Ye Chen

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Ye Chen (叶尘)
Alias(es)	Brother Chen; Little Chen; Leader of Shrek’s Seven Devils
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; Shrek Academy; Shrek’s Seven Devils; Nine Heart Begonia Sect
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; healer; leader of Shrek’s Seven Devils; Sect Master of the Nine Heart Begonia Sect
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Full Spirit Power	1	Awakens the mutated Nine Spirits Begonia, a support-type Martial Soul capable of healing and attribute amplification.
Level 10	5	Reaches the threshold for his first Spirit Ring after training with Ning Rongrong.
First Spirit Ring: Thousand Year	16	Reveals a Thousand Year first ring, far exceeding the ordinary first-ring absorption limit.
Second Spirit Ring: Thousand Year	30	His second ring is also Thousand Year level; gains the killing-oriented Judgment ability.
Level 26	426	Absorbs a Five Thousand Year Spirit Ring and rises six levels at once, becoming a Level 26 Support System Soul Master.
Third Spirit Ring: Ten Thousand Year	40	Possesses two Thousand Year rings and a Ten Thousand Year third ring after three years of outside training.
Level 37–38	466	Estimates his Soul Power at Level 37 or 38; a crystal ball intended for levels below 40 explodes during testing.
Level 39	473	Recognized as stronger than the other Shrek students in attack, defense, and speed.
Level 44 Soul Ancestor	296	At age thirteen, possesses the ring configuration of two purple and two black rings.
Seven-ring Soul Saint	305	Displays seven Spirit Rings, including a Hundred Thousand Year ring.
Soul Saint / leader of Shrek’s Seven Devils	328	Uses his Nine Spirits Begonia to raise two Titled Douluo close to Level 94–95.

Background / History

Ye Chen grew up in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect without having met his parents. At six, he awakened Innate Full Spirit Power and the Nine Spirits Begonia, a mutated Martial Soul initially believed to be an unprecedented support-type spirit. He immediately demonstrated that he could fight directly by defeating the power-type Spirit Master Wang Qingyun. 1

His desire for strength is driven by two goals: finding his parents and protecting those close to him, especially Ning Rongrong. He eventually resolves to surpass even Titled Douluo and seek the realm of gods. 2

Grandmaster discovers that Ye Chen is a Twin Martial Soul user, with the ancient Azure Dragon as his second Martial Soul. Because both the Azure Dragon and Nine Spirits Begonia are regarded as exceptional spirits, Grandmaster speculates that Ye Chen may be a “Child of God,” though this remains speculation. 20 21

After acquiring powerful rings and a Spirit Bone, Ye Chen leaves to train alone for three years. During this period, he meets Zhu Zhuqing, protects her from assassins sent by her sister, and later helps save her father, Zhu Zhulin. 40 44 45

Elder Ye later reveals that the Nine Spirits Begonia is the original form of the Nine Heart Begonia: a God Tier Martial Soul suppressed in the past because its users were almost omnipotent. Elder Ye identifies Ye Chen as the young master to whom the Nine Heart Begonia Sect must submit. 13

Personality

Ye Chen is stoic, intensely disciplined, and focused on cultivation. The Zhu Family observes that wealth, status, and attempts at seduction do not distract him from training. 47

Despite his outward coldness toward strangers, he is strongly protective of his friends. He takes responsibility for Ning Rongrong’s safety, promises to protect Zhu Zhuqing from mistreatment, and agrees to look after Tang San and Xiao Wu at Tang Hao’s request. 5 45 482

He is also tactically minded. When facing stronger opponents or hostile families, he conceals parts of his strength and falsely implies that his parents are Titled Douluo in order to deter enemies from provoking him. 43

Abilities & Skills

Nine Spirits Begonia

A mutated support-type Martial Soul descended from the original Nine Spirits Begonia lineage. It combines healing, enhancement, combat utility, and later evolutionary abilities. 1 13

• Heals injuries and neutralizes poison. 31
• Enhances all attributes, including strength, speed, and defense; its initial documented boost is 10%. 17
• Its amplification later reaches 60%, enough to raise Wind Douluo and Rain Douluo near Level 94–95. 328
• Has unusually high Soul Power consumption, partially offset by his Spirit Bone. 76
• Its healing is powerful enough to restore Zhu Zhulin from a near-fatal condition and attempt regeneration of his severed arm. 45

Heal

Ye Chen’s first Spirit Ability.

