Xu Mingwei

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xu Mingwei (许明巍)
Alias(es)	Shitou; Arrow Demon 1 244
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xu Family; Immortal Martial Alliance 1 308
Occupation/Role	Xu Family Second Elder; martial leader and archer; co-leader of the Guangling Prefecture branch 323 201
Status	Alive; disciple of Changfeng Xiaoyang 451
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Lesser Dragon Elephant Technique mastery	8	At age nine, mastered its breathing techniques and twelve forms, allowing independent practice; his Innate Divine Strength already exceeded that of many adults. 8
Second-rate Martial Artist	16	Opened more than 280 Acupoints by age fifteen and defeated multiple opponents during a spar. 16
First-class Martial Artist / Houtian Peak	25, 30	Easily defeated the Black Wind Martial Arts Hall genius Xu Gan; later recognized as having reached Houtian Peak before age twenty. 25 30
Early Innate Martial Artist	35	Recorded in the Family Genealogy as an Early Innate Martial Artist at age nineteen. 35
Late Innate Peak	60	After four years cultivating the Innate Five Elements Creation Technique, stood one step from completing his Spiritual Root. 60
Mid-stage Grandmaster	90	Broke through and gained the ability to condense sword light. 90
Late Grandmaster	99	Reached Late Grandmaster following the ancient-cave harvest and subsequent cultivation. 99
Grandmaster Perfection → Qi Condensation, peak Seventh Layer	123	Completed the martial path’s Grandmaster stage, converted to the Immortal Dao, and emerged at the peak of Qi Condensation’s Seventh Layer. 123
Qi Condensation, Eighth Layer	123	Activated the Ink Flood Dragon Bow with Eighth-Layer Magic Power, elevating its attack to a level comparable to a Fine Magic Tool. 123
Qi Condensation, Ninth Layer	158	Reached the Ninth Layer before the Xu Family’s Ascension Ceremony. 158
Qi Condensation, late Ninth Layer	175	Advanced further alongside several Xu Family members. 175
Foundation Establishment	220	Entered Foundation Establishment and survived an encounter with the Feng Family and Cao Clan forces despite being injured. 220
Foundation Establishment Perfection	287	Reached the limit of Foundation Establishment and shifted his focus to comprehending Arrow Intent. 287
Golden Core, late First Layer	323	Successfully formed a Golden Core in Dongxi; his ceremony was attended by major families and rulers from several states. 323

Background

Xu Mingwei is the eldest son of Xu Chuan and Bai Jing. At five, he and his younger brother Xu Mingyuan waited for their father to return home and helped observe the family’s daily work in the kitchen. 1

As a child, he trained in the Lesser Dragon Elephant Technique and awakened the Destiny Talents Innate Divine Strength and Eagle Eye. By age nine, he could independently practice the technique’s full breathing method and twelve forms; his physical strength and sharp gaze already intimidated both children and adults. 8

Xu Chuan entrusted him with persuading Xu Mingyuan to accept mandatory martial training, establishing Mingwei early as a reliable elder brother within the second generation. 15 By nineteen, Xu Chuan was preparing him to manage family affairs during his own attempt to break through to the Innate realm. 35

Appearance

Xu Mingwei is described as a dignified young man whose sharp, deep eyes can make others feel as though they are being pierced by a blade. He normally conceals this edge behind a restrained, low-key bearing. 8 33

• At age nine, he was nearly 1.4 meters tall. 8
• His eyes can take on a dark-gold color when he fully employs his archery abilities. 222
• After forming his Golden Core, he appeared as a middle-aged man in dark ink robes, with a sharp gleam hidden in his eyes. 323

Personality

Xu Mingwei is solemn, composed, and habitually restrained. Even as a child, he preferred to keep his strength hidden; as an adult, he advises caution while remaining willing to act decisively when the Xu Family is threatened. 8 39

He is strongly protective of his relatives. He publicly warns the Heartless Young Master Liu Wuqing against targeting Xu Mingshu, and he accepts responsibility for guiding younger Xu Family members during dangerous expeditions. 205 204

His dedication to cultivation is matched by his sense of duty. While pursuing the Martial Dao with exceptional intensity, he also manages family affairs and recognizes his position as the eldest son. 45 73

Abilities & Skills

Innate Divine Strength

Xu Mingwei possesses the Destiny Talent Innate Divine Strength, granting him extraordinary raw physical power from childhood.

• By his expedition into Broken Tooth Mountain, he had a single-arm strength of 4,200 jin. 19
• He can fully draw the Black Iron Great Bow, a weapon requiring more than 3,000 jin of force to draw to a full moon. 19
• His martial foundation allowed him to overwhelm veteran martial artists and contend with established Innate experts while still under twenty. 26 41

Eagle Eye

His Eagle Eye Talent gives him exceptional perception and target acquisition.

• His vision and focus let him lock onto targets for lethal long-range shots. 19
• When enhanced by his cultivation, his dark-gold pupils can identify weak points in defensive barriers. 222
• He used this insight to target a weakness in Cao Er’s defensive light barrier during the Feng Family conflict. 222

Archery Dao

Xu Mingwei’s primary combat path is archery. His ranged attacks are repeatedly regarded as the Xu Family’s strongest direct offensive force. 109 123

• Three Stars Reflect the Moon — A powerful multi-arrow technique that previously represented his strongest demonstrated attack. 200
• Four Symbols Strangling — A more dangerous killing move that he reserves for serious opponents. 204
• He can merge three arrows into one concentrated shot to breach powerful defenses. 222
• At Golden Core, his Arrow Intent, Magic Tool set, and cultivation technique combine to give his arrows power comparable to Magic Treasures. 323
• Major attacks can consume nearly all of his Magic Power, requiring Essence Replenishing Pills and recovery time. 200 197

Martial and Immortal Dual Cultivation

After reaching Grandmaster Perfection, Xu Mingwei transitioned from the Martial Dao to the Immortal Dao without abandoning his martial foundation. 123

• His Grandmaster combat ability was comparable to a cultivator newly entering Qi Condensation’s Ninth Layer before his conversion. 123
• His refined movement allows him to create afterimages and repeatedly reposition faster than higher-realm opponents. 201 222
• He defeated the Primal Martial Realm founder Xu Jingwu with a single arrow while using no Mana. 308

Innate Phantom

During a critical battle, Xu Mingwei combined his power, Eagle Eye, and speed into an Innate Phantom.

