Jin Chen

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Jin Chen (金辰)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Martial Soul Hall; Spirit Hall Empire
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; Sea God
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Soul Power Rank 9	2	Awakened the Golden Crocodile martial soul and proved himself a worthy inheritor of its lineage.
Soul Power Level 10	6	Reached level 10 after absorbing a 60,000-year Golden Tiger King right-arm soul bone.
First soul ring acquired	16	Obtained a roughly 900-year first soul ring after refining Whale Rubber and gained Golden Crocodile Dragon Claw.
Soul Power Level 16	16	Had reached level 16 at the age of six.
Soul Power Level 20	35	Reached level 20 after refining the Sweet Potato Golden Dragon; his martial soul evolved into the Golden Dragon Crocodile.
Second soul ring acquired	39	Absorbed a 4,300-year spirit ring from an Iron-Armored Earth Dragon and gained Golden Dragon Armor.
Soul Power Level 43	84	Reached level 43 at age twelve before travelling with Ling Feng and Qian Renxue.
Soul Power Level 47	150	Identified himself as a level 47 Soul Ancestor while challenging Tuoba Lei.
Peak Level 72	227	Completed the second Sea God trial by crossing the Endless Sea; received a 100,000-year seventh spirit ring and Sea God Avatar.
Peak Level 80	228	Received a further Sea God power boost; his martial soul evolved into the Sea God Dragon, and he obtained the Sea God Trident.
Peak Level 83	228	The Sea God Trident’s divine power further raised his cultivation after its transfer.
Soul Power Level 89	248	Was identified as a level 89 Soul Douluo during his spar with Yan.
Level 95	273	Reported to have reached level 95 during the Spirit Hall Empire’s battle against the Sun Moon Continent fleet.
Soul Power Level 90	325	Subsequently stated that he had broken through to level 90 after training, an account that conflicts with the earlier level-95 report.
Ninth soul ring acquired	326	Returned from the Endless Sea with a compatible 200,000-year ninth spirit ring from a sea soul beast.
Sea God	328 329	Completed the true Sea God inheritance, established a connection with the sea, and assumed Poseidon’s divine position.

Background / History

Jin Chen awakened the Golden Crocodile martial soul with Innate Soul Power Rank 9. Though talented, he initially felt inferior beside Qian Renxue and Qiangu Lingfeng, whose innate soul power and martial souls were more exceptional. He nevertheless remained part of their close childhood circle and shared their ambitions to strengthen their first soul rings through Whale Rubber. 1 2 4 7

Golden Crocodile Douluo presented Jin Chen with a 60,000-year soul bone. Jin Chen successfully absorbed it, gaining a percentage-based enhancement skill and demonstrating that he could bear resources far beyond ordinary young soul masters. 5 7

Ling Feng later gave him the immortal herb Sweet Potato Golden Dragon. Its refinement evolved Jin Chen’s Golden Crocodile into the Golden Dragon Crocodile and brought him to level 20, restoring his confidence in his own potential. 34 35

Following the Spirit Hall Empire’s unification of the continent, Ling Feng retrieved the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud from the Heaven Dou treasury and entrusted it to Jin Chen. Jin Chen claimed it, became the Sea God’s chosen successor, and departed alone to begin the Sea God Nine Trials. 225

Before beginning the Sea God inheritance, Jin Chen had already distinguished himself through his physical strength and ability to absorb resources. Ling Feng believed that Jin Chen’s Golden Crocodile physique, soul bone, and Whale Rubber refinement could permit him to bear a thousand-year first spirit ring; after refinement, however, Jin Chen’s safe limit was assessed at approximately 900 years. 8 13 16

At age twelve, Jin Chen accompanied Ling Feng and Qian Renxue on their travels. Although he was conscious of lagging behind their cultivation, Ling Feng reminded him that the Golden Dragon Crocodile developed comparatively slowly and that level 43 was still exceptional for his age. 84

