Ji Xun

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ji Xun (季寻)
Alias(es)	Chaoyang / Mr. Chaoyang; impersonated Atai while infiltrating the Brotherhood 210 232 233
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Occupation/Role	Card Master; later an Emperor 635
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Naked Corpse 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Transcendent	20	Fused with the Epic Source Card [Gray Joker], awakening as a Transcendent and gaining [Demon Feast]. 20
Tier 1 Beastwalker	137	Fought Cao Yu’s forces as a Tier 1 Beastwalker, using werewolf transformation and extreme close-quarters tactics. 137
Second Tier	161	His Second-Tier strength was revealed when he dismantled an X Bureau five-person squad and killed its Third-Tier Thief leader. 161
Third Tier	147	Recognized as a Third-Tier Card Master capable of complete Demonic Release. 147
Fifth Rank	336	Advanced to Fifth Rank, allowing him to grasp higher-level Qi Gong techniques under Gong Wu’s combat instruction. 336 337
Eighth Rank	574	Had reached Eighth Rank by the time Jia Yu entrusted him with knowledge of the Card Master Civilization’s origins. 574
Ninth Rank	604	Reached the peak rank of Card Masters; ordinary corpses and same-rank traits thereafter provided limited gains through Feasting. 604

Background

Ji Xun awakened weak and naked in a sealed room beside a Fallen Witch’s corpse. Rather than panic, he investigated the anomaly, accepted that he had likely transmigrated, and immediately focused on escape and survival. 1

He earned the Ace-Gray Joker Demon Mark by clearing a lethal trial through a six-shot gamble on his own life. Afterward, he fused with [Gray Joker], becoming a Transcendent and discovering that he could consume extraordinary traits from corpses. 19 20

Before gaining power, Ji Xun’s exceptional mental power left him unable to experience ordinary emotional fluctuations fully. He sought dangerous thrills to relieve that distress, and later recognized that the competing “versions” of himself in his mind resembled the mental deviation feared by Card Masters. 10 93

A century-displacement caused by the [X-077 Hyper-dimensional Stamp] sent him into the past, where he met his long-distance pen pal Song Yu in person. The experience became central to his understanding of emotion, mortality, and the Law of Time. 233 257 258

Appearance

Ji Xun is described as a handsome, resolute man whose calm bearing is sharpened by repeated life-or-death experiences. Beneath formal clothing, he possesses an exceptionally muscular combat-trained physique. 236 255

• His physical build becomes especially imposing when his combat attire is damaged or removed. 255
• He can assume composite transformation states combining werewolf traits, dragon scales, and a Golem-like Qi Field. 296
• Within the Gray Mist Vestige, his soul manifested as half male and half female. 558

Personality

Ji Xun is notably composed under pressure. He analyzes rules, people, and environments before acting, whether he is escaping assassins, infiltrating enemy groups, or navigating Alternate Dimensions. He is willing to gamble heavily when he believes the odds and consequences have been understood. 19 27 103

He is neither conventionally heroic nor indifferent. He helps people when he decides it is right—giving bread to beggar siblings, protecting Little Dove, and risking himself for friends—but refuses to let another person’s beliefs dictate his own choices. 36 102 233

His mental condition remains a defining vulnerability. Suppressed desires, Silver Moon Sorcery, the Clown Mask, and Demon Dissolution can bring out a bloodthirsty, irrational persona that threatens to erase his reason. 136 139 187

Song Yu’s letters and their eventual reunion gradually allowed Ji Xun to understand emotions he had previously struggled to feel, including grief, longing, and empathy. 258 259 561

“If I were you, I would. But I am me. I would handle any problem I encountered in my own way. My beliefs would not change based on the situation.” 102

“Life is short and fragile; one must bravely pursue freedom and respect one’s own inner choices.” 158

Abilities & Skills

Ace-Gray Joker and Demon Dissolution

Ji Xun’s Ace-Gray Joker Demon Mark is the foundation of his extraordinary path. In Demon Dissolution, his perception and learning ability rise to an abnormal level, allowing him to understand techniques through direct observation and combat. 19 189 201

