Hu Long

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Hu Long (胡隆)
Species/Race	Human; transmigrated individual inhabiting Hu Long's original body
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Hu Clan; Hu Clan main family compound
Role	Secret Martial Artist; user of the Primordial Plain Panel
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Unarmed Combat and physical conditioning	17	Uses downloaded Unarmed Combat alongside High-Efficiency Absorption and Metabolism; progresses from physical weakness to running forty kilometers with ease.
Comprehensive Combat Arts (Perfected)	32	Fuses Master-level Unarmed Combat, Boxing, and Eight-Limb Technique; gains the Body-Mind Unity trait and can break a durable sandbag in one punch.
Innate Divine Strength (Ox Strength)	34	Downloads Hu Zetong's physical talent, enhancing raw strength, grip, constitution, and muscle density.
Hammer Holder	38	Lifts the 1,200-jin Deer Cauldron overhead and is named the Hu Clan's Hammer Holder.
Mountain Standing Stake — Force-Through	48	Reaches the second minor stage of the Body Casting Realm in under ten days.
Mountain Standing Stake — Body Casting Realm	59	Downloads and installs the technique to perfection, entering the Body Casting Realm.
Spirit Ape Secret Martial Art — Jade Skin Realm	67	Downloads Hu Li's Skin Grinding Seventh Layer and endures three consecutive skin sheddings; reaches Jade Skin, gaining enhanced senses and Bright Force.
Innate Divine Strength (Tiger Strength)	69	Upgrades his talent, raising his strength to ten thousand jin and producing Resonating Sinews and Bones, a Bone Tempering characteristic.
Red Sand Hand — Blood Penetration	72	Rapidly learns and adapts to Hu Zhenkui's technique during their equal-power sparring match.

Background / History

Hu Long transmigrated into the body of the original Hu Long. After physical contact with others, he discovered a silver interface that displays their skills and proficiency; he named it the Tai Su, or Primordial Plain Panel. The panel converts Source Value into “traffic” for downloading skills, but requires both sufficient resources and physical contact with a target. 3

Following his recovery, he returned to the Hu household and met Hu Chengwen, He Yanling, and Hu Yu. Though uncomfortable with the original body's family relationships, he deliberately played the role of a wronged eldest son to influence his parents emotionally. 10

While investigating supernatural threats—including a recurring black-haired or ghostly figure—Hu Long sought Buddhist and Taoist methods of protection. At Wood Buddha Temple, contact with the base of the Great Night King Bodhisattva statue raised his Source Value from just over four strands to 16.21 strands. 13 14

His growing strength brought him into the Hu Clan's hidden world of Secret Martial Artists. After winning the Strength Bearing Festival and being selected for Secret Martial Arts aptitude assessment, he entered the main family's sphere of influence and began formal cultivation. 38 40 41

Appearance

Hu Long's appearance changes repeatedly as his body develops through downloaded talents and Secret Martial Arts. His transformation becomes significant enough that clan members initially fail to recognize him. 33

• His physique improves from a weak, recovering body into an increasingly powerful martial frame. 17 31
• Following his Jade Skin breakthrough, he becomes slimmer and more muscular. 68
• He uses Master-level Makeup Art to conceal changes in his skin and appearance when necessary. 69
• He later accepts that his appearance has become non-human or monstrous. 79

Personality

Hu Long is calm, calculating, and highly adaptive. He quickly accepts both transmigration and the panel's existence, then methodically tests its limits and plans around its resource constraints. 3 11

He prioritizes survival and power, often treating relationships as opportunities, risks, or tools. He manipulates Hu Zetong to acquire Innate Divine Strength, uses a bracelet gift to maintain contact with Hu Li long enough to download her martial art, and carefully conceals the true source of his strength. 34 39 65 66

His pragmatism can become ruthless. He planned to eliminate Xue Wu's associates alongside Xue Wu, killed Liu Bo by throwing him into the Sky Pit, and later personally eliminated a serial killer. 15 55 80 Despite this, he does not seek conflict with the Hu Clan without cause and chooses to return to the family after recognizing its assistance and lack of fundamental conflict with him. 73

Abilities & Skills

Primordial Plain Panel

A silver interface visible only to Hu Long that scans people he physically contacts and displays their skills, talents, download sizes, and eligibility.

