Elder Guo

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Elder Guo (郭老)
Alias(es)	Elder No. 1; Senior Councilor Guo 361 650
Affiliation	Great Xia Nation; Elder Council
Occupation/Role	Leader of Great Xia's Elders; national senior councilor 361 650
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 359

Background / History

Elder Guo serves as Elder No. 1 of Great Xia Nation and leads its Elders. When Chen Mo first receives a personal call from him, Chen recognizes that Guo is a powerful Martial Artist whose realm is not publicly disclosed. 359

After Chen Mo is brought to Dragon Capital following the Beast Tide, Elder Guo personally receives him, introduces him to the other Elders, and identifies the eighteen-year-old Martial Saint as a vital hope for Great Xia. He explains that Martial Gods cannot remain within the nation because their power would drain its spiritual energy, and that the Heavenly Dao suppresses powerful invaders entering the world. 361

By the time of Chen Mo's mission to India, Elder Guo is identified as a Martial Venerable. 512

Personality

Elder Guo is respectful and approachable despite his authority. He repeatedly treats Chen Mo as an equal, addresses him as “Little Mo,” and prioritizes Chen Mo's safety even when requesting his help in national crises. 407 454 478

He is pragmatic and candid about failure. When cultist-related unrest spreads through Great Xia, he openly admits that the Elders have failed to protect ordinary citizens rather than becoming offended by Chen Mo's criticism. 478

Guo is also principled and politically capable. He insists that merit must be rewarded, firmly proceeds with Chen Mo's investiture despite the family's attempts to decline it, and later prevents hostile Elders from summoning Chen Mo under a false pretext. 593 652

Abilities & Skills

Martial Cultivation

Elder Guo is a Martial Venerable and possesses Spiritual Power sufficient to manipulate objects, such as preparing and delivering tea without touching it. 478 512

• Endures the pressure of Chen Mo's killing intent, although it visibly affects him. 512
• Understands the strategic importance of Martial Saints, Martial Venerables, and Martial Gods to Great Xia's defense. 361 410

Governance and Strategic Planning

As Great Xia's leading Elder, Guo coordinates national resources, domestic security, military deployments, and responses to foreign incidents.

• Grants Chen Mo access to the national treasury and supports his pill refinement with state resources. 363 409
• Organizes the distribution of Chen Mo's pills to cultivate large numbers of Martial Saints and Martial Venerables. 408 410
• Authorizes Chen Mo's independent anti-treason operation while arranging for local authorities to manage its aftermath. 380
• Oversees border defense against foreign infiltrators and assigns Martial Venerables to monitor probable breach points. 420
• Manages public discourse during the Country of India's Beast Tide accusations through his secretary, Little Liu. 528

Relationships

• Chen Mo — Trusted national protector and close political ally. Guo gives him exceptional access to state resources, entrusts him with sensitive missions, and consistently defends his contributions. 363 376 512 652
• Elder Council — Guo leads and convenes the Elders, distributing Chen Mo's resources and directing national policy. 377 412
• Li Changtian — First Elder and political opponent during the dispute over summoning Chen Mo back to Dragon Capital. 651 652
• Chen Mo's Clone One — Receives Guo respectfully when he personally visits the Chen Family Villa to announce Chen Mo's title. 593
• Situ Kong — Works with Guo during the investigation of the nationwide spiritual-corruption crisis. 480 481
• Little Liu — Guo's secretary, tasked with handling official online public-opinion efforts. 528

Story Role / Major Arcs

Recognition of Chen Mo

Elder Guo invites Chen Mo and his family to Dragon Capital after the Beast Tide, welcomes Chen Mo as Great Xia's youngest Martial Saint, and makes clear that the Elders view him as a crucial protector of the nation. 359 361

He gives Chen Mo broad permission to use the national treasury, trusting him to take materials needed for pill refinement and his family's cultivation. 363

National Reinforcement

After Chen Mo clears invading foreign Martial Artists and domestic traitors, Guo accepts his report and entrusts him with leading an anti-treason squad. 376

Guo is stunned when Chen Mo gives Great Xia 13,220 pills, including thousands of Heaven-grade pills. Although he initially tries to return them so Chen Mo can strengthen himself, he ultimately accepts them along with improved formulas and refining experience. 377

He oversees the strategic use of these pills, which enable major breakthroughs among Great Xia's martial artists and significantly expand the nation's high-end combat power. 408 410 412

Domestic Cultist Crisis

When ordinary citizens begin falling into madness and becoming powerful cultists, Elder Guo admits the Elder Council cannot identify the cause. He requests Chen Mo's aid rather than concealing the scale of the crisis. 478

He accompanies Chen Mo to the Great Xia City quarantine zone, where they investigate Divine Power imprints placed on infected souls. 480

Foreign Missions and National Affairs

Guo dispatches Chen Mo to investigate the Indian secret realm after Situ Kong and several Great Xia teams disappear within it. He advises Chen Mo to deter hostile foreign experts without destroying entire nations, fearing the retaliation of Martial Gods. 512

During the Country of India's Beast Tide, he remains composed, prioritizes Chen Mo's secret-realm operation, and directs Little Liu to manage the escalating online conflict. 528

Investiture of the King of the Nation

Elder Guo proposes that Chen Mo receive the title Pillar of the Nation of Great Xia, One-Character Side-by-Side King, with a status equal to Guo's own. 592

He personally informs Chen Mo's family that the appointment is final, refusing their attempt to reject it on Chen Mo's behalf. 593

Conflict with Returning Elders

When Elders returning from beyond the domain blame Chen Mo for their losses and seek to strip his title, Guo defends Chen Mo's contributions. 651

He blocks Li Changtian's attempt to summon Chen Mo back under the pretext of repayment, then forces the dissatisfied Elders to confront how much they depend on Chen Mo's pills for their own advancement. 652

Notable Quotes

“Rewards and punishments must be clearly distinguished. Merit is merit, wrongdoing is wrongdoing. That is the principle.” 625

“Just focus on what you need to do. Leave everything at home to me!” 636