Chu Huai Xu

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Chu Huai Xu (楚槐序)
Alias(es)	Huo Ding Yi; Dead Fox; Champion of the East Continent; Xuanhuang Champion; True Disciple Chu
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Dao Sect
Occupation/Role	Dao Sect True Disciple; sword-body dual cultivator; Xuanhuang Champion
Status	Alive 392
First Appearance	Chapter 10

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Aperture Opening — First Acupoint	13	Opened his first acupoint in three breaths.
Spiritual Embryo — Heart Sword	15	Allocated a Spiritual Embryo point to the Sword category and obtained the Heart Sword Spiritual Embryo.
Aperture Opening — Third Acupoint	33	Reached his third opened acupoint after rapid overnight cultivation through the Sword Refining Art.
Spiritual Embryo — Level 3, Low Grade	49	The Xuantian Fetal Breath Pill raised his Spiritual Embryo by two grades and awakened Clear Heart Sword.
First Realm — Great Perfection	160	Broke through two realms overnight before the East Continent Grand Competition quarter-finals.
Core attributes — 5 points	164	Physique, Comprehension, and Spiritual Embryo attributes reached five points, improving the Heart Sword's condition.
Spiritual Embryo — Level 6	176	Upgraded his Spiritual Embryo again; the Heart Sword absorbed the resulting power and became more stable.
Second Realm — Seventh Heaven	223	Broke through eight consecutive realms while refining the Power of Origin.
Spirit Gathering — 5 points	232	Absorbed the remaining medicinal power of Han Shuangjiang's herbal bath, raising his absorption efficiency.
Third Realm	256	Returned to the Outer Sect as a Third Realm cultivator and completed multiple dangerous reinforcement missions.
Physique and Comprehension — 7 points	279	His Comprehension caught up with his Physique after absorbing an unknown green energy mass.
Physique — 8 points	337	Gained a comprehensive boost to physical strength, durability, health, and defense.
Spiritual Embryo advancement	356	Completed another Spiritual Embryo advancement, drawing tens of thousands of Spirit Swords to the Moon Kingdom Monastery; the resulting grade was not stated.
Pure Yang Bloodline	384	Integrated the Pure Yang Bloodline after a day-and-night ordeal, reducing future upgrade Experience Point costs by 20%.

Background / History

Chu Huai Xu is a transmigrator who retained the name he used on Earth. In the Xuanhuang Realm, he was known as Huo Ding Yi, but he later rejects that identity and regards himself solely as Chu Huai Xu. 98 272 326

He initially treated the Xuanhuang Realm with some detachment, likening it to a game, but gradually came to regard its people—particularly Han Shuangjiang and Xu Ziqing—as his family. 44 146 170

After joining the Dao Sect, he cultivated the dangerous Sword Refining Art, whose rapid gains came with intense pain and an uncertain legacy. Its practice strengthened his body alongside his cultivation. 15 33

His potential attracted the Dao Sect's leadership after he obtained the Heart Sword Spiritual Embryo, cultivated the Dao Canon, and displayed a connection to the Dao Ancestor's sword sheath. 49 93 128

Appearance

Chu Huai Xu is a lean, defined young man whose physique has been strengthened through body refinement without becoming bulky. He is repeatedly noted for his exceptional looks and composed bearing. 33 128 135

• Lean build with visible muscle definition beneath his clothing. 33
• Long black hair and a handsome, refined face. 110 128
• Often wears the Black Gold Robe, which gives him an elegant, noble appearance despite his body-cultivator path. 103 135
• His pupils can become golden while activating Body Becoming Saint. 226
• His aura can sharpen into something resembling a drawn sword after strengthening the Heart Sword. 164

Personality

Chu Huai Xu is outwardly courteous and calm, but he uses respectful language even while challenging authority or making pointed threats. Dao Sect elders recognize that his polite demeanor conceals considerable stubbornness. 201

He is calculating in cultivation and organization, viewing talented allies as essential rather than attempting to carry every burden alone. This outlook motivates his investment in Xu Ziqing and his efforts to strengthen Han Shuangjiang. 98 106

