Chen Yuan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Chen Yuan (陈元)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Shrek Reserve Team
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; Shrek Academy student; Reserve Team selector
Martial Soul(s)	Flame Gauntlet; Dali Gu, a sentient orange-red dinosaur-like Martial Soul with a circular crystal organ in its chest
Attribute	Ultimate Fire
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Soul Ancestor	1	Had a soul-ring configuration exceeding standard age limits after obtaining his first ring with hired mercenaries.
Level 44 Soul Ancestor	9	Identified by Yan Shaozhe as a fourteen-year-old Level 44 Soul Ancestor.
Level 47	42	Broke through through intensive cultivation in his dormitory.
Fifth Soul Ring	47	Absorbed thousand-year Whale Rubber for his fifth ring.
Level 60	119	Reached Level 60 after fusing two Blazing Pegasus Right Leg Bones and a Secret Technique Soul Bone into a two-hundred-thousand-plus-year Soul Bone.
Level 67	125	Broke through after his harvest at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well; his Ultimate Attribute transition was nearing completion.
Sixth Soul Ring	130	Revealed to possess a hundred-thousand-year sixth Soul Ring.

Background

Chen Yuan transmigrated from Earth. During an earlier crisis, three evil soul masters were reduced to dust, leaving him their storage soul tools. He used those resources to leave Small Lake Village, hire mercenaries for his first Soul Ring, enter a primary academy, and eventually obtain a recommendation to Shrek Academy. 1

Despite being a commoner, he improved Small Lake Village's circumstances after enrolling at Shrek. He remains close to his grandfather, Old Chen, and takes responsibility for Yaya's education and future. 1 2 56

At Shrek, Chen Yuan used his knowledge of future events and his connections to steer Huo Yuhao, Bei Bei, and others away from Zhou Yi's class. He also brought Xiao Xiao's Twin Martial Souls to Yan Shaozhe's attention, helping secure her recognition as a Core Disciple. 8 9 10

Appearance

Chen Yuan is a teenager noted for being conspicuously handsome. His appearance draws attention from Xiao Xiao and Meng Hongchen. 25 73

• His Flame Gauntlet can conceal an External Soul Bone when summoned. 56
• Dali Gu manifests as an orange-red dinosaur with a circular crystal organ on its chest. 1

Personality

Chen Yuan is pragmatic, self-directed, and intensely committed to cultivation. He prioritizes his own long-term growth over obligations that could endanger his future, including Mu En's request to help Ma Xiaotao. 42 79 90 130

He is also protective toward people he accepts as his own. He supports Yaya's education, guides Xiao Xiao through cultivation risks, worries over his teammates' lack of medical support, and selected a Reserve Team with complementary roles in mind. 2 10 62 83

His confidence can be blunt or dismissive. He exposed Wang Dong'er's gender during registration, treated Xiao Hongchen's challenge with apparent indifference, and easily overpowered Bei Bei without using his Martial Soul or Soul Skills. 13 50 92

Abilities & Skills

Ultimate Fire

Chen Yuan possesses an exceptionally high-quality fire attribute that can reach Ultimate Fire levels when amplified.

• His attribute suppresses weaker fire-aligned Soul Masters; Wu Feng was unable to comfortably summon her Martial Soul under its pressure. 4
• His flames destabilize Ma Xiaotao's fire and can burn opponents' soul power. 66 96
• He melted Meng Hongchen's ice-based attack and defeated her during the tournament. 101
• The Infernal Delicate Apricot recognized his Ultimate Fire upon sensing him in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. 122
• His flames instinctively sought to burn Ma Xiaotao when he examined her evil-fire condition. 130

Flame Gauntlet

Chen Yuan's combat Martial Soul is a Flame Gauntlet.

• He used it alongside the Eighteen Arhat Fist to defeat an Iron-Armed Ape. 4
• It can conceal his External Soul Bone from observers. 56
• Its fire quality exceeds Ma Xiaotao's Phoenix flames. 66

Dali Gu

Dali Gu is Chen Yuan's sentient Martial Soul and closest confidant.

• Communicates mentally with Chen Yuan and follows his decisions loyally. 1 2
• Facilitated the merging of Chen Yuan and Xiao Xiao's powers during the Pillar of Courage's abnormal activity. 15
• Felt acknowledged by the world's consciousness after Chen Yuan and Xiao Xiao's soul-power fusion; Chen Yuan speculated that Xiao Xiao's Martial Soul stabilized Dali Gu's previously suppressed destiny. 16
• Can provide two skills from its Battle Dragon period while Chen Yuan is in a special enhanced state. 31

Eighteen Arhat Fist

A fist technique used in conjunction with Chen Yuan's physical strength and Flame Gauntlet.

• Defeated an Iron-Armed Ape in the Star Dou Great Forest. 4
• Chen Yuan's raw punching power is strong enough that observers may mistake ordinary punches for Soul Skills. 56
• He incapacitated all members of Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy with a single punch. 72

Galloping Pegasus Domain

A domain obtained after Chen Yuan fused multiple Soul Bones.

