Xu Chen

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xu Chen (许尘)
Alias(es)	Jun Tianjun; Zhao Rong 731 692
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Jixia Academy; Nine Heavens
Occupation/Role	Young Headmaster of Jixia Academy; leader of Nine Heavens; transmigrated villain
Known Relationships	Husband of Zhao Qingyun; Dao Companion of Han Wenxin 731 785

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Mid-stage Third Rank	12	Identified as a rare sixteen-year-old prodigy of Jixia Academy. 12
Late-stage Third Rank physical body	16	Xu Chen believed he had reached Late-stage Third Rank; his physical strength already rivaled a Late-stage Fourth Rank expert. 16
Late-stage Fourth Rank physical body	22	His body withstands Ye Xuan's Haoxuan Heavenly Star without injury. 22
Fifth Rank physical body	33	Revealed during his duel with Ye Xuan; Haoxuan Thousand Swords cannot injure him. 33 34
Mid-stage Sixth Rank	68	Stops concealing his cultivation and overwhelms Ye Xuan's Early Sixth Rank aura. 68
Seventh Rank	77	Advances after the Secret Realm events. 77
Early Eighth Rank cultivation / Eighth Rank physical body	107	Reaches Early Eighth Rank strength and possesses an Eighth Rank body while cultivating in the Heavenly Spirit Gathering Tower. 107
Ninth Rank Early Stage	120	Advances from Eighth Rank Mid Stage to Ninth Rank in three months; defeats Di Zhentian. 120
Martial Saint	156	Reaches Martial Saint after nine days of cultivation following his Pill Tribulation. 156
Third Turn Martial Saint	180	Cultivation and Spiritual Sense reach Third Turn; physical body reaches Second Turn. 180
Peak Sixth Turn Martial Saint	239	Cultivation and physical body both reach Peak Sixth Turn; Spiritual Sense, Divine Jade Battle Armor, and Death Spirit Eye reach Seventh Turn. 239
Peak Martial Emperor Fourth Heaven	417	His revealed aura places him at the peak of the Martial Emperor Fourth Heaven. 417
Great Emperor level	526	Breaks through two realms; the result is described as both Great Emperor level and Peak Ninth Heaven Martial Emperor Realm. 526
Great Emperor Second Heaven	604	Reaches this stage after spending a year stabilizing his foundation. 604
Great Emperor Fifth Heaven Peak	604	Refines Emperor-level pills and uses them to advance over the following two years. 604
Half-step Immortal Emperor	795	Holds this realm while investigating the Myriad Poison Jade Pendant. 795
Immortal Emperor Seventh Heaven	851	States that he has surpassed Lin Youxin, who is at the First Heaven of the Immortal Emperor Realm. 851

Background / History

Xu Chen is a transmigrated character who enters the story as its villain. Early in his new life, he focuses on preserving the original plot, believing that avoiding major disruptions will prevent him from being reborn or reincarnated again. He nevertheless repeatedly alters events when doing so seems unlikely to derail the plot, particularly when dealing with Ye Xuan. 34 77 599

In his previous life, Xu Chen was alone after leaving Jixia Academy. He entered the Heavenly Venerate Dynasty, where the Fifth Prince Luo Zhendong took him in but abused him. After gaining enough strength, Xu Chen killed Luo Zhendong, fled the dynasty, entered the Demonic Cult, cultivated demonic energy, and eventually gained the power to destroy the Taichu Sacred Land. 101

His past experiences left him highly accustomed to pain and pursuit; he states that he was repeatedly hunted and even lost limbs in previous lives. 156

Appearance

Body tempering noticeably refines Xu Chen’s appearance. His skin becomes smooth, fair, and faintly lustrous, while his features are repeatedly described as refined and elegant. 26

• Usually appears as a handsome young man with sharp brows and bright eyes. 526
• Has worn white robes while displaying his Sixth Rank aura and black clothing after reaching the Martial Emperor Realm. 68 526
• His physical body can emit a golden glow after tempering. 16 26
• The Jun Tian mask merges directly with his face and can be summoned at will. 78

Personality

Xu Chen is calculating and strongly motivated by self-preservation. He weighs his actions against the original plot, avoids conflicts he considers unnecessary, and prioritizes cultivation, opportunities, and acquiring Imperial Daos. 34 599 1013

