Chu Danqing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Chu Danqing
Alias(es)	Chu Mo; South Mountain Abbot; Ren (cover identity) 4 391 486
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Retainer of the Lu Clan; later appointed General of Agile Cavalry by Xilong during the Luye Pass campaign 40 529
Occupation/Role	Dimension Apostle; summoning specialist; Bitter Sea Dragon Gate Guest 40 424
Status	Active 768
First Appearance	Chapter 4: “Butcher” 4

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Five Elements Spirit Beast Art	67	Learns the art, converting his energy into mana and opening a cultivation path centered on Five Elements spirits. 67
Five Elements Spirit Beast Art — MAX	142	Reaches maximum level within five days and begins condensing a Dao Foundation with Heaven-grade Five Elements Mixed Qi Pills. 142
Five Elements Living Spirit Dao Foundation	145	Establishes his foundation, evolving the Lesser Five Elements Spirit Summoning Dao Foundation and integrating derivative skills into the Five Elements Spirit Array. 145
Six Mastery skills — LV.3	199	Raises Summonology, Summoning Art, Domination, Nurturing, Harmonization, and Spirit Control to LV.3 under the Divine Might Heavenly King’s instruction. 199
Violet Palace Danchi	277	Acquires the talent, increasing all attributes as well as Charm, Luck, Aptitude, and Comprehension. 277
Mastery skills — LV.11	290	Completes fifteen days of S-Rank training; his Mastery skills reach LV.11. 290
Bitter Sea Dragon Gate Guest	424	Obtains a profession; his summoning-system skills convert into enhanced Occupational Skills, while the Six Sacrifices remain at LV.10. 424
Golden Platform	568	Preserves the True Spirits of Da Bao, Da Bai, Da Gu, Da Hua, Da Yu, and Da Hui, formally registering them as allies. 568
Permanent Summon: Overlord	665	Evolves his Permanent Summon — Transcendent occupational talent into Permanent Summon: Overlord, substantially improving his summons’ growth potential. 665

Background / History

Xianghua Village and Da Bao

Chu Danqing first arrives in Xianghua Village under the name Chu Mo. He is initially perceived as quiet and unremarkable, while the village’s most conspicuous resident is the enormous, ragged Da Bao. 4

After the Cave God demands a sacrifice, Chu Danqing refuses to flee. He instead plans to collapse Fallen Blossom Cave with gunpowder, convincing the Village Chief and villagers to support the operation. The Village Chief gives him a wolf-fang necklace in gratitude. 14

His interest in Da Bao begins as practical concern: Da Bao can become stronger when angered and recover from serious injuries overnight. Chu Danqing later seeks opportunities, cultivation resources, and natural treasures specifically to compensate for Da Bao’s congenital deficiencies. 14 33

Lu Clan Retainer

Following the Green Cliff Stronghold incident, Chu Danqing helps Lu Qiaoyun avoid public humiliation by washing and drying her clothes with equipment stored in his Storage Space. She offers him a position in the Lu Clan, where he is introduced as a retainer skilled in beast taming and spirit summoning. 32 40

While working around Yangxian County, he investigates threats connected to the Three Corpses and the Lu Clan. His use of Appraisal and his ability to direct Da Bao against hidden enemies establish him as more than an ordinary retainer. 32 37

Cultivation and Summoning Development

Chu Danqing receives the Five Elements Spirit Beast Art from Guo Yin after aiding Guo Ming and his associates. He chooses to cultivate it despite its initial low quality, later building a Five Elements Living Spirit Dao Foundation and commanding five array spirits through the Five Elements Spirit Array. 66 67 145

He expands his permanent-summon roster by contracting the Xiang Liu White Snake guardian spirit, Liu Chang Ying, whom he names Da Bai. Unlike Da Bao’s combat-oriented role, Da Bai specializes in support, control, and healing. 142 199

Chu Danqing repeatedly invests Paradise Points, training time, items, and skill crystals into his summons rather than treating them as disposable tools. This includes activating Da Bao’s bloodline, upgrading his Mastery skills, and preserving the True Spirits of his core summons as allies. 199 568 663

Wu Xiang World

In the Wu Xiang World, Chu Danqing enters under the identity of the South Mountain Abbot and is immediately pursued because an impostor, Snowy Owl Old Freak, has used his identity to commit crimes. He resolves the immediate crisis by outmaneuvering the impostor and having Da Bao kill him. 486

