Chen Yi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Chen Yi (陳逸)
Alias(es)	Yi; Lord of Ashes; “Reinforcement Ghost”
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Church (formerly); Shadow Plunderer Guild (president); Special Investigation Team (captain)
Occupation/Role	Mage; Card Master; rogue player; guild president
Status	Active
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
LV5	7	Reached level 5 after defeating a Goblin Mage; attributes and core Mage-oriented stats rose substantially.
Mage, LV14	27	Had formally become a Mage after studying at the Mage Association.
Fire Realm LV1	40	Achieved after half a month of guidance and practice; fire-attribute damage increased by 60%, while Ignite improved.
LV30	165	Reappeared as a LV30 rogue player, using a translucent Flame Demon as a long-range combat asset.
LV50	587	Completed a breakthrough to LV50; base attributes became Limit-Breaking attributes.
LV52 / Physical Rank 2 / Burning Concept 4	678	Reached 405 Spirit Strength and gained the Burning Concept’s fourth rank.
Heavenly Being First Decay / LV69	943	Entered the First Decay; his Heart Fire and physical capabilities underwent a major increase.
Heavenly Being Third Decay	1039	Completed the Third Decay following a two-day qualitative change.
Rank 7 / Heavenly Being Fifth Decay	1122	Used an Excess Experience Capsule to break through, triggering a vast silver-flame anomaly.
Deity realm	1250	Had advanced far enough that the Mask of the God of Deception could no longer conceal its true rank.
Preparing for “King” rank	1550	Absorbed knowledge concerning the King rank, built an altar, and forged a silver crown as the first preparatory step.

Background / History

Chen Yi entered the Game World with an unstable system download and initially possessed no class, skills, or Soul Energy. His Fire Affinity Talent identified Mage as his recommended profession, and he began developing through solitary combat, meditation, and repeated Fireball casting rather than relying on other players. 2 5

He refused offers to level with groups because he would not entrust his life to strangers. After reaching level 5, he left the Novice Village and continued operating independently. His early experiences with players fighting over loot reinforced his decision to become a rogue player. 7 14

After arriving in another world as a Mage, Chen Yi was effectively forgotten by his fellow Heroes. He used the opportunity to remain at the Mage Association, read extensively, record spell insights, and independently build his magical knowledge. The Game World later confirmed his faction as the Church and assigned him the quest to ensure the Church’s victory, offering Flame Demon Transformation as a reward. 26 27

Chen Yi later became a feared arena combatant and increasingly prominent rogue player. His victories, equipment sales, and confrontations with the Dynasty Guild made his name widely known among players and major guilds. 42 101 873

By Rank 7, Chen Yi had developed into an influential figure whose presence alone altered the plans of hostile factions. After killing Simon, he became president of the Shadow Plunderer Guild and used its Rank 7 members, intelligence network, and resources to pursue his own objectives. 1139 1193 1197

Appearance

Chen Yi is usually seen in mage attire and carries himself with a controlled, quiet presence. At higher levels, his aura becomes difficult to conceal, causing even veteran Rank 7s to feel wary. 767 1227 1250

• Wears a refined magic robe marked with a sun and moon motif. 767
• Often travels with the Fire Dragon and Chuka. 767
• Has used masks and concealment equipment to suppress or distort his presence. 534 1250
• His aura reflects extensive killing, even when he deliberately restrains it. 1227

Personality

Chen Yi is intensely self-reliant. His early refusal to trust parties was not simple aloofness: he regarded dependence on strangers as a dangerous weakness and consistently prioritized survivability, knowledge, and personal control. 5 9 14

He is analytical and methodical, frequently spending weeks or months researching spells, laws, equipment, and his own limitations before attempting major improvements. He values foundations over immediate gains, choosing Soul Strength and stable advancement when more explosive options are available. 154 628 945 1134

In conflict, Chen Yi is pragmatic rather than heroic. He can show restraint toward people he considers irrelevant or undeserving of death, but he is ruthless toward obstacles that interfere with his goals. 1126 1189 His growing killing obsession and emotional exhaustion have repeatedly required deliberate self-reflection and correction. 743 790 1329