Jin Chen’s Sea God trials became the defining stage of his cultivation. He completed the first trial by hunting and killing the ten-thousand-year Iron-Armored Crocodile alone, then completed the second by swimming three thousand li across the Endless Sea to Sea God Island. Poseidon’s Judgment bestowed his 100,000-year seventh spirit ring, and the Sea God later strengthened his martial soul, entrusted him with the Sea God Trident, and prepared him to inherit the divine position. 225 226 227 228 229

After reaching the Titled Douluo realm, Jin Chen returned to the Endless Sea to seek his ninth spirit ring. He fought a suitable sea soul beast for an entire day before acquiring its 200,000-year ninth ring and returning to Martial Soul Capital with his strength stabilized. 325 326

Jin Chen later voluntarily escorted Soul Tool materials to Sea Breeze City so that he could return to the Endless Sea. Guided by the Sea God Trident and the ocean currents into an underwater hall, he accepted the final connection to the sea and succeeded Poseidon as the Sea God. 327 328 329

Appearance

No detailed physical description is provided. His martial-soul transformations are the most documented aspect of his appearance.

• Golden Crocodile — his original martial soul; Martial Soul Possession covered him in pale-golden scales and produced a golden-scaled tail. 2
• Golden Dragon Crocodile — evolved form combining dragon and crocodile traits after consuming an immortal herb. 34 35
• Sea God Dragon — later martial-soul evolution following the Sea God’s empowerment; it possesses deep-blue scales, ocean-wave patterns, and blue dragon eyes. 228
• During his Sea God inheritance, blue scales appeared on the backs of his hands as his martial soul fused with oceanic power. 225 226 229
• He is broad-framed for his age and, by twelve, had grown to the size of an adult. 84

Personality

Jin Chen is competitive and initially insecure when comparing himself to Ling Feng and Qian Renxue, but he develops confidence as his martial soul and cultivation advance. 4 35 39

He is notably determined under pressure. During his first Sea God trial, he persisted against the Iron-Armored Crocodile despite struggling early in the battle; he then crossed the Endless Sea in twenty-one days to complete his second trial. 226 227

He also shows concern for others, particularly children at the Heaven Dou Martial Soul Kindergarten. He is enthusiastic about food and competition, though he can become serious and introspective when facing threats such as Tang Hao. 85 110 121

Jin Chen is straightforward, energetic, and fond of lively company. He frequently expresses support through food, invitations to spar, and direct encouragement, such as welcoming Yan to Martial Soul Capital as a brother. 248 249 254 259

Though he is proud of the Golden Dragon Crocodile’s strength, Jin Chen can accept criticism and recognizes the value of tempering his will through genuine hardship. His travels with Ling Feng and later independent journeys helped him become more patient, steady, and purposeful. 99 167 225 327

As Sea God, he regards power as a responsibility. He seeks strength not only for himself, but to protect Poseidon, Spirit Hall, Ling Feng, and those important to him. 229 328 329

Abilities & Skills

Golden Dragon Crocodile Martial Soul

Jin Chen’s original Golden Crocodile martial soul evolved after he refined the Sweet Potato Golden Dragon immortal herb.

• The evolved martial soul fuses dragon and crocodile characteristics. 34
• Its evolution raised Jin Chen’s soul power to level 20. 35
• It possesses an overwhelming bloodline that suppressed an Iron-Armored Earth Dragon into submission. 39
• Its crocodilian qualities provide substantial aquatic mobility, with waterproof scales, claws suited for paddling, and a tail that can function as a rudder. 227
• It later evolved further into the Sea God Dragon. 228

Sea God Dragon Martial Soul

The Sea God Dragon is the evolved form of Jin Chen’s Golden Dragon Crocodile after he received Poseidon’s power and the Sea God Trident.

• Its scales bear deep-blue oceanic patterns, reflecting the Sea God’s authority. 228
• Jin Chen’s spirit rings changed to the deep-blue color associated with the Sea God after the evolution. 228
• The martial soul can manifest as a deep-blue giant dragon through Sea God Avatar. 227 273
• It is deeply synchronized with the Sea God Trident and Jin Chen’s connection to the sea. 328

Soul Bone Enhancement Skill

Jin Chen absorbed a 60,000-year soul bone at a young age.

