Rulans

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Rulans (鲁兰斯)
Alias(es)	Marquis Rulans; Thunder Marquis 408
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Wushan Family; Wushan Castle; Wushan Territory
Occupation/Role	Marquis of Wushan Territory; master of Wushan Castle 184
Status	Alive; returned from the front line for the birth of Luo Ning's son 556
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Meteor Rank Knight	180	Had already reached Meteor Rank at age forty-five, thirty years before the present story.
Meteor Rank Knight — restored	367	Elrond's Level 8 Evil Purification removed the Soul Devouring Surge from his body, restoring the strength he had been unable to use freely.
Silver Moon Knight	398	Broke through after his recovery; publicly demonstrated the realm's hallmark by walking through the air.

Background

Early career and the Battle of Mist City

Rulans was a renowned battlefield knight who had reached Meteor Rank by the age of forty-five. He fought alongside the future king, Bruno, and earned the loyalty of many nobles who had followed him and his eldest son, Gremus. 75 180 423

Thirty years before the main story, false intelligence supplied by Andrea Vera caused Rulans' force at Mist City to be surrounded. Rulans escaped the encirclement but was severely injured, while Gremus—the Wushan heir and a Bronze Rank Knight—was killed in battle. Rulans later became a Marquis, while the Vera Family received a ducal title. 103

The lingering condition eventually proved to be Soul Devouring Surge, a Level 8 Dark Attribute magic that had fused with his flesh, blood, and Battle Qi. Suppressing it caused increasing pain and limited his ability to fight. 184 186

Family succession

Rulans initially considered Luo Ning a disappointing legitimate grandson: unlike Wiggins at the same age, Luo Ning had not mastered Battle Qi and was only a Mortal. He removed Luo Ning's inheritance rights and chose Brayden as heir, but still allowed Luo Ning to remain a Wushan family member and manage Mountain Forest Town as a chance at redemption. 2 5

Luo Ning's conquest of the Savage Tribes, development of Mountain Forest Town, and growing political judgment gradually changed Rulans' assessment. He began giving Luo Ning resources, territory, military authority, and political support as he came to see him as a potential pillar of the Wushan Family. 102 107 165 287

Appearance

Rulans is an elderly man who commonly relies on a cane and appears physically frail due to his long-term illness. During his first duel with Orson, the seventy-six-year-old Rulans was slightly hunched and visibly older than his opponent. 102 182

• White or completely gray hair and a white beard. 236 393
• Carries a cane, even after much of his strength returns. 102 370
• Became extremely thin, with sunken eye sockets, as the Soul Devouring Surge worsened. 236
• His restored Battle Qi manifests through intertwined flames and lightning. 368

Personality

Rulans is patient, perceptive, and strongly focused on the survival of the Wushan bloodline. He recognizes political talent in Luo Ning, worries about the weaknesses of Wiggins and Brayden, and consistently plans for the family's position after his own death. 102 112 181

Despite his severe illness, he remains proud and calculating. He accepted Orson's challenge not merely for personal honor, but because allowing a new Meteor Rank vassal to intimidate Wushan Castle would weaken the family's authority. 181 In battle, he uses his opponent's assumptions against them; during the duel, he deliberately passed the Soul Devouring Surge to Orson rather than simply defeating him. 184

He can be stern and reclusive, particularly during the years of constant pain, but Luo Ning's growth repeatedly brings out his humor, generosity, and optimism. 104 237 367

Abilities & Skills

Knight Combat

Rulans is an experienced high-ranking knight who fights with fire- and lightning-based Battle Qi. Even while injured, he could suppress the newly advanced Meteor Rank Orson through superior foundation, timing, and combat experience. 182 183

• Used a Flame Tornado to neutralize Orson's Water Wave Palm attacks. 183
• Forms lightning into close-combat attacks, including a Thunder Blade capable of breaking through Ice Armor. 183
• At Silver Moon Rank, can walk through the air and freely employ his Battle Qi without the previous backlash. 398 408
• His prolonged combat ability was severely restricted before treatment; intense Battle Qi use caused pain, vomiting blood, and rapid loss of fighting strength. 180 184

Fire Dance Lightning Strike Slash

Rulans created Fire Dance Lightning Strike Slash, a secret technique combining fire and lightning. It was developed after he became a Meteor Rank Knight and possesses significantly greater power than ordinary Battle Techniques. 310

• Overwhelmed Orson's Dark Water secret technique during their second battle. 408
• Its released heat and lightning scorched nearby grass into ash. 408
• Rulans later bestowed the technique's manual on Melonica, whose attributes and aptitude suited its use. 321

Soul Devouring Surge and Residual Black Energy

Soul Devouring Surge was a Level 8 Dark Attribute magic that coexisted with Rulans' body and Battle Qi. Suppressing it strengthened the backlash, while using force intensified his suffering. 184 186

• Passed the affliction into Orson during their first duel, leaving Orson similarly unable to fight without suffering severe torment. 184
• Was purified from Rulans' body by Elrond's Level 8 Evil Purification. 367
• A remaining mass of black energy stayed in his Qi Sea and could not be removed by further purification. 368
• Unlike the original affliction, the residual energy no longer harms him; it absorbs Battle Qi when touched and can be controlled by Rulans. 368

Leadership and Strategy

Rulans is a veteran ruler and military planner who balances force, diplomacy, and long-term succession.

