Tang Zhen

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Tang Zhen (唐震)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Blazing Flame Valley; later allied with the Heavenly Court 147 191 195
Occupation/Role	Valley Master of Blazing Flame Valley
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 129

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Dou Venerate	129	Introduced as Blazing Flame Valley's Valley Master and a powerful flame cultivator wielding the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire.
Dou Venerate (+2 stars)	146	Comprehends Reincarnation after accepting Lin Mu's Reincarnation Fruit, advancing by two stars.
Eight-star Dou Venerate	226	Breaks through alongside Xiao Yi Xian during the Netherworld inheritance events.

Background / History

Tang Zhen is the Valley Master of Blazing Flame Valley and a veteran Dou Venerate renowned for his devotion to powerful flames. When Lin Mu and Xiao Yi Xian arrive in Blazing Flame Valley, Tang Zhen senses Lin Mu's extraordinary flame aura and invites him to a Heavenly Flame-only spar using his own Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire. 129

The spar never occurs after Lin Mu reveals the Nihility Devouring Flame. Recognizing it as the second-ranked Heavenly Flame and seeing his own flame immediately suppressed, Tang Zhen abandons the challenge and chooses to cultivate a friendship with Lin Mu instead. 130

Tang Zhen initially seeks Fire Bodhi Grass from the Bone Burying Cave to refine a Fire Bodhi Pill for his daughter, Tang Huo'er, whose forced fusion with the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire left her with life-threatening aftereffects. Lin Mu detects her condition and offers treatment in exchange for Tang Zhen's assistance in the cave. 131

After Lin Mu completely removes Tang Huo'er's aftereffects with the Merit Golden Flame, Tang Zhen honors his promise to accompany him into the Bone Burying Cave despite no longer needing the Fire Bodhi Grass. 132

During the expedition, Tang Zhen protects and supports Lin Mu's group against rival factions, the cave's mist, and the demonic creatures guarding the Primordial Ancient Tree. He later stands against the Thunder Venerate to protect Lin Mu after Lin Mu kills Fei Tian. 134 136 138

When the Ice Venerate attacks Xiao Yi Xian, Tang Zhen attempts to intervene but is stopped by the Thunder Venerate. After Lin Mu returns and turns the battle around, Tang Zhen offers to hold off the Thunder Venerate so Lin Mu can deal with Bing He. 140 141 142

Lin Mu later rewards Tang Zhen's support with a Reincarnation Fruit. The fruit allows Tang Zhen to comprehend Reincarnation and advance by two stars, after which he gives Lin Mu the complete Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations in gratitude. 145 146

Tang Zhen eventually agrees for Blazing Flame Valley to join the Heavenly Court's alliance, motivated by its purpose of opposing demonic creatures that threaten the Dou Qi Continent. 147

Personality

Tang Zhen is genial, expressive, and unusually informal for a Dou Venerate. He frequently laughs heartily, praises talented juniors openly, and treats Lin Mu with warmth rather than arrogance. 129 130

His friendliness does not make him careless. He initially probes Lin Mu's motives for entering the Bone Burying Cave, remains cautious around the Hall of Souls and Ice River Valley, and becomes serious whenever danger threatens his group. 130 135 136

As a father, he is deeply protective of Tang Huo'er. Her condition drives his search for Fire Bodhi Grass, and Lin Mu's successful treatment earns Tang Zhen's lasting gratitude and trust. 131 132

He repeatedly tries to recruit Lin Mu into Blazing Flame Valley and even suggests pairing him with Tang Huo'er, only backing down after Lin Mu clarifies that Xiao Yi Xian is already his partner. 133 146

Abilities & Skills

Dou Venerate Cultivation

Tang Zhen is an elite Dou Venerate capable of confronting other high-level experts, including the Thunder Venerate and Ice Venerate.

• Reached eight-star Dou Venerate after a later breakthrough. 226
• His strength increases by two stars after comprehending Reincarnation through a Reincarnation Fruit. 146
• Is regarded as comparable in strength to the Ice Venerate before Lin Mu's later rapid growth. 142

Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire

Tang Zhen possesses the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire, a silver Heavenly Flame ranked twelfth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. 129 130

• Manifests as silver fire containing nine dragon shadows. 129
• Can create vast seas of fire against enemies. 136
• Helped Lin Mu's Nihility Devouring Flame burn away the mind-eroding mist of the Bone Burying Cave. 134
• Can divide into nine flame dragons and use their extinguishing time to track time in environments where normal time perception fails. 217
• Is heavily suppressed by Lin Mu's Nihility Devouring Flame. 130

Flame Manipulation

Tang Zhen is an experienced specialist in the use and control of Heavenly Flames.

