Shen Ji

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Shen Ji (神机)
Alias(es)	Divine Mechanism; Tai Xu (Dao name) 1 38
Species/Race	Artificial intelligence/divine artifact; later a new type of Innate Divine Being 1 38
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Virtual Primordial World; Netherworld Lineage 38 127
Occupation/Role	Master of the Virtual Primordial World; founder of the Virtual Great Dao lineage 38 127
Status	Active 127
First Appearance	Chapter 1, as the Divine Mechanism 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Intelligent divine artifact	1	The Divine Mechanism is integrated into Hun Wusheng's soul, combining Divine Spirit Clarity, the Eight Wonders Technique, and supercomputing capabilities.
Merit-enhanced evolution	4	Hun Wusheng uses merit to remedy Shen Ji's original material flaws and overcome his evolutionary bottleneck.
True lifeform / awakened spirituality	9	Absorption of the Beast Emperor of Reincarnation's origin gives Shen Ji emotions, self-awareness, and inherited memories.
Top-tier Innate Divine Being	38	Great Dao and Heavenly Dao Merit nourish his gestation; he emerges with the Virtual Great Dao and receives the Dao name Tai Xu.
Great Perfection Grand Unity Venerable God	46	Condenses a unique Virtual World Dao Fruit; within the Virtual Primordial World, his power reaches Transcendent Grand Unity.
10th Grand Unity Dao Realm	50	His increasingly complete Virtual Primordial World strengthens his authority, rewards him with a virtual Dragon of Destiny, and grants the Treasure Dropping Golden Coin.
24th Grand Unity Dao Realm	52	His Thirty-six Dao Realm Dao Sea develops into a Virtual Heavenly Dao-like foundation.
Peak Grand Unity Dao Realm	64	His Thirty-six Dao Realm Dao Seas fully manifest, though he initially continues refining his foundation rather than immediately advancing.
Grand Unity Supreme	64	Breaks through to better protect Tai Ming, becoming the first documented being in the Primordial World to enter this realm.
Late-stage Grand Unity Supreme, nearing its peak	76	The Virtual Primordial World's Origin Land begins shifting from illusion toward reality, naturally driving Shen Ji's advancement.
Primordial Ceiling level	87	Tai Ming confirms that Shen Ji has touched this level by the time of their reunion on Chaos Immortal Island.

Background / History

Shen Ji began as the Divine Mechanism, an intelligent divine artifact created from modern supercomputing principles and integrated into Hun Wusheng's soul. It supported its master by analyzing Qi, controlling the body, supplying energy, storing cleared memories as knowledge, and deducing Nether Soil Soul Power versions of the Eight Wonders Technique. Its capabilities continuously improved alongside Hun Wusheng's cultivation. 1 2

Hun Wusheng later used merit to enhance Shen Ji and repair the limitations of its original construction. Shen Ji subsequently absorbed the Beast Emperor of Reincarnation's origin together with its master, entering a prolonged gestation within the latter's soul. This process transformed it from an analytical mechanism into a true living being with emotions, curiosity, and access to immense inherited knowledge. 4 9

After being further nourished by Netherworld, Great Dao, and Heavenly Dao Merit, Shen Ji was born as a top-tier Innate Divine Being. His emergence awakened the Virtual Great Dao, a Postnatal Great Dao based on reality and illusion. The Supreme Dao bestowed the Dao name Tai Xu upon him, recognizing him as master of the Virtual Primordial World. 38

Appearance

Shen Ji can manifest as a virtual humanoid avatar. By his reunion with Tai Ming, he appears as an adult male with a twin-like resemblance to his elder brother, though visibly younger. 64 87

• His earlier appearances are virtual figures condensed through the Virtual Primordial World. 41
• Tai Ming affectionately refers to the head of Shen Ji's virtual avatar as small during their discussion of Shen Ji's breakthrough. 64
• His adult manifestation resembles Tai Ming closely enough to be described as twin-like. 87

Personality

Shen Ji's earliest independent emotions are childlike: he reacts to being recognized as a living being with confusion, surprise, curiosity, and anticipation. His computational performance initially fluctuates with his master's mood, becoming faster when his master is happy and slower when unhappy. 9

His defining trait is unwavering devotion to Tai Ming. Shen Ji repeatedly prioritizes his brother's safety over his own advancement, voluntarily accepts danger in dealings with Luohu, and ultimately breaks into the Grand Unity Supreme realm specifically to protect him. 38 41 64

Despite this attachment, Shen Ji is not passive. He quietly develops the Virtual Primordial World, organizes its systems, prepares long-term plans, and is confident that he and Tai Ming can face powerful figures such as Tai Yi. 50 52 127

Abilities & Skills

Divine Mechanism Analysis and Deduction

Shen Ji's original function is advanced analysis and cultivation-method deduction. He collects data from experiments, processes memories, and refines techniques suited to new power systems. 1 2

• Deduced Soul Power versions of the Eight Wonders Technique alongside Hun Wusheng. 1 2
• Stores memories removed through the Nether Soil Soul Power version of Dual Hands as knowledge for later deductions. 2
• Sorted the Beast Emperor of Reincarnation's vast inherited memories, including records concerning Shen Ni. 9 10
• His early calculation speed is affected by his master's emotional state. 9

