Lu Xuan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lu Xuan (陆玄)
Alias(es)	Spirit Plant Master Lu Xuan; “Saintly Hand of the Beast Department”
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Profound Cave Sword Sect; Still True Sword Peak; Sea Pavilion Merchant Guild (Guest Elder); formerly Heaven Sword Sect
Occupation/Role	Spirit Plant Master; Sword Sect Inner Sect Disciple; Spirit Wine brewer; alchemist; talisman crafter
Status	Alive
First Appearance	10

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Refining Stage 7	86	Possessed several Grade 3 treasures but considered his spiritual power insufficient to use them freely.
Qi Refining Completion	152	Reached completion after harvesting Spirit Firefly Grass rewards and prepared to attempt Foundation Establishment.
Foundation Establishment Early Stage	230	Identified as a Foundation Establishment cultivator while encountering Heaven Sword Sect disciples in the Langyue Blessed Land.
Foundation Establishment Middle Stage	319	Broke through after harvesting mature Water Firefly Grass; his Spiritual Energy and Spiritual Sense more than doubled compared with the early stage.
Foundation Establishment Late Stage	478	Advanced after cultivation rewards from roughly 150 Light Orbs, totaling more than thirty years of cultivation.
Core Formation Late Stage	926	Revealed as a Late Stage Core Formation cultivator upon reuniting with Ge Pu and other former fellow disciples.
Core Formation Completion	1000	Reflected on progressing from a destitute Qi Refining rogue cultivator to Core Formation Completion.
Nascent Soul Realm	1101	Survived the Nascent Soul thunder tribulation using his physical body, Divine Sense, Primal Qi, and high-grade treasures.
Nascent Soul Late Stage	1306	Reached the late stage by the time of the Turtle Crane Essence Elixir exchange gathering.

Background

Lu Xuan began as a rogue cultivator living in a small courtyard and relying on spirit-plant cultivation for survival. He discovered that harvesting mature spirit plants produced White Light Orbs visible only to him; their rewards included cultivation, techniques, talismans, magical artifacts, and spirit seeds. An early harvest of Eclipse Moon Fruits yielded fragments of the First-grade Split Silver Blade and a Purification Talisman. 10

He initially cultivated at the Heaven Sword Sect, where his exceptional ability to cultivate Sword Grass and resolve spirit-beast problems earned him a place in the sect despite his ordinary background. He generally avoided sparring, dangerous expeditions, and competition for secret-realm opportunities, preferring to remain in his cave residence and cultivate spirit plants. 101 182 475

After years in the Li Yang Domain as a Guest Elder of the Sea Pavilion Merchant Guild, Lu Xuan reunited with former Heaven Sword Sect disciples connected to the Profound Cave Sword Sect. His Spirit Plant, spirit-wine, Sword Grass, and talisman work impressed Jian Hai Zhen, leading to his recruitment into the Profound Cave Sword Sect. He became an Inner Sect Disciple of Still True Sword Peak and received a cave mansion near Heart Sword Lake. 926 943 944

Appearance

Lu Xuan is a slender, handsome youth with bright, clear eyes and an otherworldly, refined bearing. He often presents himself as an unassuming Spirit Plant Master rather than displaying his true resources. 219

• Commonly wears an azure robe. 219
• Carries a mottled cyan-green Sword Nurturing Gourd at his waist. 219
• Often keeps the ancient Yangxuan Sword Sheath or a sword at hand. 219
• Uses concealment treasures to disguise his cultivation and appearance when necessary. 323 650 711

Personality

Lu Xuan is patient, practical, and highly risk-averse. He consistently chooses the reliable returns of tending spirit plants over uncertain gains from secret realms, even when others pursue powerful treasures. 182 250 475

He habitually conceals his strength behind the image of an ordinary, combat-inept Spirit Plant Master. This persona lowers others’ guard and lets him avoid unnecessary attention while he accumulates resources and powerful artifacts. 237 318 539 905

Despite his caution, Lu Xuan is generous to trusted friends, disciples, and spirit beasts. He shares food and spirit wine with his companions, lends powerful talismans to Bai Li Jian Qing, assists injured spirit beasts, and repays past kindnesses. 133 471 727 1300

Abilities & Skills

Spirit Plant Mastery

Lu Xuan can perceive the condition and growth state of spirit plants and spirit seeds in exceptional detail. Harvesting plants produces White Light Orbs that grant him cultivation and treasures.

