Chu Daofeng

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Chu Daofeng (楚道风)
Alias(es)	Young Master Chu
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Supervision Hall; a top-tier sect of unspecified name 341 854
Occupation/Role	Supervision Hall cultivator and mission participant 853 854
Status	Alive; later participates in the crisis within Forbidden Ancient City 1224
First Appearance	Chapter 340

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Golden Core Realm, Great Perfection	849	Had already failed two attempts to advance to Nascent Soul, causing him considerable distress.
Nascent Soul Realm	879	Successfully broke through after years of preparation; his breakthrough produced a vast fire-like heavenly sign and was followed by a celebratory banquet in Immortal Alliance City.

Background / History

Chu Daofeng possesses an unusually deep background. His knowledge of the Ice and Snow Secret Realm—a special secret realm where one year of cultivation can equal three years outside—caused cultivators from major sects to reassess his standing. His grandfather, Hall Master Chu, was a Nascent Soul Great Perfection cultivator and held authority over the Supervision Hall. 341 850

He first encountered Shangguan Qingyu during the Zimu Spirit Island mission. Captivated at first sight, he persistently attempted to court her despite repeated cold rejections and threats from her sword. 340 342 During the same mission, he became acquainted with Cheng Buzheng and later recommended him for entry into the Supervision Hall. 826

Hall Master Chu's severe injuries and eventual death placed Chu Daofeng in a precarious position. Before the truth was exposed, he used the Origin Pearl, his grandfather's Identity Token, and the Immortal Alliance Ring to preserve the family’s influence and obtain cultivation resources. 850 851 890

Appearance

Chu Daofeng is a handsome young cultivator, notably confident in his own appearance. 849

• Usually presents himself with an easy smile and familiar demeanor.
• Wears Supervision Hall robes while handling Hall affairs. 853
• His expression becomes visibly solemn after repeated failed Nascent Soul breakthroughs. 849

Personality

In his early appearances, Chu Daofeng is talkative, overfamiliar, and exceptionally persistent. He continues pursuing Shangguan Qingyu even after she orders him away and threatens him with her sword, earning a reputation among the other cultivators for shameless devotion. 340 341 342

He is not naïve about the cultivation world. He recognizes that many of his social companions are merely fair-weather friends and expects little from them when real danger arises. 849 He is also capable of scheming for his own advancement, including exploiting his grandfather’s authority and proposing corrupt handling of Supervision Hall cases. 850 852

Despite these flaws, he is deeply loyal to Shangguan Qingyu and places great importance on Cheng Buzheng’s friendship. His conduct becomes more restrained and responsible after becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator, particularly in his efforts to secure opportunities for Shangguan Qingyu’s breakthrough. 880 882 1027

Abilities & Skills

Nascent Soul Cultivation

Chu Daofeng successfully entered the Nascent Soul Realm after multiple failed attempts.

• Reached Golden Core Great Perfection before attempting his final breakthrough. 849
• Received a Nascent Soul Breaking Pill through Cheng Buzheng’s intervention. 875
• His successful breakthrough generated a major heavenly sign and elevated his standing among former peers. 879 880
• His released Nascent Soul pressure was strong enough to shake the surrounding cave after Cheng Buzheng removed the seals on his cultivation. 895

Divine Sense

Chu Daofeng possesses formidable Divine Sense for a Nascent Soul cultivator.

• Attempted to use it to find an escape route after being trapped in a black-mist array. 886
• The array’s suppression was so powerful that his Divine Sense could not extend beyond two zhang, demonstrating the limits of this ability against prepared formations. 886

Strategic Judgment

Chu Daofeng is capable of acting decisively when confronted with overwhelming danger.

