Chen Xuan

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Chen Xuan 1
Affiliation	Guiyuan Sect (Outer Sect Disciple, then Inner Sect Disciple and advanced-study disciple), Sword Peak (true disciple and personal disciple of First Seat Lei Zhen), Red Sun Gang (Branch Leader of Qingshi Town, then Division Master of Baishui Town), Star Assembly (Honorary President) 1 7 34 58 69 72 84 86
Family	Chen Shitou (cousin, regarded by Chen Xuan as a brother) 1 58
Cultivation Realm (Initial)	Body Tempering Fifth Layer 3
Cultivation Realm (Current)	Zhuqi Realm Seventh Layer (Tuotai stage; Bone Patterns manifested) 78
Aptitude	Initially low-grade; improved to Medium through a Marrow Cleansing Pill, then Upper-Middle, and finally top-grade through a Dragon Transformation Pill 23 30 76
Key Techniques/Skills	Five Elements Divine Technique (Qi Casting Chapter, minor completion; Five Elements True Qi) 61 76, Huanri Technique (Zhuqi Realm Seventh Layer) 78, Vajra Technique (Eleventh Layer; 74 of 108 acupoints opened) 60, Great Thunder Sound Sword Technique (Qi Casting Chapter) 81, Nine Shadow Killing Sword (Second Level; Perfection Realm) 60 72
Destiny/System	Zhaoxi Bizheng (accelerates martial arts cultivation by one year per Zhaoxi Value) 1 3 13
Notable Feats	Rapid cultivation from Body Tempering Fifth Layer to Eighth Layer 3, defeated Zhou Kang 16, wiped out the Baishui Town branch of the Blood Wolf Gang single-handedly 20, killed Lei Hu and Liu Feng in single sword strikes 37 41, killed Blood Wolf Gang leader Qin Sihai while disguised 44, defeated Yang Zhan with one strike 69, defeated thirty Tianxuan Peak disciples consecutively with one strike each 82, reached 153rd on the Inner Disciple Ranking 82
Classification	Two-star prodigy of the Guiyuan Sect 70
Personality Traits	Calm and confident 3 37, strategic and resourceful 3 27 38, ambitious and determined 7 72, cautious and discreet 6 73, assertive 58
Location	Guiyuan Sect 58 69, Sword Peak 72 84, formerly Lianshan City and Baishui Town in Tiannan Prefecture 3 20 44
Known Associates	Chen Shitou 1 58, Zhao Yuanshan 7 39, Sun Tianxing 7 34, Lei Zhen 72 84, Gu Yunfei 78 84, Shen Zhui and Shen Jinghong 85

Appearance

Chen Xuan's physical appearance undergoes significant transformations throughout his cultivation, primarily due to the rigorous body tempering techniques he practices and the unique abilities of the Huanri Technique. Initially, his body is described as having a normal flesh tone, but this changes as he progresses through the Vajra Technique 12. The Vajra Technique, a high-grade Top-tier martial art, focuses on physical body cultivation through harsh and painful tempering processes for skin and bones 11. This arduous training, which involves repeated tearing and repairing of his skin, causes its color to shift from normal to a pale yellow, and then to a bronze hue 12. Upon reaching the second layer of the Vajra Technique, a pale golden luster deepens on his skin, his palms become broader and more powerful, and his knuckles become distinct, indicating explosive strength in every finger 30. After consuming a Marrow Cleansing Pill and guiding its medicinal power with the Vajra Technique, his skin is covered in a layer of pitch-black grime, which are impurities expelled from his body, leaving his body feeling lighter and more transparent 23. Following this cleansing, the bronze luster on his skin becomes subdued, replaced by a faint, ethereal golden halo, and his joints pop and crack like roasted beans when he stretches, making him feel as though a heavy burden has been lifted 24. His five senses are also significantly enhanced, allowing him to see with greater clarity, discern veins on leaves a hundred meters away, and perceive the slowed movement of insects 24. As he cultivates the Five Elements Divine Technique, his body undergoes further subtle changes, with his meridians becoming tougher and his internal organs feeling revitalized, indicating a complete reshaping of his person 61.

After taking the Dragon Transformation Pill, Chen Xuan endures three days of marrow- and bone-cleansing pain that elevates his aptitude to top-grade. This transformation gives him a vastly improved foundation for cultivation, allowing him to open qi meridians at a rate that exceeds ordinary inner sect disciples 76.

• Skin Tone: Initially normal, changing to pale yellow, then bronze, and eventually exhibiting a pale golden luster that deepens with cultivation 12 30. After a marrow cleansing, this bronze luster becomes subdued, replaced by a faint, ethereal golden halo 24.
• Body Build: Palms become broader and more powerful, with distinct knuckles, indicating increased physical strength 30. His body feels lighter and more transparent after expelling impurities 23.
• Sensory Enhancement: His five senses are significantly enhanced, particularly his eyesight, allowing him to see with greater clarity and discern minute details from a distance 24.
• Bone Patterns: Upon entering the seventh layer of the Zhuqi Realm, Chen Xuan manifests Bone Patterns, marking his advancement into the Tuotai stage and further strengthening his physical body 78.
• Disguise Abilities (Huanri Technique):
  • Facial Transformation: By circulating Huanri True Qi, he can control the subtle changes in his facial muscles and bones, altering his appearance 40. This allows him to transform from a seventeen-year-old youth into an ordinary-looking man in his thirties, with features like a lowered brow ridge, protruding cheekbones, elongated jaw, and widened nose bridge 42. This is not a mere mask but a genuine transformation, making it impossible to spot flaws even by touching his bones 40 42.
  • Aura Concealment: The Huanri Technique allows him to retract his aura to the extreme, making him appear as lifeless as a stone 40. At its peak, the Body Tempering chapter of the Huanri Technique can deceive the spiritual perception of experts at the seventh level of the Zhuqi Realm 39.
  • Height and Weight Alteration: As his cultivation of the Huanri Technique improves, he gains the ability to change his height and weight at will, eventually possessing "a thousand faces" 40.
  • Cultivation Level Concealment: He can use the Huanri Technique to alter his displayed cultivation level, for instance, adjusting it to the second level of the Zhuqi Realm to avoid attracting undue attention, even when his true cultivation is higher 47.
  • Spiritual Projection: At the Tuotai stage, the Huanri Technique grants Chen Xuan spiritual projection and substantially improves his mimicry abilities 78.

