Chen Lang

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Chen Lang (陈朗)
Alias(es)	Evil Sword Immortal · Lang; Fire God · Lang 145 162
Species/Race	Human; transmigrator 1
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; Shrek Academy 1 22
Occupation/Role	Dean and owner of Shrek Academy 22
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Full Soul Power / Level 10	1 3	Awakened the Seven Kill Sword at age six. His Soul Power remained at Level 10 through three years of deliberate inactivity under the Hex System's Giving Up Hex.
Level 11	5	Killed a 400-year Nether Wolf in one strike and absorbed its yellow Soul Ring, becoming a Soul Master.
Level 20	6	The Giving Up Hex's deferred Soul Power surged from Level 11 to 20 in nine seconds.
Level 21	6	Absorbed a 700-year Sabertooth Tiger Soul Ring; the breakthrough made him eligible to draw another Hextech reward.
Level 30	6	Continued the system-granted increase from Level 21 to 30, reaching the Soul Ancestor threshold.
Soul Ancestor with four Soul Rings	8	Publicly absorbed his third and fourth Soul Rings and was recognized as the youngest Soul Ancestor in history.
Level 58	35	Reached Level 58 after one and a half years cultivating at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Level 60	40	Reached Level 60 and prepared to obtain another Soul Ring alongside Ma Hongjun and Oscar.
Soul Emperor / Level 62	47	Absorbed the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's Soul Ring and gained a pair of External Soul Bone wings.
Level 63	49	Refined the tiger's remnant soul, condensed his Sword Heart, and gained Sword Intent-enhanced wings.
Quasi-Soul Sage / Level 70	89	His six-ring configuration and condensed Soul Power allowed him to withstand a Titled Douluo's pressure.
Temporary Titled Douluo strength	102	Activated the Shadow Evil God Tiger bloodline and the natal pearl's power while fighting Xiong Jun.
Temporary Level 95 Titled Douluo strength	106	Activated Evil Sword Immortal · Lang through the natal pearl.
Temporary Level 99 / Demigod Realm	106	Shattered his Soul Rings in succession, briefly surpassing the Rank 99 limit and entering the Demigod Realm; the rings could later recover.
Soul Sage / Level 74	125 129	Reached Level 74 and displayed seven Soul Rings, including a 400,000-year ring.
Level 80 / eight Soul Rings	152 153	Completed the Fire God's seventh trial, mastered the Flame Law, and received a God-Bestowed 100,000-year eighth Soul Ring.

Background / History

Chen Lang is a transmigrator who arrived in the Douluo Continent with knowledge of its future. He became Sword Douluo's grandson and was betrothed to Ning Rongrong after awakening the Seven Kill Sword with Innate Full Soul Power at six years old. He viewed the arranged marriage as unacceptable and anticipated dangers facing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, including the future injury of his grandfather. 1

Upon receiving the Hex System, Chen Lang selected the Giving Up Hex: he could not cultivate for three years, but would receive Level 30 Soul Power afterward. He intentionally accepted the reputation of a wastrel, expecting Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong to dissolve the engagement once his apparent talent seemed wasted. 1

At the sect's assessment, Ning Rongrong publicly annulled their engagement while Chen Lang still registered at Level 10. Once the Hex's countdown expired, he revealed his accumulated power, rapidly advanced to Level 30, and reversed the humiliation by declaring that he—not Ning Rongrong—was ending the marriage. 3 5 6 7

Appearance

Chen Lang matures from a youthful boy with star-bright eyes into a tall, handsome teenager. He has been described at roughly 1.7 meters tall, with lingering childishness beneath the mannerisms of a profligate young master. 12 56

• Wears purple brocade in casual encounters and white brocade during combat. 56 142
• Wields the massive Seven Kill Sword, initially described as five feet long and half a foot wide. 5
• Possesses dark-gold External Soul Bone wings from the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger. 47
• In Evil Sword Immortal · Lang form, black markings spread over his face, his clothing darkens, and his eyes become black with crimson pupils. 145

Personality

Chen Lang is calculating, independent, and intensely protective of his own dignity and Sword Douluo's reputation. He engineered three years of apparent laziness to escape an unwanted engagement, but Ning Rongrong's public annulment—and the resulting loss of face for his grandfather—made him retaliate publicly. 1 7

