Mu Chen

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Mu Chen (牧尘)
Alias(es)	Little Mu; Young Clan Leader Mu Chen; Storyteller
Gender	Male
Affiliation	North Cang Spiritual Institute; Great Luo Heavenly Domain; Futuo Ancient Clan
Occupation/Role	Futuo Ancient Clan Young Clan Leader; Battle Array Master; storyteller 468 483 501
Status	Alive; travels while recounting events as a storyteller after the war against the Outer Domain Evil Tribe 501

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Initial Heaven-Reaching Realm	129	Broke through after ten days of seclusion and gained a broader understanding of high-level cultivator battles. 129
Mid-stage Heaven-Reaching Realm	130	Advanced again within twenty days, allowing his Divine Soul to roam outside his body with limited harm. 130
Half-step Seventh-grade Venerate	298	Reached this stage while cultivating in the Great Luo Heavenly Domain before entering the Divine Beast Plains. 298
Peak High Earth Sovereign	382	Arrived at Sacred Abyss City alongside Luo Li and Chiyan Old Immortal at this level. 382
Early Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign	453	Survived the fifth Heavenly Sovereign Spiritual Tribulation under Qing Yan Jing's protection. 453
Mid Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign	479	Could contend with Early Immortal Grade opponents after fully deploying his methods. 479
Peak Mid Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign	489	Had not fully recovered from Peng Chaoyang's defeat and remained short of Late Spirit Grade. 489
Late Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign	501	Reached this stage by the postwar period and chose to travel the world. 501

Background

Mu Chen studied at North Cang Spiritual Institute, where he became a celebrated student after crushing the Demon Dragon Son's faction and rescuing the Punishment Hall's three generals. Dean Tai Cang later required him to reach the Heaven-Reaching Realm before permitting him to enter the Sacred Spirit Baptism. 128

His connection to the Futuo Ancient Clan emerged through Ling Xi. Their respective cultivation of the Yang and Yin Scrolls of the Great Futuo Art allowed their spiritual energies to merge perfectly, confirming their sibling bond and renewing their shared determination to find Qing Yan Jing. 125

Mu Chen sought Ye Kong's assistance to locate his mother despite his reluctance to depend on powerful patrons. He agreed to support Ye Kong's claim on the Endless Light Body in exchange for help rescuing Qing Yan Jing from the Futuo Ancient Clan. 127

Appearance

Mu Chen is described as a handsome, refined young man who commonly wears white robes. 466

• His Sacred Futuo Pagoda causes his spiritual energy to appear crystalline and translucent when fully activated. 468
• He possesses nine spirit meridians, which manifest chaotic radiance when he uses Futuo Chaos Light. 470
• He cultivated lightning marks across his chest through the Nine-Mark Lightning God Body. 134 135

Personality

Mu Chen is intensely self-reliant. He repeatedly insists that a true powerhouse must walk his own path rather than survive on another's protection, even when Ye Kong's influence could solve many of his immediate problems. 125 283

His strongest motivations are protecting Luo Li, rescuing Qing Yan Jing, and eventually becoming powerful enough to stand beside the Great Thousand World's leading experts. Ye Kong's overwhelming rise inspires him but also frustrates him; Mu Chen refuses to admit defeat even when faced with opponents far beyond his current level. 277 280 462

This determination can turn into overconfidence. He accepted a scheme to ambush Peng Chaoyang for Saint Grade blood essence despite the enormous gap between them, then suffered a crushing defeat that destroyed both his body and the Xuanlong Army's battle formation. 480 483

Abilities & Skills

Great Futuo Art

Mu Chen cultivates the Yang Scroll of the Futuo Ancient Clan's Great Futuo Art, the counterpart to Ling Xi's Yin Scroll. 125

• Enables spiritual-energy compatibility with Ling Xi's Yin Scroll. 125
• Forms the basis of his Sacred Futuo Pagoda and Futuo Clan techniques. 468
• Grants spiritual power with sacred properties that restrain corpse qi and help him contend with Corpse Demon Tribe techniques. 404

Sacred Futuo Pagoda

Mu Chen's lifebound Sacred Futuo Pagoda is his core weapon and the foundation of much of his cross-realm combat power. 418 468

