Gu Sheng

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Gu Sheng (顾盛)
Alias(es)	Xu Liehuo 273
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Gu Family Village; Saint Pill Sect; Spirit Pill Peak and War God Peak; Jade Pool Holy Land 162 185 287
Occupation/Role	Martial artist, cultivator, alchemist, former Blade Catcher, sect organizer 106 185 273
Status	Alive 971
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Wood Chopping — Minor Accomplishment	5	Reached through repeated wood chopping; sharply improved his work efficiency and income.
Wood Chopping — Mastery	6	Fully mastered the skill, further increasing his earning capacity.
Iron Stone Fist — Mastery	55	Mastered the fist art and began feeling internal force affect his skin and muscle layer.
Iron Stone Fist — Minor Accomplishment	58	Doubled his strength; demon wolf meat further accelerated his body refinement.
Skin Refining — Stone Skin	67	Became a martial artist and resolved to conceal his status while preparing for the Black Market.
Iron Stone Fist — Perfection	79	Unified its combat and cultivation methods, doubling his internal force.
Skin Refining — Iron Skin	80	Increased his strength, speed, and defense; he was considered nearly invincible below Blood Refining.
Skin Refining — Jade Skin	91	Gained enhanced defense, speed, strength, and perception.
Snake Breathing Technique — Minor Accomplishment	95	Achieved after two months of cultivation; his physique and resilience improved by over half.
Blood Refining Realm — Great Accomplishment	110	His Blood Essence, aura, speed, and combat strength rose markedly.
Bone Refining Realm — Copper Bone	168	Reached Copper Bone at age seventeen, drawing notice from Saint Pill Sect higher-ups.
Primal Chaos Body Tempering Art — Tier 1	205, 230	Fused the Iron Stone Fist, Flying Thunder Leg, and Golden Body Art; could withstand multiple Sword Qi winds that previously injured him severely.
Bone Refining Realm — Gold Bone	230	Recorded as Gold Bone at age eighteen.
Marrow Refining Realm — Ninth Level	308	Broke through after a month of seclusion following his defeat by Jiang Yichen.
Sea Bottom Realm — Fourth Heaven	325	Advanced after helping repel the Dragon Cloud Kingdom's demonic beast tide.
Sun Realm — Ninth Level / Sea of Wheels Secret Realm	351	Broke through after defeating Jiang Yichen, the Golden-Winged Little Peng King, and Chen Feng.
Life Spring Realm	373	Successfully broke through, producing celestial phenomena.
Other Shore Realm	437	Possessed sufficient cultivation to enter the Fire Domain's seventh layer, though its flames initially trapped him.
Nascent Soul Stage — Peak	599	Awakened at the peak stage and intervened against Venerable King Qiankun.
Earth Palace Realm — Late Stage	630	The Heavenly Dao Marriage Contract with Gongsun Yue accelerated his cultivation.
Heavenly Martial Realm — Peak / Half-step Glass Golden Body	863	Withstood the combined assault of fourteen third-level Sovereign Realm experts using only his body.
Sovereign Realm — Peak	887	Could kill peak Sovereign Realm experts with a single punch and withstand three Human Kings' combined attack.
Forty Acupoints Opened	925	His full physical burst reached the force of roughly thirty-nine to forty acupoints.

Background

Gu Sheng originated as the son of a tenant farmer in Gu Family Village, Canghe County, Qingzhou, under the Great Liang Dynasty. After awakening his latent wisdom, he paid the village scholar in dried meat to improve his literacy, intending to understand martial arts manuals and eventually leave the village prepared for the wider world 23 160.

He initially supported himself through wood chopping, hunting, and archery. His rapid improvement made him a respected hunter, but he avoided marriage despite frequent proposals, believing family obligations would prevent him from freely pursuing the Martial Way 65.

Gu Sheng kept much of his strength hidden as he progressed through body refinement. He used disguises, limited the techniques he displayed, and planned public breakthroughs carefully to avoid envy, manipulation, and unwanted attention from Gu Family Village's elders 56 67 87 106.

