Lu Yuan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lu Yuan (陆渊)
Alias(es)	Blood-Clad Yama 32
Gender	Male
Age	20 at his Demon Suppression Bureau intake 4
Affiliation	Qingzhou Demon Suppression Division / Demon Suppression Bureau 6 206
Occupation/Role	Yun'an County bailiff; Demon Suppression Captain; later Demon Suppression Commandant 3 6 206
Status	Active 315
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Mortal Realm, Second Layer	4	Recorded at intake after five years practicing the County Office's Basic Body Tempering Technique.
Initial Realm	8	Perfected the nine levels of the Myriad Transformation Infinite Art in one day after taking a Mortal Shedding Pill.
Initial Realm, Late Stage	25	Refined Nine-Turn Pulse-Condensing Dew, Mystic Ice Jade Marrow, and Bodhi Wood Heart; advanced four levels overnight.
Mystic Realm	40	Broke through using three heavenly treasures.
Mystic Realm, Fourth Layer	69	Reached the fourth level while commanding Linchuan County's demon-slaying operations.
Mystic Realm, Fourth Layer → Peak Ninth Layer → Transformation Realm	111	Absorbed vast spirit marrow in the Spirit Marrow Underground Palace, crossed five Mystic Realm levels, and entered the Transformation Realm.
Transformation Realm, Seventh Layer	232	Refined Earth Marrow Spirit Milk, Mystic Yellow Stone, and White Bone Origin together in one night.
Void Realm	252	Arrived at Ironwall Fort as a Void Realm cultivator barely over twenty years old.
Void Realm, Eighth Layer	283	Refined the Red Horn Demon King's demon core.
Dao Realm, Second Layer	315	Had entered the Dao Realm before beginning a major cultivation session at the borderlands.
Dao Realm, Sixth Layer	315	Used Dao Origin Marrow liquid, law fragments, and several treasures to advance from the second layer through the sixth in one session.

Background

Lu Yuan began as a Yun'an County bailiff and descendant of a loyal martyr. Despite five years of basic cultivation, he was only at the second layer of the Mortal Realm and possessed poor aptitude. His circumstances changed when he awakened the Entry Lottery System, drew the red trait Heaven Opener, and chose to claim his Direct Promotion Token rather than surrender it to Lin Chen. 2 4 5

He entered the Qingzhou Demon Suppression Division through its direct-promotion route. In the entrance assessment, he killed 287 Fox Demons in the Demon Locking Well, earned an A-grade rating, and was appointed a Demon Suppression Captain immediately upon entry. 6

His first major assignments took him through Chixia County, where he eliminated a Blood Demon, a Corpse Demon, Longevity Cult leaders, and their branch's cultists. After defeating Captain Zhao Heng, Lu Yuan accepted Shen Mo's order to take over Linchuan County with Su Ding'an as his sole requested assistant. 25 28

Appearance

Lu Yuan is a handsome young man with a straight nose and an unusually composed expression. Even while dressed in standard bureau robes, he is described as a hidden blade: not ostentatious, yet unmistakably dangerous. 2 36

• Initially wears black official robes and the Demon Suppression Bureau's ink-black thunder-patterned brocade robe. 2 36
• Later appears in a crimson-purple commandant's brocade robe with a Commandant Waist Token. 206
• His robes are frequently stained with demon blood after battle, contributing to the “Blood-Clad Yama” reputation despite his usual black uniform. 32 48

Personality

Lu Yuan is direct, confrontational, and extremely intolerant of coercion or disrespect. He broke from Lin Man'er's control, refused Zhou Tong's demands for submission, and repeatedly treats rank or seniority as irrelevant when the other party lacks the strength to enforce it. 2 9 203

His approach to threats is preemptive and ruthless. He prefers to destroy danger before it can fully develop, whether the target is a demon, a cultist, a corrupt martial faction, or an assassin. 47 51 200

Despite his brutality, Lu Yuan is capable of practical generosity and concern. He rewards Su Ding'an for useful work, gives Jiang Buchen a Spirit Vein Core, assists Chen Wan'er, and gives Han Rong a Dragonblood Fruit because Qing Province still needs the veteran general. 23 85 232 315

