Lu Bai

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Lu Bai (吕白)
Alias(es)	Clever Mephisto; Smiling Face; Heavenly Venerate Lu
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Deathmatch School / Zudian Campus; Qingwang Sect; ruler of Chikan Bay; Heavenly Venerate of Xuanzhou
Occupation/Role	Deathmatch Participant; cultivator; sect elder; ruler and lawgiver
Status	Active
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
First Deathmatch — 1st place	70	Finished his first Deathmatch in first place, though he initially had not registered the result with the school.
Three consecutive Deathmatch first places	173	Earned recognition from principal Pu Xueli after placing first again.
Talent: 125.6	268	Entered his fifth Deathmatch with extraordinarily high Talent and the abilities Flash Time, Ink Dye, and Mental Time Chamber.
Qi Refining → Foundation Establishment	337	Broke through multiple cultivation layers in a single day under Yuxu Zi’s instruction.
Late Golden Core	342	Revealed late Golden Core cultivation at the Dao Commencement Assembly.
Mahayana	352	His rapidly elevated realm granted divine sense vast enough to scan all of Ziyun City.
System Authority wielder	476 482	Identified black-tier abilities as Deathmatch System administrator privileges; later held multiple authorities, including Load Save, Restore, Disable, Edit, and Reading.
Master of the Deathmatch System	483 485	Learned he had always possessed System Authority and ultimately completely mastered the Deathmatch System.

Background / History

Lu Bai is a transmigrator who awakened in the body of a Deathmatch School student after the original owner drowned under suspicious circumstances. He retained his composure, selected Super Regeneration from the Ability Pool, and entered the Deathmatch system as a participant. His classmates knew the original Lu Bai as suffering from “Extreme Lack of Aggression Syndrome,” an illness that appeared cured after the transmigration. 1 70

He adapted quickly to Deathmatch combat, combining unusually high physical ability with systematic ability selection. His early victories earned him first place in his first Deathmatch; he later completed three consecutive first-place finishes and became a prominent subject of discussion on participant forums and leaderboards. 18 70 173 176

Between Deathmatches, Lu Bai used Deathmatch School’s flexible curriculum to study combat styles, firearms, swimming, driving, and other survival-oriented skills. His growing Talent allowed him to form correct muscle memory quickly and strip redundant movements from techniques. 70

During later Deathmatches, Lu Bai repeatedly entered worlds with different systems of power. In a cultivation arena, he joined Qingwang Sect as Yuxu Zi’s disciple, advanced from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment in one day, and soon surpassed the sect’s expectations. His growth eventually allowed him to dominate Xuanzhou, impose Lu’s Law, and become known publicly as the Heavenly Venerate. 336 337 370 373

After confronting Old Ancestor Blood River, Lu Bai discovered that his black-tier abilities were System Authorities rather than ordinary powers. He ultimately mastered the Deathmatch System and learned that he was not human to begin with. 476 483 485

Appearance

Lu Bai initially appears outwardly as an ordinary high-school student despite possessing powerful abilities. 1

• Usually wears a harmless or gentle smile, even in dangerous situations. 101 119
• His body can become drenched in blood and emit steam while Blood Rage is active, giving him the appearance of a “Shura” in battle. 59
• His Titles can project an oppressive, blood-soaked killing aura that frightens other Deathmatch Participants. 308
• In the cultivation world, he is often perceived as possessing an ethereal aura close to unity with heaven and man. 338

Personality

Lu Bai is exceptionally calm under pressure. He evaluates unfamiliar situations pragmatically, whether facing transmigration, Deathmatch combat, cultivation, or System Authority conflicts. His confidence is usually grounded in rapid analysis rather than impulsiveness; when Warden Xiong Pi proved too durable to defeat, Lu Bai withdrew and hunted for abilities better suited to the matchup. 1 245

He can be polite and restrained toward allies, teachers, and bystanders, but is ruthless toward Deathmatch Participants and enemies he has judged dangerous. He frequently uses humor, a smile, or deliberately absurd remarks to unsettle opponents. 113 119 342 308

Lu Bai is also highly adaptive in leadership. He has accepted disciples, unified Chikan Bay, established Lu’s Law across Xuanzhou, improved civilian supplies after taking over the Forward Base, and pursued broader social change according to his own judgment. 293 256 373 459

Abilities & Skills

Super Regeneration

Lu Bai’s first selected ability grants powerful survivability without visibly altering his ordinary appearance. 1

• Survived a severe explosion after dodging in time. 15
• Provides resilience that complements his close-range combat style. 1 15

Flash Time

A signature ability that allows Lu Bai to act at extreme speed while opponents fail to perceive his movements. 45

• Instantly decapitated two opponents before witnesses could see him move. 45
• Enables rapid repositioning, evasions, and decisive melee attacks. 51 59
• Remained useful even against Warden Xiong Pi, though it was initially insufficient to create a decisive advantage. 244 245
• Combined with physical strength to defeat a Jiange disciple with a single punch. 347

Ink Dye

Creates darkness that conceals Lu Bai and obstructs opponents’ vision. 113

• Temporarily blinded Deathmatch Participants for easy eliminations. 113
• Used alongside Flash Time to kill multiple opponents in an alley. 121
• Concealed his fight with Hei Jinbao before he revealed the corpse to Chikan Bay’s factions. 228

Read Save

A black-tier System Authority that allows Lu Bai to read and claim abilities belonging to others. 470 472

• Copied abilities from Deathmatch Participants, including Death Note. 164
• Can read abilities gained directly from the Deathmatch System, regardless of how their holder acquired them. 470 472
• Can eventually read System Authorities themselves, though black-tier abilities require substantial time to process. 476 478
• Its ability theft was recognized by Ruan Boyang as a defining threat. 308

