Qian Yu

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Qian Yu 45
Age	15 years old 45 61
Martial Soul(s)	Desert Eagle (primary Assault System Battle Soul) 28 61; Body Martial Soul (second Martial Soul, acquired after being struck by a giant hammer at age 9) 8; Devouring Eye / Divine Eye (third Martial Soul, acquired in the Star Dou Great Forest) 9 11
Soul Power Level	Level 54 Soul King (five rings) after a year of training 60 61; previously level 49 Battle Soul Elder at age 15 45, level 48 after absorbing the Ice Dragon Pearl 32, level 40 at age 15 28, level 39 at age 12 15; awakened with Innate Full Soul Power 3; suffered a drop to level 10 at age 12 before leaving Spirit City 8
Spirit Rings	All displayed Desert Eagle rings were purple by level 39, with Spirit Simulation used to disguise the first ring as yellow 15; first spirit ring from a 400-year Golden Armored Earth Crocodile 5; second spirit ring is purple 29; fourth spirit ring from the Ice and Fire Dragon King's Ice Dragon Pearl 32; obtained a fifth spirit ring upon breaking through level 50 57 61
Spirit Skills	Golden Armor Reinforcement (first skill, increases strength by 30% and physical defense by 40%) 5; Sky Full of Dancing Bullets (second skill, creates suspended bullets that can be detonated) 29 41; Metal Storm and Precision Sniping (used in combat) 18; Ice Dragon Cold Soul Bullet and Ice Dragon Cold Crystal Armor (acquired from fourth spirit ring) 32; Ultimate Ice and Ultimate Fire 31 46; Ice Dragon True Body: Gun Halo Bodyguard, Sky-Ripping Claw, and Sky-Splitting Claw 62; Mental Interference, Spirit Sharing, and Spirit Detection through the Devouring Eye 11 21
Second Martial Soul Skills	Spirit Simulation (used to disguise spirit ring colors) 15
Third Martial Soul Skills	Devouring Eye (can devour and return soul power, increase age of spirit rings and spirit bones) 9; Mental Interference 11; Spirit Detection and Spirit Share 11 21
Weapon Forms	Desert Eagle, AK47, and 98k bullet forms 29 50 63
Affiliation(s)	Spirit City (originally, grandson of Qian Daoliu) 3 8; Heaven Dou Royal Second Team (joined at age 15) 26 27; Founder and Sect Master of Feather Gate 35
Family	Grandfather: Qian Daoliu (adopted as grandson) 3; sister figure / close companion: Qian Renxue (“Little Snow”) 5 8; lost siblings (seeks revenge for clan destruction) 8
Physical Description	Gradually developed distinct muscle lines and a unique kind of beauty by age 12 8; described as having a brilliant smile 45
Notable Titles / Recognition	Referred to as a “little monster” by the Dragon Duke due to his level 49 strength at 15 45; praised as having “immense power and composure” by Dugu Bo and Prince Xue Xing 27; recognized as a natural leader and strategic thinker by Sword Douluo 39; publicly recognized as a five-ring Soul King at level 54 61
Sect / Organization Roles	Founder and Sect Master of Feather Gate; Vice Sect Master is Ning Rongrong 35; leader of the Qian Yu Squad 50; leader of the reorganized Heaven Dou Royal Second Team after defeating Qin Ming 63

Physical Description

Qian Yu is a tall, slender youth with a handsome face and a striking third eye—the Devouring Eye—located on his forehead. As a child, he reached a height comparable to approximately 1.8 meters by the age of nine, and he retains a lean, athletic build into his mid-teens. His features are often described as pleasant, occasionally drawing comments that he is a “pretty boy,” and his smile is noted for its brilliance. The third eye is a prominent and unusual physical trait; it can open and close, and is normally hidden when not in use, but reveals itself especially during moments of great exertion or when his martial soul is activated. This eye grants him enhanced perception and spiritual abilities.

