Lu Mingchuan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Lu Mingchuan (陆明川)
Alias(es)	“Brother Chuan”; Yu Xiaogang’s “Cousin” (assumed identity) 1 22
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Spirit Hall (initial script); Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect (new-script identity) 1 21
Occupation/Role	Scripted villain; purported protector of Yu Xiaogang 1 21
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Spirit Power 0/47	21	His new-script panel identifies his martial soul as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, but his accumulated power initially remains stored in the System.
Spirit Power 2/47	21	A daily check-in grants two levels of spirit power, two stamina points, and two agility points.
Five black spirit rings displayed	23–24	He manifests five ten-thousand-year black rings alongside the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul, including an unprecedented black first ring.

Background / History

Lu Mingchuan is trapped in repeatedly restarting scripts and initially assigned the role of a lovesick villain pursuing Spirit Hall’s Saintess, Bibi Dong. Tired of contrived plots and repeated failures, he intends to deviate from the role, complete scenes on his own terms, and eventually retire to a comfortable life away from the story. 1 14 15

His family history grants him exceptional standing in Spirit City. His grandfather, a Title Douluo, died as Qian Daoliu’s rearguard during the attack on Sea God Island. Both of Lu Mingchuan’s parents were Spirit Douluos who likewise died protecting Qian Xunji during his eighth-ring acquisition. 2

Under the original script, he publicly courts Bibi Dong with flowers and grand declarations while privately treating the assignment as a performance. Bibi Dong hears his internal monologue, exposing the gap between his affectionate façade and his contemptuous thoughts. 1 3

After the Spirit Hall arc concludes, the System loads a new identity for him: a Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect clansman assigned to protect Yu Xiaogang. His Old Butler is rewritten as a level 79 sect elder, while Lu Mingchuan receives the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul and access to previously accumulated System rewards. 21

Personality

Lu Mingchuan is cynical about predetermined narratives and openly dismisses the System’s scripts as poorly written. He treats major conflicts as scenes to be staged, repeatedly evaluating how best to perform a villainous role rather than reacting with sincere outrage. 1 6 14

He is highly theatrical, self-amused, and prone to internal commentary about his own acting ability. Even while improvising, he carefully maintains whatever persona the current script requires—whether a heartbroken suitor, a notorious young master, or Yu Xiaogang’s arrogant cousin. 6 14 22 24

Despite his callous humor and frequent manipulation, he shows practical concern that Yu Xiaogang survive long enough for future scenes. He also carries Tang Yuehua when she injures her ankle and advises her against purchasing property in Spirit City after recognizing her political vulnerability. 10 14 16 19

Appearance

In his Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect identity, Lu Mingchuan wears blue robes embroidered with lightning patterns and a dragon-like spirit beast extending from his back across his chest. 21

• Carries himself with a deliberately composed, refined demeanor when posing as Yu Xiaogang’s cousin. 23
• Uses a soul tool belt for storage. 2
• Can manifest the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul. 21 23
• Displays five pitch-black spirit rings when asserting dominance at Spirit Hall. 23 24

Abilities & Skills

Script Awareness

Lu Mingchuan retains knowledge from repeated script resets and recognizes expected plot developments before they occur.

• Anticipates Yu Xiaogang’s arrival in Spirit City and the intended love-triangle scenario with Bibi Dong. 1 4
• Uses foreknowledge to plan performances, manipulate reactions, and identify future plot roles. 1 6 20
• Claims extensive knowledge of Bibi Dong and Tang Yuehua due to prior resets. 20
• His knowledge is not infallible; unexpected deviations frequently confuse him. 3 12

Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul

Under his new identity, Lu Mingchuan possesses the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul. 21

• Manifests the martial soul simultaneously with the Old Butler to intimidate Spirit Hall. 23
• His displayed configuration consists of five ten-thousand-year black spirit rings. 23 24
• The System lists a script-completion reward of three additional ten-thousand-year spirit rings. 21

System Check-Ins

The System stores and distributes rewards that become usable when his current script grants an appropriate body and martial soul. 21

• A check-in raises his displayed spirit power from 0/47 to 2/47. 21
• Check-ins can provide spirit power, stamina, agility, and other rewards. 15 21
• The System provides modern conveniences in his residence, including a self-charging automatic massage bed. 14

Acting and Manipulation

Lu Mingchuan excels at constructing public narratives that differ from his actual motives.

