Su Ming

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Su Ming (苏明)
Species/Race	Celestial Fox Clan fox demon; later a Sea Demon/Heavenly Tribulation incarnation, then an anomalously pure Demon
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Celestial Fox Clan (clan chief); Heaven’s Will; temporary ally of Yu Zhong
Occupation/Role	Architect of the Sea-Demon Transformation plan; agent selected to carry out Heaven’s Will
Status	Active 641
First Appearance	Chapter 520

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Celestial Fox Clan chief and fox demon	532	Won his clan’s support by offering a means to evade the Heavenly Tribulation, then led Celestial Foxes and Dragon Clan members into Sea-Demon transformation.
Sea Demon / partial incarnation of the Heavenly Tribulation	522	Developed a method to make himself part of the Heavenly Tribulation; his demonic aura nearly vanished, and he gained control over the Sea Demons.
Full control of Sea Demon avatar	541	Emerged from seclusion and regained complete control of the avatar confronting Lin Jun.
Pure Demon with Heaven’s Will-like bloodline	583	His purification unexpectedly transformed him into an exceptionally pure Demon rather than a true Sea Demon; he retained and strengthened his command over Sea Demons and could move heaven and earth.
Heaven’s Will-backed candidate	584, 586	Heaven’s Will selected him as a controllable backup after Lin Jun became too powerful to use.

Background / History

Su Ming became the Celestial Fox Clan’s chief by presenting a method that appeared capable of avoiding the Heavenly Tribulation. The method transformed its users into Sea Demons, and his clansmen accepted it out of fear of death. He also engineered Dragonrider Island’s involvement by leaking information about Thousand Dwelling Island, eventually drawing the Dragon Clan into the same transformation. 532

The method relied on planting Sea Demon aura into living beings, using their vital energy to suppress the Sea Demons’ frenzy, then absorbing compatible bloodlines. Su Ming spread this aura through the entire Celestial Fox Clan to facilitate his own purification. 540 According to Ling Zhi, their marriage had been a political arrangement, and Su Ming had long coveted her research into evading the Heavenly Tribulation; she further states that he killed their child after discovering there was no foolproof method. 521

His plan initially appeared successful. By the time he met Ling Zhi again, Su Ming’s demonic aura was fading, and he had become part of the Heavenly Tribulation itself. He intended to carry out Heaven’s will when the next Tribulation descended. 520 522 His purification later produced an unforeseen result: rather than becoming a true Sea Demon, he became a Demon of extraordinary purity while maintaining dominion over the Sea Demons. 583

Heaven’s Will subsequently revealed that it had originally hoped to use Lin Jun as its instrument against humanity, but chose Su Ming as a backup when Lin Jun became uncontrollable. Su Ming accepted this arrangement as the safest available route to survival, though he grew increasingly distrustful of Heaven’s Will’s promises and motives. 584 586 592

Personality

Su Ming is calculating, patient, and intensely survival-driven. He is willing to sacrifice clansmen, allies, and family for a chance to escape death and attain immortality. His plans typically rely on indirect control: manipulating bloodlines, setting layered traps, using avatars, and allowing others to believe they are acting voluntarily. 521 532 540

Despite his intelligence, Su Ming is deeply unsettled by forces he cannot explain—particularly Lin Jun. His confidence repeatedly collapses when Lin Jun demonstrates power beyond his expectations, after which he attempts to rebuild his resolve through deduction, rationalization, or alliances with stronger beings. 542 592 633

His purification also appears to have destabilized his emotions. Ling Zhi’s refusal to trust him provokes jealousy and hostility, while his interest in Lin Jun becomes possessive fascination rather than ordinary enmity. 522 541

Abilities & Skills

Sea-Demon Transformation and Purification

Su Ming developed and applied a method intended to evade the Heavenly Tribulation by transforming living beings through Sea Demon aura.

• Plants Sea Demon aura in living beings and uses their vital energy to suppress its frenzy. 540
• Absorbs compatible bloodlines to advance his purification. 540
• Converted much of the Celestial Fox Clan and Dragonrider Island into Sea-Demon-like Mutants. 532
• His own purification ultimately produced a pure Demon rather than the Sea Demon he intended to become. 583

Command of Sea Demons and Heavenly Power

Su Ming commands the Sea Demon hordes and gained a connection to the Heavenly Tribulation.