At seventeen, he entered the Saint Pill Sect through a token connected to an elder relative. Lu Junyi made him a handyman disciple, after which Gu Sheng sought advancement through both martial cultivation and alchemy rather than accepting a single path 160 162 185.

Appearance

Gu Sheng's true appearance is that of a handsome, refined young man with a wheat-colored complexion, a trace of youthful softness, and unusually mature, composed eyes. His body grew taller and heavily muscled through cultivation, while Jade Skin gave his skin a subtle jade-like luster 89 91 144.

• Often appeared as an ordinary farm boy in coarse clothing during his early years. 159
• Stood over two meters tall while using Tier 1 Body Strengthening. 124
• Could alter his height, build, and facial appearance with the Body Shifting and Bone Changing Art. 95 144
• Used disguises to separate his identity from his work as a Blade Catcher. 106
• Later appeared haggard after extended travel and survival in the wilderness. 761

Personality

Gu Sheng is diligent, pragmatic, and fiercely self-reliant. He treats cultivation as his central priority, planning his resources carefully and refusing dependence on clans, sects, royalty, or powerful patrons when doing so would compromise his freedom 5 91 252 933.

He is cautious in dangerous situations, preferring concealment, preparation, and clean exits over attention-seeking displays. Even when he possesses overwhelming strength, he assesses threats, keeps contingencies, and avoids exposing his full hand unless necessary 73 79 110 712.

Despite his pragmatism, Gu Sheng is protective of people who show him kindness. He cares for Gu Erniu's family, trains Gu Wan, protects vulnerable villagers, rescues his family, and repeatedly aids his disciples' cultivation 6 152 273 362 932.

His mercy has limits. Against enemies who threaten his family or repeatedly attempt to kill him, Gu Sheng becomes cold, decisive, and ruthless 787 855 887.

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts Proficiency Panel

Gu Sheng possesses a Proficiency Panel that records techniques and allows them to advance through repeated practice. He first discovered it when wood chopping registered as a martial art 3.

• Turned mundane wood chopping into a combat-capable technique. 106
• Allows steady advancement without the ordinary bottlenecks that hinder other martial artists. 91
• Supports an unusually broad skill set, including body cultivation, archery, forging, alchemy, stealth, swordsmanship, and breathing techniques. 110 182

Body Cultivation

Gu Sheng's greatest advantage is his exceptional physical body. His body-refining arts eventually merged into the Primal Chaos Body Tempering Art, granting extraordinary defense, explosive strength, and endurance 205.

• Withstood Sword Qi winds equivalent to an ordinary Silver Bone Realm martial artist's full strike. 205
• Uses the Primordial Saint Body and later the Azure Heaven Saint Body to unleash golden palms, fists, and overwhelming physical force. 325 601
• Can endure attacks from cultivators above his realm, including Sovereign, Human King, and Venerable Realm opponents. 863 887 970
• His Glazed Golden Body and forged Dao Bodies grant near-perfect defense against weaker attacks. 887
• His body can be enhanced through acupoint cultivation, with forty acupoints providing immense raw striking force. 925

Body Shifting and Bone Changing Art

A transformative body technique that changes Gu Sheng's appearance and strengthens his bones 70.

• Alters height and build; at full use, he can grow more than a head taller and gain roughly twenty percent more strength. 95
• Makes disguises convincing enough to hide his identity from those who know him. 106 144
• Reached Tier 1 and later a second Body Strengthening stage, increasing durability and disguise quality. 106 246

Archery

Gu Sheng became a renowned hunter and divine archer in Gu Family Village 65 90.

• Possesses First-order Penetration in archery. 95
• Purchased a four-stone bow for eight taels of silver. 70
• Avoided using archery while disguised as a Blade Catcher to prevent others linking identities. 106
• Recognized that archery becomes less effective against Jade Skin martial artists. 91

Swordsmanship

Gu Sheng uses several sword techniques, especially the Gale Nine Swords, enhanced by his body cultivation and sword intent 230 286.

