Xia Bu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xia Bu
Alias(es)	Xia Buwen; Xia Buqun; Great Master Xia Bu 18 29 102
Species/Race	Ghost; later described as a Soul Slayer 40 46
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Seven Seas; Jia Meng Family (deputy head); Star Cult / Star Extermination Sect 46 102 105
Occupation/Role	Protector of innocents; cultivation-system founder; sect leader; special-investigator candidate 29 41 42 105
Status	Active; suffered irreparable damage from a forbidden technique 112 113
First Appearance	Chapter 10: My Old Man Drinks Tea

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Ghost-power manifestation	29	During a special-investigator assessment, he summoned countless ghosts that filled the investigation hall; observers compared the force to thousands of high-level investigators.
Soul Force integration	38	Had already integrated Soul Force before departing on the remote-village curse mission with Jia Meng.
Curse-origin perception and Soul Force shaping	39	His growing Curse power let him perceive flaws and origins in a Curse; he shaped Soul Force into a butterfly that exposes hidden desires and secrets.
High-level Curse summoning	103	Summoned multiple powerful Curses, including the Demon King, Ghost King, and Skeleton King, and transformed into a fearsome beast in battle with Mei Chu.
Demon-blade armor and Heart of Greed domain	105	Used demon-blade armor, several Crimson Gate techniques, and the Heart of Greed domain to suppress Mei Chu.
Entry into the Curse Shadow	107	Officially entered the Curse Shadow and ended his period of leisure to answer the wider crisis.
Three-piece Soul Force Armor	113	Began adapting a three-piece armor after learning that Soul Force Armor can heal Soul Force damage and directly strike souls.

Background / History

Xia Bu once lived peacefully as a monk. After a strange creature shattered that life, he chose to continue the path of his sworn brother, Lu Feng: protecting innocents and resisting injustice. He saved numerous people, including Diao Chan and Zhang Meimeizi after their parents were killed by spirits. 41

His protection of others gradually became burdensome. A child's questions forced him to recognize that his methods had become too extreme; he resolved to protect the kind without overstepping his role or treating every person as beyond redemption. 41

Before the remote-village mission, Xia Bu had solved the Heavenly Realm's problem without needing to continue pursuing the Heavenly Dao Master. He later taught the Heavenly Prince and Black Dragon that they had the potential to become Gods of War. 23 27

After confronting the consequences of demonic resentment and manipulation, Xia Bu devoted himself to cultivation. His goal became the creation of a new cultivation system for common people, refined with celestial-realm knowledge rather than reserved for the powerful. 42

Appearance

Xia Bu is depicted as a tall, handsome man who often wears a black robe and carries a sword at his waist. His Soul Force can produce black mist around his forehead and a faint dragon-like aura. 38 39 46

• His combat transformations include a colossal black-scaled beast with a dragon-like body. 47
• In battle against Mei Chu, he assumes a black-furred, horned beast form with blood-red eyes and prominent fangs. 103
• His demon blade can form a luminous protective armor around his body. 105

Personality

Xia Bu combines an outwardly gentle, playful manner with a serious sense of duty. He teases Jia Meng about souvenirs before missions, yet approaches Curse investigations cautiously and worries about the consequences of karma. 38 39

He is deeply protective of vulnerable people, particularly children, but his history of violence and loss leaves him prone to fatigue, self-doubt, anger, and regret. His rage becomes especially visible when former disciples of the Sun Moon Sect betray him. 41 58 102

In combat, Xia Bu is analytical and patient. He identifies Curse origins, recognizes enemies’ tactics, and will delay an opponent rather than waste strength in a direct clash. 39 47

Abilities & Skills

Soul Force Manipulation

Xia Bu can shape and direct Soul Force for investigation, combat, tracking, and concealment. 39 47 59

• Creates a translucent Soul Force butterfly that causes targets to reveal hidden desires and inner secrets. 39
• Summons Soul Force beasts to pressure enemies and conceal his own position. 47
• Controls mythical-creature puppets capable of entering the underworld and searching beneath the earth. 59
• Possesses enough Soul Force to summon a giant demon. 61

Curse Perception and Summoning

As his Curse power develops, Xia Bu can identify flaws in Curses and command large numbers of powerful Curse entities. 39 103

• Determined that a mission Curse’s true origin differed from the Seven Seas servant’s account. 39
• Uses Curses to restrain, exhaust, and trap opponents. 103
• Commands ancient high-level Curses, including the Demon King, Ghost King, and Skeleton King. 103
• Summoned four special Curses and a giant beast during his battle with Mei Chu. 103

Demon Blade and Crimson Gate

Xia Bu wields a demon blade whose armor provides exceptional defense and supports several Crimson Gate techniques. 104 105

