Chen Guan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Chen Guan (陈观)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Demon Suppressing Division
Occupation/Role	Demon Suppressing Guard; demon slayer
Status	Alive 50
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Pecking Sparrow Strength; Extreme Realm	1	Spent 39 years of personal lifespan to raise Stone Throwing Technique through Great Accomplishment and Perfection to the Extreme Realm, then evolve it into the High-grade Mortal-tier Pecking Sparrow Strength. The Extreme Realm grants invisible force. 1
Whirlwind Wind Steps	2	Learned Clear Wind Footwork with Demon Lifespan, advanced it to the Extreme Realm, then evolved it into the Mortal Grade Medium Rank Whirlwind Wind Steps. Its Extreme Realm forms a wind array within a ten-foot radius. 2
Blood Forging Realm, Layer 1	5	Learned the nine-layer Mystic Grade Low Rank Dragon Elephant Subduing Demon Art from Mu Yuan and reached its first layer overnight. Each layer grants Dragon Elephant Power, equal to 200 jin of strength—double the usual 100 jin per Blood Forging layer. 5
Blood Forging Realm, Layer 2	9	Slayed Green Crown Snakes on Mount Tushan, accumulated more than 200 years of Demon Lifespan, and upgraded the Dragon Elephant Subduing Demon Art to its second layer. 9
Blood Forging Realm, temporary Layer 3	12	Used the system's forced realm advancement against Guo Pin, reaching 700 jin of strength and briefly matching a fifth-layer Blood Forging cultivator through Dragon Elephant Power. The advancement incurred a 60-year Demon Lifespan debt. 12
Blood Forging Realm, Layer 3	13	After the temporary boost faded, fused with Dragon Elephant Power and entered the third layer while fighting Guo Pin's Demon Body. 13
Whirlwind Wind Steps, Perfection Realm	15	Upgraded the movement art during the escape from Tushan, greatly improving his speed and combat mobility. 15
Blood Forging Realm, Layer 4	20	Spent Demon Lifespan to raise the Dragon Elephant Subduing Demon Art to Layer 4 and gain a fourth layer of Dragon Elephant Power. 20
Whirlwind Wind Steps, Minor Completion	20	Gained a 60% speed increase and the Exquisite Leg martial art; his attacks reached roughly a thousand jin of force. 20 21
Blood Forging Realm, Layer 5	28	Advanced the Dragon Elephant Subduing Demon Art to Layer 5 and gained fifth-layer Dragon Elephant Power. 28
Wild Goose Fist	28	Pecking Sparrow Strength advanced to Profound Tier Low Grade and produced Wild Goose Fist, which can mobilize surrounding internal energy. 28
Blood Forging Realm, Layer 6	48	Advanced during his duel with the Great Demon of Tushan and unlocked Dragon Elephant Swordplay. 48
Vajra Body	49	Consumed the Demon King Pill through a system quest, gaining a metallic, invulnerable transformation. 49 50

Background / History

Chen Guan transmigrated into the body of a dead beggar in a dilapidated Qingshi County alley. Facing assassination collateral damage immediately afterward, he discovered that his system could consume lifespan to improve martial arts. He exhausted all but one year of his personal lifespan to survive, evolving his Stone Throwing Technique into Pecking Sparrow Strength and killing the black-clad attackers. 1

He later learned that killing Demons yields Demon Lifespan, which can be spent only on upgrades rather than extending his own life. After defeating Li Feng and his companions at Drunken Immortal Residence, he attracted the attention of Demon Suppressing Guard Mu Yuan. Mu Yuan tested him against a third-layer Blood Forging Realm Pig Yao; Chen Guan killed it despite near-total exhaustion and was recruited into the Demon Suppressing Division. 2 3 4 5

Personality

Chen Guan is pragmatic, fiercely independent, and unwilling to submit to intimidation. He refuses Qin Yanran's initial invitation to become attached to the Qin Family, preferring to establish himself on his own terms, but accepts the silver he needs to survive. 2

