Chen Jianjun

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Chen Jianjun (尘见君)
Alias(es)	Seven Kill Douluo; Seven Kill; Sword Monarch Chen; Slaughter King 38 156 265
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Chen Family; Chuan Ling, later its Grand Elder/Supreme Elder 61 196 283
Occupation/Role	Chen Family head; swordsman; Chuan Ling elder; ruler of Slaughter Town 61 263 265
Status	Active 284
First Appearance	Chapter 9

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 97 Titled Douluo	10	Had been stalled at this rank for a long time while pursuing a higher sword path.
Level 98 Titled Douluo	10	Broke through after reading Xu Xiao's letter on the “realm of no sword,” gaining an epiphany into his own sword path.
Level 99 Limit Douluo	154, 155	Reached the Limit Douluo realm after undertaking Sea God's Red Grade Six Trials; his trial rewards included upgraded soul rings, including two red rings.
One Soul Core	278	Had condensed one Soul Core by the time he learned that three are required for either known route to level 100.

Background & History

Sword Path Breakthrough

Chen Jianjun was already a renowned level 97 swordsman and the father of Chen Xin when Dugu Bo delivered him a letter from Xu Xiao. The letter described a sword path progressing from technique to Dao: the heavy sword without an edge, all things as swords, and ultimately a realm where no sword surpasses having a sword. 10

The teachings triggered a violent epiphany. Chen Jianjun's sword intent destroyed his surroundings, his Seven Kill Sword manifested uncontrollably, and he broke through to level 98. He recognized the “realm of no sword” as his personal path toward level 99 and immediately sought out the letter's author. 10

Believing he owed a debt that could otherwise tarnish his sword heart, Chen Jianjun offered Xu Xiao three requests. He initially intended to settle the favor cleanly and avoid further involvement with the young group. 10

The Three Requests

Xu Xiao's first request was protection for himself, Gui Mei, Yue Guan, and Dugu Bo. Chen Jianjun forged four small swords, each containing a full-power strike from his level 98 peak; the wielder could activate its protective sword aura with soul power. 11

For the remaining requests, Xu Xiao asked Chen Jianjun to let Chen Xin travel with the group and to forge two soft swords and one heavy sword. Chen Jianjun accepted, but imposed a three-year deadline for Chen Xin to demonstrate progress on his own sword path. 11

His sword intent later allowed Xu Xiao's group to cut through the poisonous mist surrounding the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. The group used the small swords to shield themselves while entering the area. 12

Support for Chen Xin and Chuan Ling

Chen Jianjun sent Chen Xin to Xu Xiao's group, where the latter's arrogance was swiftly broken by the other brothers. After learning that Xu Xiao's letter had enabled his father's breakthrough, Chen Xin accepted Xu Xiao's guidance and became the group's fifth brother. 19 20

Although aware that Xu Xiao had used his name and influence to strengthen the emerging Chuan Ling faction, Chen Jianjun tolerated the arrangement. He later resolved that, since Chen Xin had chosen this path, he would protect the faction as its father figure. 41 46

He eventually accepted Xu Xiao and the sworn brothers as family, instructing them to address him as “Uncle.” 61

Tang Chen's Downfall

Chen Jianjun aided Xu Xiao's plan against Tang Chen after the latter's duel with Qian Daoliu. He analyzed the possibility of using Ye Lin's healing role and the Snowy Swan Kiss to deceive Tang Chen, then supplied a strand of protective sword intent for Ye Lin in case Tang Chen launched a final counterattack. 63 64

During Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu's battle, Chen Jianjun shielded Xu Xiao's group from the clash's shockwaves. He recognized Qian Daoliu's defeat after Tang Chen used Ring Detonation and the Great Sumeru Hammer, though he later understood that Qian Daoliu had concealed his full strength. 65 66

Tang Chen ultimately self-destructed rather than die to the plot against him. Chen Jianjun rescued the grievously wounded Ye Lin, whose survival depended on Chen Jianjun's protective sword intent, and later reported the devastating casualties suffered by the Clear Sky Sect, Martial Soul Hall, and other factions. 67 68

Sea God Trials and Limit Douluo

At Xu Xiao's suggestion, Chen Jianjun traveled to Sea God Island. He received the Sea God's Red Grade Six Trials and began the first assessment, Traverse the Sea God's Light, seeking to break through to level 99. 119 121

The trials elevated him to a level 99 Limit Douluo and improved his spirit rings to a configuration of three purple, four black, and two red rings. 154 155

After learning more about divine inheritances, Chen Jianjun developed ambitions beyond the Limit Douluo realm. However, Xu Xiao explained that his Red Grade Six Trials were insufficient for the Sea God's inheritance, even if he obtained the Heart of the Sea God. 155

Chuan Ling Elder and Slaughter King

Chen Jianjun formally agreed to oversee Chuan Ling's Spirit Pagoda while Xu Xiao traveled to another continent, accepting a nominal position that would allow him to guard the faction in Heaven Dou. 157

He used the Spirit Pagoda's simulated spaces to train against the Evil Eye Tyrant Lord. Though initially killed by the simulated creature, he learned that death within the pagoda merely ejects the participant rather than killing them. 167

In Slaughter City, Chen Jianjun killed the Hundred Thousand Year Blood Red Nine-headed Bat King within the Slaughter Temple and obtained its right arm soul bone. He also achieved eighty consecutive Slaughter Arena victories within only a few months. 224 225

He later controlled Slaughter Town as its Slaughter King, regulated entry into Slaughter City, and used intelligence operatives assigned by Gui Mei to monitor threats. 263 265

