Jiang Zhen

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Jiang Zhen (江祯)
Alias(es)	Venerable; Mr. Jiang Zhen 303 384
Gender	Male 684 685
Affiliation	Lin Feng's group; recurrent ally of the Demon Suppression Division 311 642
Occupation/Role	Ancient cultivator, formation specialist, and tactical adviser 227 404
Status	Active 685
First Appearance	Chapter 225 225

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Recovered post-confinement strength	240, 311	His seals break, and after recovering he displays power that surprises the Demon Venerable. 240 311
Demon Venerable suppressor	317	Overpowers the Demon Venerable and activates a grand sealing formation to imprison him in the Extreme North. 317
Magic-artifact-enhanced state	390, 400	Returns from training substantially stronger; a magic artifact further enhances his combat power against He Qiandao. 390 400
Continued self-improvement	515	His strength has risen enough to injure the Demon Venerable with a kick that leaves a wound unable to heal immediately. 515
Secret-realm victory over He Qiandao	642	Defeats He Qiandao after significantly improving his abilities, strengthening Lin Feng's group's trust in him. 642

Background / History

Jiang Zhen originated from an era at least a thousand years before the main story. He recalls being an unfavored junior disciple whom others considered untalented; rather than acting rashly, he endured, cultivated in obscurity, and accumulated the strength that later made him a towering figure. 317 378

He was connected to the events surrounding the Rat's sealing. Jiang Zhen did not participate in the original sealing battle because he was too weak and risked having his power absorbed. The elders who performed the sealing later entrusted him with magic artifacts intended for the Rat's complete destruction should it escape. 377 379

The Demon Venerable identifies Jiang Zhen as someone once linked to the same lineage and the Demon Race, an association that fuels distrust among the cultivators. Jiang Zhen's later actions, however, repeatedly place him against the Demon Venerable and the Demon Race. 244 309 317

Personality

Jiang Zhen is blunt, impatient, and strongly independent. When others hesitate, he can become coldly dismissive, particularly toward those who doubt his ability while demanding his help. 226 303

His confidence stems from long experience rather than simple arrogance. After reaching a stalemate with He Qiandao, he seeks Jiang Lan's advice, reassesses his opponent's cunning, and accepts that strategy and cooperation may be necessary. 359

Despite his detached manner, Jiang Zhen becomes protective of his companions. He teaches them techniques suited to their individual physiques, gives tactical guidance in dangerous battles, and evacuates them when He Qiandao attempts self-destruction. 227 407 410

He also carries substantial guilt over past decisions and his underestimation of He Qiandao. This self-reflection drives him to remain involved in threats that he believes he helped create. 412 415

Abilities & Skills

Overwhelming Combat Power

Jiang Zhen possesses combat strength sufficient to pressure or overpower the Demon Venerable, He Qiandao, and Demon Race soldiers.

• Defeated the Demon Venerable's Second Hand and suppressed the Demon Venerable in direct combat. 309 317
• Can dispatch Demon Race soldiers with little difficulty. 348
• His strength repeatedly exceeds He Qiandao's expectations, though He Qiandao's regenerative power can force Jiang Zhen into prolonged battles. 399 401
• Has continued to grow through training and combat rather than relying solely on his past power. 390 515

Formation and Sealing Arts

Jiang Zhen is highly proficient with arrays, seals, and Lesser Worlds.

• Activated a grand sealing formation to return the Demon Venerable to confinement in the Extreme North. 317
• Can identify flaws in seals and recognize the dangers posed by unstable formations. 316 373
• Created a Lesser World in which he can track He Qiandao's movements, preventing escape. 404
• Uses formations to teleport allies into enemy territory alongside He Qiandao. 481

Spatial Movement

Jiang Zhen can traverse or manipulate space in battle and exploration.

• Appears as a massive afterimage when moving at high speed. 236
• Tears open space to transport allies into a Lesser World. 341
• Uses sudden spatial movement to intervene against threats and evade difficult situations. 365 684

Cultivation Instruction

Jiang Zhen can analyze others' physiques and devise suitable cultivation methods.

