Chen Xihua

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Chen Xihua (陈西华)
Alias(es)	Xuanzhao; Venerable Xihua; Heavenly Venerate Xihua 206 265 328
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Chen Clan; Three Origins Dao Sect; Cloud State Dao Academy 170 206 376
Occupation/Role	Sword cultivator; Chen Clan’s first Nascent Soul cultivator; later a Heavenly Venerate and Void Refining cultivator 207 265 406
Status	Active 406
First Appearance	Chapter 167

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Foundation Establishment Middle Stage	167	Enters the Three Origins Dao Sect grand competition; defeats Xuan Peng by breaking the Crimson Blood Vajra Shield and later draws against Xuan Jian.
Foundation Establishment Perfection	175	Reaches perfection after the sect’s resource support and prepares for Core Formation with a Five Elements Fruit and a Five Elements Golden Core Pill.
Golden Core	175	Successfully forms a Five Elements Golden Core on Misty Cloud Mountain, producing a five-colored spiritual-energy phenomenon.
Golden Core Middle Stage	186	Returns from external travel with unusually rapid advancement and a stronger sword aura.
Nascent Soul	206	Ascends to Nascent Soul in the Western Desolation after a century of travel; returns to the Three Origins Dao Sect as True Monarch Xuanzhao.
Nascent Soul Middle Stage	229	Re-emerges from seclusion at the middle stage and becomes a respected retainer of the Wuji Immortal Mansion.
Soul/Spirit Transformation	265 273	Recognized as the Soul Transformation Heavenly Venerate of the Eastern Region.
Peak Soul Transformation; Destruction Dao, Third Realm Complete	304 321	Completes the third realm of Destruction Dao principles and approaches the formation of a true Dao domain.
Void Refining	406	Reaches Void Refining after thousands of years at the Dao Academy; his combat strength is described as barely Two Tribulations.

Background / History

Chen Xihua is a member of the Chen Clan and one of Chen Sheng’s sons. He entered the Three Origins Dao Sect alongside his brothers, where his dual cultivation of body and Dharma was already considered exceptional among Inner Sect disciples. He possessed an Earth-grade Spiritual Root and became the first second-generation Chen descendant to join the sect. 166 175

During the sect grand competition, Chen Xihua established himself as a formidable Foundation Establishment sword cultivator. He used Ground-Hugging Sword Escape and the hidden Void-Reality Sword Whip to defeat the Talisman Hall disciple Xuan Peng, whose Crimson Blood Vajra Shield could withstand attacks from Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivators. His overall record was nineteen victories and one draw; the draw was against Sword Branch disciple Xuan Jian. 167 169 206

After reaching Foundation Establishment Perfection, Chen Xihua formed a Five Elements Golden Core with a pill personally refined by Chen Sheng. He subsequently planned to gain practical experience through external rotations and garrison duties, nourishing his life-bound flying sword with his Golden Core Pill Qi. 175 176

While exploring the Ancient Yue Grotto-Heaven, Chen Xihua climbed Great Yue Sword Peak and reached its summit under immense sword pressure. He inherited the legacy of the ancient Xichuan Sword Mansion, learned that his Void Sword Pellet was the core of the Great Yue Void Slaying Sword, and ultimately united the Sword Pellet with Mount Taiyue’s sword form to complete the fifth-tier top-grade Dao Sword. 189 191 192 193

The inheritance gave Chen Xihua access to hidden locations within Mount Taiyue, where he collected Myriad Spirit Stone Milk, Primordial Chaos Thunder Crystals, Ice Soul Sword Marrow, and Nine Origin Spirit Fruits. He concealed the full extent of his gains, later giving Chen Sheng only three drops of Myriad Spirit Stone Milk while attributing them to chaotic restrictions within the grotto-heaven. 192 193 195

Concerned that his sword inheritance and treasures would attract the attention of Nascent Soul cultivators, Chen Xihua left the Dao Sect to travel. After a century in the Western Desolation, he returned as a Nascent Soul True Monarch under the Daoist title Xuanzhao. His return elevated the Chen Clan into a Nascent Soul family and made him its first Nascent Soul cultivator. 196 206 207

In later travels, Chen Xihua comprehended the true meaning of the Void sword dao, slew True Lord Crimson Flame, and killed two Fourth-grade Demon Emperors despite remaining at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage. He later advanced into the Soul Transformation realm, became a major figure in the Eastern Region, and continued to develop his Void Destruction Sword Dao. 237 265 304

