Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Kunpeng (鲲鹏) |
| Alias(es) | Old Ancestor Kunpeng; Demon Master |
| Species/Race | Primordial Kun–Peng; an immense Kun fish that evolved into a divine Peng bird 48 |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Demon Race; Immortal Island Palace |
| Occupation/Role | Demon Master; Grand Elder of the Immortal Island Palace 51 122 |
| Status | Active 193 |
| First Appearance | Purple Heaven Palace seating dispute 33 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-stage peak Grand Unity Golden Immortal | 41 | Lacked the cultivation to challenge Hongyun after missing Hongjun’s sermon and resolved to cultivate in the North Sea. 41 |
| Late-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal | 47 | Reached this level by the time he arrived at the Three Immortal Islands. 47 |
| Grand Unity Golden Immortal perfection | 48 | Reached perfection after one hundred years studying the later portions of Hongjun’s Grand Unity Dao through Beichen’s Divine Turtle Shell. 48 |
| Quasi-Saint | 48 | Entered the realm after another hundred years of refining and innovating upon Hongjun’s teachings. 48 |
| Peak Quasi-Saint | 139 | Created the Demon Script, gaining immeasurable merit; Beichen subsequently bestowed the Word Divine Ability. 139 |
Background and History
Kunpeng lost his seat at Purple Heaven Palace after refusing to yield it during Jieyin and Zhunti’s dispute. Hongyun’s intervention compounded his resentment, and Kunpeng left vowing to kill Hongyun once they were outside the palace. Primordial Lord of Heaven’s hostility toward “furred and horned” beings forced Kunpeng from the palace, costing him Hongjun’s three-thousand-year sermon. 33 147
After returning to Beiming, he fought Gonggong and Zhujiuyin for a thousand years while they besieged his Old Ancestor’s Palace. Kunpeng sank the palace into the deepest North Sea, then escaped their blockade using his Nine-Colored Divine Light and fled to the Three Immortal Islands. 48
Kunpeng sought Beichen’s cultivation method and accepted Beichen’s guidance. Beichen’s stored Dao teachings allowed him to rise from late-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal to Quasi-Saint in two hundred years. After witnessing the Heaven and Earth Great Dao acknowledge the Immortal Island Palace, Kunpeng requested an elder’s position and was appointed its Grand Elder; their positions were bound by Great Dao karma. 48 50 51
Though initially unwilling to involve himself in the Demon Race’s struggle against the Twelve Ancestral Witches, Kunpeng eventually became its Demon Master. He pursued East King Duke after Hongyun gave him a strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi, then reclaimed the qi after Dijun killed East King Duke for betraying and massacring members of the Demon Race. 75 115 123
A recurring dream of teaching all demons led Kunpeng to seek Beichen’s interpretation. Under Beichen’s guidance, he created the Demon Script, gaining vast merit, reaching peak Quasi-Saint cultivation, and receiving the Word Divine Ability. 130 139
His rising destiny, Hongmeng Purple Qi, and Demon Race merit made him a target for Jieyin, Zhunti, and Primordial Lord of Heaven. Kunpeng evaded them through speed, deceptive maneuvering, and his treasures, but was eventually trapped by the Pangu Banner and Twelve-grade Golden Lotus of Merit. Beichen intervened before the three could kill him. 146 147 148 149
Afterward, Kunpeng studied the void barrier of the Taixu Realm and planned to enter Chaos in pursuit of a higher Dao. He later tested the Word Divine Ability against the strengthened Western Saints, but his “Kill” character was effortlessly destroyed, forcing his retreat to the Three Immortal Islands. 185 193
Appearance
Kunpeng possesses two principal true forms: a colossal Kun fish and a Peng divine bird whose wings resemble clouds spanning the sky. 48
- Nine fundamental feathers that emit his signature Nine-Colored Divine Light. 48
- In Peng form, can cross three million miles in a single breath. 49
- At full flight, his wings span tens of thousands of kilometers and shroud the void in nine-colored radiance. 147
Personality
Kunpeng is proud, sharp-tongued, and intensely vindictive. His refusal to surrender his Purple Heaven Palace seat and his long grudge against Hongyun and Primordial Lord of Heaven both stem from his refusal to accept humiliation. 33 147
He is also exceptionally cautious and calculating. He avoids fights he cannot win, prefers secluded North Sea security to exposure, and treats power, merit, and alliances as opportunities to be assessed rather than duties to be embraced. 75 84
