Su Zhan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Su Zhan (苏占)
Alias(es)	Mastermind of the Masked Monsters; Su Shen
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Long Wu
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Beginner Quasi-Martial Artist	2	Begins with Lowest Grade aptitude; his sentient techniques cultivate automatically at 1× speed.
Intermediate Quasi-Martial Artist	12	Reaches 32 Qi and Blood and 324 kg strength; Nine Fire Saber’s Intermediate breakthrough raises his tested strength to 370 kg.
Advanced Quasi-Martial Artist	15	Base strength reaches roughly 550 kg; Advanced Jade Body and Intermediate Nine Fire Saber raise his output to 700–730 kg.
Beginner Martial Artist	34	Breaks into the Martial Artist realm; gains a cultivation-method slot, bringing his total to 4/5.
Advanced Martial Artist	51	Bloodthirsty Rampage reaches Intermediate, doubling his Qi and Blood to 801 points; his base strength approaches 8,000 kg.
Beginner Martial Master	83	Succeeds on his 62nd breakthrough attempt; gains Spiritual Energy Projection, Aura formation, and ranged Blade Energy.
Intermediate Martial Master	103	Qianlong · Dark Law’s breakthrough grants Heaven Grade Dark Attribute power and control of heaven-and-earth power; he can level a mountain peak with one strike.
Advanced Martial Master	111	Succeeds on his 105th breakthrough attempt after obtaining a Heaven Grade Time Attribute cultivation method.
Beginner Martial General	118	A major-realm breakthrough and two cultivation-method upgrades nearly double his Blood Essence to 64,837 points.
Advanced Martial General	163	Clears Cycle Tower Floor 96 in 15 hours, 19 minutes, and 41 seconds, setting the global record.
Tier 5 Transcendence / Initial Martial Marquis	164, 165	Raises Nine Fire to +15 enhancement and achieves Tier 5 Transcendence; subsequently transcends to initial Martial Marquis, gaining flight.
Martial Marshal	181	Reaches Marshal Rank; his Cultivation Multiplier rises to 500,000× and unlocks Cultivation Method Dao.

Background / History

Su Zhan initially possesses Lowest Grade aptitude and considers cultivation resources wasted on himself. His circumstances change when he discovers that every cultivation method he owns has gained intelligence, joined a chat group, and cultivates automatically without interruption. Rather than training conventionally, he learns to accelerate their progress by satisfying the specific resources they crave. 1 2

He begins feeding pills and Spirit Weapons to his techniques, treating their advancement as an investment in his own strength. His father, Su Jianguo, provides Blood Nourishing Pills and a Primary Spirit Weapon longsword, while Su Zhan spends his own savings on further pills and weapons. 4 9 10

After rapidly reaching the Martial Artist realm, Su Zhan leverages the Lin Family’s support and resources while concealing much of his actual cultivation. He develops Cultivation Avatars, which conduct independent raids on Meng Family strongholds; their masked appearances lead outsiders to call them the “Masked Monsters.” 34 36 46 90

The Meng Family’s repeated assassination attempts drive Su Zhan into direct conflict with its experts. He ultimately reveals strength comparable to an Intermediate Martial General while still a Beginner Martial Master, and his role as the controller of the Masked Monsters is exposed. 89 90 93

Su Zhan later joins Long Wu after making the destruction of Marquis Gu Tong and the Gu Yue Family a condition of his recruitment. At the Cycle Tower, he shatters records through Floor 96, achieves Tier 5 Transcendence, clears all 99 floors, and defeats the Ancient Ancestor of Samsara. 141 142 163 164 171

In later travels, Su Zhan obtains Phantom Mist Jade to save True Man Lin Lie, explores dangerous secret realms with the Moon Beast and Time-Space Sealing Demon Dragon, and becomes the central power supporting Yuan Yuan’s branch of the Yuan Family. 306 312 544 564

Personality

Su Zhan is pragmatic and resource-oriented. Once he realizes his techniques can cultivate on their own, he focuses on maximizing returns through pills, Spirit Weapons, beast materials, repairs, trading, and targeted enhancement rather than relying on conventional training. 2 6 10 79 103

He is confident in combat but not blindly reckless. He sends Cultivation Avatars into dangerous areas instead of needlessly exposing himself, orders them to retreat from stronger opponents, and declines to pursue Yuan Fei when doing so could attract unwanted attention. 52 82 544

Su Zhan can be ruthless toward enemies who threaten him or his allies, especially assassins and hostile factions. However, he also shows gratitude and restraint: he credits Lian Yu for assistance, helps True Man Lin Lie, shares materials with companions, and avoids killing merely for profit. 312 353 544

Abilities & Skills

Sentient Cultivation Method Chat Group

Su Zhan’s cultivation methods possess independent intelligence, communicate with him, sense nearby cultivation-method auras, and cultivate automatically.

