Lu Yuan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Lu Yuan (陆渊)
Alias(es)	Zhang Yuan; Prince of Qin
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Zhang Clan (formerly); Great Yong border army; Zhou Family; Heavenly King Stronghold; Northern Barbarian court; Great Qin; Evergreen Sect
Occupation/Role	Frontier soldier; squad leader; Centurion; Captain; North-Patrol General; General of Agile Cavalry; military commander
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Cultivation threshold / Blade-Breaking Eight Styles at Great Success	2	Reaches the cultivation threshold during his journey from Yun Province to Yan Province, supported by twenty Body-Tempering Pills.
Blade-Breaking Eight Styles — Perfection	10	Completes his initial blade art through training and combat.
Blade-Breaking Eight Styles — Momentum	15	His blade art enters the Momentum realm after repeated raids against horse bandits.
Tiger-Subduing Stance — Spirit-Infused	27	Breaks through after body-tempering reaches Perfection, reinforcing his skin, flesh, and muscles.
Bone-Forging Realm	30	Advances his physical cultivation while creating the Five-Tiger Array-Breaking Blade and Cloud-Piercing Crane-Wing Formation.
Heart-Refining / Organ Refining Realm	62	Tiger-Subduing Stance Heart-Refining reaches Great Success; he can contend with higher Organ Refining opponents.
Spirit-Nurturing Realm / Liver Refining	72	Consumes Lotus Heart Fruit and Heart-Fire Grass, entering Spirit-Nurturing and perfecting Liver Refining.
Kidney Refining	84	Advances using Green Wood Fruits.
Blood Moving Realm	98	His five internal organs circulate together, transforming his body and blood-qi.
Pulse-Opening / True Origin cultivation	105	Tiger-Subduing Stance reaches Pulse-Opening; his blood undergoes further refinement.
Xiantian Realm	119	Breaks through after consuming heavenly treasures before the Imperial Palace competition.
Void-Roaming Realm	129	Achieves self-preservation against the escalating threats surrounding Heavenly King Stronghold.
Divine Palace Realm	155	Breaks through and creates a Profound Art before campaigning against the Raw Barbarians.
Divine Origin-level combat power	162	Defeats Ancient Zombie Soul, a Divine Origin Realm expert.
Spirit-Nurturing Realm (later cultivation system)	177	Upgrades multiple methods amid Great Qin's war against Great Yong.
Mortal-Shedding Realm	190	Reaches the realm shortly after entering the Desolate Ancient World.
True Spirit Realm	209	Star Spirit-Guiding Art advances to True Spirit; several arts reach Grade 3.
Profound Body Realm	213	Heavenly Star Constellation Art advances, vastly refining his mana.
Spirit-Fusion / Eternal Realm	217	Consumes a precious herb after deriving a new supernatural power; Great Void True Spirit Canon reaches Eternal Realm.
Inscription Realm	233	Confirmed when he kills a Song Family expert.
Immortal Realm	236	Tianyi Profound Art reaches the Immortal Realm.
Five Qi Perfection	252	Reaches perfection, leaving him half a step from the Three Flowers Realm.
Three Flowers Realm — Great Success	260	Condenses three golden flowers after seclusion.
Quasi-Saint Realm — Second Level	280	Possesses no rivals beneath the Saint Realm among nearby Celestial Dynasties.

Background / History

Lu Yuan was originally known as Zhang Yuan, a member of the Zhang Clan's third branch. After Zhang Zhe injured the son of Yun Province's general, clan head Zhang Hong compelled Lu Yuan to assume responsibility. In exchange, the clan promised to provide for his ill mother and gave him twenty Body-Tempering Pills. He was exiled to the Northern Frontier, where he adopted the name Lu Yuan. 1 2

At the frontier, Old Huang took him in and introduced him to the realities of border service. Lu Yuan rapidly distinguished himself by killing four Northern Barbarian scouts during his first major battle, earning promotion to squad leader under Centurion Zhou Xiong. 1 3 4

His military career grew through raids, formation command, and repeated victories over Northern Barbarian forces. He led small squads against bandits and scouts, destroyed Iron Sparrowhawk units, earned military merit, and became a Centurion and later a Captain. His accomplishments made him prominent in Ice Plain City and drew the Zhou Family's interest. 12 15 22 42

After Great Yong's court sought to use him as a scapegoat for its conflict with frontier nobles, Lu Yuan anticipated the danger, relocated his mother, and ultimately crossed into Northern Barbarian territory through a prisoner exchange. There he became Prince of Qin, built influence through South City's development and an academy project, and later helped establish Great Qin's military power. 131 133 136 141

