Lu Nan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Lu Nan (路楠)
Alias(es)	Xiao Nan; Zhao Qi; Ye Nan; Mu Liu 54 173 515 627
Species/Race	Human 615
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Azure Lotus Sword Sect; Artifact Refining Sect's Ninth Peak; Sword Valley; Divine Firmament Sect; Mystic Mist Palace (under the identity Mu Liu) 63 605 627
Occupation/Role	Sword cultivator; alchemist; talisman master; formation master; artifact refiner 14 55 63
Status	Alive 654
First Appearance	Chapter 5

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Condensation, fifth layer	20	Reached after inheriting a fifth-grade alchemist's memories from a Broken Copper Token and using Qi Condensation Pills.
Peak Qi Condensation, fifth layer	22	Switched to the Azure Lotus Heart Method, which condensed his spiritual power and advanced him three minor realms.
Qi Condensation Perfection	60	His rapid growth from Qi Refining drew Ye Hanyan's attention.
Heaven-grade Dao Foundation / Foundation Establishment	126	Had forged a Heaven-grade Dao Foundation before age twenty.
Foundation Establishment, third layer	151	Revealed this level to Ye Hanyan after the Three Sects Competition.
Foundation Establishment, eighth layer	161	Emerged from seclusion after advancing to the eighth layer.
Golden Core	261	A Heavenly Human Ancestor recognized that he had condensed a Golden Core at roughly twenty years old.
Nascent Soul	296	Revealed his Nascent Soul cultivation while choosing to pursue a Battle Nascent Soul.
Nascent Soul, fourth layer	399	Confirmed his realm while gathering intelligence in Fengman City.
Heavenly Human, sixth layer	426	Advanced using 15 million spirit stones received from Nangong Yan.
Peak Heavenly Human	430	Reached the peak after continued cultivation with spirit stones.
Void Returning, first-grade	477	Successfully crossed tribulation and entered Void Returning.
Foundation Establishment, first-grade	501	Revived three hundred years later with his cultivation reset.
Peak Golden Core	501	Restored himself from Foundation Establishment to peak Golden Core through intensive cultivation.
Peak Heavenly Human	505	Recovered to peak Heavenly Human within three months of further cultivation.
Void Returning, third layer	518	Re-entered Void Returning and advanced to the third layer using spirit crystals.
Peak Mortal Transformation	551	Survived a Chaos Heaven and Earth Tribulation and emerged directly at the realm's peak.
Early Seed Dao	569	Condensed a Dao Seed and gained regional great-power status.
Great Power Peak	576	Used the Devouring Scripture to rapidly consume accumulated resources and advance.
Enlightenment	581	Began crossing the tribulation for the Enlightenment realm.
Peak Enlightenment	592	Refined a powerful spirit fruit, then deliberately suppressed the remaining energy rather than force a Saint breakthrough.
Early Minor Sage	603	Cultivated the One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones scripture and created two avatars.
Great Sage	607	Advanced to the Great Sage realm before entering Erosion Mountain.
Supreme	617	Defeated a Supreme-level creature and successfully crossed his Supreme Realm tribulation.
Late Supreme	628	Reached the late Supreme stage after one year cultivating as Mu Liu in Mystic Mist Palace.
Peak Supreme	640	Advanced after absorbing divine sources and cultivation resources in seclusion.

Background / History

Lu Nan began as an Azure Lotus Sword Sect Outer Disciple with a low-grade Spiritual Root. Rather than rely solely on cultivation, he pursued alchemy, artifact refining, talisman crafting, and formations, while also mastering the Breath Concealment Art to hide his aura. 12 56

His first major opportunity came from a Broken Copper Token containing a fifth-grade alchemist's inherited memories. The inheritance gave him a foundation in alchemy, while pills left by a mysterious woman in white helped him reach the fifth layer of Qi Condensation. 20

