Long Aotian

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Long Aotian (龙傲天)
Alias(es)	Young Sect Master of the Elephant Armor Sect; Director Long; General Long Aotian; Acting Emperor; Emperor of the Bufan Empire
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Elephant Armor Sect; Zhang Bufan's inner circle; Bufan Academy; Bufan Empire; Anti-@@REF_ENTITY_11035626@@ Hall Alliance
Occupation/Role	Former Young Sect Master; Dean of Instruction at Bufan Academy; physical-combat instructor; Director of the Bufan Chamber of Commerce; imperial general and military commander; Emperor
Status	Alive; reigning Emperor of the Bufan Empire's Xinglong era 470 471
First Appearance	Chapter 80

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Soul Emperor	83	Joins Zhang Bufan's group as a Soul Emperor after his defeat; relies on the Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul's defense and physical strength.
Soul Sage	100	Has advanced to Soul Sage by the time he and Yue Ling'er depart for Heaven Dou City.
Soul Douluo	107	Releases Soul Douluo-level pressure while expelling an unsuitable applicant from Bufan Academy.
Single-armed frontline general	401, 412	Fights despite the loss of his right arm, wielding a Thunder War Hammer and commanding Allied Forces against Martial Soul Hall.

Background / History

Long Aotian was the young sect master and a celebrated prodigy of the Elephant Armor Sect. At roughly eighteen or nineteen years old, he openly dismissed Zhang Bufan's reputation and declared that his Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul would prove him the stronger man. His public challenge in a border-town restaurant ended when Zhang Bufan stopped his strongest strike with one finger and flicked him through several walls. 80 81

The defeat shattered Long Aotian's pride but did not turn him resentful. Recognizing the gulf between their strength, he knelt and demanded to become Zhang Bufan's subordinate. Zhang accepted, telling him to address him as “Brother Fan” rather than “Boss.” 82

He quickly proved useful as a bodyguard, laborer, and frontline fighter. While traveling with Zhang Bufan, Huo Wu, and Yue Ling'er, he carried the group's equipment, handled camp duties, practiced Zhang's advice on force control, and consistently placed himself between the group and danger. His directness and diligence earned the others' trust. 83

Long Aotian later became Bufan Academy's Dean of Instruction and led its Assault Tactics Class, where he emphasized physical conditioning, frontal combat, resilience, and coordinated formations. He was also appointed Director of the Bufan Chamber of Commerce, despite Zhang Bufan's acknowledgement that Long Aotian needed supervision in business matters. 104 120 234

When his uncle Long Bahu attempted to split the Elephant Armor Sect and push it toward Martial Soul Hall, Long Aotian sought Zhang Bufan's help rather than abandoning his father and sect. Zhang Bufan's intervention crushed the rebellion, secured the sect's allegiance to the Anti-@@REF_ENTITY_11035626@@ Hall Alliance, and strengthened Long Aotian's standing among his clansmen. 269 271 274

As the Bufan Empire expanded, Long Aotian developed from a rough instructor into a major military and administrative figure. Zhang Bufan entrusted him with commanding formation training, accompanying state visits, overseeing military affairs, and serving as acting Emperor during the Divine Trial at Sea God Island. 266 314 338 339

During the war against Martial Soul Hall, he commanded Allied Forces on the ground and continued fighting after losing his right arm. His leadership and determination helped turn battlefield disruptions into decisive victories. 402 407 412

Zhang Bufan ultimately selected Long Aotian as his successor. Though initially overwhelmed and reluctant to accept the throne, Long Aotian was crowned Emperor, inaugurated the Xinglong era, and ruled alongside Empress Yue Ling'er. 470 471

Appearance

Long Aotian is an exceptionally large, heavily built man whose physique reflects the Elephant Armor Sect's defense-focused martial tradition. He is described as nearly two and a half meters tall, with muscles “like coiled iron” and a voice compared to a booming bell. 80

• Massive, tower-like build that makes him resemble a personal bodyguard even in civilian settings. 83 86
• Short-haired or bald in later appearances. 314 333
• Initially wears luxurious young-sect-master attire; later appears in Bufan Academy's instructor uniform and imperial military equipment. 82 124 412
• Loses his right arm during the war but remains active as a one-armed commander and combatant. 295 401 412

Personality

Long Aotian begins as proud, impulsive, and easily provoked. His desire to establish himself as the strongest of his generation leads him to underestimate Zhang Bufan, while his initial confrontation is partly driven by jealousy and a need to impress Huo Wu and Yue Ling'er. 80 81

After his defeat, he becomes intensely loyal, candid, and eager to learn. He has little patience for subtlety, favors direct solutions, and frequently measures his own worth through hard work, protection, and usefulness to Zhang Bufan's group. 82 83

Though often simple-minded and comically overenthusiastic, he matures into a responsible instructor, commander, and ruler. He can discipline arrogant Soul Masters, make practical battlefield decisions, and accept duties that frighten him because Zhang Bufan and the Empire depend on him. 267 383 470

Abilities & Skills

Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul

Long Aotian's Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul specializes in overwhelming physical strength and diamond-like defense.