Personality and Traits

Chen Xuan is characterized by a blend of confidence, strategic thinking, and unwavering determination, consistently facing challenges head-on while maintaining a cautious and pragmatic approach to his cultivation and interactions. He demonstrates a strong will to survive and advance, leveraging his unique destiny to overcome obstacles and rapidly improve his martial arts prowess 3 28. Despite his growing power, he often maintains a humble facade, carefully concealing his true strength to navigate dangerous environments and avoid unnecessary attention 6 21. His actions are frequently driven by a desire for self-improvement and a readiness to seize opportunities, even when they involve significant risk 1 7.

• Confident and Determined: Chen Xuan exhibits remarkable confidence in his abilities and destiny, particularly after awakening the Fate System 2. He accepts challenging missions without hesitation, such as retaking Qingshi Town, demonstrating his ambition and resolve 7. He later chooses the Peerless Great Thunder Sound Sword Technique for Sword Peak's assessment and accepts Meng Changsheng's decisive challenge without hesitation 72 84.
• Strategic and Resourceful: He consistently displays strategic thinking, whether by choosing the Zhaoxi Bizheng fate for rapid cultivation 1, deciding not to bribe Steward Qian based on his newfound advantage 2, or planning to focus on specific divine techniques after becoming an inner sect disciple 44. He understands his limits and prioritizes self-preservation, as seen when he flees from a Tuosu Realm expert after the Treasure Pavilion incident 27.
• Cautious and Pragmatic: Despite his confidence, Chen Xuan is also cautious. He hides his true cultivation level when first arriving in Lianshan City, presenting himself as a lower-level martial artist to avoid drawing undue attention 6. He also keeps his one-day mastery of the Great Thunder Sound Sword Technique secret, recognizing that revealing such impossible speed would invite covetousness and danger 73.
• Ambitious for Growth: Chen Xuan is driven by a strong desire for cultivation and growth. He rapidly advances his cultivation from Body Tempering Fifth Layer to Eighth Layer during his journey to Lianshan City 3 and quickly progresses through the Vajra Technique, reaching superhuman physical strength 13. He continues to seek powerful resources, including five Profound-grade elemental treasures, to advance the Five Elements Divine Technique 86.
• Assertive when Necessary: When faced with past humiliations or direct challenges, Chen Xuan is assertive and unafraid to demonstrate his strength. He confronts and defeats Meng Hu, who had previously humiliated him, showcasing his newfound confidence and power 58. He later answers Tianxuan Peak's provocations by defeating thirty of its disciples in succession 82.
• Values Worthy Opponents: Chen Xuan recognizes character and potential in others. He considers Wan Guiyun worth befriending because Wan Guiyun admits defeat, corrects his errors, and bears no resentment 42. He also encourages Wan Guiyun's improvement during their later sparring session 46.

Power Progression

Chen Xuan's cultivation journey began with a significant turning point when he awakened the Fate System and chose the "Zhaoxi Bizheng" Fate, which allowed him to accumulate one point of energy daily to accelerate his martial arts cultivation 1. This destiny proved crucial for his rapid advancement.

His initial breakthroughs in the Body Tempering realm were swift:

Advancement	Details
Body Tempering Sixth Layer	Immediately after choosing the Zhaoxi Bizheng Fate, Chen Xuan watched the sunset, triggering his destiny and allowing him to cultivate for a year in an instant, breaking through to the sixth level of Body Tempering 2.
Body Tempering Eighth Layer	During his journey to Lianshan City in Tiannan Prefecture, a dangerous assignment, Chen Xuan utilized his Zhaoxi Bizheng destiny to rapidly advance from the Fifth Layer to the Eighth Layer of Body Tempering 3.
Body Tempering Ninth Stage (Hua Jin Realm)	Within six days of traveling to Tiannan Prefecture, Chen Xuan reached the ninth stage of the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique, known as the Hua Jin Realm. This advancement significantly enhanced his physical prowess and internal energy, allowing him to snap a large tree with a casual punch 4.
Bronze Skin and Iron Bones	Thanks to his Zhaoxi Value, Chen Xuan completed his Bronze Skin training in one day and Iron Bones in the next two. He also advanced the Vajra Technique to its third layer, granting him superhuman physical strength 13.
Vajra Technique Fourth Layer	After three more days, he reached the fourth layer of the Vajra Technique, which tempered his internal organs and further enhanced his physical prowess 13. By this point, he was strong enough to easily defeat Zhou Kang, a peak Ninth Stage Body Tempering cultivator 16.

Following his Body Tempering advancements, Chen Xuan entered the Zhuqi Realm:

Advancement	Details
Zhuqi Realm First Layer	After secretly taking a Marrow Cleansing Pill from the Treasure Pavilion, which improved his aptitude to Medium, Chen Xuan used his Zhaoxi Value to upgrade the Vajra Technique. This process opened all 36 of his qi meridians, allowing him to enter the Zhuqi Realm 23.
Zhuqi Realm Second Layer (Pimai mid-stage)	With his improved Upper-Middle root bone quality, Chen Xuan accelerated his cultivation of the Vajra Technique using a Zhaoxi Value. He opened ten qi meridians in a month, then used Pulse Breaking Pills to open six more in three days. After a year of continuous cultivation, he opened all seventy-two qi meridians, breaking through to the second layer of the Zhuqi Realm, reaching the Pimai mid-stage 30.
Vajra Technique Eleventh Layer	Chen Xuan advances the Vajra Technique to its eleventh layer and opens 74 of its 108 acupoints, greatly strengthening his hard-body foundation 60.
Zhuqi Realm Seventh Layer (Tuotai stage)	After ten days of secluded cultivation of the Huanri Technique with Zhaoxi Value, Chen Xuan reaches the seventh layer of the Zhuqi Realm. He manifests Bone Patterns and gains the Tuotai stage's enhanced body and spiritual abilities 78.
Five Elements True Qi and 360 Qi Meridians	After raising his aptitude to top-grade with a Dragon Transformation Pill, Chen Xuan uses three Zhaoxi Values to cultivate the Five Elements Divine Technique, opening all 360 qi meridians and forming Five Elements True Qi capable of absorbing heaven-and-earth spiritual energy 76.