• Amplifies and converts his spiritual energy several times over. 468
• Provides offense, defense, sealing power, and spiritual-energy refinement. 463 468
• Received a massive infusion from the Ancestor Pagoda, advancing to a Spirit-grade Ultimate Sacred Object. 418
• Can briefly raise his spiritual power to the level of an Early Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign. 418
• Its power was assessed as comparable to an Immortal-grade peerless sacred artifact. 468
• Sustained major damage after Yan Ni's Great Compassion Fist struck it directly. 470

Eight Divisions Futuo

A Thirty-Six Peerless Divine Ability and one of Mu Chen's most destructive techniques. 119 418

• Can be combined with the Sacred Futuo Pagoda to threaten even Mid Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereigns. 418
• Was powerful enough to force Yan Ni into using two Great Compassion Fists simultaneously. 470
• Requires its accompanying beads and the Sacred Futuo Pagoda to remain in fighting condition. 470

Futuo Chaos Light

A divine ability derived from Mu Chen's Nine Spirit Meridians. 462

• Its power is stated to be comparable to the Thirty-Six Peerless Divine Abilities. 462
• Can sweep up and restrain opponents below Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign. 462 470
• Captured Yan Ni during their duel, though she escaped through a spatial-refraction illusion. 470
• Failed to contain Peng Chaoyang, whose Kunpeng speed allowed him to leave behind a false image. 482

Great Sun Undying Body

Mu Chen inherited clues to the Great Sun Undying Body and sought its evolution into the Eternal Undying Body. 134 283

• Found a bone fragment left by Chen Kui containing its cultivation method. 134
• Pursued the Ancient Heavenly Palace ruins for its evolution method. 283
• Its lineage is connected to the Immortal Golden Body cultivated by the Ancient Heavenly Emperor. 328

Nine-Mark Lightning God Body

A body-tempering art taught by Bei Ming Long Kun. 134 135

• Condensed a second lightning mark at Sacred Spirit Mountain, substantially strengthening his physique. 134
• Reached the Four-Stripe Lightning God Body after further training in North Cang's Lightning Domain. 135

Battle Array Mastery

Mu Chen commands the Xuanlong Army as its Battle Array Master. 483

• Condenses the army's war intent into a War Intent Giant Dragon. 483
• Raised the giant dragon to over fifty million War Runes, briefly producing Late Immortal Grade-level combat power. 483
• The army's formation was shattered by Peng Chaoyang's Boundless Sun, severely injuring Mu Chen and the soldiers under his command. 483

Dragon-Phoenix Inheritances

Mu Chen acquired the Dragon-Phoenix True Scripture and traded part of its inheritance for a powerful True Dragon Fist legacy. 277

• Obtained the Dragon-Phoenix True Scripture after reaching the tenth level of the Dragon-Phoenix Heavenly Ladder. 277
• Defeated Bai Ming to claim the Undying Bird blood essence in the Divine Beast Plains. 303

Equipment & Resources

• Sacred Futuo Pagoda — Lifebound pagoda that amplifies spiritual energy and serves as a supreme offensive, defensive, and sealing weapon. 418 468
• Eight Divisions Futuo beads — Manifestation used alongside the Eight Divisions Futuo. 470
• Xuanlong Army — Ancient army entrusted to Mu Chen, whose battle intent he controls as Battle Array Master. 398 404
• Martial Ancestor's Stone Talisman — Summons the Martial Ancestor if the Western Heaven Battle Emperor threatens Luo Li. 328
• Dragon-Phoenix True Scripture — Dragon-Phoenix inheritance obtained at Dragon-Phoenix Heaven. 277

Relationships

• Luo Li — His girlfriend and the Luoshen Clan's royal princess. Mu Chen's desire to protect her drives much of his cultivation; he sought help against the Western Heaven Battle Emperor's designs on her. 125 127 328
• Qing Yan Jing — His mother, imprisoned by the Futuo Ancient Clan. Mu Chen reunited with her after breaking into her sealed space. 125 413
• Mu Feng — His father. Mu Chen intends to visit him after resolving matters concerning Qing Yan Jing and Luo Li. 283
• Ling Xi — His sister through Qing Yan Jing; their Yang and Yin Scroll cultivation confirmed their familial connection. 125
• Ye Kong — Benefactor, mentor-like senior, and creditor. Ye Kong helped Mu Chen investigate Qing Yan Jing's whereabouts, introduced him to the Flame Emperor and Martial Ancestor, and later enabled his rescue mission. 127 327 398
• Jiu You — Bloodline-linked companion and Young Clan Leader of the Nine Nether Sparrow Tribe. Mu Chen repeatedly risks himself to secure resources for her evolution. 283 298 479
• Mandala — Great Luo Heavenly Domain Lord who employed Mu Chen, guided his cultivation, and offered him potential enfeoffment as a king. 284 298
• Wen Qingxuan — Ally and Ye Kong's disciple. She offered to protect Mu Chen from Xuan Luo and Mo Xin, partly because her master wanted Mu Chen kept alive to repay his debt. 384 387
• Yan Ni — Ye Kong's disciple and combat rival. Mu Chen defeated Lin Jing but lost to Yan Ni in a cross-realm challenge. 468 470
• Peng Chaoyang — Ancient Kunpeng expert who decisively defeated Mu Chen and shattered the Xuanlong Army's formation. 482 483

