Lu Bu

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Lu Bu (吕鈽)
Alias(es)	Eighth Commander of the Black Annihilation Army; Grand Commander of the Black Annihilation Army; Pill Tower reserve elder; Jiang Wanxi's second personal disciple
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Black Annihilation Army; Pill Tower; Taiqing Palace; Ancient Dragon Clan
Occupation/Role	Cultivator, alchemist, formation master, commander
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Six Yuan Nirvana Realm; One-seal Heavenly Talisman Master	2	Reached before his original participation in the Hundred Dynasties Great War after acquiring the Devouring Ancestral Talisman.
Two-star Dou Ling	139	Broke a four-star Dou Zong's spatial barrier with the Azure Dragon Sky-Tearing Hand.
Three-star Dou Ling	156	Defeated the four-star Dou Huang Fan Lao within a few moves.
Peak Dou Wang	190	Recognized as close to advancing to Dou Huang.
Three-star Dou Huang	237	Introduced to the Black Annihilation Army under Yang Hao's command.
Seven-star Dou Huang	240	Reached this level while travelling to the Medicine Clan's territory.
One-turn Dou Zun	357	Had only recently entered the realm, despite overwhelming Gu Yao and Yang Hao.
Five-revolution Dou Zun	383 385	Identified by Soul Hall sources as a Pill Tower reserve elder with soul power comparable to Earth Scorpion's.
Late three-star Dou Sheng	454 465	His combat power was assessed as exceeding that of ordinary experts at the same level.
Six-star Dou Sheng	482	Recognized as stronger than Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er at the time.
Emperor Realm Soul	489	His arrival at Burial Sky Mountain Range intimidated the Imperial Clans.

Background / History

Lu Bu was originally a modern youth described as optimistic and driven. He died after pushing his girlfriend away from an oncoming cement truck, then reincarnated into a distinguished family in an advanced Eastern Xuan Region dynasty. As the eldest legitimate son of a duke's family, he received extensive cultivation resources and rose through a combination of talent, family support, and foreknowledge. 2

In his first life in the Xuan Region, Lu Bu seized the Devouring Ancestral Talisman before Lin Dong and entered the Hundred Dynasties Great War. After obtaining Azure Dragon King Qing Zhi's inheritance, he was ambushed, severely injured, and transmigrated to the Dou Qi Continent. 2

On the Dou Qi Continent, Lu Bu rapidly established himself through cultivation, formations, alchemy, Heavenly Flames, and calculated alliances. Xiao Xun'er recruited him as the Black Annihilation Army's Eighth Commander, later placing him within the Ancient Clan's military structure. 150 151 187

He eventually became Grand Commander of the Black Annihilation Army after defeating Gu Yao, then expanded his influence through the Pill Tower, the Ancient Dragon Clan, and Taiqing Palace. 243 361 383 548

Appearance

Lu Bu is repeatedly noted for his strikingly handsome appearance. His arrival after transmigration contrasts sharply with his formerly frail and easily bullied image. 2

• Sharp brows and star-like eyes. 2
• Usually wears a faint, confident smile. 2
• His appearance is compared favorably to Hai Bodong's youth. 36
• Frequently mistaken for a harmless “pretty boy” before opponents witness his strength. 217 403 405

Personality

Lu Bu is confident, composed, and highly pragmatic. He habitually studies opponents, identifies their weaknesses, and turns information into leverage rather than confronting every problem directly. He is willing to ambush, manipulate, or provoke enemies when it offers the best outcome. 34 150 405 433

He is ambitious and openly pursues power, resources, factional influence, and powerful allies. He refuses arrangements that would place him under another person's control, as shown by his rejection of Han Xian's demand for a share of his pill profits. 130 151 239

Despite his opportunism, Lu Bu is protective of people close to him. He aids his companions' cultivation, helps Su Rou when she is threatened, and repeatedly acts to protect women in his circle. 239 512 546

