Qian Daoliu

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Qian Daoliu (千道流)
Alias(es)	Grandpa Qian; “Big Brother” among the Seven Elders 21 22
Species/Race	Human 97
Gender	Male 52 83
Affiliation	Martial Soul Hall; Worship Hall; Qian family’s angel lineage 4 83 136
Occupation/Role	High Priest of the Angel God; Great Elder; leader of the Seven Elders 21 23 174
Cultivation	Level 99 Peerless Douluo, on the same level as Bo Saixi 174
Martial Soul	Six-Winged Angel 196
Soul Ring Configuration	Eight black rings and one red ring 181
Status	Alive; remains at Martial Soul Hall to oversee its security during the Sun Moon Continent expedition 220
First Appearance	Chapter 4, discussing matters beneath the Angel statue in Worship Hall 4

Background / History

Supporting Ye Guyue

Qian Daoliu is one of the elders whom Ye Guyue treats as a grandfather. When Ye Guyue agrees to marry Bibi Dong, Qian Daoliu recognizes that her talent is second only to his, making her an exceptional prospective partner 4.

News of Ye Guyue’s Soul Douluo breakthrough and divine inheritance overwhelms him with excitement, causing him to faint. After recovering, he asks Ye Guyue to keep the inheritance confidential while he personally informs Qian Xunji and the other elders. He also urges the newlyweds to have a child, admitting that he wants a grandson or granddaughter to hold 21 22.

He joins the expedition to the Star Dou Great Forest and welcomes Dugu Bo as “one of our own.” During the journey, he witnesses the voluntary sacrifices of powerful soul beasts and observes Ye Guyue’s new domain and suppression abilities 23 25 26.

Securing the Qian Family’s Future

Concerned about the family line, Qian Daoliu searches Martial Soul City for potential partners for Qian Xunji. When his son finally reveals his affection for the Purple-Robed Bishop Ye Yuan’er, he accepts her and points out that Martial Soul Hall can cultivate her further. He subsequently approves their marriage 52 53.

Qian Renxue’s birth moves him to tears. He celebrates her as the Qian family’s long-awaited successor and warmly approves her name 83. At her martial soul awakening, he is the first to bow when the Angel God descends and recognizes her as the divine seat’s successor 112.

His affection also extends to Ye Guyue’s household: he welcomes Ah Yin as family, holds and entertains Ye Yunxue, and hosts a banquet after her twin martial souls and Innate Full Soul Power are confirmed 73 79 101.

Papal Succession and the Ninth Trial

Qian Daoliu supports Ye Guyue’s succession as Pope, suggesting that the coronation be postponed by a year to coincide with the younger children’s martial soul awakenings. At the ceremony, he leads Martial Soul Hall in paying respects to its new Pope 109 128.

When Ye Guyue proposes reforms rewarding loyal, rapidly improving soul masters, Qian Daoliu approves and promises that the elders will shoulder any consequences. During the same discussion, he confirms that opening Qian Renxue’s Ninth Angel Trial requires his sacrifice. Despite his fellow elders’ objections, he declares that he has been prepared for this duty since becoming High Priest 136.

Ye Guyue obtains an Origin Light Orb from the Angel God to replace the sacrifice. Qian Daoliu receives it with tears of gratitude and later tests its power, confirming that it can open the trial without costing his life 137 143.

Later Service to Martial Soul Hall

Qian Daoliu welcomes Bo Saixi and the Sea God Island delegation, supports their cooperation with Martial Soul Hall, and offers to begin construction of Sea God Hall immediately. He reiterates that Ye Guyue can exercise papal authority without seeking the elders’ permission 174.

He subsequently provides the full-power strike required for part of Ye Guyue’s fifth God Trial. Using Angel Descent without restraint, he tests Ye Guyue’s progress; Ye Guyue successfully withstands the attack 177 181.

After Tang Chen’s faction becomes involved in an ambush against the Pope, Qian Daoliu condemns his old friend’s conduct and fights him above the Clear Sky Sect. Following the sect’s defeat, he defers to Ye Guyue on how to handle Tang Chen and supports the resulting submission agreement 195 196 197.

For the expedition to the Sun Moon Continent, he stays behind to oversee Martial Soul Hall while the other six elders accompany Ye Guyue. Di Tian guards the borders as part of the same defensive arrangement 220.