Sea God Island Negotiations

Gui Mei later tasked Chen Jianjun with delivering a Soul Tool and Chuan Ling's message to Bo Saixi. He warned Sea God Island that Chuan Ling sought the island itself rather than its population, but would not tolerate resistance. 278 279

Chen Jianjun used his knowledge of the Heart of the Sea God and divine envoys to pressure Bo Saixi. When Sea Dragon Douluo and the other Sacred Pillars begged him to help their High Priestess, he secured an offer of the Heart of the Sea God and Sea God Island's support for Chuan Ling. 282 283

Appearance

Chen Jianjun appears as a middle-aged man in white robes, usually accompanied by an imposing, sharp sword intent. He is capable of traveling while standing atop his sword. 278

• Carries himself with the calm confidence of an elite swordsman.
• His manifested Seven Kill Sword and sword intent can create overwhelming pressure. 10
• His presence is recognizable enough that lesser figures react immediately to the name “Seven Kill Douluo.” 38

Personality

Chen Jianjun is devoted to the sword above all else. He treats enlightenment, gratitude, and the preservation of his sword heart seriously; this is why he insisted on repaying Xu Xiao's letter with three favors despite wanting no long-term connection at first. 10

He is blunt, confident, and often dismissive of formalities. His strength lets him dictate the tone of negotiations, as demonstrated when he imposed harsh terms on Ning Buqun's proposed marriage alliance and openly mocked Bo Saixi during the Sea God Island negotiations. 45 46 282 283

Despite his harsh manner, he is strongly protective of those he recognizes as family. He supports Chen Xin's growth, shields Xu Xiao's brothers in battle, saves Ye Lin after Tang Chen's self-destruction, and eventually treats Xu Xiao's faction as his own. 61 65 68 157

Abilities & Skills

Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul

Chen Jianjun's martial soul is the Seven Kill Sword, a weapon-type martial soul centered on overwhelming sword intent and lethal sword techniques. 10

• His sword intent grew powerful enough to destroy buildings during his breakthrough to level 98. 10
• He pursues a sword philosophy in which grass, wood, bamboo, stone, and all things can become swords. 10
• He defeated Chen Xin's consecutive sword skills with superior intent and technique despite Chen Xin's enhanced soul rings. 156
• His displayed techniques include Seven Kill True Body and Seven Kills Thunder Rises, One Sword Breaks the Long Sky. 156

Protective Sword Intent

Chen Jianjun can seal his sword intent into small swords or grant it as a protective strand.

• The four small swords he created each contained a full-power level 98 strike. 11
• Xu Xiao's group used one sword to split the toxic mist around the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. 12
• A protective strand of his sword intent kept Ye Lin alive after Tang Chen's self-destruction. 64 68
• He shielded allies from the shockwaves of Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu's battle. 65

Sea God Trials

Chen Jianjun received the Sea God's Red Grade Six Trials on Sea God Island. 119

• Began with Traverse the Sea God's Light. 121
• The trials contributed to his advancement to level 99 and the improvement of his soul rings. 154 155
• His trial grade was insufficient to make him a candidate for the Sea God's inheritance. 155

Soul Core and Mental Cultivation

Chen Jianjun possesses one Soul Core and seeks to condense more as part of his pursuit of level 100. 278

• He learned that three Soul Cores are mandatory for both known routes to level 100. 278
• He successfully began cultivating the Evil Dream Chongxuan Scripture, a mental-power cultivation method developed by Tian Meng and the Evil Emperor. 185

Equipment & Items

• Blood Red Nine-headed Bat King Right Arm Bone — Hundred Thousand Year soul bone obtained after killing the Blood Red Nine-headed Bat King in the Slaughter Temple. 225
• Protective small swords — Four swords infused with his level 98 sword intent, originally given to Xu Xiao, Gui Mei, Yue Guan, and Dugu Bo. 11
• Soft swords and heavy sword — Forged for Chen Xin's sword-path training; the soft swords support technical mastery, while the heavy sword is intended for the next stage of training. 11 20

Relationships

• Chen Xin — His son. Chen Jianjun gave him three years to find his own sword path under Xu Xiao's guidance, then later tested his growth in a father-son sword duel. 11 156
• Xu Xiao — Benefactor, later treated as family. Xu Xiao's letter enabled Chen Jianjun's level 98 breakthrough; Chen Jianjun subsequently protected Chuan Ling and became one of its senior figures. 10 61 157
• Dugu Bo — Delivered Xu Xiao's letter to Chen Jianjun and guided him to Xu Xiao's group. 9 10
• Gui Mei, Yue Guan, and the sworn brothers — Recognizes them as Chen Xin's brothers and accepts them as nephews. 61
• Qian Daoliu — Fellow peak powerhouse and occasional companion on Sea God Island. Chen Jianjun learned from him about Martial Soul Hall's divine inheritance and Angel Divine Power. 121 185
• Bo Saixi — High Priestess who oversaw his Sea God Trials. Their later interactions became contentious as Chen Jianjun negotiated Chuan Ling's demands toward Sea God Island. 119 278 282
• Sea Dragon Douluo and the Seven Sacred Pillars — Developed a cordial relationship during his time on Sea God Island, though Chen Jianjun used their devotion to pressure Bo Saixi. 280 282

Notable Quotes

“The realm of no sword, what a magnificent realm of no sword!” 10

“This is the path for me, Chen Jianjun!” 10

“Only the strong are qualified to discuss promises.” 189