Beyond raw realm progression, Chen Xuan also focused on mastering specific techniques:

Technique Advancement	Details
Nine Shadow Killing Sword Second Level	Chen Xuan decided to upgrade his Nine Shadow Killing Sword using his Zhaoxi Value. After a year of intense training in his mind's eye, he successfully upgraded the sword skill to its second level 28. He later brings this technique to the Perfection Realm, attaining eighty-one sword shadows in a strike 69 72.
Huanri Technique First Level (Zhuqi Realm)	Chen Xuan upgraded his Huanri Technique to the first level of the Zhuqi Realm, which granted him the ability to disguise his appearance and aura 40.
Five Elements Divine Technique (Mutual Generation Stage)	Chen Xuan had a vision of the Five Elements Divine Technique's cultivation method. After two years of cultivation, he successfully reached the stage of mutual generation of the five elements in his True Qi. Although he had not yet achieved the fusion of the five elements, he had mastered the mutual generation stage. He further spent 18 days, equivalent to 18 years due to Zhaoxi Bizheng, to master the Qi Casting Chapter of the Five Elements Divine Technique 61.
Great Thunder Sound Sword Technique (Qi Casting Chapter, Entry Level)	Chen Xuan uses one Zhaoxi Value to cultivate the Peerless sword technique. He reaches entry level in its Body Tempering Chapter and its Qi Casting Chapter after a year of accelerated cultivation, though only a few hours pass in reality 73.
Great Thunder Sound Sword Technique (Qi Casting Chapter)	Chen Xuan publicly demonstrates mastery of the Qi Casting Chapter within twenty-three days, surpassing Lei Zhen's former twenty-five-day record and proving his qualification to become Lei Zhen's personal disciple 81 84.
Five Elements Divine Technique (Qi Casting Chapter, Minor Completion)	Chen Xuan advances the Qi Casting Chapter of the Five Elements Divine Technique to minor completion, becoming capable of cultivating the divine abilities recorded within it 76.

His rapid cultivation and mastery of techniques allowed him to become an inner sect disciple of the Guiyuan Sect 58. His victory over Yang Zhan subsequently earned him advanced-study status, and his peerless sword-art achievement secured his position as Lei Zhen's personal disciple on Sword Peak 69 84.

Abilities and Techniques

Zhaoxi Bizheng

Zhaoxi Bizheng is a unique fate chosen by Chen Xuan, allowing him to accumulate one point of "Zhaoxi Value" daily as the sun rises and sets 1 3. This Zhaoxi Value can be used to accelerate martial arts cultivation, granting one year of internal strength or cultivation progress per point 1 3 61.

• Applications:
  • Accelerated Cultivation: Enables rapid advancement through martial arts techniques and realms. Chen Xuan used it to quickly progress through the Body Tempering realm, reaching the third layer of the Vajra Technique in three days and the fourth layer in three more days 13. He also used it to upgrade the Vajra Technique, opening ten qi vessels with one point of Zhaoxi Value 36.
  • Skill Upgrades: Can be used to upgrade martial skills, such as the Nine Shadow Killing Sword, to higher levels 28.
  • Time Compression: Allows Chen Xuan to compress years of cultivation into a short period, such as mastering the Qi Casting Chapter of the Five Elements Divine Technique in 18 days, equivalent to 18 years of cultivation 61.
  • Peerless Art Mastery: Chen Xuan uses a single Zhaoxi Value to gain a year of practice in the Great Thunder Sound Sword Technique, reaching entry level in its Qi Casting Chapter after only hours in the real world 73.
• Strengths:
  • Unparalleled Speed: Provides an extraordinary advantage in cultivation speed, allowing Chen Xuan to surpass others quickly 1 13 61.
  • Versatility: Applicable to both cultivation techniques and martial skills 28.
  • Resource Efficiency: Reduces the time and resources typically required for long-term cultivation 11.
• Limitations:
  • Daily Accumulation: Zhaoxi Value accumulates at a fixed rate of one point per day, meaning its use is constrained by the passage of time 1 3.

Vajra Technique

The Vajra Technique is a high-grade, top-tier martial art for the Zhuqi Realm that focuses on physical body cultivation 11. It involves harsh and painful tempering processes for the skin, bones, and internal organs 11 13. When cultivated to a high level, it grants immense physical prowess and resilience 20 33.

• Applications:
  • Physical Body Tempering: Strengthens the skin, membranes, tendons, bones, and internal organs 13 14.
  • Damage Resistance: Allows the practitioner to withstand powerful attacks, even from Zhuqi Realm martial artists, without significant injury 20 32 33. Chen Xuan, at the ninth stage of Body Tempering, could withstand a Zhuqi Realm attack 20.
  • Offensive Power: Enhances physical strength to superhuman levels, enabling powerful strikes 13.
  • Qi Channel and Acupoint Opening: Progresses by opening qi channels and acupoints, leading to a complete transformation of the body 14 40.
• Strengths:
  • Exceptional Durability: Makes the body incredibly tough and resistant to damage, often described as "indestructible" 33 44.
  • Foundation for Other Techniques: Provides a strong physical foundation that complements other martial arts 44.
  • Rare and Powerful: Considered a prime example of hard-body cultivation, which is rare and highly effective 33.
• Limitations:
  • Slow Cultivation Speed: Naturally slow to cultivate and requires significant resources 11.
  • High Resource Demand: Requires considerable resources, making it challenging for those without great opportunity 11.
  • Painful Process: The tempering process is described as harsh and painful 11.
  • Celibacy Requirement: A note in the manual warns against leaking primordial yang during cultivation 11.

