Wu Ming

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Wu Ming (吴明)
Alias(es)	Reincarnator ID Gengshen 69; Main God Apostle; Sovereign Controller; Main God; Master; Great Luo Golden Immortal; Heavenly King Taiyi Blackwater Savior; Great Emperor Dongyue 48 123 126 308 753 789
Species/Race	Human; a transmigrator who awakens in the body of a fifteen- or sixteen-year-old youth in Great Zhou 1
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Main God Hall; Yellow Court World
Occupation/Role	Reincarnator, cultivator, Main God Hall Sovereign, creator and ruler of the Yellow Court World
Status	Active; a Level 8 Great Luo Golden Immortal and Overgod 789 828
First Appearance	Chapter 1: “Transmigration”

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Body Refinement Realm, fourth level	7	Tempered muscles, bones, and internal organs; fought Hu cavalry in close combat.
Main God Apostle	11	Contributed an appraised Jade Pendant, identified as a suspected World Origin Mysterious Item and lost Main God Hall component; gained authority and privileges.
Peak True Qi Realm, half-step Innate	21	His heightened senses allowed him to perceive Divine Power at the City God Temple.
Body Refinement Realm, sixth-level Innate; Human Immortal, second level	48	Listed in his Main God Hall status as an Innate martial artist and Human Immortal “Refining Master.”
Human Immortal Realm, third level	91	Listed upon beginning a Cosmos-level mission in the World of Gods and Ghosts.
Heavenly King Taiyi Blackwater Savior	123	Fused with the Black Terrace City God’s divine edict and received authority over Mount Tai, Dragon Qi, and the Underworld.
Great Emperor Dongyue	126	Obtained the remaining half of the divine edict; unified Underworld and Netherworld laws and founded Fengdu Ghost City.
Main God Apostle, authority limit	127	Contributed a World Origin Jade Pendant; gained an exemption from mission-failure Annihilation once per mission.
True Man	188 193	Formed a True Man Primordial Spirit capable of traveling through the heavens and Netherworld; confirmed to have reached the True Man realm.
Sovereign Controller	287	Authority increased to the point that he could create Main God Hall missions.
Sovereign / Main God	308	Took control of the Main God Hall and learned that it had been intended to select and elevate a Sovereign.
Lord-level Spirit Tamer	402	Contracted a Lava Tyrant and revealed three additional peak Lord-level Phantom Spirits.
King-level Spirit Tamer	413	Reached King level through the Immortal Ascension Dragon King; the Main God Hall’s power continued advancing his Phantom Spirits.
Earth Immortal, Level 5	435	Recorded as the cultivation of his main body.
Heavenly Immortal, Level 6	482	His Yellow Court Blessed Land advanced into the Yellow Court Grotto-Heaven.
Golden Immortal, Level 7	753	Merged with his split spirit, Steven, gaining a deeper grasp of the Great Luo Dao; the Main God Hall became complete.
Great Luo Golden Immortal, Level 8	789	Cast his unique imprint into the River of Time and absorbed the Infinite Serpent’s legacy; achieved universal status but not true eternity.

Background / History

Wu Ming transmigrated into Great Zhou and inherited the identity of a wastrel young master from the Wu Family Fortified Village. After confirming that the world contained martial arts, Daoism, Confucian cultivation, shamanic sorcery, and Gu techniques, he abandoned reliance on his family’s protection and trained relentlessly to secure his own survival and future 1 2 3.

His life changed when a Jade Pendant brought him into the incomplete Main God Hall. After surviving his first mission in Great Xia and earning 750 merit points, he had the pendant appraised and chose to contribute it despite the risk. The Main God Hall recognized it as a suspected World Origin item and a lost component, granting him the title of Main God Apostle 11.

Wu Ming quickly recognized that the Main God Hall lacked a master and operated according to rigid rules. Rather than treating it as an object of worship, he resolved to seize control of it as a tool for pursuing immortality and, ultimately, eternity 12 308.

Appearance

Wu Ming initially appears as a youth of roughly fifteen or sixteen, with the face of the body he inherited after transmigrating 1. As his cultivation rises, his bearing changes markedly; he grows taller and develops a natural, harmonious Daoist aura that conceals his vitality and makes his strength difficult to judge 193 196.

