Su Zhao

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Su Zhao (苏昭) 1
Alias(es)	Young Master; Master Su 2 44
Species/Race	Human; transmigrator 1 17
Gender	Male
Age	15 at the time he reaches the Dou Zhe realm 1
Affiliation	Independent; claims no affiliation with any great faction 49
Occupation/Role	Cultivator, fire wielder, and sixth-tier alchemist 19 47
Status	Alive 50
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Dou Zhe	1	Reaches the realm after five years of conventional Dou Qi cultivation without consuming poison; activates the Invincible Breakthrough System. 1
Four-Star Dou Practitioner	5	Advances after leaving Black Wind City. 5
Seven-Star Dou Practitioner	12	Rises from four stars through intensive beast hunting, training, and refinement of a fourth-rank Beast Flame. 12
Peak Nine-Star Dou Zhe	15	Reaches the peak after refining three Beast Flames in the Magic Beast Mountain Range. 15
Battle Master	19	Breaks through after refining the Companion Purple Crystal Source. 19
Six-Star Dou Master	22	Jumps from nine-star Dou Disciple to six-star Dou Master after devouring the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame seed. 22
Seven-Star Dou Master	25	His cultivation rises another star during the month following the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame's absorption. 25
Eight-Star Dou Shi	35	Advances from seven to eight stars overnight by consuming three poison pills after awakening his Calamity Poison Body. 35
Four-Star Dou Spirit / Dou Ling	36, 37	Reaches four-star Dou Spirit through a year of dual cultivation; later described as a four-star Dou Ling before absorbing the Green Lotus Core Flame. 36 37
Peak Nine-Star Dou Ling	38	Advances five stars after completely refining the Green Lotus Core Flame. 38
Dou Wang	39, 40	Breaks through after a month of cultivation, gaining solid Origin Flame wings and a major increase in speed, perception, and Dou Qi. 39 40

Background / History

Su Zhao transmigrated into the body of a ten-year-old boy whose parents had been murdered by the Black Wolf Mercenary Group. The original owner died after his heart meridians were shattered, while Su Zhao inherited the body, its memories, and its lingering hatred. 3

He discovered the seven-colored pattern of the Calamity Poison Body on his lower abdomen. Although the constitution could refine poison into Dou Qi at an extraordinary rate, he spent five years refusing all poison and cultivating through ordinary means, believing strength was necessary before he could safely control it. 1

Upon reaching the Dou Zhe realm, Su Zhao awakened the Invincible Breakthrough System. Its beginner reward granted him the Fire Spirit Physique and the absolutely loyal Dou Huang guard later named Su You. 1 2

With Su You's aid, he destroyed the Black Wolf Mercenary Group and released the original body's resentment, declaring that only Su Zhao remained from then onward. 3

Appearance

Su Zhao is a teenage youth with tranquil black eyes; a faint purple glimmer can appear within them when his poison-related power stirs. 1 His body becomes notably more muscular and resilient after awakening the Fire Spirit Physique and training in the Magic Beast Mountain Range. 12

• Often wears ink-black clothing purchased by Su You after his first Origin Flame eruption burns away his previous clothes. 2
• Possesses a concealed seven-colored Calamity Poison Body pattern on his lower abdomen. 1
• Crimson flames can cover his body when his Fire Spirit Physique or Origin Flame is active. 2 22
• Manifests purple, flame-formed wings after reaching the Dou Wang realm. 38 40

Personality

Su Zhao is highly disciplined and long-term minded. He endures five years of poison cravings rather than risk losing control of his Calamity Poison Body, trains his body alongside his realm, and prepares extensively before attempting to absorb dangerous Heavenly Flames. 1 12 21 37

He is decisive toward threats. He orders Mu Li's death and has the Wolf Head Mercenary Group eliminated because he refuses to leave future trouble unresolved. 8 At the same time, he rationalizes his killings as punishment for villains rather than indiscriminate violence. 10

Su Zhao is protective toward those he accepts as companions. He reassures Xiao Yi Xian about the danger of her constitution, provides for Qing Lin and Qing Shuang, and helps Xiao Yan recover his ability to cultivate. 10 32 46 He is also a shrewd negotiator, repeatedly using his knowledge of pills, Heavenly Flames, and others' needs to secure advantageous agreements. 28 49 50

