Kunpeng

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Kunpeng (鲲鹏)
Alias(es)	Patriarch Kunpeng; future Demon Master; future Saint of the Way of Thunder Punishment 6 10 23 92
Species/Race	Innate demon beast of the Demon Race; a Kun fish capable of transforming into a Peng/Roc 6 23
Gender	Male 10
Affiliation	Demon Race; Two Sages Island; the Dragon Clan, which later submits to Two Sages Island 23 24 96
Occupation/Role	Creator of Demon Script and a benefactor who grants demon beasts cultivation methods; master of Kong Xuan; representative of Two Sages Island in its subjugation of the Dragon Clan 23 51 91 96
First Appearance	Chapter 5, as a small Peng seeking shelter on Mu Jizi's nanmu tree 5

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Peak Golden Immortal	6	Developed intelligence through Mu Jizi's cultivation method and reached this realm within roughly two thousand years. 6
Taiyi Golden Immortal	8, 9	Consumed Mu Jizi's nine fruits, triggered the Ninth-Nine Golden Immortal Transformation Tribulation, and endured its lightning with Mu Jizi's assistance. 8 9
Da Luo Golden Immortal	21	Advanced under the merit light gained after the fall of Luohu and the conclusion of the first great calamity. 21
Peak Daluo Golden Immortal	23	Creation of Demon Script earned Merit Divine Light; its insight and power raised his cultivation to the peak of this realm. 23
Quasi-Sage / One-Corpse Quasi-Sect Master	63	Severed his Good Corpse and attained the Quasi-Sage Dao Fruit after entering seclusion. 62 63
Near-Saint Quasi-Sect Master	82	After more than three thousand further years, his cultivation had reached the level just one step below the Primordial Chaos Saint realm. 82
Two-Corpse Quasi-Sage	91	Had severed two corpses by the time Mu Jizi dispatched him to subdue the Dragon Clan. 91

Background / History

Kunpeng first appeared as a small, instinct-driven Peng living near Mu Jizi's nanmu tree in the North Sea. Drawn to Mu Jizi, he sought shelter beneath the tree during a storm and developed an intense dependence on the being who would become his elder brother and guide. Mu Jizi's unintentional transmission of a cultivation method awakened Kunpeng's intelligence. 5 6 7

After awakening, Kunpeng revealed extraordinary potential. He could become a fish or a Roc whose body stretched tens of thousands of miles, absorb enormous quantities of innate spiritual energy, and cultivate at a speed that startled Mu Jizi. Unlike Mu Jizi's desire for freedom, Kunpeng immediately set his sights on becoming a Primordial Chaos Saint. 6

When the nine fruits on Mu Jizi's true body ripened, Kunpeng protected them from the beasts drawn to their aura, brutally killing the Hook Snake and other threats before accepting the fruits for himself. The fruits pushed him into a transformation tribulation. He endured eight bolts largely through his own strength, using his wings, wind barriers, and nearly indestructible beak, while Mu Jizi dispersed the remaining force of the eighth bolt and destroyed the final tribulation cloud. 7 8 9

After taking human form, Kunpeng traveled the Primordial Wilderness with Mu Jizi for two thousand years, collecting innate objects and confronting formations. On Mount Buzhou, he briefly fell into confusion under the illusion of the Northern Profound Yuan Water-Control Flag, but recovered with Mu Jizi's support and claimed the flag. The pair later returned to the North Sea, where Kunpeng helped establish their Dao field by gathering living beings for the new island. 10 13 14

During the rise of Luohu's demons, Kunpeng and Mu Jizi emerged from seclusion to fight. Kunpeng discovered that the wind-element immortal power within his Roc body had mutated into lightning immortal power after his transformation tribulation, granting him control over Nine Heavens Divine Thunder—a natural counter to extreme-yin resentful spirits and demons. 16 17

After the first great calamity, Kunpeng received merit that carried him into the Da Luo Golden Immortal realm. Later, prompted indirectly by Mu Jizi's remarks about the countless unawakened spirit beasts of the wilderness, Kunpeng spent a thousand years creating Demon Script. The Heavenly Dao recognized the script, transmitted it and a cultivation method to demon beasts across the Primordial Wilderness, and rewarded him with immense merit. 21 23

Kunpeng subsequently preached alongside Mu Jizi on Two Sages Island for three thousand years, helping awaken the spiritual intelligence of the island's beasts, plants, and other living things. When his cultivation caught up with Mu Jizi's, he challenged his elder brother to a sparring match above the North Sea, where his strength, speed, and transformations were tested against Mu Jizi's Space Lock. 24 25 26

