Chen Ming

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Chen Ming
Alias(es)	Reincarnation Saint Child; Reincarnation Great Emperor; Reincarnation Douluo; Lord of Reincarnation; God of Reincarnation 59 66 235 263 262
Species/Race	Human; reincarnated Soul Master
Gender	Male
Martial Soul(s)	Body Martial Soul; Reincarnation Disk; concealed Soul Martial Soul
Affiliation	Body Sect; Reincarnation Empire; Reincarnation Tower
Occupation/Role	Body Sect disciple; founder and ruler of the Reincarnation Empire; God of Reincarnation
Status	Alive; reaches the true peak of the God King level after a century of cultivation 267
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Full Soul Power	1 3	Possesses Innate Full Soul Power; in an earlier life, his cultivation stopped at Titled Douluo after origin injuries caused by persecution.
Level 15 Soul Master	16	Reaches Level 15 after absorbing the Crimson Phoenix Nirvana Golden Lotus and gaining his first soul skill.
Rank 20	22	Breaks through within one year and reaches the 83-meter zone of Yang Spring, qualifying him to attempt a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring.
Level 25	27	Reaches Level 25 after absorbing a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring and completing his Martial Soul fusion.
Soul King with Soul Douluo-level combat power	59	His Ice Fire Three Profound Transformations can raise his Soul Power near Soul Douluo level; he can contend with a true Soul Douluo.
Level 59 Battle Soul Elder	113	At age twelve, reveals four Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings and one Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring.
Rank 83	152	Soul Nurturing Coffin restores his condition and pushes him through Rank 80 to Rank 83.
Rank 66	188	Later chapter-stated Soul Power level while returning alone to Douluo Continent.
Rank 80 Soul Sage	191	Condenses his seventh soul ring using the Blue Silver Emperor's power and Life Gold; possesses two black and five red rings.
Rank 89	191	Heaven and Earth Vital Energy raises his Soul Power from Rank 73 to Rank 89; he remains just short of Rank 90.
Rank 76	209	Ice Fire Three Profound Transformations can temporarily raise his effective strength to Rank 91.
Rank 86	227	Fuses his eighth soul ring after devouring the Golden Ancient Tree and Ah Yin's power.
Titled Douluo / nine rings	234 235	Reveals nine rings and a complete set of soul bones; his strength is regarded as unrestrained on the Douluo Plane.
Rank 98	240	Both his Body Martial Soul and Reincarnation Disk Martial Soul reach Rank 98.
Rank 99	252	Condenses a third Soul Core, stabilizing his Martial Souls and reaching the limit.
Godly level / Level 100	254	Survives heavenly tribulation, condenses the tenth ring—Gate of Reincarnation—and merges his Soul Power with Heaven and Earth.
Peak twelfth level of Heavenly Dao Power	264	Reincarnates on the Vast Continent, rapidly cultivates Heavenly Divine Power, and develops Creation Holy Power.
Level 180, peak God King	267	After a hundred years of perfecting the Path of Reincarnation across lower planes, reaches the true peak of the God King level.

Background / History

Chen Ming originally transmigrated to Douluo Continent a thousand years after the Sea God became a god. His Soul Martial Soul caused Shrek and the Tang Sect to classify him as an Evil Soul Master; repeated hunts severely damaged his origin and halted his cultivation at Titled Douluo. He abandoned his injured body, preserved his soul and memories, and eventually reincarnated successfully. 1

By his ninth life, Chen Ming had reincarnated eight times before. In his eighth life, he developed the Gate of Reincarnation Martial Soul, formed a Demigod Position through it, and entered the God Realm. His ninth life initially relied on the accumulated power, Martial Souls, and experience of his preceding lives. 12 254

After revealing his Body Martial Soul and Reincarnation Disk to Chen Dong, Chen Ming entered the Mad Saber Sect with him. Lei Zhen recognized the unusual potential of Chen Ming's Body Martial Soul and recruited him into the Body Sect, where Du Busi became his master. 3 6 9

Chen Ming concealed the existence of his third Martial Soul, presenting its spiritual effects as attributes or awakenings of his Body Martial Soul. He joined the Body Sect chiefly for its platform, master, and resources rather than for basic cultivation guidance. 9

Appearance

Chen Ming's ordinary appearance is not described in detail. His appearance changes markedly when his Body Martial Soul is possessed or fused.

