Biodata

Feature Value
Name Chen Wang (陈望)
Alias(es) North-Suppressing King; Flame Sword Saint; White Eyebrow Old Ancestor; Crimson Dragon Daoist 516 558 617 670
Species/Race Human cultivator
Gender Male
Affiliation Sword Sect First Ancestor; Dean of Cloud Mountain Academy; Lord of the Dao Alliance; leading authority in Great Winter 629 783 865
Occupation/Role Cultivator, sword cultivator, body refiner, alchemist, talisman master, force-builder
Status Active 894

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level Chapter Notes
Qi Refining Stage 4 16 Cultivated the Red Cloud Qi Refining Art despite exceptionally poor initial spiritual-energy absorption.
Tiger Strength Bull Demon Fist, Level 8 134 Reached in a day after Gene Serums enhanced his physique; his Qi and blood could affect an area one foot ahead.
Tiger Strength Bull Demon Fist, Great Accomplishment 185 Completed after three days of practice, greatly strengthening his physical prowess.
Body Refinement, Eighth Level 240 Reached after three days of cultivation following the Dragon Blood Vine-enhanced breakthrough.
Qi Refining Stage 8 240 Broke through by refining a Golden Saint Pill during prolonged meditation.
Body Refinement, Tier 9 258 Achieved significant increases in strength and physical development.
Qi Refining Stage 9 304 The Fire Apricot improved his spiritual root and physique while breaking his bottleneck.
Foundation Establishment 356 Entered the realm in secret and obtained the Niwanzhen Preservation Art, Great River Sword Art, and Five Thunder True Method.
Late-Stage Foundation Establishment 443 Advanced after refining a furnace of self-made Spirit Gathering Pills.
Golden Core Stage 530 Formed a Golden Core after consuming the Five-Colored Immortal Orchid, additional Spirit Herbs, and a Dragon Blood Stone.
Golden Core Peak 574 Reached after a year of cultivation aided by vast Faith Power.
Nascent Soul Stage 576 Successfully condensed a Nascent Soul after ten days of seclusion.
Nascent Soul Middle Stage 603 Stabilized the realm through cultivation of the Great Sun Guiding Skill.
Nascent Soul-stage Body Refinement 669 Refined Taisui Flesh to raise his physique and Qi and blood to Nascent Soul-level combat power.
Spirit Transformation Middle Stage 701 Advanced rapidly after refining internal power and comprehending Great Dao Fragments in the Purple Blood Immortal Ganoderma.
Spirit Transformation-stage Body Refinement 701 Cultivated the Nine Transformations of Gods and Demons to Great Accomplishment, becoming an early Spirit Transformation body refiner.
Combination Stage 787 Had reached the realm by the time he explored forbidden lands in the Ming Continent World.
Tribulation Transcending Stage 829 Broke through after defeating Yun Ao Grandmaster with the Dragon Spear and Life and Death Great Dao.
Primordial Dao, Spirit Transformation Stage 845 Life Essence improved his physique and advanced his Primordial Dao cultivation.
Mid-Tribulation Transcending Stage 855 Broke through before battling Qingxuan Daoist and Great Yan Heaven cultivators.
Late Tribulation Transcending Stage 868 Stabilized his strength after obtaining an Immortal-grade cultivation technique.

Background / History

Chen Wang began as a low-aptitude cultivator whose Red Cloud Qi Refining Art absorbed spiritual energy at a “turtle-like” pace. His situation changed through relentless practice, cultivation resources, and his ability to move between the Cultivation World and Great Winter, where Gene Serums and Genetic Abilities reinforced his body and mental strength 16 40 134.

Initially operating as a rogue cultivator, freelancer, and bounty hunter, he built strength through careful preparation, artifact acquisition, and the cultivation of both Qi Refining and Body Refinement paths. He also adopted a fabricated cover story that he descended from a fallen cultivation family, allowing him to explain his Foundation Establishment Pill and lack of an inherited technique 183 185 356.