• Height and Build: Tall and slender. At nine years old, his height was already similar to Dai Mubai's approximately 1.8-meter frame 16. He maintains a lean, athletic physique as a teenager.
• Facial Features: Handsome, with some characters referring to him as a “pretty boy” 3. He possesses a brilliant smile 45.
• Third Eye (Devouring Eye): A distinctive eye on his forehead that serves as his Devouring Eye martial soul. It can open and close spontaneously, often glowing or manifesting when he uses his abilities or during times of high spiritual exertion 3 8 9.

Background

Early Life

Qian Yu was a transmigrant who had originally been an elite special forces soldier and a fan of the Douluo Dalu series on Earth, reincarnating into the Douluo Continent after an accident during a mission 1. In his new life, he enjoyed four years of happiness with loving parents and a younger brother and sister. However, when he was four years old, a black mysterious iron hammer ruthlessly shattered that peace. His parents were killed in the catastrophe, and the trauma of the event left him unconscious, causing him to be separated from his siblings 1. From that day forward, his life was defined by revenge and the search for his family.

Fortunately, he was rescued by a passing Qian Daoliu, the leader of the Worship Hall in Spirit City. Qian Daoliu brought him back to the Worship Hall, gave him the name “Qian Yu,” and promised to take him as a disciple once he awakened his martial soul, pledging to help him seek revenge and find his siblings 1. Qian Yu grew up alongside Qian Renxue, the granddaughter of Qian Daoliu, and the two developed a deep bond. He often told her stories from his past life, including tales from the Douluo Dalu series 1.

Awakening and Training

At the age of six, Qian Yu awakened the Desert Eagle martial soul with Innate Full Soul Power. His spirit power color surpassed red and settled on deep crimson 3. Qian Daoliu accepted him as his grandson rather than a formal disciple, following Qian Renxue’s objection to him becoming merely her grandfather’s disciple 3.

Qian Daoliu led Qian Yu, Qian Renxue, and Jin Guang into the Star Dou Great Forest for their first rings. Qian Yu killed a 400-year Golden Armored Earth Crocodile by shooting its eye, absorbed its spirit ring, gained Golden Armor Reinforcement, and advanced to level 12 5. Qian Yu and Qian Renxue subsequently discovered their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Sacred Radiance Hunter Blade, which allowed them to defeat an 800-year Bright Sacred Horn Deer 6. By age eight, Qian Yu had reached level 20 7.

After he was struck by the image of a giant hammer, Qian Yu awakened a Body Martial Soul and began losing soul power rather than gaining it 8. His level fell from 20 to 10 over three years despite relentless physical training. He hid the condition from Qian Renxue and Qian Daoliu until Qian Daoliu discovered the anomaly, though the latter could find no cause 8.

Departure and Journey

At age twelve, Qian Yu left Spirit City to seek his own path, revenge against the Clear Sky Sect, and his lost siblings 8. Qian Daoliu concealed the departure from Qian Renxue, while Qian Yu left her letters and promised to return if he survived 8 9.

Outside Spirit City, Qian Yu entered the Star Dou Great Forest and encountered the Devouring Eye, a sentient martial soul that had selected him rather than Tang San because it regarded Qian Yu as righteous and Tang San as possessing an evil aura 9. The eye could devour and return soul power, improve spirit rings and spirit bones, and recover by feeding on powerful origins 9 11.

Qian Yu later travelled the continent, clashed repeatedly with Tang San and Yu Xiaogang, and developed a team around Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing. By age twelve he had reached level 39, with all his displayed Desert Eagle rings purple 15. He subsequently joined the Heaven Dou Royal Academy’s Second Team and advanced to level 40 under the pressure of the academy’s education committee 26.

At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Qian Yu bargained with Dugu Bo to cure the Dugu family’s poison curse. He tempered his body in the spring, absorbed Ultimate Ice and Ultimate Fire, acquired million-year Ice and Fire Dragon King soul bones, and chose the Ice Dragon Pearl as his fourth ring 31 32. He also helped Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan use spirit bones to resolve the snake-venom curse 32.

