Hong Jun

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Hong Jun (鸿钧)
Alias(es)	Dao Ancestor; Spokesperson of the Heavenly Dao; Hun Tian
Species/Race	Reincarnated Chaos Demon God; reincarnated as the first centipede in the world
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Purple Cloud Palace; Heavenly Dao; Demon God Reincarnations
Occupation/Role	Dao Ancestor; planner and leader of the faction opposing Di Tian
Status	Active; chose a final battle against Di Tian rather than surrender the Authority of Heavenly Dao 251
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Hong Jun was among the Demon God Reincarnations who sought newly born Innate Sacred beings to unite against Beast Emperor Shen Ni and the Ferocious Beast Clan. During the Ferocious Beast Calamity, he helped coordinate the campaign against Shen Ni and used the All Heavens Celebration Cloud to clear the calamity clouds so Heaven and Earth Thunder Punishment could strike the Beast Emperor 1 6.

After sensing Di Tian's emergence on Ziwei Emperor Star, Hong Jun approached him with Luo Hou under the pretext of recruiting him against Shen Ni. Privately, he regarded Di Tian as the legitimate ruler favored by Heaven and Earth and concluded that Di Tian had to die if the reincarnated Demon Gods and the Heavenly Dao were to control the Primordial World 2. Di Tian later accused Hong Jun of attempting to lure him away from Ziwei Emperor Star for an ambush 28.

Hong Jun established Purple Cloud Palace as the center of his Dao lineage. He taught the path toward Hunyuan, appointed figures such as Eastern Duke and Western Queen Mother, distributed Hongmeng Purple Qi, and bestowed major treasures on selected disciples and allies. These actions were repeatedly portrayed as efforts to secure loyalty, direct the cultivation paths of the Primordial World's powerful beings, and build a force capable of opposing Di Tian 79 124 128.

He announced that he would merge his body with the Dao to repair the incomplete Heavenly Dao, declaring that “Hong Jun is the Heavenly Dao, but the Heavenly Dao is not Hong Jun.” He also distributed his accumulated treasures, presenting these acts as a severing of karma with the Primordial World 128.

As the conflict escalated, Hong Jun invested heavily in Di Jun, Taiyi, Kun Peng, the Heavenly Dao Sages, and returning Demon God Reincarnations. His position weakened after repeated setbacks against Di Tian, distrust among his own allies, and the failure of several chosen pieces to meet his expectations 118 165 206.

During the struggle over the Kongtong Seal, Hong Jun fought Di Tian with the Chaos Bell and Hongmeng Measuring Ruler, but was driven into retreat by the Heaven Splitting Divine Axe. He survived by sacrificing part of his body and escaping through space-time 202. Later, anticipating possible defeat, he sent his Good Corpse, Evil Corpse, and Original Self Corpse into the Chaos Void to search for a world that could serve as an escape route 216.

After Di Tian revealed a vision of Hong Jun's future and offered him the choice of surrendering Heavenly Dao authority or fighting beyond the Chaos Heavens, Hong Jun chose to resist 251.

Personality

Hong Jun is calculating, patient, and highly conscious of power dynamics. He relies on indirect control—cultivation systems, treasures, Hongmeng Purple Qi, oaths, and political appointments—rather than simple force whenever possible 124 128 238.

He maintains an impartial, benevolent image before the masses, but his internal motives are repeatedly tied to control of the Primordial World and the removal of threats to his authority. He views many allies and disciples as expendable pieces, intending to compel them through contingencies hidden in Hongmeng Purple Qi during the decisive battle 128 238.

Under pressure, Hong Jun becomes increasingly desperate and volatile. His defeat by Di Tian, his allies' suspicions, and the collapse of his long-term plans provoke open fury, yet he retains enough resolve to choose a final confrontation despite expecting defeat 206 250 251.

Abilities & Skills

Heavenly Dao Authority

As the Heavenly Dao's spokesperson, Hong Jun possesses extensive authority over the Primordial World and uses Heavenly Dao origin to support his plans.

• Merged his body with the Dao to mend the incomplete Heavenly Dao 128 144.
• Rebuilt Taishang's body and soul by extracting his True Spirit from the Heavenly Dao and supplying Heavenly Dao origin 187.
• Can intercept and use Heavenly Dao origin, though excessive use risks destabilizing the world 237.
• Holds more than ninety percent of the Authority of Heavenly Dao by the time Di Tian reveals Hong Jun's future 251.

Scheming and Political Manipulation

Hong Jun shapes factions through rewards, teachings, public reputation, and carefully managed competition.

• Used the promise of Hunyuan attainment to gather Innate Sacred beings at Purple Cloud Palace 71.
• Distributed treasures and Hongmeng Purple Qi to bind powerful figures to his side 124 125.
• Released a strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi to all living beings, redirecting competition and reducing pressure on his chosen disciples 128.
• Negotiated a Great Dao Contract with Red Dust and Reincarnation, granting them deputy positions and territory in exchange for their aid 188.
• Concealed contingencies within Hongmeng Purple Qi, allowing him to sense recipients' intentions and potentially force them into battle 238.

One Qi Transforms into Three Purities

Hong Jun can divide himself into the Good Corpse, Evil Corpse, and Original Self Corpse.

