Chen Mu

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Chen Mu (陈牧)
Alias(es)	Universe Blade; Martial Saint; Mu Chen (concealed identity) 256 396 488
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Yu Family; Seven Mysteries Sect / Ling Xuan Peak; later Wind Walker Society 128 301 692
Occupation/Role	Former Yamen Director and Capital Director of the Surveillance Department and Demon Subduing Office; Ling Xuan Peak Guardian/Peak Lord; Martial Saint 61 144 373 488
Status	Alive; later ascends to the Ninth Heaven and pursues transcendence through the Great Dao 676 733
First Appearance	Chapter 9

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Whirlwind Saber Technique — Great Accomplishment	9	Its system-elevated mastery lets him overpower the injured Black Snake Gang Hall Master.
Mo Pi Minor Accomplishment	29	Gains the resilience and physical capacity to pair effectively with Perfect Saber Intent.
Mo Pi Great Accomplishment / Limit	49 57	Develops the rare Copper Steel Skin; later confirmed to have reached Limit Mo Pi.
Zhen Lei Power of Intent	88	Masters a second Power of Intent, placing his martial skill among Yu City’s highest.
Yi Jin Realm	111	Possesses a Physically Trained Body capable of directly confronting Silver Corpses.
Duan Gu Realm	138	His advancement is reported alongside Yi Jin nearing Perfection.
Second Step Power of Intent Realm	135 190	Reaches the second step in both Trigram Wind and Zhen Lei; severely wounds Han Guang.
Five Viscera Realm	197	Kills Water Demon Feng Yi, deters Hua Nongying, and defeats Gu Hong with one saber.
Three Powers of Intent at Second Step	198	Trigram Wind, Zhen Lei, and Li Fire all reach the second step; Gen Mountain is initially mastered.
Complete Qiankun Power of Intent Realm	242	Completes the Qiankun path in the Five Viscera Realm and defeats Zuo Qianqiu atop Cloud Rainbow Heavenly Stairway.
Six Bowel Realm	246 281	Martial Dao Will reaches the second level; later kills Cold Soul Blade Situ Shu.
Qiankun Power of Intent — Fifth Evolution	272	Six Bowel tempering reaches 72%.
Three Feet Forbidden Domain	296 302	Its mastery supports his victory over three Seventh Rank Demon Venerables and his near-perfect aura concealment.
Marrow Cleansing Realm / Qiankun Grandmaster	344 347	Cultivates the Qiankun Martial Body and becomes an unparalleled Grandmaster.
Marrow Cleansing peak / Qiankun Domain	357	Reaches the Grandmaster Realm’s limit; regarded as invincible among Grandmasters.
Blood Exchange Realm	373 374	Enters Blood Exchange and casually kills an Eighth Rank Ancient Demon.
Celestial Being-level Martial Saint	474 481	Suppresses Great Xuan’s imperial power, then joins the Kunlun Dao Discussion to explore martial arts’ future path.
God Realm	573	Becomes the first existence in ancient and modern times stated to break Heaven and Earth’s shackles through martial arts.
Above Seventh Heaven	633	Reaches above the Seventh Heaven shortly after becoming known in the Void Domains.
Ninth Heaven	676	Creates Great Xuan Tokens and opens a Void Channel for Heaven Realm gods.
Supreme position	733	Observes the reborn Cosmos and prepares to integrate with the Great Dao to verify his path to transcendence.

Background / History

Chen Mu rose from humble origins in Yu County. He began practicing martial arts only in his twenties, first serving as a Yamen Runner before advancing rapidly through the local yamen hierarchy. His early progress relied on saber training, body tempering, and exceptional comprehension of Power of Intent. 61 198

While working in Yu City, he navigated the conflict between the Yu and He families, eradicated Black Crow Sect threats, and deliberately revealed parts of his talent to gain Xu Hongyu’s backing and cultivation resources. He became Yamen Director within roughly a year of serving as a Yamen Runner Captain. 52 61

His victories over sect True Disciples and his completion of the Qiankun Power of Intent Realm transformed him from a Yu Province official into Hanbei Province’s foremost young talent. After ascending Cloud Rainbow Heavenly Stairway, he was ranked first on the New Talent Rankings and entered the Wind and Cloud Rankings at age twenty-seven. 242 244

Chen Mu joined the Seven Mysteries Sect’s Ling Xuan Peak and became Qin Mengjun’s disciple. He later reached the Six Bowel Realm, killed three Heavenly Demon Sect Demon Lords, and rose to third on the Cold North Wind and Cloud Rankings. 295 344

After becoming a Qiankun Grandmaster, he confronted the Profound Mystery Pavilion, Heavenly Corpse Sect, Spirit Race, and other major powers. He entered the Blood Exchange Realm, shattered the imperial court’s resistance in Jade Capital, and became recognized as the world’s Martial Saint. 347 433 474 488

In later eras, Chen Mu breaks into the God Realm, enters the higher Void Domains, rises through the Heavens, and ultimately observes the rebirth of the Cosmos from a supreme position. 573 633 676 733

