Zhou Heng

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhou Heng (周恒)
Alias(es)	King of Destruction 843
Species/Race	Human; bearer of the Purple Flame Heavenly Dragon bloodline and later a dragon-blooded physique, though not a true dragon 1019 1076
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Zhou Family; allied with the Zhao Family and later associated with the Raging River Sect 551 1135
Occupation/Role	Cultivator, swordsman, alchemist, and apothecary 694 715
Status	Alive 1135

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Fifth Layer of Body Refining	5	Broke through from the peak Fourth Layer after just over a month of training and combat.
Bone Refining Realm	21	Revealed that he could cultivate and overwhelmingly defeated Zhou Kan and his followers.
Spirit Gathering Realm	50	Began absorbing worldly spiritual energy rather than True Essence Power; awakened Purple Fire and Metal Incarnation.
Peak Spirit Gathering First Heaven	74	His strength surpassed that of a middle Third Heaven Spirit Gathering cultivator, aided by an unusually large Dantian.
Initial Division First Heaven, mid-stage	111	Refined Bright Jade Honey; his Purple Fire and metallic transformation extended to his forearms.
Initial Division Second Heaven, middle to late stage	137	Refined Earth-Splitting Realm power released by the Black Sword.
Initial Division Third Heaven	144	Expanded his inner world through the Heaven-Soaring Nine Styles.
Earth-Splitting Realm	156 157	Refined Metal-Eating Race essence blood and became capable of strengthening his bones by devouring metal.
Peak Earth-Splitting Third Heaven	198	Reached the realm’s absolute accumulation limit during battle after refining life essence from eight Earth-Splitting Realm enemies.
Heaven-Opening Realm	199 203	Broke through mid-battle and rapidly gained Heaven-Opening Realm strength; subsequently defeated Nangong Changkong, Liu Qingxuan, and Ying Mingyuan.
Spirit Sea Realm	301	Reached the realm after cultivation gains from the Heaven Yang Earth Yin Technique.
Formed Deity	333	Trained his deity with the Heaven-Soaring Nine Styles for three days and nights, greatly strengthening his divine sense.
Fetal Formation Realm	394	Entered the realm, shocking Sang Qingshan and the Ice Phoenix Lady.
Physique: Spirit Transmutation Realm	423	Devoured a King-Level Puppet’s metallic essence, rebuilt his bones, and raised his body to Heavenly Venerable-level strength.
Spirit Transmutation Realm	432	Reached the realm in Spiritual Power as well, allowing him to contend directly with Ying Chengen.
Peak Moonbright King / first-level Moonbright physique	521	Refined the Wind-Hiding Fox to improve cultivation, then absorbed metal essence until his body became comparable to an Immortal Artifact.
Moonbright Sovereign	551	Formed eight half-moons; his strength was comparable to a one-moon Moonbright Emperor.
Moonbright Emperor	612	Revealed his cultivation before the Yang Family’s eight ancestors and defeated the Sunflare King Mo Yaoguang.
Nine-Sun Sunflare Emperor	700	Consumed True Dragon Blood and a Heart of Wood pill, forming twenty-one red suns.
Ascension King	707	Used Ascension Realm materials to strengthen his physique before completing his breakthrough.
Nine-manifestation Ascension King	722	Suppressed Gongyang Taisun with his aura before their sword battle.
Ascension Emperor	774	Absorbed a sacred medicine after the Black Sword destroyed its law fragment; reached the realm’s cultivation limit.
Fifteen-manifestation Ascension Emperor	777	Revealed fifteen manifestations and fought an Eight-Phase Creation King using the Black Sword and Five Elements Rune.
Bright Immortal	823	Refined Seven-Star Pills and emerged from seclusion at a level beyond the Dragon Emperors accompanying him.
Great Perfection of the Star Realm	1008	His future potential at this stage became a major reason powerful figures chose to support him.
Heavenly River-level dragon physique	1019	His human-form body reached Heavenly River King level; his dragon form reached the initial Heavenly River Thearch level.
Fifty-two-star Spiritual Power and physique	1054	Spent a year and a half refining medicines to raise both cultivation and physical strength.
Six black holes; five elemental black holes complete	1117	Emerged from seclusion after forming his sixth black hole and completing all five elemental black holes.

