Zhang Xuanchen

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhang Xuanchen (张玄尘)
Alias(es)	Xuan Chen; Seventh Brother; Little Chen
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Zhang Clan; Xuanxiao Merchant Guild
Occupation/Role	Sixth-generation Zhang Clan Leader; Sword Cultivator; Spirit Planter; alchemist
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1
Spiritual Roots	Wind-Fire Dual Spirit Roots
Cultivation Method	Sky Burning Wind Control Art
Master	Profound Dragon Venerable Li Xuanlong

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Refining Level 7	3	Broke through after three days of seclusion; his foundation and spiritual energy were described as solid and pure.
Qi Refining Level 8	17	Reached after a year cultivating on Fire Maple Mountain; had also mastered a top-tier evasion technique.
Late Qi Refining Level 10	24	Used an opportunity to advance through Levels 8–10, then compressed his spiritual power to stabilize his foundation.
Foundation Establishment	58	Pursued the Heavenly Dao Foundation under Li Xuanlong's guidance while cultivating the first chapter of the Divine Dragon Hegemony Body Art.
Foundation Establishment Middle Stage	146	Confirmed after refining Blood Spirit Beads.
Foundation Establishment Late Stage	219	His foundation was stable; his spiritual soul had reached Early Golden Core strength.
Foundation Establishment Peak	346	Confirmed by the Old Alchemist; he was advised to prioritize the quality of his future Golden Core.
Late Golden Core	553	Revealed his true cultivation while displaying the Divine Dragon Tyrant Body.

Background / History

Zhang Xuanchen was born into the Xuanxiao Zhang Clan of Xuanxiao Mountain, a Golden Core family on the Southern Sea Immortal Continent. He is the son of Clan Leader Zhang Hongzhan and grew up as the seventh member of the clan’s Xuan generation. In his previous life, he had read cultivation novels; after being reborn into a cultivation world, he resolved to build the Zhang Clan into an immortal family. 1

Unlike many clan members who focused solely on cultivation, Xuanchen recognized that the family’s finances, industries, and recovered assets were inadequate for long-term advancement. He helped establish and develop the Xuanxiao Merchant Guild, spirit-fish raising, spirit-plant cultivation, mining, alchemy, talisman crafting, artifact refining, and spirit-wine production. 1

After encountering a mysterious light cluster, he gained access to Immortal Destiny Information, which reveals future opportunities and their conditions. His first recorded intelligence led him to an egg containing a trace of Phoenix Bloodline in Qingniu Town. 1 3

Xuanchen entered the Sky Dragon Secret Realm despite Yan Ruyu’s warnings, obtained Profound Dragon Venerable Li Xuanlong’s inheritance, and became Li’s disciple. Li Xuanlong taught him the Divine Dragon Hegemony Body Art, provided True Dragon Essence Blood, and guided him toward a Heavenly Dao Foundation. 38 58 60

After returning from the secret realm, Xuanchen shared the gains of his master’s legacy with the clan while carefully retaining its Nascent Soul-level portions. Zhang Hongzhan subsequently ceded the patriarch’s position to him, and Xuanchen was formally inaugurated as the Zhang Clan’s sixth-generation Clan Leader. 76 92

Appearance

Zhang Xuanchen is a tall, slender youth with fair skin and sharply defined features. He is repeatedly noted for his handsome appearance and composed bearing. 1 150

• Sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes. 1
• Broad shoulders beneath white-and-black Daoist robes. 1
• Often wears a jade belt and a green jade dragon-patterned pendant. 1
• Wore a cloud-patterned purple-gold robe during his succession ceremony. 92
• Uses disguises and altered appearances when secrecy is necessary. 38 113 173

Personality

Xuanchen is ambitious, practical, and deeply invested in the Zhang Clan’s prosperity. He rejects complacency, believing resources, commerce, high-level techniques, and powerful cultivators are all necessary for a family’s survival. 1 580

Though confident in his abilities, he is cautious about exposing his intelligence network, treasures, cultivation, and knowledge of future dangers. He repeatedly disguises himself, conceals his aura, and plans around the likely reactions of stronger forces. 38 113 173 441

He is protective of family and allies. As Clan Leader, he prioritizes preserving Zhang cultivators during war, rewards merit, shares suitable cultivation arts with the clan, and personally guides younger relatives. 92 186 563 568

Xuanchen is also capable of warmth and humor, especially with his siblings, Xiao Yan, and Luo Lingshuang. He treats Luo Lingshuang as both a trusted partner and benefactor, and he insists that his status as Clan Leader does not replace his private bond with Zhang Xuanlong. 72 87 136 221

Abilities & Skills

Immortal Destiny Information

A mysterious intelligence source that provides information about upcoming opportunities, treasures, people, and dangers.