Qian Yu established Feather Gate with Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and Dugu Yan as its founding members 35. Over the following year, he led his squad through intensive training while periodically returning to Dugu Bo’s herb garden and the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for cultivation. He reached level 54 and became a five-ring Soul King, while his squad’s members all entered the Soul Ancestor realm or above 60 61.

Heaven Dou Royal Second Team Reorganization

Qian Yu’s squad challenged the original Heaven Dou Royal Second Team for positions in the All-Continent Spirit Master Competition. After Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing secured official positions, Qian Yu defeated Yu Tianheng despite the latter’s Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul and two ten-thousand-year arm bones 61 62.

Following the match, Yu Yuanzhen attempted to retaliate over Yu Tianheng’s injuries but was stopped by Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo 63. Qian Yu then challenged the level 62 Soul Emperor Qin Ming for leadership of the Second Team. He defeated Qin Ming using his ice-based abilities and secured command of the reorganized squad 63.

Martial Souls

Desert Eagle

Qian Yu’s primary martial soul, the Desert Eagle, is a tool-type, power-attack system martial soul that manifests as a matte-silver handgun with sharp, hard lines and flowing energy from the muzzle 2. Initially dismissed as “scrap metal,” it was immediately recognized by Qian Yu as a firearm due to his past life as a special forces soldier 2. Its bullets can pierce through a dozen trees, penetrate powerful spirit-power defenses, and be adapted for medium-, long-, and close-range combat 4 37.

The Desert Eagle possesses multiple weapon forms, including the AK47 and 98k. The AK47 form supports Metal Storm, while the 98k provides precision sniping and was used against Qin Ming 22 28 63. Qian Yu can apply Ultimate Ice to his projectiles, allowing them to freeze targets and disrupt even high-level opponents 41 63.

• Type: Tool martial soul, power-attack system 4.
• Range: Mid-to-long-range combat specialization, with increasing close-combat capacity through spirit bones 4 57.
• Weapon Forms: Desert Eagle, AK47, and 98k 29 50 63.
• First Soul Skill: Golden Armor Reinforcement 5.
• Second Soul Skill: Sky Full of Dancing Bullets 41.
• Third Soul Skill: Metal Storm 15.
• Fourth Soul Skills: Ice Dragon Cold Soul Bullet and Ice Dragon Cold Crystal Armor 32.
• Fusion Skill: Sacred Radiance Hunter Blade with Qian Renxue’s Six-Winged Angel 6.
• Practical Use: Can disassemble itself and serve as the model for Feather Gate firearm production 36.

Six-Winged Angel

Qian Renxue’s Six-Winged Angel is a god-level angelic martial soul, radiating holy white light and divine pressure 2. Her innate soul power surpassed level 20, shattering a standard testing crystal 2. It specializes in light-elemental and purification abilities and forms Sacred Radiance Hunter Blade with Qian Yu’s Desert Eagle 6.

• Type: God-level beast martial soul 2.
• Elemental Affinity: Light and holy purification 6.
• First Soul Skill: Angel Assault, obtained from an 800-year Bright Sacred Horn Deer 6.
• Fusion Skill: Sacred Radiance Hunter Blade with Qian Yu 6.

Golden Crocodile King

Jin Guang’s Golden Crocodile King is a beast-type, power-attack martial soul with earth and metal attributes. It provides exceptional strength and defense, though Jin Guang’s arrogance and laziness limit its practical potential 2 4.

• Type: Beast martial soul, power-attack system 4.
• Attributes: Earth and metal 4.
• Innate Soul Power: Level 9.5 2.

Devouring Eye

The Devouring Eye, also called the Divine Eye, is Qian Yu’s sentient mental-type martial soul. It manifests as an eye on his forehead and originated as an ancient entity drifting through the universe before becoming bound by Douluo Continent’s laws 9 11. It chose Qian Yu as its host and aids his growth in exchange for recovering its own power 9.

It grants Spirit Detection, Spirit Share, Spirit Impact, and Spirit Simulation, as well as the ability to devour and return soul power. Its enhancement ability lets Qian Yu increase the age of spirit rings and spirit bones, and it reached the third recovery level, the realm of fourfold return, after the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well expedition 11 31.

