Jiang Cheng

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Jiang Cheng (江澄)
Alias(es)	Confucian Sage; Academy Confucian Sage; Mister Confucian Sage; Jiang Nan (disguise)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Jia Nan Academy; Pill Tower (Honorary Elder)
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; alchemist; mentor; traveler
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
One-Star Dou Saint	1	Reached this realm at age twenty-one after ten years of studying and cultivating through the Confucian Saint System.
Three-Star Dou Saint	69	Advanced after a year of cultivation and Heavenly Flame assistance; his soul also reached the Heaven Realm, qualifying him as a Ninth-Grade Alchemist.
Peak Three-Star Dou Saint	115	Confirmed to Mang Tianchi while pursuing a Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame map fragment.
Four-Star Dou Saint	125 126	Broke through before crippling Ling Quan with his aura; his formidable soul power deterred Elder Gu Nanhai.
Four-Star Dou Saint	159	Absorbed the Three Thousand Burning Flame, advancing the Flame Mantra to Intermediate Heaven Tier.
Five-Star Dou Saint	197	System status after his return to Peach Forest Mountain.
Seven-Star Dou Saint	285 295	Demonstrated a Heaven Tier Fighting Skill before Lin Muwan; later killed the peak Eight-Star Dou Saint Hun Shengtian.
Nine-Star Dou Saint	329	Absorbed the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame and raised the Flame Mantra to Emperor Tier.
Peak Nine-Star Dou Saint	338	Returned to Jia Nan Academy with strength stated to be at the peak of Nine-Star Dou Saint.

Background / History

Jiang Cheng awakened the Confucian Saint System, which rewards him for reading and completing assigned tasks with cultivation, Fighting Skills, and Cultivation Methods. Through ten years of study and training, he rose from Dou Master to One-Star Dou Saint at twenty-one. His first system task required a Sixth-Tier-or-higher mount, leading him to subdue the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King. 1

After claiming the Lion King, Jiang Cheng gathered the Companion Amethyst Source and Amethyst Spirit Crystal from its dwelling. His introduction as the Lion King’s master brought him into contact with Yun Yun. 2

He later saved Xiao Yi Xian from the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, suppressed her Calamity Poison Body with a poison pill, and accepted the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture in exchange for his protection. 5 Jiang Cheng also restored Hai Bodong’s cultivation with a Po E Pill in return for assistance and a Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame map fragment. 19 20

His status as the Academy Confucian Sage became recognized by Jia Nan Academy, whose officials treated him with exceptional respect due to his token and connection to Mang Tianchi. 46 47 He later became a trusted protector of the academy and swore brotherhood with Mang Tianchi. 123

Jiang Cheng’s search for Heavenly Flames drove much of his travels. He subdued the Green Lotus Core Flame, obtained the Fallen Heart Flame, absorbed the Three Thousand Burning Flame, and ultimately absorbed the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame. 24 50 159 329

Appearance

Jiang Cheng is a refined young man whose elegant, scholarly bearing often contrasts with his overwhelming strength. He is noted for his handsome features, peach-blossom eyes, white robes, and habitual use of a folding fan. 2 28

• Often carries himself with one hand behind his back. 1 21
• Uses a folding fan as both an elegant accessory and a weapon. 4 37
• Has long hair and “picturesque” features. 177
• Frequently conceals his identity with masks or disguises while traveling. 91 115 216

Personality

Jiang Cheng is calm, confident, and composed even when challenged by powerful opponents. He dislikes unnecessary ceremony and attention, preferring to travel freely rather than gather subordinates or remain constrained by institutions. 60 154 195

Despite his intimidating strength and occasional ruthlessness toward enemies, he is generous to companions, protects those under his care, and shares his cultivation knowledge freely. He repeatedly provides pills, techniques, weapons, and guidance to his disciples and allies. 15 80 144 224