Lu Yuan led Great Qin's expansion against Great Yong, deploying formidable military formations and personally defeating renowned generals and Earth Immortal Realm opponents. Following the unification-era conflicts, he prepared to ascend, arranging resources and futures for his longtime followers. 174 175 181

In the Desolate Ancient World, Lu Yuan entered the Evergreen Sect, gained the Old Ape as his master, and continued advancing through the higher cultivation realms. 190 217

Personality

Lu Yuan is disciplined, pragmatic, and intensely focused on self-improvement. From his exile onward, he treats cultivation, military merit, wealth, and alliances as necessities for survival rather than sources of pride. He trains relentlessly, consumes resources without hesitation when they will strengthen him, and regards personal power as protection against being discarded by others. 2 23 27 33

As a commander, he is decisive and strategic. He prioritizes formation warfare, logistics, and the survival of his men, while also sharing rewards with subordinates and civilians. He accepts surrender when it serves a larger military purpose. 12 44 110 127

He remains protective of people he considers his own, especially his mother, Xiao Hua, Zhou Hongling, Old Huang, Zhou He, and Wu Han. Even when facing political danger, he attempts to shield his allies from consequences that should fall on him. 36 98 131 136

Abilities & Skills

System-Assisted Cultivation

Lu Yuan possesses a system that records technique proficiency, allows breakthroughs without conventional bottlenecks, and can deduce or promote new arts and formations.

• Gains proficiency through training, combat, defending, killing enemies, and using techniques. 12 38
• Deduces upgraded martial arts and formations after accumulating sufficient proficiency. 67 105
• Enables rapid advancement across blade arts, body-tempering methods, archery, fist techniques, and military formations. 62 77 177

Blade Arts

Lu Yuan's primary combat specialty is the blade. His techniques evolve from Blade-Breaking Eight Styles into increasingly high-grade arts.

• Blade-Breaking Eight Styles — his foundational technique; reached Perfection and then Momentum. 10 15
• Five-Tiger Array-Breaking Blade — derived from his earlier blade art; suited to breaking enemy formations. 30 35
• Wind-Thunder General-Slaying Blade Art — Grade 3 blade art developed through deduction. 67 77
• Spring and Autumn Blade Art — Grade 4 art later brought to Perfection. 105 110
• Heavenly Abyss Blade Art / Void-Shattering Blade Canon — later high-grade cultivation methods that elevate his blade power to a level capable of threatening Earth Immortals. 167 180

Body Tempering and Defense

His body-tempering methods grant extreme physical strength, durability, recovery, and resistance to attacks.

• Tiger-Subduing Stance progresses through body tempering, organ refining, blood moving, pulse opening, and beyond. 27 62 98 105
• Golden Bell Cover evolves through Iron-Bone, Primordial, Blood-Refining, Formless, and Indestructible forms. 30 98 140 177
• At high levels, he can contend with Xiantian experts through physical strength alone and later believes his body can suppress an Earth Immortal. 111 177
• His barriers are unusually thick, requiring far more energy than normal cultivators to break through. 228

Archery

Lu Yuan is an exceptional archer whose techniques remain effective against elite cavalry and powerful cultivators.

• Wolf-Chasing Archery develops into Wind-Chasing Archery and later Rainstorm Archery. 15 62 72
• Uses the Iron-Core Bow to kill more than a dozen Iron Sparrowhawks and rout their survivors. 19 21
• Rainstorm Archery, Qi-Breaking Archery, Spirit-Condensing Archery, and later Heaven-Shaking Archery expand his ranged power. 72 110 177 180
• His Three Heads and Six Arms supernatural power allows simultaneous blade use, archery, and additional weapon handling. 217

Military Formations

Lu Yuan is a gifted formation commander, a talent recognized early by the Zhou Family.

• Arrowhead Formation — reaches Minor Success rapidly and manifests a Soldier Mark that strengthens his squad. 12 16 19
• Cloud-Piercing Crane-Wing Formation — provides Wind-Borrowing and Armor-Piercing effects; its wings can protect against enemy arrows. 30 44 68
• Single-Line Long Snake Formation — grants defensive and entrapment-kill effects. 67 77
• Mountain-Shaking Bronze Gate Formation — provides super defense and Mountain-Shaking Earth-Quake. 110
• Heavenly Secret Divine Derivation Formation — borrows the power of mountains, rivers, ley lines, and celestial phenomena to form a Formation Soul. 167
• Deploys an eighth-rank formation linked to Yan Province's energy, summoning a giant figure that defeats two famous generals. 174

