Qin Hong

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Qin Hong (秦弘)
Alias(es)	Chen Guangrui (identity assumed during the Journey to the West era) 490
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Sect of Interception; later publicly serves Nuwa during the ancient Primordial Era 1 522
Occupation/Role	Son of Sect Master Tongtian; Great Emperor Fengdu; protector and strategist of the Sect of Interception 1 95
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Grand Unity Golden Immortal	16	Advances directly after gaining the title Pangu's Affection and refining cultivation rewards.
Early late-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal	18	Refines Pangu's Heart Blood with fourteen strands of the Law of Time and seven million years of cultivation.
Half-step Quasi-Saint	116	Has reached a threshold where ordinary secluded cultivation can no longer produce a breakthrough.
Primordial Chaos Technique, First Level	240	Reaches the first level after fifty million years of cultivation; greatly improves his physical body, primordial spirit, and control of the Twelve Capital Celestial Evil Formation.
Primordial Chaos Technique, Third Level	293	Refines Pangu's marrow and bone, nearly completes refinement of Pangu's Heart Blood, and gains 70–80% mastery of the Twelve Capital Celestial Evil Formation.
Physical Sainthood	385	Is recognized as having achieved sainthood through his physical body while independently activating the Twelve Capital Celestial Evil Formation.
Fifth Level Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal	419	Refines two drops of Chaos Essence and gains introductory comprehension of the Law of Strength.
Chaos Dao Canon, Introductory Stage; Primordial Chaos Technique, Early Ninth Level	461	Gains enlightenment after witnessing Pangu create heaven and earth; his physical body becomes capable of contending with a strike from the Pangu True Body.
Primordial Chaos Grand Unity Golden Immortal	517	Breaks through with help from a Jade Plate of Creation fragment, reaching Hongjun's former level before Hongjun merged with the Heavenly Dao.
Mid-stage Golden Immortal	518	Is sent back to the ancient Primordial Era by his battle with Hongjun; his cultivation is drastically reduced.
Grand Unity Golden Immortal	522	Rapidly rebuilds his cultivation after the temporal displacement, aided by his previous experience and strengthened foundation.
Mid-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal	548	Refines two Innate Banners and comprehends Hongjun's preached Dao; can contend with Quasi-Saint-level opponents despite his realm.

Background

Qin Hong was originally a modern man who transmigrated into the Primordial Era. He awakened in Biyou Palace on Jin'ao Island as the newly recognized son of Sect Master Tongtian, placing him at the center of the approaching Investiture of the Gods Calamity. His first instinct was to escape the Sect of Interception's doomed future, but Tongtian's open affection and the sect's fate gradually made him commit to changing it. 1

At Zixiao Palace, Qin Hong bound the Primordial Era's Number One Background System. Its initial reward gave him the title Pangu's Affection and a drop of Pangu's Heart Blood, establishing the foundation for his extraordinary physical cultivation and affinity with the Primordial world. 2 16

His later conflict with Hongjun sent him back to the ancient Primordial Era, before the Witch-Demon Calamity. Stripped from Primordial Chaos Grand Unity Golden Immortal to mid-stage Golden Immortal, he adopted the public identity of Nuwa's servant while rebuilding his strength and using his foreknowledge to alter the past. 518 522

Appearance

Qin Hong is initially depicted as an unusually charming child with a delicate appearance, an innocent face, and a disarming smile. As he matures, he becomes a handsome youth whose presence draws attention even among powerful cultivators. 1 378

• Naturally charming and delicate features in childhood. 1
• Later described with a jade-like face, sword-like eyebrows, and starry eyes. 378
• Possesses a gentle, noble aura that makes others feel instinctively close to him. 527
• Often retains a youthful appearance despite the immense spans of time he spends cultivating. 239 378

Personality

Qin Hong is highly survival-oriented and thinks several moves ahead. His knowledge of the Investiture of the Gods' original course drives him to interfere with events before they can destroy the Sect of Interception, the Human Race, or those close to him. 31 112 267

He is bold, provocative, and willing to exploit status, reputation, and social pressure. He humiliates Zhunti and Jieyin in Zixiao Palace, manipulates Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning into giving him a better meeting gift, and repeatedly invokes his lineage when confronting stronger opponents. 3 5 95

Despite his shamelessness and ruthlessness toward enemies, Qin Hong is deeply protective of his family, sect, disciples, and allies. He gives resources and protection to Tongtian, Houtu, Shi Ji, Di Xin, and the Sect of Interception rather than keeping every advantage for himself. 38 119 419 432

