Gwen

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Gwen (葛温)
Alias(es)	“Expert from Beyond the World” 222
Species/Race	Human; later capable of evolving into a Light Lifeform/“Ultimate Lifeform” form 386 397
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Destiny; leads his own team and is later identified as a new-generation S-Class 206 304
Occupation/Role	Destiny Knight, combatant, and protector against Honkai-related threats
Status	Active 580
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Lv. 1	15	After two weeks of training: Strength D511, Endurance D599, Dexterity E413, Spirit EX, and Energy D500.
Lv. 1	18	Physical attributes rise to S-rank levels; he begins properly driving Honkai Energy. His latent Caslana superhuman-strength gene appears to activate.
Lv. 1 — triple-S limit	23	Strength, Durability, Dexterity, Spirit, and Energy each reach SSS1999; he earns the Great Achievement needed to upgrade.
Lv. 5	27	Reaches the peak of Lv. 5 through virtual training and frequent field missions. Development Abilities include Nourish Body with Soul, Nourish Soul with Soul, Ten Directions Bearing, and Scorching Infinity.
Lv. 6	34	The battle against Ganesha provides more than a thousand attribute points. He also unlocks Five Elements Mutual Generation and immediately earns another available upgrade.
Lv. 7	100	Reaches Lv. 7 while retaining high Spirit and Energy attributes; continues treating Otto’s patronage as a calculated arrangement.
Gene Lock — selected	143 145	Chooses Gene Lock as a Development Ability after fusing with Apollo’s body and the Absolutes’ energy. It improves internal control and energy circulation.
EX attributes / Absolute Energy	155	Intense training and Gene Lock activation bring his Strength, Durability, Dexterity, and Energy to EX levels; he uses Absolute Energy for the first time.
Gene Lock — third stage; Lv. 8 → Lv. 9	228	Activates the third-stage Gene Lock and synchronizes with Apollo to invert a World Bubble, bearing the fusion pressure for Stargazer; his level advances from Lv. 8 to Lv. 9.
Ultimate Lifeform — selected	261 288	Chooses Ultimate Lifeform as a Development Ability. At Lv. 9, all five primary attributes are recorded at EX.
Gene Lock — intermediate Tier 4	302	Defeating his Inner Demon advances Gene Lock to intermediate Tier 4, granting refined Microscopic control and qualitative growth across his powers.
Seventh Sense / Light of the Mind	302	His Cosmo reaches the Seventh Sense. His Light of the Mind manifests as the First Flame, capable of creation and destruction.

Background / History

Gwen later explains that he was born in a World Bubble within the Sea of Quantum, was rescued by Vita, and eventually awakened in his Eigenworld. He describes the Sea of Quantum as the destination of World Bubbles detached from the Imaginary Tree. 359

When he first appears in Destiny’s sphere of influence, Gwen is physically frail and exhausted from pain and overwhelming information. Rita comforts him while You Lan Dai Er is absent seeking medical help. 2 Under You Lan Dai Er’s training plan, he begins rebuilding his body through exhausting daily exercise. 12

His growth draws attention among Destiny’s Valkyries, though Gwen largely ignores the rumors surrounding him. Rather than indulge in recognition, he focuses on training, combat study, and exploiting the upgrade system’s Great Achievement requirements. 18 21 23

Appearance

Gwen initially has a fair, slender, and frail-looking build. Intensive training rapidly changes his physique, thickening his limbs and making him visibly more muscular. 15

• His body develops from physically weak to a tall, straight combat-ready frame. 15 65
• He commonly carries greatswords, including a primary and backup weapon. 18 202
• When deploying the Knight of the Extreme: Yue Tian, he wears full-coverage silver-white armor with blue accents and a science-fiction-like appearance. 64
• Yue Tian’s compact form is a blue-and-white wristwatch. 65

Personality

Gwen is disciplined, analytical, and intensely committed to self-improvement. Even early in his time with Destiny, he treats training as a necessity rather than a hobby, deliberately maximizing his attributes before accepting upgrades. 21 23

He is cautious around Otto and recognizes that he is being positioned as a useful chess piece. Rather than openly resist before he has sufficient power, he chooses to cooperate strategically while pursuing the strength to alter the tragedies he knows are coming. 15 100 111

