Chu Lu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Chu Lu (楚路)
Alias(es)	Zhao Quan, while inhabiting the protagonist of a corrupted urban novel; Liao Kong, while possessing a Pure Land Zen Sect disciple 125 162
Gender	Male; frequently operates through possessed bodies in other worlds 34 162
Affiliation	Chat Group; later identified as its new Group Owner 1 210
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; cross-world mission participant and investigator of Female Fiction invasions 2 124
Status	Active; continues planning against the invading great female protagonists and Fei Wu 367 373
First Appearance	1
Origin	Transmigrated into an immortal cultivation world 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Mahayana Stage	2	Described as a Mahayana cultivator; during the Luo Qingdie mission, he operates through the body of the world’s only Mahayana cultivator. 2 4
Peak Tribulation Stage	66	Reached after clearing Daoist Baibao’s tomb trial, becoming Master of its Secret Realm, and cultivating for six months.

Background / History

Chu Lu was originally kind-hearted, but became ruthless and pragmatic after transmigrating into the cultivation world and suffering injustice. He killed those who wronged him, including his own master, whom he considered intolerable because of his flaws and demands. 1 2

After entering the Chat Group, Chu Lu found himself among female-fiction protagonists whose responses to danger often conflicted with his direct approach. He nevertheless traveled to Luo Qingdie’s world to investigate her accusations and help her escape the cycle of persecution surrounding Liu Yan’er and the Inquiry Sword Sect. 1 3

His later missions expanded from sect disputes and imperial coups to corrupted Male Fiction worlds, where invading Female Fiction protagonists distort local narratives, abuse protagonist halos, and threaten entire worlds. Qin Su’s intelligence and the Chat Group’s travel functions make Chu Lu a central operative in resisting these invasions. 124 125 163

Personality

Chu Lu favors simple, decisive solutions—usually force—over lengthy arguments or political maneuvering. When Xu Liniang hesitated to confront the general imprisoning her, he immediately proposed an assassination; when Prince Qin resisted, he prepared to eliminate her entire household before agreeing to spare her if she cooperated. 34 47

Despite his reputation for violence, he is capable of restraint and consideration. He prevented Purple Cloud Sword Sect disciples from retaliating against Bai Qiaoqiao in ways that violated sect rules, and he allowed Su Muyun’s exhausted soldiers to rest before sending them on another assignment. 46 62

He is highly skeptical of Female Fiction logic and openly reacts to its irrational settings, but he can remain composed under extreme pressure. Physical torture does not break him, and he resists charm, coercion, and narrative seduction tactics that affect others. 153 165 184

Cruelty toward innocents can provoke a much stronger response. Upon learning that Mo Nian’s Merfolk slave had been mutilated and had her family killed for an auction scheme, Chu Lu attacked Mo Nian without restraint. 222

Abilities & Skills

Cultivation and Combat

Chu Lu is an advanced cultivator whose combat style relies heavily on overwhelming physical force, direct attacks, and an ability to quickly adapt to unfamiliar conditions.

• Mastered the Illusory Concealment Art in five days and used it to instantly kill Zhao Lihua before Qingfeng Town’s gathered sect leaders. 31
• Cleared every stage of Daoist Baibao’s tomb trial despite Li Mingxie’s interference. 66
• Broke the Netherflame Soul Devouring Array in the Underworld with ease. 213
• Shattered the Imperial Sword during his confrontation with Great Yan’s Empress. 43
• Defeated armed opponents even when restricted to a weaker host body or mortal-world conditions. 35 52 157

Secret Realm Authority

After clearing Daoist Baibao’s tomb, Chu Lu became its Master and gained control of its treasures and confinement functions.

• Imprisoned Li Mingxie—revealed as the demonic cultivator of Nine Nether Mountain—within the Secret Realm indefinitely. 66
• Uses the realm’s resources as a base for cultivation and future plans. 66

World-Crossing and Possession

Chu Lu can participate in Chat Group missions across different worlds, though the method and his available power depend on the destination.

• Crossed instantly into Luo Qingdie’s world through the Chat Group’s translocation function. 3
• Entered Xu Liniang’s world through a Soul Seizing Talisman, taking control of Xu Liniang’s body. 34
• In Reality World missions, he is restricted to possessing supporting characters rather than protagonists. 162
• His cultivation may be sealed or severely reduced after crossing into ordinary worlds. 34

Sword Subjugation

Chu Lu forcibly acquires and controls powerful Spirit Swords rather than relying on conventional compatibility or mutual consent.

• Beat the ownerless Heavenly King Sword into submission after it rejected a contract. 68 69
• Coerced the Void Breaking Sword to surrender by threatening Shen Yun Yao, then successfully subdued it. 82 83
• Pursued additional sword-related missions to satisfy Yi Xiaowan’s goals. 83

Resistance to Mental and Narrative Effects

Chu Lu displays unusual resistance to abilities based on guilt, charm, fear, brainwashing, or forced romance.

• The Demon Slaying Mirror, which kills those burdened by guilt, had no effect on him despite his history of killing. 25
• Zhao Qiyuan’s stolen charm aura failed to influence him; Chu Lu instead beat him into submission. 153
• Wei Jin’s repeated seduction attempts failed, and Chu Lu’s rejection caused her protagonist qualification to collapse. 165 172
• Endured Kua Huo’s mortal torture methods without breaking. 184

Leadership and Strategy

Though disinterested in routine administration, Chu Lu can establish control quickly and delegate when necessary.