Abilities & Skills

Pangu's Affection and Pangu Lineage

Qin Hong's system-bestowed title makes the Primordial Era broadly favorable toward him, while his connection to Pangu grants him exceptional potential in both body and soul. 2 16 518

• Receives a drop of Pangu's Heart Blood upon binding the system. 2
• Draws overwhelming spiritual energy during cultivation under the title's blessing. 18
• Feels a direct bloodline connection to Mount Buzhou, Pangu's spine. 518
• Is regarded as uniquely suited to inherit Pangu-related techniques and formations. 240

Primordial Chaos Technique

The Primordial Chaos Technique is Pangu's cultivation method. It simultaneously cultivates Qin Hong's primordial spirit and physical body, merging the two into a single overwhelmingly powerful foundation. 240

• Surpasses Qin Hong's earlier Primordial Profound Technique. 240
• Is unsuitable for Tongtian because Tongtian's physical body does not meet its requirements. 240
• Enhances Qin Hong's physical strength enough for him to consider achieving sainthood through his body. 240
• Reaches the early ninth level by the time he witnesses Pangu's creation of heaven and earth. 461

Law of Time and Law of Strength

After refining Pangu's Heart Blood, Qin Hong gains access to the Law of Time; he later develops introductory understanding of the Law of Strength through Chaos Essence. 16 419

• Uses strands of the Law of Time to accelerate cultivation, refinement, and comprehension. 18 240 293
• Can manipulate time-related effects, describing himself as the “emperor of time.” 16
• Refines Chaos Essence to strengthen his foundation and develop the Law of Strength. 419
• Uses the Law of Strength to reinforce his physical combat power against Pangu True Body-level attacks. 461

Twelve Capital Celestial Evil Formation

Qin Hong learns the Witch Clan's supreme formation from the statues of the Twelve Ancestral Witches. Unlike the original Twelve Ancestral Witches, he can operate it alone because he possesses both an immense physical body and a Pangu-origin primordial spirit. 103 240

• Gains a superficial understanding after a thousand years of comprehension. 103
• Eventually grasps 70–80% of the formation and can summon the Pangu True Body for a single strike. 293
• Fully summons the Pangu True Body against Old Ancestor Yin Yang. 423
• Defeats Old Ancestor Yin Yang, a Primordial Chaos Grand Unity Golden Immortal, by deploying the formation three times. 427

Chaos Bead

The Chaos Bead is a Chaos Supreme Treasure awarded for resolving trouble related to Qin Hong's background. It contains a complete Primordial World and immense quantities of Primordial Violet Qi. 28

• Conceals heavenly secrets and allows Qin Hong to act without immediate detection. 112
• Contains a separate world where Jiang Ziya and other cultivators can reside. 239
• Provides Primordial Violet Qi that can be used for cultivation. 28
• Offers a path to becoming a free Saint without imprinting his primordial spirit upon the Heavenly Dao. 28

Divine Abilities and Formation Craft

Qin Hong is proficient in formations, concealment, battlefield preparation, and advanced divine techniques. 28 378 479

• Uses the Chaos Bead to conceal his movements and infiltrate guarded locations. 112
• Sets up formations and restrictions during cultivation and treasure refinement. 28 74
• Creates a female rabbit medical corps and teaches them the Swift Retreat Divine Ability for battlefield evacuation. 378
• Comprehends One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones, creating three clones equal in power to his main body. 479

God-Slaying Spear Combat Style

Qin Hong learns the God-Slaying Spear Battle Style after receiving it from the system. 291 293

• Masters five of its nine forms during preparation for the final conflict. 293
• Uses the God-Slaying Spear alongside the Chaos Bell and Twelve-grade Black Lotus of Destruction to block three Saints' combined attacks. 317
• Kills Zhunti and Jieyin with the God-Slaying Spear. 322

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Pangu's Heart Blood — System reward that strengthens Qin Hong's physical body and grants him access to Pangu-related power. 2 16
• Sky Burning Fan — Low-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure obtained from Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning; later given to Shi Ji. 5 119
• Chaos Bead — Chaos Supreme Treasure containing a complete Primordial World and abundant Primordial Violet Qi. 28
• Dragon God Battling Heaven Halberd — Merit treasure refined by Donghuang Taiyi that condenses Dragon Clan and Demon Clan destiny. 38
• Twelve-grade World-Ending Black Lotus — Defensive treasure used to protect Yang Jian and Yang Chan in the Heavenly Court. 52
• Twelve-grade Red Lotus of Karmic Fire — One of the Four Great Lotuses acquired by Qin Hong. 91
• Northern Profound Origin Water Control Banner — One of the Five Innate Banners, acquired from Minghe during the ancient Primordial Era. 548
• Western Plain Cloud Realm Banner — One of the Five Innate Banners found in the Witch Clan treasury. 100
• Chaos Bell — Innate Supreme Treasure eventually refined to completion by Qin Hong. 74 327
• God-Slaying Spear — Qin Hong's principal offensive weapon in battles against Saints. 231 317
• Thirty-six-grade Creation Green Lotus — Reassembled and partially refined by Qin Hong as a Chaos-level treasure. 326 327
• Primordial Axe — Reforged from the Chaos Bell, Pangu Banner, and Taiji Diagram; gives Qin Hong confidence against Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao. 415 447
• Universe Brush and Time Reversal Brush — Chaos Supreme Treasures associated with space and time. 367
• Jade Plate of Creation Fragment — Reveals the secret of recurring epochs and enables Qin Hong's breakthrough to Primordial Chaos Grand Unity Golden Immortal. 517

