Wei Zhong

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Wei Zhong (魏鍾)
Alias(es)	Rogue Cultivator Chu He; Chu Zhong; Tie Zhen; Li Yuan; Xie Yuanping; Five Colors Daoist 2 70 94 219 293 350
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Azurewood Sect; Cloud Gathering Commerce; Five Elements Immortal Sect, Crimson Sun Hall direct disciple 10 75 237 355
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; pill master; artifact refiner; puppet crafter; spirit-field owner and manager
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Refining Fifth Layer	1	Initially a Yan Family spirit farmer; his lifespan is nearly exhausted.
Qi Refining Eighth Layer	2	Regains his pre-transmigration cultivation after six years of farming and steady cultivation.
Qi Refining Ninth Layer	10	Reaches the ninth layer while settled at Azurewood Sect.
Qi Refining Ninth Layer, completion	26 28	Returns to completion after using lifespan-for-realm exchanges and cultivating the Spring Autumn Water Refining Art.
Foundation Establishment First Layer	36	Advances after changing cultivation methods; his lifespan limit rises to 240 years.
Late Foundation Establishment	77	Reaches the late stage while preparing lightning-repelling treasures for his Core Formation tribulation.
Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer	89	Nears completion and prepares an Incarnation Secret Technique as a substitute tribulation measure.
Early Core Formation	90	Successfully forms a Core after overcoming a Heart Demon Tribulation and Heavenly Thunder Tribulation.
Early Core Formation, Third Layer	140	Advances through simultaneous spirit cultivation and Yang Forging Method body cultivation.
Mid-stage Core Formation, Fifth Layer	154	Continues advancing while refining Late Core Formation puppets and improving his Divine Sense.
Mid-stage Core Formation, Sixth Layer	187	Forms an Earth-grade Spiritual Root, removing a major limit on future cultivation.
Late Core Formation, Ninth Layer	191	Re-enters the ninth layer following extended cultivation and artifact refinement.
Peak Core Formation	199	Reaches the peak after more than seven years of cultivation and begins Nascent Soul preparation.
Nascent Soul	199	Shatters his Core and forms a Nascent Soul at the ruins of Lin Hai Ice Palace; withstands Heart Demon and Heavenly Thunder tribulations.
Mid-stage Nascent Soul, Sixth Layer	225	Breaks through after two months of cultivation.
Early Spirit Transformation	263	Advances with auspicious signs spanning thousands of miles; Heavenly Thunder nourishes him rather than obstructing him.
Late Spirit Transformation, Eighth Layer	316	Reaches the eighth layer after forty years of cultivation and artifact refinement.
Early Void Refinement	291 348	Uses the Years Dao Method against the Swift Shadow Dragon, later confirming early Void Refinement cultivation.
Mid-stage Void Refinement	362	Breaks through after thirteen years at the Early Void Refinement bottleneck.
Mid-stage Void Refinement, Sixth Layer	398	Reaches the sixth layer during seven hundred years of seclusion.
Mid-stage Dao Integration	448	Possesses mid-stage Dao Integration spirit cultivation while undertaking the Demon Whisker Dragon mission.
Late-stage Dao Integration, Ninth Layer	475	Reaches the ninth layer of late Dao Integration before exchanging one layer for lifespan.
Heavy Water Spirit Body	71 80	Collects water stones during the Luo River tide and completes the Thousand Jun Heavy Water Spirit Body transformation.
Earth-grade Spiritual Root	187	His Water Spiritual Root’s evolution culminates in an Earth-grade Spiritual Root.
Fifth-Order Body Refinement	266	The Seven Orifices Thunder Skill reaches Fifth Order Early Stage, establishing him as a true dual cultivator of body and spirit.
Seventh-Order Thunder Body Refinement	423	Completes Body Refinement and easily endures Heavenly Thunder with his thunder body and Remnant Sky Void Thunder Armor.
Eighth-Order Body Refinement	473	Possesses an Eighth-Order physical body during the war against the Demon Dragons.
Tribulation Body Realm, First Level	475	Survives the ninefold Ascension tribulation and advances his body cultivation into the Tribulation Body Realm.

Background

Wei Zhong began as a spirit farmer working Yan Family Spirit Fields. He brought Yan Yuan from the mortal world and led him into cultivation, but Yan Yuan later attached himself to a Yan Family branch and plotted to kill his former master for resources. Wei Zhong acted first, killing Yan Yuan and the accompanying robbers rather than wait for the threat to mature 1 8.

