Zhu Wei

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhu Wei (朱威)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	War God Temple; later the Golden Armored Army
Occupation / Role	Rank 8 Demon Exterminator; captain of the Monster Slaying Squad
Status	In seclusion while pursuing a breakthrough to Martial King 290
First Appearance	Chapter 6

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Martial Ancestor	52	Fights at the forefront during the Beast Tide; the prolonged battle pushes his stamina close to its limit.
At the threshold of Grandmaster	96	Leaves the Monster Slaying Squad alongside He Yanjun to compete for a Golden Armored Grandmaster position and seek a path toward Martial King.
Pursuing Martial King	235, 290	Receives the True Art of Condensing Qi into Yuan from Chen Lin, then enters seclusion to make a critical breakthrough.

Background / History

Zhu Wei is a War God Temple martial artist who serves as a Rank 8 Demon Exterminator. He and Shen Honglang recognize Chen Lin's unusual potential during his strength test, and Zhu Wei personally offers him a place in his Monster Slaying Squad, including an inner-city residence and a monthly subsidy of 100 taels 6 7.

As captain, Zhu Wei leads his squad on cleanup missions from humanity's bridgehead in Demonic Beast Territory. The squad hunts powerful Demonic Beasts, including the Crimson Flame Lion and Howling Moon Sky Wolf, while also coming into conflict with Duan Hengyuan's group 37 41 44 48.

During the Beast Tide threatening Nanqing City, Zhu Wei remains on the defensive line rather than retreating, insisting that his team cannot abandon the other Martial Artists protecting the fortress. He protects Chen Lin while the latter breaks through to Martial Ancestor and later blames himself when Li Fei dies and Wu Fan is injured during the campaign 52 58 49.

After the Beast Tide, Zhu Wei and He Yanjun temporarily disband the Monster Slaying Squad to pursue the Golden Armored Grandmaster position, which could provide them with a Martial King advancement method 96 97. They later travel with Chen Lin through the Blood Moon Secret Realm, seek a Condensing Qi into Yuan cultivation method, and explore the Ancient Hall of Flame Mountain together 167 168 179.

Chen Lin eventually gives Zhu Wei and He Yanjun the True Art of Condensing Qi into Yuan, honoring Zhu Wei's earlier generosity in giving him Saint Artifact-grade armor. Zhu Wei swears to repay this favor 235. By the time Chen Lin visits Nanqing City again, Zhu Wei is in seclusion at a crucial stage of his breakthrough 290.

Personality

Zhu Wei is forthright, warm, and highly protective of his companions. He recruits Chen Lin because he sees exceptional talent in him, but his support continues long after Chen Lin has surpassed him in strength 6 38 175.

As a captain, he balances decisiveness with caution. He leads combat operations personally, warns his team against unnecessary risks, and chooses to observe dangerous situations before committing to action 40 51 169 188. He also prioritizes the squad's welfare, arranging substantial compensation for the injured Wu Fan and taking responsibility when teammates are harmed 49.

Zhu Wei respects the privacy of fellow cultivators. When Chen Lin declines to explain his abnormal advancement speed, Zhu Wei changes the subject rather than press him, considering personal secrets a matter that should not be forced 169.

Abilities & Skills

Hammer Combat

Zhu Wei fights primarily with heavy hammers and can use them against high-level Demonic Beasts in direct combat.

• Uses a great hammer to engage the Crimson Flame Lion alongside He Yanjun 40 41.
• Wields twin hammers while fighting the Twin-headed Azure Ringed Giant Snake 64.
• Uses his hammer to block Duan Hengyuan's approach during Chen Lin's breakthrough 59.
• Can rapidly cover several kilometers using movement techniques while retreating from the Beast Tide 52.

Squad Leadership

Zhu Wei organizes missions, assigns combat roles, and manages the distribution of rewards.

• Has Chen Lin prove himself against a White Jade Horned Bull so the new recruit can earn the squad's acceptance 38.
• Directs the squad's standard strategy against the Crimson Flame Lion, taking the strongest target with He Yanjun while assigning the surrounding beasts to the other members 40.
• Allocates silver compensation and Merit Points after missions, including 50,000 taels for the injured Wu Fan 49.
• Guides Chen Lin and He Yanjun through the Blood Moon Secret Realm and makes cautious decisions when facing unfamiliar threats 169 188.

