath Qi Cultivation Technique at 100/100, cultivating his first controllable wisp of internal energy.
Tiger Crane Double Form Fist — Qi Strike	48	Following perfection of the Health Cultivation Technique, he could release a Qi Strike and markedly accelerated his progress in the fist art.
Innate Realm Martial Master	78	After entering the Innate Realm, he could wield Innate True Qi and develop the secret mental techniques available to Innate martial masters.
Qi Refinement Middle Stage	108	Cultivated while maintaining a low profile in the market and pursuing talisman arts.
Qi Refinement Seventh Level	111	Reached the seventh level of Qi Refinement after his cultivation speed accelerated.
Foundation Establishment Realm	115	Established his foundation at approximately one hundred years of age.
Foundation Establishment Middle Stage	142	His breakthrough astonished the Crane Mountain Huang Family, who had not expected such rapid advancement after his Foundation Establishment.
Hundred Meridians Blood Tempering Art — Early Second Tier	159	Refined Earth Dragon meat, condensed his first Blood Core, and reached early second-tier body refinement, comparable to Foundation Establishment Early Stage.
Golden Core Realm	213	Successfully formed a Golden Core and became a Golden Core True Lord.
Golden Core Middle Stage	284	Reached the middle Golden Core stage after fewer than seventy years, despite the time he had invested in alchemy.
Late Third Tier Body Refinement	348	Completed the Baleful Demon True Art and perfected the resulting Baleful Demon Armor.
Nascent Soul Realm	403	Broke through to Nascent Soul in the Grand Void Realm after making extensive preparations.
Fourth Tier Body Refinement — First Spirit Bone	467	Condensed his First Spirit Bone, becoming a true Nascent Soul-level cultivator in both Dharma and body cultivation.
Nascent Soul Middle Stage	507	Broke through the Nascent Soul limit and advanced to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage.
Peak Nascent Soul Middle Stage	590	Finally reached the peak of the Nascent Soul Middle Stage.
Spirit Transformation Realm	639	Completed his breakthrough, refined high-grade spirit treasures, and condensed the Azure Emperor Life-Slaying Sword divine ability.
Fifth Tier Body Refinement	760	Withstood and used body-refinement heavenly tribulation to temper himself; the lightning baptism further transformed his First Spirit Bone and Chaotic Calamity Evil Eye.
Spirit Transformation Middle Stage	793	Broke through after seclusion, placing ordinary mid-stage Spirit Transformation cultivators beneath serious threat from him.
Void Refinement Realm	885	His Void Refinement heavenly tribulation and broad mastery of talismans, formations, and body refinement drew the attention of powerful enemies.
Sixth Tier Body Refinement	933	His sixth-tier physical body could withstand attacks that had already been weakened through layers of talismanic and mana defenses.
Integrated Body Realm	1056	Revealed Integrated Body pressure to Madam Hai after returning from the Ancient Demon Realm.
Seventh Tier Body Refinement	1071	Displayed seventh-rank body cultivation and a Five Elements domain while pursuing the ancient demon impersonating him.
Mahayana Realm	1226	Was recognized as a Mahayana cultivator by the Thunder Peng Clan and aided old acquaintances with his breakthrough experience and an immortal art.
Eighth Tier Body Refinement	1320	Revealed eighth-rank body cultivation, a healing technique, and complete dual cultivation of Dharma and body against Yue Divine Son.

