Gu Xiaobao

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Gu Xiaobao (古小宝)
Alias(es)	Xiao Bao; Big Black Guy
Species/Race	Ancient God Race descendant
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Ren Family; Eastern Wastelands Ancient Village
Occupation/Role	Ren Jie’s disciple; later Ren Xing’s master
Status	Alive
First Appearance	452

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Yin Yang Realm, Yang Soul-level eruption	469	His Ancestor Symbol Awakening causes an uncontrolled release of ancient power; he overwhelms Sky Water Sect Yang Soul Elders and damages Taiji Realm Shui Haomiao’s defensive technique.
Taiji Realm	486	A mysterious inheritance and the Sky Water Sect’s grand formation propel him directly into the Taiji Realm without a normal heart tribulation.
Taiji Realm, developing combat control	501 504	Ren Jie trains him through Demon Beast battles and practical lessons; Gu Xiaobao learns to control and apply his overwhelming physical power, later killing two Taiji Realm cultivators.
Law God Realm, Fourth Layer	709	Having undergone Thunder Tribulation and become qualified to inherit the Ancestor Talisman, he releases strength exceeding that of many long-lived Law God Realm cultivators.

Background / History

Gu Xiaobao came from the Eastern Wastelands Ancient Village, where he was raised by his grandfather, Gu Kun. Although only five years old, he had inherited power connected to the Ancient God Race after his parents and clansmen sacrificed themselves for him. The inheritance left severe aftereffects: he appeared as an unusually large, black-skinned man and struggled to bear the power within him. 452 497 500

He met Ren Jie while Gu Kun was seeking aid for the Ancient Village. Gu Xiaobao immediately became attached to Ren Jie, whom he called “Master,” and demonstrated an unusual ability to recognize and track his aura. 456

While left in Sky Water One Color City, an Illusion Demon Stone triggered his Ancestor Symbol Awakening. Terrified visions of his clansmen caused him to lose control, grow beyond three meters tall, and devastate an inn and its surroundings. The Sky Water Sect captured him to exploit the awakening, and Shui Zhipeng attempted to seize his body before Ren Jie intervened. 469 486

Gu Xiaobao later saved Gu Kun from Black Iron Soldiers, but Gu Kun died protecting him. Ren Jie preserved Gu Kun’s remains within Gu Xiaobao’s Longevity Lock, then helped the grieving child vent his rage through a day-and-night fight. Afterward, Gu Xiaobao accepted Ren Jie as his master and resolved to grow strong enough to protect those he loved. 489 490 498

Appearance

Gu Xiaobao’s appearance changes drastically depending on the state of his inherited power. After surviving the Thunder Tribulation and having the Ancestor Talisman sealed within him, he regained the body of an ordinary young child—apart from his exceptionally dark skin. 497 499

• Black skin, repeatedly compared to charcoal or a black human-shaped briquette. 497
• Initially appeared as a tall, sturdy “big black guy.” 452
• Can enlarge his body into a giant form when unleashing inherited power. 469 645
• Often wears animal-hide clothing. 505
• Has bright eyes and a notably expressive face despite his intimidating strength. 527

Personality

Gu Xiaobao is fundamentally innocent, emotional, and childlike. He loves food, toys, crowded markets, and opportunities to fight; he becomes visibly excited when allowed to shop or engage in combat. 469 501 527

His grief over Gu Kun’s death and the destruction of Ancient Village left him emotionally vulnerable. When distressed, his immense power can erupt uncontrollably, but Ren Jie’s guidance gradually teaches him restraint, judgment, and responsibility. 498 533

He is deeply loyal and protective toward Ren Jie and Wen Shiyu. He initially views any perceived rival for Wen Shiyu’s attention with hostility, but he can be corrected when reminded to think before acting. 522 533

Abilities & Skills

Ancient God Inheritance

Gu Xiaobao inherited power associated with the Ancient God Race and the Ancestor Talisman.

• His bloodline and essence blood can react with Ancient God relics, including opening the Ancient God Suppressing Heaven Diagram. 579
• His Ancestor Symbol Awakening remotely channels a powerful inheritance into his body. 469 486
• The inheritance grants extraordinary physical power but initially caused instability, pain, and changes to his body. 469 497
• Ren Jie sealed the Ancestor Talisman within him, allowing him to return to a stable child-sized form and gradually endure its power. 497

Exceptional Physical Strength

Gu Xiaobao’s body is his principal weapon.

• He broke a Taiji Realm cultivator’s condensed giant hand and cracked Shui Haomiao’s water-mirror defense. 469
• He tears apart restraints through brute force and closes distance before opponents can use Magical Treasures effectively. 523
• He defeated Ren Xing with a simple punch and demonstrated giant-form killing intent powerful enough to leave Ren Xing convinced he would die. 645
• He defeated three Taiji Realm experts during the battle against the Skysea Empire. 553

Aura and Divine Soul Tracking

Gu Xiaobao can identify and pursue remembered auras.

