Biodata

Feature Details
Name Xuan Mo (玄墨) 541
Alias(es) Li Fansong, used while impersonating a Wangcheng Mountain disciple during his martial-world trial 962 973
Species/Race Demon God offspring; a natural-born child rather than a remade being 538 1000
Gender Male 1096
Affiliation Heavenly Court; Yingzhou Island; Lingjian Sect during his re-cultivation 981 1142
Occupation/Role Heavenly Emperor; founder of the Heavenly Demon Sect 556 981
Status Alive; later enters seclusion on Yingzhou Island to study magic treasures, laws, and cultivation 1204

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level Chapter Notes
Earth Grade 987 States that he “woke up” at Earth Grade before studying the Illusory Heart Art.
Increased Black Myth in-game level 1001 After losing to the Bamboo Hat Martial Master through inferior swordsmanship, he spends half a month level grinding and defeats him in a rematch.
Qi Condensation 1143 Enters Qi Condensation in Feng Yin’s secret chamber after Wang Wu’s foundation training; the breakthrough creates a Spiritual Energy vortex that alarms Lingjian Sect.
Unnamed higher cultivation level 1201 Breaks through while fighting Xuanxiao, awakening Black Hole Devour and consuming a world-destroying sword light.

Background

Xuan Mo is the natural-born son of Xuanxiao, master of Yingzhou Island, and the Demon Ancestor Luohu. He openly identifies himself through both parents, while Tongtian recognizes his Primordial Sword Heart, Sword Dao laws, and unusually pure demonic energy. 541 556

He claims that Luohu filled his mind with knowledge dating back to the creation of the world while he was still in her womb. This inherited knowledge contributes to his unusually broad awareness, but not always to patience or restraint. 999

He established the Heavenly Demon Sect to oppose Buddhism and sought Tongtian’s support for the venture. Soon afterward, he used Tongtian’s written authorization to justify robbing the Ancestral Dragon’s tomb for spiritual resources. 556 557

Appearance

Xuan Mo’s body and presentation vary across worlds and trials. In the martial-world trial, Xuanxiao provides him with a newly condensed body with cleared meridians; he appears as a green-clad youth traveling on a white horse. 960

  • His aura carries both Sword Dao resonance and exceptionally pure demonic energy. 556
  • During his later breakthrough, his eyes become pitch-black and are described as resembling an endless abyss. 1201
  • In Lingjian Sect’s re-cultivation trial, he enters the body of Wang Lu after his memories and cultivation are sealed. 1137

Personality

Xuan Mo is restless, competitive, and openly arrogant. He seeks out unfamiliar worlds, powerful opponents, and new methods rather than remaining in the Heavenly Court, often treating dangerous training as entertainment. 960 1084 1204

He dislikes losing more than he dislikes hard work. After the Bamboo Hat Martial Master defeats him through superior swordsmanship, Xuan Mo refuses to accept the result and spends half a month raising his in-game level for a rematch. 1000 1001

His confidence can become ruthless: he annihilates a youth for insulting the Heavenly Emperor, yet acknowledges Yuechan’s courage when she refuses to yield. 981 Beneath his flippancy, he is protective of people he accepts as his own, risking a solo infiltration of the Seven Stars Sect to obtain Wang Wu’s antidote and later bringing her to the Three Pure Ones for guidance after her ascension. 1180 1190

Abilities & Skills

Primordial Spirit

Xuan Mo possesses an exceptionally powerful and stable Primordial Spirit.

