Venerable Gu Xuan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Venerable Gu Xuan
Alias(es)	古玄尊者; legendary figure
Gender	Male
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; recurring opponent of Dao Lord Taichu
Status	Deceased; his body dispersed into black energy particles after Dao Lord Taichu pierced his chest 1723
First Appearance	Chapter 1662

Background

Gu Xuan is an experienced swordsman who claims to have practiced swordplay for hundreds of years. His mastery, unpredictable movement, and array of dark arts make him a protracted and dangerous rival for Dao Lord Taichu. 1715 1716

He regards power as more important than the Dao, explicitly rejecting Dao Lord Taichu's teaching that comprehension and letting go of obsession are necessary to understand it. 1699

Appearance

During his battle with Dao Lord Taichu, Gu Xuan is described wearing silver robes marked by deep-blue runes. 1699

• Wields a long sword, including a pitch-black Supreme Treasure sword that emits Demonic Qi. 1691
• Also fights with an ancient Staff that shines with multicolored divine light and releases Mo energy. 1681
• Can turn his body into black smoke or become ethereal to evade attacks. 1675 1685

Personality

Gu Xuan is proud, confrontational, and unwilling to concede defeat. He repeatedly mocks Dao Lord Taichu, initially dismisses him as unworthy of attention, and insists that his own strength is superior. 1709 1715 1722

Despite this arrogance, he is an adaptable combatant. He changes between defense, counterattacks, curses, illusions, elemental techniques, and weapon-based assaults whenever Taichu gains momentum. 1671 1681 1697

His resolve is rooted in his pursuit of power rather than faith or enlightenment. Even after sustaining serious wounds and being restrained, he continues searching for ways to escape and resume the fight. 1684 1685 1712

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship

Gu Xuan is a veteran swordsman whose attacks are fast, precise, and difficult to predict.

• Creates black Sword Qi and attacks with rapidly shifting sword trajectories. 1664 1675
• Forms Sword Qi into a Black Dragon to clash against Taichu's phoenix-shaped Sword Light. 1671
• Uses a dark Long Sword that can absorb an opponent's energy. 1683
• Employs the Huaxia Sword Style as an ultimate move under pressure. 1712
• Uses sword afterimages and teleportation-like movement to attack from unexpected angles. 1704 1716

Dark Magic, Runes, and Curses

Gu Xuan supplements his weapon skills with dark Magical Power and Rune techniques.

• Envelops the battlefield in darkness with black light. 1667
• Uses Runes defensively, including a massive Rune that repels Dao Lord Taichu. 1664
• Creates magical restraints from black Sword Qi. 1675
• Uses a black Magic Talisman to cast curses. 1697
• Activates Runes across his body to counter enemy Rune attacks. 1699

Black Smoke Demonic Art

Gu Xuan can transform black smoke into offensive, evasive, and restraining techniques.

• Turns into black smoke to evade direct attacks. 1685 1694
• Changes the smoke into Black Flames that force opponents to retreat. 1685
• Entangles Dao Lord Taichu's Long Sword and restricts his actions. 1685
• Uses black smoke and summoned Yao Beasts to pressure Taichu after breaking free from restraint. 1685

Elemental and Summoning Techniques

Gu Xuan employs several elemental and conjuration-based attacks.

• Draws surrounding elements through his Staff to unleash wind and rain. 1672
• Uses lightning as an ultimate attack, though Taichu's Golden Flames shatter it. 1677
• Summons a colossal black Yao Beast from venomous dark energy. 1680
• Uses frost to freeze Dao Lord Taichu and dark-element power to suppress Taichu's storm element. 1683
• Creates massive Flames through his Dao Method. 1679

Divine Dragon Emerges from the Sea

Gu Xuan's ultimate skill transforms him into a Giant Dragon with exceptional power and durability. 1695

• Uses the transformation after being severely injured to withstand and neutralize Taichu's attacks. 1695
• Combines the transformation with agility and rapid repositioning. 1695
• Its durability makes ordinary attacks difficult for Taichu to damage effectively. 1695

Heaven and Earth Reincarnation

Gu Xuan uses the Heaven and Earth Reincarnation technique during one of his strongest exchanges with Dao Lord Taichu. 1705

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Pitch-black Long Sword — A Supreme Treasure that emits strong Demonic Qi and releases dragon-like Sword Qi. 1691
• Profound Iron Long Sword — Used to release golden Sword Qi and clash with Dao Lord Taichu's sword. 1693
• Dark Long Sword — A sword capable of absorbing an opponent's energy. 1683
• Ancient Staff — A multicolored divine-light Staff that releases Mo energy and channels elemental attacks. 1672 1681
• Black Staff — Used in a surprise attack after Gu Xuan vanishes from Taichu's sight. 1672
• Black Magic Talisman — Used to cast a curse on Dao Lord Taichu. 1697

Relationships

• Dao Lord Taichu — Primary adversary. Their long-running duel is marked by mutual recognition of skill, repeated attempts to overpower one another, and Gu Xuan's refusal to yield. 1662 1671 1711

Story Role / Major Arcs

Battle with Dao Lord Taichu

Gu Xuan faces Dao Lord Taichu in a prolonged confrontation where neither side initially gains a decisive advantage. He uses a Staff, Spear, Spiritual Power, and rapid counterattacks to endure Taichu's assaults. 1662

As the battle continues, Gu Xuan alternates between black Sword Qi, Rune defenses, ethereal movement, dark arts, and elemental attacks. His techniques repeatedly injure or restrain Taichu, while Taichu exploits openings in Gu Xuan's defenses. 1664 1675 1685

Taichu temporarily binds Gu Xuan with white light and presents the Taichu Bead, but Gu Xuan refuses to submit and escapes through his black-smoke techniques. 1684 1685

Gu Xuan later escalates the fight with his Supreme Treasure sword, curse techniques, and the Divine Dragon Emerges from the Sea transformation. Although he repeatedly forces Taichu into difficult exchanges, he is eventually overwhelmed after Taichu comprehends the Power of Great Dao and gains the upper hand. 1691 1695 1720 1722

In the final exchange, Dao Lord Taichu severs Gu Xuan's Black Great Sword and pierces his chest. Gu Xuan's body explodes into black energy particles, leaving behind a black Jade Pendant. 1723

Notable Quotes

“I don't need the Dao, I only need power!” 1699

“I am Venerable Gu Xuan. However, in the eyes of mortals like you, this name is probably just a legend.” 1709

“I will never lose to you!” 1718