He then aids Princess Li Qingying in escaping an arranged marriage in exchange for access to the Heavenly Mirror Divine Skill. With Li Qingying’s Martial Avatar assisting him, Chu Danqing learns the skill, chooses the Twin Body Aspect, and condenses an embryonic Martial Aspect. 487 493 494

His actions in the world draw increasing attention. He is appointed General of Agile Cavalry, while Da Bao receives the rank of General of Chariots and Cavalry, for the defense of Luye Pass against Beishuo. 529

Later Activities

After gaining the Bitter Sea Dragon Gate Guest profession, Chu Danqing increasingly builds his combat style around defensive fields, persistent summons, damage sharing, and large-scale support. His Boundless Sea of Suffering creates a hostile battlefield filled with Other Shore Flower Spirits and Drowning Karma Ghosts. 424 537

During the later escort of Lu Wanyi, he becomes involved in exposing the crimes surrounding Marquis Anle. He refuses to tolerate officials who neglect the common people, declaring that an emperor unable to govern properly should be replaced. 673 675 676

Appearance

Chu Danqing’s physical appearance is described as fairly ordinary, but his high Charm gives him an unusually approachable temperament, social presence, and ability to make favorable first impressions. 695

• He is often difficult to identify by appearance alone; Da Bao is his most obvious distinguishing feature. 175 391
• He can appear refined, wealthy, and noble enough to gain deference from local elites. 247 392
• His demeanor is generally gentle and composed, even when confronting armed or supernatural threats. 205 507
• He frequently travels with Da Bao, whose size, red hair, and intimidating appearance make the pair highly recognizable. 735 736

Personality

Chu Danqing is pragmatic, resource-conscious, and highly aware of his own limitations. He favors preparation, information gathering, skill development, and overwhelming team advantages over reckless solo combat. 43 148 198

He has a strong instinct to help others when doing so is within his ability. He aids Guo Ming, Cheng Wei, Lu Qiaoyun, Li Qingying, Lu Wanyi, and numerous civilians, but he does not mistake kindness for unconditional trust. 46 60 98 487 673

His compassion has firm limits. Chu Danqing shows little patience for exploiters, kidnappers, corrupt officials, or enemies who repeatedly harm civilians. Once he concludes that someone is malicious and beyond reason, he is willing to eliminate them decisively. 172 247 675 694

He does not seek political power for its own sake, but is willing to use status, wealth, intimidation, and alliances when they allow him to protect his people or complete a mission more efficiently. 155 163 529

Abilities & Skills

Summoning and Domination

Chu Danqing is a summoning specialist whose fighting style centers on permanent summons, derivative summons, buffs, linked defenses, and coordinated battlefield control.

• Commands Da Bao, Da Bai, Da Gu, Da Hua, Da Yu, Da Hui, and later allies whose True Spirits are preserved through Golden Platform. 568
• Uses Life Link and Energy Link to redirect or reflect damage, defeating Tie Yan after the latter assumes a summoner is defenseless. 43
• Shares damage among his summons through the Yin-Yang Pool, making him exceptionally difficult to kill through direct attacks. 424
• Uses Beast Companion to improve a summon’s attributes for each day it remains near him, up to a limit based on his Spirit. 667
• Continually enhances summons through Nurturing, Maintenance, bloodline activation, skill crystals, and training rooms. 478 625 663

Five Elements Cultivation

His Five Elements Spirit Beast Art transforms his energy into mana and ultimately develops into a living-spirit Dao Foundation. 67 145

• Commands five Five Elements Spirits through the Five Elements Spirit Array. 145
• Uses Five Elements Orbs and thorny vines for ranged pressure and restraint. 105
• Benefits from Five Elements cultivation resources such as Ephemeral Orchid, which stores and gathers Five Elements Qi. 104
• Established a Five Elements Living Spirit Dao Foundation with specialized pills, summoning arts, and True Spirit explanations. 145

Spirit Eye Technique

Chu Danqing uses Spirit Eye Technique to inspect enemies, identify abnormal entities, and assess their attributes, skills, and weaknesses.