His later travels brought him into repeated conflict with Redcloud Ancestor. After killing the Antelope Old Monster, Kunpeng rejected Red Cloud's moral condemnation, fought him, and used Devouring to consume most of Red Cloud's true-body essence before Red Cloud escaped. He later fought Red Cloud again in the chaos, where he relied on the Northern Black-Origin Water-Control Flag and his Roc form's speed to survive Red Cloud and Zhen Yuanzi's siege. 29 30 31 43 47

After refining the essence taken from Red Cloud, Kunpeng was reprimanded by Mu Jizi for relying on another cultivator's Dao. Soon afterward, he and Mu Jizi intervened in the conflict between Xihe and Yuehua against the King Father of the East and Queen Mother of the West. Kunpeng was initially infatuated with Xihe, but later developed a mutual affection with Yuehua. 32 33 56

Kunpeng saved the peacock Kong Xuan from the Ninth-Nine Golden Immortal Transformation Tribulation by lending him the Black-Origin Water-Control Flag. Impressed by Kong Xuan's resolve and gratitude, he accepted Kong Xuan as his disciple and brought him back toward Two Sages Island with Mu Jizi. 51

His conflict with Eastern Emperor Taiyi escalated over Yuehua. Above the North Sea, Kunpeng used the Black-Origin Water-Control Flag, his Great Kun form, Roc body, and Devouring against Taiyi's Chaos Bell and Golden Crow true form. When Taiyi unleashed Extreme Flame Burst, Kunpeng abandoned his attempt to devour Taiyi in order to survive the mutual destruction and barely defended himself from the explosion. Taiyi withdrew after Mu Jizi intervened. 53 54 55 56

Kunpeng later severed his Good Corpse and attained Quasi-Sagehood. During the subsequent contest for a powerful spear, he used Devouring to nearly claim the treasure, then turned on Red Cloud after the other great powers disrupted the attempt. His attack forced Red Cloud to sacrifice his own Good Corpse to escape. 63 67 68

After millennia of cultivation and Dao discussion with Mu Jizi and Yuehua, Kunpeng reached a cultivation level near sainthood. Once Mu Jizi became a Saint, he sent Kunpeng to the East Sea to prevent the Dragon Clan's future resurgence. Kunpeng initially attempted to intimidate Ao Guang into submission, but First Dragon intervened. After fighting First Dragon in the deep sea and escaping his Time Stop ability through sheer mental will, Kunpeng ultimately secured the Dragon Clan's submission to Two Sages Island through negotiation rather than destruction. 82 91 92 93 94 95 96

During the establishment of the Netherworld's reincarnation order, Kunpeng fought Grand Supreme Elder Lord in the Chaos beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens. Although their cultivation was comparable, the Taiji Diagram forced Kunpeng into a disadvantage and nearly captured him. At the critical moment, a will of the Heavenly Dao entered his mind, prompting an unexplained and ominous change in his demeanor. He later prepared to head for the Netherworld, where he encountered the Eleven Ancestral Shamans after they had been barred from entering the Demon Realm. 151 152

Appearance

In human form, Kunpeng wears white robes, with loose black hair and an ethereal, unbound bearing. Though his facial features are described as ordinary, his skin carries a faint luster and his eyes shine with glasslike light, giving him the air of a descending deity. 10

• Transforms between a vast Kun fish and a Roc/Peng. 6 9
• His largest Roc form can span tens of thousands of miles and obscure the sky. 6 25
• Can compress into a much smaller Roc form to greatly increase his speed. 25
• His Great Kun form is a colossal, water-adapted fish body that is especially formidable in the sea. 54 94
• His Roc body's beak is its toughest feature and withstood the eighth tribulation lightning without breaking. 9
• After receiving merit for Demon Script, he manifested a halo of Merit Divine Light behind his head. 23

Personality

Kunpeng is intensely ambitious, competitive, and impatient. From the moment he gained intelligence, he rejected the modest goal of becoming a Great Luo Golden Immortal and instead pursued sainthood. He frequently seeks direct tests of strength, whether challenging Mu Jizi to a duel, confronting Red Cloud, or wanting to rush into battle against demons. 6 18 25 30

