Lu Zheng

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lu Zheng (陆征)
Alias(es)	Yuan Zheng (Daoist name) 1131
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	White Cloud Temple — outer sect lay disciple 33 1131
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; martial artist; sword cultivator; physician-in-training at Renxin Hall 117 222
Status	Alive 1427
First Appearance	Chapter 5

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Basic swordsmanship → combat-ready swordsmanship	14	Used the Light of Luck to absorb the fundamentals, then further enhanced them until he could adapt and improvise in combat.
Martial Blood Qi	30–31	Cultivated Mountain Carrying Eighteen Forms; generated Blood Qi and underwent a major physical transformation. Daoist Priest Mingzhang later confirmed his rich Blood Qi.
Qi Refining / True Qi	31	Cultivated Qi through the Midnight Stillness Breathing Technique and could circulate True Qi through a Great Circulation.
White Cloud Temple lay disciple	33	Joined White Cloud Temple as a registered lay disciple to learn formal Daoist methods.
Five Talisman Method and Moving Skill	34, 83	Mastered Qi Refining, the Five Talisman Method, and Moving Skill; produced usable Peace, Qi Seeking, Evil Expelling, Breath Concealing, and Swift Travel Talismans.
Thick, pure White Cloud True Qi	83	Mingzhang found his True Qi already unusually pure and dense.
Over 100 years of Dao Comprehension	219	Could manipulate a Red Jade Sword at a growing range with the Moving Skill, though he lacked Sword Qi at this point.
Sword Qi cultivation	222	Integrated Sword Qi from the Flying Feather Riding Clouds Sword Control Scripture alongside Daoist True Qi and Martial Blood Qi without conflict.
Around 200 years of White Cloud True Qi Dao Comprehension	288	His mental cultivation was sufficient to support advanced methods such as Dream Ingress, Puppet Technique, and Spirit Attachment Spell.
Nearly 2,000 years of Dao Comprehension	888, 1031	Rapid dual cultivation and extensive Light of Luck expenditure raised him close to two millennia; he quickly comprehended the Taiyue Divine Mountain Chart.
Nearly 3,000 years of Dao Comprehension	1068	Phoenix dual cultivation, the Flame World, and the Jade Seal accelerated his growth until further improvement through that method ceased.
Approximately 4,000–5,000 years of Dao Comprehension	1416	Dongyang Zi and Perfected Person Mingyu assessed him at four to five thousand years, while speculating about his extraordinary origin.

Background / History

Lu Zheng grew up in Qin Province in a financially secure household. His father, Lu Hui, was an attending physician and his mother, Gu Ling, was a middle-school music teacher. He inherited their easygoing temperament; by his own family’s assessment, he was not inclined to compete or chase ambition. 5 117

After entering the Great Jing Dynasty, Lu Zheng initially claimed to be a scholar and bought local Confucian classics to support the disguise. He abandoned that identity after deciding that examinations and officialdom would take too much time away from his freedom. 14

He instead pursued martial arts and cultivation. Modern instructional videos and the Light of Luck allowed him to master basic swordsmanship at extraordinary speed, while Shen Ying recognized his martial aptitude and gave him the Mountain Carrying Eighteen Forms. He soon cultivated both Martial Blood Qi and Daoist True Qi, leading Daoist Priest Mingzhang to accept him into White Cloud Temple as a lay disciple. 14 29 33

Lu Zheng’s early experiences in Tonglin County established him as a protector of the Liu family. He defeated grave robbers threatening their home, let them leave to avoid drawing retaliation to the family, then secretly tracked and eliminated them after they plotted revenge. 41 42

As his cultivation expanded, he combined Daoist arts, Martial Path methods, Sword Qi, water techniques, thunder methods, mental arts, and body refinement. His rapid gains and broad mastery eventually led senior cultivators to speculate that he might be a True Spirit descended from the Upper Realm. 827 1416

Appearance

Lu Zheng is a tall, fair-skinned young man with delicate features and a well-built physique. He is described as about 1.8 meters tall. 44

• Fair complexion and refined facial features. 44
• Muscular, athletic body shaped by Martial Path cultivation. 30 372
• Can comfortably wear 40 kg Fish Scale Chainmail while carrying a 25 kg spear. 372
• His armored appearance has been compared to an ancient general, especially when equipped with a Phoenix Wing Helmet, lion-faced armor, and the Bright Silver Coiling Dragon Spear. 612

Personality

Lu Zheng began as someone who preferred comfort, leisure, and a peaceful life over status or ambition. Even after gaining extraordinary power, he stated that he did not want to become a hero and preferred to adapt to circumstances rather than seek unnecessary trouble. 5 54

He is generally calm, sociable, and self-assured. He often presents himself as modest, but enjoys playful boasting when his abilities impress others. He also dislikes being forced into restrictive commitments, which is why he remains an outer sect layman rather than becoming a formal monastic disciple. 31 619

Despite his relaxed attitude, Lu Zheng is decisive when others threaten people under his protection. He can be calculating and ruthless against enemies, using tracking, ambushes, illusions, and overwhelming force rather than leaving dangers unresolved. 41 42 266

He is also notably generous with friends, disciples, and family. He shares cultivation methods, gives protective treasures, cooks for guests, and regularly helps Liu Qingyan at Renxin Hall. 117 219 491

Abilities & Skills

Light of Luck and the Jade Seal

Lu Zheng possesses a Jade Seal that converts Light of Luck into accelerated mastery, cultivation, and improvements to his body and spirit.

