Jiang Chen

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Jiang Chen (江尘)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Jiang Clan; White Ape Martial Hall (Inner Courtyard disciple); Myriad Treasure Pavilion (sponsored) 32 34 59
Occupation/Role	Martial artist and cultivator
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1, “Jiang Chen” 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Martial Blood and Qi condensed	4	Became a martial artist after five days of stance training; could exert 100 jin of force.
First Qi and Blood Gate — Early Stage	8	Reached the early stage after two days of intensive training and Blood Ginseng Powder.
First Qi and Blood Gate — Mid Stage	9	Broke through while training; strength reached roughly 200 pounds.
First Qi and Blood Gate — Late Stage	10	Reached 300 jin of force and began tempering his limbs and bones with martial blood and qi.
First Qi and Blood Gate — Perfection	13	Perfected the gate and trained the Dynamic Stance while preparing to advance further.
Second Qi and Blood Gate — Early Stage	16	Refined the essence of his five viscera with the Five Elements Pill and White Ape Fist.
Soul Seal — Tier 1	21	Recorded by the Myriad Dao Chart as Tier 1; aids his perception and later helps locate apertures.
Second Qi and Blood Gate — Mid Stage	21	Progressed through sustained cultivation with high-quality Five Elements Pills.
Second Qi and Blood Gate — Late Stage	23	His White Ape Fist mastery surpassed Sun Wu’s, earning greater respect at the martial hall.
Second Qi and Blood Gate — Perfection	24	Reached perfection in just over twenty days and received the White Ape Breathing Method.
Three Qi and Blood Gates — First Aperture	31	Used an Aperture Breaking Pill to open his first aperture and begin refining Innate Pure Qi.
Three Qi and Blood Gates — Second Aperture	35 38	Opened the second aperture; his force rose to 750 jin.
Three Qi and Blood Gates — Fourth Aperture	47	Reached the peak stages of the realm after a month of polishing his apertures.
Three Qi and Blood Gates — Fifth Aperture	49	Continued opening apertures while perfecting the White Ape Combat Method.
Soul Seal — Tier 2	49	Advanced to Tier 2 during his aperture cultivation.
Three Qi and Blood Gates — Seven Apertures / Perfection	53 54	Opened all seven apertures, perfected the realm, and gained 1,000 catties of force.
True Martial Realm — First Layer	58	Successfully fused his martial blood and qi with the aura of heaven and earth, producing Martial True Qi.

Background / History

Jiang Chen was an ancient martial artist in his previous life. He died after triggering a restriction while exploring the ruins of Kunlun Mountain, where he encountered the mysterious ancient chart that would later become the Myriad Dao Chart. In his current life, he was born as the sole son of merchant Jiang Sihai and Lin Shuyun of the Jiang Clan. Although he possessed Martial Path aptitude, his bone structure was assessed as ordinary. 1 34

During his first half-year at the White Ape Martial Hall, Jiang Chen neglected cultivation to pursue Wang Qingzhu and associated with Zheng Hao’s group. He nearly died after entering the Cursed House to play the hero, but the encounter caused his past-life memories to merge with his current self. Realizing the vast potential of the Martial Path, he abandoned his former habits and began cultivating with single-minded resolve. 1 7 8

His awakening also activated the Myriad Dao Chart, which accelerated his comprehension and allowed him to maintain Stance Sense continuously. Despite his ordinary bone structure and the Jiang Clan’s decision to prioritize his kinsman Jiang Xuan, Jiang Chen rapidly rose from a novice to the True Martial Realm. 1 5 58

Personality

Jiang Chen is disciplined, pragmatic, and intensely ambitious. After his near-death experience, he adopts an extreme training regimen, repeatedly sacrificing sleep and comfort to advance in cultivation. He regards martial strength as the foundation for protecting himself and his family. 9 16 40

He is no longer susceptible to social pressure or Wang Qingzhu’s influence, rejecting attempts to draw him back into his old role as her admirer. He also refuses to rely on the Jiang Clan’s uncertain support, instead seeking resources, allies, and sponsorship independently. 7 15 36 59

Jiang Chen can be ruthless toward threats. He killed Zheng Hao’s group after their attempts to exploit and target him, and later captured a Zheng Clan assassin without showing mercy. 20 40 56

Abilities & Skills

Myriad Dao Chart

A mysterious pale-purple chart originating from the Kunlun Mountain ruins. It resides in Jiang Chen’s soul sea and identifies him as its Dao Lord. 1

• Records his cultivation, techniques, talents, and progression.
• Enhances his comprehension and constantly refines his technique execution. 1 16
• Allows him to maintain permanent Stance Sense and deep meditative states, greatly extending his effective cultivation time. 8 32
• Enables exceptionally rapid mastery of martial arts, including the White Ape Stance, White Ape Fist, and White Ape Breathing Method. 2 13 25

White Ape Martial Arts

Jiang Chen’s foundational martial system from the White Ape Martial Hall.