• Converts Source Value into download “traffic.” 3
• Requires physical contact with a target to scan and download abilities. 3
• Download eligibility can depend on prerequisites such as mastering force or possessing an adequate body. 40
• Can upgrade physical talents when sufficient Source Value is available. 59 68
• Extracts Source Value from certain supernatural or unusual objects, including the Wood Buddha Temple statue, Secret Martial Art weapons, and the Spirit Ape Divine Intent Diagram. 14 64 77

High-Efficiency Absorption and Metabolism

A rare physical talent that improves Hu Long's ability to absorb nutrients and support rapid physical development.

• Supports his rapid improvement after downloading combat skills. 17
• Contributes to his large appetite during intensive cultivation. 66
• Is considered useful but is not prioritized for advancement because it does not directly improve combat power. 59

Innate Divine Strength

A physical talent originally downloaded at the Ox Strength level from Hu Zetong, then upgraded into Tiger Strength.

• Raises raw strength, grip strength, muscle density, and overall bodily durability. 34
• Gives him strength exceeding 1,700 jin before Mountain Standing Stake cultivation; later exceeds 2,000 jin. 49
• Allows him to lift the 1,200-jin Deer Cauldron and win the Hammer Holder title. 38 49
• Advances to Tiger Strength, granting ten thousand jin of force and Resonating Sinews and Bones. 69
• Rapid growth initially makes precise control difficult, even with Body-Mind Unity. 35 69

Comprehensive Combat Arts

A perfected fusion of Unarmed Combat, Boxing, and Eight-Limb Technique.

• Includes Body-Mind Unity, improving coordination and adaptation to sudden increases in power. 32
• Enables instinctive, integrated use of multiple combat methods. 32
• Lets Hu Long perceive that Hu Clan main-family members are trained fighters and identify danger from them. 35
• Gives him a foundation in Integrated Force before he formally practices Secret Martial Arts. 40 57

Mountain Standing Stake

The foundational Secret Martial Artist cultivation method taught by Hu Qitian.

• Cultivates Living Force and advances the Body Casting Realm. 48
• Reaches Force-Through in fewer than ten days. 48
• Is perfected through the panel, allowing Hu Long to enter the Body Casting Realm. 59
• Its third stage, Unified Whole, represents perfected Integrated Force. 64 65

Spirit Ape Secret Martial Art

A Secret Martial Art based on observing the form of a spirit ape, downloaded from Hu Li.

• Drives life evolution through the Skin Refining stages. 65
• Forces Hu Long through three consecutive skin sheddings because the downloaded version begins at Jade Skin. 66
• Grants Jade Skin, enhanced sight, hearing, and smell. 67
• Grants Bright Force, allowing force to be generated without visible movement. 67
• Carries the danger of the Heart Ape, a demonic nature that can seize control of its practitioner. 73

Red Sand Hand

A Secret Martial Art focused on strengthening the hands.

• Is initially downloaded at Proficient level but cannot be used until Hu Long reaches the Skin Refining Realm. 65
• Hu Long rapidly comprehends its use during his sparring match with Hu Zhenkui. 72
• Reaches Blood Penetration in a short period during that confrontation. 72

Other Skills

• Makeup — used with Voice Mimicry to disguise himself while pursuing Xue Wu. 17
• Voice Mimicry — alters his voice to avoid recognition. 17
• Network Offense and Defense — used to secretly monitor Xue Wu's activities. 17
• Gluttony — evolves to let him consume food without discomfort or satiety. 79

