Zhou Ming

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhou Ming (周銘)
Alias(es)	Wu Ming — identity used by his avatar 12 41
Species/Race	Ancestral Wu; his body was forged from Pangu's Essence Blood 4
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Wu Clan; later World Master of Luofu Realm 122 872
Occupation/Role	Leader of the Wu Clan; cultivator and world creator 122 700
Status	Active 901
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Early Grand Unity Golden Immortal	4	Attained immediately upon Form Transformation and gaining the Ancestral Wu Body. 4
Great Luo, Mid-stage	6	Broke through a bottleneck while repeatedly guiding the Twelve Ancestral Witches in refining fiend qi. 6
Early Quasi-Saint	11	Chose to prove the Dao through Laws rather than Merit, supported by the Dao Origin Divine Pearl and a Creation Jade Tablet fragment. 11
Sage / Hunyuan Dao	98, 106	Endured Purple Xiao Divine Thunder while attaining Dao; later recognized as a Sage. 98 106
Peak Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin	316	Reached a bottleneck and sought a Dao discussion with Tongtian to pursue the next realm. 316
Hunyuan Grand Unity	587	Underwent a qualitative transformation amid the resonance of three Heaven-Opening Marks. 587
Hunyuan Infinite Grand Unity Golden Immortal	733, 734	Detected another cultivator at his own level, then returned to the Primordial World as a Hunyuan Infinite existence. 733 734
Completed Great Dao of Strength	794	Completed the Great Dao of Strength after one hundred thousand Chaos Years of insight, establishing the foundation to merge Daos. 794

Background / History

Origin

Before entering the cultivation world, Zhou Ming was an ordinary mortal from an azure planet with no cultivation or special bloodline. Yuan Chu later revealed that he had brought Zhou Ming into the Chaos Sea as a “Variable” for an experiment intended to find a new path toward the Transcendence Realm. 864

Zhou Ming's home planet was a surviving fragment of the original Primordial World outside the Chaos Sea. Its legends of “Pangu” preserved a distorted memory of Pan, the being who originally opened heaven and earth. 864

Birth in Pangu Hall

Zhou Ming awakened within a blood cocoon in Pangu Hall, where he refined fiend qi invading his Primordial Spirit. The system core he possessed—renamed the Dao Origin Divine Pearl—protected his soul and helped him comprehend the Law of Strength. 2 3

After sensing the devastation of the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Tribulation, Zhou Ming recalled the Wu Clan's future near-destruction and resolved to alter that fate. 2 He eventually underwent Form Transformation, gaining an Ancestral Wu Body and the cultivation of an early Grand Unity Golden Immortal. 4

Leader of the Wu Clan

Zhou Ming repeatedly guided the Twelve Ancestral Witches through the refinement of fiend qi, strengthening both their consciousness and his own cultivation. 6 To manage affairs beyond Pangu Hall while his true body cultivated, he created the avatar Wu Ming from a portion of his Primordial Spirit and Essence Blood. 12 41

As the Wu Clan's leader, Zhou Ming became a central opponent of Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao. His forces forced back Heavenly Dao Will through the Thirteen Capital Heavenly God Evil Array, establishing the Wu Clan as a dominant power in the Primordial Wilderness. 73

Appearance

Zhou Ming's transformed body resembles his former self by roughly seventy to eighty percent. His appearance is described as ordinary and refined, but his bearing is exceptional and his body contains the terrifying vitality of Pangu's Essence Blood. 4

• Ordinary yet refined facial features. 4
• Carries an extraordinary, composed bearing despite his unremarkable appearance. 4
• Possesses the Ancestral Wu Body, whose physical strength can shake mountains. 4
• His avatar Wu Ming looks nearly identical, though Wu Ming has a gentler and more reserved temperament. 12

Personality

Zhou Ming is patient, calculating, and highly protective of the Wu Clan. His earliest major decision after taking form was to help the Twelve Ancestral Witches avoid their predetermined destruction. 4

He generally keeps his power restrained and prefers long-term preparation over reckless action. He created the Pangu Realm as a refuge for the Wu Clan, planned around future tribulations, and assembled allies before confronting the perfected Heavenly Dao. 374 700

