Chen Fan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Chen Fan (陈凡)
Alias(es)	Mr. Fan
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; Heaven Dou Royal Academy / Heaven Dou Royal Team
Occupation/Role	Captain of the Heaven Dou Royal Team
Martial Soul	Candle Dragon Shadow, evolved from the Crimson Scale Dragon; later referred to as the Candle Dragon
Other Martial Soul	Clear Sky Hammer

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Full Soul Power; Level 20 Soul Master	15	Identified as a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect genius of the same generation as Tang San.
Candle Dragon Shadow Martial Soul	6	Crimson Scale Dragon evolves to a mythical-level Martial Soul, causing a sect-wide and long-range disturbance.
First Soul Ring limit: 1,500 years	11	System enhancement strengthens his body and raises the limit for his second ring.
Second Soul Ring acquired	23	Absorbs the Soul Ring of a Soul Beast weakened by a spiritual shock.
Level 40 Soul Sect	46	Breaks through the level-39 bottleneck before entering Star Dou Great Forest for a fourth ring.
Level 43 Soul Ancestor	51	Successfully absorbs a ten-thousand-year fourth Soul Ring and gains three levels.
Level 49 Soul Power	114	Reaches the threshold of Soul King after six months of cultivation and nourishment from the Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone.
Level 50 Soul King	122	Absorbs the Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King’s powers; gains a fifth Soul Ring and ice-and-fire immunity.
Level 60 Soul Emperor threshold	267	Breaks through after defeating Tang San and enters Star Dou Great Forest for a sixth Soul Ring.
Soul Emperor	287	Faces seven Martial Soul Hall opponents, including three quasi-Soul Emperors, and defeats most of them alone.
Level 69	321	Gains Soul Power through Qian Renxue’s increased Friendship Value.
Level 70 Soul Sage	327	Possesses the physical strength and speed of a Level 70 Soul Sage.
Seventh Soul Ring: 560,000 years	357	Obtains his seventh Soul Ring, described as fifty-six myriad years old.

Background

Chen Fan was initially regarded by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as an exceptionally promising talent and a potential future son-in-law for Ning Rongrong. After separating from Rongrong, he refused attempts by Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo to dictate his relationship with Na'er or retain him through compromise. He maintained that he and Rongrong were unsuitable for one another. 2 8

His Crimson Scale Dragon Martial Soul evolved into the Candle Dragon Shadow, a mythical Martial Soul whose emergence shook the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and was sensed across vast distances by figures including Di Tian and the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm. 6 7

While traveling through Star Dou Great Forest, Chen Fan encountered Gu Yuena and Qian Renxue. He protected and assisted both, but remained especially devoted to Gu Yuena. He also accepted the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm’s proposal to become his Wisdom Spirit Ring, recognizing the opportunity to gain spiritual power and pursue greater strength. 17 18 23

Chen Fan later joined Heaven Dou Royal Academy, where repeated victories over the Imperial Fighting Team earned their loyalty. He was appointed captain of the Heaven Dou Royal Team and led it through the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. 46 56 57

Personality

Chen Fan is calm, self-possessed, and difficult to provoke. He generally treats public praise, threats, and political pressure with the same detached composure, including when Bibi Dong offered him the position of Holy Son. He refused the offer because he preferred freedom and wished to remain with Gu Yuena. 271 304

He is protective toward people he cares about. Na'er’s illness and Yu Tianheng’s provocation caused him to respond with unusual anger, while he intervened directly to save Ning Rongrong from Skywater Academy’s Martial Soul Fusion Skill. 35 37 209

Despite his overwhelming combat ability, Chen Fan avoids needless killing. In Star Dou Great Forest, he stated that Soul Beasts should not be killed except when necessary to obtain Soul Rings. 15

His pursuit of strength can make him emotionally distant. After Gu Yuena’s departure, he prioritized unlocking Friendship Slots and advancing his cultivation, often leaving Ning Rongrong, Qian Renxue, and Zhu Zhuqing confused by his abrupt decisions. 321 327 328 338

Appearance

Chen Fan is a tall, well-built young man with black hair, black eyes, and a handsome, sharply defined face. He is frequently depicted in black clothing or the black-and-gold uniform of Heaven Dou Royal Academy. 127 160 199