• Often wears loose Daoist robes, a simple hair bun, and a bamboo crown in Great Zhou 196.
• Can assume locally appropriate identities and clothing during Main God Hall missions 48 136.
• When wielding divine authority, he manifests in ceremonial robes and a crown with twelve pearl strings, carrying a green jade seal 123.
• His True Man Primordial Spirit appears as a jade-faced Daoist wearing a star crown, accompanied by a purple-green serpent and five-colored lightning 188.

Personality

Wu Ming is intensely pragmatic and self-reliant. From his earliest days in Great Zhou, he rejects the idea of depending on others for protection and treats personal strength as essential to survival 3. He is cautious around unfamiliar Reincarnators and organizations, refusing Tu Yanghao’s invitation because of the Blood Oath Alliance’s reputation while remaining willing to cooperate when their interests align 18 22.

He approaches risks as calculations rather than matters of pride. When the situation in Black Mountain becomes untenable, he considers lowering the mission difficulty and retreating rather than fighting a hopeless battle 123. Conversely, he will make decisive gambles when the potential reward is great, such as contributing the Jade Pendant or confronting the Main God Hall’s residual will 11 267.

Wu Ming can be ruthless toward enemies, but his pragmatism also leaves room for mercy when submission is more useful than execution. He spared Lord of Black Mountain through reincarnation, forced the Five Poisons Gentleman into service rather than killing him, and ordered Dugu Ao’s body to be buried properly after defeating him 126 402 542.

His central ambition is transcendence. He considers the Main God Hall a means to reach the “other shore,” not an end in itself, and remains committed to seeking eternity even after reaching Great Luo 308 753 789.

Abilities & Skills

Daoist Cultivation and Primordial Spirit

Wu Ming follows an Immortal Path refined through experience across multiple worlds. His True Man Primordial Spirit grants him abilities beyond his physical body and later supports his advancement through the Earth, Heavenly, Golden, and Great Luo Immortal stages.

• Projects a True Man Primordial Spirit capable of ascending to the Nine Heavens or descending into the Netherworld 188.
• Possesses Spiritual Eyes and later a Heavenly Eye for perceiving Fortune, Divine Power, and spiritual lands 48 134 135.
• Uses talismans, formations, and Daoist techniques, including the Five Elements Thunder Formation 487.
• His Dao techniques are subject to local world suppression; using Heavenly Immortal Power in the Divine Martial World carries a high cost 504 506.
• Must avoid excessive interference in Human Path struggles, which can invite Heavenly Punishment even against an Earth Immortal 255.

Martial Arts

Wu Ming began by tempering his body and developed formidable martial skill before becoming a high-level cultivator.

• Defeated Hu cavalry as a fourth-level Body Refinement martial artist 7.
• Reached the peak True Qi Realm and half-step Innate stage by the World of Gods and Ghosts mission 21.
• Uses the Profound Water True Method, manipulating water with both hard and soft force 512.
• Defeated several Local Realm martial artists with minimal effort, including Old Man Snake, Yu Wenlong, and Lady Baihua 515.
• Became recognized as the Divine Martial Continent’s number one master after defeating Dugu Ao 542.

Main God Hall Authority

Wu Ming’s defining power is his evolving control over the Main God Hall, an artifact designed to traverse worlds and aid transcendence.

• Became a Main God Apostle after contributing a Jade Pendant linked to the Hall’s missing components 11.
• Used Apostle authority to enhance mission rewards, reduce exchange costs, and later gain a limited immunity to Annihilation for mission failure 65 127.
• Gained the ability to have his true body enter the Main God Hall, providing protection from threats outside the space 91 188.
• As Sovereign Controller, gained authority to create missions and modify Reincarnator reward rules 287 502.
• Took full control as the Sovereign and learned to use the Hall’s Great Luo traversal and Creation powers 308 316.
• After attaining Great Luo, transformed the Hall into part of his own Yellow Court World; it became an extension of his will rather than an artifact governed by another master 789.

Divine Authority

During the World of Gods and Ghosts mission, Wu Ming acquired and refined divine offices.