His initial aptitude was a five-element spiritual root, inferior even to Yan Yuan’s four-element root. He compensated through exceptional spell talent, painstaking cultivation, wealth accumulation, and a system that allowed him to trade a drop in cultivation for additional lifespan 1 12. This lifespan-based method remained central to his advancement, allowing him to survive dangerous periods, fuel the Years Dao Method, and recover from realm regression 125 225 365.

To prevent enemies from tracing his origin, Wei Zhong repeatedly changed identities and appearances. After leaving Mangyuan Prefecture, he abandoned the Chu Zhong identity, settled at Cloud Xia Island, and built a reputation as a Second-Order Pill Master among rogue cultivators 70. His later status as a Fourth-Order Artifact Refiner and pill master brought him into the Cloud Gathering Commerce, where he eventually became one of its six special seat elders 170 237.

After reaching the Spirit World, he secured recognition as a direct disciple of the Five Elements Immortal Sect’s Crimson Sun Hall. The identity gave his businesses protection while he expanded Spirit Pearl trade, cultivated spirit plants, refined artifacts, and prepared for higher realms 355 361.

Appearance

Wei Zhong’s appearance changes with his cultivation state and disguises. Early in the story, he is visibly gray-haired and presents himself as a harmless old spirit farmer; later, he is described as dashing and handsome when appearing publicly as Grandmaster Wei 2 152.

• Frequently alters his bone structure, aura, clothing, and facial appearance through disguises 2 74.
• Often conceals his presence so completely that nearby cultivators fail to notice him 435.
• In battle, commonly manifests black water armor over his robes 164.
• Has cold, sword-like brows and a calm expression even while enduring tribulation 475.

Personality

Wei Zhong is cautious, patient, and intensely practical. He prefers secluded cultivation, concealed identities, and carefully prepared contingencies over public confrontation. Even when operating profitable businesses or holding prestigious positions, he avoids attracting attention that might threaten his long-term security 25 350 351.

He is also willing to act decisively once danger becomes unavoidable. Yan Yuan’s betrayal, hostile cultivators, Demon Dragons, and Xunyang Zi all meet with swift retaliation when they threaten him or his goals 8 166 291. His caution is therefore based on a realistic assessment of strength rather than unwillingness to fight 448.

Despite his guarded nature, Wei Zhong supports people close to him. He provides Xie Linghua with cultivation resources after her failed breakthrough, works with Ling Ziwei in mutual trust, and assists allies through alchemy, artifact crafting, and combat 80 92 199.

Abilities & Skills

Lifespan Exchange and Years Dao Method

Wei Zhong can exchange a loss of cultivation for additional lifespan. He uses these reserves to sustain himself and power the Years Dao Method.

• Can trade a realm decrease for years of life; early exchanges grant ten years, while later exchanges yield far greater lifespan gains 12 365.
• Uses the Years Dao Method to temporarily elevate his cultivation, including raising himself from Late Foundation Establishment to Mid-stage Core Formation against the Golden Eyebrow Red Monkey 78.
• Spent one hundred years of lifespan when using the triple Years Dao Method 125.
• Treats lifespan reserves as essential preparation for future large-scale conflict 225.

Spring Autumn Water Refining Art

Wei Zhong’s primary spirit-cultivation technique is a highly condensed water-aligned art whose power greatly exceeds ordinary cultivation methods.

• Produces unusually dense and abundant spiritual power 92 266.
• Supports the Black Water Spirit Armor and other water-based techniques 47 164.
• Develops alongside the Spring and Autumn Five Methods, eventually allowing Wei Zhong to unify his Five Elements cultivation 293.
• Its origin and exceptional strength draw Yao ZhengSheng’s attention after Wei Zhong defeats Yi Liu 101.

Black Water Spirit Armor

A Second-Order defensive art from the Spring Autumn Water Refining Art that becomes one of Wei Zhong’s defining techniques.

• Can form armor, shields, robes, and other flexible defensive shapes 88 158.
• Rapidly repairs damage and can repel attacks after being penetrated 88.
• With Yuan Water Pearl support, absorbs or disperses powerful lightning attacks 100 101.
• At Grandmaster level, withstands attacks from superior-grade Third-Order Magical Artifacts when powered by Mid-stage Core Formation spiritual power 158.
• At Peerless level, withstands a full-power strike from Wei Zhong’s Golden Thunder Sword, making him nearly invincible below Spirit Transformation 237.

