Lu Yuan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Lu Yuan (陆渊)
Alias(es)	King Lu; Human Emperor; Emperor Yuan; Lord of the Heavenly Court
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Heavenly Court; Human Alliance; allied with the Jiang Clan
Occupation/Role	Awakener; founder and leader of the Heavenly Court
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Near first-tier Awakener physique	14	Tempered himself with the remaining essence of the Zi Wu Bu Tian Lu; gained roughly half a ton of strength, five-second 100-meter speed, enhanced senses, and durability.
Eighth-stage Initial Realm	27	Fused with the Bodhi Ancient Tree, awakened his Innate Spirit and the God of Wisdom, and gained billion-fold talent enhancement.
Ninth-stage Initial Realm	29	Advanced through the Universe's Scroll visualization method; both physique and soul transformed.
Initial Realm, 12 genetic shackles broken	56	Absorbed the Fulong Red Fruit, manifested three Inner Heavens, and began a bloodline transformation.
Shackled Realm, 95 genetic shackles broken	106	Refined a pill from spiritual fruits and exotic grass; cultivated fifteen Cave Heavens through the Ancestral Dragon Breathing Technique.
Venerable King Realm	144	Reached the fifth stage of evolution, opened 28 Cave Heavens, and gained a 28-fold combat amplification.
Saint Realm	213	Unified the power of 108 broken genetic shackles with his body, internal organs, and bones; later gained short-range spatial traversal.
Sub-Saint	287	Reached this realm by the time Zhou Yunqiong learned of his progress.
Great Saint Realm	309	Broke through amid battle against 18 Great Saints and suppressed them with the Jade Emperor Heavenly Thunder Righteous Law.
Peak Great Saint Realm	340	Perfected his skills and displayed a supreme Buddhist Supernatural Power against Monk Xuan Ci.
Immortal Realm	351	Broke the barrier between Saint and Immortal while facing two Divine Son projections.
Cave Heaven Immortal	408	Suppressed more than ten Cave Heaven Immortals, including the Ji Family Third Ancestor.
Creation Immortal	446	Revealed his true realm while confronting Creation Immortals, Cave Heaven Immortals, and Undying Immortals.
Heavenly Position Immortal	511	Comprehended the Heavenly Position Laws through insight into the creation and destruction of heaven and earth.

Background / History

Lu Yuan was born into immense wealth. After his parents died in a car accident, he inherited tens of billions in assets and lived as a carefree rich second-generation heir. In his previous life, he squandered this fortune before the global cataclysm made money worthless; despite several fortunate encounters, he remained a minor figure in an era ruled by strength 2.

After being reborn more than a month before the catastrophe, Lu Yuan began liquidating stocks and real estate—even at major losses—to acquire divine artifacts and establish a secure base. His preparations included the Bodhi Ancient Tree, the complete 108-chapter Classic of the Way and its Virtue, the Wuzhou farm where the Great Luo Sword Embryo would fall, and Longhu Mountain's Wordless Stone Tablet 2 3.

He used his foreknowledge to seize opportunities before the global anomaly. After fusing with the Bodhi Ancient Tree, he awakened an Innate Spirit and a billion-fold talent that allowed him to comprehend techniques and Supernatural Powers with exceptional speed 27.

As extraterrestrial factions and ancient clans threatened Earth, Lu Yuan became a central defender of humanity. He founded the Heavenly Court, cultivated its members, refined the Nine Cauldrons to strengthen the Investiture of the Gods Edict, and accepted the responsibilities attached to the title “Emperor Yuan” 120 181 323 573.

Appearance

Lu Yuan’s body changes repeatedly as his cultivation advances. He is described as taller than before, with proportionate musculature, shimmering skin, and an aura that can be wholly restrained or released with overwhelming force 33 106.

• Crystalline skin that emits a pure white glow after fusing with the Bodhi Ancient Tree 27
• Smooth, shimmering skin marked by the evolution of his physique 14 33
• Golden vital energy, often described as surrounding him like a great sun 186 503
• Thick black hair and white robes when emerging from Mount Tai 346
• A composed, increasingly weathered gaze suggesting the experiences of both lives 344

Personality

Lu Yuan is pragmatic, deliberate, and intensely future-oriented. Having experienced the collapse of the old world once, he considers wealth, reputation, and ordinary social concerns insignificant beside strength and preparation. He acts quickly when an opportunity appears and is willing to spend vast sums, endure hardship, or take personal risks to secure it 2 3 16.

He is calm under pressure and rarely explains himself. Even when his strength first surpassed ordinary limits, he remained composed because he understood the greater dangers to come 14. He generally judges goodwill by actions rather than motives, as shown in his response to Dean Zheng’s warning 56.

