Zhu Kun

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhu Kun (烛坤)
Alias(es)	Ancient Void Dragon Emperor; Old Dragon Emperor; Dragon Emperor; Primordial Dragon Emperor
Species/Race	Ancient Void Dragon
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Ancient Void Dragon clan; Dragon Island
Occupation/Role	Dragon Emperor; Zi Yan's father
Status	Alive; his new body's energy remains partially sealed as of Chapter 306 306
First Appearance	Chapter 56

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Peak Nine-Star Dou Sheng	56	Imprisoned beneath the magma by Tou She Ancient God; his fire attack forces Zhang Nian to defend with Nanming Li Fire and the Nine Heavens Fuyao Wings.
Dou Di breakthrough initiated	131	Swallows Zhang Nian's Emperor Grade Pill, which loosens the barrier that had obstructed him and begins his ascension.
Dou Di	144 145	Breaks through, disperses Black Profound Lightning, absorbs the Source Qi of the Emperor, regains freedom, and becomes the continent's new emperor.
One-Star Dou Di-equivalent physical power	305	While his energy remains sealed, accumulated bloodline power from the Ancestral Dragon Blood-Melting Art restores combat power equivalent to a one-star Dou Di.

Background / History

Zhu Kun was raised to the Dragon Emperor's throne with Zhu Feng's support. At the time, Zhu Kun was only around a five-star Dou Sheng, and Zhu Feng suppressed all opposition by challenging any claimant to defeat him first. Zhu Kun continued to regard Zhu Feng as the mentor who placed him on the throne even after becoming a Dou Di. 256

Obsessed with reaching the imperial realm, Zhu Kun fell into Tou She Ancient God's trap and was imprisoned beneath the magma for tens of millions of years. The imprisonment left him unable to return to Dragon Island, whose internal divisions he believed made Zi Yan's public return unsafe without overwhelming strength. 56 130 242

Zhang Nian reached Zhu Kun's prison with Zi Yan, allowing father and daughter to recognize one another. Zhu Kun's hostility immediately softened upon sensing Zi Yan's bloodline. He entrusted Zhang Nian with several drops of his essence blood, both to aid cultivation and to ensure Ancient Void Dragons would recognize Zhang Nian's connection to him. 56 57 59

Zhang Nian later offered Zhu Kun an Emperor Grade Pill in exchange for assistance against the Soul Clan. Zhu Kun accepted without attempting to seize the pill, began his breakthrough, and ultimately ascended to Dou Di after absorbing the Source Qi of the Emperor. 130 131 145

Appearance

Zhu Kun can assume both an immense Ancient Void Dragon form and a human form. During his initial breakthrough, he changed from his dragon body into a bare-chested, well-built middle-aged man with heroic brows and a confident bearing. 131

• Colossal true dragon form with wings large enough to blot out the sky. 298 303
• Human form: bare-chested, middle-aged, and powerfully built. 131
• His imperial pressure causes widespread instinctive submission. 145 165
• His bloodline manifestation appears as an illusory black dragon. 192

Personality

Zhu Kun is proud, direct, and intensely conscious of his position as the strongest being on the Dou Qi Continent. Even after his power is sealed, he refuses to accept defeat by Little Cold's formations, calling it a matter of his dignity. 303

His long imprisonment left him with a deep hatred of Tou She Ancient God and a desire to settle old scores. He can be merciless toward threats, particularly the Soul Clan, but he does not forget favors: after gaining freedom, he openly recognizes Zhang Nian's contribution and fulfills his promise to help him. 145 147 149 261

Despite his domineering manner, Zhu Kun is deeply protective of Zi Yan. His concerns about leaving the continent center on her future, Dragon Island's stability, and the possibility that hidden elders may challenge her authority. 166 200 242

Abilities & Skills

Dou Di Cultivation

As a Dou Di, Zhu Kun possesses overwhelming strength compared with Dou Sheng experts.

• His ascension aura forces others to kneel in submission. 145
• He suppresses Hun Tiandi with a single command and invisible force. 147
• He freezes the Nihility Devouring Flame, an entity comparable to an early nine-star Dou Sheng, and compels it to serve Zhang Nian. 149
• He disperses Black Profound Lightning produced during his breakthrough. 144
• Even sixty percent of his power is stated to be sufficient to shatter everything in the world, though the Ancient Emperor Cave's stone statue withstands it due to the Source Qi of the Emperor. 263

Spatial Manipulation and Perception

Zhu Kun is highly proficient in spatial movement and large-scale detection.

• Opens spatial rifts and transports himself and Zhang Nian directly to distant locations. 147
• Creates a spatial teleportation passage to Dragon Island. 202
• Can spread his perception across more than half of the Dou Qi Continent at full strength. 249
• His Emperor Realm spiritual strength can sweep the Ancient God Cave Mansion in a single thought. 259

Ancient Void Dragon Bloodline

Zhu Kun's Dragon Emperor bloodline grants immense pressure, resilience, and hereditary influence.