Nine Shadow Killing Sword

The Nine Shadow Killing Sword is a martial skill that spans both the Body Tempering and Zhuqi realms 17. It is an offensive technique designed for lethality 17.

• Applications:
  • Illusory Attacks: At the Body Tempering stage, it can create nine shadows with a single sword strike, making it difficult for enemies to distinguish reality from illusion 17.
  • Lethal Strikes: Its power becomes even more terrifying at the Zhuqi Realm level, capable of killing opponents in a single strike 17 37.
  • Rapid Defeat: Can swiftly defeat opponents, as demonstrated when Chen Xuan used it to defeat Han Tieshan 19.
  • Eighty-One Sword Shadows: At the Perfection Realm, Chen Xuan can unleash eighty-one sword shadows in a single strike. He uses this level of the technique to shatter Yang Zhan's Eight Extremes Mountain-Shattering Fist and severely injure him 69.
• Strengths:
  • High Lethality: Significantly increases combat power and offensive capability 17.
  • Versatility: Effective in both Body Tempering and Zhuqi realms 17.
  • Deception: The ability to create shadows adds an element of deception to combat 17.
• Limitations:
  • Requires Upgrade: To reach its full potential, it needs to be upgraded, which Chen Xuan did using Zhaoxi Value 28.

Huanri Technique

The Huanri Technique is a supreme art derived from the Wuxiang Divine Technique, focusing on disguise, infiltration, and the simulation of other martial arts 39 44. It allows the practitioner to alter their appearance, aura, and even replicate other techniques and true qi 39 40 42.

• Applications:
  • Disguise and Transformation: Enables genuine physical transformation, altering facial muscles and bones to change appearance and age 42. It is not a mere mask but a real change 42.
  • Aura Concealment and Alteration: Allows the practitioner to retract their own aura to an extreme degree, making them seem lifeless, or to alter it to mimic others 39 40.
  • True Qi Simulation: Can directly simulate the true qi of other techniques after coming into contact with them 39 44.
  • Martial Arts Replication: At its peak, it allows the replication of martial arts moves, making the practitioner unpredictable in combat 39 44.
  • Infiltration and Espionage: Highly effective for framing others, infiltration, and espionage due to its disguise capabilities 39 44.
  • Heaven-Stealing Sun-Swapping Martial Intent: After reaching the seventh layer of the Zhuqi Realm, Chen Xuan obtains this martial intent, improving his ability to mimic and substitute martial characteristics 78.
• Strengths:
  • Unparalleled Deception: Provides supreme capabilities in disguise and identity concealment 39 42 44.
  • Combat Versatility: Makes the practitioner "ever-changing and unpredictable" in life-and-death struggles by allowing them to simulate and transform other techniques and martial arts 39 44.
  • Reduces Cultivation Burden: Eliminates the need to cultivate many different techniques and martial arts, as it can simulate them 44.
• Limitations:
  • Simulation Power: When simulating a martial art of the same supreme art level, it can only exert about ninety percent of the original power 44.
  • Requires Contact: To simulate a technique or true qi, the practitioner must have come into contact with it 39 44.
  • Tedious Cultivation: The practice involves precise control of breath and body, which is described as extremely tedious and long 40.

Five Elements Divine Technique

The Five Elements Divine Technique is one of the five Divine Techniques collected by the Guiyuan Sect 54. It involves cultivating the mutual generation of the five elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—in True Qi 61.

• Applications:
  • Elemental True Qi: Cultivates True Qi based on the five elements 61.
  • Enhanced Power: Increases the power of attacks, as demonstrated by destroying a stone table with a Vajra True Qi bolt 61.
  • Constant True Qi Replenishment: Provides constant True Qi replenishment 61.
  • Spiritual Energy Absorption: After opening all 360 qi meridians, Chen Xuan's Five Elements True Qi can absorb spiritual energy from heaven and earth 76.
  • Divine Abilities: The minor-completion Qi Casting Chapter permits Chen Xuan to begin cultivating the divine abilities recorded within the technique 76.
• Strengths:
  • Divine Technique Status: Classified as a Divine Technique, indicating its immense power and potential 54.
  • Synergy with Spirit Body: Cultivation is accelerated and enhanced by a Five Elements Spirit Body 61.
  • Five-Element Foundation: Its five-element cycle provides Chen Xuan with a stable and self-replenishing True Qi foundation 61 76.
• Limitations:
  • Complex Cultivation: Reaching the stage of mutual generation is a significant achievement, while fusing the five elements remains a more difficult, unachieved stage for Chen Xuan 61.
  • Requires Complete Elemental Foundation: Chen Xuan needed to obtain and cultivate top-tier arts corresponding to Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth before he could fully begin the Divine Technique 56 60.

Great Thunder Sound Sword Technique

The Great Thunder Sound Sword Technique is Sword Peak's Peerless sword technique. Its Body Tempering Chapter emphasizes extreme sword speed, while its Qi Casting Chapter uses True Qi to simulate lightning and develop Thunder Sound Momentum 72 73.

• Applications:
  • Lightning-Fast Swordsmanship: The technique's sword strikes are so fast that the thunderous sound follows the blade, making them exceptionally difficult to defend against 73.
  • Thunder Sound Momentum: In the Qi Casting Chapter, each strike carries thunderous force capable of shaking an opponent's mind and spirit 73.
  • Sword Qi Attacks: Chen Xuan's silvery-white Sword Qi can pierce through powerful attacks, including Zhao Heng's icy-blue palm auras 82.
  • Grandmaster Potential: The Grandmaster Chapter permits a practitioner to draw on the lightning of heaven and earth and channel it through the sword, producing power likened to heavenly tribulation 73.
• Strengths:
  • Peerless Grade: It is an exceptionally profound sword art and Sword Peak's signature technique 72 81.
  • Extreme Speed: Its speed is so great that many opponents cannot see Chen Xuan draw his sword 82.
  • Psychological Pressure: The sound of thunder can directly unsettle and damage an opponent's spirit 73 81.
• Limitations:
  • Restricted Transmission: The jade slip imposes a restriction preventing Chen Xuan from passing the technique to others 73.
  • High Entry Barrier: A Peerless sword technique generally requires years to reach entry level; Sword Peak's assessment required reaching the Qi Casting Chapter's entry level within one month 72.

