Chen Xuan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Chen Xuan (陈宣)
Alias(es)	Xiao Wang; Xue Chen; Southern Wilderness Saint; Mind Fast
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Southern Wilderness Gate; Guest Official of the Green Pouch Daoist Temple 299
Occupation/Role	Martial artist and Qi Refiner 6 48
Status	Active; cultivating the Mountain Ghost Method in the Southern Wilderness 399
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Martial Arts Grandmaster	48	Trained martial arts for three years and reached the pinnacle of secular martial skill before pursuing Qi Refining.
First Ascension	6	Completed Ascension; his strength doubled to roughly 2,000 jin and he sensed Immortal Qi within himself.
First strand of Immortal Qi	10	Consumed White Ganoderma Jade Herb and nurtured a pure white strand of Immortal Qi ahead of schedule.
Second Ascension	34	Broke through after cultivating Green Qi and Red Qi tricks in the Six Desires Heaven.
Third Ascension	48	Began his third Ascension after reaching Peach Blossom Garden.
Second Dao Repository	116	His qi and blood surpassed 130,000 jin; his body became resistant enough that ordinary mortal swords struggled to harm it.
Dao Repository Realm, Fourth Heaven	150	Advanced after a year of seclusion; the Human Emperor Dao Repository reached Third Heaven and could wield the Heaven's Mandate Human Emperor Banner.
Cauldron Furnace Realm	210 211	Forced the Cauldron Heavenly Tribulation upon the Small Dragon Palace and forged the Five Viscera Soldier Martial Immortal Body.
Cauldron Realm, Ninth Heaven Peak	349	Reached the peak of the ninth Cauldron heaven during a year of secluded cultivation.
Connecting Heaven Spirit Travel Realm	356 371	Became a Spirit Traveler, able to defeat and kill hostile Spirit Travel cultivators.
Five Viscera Soldier Martial Immortal Body, Great Accomplishment	364	Obtained the complete Shangyang Handwritten Notes and advanced the body technique with the True Fire Scripture Refining Incantation.
Mountain Ghost Method, Second Layer	399	Cultivated for nearly a year on Tiger Mountain; the method’s Qi-nourishing effect greatly accelerated his Spirit Travel cultivation.

Background

Chen Xuan spent three years studying martial arts under Yang Qingshan. When Yang attempted to kill him with the hidden Mountain Suppression Fist, Chen Xuan defeated and killed his master with a sharp weapon concealed in his fist seals. His use of the concealed weapon drew criticism as a violation of martial virtue, but it established his willingness to use any effective means to survive. 2

After entering the Qi Refining world, he completed his first Ascension and learned of Immortal Qi, hidden demons, and the Southern Wilderness feast from Chu Huo Gun. His unusually stable foundation contrasted with his initially modest qi-and-blood strength. 6

The White Ganoderma Jade Herb allowed Chen Xuan to nurture Immortal Qi unusually early. His martial foundation remained central to his cultivation: his hard-qigong fighting style was noted for its overwhelming, brutally direct force. 10 14

Appearance

At the Spirit Travel stage, Chen Xuan is described as a white-clad young man with flying black hair and skin as translucent as nine-colored glazed glass. His restrained aura conceals immense vitality and blood essence. 371

• Can transform into a massive black dragon through the Purple Firmament Dragon Transformation Art. 180
• In dragon form, he has black-gold scales, light-golden eyes, prominent horns, and can wield weapons and armor with his dragon claws. 180
• His Five Viscera Soldier Martial Immortal Body manifests Five Elements phenomena and seated internal gods in battle. 229 275

Personality

Chen Xuan is intensely pragmatic in combat. He will exploit hidden weapons, ambushes, superior artifacts, and an opponent’s mistakes rather than bind himself to conventional martial etiquette. 2 128 His ruthlessness is directed primarily at enemies and hostile factions; when confronted with rumors that he indiscriminately kills for the Human Emperor Banner, he rejects the idea of harming unrelated people. 131

He is exceptionally focused on cultivation. Even while facing danger, he studies unfamiliar secret arts, searches for weaknesses in his own techniques, and treats difficult opponents as opportunities to improve. 145 180 262 This resolve extends to seemingly impossible undertakings, including merging eight conflicting Immortal Qi True Scriptures despite repeated failures. 276 277

Despite his severity, Chen Xuan can be protective and loyal toward allies. He retrieves Pei Yuan Yong from the lake despite their conflict, assists Yan Yushu through her Cauldron advancement, and offers Xiao Hou aid against Yao Chen Zi. 87 166 284