• Type: Mental-type martial soul 11.
• Spirit Detection: 360-degree perception of the environment and targets 11.
• Spirit Share: Shares sensory information with allies for coordinated combat 11 21.
• Spirit Impact / Mental Interference: Mental shock that disrupts an enemy’s thoughts and concentration 11.
• Spirit Simulation: Mimics appearances, auras, and spirit-ring colors 11 15.
• Devour and Return: Devours soul power, ring power, and spirit-bone power, returning energy at an increasing multiplier 9 11 31.
• Recovery Stage: Third level, fourfold return 31.

Nine Heart Begonia

Ye Lingling’s Nine Heart Begonia is a rare plant-type healing martial soul. After absorbing a 1,700-year Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent ring, she reached level 32 and gained Begonia Healing Pulse, which can heal multiple allies 46. After a year of training, she reached level 40 and acquired a fourth spirit ring 60.

• Type: Plant-type healing martial soul 46.
• Third Soul Skill: Begonia Healing Pulse 46.
• Later Cultivation: Level 40 with four rings 60.

Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon

Yu Tianheng’s Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon is a divine beast martial soul with lightning affinity 28. During his rematch with Qian Yu, he displayed Dragon Transformation features and two ten-thousand-year arm bones, but was still defeated 61 62.

• Type: Divine beast martial soul 28.
• Element: Lightning 28.
• Notable Enhancements: Two ten-thousand-year arm spirit bones 61.
• Defeat: Lost to Qian Yu despite using his full strength and spirit-bone abilities 62.

Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda (Evolved Form)

Ning Rongrong’s Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda after she consumed the Aromatic Silk Beauty given by Qian Yu 35 37. The evolution removed the martial soul’s seven-layer limitation and gave her greater support potential. After a year, she became a level 41 four-ring Soul Ancestor 60.

• Type: Support-type tool martial soul 37.
• Evolution: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda 35 37.
• Later Cultivation: Level 41 with four rings 60.
• Support Output: Provided 40% strength, speed, and soul-power amplification to Qian Yu during the Zhao Wuji battle 50.

Soft Bone Rabbit (Evolved Form)

Xiao Wu’s Soft Bone Rabbit evolved after consuming Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew. The evolution improved her perception and raised her cultivation from level 25 to at least level 36 after her breakthrough 35. With the Titan Giant Ape’s protection and Qian Yu’s assistance, she later broke through to level 40 and condensed a ten-thousand-year fourth spirit ring 56. Following the subsequent year of training, she reached level 44 60.

• Type: Agility-type beast martial soul 35.
• Evolution: Enhanced spiritual perception and proto-red pupils 35.
• Fourth Ring: Ten-thousand-year ring condensed upon reaching level 40 56.
• Later Cultivation: Level 44 60.

Jade Phosphorous Serpent

Dugu Yan’s Jade Phosphorous Serpent is a poison-attribute beast martial soul. Qian Yu helped her resolve its hereditary venom curse through an appropriate spirit bone 32. She later acquired a 5,000-year fourth ring and Jade Phosphorus Poison Arrow, reaching level 45, before advancing to level 47 during the following year 57 60.

• Type: Beast martial soul, poison attribute 29.
• First Soul Skill: Frenzy Poison 29.
• Fourth Soul Skill: Jade Phosphorus Poison Arrow 57.
• Later Cultivation: Level 47 60.