Appearance

Chen Xihua is repeatedly described as tall, straight-backed, and carrying the bearing of a swordsman. His clothing changes with his circumstances, but his restrained Sword Qi and Void fluctuations remain defining features. 175 186 206 237

• Wore green Three Origins Dao Sect robes upon forming his Golden Core; his long hair had fallen loose, with condensed spirit pearls hanging from its ends. 175
• Often wears silver-white or cyan sword robes during travel and battle. 186 206
• Carries an ancient long sword, later identified as the Great Yue Void Slaying Sword. 328
• At Nascent Soul, his sword mist contains visible, minute Sword Qi even when he stands still. 206
• At the peak of Soul Transformation, silver-white lightning flecks entwine his hair while his Destruction Dao principles operate. 304

Personality

Chen Xihua is cautious with opportunities that could provoke greed. After inheriting the Xichuan Sword Mansion and completing the Great Yue Void Slaying Sword, he concealed his control over Mount Taiyue until every other cultivator had left the grotto-heaven. He later chose to travel rather than remain in the sect, believing that his inheritance and treasures made him too conspicuous. 193 196

He is respectful toward elders and family, consistently addressing Chen Sheng formally and sharing rare resources that can improve his father’s cultivation. His gifts include the Myriad Origin Spirit Return Technique, the Void Qi Concealment Technique, Myriad Spirit Stone Milk, a Primordial Chaos Thunder Crystal, and a Nine Origin Spirit Fruit. 180 195 200

Though he dislikes being tied down by administrative responsibilities, he accepts sect duties when needed. He completed a rotation handling Three Origins Dao Sect affairs before leaving to seek higher realms in the Great Wilderness. 213

Abilities & Skills

Sword Cultivation

Chen Xihua is a sword cultivator whose Sword Intent becomes increasingly restrained and dangerous as his cultivation advances.

• Condensed Sword Intent through the ascent of Great Yue Sword Peak, reaching the threshold of Sword Intent Manifestation. 189 190
• Projects Sword Intent Manifestation over a two-hundred-li radius, creating a Sword Domain filled with metal-cutting Sword Qi. 209
• His Sword Intent is sharp enough to pressure Nascent Soul cultivators from thousands of miles away. 206
• His life-bound sword was originally a quasi-third-grade spiritual weapon forged from top-grade Third-grade West Sea Black Iron. 176

Void Destruction Sword Dao

Chen Xihua integrates Void power with sword techniques, producing unpredictable movement, spatial attacks, and destructive killing moves.

• Comprehended the true meaning of the Void sword dao during his Western Regions travels. 237
• Uses Void power to merge into space and evade attacks at critical moments. 328
• Developed the killing move Void Inversion, which creates a river of Void Destruction Sword Dao containing countless spatial rifts. 328
• Uses techniques including Void Rending Blade and Void Annihilation Slash in high-level sword duels. 321 324
• Cultivated Destruction Dao principles to the completed third realm; the resulting nascent domain can silently reduce fallen leaves and nearby spiritual energy to ash and light. 304

Sword Escape and Combat Adaptability

Chen Xihua was trained by Chen Sheng to seize initiative and adapt rapidly in combat.

• Ground-Hugging Sword Escape conceals the trail of escape light while using terrain to accelerate movement. 167
• Used the concealed Void-Reality Sword Whip to penetrate Xuan Peng’s defensive talismans and force his surrender. 167
• His grand-competition defensive style proved difficult enough that other competitors modeled their tactics after it. 169

Great Yue Void Slaying Sword

A fifth-tier top-grade Dao Sword inherited through the Xichuan Sword Mansion.

• Its sword core was originally the Void Sword Pellet within Chen Xihua’s dantian; Mount Taiyue itself served as the sword form. 191 192
• Chen Xihua completed the weapon by transforming and absorbing Mount Taiyue after all other grotto-heaven entrants had departed. 193
• Its Sword Core has merged with his Natal Sword Core. 196
• While limited by his cultivation at the time, it enabled Myriad Miles Void Great Teleportation and Shatter Void Blockade. 196

Myriad Origin Spirit Return Technique

A secret technique connected to the Void Sword Pellet and capable of improving spiritual-root aptitude.

