Du En

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Du En (杜恩)
Alias(es)	Du Youli; Lord Du; Nine Cloud Venerable (disguise) 223 457
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Luoyu Immortal Sect; Meng Changqing's faction; formerly the Corpse Buriers of Nanmo Border City 108 190 344
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; former Corpse Burier; Outpost Patrol; Wanderer; Acting Envoy 108 114 212 344
First Appearance	Corpse Burying Under the Scorching Sun 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Early Qi Refining	1	Awakened through the Southern Migratory Border’s Consecration; began with a low-grade Spiritual Root and 12/100 cultivation accumulation. 1 2
Mid-stage Qi Refining	57	Reached after roughly a year and a half of cultivation, aided by Spirit Cuisine and exceptional comprehension. 57
Late-stage Qi Refining	77	Broke through after ten months of steady accumulation and pill-assisted cultivation. 77
Peak Qi Refining	89	Reached the limit of the Qi Refining realm; subsequently changed from the Yellow Earth Technique to the Firm Spirit Technique. 89
Early Foundation Establishment	104	Established his foundation, opened the Middle Dantian, and gained Spiritual Sense. 104 105
Mid Foundation Establishment	125	His Dao Foundation passed thirty percent; Magic Power began condensing into crystalline dust. 125
Late Foundation Establishment	157	Dao Foundation reached sixty-five percent, and his body moved closer to spiritual-body transformation. 157
Foundation Establishment Perfected	190	Reached ninety-percent crystal dust in his Magic Power; Spiritual Sense and lifespan increased substantially. 190
Early Golden Core	221	Had advanced beyond Foundation Establishment by the time he returned to his former subordinates. 221
Mid Golden Core	249	Spiritual Sense expanded to roughly four hundred zhang; Azure Yellow Canon remained at Minor Accomplishment. 249
Golden Core Perfected	298	Completed a cultivation framework that significantly improved his cultivation efficiency and future potential. 298
Early Nascent Soul	307	Central Palace and Dantian merged; his Nascent Soul emerged and his Spiritual Sense expanded beyond 3,600 zhang. 307
Mid Nascent Soul	319	Intent and spirit further merged, expanding his Spiritual Sense to forty-two li. 319
Late Nascent Soul	326	Soul and Nascent Soul merged more completely during the Thousand Day Grand Competition. 326
Nascent Soul Perfection	330	Completed time-accelerated training before the Dragon Palace expedition. 330
Soul Transformation	341	Used the battle with the evil dragon to break through while simultaneously cultivating the Azure Yellow Canon and Brilliant Treasure Canon. 341
Mid Soul Transformation	384	Mastered Yellow-grade Daoist Magic and advanced through intensive time-accelerated cultivation. 384
Late Soul Transformation	443	Spiritual Root improved from low-grade to top-grade; Indestructible Brilliant Hua Body evolved into the Indestructible Sacred Source Body. 443
Soul Transformation Perfection	476	Advanced after consuming a Fetus Creation Pill amid a confrontation with a malevolent entity. 476
Early Void Refining	550	Used the Time Wheel Flower to disrupt a death array and broke through while defeating its activating True Person. 550
Mid Void Refining	556	Advanced while choosing and consolidating his Dao path. 556
Late Void Refining	599	Broke through during his battle with Quasi True Lord Diting and began absorbing her indestructible nature. 599
Void Refining Completion	612	Advanced his Great Vermilion Imperial Way while confronting the Southern End Grudge/Sin. 612
Integration	614	Broke through amid a confrontation with True Lords and immediately killed True Lord Qiongqi in a prepared sneak attack. 614
Mid-stage Integration	625	Absorbed the remnants of the Tongming Race, gaining major increases to lifespan, divine sense, Magic Power, and Daoist Magic. 625
Master True Lord	616	His rise to Master True Lord status shocked the cultivation world and transformed his public standing. 616

Background / History

Du En was born in Qingshui County to Du Father and Madam Jin. As a child, he was taken away to begin cultivation after displaying Spiritual Root potential; his parents later feared the same fate for another child. 223 646

He was sent to Southern Migratory Border Town, where Consecration forcibly awakened his Spiritual Root, Dantian, and meridians. He became an Early Qi Refining cultivator and was assigned to the low-status work of burying corpses outside Nanmo Border City. 1 2

As a Corpse Burier, Du En quietly built his foundation through cultivation, grave-robbing, Spirit Cuisine, spell practice, and the proficiency panel that tracked his progress. His capabilities eventually made him the practical leader of the Corpse Buriers, despite being only marginally more experienced than some of them. 2 14 43

His breakthrough to Foundation Establishment changed his social position completely. After clearing accusations of evil cultivation, he was transferred from corpse burial to the Outpost Camp as an Outpost Patrol. 104 108

Appearance

Du En is usually described as outwardly ordinary and restrained, with a calm presence that becomes increasingly difficult for others to ignore as his cultivation rises. He often dresses practically and favors equipment that supports cultivation, concealment, or defense. 113 451