Abilities & Skills

Devouring Ancestral Talisman

Lu Bu acquired the Devouring Ancestral Talisman before Lin Dong and treats it as one of his principal trump cards. 2 164

• Creates the Devouring Realm, used to suppress the Starry Sky Yan Flame Fire. 275
• Can be tempered for faster activation and more reliable use in battle. 164
• Its full release is stated to be capable of suppressing even seven- or eight-revolutions Dou Zuns. 342
• Used in conjunction with the Devouring Seal in combat. 342

Alchemy

Lu Bu possesses exceptional alchemical talent, aided by his refined soul-power control and prior experience with formations. 17

• Refined a fifth-grade Blood Lotus Pill shortly after beginning alchemy. 17
• Refined high-level pills for Hai Bodong. 70
• Can produce and consume eighth-grade pills during combat. 242
• Became a reserve elder among the Pill Tower's eight great elders. 383
• Refined ninth-grade treasure and profound pills, becoming known as a Profound Pill Grandmaster. 483

Formation Mastery

Lu Bu is an accomplished formation master whose control and casting speed distinguish him from ordinary cultivators. 17 433

• Creates defensive formations with formation flags. 68
• Uses formations to gather natural energy for cultivation. 21
• Employs arrays to seal enemies, interrogate captives, and contain dangerous forces. 164
• Broke Yao Xiaotian's formation and destroyed the Dragon Transformation Demonic Array. 433
• Comprehended the Heaven Refining Ancient Formation and focused on casting it with the speed of a combat skill. 433

Azure Dragon Techniques

Lu Bu manifests dragon-based power that leads Xiao Xun'er to identify his claw as belonging to a Great Void Ancient Dragon. 138

• Azure Dragon Sky-Tearing Hand — breaks spatial barriers and manifests a physical dragon arm. 139
• Immovable Azure Dragon Bell — defensive technique countered by Gu Yao's Great Annihilation Finger. 242
• Azure Dragon Heavenly Seat Seal — exhausted Lu Bu's Dou Qi but decisively defeated Gu Yao. 242 243

Heavenly Flames

Lu Bu possesses multiple fire-based abilities and Heavenly Flames.

• Used Spirit Fire to intimidate Hai Bodong. 36
• Refined purple fire within his dantian. 34
• Revealed a Heavenly Flame while defeating Fan Lao. 156
• Strengthened the Three Thousand Starry Sky Yan Flame Fire by absorbing Starfall Power. 383
• Used flame fusion together with the Heavenly Flames Three Profound Transformations to defeat Lin Xiu in one move. 361

Soul Power

Lu Bu's soul strength is one of his most feared attributes.

• His soul control was considered comparable to an alchemist of the same level from the beginning of his alchemical training. 17
• Possessed late-stage Spirit Realm soul power by his confrontation with Human Scorpion. 342
• Reached Heavenly Realm Great Perfection before advancing further. 454
• Entered the Emperor Realm Soul, placing immense pressure on the Imperial Clans. 489

Puppetry

Lu Bu controls several powerful puppets and corpses.

• Possessed wind-attribute, green-fire, spatial-power, and silver puppets. 195
• Converted the dead Mo Tianxing into a puppet. 195
• Controls the Blood Spirit Puppet after cleansing its baleful aura with an array. 512
• Uses the Devouring Celestial Corpse, which defeated four Second-Level Nirvana Realm cultivators. 512

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Devouring Ancestral Talisman — his defining inherited treasure. 2
• Storage Ring — carries medicinal ingredients, pills, formations, captives, and spoils. 17 164 237
• Formation flags — used for defensive and cultivation arrays. 68
• Black Annihilation Army token — given by Xiao Xun'er as proof of his command position. 150 151
• Emperor Seal Art scrolls — received the final two seals from Elder Lin. 197
• Bone Mu's storage ring — contained Pill Spirit Fluid, poisons, pills, and other cultivation resources. 237 240
• Flame God Ancient Token — retrieved from the Flame Master's coffin. 546

