Zhou Xun

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhou Xun (周寻)
Alias(es)	Wang Lin; Oblivion River True Lord; Chen Ping'an; Zheng Guan; Zhao Ping; Li Qing 611 644 875 878 1002 1019
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Danbao Pavilion (former); master of Forgetful River Lake dojo; holder of Oblivion River Island 135 170 1051
Occupation/Role	Cultivator, alchemist, talisman master, formation master, puppet master, dojo master, Lord of Jiangling Prefecture 615 869
Status	Active 1100
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Condensation, 2nd layer	1	Zhou Xun transmigrates into a fifteen-year-old cultivator already at the second layer. 1
Qi Condensation, 3rd layer	11	Reaches the recruitment requirement for Pill Refinement Apprentices after risking his savings on a Qi Induction Pill. 11
Qi Condensation, 4th layer	41	Breaks through following three days of seclusion; his Mystic Force and Divine Sense improve. 41
Qi Condensation, 7th layer	125	Has reached the seventh layer and is recognized as a High-Grade Pill Refinement Master. 125
Foundation Establishment	125	His Foundation Establishment is celebrated by Wang Erniu and the Lin Family. 125
Foundation Establishment, peak	301	Stands at the peak of Foundation Establishment and is preparing for Core Formation. 301
True Core	340	His sudden advancement to True Core shocks his peers; this advancement is associated with his avatar. 340
Core Formation, early stage	550	Zhou Xun's main body advances to near the peak of early Core Formation through pill cultivation. 550
Core Formation, middle stage	570	His Divine Sense reaches eleven thousand zhang and his magical power approaches peak Core Formation quality. 570
Nascent Soul, early stage	681	Emerges from seclusion as an early Nascent Soul cultivator. 681
Nascent Soul, middle stage	949	Successfully breaks through and becomes a fourth-grade mid-tier alchemist. 949
Nascent Soul, middle-stage peak	1085	Reaches the middle-stage peak after cultivating with Frost Dew for two years. 1085
Hundred Meridian Body Refining Art, 3rd level	79	Physique reaches the equivalent of a first-tier high-grade demonic beast; his meridians begin to be tempered. 79
Hundred Meridian Body Refining Art, 7th level	552	Physique becomes comparable to an ordinary third-tier mid-grade demon beast. 552
Hundred Meridian Body Refining Art, 10th level	706	Physical strength alone becomes comparable to that of a Nascent Soul cultivator. 706
Hundred Meridian Body Refining Art, 11th level	958	Body refinement reaches the Nascent Soul equivalent. 958

Background / History

Zhou Xun transmigrated into the body of a fifteen-year-old cultivator with Qi Condensation second-layer cultivation. He began as a miscellaneous servant in the Mystic Talisman Pavilion, was expelled, and later entered the Lin Family's Danbao Pavilion, where he rose into a Pill Master. 1 135

Seeking advancement rather than secure but stagnant work, he spent all his savings on a Qi Induction Pill and registered for Danbao Pavilion's Pill Refinement Apprentice selection after reaching Qi Condensation third layer. His willingness to gamble on an opportunity earned Xiao Yun Ku's admiration. 11

Following the upheaval at Red Leaf Square, Zhou Xun disappeared and was presumed dead by many. He instead continued building his strength independently, eventually establishing Dan Hai Pavilion and claiming Forgetful River Lake as his dojo. 135 170

During his conflict with the Heaven Feather Sect, Zhou Xun used the One Qi, Three Purities secret art to refine Feng Wuji into his second avatar. The avatar inherited Feng Wuji's cultivation and exceptional seventy-nine-point Earth Spiritual Root aptitude, greatly expanding Zhou Xun's ability to cultivate, travel, and fight on multiple fronts. 299

Appearance

Zhou Xun's true appearance is that of a handsome, refined young man with a fair complexion, an ethereal bearing, and a subdued but imposing presence. His body refinement leaves his skin fair as jade, with faint lightning occasionally visible beneath it. 4 958 1055

• Often presents himself as a composed young gentleman. 41
• Uses the Thousand Faces Mask to alter his face, body shape, and spiritual aura. 34 69
• Has assumed the appearances of a middle-aged martial artist, Feng Yue, Zhao Ping, Zheng Guan, and Li Qing. 41 431 878 1002 1019
• Can conceal himself as an ordinary mortal when necessary. 706