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Black hammer / Black Rock Heavy Hammer — selected from the Hu Clan weapon rack; becomes too light after his Tiger Strength advancement. 64 69
• Snake Bone Bracelet — purchased for 7,000 yuan; its origin is traced to the Little Rock Sinkhole in Qi Province. 27
• Jade bracelet — gifted and fastened onto Hu Li to facilitate physical contact while downloading the Spirit Ape Secret Martial Art. 65 66
• Green Bag Fragment — an item possibly connected to Old Arts cultivation methods and containing miraculous physiognomy techniques. 44 62
• Hu Clan identification card — issued after he qualifies to learn Secret Martial Arts. 41

Relationships

• Hu Chengwen — father; initially confused by Hu Long's drastic change, but later benefits socially from his son's Hammer Holder victory. 10 39
• He Yanling — mother; displays guilt, concern, and strong maternal affection toward him. 10 11 69
• Hu Zhao — elder sister; Hu Long's actions against Xue Wu remove a threat connected to her, though he does not reveal his role. 27
• Hu Yu — younger brother; Hu Long is cautious around him after gaining divine strength and shows a protective instinct. 35
• Hu Zetong — clan relative and original source of Hu Long's Innate Divine Strength; repeatedly challenged and outclassed by Hu Long. 34 38 42
• Hu Zhenkui — Hu Clan patriarch; recognizes Hu Long's potential, grants him access to Secret Martial Arts resources, and ultimately accepts him as Hu family. 38 64 73 75
• Hu Qitian — instructor at Tongbei Club; teaches Mountain Standing Stake and comes to respect Hu Long's overwhelming strength. 45 56 57
• Hu Li — Jade Skin Realm clanswoman; source of Hu Long's Spirit Ape Secret Martial Art download. 65 66
• Sun Yi — former relationship of the original Hu Long; repeatedly harasses Hu Long over a claimed pregnancy until he punches her. 27 48
• Xue Wu — target of Hu Long's revenge and surveillance. 17

Story Role / Major Arcs

Discovery of Tai Su

Hu Long discovers the Primordial Plain Panel and begins gathering Source Value and downloadable skills while concealing his identity as a transmigrator. 3 14

Revenge Against Xue Wu

After monitoring Xue Wu through network skills, Hu Long adopts a disguise and travels to Xue Wu's hometown to act against him and his potential associates. 17

Hu Clan Ancestral Rite

Hu Long downloads Innate Divine Strength from Hu Zetong, wins the Strength Bearing Festival by lifting the Deer Cauldron, and becomes the Hammer Holder. His performance earns him access to the Hu Clan's Secret Martial Artist world. 34 38 40

Secret Martial Artist Cultivation

Under Hu Qitian and Hu Zhenkui's influence, Hu Long cultivates Mountain Standing Stake, enters the Body Casting Realm, acquires the Spirit Ape Secret Martial Art, and rapidly reaches Jade Skin. 45 59 64 67

Heart Ape and Clan Acceptance

Hu Long's extreme advancement worsens the Heart Ape risk. After witnessing his strength and ability to learn martial arts at an abnormal rate, Hu Zhenkui stops investigating his origins and accepts him as Hu family. 72 73

Black Reef Investigation

Hu Long uncovers that “Hu Xue” is a Black Reef sleeper agent and reports the information to Hu Zhenkui. As a reward, he receives access to the Spirit Ape Divine Intent Diagram and extracts 62 strands of Source Value from it. 75 77

Trivia

• Hu Long names the silver panel Tai Su. 3
• His first major Source Value windfall comes from the lotus base of a three-hundred-year-old Bodhisattva statue at Wood Buddha Temple. 14
• Before obtaining Innate Divine Strength, he had inspected at least a thousand people and found only one other physical talent: High-Efficiency Absorption and Metabolism. 34
• Hu Zhenkui considers Hu Long one of fewer than ten uncultivated Hu descendants in six hundred years able to lift the Deer Cauldron. 38