• White Ape Stance — Perfected within hours; grants permanent Stance Sense and stimulates martial blood and qi. 2
• Stone Moving Method — A Qi-and-Blood control technique mastered to perfection; its practice heavily drains stamina. 6 21
• White Ape Fist — Perfected in four days; tempers the five viscera and improves the efficiency of Five Elements Pill refinement. 13 16
• White Ape Breathing Method — Perfected within a day; allows him to sense, open, and refine the Seven Apertures. 25 26
• White Ape Combat Method — A systematic combat art that substantially increases his fighting ability; later perfected during his aperture cultivation. 32 49
• White Ape Mountain-Suppressing Technique — An internal cultivation method received after reaching the True Martial Realm; Jiang Chen possesses its first three levels. 58 68

Soul Seal

A perception-based talent recorded by the Myriad Dao Chart. It was Tier 1 during Jiang Chen’s Second Qi and Blood Gate cultivation and advanced to Tier 2 while he was opening his apertures. 21 49

• Helps Jiang Chen perceive the positions of his apertures during breakthrough. 32
• Provides sensory awareness that can compensate for weaknesses in ordinary perception. 33
• Assisted him in capturing a Zheng Clan assassin alongside the Return to Void Technique. 56

True Martial Qi

After entering the True Martial Realm, Jiang Chen gained Martial True Qi, a higher form of power created by fusing martial blood and qi with the aura of heaven and earth. 58

• Grants a five-fold force increase when combined with his martial techniques. 58
• Combined with Stone Skin defense, allows him to rival a True Martial Second Layer practitioner. 58
• He believes that improved movement and mastery of the Return to Void Technique could allow him to contend with the True Martial Third Layer. 58

Body Tempering and Auxiliary Arts

Jiang Chen supplements his cultivation with several techniques beyond the White Ape system.

• Divine Phoenix Nirvana Sutra — A body-tempering true technique cultivated through intense pain and contemplation of the Divine Phoenix Bathing in Fire Chart. 53 55 68
• Stone Skin Chapter — Uses iron-whip conditioning and Skin Healing Paste to regenerate and strengthen his skin and membranes; reached Minor Achievement. 56 68
• Ninefold Strength — A secret technique trained with weighted gear; reached its seventh layer. 65
• Return to Void Technique — A movement technique intended to address his speed weakness; recorded at the First Realm. 58 65
• Wind-Thunder Precious Scroll — A superior True Martial technique gifted by Liu Qing’er; its first level emphasizes lightness, speed, emptiness, and entanglement. 60 68

Poison Refinement

Jiang Chen prepared Heart-Slaying Poison from purchased toxic materials as a measure of self-defense. 29

Pill Refinement

Jiang Chen successfully refined a Rare Grade Energy Swallowing Pill, which can automatically absorb the aura of heaven and earth and improve cultivation speed. 68

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Myriad Dao Chart — Ancient chart bound to Jiang Chen’s soul sea. 1
• Inner Courtyard Token — Received upon registering as an Inner Courtyard disciple. 32
• Heart-Slaying Poison — Personally refined poison intended for self-defense. 29
• Divine Phoenix Nirvana Sutra — Ancient body-tempering true technique. 53 55
• Wind-Thunder Precious Scroll — Superior True Martial technique manual supplied by the Myriad Treasure Pavilion. 60
• Long blade — Used while training the Wind-Thunder Precious Scroll. 68
• Rare Grade Qi Gathering Pills — Provided through Myriad Treasure Pavilion sponsorship. 59 60