Relationships

Chen Shitou

Chen Shitou is Chen Xuan's cousin, though both regard each other as brothers, and their relationship is characterized by a deep bond of mutual trust and concern 1 3 58. When Chen Xuan is assigned to the dangerous Lianshan City, Chen Shitou expresses worry for his cousin's safety but ultimately trusts Chen Xuan's judgment 3. This concern is reciprocated, as Chen Xuan reassures him of his confidence 3.

Their bond is further highlighted when Chen Xuan decides against bribing Steward Qian for a better external assignment, a decision Chen Shitou initially worries about but respects 2. Chen Shitou even offers Chen Xuan silver for the bribe, demonstrating his care 2. Later, upon Chen Xuan's return to the Guiyuan Sect as an inner sect disciple, their reunion is filled with joy and shared memories 58. Chen Shitou is surprised and proud of Chen Xuan's achievements but also expresses worry about potential retaliation from Meng Changsheng, indicating his protective nature 58. Both express a desire to be together again and protect each other 58. Chen Xuan continues to show concern for Chen Shitou's cultivation and encourages him to improve after becoming Lei Zhen's disciple 84.

Steward Qian

Steward Qian is depicted as a corrupt individual within the Guiyuan Sect, responsible for handling external assignment quotas 2. He openly accepts bribes from outer sect disciples in exchange for more favorable assignments 2. Chen Xuan, having awakened his destiny, chooses not to bribe Steward Qian, trusting in his own abilities 2. Although not directly interacting with Chen Xuan in a significant way, Steward Qian's actions of assigning Chen Xuan to the dangerous Lianshan City set the stage for Chen Xuan's subsequent challenges and advancements 3.

Sun Tianxing

Sun Tianxing is the leader of the Red Sun Gang and a Guiyuan Sect manager who plays a significant role in Chen Xuan's career progression. He shows trust in Chen Xuan's cultivation level by assigning him as the branch leader of Qingshi Town, a challenging mission to retake the town from the Blood Wolf Gang 7. Sun Tianxing does this without testing Chen Xuan's cultivation, indicating a degree of confidence in him 7.

Later, Sun Tianxing shows keen interest in Chen Xuan's potential, particularly after Chen Xuan effortlessly withstands Wan Guiyun's powerful sword techniques 33. He speculates about Chen Xuan's background and rapid cultivation speed, even considering the possibility of a fortuitous encounter 33. Following Chen Xuan's victory over Wan Guiyun, which secures Baishui Town's sixty percent share for the Red Sun Gang, Sun Tianxing rewards Chen Xuan by appointing him as the Division Master of Baishui Town and tasks him with its management, demonstrating his continued confidence in Chen Xuan's abilities 34.

Zhao Yuanshan

Zhao Yuanshan is a subordinate of Chen Xuan, initially showing responsibility and consideration by arranging breakfast for Chen Xuan and providing him with necessary information about the mission to retake Qingshi Town 7. Their interaction establishes a dynamic of respect and trust, with Zhao Yuanshan briefing Chen Xuan about opponents during a duel, showing deference to Chen Xuan's abilities 31.

Zhao Yuanshan's loyalty to Chen Xuan is particularly evident in his handling of Ma Wen 39. After Chen Xuan obtains the Huanri Technique from Ma Wen, he orders Zhao Yuanshan to see Ma Wen out 39. Zhao Yuanshan understands Chen Xuan's unspoken intent, secretly executes Ma Wen at the branch entrance, and disposes of the body 39. This subtle but significant interaction highlights Zhao Yuanshan's understanding of Chen Xuan's unspoken orders and his unwavering loyalty 39.

Zhou Kang

Zhou Kang is a peak Ninth Stage Body Tempering cultivator and seed disciple of the Blood Fiend Devil Sect who attempts to recruit Chen Xuan to his sect 16 17. Initially arrogant, Zhou Kang is easily defeated by Chen Xuan, revealing Chen Xuan's superior strength 16. After Chen Xuan exposes Liu Feng's deception, Zhou Kang realizes he was used as a pawn and turns his hatred toward Liu Feng before Chen Xuan kills him 17. Their interaction serves to demonstrate Chen Xuan's power early in the narrative.

Wan Guiyun

Wan Guiyun is a direct-line disciple of Ten Thousand Sword Villa and a formidable opponent from the Iron Sword Sect 31. He is one of three disciples sent by the Iron Sword Sect for a duel against Chen Xuan 31. During their sparring match, Wan Guiyun uses his ultimate sword technique, the Yiyuan Sword Art, in a desperate attempt to defeat Chen Xuan 33. However, Chen Xuan effortlessly withstands Wan Guiyun's Armor-Piercing Sword Technique and ultimately catches and breaks Wan Guiyun's most powerful sword strike using only two fingers 33 34.

Defeated, Wan Guiyun acknowledges the significant gap between his sword technique and Chen Xuan's cultivation 34. He vows to improve and challenge Chen Xuan again after reaching the Zhuqi Realm, indicating a newfound respect and determination to grow 34. Chen Xuan later judges Wan Guiyun to have a good temperament because he accepts defeat and corrects his faults without resentment, making him worth befriending 42. Their later sparring develops a mentor-mentee-like dynamic, with Chen Xuan recognizing Wan Guiyun's progress and entrusting Baishui Town's affairs to him while Chen Xuan travels to Fenglin City 46.

Wan Zhenshan

Wan Zhenshan is the sect master of the Iron Sword Sect. He initially shows interest in Chen Xuan's background but becomes less confident in his disciple, Wan Guiyun's, victory against Chen Xuan as the duel progresses 33. His interactions are primarily observational, reflecting his concern for his sect's reputation and his disciple's performance against Chen Xuan 33.

