Mu Fusheng

Biodata

Power Progression

Mu Fusheng repeatedly conceals his cultivation; the entries below distinguish demonstrated attainments, temporary enhancements, and uncertain claims.

Background / History

Mu Fusheng was born into the Boundless Dynasty’s imperial family and selected as Mu Zhengting’s successor. The dynasty discouraged internal strife within its ruling family and assigned responsibilities according to aptitude: Mu Fusheng was prepared to govern, while his younger sister, Mu Qingqing, commanded its military. Nevertheless, ambitious imperial relatives and court officials surrounded him with intrigue, teaching him to conceal his abilities and eliminate threats thoroughly 372 374 1063.

He befriended Ye Qiubai after expressing admiration for cultivators who achieved success despite coming from less-developed realms. Although outwardly carefree, he took that friendship seriously, explicitly ordering a commander to recognize Ye Qiubai and his companions as his friends 269 343.

After witnessing Lu Changsheng protect his disciples, Mu Fusheng wished for a master of the same caliber. Lu Changsheng subsequently accepted him, recognizing their shared preference for caution. Mu Fusheng received the Book of Talisman Seals, a powerful lightning art, and a contact jade pendant 365 370. He had rejected numerous earlier teachers because their outlooks conflicted with his own, making his immediate acceptance of Lu Changsheng especially surprising to his father 372.

Personality

Mu Fusheng’s defining trait is meticulous caution. He prepares multiple counters, conceals stronger methods behind already-hidden trump cards, and readily accepts ridicule rather than expose useful information. His apparent laziness and playful behavior conceal considerable pride, calculation, and diligence 372 548 1789.

His caution differs from Lu Changsheng’s: whereas his master prefers avoiding dangerous entanglements altogether, Mu Fusheng operates within danger while preparing ways to survive and resolve it completely. He considers ruthlessness necessary when dealing with enemies and attributes this outlook to his royal upbringing 1062 1063.

With friends and fellow disciples, he is sociable, cheeky, and easily drawn into banter. He enjoys drinking with Ye Qiubai and occasionally wants to show off, but quickly retreats into flattery when his senior brothers threaten retaliation—especially Xiao Hei’s cooking 269 696 739 1010.

His priorities gradually shift from preserving his own life to protecting his fellow disciples. Their danger increasingly takes precedence over his usual reluctance to act 1551. Jiu Bailu also changes his willingness to reveal himself publicly: rather than quietly remove rivals, he openly confronts Ji Yang for her sake, though he still uses precautions during the fight 1631 1632 1634.

Abilities & Skills

Talisman Inscription

Mu Fusheng specializes in lightning-attribute talismans, supported by exceptional soul talent and a foundation strengthened by Lu Changsheng’s Book of Talisman Seals 371 603 824.

• Speed and precision: Can complete ordinary inscription work in half a day where a typical talisman master requires three days 371.
• Original designs: Creates the Profound Yin Lightning Shield Talisman, combining defense, offense, and trapping formations. At its introduction, he can produce only two or three in three to four days 605.
• Rapid activation: Imprints soul marks into prepared talismans to activate them with a thought, eventually approaching instantaneous detonation 718 1405.
• Reverse-engineering: Can decipher exposed talisman patterns using his extensive fundamentals; the ancestral-ground talismans lack the protective measures normally used in battle 603.
• Remote control: Distributes soul power among talismans to operate formations thousands of miles away, though doing so leaves his soul weakened 1645.

Nine-Nine Primordial Chaos Divine Lightning Art

Lu Changsheng gives Mu Fusheng this offensive inheritance while initially instructing him to prioritize talisman study 370.

• Known lightnings: Profound Yin Purple Lightning, Heavenly Punishment Divine Lightning, Six-Nine Heavenly Lightning, and All-Heaven Divine Lightning are explicitly named; he eventually demonstrates nine kinds 918 1632 1897.
• Combat forms: Shapes lightning into dragons, chains, spears, walls, nets, and giant hands 918 1105 1251.
• Eight Peaks Thunder Prison: Creates a lightning prison capable of restraining numerous blood-colored giant pythons 1139.
• Cultivation: Uses the art to turn a sea of Lightning Dao Law into nourishment for his own strength 918.
• Tribulation Lightning: Trains to refine tribulation lightning using a Tribulation Lightning Pearl, later displaying its power within his attacks 1623 1632.
• Independent offense: Remains dangerous when talismans are unavailable, a major departure from the usual combat weaknesses of Holy Talisman Sect disciples 562 624 718.

Heavenly Lightning Dao Body

His physique absorbs World-Destroying Devil Lightning after his escape talisman fails and his barrier breaks 397.

• Integrates the lightning into his body over five days.
• Allows him to demonstrate the absorbed lightning through a palm strike 397.

Soul Cultivation

Mu Fusheng possesses unusually strong soul talent and cultivates the eight-tier Soul Nourishing Technique 371 535.

• Soul Fire: Uses it for combat, investigation, and analyzing lightning control 562 1105 1139.
• Soul defenses: Maintains numerous defenses within his sea of consciousness and prepares talismans specifically against soul attacks 605 662 663.
• Information extraction: Forces soul power into Chu Xiang’s sea of consciousness to obtain information directly 1554.
• Restrictions: Places a restriction in Qi Wu’s sea of consciousness as a condition of trust between allies 1554.
• Limit: Strong soul power does not automatically mean superior control; the entity possessing Ning Xi initially demonstrates finer manipulation 662.

