Chen Mo

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Chen Mo (陈默)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Special Affairs Administration; later recognized as a Worshipper/consecrated alchemist 973 2222
Occupation/Role	Cultivator, alchemist, healer, rural producer
Status	Active
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Induction	2	True Person Xuan Ling's remaining true essence performs Marrow Cleansing and brings Chen Mo to Qi Induction, allowing him to sense Spiritual Energy.
Qi Refining Layer One	17	His physical strength lets him subdue more than a dozen armed thugs; he blocks Yuan Ruoshan's attack without using true essence.
Qi Refining Layer Two	119	Sets up a Spirit Gathering Array and casts the Spring Wind and Rain Technique; restores depleted true essence with Spiritual Liquid from the Universe Bead.
Qi Refining Layer Three	190	Breaks through during cultivation; begins practicing Wang Family Fist and prepares talismans for self-defense.
Qi Refining Layer Ten	442, 491	Reaches Qi Refining Layer Ten; later revealed to have jumped from Layer Seven to Layer Ten after absorbing Bei Ningyun's Spiritual Body.
Foundation Establishment Layer Three	1258	His actual cultivation is stated to be Foundation Establishment Layer Three, with combat strength assessed around the half-step Bao Dan realm.
Foundation Establishment Layer Four	2144	Has reached the fourth layer and considers himself among the strongest Transcendent beings, though he encounters an opponent stronger than himself.
Foundation Establishment Layer Five	2600	Believes his fifth-layer Foundation Establishment cultivation should be sufficient to handle the armored opponent.

Background

Chen Mo cultivated for four years without sensing qi, yet the practice strengthened his body, sharpened his senses, and gave him an exceptional memory. He persisted because he could not abandon the hope of cultivation despite his uncertain future and modest family circumstances 8.

His true opportunity came through True Person Xuan Ling, whose remaining true essence cleansed Chen Mo's marrow and pushed him directly into Qi Induction. The inheritance was insufficient to take him to Qi Refining Layer One, but it gave him the capacity to sense Spiritual Energy and begin genuine cultivation 2.

After reaching Qi Refining Layer One, Chen Mo discovers that the world contains martial artists, prominent families, and institutions such as the Special Affairs Administration. His encounter with Yuan Ruoshan teaches him that martial arts body cultivation differs fundamentally from his own cultivation path, prompting him to conceal his true abilities until he better understands the world 17 18 20.

He returns to rural life and develops agricultural, medical, carving, talisman, array, and alchemical practices around the Universe Bead. Its Spiritual Liquid accelerates his cultivation, strengthens his body and meridians, expands his divine sense, and supports his farming projects 37.

Appearance

Cultivation progressively transforms Chen Mo from an ordinary-looking young man into a notably attractive, tall man with refined features, clear skin, and bright eyes 190 483.

• Grew from slightly over 1.7 meters to over 1.8 meters after repeated bodily refinement 483.
• Fair, smooth skin with a rosy complexion after impurities are purged 483.
• Facial features become more balanced and harmonious after reaching Qi Refining Layer Three 190.
• Has a clear, deep gaze and a calm, natural presence that others find difficult to read 250 404.

Personality

Chen Mo is cautious, restrained, and habitually prepared. Even after surpassing most opponents, he avoids exposing his cultivation unnecessarily, maintains false or incomplete public records, and uses disguises or talismans to preserve an advantage 18 680 1950 2147.

His humble rural background makes him practical about money and resources. He prioritizes profit, treats cultivation as a means to strengthen himself and extend his life rather than a source of moral superiority, and carefully bargains for valuable medicinal materials or compensation 25 945 1258.

He is calm under pressure and difficult to intimidate, but can be ruthless when his family, property, or allies are threatened. He has killed hostile martial artists, crippled enemies’ cultivation, and destroyed powerful families after they targeted him or those close to him 297 744 1240.

