Zhou Hao

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhou Hao (周浩) 2
Alias(es)	Sir; Boss; Master 328 335
Species/Race	Human 96
Gender	Male 37
Affiliation	Ling Tian Group — Boss 335 950
Occupation/Role	Cultivator, Beast Tamer, formation master, and faction leader 341 629 931
Status	Alive 1076
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Peak Mystic Body Realm	3	Rapidly cultivated the Spirit-Womb Art to the realm's peak.
Spirit Profound / Spirit Mysterious Realm, initial stage	3	Formed the Green Core through the Metamorphosis Pill and Metamorphosis Incantation; gained the initial ability to fly.
Spirit Profound Realm, Second Stage	9	Advanced after refining Divine Crystal energy for ten minutes.
Spirit Profound Realm, Third Stage	9	Reached another minor stage after a day of cultivation.
True Domain Realm	102	Awakened a Domain filled with Metamorphosis Power particles.
Divine Realm, continental peak	328, 341	Reached the peak of the Sky Dome Continent's cultivation system, though his power had not fully transformed into god-level power.
Heaven God Realm, Sixth Level	610	Reached this level directly after bypassing the Earth God Realm through a promotion boon.
Heaven God Realm, Twelfth Level	611	Could break through to Profound God at any time.
Profound God Realm	614	Successfully completed a breakthrough that qualitatively improved his divine power and physique.
Profound God Realm, Fifth Level	641	Reached after twenty-seven years of cultivation.
Gold God Realm, Ninth Order	757	Reached after thirty-seven years of cultivation.
God Lord Realm	757	Entered the realm following the metamorphosis of his divine sense.
God Lord Realm, Second–Fourth Layers	760	Advanced from the second to the third layer in twelve years, then to the fourth layer in another twenty years.
God Lord Realm, Fifth–Tenth Layers	760	Continued advancing through the upper layers over centuries with Murong's Spirit Gathering Array supporting him.
God King Realm, Third Level	941	Reached within less than a millennium.
God King Realm, Sixth Level	949	Advanced three minor realms after cultivating with Imperial Qi.
God Venerable Realm, Fifth Level	1062	His revealed cultivation level, with combat strength elevated by his Cosmic Whale contract.
God Venerable Realm, Twelfth Level	1072	Reached peak-expert status.

Background / History

Zhou Hao became Du Tianhong's disciple after the Spirit-Womb Ring recognized him. Though initially overwhelmed by the sudden revelation, he accepted Du Tianhong's legacy and inherited the techniques and resources left inside the Ring of Holding. 2 3

He quickly cultivated the Spirit-Womb Art to the peak of the Mystic Body Realm. Zhou Hao initially resisted cultivating the Metamorphosis Incantation because of its implications, but ultimately used it together with a Metamorphosis Pill; the process created the Green Core in his dantian, which became the foundation of his power. 3

After using a Divine Crystal to rapidly advance through the Spirit Profound Realm, Zhou Hao contracted a newly hatched Five-Clawed Golden Dragon. He named it Zhou Yuanbao, who immediately began calling him “Dad” despite Zhou Hao's attempts to correct the address. 9

Appearance

When dressed in his usual luxurious, somewhat ostentatious clothing, Zhou Hao is described as having the bearing of a noble young master. 7

• Often wears expensive-looking, attention-grabbing outfits. 7
• Has worn Murong's phoenix robe; its weight automatically adjusts to suit the wearer. 171
• His right hand is a recurring focus of his combat style and formation-enhanced strikes. 70 1052

Personality

Zhou Hao is adaptable and inquisitive. He readily investigates unfamiliar places, treasures, cultivation systems, and abilities, while keeping a practical awareness of what he does not yet understand. 29 96 114 He is also ambitious: rather than remain dependent on Murong's status, he decides to establish an elite faction of his own. 37

He values character in the people he recruits, explicitly instructing Wang Yue to prioritize morals over talent. 47 Zhou Hao can be gentle with those who seek his help, such as Ye Zi, and shows consistent concern for his Spirit Beasts' growth and safety. 30 97 543

In combat, Zhou Hao is calculating rather than purely aggressive. He studies opponents, uses formations to create false expectations, and exploits incomplete information to force openings. 629 630 However, he can be ruthless toward hostile enemies, including during interrogations and punishments. 95 879

His confidence occasionally becomes arrogance or showmanship, but Murong regularly challenges him to refine his control, judgment, and practical experience. 36 101 106

Abilities & Skills

Metamorphosis Incantation and Green Core

Zhou Hao's core cultivation method produces Metamorphosis Power through the Green Core in his dantian. The core was formed from the combined effects of the Metamorphosis Incantation and a Metamorphosis Pill. 3