• Calm, abyss-like demeanor that naturally draws attention. 127
• Often stands with his hands in his pockets, even during major battles. 199 209
• His eyes can manifest opposing ice-and-fire traits after absorbing the Dragon Kings’ powers. 122
• His Martial Soul Avatar takes the form of a dark crimson-scaled Candle Dragon with a human face. 162

Abilities & Skills

Candle Dragon Martial Soul

Chen Fan’s primary Martial Soul evolved from the Crimson Scale Dragon into the Candle Dragon Shadow, later called the Candle Dragon. It possesses authority over cold, heat, time, space, spiritual power, and life-and-death principles. 6 18 57

• Its pressure was powerful enough to force Di Tian to retreat. 313
• Its bloodline pressure can overwhelm other dragon-type or ice-type Martial Souls. 200 209
• Chen Fan can manifest a Candle Dragon Avatar and continue fighting even after exhausting his Soul Power. 162

First Soul Skill: Candle Flame Claw

Candle Flame Claw combines extreme cold and scorching heat into a dragon-scale-covered claw attack. 37 98

• Defeated Level 34 Yu Tianheng in a single opening move. 37
• Crushed the Shrek Seven Devils with individual strikes. 98
• Vaporized Skywater Academy’s Ice Snow Falling fusion skill through scorching heat. 229
• Can incapacitate multiple opponents while they are slowed by Chen Fan’s time power. 200

Second Soul Ring: Spiritual Abilities

Chen Fan’s second Soul Ring is connected to the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm and specializes in spiritual power, perception, and mental interference. 18 91 106

• Insight — perceives details and threats, including the trajectories of hidden weapons. 91
• Penetrating Ghost — shares perception with allies, allowing the Heaven Dou team to see Tang San’s hidden weapons clearly. 91
• Three Netherworld — shocks the target’s soul; used to render Yu Tianheng unconscious. 37
• Candle Dragon Eye — drains opponents’ Soul Power and disrupts their attacks. 287

Fourth Soul Skill: Cycle of Life and Death

Chen Fan’s fourth Soul Skill governs life and death, allowing him to restore, transform, absorb, or sever life force. 51 55 64

• Drained opposing combatants’ life force in a team match, leaving them barely alive. 64
• Reduced Dugu Yan’s poison after using Cycle on her. 55
• Converted Dugu Bo’s spirit-targeting poison into life energy and absorbed it. 115
• Shattered the enhanced Bewitching Charm fusion through the “death” aspect of the skill. 288

Time Manipulation

Chen Fan can alter the flow of time through the Candle Dragon’s authority. The ability is extremely powerful but can consume substantial Soul Power. 161 200

• Time Stop — froze Feng Xiaotian’s attack and incapacitated four Godwind Academy members with a finger tap. 161
• Temporal slowing — reduced the Star Luo Team’s movements to near stillness, enabling Chen Fan to incapacitate five members with ease. 200
• Time reversal — reversed the trajectory of Skywater Academy’s ice swords and caused them to vaporize. 209
• Time Lock — halted the enhanced Bewitching Charm’s giant blade inches above him. 288
• Time Stop nearly exhausted his Soul Power when used at lower cultivation. 161

Sixth Soul Skill: Law — Possession

Chen Fan’s sixth Soul Skill briefly stops time and restrains opponents. 308

• Restrained Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo during Bibi Dong’s attempt to eliminate him. 308
• Its duration is brief against Titled Douluo-level opponents. 308

Ice and Fire Body

After absorbing the Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King, Chen Fan’s body underwent a rebirth and gained balanced ice-and-fire power. 122

• His meridians, blood, bones, and internal organs were strengthened. 122
• He became immune to ice and fire. 122
• He can use Candle Dragon Fire to force poison from Dugu Yan’s body. 341

Clear Sky Hammer

Chen Fan possesses and can wield a Clear Sky Hammer. 139

• Withstood and broke the combined attack of four Titled Douluo using three hammer blows. 139

Equipment / Items

• Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone — provides immense life energy that continually nourishes his body and accelerates cultivation. 114
• Gu Yuena’s Reverse Scale — given to Chen Fan as protection when Gu Yuena departed for Star Dou Great Forest. 313 314
• Management manual for Xue Qinghe — a booklet Chen Fan authored as “Mr. Fan,” containing governance and administrative methods used by Qian Renxue during her infiltration of Heaven Dou. 27