He is blunt, theatrical, and highly money-conscious, often using wagers, recruitment fees, and humiliating bargains to force stronger opponents into cooperation. He nevertheless acknowledges his own lack of practical combat experience and actively seeks sparring partners to correct it. 40 57 59

Despite his ruthlessness toward enemies, Chen Lang is filial toward Sword Douluo and invests heavily in his companions' growth. He supports Oscar with resources and training opportunities, renovates Shrek Academy, and later reflects that his preconceived view of Ning Rongrong prevented him from understanding her properly. 22 99 127

Abilities & Skills

Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul

Chen Lang's Seven Kill Sword is an inherited offensive Martial Soul associated with Sword Douluo's lineage. It is the foundation of his sword techniques, Soul Skills, Sword Intent, and domains. 1 5

• Sword Shadow Assault — First documented sword strike; killed Tianya instantly. 14
• Army Breaker Slash and Void Splitting Sword Array — Used to easily defeat a 4,000-year Ghost Tiger. 31
• Seven Kill: Lightning Prison — Sixth Soul Skill; used alongside his Field against Ghost Leopard Douluo. 144
• His Sword Intent was absorbed by his External Soul Bone, strengthening sword-based attacks. 49

Hex System

The Hex System supplies Chen Lang with specialized Hextech rewards and is responsible for his unorthodox cultivation route. 1

• Giving Up — Prevented cultivation for three years, then granted enough deferred Soul Power to reach Level 30. 1 6
• Veil of Divine Blessing — Grants resistance to control effects and toxins, allowing Chen Lang to counter techniques such as Xiao Wu's charm, the Ghost Chrysanthemum Twin Douluo's combined skill, and the Titan Giant Ape's Gravity Domain. 11
• Featherweight Fighter — Used during his cultivation after acquiring Shrek Academy. 23
• Gleaming Gauntlets — Selected after becoming a Soul Emperor. 47
• Demigod Sacrifice — Enables the Soul Ring-shattering transformation that pushed him into the Demigod Realm. 106 107

Evil God Tiger Power

After hunting the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, Chen Lang gained its Soul Ring, External Soul Bone wings, bloodline power, and natal pearl. 47 49

• The wings possess spatial properties, allowing him to evade the Ghost Leopard Douluo's Nether Speed Domain. 142
• The natal pearl can elevate him to Titled Douluo strength temporarily. 49
• Evil Sword Immortal · Lang — A transformation fueled by the natal pearl that raises him to the peak of Level 95 Titled Douluo strength. 144 145
• The form merges dark energy with his black-red flames and lightning-enhanced sword aura. 145

Domains and Laws

Chen Lang develops his domains by comprehending Laws during battle rather than relying solely on ordinary Soul Skills. 143 144

• Sincere Sword Domain — Seventh Soul Skill that manifests a sword domain around him and counters enemy domains. 143
• Field — A Soul Power-and-Soul Skill construct that imitates a true Domain despite being created at the Soul Sage stage. 144
• Boundless Sword Domain — His true Sword Dao domain; manifests countless sword qi and overcame the Three-headed Red Demon Mastiff's Demonic Flame Domain. 163
• Comprehended the Law of Speed while trapped in the Nether Speed Domain and integrated it into his movement. 143
• Mastered the Flame Law through the Fire God's trials. 152

Fire God Inheritance

Chen Lang entered the Fire God Inheritance Land and completed multiple trials, gaining a God-Bestowed eighth Soul Ring. 151 152

• Seven Kill: Burning Art — Eighth Soul Skill; grants immunity to 80% of fire-attribute damage, adds a burning effect to his attacks, and increases skill damage by 300%. 153
• Can form Fire God Armor, which neutralizes most incoming fire damage. 162
• Developed Evil Sword Immortal · Burning Heaven Devouring Earth after achieving preliminary success in fusing his powers. 171