Spellcasting

Wei Zhong possesses exceptional talent for spells and raises even low-order techniques to levels that remain useful far beyond their normal realm.

• Flying Throwing Art — A restrained, penetrating projectile technique. At Grandmaster level, it instantly kills high-stage Qi Refining cultivators; it remains a major offensive tool at later stages 1 8 214.
• Geng Sword Art — Channels Geng metal energy through a sword; used to counter Yi Liu’s Thunder Incarnation 100.
• Soaring Cloud Art — A high-speed escape art that rivals Yi Liu’s Thunderclap Steps and later complements Wei Zhong’s thunder cultivation 36 100 214.
• Aura Concealment Technique and Invisibility Art — Both reach Peerless level, producing runes applicable to stealth equipment and magical artifacts 36 129.
• Golden Flowing Flame — A high-level offensive art used to break Yi Liu’s Thunder Incarnation and to attack Xunyang Zi 101 164.

Body Cultivation

Wei Zhong cultivates the Yang Forging Method and Seven Orifices Thunder Skill alongside spirit cultivation.

• Yang Forging Method — Converts spiritual power into Yang Qi, strengthening his body and adding a second protective layer around the Black Water Spirit Armor 140 164.
• Seven Orifices Thunder Skill — Grants powerful thunder-aligned body cultivation and develops Wei Zhong’s ability to tear space apart 213 266.
• His physical strength later allows him to withstand attacks that ordinary Spirit Cultivators cannot endure 254 448.
• Reaches the Tribulation Body Realm after surviving the ninefold Ascension tribulation 475.

Alchemy

Wei Zhong becomes an accomplished pill master through repeated practice and heavy resource investment.

• Refines his first Low-Grade Qi Nourishing Pill and becomes a First-Order Pill Master using water refinement 47.
• Earns a reputation as a Second-Order Pill Refining Grandmaster after successfully refining Foundation Establishment Pills multiple times 70.
• Possesses Grandmaster-level Fourth-Order water and fire alchemy 214.
• Refines Thunder Essence Pills, Soul Stabilizing Pills, and other Fourth-Order pills for Azurewood Sect 215.
• Is recognized as a Seventh-Order Pill Master by the Five Elements Immortal Sect 398.
• Successfully refines the Eighth-Order Seven Stars Mysterious Life Pill using the Seven Extremes Heaven Forging Furnace 475.

Artifact Refinement and Puppet Crafting

Wei Zhong applies high-level refinement skill to both combat equipment and commercial production.

• Becomes a verified Fourth-Order Artifact Refiner through the Cloud Gathering Commerce’s Hundred Weapons Token 170.
• Refines Fourth-Order Magical Artifacts and numerous Third-Order weapons during Cloud Gathering Commerce exchange meetings 173.
• Helps refine a Fourth-Order Mid-Grade Puppet with Huang Yunqi and Zhuge Zhao 215.
• Produces Sixth-Order Spiritual Light Magic Treasures for the Profound Sky Sect 316.
• Reaches near-Seventh-Order refinement during seven hundred years of seclusion 398.

Equipment

• Yuan Water Pearl — Wei Zhong’s Natal Magic Treasure; strengthens the Black Water Spirit Armor and supports water-based cultivation 88 100.
• Profound Darkness Sword — A reforged, high-quality Third-Order middle-grade Magic Sword engraved with Wei Zhong’s rune spells 164.
• Golden Thunder Sword — A thunder-aligned weapon used to test the Peerless Black Water Spirit Armor 237.
• Seven Colors Golden Bamboo Umbrellas — Two lightning-repelling treasures refined from millennium Golden Thunder Bamboo; one Third-Order Low-Grade and one Third-Order Middle-Grade 89.
• Time Treasure Record — A treasure connected to Wei Zhong’s past, luck, Space Gate, and lifespan-based methods 23 278.
• Dragon Taming Sword — A top-grade Seventh-Order Magic Sword gifted by You Jinhua 433.
• Seven Extremes Heaven Forging Furnace — Used to refine the Eighth-Order Seven Stars Mysterious Life Pill 475.
• Nine Tribulations Mysterious Pivot Staff — Used during his Ascension tribulation 475.