• Grants flight. 119
• Allows him to walk through the air. 119

Battle Cards

Chen Yuan uses the Battle Dragon Machine with Dali Gu to extract compatible skills from non-native creatures.

• Spirit Explosion Technique — extracted from an Undead Knight. 79
• Stacking Force — obtained alongside Spirit Explosion Technique; used to break Lin Xi's Invincible Barrier. 79 99
• The machine can extract only fire-attribute or attribute-less skills from creatures not assimilated by the Douluo Continent. 79

Soul Power Fusion

Chen Yuan has an unusual fusion connection with Xiao Xiao.

• Their soul powers can intertwine into a more refined power and accelerate both of their cultivation. 16 17
• Their connection deepened after fighting the Black Gold Ant together. 15
• Chen Yuan warned Xiao Xiao not to cultivate both Martial Souls simultaneously because of the danger of explosion. 10

Equipment / Items

• External Soul Bone — can be concealed through the Flame Gauntlet. 56
• Two Blazing Pegasus Right Leg Bones — fused with a Secret Technique Soul Bone. 119
• Secret Technique Soul Bone — part of the fusion that created his two-hundred-thousand-plus-year Soul Bone. 119
• Level 6 Bow-type Soul Tool — gifted by Ning Tian; prompted Chen Yuan to add archery practice to his routine. 64
• Soul Tool Thrusters — used to outpace Ma Xiaotao in the tournament final. 99
• Dragon Mushroom Leaves — taken from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. 125

Relationships

• Dali Gu — sentient Martial Soul, confidant, and combat partner; assists with Battle Card extraction and Chen Yuan's power fusion with Xiao Xiao. 15 16 79
• Xiao Xiao — cultivation partner and developing romantic interest; shares a Martial Soul Fusion Skill and soul-power connection with Chen Yuan. 10 17 25 121
• Yaya — younger girl under Chen Yuan's care; he enrolled her in a primary academy and plans for her future Soul Ring. 2 56 113
• Old Chen — Chen Yuan's grandfather; Chen Yuan treats him with affection and respect. 1 56
• Bei Bei — roommate, sparring partner, and Reserve Team member; Chen Yuan defeated him decisively in a duel. 17 42 50
• Xu Sanshi — roommate and Reserve Team member; shares a friendly, brotherly rapport with Chen Yuan. 17 38 62
• Ning Tian — former mission client and Reserve Team member; gifted Chen Yuan a Level 6 bow-type Soul Tool and develops feelings for him. 3 62 64
• Gong Changlong — mentor figure who offered to help Chen Yuan seek a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast and later accompanied him to Sunset Forest. 15 119 121
• Mu En — senior guide who recognizes Chen Yuan's potential and considers him a possible Sea God Pavilion successor. 16 25
• Xiao Hongchen — hostile rival; recognizes Chen Yuan as the user of a Level 8 Fixed Soul Guidance Cannonball and challenges him repeatedly. 73 92
• Meng Hongchen — admirer and opponent; Chen Yuan defeated her with Ultimate Fire. 73 92 101

Story Role / Major Arcs

Small Lake Village and Shrek Enrollment

Chen Yuan awakens Martial Souls for the children of Small Lake Village while reflecting on the changes his Shrek enrollment has enabled. As a Soul Ancestor, he returns support to his home community and later escorts Yaya toward her education. 1 2

New Student Registration

Working at the registration office before becoming a fourth-year student, Chen Yuan manipulates class assignments, helps Huo Yuhao and Bei Bei avoid Zhou Yi, and brings Xiao Xiao to Yan Shaozhe after learning of her Twin Martial Souls. 8 9

Xiao Xiao's Growth

Chen Yuan helps Xiao Xiao obtain Soul Rings, cautions her against dangerous twin-soul cultivation, and becomes involved in her unique soul-power fusion. Their connection develops into a Martial Soul Fusion Skill and a closer personal bond. 10 15 17 25

Reserve Team and Tournament

Chen Yuan chooses Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, Xiao Xiao, Ning Tian, and Huo Yuhao as the Shrek Reserve Team. In competition, he repeatedly demonstrates overwhelming individual strength, including defeating seven opponents at once, defeating the Star Luo Royal Academy team alone, and breaking through the Sun Moon team's defenses. 62 73 96 99

Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

Accompanied by Gong Changlong, Chen Yuan enters the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to seek his next Soul Ring. He earns the cooperation of sentient immortal herbs, opens his eight extraordinary meridians with the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, strengthens his spiritual power with Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, and later reaches Level 67. 121 122 123 125

Trivia

• Chen Yuan was already a Soul Ancestor before Shrek Academy and possessed soul rings beyond normal age limits. 1
• Yan Shaozhe specifically noted his extraordinary status as a fourteen-year-old Level 44 Soul Ancestor. 9
• Chen Yuan expects to become a Soul Saint within one year after reaching Level 67. 125