• Cultivates, improves, and develops high-grade spirit plants, especially Sword Grass varieties. 932 943
• Can condense spirit seeds and improve Seed Condensation Methods. 937 943
• Uses Azure Wood Source Qi to accelerate growth and improve the vitality of spirit plants. 213 214
• His knowledge is respected across the Li Yang Domain and at the Ten Thousand Spirits Assembly. 905 932 1007

White Light Orbs

White Light Orbs appear when Lu Xuan harvests mature spirit plants or when certain spirit beasts advance.

• Grant cultivation rewards measured in years or decades. 172 405 608
• Provide magical artifacts, talismans, cultivation methods, techniques, and rare treasures. 323 718 803
• Are visible only to Lu Xuan, allowing him to hide the source of his growth. 10
• Enabled his rapid advancement despite his originally mediocre aptitude. 320 828

Sword Dao

Although he claims not to specialize in combat, Lu Xuan possesses formidable swordsmanship, Sword Intent, Sword Qi, and numerous sword treasures.

• His First-grade Gold Metal Swordplay reached Grandmaster-level mastery through experience rewards. 182
• Obtained Spring Rain Sword Intent from harvesting Sword Grass. 267
• Uses the Splitting Light Shadowing Sword Art and Sword Qi division techniques. 1017
• Can deploy powerful Flying Swords, Sword Talismans, and Sword Formations. 797 1163 1299
• Acquired the Supreme Root Bone: Primordial Void Sword Physique from a Rank 8 Silent Extinction Sword Grass. 1287

Divine Powers and Escape Arts

Lu Xuan possesses several Divine Powers and specializes in survival, concealment, and mobility.

• Golden Thread Thunder Armor — A Divine Power that forms a thunder-woven armor, protects his body and soul, and can isolate his aura. 909
• Minor Teleportation Art — An intermediate Divine Power used for rapid short-range movement. 909 1297
• Five Thunder Righteous Method — One of his four documented Divine Powers. 909
• Immovable Wisdom King Seal — An intermediate Divine Power, though initially only at entry level. 909
• Earth Essence Secret Manual — Allows him to move freely through soil and rock. 530
• Greater Five Elements Art — Includes a Five Elements Escape Technique used to evade threats. 511

Spirit Beast Care

Lu Xuan has an exceptional affinity for spirit beasts, often forming bonds through careful feeding and practical help.

• Earned the reputation “Saintly Hand of the Beast Department.” 193
• Diagnoses and resolves spirit-beast ailments, obsessions, contamination, and breeding issues. 193 213 1063
• Uses food, Spirit Fruits, Spirit Wine, and Spirit Nectar to win the trust of powerful beasts. 193 906
• Helped the Xuan Kui remove Faceless Yin Worms and earned the gratitude of the Li Yang Dao Sect. 727 729

Equipment / Treasures

• Yangxuan Sword Sheath — Ancient treasure capable of nurturing, tempering, and improving swords; later benefited from Slaughter Sword Intent and Sword Xuan Hedgehog blades. 182 193 1130 1084
• Voidsky Nightmare Eye — Fifth-grade treasure used for aerial surveillance, detecting cultivators, Evil Spirits, and hidden threats. 323 511
• Gluttony Insect Pouch — Fifth-grade spatial magical artifact for storing spirit plants, treasures, and resources. 323
• Clear Mayfly Feather Garment — Fifth-grade garment that conceals aura, obstructs divination, and resists soul-based attacks. 509 650 711
• Profound Cave Sword Tablet — Rank 6 treasure that aids Sword Dao cultivation and forms a Sword Intent Small Secret Realm. 718
• Southern Bright Thunder Fire Jade Tablet — Seventh-grade treasure with considerable spiritual-power consumption. 792
• Thousand Machines House — Sixth-grade adaptable treasure obtained when the Grass Puppet advanced. 875
• Ten Thousand Mile Instant Shadow Talisman — Seventh-grade talisman capable of creating illusions and instant long-distance travel. 1249
• Azure Dragon Corpse — Rank 8 treasure harvested from mature Azure Dragon Wood. 1144
• Heavenly Demon Corpse Refining Furnace — Damaged seventh-grade treasure harvested from the Corpse Forest. 1149
• Avatar Spirit Puppet of Gu Yangzhen Old Ancestor — Protective puppet given by Jian Hai Zhen. 1185