Despite this ruthlessness, Chen Mo shows responsibility toward those he values. He protects his family, entrusts his home to Li Jishen before dangerous missions, seeks to heal Yuan Ruoshan’s lost arm, and supports Ouyang Ruo Xi amid her family responsibilities 986 2228 2434.

Abilities & Skills

Cultivation

Chen Mo practices a genuine cultivator inheritance rather than the body-cultivation system used by most martial artists.

• Uses true essence rather than internal force 17 20.
• His cultivation path emphasizes spiritual consciousness and divine sense more than raw physical power during early Qi Refining 108.
• Uses the Universe Bead and Spiritual Liquid to accelerate true-essence accumulation, expand meridians, and reinforce his physique 37.
• His long-term potential exceeds the martial arts system; cultivators can continue toward Foundation Establishment and beyond 20 2221.

Divine Sense

Chen Mo possesses unusually powerful divine sense, granting him perception, reaction speed, object control, and covert combat advantages.

• Detects opponents’ movements and attack directions, allowing him to react faster than stronger martial artists 109.
• Controls and refines artifacts such as the Green Jade Sword, Soul Chasing Nail, and Rope of Binding 838 1153.
• Can use divine sense for remote communication, though he avoids invading another person’s sea of consciousness because it may provoke them 2712.
• His divine sense later exceeds 1,100 meters—greater than the range expected even of Golden Core cultivators 2419.

Talismans and Spells

Chen Mo develops talismans and spells into his principal equalizers against stronger enemies.

• Vajra Talisman — Defensive talisman capable of blocking martial arts, firearms, explosive attacks, Gu worms, and other threats 297 1360 1950.
• Thunderstorm Talisman — High-damage lightning talisman used to defeat opponents above his apparent martial level 297 372.
• Fire Talisman — Used with the Thunderstorm Talisman to kill Wang Sen 297.
• Speed and Light Body Talismans — Enhance mobility and allow Chen Mo to evade or outpace martial artists 372 936 942.
• Cleansing Technique — Removes blood, odors, and other traces from scenes 18 442.
• Spring Wind and Rain Technique — Accelerates crop growth but consumes substantial true essence 119.

Alchemy and Healing

Chen Mo is an accomplished healer and alchemist whose skills are valued by both prominent families and the Special Affairs Administration.

• Treats serious illnesses and regenerates Old Man Ji’s liver, drawing attention from Ouyang Ruo Xi and others 251.
• Produces medicinal cuisine with immediate health benefits using herbs from the Universe Bead 190.
• Refines healing pills, including ten pills gifted to Li Jishen before his mission abroad 986.
• Refines an imperfect White Jade Pill in an effort to regrow Yuan Ruoshan’s arm 2228.
• Is recognized as a consecrated alchemist of the Special Management Bureau 2222.

Martial Arts and Weapon Skills

Though primarily a cultivator, Chen Mo studies martial techniques to supplement his combat ability.

• Practices Wang Family Fist/Long Fist after acquiring it from Wang Qi 190.
• Uses pressure-point attacks to immobilize more than twenty armed men 2255.
• Developed a personal saber style through experimentation and force-generation methods 1915.
• Learns and adapts sword techniques from opponents, though he acknowledges his formal swordsmanship is limited 1360.

Craftsmanship

Chen Mo develops practical artisan skills to support cultivation and business.

• Achieves master-level jade carving skill and produces admired jade medicine bottles 139.
• Practices calligraphy to improve talisman-drawing precision 119.
• Builds and improves Spirit Gathering Array bases through repeated experimentation 119.

Equipment

• Universe Bead — Stores items, contains Spiritual Liquid and stream water, supports cultivation, agriculture, and concealment 18 37.
• Green Jade Sword — Refined into a small cyan sword, standard longsword, and a flight-capable sword-riding form 463 838.
• Soul Chasing Nail — Stealthy piercing artifact; can be stored and nurtured in Chen Mo’s dantian after refinement 744 838.
• Special Affairs Administration short sword — Issued after his Xiantian verification; powerful enough to break opponents’ short swords 917 936.
• Silver Thread Armor — Gift from Ouyang Ruo Xi; made with Azure Stones and capable of forming a defensive array through true essence 979.
• Golden cloak and armguards — Advanced artifacts later refined by Chen Mo; the armguards significantly improve both his offense and defense 2187 2157.
• Ghost Maru — A favored sword reinforced with Heavenly Gold Sand and talismans for speed, sharpness, and armor penetration 1360 2150.
• Disguise Necklace — Allows him to alter his appearance and mimic voices for infiltration 1399.

