Xuan Ming

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xuan Ming (玄冥) 369
Alias(es)	Black Nascent Soul; black-robed figure 369 733
Species/Race	Unstated; initially exists as a disembodied black Nascent Soul before receiving a forged body 369 445
Affiliation	Lin Feng's blood-contract ally; defender of Ancient Night City against Sky Curtain City 369 757
Occupation/Role	Cultivator, secret-technique instructor, artifact refiner, and occasional protector of Lin Feng 369 446 538
Status	Active 769 780
First Appearance	Chapter 369

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Deity Transformation Realm	407	Cultivates beneath the stars, causing sealed memories to loosen and advancing from his Nascent Soul state.
Late Body Integration Realm	446	After merging with his newly forged body, his aura rapidly rises through Deity Transformation and Void Refining to late Body Integration; its ultimate endpoint is not stated.
Mahayana Realm	449	Lin Feng judges that Xuan Ming has entered Mahayana after he easily drives off two Mahayana-stage demonic beasts.
Tribulation Transcending Realm	538 539	Repels Tian Can, withstands an ascension tribulation, and ascends to the Immortal Realm.
Mid-stage Dao Ancestor Realm	734	Recovers to his former peak after returning to the Asura Battlefield and resumes his pursuit of the Reincarnation Fruit.
Late-stage Dao Ancestor Realm	752	Refines the Reincarnation Fruit with Lin Feng accelerating the process through the Law of Time; continues advancing toward the Emperor Realm.

Background / History

Fragmented memories and reincarnation

Xuan Ming first appears as a black Nascent Soul with incomplete memories. He constructs the name “Xuan Ming” from those residual memories, suggesting that it may carry significance from his past. His true origin remains unrevealed, though he possesses knowledge of the Immortal Realm and its Golden Tadpole Script. 369 446 448

He later reveals that he had previously failed to obtain the Reincarnation Fruit and was forced to reincarnate. Old Man Green Snake had also ordered him hunted while he was severely injured, making Sky Curtain City one of his longstanding enemies. 733 757

Alliance with Lin Feng

Trusting his intuition, Xuan Ming chooses to follow Lin Feng. The two form a blood contract by merging drops of vital blood into a pair of blood talismans, establishing a subtle connection between them. 369

Their alliance begins as a mutually beneficial arrangement: Xuan Ming provides rare techniques, information, and stealth support, while Lin Feng helps collect materials for a new physical body. Over time, Xuan Ming comes to regard Lin Feng as a trusted friend rather than merely a useful partner. 369 405 445 752

Appearance

Before regaining a body, Xuan Ming is a small black Nascent Soul with obsidian-like eyes. He later transfers his Nascent Soul into an artificially forged body and is commonly seen in black robes. 407 445 747

• Initially manifests as a black Nascent Soul. 369
• Has obsidian-like eyes that respond to starlight and awakening memories. 407
• Emits seven-colored radiance when his Nascent Soul fully merges with his forged body. 445
• Often conceals himself beneath black robes in the Asura Battlefield. 733 757

Personality

Xuan Ming is straightforward, curious, and visibly expressive; Lin Feng notes that his emotions and minor schemes are easy to read. He is eager to demonstrate his usefulness, particularly when searching for treasures or providing techniques that impress Lin Feng. 369 370

Despite his initially casual demeanor, Xuan Ming takes debts and promises seriously. He solemnly acknowledges that Lin Feng's efforts to gather body-forging materials place him in Xuan Ming's debt, and he repeatedly repays that trust through protection, instruction, and direct intervention in dangerous battles. 445 538 746

He is exceptionally persistent in pursuit of the Reincarnation Fruit, enduring severe injuries, sacrificing an arm, and even planning further reincarnations after an initial failure. 745 746

Abilities & Skills

Law of Reincarnation

Xuan Ming's principal power is the Law of Reincarnation, a Supreme Law that he uses for suppression, destructive attacks, and reversing an opponent toward a weaker past state.

• Uses Karma Fire to kill 108 Grand Unity Realm cultivators operating Sky Curtain City's war drums. 757
• Can bind opponents with Netherworld Chains. 769 770
• Uses a reincarnation-based killing move to regress the Great Desolate Ape King from late-stage to mid-stage Dao Ancestor Realm. 769
• The regression technique heavily depletes both his Immortal Spiritual Energy and soul power. 770
• His reincarnation-related secret techniques can provide a means of survival through renewed cultivation. 746 792

Spatial movement and concealment

Xuan Ming possesses highly refined spatial and stealth techniques, making him particularly effective at infiltration, reconnaissance, escape, and acquiring guarded treasures.