  • It renders him highly resistant to illusion and artistic-conception techniques; the Cloud-Wave Map’s temptations cannot deceive him. 960 1138
  • Wang Wu’s Soul Searching Technique fails because of the strength of his Primordial Spirit. 1147
  • He can use it to influence opponents’ minds in battle, though Xuanxiao considers this excessive for a martial-world trial. 964
  • In worlds or game environments that restrict his cultivation, he may retain limited access to Divine Abilities despite stat-based constraints. 993

Sword Dao

Xuan Mo’s core combat specialty is swordsmanship, rooted in a Primordial Sword Heart and reinforced by his accumulated combat experience. 556 972

  • Immeasurable Heavenly Dipper — a self-created sword art used with Sword Control; he can divide the Pine Grain Wood Sword into five swords and form a defensive sword net. 962 972
  • Formless Sword Technique — learns its essence within days at Lingjian Sect and improves the sect’s ultimate technique. 1147
  • Myriad Swords Returning to Origin — condenses vast Sword Qi into a destructive attack capable of destroying a metal puppet. 1185
  • His transmitted sword manual requires Heavenly Demonic Qi and the fusion of sword intent with demonic intent, preventing ordinary cultivators from practicing it properly. 972

Heavenly Dipper Divine Abilities

Xuan Mo incorporates Divine Abilities into martial techniques.

  • Universe in a Sleeve — absorbs or blocks volleys of hidden weapons. 964
  • Mastering the Five Thunders — channels lightning into the Dragon’s Roar Sword; one strike cleaves a mountain in two. 973
  • Seven Illusory Clones — creates seven simultaneous combat bodies to overwhelm an opponent with converging staff attacks. 993

Physical Combat and Transformation

Xuan Mo is highly capable in unarmed combat, staff fighting, and body-based techniques.

  • Uses Taiji principles to redirect Wuxin’s attacks and defeat him without relying on a sword. 977
  • Wields the Yan Tian Thunder Rod effectively against Yuan Hong and Kang Jinlong. 994
  • Uses the Demonic God Self-Destruction Great Law to enlarge his body and contest the Martial Ancestor’s palm technique. 1015
  • Demonstrates abnormal recovery during Wang Wu’s training, recovering rapidly from injuries that should incapacitate an ordinary cultivator. 1143

Ultimate Techniques

  • God-Slaying Spear — an Innate treasure weapon used to challenge and break through Xuandu’s Taiji Diagram defense. 981
  • Black Hole Devour — awakened during his breakthrough against Xuanxiao; manifests as a black vortex that devours an incoming world-destroying sword light. 1201
  • Thunderous Might — an ultimate move strong enough to pressure Yang Jian, though Yang Jian withstands it and ultimately defeats Xuan Mo in their first encounter. 1013

Equipment / Weapons / Items

  • Twelve-Grade World-Destroying Black Lotus — top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure gifted by Luohu; its automatic defense does not consume Xuan Mo’s Mana and withstands the Evil Emperor’s full assault. 943
  • God-Slaying Spear — black spear used against Xuandu and the Chaos Demon Ape. 981 1018
  • Pine Grain Wood Sword — his principal sword during the martial-world trial and the weapon used to kill Su Changhe. 962 967
  • Dragon’s Roar Sword — obtained from the Lord of Wushuang City in exchange for the Phantom Formless cultivation method. 972 973
  • Yan Tian Thunder Rod — high-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure staff purchased from Ya Qiong for use in the Black Myth brain-computer world. 993
  • Merit Divine Wheel — used to pay for Ao Lie’s spiritual-treasure purchase from the Primordial Exchange. 992