Relationships

• Yuan Ruoshan — Special Affairs Administration officer and early contact in the martial arts world; initially sparring partners, later trusted allies. Chen Mo accepts a mission to rescue her in the Sun Country and refines pills to help regrow her lost arm 109 973 2228.
• Ouyang Ruo Xi — Martial artist and increasingly close romantic interest. She gives him the Silver Thread Armor, trusts his protection, and later openly reciprocates his feelings 979 2433 2434.
• Shen Tingting — Chen Mo’s girlfriend. Their relationship is known to powerful families and becomes a motive for Hu Rui’s hostility toward Chen Mo 1294 1310.
• Ning Yongzhi — Special Affairs Administration superior and intermediary. He protects Chen Mo’s records, negotiates with headquarters, and increasingly treats him as an equal after his Xiantian breakthrough 680 914 973.
• Li Jishen — Head of the West Qin Special Affairs Administration. Chen Mo entrusts him with his home, gifts him healing pills, and relies on him for official coordination 986 1321.
• True Person Xuan Ling — The source of the remaining true essence that cleansed Chen Mo’s marrow and initiated his path of cultivation 2.
• Ye Shang — Chen Mo’s master through a legacy jade slip, whose teachings emphasize calmness and whose inheritance provides Chen Mo’s cultivation foundation 1267 1834.
• Bian Xiu — One of the first other cultivators Chen Mo encounters; their meeting confirms that Chen Mo is not Earth’s only cultivator 1362 1366.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Discovery of the Martial Arts World

After attaining Qi Refining Layer One, Chen Mo defeats Brother Hai’s gang and encounters Yuan Ruoshan. He learns that martial artists and prominent families exist, leading him to hide his identity as a cultivator while investigating the wider world 17 18 20.

Rural Development and Special Affairs Administration

Chen Mo returns to rural life, uses the Universe Bead to cultivate exceptional crops, develops medical and artisan skills, and repeatedly receives recruitment offers from the Special Affairs Administration. He initially refuses formal involvement because he does not want to become a pawn before he is strong enough 37 110 230.

Hidden Strength and Retaliation

As families attempt to seize his land, crops, and business interests, Chen Mo gradually reveals greater power. He annihilates the Zhang and Wang Families’ leadership after they target him and his family, becoming known as a Houtian Layer Ten-level combatant 697 744 765.

Conflict with the Li and Liu Families

Chen Mo travels to Kyoto to confront the Li Family, defeats multiple martial artists, and proves himself capable of fighting Xiantian Masters. He later secures compensation from the Li Family, including rare live medicinal herbs and one billion in cash 898 906 945.

Rise to Xiantian and Half-Step Bao Dan

Chen Mo’s status becomes public after he defeats Zhao Zhixin and is acknowledged as a Xiantian Master. His duel with Li Ling further reveals combat power at the half-step Bao Dan level, forcing the Special Affairs Administration and prominent families to reconsider how they handle him 906 914 1264 1267.

Overseas Operations

Chen Mo undertakes missions abroad, including the rescue of Yuan Ruoshan in the Sun Country. He uses disguises, artifact weapons, talismans, divine sense, and his cultivator techniques while concealing his true identity from foreign Transcendent organizations 973 1052 1950.

Cultivator Encounters and Global Threats

His later experiences reveal other cultivators, European ability-user organizations, ancient sites, strange beasts, and entities stronger than most martial artists. Chen Mo continues advancing through Foundation Establishment while concealing his true cultivation from allies and enemies alike 1362 2162 2419 2600.