Wu Tao

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Wu Tao (吴涛) 4
Alias(es)	Artifact Master Li; Island Master Han; Li Mo 168 512 1008
Species/Race	Human cultivator
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xuyang Sect; formerly the Ethereal Void Sect and Star Immortal Palace; resided in Liuyang Sect 267 546 1045 1096
Occupation/Role	Artifact refiner, spell cultivator, body cultivator, and former Southern Radiance Island Master 512 1102
Status	Alive; Void Refinement Layer 3 1137 1151
First Appearance	Chapter 4 4

Power Progression

Spell Cultivation

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Refining Layer 2	4	Recorded at age 25 while cultivating the Three Yang Technique. 4
Qi Refining Layer 3	49	Reached after three and a half months of steady improvement. 49
Qi Refining Layer 4	55	Continued advancing alongside his restriction and body-cultivation studies. 55
Qi Refining Layer 5	74	Began the fifth layer of the Three Yang Technique. 74
Qi Refining Layer 6	102	His Bone-Shifting and Shape-Changing Technique reached Master level. 102
Qi Refining Layer 7	110	Gained projected spiritual sense and the ability to fly with a refined flying sword. 110
Qi Refining Layer 8	139	Began cultivating the eighth layer of the Three Yang Technique. 139
Qi Refining Layer 9	204	Reached the final Qi Refining layer. 204
Qi Refining Perfection	236	Perfected the Three Yang Technique at age 32. 236
Foundation Establishment Layer 1	251	Completed his transition from Qi Refining and gained a 309-year lifespan. 251
Foundation Establishment Layer 2	309	Began the second layer of the Six Yang Li Fire True Technique. 309
Foundation Establishment Layer 3	319	Reached the third layer while advancing his Tier 2 restriction knowledge. 319
Foundation Establishment Layer 4	345	Reached the fourth layer; his Tier 2 Intermediate Five Elements Magic Restriction reached completion. 345
Foundation Establishment Layer 5	386	Continued the Six Yang Li Fire True Technique and Tier 2 Mid-Grade refining. 386
Foundation Establishment Layer 6	427	Began studying Ancient Restriction Token Rune: World-Crossing. 427
Foundation Establishment Layer 7	435	Advanced while keeping his combat and artifact-refining progress synchronized. 435
Foundation Establishment Layer 8	482	Advanced the Heavenly Derivation God Refining Scripture and Ethereal Void True Fire Technique. 482
Golden Core Layer 1	518	Formed a Golden Core and made A Point of Formless Sword his natal true art. 518
Golden Core Layer 2	572	Reached entry level in the Artifact Refining Combat Dao. 572
Golden Core Layer 4	616	Continued using body-cultivation growth to support his overall advancement. 616
Golden Core Layer 5	651	Began the fifth layer of the Nine Luminaries Melting Yang Ultimate Art. 651
Golden Core Layer 8	689	Resumed the Nine Luminaries Melting Yang Ultimate Art after reaching the eighth layer. 689
Golden Core Layer 9	748	Reached the ninth layer while beginning Yuan Body cultivation. 748
Nascent Soul Layer 1	781	Began the Nine Luminaries Heavenly Capital Spirit Preserving Method. 781
Nascent Soul Layer 2	808	Prepared to cultivate the Nascent Body Chapter and confront stronger enemies. 808
Nascent Soul Layer 4	821	Reached the fourth layer during his time in the War Merit Palace. 821
Nascent Soul Layer 8	859	Possessed combat power recognized as exceptional even for his realm. 859
Deity Transformation	889	Broke through, gaining Deity Transformation magic power and divine sense. 889
Deity Transformation Layer 4	943	Advanced alongside Yuan Body Level 9; divine sense reached 75,000 li. 943
Deity Transformation Layer 6	977	Cultivated the Fire Source Transformation Scripture to its sixth layer. 977
Spirit Transformation Layer 7	1014	Reached the seventh layer after a year of seclusion in Tianyang City. 1014
Spirit Transformation Layer 8	1051	Divine sense rose to 159,000 li; Burning Heaven reached perfection. 1051
Spirit Transformation Perfection	1056	Reached the perfection stage before pursuing further advancement. 1056
Void Refinement Layer 1	1096	Entered Void Refinement and received the Xuyang Sect's cultivation support and secret arts. 1096
Void Refinement Layer 2	1111	Began the second layer of the Taihao Xuanyang Void Refinement True Scripture. 1111
Void Refinement Layer 3	1137	Stabilized the third layer; divine sense reached 825,000 li. 1137

