Lu Li

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lu Li (陆离)
Alias(es)	True Master Lu; Heavenly Monarch Lu 361 558
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; private military contractor and security advisor 124 216
Status	Active; battles the Primal in the Immeasurable Realm 687
First Appearance	Foreign Land, Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Spirit Refining — Concentrating Spirit	6	Learns the Spirit Illumination Meditation Method and reaches the first Spirit Refining realm within minutes. Its initial state slows his perception by roughly 30% and can be maintained for about one minute. 6 7
Martial Arts — Tendons Training	16	Begins training under Xiao Cha with the Dragon Unwinding Stance despite the pain and interruption caused by his broken leg. 16
Spirit Refining — Entering Samadhi	35	Has entered Samadhi by the time he returns to Blue Star; he begins developing fine control over leaking mental power. 35
Martial Arts — Bone Forging	53	Completes the White Dragon Whip Technique and moves into Bone Forging cultivation. 53
Spirit Refining — Sitting and Forgetting	69	Breaks through with Xiao Cha's Internal Breath and Wan Qing's medical support, gaining markedly stronger telekinesis and intent-sensing. 69 71
Spirit Refining — Fetal Breathing	145	Uses brain shock therapy to simulate the womb and successfully reaches the next realm; his mental energy can curve a .50-caliber bullet in flight. 145
Martial Arts — Marrow Cleansing	206	Completes Marrow Cleansing, reaches 5,000 jin of strength, and can propel objects at the speed of sound. 206
Martial Arts — Blood Exchange	253	New teeth and crystal-clear marrow signal his bodily transformation; his Spirit Refining power and Flying Swords benefit sharply from the strengthened physique. 253 254
Spirit Refining — Out of Body	296	Achieves Out of Body and gains public recognition after confronting Governor Jiang; he can manipulate Spiritual Energy and improve his Flying Swords. 291 296
Spirit Refining — Manifestation	346	Fully manifests his three-headed, winged dragon Mind Aspect and defeats Shen Siyang in a Mind Aspect clash. 334 346
Martial Arts — Innate	361	Breaks through alongside Xiao Cha and Wan Qing, forming a true-qi circulation throughout his body. 361 366
Martial Arts — Golden Body	496	Reaches Golden Body, though his Indestructible Will remains insufficient to safely ignite a Fusion Acupoint without forcing it. 496
Spirit Refining — Lightning Tribulation	471	Endures heavenly lightning with only his Soul, which is torn apart and reforged; he gains practical understanding of willpower. 470 471
Spirit-Flesh Unity — 90% / Quantum Form	583	Reaches 90% Spirit-Flesh Unity in one day and enters an unstable quantum-form state as two Spirit Stars begin producing Spiritual Energy. 583
Immeasurable Realm	687	Fights the Primal and its past-and-future projections while attempting to comprehend its Taiji diagram. 687

Background / History

Lu Li was born in Xia Country. At age twelve, his father Lu Hongbing took him overseas in pursuit of a better life; five years later, Lu Li regarded the move as an irreversible separation from home. 1

By the beginning of the story, he lives in Tijuana with an injured leg and little security. Lu Hongbing's terminal illness and death leave him entirely alone; Lu Li refuses to profit from his father's corpse and has him cremated despite Heidi and Toby's demands for body-donation money. 2 3

After saving Jessica during a bombardment, Lu Li receives the Kunlun Mirror from her as a token of gratitude. He later meets Mo Wanqing, whose treatment and cultivation books give him access to Spirit Refining. 3 5

Lu Li awakens the Kunlun Mirror after entering cultivation, then uses it to travel between Blue Star and the cultivation world. He builds his strength through Spirit Refining, martial arts, modern weapons, puppets, Magic Treasures, and knowledge drawn from both worlds. 7 16 121 267

His rise brings him into conflicts with the Wang family, Izumo-aligned forces, major sects, and eventually enemies operating on a stellar scale. He becomes a central figure in the struggle against Izumo, helps establish order on the Divine Continent without accepting its throne, and later expands his Spiritual Realm across the star domain. 361 438 671

Appearance

Lu Li is initially described as a handsome but pale young man with sharp, sword-like eyebrows and bright, star-like eyes. His earlier life overseas leaves him physically disabled, with a broken or missing leg limiting his martial training. 1 3 16

