Hongjun

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Hongjun (鸿钧)
Alias(es)	Daoist Hongjun; Immortal Ancestor
Species/Race	Reincarnated Chaos Demon God
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Primordial Era; Heavenly Dao; Zixiao Palace
Occupation/Role	Heavenly Dao Sage; founder and preacher of the Path of Mythology
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 8 — descends from Jade Capital Mountain to intervene in Luohu's scheme 8

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Peak Hunyuan Golden Immortal	17	Enters the Western Lands with Five Elements, Qiankun, and Yin Yang Ancestors to confront Luohu; their combined pressure is described at this level. 17
Heavenly Dao Sage	22	After Tang Xuan disrupts his original dual-path plan, Hongjun swears to uphold the Primordial Continent's operation and perfect its order, attaining Heavenly Dao Sage status. 22
Stabilized Hunyuan Dao Fruit	34	After millions of years of seclusion, he stabilizes his realm; his Dao Fruit approaches perfection but still requires Origin Power to reach Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal. 34
Mythological Earth Immortal	48	Uses the Mythological Seed and his Heavenly Dao Sage foundation to achieve the Mythological Earth Immortal realm. 48
Mythological System—rudimentary high-level system	51	Receives the Mythological Simulator after establishing the Path of Mythology; the system is stated to possess limitless potential if perfected. 51
Temporary Great Dao Realm	160	Uses One of the Escapes, supported by Heavenly Dao Authority, to temporarily rise to the Great Dao Realm and delay the Gate of Taboo's closure. 160

Background / History

Hongjun was one of the Chaos Demon Gods born when the Three Thousand Great Daos manifested in the early Chaos period. During that era, he discovered the Gate of Taboo, a door connecting other Primordial Era worlds; the encounter redirected his entire path. 31

Before the Dragon-Han Calamity, Hongjun positioned himself as the hidden beneficiary of the Primordial Era's major conflicts. He allowed the Three Tribes' war to develop while preparing to use Luohu's downfall, the Three Tribes' destruction, and the Three Ancestors' sacrifice to secure both Hunyuan attainment and Heavenly Dao authority. 4 11 20

His scheme collapsed when Ancestral Dragon, Luohu, and the Three Ancestors acted according to Tang Xuan's arrangements. Tang Xuan erased the restrictions Hongjun had placed on the Ancestors, preventing him from forcing them to fill the world's flaws. Hongjun consequently abandoned his intended simultaneous advancement and became a Heavenly Dao Sage first. 20 21 22

Tang Xuan later deduced that Hongjun was deliberately reenacting the expected trajectory of a typical Primordial Era, despite history already having diverged. This raised suspicions that he possessed memories or knowledge beyond his apparent origins. 24 27

After recognizing Tang Xuan's overwhelming influence, Hongjun adopted a more cooperative posture. He sought the River God's guidance, studied the Novel Collection, developed the Path of Mythology, and eventually preached the system throughout the Primordial Era. 26 36 55 58

Appearance

Hongjun is generally presented as an aged Daoist with an unfathomable, restrained presence. When he appears at the Tongtian River, he emits no visible aura, yet his arrival seals the surrounding heaven and earth and obscures Heavenly Secrets. 13 26

• Aged facial appearance. 13
• Carries an aura of simplicity and profundity, likened to the Great Dao returning to an uncarved state. 26
• Often conceals his actual strength and schemes beneath a composed, dignified manner. 13 19

Personality

Hongjun is highly calculating, patient, and pragmatic. He treats the Primordial Era's factions as pieces within a larger plan, recruits allies through selective promises, and is willing to manipulate or coerce others when direct control is advantageous. His arrangement to force the Five Elements, Yin Yang, and Qiankun Ancestors into repairing the Primordial Era demonstrates both his foresight and ruthlessness. 11 20

His poise breaks down when his calculations fail. The Three Tribes' withdrawal, Luohu's independent Dao-proving, and Tang Xuan's intervention leave him furious and disoriented, particularly because they deny him the position of sole victor he expected. 18 19 22

Following these setbacks, Hongjun proves adaptable rather than self-destructive. He seeks Tang Xuan's patronage, accepts useful guidance, and chooses to become a “good person” when the proposed methods for advancing the Primordial Era offer greater benefits than seizing the Heavenly Dao for himself. 26 30 34

Abilities & Skills

Heavenly Dao Authority

As a Heavenly Dao Sage, Hongjun can draw upon the authority and power of the Primordial Heavenly Dao.

• Can maintain and assist in perfecting the Primordial Era's order through his oath to the Heavenly Dao. 20 22
• His Sage-level strength is strongest within the Primordial Continent, where the Heavenly Dao's influence reaches. 34
• Uses Heavenly Dao empowerment alongside One of the Escapes to temporarily access the Great Dao Realm. 160
• His Sage status alone is distinct from cultivating his own Dao Fruit to Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal. 34

Jade Plate of Creation

Hongjun wields the Jade Plate of Creation, a supreme treasure used for combat, concealment, and control.

• Summoned it during the confrontation with Luohu and the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation. 17
• Placed restrictions on the Five Elements, Yin Yang, and Qiankun Ancestors. 21
• The restrictions were erased by Tang Xuan, revealing a limit to Hongjun's control. 21

Strategic Scheming

Hongjun is an exceptional planner whose influence extends across multiple Primordial Era calamities.

