Su Cheng

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Su Cheng (苏诚)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Spirit Hall; Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School; Heaven Dou Royal Battle Team; Ming Cult
Occupation/Role	Spirit Master; researcher; physician; mentor; Spirit Hall Elder
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Spirit Power 0.5; unringed	1	Awakens the Tool Martial Soul Iron Sword in Wang Su Village.
First-ring Spirit Master	3	Absorbs a 630-year Scaled Armor Beast ring—well beyond the 423-year theoretical first-ring limit—using medicine and acupuncture; Soul Power rises to nearly level 13.
Two-ring Great Spirit Master	6	Possesses a thousand-year second Soul Ring and publicizes his cross-year ring-absorption research.
Third-ring advancement; rudimentary Domain	23	Absorbs the third ring from a Cloud Pattern Copper Horn Rhinoceros. Sword marks condense into orbiting transparent swords, while his Martial Soul undergoes “Martial Soul Completion.”
Four-ring Soul Grandmaster	39	Advances to four rings during the first simulation.
Level 50; Five Elements Sword Soul perfected	39	Uses a Spirit Bone to break through to level 50 and perfect his Five Elements Sword Soul.
Reawakened Martial Souls	48	After completing the first simulation, awakens the Longevity Sword and Innate Array Diagram in reality; receives enhanced physical aptitude and a Martial Soul Talent Domain.
Level 19; two-ring Great Spirit Master	53	Absorbs a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring and gains his first Soul Skill, Bearing Great Virtue.
Level 32 Battle Soul Grandmaster	61	Defeats level 34 Ji Yuan without using Soul Ring skills.
Soul King	139	Reveals two Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings during the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament.
Soul Emperor, level 60	214	Condenses a 100,000-year sixth Soul Ring at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Soul Sage	224	Integrates Source Power into his seventh Soul Ring; gains a two-stage Martial Soul True Body and simultaneously releases the Five Elements and Sword Dao Domains.
Soul Douluo	372	His cultivation falls from a higher realm after suppressing the Asura Demon Sword within his body.
God-level / Second-Level God combat power	301, 371	Achieves divine-level strength through the integration of body, soul, and True Power; later states that his power has reached the level of a Second-Level God.

Background / History

Su Cheng grew up in Wang Su Village after being adopted by an elderly widower. Following his adoptive father’s death, he lived alone until his Martial Soul awakening. Village Chief Wang Pan secured him a work-study place at Notting City Junior Spirit Master Academy despite his meager 0.5 Innate Spirit Power. 1

At his awakening, Su Cheng gained access to the Villain Life Simulator. He selected its highest-difficulty mission, “Destroy Spirit Hall,” and entered a simulated life with Chen Xin as his adoptive father. There, he compensated for his poor sword aptitude by studying medicine, anatomy, herbs, and basic sword forms. 1 2

His medical expertise enabled him to develop a method for exceeding conventional Soul Ring absorption limits. After proving it with a 630-year first ring, he published his theories across the continent, gaining fame as the author of Counterattack of Ordinary People. 3 6 7

Following the first simulation, Su Cheng returned to reality with a transformed body, Sword Intent, the Longevity Sword, and the Innate Array Diagram. He entered Notting City, later joined Heaven Dou Royal Academy, became Chen Xin’s disciple, and built relationships with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Dugu Bo. 48 61 63 72

Personality

Su Cheng is analytical, ambitious, and highly pragmatic. He treats knowledge as a weapon equal to cultivation, repeatedly using medical theory, Soul Ring research, political manipulation, and long-term planning to overcome opponents with greater innate talent. 3 31 79

He is confident to the point of arrogance in confrontations, but generally favors preparation over reckless force. Even when facing stronger enemies, he searches for leverage, weaknesses, and escape routes rather than relying solely on direct combat. 11 86 217 321

Despite his manipulative tendencies, Su Cheng is protective toward people he considers important. He mentors Qian Renxue, assists Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan with medicine, and seeks solutions that minimize casualties during Spirit Hall’s expansion. 27 70 72 250

Appearance

Su Cheng is initially described as an ordinary-looking boy with a frail foundation caused by his low Innate Spirit Power. His appearance and bearing change substantially as his Five Elements and Sword Dao develop. 1 137