Zhou Ming can be considerate toward friends, as shown by his informal arrangement with Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun after becoming a Sage. 106 However, he is also pragmatic and coercive when necessary: he treats dependent allies as resources, imposes restrictions on reluctant subordinates, and refuses requests that threaten his larger plans. 255 349 896

Abilities & Skills

Law of Strength

Zhou Ming's principal Dao is the Law of Strength, which he began comprehending while refining fiend qi under the Dao Origin Divine Pearl's guidance. 3 4

• Reached the completed Great Dao of Strength, integrating it into his body, hair, and divine soul. 794
• Can crush space into nothingness by closing his hand. 794
• Uses overwhelming physical force to break spatial and karmic techniques. 770
• Defeated Black Xuan and his group with punches and energy blasts after they destroyed his asteroid hideout. 870
• Continued growing more dangerous after the Heaven-Opening Divine Axe shattered, proving that his core strength does not depend on external weapons. 770

Ancestral Wu Body

Zhou Ming's physical body was forged from Pangu's Essence Blood and perfectly fused with his Primordial Spirit upon Form Transformation. 4

• Possesses immense physical strength from the moment of transformation. 4
• Can fight unarmed against Yang Mei and multiple systems. 770
• Uses his own Essence Blood to remake others, including Xing Tian's advancement to Primordial Golden Immortal. 122

Dao Origin Divine Pearl

Originally called a system core, the Dao Origin Divine Pearl is an Innate Supreme Treasure forged by Pangu. 3

• Suppresses and protects Zhou Ming's Primordial Spirit. 3
• Helps refine fiend qi and deepen his comprehension of the Law of Strength. 3
• Stores Wangshu's remnant soul for safekeeping. 255
• Contains the world Zhou Ming opened for the Wu Clan. 122
• Can be used to draw chaotic qi into a newly created world. 122

Avatar Creation

Zhou Ming can divide his Primordial Spirit and combine it with his Essence Blood to create autonomous avatars. 12 41

• Created Wu Ming using roughly one-tenth of his Primordial Spirit power and a drop of Essence Blood. 12
• Assigned Wu Ming to travel the Primordial Wilderness, manage Wu Clan affairs, observe other factions, and build alliances. 12
• Shares identity and memories with Wu Ming; Zhou Ming states, “I am Wu Ming. Wu Ming is also me.” 41

Formations and Pangu True Body

Zhou Ming can join the Twelve Ancestral Witches in the Thirteen Capital Heavenly God Evil Array and related formations. 73 734

• Forms the Pangu True Body alongside the Twelve Ancestral Witches. 734
• Used the Pangu True Body to confront Hongjun, Yang Mei, and their allies. 734
• Relies on the Twelve Divine Fiend Formation as a means to contend with Hunyuan Infinite-level opponents. 733

World Creation

Zhou Ming possesses the ability to open and stabilize worlds in Chaos. 122

• Created a new world within the Dao Origin Divine Pearl for the Wu Clan. 122
• Named this refuge the Pangu Realm and intended it as a retreat protected by Pangu's Will. 374
• Used the Heaven-Opening Divine Axe to split Chaos and create heaven and earth. 762
• Supported an unstable newborn world with his own body while comprehending the Dao. 762

Artifact and Talisman Crafting

Zhou Ming can analyze and replicate complex artifacts through his command of Laws. 895

• Created cross-realm teleportation tokens capable of carrying up to five people, with reduced range for additional passengers. 896
• Forged Dark Gold talismans containing portions of his Law of Strength. 893
• Reforged talismans capable of suppressing and killing beings below peak Hunyuan Infinite. 901

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Dao Origin Divine Pearl — Pangu-forged Innate Supreme Treasure that protects Zhou Ming's Primordial Spirit and houses his created world. 3 122
• Heaven-Opening Divine Axe — Used to split Chaos and open heaven and earth; shattered during his battle with Yang Mei. 762 770
• Creation Jade Tablet fragment — Assists his comprehension of Laws. 11
• Three Pangu Heaven-Opening Marks — Used during his cultivation and Dao comprehension. 587
• Pangu Hall — Can be stored within his body and used to shelter allies in Chaos. 733 750
• Dark Gold Law Talismans — Artifacts containing portions of Zhou Ming's power for subordinates to suppress opponents. 893 897
• Cross-realm Teleportation Tokens — Tokens Zhou Ming created after studying an existing teleportation artifact. 895 896