Lu Yuan can be ruthless toward enemies and potential future threats. He kills hostile opponents without hesitation, including members of the Zhou Family, Chang Sheng Gene, and extraterrestrial clans 44 53 224. Yet his long-term goal is protection and preparation: he creates the Heavenly Court to cultivate defenders for Earth and openly frames the power granted to its members as a responsibility rather than mere fortune 332 573.

Abilities & Skills

Billion-Fold Talent

The Bodhi Ancient Tree grants Lu Yuan extraordinary comprehension, allowing him to grasp techniques, visualization methods, and Supernatural Powers at an exceptional rate 27.

• Awakened alongside his Innate Spirit and God of Wisdom 27
• Enabled him to comprehend the strongest inheritance of Mount Shu’s ninety-ninth sword stele, the Heaven and Earth Sword 60
• Lets him reorganize and re-cultivate his physique, soul, and abilities efficiently 344
• Considered unmatched by most beings in the starry sky 320

Innate Spirit and God of Wisdom

Lu Yuan’s Innate Spirit represents his soul and grants heightened clarity, perception, and spiritual power 27.

• Allows him to perceive the principles of nature with exceptional clarity 27
• Grew stronger alongside his physique through visualization 29
• Can crush divine artifacts, including the Three-Headed Sky Banning Banner 152
• Later merged with purple energy from the Heavenly Emperor Ancient Tokens 323

Enhanced Physique

Lu Yuan’s physical body is the foundation of his combat strength, refined through divine objects, bloodline evolution, breathing techniques, and furnaces 14 290.

• Possesses extreme strength, speed, resilience, and sensory ability 14
• Could leap down cliffs while carrying the Wordless Stone Tablet and remain unharmed 18
• Became capable of resisting thermal weapons after further evolution 33
• Can regenerate lost flesh and limbs at high cultivation 503
• Uses the Heaven and Earth Furnace to sustain combat without conventional limits 311

Cave Heavens / Inner Worlds

Lu Yuan manifests Cave Heavens containing true gods, multiplying his combat power 76 106.

• Opened seven Cave Heavens after absorbing Shennong’s vital blood 76
• Reached 15 Cave Heavens during the Shackled Realm 106
• Reached 28 Cave Heavens upon entering the Venerable King Realm 144
• Activated ten Cave Heavens, then five more, to overpower the red-furred monster 278

Jade Emperor Heavenly Thunder Righteous Law

A lightning-based Supernatural Power used for large-scale annihilation 222.

• Instantly annihilated three Virtual Saints 222
• Defeated 18 Great Saints after Lu Yuan entered the Great Saint Realm 309
• Generates vast lightning manifestations capable of destroying Saint Realm opponents 304

Spatial Traversal

After reaching the Saint Realm, Lu Yuan gained the ability to tear space and travel short distances 214.

• Requires substantial power to sustain 214
• Has limited range at the Saint Realm 214
• Expected to improve with future breakthroughs 214

Creation Laws

As a Creation Immortal, Lu Yuan gained the ability to restore the environment through his understanding of Creation Laws 448.

• Recreated mountains and rivers destroyed in battle 448
• Combines rule-based power with meticulous control over his aura 430

Investiture of the Gods Edict

A Heavenly Emperor Decree connected to Lu Yuan through the title “Emperor Yuan” 181 182.

• Allows him to appoint gods and build the Heavenly Court’s hierarchy 323
• Grows stronger through the destiny power of refined Nine Cauldrons 323
• Bestows benefits on those whose true names are recorded upon it 323
• Became more closely integrated with his Innate Spirit after successive token refinements 323 331

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Great Luo Sword Embryo — Divine sword embryo recovered from a meteorite at the Wuzhou farm; can evolve by absorbing special materials from Terracotta Warriors and other sources 23 47.
• Bodhi Ancient Tree — Supreme divine object fused into Lu Yuan; grants his billion-fold talent, Innate Spirit, and God of Wisdom 27.
• Complete Classic of the Way and its Virtue — The complete 108-chapter version acquired through Christie’s; a supreme scripture for refining body and soul 2 5.
• Wordless Stone Tablet — Longhu Mountain tablet containing a supreme Taoist divine ability; Lu Yuan made Carefree Residence his Lay Disciple Dojo to obtain it 3 16 18.
• Zi Wu Bu Tian Lu / Furnace — An Immortal Elder’s tool containing pill essence used to temper Lu Yuan’s physique; can shrink to fingernail size 14 33.
• Heavenly Emperor Ancient Tokens — Ancient tokens linked to the Heavenly Emperor Decree and the battle against enemies beyond the realms 181 331.
• Investiture of the Gods Edict — Purple Heavenly Emperor Decree bearing “Emperor Yuan”; used for divine appointments and empowered by destiny 181 323.
• Nine Cauldrons — Ancient cauldrons refined to grant destiny power and strengthen Lu Yuan’s control over the Investiture of the Gods Edict 323.
• Zhengyi Yin-Yang Furnace — Ancient furnace Lu Yuan integrated into his body to strengthen and refine his physique 289.
• Golden Winged Great Peng — Contracted Exotic Beast used as rapid transportation; linked to Lu Yuan through a Blood Contract 86 261.

