Zhang Yifan

Biodata

Background / History

Zhang Yifan transmigrated to Fengxian County sixty years prior to the events of the novel 1. He believes himself to be an ordinary mortal, unaware that his true power is suppressed by a grand formation within his farmhouse 1. He spent decades living alone, believing his wife and son had left to "adventure" in other worlds 1. When the Jade Emperor descended to the mortal realm, Zhang Yifan mistook him for his long-lost son, forcing the deity to kneel and address him as "Dad" 1. He maintains a generous, paternal role toward the Jade Emperor and his extended family, frequently cooking for them and sharing his wisdom regarding the secrets of the Primordial Era 2 3 7 45.

Personality

Zhang Yifan is blunt, authoritative, and deeply protective of his family. He possesses a playful, mischievous side, often teasing powerful figures like Sect Master Tongtian 16. Despite his immense hidden power, he maintains the demeanor of a simple, hardworking farmer, often oblivious to the true nature of his "guests" 15 39. He values filial piety and family unity above all else, frequently scolding the Jade Emperor for failing to provide for his wife and daughters 8.

Abilities & Skills

Great Dao Mastery

Zhang Yifan possesses profound, reality-altering power that remains largely unconscious to him.

• Courtyard Suppression: Upon entering his farmhouse, all cultivation and divine senses of visitors—including Sages and the Jade Emperor—are nullified 6 15 42.
• Culinary Alchemy: His cooking and wine contain Great Dao Law Fragments, which allow those who consume them to achieve rapid cultivation breakthroughs 2 3 7 25.
• Saber Intent: His butchering technique demonstrates a profound understanding of the Great Dao Saber Intent, capable of intimidating even the most powerful beings 25.
• Artifact Destruction: He is capable of breaking Great Dao Artifacts with his bare hands, treating them as mundane items 40.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Hoe: A Great Dao Artifact capable of killing beings of the Heavenly Dao; Zhang Yifan uses it for gardening 40.
• Enlightenment Tea: A precious commodity he possesses in abundance, which he gives away in sacks to his "grandchildren" 17 26.

Relationships

• Jade Emperor — "Son"; Zhang Yifan asserts paternal dominance over him, treating him as a wayward child 1 8.
• Queen Mother — "Daughter-in-law"; Zhang Yifan treats her with familial affection 6 7.
• Seven Fairies — "Granddaughters"; he is highly protective and affectionate toward them 6 7.
• Yang Jian — "Grandson"; Zhang Yifan appreciates his spirited nature and "sweet mouth" 15.
• Sect Master Tongtian — "Grandnephew"; Zhang Yifan teases him as "Little Tongtong" and offers him advice on "brain nourishment" 15 16.
• Kirin Ancestor — Serves as his "big black dog"; the ancestor is terrified of being stewed and seeks to please him 2 24.
• Nuwa — "Little Lunlun"; she infiltrates his home disguised as a beggar, only to have her cultivation suppressed 41 42.

Notable Quotes

"Rebellious son, why aren't you kneeling to call me Dad?!" 1

"In the Heavenly Court, even Sages are not allowed to be presumptuous!" 9

"Those who follow me prosper, those who oppose me perish!" 9

Trivia

• He believes his wife has the potential of a Great Emperor and was taken to another world by a system 1.
• He is frustrated by his inability to cultivate, unaware that his own home's formation is storing his magical power 17.
• He considers "eating well and sleeping well" the most important matters in heaven and earth 50.