Relationships

• Gu Yuena / Na'er — Closest companion and primary love interest. She remains devoted to him, protects him fiercely, and later leaves to regain strength for their future. 9 23 313 314
• Qian Renxue / Xue Qinghe — Former correspondent as “Mr. Fan” and later a complicated admirer. Chen Fan aided her political administration, while she repeatedly attempts to recruit, protect, and remain near him. 11 29 315 316
• Ning Rongrong — Former girlfriend. Chen Fan ended their relationship because they were incompatible; Rongrong later regrets the breakup and seeks reconciliation. 8 316 324
• Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm — Wisdom Spirit Ring partner. Chen Fan accepted its sacrifice plan after recognizing its spiritual compatibility with the Candle Dragon Martial Soul. 18
• Dugu Yan — Heaven Dou teammate whom Chen Fan helps by treating her poison cultivation problem and improving her strength. 55 115 341 345
• Ye Lingling — Heaven Dou teammate and Friendship Slot partner whose cultivation Chen Fan significantly advances. 345
• Zhu Zhuqing — A follower seeking protection and strength after leaving Shrek Academy. Chen Fan intervenes against Flender and Dai Mubai, then permits her to remain with Heaven Dou. 229 334
• Yu Tianheng — Initially a challenger and rival, later a loyal teammate who accepts Chen Fan as Heaven Dou’s captain. 37 56 57
• Dugu Bo — Initially tests Chen Fan with poison, then offers access to his medicine garden and the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well after Chen Fan neutralizes the poison and agrees to help Dugu Yan. 115
• Tang San — Major rival. Chen Fan repeatedly defeats Tang San, including during the tournament final against the enhanced Bewitching Charm fusion. 98 267 288
• Di Tian — Initially hostile due to Chen Fan’s connection with Gu Yuena, but eventually recognizes Chen Fan’s potential and retreats under the Candle Dragon’s pressure. 192 313
• Chen Xin — Sword Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. He considers Chen Fan a god-grandson and reacts fiercely when Chen Fan is threatened. 139

Story Role / Major Arcs

Martial Soul Evolution

Chen Fan’s Crimson Scale Dragon evolves into the Candle Dragon Shadow, drawing the attention of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Di Tian, Bibi Dong, and the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm. 6 7

Star Dou Great Forest

He travels with Na'er, encounters Qian Renxue and Gu Yuena, defeats Soul Beasts, gains a second Soul Ring, and forms a deal with the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm. 11 15 18 23

Heaven Dou Royal Academy

Chen Fan defeats Yu Tianheng, earns the Imperial Fighting Team’s respect, reaches Level 40, acquires his fourth Soul Ring, and becomes captain of the Heaven Dou Royal Team. 37 46 51 56

Continental Tournament

As Heaven Dou’s captain, Chen Fan repeatedly defeats opposing academies and teams, including Shrek, Godwind, Blazing, Skywater, Star Luo, and Martial Soul Hall’s Golden Generation. 98 163 165 200 229 287 288

Martial Soul City Conflict

Chen Fan rejects Bibi Dong’s offer to become Martial Soul Hall’s Holy Son, withstands attacks from Titled Douluo, and displays enough power to make Di Tian acknowledge him. 304 308 313

Friendship Slot Pursuit

Following Gu Yuena’s departure, Chen Fan seeks out Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling to expand his Friendship Slots and accelerate his cultivation toward a seventh Soul Ring. 321 327 345 357

Notable Quotes

“Except when we have no choice but to obtain a Soul Ring, most of the time, killing is unnecessary.” 15

“Wherever Chen Fan goes, I go.” — Gu Yuena 23

“Too weak.” 287 288

“I refuse.” 304

Trivia

• Chen Fan’s administrative advice as “Mr. Fan” helped Qian Renxue secure Xue Qinghe’s position as Crown Prince. 11 27
• His first Soul Skill’s cold-and-heat authority reflects the Candle Dragon’s mythic nature: opening its eyes brings day, closing them brings night, breathing out brings winter, and breathing in brings summer. 229
• Chen Fan’s teammates often regard his presence in a match as an assured victory. 229