Hu Shu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Hu Shu (胡疏)
Alias(es)	Lord Hu Shu; Human Race Clan Leader; Guardian of the Human Race 45 108 109
Species/Race	Human Race
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Human Race; allied with the Mysterious Faction and Jie Sect 98 175
Occupation/Role	Clan leader, guardian, cultivator, strategist, and mentor
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Early Foundation Establishment	30	Broke through a cultivation obstruction with assistance from the Invincible Domain System; realized that the Human Race's growth can strengthen the domain in return 30
Unspecified cultivation breakthrough	109	Cleared a cultivation bottleneck during secluded cultivation after surviving an assassination attempt 109
Dao of Humanity (temporary)	145	Forced the Invincible Domain to its limit and temporarily attained the Dao of Humanity, dispersing the force trapping Shouyang Mountain 145

Background / History

Hu Shu emerged as the Human Race's protector at Shouyang Mountain after repelling Demon Race attacks with the Invincible Domain. His defense of the settlement earned him the people's trust, but also drew the attention of Guang Chengzi and the Heavenly Origin Sect. 3 4

While seeking a Spiritual Herb, he uncovered Restriction Runes encircling the settlement. The runes monitored the Human Race and hindered their absorption of external spiritual energy, leading Hu Shu to investigate the Heavenly Origin Sect's interference despite repeated traps, scouts, and illusions. 5 6

He later shifted from immediate survival to long-term development: creating cultivation methods, acquiring body-refining arts and rare forging materials, seeking allies, and organizing the Human Race's defenses. 26 28 29

Personality

Hu Shu is resolute and protective, consistently accepting personal risk when the Human Race faces danger. He treats protecting Shouyang Mountain and humanity's future as his central responsibility. 5 83 325

He is cautious rather than reckless. Hu Shu investigates suspicious runes, hidden factions, formations, and enemy intentions before acting, while still making decisive choices when time is limited. 5 95 257

As a leader, he emphasizes collective growth. He develops cultivation systems, distributes resources according to individual aptitude, listens to councils, and prepares successors rather than keeping authority solely for himself. 26 91 175

Abilities & Skills

Invincible Domain

Hu Shu's defining power is the Invincible Domain System, which establishes a domain that protects allies, suppresses opponents, and supports cultivation.

• Repels enemies and forms protective barriers around Human Race forces. 3 32
• Detects disguised Demon Race scouts and restrains enemies within its range. 6
• Unlocks Spiritual Energy Gathering, which concentrates spiritual energy for cultivation. 4
• Unlocks Defense Reinforcement, strengthening the domain against powerful attacks. 4
• Accelerates time and increases spiritual-energy concentration for organized group cultivation. 92
• Possesses a stealth function that Hu Shu uses for covert investigations. 148
• Can be damaged or shattered under sustained high-level assault; Guang Chengzi's forces broke it while Hu Shu protected Fu Xi. 116
• Seven Buddha-Demon Venerables temporarily countered its edge-range effects with specialized magic treasures. 326

Mysterious Power and Five-Colored Light

A dormant power within Hu Shu awakened through a previously acquired treasure during a major battle.

• Releases devastating Five-Colored Light capable of repelling enemy forces and raising allied morale. 103
• Enhances his sword attacks, including a five-colored Sword Qi that opened a breach in enemy lines. 107
• Allowed him to contend with Duobao Daoist during their duel. 107
• Its ultimate use requires substantial commitment of power and is employed only in critical battles. 107

Dao of Humanity

Hu Shu temporarily attained the Dao of Humanity while trapped by a mysterious force on Shouyang Mountain.

• His attainment caused a major surge in power and dispersed the surrounding mysterious force. 145
• Mysterious runes appeared across his body during the process, resonating with the hostile force's own runes. 144
• The attempt was highly dangerous and brought him to the brink of collapse. 144 145

Swordsmanship and Combat Tactics

Hu Shu fights with a long sword or treasure sword, combining direct combat with rapid battlefield analysis.

• Defeated disguised Demon Race scouts with a condensed Spiritual Power Sword. 6
• Identifies weak points in enemy formations and directs allied forces through breaches. 107
• Adjusts tactics during combat by observing flaws in enemy spells and defenses. 223
• Defeated Black Fiend, Bone Zen, and the seven Buddha-Demon Venerables during the battle for Shouyang Mountain. 326

Runes, Restrictions, and Formations

Hu Shu is an active researcher of ancient runes, restrictions, and formations.

• Identified the Restriction Runes surrounding the Human Race settlement and their effect on spiritual-energy absorption. 5
• Broke the restriction guarding an Immortal Herb by recognizing the rhythm of its flickering runes. 24
• Studied ancient books and runes connected to the Human Race's special mission and the Mysterious Power. 51 62
• Uses the Mysterious Power in experimental attempts to crack hostile formations. 66
• Escaped a devilish qi formation by exploiting a flaw in its structure. 257

Cultivation and Mentorship

Hu Shu develops cultivation systems and trains Human Race talents.