Relationships

• Xiao Xun'er — recruited Lu Bu into the Black Annihilation Army and negotiated with him over Heaven Tomb access; their relationship is marked by political cooperation and mutual wariness. 150 151 361
• Zi Yan — close companion and treasure-hunting partner; she fights alongside him and is strongly associated with his Ancient Dragon connections. 156 167 239
• Yun Yun — a woman Lu Bu intends to bind to his cause; she continues cultivating so she will not fall behind him. 21 92
• Medusa — ally and lover who fights alongside him and supports his ambitions. 95 317
• Little Doctor Immortal / Xiao Yi Xian — travelled and cultivated with Lu Bu; their parting was affectionate, and she later shows concern and jealousy over him. 34 324
• Qing Lin — trusted companion whose growth Lu Bu supports; she carries his letters to his companions and assists him in later travels. 239 356
• Ling Qingzhu — recipient of cultivation resources from Lu Bu and later his romantic partner. 546 558
• Jiang Wanxi — Palace Mistress of Taiqing Palace and Lu Bu's master after naming him her second personal disciple. 546 548
• Xiao Yan — rival, occasional ally, and frequent target of Lu Bu's teasing; both share interests in opposing the Soul Hall. 17 187 324
• Yao Chen — initially impressed by Lu Bu's alchemy and offered to accept him as a disciple; later an occasional ally against the Soul Hall. 17 187
• Hai Bodong — initially attacked Lu Bu over a map, then became a recipient of Lu Bu's high-level pills. 36 70
• Gu Yao — hostile Black Annihilation Army commander whom Lu Bu defeated to claim the Grand Commander position. 240 243
• Su Rou — younger cultivator protected by Lu Bu during the Hundred Dynasties Great War; she openly admires him. 512 513

Story Role / Major Arcs

Reincarnation and First Hundred Dynasties Great War

Lu Bu is reborn into the Eastern Xuan Region, acquires the Devouring Ancestral Talisman, and becomes one of the strongest participants in the Hundred Dynasties Great War. His first journey ends when he is ambushed after receiving Qing Zhi's inheritance and transmigrates to the Dou Qi Continent. 2

Dou Qi Continent Establishment

After arriving on the Dou Qi Continent, Lu Bu defeats those who underestimate him, develops his alchemy, refines fire within his body, and begins gathering resources and allies. 2 17 34

Jia Nan Academy and Black Annihilation Army

Lu Bu enters Jia Nan Academy's sphere, defeats academy challengers, investigates threats around the Fallen Heart Flame, and accepts Xiao Xun'er's offer to become Eighth Commander of the Black Annihilation Army. 102 150 151

Rise to Grand Commander

Lu Bu strengthens himself through pills and resources, clashes with Gu Yao, and defeats him with the Azure Dragon Heavenly Seat Seal. He subsequently claims the position of Grand Commander. 242 243

Pill Tower and Central Plains

Lu Bu gains standing in the Pill Tower, subdues the Starry Sky Yan Flame Fire, becomes renowned for alchemy, and repeatedly clashes with forces connected to the Soul Hall. 275 276 383

Imperial Clan Conflicts

Lu Bu's power and influence grow through alliances with the Ancient Dragon Clan, the Black Annihilation Army, and the Pill Tower. He reaches the Emperor Realm Soul and appears at the conflict between the Imperial Clans at Burial Sky Mountain Range. 465 489

Return to the Xuan Region

Lu Bu re-enters the Hundred Dynasties Great War, protects Su Rou, employs the Devouring Celestial Corpse, wins the competition, humiliates Yuan Gate representative Liu Tong, and becomes Jiang Wanxi's second personal disciple at Taiqing Palace. 512 520 548

Trivia

• Lu Bu describes his knowledge as coming from “special sources of information.” 482
• He considers setting up a formation before pill refinement an “old habit.” 68
• He openly acknowledges being greedy and lecherous when confronted by Xiao Yan. 324
• His enemies repeatedly underestimate him because of his appearance, only to discover his strength after provoking him. 217 405