• Sent all three corporeal forms into the Chaos Void to locate a viable refuge world 216.
• The Original Self Corpse later held the Six Souls Banner during the attempt to delay Tong Tian 250.

Combat

Hong Jun is a powerful combatant, but Di Tian ultimately overwhelms him in direct confrontation.

• Helped destroy Shen Ni's divine soul alongside Luo Hou after Heaven and Earth Thunder Punishment weakened the Beast Emperor 6.
• Fought Di Tian for the Kongtong Seal using the Chaos Bell and Hongmeng Measuring Ruler 202.
• Wielded the Destruction Desolate Hammer against Hong Chen; the weapon contains Annihilation, Destruction, and Death Laws and retains power near an Innate Treasure despite being a Top Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure 206.
• Escaped Di Tian's pursuit after losing his physical body, roughly thirty percent of his origin, and the soul of his lower half 206.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• All Heavens Celebration Cloud — His accompanying treasure; primarily defensive, but used to disperse the clouds obstructing Heaven and Earth Thunder Punishment against Shen Ni 5 6.
• Chaos Bell — Used against Di Tian during the battle for the Kongtong Seal 202.
• Hongmeng Measuring Ruler — Used against Di Tian in the same battle 202.
• Destruction Desolate Hammer — Companion artifact of the Annihilation Demon God; contains Annihilation, Destruction, and Death Laws 206.
• Six Souls Banner — Retrieved from Nether River to threaten Di Tian's side and used against Tong Tian; its Sha Qi and resentment were ineffective against Tong Tian's cultivation 237 249.
• Hongmeng Purple Qi — Distributed to chosen disciples and released into the world as part of his broader strategy; contains hidden control measures 124 128 238.
• Jade Tablet of Creation fragments — Used to conceal and facilitate aspects of Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi's reincarnation scheme 238.

Relationships

• Di Tian — Primary rival. Hong Jun regarded Di Tian as an existential obstacle to control of the Primordial World and repeatedly plotted against him; their conflict culminated in Hong Jun choosing a final battle rather than surrender 2 202 251.
• Luo Hou — Fellow Demon God Reincarnation and early ally against Shen Ni. Hong Jun reassured him during their first approach to Di Tian, though Luo Hou later aligned with Di Tian 2 6 71.
• Shen Ni — Enemy during the Ferocious Beast Calamity; Hong Jun helped orchestrate the attack that ended with Shen Ni's destruction 6.
• Taishang — Disciple and Heavenly Dao Sage candidate. Hong Jun bestowed the Taiji Diagram on him and later reconstructed him after Tong Tian killed him 124 187.
• Jie Yin and Zhun Ti — Protected by Hong Jun despite pressure from Di Tian's faction; he gave them treasures and assigned them responsibility for the West 47 124.
• Zhen Yuanzi — Recipient of the Pan Gu Banner and a key piece in Hong Jun's plan to gain Human Race Luck and Human Dao authority 124 232.
• Nether River — Disciple given the Six Souls Banner. Hong Jun later reclaimed it and intended to use the controls within Nether River's Hongmeng Purple Qi to make him fight if necessary 125 237 238.
• Ran Deng — Di Tian's attendant. Hong Jun attempted to reclaim Ran Deng's Hongmeng Purple Qi and later planned an interception during Ran Deng's lightning tribulation 125 236.
• Red Dust, Reincarnation, Shi Chen, and Yang Mei — Demon God Reincarnation allies whose support Hong Jun sought through negotiation and joint battle plans; their mutual distrust remained severe 187 188 206.
• Hong Chen — Ally who turned on Hong Jun after the failed attempt to seize the Kongtong Seal, accusing him of deliberately sacrificing allies 206.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ferocious Beast Calamity

Hong Jun recruits Innate Sacred beings and participates in the coalition against Shen Ni. His intervention enables the Heaven and Earth Thunder Punishment that weakens the Beast Emperor before Shen Ni's final destruction 1 6.

Purple Cloud Palace and the Dao Lineage

He establishes himself as Dao Ancestor, teaches the Hunyuan path, appoints leaders among immortals, distributes treasures, and cultivates candidates for Heavenly Dao Sage positions 71 79 124.

Merger with the Dao

Hong Jun releases Hongmeng Purple Qi to intensify competition among the Primordial World's powers, declares his merger with the Dao, and distributes treasures to reinforce his reputation while severing karma 128.

Preparations for the Decisive Battle

He strengthens the Demon Clan Heavenly Court, recruits returning Demon God Reincarnations, manipulates allies through Hongmeng Purple Qi, and seeks ways to eliminate or cripple Di Tian's strongest subordinates 118 188 236 238.

Kongtong Seal Conflict

Hong Jun contests Di Tian for the Human Race's Kongtong Seal. He is defeated and severely injured, but escapes Di Tian's pursuit 201 202 206.

Final Confrontation

Hong Jun uses the Six Souls Banner to cover Red Dust's group during their escape, then confronts Di Tian directly. After learning that Di Tian had anticipated his schemes, he refuses to surrender and chooses a final battle beyond the Chaos Heavens 249 250 251.

Notable Quotes

“Hong Jun is the Heavenly Dao, but the Heavenly Dao is not Hong Jun.” 128

“I, Hong Jun! Can fail, can be despicable, can be dark—but I cannot be so frightened by your coaxing that I dare not even resist!!” 251