He can be cold and ruthless toward hostile opponents. After Liu Chengqi assaulted Han Shuangjiang, Chu Huai Xu broke both of Liu's arms, forced him to drop the course, and deliberately provoked retaliation so that the threat would be resolved quickly. 23

Despite his vindictiveness, he values reciprocity and personal bonds. He protects Han Shuangjiang and Xu Ziqing, respects Niu Yuanshan as an elder, and accepts responsibility for changing Xu Ziqing's fate. 146 170 301

Abilities & Skills

Sword Refining Art

The Sword Refining Art is Chu Huai Xu's foundational cultivation method. It rapidly opens acupoints and strengthens his body, but advancement inflicts severe pain and carries risks recognized even by Dao Sect elders. 15 33

• Opened his first acupoint in three breaths. 13
• Increased his physical strength and body-tempering effects as he cultivated. 33
• Its effects extend beyond ordinary cultivation; the technique's sword-like influence became more pronounced after he condensed a second Sword Heart. 297

Heart Sword and Clear Heart Sword

Chu Huai Xu's Sword-category Spiritual Embryo is the Heart Sword, a sentient sword presence within his Sea of Consciousness. Its associated Spiritual Embryo Divine Ability is Clear Heart Sword. 15 49

• Awakened Clear Heart Sword after consuming the Xuantian Fetal Breath Pill. 49
• Protects his Sea of Consciousness and automatically resisted Jiang Zhi's pressure. 201
• Suppresses Sword Spirits; when paired with Calming the Waves, it greatly slowed Han Shuangjiang's Partridge Sky. 161
• At sufficient strength, can extinguish the Spirit Sword of a First Realm sword cultivator. 164
• Repelled the Emperor's Divine Sense from Qin Xuanxiao's spear. 174
• Condensed a second Sword Heart after entering the Dao Ancestor's secret realm. 297

Fearless Sword Intent

Chu Huai Xu comprehended and later mastered the Fearless Sword Intent, an extreme intent defined by speed, precision, ruthlessness, and the removal of fear. 152 153

• Defeated Zhao Xinghan without drawing a sword. 152
• Transfers a sense of fearlessness and pressure to nearby observers. 153
• Combined it with Clear Heart Sword to force through the Bronze Sword's malevolent sword qi despite severe injuries. 166

Borrowed Sword and Sword Control

Chu Huai Xu can call and wield another cultivator's Spirit Sword with extraordinary authority. His control over swords increasingly resembles the Dao Ancestor's swordless style. 166 168

• Called Han Shuangjiang's destined sword, Partridge Sky, directly into his hand during the East Continent Grand Competition. 166
• Carried a sword sheath containing seven formidable sword qi, which he used to overwhelm Geng Tianhe. 157
• His sword comprehension later drew tens of thousands of Spirit Swords around the Moon Kingdom Monastery. 356
• Deepened his understanding of Myriad Swords Returning to the Origin after witnessing the Dao Ancestor perform it. 291

Martial Arts and Sorcery

Before relying openly on sword techniques, Chu Huai Xu demonstrated refined body control and practical combat experience through martial arts. 22

• Used the Eight Wastelands Roaming Dragon to evade and defeat Liu Chengqi. 22 23
• Taught Eight Wastelands Roaming Dragon to Han Shuangjiang. 33
• Uses Flying Profound, a top-tier Profound Grade movement technique. 113
• Employs Fingertip Thunder, amplified by his physical Qi Force. 113
• Can use flying flowers and plucked leaves as harmful projectiles through his sorcery. 105

Six Severances

Six Severances is an Earth Grade technique that Chu Huai Xu studies alongside Xu Ziqing. He recognized that it was incomplete, while Xu Ziqing improved it through his own comprehension. 98

• Reached Minor Accomplishment in Six Severances. 225
• Used it against Ye Kongxuan to temporarily increase his power. 211
• Its use can severely damage his physical body. 211

Body Becoming Saint

Chu Huai Xu awakened the Body Refining Divine Ability Body Becoming Saint from a Heaven Grade Treasure Chest. It grants immense physical power and produces a golden Heaven-and-Earth Manifestation. 226 228