• Determines each technique’s desires and uses that knowledge to accelerate their advancement. 1 2
• Can identify nearby practitioners’ techniques, grades, and approximate strength within roughly ten meters. 3
• His methods develop distinct personalities and regard him as their “Boss.” 10 11

Cultivation Multiplier

Resources consumed by his techniques increase their cultivation speed multiplier, allowing several methods to progress simultaneously.

• Second-grade pills provide a 10× boost regardless of cost, leading Su Zhan to prioritize cheaper pills of the same grade. 10
• Reaches 100× acceleration and unlocks an additional cultivation-method slot after becoming a Beginner Martial Artist. 34
• Reaches 1,000× on Basic Qi and Blood Method, unlocking Cultivation Sharing. 52
• Reaches 500,000× at Martial Marshal rank, unlocking Cultivation Method Dao. 181

Cultivation Avatars

At designated multiplier thresholds, Su Zhan’s cultivation methods can manifest as humanoid avatars.

• Avatars can leave the city, hunt fierce beasts, raid strongholds, collect resources, and be directed through Su Zhan’s consciousness. 19 20 52
• Their deaths do not deter Su Zhan from using them in high-risk operations. 20 83
• Their masked forms become known as the Masked Monsters and terrorize the Meng Family. 71 90
• By the Cycle Tower arc, Su Zhan commands seven Cultivation Avatars and equips them with Spirit Grade Techniques and Advanced Spirit Treasures. 164

Cultivation Sharing, Summon, and Enhancement

Su Zhan’s system unlocks additional functions as his techniques’ multipliers rise.

• Cultivation Sharing — allows one cultivation method’s advancement to strengthen another; it improves Lei Yin after Universe Wind Thunder Concealment unlocks the function. 52 103
• Cultivation Summon — unlocked after reaching a 2,000× multiplier threshold. 76
• Cultivation Enhancement — uses materials in a Reinforcement Furnace to strengthen cultivation methods with success rates and escalating requirements. 79
• Cultivation Method Will — methods above 20,000× can independently comprehend compatible Heaven and Earth Wills and accelerate that comprehension. 161

Combat Power

Su Zhan repeatedly fights above his cultivation realm through stacked cultivation-method effects, high Blood Essence, weapon techniques, and avatar support.

• His Bloodthirsty Rampage is a rare Blood Qi stat-based method that passively improves multiple aspects of his physical ability. 37
• At Beginner Martial Artist, he reaches 12,000 kg of strength—above the standard for a Beginner Martial Master. 52
• At Beginner Martial Master, he can project Spiritual Energy into weapons, create Aura, and launch Blade Energy at range. 83
• He manifests five Laws at full power and demonstrates strength comparable to an Intermediate Martial General. 89
• Qianlong · Dark Law allows stealth through darkness, dark-energy attacks, corrosion, and the use of heaven-and-earth power. 103
• His Tier 5 Transcendence grants flight and allows him to defeat Martial Marquis-level fierce beasts efficiently. 165

Formation and Perception Skills

Su Zhan can identify hidden dangers, analyze formations, and counter illusion-based traps.

• He recognizes the danger concealed beneath a seemingly peaceful secret realm. 312
• He sees through an illusion array, kills its creator, and recovers his trapped companions. 338
• He demonstrates enough spatial control to remove poison using his own power and immobilize True Person Tiangong. 352
• He can deduce details of a murder scene, including that the Flower Pavilion Master was ambushed by someone he trusted. 512

Cultivation Methods

• Basic Qi and Blood Method / Blood Consumption — foundational Qi and Blood method; develops Cultivation Avatars and Cultivation Sharing. 2 46 52
• Nine Fire Saber / Nine Heavens Thunder Fire Saber / Overlord Melody: Nine Heavens Thunder Fire — weapon technique that evolves from Beginner Grade to Elite Grade and later becomes a three-attribute weapon cultivation method. 12 40 94
• Jade Body / Gilded Jade Body — body-tempering method that improves physique, defense, and Blood Essence recovery; evolves to Elite Grade. 43
• Bloodthirsty Rampage / Frenzy Blood — rare Blood Qi stat-based method that substantially raises Blood Essence and later gains tearing and bleeding effects. 37 125
• Universe Wind Thunder Concealment / Lei Yin — movement and concealment method; contributes speed, stealth, and Cultivation Sharing. 46 103 127
• Qianlong · Dark Law — Heaven Grade Dark Attribute method capable of stealth, dark-energy blade attacks, corrosion, and large-scale destruction. 103
• Years — Time Attribute cultivation method acquired before Su Zhan’s advancement to Advanced Martial Master. 111
• Nine Heavens Divine Lightning — lightning-based method capable of summoning thunderstorms; later absorbs an Annihilation Thunder Bead and reaches 200% charge. 564 569
• Immovable Wisdom King Wall — defensive cultivation method. 555 565
• Shadow Thousand Silk Lock — technique capable of providing information on the beast skin map and incomplete energy circuit. 567
• Extreme Fire Death Blade — King Rank technique awarded by the Ancient Ancestor of Samsara after Su Zhan clears the Cycle Tower. 171

