Liu Mang

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Liu Mang (刘氓)
Alias(es)	Netherworld 229 241
Species/Race	Human Race; created by Nu Wa and recognized as the Human Race's Second Ancestor 1 419
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Human Race; Intercepting Sect 158 214
Occupation/Role	Second Ancestor of the Human Race; Tongtian's eldest disciple; Hall Master within the Intercepting Sect 214 288 419
Status	Active 429
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Physical body — approaching Great Witch level	26	Grand Dao Divine Marks repeatedly destroyed and regenerated his body through the Law of Creation, strengthening his flesh, meridians, and consciousness.
Void Refinement Realm	122	Under Nu Wa's harsh training as the Matchmaker, his Nascent Soul solidified; he reached Void Refinement in just over a month.
Peak Body Integration Realm	124	Tempered himself by hunting Fierce Beasts in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains and began borrowing the power of heavenly laws.
Mahayana Realm	130–132	Passed the Five Elements Tribulation and Nine Heavens Heavenly Lightning; gained the ability to borrow laws and greatly reforged his body.
Physical body — peak Grand Unity Golden Immortal comparable	132	His body regenerated through lightning, Creation Power, and Grand Dao Divine Marks during the Mahayana tribulation.
Human Immortal Realm	134	Broke through after years of training and recovery; his physical body was already comparable to an ordinary Grand Unity cultivator.
Earth Immortal Realm	140	Refined a stolen Ginseng Fruit, whose immortal spiritual energy advanced his cultivation.
Heavenly Immortal Realm	158	Had governed the Human Race for a century by this point.
Heavenly Immortal peak / physical body — mid Grand Unity	171	Benefited from the Sea of Blood's waters and resentment; stood one step from True Immortal.
Physical body — late Grand Unity	174	Years of sparring with Xing Tian elevated his physique to a level nearly equal to Xing Tian's.
True Immortal Realm	184	Endured another Nine Heavens Heavenly Lightning Tribulation, using his body and the Qiankun Cauldron.
Grand Unity Golden Immortal Realm	216	Reached Grand Unity Golden Immortal after 500 years of Tongtian's guidance and three Heavenly Tribulations.
Late Grand Unity Golden Immortal	218	Tongtian revealed Liu Mang's true realm was late Grand Unity despite his deliberately suppressed aura.
Golden Immortal → Grand Unity Golden Immortal	225	After his cultivation fell to Golden Immortal, he chose to walk the Grand Unity path again and recovered Grand Unity cultivation.
Grand Unity Golden Immortal Realm	264	Used his avatars as fuel against Calamity Qi, breaking through while containing it with Merit.
Physical body — Quasi-Saint level	258	Nu Wa's punishment elevated his physical strength to the Quasi-Saint level.
Late Grand Unity Golden Immortal	334	Finished refining his limbs and head with Calamity Qi and chaotic laws; his torso remained incomplete.

Background

Liu Mang transmigrated into Hong Huang and awakened as one of the humans created by Nu Wa. His appearance initially failed to produce either a Heavenly Dao decree or descending Merit, making him an anomaly from the beginning 1. During Nu Wa's eventual proof of Dao, Grand Dao Divine Marks entered his body; the marks and the Law of Creation repeatedly destroyed and restored him, giving him an extraordinary foundation without his awareness 26.

Though he initially viewed himself as an outsider ready to flee Hong Huang if necessary, Liu Mang developed a sense of belonging with the Human Race and chose to remain with them 44 45. He later selected Tongtian as his master in order to learn the Shangqing path and avoid becoming a pawn in the competing plans of Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti 46.

Liu Mang helped establish human marriage by suggesting procreation as the solution to the Human Race's declining population. Nu Wa established marriage with the Red Embroidered Ball, while the Heavenly Dao rewarded Liu Mang with the Marriage Treasure Tree 54. He subsequently shared responsibility for the Human Race's survival and governance with Taishang and Xuan Du 58 158.

Appearance

Liu Mang is described as a rare handsome young man, with sword-like eyebrows, starry eyes, a chiseled nose, and a dashing, heroic bearing 25. His looks are frequently undermined by his restless, shifty expression and shameless behavior.

• A body formed from Nine Heavens Breathing Soil and Three Lights Divine Water 132.
• Possesses an exceptionally resilient physique that can endure high-level Heavenly Tribulations 132 184.
• Has, at times, concealed his true cultivation and physical strength from others 134 218.
• Once arrived in the East Sea with his hair blown into a tree-canopy-like shape 98.

Personality

Liu Mang is cautious, opportunistic, and deeply suspicious of manipulation. He habitually assumes stronger figures are plotting against him, responds with flattery when necessary, and prefers to preserve his own safety through preparation, connections, treasures, and contingency plans 45 237 241. He can be brazenly shameless, whether trying to claim the stone platform on which he was born or treating Merit as something to flee from rather than covet 51 50.