• Enters the void to evade attacks and move through dangerous areas. 369 734
• Uses spatial Spiritual Power to bypass flowing fire and retrieve Ten Thousand Year Ice Souls. 369
• Remains undetected while spying on a meeting of Deity Transformation cultivators. 405
• Teaches Lin Feng the Netherlight Technique, an aura-concealment art. 369
• Later gives Lin Feng the broader Netherlight Art, including the Bone-Changing Disguise Technique. 413

Refinement and esoteric knowledge

Xuan Ming possesses advanced knowledge of body forging, formations, artifact refinement, and Immortal Realm writing.

• Directs the forging of his own physical body using rare materials, complex runes, and seven silver needles to transfer his Nascent Soul. 445
• Uses a recovered refining method and heavenly tribulation lightning to temper Lin Feng's butcher knife into a Profound Heaven Supreme Treasure. 446
• Can read Golden Tadpole Script, allowing Lin Feng to understand Immortal Realm cultivation methods. 446 447
• Leaves Lin Feng a storage bag containing high-level materials and extensive knowledge of formations, puppets, alchemy, and cultivation techniques. 538 540

Combat techniques

Although initially more suited to support and evasion than direct offense, Xuan Ming becomes a formidable combatant after regaining his body and recovering his cultivation.

• Cloud Transformation Palm — launches numerous palm imprints and leaves a lingering gray energy that prevents wounded Mahayana demonic beasts from regenerating. 449
• Can severely injure a late-stage Dao Ancestor Realm cultivator with a single palm strike. 757
• Uses purple-black law power to suppress enemy attacks and repel law-infused ice cones. 733 769
• Fights the Azure Water Golden Toad in a prolonged battle, ultimately sacrificing an arm to kill it before it revives. 735 745 746

Notable Items

• Jade longsword — Used while attempting to cut the Reincarnation Fruit from its tree. 735
• Seven silver needles — Used to establish a connection between his Nascent Soul and his newly forged body. 445
• Storage Bag — Left to Lin Feng before Xuan Ming's ascension; contains valuable materials and Immortal Realm knowledge. 538 540

Relationships

• Lin Feng — Blood-contract ally and later close friend. Xuan Ming teaches him techniques, helps refine his butcher knife, saves his life, and receives Lin Feng's aid in forging a body and refining the Reincarnation Fruit. 369 445 446 538 752
• Fire Dragon — Assisted Lin Feng in subduing the Fire Dragon and later reunites with him as an old acquaintance. 448 747
• Old Man Green Snake — Former pursuer and enemy from Sky Curtain City. Xuan Ming accuses him of cultivating an evil art that absorbs other cultivators' law power. 757
• Azure Water Golden Toad — Guardian of the Reincarnation Fruit and Xuan Ming's major obstacle. After their battle, Xuan Ming later intervenes to protect the injured toad from the Great Desolate Ape King. 735 746 769
• Dong Xuan — Ally in Tianyuan City's defense; Xuan Ming suppresses demons while she prepares the Dragon Phoenix Flying Rings. 780

Story Role / Major Arcs

Secret Realm alliance

After forming a blood contract with Lin Feng, Xuan Ming explores the flowing-fire cavern with him, retrieves several Ten Thousand Year Ice Souls, and offers to help obtain the Universe Cauldron. He later finds the cauldron before Lin Feng successfully refines it. 369 378

Forged body and departure

With Lin Feng's help, Xuan Ming creates and inhabits a new physical body. The successful transfer triggers a powerful heavenly tribulation and restores much of his former strength. After helping Lin Feng obtain the True Spirit Body Refining Scripture and temper his butcher knife, Xuan Ming departs to resolve personal matters. 445 446 449

Ascension and return

Xuan Ming returns in time to save Lin Feng from Tian Can, injures the Tribulation Crossing Realm expert, and then undergoes his own ascension tribulation. Before ascending, he leaves Lin Feng a storage bag of precious materials and knowledge. 538 539 540

He later returns to the Asura Battlefield to pursue the Reincarnation Fruit once more. Following an initial failure against the Azure Water Golden Toad, he joins Lin Feng at Ancient Night City and ultimately refines the fruit with Lin Feng's assistance. 733 746 752

Defense of Ancient Night City and Tianyuan City

Xuan Ming takes the lead against Sky Curtain City's invasion, exposing Old Man Green Snake and overwhelming several enemy cultivators with Karma Fire and the Law of Reincarnation. 757

He later battles the Great Desolate Ape King, enduring its ultimate attack before regressing its cultivation through Reincarnation Regression. He also aids Dong Xuan in suppressing five demons before she deploys her Emperor Weapon. 769 770 780

Notable Quotes

“I've finally returned here. I failed last time, which is why I had to reincarnate. This time, I will succeed!” 733

“From now on, let's just call each other friends. No need for ‘Senior’ and such!” 752

Trivia

• Xuan Ming's name is assembled from his fragmented residual memories rather than recalled in full. 369
• Daoist Sansuan is unable to meaningfully divine Xuan Ming's fate, suggesting that a technique or treasure conceals him from divination. 748