• Identified the fox-headed crimson-robed corpse as a Demon Grudge Corpse. 206
• Evaluated high-level martial artists and monsters before committing to combat. 96 101
• Gradually relies less on direct detection as his Mastery skills improve his own combat judgment. 251

Heavenly Mirror Divine Skill

Chu Danqing learns the Heavenly Mirror Divine Skill with Li Qingying’s assistance and selects the Twin Body Aspect. 493 494

• Condenses an embryonic Martial Aspect that requires further nourishment. 494
• Learns the Formless Mystic Art immediately after acquiring it, manifesting a shadow-like, slime-shaped form. 494
• Gains access to derived skills including the Mind-Preserving Sutra and Innate Treasure Art. 523

Bitter Sea Dragon Gate Guest

His profession converts his summoning skills into Occupational Skills and grants him a distinct battlefield-control system. 424

• Boundless Sea of Suffering creates a damaging Sea of Suffering that weakens enemies and can drown non-friendly summoned creatures. 537
• Summons Other Shore Flower Spirits for support and Drowning Karma Ghosts to drag targets beneath the sea. 537
• Can increase his maximum Health when hostile summoned creatures are drowned. 537
• The skill’s major limitation is indiscriminate danger to allies and friendly summons within the Sea of Suffering. 537

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Nine Sons Mother Ghost Diagram — Upgraded through True Spirit Awakening; allows the summoning of more numerous and stronger ghosts. 148
• Ring of Great Peace — Formed from the fusion of three rings; grants powerful healing and summons the Child of Imperial Heaven. 148
• Thousand Chariot Chess +12 — Brilliant-grade magic treasure that greatly amplifies summon skill effects while consuming Chu Danqing’s maximum Health and Mana each hour. 628
• Longevity Treasure Jade Scepter +5 — A transforming scepter-hammer capable of summoning the Pure Yang Demon-Quelling Heavenly General, Grand Yin Guardian Mystic Maiden, and Demon-Subduing Guards. 433
• Five Auspicious Omens — Can be deployed through Da Wang as defensive towers, combining ranged attacks, melee defense, and support functions. 665
• Myriad States of Mountains and Rivers — Professional equipment whose Primordial Unity effect massively boosts allied attributes. 667
• Ephemeral Orchid — Excellent-grade cultivation item that gathers and stores Five Elements Qi. 104

Relationships

• Da Bao — Closest combat companion and most recognizable permanent summon. Da Bao protects Chu Danqing instinctively, detects hostile intent, and provides the team’s primary close-quarters force. 43 488 675
• Da Bai / Liu Chang Ying — Xiang Liu White Snake guardian spirit contracted by Chu Danqing. Da Bai serves as a healer, support unit, and home guardian. 142 673
• Guo Ming — Trusted ally and cultivation benefactor. Guo Ming provides techniques, resources, and political insight, while Chu Danqing repeatedly assists him and his family. 66 102 277
• Yang Qianyuan — Ally with Heavenly Mystery Deduction abilities. Yang Qianyuan provides intelligence and strategic advice, while Chu Danqing supports his training and freedom from his family’s lineage. 247 290
• Li Qingying — Princess of Xi Long Kingdom and sworn sibling. She helps Chu Danqing learn the Heavenly Mirror Divine Skill, while he helps her seek autonomy beyond her arranged marriage. 493 494
• Lu Wanyi — Escort target and later ally. Chu Danqing protects her on the journey to East Capital Prefecture, while she encourages him to use his strength against imperial corruption. 673 675
• Lu Yin — Lu Clan figure who accepts Chu Danqing as a retainer and supplies resources in return for his protection and strength. 40 45
• Xiong Zhigang — Military ally who coordinates with Chu Danqing in Trial Worlds and benefits from his summoning buffs. 96 198 545

Notable Quotes

“If he can't do it well, I'll kill him and find someone else who can be emperor.” 676

Trivia

• Chu Danqing’s name is often overshadowed by Da Bao; multiple characters identify him primarily through his conspicuous companion rather than by recognizing Chu Danqing himself. 175 391 736
• He stores modern items such as a small washing machine, generator, food, and clean water in his Storage Space. 32
• His naming convention for summons commonly uses the prefix “Da,” leading Wan Cheng Guo to complain that the alias “Da Wang” sounds like a dog’s name. 663