Supernatural Powers

• Law of Heaven and Earth — enlarges his body; after advancing, it can reach a thousand feet in size. 209 217
• Three Heads and Six Arms — grants three heads and six arms, giving him a major advantage in group combat. 217
• Thousand Transformations — later supernatural power recorded after he reaches the Immortal Realm. 236

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Green Dragon Crescent Blade — powerful weapon sent by the Marquis of Mu City; originally obtained from Commander Xiao. 116
• Iron-Core Bow — used to slaughter Iron Sparrowhawks at range. 19 21
• Tiger-shaped jade pendant — symbolizes Lu Yuan's authority; seeing it is treated as seeing him in person. 94
• Black Python Robe — worn while commanding Great Qin during the decisive war against Great Yong. 175
• Bronze mask — fused with his skin when he meets the Great Yong Crown Prince. 160

Relationships

• Lady Lu — Lu Yuan's mother; her welfare is central to his decisions from the beginning of his exile onward. 1 98 131
• Zhang Hong — Zhang Clan head and Lu Yuan's uncle; sends him to the frontier as Zhang Zhe's scapegoat. 1
• Zhang Zhe — cousin whose offense Lu Yuan takes responsibility for; later becomes threatened by Lu Yuan's military rise. 1 53 104
• Old Huang — veteran frontier soldier, early mentor, scout, and loyal follower; Lu Yuan repeatedly supports him with silver and opportunities. 1 12 45
• Zhou Xiong — early superior who promotes Lu Yuan to squad leader and recognizes his potential. 3 4 12
• Zhou He — trusted subordinate, friend, logistics organizer, and confidant; Lu Yuan entrusts him with major responsibilities. 12 45 98 131
• Wei Yong — subordinate initially disciplined by Lu Yuan, later a loyal squad leader under his command. 8 43 67
• Wu Han — eventual core ally and leader at Heavenly King Stronghold; Lu Yuan provides him resources and strategic support. 36 59 94
• Xiao Hua — Lu Yuan's neighbor and later close companion; she and her mother show him care, while he supports their household. 7 27 136
• Madam Xiao — Xiao Hua's mother; knowledgeable about the Northern Barbarians and later treats Lu Yuan as family. 40 136 150
• Zhou Hongling — military superior and close companion; supports Lu Yuan's advancement and later expresses affection for him. 22 72 162
• Zhou Ming — Zhou Family elder who recognizes Lu Yuan's talent and provides advice. 23 72
• Meng Tuo — Western Rong opponent who later becomes a drinking companion after their duel. 120
• Ling Ku — Vulture Peak Temple Holy Son and Western Rong prince; respects Lu Yuan after their fight. 120 121
• Old Ape — Lu Yuan's master in the Evergreen Sect; entrusts him with resolving sect matters. 217

Story Role / Major Arcs

Exile to the Northern Frontier

Lu Yuan accepts exile in Zhang Zhe's place, changes his name, and begins cultivating as a frontier soldier. His first victories earn him recognition and promotion to squad leader. 1 3 4

Rise at Ice Plain City

He builds a loyal squad, masters formations, raids bandits and scouts, and destroys Iron Sparrowhawk forces. His feats earn wealth, merit, and advancement through the frontier military. 12 19 22 42 44

Heavenly King Stronghold and Great Yong Politics

Lu Yuan builds influence beyond the frontier through Wu Han and Heavenly King Stronghold. As his power grows, Great Yong's court seeks to sacrifice him to appease hostile nobles. 94 98 127 131

Northern Barbarian Prince and Great Qin Commander

Following an exchange with Great Yong, Lu Yuan enters Northern Barbarian territory, becomes Prince of Qin, develops South City, and builds political and military strength. 133 136 141 159

War Against Great Yong

Lu Yuan leads Great Qin's armies through the Northern Frontier and into Great Yong, defeats famed commanders with an eighth-rank formation, kills the Prince of Ze, and drives Great Qin's expansion. 172 174 175 177

Higher Realms and the Evergreen Sect

After entering the Desolate Ancient World, Lu Yuan joins the Evergreen Sect and continues advancing through Mortal-Shedding, Profound Body, Spirit-Fusion, Immortal, Five Qi, Three Flowers, and Quasi-Saint realms. 190 213 217 236 260 280

Trivia

• Lu Yuan was sixteen when he arrived at the Northern Frontier. 2
• He changed his name specifically to avoid being found after his exile. 1 53
• His belief in archery is that there are no useless techniques, only useless people. 12
• He considers cultivation resources more important than retaining wealth, spending enormous sums on medicinal pills whenever they can advance his strength. 33 51