• Provides healing and an all-attribute enhancement. 17 76
• Can heal allies after battle, including Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing. 32 41
• Can form a Heal Transformation Shield to block attacks. 16
• Neutralizes Tang San’s Parasite poison. 31

Judgment

Ye Chen’s second Spirit Ability, described as a battlefield killing weapon. 76

• Functions as a powerful offensive, area-of-effect technique. 26
• Was used to counter Tang San’s Clear Sky Hammer. 31
• Its “Petals Fall” manifestation overwhelms Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong working together. 432

Absolute Domain

Ye Chen’s third Spirit Ability.

• Increases gravity within its area of effect. 26
• Reduces opponents’ speed by 30% and all attributes by 10%. 26
• Allows Ye Chen to restrain opponents before following with Judgment. 26

Nine Spirits True Body

The second mutation of the Nine Spirits Begonia. 19

• Grants an additional all-attribute amplification.
• With three Spirit Rings, it enhances Ye Chen’s strength, speed, and Soul Power by another 10%. 19
• Provides substantial defensive capability. 19
• Elevates the Nine Spirits Begonia to a level comparable to the Azure Dragon in combat pressure. 19

Azure Dragon

Ye Chen’s second Martial Soul, an ancient spirit believed to be God Tier. 20 21

• Exerts overwhelming bloodline pressure on spirit beasts; a Five Thousand Year Forest Troll kneels before it rather than attacking. 95
• Its presence, alongside Qian Renxue’s Six-Winged Angel, terrifies a 2,600-year Ice Wolf into fleeing. 433
• Enables immense physical combat power, including strikes capable of forcing Zhao Wuji to use his Martial Soul Avatar. 477
• Ye Chen keeps it concealed because revealing it would attract unwanted attention. 21

Ring Fusion

A technique that merges the power of Ye Chen’s Spirit Rings into one attack.

• Combines the power of three rings for a full-power strike. 19
• Repels Tang Hao, though it leaves Ye Chen severely drained. 18
• Has significant side effects and should not be used frequently. 482

Xuanyuan Holy Sword and Xuanyuan Domain

Ye Chen’s third Martial Soul is the Xuanyuan Holy Sword. 8 13

• Uses the Xuanyuan Domain to support and control the battlefield. 328
• Its seventh-level technique, Xuanyuan True Body, is used in Ye Chen’s attack on Remnant Dream Douluo. 328
• With Wind Douluo and Rain Douluo restraining the target, Ye Chen severs Remnant Dream Douluo’s left arm. 328
• Ye Chen uses the Xuanyuan Domain to test Shui Yuer’s resolve before admitting her to the team. 341

Ice Seal Domain

A domain ability used during the group’s sea journey.

• Ye Chen uses it to effortlessly kill the pirate captain Haider. 337
• Its display, combined with his Soul Saint cultivation, intimidates the remaining pirates into cooperating. 337

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Left Arm Spirit Bone — increases Soul Power by 50% and healing effects by 100%. 76 439
• Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Bone — used with his fourth Spirit Ability to endure Dugu Bo’s attack. 296
• Facial Spirit Bone — believed by Ning Fengzhi to be at least sixty-thousand-year level; Ye Chen identifies it as a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Bone. 8
• Xuanyuan Holy Sword — Ye Chen’s third Martial Soul and a weapon bearing a godly aura. 328

