Chen Song

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Chen Song (陈松)
Alias(es)	Sage Song; First Senior Brother
Species/Race	Five Needles Pine of Innate Origin; an Innate Spiritual Root 6 201
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Laozi's Taiqing lineage; the Three Pure Ones; Mystic Gate; Human Teaching 2 109
Occupation/Role	Laozi's eldest disciple; First Senior Brother of the Mystic Gate's third generation; Imperial Tutor; Human Race Holy Father 2 109 201
Status	Active; Saint
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Grand Unity Golden Immortal, early stage	20	Breaks through under the protection of Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian; his Three Flowers bloom to the eleventh grade.
Grand Unity Golden Immortal, mid-stage	43	Emerges from seclusion having advanced his cultivation.
Grand Unity Golden Immortal, perfect pinnacle	116	Reaches the peak of Grand Unity while comprehending the Five Elements Great Dao and refining the Five Elements Illusory Spirit Fan.
Early Quasi-Saint	116	Severs his Good Corpse, Song Yuan, using the Five Elements Illusory Spirit Fan as its supporting treasure.
Evil Corpse severed	195	Separates his accumulated anger, injustice, and killing intent into the Evil Corpse, Slaying Attachment, which wields the Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler.
Quasi-Saint, late stage to peak	201	Comprehends his personal Dao, severs the Self Corpse, Dao Self, and gathers all Three Corpses.
Saint — Sage Song	206	Unites the Three Corpses and merges the Primordial Violet Qi into his Dao foundation, proving the Dao through strength during his battle with Luohu.

Background

Chen Song overcame the Inner Demon Tribulation, assumed human form, and was accepted by Laozi as the latter's eldest disciple. Jieyin and Zhunti attempted to recruit him to the West, but the Three Pure Ones deterred them; Chen Song then joined his masters on their journey to Purple Heaven Palace. 2

Although Yuanshi repeatedly urged him to cultivate diligently, Chen Song initially preferred wandering, eating snacks, and finding diversions over secluded cultivation. His repeated encounters with stronger enemies—especially Demon Sage Feilian—eventually convinced him to strengthen his alchemy, artifact refinement, formations, evasion, and cultivation. 6 41 43

Appearance

Chen Song's original form is an Innate Five Needles Pine. He can transform into a human form, while his Saintly manifestation carries the phantom of an immense ancient pine behind him. 2 201 206

• His pine origin grants him an affinity with the Five Elements and vigorous life force. 13 201
• His human form is small compared with great divine beasts such as Kui Niu. 10
• His eyes display five-colored radiance when his cultivation is active. 20

Personality

Chen Song is playful, lazy, and prone to theatrical exaggeration. He often flatters his elders, invents elaborate excuses to leave Kunlun Mountain, and treats dangerous situations with irreverent humor. 6 8 23

Behind this unserious exterior, he is observant, persuasive, and highly pragmatic. He repeatedly turns others' pride, desires, or responsibilities into leverage, whether negotiating with the Dragon Clan, persuading the Three Pure Ones, or directing events surrounding the Human Race. 73 92 131

His priorities mature over time. Chen Song takes responsibility for Hongyun's remnant soul, protects human tribes from demonic attacks, guides successive Human Emperors, and ultimately identifies his Dao as protecting those he chooses and settling the karma he bears. 70 82 201

Abilities & Skills

Innate Five Elements Qi

Chen Song's innate power manifests as the Five-Colored Divine Light, a Five Elements-based force tied to his pine origin. 3 10

• Forms five-colored barriers capable of weakening powerful physical attacks. 10
• Enhances his physical strikes with Five Elements power. 10
• Nurtures plant life through Wood Essence Qi. 13
• Draws in or captures spiritual treasures, including Hongyun's Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd. 36
• Serves as both an attack and escape tool, though it was insufficient to stop Quasi-Saint Feilian directly. 38

Five Elements Illusory Spirit Fan

His accompanying high-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure is closely tied to his Dao and later becomes the supporting treasure for Song Yuan. 3 116

• Projects the Five-Colored Divine Light for offense and defense. 10 206
• Carries and manifests Chen Song's Good Corpse. 116
• Represents his benevolence, creation, and Five Elements Dao after the Three Corpses are completed. 201