Appearance

• Ceremonial clothing: Wears golden ceremonial attire while receiving guests at Ye Guyue and Bibi Dong’s wedding 9.
• Martial soul manifestation: Six white wings and golden holy light appear during his full-power spar with Ye Guyue; his wings are described as golden in combat against Tang Chen 181 196.
• Soul rings: Nine rings—eight black and one red—manifest with the pressure of a Peerless Douluo 181.

Personality

Qian Daoliu is affectionate toward the younger generation and deeply invested in family continuity. His demands for heirs can be forceful, but he is not rigid about social standing: he accepts Ye Yuan’er once Qian Xunji explains her character, background, and talent 22 52.

He is fiercely protective of Ye Guyue. When Tang Chen demands compensation for Tang Hao’s lost arm, Qian Daoliu rejects the accusation after learning that Tang Hao attacked first and challenges Tang Chen to get past all seven elders 60.

His religious duty is equally serious. He is willing to die for Qian Renxue’s inheritance, yet gratefully accepts an alternative when Ye Guyue finds one. As an elder, he supports the new Pope’s independence rather than insisting on controlling his decisions 136 137 174.

Abilities & Skills

Six-Winged Angel

His martial soul manifests six wings and holy radiance 181 196.

• Aerial mobility: Uses his wings to evade Tang Chen’s heavy attacks and maintain an advantage in aerial maneuvering 196.
• Six-Winged Angel True Body: Activates his seventh soul ring, fully spreading his wings as holy light becomes tangible and the Angel Holy Sword shines brilliantly 196.

Angel Descent

Qian Daoliu’s demonstrated full-power attack releases countless golden feather blades across the sky 181.

• Combines destructive force with purification.
• Can kill an ordinary Titled Douluo on contact.
• Forces even a rank 97 expert to defend with all their strength.
• Ye Guyue withstands it to complete the first part of his fifth God Trial 181.

Holy Sword Combat

He fights Tang Chen with precise Angel Holy Sword techniques, combining thrusts and golden sword energy with wing-assisted movement 196.

• Deflects or counters the Clear Sky Hammer at close range.
• Exchanges dozens of attacks with Tang Chen within a few breaths 196.

Divine Knowledge and Intelligence

As the Angel God’s High Priest, Qian Daoliu understands divine inheritances and the requirements of the Ninth Angel Trial 21 136.

• Tests the Angel God’s origin power and confirms its suitability as a sacrificial substitute 143.
• Senses a fallen soul master aura around the Xiang sisters 137.
• Uses informants to investigate Xiang Lan’s recurring ten-day absences, although they lose her trail in the forest 144.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Angel Holy Sword — His weapon in the battle against Tang Chen; releases golden sword energy 196.
• Origin Light Orb — Angel God origin power delivered by Ye Guyue. Replaces Qian Daoliu’s sacrifice when opening the Ninth Trial and helps stabilize Qian Renxue’s divine foundation 137 143.

Relationships

• Qian Xunji — Son. Qian Daoliu pressures him to find a partner, then accepts his choice of Ye Yuan’er 52 53.
• Qian Renxue — Granddaughter and Qian family successor. He is prepared to sacrifice himself for her Ninth Angel Trial 83 136.
• Ye Yuan’er — Daughter-in-law. He approves her marriage and later secures a hundred-thousand-year fire-attribute soul beast for her advancement 53 177.
• Ye Guyue — Grandson-like protégé and eventual Pope. Qian Daoliu protects him, supports his leadership, and owes him his escape from the required sacrifice 60 128 137.
• Golden Crocodile Douluo, Azure Luan Douluo, and the other elders — Long-standing companions bound by brotherhood; they oppose his intended sacrifice 21 136.
• Angel God — Deity he serves as High Priest; her origin power provides the alternative to his death 21 137.
• Tang Chen — Old friend and fellow Peerless Douluo. Their cordial relationship deteriorates over Tang Hao’s aggression and Tang Chen’s involvement with fallen soul masters 9 60 195 196.
• Bo Saixi — Fellow Peerless Douluo and visiting High Priestess. He welcomes her delegation and supports the Sea God Island partnership 174.

Notable Quotes

“For the sake of Xue’er, I must do this. From the day I became the High Priest of the Angel God, I have been prepared for this.” 136

“You are already the Pope now. You can decide these matters yourself. There is no need to ask us old fellows. Worship Hall will fully support you.” 174

Trivia

• His excitement repeatedly causes him to faint. By the time he hears that Ye Yuan’er might attain godhood, the narration states that three earlier fainting spells have made him better able to withstand shocking news 21 113 144.
• Away from formal duties, he plays chess with Golden Crocodile Douluo and drinks with the other elders in Worship Hall 73 174.