Jing Hongchen

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Jing Hongchen / 镜红尘
Alias(es)	Dean Jing; Grandpa; “Old Fossil” by Meng Hongchen 174 175
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Sun Moon Royal Academy; Sun Moon Empire 172 174 384
Occupation/Role	Dean of Sun Moon Royal Academy; Rank 9 Soul Engineer; Titled Douluo; later high-ranking Sun Moon military figure 175 191 384
Status	Active; seen later with Sun Moon Empire military leadership 384
First Appearance	Comments from the Plane Crack while evaluating Parallel Huo Yuhao’s first soul skill 31

Background / History

Jing Hongchen first stands out in the Plane Crack as one of the Sun Moon side’s sharpest commentators. He immediately recognizes the defensive potential of Parallel Huo Yuhao’s first soul skill, calling it a “godly skill” that ordinary Super Douluo might fail to break if Huo Yuhao reached Titled Douluo level 31. He also clashes verbally with Xuan Zi, reflecting the rivalry between Sun Moon Royal Academy and Shrek Academy 36.

His interest in Huo Yuhao grows as the comparison continues. After seeing Huo Yuhao’s Soul Guidance Device talent, Jing Hongchen says he increasingly wants to take him as an apprentice and criticizes Shrek for failing to develop that talent properly 114. When Huo Yuhao obtains a Ten Thousand Year third soul ring through Soul Beast Sacrifice, Jing Hongchen calls his growth “terrifying” 137.

Jing Hongchen becomes excited when Parallel Huo Yuhao meets Parallel Meng Hongchen, because Meng gives Huo Yuhao a path to learn about the Sun Moon Empire and Sun Moon Royal Academy 140. He and Kong Deming are pleased that Meng reveals information about Sun Moon’s Soul Guidance Devices, even though they recognize that Huo Yuhao is subtly manipulating her 142 143. Jing Hongchen later worries when Meng gives Huo Yuhao a copied notebook of his Rank 9 Soul Engineer insights, but the gift also becomes a major recruitment gamble 145.

In the Parallel World, Jing Hongchen initially treats Huo Yuhao with caution because Huo Yuhao is not from the Sun Moon Empire and might be a spy 172. After Meng brings Huo Yuhao to his office, he tests him with a Human Body Detector and is shocked by the results: twelve-year-old body age, level 37 soul power, top-tier soul power quality, level 60 physical strength, twin martial souls, a 100,000-year left arm bone, and black-white-red soul rings 175 176. He apologizes for doubting him, calls him an unprecedented super genius, and accepts him into Sun Moon Royal Academy 176.

After Huo Yuhao rapidly reaches level 63 and reveals multiple Hundred Thousand Year soul rings, Jing Hongchen is stunned but advises him to stay low-key because his strength has not yet reached the true peak 190 191 192. He then goes to Mingde Hall to report the matter to Kong Deming, who rebukes him for delaying Huo Yuhao’s full cultivation support due to spy concerns 192 193.

Jing Hongchen repeatedly protects Huo Yuhao after accepting him. He sides with him against the Royal Disciplinary Squad, promises a satisfactory explanation, and later gives instructions so no one else at the academy dares provoke him 199 200. During the Soul Master Competition period, he supports Huo Yuhao with resources, protects him during the purification of the Soul Devouring Engraving Knife, and trusts his judgment despite warning him about the cursed blade 238 239.

When Huo Yuhao refuses the Sun Moon Emperor’s title, Jing Hongchen becomes grave and tries to warn him through Meng Hongchen, showing concern for both Huo Yuhao’s safety and the empire’s future 254. Much later, Jing Hongchen appears as part of Sun Moon Empire’s high-ranking military leadership alongside Kong Deming when Du Busi arrives with news of Huo Yuhao’s god-like strength 384.

Personality

Jing Hongchen is cautious, pragmatic, and deeply protective of Sun Moon Royal Academy’s interests. He does not accept Meng Hongchen’s claims about Huo Yuhao blindly, insisting on investigation because Huo Yuhao is an outsider and could be a spy 172 175.

He is highly talent-driven. Once Huo Yuhao’s ability is proven, Jing Hongchen changes from skeptical to respectful, apologizes for his earlier judgment, and immediately recognizes Huo Yuhao as a genius beyond Shrek Academy’s reach 176.

He is competitive and openly hostile toward Shrek’s arrogance. His exchanges with Xuan Zi often become taunts, and he enjoys the possibility of Huo Yuhao representing Sun Moon Royal Academy to defeat Shrek in the Soul Master Competition 36 190 307.

He is also protective toward those he accepts as his own. He backs Huo Yuhao against internal abuse of power, shields students when Xuan Zi approaches aggressively, and insists on personally protecting Huo Yuhao during the engraving knife purification 200 218 239.

Abilities & Skills

Rank 9 Soul Engineering

Jing Hongchen is a Rank 9 Soul Engineer whose insights are valuable enough that Meng Hongchen copies them into a notebook as recruitment bait for Huo Yuhao 145 191.