• Initially wore the black Lacquer Shadow Robe, a spirit-gathering robe made from Shadow Leopard hide. 70
• Keeps his hair tied back with Magic Tool headbands. 113
• The Firm Spirit Technique can make his body appear crystalline, translucent, and Spirit Stone-like. 157 190
• His later cultivation gives him a faint reddish-brown complexion and a serene, mystical bearing when manifesting his Resilient Spirit Body. 272
• The Indestructible Sacred Source Body is a Saint Body formed from the evolution of his Indestructible Brilliant Hua Body. 443

Personality

Du En is consistently calm, practical, and methodical. He plans for worst-case outcomes, treats cultivation as a daily discipline, and avoids relying on hopeful assumptions or unreliable allies. 4 91 319

He is blunt when necessary, especially toward enemies, manipulators, and people whose competence he doubts. His composure is often mistaken for coldness or indifference, though he repeatedly assists former coworkers, protects companions, and keeps promises when he considers them his responsibility. 31 109 221 603

Du En values self-reliance and efficient resource use. He repeatedly seeks work, materials, and practical skills rather than accepting unrestricted support, even when powerful allies offer it. 86 217 308

Abilities & Skills

Cultivation Techniques

Du En began with the low-grade Yellow Earth Technique, whose slow, resilient nature matched his methodical cultivation style. He pushed it to Peak Perfection, gaining refined earth-element Magic Power, heightened senses, and exceptional physical toughness. 36 57 72

• Advanced from the Yellow Earth Technique to the Firm Spirit Technique, initiating dual cultivation of Magic Power and body. 89
• Formed the Firm Spirit Body, granting a highly durable, crystalline physique and resistance to pill side effects. 157 203
• Transitioned to the Azure Yellow Canon, then later cultivated the Brilliant Treasure Canon and the Middle Emperor path. 219 341 532
• Uses the Three Great Daos and the Grand Vermilion Imperial Way to support a Dao Body rather than relying solely on conventional physical cultivation. 610 612

Life from Death

A Divine Ability acquired through comprehending the Corpse Burial Wasteland. By burying corpses, Du En can restore cultivation, replenish vitality, and strengthen his life force. 91

• Initially restored his Magic Power to its peak, even allowing recovery after self-detonating cultivation; its early use carried a hundred-day cooldown. 91
• Later evolved to grant a temporary flourishing state that improves his ability to fight stronger opponents. 293
• Can be enhanced through burial, profound mysteries, and physical Divine Ability principles. 443
• Reached Grand Master after Du En buried the Chaos Fiend Heart and a True Person’s spirit in his Divine Ability Burial Ground. 550

Earth, Sand, and Defensive Spells

Du En’s earliest combat foundation consists of earth-element spells strengthened by his cultivation technique and physical body.

• Earth Bullet / Earth Cannon Technique — Launches compressed earth projectiles; evolved into a major suppression and bombardment spell. 52 121 203
• Earth Armor Technique — Creates layered, metal-like earth armor; at Peak Perfection it can form a giant armored body that withstands powerful corpse minions. 52 96
• Sand Raising / Sand Flying / Sandstorm Techniques — Used for tracking, ambushes, area denial, and large-scale battlefield destruction. 23 53 203 348
• Sculpture Casting Technique — The advanced form of Earth Armor Technique. 219

Concealment, Senses, and Spatial Methods

Du En combines concealment with careful observation rather than relying on open confrontation.

• Breath Concealing Technique — Conceals his presence and helped him evade danger while comprehending the Corpse Burial Wasteland. 55 91
• Spirit Seeking — Detects spiritual traces, hidden materials, weak points in formations, and abnormal flows of Spiritual Energy. 52 262 263
• Gather and Appraise — Identifies and extracts Spiritual Materials; can exploit structural weaknesses in formations and talisman arrays. 14 263
• Time Wheel Flower / Great Time Secret Wheel — Manipulates temporal sequences, freezes targets, and isolates enemies from normal time flow. 550 627
• Spatial Manipulation — Developed after Nascent Soul formation and later used alongside time-based methods to navigate disrupted space-time. 307 577

Artifact Refining and Artifact Control

Du En is an Artifact Refiner whose combat style relies heavily on overwhelming quantities of Magic Tools, remote control, and self-detonation. 88 323

• Artifact Control Technique / Hundred Artifact Control Technique / Myriad Artifact Control — Remotely controls weapons and Magic Tools as extensions of his own body. 88 192 335
• Earth-Wood Saint Refining — Refines usable Magic Tools from available materials, especially for expendable battlefield use. 344 345
• Puppet Crafting — Learned from the ancient Sect of Puppets inheritance; later used to create and command large puppet forces. 402 466
• Uses self-detonating Magic Tools as a primary tactical weapon, including in fights against True Lords and large armies. 341 480 530

Physical Divine Abilities and Daoist Magic

Du En’s later power centers on an increasingly sophisticated Dao Body and high-tier Daoist Magic.

