Chen Shouyi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Chen Shouyi (陈守义)
Alias(es)	Chief Chen; godchen; God of Martial Arts; “pillar of the nation”; “Earth’s Iron Blood Great Wall”
Species/Race	Human; later classified as a Divine Creature 228
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Great Xia Nation; Public Security Bureau; military operations
Occupation/Role	Martial Artist; Security Advisor; Chief Security Advisor; Honorary Professor at Jiangnan University 92 158 437
Status	Active
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Martial Arts student	1	Persisted in martial arts partly because of his prodigious younger sister, Chen Xingyue.
Swordsmanship: Beginner → Proficient 3	10	Advanced through nightly sword practice.
Martial Apprentice candidate	9	His rapidly rising physique and strength made passing the assessment seem attainable within less than a month of training.
Martial Artist	56 70	Confirmed his status to his parents and received a Martial Artist certificate.
Great Martial Artist	159 186	Bai Xiaoling identified him as a Great Martial Artist; he later openly used the title.
Martial Master-level	200 264 269	Realized he had Martial Master strength, was recognized as one of Jiangnan Province’s two Martial Master-level powerhouses, and demonstrated Martial Master-level strength, experience, and technique.
Divine Creature	228	His Status Panel gained the classification “Level: Divine Creatures.”
Peak Martial Master	372	Passed the Martial Master assessment despite failing its archery component.
Legendary	462	His advancement was acknowledged within Hedong’s Martial Artist circles.
Global rank #1	585	Ranked first in the Global Combat Power Rankings as “godchen.”
God-slayer / human guardian	547 768	His killing of a True God became global news; later victories established him as a guardian figure in the eyes of the European Alliance.

Background

Chen Shouyi initially appeared ordinary beside Chen Xingyue, the top student in her martial arts class and a future Martial Apprentice. His decision to continue martial arts training was partly driven by her example. 1

His early growth began with the Forward Lunge Stab. Repeated practice improved his attributes and let him overcome deep-rooted timidity; after demonstrating the move before his class, he became more confident, articulate, and socially at ease. 4 5

He discovered the Book of Knowledge and its Status Panel, which recorded his attributes, skills, talent ability, and Energy Accumulation. He used its optimization function on Entering Tranquility to Refine the Self, a foundational technique that helped him temper his body and progress in swordsmanship. 6 12 17

After entering the Otherworld, Chen’s physical growth accelerated. He acquired unusual abilities, fought increasingly dangerous enemies, and advanced from Martial Artist to Great Martial Artist, Martial Master, Legendary, and eventually a globally recognized god-slayer. 17 56 228 462 547

Appearance

Chen Shouyi’s appearance changes repeatedly as his body evolves through cultivation and transformation. Following a major transformation, he sheds his skin and becomes noticeably different-looking. 18

• Lean, firm musculature with little to no excess fat. 36 411
• Subtly became more heroic and handsome as his attributes rose. 229
• Has fair, slender hands that conceal immense physical strength. 369
• His body can radiate intense heat during cultivation, affecting nearby air and vegetation. 274 747
• Can enter a giant form; documented sizes include five meters, 26 meters, and 80 meters. 479 470 655

Personality

Chen Shouyi is intensely focused on self-improvement. He consistently prioritizes cultivation, combat preparation, and protecting those close to him over political influence, public speaking, organizational leadership, or personal prestige. 285 300 560 661

Although his power and fame make others treat him with reverence, he is generally humble, polite, and uncomfortable with excessive attention. He often dismisses praise as exaggeration and prefers a low-profile life. 484 500 547

His behavior in combat contrasts with his discomfort in emotionally charged situations. He can act calmly and decisively under lethal pressure, but struggles to console grieving people and retains a vulnerable, awkward side in ordinary relationships. 118 266 385

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts and Swordsmanship

Chen’s core combat discipline is swordsmanship, built around the Forward Lunge Stab, Basic Footwork, and the Thirty-Six Body Tempering Forms. 4 13 17

• Reached Master-level archery by 203, though he later failed a formal archery assessment due to insufficient regular practice and technique. 372
• Uses refined movement and explosive strength to overwhelm opponents, including Barbarians and Martial Artists. 16 415
• Created and disseminated the Chen’s Cultivation Method, earning national merit recognition. 497
• Can mentor other practitioners, including Chen Yuwei and military Martial Artists. 260 269

Book of Knowledge

The Book of Knowledge provides Chen with a Status Panel displaying attributes, learned knowledge, talent abilities, Energy Accumulation, and Faith Value. 6 17 470

• Optimizes cultivation methods and skills, including Entering Tranquility to Refine the Self and the Thirty-Six Forms. 6 158 242
• Its optimizations are interconnected, making advanced versions unsuitable for casual teaching. 261
• Records his progression into a Divine Creature and the development of Super-tier talents. 228 654

Willpower

Chen’s Willpower is a versatile mental power that grows alongside his cultivation. 5 225

• Projects Sword Qi capable of cutting metal and wood; its reach improved from centimeters to deeper penetration through objects. 92 172
• Manipulates objects telekinetically, including retrieving a briefcase with a thought. 369
• Can kill weak Spirits within his perception range through concentrated thought. 270 271
• Blocks bullets, though sustained use rapidly drains his mental energy. 351
• Enables flight and eventually speeds exceeding 100 meters per second. 469
• Can affect matter at an atomic scale, including enlarging his sword and synthesizing clothing. 675 687
• Gained the auxiliary ability Insight, identified as the activation of four-dimensional vision. 709