Relationships

• Sect Master Tongtian — Father. Tongtian openly dotes on Qin Hong, supports his provocations, and trusts him with sect-defining plans and treasures. 1 3 432
• Houtu — Wife and ally in establishing the Ghost Dao and later resisting the Heavenly Dao through the Earth Dao. 95 103 469
• Nuwa — Wife and ally. In the ancient Primordial Era, Qin Hong helps guide her toward creating the Human Race and attaining sainthood. 470 521
• Di Xin — Student and sworn younger brother figure. Qin Hong trains him to become a capable Human Emperor and advances a plan to establish the Human Dao. 117 267
• Duobao and Jinling — Senior disciples of the Sect of Interception who first learn that Qin Hong is Tongtian's son. 1
• Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning — Second uncle and recurring rival. Qin Hong repeatedly exploits his obsession with face and later opposes him in Saint-level conflicts. 5 317
• Heavenly Lord of Morality — Elder uncle. Qin Hong remains wary of his role in the Investiture of the Gods' schemes. 3 74
• Zhunti and Jieyin — Western Sect enemies. Qin Hong humiliates them early on and later kills both during the Saint conflict. 3 322
• Zhenyuanzi — Ally in Qin Hong's plan to empower the Human Race and establish the Human Dao. 267
• Ancestral Dragon — Potential ally who receives the Path to Physical Sainthood from Qin Hong. 459
• Zhurong — Becomes Qin Hong's friend after their direct physical contest earns Zhurong's respect. 537

Story Role / Major Arcs

Investiture of the Gods Intervention

Qin Hong refuses to accept the original destruction of the Sect of Interception. He gathers treasures, protects vulnerable sect members, manipulates the balance among the Saints, and begins preparing alternatives to the Heavenly Dao's planned calamity. 28 74 119

Underworld and Ghost Dao

Qin Hong supports Houtu's establishment of the Ghost Dao, claims the Great Emperor Fengdu position as her husband, and uses the distribution of Ghost Emperor positions to draw rival sects into conflict with each other. 91 95 97

Human Race Plan

To protect the Sect of Interception from the Investiture of the Gods, Qin Hong mentors Di Xin into a disciplined Human Emperor. He later seeks to make every human an Earth Immortal, creating the Human Dao as a force capable of contesting the Heavenly Dao. 117 267

War Against the Saints

Qin Hong becomes a decisive combatant against the Human Sect, Sect of Enlightenment, and Western Sect. He withstands three Saints at once, kills Zhunti and Jieyin, and employs the Twelve Capital Celestial Evil Formation to turn the tide against Old Ancestor Yin Yang. 317 322 423 427

Conflict with Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao

After discovering the secret of the epochs through the Jade Plate of Creation fragment, Qin Hong breaks through to Primordial Chaos Grand Unity Golden Immortal and openly calls Hongjun out for a final confrontation. 517

Return to the Ancient Primordial Era

Sent back before the Witch-Demon Calamity, Qin Hong rebuilds his cultivation from scratch, guides Nuwa, refuses Hongjun's Primordial Violet Qi, acquires treasures ahead of their destined owners, and interferes with the growth of Di Jun's Heavenly Court. 518 522 540 548 552

Rule of the Primordial Era

At the end of the ancient-era timeline, Qin Hong prevents a war among the Witch Clan, Demon Clan, Heavenly Court, and Purple Mansion. He forces the factions to withdraw, protects the Queen Mother of the West, and becomes the de facto rule maintaining peace across the Primordial Era. 578

Notable Quotes

“In the entire Primordial Era, no one dared compare backgrounds with him!” 24

“Even though you've placed all sentient beings on the chessboard, I will still be the one to jump off the board and become the player!” 549

“Today's events end here; everyone go home.” 578