Background / History

Wei Tu began as an indentured groom at the Li Residence. After seeing an aged reflection in water, he awakened a golden-purple Late Bloomer Destiny, marked by perseverance and eventual success. Seeking longevity and a path beyond his status, he resolved to obtain a Health Cultivation Technique rather than remain only a servant. 1

His second aunt, Wei Hong, arranged for Martial Master Ruan to provide the Turtle Breath Qi Cultivation Technique, but Ruan merely threw him the manual and offered no instruction. Wei Tu memorized and secretly copied the text before returning it, then trained its stances ten or more times daily around his stable work. 3 4

As his strength grew, Wei Tu sought freedom from the Li family rather than become Li Xingye's page. He was eventually redeemed as a civilian and, through Li Yaozu's recommendation, went to Sanyuan Township to study under Martial Graduate Dan. His ability to lift a 300-jin stone lock and his unusually refined Turtle Breath practice led Dan to accept him as a disciple. 9 12 13 16

Dan trained Wei Tu in archery, horsemanship, military strategy, saber work, and the Tiger Crane Double Form Fist. Wei Tu later excelled in the county Martial Arts Examination, becoming Qingshan County's Martial Arts Examination Top Scholar, then passed the Dao and Martial Arts Examinations as a second-class Martial Scholar. 18 19 31 33 43

After receiving a delayed and diminished appointment as a military Commander, Wei Tu entered the Qingshan County garrison. He repeatedly refused recruitment by Wu Yun Tower despite its promises of cultivation resources and longevity, instead preparing armor for the coming government campaign against the sect. 44 45 47

Having entered the immortal path, Wei Tu developed into a respected second-grade talisman master and established his foundation at roughly one hundred years of age. His survival of the Cloud Marsh Secret Realm, where the Crane Mountain Huang Family's Foundation Establishment cultivators perished, greatly increased his reputation among Zheng State's cultivators. 115 161

Wei Tu later cultivated the Minor Spring and Autumn Technique, Divine Wood Origin Art, and body-refinement arts alongside talismanry and alchemy. His pragmatic accumulation of techniques, resources, allies, and life-saving treasures enabled him to successively enter the Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Spirit Transformation realms. 201 284 403 639

As his power rose, Wei Tu became High Priest of the Burning Mountain Tribe, joined the Cangkun Alliance and Five Elders Mountain, and ultimately entered the Extreme Mountain Sect. He repeatedly used false identities—most notably Wen Tianqi and Talisman Daoist—to obtain resources, investigate enemies, and avoid exposing his true background. 260 271 528 614 699

After ascending beyond the lower cultivation realms, Wei Tu continued to advance through Void Refinement and Integrated Body while navigating the Human Realm, Spirit Realm, Ancient Demon Realm, and Sky-Demon Realm. He eventually attained Mahayana cultivation, slew Yue Divine Son, and was acknowledged as a Realm Lord by cultivators who had previously underestimated him. 1056 1226 1321

Appearance

Wei Tu was initially described as unremarkable, resembling an ordinary rural farmer rather than someone with auspicious or exceptional features. Cultivation steadily transformed his build and bearing; after training under Dan, he possessed broader shoulders and chest muscles, sharper senses, and a chilling martial aura that intimidated others. 10 24 25

• Initially worked in plain servant clothing as a groom at the Li Residence. 1 17
• Wore a purple padded jacket gifted to Xinghua when returning for the county examination. 24
• Developed a powerful physique through the Turtle Breath Qi Cultivation Technique. 13 16
• Later carried a Golden Back Mountain Chopping Saber and three bows. 49
• Retained an ordinary, easily overlooked appearance even after entering the immortal path, though his cultivation and bearing increasingly made others treat him with reverence. 166 258
• Can alter his appearance, aura, build, and voice through disguises, talismans, body cultivation, and the Joyful Nuo Mask. 172 528 921
• His body-refinement techniques can manifest white jade scales, Baleful Demon Armor, a Flying Yaksha form, and other inhuman traits during battle. 326 356

Personality

Wei Tu is patient, disciplined, and intensely pragmatic. Though he recognizes his initially average circumstances and limited opportunities, he treats repeated practice as his route across class boundaries, training even when exhausted and pursuing cultivation primarily for longevity and independence. 1 4 50

He is grateful without being blindly submissive. Wei Tu remembers Wei Hong's role in obtaining his first manual and respects Martial Graduate Dan deeply, but he keeps clear boundaries with both the Huang and Dan families; he will repay kindness, yet refuses to become anyone's tool or servant. 22 27 30 49

