Nangong Wu

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Nangong Wu (南宮舞) 36
Alias(es)	Sister Wu; President Nangong 222 223
Age	Unknown 36
Species/Race	Vermilion Bird, following a profession transformation 264
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Immortal Palace
Occupation/Role	Founder and Guild Leader of Immortal Palace; formerly identified as leader of Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens 36 136 146
Class / Profession	Vermilion Bird; formerly Phoenix Heavenly Maiden 67 264
Known Titles	Dragon Kingdom's Number One Mage; fifteenth on the Hundred Flowers Ranking 36
Status	Alive 1512
First Appearance	Chapter 36

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Phoenix Heavenly Maiden	36 67	Her Hidden Profession at her introduction; she had already completed the job transfer when defending the talent-resetting flower petal.
Vermilion Bird	264	Her profession transforms from Phoenix Heavenly Maiden to Vermilion Bird, greatly increasing her strength and completely changing her development direction.

Background / History

Nangong Wu first appears as a famous mage and a highly ranked beauty in Dragon Kingdom. She joins Wang Xian's group during the Ghost Festival and chooses to remain with them to continue leveling rather than return to the city with her companions. 36 42

She receives several petals from the Flower of the Ancient Shanyin Scholar Tree, using one herself and allocating others to trusted companions and Wang Xian's parents. When the Nangong family discovers that she possesses the last talent-resetting petal, she refuses their demands to surrender it. Attempts to seize it by force end with the attackers dead, and she has their bodies displayed as a warning. 51 67

The conflict with her family escalates when her uncle implies that she may not truly belong to the Nangong family. Nangong Wu takes a strand of Nangong Ming's hair to verify the claim, then disappears while the family searches for her. The question of her lineage remains unresolved in the documented events. 72 73

She invites Wang Xian to join the guild she intends to establish, recognizing both his value and his trust in her abilities. Her preparations are extensive: she plans to fill all 3,000 slots of a Level 1 guild with members whose lowest talent grade is Prodigy. 52 122 Nangong Wu ultimately establishes Blue Star's first guild and later leads it under the name Immortal Palace. 136 146

Appearance

Nangong Wu is repeatedly described as exceptionally beautiful, with an imposing yet elegant presence. Her appearance becomes increasingly associated with phoenix and vermilion-bird imagery after her profession changes. 45 264

• Summons fiery Phoenix Wings for aerial movement and combat. 170 183
• Often fights with a staff, using it to channel powerful flame magic. 78 194
• Wears a fluttering red dress in later events. 1512
• Her eyes are compared to a vast starry sea after many years with Wang Xian. 1505

Personality

Nangong Wu is ambitious, calculating, and exceptionally prepared. She does not merely seek to form a powerful guild; she plans its recruitment standards, resources, territory, and future growth in detail. 109 122 146

She is observant of others, particularly Wang Xian. Early on, she notices that he poorly conceals his secrets through his expressions and bluntly calls him out for it. 46 She also investigates his unusual behavior when he begins suffering symptoms from an ancient curse rather than dismissing it as a harmless habit. 264 265

Though usually composed, Nangong Wu can be ruthless when threatened. She refuses to yield the flower petal to either relatives or outsiders, kills those who attempt to seize it, and later warns treasure-seekers away from Immortal Palace territory through calculated intimidation. 67 223

Her sternness is balanced by a teasing, mischievous side. She enjoys provoking Cheng Yao and Wang Xian, particularly when she has the advantage in an argument. 132 136 She is also deeply protective of her companions and takes command when Wang Xian is endangered. 266 273

Abilities & Skills

Phoenix and Vermilion Bird Magic

Nangong Wu is an elite mage whose fire-based area attacks make her one of Wang Xian's primary damage dealers.

• Her area spells deal more than 3,000 damage, with some exceeding 5,000, despite a recorded magic attack of only slightly above 1,300. 78
• Uses large-scale flames to clear flying enemies and protect allies. 183
• Can fight directly with her staff; during a staged battle, she deflects Wang Xian's Heavenly Dragon Spear and sends him flying. 194
• Her Vermilion Bird transformation substantially increases her strength. 264
• She acknowledges that even after major enhancements, she could not yet meaningfully contend with a Mythical Grade BOSS alongside Wang Xian. 655

Phoenix Wings

Nangong Wu can summon phoenix wings and fly.