• The soul bone was a right-arm bone from a 60,000-year Golden Tiger King. 5
• Grants a percentage-based buff effect. 7
• The exact skill name and detailed parameters are not stated.

Golden Crocodile Dragon Claw

Jin Chen’s first spirit ability.

• Acquired from his roughly 900-year first spirit ring. 16
• A straightforward offensive ability centered on powerful claw strikes. 16
• Golden Crocodile Douluo considered it a highly practical skill suited to a power-attack soul master. 16

Golden Dragon Armor

Jin Chen’s second spirit ability.

• Acquired from a 4,300-year Iron-Armored Earth Dragon spirit ring. 39
• Forms a golden defensive barrier around Jin Chen. 39
• The barrier displays faint dragon-scale patterns and emits a heavy aura. 39

Sea God Nine Trials

After claiming the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, Jin Chen began the Sea God’s inheritance trials.

• First Trial: Defeated the Iron-Armored Crocodile alone using Martial Soul Possession and the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, claiming its soul bone as the trial’s objective. 225 226
• Second Trial: Swam across the Endless Sea and reached Sea God Island within twenty-one days, despite attacks from sea soul beasts. 227
• Third Trial reward: Received the Sea God’s Judgment, a 100,000-year spirit ring, and the Sea God Avatar skill. 227
• Sixth Trial: Returned from the Endless Sea wounded but carrying a soul bone from a 100,000-year sea soul beast. 288
• His later journey through the underwater hall completed the true inheritance and allowed him to assume the Sea God’s position. 327 328 329

Sea God Avatar

A skill granted through the Sea God’s Judgment.

• Obtained alongside a 100,000-year seventh spirit ring. 227
• Temporarily evolves Jin Chen’s Golden Dragon Crocodile into a Sea God Dragon and grants a portion of Poseidon’s power. 227
• Comprehensively enhances his speed, strength, defense, and soul power. 227
• Allows him to temporarily control water within one hundred zhang, including creating waves, whirlpools, and tsunamis. 227
• At the time of acquisition, he could sustain the skill for at most thirty breaths due to its high consumption. 227
• He used Sea God Avatar to devastate the Sun Moon Continent fleet with massive waves. 273

Sea God Authority

Following his succession to the Sea God’s position, Jin Chen established a direct connection with the sea.

• He can sense the rhythm of tides and currents as an extension of his own perception. 328
• His heartbeat and internal power synchronize with the movement of the waves. 328
• His perception can spread across a vast area of ocean, allowing him to sense distant tides and the sea’s movements. 328 329
• The Sea God Trident and his own aura became increasingly synchronized after he accepted the inheritance. 328

Sea God Trident

Poseidon entrusted Jin Chen with the Sea God Trident.

• Greatly enhanced his power and contributed to the evolution of his martial soul into the Sea God Dragon. 228
• Its transfer prompted a confrontation between Poseidon and the Asura God. 228 229
• Jin Chen regards the weapon and inheritance as a responsibility to protect those he cares about. 229
• The trident contains Poseidon’s memories, allowing Jin Chen to learn the Sea God’s polearm techniques. 236
• It guided Jin Chen to the underwater hall where he completed the Sea God inheritance. 327 328

Sea God Halberd Technique

Jin Chen continues to train in the Sea God Halberd Technique.

• The technique is derived from the martial knowledge contained within the Sea God Trident. 236
• He practices it in the Martial Arts Arena. 295
• He occasionally trains alongside Ling Feng. 295 296

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• 60,000-year soul bone — absorbed successfully; granted a percentage-based enhancement skill. 5 7
• Sweet Potato Golden Dragon — immortal herb that evolved his martial soul. 34 35
• Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud — artifact retrieved from the Heaven Dou treasury; enabled his Sea God inheritance and aided his control of water and ice. 225 226
• Sea God Trident — divine weapon entrusted to him by Poseidon; later became synchronized with his Sea God authority. 228 230 328

