Chen Daolin
The Dao Descends: Swallowed StarContents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Spear Mastery
- 6.2King Kai Fist
- 6.3Bloodline Power and Star Sea World
- 6.4Origin Laws and Domain
- 6.5Soul and Mental Resistance
- 6.6Soul Symbiosis
- 6.7Cloud-Touching Vine
- 7Equipment / Weapons / Items
- 8Relationships
- 9Story Role / Major Arcs
- 9.1Rise on Earth
- 9.2No. 9 Ancient Civilization Ruin
- 9.3Golden-Horned Beast Crisis
- 9.4Starry Sky Group and Cosmic Advancement
- 9.5Giant Axe Dojo Life-and-Death Battles
- 9.6Ancient Burning Continent and Three Rivers
- 9.7Divine Beginning Secret Realm
- 9.8Supervisory Special Envoy
- 10Notable Quotes
- 11Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Chen Daolin (陈道临) |
| Alias(es) | “Earth Star Warrior”; “Death God”; Invincible War God 156 174 58 |
| Species/Race | Human 27 |
| Gender | Male 1 |
| Affiliation | Extreme Martial Arts Hall; founder of the Starry Sky Martial Arts Hall and Starry Sky Group; Giant Axe Dojo 58 90 320 |
| Occupation/Role | Martial artist; former captain of the Earth Squad; core member and prince of the Divine Beginning Secret Realm; supervisory special envoy of the Giant Axe Dojo’s Ganwu branch 58 358 410 |
| Status | Alive; a ninth-level Domain Lord traveling under immortal protection 416 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate student | 1 | Despite over two years of severe training after transmigrating, he had only just reached the intermediate-student threshold. |
| Prospective martial artist | 6 | Passed the physical-fitness assessment at age seventeen and received the Genetic Origin Energy Cultivation Method. |
| First layer of World Destroyer | 27 | Broke through during his battle with a Beast General-level leopard. |
| Second layer of World Destroyer | 41 | Raised his force output to 2.8 times base power and his force rating to 14. |
| Invincible War God / third layer of World Destroyer | 58 | Became captain of the Earth Squad after defeating its five other War God members; had mastered the manual’s third layer in under a year. |
| First-stage Planetary level | 70 | Reached Planetary level through the Body Tempering 180 Forms; gained flight and a base strength of roughly 2 million kilograms. |
| Third-stage Planetary level | 77 | Cultivated Sky-Rending and mental-resistance techniques while relying on King Kai Fist and Diamond Armor. |
| Fourth-stage Planetary level | 84 | Easily slaughtered six King-level monsters during the monster invasion. |
| Sixth-stage Planetary level | 112 | Broke through after using Bloodline Evolution Potion and cultivating with life-rich energy. |
| Second-stage Stellar level | 130 | Reached the second Stellar stage while surviving the World Within a World; his law comprehension neared a threshold. |
| Sixth-stage Stellar level / threshold of Origin Laws | 142 | Advanced from Stellar level two to six in half a year and reached the sixth level of the Golden Feather Secret Manual. |
| Ninth-stage Stellar level | 150 | Faced the inheritance hall’s cosmic-level gatekeeper while wielding a domain and a twentyfold King Kai Fist. |
| Cosmic level | 151 152 | Regenerated after death in the inheritance hall, acquired a mysterious bloodline, and defeated the first-stage cosmic-level gatekeeper. |
| Third-stage Universe level | 163 | Advanced rapidly with Life Evolution Fluid before entering Giant Axe Dojo life-and-death battles. |
| Seventh-stage Universe level | 174 | Reached this rank within ten years, gained the title “Death God,” and remained undefeated against higher-ranked opponents. |
| Ninth-stage Universe level | 182 | Had become a ninth-stage Giant Axe Warrior by the time he reached the Ancient Burning Continent. |
| Seventh-stage Domain Lord | 410 | Used a nutrient pod to reach Domain Lord level seven in three months. |
| Ninth-stage Domain Lord | 416 | Returned to the Ganwu Universe Kingdom after two years of training as a ninth-level Domain Lord. |
Background
Chen Daolin transmigrated into a fifteen-year-old body and entered a world of martial cultivation with little money and initially unremarkable talent. The original body’s parents had already died, leaving him to confront the unfamiliar world alone. He spent more than two years training desperately at the Extreme Martial Arts Hall before attaining only intermediate-student status. 1 2 339
His circumstances changed after acquiring the King Kai Fist. Its punishing training sharpened his will, and he quickly progressed from a prospective martial artist to one of Earth’s strongest combatants. His early growth was driven by practical battles against monsters, especially his breakthrough against a Beast General-level leopard in 1001 City. 6 27
After surviving the No. 9 Ancient Civilization Ruin’s death assessment, Chen received cultivation resources and techniques that accelerated his rise beyond the God of War level. He later survived apparent death during the battle against the Golden-Horned Beast, awakening from the mysterious Star Sea World with a regenerated body. 67 86
Appearance
Chen Daolin is a black-haired young man of ordinary East Asian appearance. Early in the story, he is thin-framed and habitually neat despite his poverty and exhaustion. 1 260
- Wore a white shirt, black trousers, and faded gray cloth shoes as a student. 1
- Usually has black hair and dark eyes. 260 271
- Developed an unfathomable blood-red pattern between his brows as his bloodline awakened. 262
- The Astral Realm Armor manifests as crimson-gold armor and a mask that leaves only his eyes exposed. 270 271
- Can have the Cloud-Touching Vine transform into a blackish-purple battle suit around his body. 142
Personality
Chen Daolin is intensely diligent and finds fulfillment in relentless cultivation rather than wealth or comfort. Even after becoming powerful, he recognizes the vastness of the universe and remains focused on improving rather than indulging in his status. 78 174
He is practical and guarded with valuable knowledge: he released the Body Tempering 180 Forms for humanity’s benefit, but kept Wildfire Hundred Strikes secret as a personal safeguard. 68 70 He also shows compassion beneath his combat-focused exterior, sparing the cubs of the leopard he killed. 27
Years of life-and-death battles hardened his temperament and will. He became increasingly cold and composed in combat, but retains loyalty toward his friends, mentors, and Earth. 168 415
Abilities & Skills
Spear Mastery
Chen Daolin’s primary weapon discipline is spear combat. He developed his style through continual monster hunting, formal cultivation, and life-and-death duels.