• Gale Nine Swords — A core sword art that grew stronger through battle and later allowed him to counter White Lotus Scattered Flowers. 286 287
• Sword Qi — Developed while enduring Sword Qi winds and comprehending sword intent. 205 230
• North Star Sky Breaking Sword — Used alongside Nirvana Three Profound Transformations to unleash golden Divine Flames. 816
• Fist Suppresses Rivers and Mountains — Combines blood qi, True Qi, grotto-heavens, and Martial Way intent into a devastating punch. 948

Stealth, Movement, and Perception

Gu Sheng uses stealth and mobility techniques to compensate for numerical disadvantages and investigate threats.

• Shadow Concealment Art — Allows him to hide effectively; at high proficiency, he was nearly undetectable even to himself. 182 246
• Flying Thunder Leg — Reached Minor Accomplishment, then Tier 1 Extreme Speed. 106 123
• Carefree Immortal Step / Void Crossing — Used for evasive movement and closing distance rapidly. 286 644
• His perception enables him to sense concealed strength, detect poison, read subtle reactions, and identify abnormalities in people and locations. 537 580 806 812

Alchemy

Gu Sheng cultivated alchemy alongside martial arts after passing Spirit Pill Peak's assessment 185.

• Refined Skin Grinding Grass to qualify for Spirit Pill Peak. 185
• Refined fourth-grade elixirs, including the Profound Yang Heart Clearing Pill to detoxify Gu Lie. 709
• Produced three Mystic Violet Golden Pills with nine complete pill patterns and a faint tenth pattern. 726
• Refined nine-pattern Merit-Dispelling Pills to help Gu Yuanyuan rebuild her cultivation foundation. 838

Forging

Gu Sheng learned the Helian Weapon Forging Art while helping Helian Tielan forge heavy armor 122.

• Possesses Minor Accomplishment in the Helian Weapon Forging Art. 182
• Commissioned and used specialized heavy armor and an axe suited to his body cultivation. 124
• Later attempted to forge a Cauldron and sword, gaining insight through repeated failures. 365

Fate Weaver Inheritance

Gu Sheng acquired treasures and spiritual abilities associated with the Fate Weaver lineage.

• Fate Controlling Yin Plate — Manipulates fate and karma; controls black figures capable of peak Sovereign Realm power. 879
• Destiny Star Plate — Reacted to an unknown direction, possibly tied to the Fate Weaver lineage or River of Destiny. 918
• Possesses Rank 7 spiritual power and a hidden dual Sea of Consciousness. 882

Equipment

• Four-stone bow — Purchased in the Black Market for eight taels of silver. 70
• Thirstblood Great Axe / Thirstblood Battle Axe — His signature close-combat weapon, especially when operating under an alternate identity. 106 124 325
• Hundred Refinements Heavy Armor — A 490-pound black armor set forged with spikes and reinforced black rock crystal; paired with the axe, it could double his strength. 124
• Stone Shattering Crossbow — Used to wound a Thousand Poisons Sect disciple before close combat. 166
• Fire Spirit Dagger — An ancient Tai Xuan Sect Grand Elder's divine artifact that absorbs fire-attribute power and converts it into attack power. 438
• Vajra Demon Suppressing Bell — Used to gain the upper hand against Zhao Honglie. 255
• Primordial Samsara Bell — Used against Venerable King Qiankun's Life and Death Sword. 599 600
• Profound Heaven Sword — Earth-grade low-rank precious artifact used with Gale Nine Swords. 365 373
• Dragon Slaying Sword — Shattered while blocking Venerable King Qiankun's attack. 599
• Golden Book of the Dao Sutra — Functions as both a defensive treasure and weapon. 378
• Bodhi Seed — Contains Life Essence and assists his comprehension of the Dao Sutra. 362 378
• Heavenly Demon Vine — A sentient spiritual entity that assists in battle and devours enemies' life force. 799 829

