Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 4Appearance
- 5Abilities & Skills
- 5.1Clone Physiology
- 5.2Shared Perception and Memory Synchronization
- 5.3Asura Armor Access
- 5.4Illusion Pupil
- 5.5Illusion Dream
- 5.6Martial Soul and Soul Skill Imitation
- 5.7High-Level Combat Applications
- 6Equipment / Weapons / Items
- 7Relationships
- 8Story Role / Major Arcs
- 8.1Suotuo City Identity
- 8.2Sun Moon Empire Recruitment
- 8.3Qian Huan's Oath and Political Persona
- 8.4Escort of Xiao Xiao
- 8.5Spirit Hall's Return
- 8.6Defeat of Long Xiaoyao
- 8.7Continental Repercussions
- 9Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Illusion Body (幻身) |
| Alias(es) | Qian Huan; Illusion Pupil Douluo |
| Species/Race | Soul power and spiritual power construct |
| Gender | Male-presenting |
| Affiliation | Qin Heng; Sun Moon Empire; publicly claims descent from Spirit Hall |
| Occupation/Role | Qin Heng's clone, proxy, and public-facing “grandfather” persona |
| Status | Active |
| First Appearance | 26 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Illusion Body | 26 | Created through the External Soul Bone Illusion Pupil; can physically interact with objects, use Qin Heng's martial techniques, and fuse with the Asura Armor. |
| Independently sustained clone | 30 | Learns to circulate the Pure Yang Infinite Skill and recover spent soul power and mental energy; can persist indefinitely unless fatally damaged. |
| Refined Illusion Body | 36 | Following the fusion of Illusion Pupil with the Wisdom Skull of Mental Condensation, can activate Illusion Pupil and use Illusion Dream itself; Illusion Pupil upkeep cost is halved. |
| Soul Ancestor-level manifestation | 37 | A newly made clone possesses level 41 soul power, the Illusion Pupil, Wisdom Skull of Mental Condensation, and Asura Armor capabilities. |
| Enhanced by soul-bone growth | 61 | The fused head soul bone and Illusion Pupil rise from over 30,000 to 50,000 years. |
| Illusion Pupil Douluo persona | 88 | Manifested as “Qian Huan,” an apparent middle-aged spiritual-type Super Douluo with level 98 spiritual power and a projected nine-ring configuration. |
| Limit Douluo-level spiritual manifestation | 108 | As Qin Heng reaches the Soul Douluo realm, Qian Huan's mental power becomes comparable to that of a rank-99 Limit Douluo, sufficient to crush most Titled Douluos through spiritual pressure. |
| Evolved imitation construct | 113 | The evolved skill can reproduce Martial Souls and soul skills Qin Heng has seen, allowing the clone to impersonate other Soul Masters convincingly. |
| Divine Origin Realm manifestation | 115 | Recreated with Qin Heng's evolved Illusion Pupil and Divine Origin Realm spiritual power, gaining Limit Douluo-level combat strength through mental power. |
| Cross-temporal autonomous manifestation | 121 | A clone formed from Divine Origin Realm spiritual power can remain active even when separated from Qin Heng by time and space, though excessive spiritual-power expenditure cannot be readily replenished. |
Background / History
Illusion Body originated as one of the two active skills granted by Qin Heng's Illusion Pupil, an External Soul Bone obtained from the 12,000-year-old Ice Mist Frost Butterfly. It is formed from Qin Heng's soul power and spiritual power, but is tangible enough to touch objects and perform combat techniques. Initially, its most significant limitation was that only either Qin Heng or the clone could wear the single set of Asura Armor at a time. 26
Qin Heng recognized the clone's value as a separate identity that could travel, study soul beasts, and accumulate practical combat knowledge while his true body cultivated elsewhere. To operate it effectively, he deceived Ning Fengzhi into providing the Heart Separation Control technique. 30
Testing established that the clone could independently circulate the Pure Yang Infinite Skill, recover its own consumed energy, and retain itself indefinitely unless it suffered fatal damage. Its experiences, knowledge, and memories synchronize with Qin Heng immediately upon its disappearance. 30
The clone later became Qin Heng's public-facing identity in the Sun Moon Empire. Styled as Qian Huan, Qin Heng's grandfather and the Illusion Pupil Douluo, it presented itself as a level-97 spiritual-type Super Douluo and a descendant of Spirit Hall, allowing Qin Heng to gain the empire's trust and access its Soul Tool education. 88 91 92
Before Qin Heng's spiritual breakthrough, Qian Huan's mental strength had already risen to a level comparable to a rank-99 Limit Douluo. Qin Heng assigned it to escort Xiao Xiao from the Star Dou Great Forest to the Sun Moon Empire, both to protect her and to assure the empire of his continued cooperation. 108
After Qin Heng's Illusion Pupil evolved and his spiritual power entered the Divine Origin Realm, he dispelled and remade the Illusion Body with vastly greater power. In this state, it confronted and defeated Long Xiaoyao, publicly advancing the claim that Spirit Hall had returned. 115 117 118
Following Long Xiaoyao's death, Qian Huan's displayed strength shook the continent. The Sun Moon Empire decided to support the rebuilding of Spirit Hall in order to further bind the purported Qian lineage to its interests, while the Body Sect and several imperial powers dispatched representatives to express goodwill. 118 120
Appearance
The Illusion Body has no fixed appearance. As a construct of soul power and spiritual power, it can alter its height and features at will. 30
As Qian Huan, it initially presents itself as a lean man around fifty years old, with a thin face, frosted temples, deep sharp eyes, and the bearing of a Titled Douluo. 88
During the battle with Long Xiaoyao, it appears older, roughly sixty years old, while retaining its lean features and imposing demeanor. 116
- A vertical Illusion Pupil appears at the center of its forehead when activated. 88
- The pupil is initially blue-purple or silver-toned; after evolution, it becomes cyan-gold with rotating golden runes. 26 113 115
- Its Qian Huan persona projects nine soul rings, including a 100,000-year red ring. 88
- It can disguise itself as a child, an elderly “grandfather,” or other Soul Masters whose Martial Souls Qin Heng has observed. 30 113
Abilities & Skills
Clone Physiology
Illusion Body is a lifelike autonomous construct rather than a simple visual decoy.