Ma Wen

Ma Wen is a member of the Blood Wolf Gang who practices the Huanri Technique 39. He is captured by Chen Xuan and, in a desperate attempt to save his life, offers to transcribe the Zhuqi Realm and Grandmaster Realm portions of the Huanri Technique 39. Chen Xuan supervises him as he transcribes the entire technique 39. After verifying its authenticity, Chen Xuan tells Zhao Yuanshan to see Ma Wen out, seemingly honoring his promise not to kill him 39. However, Zhao Yuanshan secretly kills Ma Wen at the branch entrance, explaining that Chen Xuan promised not to kill him but Zhao Yuanshan had made no such promise 39. Their interaction is marked by Ma Wen's desperation and Chen Xuan's calculated mercy, which ultimately leads to Ma Wen's demise 39.

Meng Changsheng

Meng Changsheng is an ambitious and manipulative top-ten true disciple of Tianxuan Peak 62 69. He views Chen Xuan as an easy target and initially plans to use a combat assessment to deal with him 62. He manipulates the assessment by arranging Yang Zhan, a powerful newly promoted disciple, as Chen Xuan's opponent 65. Chen Xuan's one-strike victory over Yang Zhan forces Meng Changsheng to reassess him and investigate everything Chen Xuan did while in Tiannan Prefecture 69.

Meng Changsheng's conflict with Chen Xuan also causes Tianxuan Peak disciples to target Star Assembly members 78. After Chen Xuan defeats thirty Tianxuan Peak disciples, Meng Changsheng challenges him directly, and Chen Xuan schedules their decisive battle for one month later 83 84.

Li An

Li An is a mentee of Meng Changsheng, demonstrating loyalty and efficiency in carrying out Meng Changsheng's orders 62. He investigates and finds three available newly promoted disciples—Zhou Heng, Liu Qingqing, and Yang Zhan—as potential opponents for Chen Xuan's combat assessment 62. Li An shows deference and eagerness to please Meng Changsheng in their mentor-mentee relationship 62. After Yang Zhan's defeat, Meng Changsheng orders Li An to conduct a more thorough investigation into Chen Xuan's experiences, techniques, and true cultivation in Tiannan Prefecture 69.

Han Tieshan

Han Tieshan is the cautious leader of the Baishui Town branch of the Blood Wolf Gang 18. He ensures the safety of the branch's silver by having a hidden expert, Zhao Hanjiang, secretly protect it 18. Chen Xuan targets his branch for its significant silver reserves 16. During Chen Xuan's infiltration, Han Tieshan dies from his injuries and the shock of Chen Xuan's resilience after Chen Xuan effortlessly deflects Zhao Hanjiang's attack 20. His death is marked by deep resentment towards Chen Xuan 20.

Zhao Hanjiang

Zhao Hanjiang is a hidden expert within the Baishui Town branch of the Blood Wolf Gang, secretly protecting its silver reserves 18. Although injured and no longer at the Zhuqi Realm, he is still a formidable force 18. During Chen Xuan's attack, Zhao Hanjiang uses his Flying Star Life-Taking Needle attack, which Chen Xuan effortlessly deflects 20. In desperation, he uses his final wisp of origin true qi to launch another Life-Taking Needle, which Chen Xuan blocks with his body 20. Chen Xuan ultimately kills Zhao Hanjiang after finding the antidote to the poisoned needle 20. Their interaction is characterized by Chen Xuan's overwhelming power and Zhao Hanjiang's increasingly desperate attempts to survive 20.

Lei Zhen

Lei Zhen is Sword Peak's First Seat and Head Elder, as well as a renowned sword cultivator who took twenty-five days to master the entry level of the Great Thunder Sound Sword Technique's Qi Casting Chapter in his youth 70 81. Impressed by Chen Xuan's performance against Yang Zhan, he offers Chen Xuan the chance to join Sword Peak by mastering the Peerless Great Thunder Sound Sword Technique within one month 70 72.

Chen Xuan publicly completes the requirement in twenty-three days, surpassing Lei Zhen's record 81. Lei Zhen then accepts him as his first personal disciple, giving him a Storage Ring and four thousand Great Merit points as an apprenticeship gift 84. Their relationship provides Chen Xuan with powerful backing within the Guiyuan Sect.

Gu Yunfei

Gu Yunfei is a senior disciple and manager associated with the Star Assembly. He recognizes Chen Xuan's potential and becomes concerned when Tianxuan Peak begins targeting Star Assembly disciples due to Chen Xuan's conflict with Meng Changsheng 78. He asks Chen Xuan for help, trusting in his strength and influence 78.

After Chen Xuan's victories, Gu Yunfei facilitates his meeting with Star Assembly president Shen Zhui and helps connect him with the organization's support network 84 85. He is an advocate for increased Star Assembly investment in Chen Xuan 82.

Shen Zhui and Shen Jinghong

Shen Zhui is the president of the Star Assembly, while Shen Jinghong is a senior figure who shares the organization's high expectations for Chen Xuan 85. Recognizing Chen Xuan's sword talent and achievements, Shen Zhui offers the Star Assembly's full support and grants him five thousand Great Merit points 85.

Chen Xuan later becomes the Star Assembly's honorary president. With Shen Zhui's help, he borrows seven thousand merit points from associations on other peaks to exchange for five Profound-grade elemental treasures 86. Their relationship is based on mutual investment: the Star Assembly supports Chen Xuan's rise, while expecting significant returns from his potential 85 86.

Yang Zhan

Yang Zhan is a top-tier newly promoted inner sect disciple of Tianxuan Peak, ranked third among the Top Ten New Disciples. He possesses superior bone structure, Zhuqi Realm Fourth Layer cultivation, the top-tier Giant Spirit True Scripture, and the Eight Extremes Mountain-Shattering Fist 65 69.

Arranged by Meng Changsheng as Chen Xuan's combat-assessment opponent, Yang Zhan is decisively defeated by Chen Xuan's eighty-one sword shadows in a single strike and left severely injured 69. His defeat makes Chen Xuan famous throughout the inner sect. Later, after watching Chen Xuan defeat thirty Tianxuan Peak disciples in succession, Yang Zhan recognizes the vast disparity between them and no longer sees his own earlier defeat as solely humiliating 82 83.