Despite his self-interest, Kunpeng recognizes superior strength and adapts quickly. He accepted Beichen’s guidance, sought the Grand Elder position after seeing the Immortal Island Palace’s Great Dao endorsement, and came to regard Beichen as his best hope of attaining sainthood. 50 51 130
Abilities & Skills
Kun–Peng Transformation and Supreme Flight
Kunpeng’s evolving origins allow him to change from Kun fish into Peng bird, granting extraordinary mobility and insight into heavenly secrets. 48
- Travels three million miles per breath in Peng form. 49
- Escaped Gonggong and Zhujiuyin’s North Sea blockade despite their combined pursuit. 48
- Outran Jieyin, Zhunti, and Primordial Lord of Heaven even after they used Yuqing Divine Talismans incorporating Dijiang’s speed and spatial laws. 147
- Dijiang’s spatial and speed laws can still halt him, as demonstrated when Beichen had to rescue him. 117
Nine-Colored Divine Light
Kunpeng’s nine fundamental feathers produce a defensive and offensive divine light. His limited cultivation initially restricted the light’s offensive use, but its protection enabled him to survive stronger opponents. 48
- Blocks attacks and prevented Xizi’s lightning from seriously harming him. 122
- Can become an arrow-like attack or spread across the battlefield to seal an enemy’s retreat. 122 147
- Combined with Hongmeng Purple Qi and Demon Race destiny, it gave him an aura approaching sainthood. 146
- Could not overcome the combined suppression of the Pangu Banner and Twelve-grade Golden Lotus of Merit. 148
Water Dao
Kunpeng cultivates the Water Dao, describing it as the all-pervading, formless, unchanging source of life. His Water Dao was considered comparable to Gonggong’s in battle. 103 122
- Uses Water Dao principles in combat against powerful opponents such as Gonggong. 122
- His attempt to attain the Water Dao Saint position was fundamentally blocked: it would require killing and absorbing the Dao of other Water cultivators, including Gonggong and ultimately Beichen. 104
Demon Script and Word Divine Ability
After Beichen interpreted his dreams, Kunpeng began creating a written language for demonkind. Each successful character earned merit and deepened his path toward sainthood. 130
- Created characters for “mountain,” “river,” “sun,” and “moon,” each attracting Heavenly Dao merit. 130
- Completing the Demon Script elevated him to peak Quasi-Saint and earned him Beichen’s Word Divine Ability. 139
- Forms individual characters into Great Dao techniques; he used a “Buddha” character to attack Jieyin’s Green Lotus Precious Color Banner. 147
- His “Kill” character was shattered by the later-strengthened Western Saints, demonstrating the ability’s limits against vastly superior opponents. 193
Equipment and Treasures
- Old Ancestor’s Immortal Palace — A crystal palace refined from Beiming’s Innate Sea Crystal and other innate spirit treasures. It reflects hostile divine radiance and suppresses a region’s fortune. 148
- Hongmeng Purple Qi — Received from Hongyun as compensation for the Purple Heaven Palace grievance; stolen by East King Duke, then reclaimed after East King Duke’s death. 114 115 123
- River Map and Luo Book — Temporarily wielded as a defensive treasure against Zhunti’s Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, despite Kunpeng being unable to comprehend it fully. Beichen later retrieved it. 148 157
Relationships
- Beichen — Palace Lord, mentor, and protector. Beichen accelerated Kunpeng’s cultivation, appointed him Grand Elder, guided him to create the Demon Script, and saved him from both Dijiang and the three-immortal ambush. 48 51 117 130 149
- Hongyun — Former mortal enemy after the Purple Heaven Palace seat dispute. Hongyun gave Kunpeng his Hongmeng Purple Qi, resolving their enmity. 33 114 115
- Dijun — Fellow Demon Race leader and ally. They jointly pursued East King Duke, with Dijun killing him and Kunpeng recovering the Hongmeng Purple Qi. 122 123
- Primordial Lord of Heaven — Sworn enemy who drove Kunpeng from Purple Heaven Palace and later joined Jieyin and Zhunti in trying to kill him. 147 148
- Jieyin and Zhunti — Enemies since the seating dispute; later pursued Kunpeng for past karma and attempted to seize his life and opportunities. 33 146 148
- Tongtian — Questioned Kunpeng about the Demon Race while nominally restraining him during the dispute over the Pangu Banner; allowed him to leave afterward. 152 153
- Dragon Beard Whale — Trusted subordinate and adviser who encouraged Kunpeng to consider accepting the Demon Master position. 84
Notable Quotes
“Trying to kill me, Kunpeng, might not be that easy. Don't believe me? Try it!” 147
“Hahahaha, this Old Ancestor is preparing to escape!” 147