His Foundation Establishment marked a turning point. Under Wang Yue’s guidance, Chen Wang gained advanced cultivation arts and formal training in talismans, alchemy, formations, and artifact refining. He later established influence across the Thirty-Six Islands, Great Winter, the Dao Ning World, and several other worlds connected through the Bronze Gate 356 367 402 783.

Appearance

Chen Wang is a handsome, burly young man with a refined bearing that contrasts with Great Winter’s harsh environment. Extended Body Refinement gave him a sharply defined, explosive physique 258.

  • Restrained, bright eyes and an increasingly extraordinary temperament 258
  • Muscles described as angular as rock, with powerful proportions 258
  • Often carries himself with the composed, otherworldly air of a cultivator 465 558
  • Can alter his appearance and operate under identities such as the Crimson Dragon Daoist 475 617

Personality

Chen Wang is intensely disciplined and improvement-focused. He compensates for his initially poor aptitude through obsessive training, resource management, and a willingness to learn every practical method that can strengthen him. His rapid mastery of calligraphy, talismans, sword arts, and body techniques comes from sustained effort rather than natural talent alone 188 368.

He is cautious when stakes are unclear, often preparing artifacts, escape routes, and false identities before acting. In combat, however, he becomes decisive and ruthless, preferring to eliminate future dangers rather than leave enemies behind him 149 319 737 893.

Despite this pragmatism, Chen Wang protects people he considers his own. He supports allies, mentors disciples, safeguards Great Zhou in secret, and repeatedly takes responsibility for the worlds and forces under his protection 417 667 816.

Abilities & Skills

Cultivation Arts

Chen Wang cultivates multiple high-level paths, allowing his mana, body, Divine Sense, and Primordial Spirit to reinforce one another.

  • Began with the Red Cloud Qi Refining Art and later used the Profound Fire True Art to refine medicinal power efficiently 16 153
  • Cultivates the Foundation Establishment-grade Niwanzhen Preservation Art, which strengthens Divine Sense and mana 356 367
  • Learned the Six Harmonies Heart Refining Mantra from Elder Bai in exchange for writing the Tao Te Ching 389
  • Switched to the Taiqing Hongdong Immortal Scripture, which significantly improves his soul and Divine Sense 668
  • Uses the Life and Death Great Dao in battle, healing, suppression, and life-extension techniques 829 831

Swordsmanship

Chen Wang is an accomplished sword cultivator whose Sword Qi, Sword Heart, and artifact control scale with his growing Divine Sense.

  • Mastered the Three Talents Sword Art, whose latter half drastically amplifies Sword Qi 188
  • Cultivated the Great River Sword Art, though initially lacked the broad state of mind needed for its Great River Sword Intent 388
  • Formed a Sword Heart, enhancing his Flying Sword control and amplifying nearby sword cultivators’ Sword Qi 633
  • Can link his Sword Heart with the Purple Azure Twin Swords for exceptionally destructive strikes 686
  • Uses sword-based Divine Sense techniques such as the Heart Sword 426

Body Refinement and Martial Arts

Chen Wang’s body is one of his greatest assets, strengthened by Gene Serums, Spirit Herbs, martial arts, and dedicated Body Refinement cultivation.

  • Tiger Strength Bull Demon Fist — Converts Qi and blood into close-combat power; its Great Accomplishment gave him a major advantage against demon beasts 134 189
  • Divine Elephant Visualization Diagram — Strengthens his physical body and mental power through visualization and fist techniques 201 217
  • Nine Transformations of Gods and Demons — A resource-intensive Body Refinement art cultivated to Great Accomplishment; it can carry a risk of mental instability 701 737
  • Sixteen Feet Golden Body — Mitigates the Nine Transformations’ side effects and allows him to use the God-Demon Body without losing control 737
  • Three Heads Six Arms — Grants true multitasking and allows him to wield numerous Magic Treasures simultaneously 807

Divine Sense and Mental Techniques

Chen Wang’s unusually strong mental power is a defining advantage, enabling fine control, mental attacks, and multi-artifact combat.