- Can touch and manipulate physical objects. 26
- Can use the Cloud Ladder Step, Taiji Fist, Taiji Sword, and Qin Heng's other learned techniques. 26
- Can circulate the Pure Yang Infinite Skill to restore expended soul power and mental energy. 30
- Disappears only upon fatal injury. 26
- Its soul power and mental strength can recover but cannot exceed the amount it possessed when created. 30
- Only one Illusion Body can be stored or maintained at a time. 26
- A Divine Origin Realm manifestation has a degree of independence and can remain active while separated from Qin Heng across time and space. 121
- In its evolved state, excessive spiritual-power expenditure is difficult for the clone to replenish independently; overdrawal threatens its continued existence. 121
Shared Perception and Memory Synchronization
Qin Heng can control the clone through Heart Separation Control and receive its information.
- Qin Heng can simultaneously operate his true body and the Illusion Body. 30
- He can synchronize perception with it in real time, allowing him to observe distant events through the clone's senses. 89
- Once the clone dissipates, all of its memories, knowledge, and experiences return to Qin Heng. 30
Asura Armor Access
The clone can use the Asura Armor and its related abilities, subject to the armor's single-user restriction.
- Can summon and fuse with the Asura Armor. 26
- If the true body is wearing the armor, the clone cannot summon it. 30
- If the clone is wearing the armor, Qin Heng can still summon the armor directly. 30
- Used the armor's Shift Scene Technique to evade the Sun Moon Divine Needle by exchanging position with a distant piece of gravel. 90
Illusion Pupil
After the fusion with the Wisdom Skull of Mental Condensation, the clone can activate the Illusion Pupil and use Illusion Dream independently. 36
- Its activation and skill upkeep consume spiritual power. 26
- The initial Illusion Pupil activation cost was 10% of spiritual power, plus 1% per minute; the fusion with the Wisdom Skull halved the per-minute cost. 26 36
- The evolved version grants immunity to mental attacks below the Divine Origin Realm and a 50% increase to all attributes. 113
- Its Divine Origin Realm spiritual power can overwhelm Soul Masters below the Soul Saint rank through pressure alone and surpasses Long Xiaoyao's Limit Douluo-level mental strength. 115 117
Illusion Dream
Illusion Dream traps targets in a spiritual illusion, with effectiveness determined by the gap between Qin Heng's and the target's mental strength. 26
After the Illusion Pupil's evolution, it becomes an illusory pocket world that can overlap reality.
- Qin Heng can alter terrain, weather, lighting, sound, and perceptions within the pocket world. 113
- Opponents below the Divine Origin Realm cannot distinguish the projected world from reality. 113
- It can pull even Long Xiaoyao into an illusionary space, though powerful energy-devouring soul skills can force the Illusion Body to dismiss the construct. 116
Martial Soul and Soul Skill Imitation
At approximately 150,000 years of age, Illusion Body gains the ability to imitate others rather than merely duplicate Qin Heng. 113
- Can permanently remember any Martial Soul Qin Heng has seen. 113
- Can transform into the observed Soul Master and reproduce their Martial Soul and soul skills. 113
- The imitation is described as indistinguishable from reality. 113
High-Level Combat Applications
Following its Divine Origin Realm recreation, Qian Huan can wield Qin Heng's high-level combat assets at a level sufficient to defeat a Limit Douluo.
