Lu Cheng

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Lu Cheng (陆承)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	East Sun Sect; disciple of Peak Master Han Lingxiao; formerly of the Long Wind Escort Agency 10 90
Occupation/Role	Martial artist; alchemist; halberd wielder
Status	Active; hunted by factions within East Sun Sect while investigating the plot surrounding Ge Long and You Fuxing 114 119
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Stance Training	16	Feng Zhan confirms that Lu Cheng has entered Stance Training after testing his progress.
Early Strength Refining / Force Refining	21	Reaches Minor Accomplishment in the Twelve Forms of the Black Hawk Stance, gaining refined force transmission and bodily control.
Mid-Stage Strength Refining	42	Fully digests two doses of Blood-Activating Powder and reaches the middle stage.
Late-Stage Strength Refining	56	The Black Hawk Stance reaches Great Accomplishment, allowing internal and external strength to begin unifying into power.
Perfected Strength Refining	65	Completes Strength Refining after intensive training and high-grade Blood-Activating Powder.
Body Refining Realm	76	Enters Body Refining after mastering the Strength Refining section of the Lesser Longevity Art.
Mid-Stage Body Tempering	99	The Lesser Longevity Art reaches Minor Success; his tempered skin and flesh can resist ordinary blades and spears.
Late-Stage Body Tempering	105	Breaks through while investigating the bandit attacks in Dongyang Prefecture City.

History

Lu Cheng began as a fisherman in the Great Yun Dynasty, using exceptional fishing ability to earn money for martial-arts tuition. He possessed the mysterious [Heavenly Mandate], which enabled unusually rapid mastery of skills. The Fish Gang's oppression of local fishermen—and its role in the deaths connected to Lu Cheng's family and former body—drove him into open conflict with the gang. He killed You Lanchuang's subordinate in an underwater spear fight, later eliminated Liu Daozi, and seized the Fish Gang's hidden money box to fund his departure. 1 3 5 16

In Yangcheng County, Lu Cheng entered the Long Wind Escort Agency despite a test revealing that he could retain only a single wisp of essence. Though initially believed to suffer from a primordial blood-essence leak, he advanced from Stance Training to perfected Strength Refining at an extraordinary rate. He supplemented his training by refining and consuming Blood-Activating Powder, fought off repeated attempts on his life, and became a central combatant in the Escort Agency's disputes with the Fish Gang, Lin Martial Arts Hall, and other local forces. 10 26 42 65

After the martial-arts competition, Lu Cheng discovered that an iron fragment might be responsible for his inability to absorb primordial qi. He traveled to East Sun Sect, cultivated the Lesser Longevity Art, broke through to Body Refining, and was ultimately accepted by Han Lingxiao as a peak master's disciple. 71 76 90

Within East Sun Sect, Lu Cheng's rapid advancement drew both patronage and hostility. He received access to Earth-rank martial skills, forged the Wind Thunder Wings, and began building ties with Ge Long and the Martial Suppression Army. After Qin Yan's murder and Ge Long's arrest, Lu Cheng resisted efforts to condemn Ge Long without proof. East Sun Sect factions subsequently pursued Lu Cheng, Ge Long, and You Fuxing; Lu Cheng later uncovered that You Fuxing was involved in a wider scheme targeting the sect. 94 99 107 113 119

Personality

Lu Cheng is determined, pragmatic, and intensely focused on gaining the strength needed to survive. He treats cultivation as a resource-driven struggle, willingly enduring dangerous doses of medicine and grueling training when he believes the potential gain is worth the risk. 28 29 57

He is neither needlessly vindictive nor blindly forgiving. Lu Cheng protected Liu Wan'er after she was injured shielding him, allowed Zhuang Xing to observe his training despite their clashes, and refused to abandon Ge Long when the evidence against him was uncertain. 42 44 107

Lu Cheng is also cautious in political matters. He declined Tu Yuan's offer of kinship, chose to keep a low profile after being targeted by East Sun Sect, and concealed his connection to Shen Yi when doing so could endanger his position. 112 117

Abilities & Skills

Heavenly Mandate

A mysterious ability associated with Lu Cheng's consciousness that rapidly improves his mastery of learned skills and can derive more advanced techniques from accumulated martial knowledge.

• Raises proficiency through practice and combat, including a large increase in the Black Hawk Stance after fighting Shi Da. 16
• Supported Lu Cheng's rapid refinement of Blood-Activating Powder and other learned arts. 26 109
• Enabled the River-Blocking Halberd Technique to be deduced from learned long-weapon skills into a mid-grade Earth-rank technique. 96
• Does not remove the need for time, medicine, physical endurance, or cultivation resources. 28 57

Lesser Longevity Art

An upper-grade Earth-rank cultivation art that Lu Cheng chose over the Purple Qi Spirit Guiding Art.

• Circulates strength and later primordial essence through the body to support Strength Refining and Body Refining. 76 99
• Reached Minor Success at mid-stage Body Tempering. 99
• Is considered particularly suitable to Lu Cheng because it improves the chance of reaching Sha Refining. 76
• Its cultivation speed is limited by Lu Cheng's vital blood and available medicinal resources. 98 111

Mystic Eagle Stance and Seven Strikes of the Black Hawk

The Long Wind Escort Agency's core stance training and paired offensive martial art.