Control Atmosphere

Chen possesses an innate ability to perceive and control air currents. It later develops into a Super-tier talent. 53 606

• Initially controlled only gentle breezes within roughly one meter. 53
• Later manipulated level 3–4 breezes within a one-meter radius with ease. 105
• Enhances movement, reduces wind resistance, and supports supersonic aerial travel. 607
• Can create destructive atmospheric effects during transformations and combat. 606

Giant Battle Body

Chen can transform into a giant, greatly increasing his physical power and durability. 372 470

• Reached 26 meters after investing Faith Value into the ability. 470
• Reached 80 meters while preparing to face a mid-tier deity. 655
• In a five-meter form, possessed four-ton body mass and approximately eighty tons of arm strength. 479
• Progressed to 99.99% Super-tier completion. 765

Self-Healing

Chen possesses a healing talent that evolved from Natural Healing into Super Self-healing. 17 654

• A serious wound nearly healed within hours while the skill was still at Beginner level. 118
• Advanced healing reduced injury recovery time to about one hour. 585
• Can regenerate separated body parts by reassembling cells with conscious control. 720

Primal Force Manipulation

Chen can manipulate Primal Force, though its activation was initially too slow for practical combat. 695

• Began investigating the ability after observing research demonstrations. 694
• Recognized its limitations compared with Divine Power in immediate combat. 695

Equipment

• Alloy Sword — His primary sword; later uses increasingly powerful swords, including one received from the God of Hunting. 46 675
• War Bow — Uses high-poundage bows, including a 2,000-pound War Bow retrieved from the provincial government. 46 285
• Armor — A black-and-gold armor that amplifies his power, removes inertia from movement, and can increase his normal attack power dramatically, but consumes Willpower and Faith Value. 572
• Lightning Spear — Used in giant-form combat preparation. 655
• Shadow Sword — A weapon capable of severing even his finger during durability testing. 654
• Spatial storage — Used to carry oversized weapons and other supplies. 471

Relationships

• Chen Xingyue — Younger sister and early martial arts prodigy; their relationship is defined by rivalry, teasing, training, and mutual protection. 1 169 299
• Chen Dawei and Mother Chen — Parents who support his training but repeatedly worry about the danger of his missions. 6 56 585
• Shell Girl — His tiny Otherworld companion, pet, and adopted child; Chen protects, feeds, teaches, and cares for her, while she trusts him as her “Good Giant.” 25 230 666
• Little Dot / Little Red Dot — One of Chen’s adopted little companions, cared for alongside Shell Girl. 655 666
• Bai Xiaoling — Liaison officer and close professional associate; she facilitates his missions, promotions, laboratory arrangements, and official work. 158 437 728
• Zhang Xiaoyue — Former classmate and later girlfriend; their relationship develops from school-era mutual interest to a romantic partnership. 16 760
• Wang Ruyue / Teacher Wang — His early swordsmanship instructor; later becomes a Martial Artist whom Chen rescues during a Barbarian attack. 8 415
• Qin Liuyuan — Great Martial Artist and recurring associate; he recognizes Chen’s growth and seeks his guidance. 148 269 629
• Song Tingting — Neighbor and swordsmanship student who admires Chen and later receives his instruction. 111 118
• Zhu Xueqing — Martial Artist ally and comrade-in-arms who openly admires Chen’s strength. 371 472 747
• Zhang Miaomiao — Provincial official who frequently accompanies Chen on official matters and shows concern for him. 366 385 560

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Martial Arts Training

Chen begins as an overlooked student practicing the Forward Lunge Stab. His sudden improvement shocks his classmates, sister, and instructors, leading him to advanced swordsmanship training and the discovery of the Book of Knowledge. 4 6 8

Otherworld Exploration

After discovering access to the Otherworld, Chen gains rapid physical growth, encounters Barbarians, establishes a connection with Shell Girl, and develops new powers such as Control Atmosphere and Sword Qi. 16 25 53 105

Public Security and Provincial Defender

As a Martial Artist and later Chief Security Advisor, Chen handles threats in Hedong and Jiangnan, combats criminals and Otherworld invaders, and becomes one of the province’s foremost protectors. 92 158 275

Martial Master and Legendary Rise

Chen passes the Martial Master assessment, defeats increasingly powerful enemies, develops flight and giant transformation, and becomes recognized as a Legendary expert. 372 469 462

God-Slayer and Global Figure

Chen kills Demigods and a True God, gains worldwide recognition as “godchen,” and is ranked first in global combat power. His existence becomes a major source of morale and deterrence for humanity. 366 547 585

Guardian of Humanity

As humanity faces escalating wars with gods and Savage Gods, Chen serves as Great Xia Nation’s strongest combatant. He repeatedly trains in isolation, improves his Super-tier talents, and defeats enemies regarded as catastrophic threats. 606 666 768

Trivia

• Chen is frequently mistaken for being more interested in fame, authority, or romance than he actually is; he consistently prefers cultivation. 285 560 661
• He has a habit of caring for Shell Girl’s clothes, food, safety, and education despite being embarrassed when others notice. 200 547 597
• He once declined Qin Liuyuan’s proposal to lead a civilian Martial Artist organization because he did not want the responsibility or distraction. 285
• He is known internationally as “godchen,” a nickname he does not introduce himself with. 585