Human Clan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Human Clan (人族)
Species/Race	Human
Affiliation	Humanity Dao; Huoyun Cave; formerly sheltered within Wu Clan territory
Occupation/Role	Protagonists of heaven and earth; foundation of the Humanity Dao
Status	Active; unified under Human Emperor rule
First Appearance	Chapter 98

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Golden Immortal	109	Wu, Suiren, Youchao, and Ziyi are the surviving early Human Clan cultivators and their greatest combat strength; their initial body-tempering method is poorly suited to humans.
Martial Path established	127 128	Wu completes and imparts a cultivation path intended for ordinary and postnatal humans, triggering widespread cultivation throughout the tribes.
Grand Unity Golden Immortal	195	Wu reaches the peak of this realm; Suiren, Youchao, Ziyi, and Xuandu successively advance to it through cultivation and battle.
Hunyuan Grand Unity Golden Immortal	647	Wu attains this realm and establishes Humanity's Great Dao, removing the Martial Path's barriers and giving every human the possibility of attaining the Dao.

Background / History

Nuwa created the Human Clan on the East Sea Coast from Nine Heavens Breathing Soil, Three Lights Divine Water, and the Creation Cauldron. She formed 129,600 humans openly, while secretly creating a 129,601st figure. Houtu concealed this final figure with the Dao Origin Divine Pearl and merged into it the independent primordial-spirit fragment severed by Zhou Ming; this human became Wu. Nuwa then proclaimed the birth of the Human Clan. 96 98

The newborn humans were frail and lacked even basic survival knowledge, but possessed the Innate Dao Body, a form exceptionally attuned to the Great Dao. Zhou Ming identified them as the future protagonists of heaven and earth, though the Ancestral Wu initially doubted that such a weak race could hold that role. 100 101

Nuwa declared the Human Clan under her protection after attaining Sagehood through their creation. Zhou Ming nevertheless insisted that they must develop independently rather than become dependent on Wu Clan protection, as excessive intervention could stunt their growth and draw Heavenly Dao's hostility. 95 100

Early Survival and Guidance

The early Human Clan endured a dangerous Primordial Wilderness with little inheritance, weak cultivation, and frequent deaths among the first humans. Hou Yi provided protection and some body-tempering guidance, but his methods were better suited to the physically powerful Wu Clan than to humans. 105 109

Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun later stayed at the Human Clan Ancestral Land and preached the Dao three times over tens of thousands of years. They declined formal discipleship, but their teaching guided the clan's early cultivation and growth; afterward, the Human Clan's Fortune blessed both cultivators. 113 114

Martial Path and Civilization

Wu emerged from seclusion with the Martial Path, a cultivation system designed for the Human Clan, particularly later-born humans with weaker aptitudes. Its spread caused a period of explosive growth, and the clan's Fortune recognized Wu as Martial Ancestor. 127 128

After relocating near the Houtu Tribe, the Human Clan enjoyed ten thousand years of peace. Wu used this stability to create Three Thousand Characters, establishing writing for humanity. The characters could record knowledge, experience, history, and civilization for future generations; the first character he wrote was “human.” 193 194

Wu also promoted animal husbandry, cultivation of crops and mulberry trees, irrigation, and other survival practices. These measures reduced the clan's dependence on hunting and accelerated its development, though the Five Grains could not be created ahead of their destined time. 195

Independence and the Human Emperors

Fuxi rose from chieftain of the Fengyan Tribe to Co-lord of the Human Clan through capable and equitable governance. On Zhou Ming's advice, he led the entire race out of Wu Clan territory so that humanity could establish an independent governing power rather than remain under another clan's protection. 276 277

With Wu Clan assistance, the migration succeeded. Fuxi founded Chen, the Human Clan's first city, appointed officials from multiple tribes, and became the first Human Emperor. During his ninety-thousand-year reign, he established human relations and marriage customs, deduced the Innate Eight Trigrams, and accepted the Dragon Clan as a Human Clan totem. 277 278

Shennong succeeded Fuxi and addressed disease and food security. He tasted herbs, completed Shennong's Compendium of Herbs, promoted farming, and established medicine across the human tribes. 280 284

Xuanyuan later unified the divided Human Clan after defeating and suppressing Chi You. The tribal leaders acknowledged him as sole Human Emperor, ending the era of divided tribal rule. 304

Humanity Dao and Later Unity

The return of the Three Sovereigns brought about the emergence of the Humanity Dao. The Human Clan became its foundation, and the Kongtong Seal—connected to Human Clan Fortune—served as a crucial treasure in establishing a connection to the newborn Dao. 308

During the later tribulation, Wu reincarnated as Zi Shou and regained his identity as the Martial Ancestor upon becoming Human Emperor. He declared himself Human Emperor of the entire Human Clan rather than merely king of Great Shang. 409