• Can instantly absorb practical knowledge and muscle memory for techniques he has studied. 14
• Enhances Physique, Spirit, True Qi, Blood Qi, and specialized methods. 40 503
• Allows different cultivation systems to coexist in his body without interfering with one another. 222
• Large expenditures can trigger a cooldown period before further enhancement is possible. 289 888

Martial Path

Lu Zheng first cultivated the Mountain Carrying Eighteen Forms, then later added the more advanced True Dragon Great Handprint and Taiyue Divine Mountain Chart.

• Uses Blood Qi to enhance strength, speed, durability, senses, and close-quarters combat. 30 41
• Can defeat armed opponents while controlling his strength well enough for modern sparring matches. 373
• The True Dragon Great Handprint manifests dragon might and can contend with powerful Sword Qi. 621
• The Taiyue Divine Mountain Chart is a body-refining method that can draw upon earth-vein power. 1031
• His body refinement, True Dragon Blood Qi, and armor allow him to fight physically stronger cultivators at close range. 1043 748

Cloud Method and Daoist Spells

White Cloud Temple’s techniques form Lu Zheng’s principal Daoist foundation.

• Five Talisman Method — draws and uses Peace, Qi Seeking, Evil Expelling, Breath Concealing, and Swift Travel Talismans. 83
• Moving Skill — moves objects and controls flying swords; it is not inherently an offensive technique. 219
• Body Immobilization Spell — freezes or restrains targets; used against Lin Zhidong and the Southern Border old monk. 230 266
• Illusion Technique — creates deceptive scenes and can obstruct an enemy’s escape. 103 266
• Cloud Walking Art / Wind Rain Flying Immortal — grants aerial mobility and lets him fight through cloud, wind, and rain. 360 621
• White Cloud Great Hand Seal — forms a massive cloud-based palm strike capable of stopping fleeing enemies. 450
• Limit: He cannot cast spells while using the Earthwalk Technique. 513

Sword Cultivation

Lu Zheng practices the Flying Feather Riding Clouds Sword Control Scripture and has cultivated Sword Qi in addition to Daoist and Martial Path power.

• Controls Red Jade Swords and other flying swords through Sword Qi and the Moving Skill. 219 222
• Uses multiple flying swords simultaneously; he later possesses nine flying swords. 915
• The Silver Feather Azure Glow Sword can act autonomously in battle. 748
• Has both close-range White Cloud Sword Arts and long-range sword-flight techniques. 915
• Limit: Before cultivating Sword Qi, his Red Jade Sword’s power was inferior to his Embroidered Spring Blade in the Great Jing Dynasty. 219

Thunder, Water, Wind, and Fire Arts

Lu Zheng’s versatility extends beyond White Cloud Temple’s core Cloud Method.

• Qingwei Jade Citadel Lightning Dharma — includes the powerful Grand Yi Five Thunders Strike and soul-locking Pivotal Divine Fortune Lightning. 513 1263
• Black Turtle Water Control True Spirit Secret — controls water, counters flames, and briefly seized control of the Snow Robe Lady’s Black Blood Blood Sea. 674 942
• Western Extremes Wind-Calling Spell — augments speed and aerial combat. 262 622
• Fire Aversion Art — protects against certain hostile flames, including Azure Nether Phosphorous Fire. 450
• Phoenix Divine Fire / Phoenix Fire Red Lotus — used to suppress Demonic Qi and defeat Real Person Yu Ning’s possession. 1134
• Limit: Fire Aversion depends on the quality of the flames and the gap between Lu Zheng and the opponent. 450

Mental and Medical Arts

Lu Zheng has strong perception, mental resistance, medicine knowledge, and a variety of secret techniques.

• Broke Daoist Priest Yuting’s illusion by identifying its flaw. 103
• Resisted and critiqued the old monk’s Paradise Heavenly Maiden Soul-Bewitching Realm before breaking it with his Transformation Art. 265
• Uses the Golden Citadel Heart Sword in spiritual combat. 748
• Studies medicine with Liu Qingyan and assists at Renxin Hall. 83 117
• Can heal injuries with True Qi, including Zhang Tiexia’s internal injuries. 612
• Has cultivated skills in chess, calligraphy, painting, music, cooking, and traditional arts through Light of Luck. 62 814 910