Abilities and Skills

Desert Eagle

Skill Name	Type	Effects	Notes
Golden Armor Reinforcement	Active – Enhancement	Increases strength by 30% and physical defense by 40%.	First spirit skill, obtained from a 400-year Golden Armored Earth Crocodile. 5 41
Sky Full of Dancing Bullets	Active – Attack / Control	Fires bullets that can be suspended, remotely detonated, and used for area control, movement, or freezing when imbued with Ultimate Ice.	Second spirit skill. 29 41 63
Metal Storm	Active – Attack	Changes the Desert Eagle into AK47 form and fires armor-piercing blade bullets.	Third spirit skill. 15 22
Ice Dragon Cold Soul Bullet	Active – Attack	Fires an Ultimate Ice-infused bullet capable of freezing powerful attacks and opponents.	Fourth spirit skill from the Ice Dragon Pearl. 32 63
Ice Dragon Cold Crystal Armor	Active – Defensive	Generates ice armor that freezes physical attackers, reduces attack speed, converts part of soul-power damage into replenishing energy, and can focus its protection on one body part.	Fourth-ring ability. 32
Ice Dragon True Body: Gun Halo Bodyguard	Active – Defensive	Forms an Ice Dragon True Body defense used to block Yu Tianheng’s fourth spirit skill.	Used in the rematch with Yu Tianheng. 62
Sky-Ripping Claw	Active – Spirit Bone Skill	A claw-based close-combat attack used to severely injure Yu Tianheng’s left arm.	Spirit-bone ability. 62
Sky-Splitting Claw	Active – Spirit Bone Skill	A powerful claw attack that clashed with Yu Tianheng’s attack and helped secure victory.	Spirit-bone ability. 62
Ultimate Ice Attribute	Passive	Provides exceptional ice control, poison immunity, and freezing effects.	Obtained through Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well tempering. 31 45
Ultimate Fire Attribute	Passive	Provides exceptional fire-control potential.	Obtained through the same tempering process. 31

Devouring Eye (Third Martial Soul)

Skill Name	Type	Effects	Notes
Spirit Detection	Active – Support	Perceives the surrounding environment and targets in a 360-degree range.	Mental-type ability. 11
Spirit Share	Active – Support	Shares sensory information with teammates for seamless coordination.	Used to command the Qian Yu Squad. 21 50
Spirit Impact / Mental Interference	Active – Control	Releases a mental shock that disrupts an enemy’s thoughts and concentration.	Used to make Tang San doubt Yu Xiaogang. 11
Spirit Simulation	Active – Illusion	Simulates a person’s appearance, spirit rings, and aura.	Used to conceal Qian Yu’s ring colors. 11 15
Devour and Return	Passive	Devours soul power, rings, and spirit bones; returns power and increases ring or bone age.	Reached fourfold return after the Devouring Eye’s third-stage recovery. 9 11 31

Martial Soul Fusion Skill (with Qian Renxue)

Skill Name	Type	Effects	Notes
Sacred Radiance Hunter Blade	Active – Attack	Combines the Desert Eagle and Six-Winged Angel into a high-speed holy attack.	The skill has extreme soul-power consumption and leaves both users exhausted. 6

Power Progression

Chapter (or Time Period)	Soul Power Level	Spirit Rings	Notes
Chapter 3 – Awakening	Innate Full Soul Power	None	Awakened Desert Eagle martial soul; later revealed to possess the Devouring Eye. 3
Chapter 5 – First Soul Ring	Level 12	1st Ring (Desert Eagle): Yellow, ~400–846 years	Absorbed the Golden Armored Earth Crocodile’s ring and gained Golden Armor Reinforcement. 5 15
Chapter 7 – Two Years of Training	Level 20 (age 8)	Still only first ring	Reached level 20 through training under Qian Daoliu. 7
Chapter 11 – Devouring Eye’s First Ring	Level 30 cap; actual power ~31–32	1st Ring (Devouring Eye): Purple, 1,200 years	Absorbed the Ghost Vine and obtained a torso spirit bone. 11
Chapter 15 – Third Spirit Ring	Level 39	1st Ring: Purple, 846 years; 2nd Ring: Purple, 1,528 years; 3rd Ring: Purple, 3,400 years	Used Spirit Simulation to conceal abnormal ring colors. 15
Chapter 26 – Heaven Dou Academy Entry	Level 40	Four-ring breakthrough pending	Broke through under pressure from the Three Education Committee Members. 26
Chapter 32 – Fourth Spirit Ring	Level 48	4th Ring: Ice Dragon Pearl, million-year source	Gained Ice Dragon Cold Soul Bullet and Ice Dragon Cold Crystal Armor. 32
Chapter 41 – Duel with Xie Yue	Level 49	Four rings	Defeated Xie Yue of Spirit Hall’s Golden Generation through strategic use of suspended bullets and Ultimate Ice. 41 42
Chapter 57 – Fifth Ring Breakthrough	Level 50	5th Ring: Obtained	Absorbed the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Left Palm Bone and broke through to Soul King. 57
Chapter 60–61 – One Year of Training	Level 54 Soul King	Five rings	Reached level 54 after a year of training and repeated cultivation at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. 60 61
Chapter 62 – Rematch with Yu Tianheng	Level 54 Soul King	Five rings	Defeated Yu Tianheng despite his two ten-thousand-year arm bones and Dragon Transformation. 62
Chapter 63 – Challenge to Qin Ming	Level 54 Soul King	Five rings	Defeated level 62 Soul Emperor Qin Ming and took command of the Heaven Dou Royal Second Team. 63

