He Dongsheng

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	He Dongsheng (贺东升)
Alias(es)	“Counterfeit cultivator”; “fake cultivator”; Little Martial Ancestor / Ancestor He 34 218 219
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Taiyi Sect — Four Seasons Main Lineage; Group of Immortals Alliance; formerly the Federation Archaeological Association 129 227 243
Occupation/Role	Taiyi Sect Direct Disciple; Mu Chunqiu’s disciple; former seller of counterfeit books, artifacts, and chips 34 129 229
Status	Active 244
First Appearance	34

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Mid-Stage Qi Refinement	34	Operated a stall at Azure Valley Market selling forged ancient texts, including the fake Heavenly Dao Treatise.
Early Foundation Establishment	218 219	Reached Foundation Establishment through Four Seasons Lineage resources, though his combat ability remained weak for his realm.
Taiyi Sect Direct Disciple	227 229	Entered the Direct Disciple trial by accident; Lu Yan ensured he became a candidate, and He ultimately took the thirty-sixth Direct Disciple seat.

Background / History

Counterfeit Cultivator of Azure Valley Market

He Dongsheng first operated as a rogue cultivator specializing in artificially aged counterfeit books and artifacts at Azure Valley Market. He attempted to sell Lu Yan a forged Heavenly Dao Treatise for ten Spirit Stones, using neighboring vendor He Luyuan as part of the staged sales pitch. 34 39

Rather than expose him, Lu Yan traded modern artificial-aging methods for the book and information. He Dongsheng was stunned by the techniques for aging paper and bronze, then admitted that the Heavenly Dao Treatise was a mortal-written mixture of profound-sounding and heretical nonsense. He also directed Lu Yan toward information on the karma-focused Red Lotus Demonic Sect. 34 35

Cyber Version

After the version update, He Dongsheng was arrested for selling fake chips that authorities mistook for prohibited knowledge and was sent toward the Paradise Computing Center. Lu Yan encountered him among escaped prisoners and rescued him. In gratitude, He Dongsheng gave Lu Yan a chip containing the Heavenly Dao Code, a portion of Spirit Energy Code tied to Zhao Huowang’s legacy. 93

He Dongsheng accompanied Lu Yan through the Lower City District, but lacked combat strength and nearly walked into a projected ambush. When a High-Level Mana User attacked, Lu Yan ordered him to flee; He Dongsheng complied because he knew he could not survive the battle’s aftermath. 94 95

Return to the Eastern Federation

After escaping Phoenix City, He Dongsheng returned to the Eastern Federation and encountered archaeologist Mu Chunqiu. He initially assisted Mu’s fieldwork to survive, but repeatedly escaped tomb mechanisms unharmed and found correct routes through dangerous ruins. Mu Chunqiu recognized his extraordinary fortune and accepted him as a disciple. 129 131

As Mu Chunqiu’s only disciple and successor of the Four Seasons Lineage, He Dongsheng gained considerable status despite his modest talent. His master’s standing caused even Golden Core cultivators and Nascent Soul True Lords to address him with respect. 219

Zhao Huowang’s Relics

He Dongsheng’s repeated links to Zhao Huowang’s legacies made him important to Lu Yan. He provided the Heavenly Dao Treatise in the Xianxia Version and the Heavenly Dao Code in the Cyber Version, while later claiming to have found Zhao Huowang’s relics. 96 185

During the Demon Version, He Dongsheng disappeared after renting a Luo City courtyard. He left Lu Yan a letter and bamboo slips concerning Zhao Huowang’s belongings, but Lu Yan unconsciously destroyed the slips after reacting violently to them. Attempts to locate He Dongsheng through Heavenly Secrets techniques failed. 184 185

Taiyi Sect Direct Disciple

He Dongsheng later appeared as a Foundation Establishment cultivator within the Taiyi Sect. Although he was not originally a participant, he was transported into the Direct Disciple trial; Lu Yan used his presence to prevent the trial’s early conclusion and secure him a Direct Disciple position. 227

He received a cultivation technique from Jiang Zhiwei, the First Direct Disciple, and took the thirty-sixth Direct Disciple seat. Lu Yan later suspected that He Dongsheng’s accidental entry into the trial was the result of karmic interference connected to Zhao Huowang. 229 230

Spirit Rhythm Assembly

In the Great Collapse Domain, He Dongsheng hosted the Spirit Rhythm Assembly as a Taiyi Sect Direct Disciple. His low cultivation and reputation made him an easy target: the Red Lotus Demonic Sect secretly afflicted him with the Karma Entanglement Divine Power, intending to discredit him publicly. 243

Lu Yan intervened, exposed the karma entanglement, and refused to let the Red Lotus Demonic Sect dismiss the incident as a misunderstanding. He Dongsheng initially wished to yield rather than drag Lu Yan into conflict, but Lu Yan argued that continued concessions would only invite further humiliation. 244