• Body Martial Soul Possession removes much of his childlike bearing and releases a powerful Soul Power aura. 113
• During Heaven and Earth Manifestation, his body can grow to roughly ten meters tall. 192
• His fusion form has a golden Martial Soul Avatar, a massive golden eye on the forehead, and patterns depicting dragons, phoenixes, and qilins across his body. 192
• His Gold Rank awakening manifests as a giant phantom resembling his adult self, with a resolute and cold expression. 88
• He can form Soul Bone Armor over his Heaven and Earth Manifestation. 262

Personality

Chen Ming is calculating, secretive, and highly resource-conscious. He conceals his Soul Martial Soul, his past-life knowledge, and the true extent of his abilities whenever exposure would create unnecessary complications. He treats cultivation methods, treasures, soul rings, divine positions, fate, and even enemies' power as resources that can be incorporated into his long-term path. 9 15 229

He is exceptionally determined and accepts extreme risks to advance, including absorbing rings beyond conventional limits, self-destruction, and repeated reincarnation. His confidence often borders on provocation, particularly when confronting gods or opponents who consider him beneath them. 15 63 227

Despite his ruthlessness toward enemies, Chen Ming values capable allies and seniors. He provides Chen Dong with the Thunderfire Heavenly Bamboo, gives Lei Zhen Ten Thousand Year Blood Ginseng, assists Du Busi's growth, and helps the defeated Soul Saints recover after defeating them. 46 66 250

Abilities & Skills

Martial Souls and Fusion

Chen Ming possesses three Martial Souls, though only his Body Martial Soul and Reincarnation Disk are publicly acknowledged.

• Body Martial Soul — His primary cultivation focus; possesses the rare Mental attribute and later develops into a complete Martial Soul. 6 9 26
• Reincarnation Disk — A Sun Moon Martial Soul connected to reincarnation, fate, time, space, and heaven-bestowed soul rings. 3 66 256
• Soul Martial Soul — Chen Ming's own soul, concealed as the foundation of his reincarnation and normally hidden beneath the guise of awakening effects. 1 9
• Self Martial Soul Fusion Skill: Heaven and Earth Manifestation — Fuses his Martial Souls and body into a colossal golden form with overwhelming physical power and pressure. 27 192 262
• Reincarnation Sacred Body — His Innate Spiritual Body evolves after completing his Martial Soul, granting a physique associated with life-and-death reincarnation. 27

Golden Lotus Hegemony Body

Originally named Fire Lotus Overlord Body, Chen Ming's first soul skill comes from the Crimson Phoenix Nirvana Golden Lotus. It later develops under the name Golden Lotus Hegemony Body. 16 36

• Controls fire-element power.
• Creates the defensive Red Lotus Protection layer.
• Triples Soul Power and stamina recovery.
• Can be combined with later skills to create a quasi-perpetual-motion effect, limited by his absorption of Heaven and Earth Vital Energy. 16 27

Power of Life

Chen Ming's second soul skill converts energy into life force. 27

• Heals injuries by transforming energy into vitality.
• Acts as the Life attribute that balances his ice and fire powers.
• Supports the energy cycle created with Golden Lotus Hegemony Body. 27 35

Ice Fire Three Profound Transformations

Chen Ming's third soul skill was born after his three soul rings mutated and fused. 35 36