Abilities & Skills

Mind Fast

Mind Fast is Chen Xuan’s defining Heaven’s Mandate-related ability. Its precise limits remain unclear even to Chen Xuan, but it repeatedly grants him abnormal perception, soul-based movement, and access to otherwise unreachable places. 25 258

• Can possess the Mystic Cat Goddess without relying on the Small Underworld, initially within a radius of roughly 20 miles. 25
• Allows him to cultivate with a divine soul body and exploit his exceptional comprehension more efficiently. 236
• Can suppress malice and guard Yan Yushu while she advances through the Cauldron path. 283 284
• Its exposure attracts the attention of True Lords and powers that fear its ability to uncover hidden matters and past-life memories. 258 346

Martial Arts Mastery

Chen Xuan’s martial foundation predates his cultivation and remains one of his greatest advantages. He recognizes elite martial skill on sight and seeks strong opponents for genuine exchanges. 48

• Fights primarily through overwhelming close-quarters force, reinforced fists, and relentless pursuit. 14 128
• Uses the Eight Gates Spirit Locking Art, Great Stele Breaking Hand Seal, and other close-combat secret arts at high speed. 229
• Can pressure Cauldron-level opponents through physical combat even when avoiding peerless Treasure Tools. 119 180
• His battle intent is especially stirred by martial specialists such as Ye Kui, Martial Glutton Qin Yu, and Su Fuyou. 48 184 262

Five Viscera Soldier Martial Immortal Body

Chen Xuan’s foundational body cultivation combines the Shangyang Secrets with multiple Immortal Qi True Scriptures. It is the basis of his extraordinary physical resilience, speed, and Five Elements combat power. 210 229

• Forged through the Cauldron Heavenly Tribulation and the Supreme Yang Secrets. 210 211
• Manifests Five Elements circulation and five internal gods that reinforce his attacks. 229
• Reached Great Accomplishment after Chen Xuan acquired the complete Shangyang Handwritten Notes. 364
• Supported the unprecedented integration of eight types of Immortal Qi into a single golden light. 277

Divine Soul Body

Chen Xuan’s soul separated from his body after obtaining the Human Emperor Banner and continued to grow far beyond normal Cauldron standards. 114 138

• Can travel and cultivate independently of his physical body. 114 145
• Reached Cauldron Furnace-level soul strength after consuming a mental crystal. 138
• Can wield the Human Emperor Banner’s soul-suppressing power against divine soul bodies. 137
• Was considered capable of rivaling a second-generation divine soul body from the Hidden in the Mortal World state. 145

Immortal Qi and True Scriptures

Chen Xuan is an unusually versatile Qi Refiner who cultivates multiple Immortal Qi paths instead of committing to a single attribute. 54 57

• Demonstrated White, Red, and Green Qi during the pursuit from Peach Blossom Garden. 54
• Cultivated five types of Immortal Qi and seven tricks with Yan Yushu’s assistance. 57
• Later manifested seven types of Immortal Qi alongside the Five Viscera Soldier Martial Immortal Body and Heaven’s Mandate True Scripture. 250
• Integrated eight Immortal Qi after repeated failures, briefly producing a Golden Core-like phenomenon. 276 277

Heaven's Mandate True Scripture

Chen Xuan cultivated the Heaven’s Mandate True Scripture during seclusion in an abandoned village. 150

• Grants resistance to divination. 150
• Allows him to sense malicious intent directed toward him. 150 184
• Enhances his awareness of surrounding thoughts and hostile attention through Heaven’s Mandate Qi. 359

Sword and Dragon Techniques

Chen Xuan supplements his fists with high-level sword and transformation arts acquired through battle and inheritance. 99 180

• True Martial Seven Intercept Sword · Secrets — obtained in incomplete form with Old Turtle’s severed hand; later used to produce devastating True Martial Sword Qi. 99 230
• Purple Firmament Dragon Transformation Art — transforms him into a black dragon suited for direct clashes with Cauldron-level enemies. 159 180
• White Emperor Sword Scripture — used to form five divine swords and heavily damage top-tier artifacts. 327
• Azure Dragon Fist — used to defeat Wei Ge and Zhu Yan while absorbing their golden immortal power. 305