• Identified the Phoenix Bloodline egg in Qingniu Town. 1 3
• Revealed Xiao Yan’s connection to a Spirit Transmutation remnant soul and the Crimson Stamen Spirit Liquid recipe. 4
• Alerted Xuanchen to the emergence of the Earth Vein Profound Sun Fire. 17
• Gives him strategic advantages but forces him to conceal how he obtains his information. 38

Sword Cultivation

Xuanchen is a Sword Cultivator with strong offensive capability and access to the Zhang Clan’s sword inheritance.

• Uses the first-tier top-grade Clear Wind Sword. 7
• Mastered the Sword Qi Technique, releasing seven sword qi capable of destroying a first-tier high-grade Ironwood dummy. 7
• Possesses several first-tier Sword Dao spells. 3
• Killed a peak first-tier and a mid-second-tier Yao Beast while collecting Tidal Pearls. 134
• His sword strike severely injured Xue Mingzi before the latter activated the Heavenly Demon True Body. 193

Sky Burning Wind Control Art

His primary Wind-Fire dual-attribute cultivation method.

• Supports wind-attribute techniques and spells. 3
• Includes the Wind Blade Technique, which compresses wind spiritual energy into an extremely sharp blade. 3
• Includes Wind Fire Tornado, a third-tier spell that devours and shreds targets. 3
• Includes a circular shockwave for escaping encirclement and controlling distance. 3

Divine Dragon Hegemony Body Art

A body-tempering inheritance taught by Li Xuanlong and strengthened with True Dragon Essence Blood. 58

• Greatly enhances physical resilience and close-combat power. 193
• Allowed Xuanchen to endure attacks from Xue Mingzi’s Early Golden Core-level Heavenly Demon True Body. 193
• Causes extreme pain during cultivation and requires exceptional willpower. 58 315
• Later displayed as the Divine Dragon Tyrant Body. 553

Spirit Planter and Alchemy

Xuanchen combines cultivation with auxiliary professions to support the Zhang Clan’s growth.

• Reached first-tier mid-grade Spirit Planter despite lacking a Wood Spiritual Root. 17
• Became a first-grade top-tier alchemist by refining a First-grade Top-tier Rapid Healing Pill. 289
• Manages the clan’s spirit medicine resources and directs the development of dedicated spirit-medicine territory. 567 580
• Intends to create a cultivation method suited to his own needs with Zhang Xuanjing’s assistance. 289

Spiritual Sense and Concealment

Xuanchen possesses unusually strong spiritual perception and makes extensive use of concealment.

• Achieved Essence, Qi, and Spirit perfection under Li Xuanlong’s instruction. 60
• At Foundation Establishment Late Stage, his spiritual soul had reached Early Golden Core strength. 219
• Detected Wang Yu’s concealed presence when others did not. 573
• Uses disguises, altered appearances, and hidden travel routes to avoid scrutiny. 38 113 173

Spirit Guiding Meridian Controlling Method

A secret technique discovered within a piece of black iron. 362

• Allows a cultivator to control and move Spirit Veins.
• Can enhance combat capability through Spirit Vein manipulation.
• Has a high cultivation difficulty, limiting its immediate usefulness. 362

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Myriad Spirit Ring — Spatial treasure inherited from Li Xuanlong; stores living beings, spirit beasts, cultivation arts, sword arts, spells, alchemy arts, artifact-refining arts, and pill formulas. 72 76 186
• Clear Wind Sword — First-tier top-grade magic artifact used for sword cultivation. 7
• Nine-Orifice Purple Gold Seal — Peak third-rank magic tool and symbol of the Zhang Clan Leader’s authority. 92
• Earth Core Fire Crystal — Major treasure obtained during his adventures; its value could sustain the Zhang Clan for centuries. 38 68
• Earth Vein Profound Sun Fire — Heaven-and-Earth Spirit Fire pursued after Immortal Destiny Information revealed its emergence. 17
• True Dragon Essence Blood — Given by Li Xuanlong to assist his cultivation of the Divine Dragon Hegemony Body Art. 58
• Sword Heart Jade Bamboo — Secretly obtained from the Xu Family’s Green Jade Bamboo forest. 115
• Small Five Elements Sword Formation — Powerful sword formation recorded on a golden page. 439

