Shangguan Wan'er
Douluo: I Built Chang'an, and the Heavenly Screen Exposed MeContents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Yongzhen Pen
- 6.2Ninth Soul Skill: *Zhangcao: Horizontal Scales*
- 6.3Title Douluo Combat Ability
- 7Equipment / Items
- 8Relationships
- 9Story Role / Major Arcs
- 9.1Chang'an Administration and Expansion
- 9.2Martial Soul Ranking
- 9.3Confessions and Jealousy
- 9.4Conspiracy with Wu Zetian
- 9.5Defense of the Asura Demon Sword
- 9.6Chang'an Civil Conflict
- 10Notable Quotes
- 11Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Shangguan Wan'er (上官婉儿) 1 |
| Alias(es) | Jinghong — her Title Douluo title 1 |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Chang'an City 1 |
| Occupation/Role | Chang'an City's administrator and an early third-in-command; attendant and adviser to the City Lord 1 40 |
| Martial Soul | Yongzhen Pen, evolved from the Jinghong Pen 40 |
| Combat Class | Agility-attack Title Douluo; later classified as an assault/agility/support tool-spirit user 1 69 |
| Status | Active 378 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Level 94 Title Douluo | 1 | Accompanied Ye Han's first Ark Core soul ring. Her dedication to Chang'an's administration had caused her to neglect cultivation. |
| Jinghong Pen → God-level Yongzhen Pen | 40 | Ye Han's soul-ring upgrades caused her Martial Soul and appearance to transform; she also received a spirit bone and the divine artifact Blazing Dominance. |
| Level 95 Title Douluo | 43 | Broke through after absorbing the spirit bone granted by Ye Han. |
| Level 96 Title Douluo | 269 | Displayed nine soul rings—seven black and two red—during the Chang'an civil conflict. |
Background / History
Shangguan Wan'er originated from the Honor of Kings world and entered the Douluo Plane as the hero accompanying Ye Han's first Ark Core soul ring. Although she began as the weakest of his accompanying heroes at level 94, she became a key figure in Chang'an through her management work and close service to Ye Han. 1
She handled Chang'an's daily schedules, security measures, intelligence reports, recruitment logistics, and reward-distribution recommendations. Her advice led Ye Han to reinforce the Great Wall Guard with spirit bones and aid the Blue and Red Golems with Tribulation Transcendence Pills. 1 40 43
Appearance
Wan'er initially wore elegant white ancient robes and had long ink-black hair. Following the evolution of her Martial Soul, her appearance changed markedly. 1 40
- Long silver-white hair worn in a high ponytail. 40
- Gold-dominant robe with black fitted shorts. 40
- Black silk stockings and a composed yet capable bearing. 40
- Often carries or manifests the Yongzhen Pen in combat. 239
Personality
Wan'er is intelligent, meticulous, and highly capable at administration. She investigates newcomers before reporting them, plans defenses, manages city affairs during Ye Han's seclusion, and gives practical recommendations on distributing resources. 40 52 53 104
Her loyalty to Ye Han is complicated by intense romantic attachment and jealousy toward other women around him, particularly Hua Mulan and Yun Ying. She initially suppresses these feelings, repeatedly attempting to confess before being interrupted, but later becomes increasingly assertive and willing to act on her desires. 45 72 88 148
Her devotion ultimately leads her to cooperate with Wu Zetian in poisoning and deceiving Ye Han. Wan'er admits that she acted not only for Wu Zetian's plan, but because she wanted Ye Han for herself. 253 254 After Ye Han accepts her as one of his women, she resumes her duties while remaining fiercely possessive of him. 258 377
Abilities & Skills
Yongzhen Pen
The Yongzhen Pen is a god-level tool Martial Soul ranked twelfth on the Martial Soul Quality Ranking. It is described as one of three ancient divine relics and combines assault, agility, and support capabilities. 69
- Evolved from Wan'er's original Jinghong Pen after Ye Han's rewards enhanced his accompanying heroes. 40
- Its core function is the restoration of living things. 69
- Can restore withered vegetation, damaged landscapes, souls of living beings, and shattered divine spirits. 69
- Its stated motto is: “Using oneself as ink to reconstruct the mountains and rivers, may the mountains and rivers be peaceful forever.” 69
Ninth Soul Skill: *Zhangcao: Horizontal Scales*
Wan'er used her ninth soul skill to intercept the King of Slaughter as he attempted to seize the Asura Demon Sword. 239
- Produces numerous sharp Ink Blades from the Yongzhen Pen. 239
- Combines rapid brush movements—lifting, pressing, pausing, and turning—with Wan'er's agility. 239