• Initially walks with a damaged leg and is judged by Xiao Cha to be physically strong despite being disabled. 6
• His martial transformation later restores his legs, though an imperfectly regenerated Yongquan acupoint remains a concern for his Innate breakthrough. 356
• His cultivation gives him an increasingly imposing presence; his public appearance beside Madam Maria draws media attention. 216
• His Mind Aspect takes the form of a three-headed, winged dragon. 334

Personality

Lu Li’s central motivation is freedom through strength. Having spent years merely surviving abroad, he sees power as the means to protect the people he values and to act without being controlled by others. 39

He is direct, pragmatic, and willing to use severe methods against people he judges dangerous. He raids gangs for resources, targets Izumo’s operations, and openly accepts that his Mind Aspect feeds on fear and hatred—while framing his ruthlessness as the removal of “cancerous cells” from both worlds. 54 334

His protectiveness is strongest around his family and companions. He prioritizes Jessica’s education and safety, teaches and supplies his allies, and refuses Qiu Sheng’s proposed alliance when she demeans his wives and advocates sacrificing a world. 36 145 543

Rapid late-stage growth threatens this humanity. As his Spiritual Realm expands, Lu Li suppresses emotions to manage the cognitive burden; Gong Xue acts as an “anchor” to keep him connected to human feeling. 671 673

Abilities & Skills

Spirit Refining and Mind Power

Lu Li’s core path is Spirit Refining: the cultivation and application of mental energy, perception, consciousness, and the Soul.

• Enters a heightened “Bullet Time”-like state that accelerates thought and slows perceived motion. 7
• Uses telekinesis to lift stone locks, move pens, propel objects, and manipulate projectiles. 44 56 145
• Can interfere with electronic devices through mental power. 59
• Develops perception beyond his physical senses while in the threshold state between waking and sleep. 56
• Gains Spiritual Energy manipulation after Out of Body, greatly accelerating acupoint refinement and weapon enhancement. 291
• Overusing Sitabo-induced cultivation can leave him mentally hazy and carries a risk of mental illness. 59

Martial Arts

Lu Li supplements Spirit Refining with body cultivation, eventually using true qi, Internal Breath, refined meridians, and acupoints.

• Learns the Dragon Unwinding Stance and White Dragon Whip Technique under Xiao Cha. 16 53
• Practices through a broken leg before later regenerating his legs. 26 356
• Uses the Six Meridian Divine Sword by refining acupoints into “magnetic rails” that launch electromagnetic-like projectiles. 267
• Achieves physical defenses capable of enduring cannon fire after reaching Innate, though concentrated barrages can break through his protective true qi. 366
• Uses the stealth movement technique Barn Owl’s Flying Feathers, forming micro-serrated true-qi structures that reduce air resistance and noise. 399

Mind Aspect and Wish Power

Lu Li’s Mind Aspect is the materialized expression of his true self: a three-headed, winged dragon.

• Devours malicious Wish Power formed from fear, hatred, and other negative emotions. 334
• Absorbs positive Wish Power, including Merit Golden Lotuses, to nourish his Sea of Consciousness or power artifacts and puppets. 334
• Can empower himself and loved ones through the Mind Aspect, substantially increasing physical strength and defense during dangerous breakthroughs. 399
• His Mind Aspect can be damaged or destroyed in battle, leaving him vulnerable until it recovers. 686

Lightning Refinement and Willpower

Lu Li uses heavenly lightning to temper his Soul and advance through Lightning Tribulation.

• Initially estimates his chance of surviving otherworldly lightning at below 10%. 460
• Adapts to repeated lightning exposure and develops resistance during his preparation. 470
• Has his Soul forged directly by the tribulation and gains the ability to comprehend and use willpower. 471
• Learns humility before the impersonal Heavenly Will after realizing that even a slight hostile intent from it could annihilate him. 454

Late-Stage Reality Manipulation

As his realm develops, Lu Li’s power expands from individual cultivation into large-scale manipulation of matter and forces.

• Controls magnetic fields, radio waves, gravity, and microscopic structures. 671
• Uses Spiritual Realm development to refine matter and integrate high-energy material into increasingly real spaces. 569
• Creates a Divine Sense Avatar after observing Zuo Yuecangqiong and Amaterasu’s projected forms. 477
• Condenses gravity to deflect or restrain opponents during his battle against the Primal. 686