• Withdrew from a dangerous Secret Realm region after deducing that the devastation ahead had been caused by an existence beyond the entrants’ ability to face. 1001
• Led his group to hide in Return to Origin Hall using an Earth Dragon Boat during the chaos of Forbidden Ancient City. 1224

Equipment / Items

• Origin Pearl — A life-saving treasure left by Hall Master Chu; it enabled Cheng Buzheng to impersonate Hall Master Chu and was later given to Chu Daofeng in a nearly shattered state. 850 851 896
• Jade Slip containing the Houtu Turbid Qi location — Given to Cheng Buzheng in repayment for his help; it includes a route through the Thunder Abyss. 896 902
• Special reunion treasure — Used to locate and reunite with Shangguan Qingyu within a Secret Realm. 1027
• Earth Dragon Boat — Used by Chu Daofeng’s group to conceal themselves during the collapse of order in Forbidden Ancient City. 1224

Relationships

• Shangguan Qingyu — Wife and Dao companion. Chu Daofeng pursued her relentlessly after falling in love at first sight; she eventually accepted him, and the two later explored Secret Realms together as husband and wife. 340 849 1027
• Cheng Buzheng — Friend, former teammate, and co-conspirator. Chu Daofeng recommended Cheng for the Supervision Hall, sought his help impersonating Hall Master Chu, and later entrusted him with information on Houtu Turbid Qi. 826 850 851 896
• Hall Master Chu / Chu Yao — Grandfather and former Supervision Hall Hall Master. His injuries, concealed death, and remaining authority shaped Chu Daofeng’s attempts to reach the Nascent Soul Realm. 850 890 902
• Hall Master Fang — Initially a cooperative partner in exploring True Lord Wondrous Pill’s Abandoned Mansion; later betrayed the rescue party during Chu Daofeng’s kidnapping. 880 894
• Ye Han — Former teammate whom Chu Daofeng specifically invited to accompany the Secret Realm expedition for Shangguan Qingyu’s safety. 1027
• Chu Linger — Daughter. Chu Daofeng openly takes pride in her resemblance to Shangguan Qingyu. 1042

Story Role / Major Arcs

Zimu Spirit Island Mission

Chu Daofeng joins Cheng Buzheng, Shangguan Qingyu, Qiao Hong, and others on the Zimu Spirit Island mission. His attention is focused almost entirely on remaining near Shangguan Qingyu, while his references to special secret realms reveal the depth of his background. 340 341 345

Supervision Hall Impersonation Scheme

After Hall Master Chu is gravely injured, Chu Daofeng asks Cheng Buzheng to impersonate his grandfather with the Origin Pearl. His objective is to use the Hall Master’s authority and remaining resources to obtain treasures needed for a Nascent Soul breakthrough. 850 851

While Cheng Buzheng manages the Hall Master’s role, Chu Daofeng assists with Supervision Hall affairs and political preparation. He also proposes delaying the Huangfu Immortal Clan’s case until a bribe can be obtained, then placing blame on someone within the clan. 852 853

Nascent Soul Breakthrough

After receiving a Nascent Soul Breaking Pill, Chu Daofeng enters seclusion and succeeds in breaking through three years later. His subsequent banquet draws Nascent Soul True Lords, Golden Core cultivators, former sect companions, and political associates. 875 879 880

His increased status makes the distance between himself and his former Golden Core acquaintances immediately apparent. Even so, he remains devoted to helping Shangguan Qingyu secure a future breakthrough. 880 882

Kidnapping and Rescue

While preparing to explore True Lord Wondrous Pill’s Abandoned Mansion with Hall Master Fang, Chu Daofeng is trapped by Evil Cultivators. His cultivation is sealed, and the kidnappers demand rare Innate Gang Sha or Earthly Turbid Qi through Hall Master Chu. 886 887

He cooperates under duress to survive, using his source power to imprint the kidnappers’ demands onto a Jade Slip. During the ransom exchange, Hall Master Fang betrays the rescue party, but Cheng Buzheng ultimately extracts Chu Daofeng and removes the seals on his cultivation. 887 893 894 895

Afterward, Chu Daofeng entrusts Cheng Buzheng with the location of Houtu Turbid Qi in gratitude for saving him. 896

Later Secret Realm Expeditions

Chu Daofeng continues seeking opportunities that could help Shangguan Qingyu reach the Nascent Soul Realm. In one Secret Realm, he and Shangguan Qingyu locate the Heavenly Auspicious Mother Ganoderma, only to watch it wither into ash during a great change in the environment. 1027

During the later crisis in Forbidden Ancient City, he chooses concealment over direct confrontation and leads his group to take shelter in Return to Origin Hall. 1224

Notable Quotes

“Qingyu, you must live well! Brother Cheng, if you ever get the chance, you must avenge me...” 887