Concealment and Deception

• Suppressed cultivation: Uses restrictions, talismans, and arrays improved by Lu Changsheng to conceal his strength. One restriction lets him enter a tomb that normally excludes cultivators above the Mid-Stage Ancestor Realm 1378 1950.
• External Avatar: Draws the Thunder Domain God’s attention with an avatar while his real body lays talismans around the enemy encampment 1737 1738.
• Layered stealth: Combines talismans with a black cloak to make both his presence and figure transparent 2091.
• Psychological bait: Deliberately presents openings, feigns cooperation, and understates his abilities to influence enemy decisions 662 704 1011.
• False identity claims: Encourages the belief that he is a reincarnated mighty talisman master during the possessed Ning Xi confrontation; the supplied account presents this as deception, not established reincarnation 663.
• Trace removal: Erases battle evidence and is specifically trusted by Lu Changsheng to search for overlooked traces 998 1019.

Close-Quarters Combat

Mu Fusheng deliberately trains actual combat ability to avoid the vulnerabilities common to talisman specialists 1405.

• Exploits opponents who must inscribe talismans during battle rather than draw from prepared stockpiles 1378 1379.
• Combines punches and palm strikes with concealed talismans and concentrated divine lightning 385 1517 1951.
• Anticipates enemy responses several moves ahead, pairing defensive barriers with talismans placed on an attacker’s wrist and back 1946 1947.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Book of Talisman Seals / Book of Talismans — Apprenticeship gift containing inscription methods and techniques unfamiliar even to other accomplished talisman masters. He continues studying it without fully comprehending its contents 370 603 1899.
• Holy Lightning Mystic Talisman Brush / Holy Talisman Mystic Thunder Brush — Brush used for high-grade inscription and channeling soul power during combined talisman techniques 918 1138 1236.
• Brush of Divine Miracles — Demigod-grade talisman brush he begins studying while cultivating in the Raging Lightning Sea 1386.
• Lu Changsheng’s black robe — Conceals his presence from powerful observers; used with additional masking methods during infiltrations and ambushes 1328 1738 1897.
• Contact and protective jade pendants — Allow communication with Lu Changsheng and access to emergency assistance, including a prepared projection and an External Dharma Body contingency 370 548 1041 1898.
• Nine Dragons He Shi Bi — Allocated to him because of his deliberate soul cultivation 1319.
• Tribulation Lightning Pearl — Given by Qin Zhan and used as an aid in refining tribulation lightning 1623.
• Blood Serpent Condensed Pill — Received after promising to safeguard Azure Firmament Academy’s remaining inheritance 1139.
• Extinguishing Thunder Dragon Horn — Obtained as a primary talisman material in a trade funded by Jiu Bailu’s karma-bearing pill 2043.

Relationships

• Lu Changsheng — Master and kindred spirit. Entrusts Mu Fusheng with keeping the other disciples out of trouble, customizes his concealment methods, and gives him intensive lightning training 370 769 1378 1623.
• Mu Zhengting — Father and sovereign of the Boundless Dynasty. Chooses him as successor, worries over his cultivation, and accepts his decision to study under Lu Changsheng 372.
• Mu Qingqing — Younger sister and military commander. Shares an affectionate relationship with him and understands his habit of avoiding trials or wearing layers of defensive talismans 372 374 375.
• Ye Qiubai — Friend who becomes his eldest senior brother. Their companionship includes drinking, teasing, and Mu Fusheng’s repeated attempts to curb his troublemaking 269 370 373 739.
• Xiao Hei — Fourth senior brother. Mu Fusheng warns others about threats to Xiao Hei’s body and quietly contacts their master when an inheritance encounter seems suspicious 395 739 777.
• Hong Ying — Second senior sister. Her decisive approach frequently tests his preference for preparation, while she recognizes Jiu Bailu’s growing influence on him 1135 1508 1513.
• Fang Qiong — Junior brother who learns from Mu Fusheng’s caution and ruthlessness, while repeatedly questioning how much strength he is still hiding 1019 1062 1063.
• Jiu Bailu — Romantic partner. Initially avoided as a potential source of dangerous entanglements; her persistent affection and support eventually lead him to openly defend their relationship 1328 1330 1482 1631 1632.
• Spirit of the Holy Talisman — Companion residing in his sea of consciousness who promises to assist his talisman cultivation 605.
• Thunder Punishment God Emperor — Inheritance mentor who forces him to improve his lightning control through extreme combat pressure 1103 1105.
• Cheng Yao — Develops feelings for him, but accepts that they are not destined to be together after witnessing his concealed strength and secrecy measures 1010 1019.
• Chu Xinghe — Protects him from the Thunder Domain God and acknowledges his judgment 1749 1760.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Notable Quotes

“Even if you reveal them, you have to keep other trump cards in reserve, or stronger ones. You understand what I mean, right?” 388

“I was born without much of a sense of security, so I have to take every possible precaution with everything I do. I accidentally put down a few too many.” 963

“I'll only find a Dao companion once I've cultivated to the point where nothing can threaten me. Otherwise, why find one just to suffer?” 1330