Yao Chen

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Yao Chen (药尘)
Alias(es)	Venerable Yao; Yao Lao 8 15
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Starfall Pavilion; Cang Alliance (Deputy Alliance Leader); formerly the Yao Clan 179 207 216
Occupation/Role	Eighth-grade Alchemist; Xiao Yan's master 8 17
Status	Alive; restored to a physical body 168 169
First Appearance	Chapter 8 — awakens from the ancient black ring 8

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Dou Venerable	16	His cultivation realm before losing his body; he remained renowned as Venerable Yao.
Remnant Soul	8	Survived in an ancient ring in a muddleheaded state, instinctively absorbing Dou Qi.
Half-Saint	169	Merged with a preserved Half-Saint skeleton and rapidly recovered beyond his former strength; his attempted breakthrough toward One-Star Dou Sheng was interrupted.

Background

Yao Chen was once a Dou Venerable and an Eighth-grade Alchemist. His former disciple, Han Feng, colluded with outsiders to frame him, forcing Yao Chen to destroy his body and continue existing as a soul. He was also expelled from the Yao Clan, leaving him with little affection for the clan despite his attachment to the place where he grew up. 16 98 146 207

For years, Yao Chen resided in an ancient black ring and spent most of his time muddleheaded. During this period, he unconsciously absorbed Xiao Yan's Dou Qi, contributing to Xiao Yan's three-year decline. 5 8 14

Hun Cang awakened him with soul-nourishing medicine and proposed a bargain: Yao Chen would provide the Burning Art, while Hun Cang would arrange a new body and allow Yao Chen to take revenge on Han Feng. Although initially hostile because of Hun Cang's connection to the Soul Hall, Yao Chen accepted the prospect of a Half-Saint skeleton and agreed to teach Xiao Yan alchemy. 8 15

Appearance

In soul form, Yao Chen appears as a translucent aged man. After his revival, he manifests in the body of a man in his prime. 8 169

• Translucent when emerging from the ancient ring as a remnant soul. 8
• Regains a solid, youthful adult body after merging with the preserved skeleton. 169

Personality

Yao Chen is proud of his experience, alchemical standing, and sharp judgment. He is deeply suspicious of the Soul Hall and initially treats Hun Cang's promises with distrust, expecting deception from anyone associated with the Hun Clan. 8 15

He is irritable and blunt with Xiao Yan, frequently answering disrespect with insults or blows to the head. Their constant bickering masks a committed master-disciple bond: Yao Chen rigorously trains Xiao Yan, lends him strength during life-threatening battles, and takes genuine pride in his growth. 17 61 78 81 196

Abilities & Skills

Eighth-grade Alchemy

Yao Chen is an Eighth-grade Alchemist whose knowledge and status remain widely respected even after his fall. 8 16

• Identified Xiao Yan's aptitude for alchemy and accepted him as a disciple. 15 17
• Refines pills for Hun Cang when provided with resources and flames. 121 140
• Crafted Spatial Jade Slips for Xiao Yan and Yao Tian Huo after his revival. 169
• His expertise includes the Spirit Revival Purple Pill, which can restore cultivation lost to seals or internal injuries. 61

Soul Manifestation and Possession

Before regaining a body, Yao Chen survived as a soul within an ancient ring. 8

• Can emerge from the ring and manifest independently as a soul projection. 8 84
• Can take control of Xiao Yan's body and lend him power in battle. 78 81
• Used Xiao Yan's body to withstand and destroy the Cloud Smoke Covering Sun Formation's attack. 81
• His need for a physical body remained a major vulnerability and motivation until Hun Cang fulfilled his promise. 8 15 168

Heavenly Flame and Fire-Control Expertise

Yao Chen possesses the Bone Spirit Cold Flame and is a skilled instructor in fire-control techniques. 37 92

• Allows Hun Cang to borrow the Bone Spirit Cold Flame for experiments. 37
• Competes with Yao Tian Huo to teach Xiao Yan fire-control methods. 92
• Retained Heavenly Flames even as a soul, making him dangerous to Soul Hall opponents. 84

Half-Saint Combat Power

After merging with his new body, Yao Chen recovered to the Half-Saint realm and neared a breakthrough to One-Star Dou Sheng. 169

• Killed the two hostile Half-Saint-level attackers threatening Xiao Yan with ease. 169
• Crushed another enemy by collapsing the surrounding void around him. 169
• Continued acting as a high-level defender and advisor for the Cang Alliance. 169 197

Equipment / Items

• Ancient black ring — his vessel and hiding place during his years as a remnant soul. 8
• Bone Spirit Cold Flame — Heavenly Flame under his control. 37
• Personal ring — given to Xiao Yan after Yao Chen's revival so he could seek Feng Venerable at Starfall Pavilion. 169
• Spatial Jade Slips — refined by Yao Chen for Xiao Yan and Yao Tian Huo. 169

Relationships

• Xiao Yan — disciple. Yao Chen originally drained Xiao Yan's Dou Qi unintentionally, then became his alchemy master; they maintain a combative but loyal teacher-student relationship. 5 17 78 169
• Hun Cang — benefactor and ally. Hun Cang awakened Yao Chen, arranged his eventual body restoration, and later travels with him to the Yao Clan. 8 168 207
• Han Feng — former disciple and betrayer. Han Feng's plot forced Yao Chen to abandon his original body. 146
• Yao Tian Huo — acquaintance and fellow fire-control instructor for Xiao Yan; the two recognize each other after Yao Chen's revival. 92 169
• Yao Wangui — hostile Yao Clan member who scorns Yao Chen for returning after his expulsion. 207
• Yao Dan — Yao Clan Chief. After the Medicine Realm disaster, Yao Dan seeks Yao Chen's help in relocating the Yao Clan near the Cang Alliance. 216

Story Role / Major Arcs

Awakening and Bargain

Hun Cang awakens Yao Chen from the ancient ring and offers him a replacement body in exchange for the Burning Art. The offer also includes the chance to deal personally with Han Feng. 8

Xiao Yan's Master

Yao Chen agrees to teach Xiao Yan alchemy in return for Hun Cang securing the Half-Saint skeleton. Xiao Yan formally acknowledges him as master, beginning their harsh and frequently argumentative training. 15 17

Misty Cloud Sect Conflict

Yao Chen lends Xiao Yan his power against the Misty Cloud Sect's elders and personally takes control of Xiao Yan's body to survive the Cloud Smoke Covering Sun Formation. He also deliberately allows Xiao Yan to depend on Hun Cang during Protector Wu's attack as a lesson. 78 81 84

Revival and Defense of the Jia Ma Empire

Hun Cang fulfills his promise by restoring Yao Chen with a preserved skeleton and magical-beast essence blood. Newly restored as a Half-Saint, Yao Chen immediately eliminates attackers threatening Xiao Yan and the Cang Alliance. 168 169

Starfall Pavilion and the Medicine Canon

Yao Chen returns with Starfall Pavilion to the Jia Ma Empire, then accompanies Hun Cang to the Yao Clan's Medicine Canon. Although the Yao Clan remains hostile toward him, he later holds the title of Deputy Alliance Leader of the Cang Alliance. 179 207 216