  • Uses mental attacks in lethal combat against enemies such as Xu Zhengliang 181
  • Developed precise mental control through visualization, antique refinement, and Divine Sense arts 201 347
  • His Divine Sense reached a level comparable to late-Foundation Establishment cultivators before his cultivation did 426
  • Can use the Heart Sword to transform Divine Sense into a sharp offensive weapon 426

Spells and Genetic Abilities

Chen Wang combines Cultivation World spells with Great Winter’s Genetic Abilities.

  • Earth Walk / Quicksand technique — Can turn a roughly fifty-centimeter area into shallow quicksand with high precision 51
  • Stormcaller ability — Produces strong wind to improve his speed 51
  • Fire Serpent Technique — An intermediate fire spell he learned quickly due to high fire affinity 217
  • Thunderbolt spell — Used to eliminate a Zombie during an Ethereal Immortal Sect task 458
  • Learned the five major magical systems—earth, fire, water, wind, and light—in a single day; light magic provides healing and group-enhancement effects 558

Alchemy, Talismans, Formations, and Puppetry

Chen Wang developed practical cultivation crafts under Wang Yue’s instruction and through continued self-study.

  • Learned basic and advanced talisman drawing, including the Thunderstorm Talisman 368
  • Became capable of drawing elementary and intermediate talismans independently 396
  • Developed advanced alchemy, using his fire affinity and Divine Sense to refine Foundation Establishment-grade Spirit Gathering Pills 443
  • Set up the Twelve Miao Yin Illusion Formation to defend Stacked Verdant Valley 579
  • Refined three Nascent Soul-stage Human Skin Puppets, which possess greater autonomy and combat power than ordinary Corpse Puppets 667

Faith Power

Faith Power from the worlds under Chen Wang’s influence enhances his comprehension, supports cultivation, and can suppress harmful Immortal Qi.

  • Helped raise him to Golden Core Peak and accelerated his cultivation 574
  • Improves his ability to deduce Daoist techniques and overcome stronger opponents 793
  • Allowed him to balance Divine Path and Demonic Path cultivation while refining True King Lingyan 870

Interworld Travel

Chen Wang possesses the Bronze Gate, a celestial treasure capable of connecting worlds.

  • Initially discovered it after Foundation Establishment but could not activate it immediately 356
  • Uses it to travel among the All Heavens worlds and to escape overwhelming danger 686
  • Its connected Light Spots respond to his achievements and expanding influence in other worlds 516 574

Equipment / Weapons / Items

  • Bronze Gate — Celestial treasure used for travel between worlds and emergency escape 356 686
  • Purple Azure Twin Swords — Immortal swords synchronized with Chen Wang’s Sword Heart 686
  • Taiji Diagram — Major Magic Treasure used for sealing, trapping, and refining enemies 686 701
  • Thirty-Three Heavens Golden Exquisite Pagoda — Powerful Immortal Artifact used in defense and refinement 845 863
  • Dragon Spear — Ancient weapon carrying an overwhelming Dragon Soul; Chen Wang used it to defeat Yun Ao Grandmaster 787 829
  • Green Ox Sword — Used to easily kill Tier 5 expert Liu Baiying 417
  • Show Overlord Sword — Top Grade Magic Tool with exceptionally sharp Sword Qi 259
  • Golden Wind Sword — Powerful Top Grade Magic Tool refined extensively by Chen Wang 304 319
  • Wind Pouch — High-value escape and tactical tool that has been decisive in dangerous operations 291
  • Sword Nurturing Gourd — High-quality gourd intended to house and nurture his Flying Sword 321
  • Eight Trigrams Immortal Robe — Protective robe that does not consume magic power when activated 603
  • Heavenly Armored Corpse — Tribulation Transcending-stage corpse refined into a combat asset 831 833

