Li Changsheng

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Li Changsheng (李长生)
Species/Race	Human 140
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy (former student); prospective founder of the Daoist Sect 124 143
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; planner of an independent Soul Beast–human faction 143 180
Status	Active; last seen directing Di Tian’s preparations for a faction 180
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Twin Martial Soul awakening; initially no measurable Soul Power	1 3	Awakened the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda and Taiji Diagram. His Soul Power had been absorbed during the awakening, but he later proved able to cultivate.
Soul Elder — Level 36; three Soul Rings	9	Survived the absorption of a ten-thousand-year third Soul Ring. His Soul Power rose from Level 30 to Level 36; a Soul Ring also appeared on the Taiji Diagram.
Soul Ancestor — Level 46; four Soul Rings	46	Following the Ice Empress’s sacrifice and fusion, his Soul Power rose from Level 40 to 46. His fourth ring was a red ring later identified as a 400,000-year sacrifice ring. 116 129
Soul King	143	Broke through after absorbing Soul Ring energy associated with Red King, while negotiating cooperation with the Star Dou Great Forest Soul Beasts. 142 143

Background / History

Li Changsheng is a transmigrator who became deeply aware of the Douluo Continent’s class divisions, resource inequality, and the advantage held by powerful bloodlines. After the death of the person who adopted him, he regularly ate with Jiang Nannan and her mother. 1 3 4

During his Martial Soul awakening, Li manifested the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, followed by the Taiji Diagram. Although his initial Soul Power was recorded as zero, he discovered that the Morality Heavenly Venerate—also called the Grand Pure Daoist Venerable or Taishang—had entered his Sea of Consciousness and inadvertently absorbed the power. Li soon confirmed that he could still cultivate. 1 3 4

He entered Shrek Academy, where his strength quickly drew the attention of Mu En, Yan Shaozhe, and the Inner Court. He rejected Yan Shaozhe’s offer of apprenticeship, believing that accepting it could create a conflict over Ma Xiaotao’s future position and recognizing that the Grand Pure Daoist Venerable was a far greater teacher. 13 31

After gaining the Ice Empress’s sacrifice as his fourth Soul Ring, Li’s power became impossible for Shrek to ignore. He defended Ma Xiaotao against Soul Emperor-level attacks, challenged the Shrek Seven Devils alone, and publicly revealed his Taiji Diagram during the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament. 30 60 63 108

Li ultimately declined the title of “Lifetime Shrek Seven Devils” and chose to leave Shrek with Jiang Nannan and Wang Dong. He instead pursued a long-term plan to establish the Daoist Sect and cooperate with the Soul Beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest. 124 129 143

Appearance

Li Changsheng is described as increasingly handsome, with a calm, immortal-like bearing that frequently affects how others respond to him. Meng Hongchen notably expected to treat him more gently because of his appearance. 7 41 113

• Often wears a dark robe. 164
• Possesses a serene expression even when dealing with powerful figures such as Mu En and Gu Yuena. 41 140
• His Martial Souls manifest as a sacred golden pagoda and a black-and-white yin-yang diagram. 14 128

Personality

Li is confident, calculating, and strongly focused on self-preservation. He openly states that he values his own life above all else, preferring to retreat from genuine danger rather than gamble recklessly. This caution is paired with considerable confidence in the protection offered by his Martial Souls and the Grand Pure Daoist Venerable. 70 112

He is also pragmatic in social and financial matters. He negotiated thirty thousand Gold Soul Coins from Wang Dong for a Soul Ascension Pill and used Wang Dong’s hidden identity to obtain an additional twenty thousand Gold Soul Coins. 26 34

Despite this opportunism, Li is willing to aid people he considers important. He repeatedly suppresses Ma Xiaotao’s Evil Fire, protects allies in battle, and commits himself to changing the Soul Beast race’s fate rather than merely using its members as sources of Soul Rings. 39 61 141

Abilities & Skills

Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda

Li’s primary Martial Soul is an ancient defensive treasure that emits Mysterious Yellow Merit Qi. Its aura can restrain Evil Soul Masters and suppress light-aligned Martial Souls such as Mu En’s. 1 14

• Profound Yellow Suppresses Heaven and Earth — His second Soul Skill creates a powerful protective barrier around allies; it blocked Dai Yueheng’s Sixth Soul Skill despite Li being only a Soul Elder. 30
• Exquisite Shines Nine Heavens — His third Soul Skill releases force powerful enough to send Xiao Hongchen, Meng Hongchen, and Ma Xiaotao flying. 116
• Heaven and Earth Ice Emperor Shield — A fourth Soul Skill used to resist the combined attacks of the Shrek Seven Devils. 61
• Profound Yellow Extreme Ice Defense — A defensive application of his 400,000-year Soul Ring used alongside the Ice Emperor Shield. 116
• The pagoda’s chimes can release golden attacks capable of countering opponents who attempt spiritual control. 105
• Its defense was eventually breached through Tang San’s interference during the tournament, marking its first major setback. 110 111

Taiji Diagram

Li’s second Martial Soul is the Taiji Diagram, a yin-yang treasure considered more powerful than the Exquisite Pagoda. It can suppress opponents, manipulate yin-yang energies, and distort space. 62 63 68

• Suppressed nearly everyone present when revealed against the Shrek Seven Devils, with Elder Xuan as the notable exception. 63
• Can freeze a region extending roughly one hundred miles through its ice-based power. 46
• Can form shields, blades, and shifting yin-yang attacks during combat. 128
• Enabled Li to distort space and escape an elemental bomb attack while carrying Ma Xiaotao and Yao Haoxuan. 68
• Temporarily halted time, space, movement, and consciousness while Li departed from pursuing enemies. 106
• Restored Red King’s soul through power attributed to the Grand Pure Daoist Venerable; Li’s own Soul Power was insufficient to activate this function alone. 141
• Is stated to possess the potential to alter the world’s rules and address the Soul Beasts’ inability to ascend. 74