Significant Events

• Awakening of the Fate System and Zhaoxi Bizheng (Chapter 1): Chen Xuan, an outer sect disciple of the Guiyuan Sect, awakened with memories of a previous life and faced expulsion from the sect for failing to reach Body Tempering stage seven within three years. The Fate System activated, offering him two Fates: "Late Bloomer" or "Zhaoxi Bizheng." He chose "Zhaoxi Bizheng," which allowed him to accumulate one point of energy daily to accelerate his martial arts cultivation. This decision provided him with a unique advantage for rapid advancement 1.

• Initial Cultivation Breakthrough (Chapter 2): After choosing the Zhaoxi Bizheng fate, Chen Xuan watched the sunset, which triggered his destiny. This allowed him to cultivate for a year in an instant, breaking through to the sixth level of Body Tempering. This breakthrough occurred just before the external assignment quotas were announced, which were handled by Steward Qian, who was known for accepting bribes for better positions. Chen Xuan, confident in his newfound ability, decided not to bribe Steward Qian 2.

• Overseas Assignment to Lianshan City (Chapter 3): Chen Xuan was assigned to Lianshan City in Tiannan Prefecture, a dangerous area known for high mortality rates due to conflicts between the Guiyuan Sect, Blood Fiend Devil Sect, and Ten Thousand Sword Villa. During his journey to Lianshan City, Chen Xuan utilized his Zhaoxi Bizheng destiny to rapidly advance his cultivation from Body Tempering Fifth Layer to Eighth Layer 3.

• Appointment as Helmsman of Qingshi Town (Chapter 7): Sun Tianxing assigned Chen Xuan as the branch leader of Qingshi Town. This was a challenging mission as Qingshi Town had recently been lost to the Blood Wolf Gang, and the previous branch leader had been killed. Chen Xuan was tasked with retaking the town and was given twenty elite gang members, all at the Body Refining Third or Fourth Layer, to assist him. If successful, he would gain significant merit 7.

• Rapid Progress in Vajra Technique (Chapter 13): Thanks to his Zhaoxi Value, Chen Xuan completed his Bronze Skin training in one day and Iron Bones in the next two. He advanced the Vajra Technique to the third layer, significantly enhancing his physical strength. Within three more days, he reached the fourth layer of the Vajra Technique, tempering his internal organs and gaining formidable physical prowess. This rapid advancement occurred while Liu Feng, the older brother of Liu Lie, learned of his brother's death and dispatched Zhou Kang to capture Chen Xuan for retribution 13.

• Wiping Out the Baishui Town Branch Single-Handedly (Chapter 20): Chen Xuan confronted Zhao Hanjiang, a former Zhuqi Realm expert, and effortlessly deflected his Flying Star Life-Taking Needle attack. Han Tieshan, who was also present, died from his injuries and the shock of Chen Xuan's resilience. Zhao Hanjiang then used his final wisp of origin true qi to launch another Life-Taking Needle, which Chen Xuan blocked with his body. After finding the antidote to the poisoned needle, Chen Xuan killed Zhao Hanjiang, demonstrating the immense power of his Vajra Technique at the ninth stage of Body Tempering 20.

• Departure from Lianshan City (Chapter 27): Following the Treasure Pavilion incident and the destruction of the auction house, Chen Xuan left Lianshan City. He successfully navigated the martial law enforced by the City Lord's Mansion, which was inspecting everyone leaving the city due to the Seven Kill Sect rebellion. Chen Xuan used his Guiyuan Sect and Red Sun Gang tokens to pass through the inspection without issue 27.

• Stunning Display of Skill Against Wan Guiyun (Chapter 33): During a confrontation, Chen Xuan effortlessly withstood Wan Guiyun's Armor-Piercing Sword Technique, astonishing the audience. Speculations arose about Chen Xuan's background and rapid cultivation speed, with some suggesting he might have had a fortuitous encounter or was the mysterious expert who eliminated the Baishui Town branch of the Blood Wolf Gang. Wan Guiyun, in a desperate attempt to defeat Chen Xuan, then used his ultimate sword technique, Yiyuan Sword Art 33.

• Victory in the Baishui Town Duel (Chapter 34): Chen Xuan catches and breaks Wan Guiyun's ultimate sword strike with two fingers, winning the contest and securing the Red Sun Gang's sixty percent share of Baishui Town. Sun Tianxing appoints him Division Master of Baishui Town in recognition of this achievement 34.

• Inquiry into Inner Sect Promotion Assessment (Chapter 36): Chen Xuan learned about the difficulty of cultivating divine arts and the time required to reach the grandmaster level. He realized he could overcome this time barrier due to his unique Zhaoxi Value advantage. He then inquired about the promotion assessment for outer sect disciples to become inner sect disciples, learning from Zhao Yuanshan that it involved completing a task set by the sect elders 36.

• Acquisition of the Huanri Technique (Chapter 39): Chen Xuan captures Blood Wolf Gang scout Ma Wen and obtains the full Huanri Technique, including its Zhuqi Realm and Grandmaster Realm chapters. After confirming that Ma Wen's transcription is genuine, Chen Xuan has Zhao Yuanshan escort him out; Zhao Yuanshan interprets Chen Xuan's intent and kills Ma Wen outside the branch 39.

• Assassination of Liu Feng (Chapter 41): Liu Feng, an inner sect disciple of the Blood Fiend Devil Sect at the third layer of the Zhuqi Realm, comes to Baishui Town to challenge Chen Xuan. Chen Xuan kills him with a single sword strike, demonstrating strength far exceeding his public reputation 41.

• Infiltration of Blood Wolf Gang Headquarters and Death of Qin Sihai (Chapters 42–44): After arranging Wan Guiyun's stay in Baishui Town, Chen Xuan travels to Lianshan City and infiltrates the Blood Wolf Gang headquarters using the Huanri Technique 42. He kills Qin Sihai, the gang leader, and takes several hundred thousand taels from the gang treasury. By simulating blood-colored True Qi, he prevents others from linking the murder to himself 44.