His caution extends to politics and sectarian conflict. He refuses Wu Yun Tower's offers because he distrusts its promises, recognizes the government's hostility toward it, and avoids missions where betrayal could leave him isolated. 35 45

Wei Tu remains careful even after becoming powerful. He routinely conceals his cultivation, constructs alternate identities, probes prospective allies, and chooses negotiation or retreat whenever a direct clash creates unacceptable danger. 172 409 519 705

Though fundamentally restrained, he has become increasingly decisive and ruthless toward enemies who threaten his Dao, family, or allies. He will use ambushes, soul restrictions, talismans, body cultivation, and false identities to ensure victory rather than accept an honorable but dangerous contest. 356 586 810 863

He is notably resistant to seduction and refuses to treat women who seek his protection as disposable prizes. His restraint toward Heaven-Brow Snow Lady, as well as his respect for Wang Sutai's explanation before judging her, reflect his insistence on preserving his own principles amid the cultivation world's shifting loyalties. 727 748

Abilities & Skills

Late Bloomer Destiny

Wei Tu possesses the golden-purple Late Bloomer Destiny, which records his cultivation progress and ensures eventual advancement once he has begun a suitable technique. 1 3 20

• Bears the attributes of Perseverance and being destined for success. 1
• Extends his lifespan, increasing his opportunity to seek immortality. 1
• Allows him to progress steadily in True Internal Martial Arts Techniques after getting started. 20
• Does not grant exceptional practical military talent; Wei Tu considers himself otherwise ordinary. 50
• Its later Golden Purple Destiny display records the progress of his techniques and divine abilities, including the Azure Emperor Life-Slaying Sword. 668
• Can protect his soul during attempts at possession and other soul-based threats. 934
• Its advancement is accompanied by Fate Tribulations, the first of which Wei Tu endured after establishing himself in the Spirit Realm. 853

Turtle Breath Qi Cultivation Technique

A Health Cultivation Technique obtained from Martial Master Ruan and perfected through years of repeated stance training. 3 47

• Contains thirty-two stances, all of which Wei Tu memorized and practiced to extreme fluency. 16
• Strengthened his physique from roughly 200 jin per arm to 300 jin, then beyond 300 jin after major completion. 13 16
• Enhanced his hearing and physical resilience, including resistance to cold. 4 25
• Perfection enabled him to cultivate internal energy and enter the Qi Sensing Realm. 47

Tiger Crane Double Form Fist

The foundational martial art of Martial Graduate Dan's lineage, taught to Wei Tu as both a fighting method and preparation for the Saber Dance examination. 19

• Provided the basis for his saber techniques. 34
• Its practice became significantly faster after he perfected the Turtle Breath Qi Cultivation Technique. 20 48
• Enabled a Qi Strike after Wei Tu entered the Qi Sensing Realm. 48

Archery, Horsemanship, and Saber Arts

Wei Tu received comprehensive examination training from Martial Graduate Dan. 18

• Drew a four-stone bow repeatedly and earned a Middle-B grade in the county examination's heavy-bow event. 27
• Earned Grade A in both mounted and stationary archery. 31
• Initially received only a B-plus in Saber Dance due to limited time studying Dan's saber techniques. 27
• Later defeated Deng Sandao using improved saber techniques derived from Tiger Crane Double Form Fist. 34

Immortal Cultivation Arts

After entering Qi Refinement, Wei Tu successively cultivated several increasingly advanced Dharma cultivation arts, selecting methods that suited his attributes and offered viable subsequent stages. 124 201 638