Knowledge of Secret Realms and Cultivation

Zhu Wei gathers cultivation information and shares it with his companions.

• Explains the limited means of acquiring Spirit Master cultivation methods 60.
• Learns ancient characters and uses them to identify the categories of treasure channels in the Ancient Hall 175 179.
• Understands that major powers monopolize Condensing Qi into Yuan cultivation methods to preserve their position 179.
• Warns Chen Lin that reaching Martial King within the Blood Moon Secret Realm would prevent him from leaving it 187.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Twin hammers / great hammer — Zhu Wei's principal weapons in battle 40 64 183.
• Crimson Flame White Horse — His mount, noted for greatly reducing travel time 19.
• Saint Artifact-grade full-body armor — Obtained as a Hall-Opening Treasure in the Ancient Hall, then given to Chen Lin; it is later identified as the Nine Refinements Black Gold Armor 176 186.

Relationships

• Chen Lin — Recruit, teammate, and trusted younger brother. Zhu Wei recognizes his potential, brings him into the Monster Slaying Squad, protects him during danger, and later receives the Condensing Qi into Yuan method from him 6 38 58 175 235.
• He Yanjun — Longstanding comrade and close friend. They lead the Monster Slaying Squad together, leave it together to seek advancement, and jointly travel through the Blood Moon Secret Realm 41 96 167.
• Liu Hongying — Wife. A straightforward Early Martial Ancestor martial artist who worries deeply about Zhu Wei's safety and cultivation while he is away 290.
• Wu Fan — Squad archer. Zhu Wei treats him as a brother and arranges compensation after he is injured in the line of duty 36 46 49.
• Wang Ming — Monster Slaying Squad member. Zhu Wei leads and supports him during missions and the Beast Tide 40 49 58.
• Li Fei — Former squad member whose death during the Beast Tide deeply affects Zhu Wei 52 62 65.
• Duan Hengyuan — Rival Martial Ancestor and leader of a hostile group. Zhu Wei clashes with him over Chen Lin's safety and their squads' conflicts 59 64 65.
• Shen Honglang — Old friend and fellow early supporter of Chen Lin. Zhu Wei later remarks that Shen would be astonished by Chen Lin's growth 6 187.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Recruiting Chen Lin

Zhu Wei approaches Chen Lin after witnessing his strength test and invites him to join the War God Temple and Monster Slaying Squad. His offer gives Chen Lin a practical route into the War God Temple and a stable base for cultivation 6 7.

Monster Slaying Squad Campaigns

He leads the squad into Demonic Beast Territory, where Chen Lin earns the team's respect by defeating the White Jade Horned Bull. Zhu Wei then oversees hunts against the Crimson Flame Lion, Howling Moon Sky Wolf, and other Demonic Beasts 38 41 48.

Beast Tide Defense

Zhu Wei fights during the defense of Nanqing City, refuses to desert the fortress, and helps protect Chen Lin while he breaks through to Martial Ancestor. The losses suffered by his squad leave him guilt-ridden 52 58 49.

Pursuit of Martial King

Zhu Wei and He Yanjun withdraw from the Monster Slaying Squad to contend for a Golden Armored Grandmaster opportunity and obtain a cultivation path to Martial King 96 97.

Blood Moon Secret Realm

Zhu Wei reunites with Chen Lin in Flame Mountain, gives him a Crimson Flame Fruit, and accompanies him through the Ancient Hall. He supports Chen Lin against hostile cultivators, warns him of the secret realm's restrictions, and continues searching for a Condensing Qi into Yuan method 167 168 183 187.

Seclusion

After Chen Lin shares the True Art of Condensing Qi into Yuan, Zhu Wei begins a critical period of seclusion intended to support his Martial King breakthrough 235 290.

Trivia

• Zhu Wei's offer to Chen Lin included a two-courtyard residence in Nanqing City's inner city and 100 taels per month for cultivation 6.
• He considers Chen Lin's rapid growth a source of pride rather than resentment, even after Chen Lin surpasses him in strength 175 187.
• Zhu Wei's family residence centers on a broad bluestone training ground rather than decorative gardens, reflecting the Zhu family's martial lifestyle 290.