His primordial beast nature is openly bloodthirsty. He kills weaker enemies without hesitation and initially values strength above karmic consequences or conventional morality. Nevertheless, he is not incapable of reflection: Mu Jizi's warnings about arrogance, restraint, and the Dao Heart cause him to acknowledge his own shortcomings. 7 18 28 30

Despite his pride, Kunpeng holds deep loyalty and gratitude toward Mu Jizi. He consistently addresses him as elder brother, follows his judgment when persuaded, worries for his safety after their separation in the chaos, and recognizes that his own development began with Mu Jizi's guidance. 10 16 24 47

Kunpeng is capable of tactical patience and political calculation when brute force is unsuitable. Although he first tried to cow the Dragon Clan with his cultivation, he chose negotiation after recognizing First Dragon's resolve and successfully brought the clan under Two Sages Island without further warfare. 92 93 96

His regard for those he accepts is genuine. He protected Kong Xuan during a seemingly hopeless tribulation, readily took him as a disciple, and remained behind to protect Mu Jizi during his elder brother's seclusion rather than accompany Yuehua. 51 60

Abilities & Skills

Kun Fish and Roc Transformation

Kunpeng freely changes between a sea-dwelling Kun fish and a Roc, adapting his body to different forms of combat and travel. 6 9 25

• His giant Roc form specializes in raw physical force, momentum, aerial dominance, and massive claw attacks. 25
• His smaller Roc form emphasizes erratic, lightning-like speed and unpredictable movement. 25
• He can transform into a fish while submerged, allowing him to move through water even while wrapped in tribulation lightning. 9
• His Great Kun form gains a major environmental advantage in water, allowing him to combine his water nature and the sea with the Black-Origin Water-Control Flag. 54
• His wings can generate blade-like winds, barriers, and powerful gales. 9 25
• His massive Kun tail can deliver devastating underwater blows, including strikes powerful enough to break First Dragon's bones. 94

Devouring

Kunpeng's innate divine ability creates an overwhelming suction force that can consume spiritual energy, objects, and even an opponent's essence. 6 26 31

• Absorbed nearly half of the spiritual liquid gathered around Mu Jizi's tree during his early transformation. 6
• Can attempt to seize an opponent's body and primordial spirit. 26
• Restrained Red Cloud and devoured most of Red Cloud's true-body essence. 31
• After attaining Quasi-Sagehood, used Devouring to pull a fleeing innate spear toward himself and redirect its suction away from surrounding great powers. 67
• Used Devouring to drag Taiyi toward his Roc beak, forcing Taiyi to answer with the self-damaging Extreme Flame Burst. 55
• Absorbing another cultivator's essence risks disrupting his own Dao through reliance on external insights; Mu Jizi explicitly warns him against this path. 32
• It failed to control Mu Jizi during their duel because Mu Jizi's massive true form could not be easily devoured. 26

Lightning Immortal Power and Nine Heavens Divine Thunder

Kunpeng's wind-element immortal power mutated into lightning immortal power following his transformation tribulation and subsequent seclusion. 17

• Controls Nine Heavens Divine Thunder, an utmost-yang power effective against extreme-yin creatures and resentful spirits. 17
• Covers his body in lightning during combat and shapes lightning-infused attacks with his wings and palms. 31
• His lightning power is particularly suited to destroying demons that ordinary spells cannot harm. 17
• Condensed an immense lightning sphere from his understanding of the Way of Thunder Punishment during his battle against First Dragon. 94
• His claimed future authority as a Saint of the Way of Thunder Punishment conflicts with the Dragon Clan's traditional duties over rain and thunder. 92

Combat Skill and Physical Prowess

Kunpeng combines the speed of his Roc form, the strength of his Kun form, lightning power, and unusually sharp combat judgment. 25 53 54

• He analyzed the rhythm of Taiyi's Chaos Bell attacks before countering with seven steps patterned after the Big Dipper and a kick capable of opening a spatial crack. 53
• He uses taunts and psychological pressure to provoke enemies, particularly Taiyi, into abandoning composure. 54
• His claws, wings, beak, and tail can all serve as high-level weapons in true-form combat. 9 25 54 94
• He escaped First Dragon's Time Stop through extraordinary mental will and Primordial Spirit resistance despite being physically immobilized. 94 95

Treasure Seeking

Kunpeng possesses an innate ability to sense and locate exposed innate objects. 27

• Easily found Primordial Plant Essence and innate metallic geng qi during a treasure-hunting wager with Mu Jizi. 27
• Cannot reliably locate powerful treasures that conceal their own aura. 28

