Lu

Biodata

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

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 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
• 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
• Explained the practical purpose of the Moon Star altar and questioned myths about Carrying the Dao. 440
• Revealed that a Five Thunder Hall cultivator 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. 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. 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