Relationships

  • Xuanxiao — Father. Xuanxiao repeatedly arranges Xuan Mo’s world-hopping trials, unseals or restricts his power when necessary, and serves as both mentor and sparring rival. 541 967 1201
  • Luohu — Mother and Demon Ancestor. She gives him the World-Destroying Black Lotus and supports his defiance of Xuanxiao. 538 943 1202
  • Tongtian — Grandfather. Tongtian recognizes Xuan Mo’s Sword Dao potential and aids his early Heavenly Demon Sect plans. 556 1190
  • Wang Wu — Lingjian Sect master during Xuan Mo’s re-cultivation. Her brutal training establishes his foundation; he later risks himself to obtain the antidote for her poisoning. 1142 1180
  • Guan Shanmeng — Hongchen Pavilion master who teaches him the Illusory Heart Art to temper his state of mind. 987
  • Ao Yue — Brother-in-law and recurring rival. Their Chaos-space duel ends in a draw after Xuanxiao intervenes. 1001 1165
  • Xuan Qianyu — Sibling. Xuan Mo leaves her and Ao Yue to manage their realm when he returns to the cultivation world for further re-cultivation. 1179
  • Wang Ye — Ally and subordinate in the Otherworldly Realm; Xuan Mo offers to teach him Divine Abilities and later shares cultivation knowledge with him. 1068 1082
  • Fei Xuan — Temporary junior brother during Xuan Mo’s impersonation of Li Fansong; accompanies him through the martial world and witnesses his swordsmanship. 962 973
  • Great White Star — Heavenly Court advisor who handles reports, financial matters, and the consequences of Xuan Mo’s decisions. 992 1000

Story Role / Major Arcs

Heavenly Demon Sect and Heavenly Court

Xuan Mo founds the Heavenly Demon Sect, obtains support from Tongtian, and gathers resources through tomb robbery. He later takes control of the sect after defeating Mo Lie and confronts the Dark Hall’s An Yue. 556 557 946

As Heavenly Emperor, he defends the Azure Cloud Sword Sect by forcing the Evil Emperor into a three-year truce. His threat to detonate the World-Destroying Black Lotus would have destroyed the Evil Emperor Sect along with its master. 943

Martial-World Trial

Seeking something more interesting than ruling the Heavenly Court, Xuan Mo enters a low-level martial world in a specially condensed body. He steals Li Fansong’s identity, storms Ascending Heaven Pavilion, challenges Sword Immortals, and studies stronger sword techniques through repeated duels. 960 962 973

His martial journey expands his use of Sword Control, the Five Thunders, Taiji, and Divine Abilities disguised as martial arts. Xuanxiao eventually recalls his Primordial Spirit, leaving the real Li Fansong to face the consequences. 973 977 978

Black Myth Brain-Computer Trials

Xuan Mo treats the Black Myth brain-computer world as another arena for combat training. He defeats the Great Horse Monkey with Seven Illusory Clones, acquires the Yan Tian Thunder Rod, and overcomes opponents including Yuan Hong and Kang Jinlong. 993 994

His first loss to the Bamboo Hat Martial Master becomes a turning point: rather than comprehending laws, he chooses to level grind until he can win the rematch. 1000 1001

Otherworldly Realm and Mo Xian Martial Hall

Xuan Mo arrives in the Otherworldly Realm, defeats Wang Ye and Xiao Zizai, and dominates the Luotian Grand Ceremony. He wins the Heaven Communicating Talisman Art inheritance after defeating Feng Shayan and other challengers. 1067 1068 1074

He establishes Mo Xian Martial Hall, recruits disciples under strict standards, and teaches Wang Weiguo the Nine Revolutions Golden Body and Golden Elixir Great Dao. After a hundred days, he ascends from the world, leaving cultivation methods for the Feng, Wang, and Tang families. 1076 1084

Lingjian Sect Re-Cultivation

Xuanxiao later seals Xuan Mo’s memories and cultivation before sending him into the body of Wang Lu. Xuan Mo joins Lingjian Sect under Wang Wu, develops the Formless Sword Bone, enters Qi Condensation, and rapidly masters the Formless Sword Technique. 1137 1142 1143 1147

After being framed for smashing the Spiritual Sword Hall plaque, he learns that the culprit has soul fluctuations identical to his own. 1149 1150 He eventually returns to the cultivation world by choice, retaining his memories while retracing the path of cultivation for enjoyment. 1179

Trivia

  • Xuan Mo learned the rules of Go in roughly half an hour before defeating an experienced player. 1085
  • He deliberately uses Li Fansong’s identity to avoid punishment for damage he causes during his martial-world adventure. 973
  • He considers finding a Dao companion a more urgent matter than being sent to another dangerous training world. 1218