Restore

A black-tier System Authority initially mistaken for an ability that merely provided three temporary ability slots. 324 476

• Restores powers disabled by System Authority. 476
• Uses a “recycle bin” containing previously used or discarded abilities and effects. 478
• Can potentially return copied abilities to their original owners intact. 476

System Authorities

By the end of the story, Lu Bai possesses and uses multiple administrator-level authorities of the Deathmatch System. 482 483

• Disable — prevents a target from using Deathmatch System abilities. 476 478
• Edit / Write — modifies effects associated with System abilities. 478
• Reading / Browse — views System-related information, including a participant’s abilities and authorities. 478 482
• Load Save — listed among Lu Bai’s authorities after his conflict with Old Ancestor Blood River. 482

Cultivation and Physical Combat

Lu Bai combines exceptional Talent, rapid cultivation, refined physical technique, and overwhelming body strength. 70 337 347

• Progressed from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment in one day. 337
• Reached late Golden Core by the Dao Commencement Assembly. 342
• Later attained Mahayana cultivation, granting immense divine sense and magical power. 352
• His body withstood powerful magical attacks through Steel Body. 350 364
• His punches could defeat elite disciples, pin major cultivators into the ground, and halt fighting across Qingwang Sect’s mountain gate. 347 364

Life and Death Manipulation

Lu Bai later demonstrated powers over death on a massive scale. 457

• Resurrected soldiers killed on both sides of a conflict, ending the battle. 457
• Revived everyone who died during a riot, an act observers considered too large to be explained by a single colored-tier ability. 458
• Can kill targets remotely through pre-placed Mana markings. 378

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Eight-Sided Han Sword — early Deathmatch weapon used for close-range executions. 13 18
• Long Fang — sword used during the third Deathmatch. 119 123
• Death Note — copied from He Wenbiao; erases a person when their real name is written while the user has a clear image of them. 164 165
• Titles
  • Innocent Smile — primary Title. 268
  • Frenzied Slaughter — equipped secondary Title; emits a terrifying killing aura. 128 308
  • Ultimate Murderer — equipped alongside Frenzied Slaughter. 128 308
  • Slay Heaven Destroy Earth — displayed with his other powerful Titles. 308

Relationships

• Liang Fuzhong — teacher who expressed concern over Lu Bai’s safety and initially disbelieved his first-place result. 70
• Pu Xueli — principal of Zudian Campus; congratulated Lu Bai’s consecutive first places and warned him to act discreetly after his identity drew attention. 173 176
• Lu Ziyi and Lu Qingyan — siblings who regularly waited for Lu Bai after Deathmatch rounds; he gradually accepted their familial concern. 175
• Xiao Xueyin — trusted associate who informed Lu Bai of conflicts in Chikan Bay and communicated with him efficiently. 45 256
• Yuxu Zi — Qingwang Sect Master who accepted Lu Bai as his disciple; Lu Bai’s advancement soon made his master feel redundant. 336 337
• Chang Shengtian — ally during the Immortal-related Deathmatch; repeatedly witnessed Lu Bai’s overwhelming ability theft and combat power. 154 165
• Feng Qian — Lu Bai’s first disciple among the Deathmatch Participants who sought his protection. 293
• Old Ancestor Blood River — former friend and later enemy; their conflict revealed the nature of System Authorities. 475 476
• Warden Xiong Pi — powerful martial artist whom Lu Bai initially could not defeat directly, prompting him to seek better ability combinations. 244 245

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Deathmatches

Lu Bai entered the Deathmatch system as a newly transmigrated student and rapidly established himself as a first-place contender. He gained combat experience, selected abilities strategically, and developed a reputation as an overwhelmingly dangerous participant. 1 18 45 59

Consecutive First Places

After winning his first three Deathmatches, Lu Bai became a historical-level newcomer on the leaderboards. His Titles, Talent, and unknown ability drew recruitment attempts and widespread speculation from Deathmatch Participants and major factions. 128 173 175 176

Chikan Bay

Lu Bai defeated Hei Jinbao, caused the major Chikan Bay factions to submit, and unified the area under his leadership. When Warden Xiong Pi proved stronger than expected, Lu Bai adapted by collecting and pairing useful abilities rather than continuing a losing fight. 228 245 256

Qingwang Sect and Xuanzhou

In the cultivation Deathmatch, Lu Bai became Yuxu Zi’s disciple and advanced at an unprecedented pace. He dominated the Dao Commencement Assembly, attained Mahayana cultivation, forced major Immortal Sects into submission, and established Lu’s Law throughout Xuanzhou. 337 342 352 365 373

Return to Reality

Lu Bai faced threats from organizations and stowaways connected to earlier Deathmatch worlds. He exposed his power openly, resurrected the dead, took control of the Forward Base, and imposed his own social order. 391 457 459

System Authority Conflict

Old Ancestor Blood River’s System-granted powers exposed the truth behind black-tier abilities. Lu Bai countered hostile authorities, acquired more administrator privileges, learned of his nonhuman origin, and ultimately mastered the Deathmatch System. 475 476 482 483 485

Notable Quotes

“I was first.” 70

“I am stronger than any Deathmatch Participant.” 412

“I almost got killed by you, but luckily I’m superior.” 475

“So I wasn’t human to begin with.” 483

Trivia

• Lu Bai’s username in the Deathmatch System is Clever Mephisto. 268
• He habitually hides his secondary Titles because their killing aura can scare potential opponents into avoiding him. 133 268
• He achieved first place in each of his first three Deathmatches. 173 176
• He initially regretted choosing Restore, only to discover it was a System Authority with a much broader function than temporary ability storage. 476 478