• Can rapidly analyze and reproduce low-level martial arts after seeing them used. 189
• Copied techniques including Tiger Cannon Fist, Gun Leg, Wave Karate, Curse Power Manifestation, and several sword skills. 191 201
• Later discovered that his [JOKER] card could copy curse arts. 474
• Demon Dissolution initially could not be activated at will after its first emergence. 191
• Forcibly using the Clown Mask can generate a Demon Personality that attacks Ji Xun’s rationality. 187

Demon Feast

[Demon Feast] allows Ji Xun to absorb extraordinary traits from corpses and certain supernatural materials, improving his physical attributes and affinities. 20 207

• Absorbed extraordinary traits from corpses, Dark Matter Crystals, and Meteorite Spirit Medium. 20 207 321
• Used prolonged absorption to dramatically improve his Strength, Physique, Agility, Toughness, Technique, and Mental Power. 207
• Became less effective after he reached Ninth Rank, as ordinary or equal-rank materials no longer offered substantial gains. 604

Martial Arts and Qi Gong

Ji Xun specializes in close combat, combining high physical attributes with Qi Gong, grappling, body techniques, and copied martial arts. His combat style evolved from crude werewolf attacks into disciplined, high-level martial arts. 112 188 249

• Acquired Beginner Combat Specialization and Beginner Qi Gong Specialization, then rapidly upgraded through skill cards and merit exchanges. 61 112
• Developed Advanced Grappling, Movement, Qi Gong, and Weapon Mastery. 101 112
• Learned and refined Gong Style Thirty-Two Paths Body-Wandering Palm, including its Qi-control principles and Tiger Cannon Fist. 147 188 249
• Cultivated the Supreme Overlord Body and received Master Dong Jiu’s complete version of the technique. 140 147
• Studied Gluttony, Overlord Fist, Heavenly Meteor Strike, and Cataclysm: Earth’s Roar under combat pressure and Gong Wu’s guidance. 225 277 278
• His advanced Qi perception can detect killing intent and discern an opponent’s aura despite disguises or scent masking. 229 234

Transformations and Survival

Ji Xun combines multiple physical and supernatural adaptations to survive opponents above his rank. 136 198 296

• Uses werewolf transformation for mobility, strength, claws, and heightened combat power. 101 136
• Can combine beast traits with dragon scales and a Golem-like protective Qi Field. 296
• Uses Feigned Death to deceive enemies, including Bai Wei during an attempted possession. 198
• Possesses partial vampire-like recovery due to Blood Plague contamination. 277
• Can use Cellular Activity Boiling to recover from severe injuries at extreme cost. 138

Clown’s Shadow Play

Ji Xun can create shadows from his own power, using them for intelligence gathering and parallel study. 405

• Condensed additional shadows as his proficiency grew. 405
• Shadows can read and study independently, multiplying his research efficiency. 405
• Individual shadows weaken as their number increases. 405

I Am the World and Divine Cultivation

Ji Xun’s understanding of consciousness, fate, and reality is expressed through I Am the World and the divine cultivation method My Heart is the Universe. 359 512

• Used I Am the World to recognize that he remained trapped inside the Moon God’s illusion. 359
• Reached Level 5 insight into the ability while confronting the Light Chaser’s legacy. 432
• Cultivated My Heart is the Universe to improve Divine Might through soul tempering and moonlight. 512
• Ignited his Divine Fire after comprehending Chaos Law in the Gray Mist Vestige. 605

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• [Gray Joker] / Ace-Gray Joker — Epic Source Card and Demon Mark that initiated Ji Xun’s Transcendent path. 19 20
• Clown Mask — Suppresses negative emotions through its Anchor of Humanity effect, but can also produce dangerous contamination and a Demon Personality. 187 191
• [Moon] — Silver Moon sacred relic used to resist the Omen Mother Insect Margit’s mental assault. 409
• Divine Divinity-Lost Thousand Feather Moon Wheel — Crescent-shaped weapon contracted from a golden coffin in the Imperial Tomb. 321
• [Power Gem Golden Orb] — Used to break Cao Yu’s frost barrier. 138
• Light-Dark Holy Nail — Concealed in his sleeve during the Hong Lou incident. 147
• God Stealer Ring — One of the items Song Yu left behind for him. 259
• Flying knives — Used with telekinesis, Heavenly Meteor Strike, and Sun of No Light to control large volleys with reduced mental burden. 492