Beneath his laziness and self-serving behavior, he is fiercely protective of the Human Race. Their suffering angers him, and he repeatedly commits himself to preventing their slaughter, exploitation, or dependence on outside powers 144 191 288. He believes that the Human Race must ultimately become self-reliant, even if that means allowing them to endure hardship rather than sheltering them forever 158 384.

Abilities & Skills

Myriad Tribulation Undying Body

Liu Mang's body is strengthened through the Law of Creation, Grand Dao Divine Marks, lightning tribulations, Witch Tribe body-refinement techniques, Merit, Calamity Qi, and chaotic laws 26 132 327.

• Regenerates damaged flesh and blood at extreme speed after suffering injury 131 132.
• Uses Heavenly Tribulations as opportunities to temper his body rather than merely survive them 131 184.
• Reached a Quasi-Saint-level physical body despite remaining below that realm in cultivation 258.
• Can absorb wisps of chaotic laws into his reconstructed flesh and blood 329.
• His right hand can withstand Void Bi Wind, but the rest of his arm remains vulnerable to it 332.
• His torso had not yet been fully refined with Calamity Qi and laws 334.

Merit Manipulation

Liu Mang possesses an unusually vast reserve of Merit and can channel, distribute, or refine it into tools and protection 50 108.

• Distributed Merit to Human Race tribes to improve their luck and affinity with the world 165.
• Transferred large quantities of Merit to stabilize the Sea Eye for the Dragon Race 108.
• Used Merit to suppress Calamity Qi when it entered his body 264.
• Absorbed Calamity Qi from infected Yao Race cultivators, saving their lives 323.
• Despite its value, he instinctively avoids Merit out of fear that it represents a trap or obligation 50.

External Incarnations and Clones

Liu Mang obtained the External Incarnation method from Zhen Yuanzi after recognizing the principle behind Clear Wind and Bright Moon's creation 136.

• Manifested clones Yi Xuan, Blood Sha, and San Qing using the External Incarnation method, Blood God Son technique, and Three Pure Ones Art respectively 218.
• Initially, his clones could not survive independently if his main body perished 218.
• Revealed Bai Shan, an External Incarnation capable of independent survival and thought-eavesdropping 258.
• Split his Primordial Spirit repeatedly to create and deploy 106 additional clones throughout Hong Huang 326.
• Can summon his dispersed avatars to contribute their power in emergencies 264.

Combat and Cultivation Techniques

Liu Mang primarily cultivates the Shangqing Art while also employing Taiqing, Yuqing, and Witch Tribe body-refining methods 124 218.

• Uses direct physical force as his preferred means of combat and suppression 240 292.
• Learned Witch Tribe combat techniques and sparred with Xing Tian for years 171 174.
• Can fight Grand Unity-level opponents using physical strength alone 174 372.
• Employs deception, improvised tactics, and deliberately underhanded moves when facing stronger enemies 173 324.
• Keeps his actual strength hidden whenever possible, preferring opponents to underestimate him 134 218.

Strategic Planning

Liu Mang is an accomplished planner who favors broad alliances and excessive preparation over straightforward confrontation.

• Prepared 1,080 backup plans for stabilizing the Heavenly Court during Di Jun's disappearance 241.
• Gave Ling Yun a jade slip containing 180,000 predicted Heavenly Court contingencies and solutions 241.
• Mobilized the Intercepting Sect, Dragon Race, Heavenly Court, and allied cultivators to hunt the North Sea Giant Demons 288.
• Sought to unite the Earthly Dao, Yao Realm, and multiple Saints to contest Hong Jun's influence over the Human Dao 403.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Merit Golden Brick — A Merit-laden brick Liu Mang regularly uses as a weapon, shield, and tool for forcibly suppressing targets 76 240.
• Qiankun Treasure Cauldron — A treasure from his ancestor that protected him during the Mahayana Heavenly Tribulation; Liu Mang cannot fully control it because of its restrictions 130 131.
• Marriage Treasure Tree — Rewarded to him for contributing to the establishment of human marriage 54.
• Hongmeng Purple Qi — Secretly placed in his body by Hong Yun, Zhen Yuanzi, and the Matchmaker after he refined the Ginseng Fruit 139.
• Tongtian's jade pendant — Held divine senses from Tongtian and could unleash Saint-level protection; Liu Mang exaggerated its number of attacks while intimidating Nine Infants 237.
• Image Stones — Recording stones refined with Taishang, later used to document Yao Race atrocities against humans 190 191.
• Seized treasures — Includes the Universe Ring, Fire-Tipped Spear, and Yin Yang Sword taken from True Person Taiyi 388.