- Broke through the first three layers of World Destroyer, with the second layer raising his force output to 2.8 times his base power. 27 41 58
- Reached a spear-technique level near the peak of mastery after comprehending the second layer. 41
- Could kill a ninth-stage Planetary opponent in a frontal duel without using the tenfold King Kai Fist. 117
- Learned from shadow warriors and increasingly incorporated space-law principles into his spear techniques. 299 357
King Kai Fist
The King Kai Fist is Chen Daolin’s defining amplification technique, tempered through extreme pain and willpower.
- Reached tenfold amplification upon becoming Planetary level. 70
- Later wielded a twentyfold King Kai Fist while challenging the inheritance hall’s cosmic-level gatekeeper. 142 150
- Combines it with bloodline and secret-pattern amplifications for explosive combat power far beyond his cultivation realm. 291 299
- Its repeated use contributed to his exceptional resistance against mental attacks. 39
Bloodline Power and Star Sea World
Chen Daolin’s apparent deaths can draw his consciousness into the mysterious Star Sea World, where light orbs have granted unknown powers.
- Regenerated his destroyed lower body after his first encounter with the Star Sea World. 86
- Obtained a mysterious bloodline after dying in the inheritance hall and subsequently entered the Cosmic level. 151 152
- Has displayed two-hundredfold bloodline amplification in real combat. 299
- The nature, origin, and risks of the Star Sea World remain unresolved. 86 151
Origin Laws and Domain
Chen Daolin specializes in the laws of gold and later develops substantial understanding of space laws.
- Reached the threshold of the Origin Laws through the sixth level of the Golden Feather Secret Manual. 142 143
- Possessed a domain with a range of roughly one hundred meters during his Stellar-level inheritance trial. 150
- Uses advanced spatial-law movement to evade encirclement and fight through swarms of Incineration Beasts. 273 357
- His law comprehension repeatedly allows him to defeat physically stronger opponents. 265 291
Soul and Mental Resistance
Chen Daolin has unusually resilient willpower, developed through harsh cultivation, repeated battles, and experiences in the Star Sea World.
- Broke the Three-Eyed Fire-Tailed Fox’s mental illusion through sheer willpower. 39
- Resisted the Dead Fire God King’s overwhelming soul pressure more quickly than any other documented demigod. 286
- Improved his soul power and talent for the Wood Origin Law by completing Myriad Phenomena Palace’s third Snake Path trial. 389
- Possesses limited Spirit Reading Power, but was initially incapable of using it effectively in combat. 77
Soul Symbiosis
Chen Daolin formed a soul symbiosis contract with the Golden-Horned Beast.
- Can sense the beast’s location at any time. 90
- Gains easier comprehension of domains and law insights through their shared souls. 90 143
- The contract compelled the Golden-Horned Beast to refrain from harming humans. 90
Cloud-Touching Vine
The Cloud-Touching Vine serves as both a cultivated lifeform and adaptable armor.