• Can direct Metamorphosis Power within his Domain toward selected people or Spirit Beasts. 102
• Uses the power to assist Spirit Beasts in undergoing metamorphosis and discovering their evolutionary directions. 102 527
• Metamorphosis Power itself lacks direct offensive capability, requiring Zhou Hao to rely on formations, copied martial skills, or close combat for attacks. 629
• Its deductive properties later became one component of the Heavenly Transformation Law. 764

Heavenly Transformation Law and Fortune Body

Zhou Hao possesses the Fortune Body, a physique associated with unusually timely opportunities and luck. 559 1064 He derived the Heavenly Transformation Law by combining the deductive nature of Metamorphosis Power with the Fortune Body's luck. 764

• Can imprint the Heavenly Transformation Law into others, allowing their future opportunities to develop naturally. 924 962
• Produces light particles that can autonomously generate formation patterns in battle. 972
• Contributes to Zhou Hao's tendency to encounter rare inheritances, allies, treasures, and opportunities at pivotal moments. 559 941

Myriad Transformations Divine Ability

The Myriad Transformations Divine Ability allows Zhou Hao to imitate martial skills he observes. Its stages are Similar Form, Similar Spirit, and Same Origin. 7

• Similar Form — reproduces only the outward form of a martial skill. 7
• Similar Spirit / Spiritually Similar — imitates a technique's essence; at the initial stage, copied skills retain roughly sixty to seventy percent of the original's power. 103
• Same Origin — the completed stage, where an imitation becomes indistinguishable from the orthodox technique. 7 103
• Replicated Jiang Jun's sword strike and Sword Intent after witnessing it. 49 60 61
• Requires Zhou Hao to see a technique's complete execution before he can replicate it. 49
• Cannot precisely copy every kind of martial skill; it is stated to be limited to “ordinary” martial skills. 7

Formation Mastery

Zhou Hao is a formation master who combines formation patterns, Metamorphosis Power, and close-range combat into an unconventional fighting style. 629 630

• Constructed an Object Seeking Formation spanning the entire Sky Dome Continent to locate evil energy and resolve its advancement tribulation. 341 512
• Uses formations to pressure opponents into attacking prematurely, then exploits the opening with physical strength. 629 630
• Can produce formation patterns from the light particles within his Real Realm, though he cannot yet turn every particle into a complete formation simultaneously. 630
• Developed ten-thousand-formation fusion techniques; completing one in the Star Tomb eventually took seventy years. 1072 1073
• Uses defensive, offensive, sealing, and short-range teleportation formations in combat. 972 1051 1052

Teleportation and Spatial Perception

After his Spiritual Sense transformed into divine sense, Zhou Hao awakened Teleportation and gained greatly heightened spatial perception. 327

• Can teleport to locations within his perception range. 327
• Teleported an entire ship and its passengers over a vast distance to Pingyong City. 331
• Cannot freely teleport out of a space locked by an opponent's Real Realm. 629
• Can circumvent sealed space through pre-arranged short-range Teleportation Arrays. 972

Body Refinement and Close Combat

Zhou Hao's body refinement dramatically improved his strength, speed, senses, and physical durability. 95

• His combat power exceeded False Domain Third Order after body refinement. 95
• Tested at approximately ordinary False Domain Fifth Order in raw striking power during an early spar with Zhou Yuanbao. 72
• Uses his right fist as a decisive close-range weapon, often reinforced by formation power. 70 1052
• Cracked Crystal Stone's space shield with one blow, demonstrating peak expert-level strength. 1051

Beast Taming

Zhou Hao commands numerous Spirit Beasts and Divine Beasts, many of whom are far stronger than ordinary Beast Tamers should be able to contract. 61 332

• Contracted Zhou Yuanbao, a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon whose suppressed cultivation was initially at the Demigod level. 9
• His Domain can assist compatible Spirit Beasts with metamorphosis. 102
• Spirit Beasts follow him with unusual loyalty and readily obey his commands. 332
• Uses his companions for scouting, treasure hunting, guarding territory, combat, and training. 46 49 331 543

Ling Tian Group Power Channeling

Through his contract with the Cosmic Whale's starry sky egg, Zhou Hao can sense Ling Tian Group locations and draw upon members' power. 950

• Can sense the Ling Tian Group headquarters and branches across different realms and domains. 950
• Successfully borrowed Murong's ice power and formed an ice sword. 951
• Maintained borrowed power within his body for five hours before returning it. 951
• Can potentially combine powers from multiple group members, though unfamiliar power is harder and less efficient for him to wield. 950 951

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Spirit-Womb Ring — the artifact that recognized Zhou Hao as Du Tianhong's disciple and contained his inheritance. 2 3
• Dragon Sword — Zhou Hao's primary sword; used alongside copied Sword Intent in combat. 60 95
• Phoenix Robe — a robe associated with Murong that Zhou Hao has worn; it automatically adjusts its weight for the wearer. 171
• Paper Umbrella — a durable treasure Zhou Hao recovered after defeating Cen Deyu and chose to keep. 630
• Starry Sky Egg / Cosmic Whale Egg — Zhou Hao's contract beast egg, later linked to Imperial Qi and his Ling Tian Group sensing ability. 403 949 950