Abilities & Skills

Entry Lottery System and Traits

Lu Yuan awakened the Entry Lottery System before joining the Demon Suppression Bureau. Its draws are tied to demon slaying, and his first major draw was the red trait Heaven Opener, which granted overwhelming physical strength. 2

• Heaven-Defying Comprehension — allows him to perceive the flow of spiritual power and cultivation techniques within his body with exceptional clarity. 6
• Resurrection — rapidly restores injuries as his blood and qi circulate, allowing him to endure cultivation methods that would cripple ordinary martial artists. 25
• Myriad Weight — a Purple Trait that summons immense crushing force from above. 110
• Breath Concealment — a Purple Trait that hides his aura beyond detection. 110
• Verdant — a Green Trait obtained after killing Su Mushan. 124
• Water Escape — a Blue Trait obtained from the Dark Python King. 248

Myriad Transformation Infinite Art

Lu Yuan cultivated the Myriad Transformation Infinite Art to perfection in one day, refining spirit energy through nine stages until it became crystal-like. Its completed form gave him an aura far stronger than most veteran Initial Realm practitioners. 8

• Produces highly condensed Spirit Crystals throughout his meridians. 8 14
• Supports sustained high-output cultivation and rapid advancement. 8 25
• Forms the basis for his crystal-based offensive techniques. 14

Crystal Spikes and Crystal Spear

Lu Yuan crystallizes spiritual power into weapons, most often three-foot Crystal Spikes or a Crystal Spear. The technique is the source of much of his fearsome reputation. 14 48

• Pins enemies to terrain, walls, or the ground with high-speed ranged attacks. 14 45 91
• Can manifest numerous hovering Crystal Spikes at once to pressure or execute opponents. 87
• Uses a Crystal Spear for decisive strikes against high-level enemies, including the Stone Puppet King. 217 246
• His crystallized spirit power can be used defensively as armor around his arms. 92

Movement Techniques

Lu Yuan's movement is difficult even for higher-realm sword cultivators to track.

• His footwork has no visible trajectory, allowing him to reposition precisely before an opponent's lock-on can solidify. 92
• He later uses Shrink Earth to Inch and Blazing Wings to reach the border fortress at extreme speed. 313
• He can ascend sword-intent-laden cliffs in a single breath and cross distances in flashes. 92 97

Life Turbidity

Life Turbidity is a gray, aging power that bypasses conventional weapon defenses and drains an opponent's vitality.

• Withers flesh, hair, and spiritual circulation within moments. 93
• Was used to age and seal Chen Jiumu, Ding Shiqi, and Xin Jiu into scrolls. 93
• Lu Yuan used it after testing Chen Jiumu's limits in battle. 92

Body Tempering and Recovery

Lu Yuan's body is abnormally resilient for his realm and is enhanced by both cultivation and traits.

• Can crush Transformation Realm sword light with his bare hands. 92
• Instantly heals severe cuts through circulating blood and vitality. 92
• Uses Nine Molts to restore his condition and heal Moon Baleful corrosion during combat. 244
• Uses Diamond Indestructibility alongside his Crystal Spear in high-level battles. 263

Kunxu Sky-Bearing Art

Lu Yuan can push the Kunxu Sky-Bearing Art to its limit, manifesting a phantom Divine Mountain and channeling the force of heaven and earth into his attacks. 217

• Amplifies Crystal Spear strikes with the force of heaven and earth. 217
• Its Divine Mountain phantom helped him break the combined Demon-Sealing Spider Web and Heart-Bewitching Demon Mist. 239
• He used its pressure in battles against Void Realm Demon Kings. 246

Abyss-Sealing Art and Sealing Law

After obtaining the Abyss-Sealing Art inheritance, Lu Yuan cultivated it to minor mastery in three days and used it to kill the old Demon King of the Abyss Ruins. 280 281

• Uses the Dao Foundation as a furnace to refine external laws and law fragments. 315
• Employs Sealing Law to crush and kill Dao Realm Demon Kings. 313
• Its power manifests through gray mist capable of sealing threats and closing the Demon Cave gorge. 269

Light Erosion

Lu Yuan integrated the old Demon King's dark-gray beam technique into his own arsenal as a sure-kill method. 280

• Produces space-tearing destructive force. 280
• Instantly killed the Red Horn Demon King. 283