• Arranged the Three Ancestors as potential instruments for repairing the Primordial Era's flaws. 11 20
• Prepared a dual path of Origin-realm cultivation and Heavenly Dao Sage authority. 19 20
• Concealed his strength while preparing to use Yang Mei's arrival to restore his authority after the Dragon-Han setback. 30
• Recognized the Gate of Taboo as an existential threat and later revealed a prepared trump card against it. 31 132

Path of Mythology

Hongjun created a high-level cultivation system by drawing inspiration from the Novel Collection provided by Tang Xuan.

• Established the Path of Mythology, which was recognized as a high-level system. 51
• Defined six mythological realms: Earth Immortal, Heavenly Immortal, True Immortal, Mysterious Immortal, Golden Immortal, and Great Luo. 58
• Projected the mythological system into the Primordial Era's rules so other beings could cultivate it. 58
• Renamed himself the Immortal Ancestor during his sermon. 58

Mythological Simulator and Mythological Seal

The Mythological Simulator was bestowed upon Hongjun for creating the Path of Mythology.

• Simulates and helps him comprehend the structure and potential of his Mythological System. 51
• Enabled him to form a Mythological Seal in battle. 51
• The seal suppressed Shi Chen and Yang Mei's power. 51

One of the Escapes

Hongjun's decisive trump card embodies a sliver of hope from the Mythological Realm.

• Consolidates him as a singular existence through the authority represented by “One of the Escapes.” 160
• Allows a temporary surge to the Great Dao Realm when combined with Heavenly Dao Authority. 160
• Used to delay the Gate of Taboo's closure while allied Great Dao Realm experts joined him. 160

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Jade Plate of Creation — supreme treasure used in battle and to impose restrictions on the Three Ancestors. 17 21
• Innate Five-Colored Banners — Hongjun possesses the banners; he gives the Central Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner to Tang Xuan as an offering, and later offers the full set as a reward. 26 30
• Mythological Seed — gifted by Tang Xuan; supports Hongjun's advancement into the Mythological Earth Immortal realm. 48
• Mythological Simulator — high-level-system reward that assists his mythological cultivation and divine-ability development. 51

Relationships

• Tang Xuan / River God — Initially an unknown disruptor who destroys Hongjun's Dragon-Han scheme; later becomes Hongjun's teacher, patron, and the figure Hongjun trusts to end the Gate of Taboo calamity. 21 26 34 110
• Heavenly Dao — Hongjun's closest institutional ally and the source of his Sage authority; their relationship is cooperative but marked by mutual suspicion concerning the Gate of Taboo. 20 31 132
• Luohu — Rival and fellow schemer. They briefly form a truce against the Three Tribes, but Luohu's Dao-proving directly disrupts Hongjun's ambitions. 18 19 22
• Ancestral Dragon — Political rival whose alliance with the other Tribes and Tang Xuan overturns Hongjun's expected victory during the Dragon-Han Calamity. 18 20 22
• Five Elements Ancestor, Yin Yang Ancestor, and Qiankun Ancestor — Former allies Hongjun attempts to use as sacrifices to repair the Primordial Era; they later resent him for the scheme. 11 20 22
• Yang Mei — A powerful rival whom Hongjun challenges after attaining Mythological Earth Immortal; Hongjun's mythological status gives him a decisive advantage. 48 50
• Hongjun No. 129,600 — A fully corrupted counterpart from another Primordial Era. Hongjun restores some of his sanity, learns from his failure, then uses the counterpart's Origin to advance his own cultivation. 109 110

Story Role / Major Arcs

Dragon-Han Calamity

Hongjun attempts to orchestrate Luohu's defeat and the collapse of the Three Tribes, intending to claim Hunyuan attainment and Heavenly Dao authority. Tang Xuan's interference turns his intended victory into a major defeat and exposes the limits of his control. 11 17 20 22

Alliance with the River God

After his failure, Hongjun visits Tang Xuan at the Tongtian River, offers spirit treasures, and seeks methods to advance both himself and the Primordial Era. He gradually shifts from covert domination toward cooperation with Tang Xuan and the Heavenly Dao. 26 29 30

Creation of the Mythological System

Hongjun studies the Novel Collection, synthesizes its ideas into the Path of Mythology, receives the Mythological Simulator, and defeats Yang Mei and Shi Chen through newly developed mythological methods. 36 48 51

Zixiao Palace Sermon

After an extended period, Hongjun summons powerhouses from across the Primordial Era to Zixiao Palace. He preaches the mythological cultivation system, announces its six realms, and establishes the title of Immortal Ancestor. 55 58

Gate of Taboo Conflict

Hongjun investigates the Gate of Taboo, confronts alternate versions of himself, and recognizes how closely his own early path resembles the path that led other Hongjuns to corruption. He ultimately commits his trump card and Heavenly Dao support to defend Tang Xuan and oppose the Gate. 31 32 109 110 132 160

Notable Quotes

“Everything is within This Humble One's control.” 13

“Senior River God has protected our Primordial Era for so long. Now, it is time for us to repay Senior River God.” 132

“What am I to end all this? Only Senior River God can achieve it.” 110

Trivia

• Hongjun's true body and original Great Dao are unknown; rumors variously identify him as a yellow eel, loach, or cricket worm, but these claims are suspected to be misinformation he spread himself. 24
• He once invited Yang Mei to Jade Capital Mountain, but Yang Mei refused to enter the Primordial Continent. 11
• Although he originally planned to control the Primordial Era through calculation, Hongjun later openly acknowledges the value of having a powerful patron. 34
• The Gate of Taboo has produced alternate Hongjuns, including a corrupted version from Primordial Era No. 129,600 and a composite “Hongjun” associated with the Main God Space. 109 144