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Kunlun Mirror — His foundational Magic Treasure and cross-realm transport method; expands his Sea of Consciousness, stores Spiritual Energy, captures Souls, and supports puppet refinement. 7 16 50 291
• Flying Swords — A set of seven increasingly intelligent swords nourished by Lu Li’s mental energy and Spiritual Energy. 169 480
  • Mountain Breaker Sword — Evolves after destroying another sword-type weapon and can fly at roughly 400 meters per second. 206
  • Azure Frost Sword — Used for long-distance strikes against Ice Soul Powder dealers. 351
• Terminator puppets — Humanoid metal puppets animated through captured Souls and mental-energy links, including Unit 0, A’da, and A’er. 121 183
• Firearms and ammunition — Uses firearms from handguns to cannon shells, often combining them with mental control and Flying Swords. 21 183
• Calming Incense and essential oil — Cultivation aids replicated through Professor Qian Ping; the essential oil restores mental energy and strengthens the body, but is toxic to ordinary people. 54 181 183
• Spirit Tea — Supplies Spiritual Energy that can nourish his Flying Swords. 165

Relationships

• Lu Hongbing — Father. His death leaves Lu Li alone overseas; Lu Li keeps his ashes and later considers returning them to their homeland. 2 3 273
• Jessica — The flower girl Lu Li saves, who gives him the Kunlun Mirror. She becomes his closest Blue Star companion and remains under his protection. 3 35 183
• Mo Wanqing / Wan Qing — Physician, cultivation guide, and later wife. She introduces Lu Li to Spirit Refining and becomes the Vermilion Bird. 5 44 530
• Luo Xiao Cha — Patrol Officer, martial arts teacher, and wife. Initially suspicious of Lu Li, she becomes one of his most steadfast partners in cultivation and battle. 6 16 69
• Xia Weiyin — Dao companion and wife through a marriage alliance; she supports his cultivation and later helps stabilize his realm. 300 351 361
• Xia Weijun — Dao companion and wife. Their compatible true qi and mutual affection allow them to share energy as “one with each other.” 307 375
• Xiao Yu — Dragon Girl, Lu Li’s wife and the mother of his child. Lu Li chooses her as emperor of the Divine Continent. 440 530
• Xing Ru and Yue Ru — Cat-eared sisters and Lu Li’s wives; he protects them from Izumo and supports their cultivation. 438 480
• Teresa — Jessica’s friend and Lu Li’s lover; she works alongside him during Madam Maria’s campaign. 99 151
• Su Qing — Initially seeks Lu Li’s Wish Power; later becomes his secret lover and an ally in cultivation. 375 438
• Li Yuanzhong — Lu Li’s master and a major mentor who supports his marriage alliance, cultivation, and conflicts with hostile sects. 296 346
• Qiu Sheng — A powerful prospective ally whose initial marriage proposal fails due to her contempt for Lu Li’s wives; their relationship remains politically significant. 543 573
• Gong Xue — Serves as Lu Li’s emotional “anchor” when rapid Spiritual Realm growth begins stripping away his humanity. 671

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Foreign Land and Loss — Loses his father in Tijuana, rejects profiteering from Lu Hongbing’s death, and faces life alone with a disability. 1 2 3
• Awakening and Early Cultivation — Meets Wan Qing and Xiao Cha, enters Spirit Refining, awakens the Kunlun Mirror, and begins martial arts training. 5 6 7 16
• Gang Wars and Resource Building — Uses cultivation, firearms, and the Kunlun Mirror to fight gangs, acquire resources, and replicate the Calming Incense. 35 37 54
• Wang Family and Izumo Conflict — Pursues cultivation manuals and resources while uncovering factions connected to Izumo and the Ice Soul Powder trade. 103 142 361
• Return to Xia Country — Revisits his family history through Lu Chiyuan, his great-grandfather, and considers bringing Lu Hongbing’s ashes home. 273 276
• Rise as a True Master — Reaches Out of Body and Manifestation, builds alliances through marriage and mentorship, and gains renown among major sects. 296 300 346
• Divine Continent Reordering — Refuses the imperial throne but establishes rules for the continent, choosing Xiao Yu as emperor after the Killing for Benevolence Society disbands. 438 530
• Star-Domain Conflict — Expands his Spiritual Realm, confronts world-ending threats, and battles the Primal in the Immeasurable Realm. 583 671 687

Notable Quotes

“With strength, I finally experienced what it feels like to live freely, and I was able to help many people... Strength is truly a wonderful thing.” — Lu Li 39

“They are all my wives. You are incredibly rude. I don't want to discuss anything else with you. You can leave. I'll fight you if you insist!” — Lu Li to Qiu Sheng 543

“I will kill you and destroy everything you hold dear. I hope you resist fiercely.” — Lu Li 477