Personality

Chen Mu is focused, pragmatic, and exceptionally disciplined. He practices almost every day and consistently prioritizes cultivation resources, strength, and long-term advancement over political entanglements or immediate prestige. 135 272

He is calm as his strength grows rather than reckless. He recognizes gaps between realms, seeks techniques to cover his weaknesses, and does not overestimate himself even after gaining fame. 216 373

Although willing to kill when necessary, Chen Mu does not disguise his actions with moral pretexts. He describes violence as unpleasant but acts decisively in self-defense, against threats, or to secure the means to grow stronger. 38 122

He retains concern for ordinary people and those close to him. He provides for Chen Yue, rescues mountain civilians during the Ice Province turmoil, and repeatedly uses his strength and resources to protect his family. 38 350 474

Abilities & Skills

Qiankun Martial Path

Chen Mu cultivates the Qiankun path, combining the Eight Trigrams of Heaven and Earth into a complete Power of Intent Realm.

• Completes the Qiankun Power of Intent Realm in the Five Viscera Realm. 242
• Cultivates the Qiankun Martial Body and Qiankun Domain as a Grandmaster. 347 357
• His completed Qiankun path is regarded as superior to other martial paths and enables him to dominate opponents of the same generation. 242
• At higher levels, his physique and Qiankun cycle resemble an expanse of Heaven and Earth to his enemies. 420

Saber Intent

Chen Mu’s saber art is his defining combat discipline, beginning with the Whirlwind Saber Technique and developing into a formidable Saber Intent.

• Possesses Perfect Saber Intent by his early Mo Pi stage. 29
• Uses saber strikes to kill elite opponents, including He Mingzhen, Gu Hong, and multiple Silver Corpses. 112 122 195
• Defeats Jiang Changsheng’s sword techniques with the Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal. 370
• Later wields the Nirvana Blade as a God Monarch, injuring multiple Black Rock Society God Monarchs. 692

Powers of Intent

Chen Mu displays extraordinary comprehension, mastering multiple Powers of Intent in only a few years.

• Trigram Wind — Reaches the second step; used in high-speed, precise combat. 112 190
• Zhen Lei — Reaches the second step and is cultivated alongside Trigram Wind. 128 190
• Li Fire — One of his three second-step Powers of Intent before he completes Qiankun. 198
• Gen Mountain — Initially mastered through the Earth Essence Azure Lotus Seed. 198 201
• Qian Heaven — Comprehended in roughly a year and a half; becomes central to his Qiankun path. 241
• Qiankun — The complete fusion that defines his highest martial foundation. 242

Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal

A major Qiankun technique that channels and suppresses power on a vast scale.

• Shatters Zuo Qianqiu’s sword river and sends both him and the Profound Heaven Sword Diagram into the Sea of Clouds. 242
• Destroys Jiang Changsheng’s sword after enduring his Three Swords technique. 370
• Allows Chen Mu to borrow the Power of Heaven and Earth; he later refines its use to reach Wind and Cloud Rankings thresholds. 216

Concealment and Movement

Chen Mu is capable of concealing his aura from Grandmasters and moving without attracting notice.

• Passes through Bi County in plain clothing without being recognized despite his public fame. 246
• His aura concealment reaches a level at which Grandmaster Feng Hongsheng cannot sense him. 302
• Uses the identity Mu Chen in Seeking Wood Cave Heaven, initially concealing his complete Qiankun power. 396 403
• Casually traverses Void rifts by the time of the Kunlun Dao Discussion. 481

Physical Strength and Body Tempering

Chen Mu’s physical cultivation repeatedly exceeds the expectations of opponents at his realm.

• Develops Copper Steel Skin at Mo Pi completion. 49
• Possesses a refined-iron physique by the time he attacks the He Family convoy. 93
• Can confront Silver and Golden Corpses directly after entering Yi Jin. 111 112
• Breaks through the North Heaven Pass formation and Azure Dragon Army’s suppression by force. 462
• Later destroys a Spirit Race settlement’s protective formation and shatters an array barrier with one punch. 414 419

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Yamen Runner Saber / Yamen Saber — Chen Mu’s early standard weapon; used in his initial battles and cultivation. 9 29
• Cold Soul Spiritual Blade — Obtained after entering the Six Bowel Realm and contributes to his later combat strength. 286
• Evil Breaker Thunder Spear — A near-high-grade Spirit Weapon that becomes insufficient for his Grandmaster-level needs. 302
• Nirvana Blade — Used as a God Monarch to repel Black Water God Monarch and injure Black Rock Society experts. 692
• Earth Essence Azure Lotus Seed — Used to assist his comprehension of Gen Mountain Power of Intent; he later gives an Azure Lotus Seed to Meng Danyun. 201 195
• High-grade Flame Jade — Taken from the collapsed mountain after the He Family confrontation. 122
• Mending Stone — Seized amid a contest among Grandmasters. 368
• Great Xuan Tokens — Created at the Ninth Heaven to grant relatives and friends free travel within South China Sky Citadel. 676

