Chen Rui

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Chen Rui (陈睿)
Alias(es)	Agulie; Richard; Arthur; Charles; Kari 107 137 212 276 360
Species/Race	Human; transmigrated into the Demon Realm 8 927
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Darkmoon Territory; later the Demon Realm's Unified Alliance 5 1141
Occupation/Role	Three-discipline artificer Grandmaster; consort of the three great empires 259 1051
Status	Alive 1283

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Newly advanced Mid-tier Demon	49	His strength is assessed as that of a beginner Mid-tier Demon before the confrontation with Alaux.
Mid-stage Mid-tier Demon / stabilized Gang Realm	56	His humanoid form increases his power and defense; the Analytical Eye becomes decisive in identifying Jess's true body.
High-Rank Demon	137	Joseph notes that Chen Rui rose from Mid-tier to High-Rank Demon in under two months and defeated Joseph's strongest High-Rank subordinate.
Demon King	170	Breaks through after gaining control of Snod and the western mining passage.
Mid-stage Demon King	212	His strength reaches the middle stage while he operates under the identity of Richard.
Law Realm — Star Controller	244	Completes Heart Tempering after a two-month coma; his combat power becomes comparable to an early Great Devil King.
Five-star Evolution — Star-Controlling Lord	398 435	Breaks through to five-star evolution; later system data identifies him as Star-Controlling Lord.
Peak Demon Emperor	530	Reaches the peak Devil Emperor level and survives two strikes from an Abyss Lord.
Six-star Evolution Realm — Blue Star	630	Evolves after being transported to the Surface World; gains Stealth, Flame Dragon Roar, Extreme Star Transformation, Punishment, and independent time control.
Crimson: Extreme Star Emperor	857	Emerges from year-long seclusion with SS+ physical attributes and mastery of Laws.
Peak Demigod	1038	The transformation of his Star Domain advances his base power to peak demigod; he demonstrates speed, time, destruction, and space laws.
Two-star Super System enhancement	1154	Returns after two years of cultivation able to contend evenly with Ben Hong at her peak.
Peak Pseudo-God	1171	Pagliu confirms that Chen Rui has defeated Sariel and the Church of Light's Three Supreme Angels.

History

Arrival in the Demon Realm

Chen Rui is a human transmigrator who awakens in the Demon Realm and initially prioritizes survival over any larger ambition. He becomes Aldas's apprentice, using his knowledge of Huarong Dao to secure lessons in potion-making and a safer position within Darkmoon City. 5 8

He learns that Darkmoon is ruled by Shea Lucifer and faces political pressure from the Fallen Angel Empire's regent, Heiyao. Recognizing the danger of being exposed as human, Chen Rui relies on concealment, false identities, and the growing capabilities of his Super System. 5 12 25

Rise in Darkmoon

Pagliu begins Chen Rui's harsh combat training, pushing him beyond the limits normally imposed by rank suppression. Chen Rui's first arena battle against Langke becomes a turning point: he overcomes his fear and hesitation, establishing the mentality that drives his later growth. 30 47

Under the identity of Agulie, he rises through Darkmoon's arena and political structure. He later serves as Mining Officer and becomes sheriff after returning from Xilang Mountain, despite widespread resistance to a human holding the office. 87 195

Chen Rui gradually makes himself indispensable to Darkmoon. He controls the Cloak Society's influence over public order, builds alliances with the wyverns, Minotaurs, Medusas, Earth Elementals, and Dragon Race members, and helps turn Darkmoon into a growing economic and military power. 211 328 553

Artificer Renown and Undercover Operations

As Arthur, Chen Rui wins the artificer competition by forging a Quasi-Legendary cloak and a Legendary magic bracelet, establishing himself as a master of leatherwork and accessory crafting. His success earns the attention of Empress Catherine and grants him access to the Artificer Alliance's privileges and archives. 259 260

He repeatedly uses his disguises to infiltrate hostile powers. As Charles, he becomes Regent Heiyao's Senior Adviser and uses black potions, financial schemes, and military leverage to shape the Fallen Angel Empire's politics from within. 339 360