Equipment / Items

• Spirit Weapon saber — received among the Lin Family’s gifts and used alongside his saber cultivation methods. 43
• Advanced Spirit Artifact long saber — used to execute Qianlong · Dark Law’s Dark Dragon · Incineration and Draw the Firmament. 103
• Jade Token — allows Su Zhan to escape Fairy Yunxi’s soul projection. 431
• Long Wu Return Token — teleports him to Long Wu Giant City. 177
• Phantom Mist Jade — rare treasure Su Zhan obtains to save True Man Lin Lie; continuously nourishes Lin Lie’s body after absorption. 306 312
• Beast Skin Map — recovered from Yuan Hong; contains an incomplete energy circuit and attempts to absorb Su Zhan’s Spiritual Sense and Spirit Energy when activated. 565 567

Relationships

• Su Jianguo — father; supports Su Zhan’s cultivation with Blood Nourishing Pills and a Primary Spirit Weapon. 4
• Liu Huixian — mother; supports and worries about Su Zhan’s cultivation future. 4
• Lin Jinyu — former acquaintance whose relationship with Su Zhan remains complicated; she recognizes his rapid breakthroughs and later learns he has surpassed her. 12 94
• Lin Baitian — Lin Jinyu’s brother; initially dismissive, later seeks to invest in Su Zhan and becomes increasingly aware of his talent. 15 32
• Lin Fanlong — Lin Family Martial Marshal and patriarch; recognizes Su Zhan as an exceptional prodigy, protects his secrecy, and provides access to resources. 32 36 40
• Elder Feng — Lin Family protector; observes Su Zhan’s growth, defends him against Meng Family assassins, and reports his feats to Lin Fanlong. 36 89 93
• Meng Qianqiu — Meng Family head and major enemy; repeatedly attempts to assassinate Su Zhan after learning he controls the Masked Monsters. 82 93
• Lian Yu — ally who assists in treating True Man Lin Lie and credits Su Zhan for obtaining the Phantom Mist Jade. 306 312
• True Man Lin Lie — powerful ally saved through Su Zhan’s acquisition of Phantom Mist Jade. 306 312
• Moon Beast — traveling companion and source of information about the Phantom Mist Jade and dangerous locations. 306 312
• Time-Space Sealing Demon Dragon — traveling companion who accompanies Su Zhan and the Moon Beast through secret realms. 312 338
• Yuan Yuan — close companion with a sibling-like bond with Su Zhan; trusts his decisions and supports him against the Yuan Family Main Branch. 544 545
• Yuan Chou — trusted subordinate and ally; reports threats, handles tasks for Su Zhan, and helps uncover Yuan Hong’s Beast Skin Map. 555 565
• Yuan Ji — White-haired Elder of the Yuan Family Main Branch; submits to Su Zhan after witnessing his power and later pledges loyalty. 564 586
• Ancient Ancestor of Samsara — Cycle Tower’s final opponent; rewards Su Zhan with Extreme Fire Death Blade and invites him to join the Samsara Cosmos after losing to him. 171

Story Role / Major Arcs

Sentient Cultivation Methods Arc

Su Zhan discovers the Cultivation Method Chat Group, learns that his techniques cultivate automatically, and begins accelerating them through pills, elixirs, and Spirit Weapons. 1 2 4 10

Lin Family and Meng Family Conflict

After rapidly entering the Martial Artist realm, Su Zhan receives Lin Family backing and uses his Cultivation Avatars to attack Meng Family strongholds. His actions escalate into an open conflict with Meng Qianqiu. 34 44 46 82

Masked Monsters Reveal

Su Zhan confronts Meng Family assassins, unveils his full power, and summons his Cultivation Avatars. Elder Feng and the Meng Family’s experts learn that Su Zhan is the mastermind behind the Masked Monsters. 89 90 93

Long Wu and Cycle Tower Arc

Su Zhan enters Long Wu, becomes a target of international attention, and uses the Cycle Tower’s accelerated environment to set global records, attain Tier 5 Transcendence, and clear all 99 floors. 151 161 163 164 171

Secret Realm and Yuan Family Arc

While traveling with the Moon Beast and Time-Space Sealing Demon Dragon, Su Zhan resolves conflicts involving formations, demonic forces, and the Yuan Family. He protects Yuan Yuan’s side of the family, forces the Main Branch into submission, and investigates the Blood Soul Heaven Sacrifice Grand Formation. 312 544 564 565

Trivia

• Su Zhan’s original aptitude is Lowest Grade, while his later strength comes primarily from automatic cultivation, resource management, and his Cultivation Avatars rather than conventional talent. 2 147
• He initially has only three cultivation methods, but additional slots unlock when both his realm and cultivation acceleration meet required thresholds. 2 34
• He regards his cultivation methods as companions and distributes resources based on their individual needs and advancement thresholds. 10 76 79
• His Cycle Tower achievement causes Alien Races to increase the bounty on him and dispatch Martial Emperors to eliminate him. 161