- Reached the ninth Planetary stage by the time Chen Daolin was at Stellar level six. 142
- Can merge into his skin and transform into a tightly fitted blackish-purple battle suit. 142
- Was later used as inner armor to help him avoid unnecessary attention in the Endless Abyssal Sea. 260
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Black God Set — A shape-changing black protective set that can cover Chen’s body or imitate clothing and equipment; resisted his SS-grade spear without damage. 43
- Black Radiance Spear — An elite first-tier force weapon usable through the ninth Planetary level. 67
- Wildfire Hundred Strikes — A rare secret technique that enhances Genetic Origin Energy attacks. 67
- Golden Feather Secret Manual — A secret art created by his master for comprehending the Origin Laws of gold. 105
- Astral Realm Armor — Crimson-gold armor powered by a Realm Bead formed from Chen’s soul power and origin energy. It grants disguise, powerful defense, and a world projection; its core can be destroyed, causing the armor to collapse temporarily. 270 271
- Completed Astral Realm Armor — With both components, it can amplify his physical strength by up to one hundred times peak World Master strength depending on his cultivation level. 285 299
- Yuanchen Spear — An Immortal-grade spear obtained for use by his Chaos Stone Monkey incarnations. 361 362
- Black Dragon Armor — Immortal-grade armor obtained alongside the Yuanchen Spear. 362
- Gaia — A metal lifeform installed in Chen Daolin’s custom-built spaceship. 362
Relationships
- Ji Xuan — Close companion and cultivation partner; she fought beside him on Earth, witnessed his Planetary-level breakthrough, and helped establish the Starry Sky Group. 39 70 90
- Ji Han — Love interest; she fainted when she believed Chen had been killed by the Golden-Horned Beast. 86
- Golden-Horned Beast / Golden Horn — Soul-symbiosis partner whose shared insights improve Chen’s law comprehension; their relationship is cooperative but often strained. 89 90 143
- Hong — Elder brother figure, fellow Earth powerhouse, and combat mentor whose experience greatly aided Chen’s development. 67 78 161
- Thunder God — Second brother figure and longtime cultivation rival; he and Chen spar and advance alongside Hong. 78 142 161
- Baruch — Inheritance Hall guide and mentor who explains trials, treasures, and cultivation choices. 156 292 299
- Golden Crow Tower Master — Chen’s teacher and the creator of the Golden Feather Secret Manual. 105 160
- Domain Lord Goulan — Senior brother who confirmed Chen’s Origin Law breakthrough and treats him as a close junior. 143
- Xuduo — Purple-haired Tabor Family descendant and one of Chen’s few close friends; supports his Giant Axe Dojo battles and reunites with him decades later. 162 165 315
- Star Rain King — Estate teacher who treats Chen like a younger brother and assigns Immortal disciples to guard him. 413 415
- Giant Axe Founder — Chen’s master after accepting him as a personal disciple; granted him a Void Token and Rescue Token. 337
- Biqi — Chen’s intelligent assistant, who manages communications, navigation, and technical support. 162 358
- Black Jade — Chen’s World Master-level servant, registered by him as a Ganwu Universe Kingdom citizen. 315
Story Role / Major Arcs
Rise on Earth
Chen rises from a poor intermediate student to an Invincible War God through the King Kai Fist and World Destroyer spear technique. He defeats Lord-level monsters, reaches the top of the Black Dragon Ranking with combat power amplitude 16, and becomes captain of the Earth Squad. 39 42 58
No. 9 Ancient Civilization Ruin
He survives the ruin’s death assessment, gaining Wildfire Hundred Strikes and the Black Radiance Spear. The experience provides him with the resources and methods needed to break into the Planetary level. 67 70
Golden-Horned Beast Crisis
Chen helps defend humanity against King-level monsters and the Golden-Horned Beast. After apparently dying, he regenerates through the Star Sea World, then becomes Earth’s strongest active protector while Hong and Thunder God remain unconscious. 84 86 89
Starry Sky Group and Cosmic Advancement
After forming a soul contract with the Golden-Horned Beast, Chen establishes the Starry Sky Martial Arts Hall and Starry Sky Group. He later leaves Earth, develops his understanding of the Origin Laws, and becomes the Golden Crow Tower Master’s official disciple. 90 143 160
Giant Axe Dojo Life-and-Death Battles
Chen enters the Giant Axe Dojo’s battles to temper himself without relying on his strongest hidden abilities. His consecutive victories make him the “Death God,” though the killing also hardens his temperament. 163 168 174
Ancient Burning Continent and Three Rivers
During warfare on the Ancient Burning Continent, Chen earns vast merit, defeats demigod opponents, acquires the Astral Realm Armor, and becomes the first challenger in Twilight River history to pass its sixth stage. 235 265 271 291
Divine Beginning Secret Realm
Chen clears the Seven Star Treasure Pagoda’s seventh floor, gains core-member status in the Divine Beginning Secret Realm, and is later accepted as the Giant Axe Founder’s personal disciple. 320 337
Supervisory Special Envoy
Following further cultivation and desperate missions, Chen advances to Domain Lord level and receives an appointment as supervisory special envoy to the Giant Axe Dojo’s Ganwu branch. Alien organizations later begin planning to assassinate him. 410 416
Notable Quotes
“Only by competing on the same stage as the universe’s countless genius powerhouses will this life have been worth living!” 156
Trivia
- Chen prefers a good meal after cultivation before returning to harsher training. 163
- He has few close friends and considers Xuduo’s comfortable, family-centered life incompatible with his own path. 315
- Chen spared the cubs of the Beast General-level leopard he killed during his early monster-hunting period. 27