Personality

He Dongsheng is adaptable, opportunistic, and initially unscrupulous in business. His livelihood began with forged books, fake artifacts, and counterfeit chips, yet he quickly recognized Lu Yan’s superior knowledge and shifted from attempting a scam to building a useful connection. 34 93

Despite his dishonest trade, he is consistently grateful and loyal toward Lu Yan. He remembers Lu Yan’s repeated rescues across versions, advocates for him before Mu Chunqiu, and even offers practical alternatives when Lu Yan seeks a difficult Direct Disciple recommendation. 129 220 221

He is self-aware about his lack of fighting talent. He knows when to flee, worries that his low status will implicate Lu Yan, and privately admits that he relies heavily on his master, his Direct Disciple position, and his connection to Lu Yan. 95 223 244

He also has a casual, irreverent streak around Mu Chunqiu, joking that his master’s treasures will eventually become his inheritance. 131

Abilities & Skills

Cultivation

He Dongsheng is an early Foundation Establishment cultivator, but his talent and combat effectiveness are considered mediocre compared with other Taiyi Sect disciples. 218 223

• Reached Mid-Stage Qi Refinement while operating as a rogue cultivator. 34
• Advanced to Early Foundation Establishment through the resources available to a Four Seasons Lineage Direct Disciple. 218 223
• Is not known for Divine Powers or cross-realm combat; he admits that he may struggle even against disciples of the same realm. 223
• Relied on a Magic Treasure to resist the Karma Entanglement Divine Power, but still struggled to endure it. 243

Exceptional Fortune

He Dongsheng’s defining trait is extraordinary fortune rather than innate cultivation talent. 131 223

• Passed dangerous archaeological sites unharmed while companions were injured by traps. 131
• Repeatedly found safe paths through tombs and secret realms. 131
• Was accepted by Mu Chunqiu because the Four Seasons Lineage prioritizes fortune over aptitude. 131 223
• His fortune is believed to include powerful “human fortune” through Mu Chunqiu and Lu Yan, though Mu Chunqiu suspects an additional, deeper source. 223
• Lu Yan suspects his karmic connection with Zhao Huowang is responsible for part of this fortune. 230

Counterfeiting and Trade

Before joining the Taiyi Sect, He Dongsheng supported himself through counterfeiting. 34 39

• Sold artificially aged fake ancient books, including the Heavenly Dao Treatise. 34
• Worked with He Luyuan in staged sales schemes at Azure Valley Market. 39
• Sold fake chips in the Cyber Version, leading to his arrest as a supposed dealer in prohibited knowledge. 93
• Learned improved paper- and bronze-aging methods from Lu Yan. 34

Items

• Heavenly Dao Treatise — A forged ancient book sold by He Dongsheng to Lu Yan; despite its false origin, it contained ideas relevant to later version-update mysteries. 34 96
• Heavenly Dao Code chip — A chip containing a section of Spirit Energy Code, given to Lu Yan after He Dongsheng’s rescue. 93 98
• Compass — Carried while appearing as a Taiyi Sect Foundation Establishment cultivator. 218
• Letter and bamboo slips concerning Zhao Huowang’s relics — Left behind before his Demon Version disappearance; the slips were destroyed by Lu Yan. 185

Relationships

• Lu Yan — Sworn brother, repeated rescuer, and closest ally. Lu Yan values He Dongsheng’s connection to Zhao Huowang and repeatedly protects his position and safety. 93 96 211 244
• Mu Chunqiu — Master and leader of the Four Seasons Lineage. Mu accepted He Dongsheng after recognizing his extraordinary fortune and regards Lu Yan as He Dongsheng’s lucky star. 129 130 131
• Zhao Huowang — An unexplained karmic connection links He Dongsheng to Zhao Huowang’s legacies, including the Heavenly Dao Treatise, Heavenly Dao Code, and purported relics. 96 185 230
• He Luyuan — Counterfeiting associate who helped promote He Dongsheng’s fake-book scheme at Azure Valley Market. 39
• Jiang Zhiwei — First Direct Disciple of the Taiyi Sect; received He Dongsheng after the Direct Disciple trial and bestowed a cultivation technique upon him. 229 230
• Red Lotus Demonic Sect — Targeted He Dongsheng during the Spirit Rhythm Assembly with the Karma Entanglement Divine Power to undermine his Direct Disciple status. 243 244

Trivia

• He Dongsheng’s first meeting with Lu Yan began with an attempted scam involving a fake cultivation text. 34
• He was accidentally included in the Taiyi Sect’s Direct Disciple trial despite not being a participant. 227
• He took the final, thirty-sixth Direct Disciple seat despite being considered the weakest of the new Direct Disciples. 229
• His master considers his aptitude dull, but regards his fortune as among the deepest he has ever seen. 223