Relationships

• Jiang Ningxian — Ally from the Jiang Clan; supports Lu Yuan, travels with him, provides knowledge of the starry sky, and investigates threats linked to the Ji Clan 122 173 315 464.
• Zhu Qingyu — Heavenly Court member and protégé; respects and admires Lu Yuan, while he later guides her cultivation 56 227 332.
• Chen Song — Former classmate and acquaintance; warns Lu Yuan of danger and willingly accepts that the small cauldron he gave Lu Yuan was used for a greater purpose 60 230.
• Zhou Yunqiong — Former classmate and leader within the Wuzhou Group/Zhou Family; repeatedly attempts to recruit or use Lu Yuan, while he regards her as an enemy and ultimately kills her 45 173 309.
• Golden Winged Great Peng — Contracted mount and ally connected to Lu Yuan by Blood Contract 86.
• Elder Ji and Elder Yun — Senior figures who cooperate with Lu Yuan and support the Heavenly Court’s growth 86 332.
• Ancestral Dragon’s will — Entrusts Lu Yuan with the legacy of the Heavenly Emperor Ancient Tokens and the duty of confronting an enemy beyond the realms 181.
• Human Emperor Heavenly Emperor’s remnant will — Guides Lu Yuan in unlocking a one-use power intended for a future calamity 519.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rebirth and Preparation

Lu Yuan returns to the period before the global cataclysm and liquidates his inheritance to acquire known divine artifacts. He secures the Bodhi Ancient Tree, the complete Classic of the Way and its Virtue, the Wuzhou farm, and access to Longhu Mountain’s Wordless Stone Tablet 2 3 16.

Global Anomaly and Awakening

As the world changes beneath twin moons and other celestial phenomena, Lu Yuan fuses with the Bodhi Ancient Tree and becomes an Awakened with unparalleled talent 26 27. He continues developing through visualization, genetic shackles, divine artifacts, and inherited techniques 29 56.

Rise as the Human Emperor

Lu Yuan becomes one of the Five Great Supremes after defeating powerful rivals, obtains the Heaven and Earth Sword inheritance, and gains widespread recognition as “Human Emperor,” though he dismisses public titles 44 56 60.

Defender of Earth

He protects human cities and cooperates with senior officials while preparing humanity for Beast Tides, extraterrestrial visitors, and later global upheavals 86 94 106. He establishes the Heavenly Court as an independent force to cultivate Awakeners and organize Earth’s defense 120 131.

Conflict with the Zhou, Ji, and Eternal Clans

Lu Yuan becomes a target of the Heavenly Clan, Ji Clan, Primordial Demon Clan, and Three-Headed Ghost Clan. He defeats their prodigies, exterminates the Zhou Family, and continues confronting increasingly powerful extraterrestrial enemies 148 152 224 302.

Heavenly Emperor Legacy

He gathers Heavenly Emperor Ancient Tokens, receives the Investiture of the Gods Edict marked “Emperor Yuan,” refines Nine Cauldrons for destiny power, and expands the Heavenly Court’s divine hierarchy 181 323 332.

Immortal Ascension and Stellar Conflict

Lu Yuan advances from Great Saint to Immortal, Cave Heaven Immortal, Creation Immortal, and Heavenly Position Immortal while defeating Divine Son projections, Creation Immortals, and Heavenly Position Immortals 351 408 446 511 545.

War Beyond Earth

Recognizing the threat of Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demons, Lu Yuan leaves Earth to seek greater power and confront threats across the starry sky. His reputation spreads throughout the universe as the Lord of the Milky Way Starfield and the Heavenly Court 448 464 479.

Trivia

• Lu Yuan’s past-life failure is the source of his extreme emphasis on preparation; he views money as useless once strength determines survival 2.
• He originally had no interest in attending his university reunion, but went because it was connected to an item he needed 2.
• He purchased a Mercedes-Benz G63 because he considered its price insignificant compared with his wealth 3.
• He can go ten days to half a month without food after cultivating the Ancestral Dragon Breathing Technique 57.
• Despite being repeatedly called the Human Emperor, Lu Yuan initially considered such titles childish and declined public acclaim 56 223.