Body Cultivation

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Dragon Spear Body Tempering Art — Bone Refining	55	Practiced alongside Fire Sweep and Wind and Thunder spear forms. 55
Dragon Spear Body Tempering Art — Organ Refining	102	Reached 71% Organ Refining. 102
Dragon Spear Body Tempering Art — Marrow Refining	125	Entered Marrow Refining while at Qi Refining Layer 7. 125
Spirit Body	270	Condensed a Spirit Body using five spiritual treasures; his body became as tough as a Tier 2 demonic beast. 270
Spirit Body Layer 4	368	Divine sense reached 71 li, comparable to a Foundation Establishment Layer 6 cultivator. 368
Spirit Body Layer 5	405	No longer needed to conceal his use of Root-Consolidating and Essence-Nourishing Pills. 405
Spirit Body Layer 7	447	Starlight Power within his body doubled. 447
Spirit Body Layer 8	482	Continued advancing the Star Body Tempering Technique. 482
Spirit Body Layer 9	512	Reached the ninth layer while serving as Southern Radiance Island Master. 512
True Body Layer 3	574	Divine sense increased to 1,640 miles. 574
True Body Layer 8	689	Broke through after refining Star Stones. 689
Star Yuan Body Realm	741	Refined nine spiritual-material treasures to consolidate the realm; lifespan rose to 1,359 years. 741
Yuan Body Layer 9	943	Advanced simultaneously with his Deity Transformation cultivation. 943
Divine Body Layer 7	1047	Increased both his divine sense and magic power. 1047
Void Body Layer 2	1132	Continued concealing his body-cultivator identity. 1132
Void Body Layer 3	1151	Reached the third layer after thirty years of cultivation. 1151
Void Body Layer 4	1159	Advanced before traveling overseas. 1159

Artifact Refining

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
First-Rank Level 8 Artifact Refiner	138	Reached this level while refining Poison Explosion Beads. 138
Tier 2 Intermediate Artifact Refiner	355	Promoted and assigned higher-level immortal-boat component work. 355
Tier 2 Advanced Artifact Refiner	470	Completed his advancement to a fully fledged Tier 2 Advanced Artifact Refiner. 470
Tier 3 Intermediate Artifact Refiner	609	Received a transfer order back to the Immortal Palace Artifact Refining Hall. 609
Tier 4 Low-Level Artifact Refiner	747	Advanced before Wen Xingrui and the Artifact Refining Hall elders. 747
Tier 5 Low-Level Artifact Refiner	974	Returned to Star Immortal Palace as a low-grade Tier 5 Artifact Refiner. 974
Sixth-Order Low-Grade Artifact Refiner	1102	Refined the Little Flaming Sun Divine Sword after three years of study and guidance. 1102

Background / History

Wu Tao began as an impoverished loose cultivator. At age 25, he was only at Qi Refining Layer 2, had less than ten Fragmented Spirit Stones remaining, and spent his last funds on Formation Practice Boards to improve his spiritual-energy control and restriction work. 4

He trained under Chen Shan in artifact refining and later became responsible for Chen Shan's daughter, Chen Yao, after Chen Shan's death. Although they were initially nominal Dao Companions, their relationship developed into a lasting partnership. 74 92

Wu Tao reached Qi Refining Perfection at age 32 and later established his foundation. His advancement brought him into the Ethereal Void Sect, where he mastered the Six Yang Li Fire True Technique and developed his standing as an artifact refiner. 236 251 267

Appearance

Wu Tao retained the appearance of a man in his mid-twenties at age 34 after reaching Foundation Establishment. Condensing his Spirit Body further made him appear younger and improved his skin. 253 270

