Dan Chen

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Dan Chen (丹晨)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Dan Family; later a resident and trainee of Changle Sect 161 216
Occupation/Role	Rank Eight Alchemist; Dan Family prodigy 169
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 160

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Rank Eight Alchemist	169	Refined a genuine Rank Eight Elixir that produced a Two-colored Lightning Cloud during the Pill Gathering.
Great Perfection of the Spirit Realm	217	Her Soul Power rapidly grew after the Soul Devouring Beast was removed; she was nearing the Heavenly Realm but lacked precise control.
Three-Star Dou Zong	240	Stated to have broken through shortly before returning to Changle Sect.

Background / History

Dan Chen was born with the Soul Devouring Body, an innate constitution that passively absorbed the Soul Power of people who touched her. At its strongest, it could drain even a Dou Wang's Soul Power through contact. Although she gradually learned to suppress it, the condition left her isolated and uncomfortable around strangers. 177

Her constitution also contributed to her extraordinary alchemy talent: the Soul Devouring Body accumulated Soul Power over many years, enabling her to become a Rank Eight Alchemist at nineteen. However, her weak constitution and reserved nature kept her largely out of the public eye before the Pill Gathering. 169 176 178

Appearance

Dan Chen is a petite, delicate young woman whose gentle and timid manner makes her appear younger than her actual age of nineteen. 165 178

• Usually dresses simply and elegantly, including a light-blue dress during her early stay at Changle Sect. 216
• Has a soft, quiet presence and often lowers her head or avoids eye contact when speaking with unfamiliar people. 161 178
• Her small stature and frail appearance contrast with her exceptional attainments in alchemy. 178

Personality

Dan Chen is quiet, reserved, and unaccustomed to crowded places or prolonged interaction with strangers. She prefers solitude and feels more comfortable in calm, ordinary surroundings than in the bustling atmosphere of Dan City or Sacred Pill City. 161 216 219

Alchemy is her greatest interest and the main exception to her usual reticence. High-quality pills and talented fellow alchemists readily draw her attention, leading her to speak more openly with Ning Su after recognizing his work. 161 165

Following the removal of the Soul Devouring Beast and her time at Changle Sect, she becomes more independent and expressive. Her trust in Ning Su develops into open affection, though she remains easily embarrassed by intimacy. 177 219 241

Abilities & Skills

Rank Eight Alchemy

Dan Chen is a gifted Rank Eight Alchemist and was recognized as one of the youngest alchemists capable of refining a Rank Eight Elixir. 169

• Refined a Rank Eight Elixir that generated a Two-colored Lightning Cloud at the Pill Gathering. 169
• Her alchemical talent is considered comparable to Cao Ying's, though her condition previously restricted her public activity. 176
• Requires fine Soul Power control to safely refine high-level elixirs. Excessive Soul Power expenditure can compromise her ability to perform at the Rank Eight level. 217 218

Soul Devouring Body

Dan Chen's former innate constitution passively devoured the Soul Power of those who came into contact with her. 165 177

• The condition was caused by a Soul Devouring Beast parasitizing and fusing with her soul. 177 179
• It isolated her from others, as direct contact could harm their Soul Power. 177
• Ning Su ultimately eliminated the Soul Devouring Beast completely, healing her soul state. 180
• Residual Soul Power left behind by the beast later caused rapid growth and unstable control rather than renewed soul-devouring effects. 217

Yin Yang Soul Art

Ning Su gave Dan Chen the low-grade Profound Tier Yin Yang Soul Art to help her regulate the excess Soul Power remaining after her treatment. 218

• Allows her to cultivate more precise control over her rapidly expanded Soul Power. 218
• Restored her Soul Power control to a stable level after sustained practice. 240
• Its cultivation is slower for her than alchemy, but she successfully mastered its essential function. 218 240

Cultivation

Despite her status as a Rank Eight Alchemist, Dan Chen's combat cultivation lags behind her alchemical ability. 240

• Reached Three-Star Dou Zong shortly before her return to Changle Sect. 240
• Ning Su gave her several Dou Skills to improve her ability to protect herself. 240

Relationships

• Ning Su — Rescuer, healer, Soul Art instructor, and later romantic partner. Dan Chen trusted him with the dangerous treatment for her Soul Devouring Body and chose to remain at Changle Sect with him. 165 177 218 240 241
• Dan Feng — Her father and the head of the Dan Family. He sought Ning Su's aid for her condition, then arranged for her to train at Changle Sect while also strengthening ties between the Dan Family and Ning Su. 176 216
• Xuan Kongzi — President of the Pill Tower. He helped arrange Dan Chen's treatment but remained neutral on whether Ning Su should be trusted with her soul. 176 177
• Cao Ying — Fellow young Rank Eight Alchemist and implicit rival. Cao Ying's Three-colored Lightning Cloud narrowly surpassed Dan Chen's Two-colored result at the Pill Gathering. 169
• Changle Sect — Her place of cultivation after Dan Feng leaves her under Ning Su's care. She prefers training in its quieter spaces rather than crowded cultivation areas. 216 218

Story Role / Major Arcs

Dan Family Auction House

Dan Chen first becomes interested in Ning Su after examining the High-grade Rank Seven Elixirs he sells at the Dan Family Auction House. She recognizes that their quality exceeds what an ordinary Seventh-grade Alchemist should produce and regards him as a potential Pill Gathering competitor. 161

Rescue and Pill Gathering

Ning Su saves Dan Chen from a Bloodthirsty Demonic Bird while she searches for medicinal ingredients. Their shared interest in alchemy allows them to speak more freely, and they agree to exchange insights if the opportunity arises. 165

At the Pill Gathering, Dan Chen refines a Rank Eight Elixir and summons a Two-colored Lightning Cloud, establishing her exceptional talent before the gathered alchemists and Pill Tower elders. 169

Treatment of the Soul Devouring Body

Dan Feng and Xuan Kongzi ask Ning Su to investigate Dan Chen's constitution. He discovers the Soul Devouring Beast within her soul and proposes a dangerous treatment to refine it. 176 177

Dan Chen chooses to trust Ning Su despite the risks. After a difficult struggle to separate the beast without damaging her soul, Ning Su successfully removes it completely. 177 179 180

Training at Changle Sect

The Dan Family later sends Dan Chen to Changle Sect so Ning Su can teach her to control the surplus Soul Power left after the treatment. Ning Su identifies residual power from the Soul Devouring Beast as the source of her unstable control and gives her the Yin Yang Soul Art. 215 217 218

During this period, Dan Chen becomes more comfortable outside her sheltered upbringing. A day spent exploring Anyang City, buying ornaments, trying street food, and watching fireworks marks the beginning of her openly deepening affection for Ning Su. 219 220

Choosing to Remain

After regaining control of her Soul Power, Dan Chen receives Dou Skills from Ning Su and is asked whether she wishes to return to the Dan Family or remain at Changle Sect. She chooses to stay. 240

Their relationship becomes explicit when Dan Chen acknowledges that she likes Ning Su after their first kiss. 241

Notable Quotes

“Father, I am willing to trust Mr. Ning Su.” 177

“I'm willing...” 240