• His bloodline pressure terrifies Dragon Island's elders and dragons. 202
• His essence blood can alter a recipient's physique and improve cultivation. 57
• His physical body remains formidable even after his dou qi is sealed. 298 300
• Excessive use of bloodline power risks exhausting even a royal Ancient Void Dragon. 303

Ancestral Dragon Blood-Melting Art

Little Poison gives Zhu Kun this supreme magical-beast secret art after his sealed body leaves him unable to continue traveling normally. 304

• Extracts bloodline power from slain magical beasts to replenish his body. 305
• Allows rapid recovery of combat capability while his normal energy remains sealed. 305
• Tempts its user toward indiscriminate hunting and excessive accumulation of bloodline power. 304 305
• Cannot remove the underlying seal on his body by itself. 300 306

Relationships

• Zi Yan — Daughter and heir to the Dragon Emperor bloodline. Zhu Kun reunites with her after their long separation, places Dragon Island under her management, and secures the four island lords' loyalty to her. 56 203
• Zhang Nian — Ally, benefactor, and Zi Yan's master. Zhang Nian brings Zi Yan to him, enables his ascent to Dou Di, and later helps seek methods to extend Zhu Kun's time on the continent. 56 145 201 275
• Zhu Feng — Former Dragon Island overlord and Zhu Kun's mentor. Zhu Feng supported Zhu Kun's original rise to Dragon Emperor, and Zhu Kun continues to treat him with sincere respect. 255 256
• Zhu Li — Third Elder of the Ancient Void Dragon clan. Zhu Li greets Zhu Kun on Dragon Island and obeys his order to summon all dragons from the four islands. 202
• Hun Tiandi — Rival peak expert and enemy. Hun Tiandi attempts to interfere with Zhu Kun's ascension and is later crushed by Zhu Kun's overwhelming power. 144 147
• Tou She Ancient God — Zhu Kun's jailer and sworn enemy. Zhu Kun blames him for his imprisonment beneath the magma and seeks repayment within the Ancient Emperor's Cave. 242 261
• Little Poison and Little Fire — Tokens who accompany Zhu Kun after his separation from Zhang Nian. Little Poison grants him the Ancestral Dragon Blood-Melting Art, while both advise him during his pursuit of Little Cold. 298 304

Story Role / Major Arcs

Reunion with Zi Yan

Zhu Kun encounters Zhang Nian in his magma prison, initially attacks him, then recognizes Zi Yan's aura. Their reunion establishes Zhu Kun's connection to Zhang Nian and gives Zhang Nian access to the incomplete Tou She Ancient God Jade. 56

Ascension and the Soul Clan's Destruction

After accepting Zhang Nian's Emperor Grade Pill, Zhu Kun breaks through to Dou Di and regains freedom. He honors his agreement by helping Zhang Nian eliminate the Soul Clan and subduing the Nihility Devouring Flame. 130 145 147 149

Reclaiming Dragon Island

Zhu Kun returns to Dragon Island, asserts his authority over the clan, and forces the four island lords to swear loyalty to Zi Yan and the Dragon Emperor bloodline. He also publicly declares Zhang Nian to be Zi Yan's husband. 202 203

Search for the Tou She Ancient God Jade

Facing the prospect of being summoned away from the continent, Zhu Kun works with Zhang Nian to collect the jade pieces needed to open Tou She Ancient God's Secret Realm. His power allows them to obtain jade pieces from the Ancient Clan, Shi Clan, and other ancient clans without resistance. 242 246 248 249 256

Ancient Emperor's Cave and the Heaven-Covering Sun-Blocking Pill

Inside the Ancient Emperor's Cave, Zhu Kun confronts the remnant associated with Tou She Ancient God and collects the cave's Dou Skills and Qi Methods for the Ancient Void Dragon clan. Zhang Nian later refines the Heaven-Covering Sun-Blocking Pill, which Zhu Kun consumes to extend his time on the Dou Qi Continent. 261 275

Sealed Body and Pursuit of Little Cold

While traveling through a Spatial Wormhole, Zhu Kun is caught in a spatial storm and emerges with his energy sealed. He relies on his body, soul power, borrowed city spatial channels, and the Ancestral Dragon Blood-Melting Art to continue pursuing Little Cold despite his weakened condition. 298 300 303 304 306

Notable Quotes

“Thank you, little friend, for enabling me to regain my freedom. I, Zhu Kun, keep my word.” 145

“This is my dignity as the strongest person on the Dou Qi Continent! How could I lose to a Token!! Absolutely not!” 303

Trivia

• Rumors of Zhu Kun extracting magical-beast bloodline power in the Magical Beast Mountain Range lead to the nickname “hungry dragon.” 304
• He retains medicinal pills in a storage ring that he originally kept to amuse younger clan members or give to Zi Yan. 299