Relationships

• Murong — Zhou Hao's cultivation partner and closest mentor. She trains his combat judgment, supports his breakthroughs, and shares an intimate relationship with him. 106 206 431 760
• Du Tianhong — Zhou Hao's master and the founding ancestor of the Womb Cultivation Sect. Zhou Hao inherited his techniques through the Spirit-Womb Ring and later formally acknowledges him as his master. 2 3 1064
• Zhou Yuanbao — Zhou Hao's Five-Clawed Golden Dragon contract beast, who calls him “Dad.” Yuanbao is both a powerful combat companion and a guardian of Zhou Hao's territories. 9 331 527
• Mu Jinyin — a powerful Divine Beast companion who works alongside Zhou Hao and Zhou Yuanbao in exploration, combat, and territorial defense. 46 60 331
• Wang Yue — Zhou Hao's first experimental subordinate; tasked with recruiting morally suitable talent for his developing faction. 47
• Xiang Ge — a loyal Ling Tian Group subordinate who assists Zhou Hao with intelligence, logistics, and recruitment. 253 335 401
• Ye Zi — a boy Zhou Hao agreed to help at Shilpo Mountain Stronghold; they later reunite when Ye Zi seeks to join the Ling Tian Group. 30 380
• Bai Xiaohu — a subordinate Spirit Beast who carries out Zhou Hao's orders, captures enemies, and helps arrange sparring partners. 95 101
• Cosmic Whale — Zhou Hao's extraordinary contract beast, whose egg chose to bind itself to the Ling Tian Group and granted Zhou Hao new group-based abilities. 949 950
• Zhou Mu and Zhou Nian — Zhou Hao and Murong's children, who grow increasingly independent while exploring nearby planetary planes. 757 764

Story Role / Major Arcs

Du Tianhong's Inheritance

Zhou Hao's cultivation journey begins when the Spirit-Womb Ring recognizes him as Du Tianhong's disciple. He inherits the Spirit-Womb Art, Metamorphosis Incantation, and the foundation that becomes the Green Core. 2 3

Shilpo Mountain Stronghold and the Palace

After arriving at Shilpo Mountain Stronghold, Zhou Hao overwhelms Xu Shan, befriends Ye Zi, and later enters a treasure-filled palace. During the palace expedition, he recruits Wang Yue, develops his faction-building plans, copies powerful martial skills, and establishes his growing reputation. 29 30 47 49 60

Snow Domain Training

Zhou Hao spends extended time training in the Snow Domain, refining his body, fighting Spirit Beast sparring partners, advancing to the True Domain Realm, and developing the Myriad Transformations Divine Ability into a combat-capable technique. 95 101 102 103

Formation of Ling Tian Group

Zhou Hao develops his experimental faction into the Ling Tian Group. He recruits powerful independent cultivators, coordinates Divine Realm experts and Spirit Beasts, and establishes himself as a leader capable of uniting humans and beasts. 47 331 406 409

Sky Dome Continent Advancement Tribulation

Using a continent-spanning Object Seeking Formation, Zhou Hao locates the hidden evil energy responsible for the Sky Dome Continent's advancement tribulation. The successful resolution becomes one of his defining accomplishments as a formation master and leader. 341 512

Cosmic Travel and Higher-Realm Cultivation

As Zhou Hao enters the higher divine realms, he develops the Heavenly Transformation Law, expands Ling Tian Group's influence, and continues refining his formations and personal combat style. 559 629 764

Cosmic Whale Contract

Zhou Hao's contract with the starry sky egg reveals the creature's identity as a Cosmic Whale. The bond grants him access to Imperial Qi benefits, the ability to sense Ling Tian Group locations, and the power to channel strength from group members. 833 949 950

Star Tomb and the Time-Space Administrator Offer

After reaching God Venerable peak-expert status, Zhou Hao repeatedly attempts to break through the Star Tomb's inner space using massive formation fusions. Yi Junbao later reveals that Zhou Hao has been offered the possibility of becoming a Time-Space Administrator. 1072 1073 1074

Notable Quotes

“The ‘Myriad Transformations Divine Ability’ will become my primary offensive method in the future.” 50

“Winning was certain.” 630

“I want to recruit you.” 406

Trivia

• Zhou Hao has poor alcohol tolerance, though he later believes his tolerance is improving as his cultivation rises. 65 196 448
• Zhou Yuanbao called him “Dad” from the moment they met, despite Zhou Hao preferring “father.” 9
• Zhou Hao initially considered himself a possible “Child of Destiny” because of his repeated fortunate encounters; this later aligned with the revelation of his Fortune Body. 97 559 1064