His operations against White Feather Territory expose the existence of multiple Xi Karis. By the end of the conflict, Xi Kari's clone becomes Chen Rui's servant and replaces the original as White Feather's sole lord. 511 526 533

Surface World, Sacred Artifacts, and the Greater Conflict

After evolving to six-star level, Chen Rui returns to the Surface World and encounters human factions, angels, elemental monarchs, and the Church of Light. He seeks the Seven Artifacts and the elemental source powers while concealing both his Demon Realm ties and his identity as Arthur. 630 796 927

He infiltrates the Temple of Light to obtain the Wind Chapter, escaping pursuit by the peak pseudo-god Michael through Star Shift, the Tower of Glory, and the Stellar Gate. 936

Chen Rui later defeats Lucifer's scheme surrounding the Seven Chapters of Beginning and End, absorbing Lucifer and the Supreme Key into the Dark Monarch card. 1220

Guardian of the Demon Realm

Chen Rui's contributions to Darkmoon and the wider Demon Realm are publicly revealed through a documentary. It credits him with playing an irreplaceable role in bringing prosperity, stability, and peace to the Demon Realm. 1243

After helping establish a confederation that includes the Dragon Race, elves, dwarves, beastmen, humans, and Demon Realm races, he receives a prophetic warning that the Demon Realm may be destroyed by a mirror image of itself. He resolves to protect the realm and its people from that future. 1283

Personality

Chen Rui is pragmatic, calculating, and exceptionally adaptive. In his early days, he survives by manipulating expectations: he trades knowledge for protection, maintains layered cover identities, and chooses low-profile solutions whenever direct confrontation would be fatal. 5 25 137

His caution does not make him passive. He repeatedly accepts dangerous bargains, infiltrates hostile forces, and uses enemies' ambitions against them. He can be ruthless in planning, but he avoids pursuing power solely for domination; Shea explicitly recognizes that his influence could let him seize the Fallen Angel Empire, yet he remains committed to Darkmoon instead. 271 398 553

His defining trait is persistence. From his breakthrough against Langke onward, Chen Rui treats every stronger opponent as another summit to surpass. His determination is tied to protecting his companions, lovers, and the Demon Realm he comes to regard as home. 47 454 1243

Abilities & Skills

Super System and Star Power

Chen Rui's central source of power is the Super System, which develops his Star Power, grants specialized functions, and supports his cultivation.

• Analytical Eye — Identifies opponents' attributes and exposes concealed information, including Jess's real body among five shadows and Bai Luo's unexpected Devil Emperor-level strength. 56 373
• Deep Analysis — Improves through spiritual-energy support and allows him to study powers, equipment, arrays, and techniques in detail. 184 696
• Training Ground — Uses accelerated time rules for combat drills, mental cultivation, and developing new moves. 61 1091
• Stellar Gate — Enables long-range escape and movement, though powerful spatial opponents can interfere with it. 373 936

Star Arts and Transformations

Chen Rui combines Star Power with combat techniques that emphasize precision, redirection, and overwhelming bursts of force.

• Origin-Breaking Blade — A condensed cutting strike used to defeat Mikas and later sharpened through Furious Sea training. 68 102
• Aurora Blast — A powerful ranged Star Power attack with limited daily uses in its earlier form and considerable energy cost. 61 389
• Dark Star Domain — His domain technique, used to defeat Lestine and Miya during an assassination attempt. 348
• Star-Controlling Transformation — A major power increase that can leave him severely depleted or unconscious after use. 472 486
• Extreme Star Transformation — A higher transformation used against opponents such as Zehongen; even this form can fail against a superior Kingdom barrier. 814
• Star Shift — Redirects attacks, including the Lucifer Royal Family's Black Flame. 387
• Mirror Body — Reflects or refracts enemy attacks for ten seconds; usable once per hour. 1039
• All-Heavens Star God Mirror — A technique developed after his soul power strengthens, deepening his control over Star Power. 1091

Light-Favored Body and Laws

Chen Rui possesses a Light-Favored Body despite being human and living among the Devil Race.