Relationships

• Chu Jiu — Early teammate who witnessed Ji Xun earn the Ace-Gray Joker and respected the card’s choice of master. They later worked together through the Holy Grail Alternate Dimension. 19 20 206
• Nan Jing — Close friend and frequent companion. She helped Ji Xun escape after he killed Cao Yu and has witnessed many of his concealed abilities. 138 278
• Song Yu / Miss Yu — Ji Xun’s pen pal, confidante, and enduring beloved. After meeting during his century-long displacement, Song Yu waited for him throughout her life; their reunion transformed Ji Xun’s understanding of time and emotion. 234 257 258 588
• Qin Rushih — Powerful ally and Revolutionary Army leader who aided Ji Xun after the Cao Yu incident. Their relationship became close, playful, and mutually protective. 140 363 604
• Dong Qi — Mechanic, adventuring partner, and intimate companion. They coordinate effectively in combat and share an interest in mechanical technology and blueprints. 147 348
• Gong Wu — Legendary Qi Gong Grandmaster and Ji Xun’s martial arts teacher. He taught Ji Xun Gluttony, Qi Control, and the foundations that shaped his close-combat path. 224 225 337
• Jia Yu — The Light Chaser and a trusted ally whose knowledge of history, scripts, and forbidden techniques repeatedly guided Ji Xun. Jia Yu ultimately entrusted him with vital secrets of the Card Master Civilization. 280 281 574
• Old Man Xu — Immortal Hearth Tender of the Plum Blossom 10 Hermit Sequence. His fragmented memories and hidden role in preserving civilization’s legacy make him one of Ji Xun’s most important elders. 240 518 609
• Xie Guozhong — Old friend and life-or-death ally. Ji Xun continued to treat him as a friend even after Scarlet Corruption profoundly changed him. 147 475 609
• Dashi — Ji Xun’s disciple and Jia Yu’s apparent contingency successor. Ji Xun guides him in cultivation and recognizes his talent for strategy and storytelling. 587 625 635

Story Role / Major Arcs

Awakening and Sinless City

• Awoke beside a Fallen Witch corpse and deduced that he had transmigrated into a world of Card Masters and Calamities. 1
• Cleared the Mechanical Clown’s final trial through self-inflicted gunshots, earning the Ace-Gray Joker. 19
• Became a Transcendent, then built his combat foundation through skill cards, black-market purchases, and calculated risks. 20 61

Meteor Hawk Fortress and Martial Growth

• Uncovered the demonic infiltration of Meteor Hawk Fortress, rescued Vice Commander Ronan, and infiltrated the demons’ hidden war camp. 101 103
• Cleared the Serrated Forest scenario with an A+ rating, gaining merit, skill cards, and part of the Supreme Overlord Body secret method. 112
• Sought Gong Wu’s instruction in Shangbang Prison and rapidly advanced in Qi Control, Gluttony, and martial comprehension. 224 225

Cao Yu Assassination and Lion City

• Entered a berserk Silver Moon-influenced state and pursued Cao Yu despite overwhelming numerical and rank disadvantages. 136 137
• Killed Cao Yu after breaking his frost barrier, then escaped with aid from Nan Jing, Xie Guozhong, and an unidentified cloaked figure. 138
• Infiltrated the Silver Moon Cult by pretending to succumb to faith pollution. 144
• Defeated Atai, assumed his identity, and used the disguise to infiltrate the Brotherhood and investigate the Thirteen Masked Knights. 188 210

Holy Grail and Time Displacement

• Obtained the Sismark Holy Grail during an Alternate Dimension expedition and received major settlement rewards, including Two-Handed Sword Qi Slash and Hero Garen’s cultivation manuscript. 206
• Was transported a hundred years into the past by the Hyper-dimensional Stamp, where he met Song Yu and protected her from repeated assassination attempts. 233 234
• Returned to his era, reunited with Song Yu after her century of waiting, and remained with her until her death. 257 258

High-Rank Cultivation and Civilizational Secrets

• Defeated his own shadows to expose flaws in his martial arts, gain Cataclysm: Earth’s Roar, and refine his mental control. 277 278
• Investigated royal tombs, the Gray Mist Vestige, Outer Gods, and the hidden history of Emperor Lanlingster and the Card Master Civilization. 334 512 574
• Advanced through the upper ranks, ignited Divine Fire, and ultimately became Emperor. 604 605 635