• Its defense and strength are considered exceptional among his peers. 80 81
• He uses it to shield allies, absorb attacks, and dominate close-range engagements. 83
• Its major weakness is high temperature; Huo Wu advises him on fire resistance. 83
• The Martial Soul reacts instinctively with fear when exposed to vastly superior divine pressure. 382

Mammoth Tremendous Strength

His strongest documented Soul Skill greatly amplifies the force behind his direct strikes.

• Used during his challenge against Zhang Bufan. 81
• Failed to move Zhang Bufan's single raised finger, exposing the immense disparity between them. 81 82
• Suits his straightforward, force-over-technique combat style.

Physical Training and Strength Control

Zhang Bufan begins teaching Long Aotian basic methods for applying strength and controlling Soul Power after accepting him as a subordinate. 83 85

• Improves the precision of his naturally excessive power output.
• Forms the basis of his later teaching style at Bufan Academy. 146
• Enables him to train body-focused students such as Shi Tie in endurance, impact resistance, and close-quarters combat. 127 120

Formation Instruction and Military Command

Long Aotian becomes a key instructor for group formations and a senior military commander.

• Enforces obedience, teamwork, synchronized movement, and Soul Power adaptation in alliance training. 266 267
• Resolves conflicts between trainees by assigning punishment and demanding reflection on each member's role. 267
• Leads forces in combat and gives battlefield orders even while severely wounded. 402 412
• Delivers clear strategic reports on Martial Soul Hall's multi-front operations. 383

One-Armed Hammer Combat

After losing an arm, Long Aotian transitions toward offense with a heavy hammer forged or intended to be forged from fragments of Qianjun Douluo's Dragon Coiling Staff. 295 296

• Wields a single-armed Thunder War Hammer during the war. 401
• Fights Bibi Dong with an injury-for-injury style, using lightning and a Banishing attribute that interferes with Rakshasa Divine Power. 401
• Retains combat command despite severe wounds and the loss of his right arm. 412

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Thunder War Hammer — Heavy one-armed weapon used during the war against Martial Soul Hall. 401
• Dragon Coiling Staff fragments — Material recovered by Zhang Bufan and designated for reforging into a heavy weapon suitable for Long Aotian after he loses an arm. 295 296
• Bufan Academy instructor uniform — Worn in his capacity as Dean of Instruction. 124
• Soul Tool Communication Talisman — Used in Zhang Bufan's early communication-tool demonstration. 234

Relationships

• Zhang Bufan — Defeated Long Aotian with one finger, then accepted him as a subordinate, student, brother-in-arms, and eventual successor. Long Aotian's loyalty to Zhang remains central to his life. 81 82 274 470
• Huo Wu — Zhang Bufan's wife and Long Aotian's “Sister-in-law.” She initially dislikes his arrogance but comes to accept him, advises him on fire resistance, and supports him in political and family crises. 83 270 274
• Yue Ling'er — Initially his gentle “Sister Ling'er,” later his Empress. She assists his administration and medical-logistical work, balancing his blunt personality with her patience and meticulousness. 83 339 470 471
• Long Zhantian — His father and the Elephant Armor Sect's sect master. Long Aotian seeks to protect him when Long Bahu's faction threatens the sect. 269 271 274
• Long Bahu — His uncle, whose attempt to force the Elephant Armor Sect toward Martial Soul Hall triggers Long Aotian's return home. 269 271
• Shi Tie — Student and later fellow general. Long Aotian oversees Shi Tie's body training and later witnesses him mature into an insightful commander. 127 412
• Ning Fengzhi — Senior administrator and political tutor who helps prepare Long Aotian for succession. 470

Story Role / Major Arcs

Challenge and Recruitment

Long Aotian enters the story as an arrogant challenger to Zhang Bufan. His decisive loss instead becomes the foundation for his recruitment into Zhang Bufan's growing found family. 80 83

Bufan Academy

As Dean of Instruction, he trains Assault Tactics students, referees the Bufan Cup, maintains discipline, and helps establish the academy's practical combat culture. 104 120 143 146

Commerce and Empire Building

He serves as Director of the Bufan Chamber of Commerce and later becomes a core military figure in the emerging Bufan Empire. 239 338

Elephant Armor Sect Crisis

Long Aotian's family conflict brings Zhang Bufan's power directly into the Elephant Armor Sect. The incident removes Long Bahu's faction and binds the sect more firmly to Zhang Bufan's alliance. 269 274

Acting Emperor and Allied Commander

Entrusted with authority during Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu's absence, Long Aotian oversees imperial affairs, commands alliance training, and becomes a leading general in the war against Martial Soul Hall. 339 383 402

Succession

Zhang Bufan abdicates in Long Aotian's favor, turning their leader-follower bond into a formal mentor-successor relationship. Long Aotian begins the Xinglong era with Yue Ling'er as Empress. 470 471

Notable Quotes

“If you tell me to go east, I'll never go west! If you tell me to catch a dog, I'll never chase a chicken!” 82

“I, Long Aotian, will be the fiercest shield and the hardest fist under Brother Fan!” 85

“This throne... I absolutely dare not accept!” 470