• Absorbs part of Samuel's light-element attacks and breaks free from Light Chain Bind. 301
• Uses light power without suffering the dark-element suppression that affects Devil Race combatants in Bright Space. 301
• Masters the laws of speed, time, destruction, and space by the peak demigod stage. 1038
• Comprehends a fragment of the Origin of Creation by confronting destruction with its opposite principle. 986
• His time authority can be countered by specialists such as Tessaniel. 1113

Artificing, Runes, and Magic Arrays

Chen Rui is a master of leatherworking, accessory crafting, and equipment crafting.

• Produces Legendary equipment during the imperial artificer competition. 259
• Uses Ancient Rune Language and Dragon Language Inscription to supplement his technical knowledge. 696
• Repairs Bai Luo's sword, Blood River, earning Bai Luo's respect and a temporary alliance. 276
• Operates the Holy Radiance Platform to transform ten Silver Radiance Guardian Knights into light-element physiques. 1033
• Develops and supplies exceptional potions, including the Resurrection Potion presented to Heiyao. 360

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• God-Devouring Mask — Used to turn Snod into a puppet; grants immunity to soul-control effects when combined with Will of Darkness. 170 607
• Sword of the Fallen Angel — A Seven Artifact capable of slaying souls. 1039
• Phantom Demon Shield — Used to withstand Raphael's Holy Spirit Soul-Requiem. 1163
• Fury King Armor — A Seven Artifact originally restricted to its recognized Samael Royal Family wielder; Chen Rui bypasses this restriction through Deep Analysis. 892
• Windshadow Boots — Grant Wind Evasion, Flash Bloom, Windcatching Shadow-Seizing, and Wind Body Technique. 1113
• Tower of Glory — Counters spatial interference and assists his escape from Michael. 936
• Northern Abyss — Divine sword wielded during the battle against the dark-element army. 422
• Mystic Jade Armor — Enhances movement speed and mental power, halves ranged damage, and provides Hot-Blooded Aura to strengthen allies within one hundred meters. 420

Relationships

• Shea Lucifer — Ruler of Darkmoon, later Empress of the Fallen Angel Empire, and Chen Rui's fiancée. Their partnership develops from political cooperation into mutual devotion. 5 385 559
• Athena — Scythe Demon swordswoman, Chen Rui's early protector, combat instructor, and lover. She remains at his side during crises, including his Heart Tempering coma. 5 30 244
• Alice Lucifer — Shea's younger sister and Chen Rui's close companion. She calls herself his fiancée and becomes increasingly attached to him. 192 472
• Jia — Chen Rui's maid and lover. Their relationship deepens openly, and Jia's father Azgalo ultimately entrusts her to Chen Rui. 328 398
• Catherine — Empress of the Shadow Empire and mother of Chen Rui's daughter, Dodo. She accepts his other relationships while maintaining a close political and personal partnership with him. 886 1059
• Tiffany — Empress of the Blood Fiend Empire and Chen Rui's wife; she openly declares her loyalty to him before Satan. 1224
• Isabella — Initially binds Chen Rui with Evil Gu, later risks her life to help him escape Bai Luo. 212 373
• Lola — Fairy Dragon researcher and lover whose trust in Chen Rui grows through repeated conflicts and reunions. 486 707
• Pagliu — Poison Dragon mentor and early training partner whose brutal instruction helps establish Chen Rui's combat foundation. 30 49
• Lomon — Friend, rival, and drinking companion; their relationship is marked by mutual respect and competition. 212 474
• Ben Hong — Formerly a dangerous pseudo-god adversary and uneasy ally; later swears to follow Chen Rui under a strengthened master-servant contract. 1012 1089

Notable Quotes

“Only those who fear death understand the preciousness of life. If one can even look upon death with indifference, then life—and everything else—would be beneath notice in one's eyes.”
— Chen Rui 1211