Three Corpses Path

Chen Song chooses the path of Slaying the Three Corpses to pursue sainthood. 113

• Song Yuan — His Good Corpse; compassionate and serene, wielding the Five Elements Illusory Spirit Fan. 116 201
• Slaying Attachment — His Evil Corpse; formed from his resentment toward injustice, betrayal, and scheming, wielding the Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler. 195 201
• Dao Self — His Self Corpse; embodies his own path and foundation, wielding a Five Elements Pine branch. 201
• The reunion of all Three Corpses allows Chen Song to prove the Dao and become a Saint. 206

Alchemy, Artifact Refinement, and Formations

After Feilian nearly kills him, Chen Song undergoes three hundred years of strict instruction from the Three Pure Ones. 41

• Refines a passable batch of Calming Pills. 41
• Produces a Five Elements Pine Pattern Sword. 41
• Studies formations under Tongtian and later proposes the Three Talents Formation against Wuzhiqi. 41 170
• Uses his knowledge of artifacts and logistics to coordinate standardized equipment for disciples entering the Heavenly Court. 187

Strategy and Political Manipulation

Chen Song frequently avoids direct confrontation by arranging favorable circumstances, manipulating rivals, or turning larger conflicts to his advantage.

• Negotiates the Dragon Clan's tribute and alliance with Yuanshi. 73
• Orchestrates the “Dragon Horse Carrying the Diagram, Divine Turtle Presenting the Book” omen for Fuxi's enlightenment. 130 131
• Provides Xuanyuan with unconventional strategies, including the South-Guiding Chariot, Kui Niu Drum, and bait for Chiyou's mount. 153
• Plans for the Mystic Gate to control Buddhism's eastward spread through hidden agents and altered scriptures. 203

Saintly Power

As Sage Song, Chen Song combines the Five Elements Dao, destructive power of the Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler, and defensive principle of the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda. 206

• Contends directly with Demon Ancestor Luohu immediately after attaining sainthood. 206
• Uses the Three Treasures in concert to create Chaos-Colored Divine Light. 206
• Calls upon Dao Ancestor Hongjun's mark to invoke the Heavenly Dao's Demon Slaying Light against Luohu. 206

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Five Elements Illusory Spirit Fan — Chen Song's accompanying high-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure and the vessel of Song Yuan. 3 116
• Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda — A defensive supreme treasure entrusted to him by Laozi; it protected him repeatedly before shattering against Luohu's final Annihilation Demonic Light. 8 38 207
• Treasure-Dropping Golden Coin — Obtained after defeating Ma Yuan; it can disarm treasures below the Innate Supreme Treasure level. 8 9
• Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd — Hongyun's former treasure, inherited by Chen Song along with the Primordial Violet Qi; it sheltered Hongyun's remnant soul. 35 36 77
• Primordial Violet Qi — A dangerous source of immense karma inherited from Hongyun; Laozi conceals its aura with a Taiji seal. 35 78
• Primordial Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler — An offensive treasure received from Pangu Temple; later wielded by Slaying Attachment. 68 195
• Five Elements Pine Branch — A branch of Chen Song's original body, transformed into the treasure of Dao Self. 201

Relationships

• Laozi — Chen Song's master and the leader of the Three Pure Ones. Laozi accepts him as his eldest disciple, disciplines his reckless behavior, protects his breakthroughs, and conceals the Primordial Violet Qi within him. 2 20 78
• Yuanshi — His Second Martial Uncle. Yuanshi is stern about Chen Song's cultivation and behavior, but repeatedly protects and supports him, including driving away Feilian and accepting Four Unlike as a mount. 6 40
• Tongtian — His Third Martial Uncle. Tongtian is more indulgent and energetic than Yuanshi, trains Chen Song in formations and sword-pressure evasion, and relies on him to help maintain harmony among the Three Teachings. 23 80 113
• Big White — Chen Song's talking dog companion, mount, and frequent accomplice. Big White is food-motivated and cowardly at times, but consistently follows Chen Song into danger and assists with his plans. 11 38 51
• Hongyun — Friend whose remnant soul Chen Song safeguards within the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd. Chen Song obtains a Blood Soul Crystal to nourish him and later helps arrange his reincarnation. 35 77 130
• Zhenyuanzi — Hongyun's closest friend and Chen Song's sworn elder brother. Zhenyuanzi offers Chen Song protection, Ginseng Fruits, and guidance on preserving Hongyun's remnant soul. 36 70
• Nuwa — Chen Song's Martial Aunt and the Human Race's Holy Mother. She saves him from Jieyin and Zhunti, then entrusts him with helping the newly created Human Race survive. 49
• Xuandu — Laozi's Human disciple and Chen Song's junior brother. Chen Song identifies him as a suitable candidate for Human Teaching and brings him before Laozi. 60 61
• Fuxi — Chen Song's student and the future Heavenly Emperor. Chen Song guides him from childhood and engineers the River Diagram and Luo Book omen to aid his enlightenment. 125 126 130
• Song Yuan — Chen Song's Good Corpse. Though an independent manifestation, Song Yuan serves as Chen Song's trusted delegate in handling duties and teaching. 116 124