Personality

Zhou Xun is cautious, pragmatic, and acutely aware of the danger facing rogue cultivators. He values preparation, defensive measures, escape routes, concealment, and the strategic use of resources over reckless displays of strength. 30 114 208

He is also decisive when an opportunity appears. His early purchase of the Qi Induction Pill established a pattern of accepting calculated risks for cultivation advancement, while his later battles show a preference for ambushes, formations, talismans, and overwhelming advantages. 11 81 159

His conduct varies sharply according to circumstance. Zhou Xun treats old friends and those under his protection with generosity, such as providing Sun Yuanque with an Essence Replenishing Pill and saving the Xiao imperial clan from a blood sacrifice. Conversely, he can be ruthless toward enemies and potential threats, including destroying Zhao Ping's Nascent Soul after using his identity. 608 1019 1097

Abilities & Skills

Hundred Meridian Body Refining Art

A body-refining method that strengthens Zhou Xun's physique and meridians simultaneously. Its meridian-tempering effect improves his magical-power circulation, carrying capacity, and endurance. 79

• At the third level, his body surpasses ordinary late-stage Qi Condensation cultivators in direct physical combat. 79
• At the seventh level, his physique is comparable to a third-tier mid-grade demon beast. 552
• At the eleventh level, his body-refining attainment reaches the Nascent Soul equivalent. 958
• His superior physique allowed him to defeat another third-level body refiner, the Black-Robed Man, through pure hand-to-hand combat. 104

Lightning and Sword Arts

Zhou Xun combines lightning cultivation with sword techniques, principally through the Mystic Thunder Sword and Sword Shadow Unity. 663 1031

• Sword Shadow Unity condenses numerous sword lights into a single enhanced strike; he has manifested up to seven hundred and twenty sword lights. 869 1031
• His lightning techniques and Violet Firmament True Thunder Formation give him high mobility, burst damage, and battlefield control. 435 458
• The completed Thunderclap Wings allow him to travel roughly a thousand miles in an instant. 573
• He can use lightning-based attacks to pursue and capture powerful demonic beasts, including the Azure Flame Luan. 421

One Qi, Three Purities

A divine ability through which Zhou Xun creates and operates avatars. His second avatar was refined from Feng Wuji and inherited the host's cultivation and aptitude. 299

• Allows the main body and avatar to pursue separate cultivation paths and objectives. 437 550
• Enables the main body and avatar to reunite and merge when required. 960
• Lets Zhou Xun divide equipment and resources between bodies while retaining coordinated goals. 334 437

Alchemy, Talismans, Formations, and Puppetry

Zhou Xun is a versatile master of several cultivation arts, initially becoming known for pill refinement before expanding into talismans, formations, and puppets. 135 409

• Became a Tier 2 mid-grade alchemist by the time he opened Dan Hai Pavilion. 135
• Reached Tier 3 high-grade attainment in both alchemy and talisman crafting. 615
• Successfully refined a fourth-grade mid-tier Qi Recovery Pill, becoming a fourth-grade mid-tier alchemist. 949
• Attained low-grade Tier 3 formation mastery and can refine top-grade Tier 2 puppets. 456
• Uses the Thousand Echo Bug to identify spiritual-energy nodes in formations and restrictions. 115
• Can deploy the Spirit Wood Boundary and combine spirit-wood puppets into a giant armored wooden puppet. 482 490

Disguise and Information Gathering

The Thousand Faces Mask is central to Zhou Xun's survival strategy, allowing him to move through hostile regions under false identities. 34 69

• Simulates cultivation auras according to the strength of his Divine Sense. 65
• Resists spiritual probing unless the observer's Divine Sense exceeds his by a major realm. 69
• After merging it with another void-controlling mask, it gains an additional transformation and short-range void-control capability. 483
• The Spirit Sight Azure Light Eyes enhance his vision and help him check for ambushes around teleportation routes. 871 1018