• Minor Spring and Autumn Technique — His principal early immortal cultivation art; he later obtained its Foundation Establishment continuation from the Crane Mountain Huang Family. 124
• Divine Wood Origin Art — A third-tier cultivation art compatible with his Geomagnetic Wood Spirit Seed and capable of nurturing a spirit seed within his body. 201
• Azure Emperor Longevity Art — A Spirit Transformation cultivation art through which he condensed the Azure Emperor Life-Slaying Sword. 638 639
• Azure Emperor Life-Slaying Sword — A powerful sword-type divine ability that can condense azure sword imprints and later developed its own Intent. 639 710
• Little Northern Dipper Star God Art — A divine ability obtained through an agreement with Jiuli Superior. 521
• Profound Yin Thunder Finger — A Mahayana-level offensive divine ability acquired from Yue Divine Son's inheritance. 1323

Body Refinement

Wei Tu is a rare dual cultivator of Dharma and body, progressively making his body cultivation one of his greatest advantages in combat and survival. 341 467 1320

• Hundred Meridians Blood Tempering Art — His early body-refinement art, which formed Blood Cores through the refinement of Earth Dragon meat. 159
• Dao-Forging Immortal Source Scripture — A high-level body-refinement scripture that incorporated the Baleful Demon True Art and could lead toward the Tribulation Transcendence Realm. 326 786
• Baleful Demon True Art — Formed the Baleful Demon Armor, a scale-like defensive divine ability that became effectively without weakness once completed, so long as his origin remained sufficient. 326 348
• Indestructible Demon Body — His later physical foundation and a major source of his exceptional durability. 1081 1106
• Giant Force Golden Body — A secret art that temporarily amplifies his physical strength, allowing him to overwhelm stronger opponents in close combat. 925 933
• Heaven-Mending Secret Art — A healing technique that supplemented his eighth-rank physical body during his battle with Yue Divine Son. 1320
• His Fifth-Tier body-refinement tribulation improved his Immortal Way aptitude and transformed both the First Spirit Bone and Chaotic Calamity Evil Eye. 760

Talisman Arts

Wei Tu developed from a second-grade talisman master into a master whose talismans could threaten cultivators above his apparent realm. 161 620 629

• His early talisman craft provided a stable source of income and allowed him to cultivate while remaining inconspicuous in the market. 98 108
• He can draw and deploy high-grade combat talismans in quantities that make him exceptionally difficult to confront in prolonged battles. 620 933
• Golden Cauldron Talismans — High-grade talismans capable of turning the tide against Nascent Soul and quasi-Spirit Transformation opponents. 620 629
• Spirit-Transforming Talisman — A talisman that transformed him into a Flying Yaksha with combat power comparable to late Golden Core cultivators. 356
• Four-Spirit Secret Sword Talisman — A talisman inheritance whose higher grades can reach Void Refinement, Integrated Body, and even immortal-slaying power. 838 918
• His later Secret Sword Talismans were powerful enough to kill Spirit Transformation cultivators and threaten mid-stage Void Refinement opponents. 851 918

Alchemy

Wei Tu deliberately cultivated alchemy alongside talismanry to avoid becoming dependent on outside pill suppliers and to secure resources for himself, his family, and his allies. 284 324

• Became a respected third-tier alchemist whose reputation for integrity drew cultivators from great distances to commission pills. 324
• Used alchemical resources to support the breakthroughs of Wei Xiuwen and other close associates. 157 420
• Attained sixth-tier high-grade alchemy in the Ancient Demon Realm. 1023
• Later became a seventh-rank alchemist, gaining sufficient prestige to draw recruitment attempts from major Spirit Realm clans. 1178 1182

Divine Sense, Ocular Arts, and Disguise

Wei Tu combines unusually strong divine sense with ocular arts, soul defenses, and sophisticated disguise methods. 396 762 921

• Sun-Gazing Golden Eyes, Golden Toad Qi, and Pure Clarity Divine Aura are among the secret arts he cultivated to improve perception, defense, and resistance to hostile environments. 396 403
• Chaotic Calamity Evil Eye enhances his spiritual perception, exposes hidden threats, and can transform him into a Heavenly Ghost to strengthen his soul. 668 974
• His divine sense eventually became comparable to that of Abbess Lan, allowing him to detect hidden Spirit Transformation cultivators before they entered others' perception range. 755 762
• The Joyful Nuo Mask and his body-cultivation-based transformations permit him to alter his face, build, voice, aura, and apparent identity with exceptional precision. 528 921