- Her attack contributed to forcing the King of Slaughter to abandon a direct attempt to take the sword. 239
Title Douluo Combat Ability
Wan'er is an agility-attack Title Douluo whose combat speed and soul-power control allow her to fight alongside Chang'an's strongest personnel. 1 50 269
- Demonstrated refined soul-power control while receiving Dugu Bo's Wishful Hundred Treasure Pouch. 50
- Joined Yun Ying in defending the Asura Demon Sword against the King of Slaughter. 239
- Released the pressure of a level 96 Title Douluo during the Chang'an civil conflict. 269
Equipment / Items
- Blazing Dominance — divine artifact bestowed by Ye Han for protection and attribute compatibility. 40
- Unnamed spirit bone — granted by Ye Han; its absorption enabled her breakthrough to level 95. 40 43
- Great Club — mid-grade treasure gifted by Ye Han after she incorrectly predicted her ranking. 67 68
Relationships
- Ye Han — Her City Lord, longtime superior, and eventual lover. Wan'er managed Chang'an at his side, developed strong feelings for him, betrayed his trust in pursuit of him, and was later accepted as one of his women. 1 254 258
- Wu Zetian — Former close associate and co-conspirator. Wu manipulated Wan'er's feelings to help incapacitate Ye Han, though the two later shared acceptance under Ye Han. 72 253 258
- Yun Ying — Romantic rival because of Yun Ying's relationship with Ye Han; despite this tension, the two fought together against the King of Slaughter. 148 239
- Hua Mulan — Fellow longtime Chang'an hero and professional rival. Their tension is tied to their respective feelings for Ye Han and disagreements over recruitment decisions. 20 45 52
- Sikong Zhen — Fellow Chang'an leader with whom Wan'er coordinated city business, security, and receptions; she temporarily handed him authority while accompanying Wu Zetian to Ye Han's secret chamber. 109 253
Story Role / Major Arcs
Chang'an Administration and Expansion
Wan'er acts as Ye Han's primary administrator, reporting on internal affairs, Great Wall patrols, visiting factions, and city security. She also voices concern when Ye Han changes Chang'an's former policy against recruiting outside soul masters. 1 43 50
She investigates and reports on Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's arrival, then later detains the Shui Bing'er sisters in hopes that their recruitment will aid Ye Han's cultivation. Ye Han praises her initiative but establishes stricter rules on unauthorized entry afterward. 52 104
Martial Soul Ranking
After assuming her Yongzhen Pen would place thirteenth, Wan'er is disappointed when Yun Ying occupies that position. Her Martial Soul is subsequently revealed at twelfth place, with its restoration power causing widespread alarm among the continent's factions. 67 68 69
Confessions and Jealousy
Wan'er repeatedly attempts to confess her feelings to Ye Han, only to be interrupted by Sky Screen announcements, visitors, or urgent city matters. Her jealousy becomes especially visible when Hua Mulan, Jialuo, Yang Yuhuan, and Yun Ying draw Ye Han's attention. 72 88 128 142 148
Conspiracy with Wu Zetian
After witnessing Ye Han's relationship with Yun Ying, Wan'er agrees to Wu Zetian's scheme. The pair use a numbing drug and an amplified Divine Herb Snowy Divine Swan Kiss to incapacitate Ye Han, intending to seize control of Chang'an. 253 254
Wan'er openly confesses that she joined the plot because she wanted Ye Han for herself. Ye Han ultimately forgives both her and Wu Zetian, accepts them as his women, and promises them proper status. 254 258
Defense of the Asura Demon Sword
Wan'er and Yun Ying confront the King of Slaughter when he attempts to exploit the chaos around the Strongest King Peak Tournament and seize the Asura Demon Sword. Wan'er unleashes Zhangcao: Horizontal Scales, helping force him to retreat. 239
Chang'an Civil Conflict
When Sikong Zhen's actions raise fears of rebellion, Wan'er and Wu Zetian rush toward the Xuanwu Gate. Wan'er later displays her level 96 strength and Yongzhen Pen on the battlefield. 262 269
Notable Quotes
“When momentum comes, it cannot be stopped; when momentum leaves, it cannot be restrained! Begin with a reverse stroke, and momentum is best achieved!” 239
“Wan'er had selfish reasons! Wan'er wants to have the City Lord too!!!” 254
Trivia
- Wan'er was Ye Han's first-soul-ring accompanying hero, making her the earliest and initially weakest of his summoned heroes. 1
- Her evolved Yongzhen Pen is ranked twelfth despite her expectation that it would rank thirteenth. 67 69
- Her attempts to confess to Ye Han are repeatedly interrupted by the Sky Screen or unexpected visitors. 72 74 88 126 128 129 142