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Mystic Thunder Sword — Zhou Xun's primary lightning flying sword; upgraded into a mid-grade magical treasure and later described as a high-grade mystic treasure. 456 1031
• Thousand Faces Mask — Transformation treasure capable of changing appearance and aura; later merged with a void-controlling mask. 34 483
• Azure Emperor Seal — Supports his Lifebound Spirit Plant and increases its power by thirty percent. 468
• Thunderclap Wings — A movement treasure refined through nine stages, granting extreme burst speed. 573
• Tianyuan Spirit Armors — Zhou Xun possesses Tianxuan, while his main body holds Kaiyang and his avatar holds Yaoguang; Tianji remains with True Lord Tian Ci. 1098
• Tianyuan Token — Resonates with the spirit armors and can unite a complete seven-armor set into a force capable of challenging Spirit Transformation cultivators. 1053 1098
• Edge of Utmost Sharpness — An assassination-type magical treasure renowned for extreme sharpness. 301 334
• Azure Light Shuttle — Mid-grade flying magical artifact mastered during Zhou Xun's early cultivation. 41

Spirit Beasts and Constructs

• Feng Chong / Earth Origin Beast — A Rank 3 Great Demon subdued through refinement of its Soul Spirit Token; serves as Zhou Xun's mount and combat partner. 421 435
• Armor One — A Bloodfiend Spawn that advanced to top-tier Rank 3, with combat power comparable to late-stage Core Formation cultivators. 552
• Crimson Flame — Zhou Xun's spirit beast, later recognized as a Tier 4 demonic beast. 409 644
• Nether Illusion Butterfly, Little Gold, and Little Armor — Spiritual companions recovered when Zhou Xun merged his main body and avatar. 960
• Tianxuan — A Tianyuan Spirit Armor capable of manifesting as an iron-masked puppet with early Nascent Soul-level power. 1100

Relationships

• Song Yiqing — Initially Zhou Xun's concubine and later described as his wife; she assists with dojo affairs and shares his interest in cultivating their spirit beasts. 134 371
• Lin Xueying — Former Danbao Pavilion collaborator and longtime associate; their relationship includes mutual affection and continued correspondence. 40 74 608
• Wang Erniu — Zhou Xun's closest longstanding friend and a sword cultivator who shares sword-dao insights and the Celestial Origin Sword Manual with him. 125 456 851
• True Lord Tian Ci — Friend and frequent ally; they exchange cultivation knowledge, talisman arts, and resources. 669 681 871
• Sun Yuanque — Old friend whose status rose through his connection to Zhou Xun; Zhou Xun later aids him with an Essence Replenishing Pill. 340 608
• Wei Qiuxin — Subordinate who chose to follow Zhou Xun after witnessing his strength; later assists with errands and research. 170 371
• Bloodfiend Forefather — Advisor and collaborator who provides knowledge, concealment assistance, and aid in refining Bloodfiend constructs. 1009 1037 1071
• Luo Yuancheng — Zhou Xun's sixth disciple. 611 615
• Yu Siyue — Disciple whom Zhou Xun has designated as the future mistress of Oblivion River Lake. 1086
• Perfected Lord Yu Xuan — Persistent enemy who pursued Zhou Xun after his arrival in the Central Continent; Zhou Xun later captured him. 431 643 669

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Danbao Pavilion rise — Advances from expelled miscellaneous servant to Pill Master, developing the alchemical foundation that secures his early reputation. 135
• Rogue-cultivator survival — Builds his combat style around body refinement, talismans, artifacts, divination, and ambushes while confronting robbers and hostile cultivators. 79 81 104 159
• Forgetful River Lake master — Establishes himself as the master of a dojo, defeats Zheng Tianxiu, and gains recognition within White Cloud Immortal City. 170 205
• Avatar and True Core expansion — Refines Feng Wuji into an avatar, drastically broadening his cultivation resources and influence. 299 340
• Central Continent ventures — Enters the Central Continent under disguise, evades Perfected Lord Yu Xuan, and develops increasingly powerful lightning, sword, formation, and puppet arts. 431 456 482
• Nascent Soul ascension — Reaches Nascent Soul, becomes the most renowned cultivator in the Eastern Wastelands, and earns recognition from figures such as Netherfiend True Lord. 681 682 772
• Luo Yang Immortal Sect conflict — Infiltrates the Profound Sun Heavens as Zhao Ping, steals the Xuan Yu Nine Tribulation Ginseng, and escapes the sect's pursuit through changing identities and teleportation. 1011 1018 1019
• Western Desert and Great Jin affairs — Participates in the Ghost Race conflict, serves as Lord of Jiangling Prefecture, and continues pursuing high-grade resources, spirit-beast advancement, and Tianyuan Spirit Armors. 886 928 1098