Wang Tie Zhu

Biodata

Name	Wang Tie Zhu (王铁柱)
Alias(es)	Big Turtle; Pillar; Hunchback Youth; Passerby A; Lord Steel Pillar; Green Ox Disciple; First Disciple; “Turtle Boy”
Species/Race	Turtle demon; later takes human form
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Qin He / Great Immortal Green Ox; Corpse Burning Room No. 7
Occupation/Role	Qin He's assistant and cook; corpse dismantler and corpse purifier
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 73, as Big Turtle 73

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
50 years of cultivation	136	Reveals that he has fifty years of cultivation; his secret patterns flare and his neck extends with a formidable aura. 136
150 years of cultivation / Second-rank expert	405	Having steadily accumulated cultivation under Qin He, he reaches 150 years and becomes a second-rank expert. 405
Middle Spring Gushing Realm / Wheel Sea Realm	697	Rapidly advances after entering the Abyss World, reaching the middle stage of the Spring Gushing Realm while Lamborghini has only newly broken through. 697
Dao Palace Realm, Great Completion	1054	Following cultivation supported by the Moon Radiance Cauldron, reaches great completion while Lamborghini advances to the late Dao Palace Realm. 1054

Background / History

Qin He first establishes communication with Big Turtle through the Beast Speech Technique after feeding him, creating a “raising” relationship that prevents Qin He from simply eating him. Big Turtle identifies himself as the son of Ao Jiao, the Great King Turtle. 73

After Big Turtle demonstrates his long-range neck strike, Qin He names him Wang Tie Zhu. Wang objects to the name, but Qin He threatens to rename him “Wang Bacai,” settling the matter. 94 He later takes human form and serves publicly as Qin He’s cook, although his turtle shell remains on his back and is generally mistaken for a hunchback. 287 306

Wang Tie Zhu becomes a regular assistant at Corpse Burning Room No. 7. When Qin He becomes unresponsive after an unexplained incident, Wang completes a cremation using ordinary fire and fears that his master has lost his soul. 368

After becoming separated from Qin He in the Abyss World, Wang and Lamborghini search Lin'an City for over half a year. Wang earns the Liang Family’s favor by suppressing a demonic wolf remnant soul with the beginner-level Spirit Crossing Sutra, then finally reunites with Qin He near the Demon Suppression Division. 700 713

As Qin He’s foremost disciple, Wang repeatedly competes with Wei Wu for favor and status. This insecurity drives him to develop corpse dismantling and purification skills, while his role later expands into combat operations against the Heaven Punishing Bureau and participation in the western expedition. 743 787 857 1133

During preparations for the renewed western march, Wang initially dismisses Cui Yan’s warning about danger from merit, but follows Qin He’s lead once the threat is taken seriously. He subsequently arranges for Cui Yan to accompany the expedition, believing the man’s knowledge of the Domain Gate Palace will be useful. 1131 1133

Appearance

Wang Tie Zhu usually appears as a hunchback youth in human form. His unchanged turtle shell creates the hump on his back, while his eyes are repeatedly described as small, bean-like eyes. 306 370

• Retains a turtle shell after taking human form; the shell is mistaken for a hunchback. 306
• Has secret patterns across his body that become visible when he releases power. 136
• Can extend his neck over great distances. 94
• Begins developing dragon horns as his bloodline changes. 562
• Is recognized as a turtle demon despite his human disguise. 705

Personality

Wang Tie Zhu is loyal, obedient, and highly attentive to Qin He’s preferences. He readily performs unpleasant tasks assigned by his master, including corpse work and surgery, even when visibly disgusted. 790 811

He is also cautious to the point of cowardice when confronting overwhelming threats. Lamborghini can provoke him into acting, however, particularly by challenging his dignity as a Turtle Immortal. 405 708 Once committed, Wang can be ruthless toward enemies and fiercely protective of turtle-kind; he kills a cultivator for insulting turtles. 451

His strongest recurring insecurity is his position as Qin He’s foremost disciple. He becomes jealous when Wei Wu brings valuable corpses, builds temples, or displays superior combat strength, often attempting to undermine Wei Wu’s contributions. 743 862 921

Despite this insecurity, Wang is resourceful and capable of deception, interrogation, and psychological warfare. He helps set traps for enemies, exploits Old Wolf Ancestor’s fear for the Heavenly Wolf Clan’s Moon Radiance Cauldron, and takes initiative in carrying out Qin He’s strategic orders. 843 1024 1133

Abilities & Skills

Meteor Turtle Hammer

Wang can stretch his neck over long distances and use it as a precise killing weapon.

