Di Xin

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Di Xin (帝辛)
Alias(es)	King Zhou; Great King; King of Yin Shang; Long Shou; Wu Yazhi
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Yin Shang royal court; Taiyi Sect; Ji Chang's cultivation lineage
Occupation/Role	Human Emperor of Yin Shang; cultivator; System host; mentor
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Cultivator	2	Advances directly after triggering a System reward; begins studying Qi cultivation in the Imperial Study.
Middle Human Flower Realm	11	Breaks through from the early stage after consuming a Spirit Pill; demonstrates the increase by crushing a meteorite fragment.
Late Human Flower Realm	60	Refines runes and absorbs a Spirit Pill; gains more reliable control for Restriction Arrays and aerial flight.
Late Earth Flower Realm	228	Cultivates under a Restriction Array after entering the Taiyi Sect; begins nurturing a Samadhi True Fire seed.
Peak Earth Flower Realm	295	Consumes two Spirit Pills while traveling through the East Sea; restores Origin Power and improves Water Evasion.
Early Heaven Flower Realm	322	Breaks through after repeatedly consuming Spirit Pills while stationed near Ju'an Pass.
Mid Heaven Flower Realm	353	Reached during the rapid absorption of an Immortal Pill.
Late Heaven Flower Realm	353	Advances from the mid stage through the Immortal Pill's power.
Peak Heaven Flower Realm	353	Completes the Heaven Flower Realm stages during the same period of seclusion.
Early Earth Immortal Realm	353	Enters the Earth Immortal Realm after reaching the Heaven Flower peak.
Mid Earth Immortal Realm	353	Continues refining the Immortal Pill's energy.
Late Earth Immortal Realm	353	Final documented breakthrough; his improved cultivation allows him to refine major treasures.

Background / History

Di Xin awakens as King Zhou shortly after Su Daji, a thousand-year-old fox spirit, enters the palace. Knowing the original king's fate in the Investiture of the Gods, he concludes that abandoning the throne would not save him and decides that cultivation, concealment, and survival must take priority. He receives a System that presents decisive choices and rewards him with cultivation resources, techniques, and artifacts. 1 2

To avoid alerting hostile Daoist forces, Di Xin deliberately preserves the image of an absurd and debauched ruler while quietly gathering Heavenly Materials, Earthly Treasures, Spirit Pills, and cultivation knowledge. At the same time, he recognizes Daji's identity and keeps her close rather than openly confronting her, using his apparent indulgence to conceal his vigilance. 3 9 10

His public conduct gradually changes as he reduces taxes, cancels the Deer Terrace, curbs palace expenses, and assists Xi Qi during famine. These decisions increase Yin Shang's national Fortune and undermine attempts to portray Shang as an irredeemably tyrannical regime. 161 163 213 219

Outside the palace, Di Xin adopts several identities to cultivate allies and disrupt enemies. As the Daoist “Wu Yazhi,” he accepts Ji Chang as a disciple, later takes Bo Yikao, Ji Fa, Xin Mian, and others under his instruction, and uses his influence in Xi Qi to oppose Chan Sect plans for rebellion. 173 190 191 318

Personality

Di Xin is intensely survival-driven. He is willing to humiliate himself, act foolish, flatter powerful figures, or maintain contradictory identities when doing so improves his chances against the Chan Sect, Goddess Nuwa, and the fate awaiting the original King Zhou. 3 44 215

He is calculating and frequently deceptive, especially when cultivating political leverage. He manipulates Ji Chang's trust, builds disciples within Xi Qi, and uses disguises to separate his actions as a cultivator from his authority as the King of Yin Shang. 184 190 318 351

Despite his self-preserving pragmatism, Di Xin repeatedly shows concern for Yin Shang's people and those he considers his responsibility. He reduces taxes, cancels costly construction, seeks stable rainfall, protects Long'er, and acts against the seventy-two rebellious lords. 161 163 193 293 351

Abilities & Skills

Cultivation and Origin Power

Di Xin cultivates primarily through Spirit Pills, the Immortal Yuan Records, and techniques gathered through the System and other cultivators.

