Qian Daoliu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Qian Daoliu (千道流)
Alias(es)	Great Priest; Grandpa Qian
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Martial Soul Hall; Worship Hall; Angel Clan
Occupation/Role	Great Priest of Martial Soul Hall; one of the Seven Grand Priests
Status	Active
First Appearance	1

Background / History

Qian Daoliu is the Great Priest of Martial Soul Hall, a Level 99 Peerless Douluo, and one of the continent's three Peerless Douluos alongside Tang Chen and Bo Saixi. He is reputedly the strongest Soul Master in aerial combat. 1

He is the grandfather of Qian Renxue and father of the former Pope Qian Xunji. Though his own Martial Soul is a Four-Winged Angel, he places great hope in Renxue's potential to surpass him and reach Level 100 after she awakens the Six-Winged Angel with Innate Soul Power Level 20. 2

During Renxue and Jin Lingfeng's Martial Soul awakening, Qian Daoliu witnesses Jin's Sky Swallowing Demonic Crocodile suppress his Four-Winged Angel Martial Soul, then sees Jin awaken the God-tier Primal Chaos Bead. Recognizing Jin's Innate Pseudo-Soul Power Level 100 and extraordinary future potential, he resolves to bind him permanently to Martial Soul Hall through an engagement to Renxue. 2 3 4

Qian Daoliu later permits Bibi Dong to remain Pope despite knowing she killed Qian Xunji, judging that Qian Xunji had wronged her and prioritizing Renxue's future. He reveals a softened account of Renxue's birth to help her reconcile with Bibi Dong, suppressing his own grief over his son's death for his granddaughter's happiness. 12 13 18

Appearance

Qian Daoliu is an elderly but imposing man with white hair, a tall stature, and an aura described as profound as a mountain. 1

• White-haired elder with a powerful, oppressive presence. 1
• Carries the bearing of Martial Soul Hall's highest-ranking priest. 1
• Uses a Four-Winged Angel Martial Soul. 2

Personality

Qian Daoliu is intensely protective of Qian Renxue. He initially judges Jin Lingfeng as a possible suitor by his talent, but quickly shifts from caution to active support once Jin's potential becomes clear. 1 2 3

As Great Priest, he is pragmatic and politically calculating. He views Jin's engagement to Renxue as both a family arrangement and a means of securing a future Level 100 powerhouse for Martial Soul Hall. 2 3 4

In private, he is more affectionate than his public station suggests. He comforts Jin Lingfeng over Golden Crocodile Douluo's illness, rejoices at Renxue's restored relationship with Bibi Dong, and willingly bears the burden of a lie to preserve his granddaughter's happiness. 13 18 37

Abilities & Skills

Peerless Douluo Soul Power

Qian Daoliu possesses Level 99 Soul Power, placing him among the continent's three Peerless Douluos. 1

• Protected Qian Renxue with his Soul Power when Jin Lingfeng's Primal Chaos Bead suppressed the Worship Hall. 3
• His power enabled him to perceive Jin Lingfeng's exceptional speed during the duel with Qian Renxue. 5
• Is regarded as the strongest Soul Master in the air. 1

Four-Winged Angel Martial Soul

Qian Daoliu's inherited Martial Soul is the Four-Winged Angel. 2

• Allowed him to attain Level 99 Peerless Douluo. 2
• Was absolutely suppressed by Jin Lingfeng's Sky Swallowing Demonic Crocodile upon its awakening. 2

Relationships

• Qian Renxue — Granddaughter. He dotes on her, arranges her engagement to Jin Lingfeng, and sacrifices his personal grievances to protect her happiness. 1 4 18
• Qian Xunji — Son and former Pope of Martial Soul Hall. Qian Daoliu mourns him but acknowledges that he wronged Bibi Dong. 12 18
• Bibi Dong — Daughter-in-law and Renxue's mother. He allows her to become Pope after Qian Xunji's death and later supports her reconciliation with Renxue. 12 14
• Jin Lingfeng — Prospective grandson-in-law and Holy Son of Martial Soul Hall. Qian Daoliu values his unmatched potential, supports his engagement to Renxue, and treats him with grandfatherly care. 3 4 7 37
• Golden Crocodile Douluo — Decades-long friend and fellow Grand Priest. They constantly bicker and compete, yet stand together when Martial Soul Hall faces threats. 7 18 37 38

Story Role / Major Arcs

Martial Soul Awakening

Qian Daoliu conducts the awakening ceremony for Qian Renxue and Jin Lingfeng in the Worship Hall. He initially celebrates Renxue's Six-Winged Angel, then is shocked when Jin's Martial Souls prove even more formidable. 1 2 3

Engagement Arrangement

To secure Jin Lingfeng's loyalty to Martial Soul Hall, Qian Daoliu proposes an engagement between Jin and Renxue. After Jin defeats Renxue without using Soul Power or a Martial Soul, the arrangement becomes established. 4 5 6

Reconciliation of Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong

At Renxue's birthday celebration, Qian Daoliu chooses not to drive Bibi Dong away despite their history. He later tells Renxue about Qian Xunji's actions against Bibi Dong, seeking to end the estrangement between mother and daughter. 12 13

Golden Crocodile Douluo's Illness

Qian Daoliu tells Jin Lingfeng that Golden Crocodile Douluo's old injuries are serious and worsening. He encourages Jin to cultivate toward Level 100, believing the Primal Chaos Bead may eventually create a miracle. 37

Notable Quotes

“Xue'er, seeing you so happy now, Grandpa is very relieved.” 18

“Even if one day in the future, you learn the truth and hate me for it, Grandpa will never regret it.” 18

Trivia

• Qian Daoliu's own Four-Winged Angel Martial Soul is weaker than Qian Renxue's Six-Winged Angel. 2
• He and Golden Crocodile Douluo frequently insult one another while drinking together. 7 18 38
• He becomes visibly emotional when observing Qian Renxue happily reunited with Bibi Dong. 18