• Chen Xihua first obtained the technique’s inheritance when attempting to nurture the Void Sword Pellet with Crimson Gold Mother. 191
• He sent the technique to Chen Sheng, allowing his father to elevate his Spiritual Root through rare spiritual objects. 180 196
• He used the technique with exceptional care to harvest the Nine Origin Spirit Fruits without damaging their medicinal efficacy. 192

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Great Yue Void Slaying Sword — Fifth-tier top-grade Dao Sword and Chen Xihua’s life-bound sword; completed within the Ancient Yue Grotto-Heaven. 192 193 328
• Void Sword Pellet — The sword core of the Great Yue Void Slaying Sword; its resonance led Chen Xihua to the Myriad Origin Spirit Return Technique. 191 192
• Xichuan Sword Mansion inheritance — Includes the Void Sword Canon, West River True Form Sword Explanation, Nine Void Slaying Forms, and other fifth-tier fundamental Sword Scriptures. 192
• Ice Soul Sword Marrow — Fifth-tier sword-refining material collected from Mount Taiyue. 192
• Primordial Chaos Thunder Crystals — Rare treasures retrieved from Mount Taiyue through Void teleportation. 192
• Nine Origin Spirit Fruits — Nine mature fruits carefully harvested and stored in Spirit Gathering Array jade boxes. 192
• Myriad Spirit Stone Milk — A Sword Core-nourishing treasure; Chen Xihua gave three drops to Chen Sheng. 192 195

Relationships

• Chen Sheng — Father and early combat mentor. Chen Xihua gives him cultivation resources and secret techniques, while Chen Sheng supports his breakthroughs and respects his independence. 167 180 195 207
• Chen Xixing — Elder brother and manager of Chen Clan affairs; the two reunite warmly after nearly two centuries apart. 175 237
• True Person Shifang — Companion and mentor-like senior during the Ancient Yue Grotto-Heaven expedition. Chen Xihua is shocked and saddened to learn of his death. 189 195
• True Person Xuan Jian — Sword-cultivator rival. Their Foundation Establishment match ended in a draw, though their later cultivation progress diverged sharply. 167 206
• True Lord Qianyuan — Three Origins Dao Sect True Monarch who intercepts and then welcomes Chen Xihua upon his return as a Nascent Soul cultivator. 206
• Daoist Xun — Teacher at Cloud State Dao Academy; summons and advises Chen Xihua. 376
• Miaoshan — Wife and fellow Soul Transformation cultivator. 321 322
• Chen Qingyun — Youngest son; later becomes a Void Refining instructor revered by White Deer Academy prodigies. 406 436

Story Role / Major Arcs

Three Origins Dao Sect Grand Competition

Chen Xihua distinguishes himself as a Foundation Establishment disciple by defeating Xuan Peng and drawing against Xuan Jian. His final record of nineteen victories and one draw sets a new competition record. 167 169

Golden Core Formation and External Training

After forming a Five Elements Golden Core, Chen Xihua chooses external rotations and garrison duties to gain real combat experience rather than remaining sheltered within the sect. 175 176

Ancient Yue Grotto-Heaven

Chen Xihua ascends Great Yue Sword Peak, inherits the Xichuan Sword Mansion, gains control of Mount Taiyue, harvests its hidden treasures, and completes the Great Yue Void Slaying Sword. 189 192 193

Return as True Monarch Xuanzhao

After a century of travel, Chen Xihua returns from the Western Desolation as a Nascent Soul cultivator. His breakthrough strengthens both the Three Origins Dao Sect and the Chen Clan. 206 207

Void Sword Dao Travels

Chen Xihua travels through the Western Regions and Great Wilderness, develops the Void sword dao, defeats powerful enemies, and reaches the Nascent Soul Middle Stage. 229 237

Eastern Region Heavenly Venerate

As a Soul Transformation Heavenly Venerate, Chen Xihua becomes one of the Chen Clan’s foremost protectors and a major power in the Eastern Region. 265 292 299

Dao Convention

Chen Xihua enters the sixty-sixth-floor Lesser Realm and defeats a red-robed Daoist soldier with Void Inversion. His performance earns him first place at that point in the competition and protection from the Southern Pole Immortal Mansion. 328

Trivia

• Chen Xihua is the ninth son among Chen Sheng’s second-generation descendants. 207
• He became the Chen Clan’s first Nascent Soul cultivator. 207
• He was under three hundred years old when he reached Nascent Soul, an achievement regarded as rare across the Yue Kingdom. 206
• He has a son, Chen Qingyun, who later surpasses the Nascent Soul stage and becomes a Void Refining cultivator. 406 436