• Originally manifests a shabby, rusty Iron Sword Martial Soul. 1
• His early simulated Martial Soul appears as a cracked Broken Sword. 3 11
• After completing the Five Elements cycle, his black hair temporarily turns dark blue during transformation. 137
• His mature presence becomes natural and restrained, likened to a sharp blade concealed within its sheath. 137
• Possesses a dark-golden-patterned external Spirit Bone on his forehead, the True Sight Eye. 123

Abilities & Skills

Longevity Sword

Su Cheng’s primary Tool Martial Soul after the first simulation. It develops from the Broken Sword through continued Soul Ring integration, Five Elements completion, and Sword Dao cultivation. 23 39 48

• Can manifest multiple sword shadows through Fractal Shadowing. 64 141
• Supports the Longevity Sword Array, used alongside his Self Martial Soul Fusion Technique. 155
• Reaches a quality comparable to top-tier Tool Martial Souls, including the Clear Sky Hammer. 92
• Can house A Yin’s spirit body, improving its Five Elements cycle and enabling more complex skill control. 124

Sword Intent and Sword Dao

Su Cheng possesses Sword Intent acquired through simulation experience and refined through relentless practice of thrusting, slashing, and parrying. 2 48

• Suppresses weaker opponents through spiritual pressure alone. 130
• Enables powerful Self-Created Soul Skills, including Sword Fourteen: Embers and Sword Fifteen: Empty Mountain. 86 139
• Allows him to use advanced swordsmanship and combat techniques beyond what his Spirit Master rank would normally imply. 12 30
• Forms the basis of his Sword Dao Domain. 224

Cross-Year Soul Ring Absorption Method

A medical and acupuncture-based technique created by Su Cheng to expand a Spirit Master’s physical tolerance and meridian capacity before ring absorption. 3

• Uses medicinal liquid and silver needles placed in specific acupoints. 3
• Allows Spirit Masters to surpass conventional Soul Ring age limits. 3 6
• Becomes widely known through Su Cheng’s published research. 6 7
• Depends on the user’s physique and remains subject to individual variation. 21

Severing Meridians and Continuing Qi Method

A Self-Created Soul Skill technique that improves the speed and continuity of Soul Skill activation. 30

• Allows near-instant activation of multiple Soul Skills. 30
• Lets Su Cheng overwhelm Qian Renxue through rapid sword-skill sequences despite her superior raw power. 30
• Its activation speed improves further after Su Cheng obtains the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone. 123
• Is known by Qian Renxue due to her memories of the simulated world. 86

Domains

Su Cheng develops several overlapping Domains as his Martial Soul evolves. 23 224

• Rudimentary Sword Domain — formed after his third-ring absorption, represented by orbiting transparent sword projections. 23
• Five Elements Domain — used to support his cultivation, Soul Skills, and control of the Longevity Sword. 123 224
• Sword Dao Domain — released alongside the Five Elements Domain after his Soul Sage breakthrough. 224

True Sight Eye

An external Spirit Bone that allows Su Cheng to observe energy, perceive hidden conditions, and conduct high-level deduction. 123 365

• Reveals details that ordinary perception cannot detect. 123
• Played a major role in his study of Dragon God bloodline, Dragon Clan remains, and energy structures. 365
• Its use can be energy-intensive against targets with exceptionally complex fate trajectories. 371

True Power

A higher-order power formed from the fusion of body, soul, will, and energy. Su Cheng identifies it as a path toward understanding and unifying the true self. 303 344

• More stable and sustainable than his earlier Innate Power. 303
• Continues improving through the integration of his soul and body. 301
• Allows him to function in environments that suppress ordinary Soul Skills, including Slaughter City. 371
• Is strong enough to suppress the chaotic Asura Demon Sword within his own body. 371 372

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Longevity Sword — primary Tool Martial Soul. 48
• Innate Array Diagram — second Martial Soul awakened after the first simulation. 48
• True Sight Eye — forehead-mounted external Spirit Bone. 123
• Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone — grants flight and the regenerative skill Wildfire Burns Endlessly, Spring Breeze Blows Anew. 123
• Asura Demon Sword — sealed within Su Cheng’s body to conceal it from the Asura God. 371 372
• Silver needles and medicinal solutions — used for meridian stimulation, medical treatment, and cross-year Soul Ring absorption. 3