Background

Zhou Heng was initially unable to cultivate and was regarded as a “cultivating waste” within the Zhou Family. The Black Sword harmed him for ten years, yet also enabled his extraordinary ascent from the First Layer of Body Refining to the Spirit Gathering Realm in just over half a year. After killing the servant Zhao Si for attempting to poison him and crushing Zhou Kan, Zhou Jianming expelled him from the clan. 21 50

His father, Zhou Dinghai, remained his most important family tie during his early rise. Zhou Heng repeatedly acted to protect his father’s honor and safety, while Zhou Dinghai trusted his son’s unusual ability to progress without ordinary cultivation resources. 19 155

Zhou Heng later learned that his Purple Flame Heavenly Dragon bloodline descended from the Eternal Great Emperor. Zhou Hongshen identified him as a descendant of Zhou Qianwen, the Eternal Great Emperor’s brother, through a branch that remained on Xuangan Planet. 315 551

After ascending to the Immortal World, Zhou Heng gained renown as the King of Destruction. He eventually entered the Dragon Domain after receiving dragon bloodline from five Dragon Empresses, though the old Azure Dragon later recognized that Zhou Heng was not a true dragon. 843 1019 1076

Appearance

Zhou Heng is generally seen in blue robes and carries himself with a calm expression even when facing powerful enemies. As his cultivation rose, observers increasingly described his bearing as innately majestic or emperor-like. In a later appearance, he is depicted with white hair flying around him. 203 296 1135

• Often carries an ordinary longsword publicly while concealing more dangerous weapons. 156
• Can manifest a purple, flaming dragon-shaped aura through his bloodline. 296 312
• Can transform into a purple divine dragon after acquiring dragon bloodline. 1019
• His body can undergo metallic transformation, revealing golden bones beneath his flesh. 156

Personality

Zhou Heng is direct, proud, and intensely unwilling to yield. Han Yiyao describes him as someone who meets “blade with blade,” a trait that often wins him battles but also places him in danger when compromise might be safer. 235

Despite his confidence, he actively warns himself against complacency and recognizes that other geniuses may possess even greater gifts. His confidence is rooted in testing himself against stronger opponents rather than in blind self-regard. 74 663

He is fiercely protective of those he considers his own. He intervenes against those who threaten Lin Fuxiang and An Yumei, frees Ying Mengfan from imprisonment despite the risks involved, and accepts personal danger to help Ancestor Yuhe recover from paralysis. 104 268 707

In combat, Zhou Heng is ruthless toward persistent enemies. He hunts hostile cultivators, cripples or kills opponents who threaten his allies, and refuses to be intimidated by superior realms or powerful family backgrounds. 178 184 236

Abilities & Skills

Heaven-Soaring Nine Styles

Zhou Heng’s signature sword art is an extraordinarily profound technique that repeatedly deepens his understanding of the Great Dao and assists his realm breakthroughs.

• Initially grasped the First Form through forest combat and training. 5
• Executed the Second and Third Styles after the Black Sword manifested physically. 50
• Unleashed the eighth style, Eight Swords Unite, against Spirit Sea Realm giant bees. 321
• Can pour out his Spiritual Power in a single devastating strike, enough to sever a Comet King’s arm through active defenses. 951
• Its principles are far beyond his early cultivation realms and continually expand his inner world. 144 155

Black Sword

The Black Sword is Zhou Heng’s defining treasure, bound to his Dantian and closely linked to his cultivation.

• Absorbs life essence from slain enemies, which Zhou Heng can refine to restore Spiritual Power and accelerate cultivation. 107 321
• Manifested physically at the Spirit Gathering Realm, allowing Zhou Heng to execute additional Heaven-Soaring styles. 50
• Can destroy law fragments, enabling Zhou Heng to safely absorb otherwise dangerous sacred medicines. 774
• Its destructive Sword Qi is a major threat even against high-level Immortal Realm opponents. 777
• The sword originally harmed Zhou Heng for ten years before becoming central to his rapid growth. 50

Purple Flame Heavenly Dragon Bloodline

Zhou Heng’s primary bloodline gives him purple fire, oppressive aura, and dragon-form manifestations.

• Awakened as Purple Fire upon entering the Spirit Gathering Realm. 50
• Manifested as a purple flaming dragon capable of subduing high-level cultivators through pressure alone. 296
• Was identified as the bloodline of the Purple Flame Heavenly Dragon, descended from the Eternal Great Emperor. 312 315
• His aura later gained a trace of rune power, suppressing most same-realm opponents. 693

Metal Incarnation and Metal-Eating Physique

Zhou Heng inherited Metal Incarnation and later incorporated the Metal-Eating Race’s ability to devour metal.