• Once he remembers a person’s aura, they cannot escape his detection unless they deliberately erase it. 456
• He can locate people and Demon Beasts by circulating his power and sensing their residual aura. 456
• Ren Jie considers this ability unusual enough to be connected to Gu Xiaobao’s inherited power. 456
• His senses can be affected by Ancient God-related formations and relics, causing agitation or emotional distress. 578 579

Combat Development

Ren Jie deliberately trains Gu Xiaobao through experience rather than instruction alone.

• He fought Demon Beasts to learn practical control over Taiji Realm strength. 499 501
• He learned to evaluate opponents, avoid giving Magical Treasure users room to act, and use his physical advantages decisively. 523
• His weakness was initially combat inexperience; despite Taiji Realm strength, Ren Jie judged that an experienced Taiji Realm opponent could have killed him. 499
• Qi Tian’s overwhelming defeat of him taught him not to underestimate stronger opponents. 536

Equipment / Items

• Ancestor Talisman — Ancient God inheritance sealed within his body by Ren Jie; central to his transformations and power. 497
• Longevity Lock — Contains Gu Kun’s remains after Ren Jie melted them into the item. 490
• Storage Ring — Used to carry food, toys, and other purchases. 501
• Communication Spirit Jade — Used to maintain contact with Ren Jie; shattered during one of Gu Xiaobao’s breakthroughs. 584

Relationships

• Ren Jie / Smiling Face Killing God King — Master and later adoptive father figure. Ren Jie rescues him, seals his unstable inheritance, trains him in combat and judgment, and eventually reveals that his two identities are the same person. 486 498 575 553
• Gu Kun — Grandfather and guardian. Gu Kun reveals Gu Xiaobao’s heritage, entrusts him to Ren Jie, and dies protecting him. 489 490
• Wen Shiyu — Calls her “Mistress,” later “Mother.” She cared for him while he was unconscious for over twenty days and became deeply protective of him. 498 499 754
• Ren Xing — Disciple. Gu Xiaobao defeats him, then subjects him to real combat training at the Ren Family’s Battlefield. 645 678
• HuHu — Companion whom he eventually calls Sister HuHu. He once argued with her over seniority, but comforted her after Qi Tian’s departure. 678
• Killer King and Gu Yue — Calls them “Killer Grandpa” and “Killer Grandma.” 575 578
• Dan Miao — Addressed as “Mistress Miao.” 754
• Yu Wushuang — Addressed as “Mistress Wushuang.” 754

Story Role / Major Arcs

Sky Water Sect Incident

Gu Xiaobao’s Ancestor Symbol Awakening destroys part of Sky Water One Color City and attracts the Sky Water Sect’s attention. The sect captures him and attempts to exploit his inheritance, leading Ren Jie to intervene and save him from Shui Zhipeng’s attempted possession. 469 486

Ancient Village and Gu Kun’s Death

He fights Black Iron Soldiers to protect Gu Kun and witnesses his grandfather’s death. The event becomes the defining trauma of his childhood and motivates his desire to become strong enough to protect others. 489 498

Ren Jie’s Disciple

After the Thunder Tribulation stabilizes his body, Gu Xiaobao becomes Ren Jie’s formal disciple. Ren Jie trains him through hunting, commerce, conflict, and repeated battles rather than lectures alone. 497 499 501

Jade Capital City

Gu Xiaobao accompanies Wen Shiyu to Jade Capital City, where his dark appearance and Taiji Realm strength draw attention. He becomes fiercely defensive when he believes Ren Jie threatens Wen Shiyu, then gradually learns to follow Ren Jie’s orders and control his reactions. 510 522 533

Ren Family and the Northwest Campaign

He serves as a formidable force for Ren Jie, injuring Gao Peng, fighting in the campaign against the Skysea Empire, and defeating multiple Taiji Realm enemies. 530 553

Master of Ren Xing

After decisively defeating Ren Xing, Gu Xiaobao becomes his master despite being only five years old. He brings Ren Xing to the Battlefield for harsh practical training, taking his responsibility as a teacher seriously. 645 678

Trivia

• Gu Xiaobao was originally only five years old despite appearing as a massive adult due to inheritance-related physical changes. 497 524
• He is fascinated by ordinary cities because the Ancient Village’s weakest residents were already at the True Qi Realm. 510
• He loves buying snacks and toys, once spending tens of thousands of Spirit Jade while shopping. 501
• His first instinct when cheated by a merchant was to smash the shop and kill the shopkeeper. 501
• Ren Jie regards Gu Xiaobao’s tears and childishness as natural parts of his growth rather than flaws to suppress. 533 575