• Greatly increases physical strength, blood qi, defense, and self-healing. 226
• Manifests a ten-thousand-zhang golden phantom connected between heaven and earth. 226 228
• Enters Saint Body State, allowing him to recover to full health within three breaths. 229
• His later Dao Seal enhancement added scorching golden flames and strengthened Saint Body State's output by roughly 30%. 272

Dao Seals

Chu Huai Xu possesses the Dao Seal South Flowing Scenery, later supplemented by the two-character Dao Seal Huai Xu. 237 272

• South Flowing Scenery can unleash All Evils Repelled, a scorching force used to suppress evil influences and calm Xu Ziqing's inner demons. 239 255
• The Dao Bell bestowed “Huai Xu,” his Earth name, rather than an ordinary Daoist title. 272
• Huai Xu represents summer and boosts South Flowing Scenery's sun-associated power by 30%. 272

Medicine Cauldron: Dao Gives Birth to One

Chu Huai Xu possesses the heaven-defying Medicine Cauldron Dao Gives Birth to One, which allows him to mass-produce Spirit Pills with minimal effort. 99 123

• Refined Perfect Quality Qi Gathering Pills with a 100% success rate and no need for heat control. 99
• Can refine hostile energy, including the Bronze Sword's bluish-black malevolent aura. 166
• Advanced after two days and gained the ability to refine the power of all things in heaven and earth. 244

Four Symbols Spiritual Root and Pure Yang Bloodline

Chu Huai Xu possesses a Four Symbols Spiritual Root, a rare component necessary for Immortal Cultivation. 214

• Selected the Pure Yang Bloodline from three Heaven Grade options for its broad long-term benefits. 384
• The bloodline lowers Experience Point requirements for upgrades by 20%. 384
• Its integration intensified the power of South Flowing Scenery. 384

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Calming the Waves — Sword sheath carried by Chu Huai Xu; its seal-like effect suppresses Spirit Swords. 106 161
• Black Gold Robe — Middle Grade defensive Spiritual Artifact with a self-cleaning array and temperature-regulating functions. 103 161
• Dao Gives Birth to One — Medicine Cauldron and natal artifact capable of automatic alchemy and refining external powers. 99 166 244
• Dao Ancestor's sword sheath — A legacy item revealed to be in Chu Huai Xu's possession, connecting him to the Dao Ancestor's inheritance. 128
• Xuanhuang Champion Token — Awarded after defeating Qin Xuanxiao; grants access to the Origin Spirit Realm and resists mental attacks. 176
• East Continent Token — Granted by Sect Leader Xiang Yan for Chu Huai Xu's contributions in the Origin Spirit Realm. 220

Relationships

• Han Shuangjiang — Dao Companion and closest partner. Chu Huai Xu defended her from Liu Chengqi, fought her in the East Continent Grand Competition, and later confessed his feelings; she reciprocated. 22 160 181
• Xu Ziqing — Junior brother and found family. Chu Huai Xu gave him a Xuantian Fetal Breath Pill, encouraged his talent, and accepted responsibility for altering his fate. 96 98 170
• Niu Yuanshan — Former steward and elder-like figure who treated Chu Huai Xu as family despite later conflict; Niu ultimately died to let Huo Ding Yi disappear from the world. 146 301 326
• Jiang Zhi — Martial Ancestor and initially reluctant future grand-teacher. Their relationship began with suspicion and confrontation but developed into Jiang Zhi's active protection and support. 128 201 378
• Shen Man — Chu Huai Xu's First Master. She trained him in the blank-space Sword Domain, repeatedly killing his consciousness to temper his sword understanding. 105 123 171
• Chu Yinyin — His Second Master and a consistent supporter who provided resources and openly favored him. 93 201 358
• Liu Chengqi — Former opponent whom Chu Huai Xu defeated after Liu attempted to grope Han Shuangjiang; Chu Huai Xu later delivered a restorative pill to him without gloating. 22 23 202
• Qin Xuanxiao — Rival from the Moon Kingdom. Chu Huai Xu defeated him for the First Realm Xuanhuang Championship, then later killed him during the Third Realm Grand Competition. 176 354