• Created a Human Race-specific cultivation method that significantly improved spiritual-energy absorption. 26
• Taught the Primordial Body Refining Art after recovering it from an ancient battlefield. 28
• Integrated the Mysterious Faction's methods of precise spiritual-energy control into Human Race cultivation. 98 99
• Established cultivation groups and specialized cultivation grounds through the Invincible Domain. 92 305
• Personally guided Fu Xi, Di Xin, Nezha, Wu Zetian, and Yan Zhi. 112 181 186 254 283

Medical Skill

Hu Shu can provide emergency treatment.

• Stabilized an injured member of the Mysterious Faction, demonstrating his sincerity and helping open negotiations for an alliance. 96

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Long Sword / Treasure Sword — Hu Shu's principal weapon in battle. 18 185
• Golden Core — A five-colored golden core that absorbs incoming attacks, including the silver threads of a Chan Sect expert. 223
• Healing Pills and defensive magic treasures — Carried during his journey to the Mysterious Faction's stronghold. 96
• Ancient books and cultivation manuals — Used to decipher lost knowledge and teach cultivation techniques. 20 28 118
• Jade slip of cultivation insights — Entrusted to Fu Xi during Hu Shu's handover of affairs. 175
• Ancient spellbook — Gifted by Elder Jiang; contains the Nine Heavens Thunder Art and Phantom Maze Steps. 263

Relationships

• Human Race — Hu Shu serves as their clan leader, guardian, strategist, and cultivator-teacher; their survival and rise motivate his actions. 3 26 83
• Fu Xi — Disciple and trusted successor. Hu Shu protected Fu Xi through his breakthrough, later entrusted him with cultivation insights and plans for humanity's future. 112 116 175
• Yin Wenjiao — Dao companion and strategic partner. They became Dao companions in ZhaoGe and jointly worked against the Western Sect. 259 260
• Wu Zetian — Disciple recognized for her strategic talent and exceptional cultivation potential; she later assists Hu Shu with Human Race unification and military planning. 283 303 328
• Di Xin — Disciple and ZhaoGe's leader. Hu Shu accepted him as a disciple to guide ZhaoGe through its tribulation. 181 189
• Nezha — Disciple recruited for his talent, cultivation insight, and upright character. 186
• Yang Jian — Ally in investigating the Mysterious Faction; the two joined forces after meeting during separate investigations. 183
• Mysterious Rogue Cultivator — Ally freed by Hu Shu from an ancient restriction; in exchange, he taught the Human Race the Lingxiao Body Tempering Technique and magic-treasure forging. 28 29
• Leader of the Mysterious Faction — Initially hostile counterpart who became Hu Shu's negotiating partner and ally after Hu Shu demonstrated sincerity. 96 97 98
• Tongtian Cult Master — Ally and supporter of the Human Race; he later supports Hu Shu's decision to retire behind the scenes. 145 174
• Guang Chengzi — Persistent Chan Sect adversary who views Hu Shu and the Human Race's growth as a threat. 4 115 116
• Chan Sect and Western Sect — Major hostile forces that repeatedly seek to suppress the Human Race's development. 111 257

Story Role / Major Arcs

Guardian of Shouyang Mountain

Hu Shu repels Demon Race attackers, discovers the Heavenly Origin Sect's restrictions around the settlement, and begins investigating the forces suppressing the Human Race. 3 5 6

Building the Human Race's Foundation

He secures the Immortal Herb, creates cultivation methods, recovers the Primordial Body Refining Art, frees the Mysterious Rogue Cultivator, and introduces new methods for cultivation and magic-treasure forging. 24 26 28 29

Alliance Builder and War Leader

After repeated failed attempts to find support, Hu Shu wins cooperation from the Mysterious Faction through diplomacy, resource negotiations, and personal sincerity. He later leads Human Race and allied forces against the United Faction. 27 96 97 107

Master of Fu Xi

Hu Shu meets Fu Xi after secluded cultivation, offers to take him as a disciple, protects him from Chan Sect interference, and guides his cultivation through ancient texts and a structured sun-and-moon regimen. 109 112 116 118

Dao Attainment and Succession

Hu Shu temporarily attains the Dao of Humanity, raising the Human Race's standing. Recognizing the need for independent growth, he later hands affairs and cultivation insights to Fu Xi and other core members before retreating into the background. 145 174 175

ZhaoGe Protector

Hu Shu becomes a key defender of ZhaoGe, takes Di Xin, Nezha, Wu Zetian, and Yan Zhi as disciples, exposes Western Sect traitors, and forms a Dao-companion partnership with Yin Wenjiao. 181 186 258 260 283

Human Race Unification

Working with Wu Zetian and other Human Race leaders, Hu Shu advances unification efforts, opens cultivation grounds, addresses coordination failures, and confronts factions working to keep humanity divided. 287 303 305

Defense of the Ancestral Land

When Shouyang Mountain comes under attack, Hu Shu personally leads three thousand elites to defend it. He defeats several powerful enemies and prepares to sacrifice his Invincible Domain when the Human Race's Source of Fortune is threatened. 325 326

Notable Quotes

“Everyone, rest assured, I will definitely bring back the Spiritual Herb, break the Rune Magic, and protect our home!” 5

“You are my disciple, and helping you break through is what I should do.” 116

“Shouyang Mountain... must not fall.” 325