• The phantom mirrors his posture and archery stance while drawing the bow. 446
• It was formed through the integration of Magic Power, physical strength, perception, and speed. 446

Equipment

• Black Iron Great Bow — Heavy bow requiring over 1,000 jin to draw and more than 3,000 jin to draw fully; used against strange beasts and dangerous prey. 19
• Pine Wave Longbow — A standard hunting bow used against ordinary fierce beasts. 19
• Frost Bow — A powerful bow Xu Chuan secretly commissioned for him. 43
• Ink Flood Dragon Bow and Arrows — Initially a Mid-grade bow paired with Low-grade arrows; when empowered by his Magic Power, its killing force rivaled that of a Fine Magic Tool. 123
• Silver Radiance — Top-tier Treasure Bow Magic Tool set used after reaching Foundation Establishment and Golden Core. 222 323
• Stabilizing Origin Bell — Fine defensive Magic Tool used during his battle against Cao Clan cultivators. 222

Relationships

• Xu Chuan — Father and principal guide. Xu Chuan entrusts him with family responsibilities, supports his cultivation, and later approves his decisions concerning the next generation. 35 220
• Bai Jing — Mother. He grew up in the household she maintained with Xu Chuan. 1
• Yang Ronghua — Wife. Their relationship remains devoted across a century; they are regarded as the Xu Family’s model couple. 43 392
• Xu Dezhao — Eldest son. Mingwei personally oversees his early martial training and later supports his decision to enter the Immortal Dao. 60 160
• Xu Deling — Daughter and artifact-refining genius. Mingwei trusts her judgment and praises her skill with Magic Tools. 75 167
• Xu Dewen — Child and captain of the Xu Family’s Dark Department. Mingwei seeks a Foundation Establishment Pill for him and worries over the killing intent he has accumulated. 59 234
• Xu Mingyuan — Younger brother and closest strategic partner. The two jointly discuss family expansion, alliances, and responses to external threats. 39 90 201
• Xu Mingshu — Younger sister. Mingwei consistently protects her interests and confronts those who target her. 205
• Xu Mingxian — Younger brother. They cooperate in family affairs and later travel with Xu Chuan into the Hundred Thousand Mountains. 90 231
• Changfeng Xiaoyang — Master. Mingwei accepts him as master in exchange for the Heavenly Longevity Pill and the chance to extend Yang Ronghua’s life. 450 451
• Shen Fei — Sword cultivator and former rival. After injuring one another in a spar over a Purple-striped Thunder Leopard corpse, they agree to travel together. 422

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rise of the Xu Family

Xu Mingwei’s early victories establish the Xu Family as a martial force in Qingjiang County. He defeats the Second-rate Xu Gan with ease, then defeats veteran First-class Martial Artist Xu Zhen with a single punch. 25 26

At the opening of the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School, he reveals his Innate True Qi and forces the Black Wind Hall Master to concede after matching his strongest palm technique. This encounter greatly increases the Xu Family’s reputation. 41 42

Family Leadership and Martial Expansion

While cultivating, Mingwei helps oversee the family’s affairs and supports the expansion of the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School into surrounding counties. He also argues that the Xu Family needs a presence in officialdom as well as martial strength. 39 75

His martial ability becomes a central deterrent for the clan. During the Ascension Ceremony, he intercepts fire spells aimed at the crowd and captures rogue cultivators with overwhelming speed and archery. 158

Transition to the Immortal Dao

After reaching Grandmaster Perfection, Mingwei converts to the Immortal Dao and enters Qi Condensation at the peak of the Seventh Layer. His archery becomes even deadlier once his bows can be empowered by Magic Power. 123

He continues advancing while testing himself against stronger opponents, including Feng Family cultivators, the Wei Family head, Liu Wuqing, and Cao Clan Foundation Establishment experts. 195 201 204 222

Foundation Establishment and Regional Expansion

Mingwei enters Foundation Establishment amid the Xu Family’s confrontation with the Feng Family and Cao Clan. He is injured but survives, then helps direct the family’s response and safeguards its Guangling Prefecture interests. 220

Alongside Xu Mingyuan, he leads the establishment of the Xu Family’s Guangling branch, receives visiting families, and supports the Life and Death Arena system intended to settle long-standing local feuds. 201

Golden Core Era

After reaching Foundation Establishment Perfection, Mingwei concentrates on Arrow Intent rather than pursuing additional Divine Abilities. 287

He successfully forms a Golden Core and defeats Cao Jiyi at his own Golden Core Ceremony, demonstrating arrows powerful enough to contend with Magic Treasure-level attacks. 323

Later Service

Mingwei remains the Immortal Martial Alliance’s foremost martial expert, defeating Xu Jingwu—founder of the Primal Martial Realm—with one Mana-free arrow. 308

He later accepts Changfeng Xiaoyang as his master, seeking the Heavenly Longevity Pill to preserve Yang Ronghua’s life even though the arrangement will separate him from the Xu Family for decades or longer. 450 451