Story Role / Major Arcs

Dao Sect Beginnings

Chu Huai Xu rapidly opened acupoints through the Sword Refining Art, obtained the Heart Sword Spiritual Embryo, and became entangled with the Dao Sect's hidden concern over his dangerous cultivation method. 13 15

He first displayed his ruthlessness after intervening when Liu Chengqi harassed Han Shuangjiang. Rather than merely defending her, he crippled Liu and deliberately invited a swift retaliation. 22 23

Secret Realm Growth

Chu Huai Xu and Han Shuangjiang cleared several secret-realm trials together. He consumed the Xuantian Fetal Breath Pill, awakening Clear Heart Sword and raising his Spiritual Embryo's grade. 40 47 49

He later used the Medicine Cauldron to establish himself as an alchemist, producing Perfect Quality Qi Gathering Pills at an unprecedented rate. 98 99

East Continent Grand Competition

Chu Huai Xu entered the competition as the Dao Sect's representative and quickly gained attention through martial-arts victories, ruthless illusion resistance, and the Fearless Sword Intent. 93 136 152

He defeated Zhao Xinghan, Han Shuangjiang, and Xu Ziqing before overcoming the Bronze Sword's malevolent aura to become Champion of the East Continent. 152 160 167

He then defeated Qin Xuanxiao to become the First Realm Xuanhuang Champion, receiving the qualification to enter the Origin Spirit Realm. 174 176

Origin Spirit Realm and the Power of Origin

Chu Huai Xu entered the Origin Spirit Realm alone, choosing to bear the karma of changing Xu Ziqing's fate rather than endanger his companions. 170 171

He fought Ye Kongxuan, acquired two Xuanhuang Origin Fragments, and emerged from the realm bloodied but successful. 211 214 220

While refining the Power of Origin, he advanced to the Seventh Heaven of the Second Realm and discovered that his Heart Lake was connected to an Origin Fragment. 223

Dao Ancestor Inheritance

Chu Huai Xu awakened Body Becoming Saint and caused a major Heaven and Earth Anomaly visible across the Dao Sect. 226 228

He entered the Dao Ancestor Inheritance Secret Realm to reach Han Shuangjiang, confronted the Dao Ancestor's Sword Mark, and received the South Flowing Scenery Dao Seal. 229 232 237

Third Realm Grand Competition

After Niu Yuanshan's death, Chu Huai Xu resolved to answer his enemies through the East-West Continent Grand Competition. 326 328

He publicly rejected affiliation with the Moon Kingdom, then fought Qin Xuanxiao's body while it was controlled by the Ancestor Emperor. 330 353

Chu Huai Xu killed Qin Xuanxiao before the Moon Kingdom's citizens and claimed the Third Realm Xuanhuang Champion title. 354

Later Origin Spirit Realm Expeditions

Chu Huai Xu entered another Origin Spirit Realm layer, returned with two more Xuanhuang Origin Fragments, and captured a complete Nascent Soul Stage Primordial Spirit through a master-servant contract. 377 378

He declined exclusive ownership of the extra Origin Fragment, stating that it should go to the Dao Sect member who needed it most. 379

Spring Autumn Mountain

Following Zhong Ming's brief recovery, Chu Huai Xu was directed toward Spring Autumn Mountain. 390

He later accompanied Xu Ziqing to confront Spring Autumn Mountain over the Yu Chi family's massacre of the Xu family, directly demanding Yu Chi Huai De at the mountain gate. 392 394

Notable Quotes

“Easy. I'll kill you, and then you won't have to go back and suffer that Kunlun Heavenly Dao's humiliation.” 211

“If I am fortunate enough to beat that Prince Rui's Heir, I will be the only candidate to enter the Secret Realm.” 170

“I have not failed my mission.” 377

Trivia

• The Dao Bell bestowed the characters Huai Xu—his name from Earth—as his Dao Seal. 272
• He was ranked second on the in-universe “Must-Eat Companion List.” 128
• Chu Huai Xu considers the Black Gold Robe a newly acquired “skin.” 103
• His household division of labor is simple: Han Shuangjiang cooks, Xu Ziqing washes dishes, and Chu Huai Xu earns money through Dao Gives Birth to One. 359