Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Lu Cun (surname: Lu; original: 路) |
| Alias(es) | Instructor Lu 467 |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Qingling Palace 405 467 |
| Occupation/Role | Instructor; overseer involved in Qingling Palace disciplinary and resource matters 405 467 |
| Status | Alive 467 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 405 405 |
Background
Lu Cun is a Qingling Palace instructor who takes an active interest in the cultivation conditions of promising disciples. When Jian Chen informs him that Zhou Taohong's progress has been obstructed by Deacon Liu, Lu Cun investigates through a Dao child and issues decrees against Liu Ruhai. Liu is removed from his deacon post and fined; the contribution points from the penalty are secretly transferred to Zhou Taohong. 405 406
Lu Cun's investigation establishes that Liu Ruhai had tampered with Zhou Taohong's missions and deducted her contribution points, leaving her with only her first Fire Baleful Qi after two years. Lu Cun reduces Liu to Guest Elder and fines him 20,000 contribution points. He keeps the transfer to Zhou Taohong secret to avoid drawing further enmity toward her. 405
He is familiar with Jiang Pingping's unconventional cultivation route. Although Lu Cun considers Jiang Pingping's decision to cultivate the Human Emperor Scripture instead of Qingling's Matchless Body Scripture a “crooked path,” he recognizes the connection between that choice and Jiang Pingping's exchange for Phoenix Baleful Intent. 405
Later, Lu Cun is occupied with a major meeting when Jiang Pingping causes a sword-intent disturbance at the Spirit Treasure Pavilion. He appears above Nine Clouds City after the sword light alarms the True Saints and identifies its source as a Qingling Spirit Wander rather than an external attack. 467
Personality
Lu Cun is practical and attentive to institutional problems. He acts against misconduct that deprives a disciple of resources, while also assessing cultivation choices in terms of their risks and efficiency. 405
He cherishes talent but is wary of extreme cultivation paths, recalling geniuses who ruined themselves by pursuing them. He respects Zhou Taohong's patience and tenacity, and argues that the aim of body cultivation is to achieve an Undying characteristic rather than simply pursue greater power. His caution contrasts with Jian Chen's willingness to support Jiang Pingping's risky path. 405
He is skeptical of grand myths surrounding Carrying the Dao, preferring a practical explanation for the ancient altar's function as a teleportation formation. 440
Knowledge and Influence
Qingling Palace Administration
Lu Cun can mobilize Qingling Palace's internal channels to investigate misconduct and issue disciplinary decrees.
- Investigated Deacon Liu's obstruction of Zhou Taohong's cultivation through a Dao child. 405
- Ordered consequences that resulted in Liu Ruhai losing his deacon position and Yan Kai replacing him. 405 406
- Fined Liu Ruhai 20,000 contribution points and reduced him to Guest Elder. 405
- Ensured the fine imposed on Liu was secretly redirected to Zhou Taohong. 405
Cultivation Insight
Lu Cun possesses broad knowledge of cultivation resources, ancient formations, and elite talents.
- Recognized Phoenix Baleful Intent as a rare material generally associated with refining True Saint and Supreme Artifacts. 405
- Connected Jiang Pingping's use of Phoenix Baleful Intent to the requirements of the Human Emperor Scripture. 405
- Identified the Undying characteristic as the central goal of body cultivation. 405
- Explained the practical purpose of the Moon Star altar and questioned myths about Carrying the Dao. The altar serves as a teleportation formation leading to Moon Star, the main battlefield of an ancient war. 440
- Revealed that a Five Thunder Hall cultivator of the Seventy-Two Layer Purple Heaven Divine Thunder had comprehended ninety percent of the Origin Laws at an exceptionally young age. 437
Relationships
- Jian Chen — Friend and fellow Qingling figure; they discuss their disciples' cultivation paths and Jiang Pingping's use of Phoenix Baleful Intent. They differ over whether Jiang Pingping's risky path should be encouraged. 405
- Jiang Pingping — A Qingling cultivator whose unorthodox body-refinement path Lu Cun observes closely. 405 467
- Zhou Taohong — Disciple or junior whose resource difficulties prompt Lu Cun's intervention; he respects her patience and protects her by keeping his assistance secret. 405
- Liu Ruhai — Former deacon disciplined after Lu Cun investigates his obstruction of Zhou Taohong's progress. 405 406
- Dao Child — Contacted by Lu Cun to investigate Zhou Taohong's circumstances and carry out decrees. 405