Relationships

• Zhang Hongzhan — Father and predecessor as Zhang Clan Leader; supports Xuanchen’s pursuit of opportunities despite prioritizing his cultivation. 1 17 92
• Zhang Xuanbing — Elder brother; a peerless Ice Spiritual Root genius who repeatedly risks himself to protect Xuanchen. 1 58 193 265
• Zhang Xuanlong — Younger brother and aspiring Beast Tamer; Xuanchen remains his “Seventh Brother” in private despite being Clan Leader. 4 107 221
• Luo Lingshuang — Lifesaver, trusted partner, and later wife; they cooperate closely in protecting the Zhang Clan. 72 147 186 387
• Li Xuanlong / Profound Dragon Venerable — Master who accepted Xuanchen as a disciple and passed down the Divine Dragon Hegemony Body Art. 58 60
• Xiao Yan — Friend and ally; Xuanchen encouraged him early in his cultivation and later cooperated with him during major crises. 4 136 147 362
• Zhang Chongxian — Zhang Clan ancestor; regards Xuanchen with pride and supports his plans for the family’s expansion. 72 219 220
• Zhang Xuanjing — Companion and advisor who assists with the Myriad Spirit Ring, cultivation planning, and clan strategy. 134 219 289 580
• Zhang Xuance — Nephew whom Xuanchen mentors in sword cultivation and clan responsibility. 568
• Yan Ruyu — Trusted senior and mentor-like figure who warned him about the Sky Dragon Secret Realm and assists with sensitive matters. 38 218

Story Role / Major Arcs

Reforming the Zhang Clan

Before becoming Clan Leader, Xuanchen pushed the Zhang Clan to expand its industries and recover embezzled assets. His reforms transformed the family’s previously limited commercial base and established the Xuanxiao Merchant Guild. 1 87

Sky Dragon Secret Realm

Xuanchen entered the Sky Dragon Secret Realm despite knowing it contained grave dangers. There, he gained Li Xuanlong’s inheritance, began cultivating the Divine Dragon Hegemony Body Art, perfected his Essence, Qi, and Spirit, and returned as a Foundation Establishment cultivator. 38 58 60 72

Succession as Clan Leader

Zhang Hongzhan’s decision to abdicate followed Xuanchen’s secret-realm gains and proven contribution to the clan. At the ancestral hall, Xuanchen accepted the Nine-Orifice Purple Gold Seal and vowed to reward talent, honor merit, and punish those who harmed the Zhang Clan. 68 76 92

War and Clan Protection

As conflict with the Soul Devouring Cult and the Bihai Immortal Sect escalated, Xuanchen organized the clan’s resources and sought ways to preserve its cultivators. He planned to conceal clan members inside the Myriad Spirit Ring rather than let them die in battle. 95 107 147 186

Expansion and Consolidation

Xuanchen shared suitable high-level cultivation arts with the clan, strengthened its Spirit Veins and institutions, planned a spirit medicine island at Luyu Mountain, and considered the long-term risks of managing a rapidly expanding power. 563 567 580

Return at Late Golden Core

After years away from the clan, Xuanchen returned alongside Luo Lingshuang and revealed his Late Golden Core cultivation. His strength changed the Luo Clan’s attitude and secured their support for the Zhang Family’s future rise in the Central Land Immortal Continent. 550 553 554

Notable Quotes

“Without Spirit Stones and resources, how can I cultivate quickly? Does anyone’s cultivation rely solely on breathing?” 1

“If you can’t even hold on to your life, how can you talk about protecting those you want to protect or seeking the path you desire?” 38

“For any disciple of our Zhang Clan who strives diligently and possesses outstanding talent, the family will spare no resources and will pour all its efforts into their cultivation!” 92

“Banquets will always end, but our Zhang Clan’s journey has just begun. The sea of stars awaits us!” 101

Trivia

• Xuanchen was fifteen years old when he first broke through to Qi Refining Level 7. 1 3
• He initially considered consuming the Phoenix Bloodline egg to strengthen his body, but chose to nurture it instead because of its potential as a Yao Beast. 3
• He considers the Zhang Clan his foundation rather than an obstacle to his cultivation, rejecting the idea that pursuing the Great Dao requires abandoning family ties. 72
• His commercial ideas include customer-reward promotions at the Xuanxiao Merchant Guild, adapted from knowledge from his previous life. 87