• Refined the Black Water Town Land God Edict with Dragon Qi, erased its original imprint, and made it his private property 103.
• Received the title of Heavenly King Taiyi Blackwater Savior after accepting the Black Terrace City God’s divine edict 123.
• Became Great Emperor Dongyue, with authority over the Underworld, Black Mountain, and the Guzhu Kingdom 126.
• Created the Great Emperor Dongyue Scripture, established Fengdu Ghost City, and appointed the Ten Kings of Yama to judge and reincarnate souls 126.
• Later detached his divine decree, which became the sentient Eastern Peak Emperor and remained behind as the World of Gods and Ghosts’ Heavenly Emperor 127.

Spirit Taming

In the Phantom Spirit World, Wu Ming advanced as a Spirit Tamer and amassed elite Phantom Spirits.

• Contracted the Lava Tyrant and demonstrated Lord-level status 402.
• Controlled at least three additional peak Lord-level Phantom Spirits, enough to break the Five Poisons Battle Formation 402.
• Used the Immortal Ascension Dragon King to reach King level 413.
• Received Main God Hall empowerment that accelerated the growth of the Sky-Blue Evil Wolf King, Great Roc Ming King, and Gods and Ghosts Heavenly Secret Star 413.

Creation and World Management

Wu Ming creates, cultivates, and governs worlds through the Main God Hall and the Yellow Court World.

• Developed the Yellow Court Blessed Land by infusing it with Earth Qi, spirit plants, animals, and spirit rice 443.
• Created the Great Zhou Western Regions Chronicle as an Illusory Immortal Realm and shaped its Human, Divine, and Immortal Paths 460 464.
• Created three additional Illusory Immortal Realms for Reincarnator testing: a historical instance, a fantasy instance, and a fabricated false plane 682.
• Gained the Sky-Stealing Platform, allowing the Main God Hall to draw energy from chaos and become self-sufficient 753.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Main God Hall — Supreme artifact and later a component of the Yellow Court World; enables world traversal, Reincarnator management, Origin Power use, and creation 308 789.
• Jade Pendant — The item that brought Wu Ming into the Main God Hall; identified as a suspected World Origin Mysterious Item and missing Hall component 11.
• Suihou Pearl — Used to absorb a flood dragon’s aura and suppress Fortune; later listed among his equipment 103 435.
• Black Water Town Land God Edict — Refined divine edict that served as Wu Ming’s foundation for exercising Land God authority 103.
• Martial Emperor Enlightenment Seal — A Main God Hall component connected to the Martial Emperor’s rise; taken by Wu Ming’s split spirit from the Traveling Palace 544.
• Gluttony Mustard Seed Bag — Contains Mechanical Beasts, wreckage of the Twelve Golden Men, the Imperial Seal, and the Mandate of Heaven 267.
• Seven Kill Gourd — Used to release a jade-white skull before Wu Ming’s departure from Great Shang 266.
• Three-Eyed Sacred Canon — Ancient ritual text taken after Wu Ming killed Bamong 682.

Relationships

• Wu Qing — His elder sister. Wu Ming initially fears her cold demeanor, though she repeatedly shows concern for him; she eventually becomes a Reincarnator and investigates the secret he hides from her 12 91.
• Li Xiuyun — A woman Wu Ming shelters from dispossession after her parents’ deaths. She later resolves to learn Dao techniques to protect herself and help him 16 267.
• Shan Lan — Temporary ally against Tu Yanghao; she shares Main God Hall knowledge while Wu Ming agrees to cooperate against their mutual enemy 22.
• Huang Weiqing — Righteous scholar appointed as one of Wu Ming’s subordinate officials after displaying integrity in the Netherworld 103.
• Black Terrace City God — His sacrifice sends a divine edict to Wu Ming, enabling his ascension as Heavenly King Taiyi Blackwater Savior 123.
• Eastern Peak Emperor — The sentient form of Wu Ming’s detached divine decree; left behind to rule the World of Gods and Ghosts as Heavenly Emperor 127.
• Wu Zhi — Ruler whose reign Wu Ming supports by establishing his Heavenly Immortal status and managing the surrounding power balance 502.
• Lin Xinlan — Martial disciple and carriage driver whom Wu Ming guides in Internal Energy cultivation 512.
• Shui Ling’er — Azure Lotus Saintess who seeks Wu Ming’s aid against Dugu Ao and later asks for his help removing the Two Extremes Divine Talismans 527 542.
• Steven — Wu Ming’s split spirit in the Steam World; merged back into Wu Ming, completing the Main God Hall and deepening his understanding of the Great Luo Dao 753.
• Dugu Ao — Ambitious martial rival and Heavenly Alliance leader defeated by Wu Ming; his death established Wu Ming as the Divine Martial Continent’s foremost master 542.
• Infinite Serpent — Former master and creator of the Main God Hall who attempted to reclaim it during Wu Ming’s Great Luo breakthrough; Wu Ming absorbed its legacy and inherited its enmity 788 789.
• Simon / Void Mask — Great Luo-level opponent whom Wu Ming confronts during the God-spawn crisis 834.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Great Zhou and the First Mission

