Chen Zifeng

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Chen Zifeng entered Shrek Academy with a City Lord’s recommendation, expecting to distinguish himself after being celebrated as a genius by his family. Defeats and setbacks against Ma Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng, followed by Qian Chaoyun’s rise, undermined that confidence. Yan Shaozhe’s assessment that he had “only Titled Douluo Potential” deepened his self-doubt 213.

He and Qian Chaoyun had carried out a mission together before meeting again at the Beast Arena. There, Chen Zifeng defeated a six-thousand-year Man Faced Demon Spider, supported Qian Chaoyun’s dangerous Inner Court assessment, and then challenged him to a swordsmanship contest. Chen Zifeng lost the duel but earned a ten-year White Tiger soul beast from Gong Changlong alongside him 32 33 34.

Personality

Chen Zifeng is polite and modest in conversation, but eager to test his sword against powerful opponents 32 33. He values freedom as a sword cultivator and dislikes the prospect of remaining at Shrek for life in exchange for future offices 212.

His chief weakness was hesitation before overwhelming strength. Qian Chaoyun’s training forced him to confront that fear; after finally drawing his sword, Chen Zifeng resolved not to let it stop him again 212 213.

Abilities & Skills

Soul Chasing Sword

Chen Zifeng’s martial soul is a sword capable of releasing Sword Qi. Qian Chaoyun describes it as a top-tier killing sword martial soul 34 212.

• Defeats a six-thousand-year Man Faced Demon Spider through evasion and well-timed attacks 32.
• Uses his fourth Soul Ring to launch the sword with penetration properties, knocking another disciple from the stage 89.
• Gains an extreme penetration attribute for the sword at the Ice-Fire Two-Instrument Eyes 226.

Swordsmanship

• Trades repeated blows with Qian Chaoyun without relying on Soul Skills, though Qian ultimately disarms him 34.
• Continues sparring with Qian before the tournament finals, treating the one-sided session as combat practice 140.
• Overcomes his reluctance to draw against a vastly stronger opponent; his Sword Qi is still dispersed by Qian’s aura, but the attempt leads to his Level 77 breakthrough 212 213.

Equipment / Items

• Soul Chasing Sword — his sword martial soul 32.
• Ten-year White Tiger soul beast — awarded by Gong Changlong after Chen Zifeng’s duel with Qian Chaoyun 34.

Relationships

• Qian Chaoyun — friend, sparring partner, and Second Team captain. Qian helps him confront the flaw in his swordsmanship and later takes him from Shrek to Martial Soul Hall 90 140 212 213.
• Ling Luochen — fellow Second Team member. Chen Zifeng calls her his “sister-in-law” while warning Qian Chaoyun not to betray her 90 140.
• Yan Shaozhe — offers Chen Zifeng future Shrek leadership positions on the condition that he stay for life, an arrangement Chen does not want 212.

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Shrek Second Team: Qian Chaoyun selects Chen Zifeng for the competition team. Chen fights as an attacker, including in the final against the Sun Moon Empire Soul Engineer Academy 90 141.
• Martial Soul Hall decision: After hearing Qian’s plan to establish Martial Soul Hall, Chen promises to follow him. Years later, Qian returns to secure his departure from Shrek 140 212 213.
• Sword Heart breakthrough: Qian challenges Chen to draw his sword under overwhelming pressure. Chen succeeds despite being injured, breaks through to Level 77, and regains his confidence 212 213.
• Ice-Fire Two-Instrument Eyes: Chen accompanies Qian’s group to the Sunset Forest and later gains Soul Power and an extreme penetration attribute for his sword 224 226.

Notable Quotes

“If it weren't for you, I'd probably still have a negative opinion of the Martial Soul Hall. I like you as a brother. Once you establish it, I'll definitely follow you.” 140

“Although I lost, I faced my heart. From now on, I'll never lack that kind of spirit again. Even if it means death, I'll still dare to draw my sword.” 213