• The Black Hawk Stance develops force transmission, coordinated movement, and control over the body's power. 21
• Seven Strikes of the Black Hawk is a mid-grade Human-tier combat art built around consecutive claw-like attacks aimed at vital points. 20
• Lu Cheng used it to suppress armed opponents barehanded and defeat Zhou Yunxiang within a few exchanges. 38
• Its movement forms remained useful even after Lu Cheng entered Body Refining. 80

River-Blocking Halberd Technique

Lu Cheng's primary halberd art, eventually deduced into a mid-grade Earth-rank technique.

• Initially learned from Zhao Cheng to counter Yang Xiong's sword in their duel. 45 46
• Its long reach and weapon control gave Lu Cheng a major advantage against sword and saber wielders. 48 59
• Re-deduced as a mid-grade Earth-rank technique after Lu Cheng learned more than one hundred long-weapon martial skills. 96
• Lu Cheng later copied the completed technique for Zhao Cheng. 117

Blood-Activating Powder Alchemy

Lu Cheng is a highly capable alchemist specializing in Blood-Activating Powder.

• Reached Minor Mastery after successfully refining repeated batches in the Black Market. 26
• Used alchemy to finance cultivation, supply allies, and support Liu Village. 57 65
• Refined more than five hundred sets of Blood-Activating Powder in ten days after reaching perfected Strength Refining. 65

Blood Burning

A strength-amplifying secret technique used in life-threatening combat.

• Each mastered level adds another fold of explosive strength; Lu Cheng has reached the second level. 80
• Allowed him to erupt with double his ordinary strength against a Body Refining opponent. 81
• Causes severe bodily strain and can leave the user badly injured if pushed too far. 80

Wind Thunder Flash

A secret technique requiring forged Wind Thunder Wings that merge with the user's body.

• Can cover one li in a single breath after mastery. 95
• Lu Cheng forged and mastered the Wind Thunder Wings using materials supplied by Han Lingxiao. 98 100
• Allowed him to escape an ambush by two East Sun Sect Grand Elders. 113
• Combining it with Blood Burning risks exhausting him completely. 100

Dragon-Subduing Elephant-Suppressing Art

An Earth-rank body-refinement technique recommended by Wu Qi.

• Strengthens Lu Cheng's body and physical power alongside his Body Tempering cultivation. 95 99
• Contributed to his ability to overpower Feng Shu and restrain a saber between his bare palms. 104
• His increased strength eventually snapped the Cold Star Halberd during practice. 106

Spirit Resonance Art

A sensing technique that uses Lu Cheng's aura to probe an opponent's aura field.

• Can roughly sense another person's cultivation. 95
• Is ineffective against techniques that conceal aura or presence. 95
• Han Lingxiao warned Lu Cheng not to use it publicly before mastering it. 96

Equipment

• Fish spear — Lu Cheng's early weapon, used against Fish Gang members including Liu Daozi. 16
• Cold Star Halberd — His later halberd; it snapped after his strength increased dramatically. 106
• Wind Thunder Wings — Forged formation artifacts merged into his body for Wind Thunder Flash. 94 100
• Silver Scale Soft Armor — Given by Wan Chuan before the bandit-suppression mission. 79
• Dragon Silkworm Lotus Fiber Armor — A valuable protective garment gifted by Yunshengzi. 97
• Mask — Used to conceal his identity while evading East Sun Sect's pursuit. 71 114
• Black Iron Fragments — Mysterious fragments connected to his inability to retain primordial qi and later to You Fuxing's scheme. 71 110

Relationships

• Old Man Ge — Elder, fishing mentor, and father figure. Lu Cheng's fury at the destruction of Ge's home and his family's disappearance drove him to kill Liu Daozi. 1 16
• Feng Zhan — Long Wind Escort Agency mentor who tested Lu Cheng's progress, taught him, and repeatedly showed concern for his safety. 16 21 30
• Feng Qi and Feng Ji — Chief Escorts who accepted Lu Cheng into the agency, advised him through conflicts, and supported his development. 10 30 57
• Zhao Cheng — Close ally and halberd-training partner. Lu Cheng taught him the complete River-Blocking Halberd Technique and later sent him its Earth-rank version. 46 48 117
• Liu Chang'an, Liu Wan'er, and Fatty — Friends from the Long Wind Escort Agency who supported Lu Cheng during local conflicts and helped him obtain an alchemy formula. 10 42 53
• Zhuang Xing — Rival disciple whose initial hostility developed into respect; he gave Lu Cheng Blood-Activating Powder and was permitted to observe Lu Cheng's training. 28 44
• Han Lingxiao — Peak Master of East Sun Sect and Lu Cheng's master. Han provided cultivation resources, accepted Lu Cheng as a disciple, and set him a challenge to deduce an Earth-rank technique. 90 96 98
• Ge Long — East Sun Sect senior brother and trusted ally. Lu Cheng considers him a brother and risks conflict with the sect to protect him from false accusations. 83 107 119
• Shen Yi — Martial Suppression Army officer who serves as Lu Cheng's guide to the wider martial world and repeatedly attempts to recruit him. 112 115 117
• You Fuxing — Initially an ally in Lu Cheng's investigation, later revealed to be connected to a plot against East Sun Sect. 105 110 119
• Xing Du — Elder who secretly taught Lu Cheng the Lesser Longevity Art, but later became hostile and maneuvered to use him as a pawn. 93 96 97

Notable Quotes

“Uncle, this isn't impulsiveness; it's fighting for our lives!” 2

“I must fight for everything myself.” 28

“If they want to keep hunting me, then let them hunt.” 117