Relationships

  • Wang Yue — Mentor and sworn “big brother” figure who taught Chen Wang Foundation Establishment arts, talismans, alchemy, and survival-minded cultivation principles 356 367 882
  • Feng Lin — Close ally and cultivation partner; she supports Chen Wang’s island operations and serves as master of Water Cloud Island 402 421 627
  • Yan Zhi — Trusted Great Winter administrator and close partner who helps govern and develop the world under Chen Wang’s authority 440 591 662
  • Fu Qu — Powerful Dragon Race ally who fights alongside Chen Wang and receives his support during her cultivation bottlenecks 667 686 787
  • Xu Yun — Cultivation partner and trusted companion who accompanies him through multiple worlds 591 787
  • Gu Xin Yue — Cultivation partner and adviser who supports Chen Wang’s decisions and travels with him 579 787
  • Elder Bai — Scripture Pavilion guardian who taught Chen Wang the Six Harmonies Heart Refining Mantra after receiving the Tao Te Ching 388 389
  • Ma Liang — Disciple and former Ma Family traitor whom Chen Wang guided through his Nascent Soul breakthrough 629 667
  • Xue Jiangbai — Subordinate and source of intelligence on Great Yan Heaven’s defenses and threats 843 845
  • Zhou Emperor — Entrusted Chen Wang with Great Zhou’s affairs and the Divine Demon Endowment Cultivation Technique before his death 816 831

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rise in Great Winter

Chen Wang established himself as an exceptional Great Winter combatant by defeating four Tier 3 Genetic Soldiers alone and later eliminating a group of dangerous enemies—including Ruan Ling, Zhao Ke, Jin Jun, and the Vampire Xu Zhengliang—in one operation 40 181. He operated as a freelancer and bounty hunter before gaining greater authority through Qiongqi Mining and his own growing force 183 308.

He ultimately unified major Great Winter powers, suppressed internal threats, and became a near-mythic authority regarded by many as a savior or incarnation of a god 411 440.

Rogue Cultivator to Foundation Establishment

In the Cultivation World, Chen Wang began as a low-profile rogue cultivator, building his foundation through monster hunting, artifact looting, Body Refinement, and cultivation resources. His meeting with Wang Yue transformed his development, giving him access to Foundation Establishment techniques and formal instruction in the cultivation arts 185 264 356.

Thirty-Six Islands and the Sword Sect

After reaching Foundation Establishment, Chen Wang began establishing a force among the Thirty-Six Islands. He captured Golden Wind Island, built defenses around Stacked Verdant Valley, and accumulated subordinates, artifacts, and resources 402 579.

His Sword Sect grew into a major Western Continent power. He used its strength to defeat the Ma Family, accept Ma Liang as a disciple, and participate in the wider war against the Demon Race 629 670.

All Heavens Expansion

Through the Bronze Gate, Chen Wang gained access to multiple worlds, including Great Winter, the Martial Dao World, Dragon River World, Dao Ning World, Ming Continent World, Wei Gu World, and Nine Springs World. He leveraged their resources, technology, Faith Power, and cultivation systems to accelerate his growth 516 783 793.

Dao Ning World Leadership

Chen Wang founded Cloud Mountain Academy, where he acts as dean and promotes both cultivation and mortal learning. He erected inscriptions of the Tao Te Ching, I Ching, and other classical teachings while building an institution distinct from conventional cultivation sects 783.

As the Lord of the Dao Alliance, he became the foremost power in the Dao Ning World, confronting Great Yan Heaven, controlling major forces, and preparing for threats from beyond his worlds 829 865.

Notable Quotes

“Strength is the only truth.” 437

“I will end this era with you, defeat the Zombies, and rule Great Winter!” 411

“Innocence is no shield against greed.” 878

Trivia

  • Chen Wang exchanged the Tao Te Ching from his memory for the Six Harmonies Heart Refining Mantra, rather than paying Spirit Stones or offering a treasure 389.
  • He once used the false identity of a descendant from a fallen cultivation family to conceal the true source of his opportunities 356.
  • Chen Wang’s aptitude began poorly, but Spirit Herbs, Faith Power, Gene Serums, and constant training gradually transformed both his spiritual root and physique 16 134 304 574.