• Uses Origin Power for flight, Earth Evasion, Water Evasion, rune refinement, and artifact activation. 53 60 157 295
• His aptitude is judged poor by Wen Zhong and Sage Emperor Xuanyuan, but repeated System rewards allow unusually rapid advancement. 46 218 353
• Can conceal his cultivation from ordinary tests and pass as a mortal under Magic Power examination. 24

Restriction Arrays and Puppet Arts

Di Xin refines runes, establishes concealed workspaces, and creates puppets to protect his identities and maintain the appearance of remaining in seclusion.

• Restriction Arrays can isolate sound and block Divine Sense perception. 60
• Uses the Beginner Puppet Dao Arts to refine puppets and create a clone or substitute. 60 159 351
• Employs substitutes to conceal absences from Chaoge while acting under other identities. 351

Heavenly Eye Dao Arts

Di Xin acquires and endures the painful cultivation of the Heavenly Eye Dao Arts after traveling to Yan Mountain. 174 177

• Allows him to observe distant enemy positions and scout the rebel camp around Ju'an Pass. 322 333
• Helps identify Yuan Futong and Chi Jingzi within the North Sea camp. 334

Invisibility Daoist Technique

Di Xin learns an invisibility technique requiring the connection of twelve complex runes. 138

• Most effective while he remains motionless.
• Movement weakens its concealment. 138
• He uses it alongside changed appearances and Earth Evasion to avoid pursuit. 137 157

Transformation and Disguise

Di Xin frequently changes his appearance to separate his royal identity from his movements as a cultivator.

• His Human Emperor destiny enables him to transform into a Monster Beast without the Artifact Spirit's Heavenly Eye seeing through the transformation. 147
• Uses identities including Long Shou and Wu Yazhi to influence Jizhou and Xi Qi without exposing himself as King Zhou. 173 350 351

Political Strategy and Mentorship

Di Xin applies knowledge of future threats to weaken potential enemies before open conflict begins.

• Recruits and trains cultivators in Chaoge through Wu Wenhua and the Imperial Guards. 159 160
• Establishes disciples and influence among Xi Qi's ruling family and generals. 190 191 347
• Counsels Ji Chang against joining Chi Jingzi's proposed uprising, warning that Xi Qi would be destroyed. 318

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• System — Provides decision-based missions, Spirit Pills, cultivation resources, techniques, demon pets, and other rewards. 2 4 75 174
• Immortal Yuan Records — Qi Cultivator sacred text that Di Xin studies as a path toward immortality. 26
• Map of Mountains and Rivers — After removing Goddess Nuwa's soul imprint, Di Xin gains the ability to instantly travel to locations he has seen. 146
• Dragon Gang Ring / Golden Ring — Artifact lent by Long'er; houses Ao Ying, its Artifact Spirit, and can support Di Xin in combat. 130 134
• Sea-Calming Divine Needle — Refined together with the Dragon Gang Ring, allowing Ao Ying to act without exposing the ring. 354 356
• Hunyuan Silk — Artifact capable of binding targets and, when sufficiently powered, overturning rivers and seas. 121
• Monster Summoning Banner — Used to command his demon pets. 121
• East Sea Dragon King Token — Grants authority over Dragon Kings of rivers and lakes and permits control over rainfall. 293
• Yellow Dragon Saber — Given by Sage Emperor Xuanyuan after Di Xin requests the Xuanyuan Sword. 218
• Immortal Scripture of Herbs — Copied and eventually given in full to Shen Nong, who recognizes its value. 219 316
• Pine Wood Sword — Given by Yun Zhongzi to suppress the palace demon; Di Xin secretly stores it in the System space. 10