Relationships

• Chen Xin — mentor, adoptive father in Su Cheng’s first simulation, and later his master in reality; Chen Xin recognizes Su Cheng’s potential and accepts him as a disciple. 2 3 63
• Qian Renxue — rival, student, and emotionally complicated ally. Su Cheng guides her cultivation and repeatedly clashes with her over control, trust, and their shared simulated memories. 27 30 168 265
• Bibi Dong — uneasy ally within Spirit Hall; she envies Su Cheng’s knowledge, later works with him, and remains suspicious of his hidden methods. 31 214 373
• Ning Rongrong — sworn junior/sister figure whom Su Cheng helps through potions and cultivation guidance. 63 70
• Ning Fengzhi — Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School leader who recruits, tests, and supports Su Cheng’s development. 3 64
• Dugu Bo — medical client and dependable ally; Su Cheng offers to cure Dugu Yan in exchange for herbs and later earns Dugu Bo’s gratitude. 72 130
• A Yin — initially controlled through the Longevity Sword under unusual circumstances; later becomes a trusted collaborator who helps Su Cheng suppress the Asura Demon Sword. 124 371 372
• Su Yue — close companion who regards herself as his elder sister; Su Cheng teaches her True Power and helps her cultivate using Dragon God bloodline. 341 344 373
• Zhu Zhuqing — simulation target and later ally whose growth Su Cheng uses as proof of his cultivation methods. 93 102 262
• Lorelai — Sea Maiden Douluo and former friend from a simulation; their relationship becomes strained after Su Cheng attacks Sea God Island. 195 201

Story Role / Major Arcs

Villain Life Simulator

Su Cheng awakens with almost nonexistent Innate Spirit Power and begins using the Villain Life Simulator to change his fate. He chooses the S-rank objective of destroying Spirit Hall, prioritizing knowledge and strategy over conventional talent. 1

First Simulation: Spirit Hall Infiltration

In the first simulated life, Su Cheng becomes Chen Xin’s adopted son, develops cross-year Soul Ring absorption, gains continent-wide fame, enters Martial Soul City, and becomes Qian Renxue’s mentor and rival. His Broken Sword evolves through Martial Soul Completion and the Five Elements path. 2 3 6 23 39

Return to Reality

After the simulation ends, Su Cheng returns to his original life with a transformed physique and new Martial Souls. He cultivates in Notting City, attends Heaven Dou Royal Academy, becomes Chen Xin’s disciple, and develops ties with Ning Rongrong, Dugu Bo, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. 48 53 63 72

Heaven Dou and the Elite Tournament

Su Cheng joins Royal Fight Team One, exposes Qian Renxue’s identity through indirect political maneuvering, and leads Heaven Dou Royal Battle Team in the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament. He defeats Shrek Academy with a single strike of Sword Fifteen: Empty Mountain. 62 79 139

Sea God Island Conflict

Su Cheng confronts Sea God Island and its inheritance, destroys the Seven Sacred Pillars, bypasses the Sea God’s Light, and ultimately challenges the Sea God’s authority. He later advances to Soul Sage by integrating Source Power into his seventh ring. 201 203 224

Spirit Hall Elder

As a Soul Sage and Spirit Hall Elder, Su Cheng helps consolidate Spirit Hall’s influence through persuasion, cultivation guidance, and calculated displays of strength. He seeks peaceful unification rather than indiscriminate conquest. 250 262 265

Dragon Valley and Su Yue

Su Cheng confronts the Silver Dragon King, leverages his understanding of dragon skeletons, and guides Su Yue’s growth through Dragon God bloodline and True Power. 321 341 344

Slaughter City and the Asura Demon Sword

Su Cheng defeats the Slaughter King, kills the parasitic Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King, and seals the Asura Demon Sword inside his own body to prevent the Asura God from discovering its loss. The act costs him cultivation but grants him a new Rakshasa God Test. 371 372

Trivia

• Su Cheng’s first awakened Martial Soul is a rusty Iron Sword, while his later primary Martial Soul is the Longevity Sword. 1 48
• His first major breakthrough comes not from sword talent, but from his exceptional aptitude for medicine. 2 3
• He practiced only three basic sword forms—thrust, slash, and parry—for years as the foundation of his Sword Dao. 2
• His published theory begins with the line: “Princes and generals, are you born noble?” 7