• The Sea Demons act with intelligence and coordination under his influence. 523
• His avatar can manifest black threads and tentacles, including massive hammer-like constructs. 542
• Can unleash black energy powerful enough to cleave through the deep sea. 542
• After his transformation, he retains control over Sea Demons and can move heaven and earth at his command. 583
• His power is not absolute: Lin Jun’s Demon-Slaying Sword can drain his blood, and the Stone Stele can threaten his Sea Demon forces. 542 543

Celestial Fox Bloodline Manipulation

Su Ming exploits the Celestial Fox bloodline as both a resource and a means of control.

• Sought Lin Jun’s Ancestral Fox Bloodline and attempted to force him to accept a “seed” for Su Ming’s stated goal of continuing the race. 540 541
• His remaining Sky Fox bloodline can still be suppressed by the Ancestor Fox, despite his attempt to cleanse it away. 568
• The Celestial Fox ancestors believe Lin Jun’s bloodline is connected to Su Ming, though Lin Jun disputes their conclusion. 399 406

Schemes and Trapcraft

Su Ming favors preparations that force opponents into disadvantageous choices.

• Used Ling Xi’s artificially preserved life as bait to lure Lin Jun into the Desolate Sea. 539
• Left Heavenly Tribulation Origin energy behind as a dilemma: Lin Jun could spend years refining it or allow the Sea Demons to revive. 566
• Reworked the Feng Jue Grand Array into a vast reservoir of dead energy and concealed Heavenly Tribulation Origin within it as a trap. 563 565
• Uses avatars and remote influence to conceal his true location and preserve his main body. 520 540

Relationships

• Ling Zhi — Wife by political marriage; former research partner and present enemy. Su Ming used her research into avoiding the Heavenly Tribulation and views her faith in Lin Jun as betrayal. 520 521 522
• Lin Jun — Primary adversary and object of fixation. Su Ming seeks his Ancestral Fox Bloodline, fears his unexplained power, and repeatedly attempts to manipulate or eliminate him. 540 541 542 592
• Heaven’s Will — Patron and manipulator who selected Su Ming as a backup instrument for humanity’s destruction. Their alliance is pragmatic and increasingly distrustful. 584 586 592
• Lao Xu — Celestial Fox elder and outspoken opponent of Su Ming’s sacrifice of the clan. 399 540
• Ling Xi — Originator of the Sea-Demon Transformation and Purification research; Su Ming used her preserved life as bait in his trap for Lin Jun. 536 539
• Yu Zhong — Temporary ally who intends to use Su Ming as a vanguard against Lin Jun in exchange for power and possible immortality. 637 641
• Seventeen — Ancient Heaven’s Will Demon whom Yu Zhong approached to provide Su Ming with surplus power. 638 641

Story Role / Major Arcs

Sea-Demon Transformation Plan

Su Ming returns as the architect of the Celestial Fox Clan’s transformation into Sea Demons. He reveals that he has become part of the Heavenly Tribulation and intends to survive it by serving as its executor. 520 522 532

Conflict in the Desolate Sea

Su Ming attempts to obtain Lin Jun’s Ancestral Fox Bloodline through coercion and the “seed.” His Sea Demon avatar clashes with Lin Jun, is wounded by the Demon-Slaying Sword, and becomes trapped by Lin Jun’s Blood Shadows. 540 541 542 546

The destruction of his avatar costs Su Ming at least half of his blood essence and Divine Soul, leaving him unable to recover for thirty to fifty thousand years. 551

Interworld Domain and Heaven’s Will

After purification in the Interworld Domain, Su Ming becomes a pure Demon and learns that Heaven’s Will regards him as a controllable tool for exterminating humanity. He cooperates because he lacks the strength to resist, but becomes increasingly aware that he is being used. 583 584 586 597

Alliance Against Lin Jun

Traumatized by Lin Jun’s overwhelming power, Su Ming allies with Yu Zhong and seeks assistance from ancient Heaven’s Will Demons. He remains driven by the promise of immortality, even while recognizing that Yu Zhong intends to use him as an expendable weapon. 633 637 638 641

Notable Quotes

“Wife, three months from now, the Heavenly Tribulation will descend, and I shall carry out Heaven’s will.” 520