Relationships

• Jiang Sihai — Father; a merchant who initially lost faith in Jiang Chen’s martial prospects, then became one of his strongest supporters and increasingly treats him as an equal in family affairs. 1 16 40
• Lin Shuyun — Mother; consistently cares for Jiang Chen’s health, provides cultivation support, and celebrates his breakthroughs. 2 14 40
• Sun Wu — Senior brother, instructor, and mentor; recognizes Jiang Chen’s unusual comprehension, secures pills through the Ghost Market, and introduces him to the Myriad Treasure Pavilion. 6 18 59
• Zhou Yuqing — Inner Courtyard senior sister; initially dismissed Jiang Chen because of his bone structure, then came to support and advocate for him after witnessing his progress. 5 33 48
• Zhou Rongfeng — Master of the White Ape Martial Hall; acknowledges Jiang Chen’s True Martial breakthrough but limits his support because he considers ordinary bone structure a hard limit. 48 58
• Liu Qing’er — Pavilion Master of the Myriad Treasure Pavilion; sponsors Jiang Chen with silver, Qi Gathering Pills, a residence for his parents, and the Wind-Thunder Precious Scroll. 59 60
• Luo Yang — Old acquaintance and fellow disciple; remains friendly with Jiang Chen and is repeatedly astonished by his progress. 7 19 47
• Jiang Xuan — Jiang Clan kinsman and rival; possesses medium-grade aptitude and initially receives the clan’s full support, while later suspecting Jiang Chen of using special resources. 1 59
• Wang Qingzhu — Former object of Jiang Chen’s infatuation; Jiang Chen rejects her attempts to reconnect and demands repayment for the gifts he once gave her. 7 36 53
• Zheng Hao — Former associate who treated Jiang Chen as a source of money; Jiang Chen later ambushed and killed him and his group. 8 20 40
• Zheng Clan — Enemy faction seeking revenge for Zheng Hao’s death; sent an assassin after Jiang Chen. 36 56 61

Story Role / Major Arcs

Awakening and Return to Cultivation

After surviving an evil spirit encounter in the Cursed House, Jiang Chen regains the memories of his past life and activates the Myriad Dao Chart. He perfects the White Ape Stance, condenses martial blood and qi, and begins pursuing the Martial Path in earnest. 1 2 4

Rise Through the Outer Courtyard

Jiang Chen returns to the White Ape Martial Hall and shocks its disciples by maintaining continuous Stance Sense. He progresses through the First and Second Qi and Blood Gates through relentless training, Blood Ginseng Powder, Five Elements medicine, and the Myriad Dao Chart’s enhancement. 5 13 16 24

Zheng Hao and the Zheng Clan Conflict

After Zheng Hao’s group attempts to exploit and target him, Jiang Chen kills them and takes their money. Their deaths bring the Zheng Clan’s attention upon him, culminating in an assassination attempt that Jiang Chen thwarts. 20 36 40 56

Inner Courtyard Promotion

Jiang Chen opens his first aperture, enters the Three Qi and Blood Gates, and registers as an Inner Courtyard disciple. His progress earns Sun Wu and Zhou Yuqing’s support while provoking skepticism from disciples who believe his ordinary bone structure should limit him. 31 32 34

Seven Apertures and the True Martial Realm

Jiang Chen successively opens his Seven Apertures, perfects the Three Qi and Blood Gates, and enters the True Martial Realm within a week of preparing for the breakthrough. Although Zhou Rongfeng gives him the first three levels of the White Ape Mountain-Suppressing Technique, the hall master still refuses to invest further in him. 53 58

Myriad Treasure Pavilion Sponsorship

Sun Wu brings Jiang Chen to the Myriad Treasure Pavilion, where Liu Qing’er agrees to sponsor him in exchange for his future service if he succeeds on the martial path. The Pavilion provides pills, funding, a residence for his parents, and the Wind-Thunder Precious Scroll. 59 60

Notable Quotes

“The Martial Path!” 1

“Her being pissed has nothing to do with me.” 7

“Father, by the end of the year, whether it is the Green Wolf Gang or the Zheng Clan, all hidden dangers and troubles will be resolved.” 40

Trivia

• Jiang Chen and Jiang Xuan are both fifteen years old and entered a martial arts hall during the same period. 1
• His ordinary bone structure has been confirmed by multiple examinations, including one performed by Zhou Rongfeng. 34 58
• Before his awakening, Jiang Chen spent half a year neglecting cultivation while pursuing Wang Qingzhu. 1 7
• His parents are willing to exhaust their resources to support his martial path, including funding his breakthroughs and relocating to safety. 55 61