Grand Elder

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhu Qian (Grand Elder)
Alias(es)	Eldest Brother; Grand Elder of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan
Species/Race	Ancient Void Dragon
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Ancient Void Dragon Clan; True Dragon Secret Realm
Occupation/Role	Senior guardian of the True Dragon Egg; protector and adviser to Ao Qing; leader among the clan's Eight Great Elders
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Nine-Star Peak Dou Saint	1	Introduced as the strongest of the Eight Great Elders and one of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan's hidden foundations.
Emperor Realm Soul	28	Detects the soul fluctuations released by the True Dragon's remnant soul within the Dragon Pearl.
Half-Emperor	202	Later identified as a Half-Emperor rather than merely a Peak Dou Saint; at his peak, he defeated the Purification Lotus Demon Saint.

Background

Zhu Qian was one of the Eight Great Elders of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. After the Second Elder and Dragon Emperor, Zhu Kun, disappeared while seeking the Ancient Emperor's inheritance, Zhu Qian and the six remaining elders continued guarding the True Dragon Secret Realm. For several thousand years, they nourished and protected the True Dragon Egg, regarding its hatching as the final hope of both their clan and the magical beast faction. 1

When Ao Qing hatched as a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon, Zhu Qian explained the Dou Qi Continent and the clan's standing to him. He formally introduced himself as the Grand Elder, accepted Ao Qing's respectful greeting, and led him to receive Lord True Dragon's inheritance. 2 3

After the elders revealed themselves to the reunified Ancient Void Dragon Clan, Zhu Qian publicly declared Ao Qing the clan's Young Master. He later addressed the clan's high-level members at the Dragon Palace, acknowledging the clan's decline while making Ao Qing's protection and the clan's eventual revival their central purpose. 7 26

Appearance

Zhu Qian is an elderly, tall, lean man with silver hair that falls to his waist. His weathered features, deep eyes, and severe expression give him an ancient and intimidating presence. 82

• Usually wears green robes. 82
• Has long limbs and a sharp, blade-like bearing. 82
• His gaze is described as piercing and cold, like that of a demonic bird. 82
• Can conceal his aura, but his released pressure terrifies even high-level clan members. 26

Personality

Zhu Qian is patient, perceptive, and deeply protective of those he considers family. He quickly recognizes when Ao Qing returns with a hidden concern and allows the Young Master room to make his own decisions, even when he worries about the risks involved. 20 28 150

His affection is balanced by uncompromising severity toward threats to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. At Ao Qing's formal introduction, he warned every attending clansman that anyone leaking information about the Young Master—even to the human race—would be killed personally. 26

Despite his immense age and power, Zhu Qian does not dismiss diplomacy. He treats Gu Yuan cautiously and respectfully while maintaining the Ancient Void Dragon Clan's mystique, understanding that open conflict with an Emperor Clan would be unnecessary and costly. 82 83

Abilities & Skills

Half-Emperor Cultivation

Zhu Qian possesses strength beyond the ordinary Peak Dou Saint realm, later being identified as a Half-Emperor. 202

• Was originally known as a Nine-Star Peak Dou Saint, placing him among the continent's strongest known experts. 1 6
• Could suppress and injure Gu Yuan in a direct confrontation, though he considered killing another Peak Dou Saint unrealistic. 82
• Defeated the Purification Lotus Demon Saint during the latter's prime. 202
• His aura alone compelled the Ancient Void Dragon Clan's members to accept his authority and remain silent about Ao Qing's identity. 26

Emperor Realm Soul

Zhu Qian possesses an Emperor Realm Soul, granting him extraordinary spiritual perception. 28

• Detected the unconscious soul fluctuations of the True Dragon's remnant soul inside the Dragon Pearl. 28
• Located Ao Qing immediately after the jade token was crushed outside the Ancient Dragon World. 58
• Can project a Soul Body across great distances to participate in discussions without arriving in person. 148

Spatial Manipulation

As a high-level Dou Saint, Zhu Qian can freely manipulate space for travel and rescue. 63 64

• Formed a spatial tunnel to transport Ao Qing, Medusa, Zi Yan, and the elders toward Jia Nan Academy. 63
• Arrived beside Ao Qing outside the Ancient Dragon World without any visible spatial fluctuation after receiving the jade-token signal. 58
• Created a life-saving jade token that allows him to respond to its bearer regardless of their location on the continent. 64

Clan Leadership and Ancient Knowledge

Zhu Qian is the eldest of the surviving elders and serves as their primary spokesman and strategist.

• Publicly established Ao Qing as the Ancient Void Dragon Clan's Young Master. 7
• Ordered the elders to guide the clan's cultivation and teach secret dragon methods following the reunion of the Dragon Islands. 26
• Recognized Zi Yan's royal bloodline and identified her as Zhu Kun's daughter from the familiarity of her aura. 59
• Explained the dangers and internal structure of the Gu Clan's Heavenly Tomb to Ao Qing. 150

Equipment / Items

• Life-Saving Jade Token — A token linked to Zhu Qian's perception; Ao Qing can crush it to summon him in an emergency. 58
• Jade Token given to Su Qian — A similar token offered in gratitude for Su Qian's care of Zi Yan, allowing Zhu Qian to come to his aid anywhere on the continent. 64

Relationships

• Ao Qing — His clan's True Dragon Young Master; Zhu Qian is his protector, adviser, and one of the elders who guarded his egg for millennia. 1 3 86
• Zhu Kun — His Second Elder brother and the former Dragon Emperor, whose disappearance led Zhu Qian and the other elders to remain in the True Dragon Secret Realm. 1 2
• Zi Yan — His niece, identified as Zhu Kun's daughter and the Ancient Void Dragon Clan's princess. 59
• Gu Yuan — Gu Clan Leader and fellow peak expert; Zhu Qian confronted him during the conflict over Zi Yan and later negotiated around clan interests. 82 83 149
• Purification Lotus Demon Saint — An old friend whom Zhu Qian once invited to join the Ancient Void Dragon Clan; Zhu Qian was pleased to learn that he had survived. 150
• Su Qian — Grand Elder of Jia Nan Academy's Inner Academy; Zhu Qian sincerely thanked him for raising and protecting Zi Yan. 64

Story Role / Major Arcs

Guardian of the True Dragon Egg

Zhu Qian leads the surviving elders in guarding and nourishing the True Dragon Egg for thousands of years. He welcomes Ao Qing upon his birth and guides him toward the True Dragon inheritance. 1 2 3

Restoration of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan

After the clan's hidden elders emerge, Zhu Qian formally names Ao Qing the Young Master. At the Dragon Palace banquet, he frames the clan's revival around supporting Ao Qing and begins arranging instruction for the reunited clan members. 7 26

Protection of Ao Qing and Zi Yan

Zhu Qian responds immediately when Ao Qing uses his jade token, believing the Young Master to be in danger. He later arrives to prevent Gu Yuan from acting against Ao Qing and Zi Yan, forcing the Gu Clan to resolve the conflict peacefully. 58 81 82 83

Alliance and Heavenly Tomb Planning

During negotiations with the Gu Clan, Zhu Qian supports obtaining an Ancient Jade for his own clan while remaining indifferent to the fate of other clans' jades. He warns Ao Qing about the Heavenly Tomb's dangers but ultimately respects his decision to enter it. 149 150

Revealed Half-Emperor Status

Although long believed to be a Nine-Star Peak Dou Saint, Zhu Qian is later revealed to be a Half-Emperor whose strength once exceeded that of the Purification Lotus Demon Saint. 202