• Can transform parts of his body into metal for offense, defense, and healing. 118
• Confined Metal-Eating Race transformation to the bones of his right hand to avoid full racial assimilation. 156
• Devours metallic essence to strengthen his physique independently of his Spiritual Power realm. 204
• Developed a body capable of resisting Heaven-Opening Realm Dharma Artifacts and later reached Heavenly Venerable-level physical strength. 204 423
• His physique eventually became comparable in defensive quality to that of the Four Divine Beasts. 1081

Azure Dragon Power

After gaining power from a cyan dragon, Zhou Heng developed innate water-control abilities.

• Creates and controls condensed water spheres through bloodline power. 118
• Can use multiple water spheres as combat tools; three spheres revolve around him when he circulates Azure Dragon Power. 137
• Reached the ten-star Heaven Spirit Body level in Azure Dragon power after his Heaven-Opening breakthrough. 200

Movement Techniques

Zhou Heng’s speed is one of his chief advantages against stronger enemies.

• Uses Swift Cloud Flowing Light Steps to evade and pursue opponents beyond his realm. 154 612
• Possesses speed that exceeded Mountain and River Realm limits, making escape difficult for those he chooses to chase. 238
• Later used Carefree Steps while confronting Ancient Heavenly King. 942

Runes and Immortal Arts

Zhou Heng supplements his swordsmanship and physique with several high-level techniques.

• Uses the Five Elements Rune to form a golden defensive barrier and amplify the Black Sword’s destruction. 777 804
• Wields an Annihilation Rune, which dispelled Ma Jingyuan’s Bone Spike Rune. 1057
• Possesses a healing rune capable of rapidly repairing injuries. 660
• Uses the Blood River Scripture to contend with Creation Realm experts. 659
• Can deploy the Sunset Bow, a Chaos artifact, when facing powerful opponents. 1109

Alchemy and Apothecary Work

Zhou Heng is an unusually accomplished pill refiner in addition to being a martial cultivator.

• Certified as a three-star apothecary after the destruction of the Fu Family. 575
• Was revealed as a seven-star alchemist during the confrontation involving Wu Qi and Hu Mei. 634
• Later certified as a five-star apothecary in Withered Ram City. 694
• Refined seven sets of pills in half an hour, including two Tenth Grade sets, earning recognition as a ten-star alchemist. 715

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Black Sword — Bound to Zhou Heng’s Dantian; absorbs life essence, destroys laws, and enables the Heaven-Soaring Nine Styles. 50 774
• Hundred Ghost Sword — An Immortal Artifact that can manifest one hundred Spiritual Power ghost-creatures at Zhou Heng’s level. 409 660
• Fire God Furnace — A powerful pill-refining furnace that Zhou Heng also uses as a blunt weapon; it destroyed Fu Dongxing’s Red Gold Tower. 700 938
• Eight-Colored Lotus — Used to injure and kill multiple Earth-Splitting Realm cultivators while evading Heaven-Opening Realm patriarchs. 184
• Sunset Bow — A Chaos artifact drawn during Zhou Heng’s battle with Chi Bing and Wang Min. 1109
• Shadow Escape Talismans — Escape talismans acquired from the Nine Profound Trial Tower. 112
• Nine Profound Trial Tower — A refuge Zhou Heng can retreat into when threatened by an overwhelming opponent. 397