- Deployed the Domain of Emperor Cold Heaven to slow and suppress Long Xiaoyao's Ten Thousand Dragons Devour Heaven. 116
- Used the Wings of the Ice God to increase all attributes by 30% and double attack speed and agility. 116
- Combined overwhelming speed, extreme cold attacks, and continuous Mental Shocks to shatter Long Xiaoyao's Martial Soul Avatar and destroy his defenses. 116 117
- Destroyed Long Xiaoyao's Sea of Consciousness after the Snow Empress immobilized him with Ultimate Ice. 117
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Asura Armor — Can be fused with either Qin Heng or the Illusion Body, but not both simultaneously. 26
- Illusion Pupil — External Soul Bone that creates and empowers the Illusion Body. 26
- Wisdom Skull of Mental Condensation — Fused with the Illusion Pupil, improving the clone's access to Illusion Pupil abilities. 36
- Heart Separation Control technique — Allows Qin Heng to control his true body and Illusion Body simultaneously. 30
- Flower of Life — Offered by Qian Huan to Kong Deming for Crown Prince Xu Tianran's treatment. 94
- Wings of the Ice God — Used by Qian Huan during the battle against Long Xiaoyao to amplify its attributes, attack speed, and agility. 116
- Domain of Emperor Cold Heaven — An extreme-cold domain deployed by Qian Huan to suppress Long Xiaoyao. 116
Relationships
- Qin Heng — Creator, controller, and original body; the clone serves as his independent proxy and shares perception and memories with him. 30 89
- Guang Ling Douluo — Early observer of the Illusion Pupil's clone ability; Qin Heng used Illusion Dream on him repeatedly during their journey. 26 27
- Ye Yulin — First Sun Moon Empire official confronted by Qian Huan; tested the persona with the Sun Moon Divine Needle and later acted as liaison. 88 90 92
- Kong Deming — Develops a respectful rapport with Qian Huan, addressing him as “Brother Qian.” 93 94
- Xu Tianyuan — Sun Moon Emperor who accepts Qian Huan's allegiance and later chooses to support the reconstruction of Spirit Hall following Long Xiaoyao's death. 92 118
- Xu Tianran — Crown Prince whose leg ailment is cured through the Flower of Life provided by Qian Huan. 94 95
- Jing Hongchen — Dean of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy who stands with Qian Huan in protecting Xiao Xiao from Long Xiaoyao. 115
- Snow Empress — Ally during the confrontation with Long Xiaoyao; froze him after Qian Huan weakened him. 115 117
- Long Xiaoyao — Opponent defeated and killed by Qian Huan outside Ming Capital. 115 117 118
- Xiao Xiao — Escorted safely to the Sun Moon Empire by Qian Huan and later protected when Long Xiaoyao attempted to take her from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy. 108 115
Story Role / Major Arcs
Suotuo City Identity
Qin Heng sends an Illusion Body to Suotuo City under a changed appearance to obtain a Martial Soul awakening and independently gather experience. The clone publicly poses as a child with innate level 3 soul power and an “eyes” Martial Soul. 30 37
Sun Moon Empire Recruitment
As Qian Huan, the Illusion Body enters Ming Capital with Qin Heng posing as his grandson. It deliberately reveals overwhelming spiritual power to Ye Yulin, survives the Sun Moon Divine Needle through Shift Scene Technique, and offers support to the Sun Moon Empire in exchange for Soul Tool education and cooperation. 88 89 90 91
Qian Huan's Oath and Political Persona
Qian Huan and Qin Heng swear Martial Soul Oaths to remain loyal to the Sun Moon Empire and not disclose its Soul Tool technology. The persona becomes central to Qin Heng's enrollment at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy and his political protection within the empire. 92 93
Escort of Xiao Xiao
After Qin Heng reaches the Soul Douluo realm, Qian Huan escorts Xiao Xiao from the Star Dou Great Forest to Ming Capital. The assignment protects Xiao Xiao, reinforces Qin Heng's apparent commitment to the Sun Moon Empire, and places her under the academy's protection. 108 114
Spirit Hall's Return
When Long Xiaoyao targets Xiao Xiao, Qian Huan claims Angel clan and Spirit Hall ancestry, declares a Gold-Grade Secondary Awakening of his Body Martial Soul, and challenges Long Xiaoyao to a duel. 115
Defeat of Long Xiaoyao
Qian Huan uses Divine Origin Realm spiritual power, the Domain of Emperor Cold Heaven, and the Wings of the Ice God to overwhelm Long Xiaoyao. After the Snow Empress freezes the weakened Limit Douluo, Qian Huan destroys his Sea of Consciousness, killing him. 117 118
Continental Repercussions
Qian Huan's victory over Long Xiaoyao alters the continent's political balance. The Sun Moon Empire moves to support a renewed Spirit Hall, while the Body Sect and the Heaven Dou, Heavenly Soul, and Dou Spirit imperial families send envoys to demonstrate goodwill toward Qian Huan. 118 120
Trivia
- Although publicly presented as Qin Heng's grandfather, Qian Huan is an Illusion Body created by Qin Heng. 88
- Qin Heng compares the clone's memory synchronization to the Shadow Clone technique from Naruto. 30
- The Illusion Body's projected rank and identity are deliberate fabrications; during its first Sun Moon Empire appearance, its actual soul power was only level 73 despite its projected Super Douluo presence. 90
- It can be stored inside the Illusion Pupil before deployment. 26
- Qian Huan publicly claims to be eighty-six years old, an age deliberately selected to make his fabricated level-97 cultivation appear impressive but plausible. 94