Di Jun

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Di Jun
Alias(es)	Demon Emperor; Eldest Brother; Golden Crow Great God; “Di Jun Dao Ancestor” (a title he rejects)
Species/Race	Great Sun Golden Crow
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Sun Star; Demon Race; Demon Court
Occupation/Role	Demon Emperor; Dao preacher; protector of the Human Race
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Early-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal	7	Documented realm before Di Jun and Taiyi spent their accumulated Merit on cultivation.
Mid-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal	7	Advanced after five hundred years of seclusion using Merit earned by purifying malevolent energy across the Primordial World.
Primordial Golden Immortal	130	By his battle with Yuanshi and Laozi, Di Jun possessed this realm and could steadily gain the upper hand against both.

Background / History

Di Jun was born from the Sun Star alongside his brothers Taiyi and Xuan Yang. Initially, he and Taiyi intended to seek dominance and become rulers of heaven and earth, though Di Jun remained more measured than Taiyi and refused to let their disagreement with Xuan Yang damage their brotherhood. 1

After the Dragon, Phoenix, and Kirin tribes fell as Xuan Yang’s diary predicted, Di Jun accepted that his third brother’s foresight exceeded his own. He and Taiyi abandoned their original pursuit of hegemony and began consulting the diary before making major decisions. 3 4

Di Jun and Taiyi discovered that purifying the Primordial World’s malevolent energy earned Heavenly Dao Merit. They traveled extensively to cleanse such energy, then used the accumulated Merit to advance their cultivation. 7

During the Dao-Demon conflict at Mount Sumeru, Di Jun restrained Taiyi from pursuing Luohu’s fleeing remnant soul, recognizing that Hongjun’s inaction indicated a hidden danger. Their caution allowed them to survive Luohu’s detonation of the Western Earth Veins. 10

Di Jun later claimed the sixth special cushion in the Purple Firmament Palace. He and Taiyi also found the damaged Universe Cauldron and Yin Yang Mirror after the Mount Sumeru battle, taking treasures Hongjun had intended to obtain. 11 12 18

Hongjun subsequently enfeoffed Di Jun as Demon Emperor and ordered the three Golden Crow brothers to establish the Demon Race and Demon Court. Di Jun initially resisted being pushed into Hongjun’s scheme, but ultimately joined Taiyi and Xuan Yang in establishing the Demon Court near the Sun Star. 47 51 246

Personality

Di Jun is calm, prudent, and notably more diplomatic than Taiyi. Even when Taiyi was angered by Xuan Yang’s lack of interest in rulership, Di Jun insisted that each brother could follow his own aspirations without harming their bond. 1

He is strategic under pressure. At Mount Sumeru, he recognized the danger in chasing Luohu; against Yuanshi, he relied on his formations and allies rather than allowing the conflict to be decided on unfavorable terms. 10 131

Despite receiving reverence from newly transformed beings, Di Jun refuses to claim the title of “Dao Ancestor,” fearing both its implications and Hongjun’s reaction. He presents his teachings as a matter of fate rather than a debt others must repay. 34 187

Di Jun is deeply protective of Xuan Yang and the people close to him. He and Taiyi covertly arranged Demon Sages and soldiers to safeguard the Human Race, viewing any threat to Xuan Yang’s plans as unacceptable. 92

Abilities & Skills

Solar Law

Di Jun is the most proficient of the three Golden Crow brothers in the Solar Law.

• Generates and controls Solar True Fire capable of incinerating Yuanshi’s Jade Purity Divine Lightning. 130
• Suppressed Yuanshi’s Three Treasures Jade Ruyi with Solar True Fire. 130
• Can also activate the Lunar Law in battle, though his principal specialization remains the Solar Law. 130

Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique

Di Jun cultivates the complete Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique, which combines the strengths of the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique and Nine Revolutions Origin Technique.

• Grants exceptional physical strength and a vast mana reserve. 130
• Greatly improves both offensive power and durability. 130
• Contributed to his ability to fight Yuanshi and Laozi simultaneously while retaining the advantage. 130

Formation Mastery

Di Jun employs large-scale formations for defense and strategic leverage.