Escape and Movement Techniques

Wei Tu values survival above superficial pride and possesses several high-level movement techniques. 356 711

• Myriad Crow Blood Escape — An Extreme Mountain Sect supreme escape technique that lets him transform into countless blood crows and evade lethal attacks. 639 711
• Sky-Rending Escape — A spatial escape method used to evade powerful attacks and rapidly reposition in battle. 933
• His body cultivation and talismans allow him to use disguises and movement arts that make direct pursuit unusually difficult. 172 921

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Golden Back Mountain Chopping Saber — gifted by Martial Graduate Dan. 49
• Stationary Archery Bow — gifted by Martial Graduate Dan. 49
• Mounted Archery Bow — gifted by Martial Graduate Dan. 49
• Five-stone Heavy Bow — a rare long-range bow gifted by Martial Graduate Dan. 49
• Green Dappled Horse — lent by Martial Graduate Dan for the Martial Arts Examination. 23
• Fine armor — commissioned with eighty taels borrowed from Wei Fei and Wei Hong before the campaign against Wu Yun Tower. 47
• Marrow Cleansing Scripture — secret cultivation manual given by Dan, leading toward the Innate Realm. 49
• Devil-Buddha Bell — a damaged magical treasure taken from Si Qing; its charged strikes possessed power close to the Core Formation realm. 150
• Five-Element Demon-Exterminating Ring — a Heaven-Connecting Spirit Treasure capable of destroying an opponent's Nascent Soul and spirit treasure when fully activated. 863
• Fire Cloud Shield — an offense-and-defense spirit treasure whose refinement greatly enhanced Wei Tu's Nascent Soul combat power. 439
• Koi-Dragon Yin Blade — a powerful blade treasure used to sever hostile divine senses and pressure Nascent Soul opponents. 554
• Azure-Faced Tortoise Shell — a defensive spirit treasure equipped with fifth-rank talismans. 701
• Illusory Scale Armor — a damaged seventh-rank defensive treasure that repeatedly shielded him from attacks beyond his realm. 934 991
• Heavenly Secrets Spirit House — a spatial devil treasure taken from Yue Divine Son. 1321
• Black Broken Sword — Sword Madman's damaged third-tribulation immortal artifact, which Wei Tu can wield with exceptional compatibility and power. 1323 1331
• God-Breaking Nail — a lethal hidden weapon used to kill powerful enemies, including Blissful Divine Marquis and Seven-Leaf Master. 764 810
• Soul-Nourishing Wood Coffin — entrusted to Ni Shihuang to preserve the remnant souls of Wei Yan and Kou Hongying. 1090