Despite his pragmatism, Gwen is protective of those who trust him. He safeguards Kiana and Mei during the Changkong City crisis, leaves Raven with a deterrent to protect them, supplies Valkyrie Quicksilver with his own blood to prevent her from harming others, and repeatedly takes dangerous burdens onto himself. 123 127 112 228

Abilities & Skills

Upgrade System

Gwen possesses a private status panel that tracks his level, physical attributes, Spirit, Energy, Energy System, and Development Abilities. Advancement requires accumulating “Great Achievements,” such as defeating powerful enemies. 15 23

• Gains attributes through training, combat, and high-intensity missions. 18 27
• Retains previous-level abilities as hidden attributes after upgrading. 23
• Uses virtual training rooms to safely pursue achievements and raise his limits. 15 27
• Development Abilities function as passive talents that accelerate or enhance specialized growth. 23 145

Physical Power and Regeneration

Gwen’s base physical strength develops at an abnormal rate, aided by his Caslana bloodline and soul-based Development Abilities. 18 27

• Can overwhelm opponents through raw strength even while appearing unarmed or lightly equipped. 41 92
• Possesses self-healing potent enough that he must suppress it to draw blood. 91
• Demonstrates extreme regeneration while fighting his Inner Demon under Quasi Black Hole pressure. 300
• Must sometimes consciously restrain his strength after sudden power increases to avoid damaging ordinary objects. 151

Swordsmanship and Five Elements

Gwen uses greatswords and the Xuanyuan Sword, combining weapon techniques with Honkai Energy, Five Elements Energy, and sword intent. 18 58 88

• Uses energy-infused greatsword techniques against Honkai Beasts. 22
• Performs a self-developed imitation of the Demon Sealing Slash to destroy Honkai Emperors. 58
• Learns the true nature of the Five Elements and can determine a world’s nature within a dreamscape. 126
• Uses Sword God to defeat Hiyori and later decapitate Chiyou in a single strike. 126 242
• Uses Five Saints’ Ultimate Kill to absorb Chiyou’s remains and recover a Demon Spirit Stone. 242

Gene Lock and Microscopic Control

Gene Lock is Gwen’s chosen Development Ability for mastering his increasingly complex body and energy systems. 143 145

• Smooths energy circulation and improves control over internal power. 145
• Its third stage greatly increases his calculation ability when synchronized with Apollo. 228
• Intermediate Tier 4 grants Microscopic-level control and stabilizes his various powers. 291 302
• Allows him to integrate otherwise conflicting Authorities into his own power. 302

Absolute Energy and Light Lifeform Evolution

Following his fusion with Apollo and the Absolutes’ energy, Gwen gains access to Absolute Energy and the Cascade Light Source. 133 143

• Can transform into a Light Lifeform after fully adapting to the Cascade Light Source. 386
• Transforms into Ultraman Gaia by drawing on Earth’s energy with Ryougi Shiki’s help. 386
• Can assume other forms through Fourth Order Microscopic control, including Absolute Tartarus. 397
• Uses Oneness with Arcueid as part of his Light Lifeform instincts. 386

Cosmo and Light of the Mind

Gwen’s Cosmo reaches the Seventh Sense after his battle with the Inner Demon. 302

• The First Flame form of his Light of the Mind can ignite singularities, create cosmic star systems, and reduce targets to chaos. 302
• Uses this power to reconstruct bodies for the restored souls of Elysia and Eden. 302
• His Stigmata Space can gather support from connected allies to strengthen decisive attacks or grant specialized buffs. 459
• The stars associated with Elysia and Sasha respectively support miracles and victory at critical moments. 459

Barriers and Protective Combat

Gwen can create barriers and containment fields to protect companions or control battlefields. 88 114 370

• Shields himself and Kiana during a dangerous tunnel collapse. 114
• Protects Seele while facing a barrage of energy projectiles. 88
• Raises dozens of barriers around Apollo, Seele, and Valkyrie Quicksilver while being swept away by a Sea of Quantum energy torrent. 220
• Defeats Woodworth through a combination of gravity and containment fields. 370