Relationships

• Zhou Dinghai — Father. Zhou Heng’s early ambitions and many confrontations are driven by protecting Zhou Dinghai’s honor and safety. 19 155
• Zhao Kexin — Mother. Zhou Heng reunites with her and Zhou Dinghai after returning from the Immortal World, intending to take them with him. 837
• Huotian — Senior sister and powerful ally. Zhou Heng’s claim of being her junior brother causes major conflict with the Great Void Sect and Dragon Clan. 1076 1110
• Black Donkey — Closest companion, mount, and frequent accomplice. The donkey is greedy and troublesome but repeatedly assists Zhou Heng in dangerous situations. 315 423
• Ying Mengfan — Zhou Heng frees her from restraints and protects her despite the dangers attached to her Mystic Yin Body and connection to Ying Chengen. 268 296
• Han Yiyao — Ally and romantic partner who repeatedly protects Zhou Heng against the Ying Family and grows increasingly attached to him. 235 236
• Lin Fuxiang — Early companion and romantic interest. Zhou Heng protects her from powerful enemies, while she openly relies on his strength. 14 104
• An Yumei — Companion and romantic partner whose relationship with Zhou Heng deepens during their time in the Nine Profound Trial Tower. 93 104
• Yang Lanxin — Trusted Immortal World ally. She warns Zhou Heng to conceal his Metal-Eating Race identity and travels with him from the Moonlight Realm. 521
• Sang Qingshan — Friend and fellow prodigy. Sang repeatedly acknowledges Zhou Heng’s strength and later seeks his help exploring an ancient cave abode. 324 846
• Qi Yuan — Wealthy ally and supporter. He lends Zhou Heng contribution points for alchemy materials and continues backing him when others believe Zhou Heng dead. 883 936
• Zhou An — Son. Zhou Heng becomes fiercely protective when Zhou An reports the An Family massacre. 1117
• Lu Tong — Disciple. Lu Tong defends the Raging River Sect with a gravestone Zhou Heng left behind. 1135

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Cultivation and Exile

Zhou Heng rises from an apparently talentless youth to a Bone Refining Realm cultivator, exposes the attempt on his life, defeats Zhou Kan, and is expelled from the Zhou clan. He then builds his strength through combat, demonic-beast hunting, and the Heaven-Soaring Nine Styles. 5 21

Rise Through the Mortal Realms

After entering the Spirit Gathering and Initial Division Realms, Zhou Heng gains allies in Lin Fuxiang, An Yumei, and Black Donkey. He establishes himself through arena battles, sect conflicts, and confrontations with the Mao, Ying, and Nangong factions. 50 67 85 178

Eternal Great Emperor’s Lineage

Zhou Heng’s Purple Flame Heavenly Dragon bloodline is identified as descending from the Eternal Great Emperor. This revelation explains his connection to East Spirit Mountain and elevates him from a prodigious cultivator to a figure of exceptional ancient heritage. 296 312 315

Confrontation with Major Families

As Zhou Heng advances through the Heaven-Opening, Spirit Sea, Fetal Formation, and Spirit Transmutation Realms, he fights the Ying and Mao Families, refuses to submit to the Zhao Family’s claims over him, and becomes powerful enough to challenge Heavenly Venerables. 203 236 362 446

Immortal World Ascension

In the Immortal World, Zhou Heng develops his physique, alchemy, and cultivation in parallel. He gains recognition as an apothecary and ten-star alchemist while continuing to fight opponents from higher realms through the Black Sword, Heavenly Scripture-derived techniques, and his physical body. 575 659 715 777

Return to Xuangan and the Bright World

Zhou Heng returns to protect the Zhao Family, assists former friends, and strengthens their cultivation foundations. At Great Plains Academy, he breaks the Bright Immortal strength record with 4,445 yuan force and becomes a central figure in academy conflicts. 846 883

Dragon Domain

After receiving dragon bloodline from five Dragon Empresses, Zhou Heng enters the Dragon Domain and confronts discrimination over his supposedly low bloodline. His body later fully dragonizes while retaining human form, greatly enhancing his physical capabilities. 1019 1054 1071

Later Black Hole Cultivation

Zhou Heng continues to defy powerful Dragon Clan and Great Void Sect figures. By the time of the An Family incident, he has formed six black holes and completed all five elemental black holes, while remaining determined to protect his son and uncover the true perpetrator. 1109 1117

Notable Quotes

“With my sword, I cleave the nine heavens!” 144

“Are you rushing to your deaths?” 274

“Old beast, are you that eager to be eaten by me?” 1135

Trivia

• Zhou Heng’s Dantian was eight times larger than an ordinary Spirit Gathering Realm cultivator’s, then eighty times larger than an ordinary Earth-Splitting First Heaven cultivator’s. 74 155
• His unusually large Dantian grants tremendous combat strength but makes ordinary cultivation accumulation vastly slower. 200
• He broke a Bright Immortal strength record that had stood for four million years, registering 4,445 yuan force. 883
• Zhou Heng can raise another person’s cultivation directly; he elevated Hu Yin from an ordinary person to the Heaven-Opening Realm in an instant. 755