Relationships

Qian Renxue

Qian Yu’s bond with Qian Renxue began when Qian Daoliu took him into Spirit City. She was openly affectionate with him, climbed into his bed to hear stories, and rejected his attempt to become Qian Daoliu’s formal disciple because she wanted him to be family instead 1 3. Their martial souls possess the powerful fusion skill Sacred Radiance Hunter Blade 6.

When Qian Yu’s soul power fell, he concealed his condition from her to avoid causing worry. He left Spirit City without saying goodbye in person, but left letters and a promise to return 8 9. Qian Renxue’s continuing attachment to “Brother Qian Yu” is also reflected through Xue Qinghe’s emotional response upon hearing reports of Qian Yu’s achievements 27.

Qian Daoliu

Qian Daoliu rescued Qian Yu, gave him his name, and accepted him as his grandson after witnessing his sincerity and exceptional talent 1 3. He served as Qian Yu’s guardian and early mentor, guiding his cultivation and supporting his bond with Qian Renxue 3 6.

When Qian Yu began losing soul power, Qian Daoliu quietly protected his secret and supported his decision to leave Spirit City, despite his grief 8. He remains one of Qian Yu’s most important familial connections.

Ning Rongrong

Ning Rongrong became Qian Yu’s first Vice Sect Master when Feather Gate was founded 35. After Qian Yu gave her the Aromatic Silk Beauty, her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, fulfilling the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s long-held aspiration 35 37.

She is fiercely protective of Qian Yu, defended him before Sword and Bone Douluo, and used her family’s resources to help Feather Gate pursue firearms manufacturing 36. Her confidence in him remained evident when she rushed to embrace him after his victory over Yu Tianheng 62.

Zhu Zhuqing

Zhu Zhuqing was the first to swear loyalty to Feather Gate and regards it as her home 35. Her Hell Spirit Cat evolved after receiving an immortal herb, and she later absorbed a 4,000-year Shadow Moon Demon Wolf ring, gaining Shadow Moon Instant Slash and reaching level 38 43.

Qian Yu gave her the Shadow Moon Demon Wolf Palm Bone, demonstrating his willingness to invest valuable resources in her growth 43. In turn, Zhu Zhuqing gave Qian Yu a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Left Palm Bone despite wanting it herself, prioritizing his strength over her own desires 57. She reached level 44 after the following year of training 60.

Xiao Wu

Xiao Wu initially submitted to Qian Yu to save Tang San after Qian Yu defeated and severely wounded Tang San 13. Their relationship gradually developed into trust after Qian Yu discovered her hundred-thousand-year soul beast identity and promised to protect her 27 47.

She joined Feather Gate, received Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, and underwent a martial soul evolution that enhanced her perception 35. With Qian Yu’s help and the Titan Giant Ape’s protection, Xiao Wu reached level 40 and condensed a ten-thousand-year fourth spirit ring 56. She later advanced to level 44 and secured an official Second Team position by easily defeating Yu Feng 60 61.

Dugu Yan

Dugu Yan first challenged Qian Yu after he defeated Yu Tianheng. Her poison condition flared during their battle, after which Dugu Bo abducted both of them to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well 29 30. Qian Yu refused Dugu Bo’s demand that he marry her, but agreed to cure the Dugu family’s hereditary poison curse in exchange for three requests 30 32.