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Knight of the Extreme: Yue Tian — A one-of-a-kind fourth-generation God-Slaying Armor authorized for Gwen by Otto; deploys from a wristwatch and supports advanced combat modes. 65 88
• Xuanyuan Sword — A pendant-sized golden sword that can expand into its combat form; Gwen uses it with Honkai Energy and developing Tai Xu Sword Qi. 88
• Greatswords — Gwen’s preferred practical weapons, including a primary and backup blade. 18 202
• Apollo — A mecha body with which Gwen fuses and later summons for combat, traversal, synchronization, and protection. 143 220 228
• Second Divine Key: Thousand Worlds, One Law — Retrieved from above the River Thames after Gwen defeats its Kevin-mecha guardian; intended to guide him from the Sea of Quantum back to the Eigenworld. 207
• Gold Saint Cloth — Equipped while Gwen begins bearing the Authority of Finality and diverts its overwhelming power through the Stigmata Space. 523
• Star Holy Sword / Corona Sword — A holy sword enhanced using Artoria’s extracted concept; Gwen retains it as insurance against major threats. 386 403

Relationships

• Rita Rossweisse — Early caregiver and enduring ally. She comforts Gwen during his frail early days, worries about Otto’s influence over him, and later accepts his offer to strengthen her through his blessings. 2 15 460
• You Lan Dai Er — Trainer, sparring partner, and trusted powerhouse. She guides Gwen’s earliest physical training and assists him during the battle against Ganesha. 12 27 34
• Otto Apocalypse — Superior and manipulator. Otto grants Gwen access to Yue Tian and dangerous missions, while Gwen remains fully aware that Otto regards him as a useful piece. 65 100
• Kiana — Close companion and romantic partner. Gwen protects and trains her, reveals information about parallel-world futures, and later introduces himself to Cecilia as Kiana’s lover. 129 151 304
• Raiden Mei — Trusted companion whom Gwen protects during the Hiyori incident and encourages after revealing her importance in humanity’s future struggle. 123 151
• Elysia — Close ally linked to Gwen’s miracles and Inner Demon breakthrough. She assists him against the Inner Demon at the cost of soul damage, while Gwen later helps restore her body. 259 300 302
• Seele and Valkyrie Quicksilver — People under Gwen’s protection. He provides Quicksilver with blood to prevent her loss of control and reassures both girls while managing his unstable power. 112 153
• Stargazer — A World Bubble ally who accepts Gwen’s help against the Fierce Beast. Gwen bears the pressure needed to help her invert her world. 222 228
• Kevin Kaslana — A powerful ally who lends support during Gwen’s transformation and expresses faith in Gwen before the Finality operation. 134 523

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Destiny training and early advancement — Rebuilds his frail body under You Lan Dai Er’s guidance, develops extraordinary combat skill, and rapidly climbs from Lv. 1 toward the limits of the upgrade system. 12 18 23
• Field-mission rise — Supports Destiny operations, fights Ganesha and Honkai Emperors, and earns the achievements that advance him to Lv. 6 and beyond. 27 34 58
• Changkong City conflict — Navigates Otto’s agenda, protects Kiana and Mei, coordinates reinforcements, and diverts a nuclear missile away from the city before surviving its detonation. 111 129 133
• Apollo fusion and Gene Lock development — Fuses with Apollo’s mecha body and Absolutes’ energy, then selects Gene Lock to manage the explosive growth that follows. 143 145
• Sea of Quantum and World Bubble rescue — Is thrown into the Sea of Quantum, aids Stargazer’s world against Huo Dou, and helps invert the collapsing World Bubble. 220 225 228
• Elysian Realm and Inner Demon breakthrough — Reaches Aponia through the Elysian Realm, faces his Inner Demon in Stigmata space, and achieves intermediate Tier 4 Gene Lock, Seventh Sense Cosmo, and the First Flame. 259 300 302
• Finality operation — Prepares Destiny’s plan to destroy Honkai, accepts the final passage anchored by Number Seventeen, and begins bearing the Authority of Finality. 523
• Interworld protector — Continues confronting threats across worlds, including Fairy Britain, Mars-related mysteries, Xianzhou crises, and dangerous alternate dimensions. 370 440 550 580

Notable Quotes

“I am the Ultimate Lifeform, a warrior of the Absolutians, Absolute Tartarus. Remember that—” 397

“I am a warrior battling Honkai in the new era.” 259

“If we had defeated the Honkai, those parallel worlds probably wouldn't have turned into World Bubbles, leaving behind only fragmented information.” 151