Relationships

• Ning Rongrong — Closest companion from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Ye Chen is protective of her, while she openly supports and trusts him; their bond develops beyond an ordinary sibling-like relationship. 5 76 328
• Tang San — Brother-in-arms and fellow disciple of Grandmaster. Tang San recognizes Ye Chen as stronger than himself, while Ye Chen promises to look after him. 32 482
• Xiao Wu — Friend and sparring partner whom Ye Chen treats like a younger sister; he helps her improve through repeated combat practice. 17 438
• Zhu Zhuqing — Friend whom Ye Chen saves from assassins, protects from her family’s mistreatment, and assists by healing her father. 40 45
• Grandmaster — Ye Chen’s teacher and parental figure. Grandmaster considers Ye Chen and Tang San his most important disciples. 21 482
• Flender — Mentor and future teacher at Shrek Academy; assists Ye Chen in acquiring the Forest Troll’s Five Thousand Year ring. 95
• Ning Fengzhi — Sect master, benefactor, and Ning Rongrong’s father. He provides Ye Chen support, resources, and a place in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. 68 81
• Tang Hao — Sparring partner and trusted elder who asks Ye Chen to care for Tang San and Xiao Wu. 18
• Qian Renxue — Initially hostile temporary ally. They cooperate against the Ice Wolf, but their encounter does not create trust. 433
• Ye Lengleng — Connected to Ye Chen through the Nine Heart Begonia lineage; Elder Ye’s revelations lead Ye Chen to learn more about his heritage. 13
• Wind Douluo and Rain Douluo — Allies who restrain Remnant Dream Douluo so Ye Chen can strike with the Xuanyuan Holy Sword. 328

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early cultivation and Nuoding Academy

Ye Chen awakens the Nine Spirits Begonia, receives a Thousand Year first ring, and becomes the acknowledged leader of Nuoding Academy’s students after defeating Xiao Chenyu’s group. He defeats Xiao Wu in a spar without using his Martial Soul, then demonstrates the Nine Spirits Begonia’s attribute amplification on her. 1 16 17

Five Thousand Year ring hunt

Against Grandmaster’s recommendation, Ye Chen insists on pursuing a Five Thousand Year second ring. The Azure Dragon subdues the Forest Troll through pressure, allowing Ye Chen to acquire its ring and advance to Level 26. 20 95 426

Three years of independent training

Before leaving, Ye Chen gains a Spirit Bone from the Ice Wolf encounter with Qian Renxue. He then trains alone for three years, gaining a Ten Thousand Year third ring and reaching approximately Level 37–38. 433 438 466

Zhu Family arc

Ye Chen rescues Zhu Zhuqing from six Soul Elders, defeats Zhu Zhuyun without using Soul Power, and forces the Zhu Family to guarantee Zhu Zhuqing’s protection in exchange for treating Zhu Zhulin. 40 44 45

Shrek Academy and battles with senior Soul Masters

At Shrek, Ye Chen defeats Dai Mubai, confronts Zhao Wuji, and forces him to use his Martial Soul Avatar through the Azure Dragon. His bond with Ning Rongrong produces an unintended Martial Soul Fusion Skill. 460 473 477

Tang Hao sparring and Martial Soul evolution

The Nine Spirits Begonia undergoes its second mutation into the Nine Spirits True Body. Ye Chen then uses Ring Fusion with the Azure Dragon to repel Tang Hao, though the technique exhausts him. 481 482

Nine Heart Begonia Sect and war against Martial Soul Hall

As Sect Master of the Nine Heart Begonia Sect and leader of Shrek’s Seven Devils, Ye Chen empowers Wind Douluo and Rain Douluo to near-Titled Douluo levels. He uses the Xuanyuan Holy Sword to sever Remnant Dream Douluo’s arm before departing to support the Heaven Dou Empire at Jiayu Pass. 328

Sea God Island

Ye Chen receives an unprecedented Sea God assessment that progresses through multiple tiers before ending in a unique ice-blue assessment marked by sword intent. 346

Trivia

• Ye Chen’s first Spirit Ring is Thousand Year level despite the stated ordinary limit of roughly four hundred years. 16
• He is described as a Three Lives Martial Soul user rather than merely a Twin Martial Soul user. 13
• Ye Chen is immune to Dugu Bo’s Jade Phosphorous Serpent Yellow Poison. 2
• He can refine Fifth Grade Pills and half of a Sixth Grade Healing Pill. 2
• His Nine Spirits Begonia is revealed to be the original form from which the Nine Heart Begonia lineage degenerated. 13