• Uses aerial mobility to pursue threats, travel rapidly, and join combat from above. 72 170 183
• Her wings allow her to keep pace with Wang Xian during airborne movement. 170
• She can vanish in a flash of fire after becoming a Vermilion Bird. 264

Recruitment and Negotiation

As Guild Leader, Nangong Wu is a skilled recruiter and negotiator.

• Personally recruits Qin Yu, offering Foxfolk bloodline opportunities in return for joining Immortal Palace. 109
• Refuses Qin Yu's demand for three Eight-Tailed Demon Fox Bloodline slots, successfully reducing the offer to one. 109
• Recruits and trains large numbers of qualified members before the guild's formal establishment. 122
• Organizes guild territory defenses, deploys Qin Yu's NPC army, and prohibits unauthorized entry into sensitive areas. 222

Tracking Firebird

Nangong Wu can activate a yellow talisman to create a firebird that guides her group toward a target location.

• Uses the firebird while searching for the source of Wang Xian's ancient curse. 273
• The firebird leads the group to an entrance connected to the suspected Qin Family secret realm. 273

Significant Companions

• White Marsh — An ancient auspicious beast subdued by Nangong Wu as her pet; she feeds it Innate Stones after gaining its loyalty. 774

Relationships

• Wang Xian — Husband, closest partner, and fellow leader of Immortal Palace. She initially recruits him into her planned guild, later supports him through repeated crises, and is formally introduced as his wife. 52 266 597
• Cheng Yao — Younger cousin. Nangong Wu is protective of her, teases her affectionately, and works with her to save Wang Xian from the Ghost Race's curse. 72 136 273
• Su Jin — Close companion with a playful, sisterly dynamic. They cooperate in combat, guild affairs, and caring for Wang Xian. 136 220 264
• Nangong Ming — Grandfather. Their relationship deteriorates over the conflict surrounding the Flower of the Ancient Shanyin Scholar Tree and the question of Nangong Wu's lineage. 72
• Qin Yu — Recruited guild member. Nangong Wu negotiates personally with her over Foxfolk bloodline slots and membership terms. 109 142
• Yun Xiao — Connected to Nangong Wu through a Master-Servant Contract whose approaching deadline is sensed by Yang Jian; the contract's terms are not stated. 597
• Wang Xian's parents — Treat Nangong Wu warmly and regard her as an ideal daughter-in-law; she reciprocates with affection and concern. 264

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Guild Founding — Invites Wang Xian into her future guild, recruits powerful allies, and establishes Blue Star's first guild. 52 109 136
• Immortal Palace Territory — Works with Wang Xian to choose the Nameless Mountain Range as the guild's base and oversees its large-scale growth. 142 146
• Ancient Curse Crisis — Takes command after Wang Xian falls unconscious, gathers Sword Twenty-Three, Qin Zheng, Long Aotian, and others, then leads the search for the curse caster. 265 266 273
• Master-Servant Contract Revelation — Is confronted by Wang Xian after Yang Jian detects Yun Xiao's aura and warns that her contract deadline is approaching. 597
• Purple Sun Valley — Supports Wang Xian's decision to save the Apocalypse Continent from zombie BOSSes, then receives two Yaochi Holy Fruits that greatly increase her strength. 654 655
• Soul Tower Incident — Appears masked and attacks the Buddha Child before Wang Xian intervenes and saves her. 1101
• Heavenly Gift Fruit — Receives a Heavenly Gift Fruit from Wang Xian and realizes that she will be able to have a child. 1249

Trivia

• Nangong Wu calls Wang Xian “Uncle” because Cheng Yao used the term first; Nangong Wu followed along and eventually made it a habit. 110
• She strongly dislikes being called “Auntie,” immediately punching Wang Xian when he suggests that a child use the title for her. 1335
• Despite her strict leadership, she enjoys teasing Cheng Yao by withholding information about the guild's name. 136