• The blade’s armor was described as difficult to penetrate and immune to damage. 105
• Uses Crimson Gate — Hidden Treasures, Seal of Authority, Bloodthirsty Seal, and Soul of the Demon Blade. 105
• Can use the Heart of Greed domain and Crimson Gate — Black Mist to suppress enemy techniques. 105
• Channels curse power through blade strikes in close-quarters combat. 104

Starfall Technique

Xia Bu identifies his Starfall Technique as originating from the Heavenly Sect. 103

• Uses the technique alongside his demon blade and summoned Curse entities. 103
• His Star Cultivation technique was destroyed during the Sun Moon Sect’s assault. 102

Soul Force Armor

Xia Bu sought Soul Force Armor to counter Soul Force Curses and Soul Curses. 113

• Jia Ruo explains that the armor can heal Soul Force damage and directly attack souls. 113
• Xia Bu possesses a three-piece armor, which expands dramatically when activated. 113

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Demon Blade — A rune-bearing blade used to channel curse power and generate protective armor. 104 105
• Demon Blade Armor — Defensive armor formed through the demon blade. 105
• Three-piece Soul Force Armor — Armor Xia Bu begins adapting against Soul Force-based threats. 113
• Flying Sword — Used during the journey to the remote mountain village. 38
• Small Gate — A gate given by Jia Meng that allows Jia Meng to sense Xia Bu’s location and teleport to assist him if necessary. 42
• Soul Force Puppets — Subordinates developed from puppets Xia Bu had subdued; they can follow only basic commands. 62

Relationships

• Jia Meng — Close ally and frequent mission partner. Jia Meng joins Xia Bu’s village mission, respects his Soul Force mastery, and gives him a gate for emergency assistance. 38 39 42
• Jia Ruo — Ally, occasional sparring partner, and instructor in Soul Force Armor. Xia Bu also assists in searching for her after her puppet, Dancing Shadow, is destroyed. 59 113
• Five Willows — Associate who challenges Xia Bu’s knowledge of the Curse world and is assigned recruitment duties for the sect. 57 58
• Diao Chan and Zhang Meimeizi — Young girls Xia Bu saves after their parents are killed by spirits. 41
• Young Lady of the Ji Family — Xia Bu cares for and protects her while Jia Meng focuses on cultivation research. 42
• Wu Xin — Ally who joins Xia Bu in rescuing Hei Ran Meimei during the Heavenly Emperor crisis. 21
• Mei Chu — Major adversary who accepts Soul Force, battles Xia Bu repeatedly, and later infiltrates his body through puppetry. 103 105 109
• Sun Moon Sect — Xia Bu’s former disciples, who betray him during the attack on the Jia Meng Family. 102
• Nineteen You — Associate who receives Xia Bu’s report and is listed among the fighters responding to the Demon King’s arrival. 106 107

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Missions

Xia Bu participates in an early enemy-elimination mission alongside Fifth Sister, though both are caught at the entrance of a magic array. 10

Heavenly Realm Crisis

Alongside Wu Xin, Xia Bu helps rescue Hei Ran Meimei so the Heavenly Emperor can merge with the world in peace. He later reveals that he had already resolved the Heavenly Realm’s core problem. 21 23

Curse Mission and Self-Realization

Jia Meng accompanies Xia Bu to a remote village plagued by a Curse. There, Xia Bu uncovers the Curse’s true origin and develops his Soul Force butterfly technique. His experiences protecting children ultimately lead him to redefine his mission and reject his former extremism. 38 39 41

Cultivation-System Project

Xia Bu begins building a cultivation system intended for ordinary people, incorporating celestial-realm knowledge. Jia Meng supports the project by providing demonic energy for testing and a gate for protection. 42

Soul Slayer and Underworld Incidents

Xia Bu becomes involved in the conflict surrounding Soul Slayers and the Forbidden Land, enduring a sealing spell from the Soul Seeker and later confronting a powerful woman in the ruins. He subsequently assists Jia Meng and Jia Ruo in an underworld search using mythical-creature puppets. 46 59

Star Cult Betrayal

While serving as deputy head of the Jia Meng Family, Xia Bu is targeted by an organized assault. The Sun Moon Sect betrays him, Mei Lin destroys his Star Cultivation technique and blinds him, and the ensuing conflict leads to the Star Cult’s destruction. 102 105

Mei Chu Conflict and Soul Curse

Xia Bu repeatedly battles Mei Chu using his Curses, beast form, demon blade, and Heart of Greed domain. Mei Chu later exploits puppetry to enter Xia Bu’s Soul Force storage space and interfere with his control. 103 105 109

Curse Shadow Crisis

Xia Bu enters the Curse Shadow as the Demon King’s arrival throws humanity into panic. After suffering irreversible damage from a forbidden technique, he continues preparing Soul Force Armor for the escalating Soul Force Curse threat. 107 112 113

Notable Quotes

“Protect the innocent, resist injustice.” — Lu Feng’s oath, which Xia Bu chooses to inherit. 41

“I understand now.” 41