• Required Black Python City to investigate attacks near its border and assigned Cabir to assist the inquiry. 75
• Allowed Luo Ning to administer conquered Savage Tribe territory while imposing an annual payment to Wushan Castle. 102
• Arranged Luo Ning's political marriage alliance with Princess Blanche and supported his advancement to Viscount of Wubei Territory. 151 185
• Planned to force Black Python City's submission through summonses, Knight Orders, intelligence networks, and support from the Silva Magic Energy Merchant Association. 393
• Appointed Luo Ning as Regimental Commander of the Fifth Knight Order and entrusted him with Riverside City's defense. 287

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Enchanted sword — Rulans revealed the weapon when accepting Orson's challenge; it is his primary sword in high-level combat. 180
• Cane — regularly used due to age and the physical effects of Soul Devouring Surge. 102 236
• Thunder Chasing Wind Beast — his contracted Level 5 Magical Beast mount, capable of lightning-based attacks and possessing a faint Giant Dragon bloodline. 102 103 242
• Fire Dragon Swallows Heaven Magic Energy Cannon — formerly kept in Wushan Castle's arsenal; Rulans gifted it to Luo Ning for Wubei Territory's defense. 239

Relationships

• Luo Ning Wushan — Grandson. Rulans initially stripped Luo Ning's inheritance rights, then became his most significant family patron after recognizing his ability, loyalty, and strength. 2 112 165
• Wiggins Wushan — Son. Rulans is disappointed by Wiggins' temper and limited political insight, but continues to rely on him in territorial administration and war mobilization. 2 248
• Brayden Wushan — Grandson and initially selected heir. Rulans values Brayden's cultivation talent but repeatedly urges him to develop political judgment and broader perspective. 2 181
• Diane Hyde — Daughter-in-law, Wiggins' wife, and Orson's daughter. Rulans compelled her to prioritize her identity as a Wushan family member over her Hyde bloodline. 241
• Count Orson Hyde — Vassal and long-time rival. Rulans defeated him in a duel thirty years earlier, crippled him with Soul Devouring Surge in their first modern spar, and later defeated him again as a Silver Moon Knight. 182 184 408
• Miloslav — Long-time friend and Earth Attribute Archmage. Miloslav provided potions to ease Rulans' illness and later joined him in the conflict against Black Python City. 184 401
• Elrond — Luo Ning's Light Attribute Archmage subordinate, who cured Rulans with Evil Purification. 367 368
• Princess Blanche Auduin — Royal princess entrusted with a letter to King Bruno; Rulans arranged her marriage alliance with Luo Ning. 151 189
• Most — Rulans' longtime butler and attendant, trusted with managing his household, messages, and gifts. 102 107
• Thunder Chasing Wind Beast — Contracted mount and battlefield companion. Their soul connection allows Rulans to calm it even under Carlos' dragon bloodline pressure. 242

Story Role / Major Arcs

Support for Luo Ning

Rulans permits Luo Ning to manage the northern Savage Tribe territories, provides Battle Techniques and Magic Books across multiple attributes, and gives him high-value spell scrolls for protection. 102 107 112

He later grants Luo Ning Sain Territory's resources, enfeoffs him as Viscount of Wubei Territory, and gives him a Fire Dragon Swallows Heaven Magic Energy Cannon. 185 239

Duel with Orson

When Jesus provokes a challenge between Rulans and the newly advanced Meteor Rank Orson, Rulans accepts to preserve Wushan Castle's prestige. 180 181

Rulans wins the duel despite his illness, then reveals to Luo Ning that he transferred Soul Devouring Surge into Orson's body, effectively crippling his rival. 183 184

Recovery and Breakthrough

Elrond removes the Soul Devouring Surge with Level 8 Light magic, restoring Rulans' freedom to use Battle Qi. 367

Shortly afterward, Rulans discovers the controllable black energy in his Qi Sea and breaks through to Silver Moon Knight. 368 398

War against Black Python City

After Miloslav is attacked and Knight Blev is killed, Rulans mobilizes Wushan Castle's forces and seeks accountability from the Hyde Family. 393 398

At the Wilderness Plain, Rulans leads Wushan Castle's smaller but higher-quality force against Black Python City. He defeats Orson's dark-power-enhanced secret technique with Fire Dance Lightning Strike Slash, helping secure victory for Wushan Castle. 408

Notable Quotes

“After thirty years of silence, my Wushan Family finally has the possibility of a strong resurgence!” 165

“You are very brave, child! I am proud of your courage!” 242

“It means you can establish a country. No, it should be an Empire!” 242