He values promises and personal integrity. After agreeing to give Qingyun Fairy the Green Lotus Jade Sword, he honored the arrangement without hesitation. 216 He also refuses to pursue power at the cost of abandoning his family, even if it would allow him to advance alone. 346

Abilities & Skills

Confucian Saint System

Jiang Cheng’s system grants cultivation progress and rewards through reading and task completion. 1

• Reading provides experience points toward breakthroughs. 4
• System tasks have rewarded Dou Techniques, map-related objectives, and a Heaven Tier weapon. 1 111 184
• His rapid advancement is directly tied to the system’s support. 1 69

Dou Saint Cultivation

Jiang Cheng possesses extraordinary combat strength, frequently defeating opponents above or near his apparent realm.

• Flicked away an Eight-Star Dou Emperor with a single finger. 8
• Easily subdued the Green Lotus Core Flame as a Dou Saint. 24
• Crippled Half-Saint Ling Quan with his aura. 126
• Killed Saint Soul Qing, a One-Star Dou Saint of the Hall of Souls. 147
• Killed peak Eight-Star Dou Saint Hun Shengtian while at Seven-Star Dou Saint. 295

Heaven Realm Soul

Jiang Cheng possesses Heaven Realm soul power, which greatly enhances both his alchemy and combat capabilities. 69 135

• Revealed a Half-step Heaven Realm Soul while refining an Eighth-Grade Pill. 50
• Reached the Heaven Realm after cultivation and Heavenly Flame-related gains. 69
• Can continue fighting through soul power even if his physical body is destroyed. 135

Alchemy

Jiang Cheng is an accomplished alchemist who studies alchemy tomes and refines high-grade pills.

• Identified as an Eighth-Grade Alchemist early in his travels. 15
• Refined an Eighth-Grade Pill that triggered Five-Colored Heavenly Lightning. 50
• Became a Ninth-Grade Alchemist after his soul reached the Heaven Realm, though he is limited to Ninth-Grade Treasure Pills. 69
• Refined the Eighth-Grade Nine-Colored Heavenly Thunder Pill, a forbidden pill capable of elevating a Half-step Heaven Realm soul to the Heaven Realm. 133

Heavenly Flames and Flame Mantra

Jiang Cheng collects and absorbs Heavenly Flames to improve his Flame Mantra and overall cultivation.

• Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame — used in pill refinement. 15
• Green Lotus Core Flame — subdued by Jiang Cheng; ranked nineteenth among Heavenly Flames. 24
• Fallen Heart Flame — obtained from Jia Nan Academy. 50 60
• Three Thousand Burning Flame — absorbed to advance the Flame Mantra to Intermediate Heaven Tier. 159
• Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame — absorbed to raise the Flame Mantra to Emperor Tier. 329

Swordsmanship

Jiang Cheng wields sword intent and sword-based techniques with immense precision and destructive power.

• Green Lotus Sword Shadow / Green Lotus Sword Qi — Heaven Tier, Low Grade technique capable of cleaving a mountain. 4 69
• Green Lotus Sword Dance — self-created Fighting Skill. 28
• Three Thousand Sword Gang Shadows — Earth Tier, Intermediate Fighting Skill created by improving the Misty Cloud Sect’s Cultivation Method; gifted to Yun Yun. 144
• His manifested Sword Intent can unleash a “sword of heaven and earth” without relying on a Dou Technique. 216

Movement and Spatial Abilities

Jiang Cheng can traverse great distances through spatial movement.