Abilities & Skills

Fire Affinity and Fire Magic

Chen Yi’s innate Fire Affinity improves his mastery of fire-element skills and raises fire damage by 10%. It forms the foundation of his development as a Mage. 2

• Uses Fireball as his earliest and most practiced spell. 5 7
• Reached Fire Realm LV1, increasing fire-attribute attack damage by 60%. 40
• Developed advanced flame techniques including Flame Sword, Blazing Sword, Explosive Sword, Flame Flash, Flame Scorching Sword, and Flame Severance. 101 334 347 1124
• Can create extreme heat, molten environments, and large-scale flame manifestations. 101 879

Heart Fire

Heart Fire is Chen Yi’s signature flame-based power, combining direct damage with mental and spiritual effects.

• Can inflict mental burning in addition to ordinary fire damage. 101
• Burned reflected attacks through a mirror domain and damaged the Void Squad through their own technique. 344
• Defeated Melta through Heart Fire despite Chen Yi’s internal doubts. 743
• Was reconstructed after the Heavenly Being First Decay, giving Chen Yi a deeper understanding of fire-element attacks. 945

Flame Demon

Chen Yi can summon or manifest a Flame Demon in multiple forms, including combat and phantom forms.

• The Flame Demon assisted him against Dynasty Guild players and A Smoke. 92
• It can be destroyed and reappear through Chen Yi’s instant-death effect. 347
• Flame Demon Phantasm can enter specialized states such as Warrior and Singer. 879 1124
• Chen Yi’s mirror counterpart can form a Flame Demon Stand-in through Psi. 954

Cursed Techniques

Chen Yi refines Cursed Techniques through study, spell modification, and increased mana expenditure.

• Burning Simulation significantly increases casting consumption but enhances his combat output. 1062
• Chen Yi later doubled the consumption of his Cursed Techniques, raising their power by nearly 30%. 1223
• His high-output Cursed Techniques give him exceptional destructive power among Rank 7s, though they can place him in battles beyond his foundation. 1300

Void-Piercing Magic Eye / Jade Eye

Chen Yi possesses a powerful ocular ability used for perception, analysis, and attacks against otherwise inaccessible targets.

• The incomplete Void-Piercing Magic Eye required origin power and Secret Realm resources to develop. 879
• He modified Golden Eyes into the Jade Eye, improving its scanning capability. 1164
• His Magic Eye lets him perceive extremely fast Rank 7 movements, though Simon’s speed still exceeded its practical tracking limits. 1189
• Used Eye of Flame to attack the Black Shadow’s soul through layered Mirror Worlds. 1522

Three Spirits Unity Sacrifice

A high-level amplification technique linked to Chen Yi’s HP tier.

• Its power scales with his HP and theoretically has no upper limit. 1223
• Its second stage can dramatically increase destructive output, including a doubling of Cursed Technique power. 1300
• The technique is limited by arena defeat rules, which can prevent Chen Yi from activating its second state. 1461

Sealing and Pact Techniques

Chen Yi employs sealing techniques and pacts to mitigate threats that cannot be overcome through direct force alone.

• His known techniques include Sealing True Meaning, Sealing Jutsu, Seal Soul, and Seal Domain. 1124
• Created the pact Sloth’s Flame Lord, granting a 50% reduction against pact attacks. 1130
• Used planetary-scale sealing against the Charm Starguardian. 1076

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Withered Vine Staff — Early white-quality staff that increased Magical Attack and improved Fireball’s chance to burn targets. 9
• Ring of Contemplation — Early green-quality ring granting Intelligence and improved meditation. 9
• Ten Thousand Year Catalyst / Eternal Catalyst — Provided powerful recovery; later repaired by Nino Tudi. 101 156
• Finale of Fire — Chen Yi’s named weapon; evolved into Saint Spirit quality and improves casting speed based on Magic Attack. 156 945
• Yin-Yang Magic Robe — High-grade robe repeatedly repaired and reinforced; eventually ceased providing meaningful defense after Chen Yi’s Rank 7 breakthrough. 793 1124
• Mask of the God of Deception — Used to conceal or alter Chen Yi’s aura; later revealed to have reached Epic rank. 877 1250
• Chains of Heaven / Lock of the Heavens — Sealing equipment Chen Yi enhanced with blood and magic arrays. 594 771
• Dream of Shadows — Legendary Skill Scroll created from a million-year ice silkworm Spirit Ring; grants Spirit Strength, mana, and passive effects. 200
• Sigh of the Undead — Epic necklace Chen Yi kept for utility before gifting it to Chuka. 790
• Eternal Night Cloak — Mythical cloak reinforced to +15, providing True Armor and maximum Vitality. 1244