After surviving the Wang Family's pursuit, Lu Nan was rescued by Liu Qilan, the Ninth Peak Lord of the Artifact Refining Sect. She accepted him as her second disciple, while Wu Wan became his senior sister and caretaker during his recovery. 54 Liu Qilan later secured his status as a disciple of both herself and Ye Hanyan, allowing him to retain ties to the Azure Lotus Sword Sect. 60 63

Lu Nan used a Mortal Transformation Pill and Earth Vein Qi to evolve his Spiritual Root from low-grade to high-grade, greatly improving his future potential. 82

Appearance

Lu Nan is repeatedly noted for his exceptionally handsome appearance, which has directly affected how several people treat him—most notably Liu Qilan, who initially accepted him partly because of it. 54

• Possesses strikingly handsome, refined features that draw attention even when his identity is unknown. 54 133
• Often conceals his cultivation and changes his appearance to travel under false identities. 84 213 626
• Revealed his original appearance after reforming his body during his Mortal Transformation tribulation. 551

Personality

Lu Nan is cautious, pragmatic, and highly protective of his secrets. He routinely conceals his realm, identity, and full capabilities, particularly when entering hostile sects or dealing with powerful forces. 66 84 213

Despite his caution, he is opportunistic and decisive. He invests in techniques, resources, and relationships that can strengthen him, negotiates aggressively when advantageous, and does not hesitate to kill enemies he considers dangerous. 18 235 588

He values loyalty and repays genuine kindness. He protects companions such as Wu Wan, Lu Taiji, Liu Qilan, Ye Hanyan, and those who have helped him, even when doing so exposes him to danger. 134 291 605

Lu Nan remains notably humble about his accomplishments, often refusing to boast while allowing others to underestimate him. 63 359

Abilities & Skills

Top-Tier Comprehension

Lu Nan's defining talent is his extraordinary comprehension. He can rapidly understand cultivation methods, divine abilities, formations, and techniques that would normally require prolonged study. 55 73 624

• Mastered the three divine abilities Mountain Bearer, Wind Borrower, and Fire Seater shortly after obtaining them. 73
• Comprehended the Mystic Soul Ice Needles technique in three minutes during Grand View Dao Academy's assessment. 472
• Learned opponents' combat patterns in battle, eventually predicting their attacks. 617

Sword Dao

Lu Nan is an exceptionally dangerous sword cultivator with multiple Sword Intents, powerful sword formations, and techniques designed for decisive single-strike victories. 145 220 553

• Wields Sword Intent capable of shocking sect leaders and defeating Foundation Establishment opponents in a single strike. 145
• Uses Five Elements Sword Intent to block Wu Po's Mysterious Snake Break. 220
• Created the Sword Drawing Technique by integrating his Sword Dao into one powerful draw-and-kill attack. 553
• Employs the Four Seasons Sword Formation and Four Seasons Sword Technique as major combat foundations. 557 670

Talisman Crafting

Lu Nan displayed exceptional talent as a talisman master from his earliest attempts. 14

• Crafted a perfect-grade Strength Talisman on his first attempt. 14
• Produced a Golden Body Talisman during the test that confirmed his dual-master arrangement. 63
• Uses talismans for combat, escape, speed enhancement, and defensive preparation. 52 66

Alchemy

Lu Nan inherited the knowledge of a fifth-grade alchemist and steadily developed into a high-level pill refiner. 20 410

• Refined Qi Condensation Pills and demonstrated his alchemy before Azure Lotus and Artifact Refining Sect leaders. 63
• Stabilized his fourth-grade alchemy realm while at Foundation Establishment. 161
• Sold large batches of fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade top-grade pills to Spirit Treasure Pavilion. 410
• Reached peak Heaven-tier alchemy after ten years of refining pills at Mystic Mist Palace. 633

Formations and Artifact Refining

Lu Nan is a gifted formation master and artifact refiner trained under Liu Qilan. 55