• His steps create ripples in the void and carry him hundreds or thousands of meters. 1 21
• Demonstrated Instantaneous Movement during the Jia Ma Empire Alchemist Competition. 92
• Can tear open the void for travel. 79

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Folding Fan — a Heaven Tier weapon used as a weapon and as a substitute sword. 4 184
• Green Lotus Jade Sword — Heaven Tier weapon later given to Qingyun Fairy in fulfillment of his promise. 197 216
• Golden Dragon Phoenix Cauldron — cauldron used for pill refinement. 15
• Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame map fragments — collected across multiple regions. 19 115 122
• Tou She Ancient God Jade — acquired from Xiao Zhan in exchange for pills and Fighting Skills. 8
• Portable Small World — inherited from Lin Yuan Dou God; Jiang Cheng can alter its terrain and buildings, and its cultivation time flows at one outside day to one hour within. 227 246

Relationships

• Purple Crystal Winged Lion King / Little Fire — Jiang Cheng’s first mount and loyal servant; receives pills, techniques, and orders from him. 1 15 177
• Xiao Yi Xian — disciple and protected companion; Jiang Cheng suppresses her Calamity Poison Body and later regards her as family. 5 316
• Yun Yun — companion and disciple; Jiang Cheng gives her cultivation guidance and the Three Thousand Sword Gang Shadows. 2 144
• Cai Lin / Queen Medusa — initially wary allies whose relationship develops into affection and marriage; they share a daughter, Xiao Xiao. 33 197 329
• Zi Yan — close companion with a teacher-student and sibling-like bond; Jiang Cheng gives her pills, protects her, and worries for her safety. 57 60 122
• Hai Bodong — old friend and ally; Jiang Cheng restores his cultivation and later works alongside him against the Hall of Souls. 19 20 295
• Mang Tianchi — founder of Jia Nan Academy and Jiang Cheng’s sworn brother. 115 123
• Qingyun Fairy — former acquaintance whose hostility develops into trust, mutual respect, and a closer partnership. 107 216
• Lin Muwan — Jiang Cheng’s former teacher and the Rakshasa Sect’s leader. 285
• Mei Chi Bao — determined disciple whom Jiang Cheng teaches to read, write, and understand morality. 232 234
• Xiao Li — friend whom Jiang Cheng protects from a pursuing Dou Emperor. 300

Story Role / Major Arcs

Monster Mountain Range

Jiang Cheng completes his first major system task by claiming the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King as a mount. He meets Yun Yun, saves Xiao Yi Xian, acquires the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture, and begins building Peach Forest Mountain into a home for his companions. 1 2 5 33

Tagor Desert and Snake People Tribe

He reunites with Hai Bodong, searches for the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame map, confronts Queen Medusa, and subdues the Green Lotus Core Flame. His assistance helps Cai Lin progress toward the Dou Ancestor realm. 19 24 26 79

Jia Nan Academy

Jiang Cheng enters Jia Nan Academy as the Confucian Sage, gains the institution’s respect, exchanges for the Fallen Heart Flame, and becomes a central protector of the academy. 46 50 60 123

Central Continent and Pill Tower

After protecting the Misty Cloud Sect from Saint Soul Qing, Jiang Cheng travels to the Central Continent. The Pill Tower offers him an honorary elder position in exchange for access to the Three Thousand Burning Flame. 147 154 159

Continental Travels

Jiang Cheng travels through the Western and Eastern Continents, resolves conflicts involving local powers, reunites with Qingyun Fairy, and continues seeking treasures, Heavenly Flames, and cultivation opportunities. 198 216 253

Hall of Souls Conflict

The Hall of Souls repeatedly targets Jiang Cheng because of his power and exceptional soul. He kills Saint Soul Qing, defeats Soul Killing Venerate, protects Snake City, and returns with Hun Shengtian’s head after killing the peak Eight-Star Dou Saint. 147 257 295

Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame

After eight months in seclusion, Jiang Cheng absorbs the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame. The Flame Mantra advances to Emperor Tier, and Jiang Cheng reaches Nine-Star Dou Saint. 329

Trivia

• Jiang Cheng considers himself a traveler and dislikes being constrained by formal positions or fanfare. 37 60 154
• He is a devoted reader; his cultivation system directly rewards reading. 1 4
• He is known to hoard valuable herbs, magical beast cores, pills, weapons, and other treasures. 15 207 329
• Although he possesses many Heaven Tier weapons, he often prefers using his folding fan. 184 329