Relationships

• Nu Wa — Adoptive mother and creator. Their relationship alternates between protection, harsh training, punishment, and Liu Mang's constant attempts to flatter or evade her 45 51 258.
• Tongtian — Master. Tongtian accepted Liu Mang as his disciple and later publicly confirmed him as his eldest disciple; he is exasperated by Liu Mang but proud of his rapid progress 46 214 216.
• Xuan Du — Fellow Human Ancestor and trusted partner in governing the Human Race. Liu Mang ultimately entrusts the Human Race's authority and future to him during his own proof-of-Dao preparations 58 396.
• Fu Xi — Nu Wa's brother and Liu Mang's uncle figure. Fu Xi repeatedly shares responsibility for the Human Race with Liu Mang and trusts him with major decisions 58 63.
• Yun Xiao — Close companion and romantic interest. Their relationship develops from mutual concern during the Yao Race investigation into an intimate bond 217 225 287.
• Ao Bing — Dragon Race prince who calls Liu Mang “Big Brother.” Their relationship began after Liu Mang struck him with the Merit Brick and developed into loyalty and mutual support 76 108 288.
• You Wen — Di Jun's child and Liu Mang's protégé. Liu Mang advises You Wen on surviving political manipulation and helps stabilize the Heavenly Court during Di Jun's disappearance 237 241.
• Xing Tian — Sparring partner and one of Liu Mang's few friends in Hong Huang. Their prolonged battles strengthened Liu Mang's body and deepened their mutual respect 174.
• Zhen Yuanzi — Senior who bestowed the External Incarnation method upon Liu Mang after Liu Mang inspired his realization regarding Clear Wind and Bright Moon 136.
• Shen Nong — Human Race junior and prospective Human Emperor. Liu Mang saved him from Heartbreak Grass, gave him the Dan Book and Zhe Whip, and offered to guide him 418 419.
• Di Jun — Political ally whose knowledge of Liu Mang's unusual insight led to repeated cooperation over the Yao Race's survival, Calamity Qi, and future 63 323.

Major Arcs

Human Race Foundation

Liu Mang remained with the early Human Race, helped establish marriage, supported their governance, and gradually became recognized as their Second Ancestor 44 54 158. Upon returning to find the Innate Human Race aging and dying under Fierce Beast attacks, he resolved to protect them while urging them toward self-reliance 144 158.

Hundred Thousand Great Mountains

Under the Matchmaker's supervision, Liu Mang trained by fighting Fierce Beasts, reached the Mahayana stage, and endured a Nine Heavens Heavenly Lightning Tribulation normally faced by much stronger cultivators 124 129 132. His survival transformed his body into his greatest advantage and established his path of using calamity and pain for refinement 131 134.

Sea of Blood and Witch Tribe Training

Liu Mang cultivated in the Sea of Blood, increased his physique to mid-Grand Unity, and provided Ancestor Ming He with advice for creating the Asura tribe 171. He then learned Witch Tribe body-refinement techniques and honed himself through years of combat with Xing Tian 172 174.

Intercepting Sect Leadership

After Tongtian formally recognized him as eldest disciple, Liu Mang rose to prominence in the Intercepting Sect and became associated with its Law Enforcement Hall 214 288. He cultivated rapidly, manifested multiple clones, and became strong enough to defeat Heavenly Origin Sect disciples through physical force alone 216 218 372.

Protector of the Human Race

Liu Mang uncovered Yao Race atrocities against captured humans, recorded evidence with Image Stones, and vowed to stop history from repeating itself 190 191. When North Sea Giant Demons abducted and slaughtered humans, he mobilized several factions, offered Merit rewards, and personally crushed hundreds of demons with a single punch 287 288 292.

Calamity Qi and Chaos Refinement

When Calamity Qi consumed one of his incarnations and entered his body, Liu Mang turned the danger into a cultivation resource by feeding it the power of his avatars 264. He later absorbed Calamity Qi from the battlefield and the Yao Race, then entered Chaos to combine it with Great Dao laws and refine the Myriad Tribulation Undying Body 314 323 327.

Human Dao and Human Emperors

Liu Mang became increasingly involved in the Human Race's struggle for protagonist status in Hong Huang. He sought to secure Human Dao authority, restrained the Heavenly Origin Sect's attempts to exploit the Human Race, and began guiding figures such as Shen Nong and Xuanyuan 396 403 419 429.

Notable Quotes

“In this life, I am the ancestor of humanity, and I will never let this happen.” 191

“If you don't want to be a pawn, you need the strength to not be one.” 237

“No race can be relied upon. The Human Race can only rely on itself, understand?” 158