• Indestructible Sacred Source — A physical Divine Ability derived from the Indestructible Brilliant Hua Body; supports extreme durability and transformation. 443 532
• Middle Emperor Supreme — A principle-based Daoist Magic centered on calibration, stability, and empowering himself as the “Middle Emperor.” 547
• Grand Vermilion Imperial Way — A Great Dao Divine Ability that reshaped his physical foundation and supports the Three Great Daos. 612
• True Heaven Wood Realm — Consumes and assimilates enemies or evil forces; used to defeat True Lord Liuhe. 639
• Sun Divine Fire — A high-level divine flame used against evil entities and in artifact refining. 622 647
• Fiery Golden Eyes / True-Seeing Divine Eye — Ocular techniques used to analyze artifacts, see through illusions, and identify hidden structures. 345 432 627

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Lacquer Shadow Robe — First-tier High Grade robe made from Shadow Leopard hide; gathers Spiritual Energy, calms the mind, offers defense, and cleans itself. 70
• Wugang Blade — Saber acquired as spoils and deliberately kept inconspicuous because it was stolen property. 76
• Azure Crimson Magic Robe / Azure Crimson Palace — Natal Magic Treasure refined from Exotic Items; can transform into multiple forms while retaining offensive and defensive ability. 306 307
• Phoenix Blood Spear — Fourth-order peak Magic Tool refined from the Phoenix Blood Parasol Tree Heart while enduring the Phoenix’s Lingering Hatred. 311
• Mirror Reflection Armor — Sixth-tier Medium-grade armor refined from Mirror Crow eggshell essence; possesses self-detonation, Divine Fire, mirror reflection, and toughness restrictions. 447
• Heaven and Earth Rope — Spiritually responsive treasure that alerted Du En to a major disturbance in the Qingxuan Star Realm. 469
• Myriad Magic Tools and puppets — Du En manufactures and stockpiles mass quantities for remote deployment, siege warfare, and self-detonation. 338 466 588

Relationships

• Wei Ming — Former Corpse Burier colleague who admired Du En’s work ethic and later became leader of the Corpse Buriers. Du En promised to help find Wei Ming’s lover, Lan Dieqiao. 2 109
• Ren Li — Former Corpse Burier Foreman, Artifact Refiner, and recurring ally. Their relationship developed from wary testing into mutual respect and cooperation. 45 63 86 235
• Meng Changqing — Patron, faction leader, and quasi-True Lord who repeatedly provides resources, protection, duties, and political backing. 190 212 344
• Jiang Ying — Ally and fellow cultivator who fought beside Du En in the Dragon Palace and later relied on him to resolve flaws in her physique. 334 381 445
• Dark God — Former enemy who became an ally after both recognized their common enemies; contributes Divine Fire knowledge and cooperates in artifact refinement. 445 447
• Wu Rui — A girl Du En encountered in a destabilized state; he named her, formed a contract with her, and accompanied her into the outside world. 500
• Du Father and Madam Jin — His mortal parents in Qingshui County. Du En remains concerned for their safety but recognizes the distance created by his cultivation path. 223 379
• Lan Dieqiao — Wei Ming’s lover and later a Minor Official in Lin'an City; Du En helped elevate her position through his influence. 109 273
• True Lord Chengru — A powerful and ambiguous supporter whose resources and motives Du En accepts cautiously. 449 540
• True Lord Huiqing — A persistent hostile figure whose schemes repeatedly target Du En and his faction. 324 344 646

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Corpse Burier of Nanmo Border City — Begins as an 18-year-old laborer burying cultivator corpses, finds Spirit Stones in a corpse, and starts using cultivation, spell practice, and Spirit Cuisine to rise above his station. 1 2 14
• Rise of the Corpse Buriers — Becomes the group’s practical leader, acquires Earth Armor Technique and other resources from corpses, and opposes predatory gangs and foremen. 31 43 64
• Outpost Patrol and Foundation Establishment — Clears suspicion of evil cultivation, breaks through to Foundation Establishment, and leaves corpse burial for the Outpost Camp. 99 104 108
• Forbidden Prison and the Envoy’s Mission — Cultivates through imprisonment, subdues corrupt jailers, and accepts an Envoy’s control device while secretly pursuing his own strategy. 156 158 162
• Dragon Palace Expedition — Wins the Thousand Day Grand Competition, enters the Dragon Palace, defeats rival geniuses, and reaches Soul Transformation after killing the evil dragon. 329 341
• Queguang and Life Source Star Realm Campaigns — Investigates the Spirit Mother, Fluorite Sickness, the Dark God, and the Holy Goddess’s legacy while expanding his Daoist Magic and physical Divine Abilities. 348 402 443
• Southern Land War — Returns as a Void Refining powerhouse, takes command in the Southern Land, defeats enemy True Persons and generals, and turns Shu City into a major defensive center. 558 577 579
• True Lord Ascension and Heavenly Venerable Legacy — Reaches Integration, gains the Kirin Dao Fruit and Middle Emperor Original Codex, and refuses the Heavenly Venerable’s offered mandate. 614 639 640
• Rebellion against Predetermined Fate — Sacrifices his Dao to stop Meng Lingyu’s ascension, undergoes multiple tribulations, and is targeted for sealing by the Venerable and Supreme Beings. 646

Notable Quotes

“What changes is the form, what remains unchanged is me.” 212

“I will change it.” 313

“No one has ever been immortal, only the Dao is immortal.” 610