Guan Chenglong

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Guan Chenglong (关成龙)
Alias(es)	Teacher Guan; Instructor Guan; Brother Long
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Huashan Training Camp; Huaxia military
Occupation/Role	Swordsmanship instructor and mentor
First Appearance	Chapter 15 (mentioned); Chapter 19 (formal introduction) 15 19

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Wind-Washing Sword, First Layer	31	Mastered after several months of practice.
Wind-Washing Sword, Second Layer	31	Mastered after nearly two years, following a life-or-death battle to save his wife from monsters.
War God	31	Reached the War God level after turning to other sword techniques; his later combat against Lord-level monsters led to further breakthroughs.
Perfect Footwork / Consummate Swordsmanship	19 31	Possesses Perfect-level footwork and Consummate swordsmanship, developed through combat rather than the third layer of the Wind-Washing Sword.
Intermediate War God strength	23	Could handle Feng Qingmo’s combined sword and Spiritual Force attacks, adapting after being briefly caught off guard.

Background / History

Guan Chenglong once received guidance from Chief Jia Yi and considers himself only a barely qualified registered disciple of the chief. 4

He practiced the Wind-Washing Sword extensively, mastering its first layer within months and its second layer only after nearly two years. His second-layer breakthrough came when his wife was hunted by monsters in the Wilderness Zone; he fought desperately to save her and succeeded only after attaining the technique’s next level. 31 32

Although he purchased the third volume, Guan made no progress on its third layer after three years and shifted his focus to other sword techniques. His later battles against Lord-level monsters helped him attain Perfect footwork and Consummate swordsmanship, while the foundation provided by the Wind-Washing Sword continued to benefit his cultivation and force amplification. 31

Chief Jia selected Guan as Feng Qingmo’s mentor because Guan had mastered the second layer of the Wind-Washing Sword and was suited to guide another practitioner of the technique. 15

Appearance

Guan Chenglong is a slightly lean man around 1.8 meters tall. He typically carries a sword on his back and presents a stern, disciplined bearing. 19

• Uses a Slender Willow Sword, similar to Feng Qingmo’s own weapon. 19 20
• Has a stern expression that occasionally gives way to approval or amusement when students perform well. 19 23
• Demonstrated exceptional movement without drawing his sword while evading seven trainees at once. 19

Personality

Guan is demanding, direct, and highly practical as an instructor. He dismisses his new students as “rookies,” critiques their weaknesses without hesitation, and believes that sparring and real combat are essential to martial growth. 19 20

Despite his severe manner, he is attentive to his students’ safety and long-term development. He arranges appropriate wilderness training, warns Feng Qingmo not to become careless, personally organizes the retrieval of the captured Silver Moon Fierce Wolf, and encourages the trainees to rely on themselves rather than treating stronger teammates as protectors. 24 28

He also believes cultivation is deeply individual. Rather than immediately giving Feng Qingmo answers about the second volume of the Wind-Washing Sword, he advises him to seek his own understanding before comparing insights with others. 31

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship

Guan is an accomplished sword practitioner capable of precisely controlling his strength while overwhelming weaker opponents.

• Evaded the attacks of seven sword-wielding trainees without initially drawing his weapon. 19
• Disarmed six of the seven trainees while restricting his physical strength to match each opponent. 19
• Uses deflection, leverage, counterattacks, and changes in tempo to expose openings in an opponent’s form. 20
• Pressured Feng Qingmo into sustained combat before disarming him, despite fighting at comparable physical fitness. 20

Footwork

Guan possesses Perfect-level footwork, allowing him to move through multiple attackers’ attacks as though strolling casually. 19 31

• Avoided all seven trainees’ simultaneous strikes without being touched. 19
• Maintains control of a fight through movement even when opponents possess unusual mobility or Spiritual Force support. 23 24

Wind-Washing Sword

Guan has mastered the first two layers of the Wind-Washing Sword and understands both its benefits and its limitations. 15 31

• Guides Feng Qingmo in applying the technique’s force-generation principles during combat. 20
• Explains that each cultivator’s understanding of the manual may differ, making personal realization essential. 31
• Failed to master the third layer despite years of effort, later pursuing other sword techniques instead. 31

Combat Instruction

Guan’s teaching emphasizes battlefield mentality, self-reflection, and practical experience.

• Conducts one-on-one sword assessments because his students practice different manuals. 19
• Uses gauntlet sparring to reveal the gap between trainees and drive competition. 20 21
• Critiques students individually, including their hesitation, poor judgment, and lack of awareness of their own limits. 21
• Assigns written reflections after wilderness expeditions to make trainees examine their gains and mistakes. 29

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Slender Willow Sword — Guan’s primary weapon and the sword he uses during instruction and sparring. 19 20
• Communication Watch — Used to maintain contact with Feng Qingmo during the latter’s solo wilderness mission. 28
• Specialized alloy chains — Used to restrain the captured Silver Moon Fierce Wolf before transport. 28

Relationships

• Feng Qingmo — Direct student. Guan assesses his talent, provides individual coaching, arranges his solo wilderness mission, assists with the live capture of a Silver Moon Fierce Wolf, and later welcomes him to the War God Palace. 15 20 24 28 39
• Jia Yi — Former benefactor and senior figure whom Guan considers himself a registered disciple of. Jia specifically appoints Guan as Feng Qingmo’s mentor. 4 15
• Li Ping — Training Camp administrator who coordinates with Guan regarding Feng Qingmo’s progress; Guan later seeks his advice after Feng’s sudden increase in strength. 15 35
• Zuo Mingkun, Zheng Hu, Chu Xinming, Guo Hui, Su Chenghui, and Li Canyang — Guan’s sword-practicing trainees at Huashan Training Camp. He trains them as a group while giving each student individual criticism and guidance. 19 21 24
• Guan Chenglong’s wife — Her pursuit by monsters in the Wilderness Zone became the decisive event that pushed Guan to master the second layer of the Wind-Washing Sword. 32
• Long Jingxuan — A military scientist whose parents’ generation Guan knew; he recounts her family history and scientific contributions to Feng Qingmo. 39

Story Role / Major Arcs

Huashan Training Camp Instructor

Guan becomes the instructor of seven sword-focused Huashan trainees. He establishes his authority immediately by evading their coordinated attack and disarming all but Feng Qingmo. 19

Feng Qingmo’s Mentorship

He identifies Feng Qingmo’s lack of practical combat experience, pushes him through increasingly demanding spars, and recognizes the value of the Trial Tower in accelerating Feng’s growth. 20 23

Wilderness Training

Guan sends the other trainees on a supervised group wilderness mission while authorizing Feng Qingmo to train alone in a more dangerous area populated by Beast Generals. 24

When Feng captures an intermediate beast-general Silver Moon Fierce Wolf alive, Guan organizes a transport plane, secures the monster, and negotiates for its value. 28

War God Palace Reunion

After Feng Qingmo becomes a War God, Guan waits for him in the War God Palace, treats him to a meal, and praises his clear-headed nature. 39

Notable Quotes

“My teaching style is a bit different from other teachers. I usually use my sword to do the talking...” 19

“In the beginning, the one you can trust most is the sword in your own hand!” 24

“Cultivation is actually a very private matter!” 31