Relationships

• Golden Crocodile Douluo — grandfather; took great pride in Jin Chen’s martial-soul evolution and was deeply moved when Jin Chen returned as the Sea God’s successor. 2 34 35 230
• Qiangu Lingfeng — close companion and mentor-like figure; encouraged Jin Chen’s growth, gave him the immortal herb that evolved his martial soul, and guided him through the Sea God trials. 8 34 225 226
• Qian Renxue — childhood companion and trusted ally; they refined immortal herbs together, reunited after Jin Chen’s first Sea God trial, and returned together to Martial Soul City. 4 34 226 229
• Poseidon / Sea God — divine patron who recognized Jin Chen’s resilience, bestowed his trials and power, and chose to pass his godhood to him. 226 227 228
• Bo Saixi — guardian of Sea God Island who oversaw Jin Chen’s completion of the second trial and advised him to recover before continuing. 227
• Ning Rongrong — accompanied by Jin Chen and Ling Feng during her visit to Martial Soul Capital. 234
• Yan — friend and sparring partner. Jin Chen fought him while restricting himself to thirty percent of his power, then welcomed him as a brother in Martial Soul Capital. 248 249
• Zhu Zhuqing — Jin Chen escorted her to Sea Breeze City after she chose to gain battlefield experience and fight for the Spirit Hall Empire. 270
• Tang San — a younger companion whom Jin Chen has sparred with barehanded in the Martial Arts Arena. 290
• The young man of Sea Breeze City — Jin Chen monitored and patiently guided his exploration of a developing spatial node and secret realm. 370 371 373 374

Story Role / Major Arcs

Martial Soul Awakening and Early Growth

Jin Chen awakens the Golden Crocodile martial soul and begins his cultivation alongside Ling Feng and Qian Renxue. He obtains a high-level soul bone, prepares to pursue a stronger first soul ring, and later evolves his martial soul through an immortal herb. 2 7 34 35

He successfully obtains an approximately 900-year first spirit ring and the Golden Crocodile Dragon Claw, then acquires Golden Dragon Armor from a 4,300-year second spirit ring. 16 39

Heaven Dou Investigation and Tournament Period

Jin Chen accompanies Ling Feng and Qian Renxue to Heaven Dou City under disguised identities, where the group observes the Martial Soul Hall Kindergarten Project and gathers information. He later joins their return for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. 85 110

Sea God Inheritance

After the continent’s unification, Jin Chen receives the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and begins the Sea God Nine Trials independently. He defeats the Iron-Armored Crocodile, crosses the Endless Sea, obtains a 100,000-year spirit ring and Sea God Avatar, and receives the Sea God Trident. 225 226 227 228

Jin Chen later returns to the Endless Sea after attaining level 90, acquires a 200,000-year ninth spirit ring, and ultimately completes the true Sea God inheritance in an underwater hall. 325 326 327 328 329

Spirit Hall Empire Defender

By the conflict with the Sun Moon Continent, Jin Chen has reached level 95. He supports Ling Feng during the fleet battle and displays loyalty and confidence in him. 273

He uses Sea God Avatar and the Sea God Trident to command enormous waves against the Sun Moon Continent fleet, capsizing several warships. 273

Sea Breeze City Investigation

Jin Chen serves as Spirit Hall’s observer at Sea Breeze City when a young man begins perceiving a stable spatial node. He monitors the phenomenon, reports its development to Ling Feng and Qian Renxue, and guides the young man’s gradual exploration of the secret realm without urging him to take unnecessary risks. 364 370 371 373 374 375

Trivia

• Jin Chen’s martial soul evolves twice: Golden Crocodile to Golden Dragon Crocodile, then to Sea God Dragon. 2 34 228
• He reached Sea God Island on the twenty-first day of a three-month trial deadline. 227
• He is described as enthusiastic about both food and competition. 110
• He has a notably large appetite and is especially fond of sugar melons, candied hawthorn, rice cakes, and other sweets. 254 259
• He acquired a 200,000-year ninth spirit ring from a sea soul beast after fighting it for an entire day. 326