• Forced Qingfeng Town’s four major factions to submit, then left local management to Tie Zhanxiong. 31 32
• Ordered Su Muyun to remove Liu family loyalists from the Imperial Guard and secured the Guard’s allegiance. 36 43
• Uses Qin Su’s plot knowledge while adapting plans when her information becomes incomplete or unreliable. 142 285

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Illusory Concealment Art — Cultivation technique mastered in five days; used in the execution of Zhao Lihua. 31
• Heavenly King Sword — Ownerless Demonic Sword captured after prolonged coercion and forced submission. 68 69
• Void Breaking Sword — Spirit Sword subdued after Chu Lu forced its surrender. 82 83
• Soul Seizing Talisman — Used for entry into Xu Liniang’s world and possession of her body. 34
• World-Crossing Talisman — Chat Group-related travel tool enabling movement between worlds. 3 32

Relationships

• Luo Qingdie — Chat Group member whose request for help becomes Chu Lu’s first cross-world mission; he assists her against Liu Yan’er and the forces abusing her. 1 3 25
• Xu Liniang — Reborn Emperor of Great Yan; Chu Lu possesses her body, dismantles the Empress’s faction, and returns control of the situation to her. 32 34 54
• Yi Xiaowan — Purple Cloud Sword Sect associate and partner in several Spirit Sword missions; Chu Lu attempts to prove his coercive “dating” theory through sword contracts. 61 68 69
• Qin Su — Chat Group assistant and Chu Lu’s primary strategist; communicates telepathically, explains invaded worlds, and provides plot intelligence. 125 163
• Tie Zhanxiong — Trusted with managing Qingfeng Town after Chu Lu subdues its major factions. 32
• Su Muyun — Imperial Guard general whose loyalty to Chu Lu secures his control of Great Yan’s palace. 36 43
• Sha Pei — Great female protagonist of a corrupted urban novel; Chu Lu defeats and kills her after nullifying her abilities. 157
• Wei Jin — Female Fiction invader who repeatedly attempts to seduce and manipulate Chu Lu; she disappears after his final rejection. 163 172
• Kua Huo — Female-led wuxia protagonist whom Chu Lu overwhelms, prompting her to recognize him as the new Chat Group Owner. 210
• Zi Yan — Invading Female Fiction protagonist who disguises herself as Gu Yingying and attempts to manipulate Chu Lu while investigating him. 217 220
• Mo Nian — Zi Yan’s accomplice; Chu Lu attacks her after exposing the cruelty behind the Merfolk slave auction. 222

Story Role / Major Arcs

Luo Qingdie’s World

Chu Lu joins the Chat Group, challenges its members’ preference for passive endurance, and crosses into Luo Qingdie’s world to help her confront the Inquiry Sword Sect’s persecution. He ultimately erases the Heavenly Profound Immortal Sect after its Demon Slaying Mirror proves ineffective against him. 1 3 25

Qingfeng Town

After mastering the Illusory Concealment Art, Chu Lu kills Zhao Lihua and forces Qingfeng Town’s major factions to submit. He refuses to manage the town personally and delegates authority to Tie Zhanxiong. 31 32

Great Yan Succession Crisis

Possessing Xu Liniang’s body, Chu Lu kills Liu Fenggu, breaks the Empress’s political control, secures the Imperial Guard through Su Muyun, and defeats Cuihua’s attempted usurpation. Once the mission is complete, he leaves Cuihua’s ultimate punishment to Xu Liniang. 34 35 43 52 54

Purple Cloud Sword Sect and Spirit Sword Missions

Chu Lu becomes involved in Yi Xiaowan’s sword-related problems, acquires the Heavenly King Sword, coerces the Void Breaking Sword into submission, and continues pursuing powerful Spirit Swords and demonic cultivators. 58 68 69 83

Male Fiction World #752

To stop Zhang Lan’s broader invasion, Chu Lu enters a corrupted urban novel as Zhao Quan. He investigates Sha Pei’s system-driven abuse of the world’s characters, escapes confinement, rescues victims, and kills Sha Pei after her protagonist abilities fail against him. 124 125 142 157

Pure Land Zen Sect Mission

Possessing Liao Kong, Chu Lu confronts Wei Jin’s “killing husband to prove Dao” storyline. He resists her seduction, exposes her manipulative traps, and destroys her protagonist status through absolute rejection. 162 165 166 172

Conflict with Kua Huo, Zi Yan, and Mo Nian

Chu Lu overpowers Kua Huo, becomes recognized as the new Chat Group Owner, uncovers Zi Yan’s alliance with Kua Huo and Wei Jin, and retaliates against Mo Nian’s slave-auction scheme. 210 217 222

Imperial Instance and Great Female Protagonists

In a later imperial instance, Chu Lu faces an abnormal concentration of great female protagonists, including Jiang Miaoyan, the Third Princess, Si Ren, Xiao Jiu, and Fei Wu. He investigates their plot distortions while acting as Emperor, eventually defeating Tie Lan and Khatun during the Third Princess conflict—though the Third Princess escapes. 249 252 262 359 367

Notable Quotes

“Don’t worry, I’ll kill her entire family.” 47

“Nothing you say matters. I will never fall in love with someone like you!” 172

“The best way to eliminate fear is to face it.” 184