Abilities & Skills

Calamity Poison Body

Su Zhao's Calamity Poison Body allows toxins to be automatically refined into pure Dou Qi rather than harming him. 1

• Is naturally immune to ordinary poisons and poisonous powders. 6 11
• Can cultivate rapidly through poison consumption. 1 35
• Awakens the constitution's active cultivation potential by consuming three poison pills. 35
• Achieves complete control over its poison energy because the Fire Spirit Physique suppresses its backlash. 35
• Can exchange Origin Poison with another Calamity Poison Body bearer to accelerate both cultivators' growth. 36

Fire Spirit Physique and Origin Flame

The Fire Spirit Physique is a system-granted constitution described as a body born to command myriad flames. It creates an Origin Flame within Su Zhao's dantian. 1 2

• Widens and cleanses his meridians, improves his aptitude, and greatly enhances his physical strength, perception, reactions, and Dou Qi control. 2
• Naturally suppresses the Calamity Poison Body and its Origin Poison. 2 13
• Grants exceptional tolerance and affinity toward Beast Flames and Heavenly Flames. 19 22
• Prevents external soul power from entering his body. 49
• Can retain and later separate flames it has devoured without permanently reducing its fundamental nature. 23

Flame Devouring

Su Zhao uses the Scarlet Origin Heaven-Burning Art and his Origin Flame to absorb powerful flame sources.

• Refines Beast Flames to advance his cultivation during his time in the Magic Beast Mountain Range. 12 15
• Refines the Companion Purple Crystal Source to break into the Battle Master realm. 19
• Devours the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame after Su You weakens it, gaining six-star Dou Master cultivation and improving his physique and Origin Flame. 21 22
• Absorbs the nearly peak-condition Green Lotus Core Flame, reaching peak nine-star Dou Ling. 37 38
• Holds the Origin Flame, Myriad Beast Spirit Flame, and Green Lotus Core Flame simultaneously. 38 49

Scarlet Origin Heaven-Burning Art

A Fire Spirit Physique-specific growth cultivation method obtained from the Pill Emperor's Alchemy Legacy. 19 20

• Strengthens alongside Su Zhao's Origin Flame. 20
• Is particularly suited for suppressing and refining flames within his body. 22
• Includes the Crimson Origin Heaven-Burning Palm and Creation Heaven-Burning Seal, both growth-type Dou Techniques. 20

Martial Combat

Su Zhao develops his practical combat ability through repeated battles against Magic Beasts rather than relying solely on rapid realm advancement. 12 15

• Flaming Rock Fist — A high-grade Xuan-tier fire Dou Technique. He condenses fire energy into a molten state, drives it into an opponent, and detonates it internally. 12
• His Fire Spirit Physique gives him a body durable enough to withstand attacks that would severely injure cultivators of similar rank. 12
• At the Dou Wang realm, he forms Origin Flame wings that are faster and consume less Dou Qi than ordinary Dou Qi wings. 40

Alchemy

Su Zhao inherits the memories, formulas, techniques, and principles of the Pill Emperor's Alchemy Legacy. 19 20

• Passes the first through fourth alchemist assessments consecutively in a single day, beginning with a supreme-grade first-rank Strength-Accumulating Pill. 25
• Refines fourth-rank pills while still a Dou Master. 25
• Refines a sixth-grade Break-Evil Pill for Hai Bo Dong after becoming a Dou Wang. 40 41
• Is publicly recognized as a sixth-tier alchemist in Jia Ma Sacred City. 47
• Refines Soul Nourishing Liquid to awaken Yao Chen's soul. 48

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Fire Spirit Battle Halberd — A crimson, flame-patterned halberd that resonates with Su Zhao's Origin Flame. 19 20
• Azure Fire Cauldron — A fourth-tier medicinal cauldron provided by Otto and Frank. 26
• Heavenly Abyss Cauldron — A realm-breakthrough reward usable for alchemy and combat; it can expand enormously when supplied with Dou Qi. 36
• Little Sumeru Realm — A system-granted small world bound to Su Zhao, rich in spiritual energy and usable as a refuge. 36
• Seven-Colored Poison Scripture — A poison-master cultivation technique he shares with Xiao Yi Xian. 10
• Bone Flame Ring — The black ring containing Yao Chen's soul, acquired after helping Xiao Yan cultivate again. 46 48
• Companion Purple Crystal Source — Collected from the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's territory and used for his breakthrough. 18 19

