Hongjun

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Hongjun (鸿钧)
Alias(es)	Daoist Hongjun; Dao Ancestor
Species/Race	Innate God; Innate Great Power
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Heavenly Dao; Purple Cloud Palace
Occupation/Role	Heavenly Dao spokesperson; Saint; preacher and distributor of Dao methods
Status	In seclusion after reaching a compromise concerning the concurrent development of the Heavenly, Earthly, and Human Daos 113
First Appearance	Chapter 30

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Primordial Golden Immortal	30	Already recognized as a top Primordial Great Power capable of effortlessly suppressing Laozi and Yuanshi.
Three Corpses Unified	45	Used seventy percent of the merit gained after Rahou's fall to sever and merge his three corpses, multiplying his strength and preparing for enlightenment.
Heavenly Dao Saint	51	Attained Dao and became the first Saint, releasing pressure across the Primordial World.
Merged with the Heavenly Dao	90	Descended with Heavenly Dao authority to suppress Houtu and the newly awakened Earthly Way.

Background / History

Hongjun was an ancient Innate Great Power whose reputation was established during the Ferocious Beast Calamity. Before his enlightenment, he cultivated near Jade Capital Mountain and possessed the Chaos Treasure Creation Jade Plate 30.

He came to Kunlun Mountain after sensing a master-disciple connection with the Three Pure Ones. Laozi and Yuanshi accepted him as their master, but Tongtian refused, wishing to pursue a higher cultivation first. Hongjun nevertheless appreciated Tongtian's intelligence, composure, and stable foundation, and continued to treat him favorably 30 31.

During the Dragon-Han Tribulation, Hongjun brought Tongtian with him, tested his understanding of the Primordial World's general trend, and revealed that unseen forces were driving the Three Clans toward catastrophe. He guided Tongtian toward the battlefield, where Tongtian ferried remnant souls and accumulated Heavenly Dao Merit 31 32.

Hongjun organized Yang Mei, Qiankun Ancestor, and Yinyang Ancestor to eliminate Rahou. The campaign proved costly: Qiankun and Yinyang fell within the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, while Yang Mei escaped. Hongjun ultimately used the Creation Jade Plate to break the formation and survived Rahou's final attack through Tongtian's intervention 40 44.

After Rahou's death, Hongjun took seventy percent of the Heavenly Dao Merit and used it to unify his three corpses. Before entering seclusion, he shared his understanding of the Dao of the Origin with Tongtian and promised the Three Pure Ones another opportunity after his emergence 45.

Hongjun later attained Dao as a Saint and held sermons at Purple Cloud Palace in the Outer Chaos. He taught the Three Corpses Severing Method, distributed Primordial Violet Qi, and repeatedly attempted to recruit Tongtian, who consistently refused to abandon the Primordial Great Dao 51 55 63 71.

After merging with the Heavenly Dao, Hongjun sought to establish Heavenly Dao supremacy over the Earthly Way. His attempts to confine Houtu within the Six Paths of Reincarnation were resisted by Houtu and Tongtian; he ultimately retreated rather than risk catastrophic damage to the Primordial World 90 92 107. Following the revival of the Human Dao, he accepted that the Heavenly, Earthly, and Human Daos should develop together and entered seclusion 113.

Appearance

Hongjun first appears as a tall, elderly Daoist with an ancient, profound aura. His outwardly simple and unadorned appearance conceals overwhelming cultivation 30.

• Tall figure with the appearance of an old Daoist 30
• Ancient and profound aura 30
• Calm, largely unreadable expression when confronting others 30 90

Personality

Hongjun is patient, observant, and highly strategic. He tests Tongtian's temperament and insight rather than immediately forcing him into discipleship, recognizing his potential even after repeated refusals 31 32 51. He also plans major confrontations carefully, seeking allies against Rahou rather than recklessly pursuing him after an initial clash 36 40.

His priorities shift sharply after his integration with the Heavenly Dao. He becomes more authoritative and inflexible, treating the Earthly Way's growth as a threat to Heavenly Dao supremacy and attempting to restrict Houtu's freedom through force 90 105. Even so, he remains pragmatic: he compromises when continued conflict could collapse the Primordial World 92.

Abilities & Skills

Heavenly Dao Authority

After merging with the Heavenly Dao, Hongjun can wield its authority directly.

• Summons vast Heavenly Dao power capable of suppressing Houtu, an Earthly Way Saint 90.
• Seals the Six Paths of Reincarnation with the Creation Jade Plate and threatens to bind Houtu with Heavenly Dao shackles 105.
• Releases Heavenly Dao Inscriptions and shackles against Tongtian 107.
• Can summon Saints to Purple Cloud Palace through the power of the Heavenly Dao 100.