Auxiliary Techniques

• Truth-Breaking — used to force Wang Gang to reveal that Zhao Wu withheld the Primal Simplicity Essence-Guarding Art. 85
• Talisman arts — demonstrated against Mystic Purity Temple cultivators. 190 191
• Divine sense — allows him to assess ambushes and identify enemies' realms and numbers. 239

Equipment / Items

• Demon Suppression Bureau Waist Token — verified his identity as a martyr's descendant and later signified his authority as a captain. 4 12
• Commandant Waist Token — worn after his promotion to Demon Suppression Commandant. 206
• Wind-Chasing Horse — his sleek black mount during his early Chixia operations. 17
• Black Iron Waist Token — used to communicate with Li Zhenyue during the borderland campaign. 248

Relationships

• Su Ding'an — guide, subordinate, and frequent operational partner. Lu Yuan specifically chose him as his sole assistant when taking command of Linchuan County. 6 28 71
• Shen Mo — Qingzhou Demon-Suppressing Bureau Chief Instructor who recognized Lu Yuan's potential, guided him at the Martial Excellence Pavilion, and assigned him to Linchuan. 7 28
• Jiang Buchen — ally and fellow bureau cultivator. He aided Lu Yuan against Cangwu Sword Pavilion assassins and later received a Spirit Vein Core from him. 90 93 232
• Li Zhenyue — Golden Saber Champion and borderland commander. Initially questioned Lu Yuan over Zhao Chengpei's injury, then became a respected ally and witness to his strength. 232 241 315
• Han Rong — Dao Realm Demon-Suppressing General who offered cultivation guidance on the Abyss-Sealing Art. Lu Yuan restored his crippled body with a Dragonblood Fruit. 280 281 315
• Chen Wan'er — woman rescued by Lu Yuan from the Paper Effigy Troupe incident; she later sought his help and intended to establish a longevity tablet for him. 42 85
• Wang Wende — Linchuan County Magistrate who became an administrative partner after witnessing Lu Yuan establish his authority. 32 47 61
• Lin Man'er — former object of Lu Yuan's affection whose control over him ended after his awakening. 2
• Lin Chen — early rival who sought Lu Yuan's Direct Promotion Token and was repeatedly defeated and humiliated by him. 2 5 6

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Bureau enlistment — Awakens the Entry Lottery System, rejects Lin Man'er and Lin Chen's demands, claims his Direct Promotion Token, and enters the Demon Suppression Bureau. 2 5 6
• Chixia County missions — Eliminates the Blood Demon, Corpse Demon, and Longevity Cult's Chixia branch, establishing the foundation of his “Blood-Clad Yama” reputation. 14 23 25 32
• Linchuan County command — Replaces Zhao Heng as captain, dismantles White Moon Villa and Dragon Seeking Dock, and repeatedly disrupts Longevity Cult operations. 28 32 48 61 71
• Cangwu Sword Pavilion conflict — Survives an assassination attempt, overwhelms the pavilion's disciples and elders, wins the Demon-Slaying Assembly, and reaches the Transformation Realm in the Spirit Marrow Underground Palace. 91 99 105 111
• Sixty-Year Demon Purge — Investigates and destroys threats connected to Spring Renewal Valley, Mystic Purity Temple, and Longevity Cult remnants across Qing Province. 124 200 203 217
• Borderland campaign — Kills the Howling Moon Wolf King's demon generals and Demon Kings, suppresses the borderland sects, and collapses the demon tide. 241 248 263 269
• Abyss and Desolate Domain battles — Masters the Abyss-Sealing Art, kills the old Dao Realm Demon King of the Abyss Ruins, enters the Dao Realm, and defeats multiple Dao Realm Demon Kings. 280 313 315

Notable Quotes

“If you cannot kill me today, you will be killed by me.” 14

“That's three sentences.” 48

“Just three Transformation Realm demon generals—mere insignificant characters.” 241

“Leave this place to me.” 313

Trivia

• Lu Yuan initially found the title “Blood-Clad Yama” amusing because he normally wore the Demon Suppression Bureau's standard ink-black robe rather than blood-colored clothing. 32
• He went from a Mortal Realm cultivator whose Jade Stele aptitude was negligible to a commandant who pacified the borderlands in a little over a month. 4 269
• He killed 287 Fox Demons during the Demon Locking Well entrance assessment. 6