Yáng Chén

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Yáng Chén (杨辰) 4
Alias(es)	Champion; inherited title 23
Species/Race	Human; Spirit Ability User of the True Martial Path 13 40
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Disaster Management Department; East City Branch; First Team 4 40
Occupation/Role	Disaster Handler; Captain of the First Team 4 40
Status	Active; supports the planned Ark infiltration operation 42
First Appearance	Chapter 4: “Now, We Are Comrades” 4

Background / History

Yáng Chén first meets Li Yèlái in the hospital following The Skinner’s death. Introducing himself as a Disaster Handler, he thanks Li for eliminating a killer the department had been unable to capture, then explains the Calamity Mists, the Void Realm, Spirit Ability Users, curses, and the danger of distortion. He offers Li a position in the Disaster Management Department and accepts him into the organization after Li asks for help suppressing his sister’s curse. 4

As Li’s captain and mentor, Yáng Chén brings him to the East City Branch, supervises his first ability training, and introduces him to handler doctrine, psionic armaments, and Forbidden Item containment. When other team captains attempt to recruit Li after witnessing his unusual mimicry ability, Yáng Chén retains him for his own team. 5 6

He consistently stresses preparation over reckless talent. After Li saves Cheese during the human-trafficking case, Yáng Chén praises his courage but warns that untrained use of Sky Stepping could have killed him. He provides Li with the Crimson Longsword for a private assignment and helps him measure the weapon’s energy consumption and combat endurance. 13

During the Ghost Immortal Altar incident, Yáng Chén responds to the disturbance in his Martial Saint Form. He warns Li that destroying Forbidden Items can unleash far greater threats, though he recognizes that Li had no alternative when confronting the altar. He later guides Li in evaluating the Undead Summoning bell and emphasizes that overusing psionic weapons can collapse a Soul Well and lead to distortion. 19 20

Yáng Chén personally arranges protected housing for Li and Li Yúnyān after Li becomes a target. He recognizes the danger surrounding Li’s sister but chooses to trust Li rather than press for further disclosure. 23

When Li undergoes his second awakening, Yáng Chén organizes a guard detail with Cheese and Puppet, explains the Void Realm’s corruptive temptations, and prepares future Myriad Appearances potion materials despite being unable to influence Li’s second awakening. He later joins the psionicists projecting into the Void Realm to shield Li’s advancement and covertly investigate the hidden presence he suspects behind him. 27 28

As captain during the Black Prison containment disaster, Yáng Chén takes responsibility for the lower levels and returns severely wounded after heavy losses. He orders double compensation for the dead and vows revenge. The death of the Dragon Man—who had understood Yáng Chén’s hope of cultivating Li into a future Champion—leaves him deeply affected. 39 40

After recovering, Yáng Chén participates in selecting Li as the official informant for the Ark infiltration. Though he supports Li’s decision, he prioritizes his subordinate’s survival. 41 42

Appearance

Yáng Chén is a young man whose combat presence changes drastically when he enters his Martial Saint Form. He is most often depicted in a heavily armed frontline configuration. 4 13 19

• Wears lamellar armor during combat sparring. 13
• Uses a Fangtian Painted Halberd and carries five heavy javelins. 13
• In Martial Saint Form, his skin turns crimson and his eyes emit golden light. 19

Personality

Yáng Chén is encouraging but uncompromising about the risks of being a Spirit Ability User. He recognizes Li’s exceptional talent and courage, yet repeatedly cautions him against arrogance, unnecessary danger, and the temptation of stronger powers. 13 20 27

He is deeply responsible toward his team. He provides practical support for Li’s training, equipment, advancement, and family security, and is willing to trust Li despite institutional concern over Li’s unusual abilities. 20 23 28

The Black Prison disaster reveals how strongly he carries the losses of his comrades. He is shaken by the deaths under his command, but responds by ensuring compensation for the fallen and committing himself to retribution against those responsible. 39 40

Abilities & Skills

True Martial Path

Yáng Chén is a True Martial Path Spirit Ability User, specializing in physical combat and direct frontline engagement. In the Black Prison crisis, he is described as using the True Martial Path’s “Six Senses” and reinforcing himself three times with killing intent; his injuries healed and scarred rapidly despite the severity of the battle. 40

• Defeated Third Team Captain Melting Furnace in a sparring match without either side using abilities. 13
• Combines overwhelming strength with rapid weapon recovery and counterattacks, including a horse-turning spear technique. 13
• Uses javelin volleys to break an opponent’s defense and end close-quarters engagements. 13

Martial Saint Form

A rare ability obtained at his fifth awakening. The form causes a surge of blood and qi, turning Yáng Chén’s skin crimson and his eyes golden. 19

• Reached Li and Cheese during the Ghost Immortal Altar crisis at a speed Li could not follow. 19
• Exerts enough pressure to make Li feel suffocated before deliberately suppressing it. 19
• Cheese assesses that he could kill the Lancer Knight with a single punch while in this form. 19

Polearm Mastery

Yáng Chén is highly proficient with the Fangtian Painted Halberd and javelins, able to maintain pressure against another captain even without relying on supernatural abilities. 13

• Uses halberd strikes powerful enough to produce sonic booms. 13
• Carries and throws multiple heavy javelins in rapid succession. 13
• Demonstrates superior close-combat technique even compared with Li’s developing spear skills. 13

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Fangtian Painted Halberd — primary polearm used in combat and sparring. 13
• Five heavy javelins — carried on his back and thrown as ranged finishing attacks. 13
• Lamellar armor — combat armor worn during his match against Melting Furnace. 13

Relationships

• Li Yèlái / Night General — Captain, recruiter, and mentor. Yáng Chén recruits Li into the Disaster Management Department, trains him, supports his family’s relocation, guards his advancement, and backs his Ark mission while insisting on safety. 4 13 23 42
• Cheese — Fellow handler under his leadership. He coordinates with her in training Li, supervising Li’s advancement, and responding to emergencies. 13 20 27
• Puppet — Allied East City Branch captain and member of Li’s advancement guard detail. 6 27
• Melting Furnace — Third Team Captain and friendly sparring rival. Yáng Chén defeats him in a no-ability duel and wins materials for a Myriad Appearances potion. 13
• Cang Bai — Fifth Squad Captain. She entrusts Black Prison rotation duty to Yáng Chén, expressing confidence in his ability to manage its dangers. 30
• Dragon Man — Fallen comrade who recognizes Yáng Chén’s intention to cultivate Li as a future Champion and offers his Soul Well materials to assist Li’s growth. 39

Notable Quotes

“Then, we are comrades!” — Yáng Chén 4

“You could have escaped, but you chose to stay.” — Yáng Chén 13