• Successfully strikes and kills a target from one li away after Qin He adjusts the test distance. 94
• His neck had previously stretched beyond two li, though Qin He considers one li a more practical range. 94

Tortoise Bloodline and Defense

His turtle lineage grants powerful defensive abilities.

• Tortoise-Pattern Magic Shield — Instantly forms a black-patterned tortoiseshell shield that withstands the Scale Demon King’s Dragon’s Tail Sweep. 553
• Turtle Shell Defense — Summons a gigantic shell to block Cai Linglong’s Wheel Sea Realm strike, though the impact nearly shatters it and sends him flying. 705
• Retains his shell in human form, providing a natural armored trait. 306

Martial Arts

Wang combines Qin He’s teachings with his own demon essence in close combat.

• Dog Beating Staff Technique — Uses the perfected technique to defend Qin He and defeat ordinary cultivators with his staff. 309
• Acupoint sealing — Immobilizes Gao Facai by striking his acupoints with sunflower seed shells. 402
• Ancestral Demon Technique — Condenses exceptionally dense demon essence and places him on a path of returning to his ancestors and becoming a progenitor. 723
• Mysterious Iron Staff — Channels demon essence through the staff to execute the Dog-Head Bashing Staff Strike. 723

Spells and Mobility Techniques

Wang’s later combat repertoire includes several high-level techniques.

• Spirit Crossing Sutra — At beginner mastery, suppresses but cannot fully eliminate a demonic wolf remnant soul. 713
• The Spirit Crossing Sutra’s suppressive effect against demonic-path and ghostly methods also becomes relevant during the confrontation with Old Wolf Ancestor. 1023
• Earth Escape — Lets him rapidly close distance or evade in battle. 860
• Seven-Headed Naga — Launches a powerful palm strike in the form of a seven-headed heavenly dragon. 860
• Illusory Shadow — Leaves behind a false image to evade a hammer strike. 860
• Great Luo Dharma Spell — Drops a rune-covered golden mountain to crush and defeat an opponent. 860
• Samadhi True Fire — Burns Ghost Snake Vine and helps clear an entire ruined city of supernatural contamination. 914

Water-Clan Secretion

Wang’s urine can function as “Holy Water” in certain supernatural circumstances.

• Spraying transformed grass reverses its transformation and restores it to human form. 903
• Uses water-clan secretion techniques and Poria Pills to sustain the otherwise exhausting process of restoring large numbers of victims. 905 909
• Uses the same method to identify and mark people during the search for a virgin among former Heaven Punishing Bureau personnel. 905

Corpse Dismantling and Purification

Wang develops specialized corpse-processing skills to remain useful within Qin He’s group.

• Uses a self-forged black-iron toolbox containing knives, chisels, saws, needles, tweezers, and clamps; some tools bear secret patterns. 787
• Dismantles the Green Snake King’s corpse for valuable materials, including its horn, Inner Core, gallbladder, Poison Sac, and tendons. 787
• Restores dismantled corpses with inexpensive combustible materials, wood carving, and paint before cremation. 787
• Can assess and repair severe corpse damage using improvised materials before purification and cremation. 810
• Qin He delegates Corpse Dismantling and Purification responsibilities to him. 787

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Mysterious Iron Staff — Primary staff weapon for the Dog Beating Staff Technique. 723
• Immortal Binding Rope — Gift from Qin He; used in an unsuccessful attempt to pull Wei Wu out of Cai Linglong’s carriage. 705
• Corpse dismantling toolbox — A custom set of black-iron surgical and dismantling tools. 787
• Golden Wound Pill — Uses a small amount to treat crushed fingers. 368