• Fuses and balances Extreme Ice, Extreme Fire, and Life attributes.
• Allows the ages of his soul rings to be transferred after their mutation and fusion.
• Can amplify his Soul Power to near Soul Douluo level while he is only a Soul King. 35 59
• Consumes Ice Fire Phoenix bloodline power, making sustained use dependent on recovery methods such as Soul Nurturing Coffin. 152

Soul Nurturing Coffin

A Hundred-Thousand-Year soul skill that nurtures Chen Ming's soul, Soul Power, Spiritual Power, and bloodline strength. 152

• Restores depleted bloodline power after Ice Fire Three Profound Transformations.
• Allows a renewed eruption combining bloodline power and Spiritual Power.
• Absorbs and counters Zhang Lexuan's Moon Radiance.
• Refines domains and assists the formation of soul bones. 152 204

Reincarnation and Resurrection

Chen Ming's defining ability is his control over reincarnation.

• Preserved his soul and memories after death, enabling repeated reincarnation across nine lives. 1 10
• Can self-destruct, condense a soul bone from the process, and rebuild a new body. 226 227
• His resurrection is limited by the number of soul bones he can still condense; after reaching the pinnacle of the Douluo Plane, he retains two remaining fusion opportunities. 227
• Uses Primal Water, his eighth soul skill, as a hidden reserve containing enough energy for resurrection. 227
• Separates, purifies, and directs souls through reincarnation, including Haoyue's divided origin. 260
• Later transfers his power and Reincarnation God Position to the consciousness born from Douluo Star's completed Reincarnation system before reincarnating again. 263

God Suppressing Space and Soul Binding Locks

Chen Ming uses the God Suppressing Stele and Soul Binding Locks to restrain enemies and create a personal suppressive space. 126 226 229

• The God Suppressing Stele harmonizes with Heaven and Earth and suppresses divine beings, including Tang Hao and Ah Yin. 226
• Its internal space can imprison targets such as Ai Mu and Tang Zhen. 126 218
• Soul Binding Locks can seal enemies through space and restrain the Evil Emperor and Demon Empress. 228 229
• Chen Ming can reinforce the locks using the Reincarnation Disk's soul rings. 229

Plane and Divine Authority

As his Reincarnation system expands, Chen Ming gains authority over worlds and planes.

• Can mobilize the Power of Heaven and Earth and briefly merge with Plane Lord authority on Douluo Continent. 240
• Establishes a Reincarnation system whose completion gives birth to Douluo Star's plane consciousness. 262
• Commands the plane consciousness to absorb hostile power, repair the plane, and assist in battle. 262
• Opens the Gate of Reincarnation to generate temporal-spatial turbulence against descending gods. 262
• Develops Creation Holy Power by fusing holy and destruction attributes. 264

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Iron Saber — Gifted by Chen Dong when they decide to seek out the Mad Saber Sect. 3
• God Suppressing Stele — Suppressive artifact and prison-space anchor capable of restraining powerful Soul Masters and divine beings. 126 226
• Blade of Life — Contains Life Gold origin and connects changes in God Suppressing Space back to Chen Ming's body. 126
• Soul Binding Locks — Spatial chains used to seal the Evil Emperor and Demon Empress. 228 229
• Soul Bone Armor — Formed from his completed soul-bone set and used with Heaven and Earth Manifestation. 235 262
• Thunderfire Heavenly Bamboo — Immortal-grade treasure Chen Ming gives to Chen Dong to cleanse meridians, revitalize life force, and potentially grant thunderfire power. 46