• Guides Xiao Hongchen on newly created Soul Guidance Devices 172.
• Recognizes Huo Yuhao’s Soul Guidance Device talent and believes he could become a Rank 9 Soul Engineer 114.
• Uses advanced academy technology, including the Human Body Detector, to evaluate Soul Masters without relying on primitive assessment methods 175.
• Warns Huo Yuhao about the danger of the cursed Soul Devouring Engraving Knife before allowing him to attempt purification 239.

Titled Douluo-Level Strength

Jing Hongchen is identified as both a Rank 9 Soul Engineer and a Titled Douluo 191.

• Does not back down when Xuan Zi pressures the Sun Moon team 218.
• Claims that if Xuan Zi pushes him, he will bring out Ninth Grade Soul Guidance Devices and start bombing 218.
• Steps forward to shield the students during Xuan Zi’s confrontation 218.

Talent Evaluation

Jing Hongchen is skilled at reading both ability and temperament.

• Predicts the future defensive value of Huo Yuhao’s first soul skill 31.
• Notices Huo Yuhao’s “seamless disguise” and the unnatural sense of intimacy he creates on first meeting 175.
• Reassesses Huo Yuhao immediately after seeing the Human Body Detector data 176.
• Openly evaluates the possibility that the Gold of Life may benefit Huo Yuhao, awakening other observers to that conclusion 239.

Academy Leadership

As dean, Jing Hongchen balances recruitment, security, and student protection.

• Requires Huo Yuhao to prove his ability before admission due to academy responsibility 175.
• Offers Huo Yuhao special treatment after confirming his talent, though Huo Yuhao declines it 176.
• Handles the Royal Disciplinary Squad incident in Huo Yuhao’s favor and promises a satisfactory explanation 200.
• Quietly gives instructions afterward so no one at Sun Moon Royal Academy provokes Huo Yuhao again 200.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Human Body Detector — Soul Guidance Device used to scan Huo Yuhao’s body age, soul power, martial souls, soul bone, and soul rings 175 176.
• Storage Soul Tool — Used to take out the Human Body Detector during Huo Yuhao’s evaluation 175.
• Communication Soul Guidance Device — Used for urgent contact, including communication with Kong Deming and Meng Hongchen during the crisis after Huo Yuhao refuses the emperor’s title 254.
• Ninth Grade Soul Guidance Devices — Weapons Jing Hongchen says he can use if Xuan Zi forces a confrontation 218.
• Rank 9 Soul Engineer insights notebook — Jing Hongchen’s insights, copied by Meng Hongchen and given to Huo Yuhao to draw him toward Sun Moon Royal Academy 145.
• Auction resources — Pays for a Soul Bone and hands it to Huo Yuhao before the Soul Master Competition 238.

Relationships

• Huo Yuhao — Student and prized recruit. Jing Hongchen evaluates him, accepts him, protects him, supports his competition role, and later warns him of political danger 175 176 200 238 239 254.
• Meng Hongchen — Granddaughter. She serves as the bridge between Huo Yuhao and Sun Moon Royal Academy; Jing Hongchen worries about her naivety but benefits from her recruitment efforts 137 142 145 172.
• Xiao Hongchen — Grandson. Jing Hongchen guides his Soul Guidance Device work and later watches him reassess Huo Yuhao after the detector results 172 176.
• Kong Deming — Sun Moon colleague and strategic ally. They discuss recruiting Huo Yuhao, react together to his growth, and coordinate after Huo Yuhao’s rapid advancement and political crisis 140 190 193 254.
• Xuan Zi — Rival from Shrek Academy. Jing Hongchen spars with him verbally, opposes Shrek’s claim over Huo Yuhao, and later mocks him over Huo Yuhao’s likely gratitude toward Sun Moon 36 218 307.
• Royal Disciplinary Squad — Internal opponents. Jing Hongchen condemns their attempt to take Huo Yuhao away and sides with Huo Yuhao publicly 199 200.
• Du Busi — Later political contact. Jing Hongchen and Kong Deming intercept him when he arrives in the Sun Moon Empire representing Huo Yuhao 384.

Notable Quotes

“This one called Hong Ling is right. Parallel Huo Yuhao's First Soul Skill truly is a godly skill. As long as he can raise his cultivation to the level of a Titled Douluo in the future, I believe that even ordinary Super Douluo may not be able to break this soul skill of his.” 31

“I really want to take him as my apprentice more and more. The Shrek Academy group of idiots don't know how to make good use of this kind of Soul Guidance Device talent.” 114

“Yuhao's talent is indeed completely beyond our understanding.” 176

“Responsible for what! They deserved it!” 200

“I can trust you. But when you're dissolving the evil energy, I must be by your side to protect you. If you can agree to this condition, I won't stop you.” 239

Trivia

• Meng Hongchen jokingly calls him an “Old Fossil” when asking Huo Yuhao to meet him 174.
• He and Kong Deming become visibly nervous while watching Huo Yuhao’s admission process because it could decide Sun Moon Royal Academy’s future advantage over Shrek 175.
• His Rank 9 Soul Engineer notes are one of the earliest major Sun Moon resources Huo Yuhao receives before formally joining the academy 145.
• He repeatedly contrasts with Xuan Zi: Jing Hongchen supports Huo Yuhao after recruitment, while Xuan Zi is associated with Shrek’s failure to keep him 200 307.