Demon Script

Kunpeng created a script and inheritance method for the newly emerged Demon Race after a thousand years of contemplation. 23

• Demon Script appeared directly in the minds of demon beasts throughout the Primordial Wilderness. 23
• It gave demon beasts words and a deliberate path of cultivation instead of instinctive breathing exercises alone. 23
• Its creation earned Heavenly Dao recognition and a vast reward of Merit Divine Light. 23

Divine Gaze

Kunpeng can injure opponents through a focused look. 12

• A single glance severely wounded a Heavenly Immortal-level Qilin Tribe attendant. 12
• The ability is used as an immediate warning against those who disturb Mu Jizi. 12

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Northern Profound Yuan Water-Control Flag / Northern Black-Origin Water-Control Flag — An innate spirit treasure obtained on Mount Buzhou after Kunpeng overcame its illusion-based test. It protects him in the chaos and allows him to disregard much of Red Cloud's offense. When Kunpeng uses it while in Great Kun form and within the sea, its water-aligned power increases more than tenfold; he also lent it to Kong Xuan to shield him from his transformation tribulation. 13 43 51 54
• Merit Divine Light — Heavenly Dao reward for creating Demon Script; much of it entered his body to elevate his cultivation, while the remainder formed a halo behind his head. 23
• Hunyuan Staff — A staff wielded by Kunpeng during his battle with Grand Supreme Elder Lord; he used it to temporarily fix the Taiji Diagram in place. 151

Relationships

• Mu Jizi — Elder brother, unintentional mentor, traveling companion, and closest ally. Mu Jizi awakened Kunpeng's intelligence, guided his cultivation, and repeatedly restrains his impulsiveness. Kunpeng later remained behind to guard Mu Jizi's seclusion and continues to carry out his elder brother's orders even after Mu Jizi becomes a Saint. 6 18 24 60 91
• Redcloud Ancestor — Hostile rival. Red Cloud condemns Kunpeng's killings, while Kunpeng rejects his principles and defeats him with Devouring; their feud persists into later conflicts, including Kunpeng's attack that forced Red Cloud to sacrifice his Good Corpse. 29 30 31 43 68
• Xihe — Kunpeng becomes immediately infatuated with her upon seeing her battle the King Father of the East and Queen Mother of the West, then helps rescue her. She later becomes Dijun's Dao companion. 32 33 56
• Yuehua — Ally rescued alongside Xihe; Kunpeng later joins Mu Jizi in seeking her and Xihe when they go missing. Their relationship develops into mutual affection after Yuehua refuses her sister's attempt to pair her with Taiyi. 33 48 56
• Kong Xuan — Disciple. Kunpeng saved him from the Ninth-Nine Golden Immortal Transformation Tribulation with the Black-Origin Water-Control Flag and accepted him as his disciple after Kong Xuan transformed. 51
• Taiyi — Demon Race rival and opponent in a major battle over Yuehua. Kunpeng withstood Taiyi's Chaos Bell and Extreme Flame Burst, forcing Taiyi's withdrawal, though Kunpeng later recognizes that Taiyi's fully refined Chaos Bell is an even greater threat. 53 54 55 56 63
• Zhen Yuanzi — Enemy combatant during the chaos conflict, joining Red Cloud against Kunpeng. 43 47
• First Dragon — Respectful adversary and fellow two-corpse Quasi-Sage. Their deep-sea battle ended without either being destroyed, after which Kunpeng persuaded him to accept the Dragon Clan's submission to Two Sages Island. 93 94 95 96
• Ao Guang — East Sea Dragon King whom Kunpeng initially pressured into submission before First Dragon intervened. 91 92
• Grand Supreme Elder Lord — Powerful opponent who fought Kunpeng in Chaos using the Taiji Diagram and gained the upper hand through superior treasure power. 151
• Demon Race — Kunpeng's creation of Demon Script makes him a foundational teacher and benefactor to demon cultivators across the Primordial Wilderness. 23 27

Notable Quotes

“Great Luo Golden Immortal? Big Brother, would you be satisfied with merely becoming a Great Luo Golden Immortal? My goal is to become a Primordial Chaos Saint!” 6

“I know nothing of karmic cycles. I only know that strength is what truly matters.” 43

“If we worry about this and fear that, how can we understand our true hearts, distinguish right from wrong, and seek the Great Dao?” 30