Story Role / Major Arcs

Apprenticeship and Early Travels

• Transforms into human form, becomes Laozi's eldest disciple, and accompanies the Three Pure Ones to Purple Heaven Palace. 2
• Discovers his innate Five-Colored Divine Light and accompanying Five Elements Illusory Spirit Fan. 3
• Leaves Kunlun Mountain, obtains the Treasure-Dropping Golden Coin, subdues Kui Niu, and later finds mounts for Tongtian, Laozi, and Yuanshi. 8 10 21 40

Hongyun's Legacy

• Inherits the Primordial Violet Qi and Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd after Hongyun's death. 35
• Gives Zhenyuanzi hope by revealing that Hongyun's remnant soul remains in the gourd, becoming Zhenyuanzi's sworn brother. 36
• Nourishes the remnant soul with a Blood Soul Crystal, then helps Zhenyuanzi and Empress Pingxin arrange Hongyun's reincarnation. 77 130

Human Race Guide

• Helps Nuwa understand the value of the Innate Dao Body before the Human Race is created. 44
• Quietly guides early humans toward fire, clothing, and stronger dwellings, redirecting the resulting merit to the humans rather than claiming it himself. 51
• Aids Human Teaching by finding Xuandu and later becomes involved in the guidance of Fuxi, Shen Nong, and Xuanyuan. 60 125 201
• Protects the Human Race from Demon Race massacres and begins considering ways to redirect the Witch-Demon conflict. 82

Imperial Tutor and First Senior Brother

• Is appointed by Dao Ancestor Hongjun as the Heavenly Emperor's teacher and an assistant to Laozi in overseeing Human Race affairs. 109
• Resolves disputes between Chan and Jie disciples, acting as a mediator among the Three Teachings. 113 115
• Uses Song Yuan to handle duties while personally overseeing key Human Emperor matters. 124 146
• Supports Xuanyuan during the conflict with Chiyou through strategy rather than direct battle. 151 153

Investiture of the Gods and Mystic Gate Affairs

• Recognizes the approaching tribulation and proposes turning the Investiture of the Gods into an opportunity to secure Heavenly Court positions for Mystic Gate disciples. 178 180
• Negotiates with Haotian and coordinates the creation and distribution of standard equipment for future Heavenly Court personnel. 184 187
• Detects the growing hostility between Chan and Jie disciples during the Dao Discussion Conference and acts to contain it. 189 190

Sainthood and the Western Counterplot

• Completes the Three Corpses path, reaches Quasi-Saint peak, and resolves to confront lingering calamities, traitors, and Western plans. 201
• Designs a covert Mystic Gate response to Buddhism's eastward spread, placing Sun Wukong, Tianpeng, and Rolling Shutter among the western journey's protectors. 203
• Achieves sainthood during the battle against Luohu, receives the title Sage Song, and defeats the Demon Ancestor through the Heavenly Dao's Demon Slaying Light. 206

Trivia

• Chen Song calls sunlight absorption in his original pine form “photosynthesis.” 8
• He introduces foods and games from his previous life, including stir-fried pine nuts, melon seeds, and Mahjong. 9 13 15
• His repeated flattery works especially well on Yuanshi when it praises Yuanshi's standards of origin, rules, and propriety. 21
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun addresses him as “little pine tree.” 172