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Embroidered Spring Blade — his first serious weapon, purchased from Ancient Sword Hall. 14
• Red Jade Swords — nail-shaped treasures that transform into flying swords. 219
• Peach Wood Sword — a millennium Peach Wood Sword nourished with Lightning Dharma. 516
• Silver Feather Azure Glow Sword — an autonomous flying sword used in major battles. 656 748
• True Dragon Hidden Head Blade — a powerful close-combat blade used against the Snow Robe Lady. 737 942
• Five-Colored Dragon Scale Armor — True Dragon Secret Treasure armor that resists Qi and blood manipulation. 737 942
• Treasure Mirror — used to deflect Leng Li’s final blade of light. 605
• White Cloud Banner — a defensive White Cloud Temple artifact used to block Real Person Yu Ning’s talisman. 1132
• Bright Silver Coiling Dragon Spear — a modern full-armor fighting weapon. 372 612
• Fish Scale Chainmail — 40 kg armor worn in full-armor fighting. 372

Relationships

• Liu Qingyan — wife, medical collaborator, and long-time companion. Lu Zheng protects her family, studies medicine with her, and travels with her. 41 117 394
• Shen Ying — wife and Peach Blossom Fairy of Peach Blossom Manor. She gave him the Mountain Carrying Eighteen Forms and became his first major cultivation mentor and romantic partner. 29 61 394
• Lin Wan — police officer and Lu Zheng’s modern-world partner. She knows of his extraordinary abilities and trains in the Mountain Carrying Eighteen Forms. 62 126 285
• Si Lingxi — Phoenix Palace Mistress, wife, and dual-cultivation partner. Her assistance greatly accelerated Lu Zheng’s cultivation. 1007 1068
• Daoist Priest Mingzhang — Lu Zheng’s White Cloud Temple master, who recognized his talent and taught him talismans, the Five Spell Technique, and the Body Immobilization Spell. 31 83
• Yuan Jing — senior brother from White Cloud Temple and a frequent ally against supernatural threats. 182 450 1427
• Hu Zhou — Lu Zheng’s disciple; Lu Zheng’s guidance helped develop Hu Zhou’s cultivation and saber skills. 219 262
• Du Lin — owner of Ancient Sword Hall and Lu Zheng’s connection to modern full-armor fighting. 14 371
• Liu Zong — Thousand Seas True Man of Heavenly Evasion Sect; a friendly senior who offered Lu Zheng spells and professional opportunities. 491 493
• Lu Hui and Gu Ling — Lu Zheng’s parents, who eventually learned of cultivation and accepted his relationships with the immortal women in his life. 117 1087

Story Role / Major Arcs

Entry into Great Jing and Early Cultivation

Lu Zheng enters the Great Jing Dynasty, abandons his false scholar persona, and uses modern learning resources plus the Light of Luck to gain martial ability. Shen Ying’s gift of the Mountain Carrying Eighteen Forms and Mingzhang’s instruction at White Cloud Temple establish his dual Daoist–Martial Path cultivation. 14 29 33

Protector of Tonglin County

He becomes closely tied to the Liu family, defends them from grave robbers, eliminates the retaliating criminals, and gradually gains a reputation as a capable cultivator in Tonglin County. 41 42 157

Expansion into Sword, Water, and Mental Cultivation

Lu Zheng acquires the Flying Feather Riding Clouds Sword Control Scripture, develops Sword Qi, studies advanced mental secret techniques, and gradually becomes known for mastering a far wider range of arts than ordinary cultivators. 222 288 827

Modern Martial Arts and Public Encounters

In the modern world, Lu Zheng enters full-armor fighting through Du Lin and Zhao Wenyu. He decisively defeats Zhang Tiexia in sparring and later appears in armor to support the Wu Yue Club against the Japanese Sixth Day Club. 371 373 612

Major Cultivator Conflicts

Lu Zheng fights increasingly dangerous supernatural enemies, including the White-Faced Fierce Ghost, the Southern Border old monk, Night Bone True Lord, the Snow Robe Lady, and the demonic-possessed Real Person Yu Ning. His battles increasingly rely on combining multiple systems rather than a single cultivation path. 266 450 748 942 1134

Rise to Prominence

By the New Year Dharma Assembly, Lu Zheng is recognized as a leading member of White Cloud Temple’s younger Yuan generation. His fame continues to grow among major sects, who identify him as a peerless genius and later speculate that he may be a True Spirit descended from the Upper Realm. 1095 1416

Notable Quotes

“I only cook for close friends and family.” 491

“Being an official is too tiring. Where would I find the time to cultivate my skills and seek longevity?” 619

“You use one sword to break all techniques, but I have all techniques in one body, be careful!” 621

Trivia

• Lu Zheng learned his first sword routine from online videos before using the Light of Luck to master and refine it. 14
• He deliberately declined a career as an imperial chef despite impressing Thousand Seas True Man with his cooking. 491
• He is an exceptional Go player; he defeated the Jinhua Sect’s Rong-generation players and later beat Sect Leader Peng Yu by half a point. 296 297
• His relaxed, low-profile reputation contrasts with his tendency to accumulate powerful allies across the Central Plains, Southern Border, East Sea, Northern Border, and modern world. 1007