Wu Ming transmigrates into the Wu Family Fortified Village, begins martial training, and survives a novice Main God Hall mission in Great Xia. He kills Hu cavalry, a Tulu Warrior, and a Shaman Witch, earning 750 merit points before becoming a Main God Apostle through the Jade Pendant 3 10 11.

World of Gods and Ghosts

As a Reincarnator, Wu Ming investigates Black Terrace County, receives the Six Ding Six Jia Divine Talisman, and later returns on a Cosmos-level mission with his true body able to enter the Main God Hall 21 26 91. He refines the Black Water Town Land God Edict, inherits divine authority through the Black Terrace City God’s sacrifice, becomes Great Emperor Dongyue, and establishes Fengdu Ghost City before leaving the world behind 103 123 126 127.

Fusang and the Authority Holder Conflict

Wu Ming enters Fusang to eliminate a rival Authority Holder. He rescues Kōshi, builds military influence, battles Ye Bai, and later intervenes in the conflict of the Three Noble Gods through his True Man Primordial Spirit 136 163 188.

Great Shang and the Rise of the Sovereign

Wu Ming becomes involved in the struggle around Shengjing City, the Twelve Golden Men, and the Divine Path’s restrictions on interference with human dynasties 255. After increasing his authority, he detects the Main God Hall’s residual resistance, upgrades to Sovereign Controller, and ultimately takes control of the Hall as its Sovereign 267 287 308.

World Creation and Immortal Advancement

Wu Ming develops the Yellow Court Blessed Land, creates the Great Zhou Western Regions Chronicle, and uses Reincarnators to cultivate its development 443 460 468. His main body advances from Earth Immortal to Heavenly Immortal, while he uses his authority to manage Reincarnator rewards and gather Origin Power 435 482 502.

Divine Martial World

Seeking a Main God Hall component, Wu Ming studies the Divine Martial World’s bloodline-based martial arts and becomes its strongest martial artist after defeating Dugu Ao 504 542. He locates the Martial Emperor Enlightenment Seal in the Ice Abyss and retrieves it without provoking the world’s will into open conflict 544.

Completion of the Main God Hall and Great Luo Ascension

After creating Illusory Immortal Realms and gathering Origin Power, Wu Ming merges with Steven, restoring the Main God Hall and gaining the Sky-Stealing Platform 682 753. He then confronts the Infinite Serpent during his breakthrough, transforms the Main God Hall into part of the Yellow Court World, and becomes a Level 8 Great Luo Golden Immortal 787 789.

Overgod and God-spawn Crisis

As an Overgod, Wu Ming takes the main seat at the Hundred Gods Hall and becomes a major power among the Eastern and Western divine factions 828. During the God-spawn invasion, he confronts Simon, the Void Mask, and prepares to use the full strength of the Main God Hall against him 834.

Notable Quotes

“From today onwards, I am the Main God!” 308

“The path of Level Eight is longevity, but not eternal life or permanence. The road ahead is long and arduous; I will seek it tirelessly...” 789

Trivia

• Wu Ming’s Main God Hall identification number is Gengshen 69 48.
• He uses the identity Steven Sterling while operating in the Steam World 673.
• He used Gongshu Zhe’s identity during much of his Great Shang operation, concealing his involvement from intelligence networks and diviners 310.
• Although he once had the opportunity to remain as Heavenly Emperor of the World of Gods and Ghosts, he chose to leave and continue pursuing a higher path 127.