• Learned and mastered several formations shortly after Liu Qilan began teaching him. 55
• Broke first- and second-grade arrays during Jiang Qing's trial; he could not yet break a third-grade Fog Trap Array. 56
• Uses hidden formations, formation disks, and secluded chambers to cultivate and refine items without detection. 58 74 440
• Developed the Nine Revolutions Formation Dispelling method, which he later used against the Boiling Fire Cult. 503

Concealment and Transformation

Lu Nan specializes in hiding his cultivation, changing identities, and infiltrating hostile forces. 12 84 213

• Breath Concealment Art — Conceals his aura from most opponents and can hide his realm across several major cultivation stages. 12 66
• Ten Illusory Arts — Changes appearance and aura; at perfection, it can imitate another person unless the observer is an entire major realm stronger. 84
• Hundred Illusions Art — Alters appearance, aura, bloodline, and apparent cultivation; ordinary realm differences cannot expose it. 213
• Used advanced disguises as Zhao Qi, Ye Nan, and Mu Liu. 173 515 627

Divine Abilities

Lu Nan has accumulated numerous divine abilities through inheritances, spiritual swords, and his own comprehension. 73 337 355

• Wind Borrower — Manipulates wind, forms vortices, creates gales, and allows aerial movement. 73
• Pot Heaven — An Earth Fiend Divine Ability that grants him a unique internal space and is considered extremely rare. 505
• Immobilize — Temporarily freezes a target or object, creating openings in critical situations. 257
• Slay Demons — Especially effective against primordial spirits. 257
• Great Five Elements Escape — Allows him to escape through the earth and evade attacks. 530
• One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones — Created White Lu Nan and Blood Lu Nan, two avatars with the same cultivation as the main body. 603
• Mortal Dust Threads / Thread-Binding Hand — Lets him perceive and manipulate mortal dust threads within the mortal realm. 644

Body and Soul Refinement

Lu Nan has repeatedly tempered his body through dangerous refinement methods and heavenly tribulations. 58 244 552

• Studied the Indestructible Body manual to strengthen his physique. 58
• Used lightning tribulations to temper and strengthen his body. 244
• Cultivated the Indestructible Heaven Art, improving both his physical body and divine soul. 552

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Through the Profound — A weapon Lu Nan summoned defensively while examining the Middle-aged Man's Negative Thought Body. 71
• Earth Fiend Spirit Sword — High-grade spirit artifact sword used during his duel with the Wu Family. 219
• Azure Lotus Sword Canon — Sect ultimate art that includes the Azure Lotus Heart Method. 22
• Spirit Brush — Received from Fu Ye after crafting a perfect-grade Strength Talisman. 14
• Storage Ring — Received through Fu Ye's favorable treatment and used to carry techniques and resources. 18
• Formation disks — Powerful disks gifted by Liu Qilan before he left Ninth Peak. 74
• Two Forms Sword — A sword with its own Sword Spirit, later used in refining an Immortal King's severed arm. 649
• Purple-gold jade hairpin — A clue item that reacts near the woman Lu Nan is searching for. 573
• Nine Heavens Sealing Jade — One of the sealing jades Lu Nan sought while infiltrating Mystic Mist Palace. 628 635