Ice Empress-derived Extreme Ice

The Ice Empress’s sacrifice became Li’s fourth Soul Ring, granting him powerful Extreme Ice abilities and strengthening his defensive options. 46 129

• Protects him from Meng Hongchen’s poisonous ice attacks. 113
• Assists in suppressing Ma Xiaotao’s Evil Fire, though his Soul Power alone cannot provide a permanent cure. 108 148
• Enhances the Exquisite Pagoda’s defensive Soul Skills. 61 116

Spiritual Resistance and Combat Ability

Li possesses unusually strong spiritual power and does not rely solely on physical defense. He resisted mental-system attacks during tournament battles and countered attempts to exploit an assumed weakness in his spiritual defenses. 93 105

• Defeated Shangguan Can despite the latter attempting to attack his soul directly. 93 94
• Uses both Martial Souls simultaneously in combat, combining the Pagoda’s defense with the Taiji Diagram’s adaptable offense and control. 128
• His practical experience was initially considered insufficient by the Grand Pure Daoist Venerable; sparring against the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm and Ice Empress leaves him nearly drained of Soul Power. 128

Alchemy

The Grand Pure Daoist Venerable passed Li the Three Chapters of Alchemy, allowing him to study the Venerable’s ordinary alchemical insights and methods. 108 109

• Spent an unknowingly accelerated hundred years studying the teachings. 109
• Comprehended less than ten percent of the material, despite the Grand Pure Daoist Venerable viewing his progress favorably. 109

Equipment / Items

• Soul Ascension Pill — Received as a reward after assisting Ma Xiaotao; later exchanged to Wang Dong for thirty thousand Gold Soul Coins. 22 26
• External Soul Bone — Obtained from a thousand-year Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear, though Li regarded it as useless to himself because of his existing treasures. 130
• Infernal Delicate Apricot and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass — Consumed before entering the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye to absorb its primal power. 152

Relationships

• Grand Pure Daoist Venerable / Morality Heavenly Venerate — Resides in Li’s Sea of Consciousness as his protector and prospective master. He offers formal discipleship on the condition that Li becomes a god. 3 70
• Jiang Nannan — Close childhood companion who supports Li’s decisions, accompanies him away from Shrek, and consistently believes in his strength. 4 60 124
• Wang Dong / Wang Dong’er — Dormmate, rival, and eventual companion in leaving Shrek. Their relationship began with a bet that forced Wang Dong to call Li “Dad.” 13 124
• Ma Xiaotao — Senior ally whose Evil Fire Li repeatedly suppresses. She develops romantic interest in him after he alleviates her suffering. 39 148
• Mu En — Shrek Academy’s strongest elder and an early supporter of Li’s potential. He offers Li a Soul Bone, seeks to arrange a match with Ma Xiaotao, and permits his departure from Shrek. 32 124
• Sky Dream Ice Silkworm — Resides in Li’s Sea of Consciousness after encountering him during the third Soul Ring absorption. Later serves as a sparring partner and committed ally. 9 128
• Ice Empress — Sacrificed herself to become Li’s fourth Soul Ring and fiercely protects him. She assists in combat, suppressing Evil Fire, and negotiations with Soul Beasts. 46 117 148
• Di Tian — Soul Beast ally who agrees to provide wealth and resources for Li’s independent force. Li guides him on infiltrating human society and establishing a faction. 143 180
• Gu Yuena — The Silver Dragon King; she becomes interested in Li after witnessing his ability to restore Red King’s soul and hearing his promise to change the Soul Beasts’ fate. 140 141
• Tang San — An indirect adversary who observes Li from the God Realm and interferes with the tournament, prompting Li to prepare for future conflict. 111 117

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Martial Soul Awakening Arc — Awakens the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda and Taiji Diagram, then learns of the Grand Pure Daoist Venerable’s presence in his mind. 1 3
• Shrek Academy Arc — Enrolls at Shrek, defeats Wang Dong, attracts Mu En’s attention, and rejects Yan Shaozhe’s offer of apprenticeship. 13 31
• Ice Empress Arc — Gains the Ice Empress’s sacrifice as his fourth Soul Ring, reaching Level 46 and gaining Extreme Ice. 46
• Shrek Seven Devils Challenge — Faces the seven core members alone, reveals his hundred-thousand-year ring and Taiji Diagram, and is deemed unnecessary for the tournament team. 60 63
• All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament — Uses the Pagoda and Taiji Diagram to overwhelm rival academies, defeats Meng Hongchen, and confronts Tang San’s covert interference in the final. 94 108 113 117
• Departure from Shrek Arc — Rejects the Lifetime Shrek Seven Devils title and leaves with Jiang Nannan and Wang Dong to pursue an independent path. 124 129
• Star Dou Great Forest Alliance — Makes agreements with Di Tian and Gu Yuena, promises to change the Soul Beasts’ fate after becoming a god, and breaks through to Soul King. 141 143
• Daoist Sect Preparations — Begins planning a faction supplied by the Star Dou Great Forest, instructing Di Tian to use human disguises and infiltration rather than openly presenting Soul Beast identities. 143 180

Notable Quotes

“Don't worry, I value my life more than anyone else.” 70

Trivia

• Li’s apparent Innate Level Zero Soul Power was caused by the Grand Pure Daoist Venerable absorbing his Soul Power during awakening, rather than an inability to cultivate. 3 4
• He spent a full hundred years studying alchemy in altered time without realizing how much time had passed. 109
• Li considers an External Soul Bone from a Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear beneath his standards due to possessing the Exquisite Pagoda and Taiji Diagram. 130