• Uses the Grand Formation of the Stars to defend himself and the Demon Court. 131
• Integrated the newly established Demon Court into the Grand Formation of the Stars near the Sun Star. 246
• Coordinated with Zhen Yuanzi’s Earthly Book Formation to force Yuanshi into a disadvantageous position, where attacking would accumulate karmic debt. 131

Dao Preaching

Di Jun preaches the Dao alongside Taiyi to beings that have yet to take form.

• Their sermons allow listeners to understand the Dao and take form. 34
• Their preaching earns Heavenly Dao Merit. 34
• Di Jun refuses to accept worship or repayment for transmitting the Dao. 187

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• River Diagram and Luo Book — Di Jun’s accompanying treasures; used to refine malevolent energy and recognized as powerful enough to deter most cultivators from contesting him. 4 18
• Universe Cauldron — Recovered with Taiyi after the Mount Sumeru conflict. 11 12
• Yin Yang Mirror — Recovered with Taiyi alongside the Universe Cauldron. 11 12
• Grand Formation of the Stars — A major defensive formation connected to the Sun Star and later the Demon Court. 131 246

Relationships

• Taiyi — Younger brother and closest collaborator. The two purify malevolent energy, seek treasures, preach the Dao, and jointly navigate the Demon Race’s affairs. 7 11 34
• Xuan Yang — Younger brother and principal strategist. Di Jun came to trust Xuan Yang’s diary-based foresight and repeatedly credits him for guiding their responses to Hongjun’s schemes. 3 51
• Fufeng — Dao companion. Originally a Great Peng Bird who had not yet taken form; she transformed after receiving guidance from Di Jun and Taiyi. 187
• Nuwa — Ally of Di Jun and Taiyi. Their bond deepened through their shared opposition to additional Heavenly Dao Saints and Hongjun’s plans. 124
• Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun — Allies who supported Di Jun against Yuanshi through the Earthly Book Formation and a firm refusal to abandon him. 130 131
• Hongjun — Adversary and manipulator. Hongjun enfeoffed Di Jun as Demon Emperor while attempting to force the Golden Crow brothers into founding the Demon Court according to the Heavenly Dao’s intended course. 47 51
• Shennong — The Human Earthly Emperor and reincarnation of Di Jun’s Obsession. 161 321

Story Role / Major Arcs

Abandoning the Path of Hegemony

After witnessing the fulfillment of Xuan Yang’s prediction concerning the Three Clans, Di Jun reevaluates his original ambition to rule heaven and earth. He and Taiyi shift their focus toward cultivation, merit, and survival. 3 4

Purifying Malevolent Energy

Di Jun and Taiyi cleanse malevolent energy throughout the Primordial World, earning substantial Merit and advancing from early-stage to mid-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal. Their actions also deplete a resource used by the Witch Tribe for cultivation. 7

Mount Sumeru and the Seized Treasures

Di Jun participates in the aftermath of the Dao-Demon conflict, survives Luohu’s final trap through caution, receives a share of merit, and later secures the Universe Cauldron and Yin Yang Mirror with Taiyi. 10 11 12

Purple Firmament Palace and the Sixth Cushion

Di Jun takes the last of the six special cushions before other cultivators can claim it. His and Taiyi’s reputation, together with their powerful treasures, prevents most challengers from contesting the seat. 18

Establishment of the Demon Court

Although reluctant to become Hongjun’s pawn, Di Jun is named Demon Emperor by Heavenly Dao Edict. He later helps establish the Demon Race and Demon Court, which becomes integrated into the Grand Formation of the Stars. 47 51 246

Conflict with Yuanshi

Di Jun confronts Yuanshi and Laozi during a conflict over treasures. His Solar Law, cultivation, formations, and alliance with Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun allow him to withstand their attacks and gain the upper hand. 130 131

The Human Earthly Emperor

Xuan Yang selects Di Jun as the most suitable candidate for the next Human Earthly Emperor. Di Jun’s Obsession is reincarnated as Shennong, who is guided by the Golden Spirit Saintess to contribute to humanity’s development. 161 321

Notable Quotes

“Second Brother, let's not let our brotherhood be harmed.” 1

“Everyone has their own aspirations; we cannot force them. Besides, the three of us are brothers after all.” 1

“The matter of passing down the Dao is all due to the word ‘fate.’” 187