Dao Preaching and Cultivation Guidance

Hongjun is a teacher capable of explaining cultivation systems and advancing the foundations of those who hear him.

• Explained cultivation from Earth Immortal through Grand Luo Golden Immortal, strengthening the attendees' foundations 31.
• Preached the Three Corpses Severing Method at Purple Cloud Palace 55.
• Lectured on the Dao of the Sage and distributed seven strands of Primordial Violet Qi 71.
• Shared insights into the Dao of the Origin with Tongtian, including a path toward the Golden Immortal of the Origin 45.

Strategic Planning

Hongjun consistently relies on preparation, timing, and indirect methods.

• Revealed the hidden manipulation behind the Dragon-Han Tribulation to Tongtian 32.
• Gathered Yang Mei, Qiankun Ancestor, and Yinyang Ancestor before challenging Rahou 40.
• Secretly accumulated power through the Creation Jade Plate to destroy the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation at a decisive moment 44.
• Strengthened other Heavenly Dao Saints when direct action against Tongtian was not viable 107.

Creation Jade Plate

Hongjun controls the Creation Jade Plate, a Chaos Treasure and his foremost known treasure.

• Guaranteed guidance toward enlightenment and survival through the Immeasurable Calamity using its authority 30.
• Broke Rahou's Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation 44.
• Used it to seal the Six Paths of Reincarnation and defend against Tongtian and Houtu's joint attack 105 107.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Creation Jade Plate — Chaos Treasure used to break the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, channel Heavenly Dao power, and seal the Six Paths of Reincarnation 30 44 105.
• Hunyuan Pill — Given to Eastern Duke to restore his Quasi-Sage cultivation 64.
• Investiture List — Heavenly Dao Treasure bestowed upon Haotian for the Celestial Court 112.
• God-Smiting Whip — Heavenly Dao Treasure bestowed upon Haotian alongside the Investiture List 112.

Relationships

• Tongtian — Desired disciple whom Hongjun repeatedly tried to recruit; later became his principal opponent in the struggle over the Earthly and Human Daos 31 63 90 107 113.
• Laozi — Direct disciple; one of the Three Pure Ones who accepted Hongjun's early offer of discipleship 31.
• Yuanshi — Direct disciple; accepted Hongjun alongside Laozi and later acted under Heavenly Dao orders against Tongtian 31 105.
• Rahou — Long-standing rival and leader of the Demon side during the Dao-Demon conflict; Hongjun ultimately outlasted him at great cost 34 44 45.
• Houtu — Earthly Way Saint whom Hongjun attempted to restrict within the Six Paths of Reincarnation; their conflict forced him into compromise 90 92.
• Yang Mei — Ally recruited for the campaign against Rahou; escaped the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation through his spatial attainments 40 44.
• Qiankun Ancestor — Ally against Rahou who fell during the battle within the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation 40 44.
• Yinyang Ancestor — Ally against Rahou who fell during the battle within the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation 40 44.
• Nüwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti — Heavenly Dao Saints summoned and directed by Hongjun in matters concerning the Earthly Way and Celestial Court 90 100 112.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Recruitment of the Three Pure Ones

Hongjun visits Kunlun Mountain to accept the Three Pure Ones as disciples. Laozi and Yuanshi accept, while Tongtian refuses; Hongjun continues to value Tongtian regardless 30 31.

Dragon-Han Tribulation and Dao-Demon War

He mentors Tongtian during the Three Clans' war, then assembles powerful allies to fight Rahou. His eventual victory comes at the cost of Qiankun Ancestor and Yinyang Ancestor's lives 32 40 44.

Enlightenment and Purple Cloud Palace

Hongjun unifies his three corpses, achieves Saintly status, and establishes Purple Cloud Palace as the center of his sermons, treasure distribution, and the allocation of Primordial Violet Qi 45 51 63 71.

Heavenly Dao Supremacy

After merging with the Heavenly Dao, Hongjun attempts to limit Houtu and the Earthly Way. Tongtian's interventions prevent a decisive suppression, forcing Hongjun to withdraw twice 90 92 105 107.

Celestial Court and the Three Daos

Hongjun supports the completion of the Celestial Court by assigning Haotian the Investiture List and God-Smiting Whip. After the Human Dao revives, he accepts a balance in which the Heavenly, Earthly, and Human Daos advance together, then enters seclusion 112 113.