Relationships

• Liu Qilan — Former master, later Dao Companion. She rescued Lu Nan, accepted him as her disciple, waited more than three centuries for his return, and ultimately chose to become his Dao Companion. 54 296 501 503
• Ye Hanyan — One of Lu Nan's masters and the Azure Lotus Sword Sect Leader. She became his co-master with Liu Qilan, but later lost only her memories of Lu Nan after waking from a three-hundred-year absence. 63 503
• Miao Feng — Master from Sword Valley. He exposed Wu Bai's dangerous motives, gave Lu Nan protective methods, and continued guiding him through later trials. 212 214 472
• Wu Wan — Senior sister under Liu Qilan. She cared for Lu Nan during his recovery and later accompanied him through dangerous journeys. 54 134
• Lu Taiji — Ancient exotic beast, companion, and nominal “pet.” He frequently guards Lu Nan, shares a telepathic connection with him, and fights alongside him. 253 288 579
• Liuli Yan — Flame Supreme of Shenxiao Holy Land and later Lu Nan's master. She recruited him after his Mortal Transformation tribulation and remains concerned for his safety. 551 552 606
• Hu Mei'er — Lu Nan's younger sister. She used a life-replacing fox tail to save him, sacrificing cultivation and regressing physically; her death was later reported to him. 403 482 503
• Fu Ye — Steward of Spirit Treasure Pavilion and Lu Nan's early business partner. She supplied materials, purchased his talismans, and offered him discounted techniques and a Communication Stone. 14 18
• Feng Xuan — Ally and supporter during the Heavenly Pride Tournament. He provided Lu Nan with resources and relied on him to compete under the Feng Family's name. 514 515
• Ouyang Yu'er — Member of the Tianlan Imperial Family who regards Lu Nan with clear affection; Ouyang Yan openly approves of their possible relationship. 544
• Wei Shu — Master at Mystic Mist Palace who supports Lu Nan's advancement and grants him a Peak Disciple token. 637 640

Story Role / Major Arcs

Azure Lotus and Artifact Refining Sects

Lu Nan begins as an overlooked Outer Disciple, gains alchemical inheritance, becomes a talisman prodigy, and is eventually accepted by Liu Qilan. His talents in alchemy, talismans, formations, and combat lead to the unusual decision that he will be jointly mentored by Liu Qilan and Ye Hanyan. 14 20 54 63

Three Sects Competition

Lu Nan publicly establishes himself as a prodigy by defeating Foundation Establishment disciples with ease and displaying Sword Intent. He later wins the Golden Core-stage competition and becomes the strongest disciple among the three sects. 145 151

Soul Refining Sect Infiltration

Using the identity Zhao Qi, Lu Nan enters the Soul Refining Sect, gains Wu Bai as a master, learns the Curse Sword Scripture, and prepares to enter the Corpse Secret Realm. Miao Feng later warns him that Wu Bai's apprenticeship may have been part of a deadly Wu Family competition. 170 173 189 212

Sword Valley and Dual Identities

Lu Nan becomes connected to Sword Valley through Miao Feng while continuing to use false identities and conceal his cultivation. He defeats opponents far above his apparent level, gains Lu Taiji as a companion, and returns to the Azure Lotus Sword Sect with new power and resources. 213 219 253 264

Death, Resurrection, and Separation

Lu Nan is killed by a Boiling Fire Cult Tribulation Crossing cultivator, but Hu Mei'er's life-replacing fox tail saves him. After later reviving again three hundred years afterward, he reunites with Liu Qilan, learns that Ye Hanyan has forgotten only him, and discovers that Hu Mei'er was reported to have fallen. 403 501 503

Upper Realm Journey

After recovering his cultivation, Lu Nan travels under the name Ye Nan, wins ninety-three consecutive Heavenly Pride Tournament matches, reaches Void Returning, and becomes entangled with the Tianlan Imperial Family. 505 515 518 544

Shenxiao Holy Land and Alien Battlefield

Liuli Yan accepts Lu Nan as a disciple after his Mortal Transformation tribulation. He later joins Divine Firmament, fights in the alien battlefield, enters Erosion Mountain, obtains the Nine Nether Lotus, and becomes hunted after his identity is exposed. 551 605 606 615

Mystic Mist Palace Infiltration

Assuming the identity Mu Liu, Lu Nan enters Mystic Mist Palace to seek a Nine Heavens Sealing Jade. He takes first place in both Outer and Inner Sect assessments, rises through Pill Peak using his alchemy, and eventually reaches the Supreme realm. 627 631 633 640

Return to the Alien Battlefield

Lu Nan leaves Mystic Mist Palace to continue training in the alien battlefield, receives support from Longevity Palace and Wu Jing, and reunites with Liuli Yan and the Divine Firmament First Ancestor. 653 654