He is decisive and often ruthless against enemies who threaten him or innocent people. He kills Li Feng after Li Feng obstructs his investigation, pursues corrupt officials and demon collaborators, and repeatedly risks himself to protect Qin Yanran, captured children, and threatened villagers. 6 17 20 21 23

Despite his caution around alliances and hidden motives, he earns Mu Yuan's trust and shows empathy toward Shen Mengjin after learning of the destruction of the Phoenix Perch Sect. 25 26

Abilities & Skills

Golden Finger System

Chen Guan possesses a system that converts Demon Lifespan gained from slain Demons and Yao into martial-art and cultivation upgrades.

• Demon Lifespan cannot extend his natural lifespan. 2
• The system can force a temporary realm advancement, but the process can create a Demon Lifespan debt. 12
• It issues quests, including quests connected to the System Mall and the Demon King Pill. 36 49
• Its System Mall remained locked as of the quest to defeat the Blazing Flame Sect Leader. 36

Dragon Elephant Subduing Demon Art

A nine-layer Mystic Grade Low Rank cultivation art taught by Mu Yuan and used as Chen Guan's primary cultivation method. 5

• Each layer corresponds to a Blood Forging Realm layer. 5
• Each layer grants Dragon Elephant Power, providing 200 jin of strength rather than the ordinary 100 jin. 5
• Produces dragon-elephant phantoms and empowers his fists, defense, and sword attacks. 11 12 48
• Its sixth-layer advancement unlocked Dragon Elephant Swordplay. 48

Pecking Sparrow Strength

An evolved High-grade Mortal-tier martial art originating from Stone Throwing Technique. 1

• Channels invisible force through thrown stones and other small projectiles. 1 4
• Can strike precise weak points, including the Pig Yao's injured eye and Green Crown Snakes' vital points. 4 9
• Chen Guan combines it with his own blood and Dragon Elephant Power to pierce Guo Pin's defensive membrane. 11
• Its later advancement resulted in Wild Goose Fist. 28

Whirlwind Wind Steps

A movement technique evolved from Clear Wind Footwork. 2

• Its Extreme Realm creates a wind formation that disrupts enemies entering its range. 2 4
• Enables rapid evasion, abrupt directional changes in mid-air, and high-speed repositioning. 3 25 33
• At Minor Completion, it granted Exquisite Leg and a 60% speed increase. 20
• Exquisite Leg enables thousand-jin kicks. 20 21

Wild Goose Fist

A Profound Tier Low Grade fist art comprehended when Pecking Sparrow Strength advanced. 28

• Mobilizes surrounding internal energy. 28
• Can generate wind pressure that immobilizes or restricts an opponent. 28
• Used to strike Xiong Yan and Zhang Tianran. 28 33

Blazing Flame Sword

A Mysterious Grade Low Rank sword technique obtained from the Blazing Flame Sect's secret chamber and retained with Mu Yuan's permission. 41

• Coats the Blood Forging Sword in intense flames. 41 42
• Incinerated vegetation during initial practice. 41
• Used to burn an ambushing officer to ashes and eliminate Sun Yuan's forces. 42

Vajra Body

A transformation acquired after consuming the Demon King Pill. 49

• Turns Chen Guan's body metallic and invulnerable. 50
• Allowed him to withstand the Great Demon of Tushan's attacks and defeat it with punches and kicks. 50

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Demon Suppressing Division jade pendant — identifies him as a member of the Division; hostile government officers withdrew after recognizing it. 7
• True Dragon Jade Pendant — entrusted to Chen Guan by Qin Yanran for safekeeping after Qin Wanshan revealed it was being targeted. 19
• Blood Forging Sword — Chen Guan's sword, later used with Blazing Flame Sword and Dragon Elephant Swordplay. 41 42 48
• Blazing Flame Sword manual — Mysterious Grade Low Rank technique found in the Blazing Flame Sect's secret chamber. 41