• Can alter his build, face, and aura through the Bone-Shifting and Shape-Changing Technique. 102
• One documented disguise gave him a tiger-backed, wasp-waisted frame and square face. 102
• Deliberately avoids revealing the full effects of his body-cultivation realm. 741 1051

Personality

Wu Tao is methodical and intensely diligent. He builds strict cultivation schedules, reduces sleep to create more practice time, and plans long-term advancement rather than relying on chance. 21 404

He is cautious by nature and prioritizes survival over reputation. He avoids unnecessary conflict, bypassed uninvolved adventurers while fleeing pursuers, and has repeatedly concealed his actual combat strength to avoid becoming a target. 153 219 1118

Despite this caution, Wu Tao is not selfish. He fulfills agreements, helps weaker cultivators when it does not compromise his safety, and is notably generous toward friends and family. 203 235 1032

Abilities & Skills

Artifact Refining

Wu Tao is an exceptionally talented artifact refiner whose advancement repeatedly outpaces expectations. He combines restriction mastery, refining hand seals, and combat-oriented artifact control. 937 1102

• Created Tier 2 High-Grade Five Elements Magic Restrictions. 414
• Studied predecessors' restrictions to improve and create his own. 474
• Developed the Artifact Refining Combat Dao; at the Deity Transformation level, he could control three magical treasures simultaneously. 572 954
• Reached Sixth-Order Low-Grade Artifact Refiner after crafting the Little Flaming Sun Divine Sword. 1102

Dual Magic and Body Cultivation

Wu Tao cultivates both spell-based and body-based paths, allowing his physical power and divine sense to reinforce his magic cultivation. 368 1137

• His dual cultivation gave him divine sense equivalent to Foundation Establishment Layer 6 while he was only at Layer 4. 368
• Spirit Body cultivation made his body comparable in toughness to a Tier 2 demonic beast. 270
• His Body Cultivator realm accelerates his Spell Cultivator advancement. 1137
• He has kept his body-cultivator strength concealed as a reserve advantage. 741 1160

Divine Sense and Soul Techniques

Wu Tao's divine sense is consistently far beyond cultivators of the same realm, supported by the Heavenly Derivation God Refining Scripture and body cultivation. 235 1007

• Reached 15 miles of divine-sense range while still in Qi Refining and killed a Tier 1 Advanced demonic beast from that distance. 235
• Reached 141,000 li of divine sense after one year of seclusion in Tianyang City. 1013
• Reached 825,000 li after stabilizing Void Refinement Layer 3. 1137
• Uses Yin Spirit Tremor and other soul-oriented methods to strengthen his spell-battle arsenal. 309 319

Combat Techniques and Divine Abilities

Wu Tao combines sword arts, body-combat techniques, magical treasures, and superior divine sense to defeat enemies beyond his nominal realm. 518 827 1151

• A Point of Formless Sword — His Golden Core natal true art; cultivated to Grandmaster perfection. 518 550
• Witch Dao Combat Techniques — Includes God-Breaking, Shatter Star, and Galaxy Starfall. 616 819 1099
• Burning Heaven Divine Ability — Reached perfection by Spirit Transformation Layer 8. 1051
• Endless Fire Curtain — Defensive divine ability acquired from the War Merit Palace. 943
• Divine Light Extreme Escape — High-speed escape divine ability acquired alongside Endless Fire Curtain. 943
• Taihao Xuanji Sword Technique, Xuanyang Dragon Fire Shield, and Taihao Xuantian Void Light Escape — Void Refinement divine abilities cultivated to great accomplishment. 1137

Concealment and Evasion

Wu Tao favors techniques that let him assess danger, escape, and preserve a low profile. 102 275

• Bone-Shifting and Shape-Changing Technique — Changes both physical appearance and aura. 102
• Transformation and Breath-Concealing Secret Technique — Used to hide his identity and cultivation presence. 540 658
• Qi Observation Technique — Lets him judge an opponent's realm before choosing whether to fight or flee. 275
• Blood Escape Secret Technique and Magneto-Polar Aurora Evasion — Used for rapid escape and battlefield mobility. 125 869