Relationships

• Yan Yuan — Former disciple. Wei Zhong taught him the Spirit Rain Technique, but Yan Yuan later led an ambush to rob him; Wei Zhong killed him after the betrayal 1 2 8.
• Xie Linghua — Daoist partner. Wei Zhong manages her cultivation resources and comforts her after her failed Foundation Establishment attempt 80 125.
• Ling Ziwei — Daoist partner and long-term ally. She assists Wei Zhong in gathering materials for his Heavy Water Spirit Body, while he supports her cultivation and crafts Magic Treasures for her 71 237.
• Ling Hua — Ling Ziwei’s elder brother. Wei Zhong defeats him in a Core Formation spar, establishing mutual respect 92.
• Miao Lishan — Cloud Gathering Commerce ally and trading partner. She provides resources, arranges his Artifact Hall work, and trusts him with high-level Magic Treasure commissions 154 170 199.
• Shan Qin — Cloud Gathering Commerce special seat elder and ally. She seeks Wei Zhong’s help refining the Phoenix Essence Pill for her Nascent Soul advancement 186.
• Yang Bao — Crimson Sun Hall disciple who helps establish Wei Zhong as a direct disciple of the Five Elements Immortal Sect 355 361.
• Nine Colors — Spirit bird and mount. Assists Wei Zhong in combat and provides rapid Wind and Thunder escape 8 140.
• Zhuge Zhao — Fellow artifact refiner and puppet-crafting peer. Wei Zhong collaborates with him on Fourth-Order puppet refinement and later learns of his death 170 215 237.
• You Jinhua — Nine Provinces Spirit General who gifts Wei Zhong the Dragon Taming Sword 433.
• Lu Gu — Captured Demon Dragon scout who becomes Wei Zhong’s servant and guides him to the Yin Moon Radiance 440.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Yan Family and Azurewood Sect

Wei Zhong begins as a lifespan-starved spirit farmer, eliminates Yan Yuan’s robbery group, and uses the Chu He disguise to sell goods without exposing his identity. He later relocates to Azurewood Sect, cultivates on its superior Spirit Vein, and begins building the resources needed for Foundation Establishment 2 8 10.

Luohe Prefecture and Cloud Xia Island

After abandoning his former identity, Wei Zhong settles at Cloud Xia Island as a rogue cultivator and pill master. He develops his alchemy, creates a new social standing, gathers materials for the Heavy Water Spirit Body, and forms deeper ties with Ling Ziwei and Xie Linghua 70 71 80.

Core Formation and Cloud Gathering Commerce

Wei Zhong forms his Core, gains fame for defeating stronger opponents, and becomes recognized for both combat and refinement. He joins the Cloud Gathering Commerce’s Artifact Hall as a Fourth-Order Artifact Refiner, works on high-order puppets, and rises to special seat elder status 90 101 170 215 237.

Demon War and Spirit Transformation

As conflict with the Demon Race escalates, Wei Zhong refines pills and weapons for allied forces, earns Merit Points, and reaches Spirit Transformation. He enters the Taihua Spirit Tablet Secret Realm to oppose Mítian’s attempt to control the Human Realm 215 225 263.

Spirit World and Five Elements Immortal Sect

Wei Zhong ascends to the Spirit World, establishes himself within the Five Elements Immortal Sect’s Crimson Sun Hall, and develops a protected Spirit Pearl business. His refinement ability, cultivation, and Five Elements arts continue to grow through long periods of seclusion 278 355 361 398.

Dao Integration and the Demon Realm

At Dao Integration, Wei Zhong operates in the Demon Realm, strengthens the Hunting Wind Tribe through the Spirit Covering Universe Array, hunts Demon Dragons for cultivation resources, and participates in Nine Provinces campaigns. He ultimately survives the Ascension tribulation and enters the Tribulation Body Realm 391 440 475.

Trivia

• Wei Zhong’s earliest livelihood was cultivating Spirit Fields, and he initially preferred building a small courtyard among the fields rather than living in a cave dwelling 1.
• His spell levels are ranked as entry, proficient, skilled, master, grandmaster, and unparalleled 1.
• He can brew Spirit Wine and successfully reproduced a red Spirit Wine that nourishes Divine Sense 10 79.
• He refuses the Godly Radiance Armor during the Western Front campaign, judging that it would be better used by someone more suitable 455.