Relationships

• Gu Erniu — Close hunter friend who trusted Gu Sheng to care for his wife while he entered the mountains; their families remained mutually supportive. 5 58 77
• Gu Wan — Younger relative whom Gu Sheng treats as family, provides with tiger meat and pills, and trains in martial arts. 77 90 152
• Gu Lie — Gu Sheng's father; Gu Sheng refined medicine to save him from poisoning and later prepared resources for his cultivation. 709 892 899
• Gu Xiaojiang — Cousin and early martial arts companion who praised Gu Sheng's diligence and tried to support him against village pressure. 55 56 91
• Gu Jingang — Ally entrusted with leadership of the reorganized Thousand Poisons Sect. 273
• Gu Yuanyuan — Disciple and family-like companion; Gu Sheng guides her re-cultivation and plans her Dao Body foundation. 838 894 932
• Lu Junyi — Saint Pill Sect Grand Elder who accepted Gu Sheng as a handyman disciple and permitted him to cultivate alchemy and martial arts together. 162 185
• Wen Mingyan — War God Peak Master and Gu Sheng's martial arts master. 168 242
• Helian Tielan — Forging partner and rescued ally; forged his heavy armor and seeks vengeance with his support. 122 124
• Lin Tianhao — Friendly rival and battle partner; their tournament duel ended in a draw, and both received the title of Marquis. 249 255
• Su Ling — Old acquaintance and cultivation partner; cultivated the Illusory Spirit Divine Melody with Gu Sheng. 250 308
• Su Yao — Jade Pool Saintess who publicly recognized Gu Sheng as a rare talent and supported him during seclusion. 287 308
• Ji Ziyue — Companion with whom Gu Sheng shares a complicated emotional connection; she defended him before the Ji Family. 421 483
• Hong Mei — Lover who confessed mutual feelings with Gu Sheng before their journey to Kunming Mountain. 585
• Situ Qingfeng — Ally and friend who pledged assistance through a communication jade talisman, though Gu Sheng later discovered Gu tampering on him. 722 879
• Qi Diao Yaoyao — Initially a guarded negotiator from the Five Poisons Divine Cult; later became Gu Sheng's disciple. 879 888 892
• Tantai Xueli — Alchemy ally and close associate who repeatedly supports Gu Sheng and worries for his safety. 726 786 899
• Fan Qingcheng — Ally who explored Venerable Cang Long's vault with Gu Sheng and pledged future assistance for the Pure Heart Divine Pill. 904 905
• Heavenly Profound Goddess — Protector and battlefield ally who risked herself to defend Gu Sheng against Venerable King Qiankun. 599 601
• Xia Wuyou — Powerful protector who annihilated a coalition pursuing Gu Sheng; Gu Sheng later repaid him with Golden Winged Great Peng essence blood. 857 894

Story Role / Major Arcs

Gu Family Village

Gu Sheng began as an impoverished laborer who transformed wood chopping, hunting, and archery into a route toward martial cultivation. He concealed his advancement while protecting the people around him and refusing the village elders' marriage arrangement 3 65 91.

Black Market and Blade Catcher

After reaching Stone Skin, Gu Sheng entered the Black Market for resources, acquired a disguise art and a four-stone bow, and killed a Black Sand Gang martial artist in self-defense. He later became a Blade Catcher by presenting a wanted criminal's head 67 70 73 106.

Saint Pill Sect

Gu Sheng joined the Saint Pill Sect as a handyman disciple, circumvented its harsh quotas by paying Liu Yiming, and later earned the right to cultivate on both Spirit Pill Peak and War God Peak 162 185.

Thousand Poisons Sect Conflict

Gu Sheng fought Thousand Poisons Sect disciples, defeated Wu Gui after the sect attacked Gu Family Village, rescued his family, and installed Gu Jingang as the reorganized sect's leader 166 273.

Jade Pool Holy Land and Prodigy Rivalries

His strength earned attention from the Jade Pool Holy Land, whose Saintess sought to accommodate him despite its tradition of female disciples. He battled the Shaking Light Saintess, Wei Daoyuan, Jiang Yichen, and other prominent prodigies 286 287 308 343.

Central Continent Rise

Gu Sheng's later journey involved secret realms, alchemy, factional conflicts, ancient inheritances, and escalating battles against Human King, Heavenly King, Venerable, and Sacred Land opponents 799 887 946 970.

Rebuilding the Gu Family

After the destruction of the Gu family estate, Gu Sheng returned, ordered proper burials, and vowed to rebuild the Gu Family in Great Desolation City while seeking revenge against Xiao Beixuan 855 901.