Relationships

• Chen Dong / Old Chen — Companion, senior figure, and early mentor; gives Chen Ming an iron saber and enters the Mad Saber Sect with him. Chen Ming later supports his cultivation with the Thunderfire Heavenly Bamboo. 3 46
• Du Busi — Master and Body Sect leader; recognizes Chen Ming's Mental-attribute Body Martial Soul, guides his cultivation, and becomes one of his closest allies. 9 10 229
• Long Aotian — Senior disciple and fellow Body Sect member; Chen Ming saves him after the Ice Flying Feathers incident. 10 35
• Vina — Senior sister and fellow disciple with Twin Martial Souls, including a Body Martial Soul. 10
• Lei Zhen — Body Sect expert who recruits Chen Ming into the Body Sect; later receives Ten Thousand Year Blood Ginseng from him. 6 46
• Electrolux — Ally and collaborator; provides the Undead Demiplane, assists with God Suppressing Space, and later becomes the God of Undead. 47 126 262
• Huo Yuhao — Ally used as a medium to contact the God of Destruction and God of Life; Chen Ming ensures compensation for intruding upon his privacy. 230
• Gu Yuena — Powerful rival and situational ally against the God Realm; she eventually accepts Chen Ming's superiority on Douluo Star. 222 252
• Evil Emperor — Initially a sealed adversary; sacrifices himself and becomes Chen Ming's Soul Spirit while retaining Destruction Light and Light of Spacetime. 229 230
• Tang San — Principal divine adversary; Chen Ming repeatedly undermines his influence, survives his attacks, and ultimately absorbs his Asura and Sea God divine powers. 15 263 267
• God of Space — Supports Chen Ming's trials, raises them to a God Trial, and grants him the Space God Position. 264

Story Role / Major Arcs

Body Sect Recruitment and Early Cultivation

Chen Ming joins Chen Dong in seeking the Mad Saber Sect, then enters the Body Sect after Lei Zhen recognizes the value of his Body Martial Soul. Under Du Busi, he cultivates at Yang Spring, proves he can withstand a Thousand-Year Soul Ring, and begins pursuing soul rings far beyond normal limits. 3 6 10 12

First Rings and Martial Soul Completion

He turns the Crimson Phoenix Nirvana Golden Lotus into his first soul ring, acquires Fire Lotus Overlord Body, and reaches Level 15. Later, he absorbs a Ten-Thousand-Year ring, completes his Martial Soul through fusion, and develops Heaven and Earth Manifestation and the Reincarnation Sacred Body. 15 16 27

Rise of the Reincarnation Empire

Chen Ming establishes himself as the Reincarnation Great Emperor after defeating three Soul Saints. He uses the Reincarnation Tower and Reincarnation Empire to gather followers, consolidate power, expand Reincarnation Forest, and establish a foothold on Douluo Continent. 66 83

Conflict with Shrek and the Sea God Faction

Chen Ming overwhelms Shrek's team at age twelve, later defeats or suppresses forces connected to the Sea God, and attacks Sea God Pavilion to claim the Golden Ancient Tree's origin. His self-destruction and resurrection enable him to devour the Golden Ancient Tree and Ah Yin while suppressing Tang Hao. 113 226 227

Titled Douluo and Godhood

After collecting immense resources and strengthening his rings, Chen Ming becomes a Titled Douluo, defeats Kong Deming, and brings the Sun Moon Empire under the Reincarnation Empire's control. He advances through Rank 98 and Rank 99, completes the Path of Reincarnation, and becomes a god by condensing the Gate of Reincarnation as his tenth soul ring. 235 240 252 254

Battle Against the Gods and Later Reincarnation

When multiple God Kings descend on Douluo Star, Chen Ming commands the plane consciousness and fights alongside Electrolux and Long Haochen. After severe injuries, he entrusts his Reincarnation God Position to the plane consciousness and reincarnates on the Vast Continent, where he develops Creation Holy Power. 262 263 264

Peak God King

Following the collapse of the Douluo God Realm, Chen Ming absorbs Tang San's divine powers and causes Tang San's death. Over the next hundred years, he travels through lower planes connected to Douluo Star, perfects his Path of Reincarnation, and reaches Level 180—the true peak of the God King level. 267

Notable Quotes

“I command Reincarnation. Death is also rebirth.” 227

“What I want is your cultivation. Hand it over obediently, and I'll spare your life and point you toward a clear path.” 229

“Get lost!” 262