Relationships

• The Twelve Ancestral Witches — His younger siblings and closest faction; Zhou Ming devotes himself to changing their fate and joins them to form the Pangu True Body. 4 734
• Houtu — Younger sister, trusted adviser, and frequent partner in strategic planning for the Wu Clan. 316 700
• Wu Ming — Zhou Ming's avatar, formed from his Primordial Spirit and Essence Blood to act in the outside world. 12 41
• Zhen Yuanzi — Friend and ally; Zhou Ming maintains an informal relationship with him when they are alone and gives him guidance on cultivation. 106 179
• Hong Yun — Friend of Wu Ming and Zhou Ming; Zhou Ming consoles him over his doubts about attaining Sagehood. 106
• Tongtian Sect Master — Dao-discussion partner and strategic ally; Zhou Ming helps him confront the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation while seeking his Heaven-Opening Mark. 346 359
• Wangshu — Dependent ally whose revival Zhou Ming manages in exchange for cooperation in developing the Pangu Realm. 255 349 374
• Di Jun — Former adversary turned subordinate; Zhou Ming entrusts him with the River Diagram, Luo Shu, and operation of the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Array. 348
• Yang Mei — Hunyuan Infinite rival who opposes Zhou Ming during the struggle in Chaos. 734 765
• Yuan Chu — Master figure who brought Zhou Ming from the outside world and selected him as a Variable. 864
• Qing Yang and Purple Moon — Siblings Zhou Ming saved from Black Xuan; they later brought him to Luofu Realm and accepted his protection. 870 872
• Liu Yuan — Former enemy from the Heavenly Mystery Realm who became an obedient subordinate after Zhou Ming defeated him. 883 893

Story Role / Major Arcs

Wu Clan Foundation

• Refines fiend qi in Pangu Hall, comprehends the Law of Strength, and takes form as an Ancestral Wu. 2 4
• Guides the Twelve Ancestral Witches through their early cultivation and establishes Wu Ming as his public-facing avatar. 6 12
• Leads the Wu Clan against Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao, forcing back Heavenly Dao Will. 73

Attainment of Dao and the Primordial Wilderness

• Emerges from seclusion able to attain the Hunyuan Dao, but postpones the breakthrough to resolve personal concerns. 87
• Attains Dao amid Purple Xiao Divine Thunder while Nuwa creates the Human Clan. 98
• Suppresses the Three Pure Ones within the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation despite their access to Heavenly Dao power. 182
• Builds the Pangu Realm as a developing refuge for the Wu Clan and its allies. 122 374

Investiture of the Gods Preparations

• Discusses the Dao with Tongtian and identifies the conflict between Pangu's Great Dao and the Heavenly Dao. 346 347
• Uses knowledge of the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation to assist Tongtian while maneuvering to obtain the Heaven-Opening Marks. 359 373
• Organizes allies and formations for a preemptive strike against the perfected Heavenly Dao. 700

Final Battle and Opening the Heavens

• Confronts Hongjun, Yang Mei, Luohu, Karma, and Fate after Hongjun condenses Heavenly Dao authority. 734
• Uses the Pangu True Body and orders the evacuation of surviving Primordial World inhabitants before the battle escalates. 734
• Opens heaven and earth in Chaos, then defeats the systems' united defensive formation with repeated axe strikes. 762 764
• Fights Yang Mei even after the Heaven-Opening Divine Axe shatters, relying solely on the Law of Strength. 770
• Completes the Great Dao of Strength during later cultivation in the Law Secret Realm. 794

Luofu Realm and Azure Spirit Realm

• Saves Qing Yang and Purple Moon after Black Xuan destroys his place of seclusion. 870
• Accepts the position of World Master of Luofu Realm in exchange for a peaceful cultivation environment. 872
• Kills Azure Cloud, subdues the remaining Saints, and takes control of Luofu Realm. 875
• Expands his influence through talismans, teleportation tokens, and campaigns to gather fortune from nearby worlds. 893 896 901

Notable Quotes

“This Seat is Zhou Ming. Today, I open the heavens.” 760

“You really thought my strength relied on the Sky-Opening Axe?” 770

“No need to worry. Do not forget. We still have the Pangu True Body.” 733