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Azure Shadow — First-Rank Level 7 flying sword refined after Wu Tao reached Qi Refining Layer 7. 110
• Azure Sky Golden Sea Talisman Treasure — Summons an Azure Sky Golden Sea Bird phantom capable of easily killing Tier 1 Intermediate demonic beasts. 203
• Heart-Connecting Spell Sword — Second-rank spell sword used before he fully entered Foundation Establishment. 240
• Sun-Illuminating Treasure Mirror — Fifth-tier magical treasure acquired from Tianyang Divine Monarch; later used alongside other Deity Transformation treasures. 827 954
• Tianyi Sword and four other Fifth-Rank Advanced Flying Swords — Simultaneously controlled in his battle against Zhao Xuanfeng. 1041
• Treasure-Dropping Coin — Developed from Tier 4 Mid-Level to Fifth-Order Advanced versions. 808 1099
• Crimson Flame Divine Fire Cover — Refined repeatedly during his Nascent Soul period. 806
• Sovereign magic talismans — Received from Sect Master Ning and Sovereign Di. 642

Relationships

• Chen Yao — Dao Companion, fellow cultivator, and longtime partner; Wu Tao provides her with defensive items, training, and cultivation guidance. 138 253 689
• Li Yi — His son; Wu Tao teaches him Dao Language, supports his independent growth, and protects him from unfair threats. 974 1051
• Chen Shan — Early master in artifact refining; Wu Tao continued to honor him at his memorial tablet after later advancements. 74 355
• Wen Xingrui — Master and collaborator in artifact refining; they jointly deduced the Nascent Soul-level Artifact Refining Combat Dao. 474 808
• Wang Jing — Senior who supplied Wu Tao with advanced body-cultivation and combat techniques. 540 552
• Li Minghe — Southern Radiance Island subordinate who managed island affairs under Wu Tao's authority. 512 513
• Liao Zhengyi — Wu Tao's first friend in the Tiancang Realm; Wu Tao gifted him the Taiyou Sword Escape Void Refinement Method. 1014 1034
• Zhao Xuanfeng — Spirit Transformation prodigy whom Wu Tao defeated in a spell battle; she remained determined to surpass him. 1041 1044

Story Role / Major Arcs

Loose Cultivator and Early Artifact Refining

Wu Tao survives through disciplined cultivation and restriction work while living in poverty. His training under Chen Shan establishes artifact refining as both his livelihood and primary route to advancement. 4 55 74

Qi Refining Escape and Foundation Establishment

After reaching Qi Refining Layer 9, Wu Tao survives pursuit by Beast Taming Sect cultivators through sword arts, Wind and Thunder Form, and Blood Escape. He later reaches Foundation Establishment and joins the Ethereal Void Sect. 219 251 267

Southern Radiance Island

As Island Master Han, Wu Tao suppresses the Twenty-Seven Islands region alone and forces the Twenty-Six Islands Alliance to dissolve. He uses his strength to secure Southern Radiance Island while leaving much of its administration to Li Minghe. 512 513

Golden Core and Star Immortal Palace

Wu Tao forms his Golden Core, enters the Star Immortal Palace system, and expands his artifact-refining career to True Artifacts for Golden Core cultivators. He also begins teaching and later lectures at the Artifact Refining Academy. 518 552 572

Three Realms War

During the conflict involving the Devil Race and the Tailing Cultivation World, Wu Tao repeatedly fights above his realm. He kills Tianyang Divine Monarch while still at the Nascent Soul stage, later reaches Deity Transformation, and becomes a major force at the Demon Passes. 827 869 889

Tiancang Realm and Liuyang Sect

Traveling as Li Mo, Wu Tao settles temporarily in Tianyang City, enters Liuyang Sect circles, and rises on the Spirit Transformation Prodigy Ranking after defeating Zhou Zhixuan and Zhao Xuanfeng. 1008 1044 1045

Xuyang Sect and Void Refinement

After reaching Void Refinement, Wu Tao becomes a major cultivation target of the Xuyang Sect. He receives access to high-level cultivation techniques, divine abilities, and artifact-refining instruction while continuing to conceal portions of his combat ability. 1096 1102 1118