Story Role / Major Arcs

North Cang Spiritual Institute

Mu Chen becomes a prominent North Cang student after defeating the Demon Dragon Son's faction, then rapidly advances from the initial to mid-stage Heaven-Reaching Realm while preparing for Sacred Spirit Mountain. 128 129 130

At Sacred Spirit Mountain, he defeats six late-stage Heaven-Reaching Realm spirit puppets in Tai Cang's final trial, obtains clues to the Great Sun Undying Body, and strengthens his physique through lightning-body cultivation. 131 134

Tianluo Continent and Dragon-Phoenix Heaven

After leaving North Cang, Mu Chen joins the Great Luo Heavenly Domain and trains under Mandala's direction. He obtains the Dragon-Phoenix True Scripture, trades for a True Dragon Fist inheritance, and resolves to grow without relying on Ye Kong's reputation. 277 284 298

In the Divine Beast Plains, he defeats Bai Ming and acquires the Undying Bird blood essence, proving himself to the Nine Nether Sparrow Tribe. 303

Ancient Heavenly Palace

Mu Chen aids the Great Luo Domain Lord's breakthrough to Great Perfection Earth Sovereign by presenting an Ancient Mandala Flower, shifting the conflict against the Great Xia Dynasty and Northern Border Alliance. 322

Although he does not inherit One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones, Ye Kong introduces him to the Flame Emperor and Martial Ancestor. The Martial Ancestor gives him a talisman to defend Luo Li from the Western Heaven Battle Emperor. 327 328

Rescue of Qing Yan Jing

During the Ancient Sacred Abyss conflict, Mu Chen works alongside the Wen Family and the Four Great Vajras while the Futuo Ancient Clan's Xuan and Mo Veins seek to capture him. 387 392

He accepts Ye Kong's conditions for rescuing Qing Yan Jing: Mu Chen must prevent his mother from interfering with Ye Kong's destruction of the Xuan and Mo Veins or his seizure of the Endless Light Body. 398

Mu Chen ultimately reaches Qing Yan Jing's sealed space, reunites with her, and later accepts his position as the Futuo Ancient Clan's Young Clan Leader. 413 472

All-Vein Martial Meet and Divine Transformation Pool

As a newly recognized Young Clan Leader, Mu Chen defeats Lin Jing through the Sacred Futuo Pagoda's overwhelming amplification, then challenges the stronger Yan Ni and is defeated by her illusion-based counterattack. 468 470

He later aids Jiu You in the Divine Transformation Pool, but his attempt to steal Saint Grade blood essence from Peng Chaoyang ends with the destruction of his battle formation and a near-fatal defeat. 479 480 483

Northern Desolation Hills and Aftermath

Mu Chen joins the Heavenly Sovereigns gathering at Northern Desolation Hills to suppress the awakening Heavenly Evil God. He remains conscious of the gap between himself, Xu Lingyun, and Ye Kong, but continues cultivating rather than yielding to discouragement. 489

After the Outer Domain Evil Tribe's defeat, he reaches Late Spirit Grade and travels as a storyteller while discussing the foundation of Xundao Academy. 501

Notable Quotes

“I, Mu Chen, will not let you down, Elder Ye!” 283

“The path to the peak is all about fighting for that sliver of a chance. If you just back down, how can you succeed?” 479

Trivia

• Mu Chen estimates that he owes Ye Kong roughly ten to twenty million Supreme Spirit Liquid for information, resources, and assistance. 284
• Wen Qingxuan was instructed to keep Mu Chen alive because Ye Kong still expected repayment of that debt. 384
• Mu Chen's victory over Lin Jing gave him the confidence to challenge a Mid Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign immediately afterward. 468