Relationships

• Xinghua — Wife; a former Li Residence maid who supported Wei Tu's efforts to buy his freedom and pursue martial arts. He later redeemed her into civilian status under his household registry. 10 12 43
• Martial Graduate Dan Wu Ju — Master; accepted Wei Tu as a disciple, taught him examination subjects and lineage martial arts, and entrusted him with the Marrow Cleansing Scripture. Wei Tu later continued to regard Dan as both teacher and father. 16 18 49 307
• Wei Hong — Second aunt; helped Wei Tu obtain the Turtle Breath Qi Cultivation Technique, then sought closer ties after his examination success. 3 27 30
• Li Yaozu — Former master and benefactor; initially attempted to make Wei Tu serve Li Xingye, but later supported his redemption and recommended him to Dan. 9 12 24
• Wei Fei — Sworn brother and fellow military official; assisted Wei Tu with appointments, refused Wu Yun Tower alongside him, and lent him money for armor. 39 44 45 47
• Fu Zhizhou — Sworn brother; an Imperial Guard who warned Wei Tu about Wu Yun Tower and shared intelligence about the coming campaign. Fu Zhizhou remained a trusted old associate across later cultivation journeys. 43 47 810
• Kou Liang — Sworn brother; reunited with Wei Tu and the others to discuss the impending attack on Wu Yun Tower. 47
• Martial Master Ruan — Initial source of Wei Tu's Turtle Breath manual; dismissed him due to his servant background, then later apologized after Wei Tu's rise. 3 30
• Wei Yan — Daughter; inherited Wei Tu's concern and support in talisman cultivation. Her remnant soul was later placed in a Soul-Nourishing Wood Coffin for preservation. 98 1090
• Wei Xiuwen — Son; received crucial cultivation resources from Wei Tu, established his foundation, formed his Golden Core, and remained with the Rosy Cliff Mei Family to protect Mei Zhen and her family. 159 420
• Kou Hongying — Longtime associate and fellow cultivator who supported Wei Tu's early progress and maintained correspondence with him through later realms. Her remnant soul was also entrusted to Ni Shihuang for preservation. 115 157 1090
• Che Gongwei — Later master in the Loose Immortal Alliance; entrusted Wei Tu with a talisman inheritance and encouraged him to build ties with his fellow disciples. 216 258
• Su Bing'er / Azure-Brow Adept — Junior sister under Che Gongwei; Wei Tu repeatedly aided her in danger, and their senior-junior relationship endured through the Loose Immortal Alliance's internal struggles. 216 381
• Lüqiu Qingfeng — Dao companion; stood with Wei Tu against the Lesser Vast Palace and later publicly acknowledged their relationship after reaching quasi-Spirit Transformation. 628 701
• Wang Sutai — Wei Tu's first acknowledged Dao companion in the cultivation world; despite her demonic-path background, Wei Tu chose to hear her explanation rather than judge her solely through Red Dragon Ancestor's betrayal. 528 727
• Golden Silkworm Snow Lady — Trusted Spirit Transformation ally and companion in the campaign against Ghost Shadow Palace and later cultivation journeys. Wei Tu continued to provide for her cultivation and arranged protection for her. 762 1257
• Red Dragon Ancestor — Former master and ally whose betrayal ultimately made him Wei Tu's enemy; Wei Tu personally erased him after learning the truth. 528 727
• Blood-Winged Mo — Loyal spirit beast and battle companion whose bloodline abilities, Heaven-Connecting Spirit Treasure, and later human form made her one of Wei Tu's most important aides. 851 934 1257
• Ruan Shui'er — Disciple; after Wei Tu saved her in the Sky-Demon Realm, she chose to become his disciple rather than return to the Feather Saint Sect. 1170
• Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor's First-Life Body — Wei Tu's Bright Consort; they agreed to cooperate under an arrangement in which Wei Tu would inherit her lineage and free her after two thousand years. 1285

Story Role / Major Arcs

Servant of the Li Residence

• Awakens the Late Bloomer Destiny and begins seeking a path to longevity. 1
• Obtains the Turtle Breath Qi Cultivation Technique through Wei Hong and Martial Master Ruan. 3
• Trains persistently while working as a groom, eventually deciding to purchase his freedom. 4 9

Disciple of Martial Graduate Dan

• Becomes a civilian and enters Dan's household as a long-term laborer. 13 14
• Impresses Dan with his mastery of a basic Health Cultivation Technique and becomes his formal disciple. 16 17
• Learns the Tiger Crane Double Form Fist and prepares for the Martial Arts Examination. 18 19

Martial Arts Examinations

• Demonstrates exceptional strength by lifting a 500-jin stone lock one-handed. 26
• Receives high scores in archery and advances through the examination despite favoritism and bribery around him. 31 32
• Becomes Qingshan County's Martial Arts Examination Top Scholar and later a second-class Martial Scholar. 33 43