Equipment

• Human Emperor Banner — Peerless Treasure Tool seized after Chen Xuan defeated Heng Gu; especially effective against divine souls. 113 114 137
• Morning Dew Treasure Armor — Peerless Treasure Tool supplied by Jiang Qing Huang; weighs 248,000 jin and is difficult for Chen Xuan to activate at full power. 162 167
• Awakening of Insects Immortal Sword — Chen Xuan’s sword, used alongside dragon transformation and against Daoist Liu’s remains. 166 180
• Sky Thunder Divine Bow — Used to injure Xue Qian and a Cauldron Furnace cultivator’s divine soul body. 137
• Mountain and River Scroll — Treasure Tool capable of absorbing other Treasure Tools. 81
• Old Turtle’s severed hand — A powerful remnant weapon used with the Human Emperor Banner to repel Lu Tongyou’s cross-realm attack. 99 114
• Purple Gold Jade Bracelet — Treasure Tool employed in close combat against Cui Family Dao Repository cultivators. 128

Relationships

• Yang Qingshan — Former martial arts master. Chen Xuan killed him after Yang used the hidden Mountain Suppression Fist against him. 2
• Chu Huo Gun — Early mentor and traveling companion who explained Qi Refining, Ascension, and Immortal Qi to Chen Xuan. 6 10
• Yan Yushu — Heaven’s Chosen ally and cultivation partner. She helped Chen Xuan develop multiple Qi paths, while he later guarded her Cauldron advancement with Mind Fast. 57 283 284
• Hua Liuli — The Two Realms Master and a close collaborator. She recognizes Chen Xuan’s potential, works with him on Green Pouch matters, and regards his combat growth with astonishment. 180 210
• Mountain Ghost Lady — Hidden benefactor who aided Chen Xuan through agents in the Southern Wilderness; Chen Xuan later cultivates the Mountain Ghost Method she provides. 40 399
• Jiang Qing Huang — Princess of the Chu Kingdom who attempted to recruit Chen Xuan into the Demon Suppression Division and entrusted him with Morning Dew armor. 160 162
• Xiao Hou — A wary battlefield ally. Chen Xuan offers to help him against Yao Chen Zi, but Xiao Hou chooses to handle his master himself. 162 166
• Lao Zhang — Chen Xuan’s master at Green Pouch Mountain; before his death, Lao Zhang entrusts Zhang Dongxuan with protecting Chen Xuan and his companions. 346 367
• Su Fuyou — Sword Immortal Maiden and martial rival. Their duel at Sword Asking Dojo tests Chen Xuan’s physical strength, True Martial Secrets, and comprehension. 261 262
• Lu Zhuan — Reincarnated True Lord and Yan Yushu’s master. He alternately cooperates with Chen Xuan and clashes with him over Mind Fast and contested treasures. 238 258

Story Role / Major Arcs

Willow Town and Early Cultivation

Chen Xuan’s rise begins with the killing of Yang Qingshan, which overturns Willow Town’s martial hierarchy and draws attention from Green Deer Mountain cultivators. 2 He then enters the Qi Refining world, completes Ascension, and establishes himself as an unusually gifted martial-born cultivator. 6 10

Peach Blossom Garden and the Human Emperor Banner

At Peach Blossom Garden, Chen Xuan’s Mind Fast develops beyond the Small Underworld’s limits, enabling remote possession and opening new avenues for stealing or studying inheritances. 25 Later, he acquires the Human Emperor Banner after killing Heng Gu, provoking aristocratic families, the Small Plague Mansion, and even Cauldron Furnace cultivators. 113 114

Southern Wilderness Saint

Chen Xuan’s defeat of the Peacock Mountain Lord proves he can challenge ordinary early-stage Cauldrons without relying solely on his Divine Soul Body. The Southern Wilderness’ ghosts and monsters increasingly recognize him as the Southern Wilderness Saint rather than merely a recipient of the Mountain Ghost Lady’s favor. 180

Green Pouch and Sword Asking Dojo

After connecting himself to Green Pouch Mountain, Chen Xuan becomes a prominent cultivator in Yunmeng Province. He defeats Han Shuangjiang’s junior brother with one punch, comprehends the Cheng Huang True Scripture in half an hour, and battles Su Fuyou at Sword Asking Dojo. 250 261

Eight Qi and the Shangyang Path

Chen Xuan repeatedly attempts the near-impossible task of merging eight conflicting Immortal Qi True Scriptures. He initially fails and nearly dies, but ultimately completes the Eight Qi integration, creating a golden-light phenomenon that shocks the cultivators of Green Pouch Mountain. 276 277

Spirit Travel and the Mountain Ghost Method

After reaching Spirit Travel, Chen Xuan defeats multiple higher-level enemies, kills Dragon God Ao Guang, and absorbs Ao Guang’s Dragon Soul Imprint. 356 357 He later receives the Mountain Ghost Method and advances to its second layer during nearly a year of secluded cultivation on Tiger Mountain. 399

Notable Quotes

“It’s nothing more than... a fight.” 136

“I’m going to take back what’s mine.” 211

“Come!” 262