Relationships

• Mu Yuan — Demon Suppressing Guard who recognizes Chen Guan's talent, recruits him into the Demon Suppressing Division, teaches him the Dragon Elephant Subduing Demon Art, and repeatedly supports him in major conflicts. 3 5 24 48
• Qin Yanran — Initially gives him pastries in the alley; Chen Guan saves her repeatedly, accompanies her to Tushan, protects her against her family's schemes, and receives the True Dragon Jade Pendant from her. 1 8 17 19
• Shen Mengjin — Phoenix Perch Sect member who rescues Chen Guan after his capture and warns him of Xiong Yan's alliance with Yao and Demons. 26
• Liu Tai — Chieftain of White Tiger Stockade; tests Chen Guan's strength, later respects him and fights alongside him against the Tushan Great Demon. 43 45 50
• Guo Pin — Fifth-layer Blood Forging Realm County Office collaborator whom Chen Guan defeats after Guo Pin and his subordinates employ demonic arts. 11 12 13
• Xiong Yan — Blazing Flame Sect elder involved with Yao and Demons; Chen Guan defeats him with Wild Goose Fist. 26 28
• Tushan Great Demon — A powerful Yao whom Chen Guan duels, defeats by exploiting a weakness in its sandstorm, and finally kills after gaining Vajra Body. 48 49 50

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rise in Qingshi County

• Transmigrates into a beggar's body and awakens his upgrade system during an assassination attempt against Qin Yanran. 1
• Learns to use Demon Lifespan, obtains Whirlwind Wind Steps, and refuses dependence on the Qin Family. 2
• Passes Mu Yuan's test by killing a Pig Yao and joins the Demon Suppressing Division. 3 4 5
• Investigates Qingshi County's collusion with Demons and clashes with Li Feng, Guo Pin, and corrupt county forces. 6 7 11 12

First Tushan Expedition

• Travels with Qin Yanran to gather Dragon's Blood Resin and investigate the demons connected to attacks on her. 8
• Advances through repeated demon slaying, uncovers Qin Family involvement in demon collusion, and escapes Tushan with Qin Yanran. 9 13 15
• Returns to confront Qin Wanshan's scheme, exposes Demon Bodies within the Qin Family, and receives Qin Yanran's True Dragon Jade Pendant. 17 18 19

Defense of Qingshi County

• Rescues more than a hundred imprisoned children from Li Tong's warehouse and protects them from soldiers and Demons. 20 21
• Helps villagers resist Fang Zhe's forces and kills Fang Zhe after his soldiers attack Yunfei Village. 22 23
• Organizes residents to defend against a demon invasion until Mu Yuan returns. 24

Blazing Flame Sect Conflict

• Joins Mu Yuan's campaign against the Yao of Tushan and becomes suspicious of Blazing Flame Sect elder Xiong Yan. 24 25
• Is rescued by Shen Mengjin, learns of Xiong Yan's betrayal, and helps Mu Yuan turn Xiong Yan's scheme against him. 26 28
• Defeats Xiong Yan with newly comprehended Wild Goose Fist, though a mysterious superior intervenes to save Xiong Yan. 28

White Tiger Mountain and the Great Demon

• Acquires the Blazing Flame Sword after exploring the Blazing Flame Sect's hidden chamber with Mu Yuan. 40 41
• Is brought to White Tiger Stockade, earns Liu Tai's respect, and learns that Demons seek the Demon King Pill. 43 45
• Advances to the sixth Blood Forging layer while dueling the Tushan Great Demon, then consumes the Demon King Pill and gains Vajra Body. 48 49
• Kills the Great Demon of Tushan and helps eliminate the remaining Demons. 50

Notable Quotes

“Anyone who blocks my way dies!” 6

“I will grow stronger and become invincible under heaven!” 5