Wu eventually unified the Human Clan after ten years of rule and passed the throne to Yin Jiao. He defined true unity as the removal of distinctions between Great Shang citizens and the peoples of the Four Barbarians. 556

Traits

The Human Clan began physically weak and vulnerable in the Primordial Wilderness, but its members possess exceptional vitality, rapid reproduction, and the Innate Dao Body. 96 101 111

• Their early tribes relied on vigilance, crude dwellings, bone weapons, and collective defense against beasts and hostile outsiders. 111
• Human potential is tied to their suitability for comprehending the Great Dao and their immense collective Fortune. 101 107
• Their later strength rests on the Martial Path, which allows even those without aptitude for Immortal cultivation to cultivate and defend themselves. 409
• Their vast population ensures that, among billions upon billions of humans, exceptional talents and great Fortune can emerge. 372

Society and Civilization

• Ancestral Land — The largest early Human Clan settlement and center of the clan's foundational leadership. 111
• Huoyun Cave — Sacred land and later base of the Human Clan Forefathers, Three Sovereigns, Five Emperors, and those who suppress Human Clan Fortune. 277 311
• Chen — The first human city and capital established by Fuxi after the migration from Wu Clan territory. 277
• Writing — Wu's Three Thousand Characters preserve human knowledge, history, and civilization. 193 194
• Martial Path — Humanity's independent cultivation path, founded by Wu and ultimately capable of reaching Hunyuan. 127 647
• Human Path Fortune — A collective force tied to the Human Clan's destiny, rulers, cities, treasures, and the Humanity Dao. 308 409 416

Important Figures

• Nuwa — Creator and Holy Mother of the Human Clan; attained Sagehood through their creation and publicly placed them under her protection. 98 100
• Wu / Martial Ancestor — The 129,601st human and bearer of Zhou Ming's severed primordial-spirit fragment; founded the Martial Path, created writing, later reincarnated as Zi Shou, and established Humanity's Great Dao. 98 127 193 409 647
• Suiren — Early chief and one of the Human Clan's foundational leaders; later a Human Clan Forefather. 109 557
• Youchao — Foundational leader who supported the clan's survival and later development. 109 195
• Ziyi — Foundational leader who supported Wu and helped guide the early Human Clan. 109 195
• Xuandu — One of the Human Clan's highest leaders and a participant in the deduction of the Martial Path. 150 195
• Fuxi — First Human Emperor; led the migration, founded Chen, and established major social institutions. 277 278
• Shennong — Second Human Emperor; developed medicine and farming through tasting herbs and compiling the Compendium of Herbs. 280 284
• Xuanyuan — Human Emperor who defeated Chi You and unified the Human Clan under a single ruler. 303 304
• Hong Yun — Early Dao teacher and later Human Clan protector; consistently opposed any plan that would harm or sacrifice humans for outside interests. 113 594
• Zhen Yuanzi — Early Dao teacher whose three sermons aided the Human Clan's cultivation and growth. 113

Relationships

• Nuwa — Creator and protector; her creation of the Human Clan earned her Sainthood through Merit. 98 100
• Zhou Ming — Indirect patron who arranged for Wu's birth, advocated human self-reliance, and helped guide the clan's long-term development. 95 98 101
• Wu Clan — Early protectors and neighbors; sheltered the Human Clan and assisted major migrations, but Zhou Ming urged humanity to become independent. 105 195 277
• Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi — Early teachers who preached the Dao three times and received a share of Human Clan Fortune. 113 114
• Dragon Clan — Allied through Fuxi's acceptance of the Dragon Clan as a Human Clan totem; in return, they bring favorable winds and timely rains. 278
• Jie Sect — Its teachings became deeply rooted in the Human Clan, with many disciples serving as imperial officials. 311
• Western Teachings — Permitted to spread Buddhist Dharma only under the condition that no Human Clan members are harmed or sacrificed. 594

Equipment / Sacred Items

• Human Emperor Sword — Sacred artifact of the Human Clan and symbol of Human Emperor legitimacy; used to suppress Chi You's Great Witch body and later recognized Zi Shou as its master. 303 405
• Kongtong Seal — Supreme Treasure of the Human Clan, innately connected to Human Clan Fortune and the Humanity Dao. 308
• Three Thousand Characters — Writing system created by Wu and engraved into the rules of the Primordial World. 193
• Innate Gourd Vine — Left to the Human Clan by Zhou Ming with a mark of his power; helped reveal his concern for the clan to Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun. 105 113

Trivia

• The Human Clan was officially created with 129,600 public members, while Wu was secretly created as the 129,601st. 98
• Wu's first written character was “human,” representing a being that stands between heaven and earth and strives without ceasing. 193
• The Human Clan's rapid reproduction was already notable within only tens of thousands of years after its creation. 111