He is also conspicuously arrogant and fond of provoking opponents, especially Ye Xuan. He often attributes others’ attraction to his appearance, even when this embarrasses or angers those around him. 34 108 672

Despite his villainous reputation, Xu Chen is capable of endurance and decisive intervention. He confronts Zhao Hong over the mistreatment of orphans, helps Jiang Qingyi deal with Jiang He’s threats, and persists through Lin Moran’s Power Field without relying on his strength. 733 882 996

His treatment of others can be contradictory. He frequently rejects women who pursue him and insists on boundaries, but he also manipulates emotions and situations when it benefits his goals. 563 709 1000

Abilities & Skills

Physical Body Cultivation

Xu Chen’s body is one of his primary combat advantages. It progresses rapidly through body-tempering resources and frequently allows him to defeat stronger opponents without weapons or protective qi.

• Withstands Ye Xuan’s Haoxuan Heavenly Star and Haoxuan Thousand Swords without injury. 22 34
• Defeats Gao Yao using only his physical body. 91
• Combines his body with the Divine Jade Battle Armor to nullify Yang Hao’s Primordial Holy Hand. 92
• Possesses body-protecting qi capable of supporting him against Ninth Rank opponents. 120

Martial Arts

Xu Chen employs powerful martial arts alongside his physical strength.

• God Severing Leg — counters Ye Xuan’s attacks with ninety-nine consecutive kicks. 33
• Extreme Shadow Sky Wind Hand — a Heaven-tier Low-grade martial art used to defeat Di Zhentian. 120
• Spatial Movement / Space Law — used for rapid repositioning and to locate or seize hidden targets. 104 170

Seven Emotions and Six Desires Dao

Xu Chen has mastered the complete version of the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Dao.

• Clears all thirteen levels of its assessment in forty-two minutes. 675
• Completes the Secret Realm assessment in fifteen minutes. 676
• Can influence Han Yu through her emotion of joy. 797
• His mastery surpasses Ye Xuan’s superficial understanding of the Dao. 673

Healing and Vitality Techniques

Upon becoming a Martial Saint, Xu Chen manifests the Life Saint Domain, which grants extraordinary restoration.

• Instantly heals injuries through the Life Saint Domain. 156
• Demonstrates regeneration by severing and regrowing his own hand. 156
• Uses the Indestructible Dao to heal near-fatal injuries in an instant. 883

Heavenly Secrets and Perception

Xu Chen possesses several methods for deduction, concealment, and reading others.

• Heavenly Secrets Imperial Dao — can deduce and shield heavenly secrets; he used it to conceal his activities while learning Zhao Family techniques. 646
• Spiritual Breath Imperial Dao — enables him to perceive others’ thoughts. 984
• Imperial Dao of Heart — acquired from Han Yu; allows control over inner fluctuations when paired with his existing emotional Dao. 798
• Identifies flaws in a Martial Emperor-grade formation, enabling Changsun Xuanling to pass through it. 277

Alchemy and Artifact Refining

Xu Chen is an exceptional alchemist and artifact refiner.

• Refines a Seventh Rank pill far faster than Ye Xuan expects, claiming to need only one hundred breaths after pill formation. 85
• Defeats Yang Hao in an alchemy competition. 95
• Refines a Sixth Rank high-grade weapon in under two hours, defeating Peng Cai of Wind Sand Tower. 95
• Begins refining the Divine Jade Battle Armor after learning artifact refining. 67

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Jun Tian Mask — one of the Five Masks of Nine Heavens; chooses Xu Chen, merges with his face, and establishes him as Jun Tianjun. 78
• Divine Jade Battle Armor — refined by Xu Chen; dramatically increases his defensive power and works in tandem with his physical body. 67 92
• Emotionless Puppet — an immortal puppet under Xu Chen’s control, born with Extreme Evil Gu Poison and capable of using high-grade Earth-tier martial arts. 105 106
• Immortal Cloud Cushion — an Emperor Rank treasure used in the Queen Mother’s Immortal Palace that doubles cultivation speed. 389
• Illusory Sound Divine Jade — borrowed from Jiang Youruo. 1000