• Offers rapid-progress cultivation techniques to strengthen the cultivators facing the Demonic Beast crisis. 226
• Creates multiple secret manuals specifically suited to Lin Feng's group's physiques. 227
• Provides Lin Feng, Qi Lei, and Zhou Qinglan with battle advice based on their respective abilities and He Qiandao's regenerative limits. 407

Ancient Knowledge

His age and experience give him valuable knowledge of ancient seals, illusions, artifacts, and enemies.

• Recognizes the “deathbed brilliance” illusion affecting the altered village. 373
• Understands the Rat's history and the purpose of the artifacts left by the original sealing elders. 378 379
• Identifies He Qiandao's deception and warns others not to trust his offers without caution. 359 404

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Magic artifact — Enhances Jiang Zhen's abilities during his battles with He Qiandao. 400
• Binding rope — Used in an attempt to restrain He Qiandao. 405
• Ancient magic artifacts — Items entrusted to him by the elders who sealed the Rat, intended for use if the entity escaped. 379

Relationships

• Lin Feng — Initially wary allies; Jiang Zhen teaches Lin Feng cultivation methods, fights beside him, and later earns his trust through repeated cooperation. 227 311 642
• Qi Lei — Ally and frequent recipient of Jiang Zhen's tactical advice; Qi Lei openly admires Jiang Zhen's age, experience, and strength. 321 407
• Zhou Qinglan — Ally who respects Jiang Zhen as a senior figure but also questions his motives and decisions when necessary. 318 404 415
• He Qiandao — Former enemy whom Jiang Zhen releases to challenge personally; their rivalry develops into an uneasy alliance and an unusually close, often awkward bond. 332 481 685
• Demon Venerable — Major adversary. Jiang Zhen repeatedly confronts, overpowers, and seals him despite the Demon Venerable's suspicion that Jiang Zhen was once tied to his lineage. 244 309 317
• Jiang Lan — Trusted adviser who warns Jiang Zhen to account for He Qiandao's cunning tactics. 359
• The Rat — A figure with whom Jiang Zhen shared a deep connection in the past; Jiang Zhen initially viewed it as comparatively pure before its nature changed in confinement. 378

Story Role / Major Arcs

Sealing Crisis and Release

Jiang Zhen enters the story amid the crisis surrounding Demonic Beasts and a formation. Though the cultivators distrust his unknown motives, he offers them rapid cultivation techniques and tailored manuals. His own seals are eventually broken, restoring his freedom and allowing him to operate openly. 226 227 240 241

Demon Venerable Conflict

Jiang Zhen confronts the Demon Venerable directly, stunning both allies and enemies with his strength. He ultimately activates a grand sealing formation and confines the Demon Venerable in the Extreme North. 309 311 317

He Qiandao Rivalry

After releasing He Qiandao in order to fight him, Jiang Zhen discovers that his former opponent is more powerful and cunning than expected. Their clashes become a long-running conflict involving magic artifacts, hostage situations, regenerative abilities, and coordinated battles with Lin Feng's group. 332 359 401 406

Jiang Zhen's strategic judgment proves decisive when He Qiandao attempts to self-destruct: he evacuates his companions before the explosion and remains behind to handle the aftermath. 410

Later Alliance and Operations

Jiang Zhen and He Qiandao eventually cooperate against larger threats despite their hostile history. Together, they use a formation to send Lin Feng, Qi Lei, and Zhou Qinglan into the Demon Venerable's territory, and later explore the dangerous Extreme North. 481 539

Jiang Zhen also volunteers to infiltrate a cultivator group gathering “cannon fodder,” persuading its leader Hong Zhen to accept him into the mission. 600

Notable Quotes

“Since you've improved yourself inside, go in there and train properly.” 317

“If you can live to my age and have my fortune, your strength will only be greater than mine.” 321

“You have to believe in your own strength.” 382

Trivia

• Jiang Zhen considers himself far beneath the true powerhouses of his era, despite being regarded as overwhelmingly strong in the present. 321
• He has a notable weakness for becoming embarrassed by unexpected intimacy, repeatedly fleeing or avoiding He Qiandao after awkward encounters. 684 685
• He prefers direct action over prolonged debate and is willing to infiltrate dangerous groups personally when it serves the larger plan. 431 600