• Fakes heartbreak and rage to redirect public opinion against Yu Xiaogang. 6 13
• Adopts Yu Xiaogang’s cousin as a new-script persona, despite their different surnames. 22 23
• Uses Tenfold Brother’s belief that Yu Xiaogang is his weakness to set the guard against Yu Xiaogang. 26
• Exploits theatrical hostage exchanges to capture Tenfold Brother. 24

Equipment / Items

• Storage soul tool belt — Worn at his waist; used to transport objects and surprises. 2
• Storage soul tool — Used to release 999 sunflowers around Bibi Dong. 3
• Soul tool-assisted modern furnishings — Includes an automatic massage bed and other conveniences supplied by the System. 14
• Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect robes — Blue, lightning-patterned clothing used in his new identity. 21

Relationships

• Bibi Dong — Initially his scripted romantic target; their relationship becomes a contest of performances after she begins hearing his thoughts. 1 3 14
• Tang Yuehua — His etiquette teacher, later treated by both as a sibling-like companion; she becomes increasingly curious about his knowledge and motives. 7 16
• Old Butler — His fiercely loyal attendant, rewritten as a level 79 Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect elder in the new script. 2 21
• Yu Xiaogang — Scripted rival and later nominal “cousin” whom Lu Mingchuan is assigned to protect; Lu Mingchuan repeatedly humiliates and manipulates him. 4 6 21 26
• Tenfold Brother — Spirit Hall guard captured by Lu Mingchuan during a staged hostage exchange and manipulated into targeting Yu Xiaogang. 24 26
• Qian Daoliu — Spirit Hall Great Elder connected to Lu Mingchuan’s family history and his compulsory etiquette lessons. 2 8
• Qian Xunji — Connected to the death of Lu Mingchuan’s parents during his eighth-ring acquisition. 2

Story Role / Major Arcs

Spirit Hall Courtship Script

Lu Mingchuan begins by attempting to fulfill—or strategically derail—the role of Bibi Dong’s obsessive suitor. He prepares flowers, stages a confession, and expects Yu Xiaogang’s arrival to trigger his scripted defeat and exit. Bibi Dong instead reacts unpredictably after hearing his thoughts, derailing his planned sequence. 1 7

Yue Pavilion and South Market

Compelled to attend Tang Yuehua’s etiquette school, Lu Mingchuan becomes entangled in her investigation of Yu Xiaogang’s public lectures. He accompanies Tang Yuehua through the South Market, carries her after her injury, and watches Bibi Dong’s escalating retaliation against Yu Xiaogang. 7 14

New Script: Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect

Following the conclusion of the Spirit Hall script, Lu Mingchuan awakens as a Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect clansman assigned to protect Yu Xiaogang. He discovers his martial soul, begins converting stored check-in rewards into spirit power, and embraces the opportunity to play an arrogant sect scion. 20 23

Spirit Hall Hostage Incident

At Spirit Hall, Lu Mingchuan publicly reveals his black-ring configuration, provokes Bibi Dong, and turns a confused hostage exchange into the capture of Tenfold Brother. He then releases the guard after arranging circumstances intended to send him after Yu Xiaogang. 23 26

Trivia

• Lu Mingchuan calls himself an “unconventional Best Actor.” 20
• He originally planned to use 999 roses for Bibi Dong, but ultimately presents 999 sunflowers. 1 3
• Bibi Dong takes all 999 sunflowers after he rejects her invitation to stroll through Spirit Hall Academy. 7
• He repeatedly expresses a desire to retire into seclusion and live comfortably with System-provided conveniences. 1 14