Relationships

• Ye Xuan — original protagonist, recurring rival, and later referred to by Xu Chen as his “little brother.” Xu Chen repeatedly defeats and taunts him while avoiding killing him to preserve the plot. 33 77 120
• Zhao Qingyun — Xu Chen’s wife and a key Nine Heavens ally; publicly reveals that he is Jun Tianjun and protects his standing before the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion. 731 732
• Xi — Saintess who chooses to team up with Xu Chen over Ye Xuan and helps protect him while he refines the Divine Jade Battle Armor. 63 67
• Gongsun Liuli — ally who helps defend Xu Chen during the conflict with the Heavenly Sword Sect and Five Poisons Cult. 67
• Bu Fengshuang — formation specialist and loyal companion who guards Xu Chen during cultivation. 36 79
• Yun Qianyue — one of the women Xu Chen explicitly identifies as his favorite; he seeks materials to refine her a body matching the Peak Martial Emperor Ninth Heaven. 445 902
• Dongfang Yunyan — accepts the role of Xu Chen’s maidservant; Xu Chen is moved by her loyalty and considers her one of his women. 282
• Han Wenxin — Dao Companion whose Poison Nurturing Physique grants Xu Chen resistance to and control over poisonous energy. 785
• Han Yu — initially a dangerous entity of the Myriad Poison Jade Pendant; exchanges the Imperial Dao of Heart with Xu Chen and develops feelings for him. 795 798 800
• Zhao Qinglian — teaches Xu Chen the Heavenly Secrets Imperial Dao and related martial arts; later openly declares her intent to follow him. 603 619
• Zhao Yuxian — initially confronts Xu Chen over the Heavenly Secrets Imperial Dao, then insists on following him after her attitude shifts. 677 680
• Jiang Youruo — described by Xu Chen as one of his women; she defends him during the Jiang Family assessment. 984 1020

Story Role / Major Arcs

Jixia Academy and Ye Xuan Rivalry

Xu Chen establishes himself as Jixia Academy’s Young Headmaster and repeatedly humiliates Ye Xuan in direct confrontations. His Fifth Rank physical body renders Ye Xuan’s strongest sword technique ineffective. 33 34 93

Secret Realm and Nine Heavens

During the Secret Realm expedition, Xu Chen gains resources, forms alliances with Xi and Gongsun Liuli, and orders the major sects to beat Ye Xuan rather than kill him. Soon afterward, the Jun Tian mask selects him, making him Jun Tianjun of Nine Heavens. 63 77 78

Dynasty Competition

Xu Chen dominates both alchemy and artifact-refining competitions, defeating Yang Hao and Peng Cai while drawing the hostile attention of Taichu Sacred Land. 95

Martial Saint Ascension

After enduring Pill Tribulation lightning, Xu Chen advances to Martial Saint and reveals the Life Saint Domain. His regenerative demonstration shocks the surrounding cultivators. 156

Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Assessments

Xu Chen enters the Zhao Family’s assessments while concealing his identity as Zhao Rong. He displays mastery of the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Dao, becomes embroiled in disputes with Zhao Luoran and Zhao Yuxian, and is revealed as Jun Tianjun before the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion. 650 675 731

Myriad Poison Jade Pendant

Xu Chen investigates the Han Family’s poisonous ancestral area, gains the Poison Nurturing Physique through Han Wenxin, and negotiates with Han Yu. He trades the Physical Body Imperial Dao for the Imperial Dao of Heart before Han Yu reshapes her body. 785 798 799

Lin Family Trials

Xu Chen attempts to restore Lin Qingruo’s memories, endures Lin Moran’s Power Field, and displays the Indestructible Dao’s restorative power. His rise to Immortal Emperor status is later recognized on the Golden Ranking. 854 882 883 859

Jiang Family Affairs

Xu Chen helps Jiang Xiaoran force Jiang Wencong to apologize, intervenes in Jiang Qingyi’s conflict with Jiang He, and navigates the Jiang Family’s assessments through a mixture of manipulation, restraint, and overwhelming ability. 987 996 1020

Notable Quotes

“Waste, your sword shadow has dirtied my clothes.” 34

“I’m just a bit handsome, overwhelmingly dashing.” 672

“You’re mistaken then. I’m a bad person.” 800