Relationships

• Su Daji — Noble Consort and a fox spirit sent to undermine Yin Shang. Di Xin knows her nature, feigns indulgence, and tests her weakness for wine while concealing his own suspicions. 2 3 9
• Empress Jiang — Empress and mother of Yin Jiao. Di Xin recognizes the importance of preserving her life and the Jiang family's loyalty to prevent unrest in Eastern Lu. 6 166
• Princess Longji / Long'er — Dao companion and mother of his child. Di Xin promises to reach the Golden Immortal Realm so their relationship can be recognized and later defends her dignity against Yang Jian. 132 193 315
• Ao Ying — White-clad Artifact Spirit of the Dragon Gang Ring and former Dragoness. She advises Di Xin on artifacts, cultivation, and East Sea affairs, while frequently teasing and monitoring him. 136 293 356
• Wen Zhong — Grand Tutor and potential cultivation guide. Wen Zhong considers Di Xin's aptitude lacking but remains loyal, teaches him cultivation basics, and supports Shang's defense. 44 46 53
• Wu Wenhua — Di Xin's disciple and palace general. He manages the palace during Di Xin's absences and rapidly advances in cultivation. 88 159 351
• Ji Chang — Di Xin's disciple under the identity Wu Yazhi and the ruler of Xi Qi. Di Xin guides, manipulates, and restrains Ji Chang's willingness to rebel against Shang. 173 184 318
• Bo Yikao and Ji Fa — Ji Chang's sons and Di Xin's registered disciples. Their cultivation gives Di Xin influence within Xi Qi's ruling house. 190
• The Three Sage Emperors — Fu Xi, Shen Nong, and Xuanyuan investigate Di Xin because Yin Shang's Fortune rises under his rule; they later become valuable allies and accept his adopted son for tutelage. 213 216 317
• Yang Jian — Rival who questions Di Xin's worthiness as Long'er's Dao companion. Di Xin makes a Blood Oath Thunder connected to their future confrontation. 193 315
• Li Jing and Jin Zha — Potential future enemies whom Di Xin attempts to win over through alliances, shared connections, and mentorship arrangements. 284 306 317

Story Role / Major Arcs

Palace Survival and Daji

Di Xin begins as a newly transmigrated king attempting to evade the original King Zhou's doomed future. He identifies Daji as a fox spirit, uses the System to begin cultivation, and performs the role of an absurd ruler to mislead enemies while searching for resources. 1 2 3 9

Secret Cultivation in Chaoge

He studies the Immortal Yuan Records, seeks instruction from Wen Zhong, publicly demonstrates Origin Power to silence his ministers, and develops arrays, puppets, clones, and artifact knowledge in hidden chambers. 26 46 53 60 159

Journey with Long'er

While traveling through Heavenly Mountain, Di Xin meets Long'er, deduces that she is Princess Longji, and becomes tied to her through their unborn child. Her Golden Ring becomes a major source of protection, knowledge, and eventual access to Ao Ying. 129 130 132 136

Reforming Yin Shang

Di Xin transforms his public rule through tax reductions, frugality, support for Xi Qi during disaster, and the cancellation of the Deer Terrace. These reforms increase Yin Shang's Fortune and cause the Sage Emperors to reconsider their assumptions about King Zhou. 161 163 213 216

Influence in Xi Qi

As Wu Yazhi, Di Xin turns Ji Chang into a disciple, accepts Ji Chang's sons and generals as followers, and attempts to prevent Xi Qi from becoming an effective Chan Sect proxy. He explicitly warns Ji Chang against Chi Jingzi's call to raise an army. 173 190 191 318

War Against the Seventy-Two Lords

When the seventy-two feudal lords rebel, Di Xin scouts their camp, considers assassinating their leaders, and later supports a wider campaign to pacify them. Following Ju'an Pass's victory, he authorizes twelve armies to eliminate the remaining threat. 333 334 351

Trivia

• Di Xin regards System missions as his greatest means of becoming stronger and sometimes deliberately seeks circumstances likely to trigger them. 11
• He is repeatedly assessed as having poor cultivation aptitude despite his rapid pill-assisted progression. 46 218 353
• He uses self-praise as a practical tool, promoting “King Zhou” to strangers while disguised so that his royal reputation improves without exposing his identity. 213
• Di Xin's Human Emperor destiny protects aspects of his transformations that even Ao Ying's Heavenly Eye cannot perceive. 147