Equipment / Items

• Seven Kill Sword — Chen Lang's Martial Soul and primary weapon. 1 5
• Dark Demon Evil God Tiger External Soul Bone Wings — Evolving external wings that carry Sword Intent and spatial properties. 47 49 142
• Dark Demon Evil God Tiger natal pearl — Houses power that can activate Evil Sword Immortal · Lang and temporarily grant Titled Douluo-level strength. 49 145
• Qi Luo Tulip — An immortal-grade herb he offered to Ning Rongrong; it can evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. 127
• God-Bestowed eighth Soul Ring — A 100,000-year ring granted by the Fire God. 152 153

Relationships

• Sword Douluo Chen Xin — His grandfather and closest family member. Chen Lang values his pride and safety, while Sword Douluo consistently protects and trusts him. 1 7 99
• Ning Rongrong — Former fiancée. Their engagement ended after her public annulment and his counter-declaration of divorce; they later reached an understanding after Ning Rongrong apologized. 7 127
• Ning Fengzhi — Former prospective father-in-law and sect master. Chen Lang distrusts Ning Fengzhi's attempts to preserve the engagement but continues to regard the sect as politically useful. 7 8
• Dugu Yan — Companion and frequent sparring partner. Their banter develops into mutual affection and jealousy during their year and a half at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. 31 35 37
• Bone Douluo Gu Rong — Sword Douluo's old companion who comes to regard Chen Lang as a god-grandson. 6 47
• Poison Douluo Dugu Bo — Mentor-like elder and Dugu Yan's grandfather; he treats Chen Lang as a grandson after witnessing his growth. 35 47
• Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar — Early Shrek recruits who become loyal followers and fight under Chen Lang's leadership. 19 20
• Flender and Zhao Wuji — Vice deans appointed by Chen Lang after he acquired Shrek Academy. 22
• Huo Qingtian — Initially an opponent for control of Blazing Academy, later a conditional ally whom Chen Lang guides through the Fire God's trial. 133 138
• Qian Renxue — Proposed blind-date partner. Chen Lang agrees to meet her partly out of respect for Qian Daoliu's goodwill toward Sword Douluo. 179 182
• Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, and Ghost Leopard Douluo — Martial Soul Hall assassins subdued by Chen Lang after he activated Evil Sword Immortal · Lang. 145

Story Role / Major Arcs

Broken Engagement

Chen Lang uses his apparent idleness to prompt Ning Rongrong's rejection, then exposes his true cultivation at the public assessment. He annuls the engagement himself after Ning Rongrong and Ning Fengzhi attempt to recast the incident as a scheme to motivate him. 1 6 7

Shrek Academy Acquisition

After leaving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Chen Lang travels to Shrek Academy, defeats or recruits its students and faculty, purchases the academy, appoints Flender and Zhao Wuji as vice deans, and funds major improvements to its facilities, salaries, and meals. 12 19 22

Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

Chen Lang enters the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to temper his body against ice and fire. After one and a half years of seclusion, he returns at Level 58 with substantially improved physical strength and a closer bond with Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo. 33 35

Dark Demon Evil God Tiger Hunt

Chen Lang hunts the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, acquires its External Soul Bone wings and Soul Ring, then refines its natal pearl and remnant soul to condense his Sword Heart. 47 49

Star Dou Great Forest Conflict

While targeting Xiong Jun, Chen Lang activates the Evil God Tiger's power and eventually reaches the temporary Demigod Realm by sacrificing his Soul Rings. Di Tian intervenes before Chen Lang can kill the Myriad Monster King. 99 102 106

Defense of Shrek Academy

Martial Soul Hall dispatches three Titled Douluo to assassinate Chen Lang. He learns from Ghost Leopard Douluo's Nether Speed Domain, develops the Sincere Sword Domain and Field, then uses Evil Sword Immortal · Lang to subdue all three attackers. 142 143 145

Fire God Inheritance

Chen Lang pursues the Fire God's inheritance through the Fire Leopard Sect, completes the trials, reaches Level 80, and receives the God-Bestowed eighth Soul Ring and Burning Art. 138 152 153

Notable Quotes

“I don't kill because I like it—I kill to keep idiots from getting near me.” 15

“Since Ning Rongrong wants to break off the engagement, I'll grant her wish. But it won't be her breaking it off—it'll be me divorcing her!” 7