She joined Feather Gate, received an immortal herb that improved her poison control and granted poison immunity, and continued supporting Qian Yu’s organization 35. She later acquired a 5,000-year fourth ring and reached level 47 after a year of training 57 60. Dugu Yan also acted as the intermediary in Qian Yu’s attempt to recruit Ye Lingling and invite Dugu Bo into Feather Gate 46 60.

Meng Yiran

Meng Yiran challenged Qian Yu over ownership of Phoenix-tail Crested Serpents, despite her grandparents’ warnings and the massive cultivation gap between them 45. Qian Yu defeated her by using Sky Full of Dancing Bullets together with Ultimate Ice, freezing her solid before removing the cold aura with the Devouring Eye 46.

Rather than becoming resentful, Meng Yiran became fascinated by his strength. The Dragon Duke jokingly proposed Qian Yu as a grandson-in-law after noticing her reaction 46.

Tang San

Qian Yu and Tang San are bitter rivals. Qian Yu defeated Tang San at Nuoding Academy, leaving him seriously wounded and compelling Xiao Wu to submit to protect him 13. Qian Yu later used Mental Interference to make Tang San briefly question Yu Xiaogang’s judgment 11.

Tang San’s jealousy toward Qian Yu intensified as Xiao Wu became closer to Qian Yu and ultimately chose to remain with him rather than return to Tang San 19 49. Their hostility remains connected to Xiao Wu, their opposing ambitions, and Qian Yu’s intent to eventually take revenge against the Clear Sky Sect 8 10.

Qin Ming

Qin Ming initially resisted admitting Qian Yu’s group to the Heaven Dou Royal Second Team, then attempted to marginalize them as substitutes for a year 26 34. When Qian Yu’s squad revealed its overwhelming progress, Qin Ming’s confidence collapsed 60 61.

After Qian Yu defeated Yu Tianheng, he challenged Qin Ming for command of the Second Team. Qian Yu defeated the level 62 Soul Emperor despite the cultivation disparity, forcing Qin Ming to relinquish leadership 63.

Yu Tianheng

Yu Tianheng was Qian Yu’s first major rival in the Heaven Dou Royal Second Team. Qian Yu defeated him during their initial duel with superior weapon mastery and Metal Storm 28. After one year of advancement, Yu Tianheng rematched Qian Yu with Dragon Transformation and two ten-thousand-year arm bones, but was again defeated and suffered severe fractures in both arms 61 62.

Trivia

• Qian Yu’s awakening soul-power color surpassed red and settled on deep crimson 3.
• He performed three kowtows when asking to become Qian Daoliu’s disciple, though Qian Renxue ensured he was accepted as a grandson instead 3.
• His first ring increased his cultivation to level 12 and granted Golden Armor Reinforcement 5.
• Qian Yu and Qian Renxue’s Sacred Radiance Hunter Blade consumed enormous soul power; Qian Yu could only sustain seven bullets at that stage, with six bullets using six-sevenths of his power 6.
• Qian Yu’s Devouring Eye initially selected him over Tang San because it judged Tang San’s aura to be evil and Qian Yu’s to be righteous 9.
• He used Spirit Simulation to conceal his abnormal purple first ring and avoid attracting attention 15.
• His Desert Eagle can automatically disassemble, allowing Feather Gate to use it as a model for firearm production 36.
• Qian Yu defeated Xie Yue even after Xie Yue and Hu Liena used their martial soul fusion skill against him 42.
• He acquired the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Left Palm Bone from Zhu Zhuqing, improving his close-range and armor-piercing combat ability 57.
• After one year of training, Qian Yu advanced from level 49 to level 54, while every core member of his squad reached at least the Soul Ancestor realm 60 61.
• Qian Yu defeated Yu Tianheng despite Yu Tianheng possessing two ten-thousand-year arm spirit bones 61 62.
• He defeated the level 62 Soul Emperor Qin Ming at level 54 and became the leader of the reorganized Heaven Dou Royal Second Team 63.