Relationships

• Bai Li Jian Qing — Close friend and former Heaven Sword Sect fellow disciple; introduced Lu Xuan to the Azure Sandalwood Gathering and received a Rank 4 Howling Sea Sword Talisman from him. 133 471
• Ge Pu — Former fellow disciple and longtime friend; Lu Xuan helped resolve his spirit-beast issues and aided his Core Formation preparations. 513 929
• Huo Liner — Former fellow disciple and friend; Lu Xuan later investigated his death with Ge Pu. 943 1244
• Jian Hai Zhen / Hai Zhen Sword Master — Senior of the Profound Cave Sword Sect and Lu Xuan’s benefactor; recruited him into Still True Sword Peak and supported his cultivation. 926 944 1050
• Yuan Rong — Still True Sword Peak senior who helped Lu Xuan obtain Sword Grass spirit seeds and sect resources. 944 1229
• Yao Qingyue — Dao Child of the Li Yang Dao Sect; rewarded Lu Xuan’s rescue of the Xuan Kui and promised to seek a spirit seed for him. 729
• Profound Limit Tree Mother — Tree Realm leader who rewarded Lu Xuan with the Azure Emperor Longevity Leaf and later entered his Personal Space to nurture spirit plants. 1007 1300
• Wen Qian — Disciple and associate in the Sea Pavilion Merchant Guild; later advanced to Core Formation under Lu Xuan’s guidance. 1229 1255
• Chen Qingshuang — Disciple whom Lu Xuan guided toward Core Formation. 1253 1255
• Hong Qinghai — Loyal subordinate and General Store associate whom Lu Xuan planned to bring to the Sword Sect for Core Formation. 970 1300

Spirit Beast Companions

• Cloud Stepping Lynx — Longtime spirit-beast companion; assists in observing surroundings and shares Lu Xuan’s meals. 133 512
• Wind Falcon — Mount and companion used for travel, including flights to Voidsky Island. 133 283
• Grass Puppet — Plant-based companion that advanced to Fifth Grade and developed intelligence and wood-based techniques. 214 875
• White Ape / White Jade Sky Supporting Ape — Powerful, loyal spirit beast that guards Lu Xuan’s cave residence and accompanies him through the Void. 193 1017 1158
• Mystic Sky White Luan — Intelligent Luan Bird that visits Lu Xuan’s courtyard and enjoys his food. 133 193
• Xuan Kui — Li Yang Dao Sect guardian spirit beast rescued by Lu Xuan from Faceless Yin Worm infestation. 727 729
• Dragon Turtle (Trionyx) — Seventh-grade spirit beast subdued by Lu Xuan and allowed to remain in his Personal Space under conditions. 1223

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Rogue Cultivator Period

Lu Xuan discovers the White Light Orb system while cultivating Eclipse Moon Fruits, establishing the spirit-plant-based path that defines his growth. 10

Heaven Sword Sect

He joins the Heaven Sword Sect, develops his Sword Grass cultivation, forms friendships with Bai Li Jian Qing and Ge Pu, and advances from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment. 101 152 319

Heavenly Star Grotto and Sea Pavilion Merchant Guild

After the Heaven Sword Sect period, Lu Xuan builds a reputation as the Li Yang Domain’s leading Spirit Plant Master while acting as a Sea Pavilion Merchant Guild Guest Elder. He manages cave residences, cultivates increasingly dangerous spirit plants, and maintains a deliberately modest public image. 828 905 970

Return to the Profound Cave Sword Sect

Former fellow disciples recognize Lu Xuan through his Small Profound Cave Sword Gourd and Spirit Wine. His abilities earn him recruitment into Still True Sword Peak as an Inner Sect Disciple. 923 926 943

Nascent Soul Advancement

Lu Xuan survives the Nascent Soul tribulation through extensive preparation, powerful treasures, and his exceptional physical foundation. His advancement raises his standing within the Sword Sect and cultivation world. 1101 1105

Azure Ripple Tree Realm

Lu Xuan enters the Azure Ripple Tree Realm, earns the Profound Limit Tree Mother’s trust, and later demonstrates his combat strength by defeating Nascent Soul opponents. The Tree Mother subsequently joins his Personal Space to cultivate spirit plants. 1007 1299 1300

Mentor and Sect Figure

As his status rises, Lu Xuan accepts disciples, guides Wen Qian and Chen Qingshuang to Core Formation, and becomes known throughout the Sword Sect for cultivating and improving high-grade Sword Grass. 1253 1255 1232