Relationships

• Qin He — Master; named Wang Tie Zhu, teaches him techniques, entrusts him with corpse work, and regards him as part of his household. 94 136 787
• Ao Jiao, the Great King Turtle — Biological father. 578
• Mystic Water Tortoise King — Godfather; his shell is nearly identical to Wang Tie Zhu’s, causing conflict with Ao Jiao over Wang’s bloodline. 578 580
• Lamborghini — Frequent traveling companion and rival; they bicker constantly but cooperate in searching for Qin He, attempting to rescue Wei Wu, and fighting enemies. 700 705 1019
• Wei Wu — Fellow disciple and Wang’s principal rival for Qin He’s favor; Wang nevertheless recruits him for operations and accepts his protection in battle. 743 857 861
• Ma Fei — Companion in Qin He’s group; assists Wang in trapping Ao Zuling and frequently praises his combat displays. 843 861
• Little Sable — Companion who often rides on Wang’s shoulder; Wang jokingly suggests that Little Sable keeps him rather than being his pet. 775 883
• Cui Yan — Potential guide and intelligence source regarding the Abyss Lower Realm and Domain Gate Palace; Wang arranges for him to accompany the western expedition. 1131 1133
• Old Wolf Ancestor — Western Campaign adversary whom Wang attempts to pressure into surrender by exploiting his concern for the Moon Radiance Cauldron. 1024

Story Role / Major Arcs

Corpse Burning Room No. 7

Wang serves as Qin He’s cook and assistant after taking human form. He helps process corpses, supports Qin He during the Lotus Army conflict, and uses the Dog Beating Staff Technique to protect his master while Qin He chooses which enemies to kill. 287 309

When Qin He becomes vacant and unresponsive, Wang takes over the cremation of a Mutated Corpse with ordinary fire. His terror that Qin He has lost his soul demonstrates how completely he depends on his master as the group’s foundation. 368

Separation and Reunion in Lin'an

Following his separation from Qin He, Wang travels with Lamborghini through Lin'an City. He investigates supernatural incidents, becomes entangled with the Liang Family, and reunites with Qin He after more than half a year of searching. 708 713

During this search, Wang and Lamborghini identify Wei Wu at Cuiqing Brothel and attempt to intercept the carriage taking him to the Imperial Palace. Wang uses the Immortal Binding Rope and Turtle Shell Defense, but Cai Linglong’s Wheel Sea Realm strength forces the pair to retreat. 705

First Disciple Rivalry

Wang sees Wei Wu’s access to corpses, political resources, and temple construction as a direct threat to his standing. He responds by finding faults in Wei Wu’s contributions and cultivating corpse dismantling as his own specialty. 743 754 787

Wei Wu’s later establishment of an Immortal Green Ox Temple along a developing western route further intensifies Wang’s anxiety, as Wang realizes that Wei Wu has shown greater foresight in cultivating faith and influence. 921

Heaven Punishing Bureau Operation

Wang and his companions lure Ao Zuling into a trap, interrogate him about the Ao Clan’s crimes, and continue their operation against Divine Generals. During the siege of the Heaven Punishing Bureau, Wang defeats a hammer-wielding brute with Earth Escape, Seven-Headed Naga, Illusory Shadow, and the Great Luo Dharma Spell. 843 848 860

After declaring himself as Green Ox Disciple Wang Tie Zhu, he is confronted by the Divine General Yan Donglai and recognizes that he is outmatched. Wei Wu intervenes to protect him, highlighting both their rivalry and their willingness to defend one another. 861

Western Campaign

Wang participates in campaigns alongside Wei Wu, Lamborghini, Fahai, Wu De, and Divine Chariot Pillar. He uses Samadhi True Fire against supernatural threats, joins coordinated attacks on Lang Qing, and employs psychological warfare against Old Wolf Ancestor. 914 1019 1024

His cultivation rises sharply during the campaign, progressing from the middle Spring Gushing Realm to Dao Palace Realm great completion after cultivation connected to the Moon Radiance Cauldron. 697 1054

Renewed Western Expedition

When Cui Yan reveals that Qin He’s accumulation of merit may draw danger from the Abyss World, Wang initially treats the warning lightly. Once Qin He begins preparing for a potential united supernatural attack, Wang promptly helps organize the expedition and ensures Cui Yan is retained as a useful guide. 1131 1133

Notable Quotes

“Green Ox Disciple, Wang Tie Zhu!” 861

“Who else!!” 860

Trivia

• Qin He chose Wang Tie Zhu’s name because it “rolls off the tongue”; Wang initially disliked it. 94
• His shell remained after he took human form, causing most people to mistake him for a hunchback. 306
• He eats ginseng with every meal and fears being turned into turtle-and-ginseng stew. 290 543
• Lamborghini’s comparatively polite nickname for him is “Turtle Boy.” 700
• He confirms that he is a virgin after taking human form, a fact that later makes him responsible for producing “Holy Water” during a supernatural incident. 902 903