• Proposed a restricted flame duel with Lin Mu to test their respective Heavenly Flames. 129
• Recognized the threat posed by Lin Mu's Nihility Devouring Flame and immediately chose not to fight. 130
• Entrusted Lin Mu with Tang Huo'er's treatment only after witnessing Lin Mu surpass him in flame control. 132

Leadership and Field Command

As Valley Master, Tang Zhen directs Blazing Flame Valley disciples during dangerous expeditions.

• Orders his disciples to remain close to himself and Lin Mu while crossing the Bone Burying Cave's mist. 134
• Takes responsibility for battling Dou Venerate-level demonic creatures and assigns Lin Mu to protect Tang Huo'er. 136
• Recommends dividing the group into teams during the Netherworld Ancient Domain expedition to improve their chances of gathering information. 210

Equipment / Techniques / Items

• Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire — Tang Zhen's silver Heavenly Flame, ranked twelfth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. 129 130
• Fire Bodhi Pill formula — A formula in Tang Zhen's possession; he originally intended to use it to treat Tang Huo'er. 131
• Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations — Blazing Flame Valley's secret technique; Tang Zhen gives Lin Mu the complete version as repayment. 146

Relationships

• Tang Huo'er — His daughter. Tang Zhen searches for a cure to the aftereffects of her Heavenly Flame fusion and calls Lin Mu her savior after her recovery. 131 132
• Lin Mu — Ally and valued friend. Tang Zhen protects him from the Thunder Venerate, receives a Reincarnation Fruit from him, and later joins the Heavenly Court alliance. 138 145 147
• Xiao Yi Xian — Lin Mu's partner and an ally under Tang Zhen's protection during the Bone Burying Cave conflict. 133 141
• Elder Chi Huo — Elder of Blazing Flame Valley who serves as Tang Zhen's subordinate and intermediary when Lin Mu first arrives. 129 130
• Thunder Venerate — Rival from the Wind Thunder Pavilion. Tang Zhen obstructs him when he seeks revenge against Lin Mu and later intercepts him during the battle against Bing He. 138 140 142
• Ice Venerate / Bing He — Rival from Ice River Valley. Tang Zhen openly taunts him in the Bone Burying Cave and tries to stop him from targeting Xiao Yi Xian. 135 140
• Wind Venerate — Acquaintance whom Tang Zhen brings to the Heavenly Court; both later discuss alliances against demonic creatures. 191 195

Story Role / Major Arcs

Blazing Flame Valley and Bone Burying Cave

Tang Zhen first meets Lin Mu after sensing his flame aura. Their initially cautious interaction develops into cooperation after Lin Mu cures Tang Huo'er and joins Blazing Flame Valley's Bone Burying Cave expedition. 129 132 133

Within the cave, he helps guide the group through poisonous mist, confronts rival factions, fights demonic creatures, and protects Lin Mu from the Thunder Venerate after Fei Tian's death. 134 136 138

Conflict with Ice River Valley and Wind Thunder Pavilion

Tang Zhen tries to rescue Xiao Yi Xian when Bing He attacks her but is blocked by the Thunder Venerate. He subsequently assists Lin Mu by holding off the Thunder Venerate while Lin Mu defeats Bing He. 140 141 142

Alliance with the Heavenly Court

Following Lin Mu's departure from Blazing Flame Valley, Tang Zhen accepts the Heavenly Court's anti-demonic purpose and commits Blazing Flame Valley to the alliance. He later reinforces this commitment by bringing disciples to the Heavenly Court and declaring that the two factions have no distinction between them. 147 191 195

Netherworld Ancient Domain

Tang Zhen joins Lin Mu's party in the Netherworld Ancient Domain. He contributes practical experience, proposes exploration teams, and later advances to eight-star Dou Venerate during the inheritance events. 210 226

Trivia

• Tang Zhen's enthusiasm for flames is strong enough that seeing Lin Mu's Nihility Devouring Flame is described as fulfilling one of his wishes. 130
• Despite his status as a Dou Venerate and Valley Master, he is portrayed as a meddlesome, overly enthusiastic father when trying to match Lin Mu with Tang Huo'er. 133
• He considers Lin Mu exceptionally compatible with the Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations. 146