Military Service and Wu Yun Tower

• Refuses Prefect He's dangerous proposal to infiltrate Wu Yun Tower. 35
• Becomes a garrison Commander after political interference reduces his expected appointment. 44
• Rejects Elder Xue Du's recruitment offer and prepares for war against Wu Yun Tower. 45 47
• Perfects the Turtle Breath Qi Cultivation Technique and reaches the Qi Sensing Realm before the campaign. 47

Foundation Establishment and Zheng State

• Enters Qi Refinement, becomes a talisman master, and establishes his foundation at roughly one hundred years of age. 108 115
• Survives the Cloud Marsh Secret Realm, acquires valuable resources, and gains notoriety after the Crane Mountain Huang Family's Foundation Establishment cultivators perish. 149 161
• Advances to Foundation Establishment Middle Stage and begins systematically developing body refinement, talismanry, and alchemy. 142 159
• Obtains the continuation of the Minor Spring and Autumn Technique and selects a second-tier high-grade thunder-talisman inheritance. 124

Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Tribal Politics

• Forms his Golden Core and becomes an influential cultivator of the Loose Immortal Alliance. 213
• Serves as High Priest of the Burning Mountain Tribe to secure protection amid the Yingding Tribe's factional struggles. 260
• Joins the Cangkun Alliance after carefully weighing the competing factions of the Yingding Tribe. 271
• Forms his Nascent Soul, develops a growing network of sects, clans, and allies, and conceals many of his strongest methods behind aliases. 403 434 528
• Breaks through to Nascent Soul Middle Stage and confronts the schemes of Six Desires Daoist, Yuan Jie, and Purple Sun Adept. 505 507 519

Spirit Transformation and the Extreme Mountain Sect

• Enters Five Elders Mountain, defeats powerful Nascent Soul opponents, and proves strength beyond that of an ordinary Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator. 554
• Becomes an offering elder of the Extreme Mountain Sect, supports Sect Master Zhu Chongxuan's purge of internal rivals, and receives Exquisite Peak. 614
• Reaches Spirit Transformation, gains the Azure Emperor Life-Slaying Sword, and obtains the Myriad Crow Blood Escape. 639
• Defeats Han Yue Venerable in a test of strength and obtains the Extreme Mountain Sect's support for war against the Lesser Vast Palace. 710 711
• Commands fellow Spirit Transformation cultivators in the campaign against Ghost Shadow Palace and kills Blissful Divine Marquis. 762 764

Ascension and the Upper Realms

• Establishes influence among Great Flame's reclusive cultivators, kills Seven-Leaf Master, and is honored by surviving quasi-Spirit Transformation cultivators as their alliance leader. 810 813
• Uses the Exalted King Palace Secret Realm and the Four-Spirit Secret Sword Talisman inheritance to prepare for ascension and stronger enemies. 831 838
• Enters the Spirit Realm, builds a reputation through talisman commissions, and conceals the true nature of his Fate Tribulation. 851 853
• Advances through Void Refinement and Integrated Body while fighting foreign cultivators, pursuing old enemies, and returning under false identities to the Human Realm. 896 1056 1071
• Enters the Sky-Demon Realm under a concealed identity, obtains the Five-Colored Demon Soil, and accepts Ruan Shui'er as his disciple. 1144 1156 1170

Mahayana and the Radiant Victory Realm

• Attains Mahayana cultivation and renews ties with old acquaintances of the Thunder Peng Clan while becoming an increasingly important figure among the Spirit Realm's great powers. 1226 1258
• Accepts the Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor's first-life body as his Bright Consort and prepares to break through to the eighth tier of body refinement. 1285 1316
• Reveals his eighth-rank body cultivation and full dual-cultivation strength in battle against Yue Divine Son. 1320
• Slays Yue Divine Son, acquires the Heavenly Secrets Spirit House and other devil treasures, and is acknowledged as Realm Lord during the Spirit Realm's conquest of the Radiant Victory Realm. 1321
• Defeats Old Ghost Pei with the Black Broken Sword and obtains the Six-Purity Soul Paste, the Severed Nether Realm map, and Ghost King Sect secrets. 1330 1331