• Inner Disciple Assessment Mission: Siege of Seven Kill Sect (Chapter 45): Chen Xuan received a secret letter from Zhao Yuanshan, detailing his inner disciple assessment mission. He was tasked with participating in the siege of the Seven Kill Sect within three days. The Seven Kill Sect had breached Fenglin City and established a Blood Sacrifice Array, threatening the lives of fifty to sixty thousand people. The Three Great Sects, including the Guiyuan Sect, planned to unite their forces to besiege the Seven Kill Sect before its members could escape 45.

• Arrival at Fenglin City (Chapter 47): Chen Xuan arrived at Fenglin City, finding it eerily silent and covered in bloodstains, with the Blood Sacrifice Array actively in use. He joined the Guiyuan Sect's team, led by Elder Shen Qianqiu, who was at the peak of the Zhuqi Realm. The plan involved a four-directional attack on Fenglin City, with the Three Great Sects and the City Lord's Mansion of Tiannan Prefecture City each responsible for one gate 47.

• Promotion to Inner Disciple (Chapter 52): During the battle in Fenglin City, the elders of the Three Great Sects battled Lin Hanyuan, the Seven Kill Sect's vice sect leader, who revealed a blood sacrifice of 100,000 living beings. Xiao Yi, using the Seven Kill Sword, severely injured the three elders, allowing Lin Hanyuan and Xiao Yi to escape, leaving the city in ruins and the Three Great Sects with heavy losses. Chen Xuan survived the mission and was subsequently promoted to an inner sect disciple by Elder Shen Qianqiu 52.

• Defeat of Meng Hu and Return to Guiyuan Sect (Chapter 58): Having become an inner sect disciple at the Zhuqi Realm, Chen Xuan returned to the Guiyuan Sect. He encountered Meng Hu, who had previously humiliated him. Chen Xuan purchased a Yangzang Pill, showcasing his new wealth and status, and then challenged Meng Hu, easily defeating him and forcing him to kneel and beg for mercy. Chen Xuan and Chen Shitou discussed his return to the sect for advanced training, which Chen Xuan planned to apply for at the Neiwu Hall 58.

• Mastery of the Five Elements Divine Technique's Qi Casting Chapter (Chapter 61): Chen Xuan reaches the mutual generation stage of the Five Elements Divine Technique and spends eighteen Zhaoxi Values' worth of accelerated cultivation to master its Qi Casting Chapter. He demonstrates its increased strength by destroying a stone table and gains a constant source of True Qi replenishment 61.

• Application for Combat Assessment and Meng Changsheng's Manipulation (Chapter 62): Chen Xuan applied for a combat assessment to return to the sect for further study. Meng Changsheng learned about the rules for this assessment, which required Chen Xuan to spar with a newly promoted inner sect disciple within the last two years for at least 20 moves. Meng Changsheng decided to manipulate the assessment by selecting a suitable opponent for Chen Xuan, viewing him as an easy target. Li An investigated and found three available disciples: Zhou Heng, Liu Qingqing, and Yang Zhan 62.

• Defeat of Yang Zhan and Rise to Fame (Chapters 65–69): Meng Changsheng arranges for Yang Zhan, a fourth-level Zhuqi Realm disciple ranked third among newly promoted inner disciples, to face Chen Xuan in the assessment 65. Chen Xuan defeats Yang Zhan in one strike with eighty-one sword shadows, passes the assessment, becomes an advanced-study disciple, and receives an inner sect courtyard 67 69. The victory makes his name known throughout the Guiyuan Sect's inner sect and prompts Meng Changsheng to investigate him further 69.

• Recognition as a Two-Star Prodigy (Chapter 70): Following Chen Xuan's victory over Yang Zhan, the Guiyuan Sect Master orders that he be classified as a two-star prodigy. Sword Peak's First Seat Lei Zhen also takes interest in Chen Xuan's swordsmanship and offers him an opportunity to join Sword Peak 70.

• Sword Peak Assessment (Chapters 72–73): Chen Xuan meets Lei Zhen and chooses the Peerless Great Thunder Sound Sword Technique as his Sword Peak entrance assessment. Lei Zhen promises to take him as a personal disciple if he reaches entry level in the Qi Casting Chapter within one month 72. Chen Xuan secretly completes this requirement in a single day through Zhaoxi Bizheng, but conceals his speed to avoid attracting dangerous attention 73.

• Aptitude Upgrade and Five Elements True Qi (Chapter 76): Chen Xuan consumes a Dragon Transformation Pill and endures three days of pain to raise his aptitude to top-grade. He then uses three Zhaoxi Values to open all 360 qi meridians through the Five Elements Divine Technique, forming Five Elements True Qi capable of absorbing spiritual energy 76.

• Breakthrough to Zhuqi Realm Seventh Layer (Chapter 78): After ten days in seclusion, Chen Xuan advances the Huanri Technique and reaches the seventh layer of the Zhuqi Realm, the Tuotai stage. He manifests Bone Patterns and gains spiritual projection, enhanced mimicry, and the Heaven-Stealing Sun-Swapping martial intent 78.

• Thirty Consecutive Victories Against Tianxuan Peak (Chapters 81–83): Chen Xuan publicly displays mastery of the Great Thunder Sound Sword Technique's Qi Casting Chapter in only twenty-three days, surpassing Lei Zhen's old record 81. He then challenges and defeats thirty Tianxuan Peak disciples, including opponents ranked as high as 153rd on the Inner Disciple Ranking, with one sword strike each. His own ranking rises from 360th to 153rd 82 83.

• Becoming Lei Zhen's Personal Disciple (Chapter 84): Recognizing Chen Xuan's achievement in the Great Thunder Sound Sword Technique, Lei Zhen formally accepts him as his first personal disciple. Chen Xuan receives a Storage Ring and four thousand Great Merit points, while also setting his decisive battle with Meng Changsheng for one month later 84.

• Star Assembly Sponsorship and Honorary Presidency (Chapters 85–86): Star Assembly president Shen Zhui offers Chen Xuan full sponsorship and five thousand Great Merit points after recognizing his potential 85. Chen Xuan becomes the organization's honorary president, borrows seven thousand merit points through its network, and exchanges them for five Profound-grade heavenly and earthly spirit treasures representing all five elements 86.