Relationships

• Chen Yue — Younger sister. Chen Mu provides for her, teaches her martial arts, and later escorts her to Ling Xuan Peak for safety. 38 272 374
• Xu Hongyu — Wife and early patron within the Yu Family. Their relationship develops from mutual caution and respect into marriage and shared cultivation. 52 128 347
• Chen Yao — Daughter. Chen Mu nurtures her curiosity and interest in martial arts, including making her a Qiankun Cube toy. 456 459 480
• Xiao He — Xu Hongyu’s close associate and a longtime ally. She recognizes Chen Mu’s exceptional talent early and assists his rise within Yu City. 49 52 112
• Qin Mengjun — Master at the Seven Mysteries Sect’s Ling Xuan Peak. She assists his cultivation, including seeking a suitable body-tempering prescription. 341 344
• Meng Danyun — Initially a teacher-like senior, later acknowledged as an equal. They cooperate in battle and exchange resources and weapons. 190 195 246
• Yan Jingqing — Mentor-like official ally who respects Chen Mu’s judgment; Chen Mu later recommends him for the cabinet and gives him Ten Thousand Year Blood Sesame. 201 474
• Yu Jiujiang — Yu Family ancestor who offers guidance on cultivation and takes pride in Chen Mu’s accomplishments. 144 197
• Yu Ru — Member of the Yu Family who confesses her feelings for Chen Mu; he discusses her place in his life with her. 271
• Hua Nongying and Hua Nongyue — Joyful Union Sect sisters who evolve from wary contacts into resource-gathering allies. 301 302
• Yuan Hong — North Suppressing King. They meet with mutual respect and discuss the world’s broader direction. 459
• Yan Hong — Royal princess and ally during the Seeking Wood Cave Heaven expedition; Chen Mu saves her group from Ling Huan’s scheme. 403 409

Story Role / Major Arcs

Yu City and the Yamen

Chen Mu begins as a low-ranking Yamen Runner, develops his saber and body-tempering arts, and rises through the yamen while becoming entangled in Yu City’s struggle between great families. He destroys Black Crow Sect forces, gains Yu Family support, and becomes Yamen Director. 27 52 61

Conflict with the He Family

He openly demonstrates the strength of his refined-iron physique and saber arts during the Yu–He conflict. His decisive killings of He Family experts—including Duan Gu Realm He Mingzhen—establish him as a force beyond his apparent status. 92 122

Rise Through Hanbei

After entering the Five Viscera Realm, Chen Mu defeats sect True Disciples, gains fame during the Tide Disaster, and completes the Qiankun Power of Intent Realm at Cloud Rainbow Heavenly Stairway. He becomes first on the New Talent Rankings and joins the Wind and Cloud Rankings. 197 242 244

Ice Province War

Chen Mu joins the Seven Mysteries Sect’s efforts in Ice Province. He reaches the Six Bowel Realm, kills Cold Soul Blade Situ Shu and three Heavenly Demon Sect Demon Lords, and rises to third on the Cold North Wind and Cloud Rankings. 281 295

Qiankun Grandmaster

He reaches the Marrow Cleansing Realm, cultivates the Qiankun Martial Body, and becomes the strongest Grandmaster of his era. His victories over Jiang Changsheng, the Heavenly Demon Sect Ancestor Yuwen Hao, and other Grandmasters establish his status as an unmatched Qiankun Grandmaster. 347 370 374

Seeking Wood Cave Heaven

Under the name Mu Chen, Chen Mu enters Seeking Wood Cave Heaven, clashes with Spirit Race Ancestors, protects allied Grandmasters, and destroys enemy formations and settlements. His actions thwart the Profound Mystery Pavilion’s ambush and establish his broader strategic momentum. 396 403 414 433

Overthrow of Imperial Power

After entering Blood Exchange, Chen Mu confronts the imperial court at Jade Capital. He breaks the North Heaven Pass formation and Azure Dragon Army, kills Xuan Emperor Ji Xuanfei, and destroys the existing imperial power structure in a single day. 462 469 474

Martial Saint and the Higher Realms

Chen Mu attends the Kunlun Dao Discussion as the world’s foremost martial artist, later breaks Heaven and Earth’s shackles to reach the God Realm, and rises through the Void Domains to the Ninth Heaven. He ultimately prepares to test a path beyond the Cosmos’ Great Dao. 481 573 676 733

Trivia

• Chen Mu began martial arts in his twenties, a late start that makes his rapid ascent particularly notable. 198
• He was twenty-seven when he entered the Wind and Cloud Rankings. 244
• He was thirty when Province Capital families attempted to recruit him through gifts and marriage proposals. 271
• He is described as being not yet forty when his destruction of imperial power becomes known throughout Great Xuan. 471
• Despite his fame, he can move through public streets in plain clothes without being recognized. 246