Relationships

• Su You — His system-granted, absolutely loyal attendant and bodyguard. Su Zhao gives him his name and asks him to use “Young Master” rather than “Master.” 2
• Xiao Yi Xian / Little Doctor / Xian'er — Fellow Calamity Poison Body bearer, dual-cultivation partner, and romantic companion. Su Zhao seeks the Poison Pill Method partly to ensure she can safely control her constitution. 6 36 49 50
• Purple Crystal Winged Lion King / Amethyst — A sixth-rank Magic Beast subdued through Su You; it acknowledges Su Zhao as master after he promises to help it and its child reach the seventh tier. 17 24
• Hai Bo Dong — Restores his Dou Huang cultivation with a Break-Evil Pill in exchange for two years of service. 28 41
• Qing Lin — A rescued girl who acknowledges Su Zhao as her master and serves as his maid; he supports her cultivation and well-being. 32 33 46
• Qing Shuang — Qing Lin's mother. Su Zhao cures her with a fourth-grade Spirit Recovery Pill and allows her to manage the courtyard rather than serve as a slave. 32
• Yao Chen / Yao Lao — Awakened by Su Zhao through Soul Nourishing Liquid. Yao Chen gives him the Poison Pill Method and agrees to assist him before resurrection; Su Zhao will later resurrect him in exchange for the Bone Spirit Cold Flame. 48 49 50
• Xiao Yan — Su Zhao enables him to cultivate again, gives him Foundation-Strengthening Liquid, and takes the ring containing Yao Chen as compensation for his own plans. 46
• Ya Fei — Mitel Auction House associate whose business and management talent Su Zhao values; she accepts his invitation to return to the imperial capital. 42 46
• Mu Li — Jealous young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group whom Su Zhao has Su You kill after Mu Li threatens him. 7 8

Story Role / Major Arcs

Black Wind City

• Breaks through to the Dou Zhe realm, receives the Fire Spirit Physique and Su You, then leaves the city after destroying the Black Wolf Mercenary Group that murdered the original body's parents. 1 2 3

Qing Mountain Town and the Magic Beast Mountain Range

• Seeks out Little Doctor after learning she shares his Calamity Poison Body. 5 6
• Kills Mu Li and eliminates the Wolf Head Mercenary Group through Su You. 8
• Obtains the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture, trains against Magic Beasts, and refines Beast Flames. 10 12 15
• Forces the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King into submission, collects the Companion Purple Crystal Source, and discovers the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame. 17 18 20
• Devours the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame and later refines the remains of a Sky Demon Phoenix. 22 23

Desert City and the Green Lotus Core Flame

• Earns fourth-tier alchemist certification and acquires the Azure Fire Cauldron. 25 26
• Negotiates with Hai Bo Dong for a map fragment leading to the Green Lotus Core Flame. 28
• Rescues Qing Lin and Qing Shuang, bringing them into his household. 30 32
• Awakens his Calamity Poison Body, develops dual cultivation with Xiao Yi Xian, and obtains the Little Sumeru Realm. 35 36
• Absorbs the Green Lotus Core Flame, then reaches the Dou Wang realm after a month of cultivation. 38 39 40

Wutan City and Jia Ma Sacred City

• Helps Xiao Yan resume cultivation, then takes Yao Chen's ring to pursue the Poison Pill Method. 44 46
• Arrives in Jia Ma Sacred City as a sixth-tier alchemist and Dou Wang, attracting the attention of Jia Xing Tian, Yun Yun, and Fa Ma. 47
• Awakens Yao Chen, secures the Poison Pill Method, and establishes their resurrection-for-flame agreement. 48 49 50

Notable Quotes

“From this day on, there is only Su Zhao.” 3

“If I, Su Zhao, am going to be someone, then I'll be invincible among those of the same rank, with unrivaled combat power.” 12

“My promise, Su Zhao's promise, is the guarantee.” 17

Trivia

• Su Zhao's original Dou Qi possessed wood affinity; after receiving the Fire Spirit Physique, he gained an equally abundant fire affinity, giving him the two attributes suited to alchemy. 14
• His soul power is naturally stronger than average because he has lived two lives. 14
• He initially lacks a storage ring and envies Su You's ability to store the cave's treasure. 11
• His first Origin Flame eruption burns all of his clothes to ash. 2