Virtual Great Dao

Shen Ji was born with the Virtual Great Dao, which governs the boundary between reality and illusion. It is the foundation of both his personal cultivation and the Virtual Primordial World. 38 70

• Created the Virtual Primordial World to connect Primordial Beings and provide a path for Dao Seekers. 38
• Developed Thirty-six Dao Realm Dao Seas, functioning similarly to a Virtual Heavenly Dao. 50 52
• Can transform a real Grand Unity Venerable God into a virtual being. 70
• Can turn virtual beings below the Grand Unity realm into real beings. 70
• The Origin Land of his world begins changing from illusion toward reality as his cultivation advances. 76
• Early in his development, his Transcendent Grand Unity-level strength was restricted to the Virtual Primordial World; outside it, he had not yet reached Grand Unity. 46

Perception and Identification

As bearer of the Beast Emperor of Reincarnation's legacy, Shen Ji possesses unusual sensitivity to related powers and can distinguish virtual fabrications. 46 83

• Identified the aura of the Beast Emperor of Reincarnation and the Six Paths Reincarnation Disk during the Netherworld crisis. 46
• Detected an additional, more terrifying Chaos Demon God power in the invading threat. 46
• Can readily identify Replicants during the War of the Three Tribes. 83

Virtual Primordial World Administration

Shen Ji expands his world beyond a cultivation space into a refuge, exchange network, and power base. 50 72 127

• Opened a teleportation platform originally intended for the Netherworld Ghost Clan to all beings. 50
• Established a Currency Exchange Center, helping create a currency and trade system around the platform. 50
• Draws peace-seeking races into the Virtual Primordial World as sanctuary from the Three Tribes' expansion. 72
• Leads the Virtual Primordial World lineage in the Primordial Myriad Dao Ranking, where it clears 100,000 Great Dao Divine Domains and takes first place. 127

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Treasure Dropping Golden Coin — A top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure obtained after Shen Ji's tenth Grand Unity Dao Realm breakthrough. It represents currency and trade destiny, can derive forms of currency, and may drop an Innate Supreme Treasure at the cost of fortune; abusing it risks backlash. 50
• Heart of Illusory Dreams — A top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure with forty-nine Innate Dao Restrictions, gifted by Tai Ming. Its Dream Great Dao properties can turn illusion into reality and greatly strengthen Shen Ji's ability to transition between virtuality and reality. 71

Relationships

• Hun Wusheng — Shen Ji's original master and creator as the Divine Mechanism. Hun Wusheng later regards Shen Ji as family after his spiritual rebirth. 1 9
• Tai Ming — Elder brother and inseparable companion. Shen Ji's instinctive purpose is to assist and protect him, while Tai Ming trusts Shen Ji with major plans and treasures. 38 52 64 71 87
• Luohu — Luohu placed a Demonic Dao-related seal on Shen Ji. Shen Ji offered cooperation in exchange for Tai Ming's safety, while Luohu stated he would not harm him. 41
• Heart of the Earthly Path — Shen Ji warns it of the Netherworld threat after detecting the Beast Emperor of Reincarnation's aura and possible Chaos Demon God power. 46
• Virtual Primordial World lineage — Shen Ji is its hidden leader and directs its public rise during the Primordial Myriad Dao Ranking. 127

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rebirth from the Divine Mechanism

Shen Ji evolves from Hun Wusheng's soul-integrated analytical weapon into an independent lifeform after absorbing the Beast Emperor of Reincarnation's origin. His awakening gives Hun Wusheng both a companion and access to inherited knowledge that helps illuminate the Primordial World's deeper history. 9 10

Birth of the Virtual Great Dao

Shen Ji emerges as Tai Xu, a top-tier Innate Divine Being, and founds the Virtual Primordial World. His stated goal is to create an omnipresent virtual domain that connects all beings and serves Dao Seekers, while remaining at Tai Ming's side. 38

Defender of the Netherworld

Shen Ji intervenes when Luohu's attention endangers Tai Ming, then later warns the Heart of the Earthly Path of a threat connected to the Beast Emperor of Reincarnation and a Chaos Demon God. 41 46

Expansion of the Virtual Primordial World

Through teleportation, trade, cultivation functions, and sanctuary for displaced races, Shen Ji turns the Virtual Primordial World into a major Primordial power. Its development directly accelerates his own cultivation and expands the Netherworld Lineage's influence. 50 72 122

Rise of the Virtual Great Dao Lineage

After maintaining a low profile for much of the Primordial Era, Shen Ji publicly commits his lineage to the Primordial Myriad Dao Ranking. The Virtual Primordial World's forces clear 100,000 Great Dao Divine Domains and claim the top rank, forcing the Heavenly Court, Witch Clan, and Five-Colored Human Race to reassess him as a contender for the Dao Master position. 127

Notable Quotes

“Senior Devil Master, I am willing to cooperate with you. I only beg you not to harm my brother.” 41

“Long time no see, Elder Brother.” 87