Relationships

• Fire Dragon — Chen Yi’s follower and primary companion in battle. They train together, coordinate against powerful enemies, and Chen Yi invests heavily in its equipment and future survival. 156 587 1052 1076
• Chuka — A close companion whose curiosity, laziness, and growth Chen Yi manages with a mix of indulgence and strictness. 409 1130 1458
• “Chen Yi” / Mirror Yi — Chen Yi’s Mirror Ghost counterpart. Initially antagonistic, it later shares memories and assists in research, though both retain competing perspectives. 677 1134 1293
• Orochimaru — Guided Chen Yi’s understanding of mana and Fire Realm development; later observed Chen Yi’s growing power with interest. 40 92
• Qian Duoduo — Merchant associate and information source. Their relationship became strained as business interests took priority. 101 154 409
• Nino Tudi — Dwarven craftsman responsible for repairing and upgrading much of Chen Yi’s equipment; their relationship is professional and mutually respectful. 156 594 1164
• Wang Zhanbo — Arena rival, associate, and frequent source of irritation. Wang trusts Chen Yi’s strength and has sought his protection. 272 407 979
• Yao Yingqian — A transactional associate who repeatedly seeks Chen Yi’s aid; later served under him on the Special Investigation Team. 594 1458 1516
• Simon — Former leader of the Shadow Marauders Guild. Chen Yi killed him after deciding the guild had become an obstacle, then succeeded him as president. 1189 1193
• San Hua — Maintained contact with Chen Yi through a contract and later became part of his Special Investigation Team. 165 1516

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Game World Development

Chen Yi begins as an unaffiliated player with Fire Affinity, levels alone, acquires his first equipment, and proves his combat ability by defeating a higher-level Gunslinger in the arena. 2 7 9

Church World and Mage Association

After being separated from the other Heroes, Chen Yi studies at the Mage Association, becomes affiliated with the Church, and receives the quest to ensure the Church’s victory. 26 27

Rogue Player and Arena Rise

He sells valuable equipment, gains enemies in the Dynasty Guild, trains relentlessly through arena matches, and rises through the rankings without a recorded loss in his early career. 42 101 126

Mirror Ghost and Self-Development

The emergence of Mirror Yi forces Chen Yi to confront another version of himself. Chen Yi eventually uses a Reverse Anchor Point to access Mirror Yi’s memories, gaining new insight into momentum, flame, mirrors, and techniques such as Ten Directions Ember. 314 677

Rank 7 Ascension

Chen Yi passes the Heavenly Being Decays, develops his laws, reconstructs Heart Fire, and reaches Rank 7. His breakthrough manifests as a large-scale silver-flame anomaly. 945 1039 1122

Shadow Plunderer Guild Presidency

After turning on Simon, Chen Yi takes control of the Shadow Plunderer Guild. He uses its surviving Rank 7 members and network as tools for influence, combat power, and profit. 1189 1193 1197

Later Rank 7 Operations

Chen Yi leads investigations, confronts Mirror World threats, develops his Magic Eye and law-based abilities, and prepares for the King rank while drawing the attention of high-tier figures throughout the void. 1516 1522 1550

Trivia

• Chen Yi’s earliest system panel recommended Mage despite initially listing his class as “None.” 2 5
• He gained the nickname “Reinforcement Ghost” after reinforcing two high-quality items to +12 without a failure. 877
• He considers equipment useful but ultimately inferior to biological growth and personal advancement. 587 594
• Chen Yi views himself as someone who controls power rather than becoming its slave. 314