Cang Wanli

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Cang Wanli (苍万里)
Alias(es)	Cang Emperor
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Heaven-Dominating Sect
Occupation/Role	Sect ancestor; Supreme Elder; recruiter and supporter of Chen An
Status	Active
First Appearance	135

Power Progression

Period	Cultivation	Details
By Chen An's Martial Emperor tribulation	Late Martial Emperor Realm	A veteran human Martial Emperor whose cultivation exceeds Xuan Zhantian's mid-stage Martial Emperor cultivation. 135 140

Background / History

Cang Wanli is a veteran Martial Emperor of the Azure Origin Continent and an ancestor and Supreme Elder of the Heaven-Dominating Sect. Having lived for nearly a thousand years, he is deeply concerned with the sect’s lack of a Martial Emperor-level successor and the wider human race’s precarious position against the Ancient Devil Race. His advanced age makes securing the sect’s legacy an urgent concern. 140 145 146 186

While observing Chen An's unprecedented Nine-Nine Lightning Tribulation, Cang Wanli recognizes that the newly ascended Martial Emperor is extraordinarily young and possesses exceptional lightning-path attainments. He and Xuan Zhantian subsequently meet Chen An and are shocked when the latter identifies himself as a rogue cultivator. 135 137 138

After learning that the seventeen-year-old Chen An is a Martial Emperor, Cang Wanli is stunned by his cultivation but treats him as an equal rather than relying on seniority. He accompanies Xuan Zhantian during visits to Chen An and remains respectful toward Beigong Mo, Chen An’s former master. 139 140 143

Cang Wanli welcomes Shen Qinglan as Chen An’s fiancée and gives her an Ageless Radiance Bracelet. He later presents Chen An with lightning-attributed Heavenly Star Meteoric Iron, a material suitable for forging a natal treasure. 142 144

With war continuing at the Northern Frontier, Cang Wanli initially plans to lead its defense himself. He asks Chen An to serve as the Heaven-Dominating Sect’s temporary Supreme Elder while he is away, offering full access to sect resources and the obedience of its members. Chen An accepts on the condition that he may leave the position in the future without obstruction. 145 146

Cang Wanli later gives Chen An the Heaven-Dominating Supreme Elder Token, allowing him to mobilize the sect’s resources. He receives Chen An at the Heaven-Dominating Sect, explains the sect’s essence crystal ley line, and supports Chen An’s formal appointment as Supreme Elder. He publicly recognizes Chen An’s value to the sect and humanity. 153 175 176 186 189

When the Heavenly Star Meteoric Iron produces the Thunder Spirit, Cang Wanli is astonished that a starry-sky exotic species had been concealed in the ore for more than two centuries. Although he admires Chen An’s fortune, he advises Chen An to use the sect’s divine-soul beast-controlling secret art because the creature’s future disposition is unknown. 166 169

When Chen An rapidly advances beyond the Martial Emperor Realm, Cang Wanli reacts with joy and relief, declaring that Heaven has not forsaken the human race. During the Ancient Devil Race crisis, Chen An orders Cang Wanli to remain behind and hold the rear while he and Xuan Zhantian head to the Northern Frontier. Cang Wanli later receives and organizes gifts offered in gratitude after Chen An saves humanity. 187 192 193 203

After Chen An returns as a Saint-level powerhouse, Cang Wanli continues to show him sincere respect while accepting Chen An’s wish to maintain their familiar form of address. He offers Chen An rare herbs and materials from his personal collection, then is deeply moved when Chen An provides the Heaven-Dominating Sect with higher-realm cultivation arts and the aptitude-improving Sixfold Bone-Molding Art. 203 227 228

Personality

Cang Wanli is pragmatic, responsible, and deeply committed to humanity’s survival. He is willing to risk his life at the Northern Frontier and prioritizes the Heaven-Dominating Sect’s continued protection over personal pride. 145 146

He is also politically perceptive. Recognizing Chen An’s unprecedented potential, he attempts to bind the young Martial Emperor to the Heaven-Dominating Sect through trust, resources, authority, and generous gifts rather than coercion. 146 186 188

Despite being an elder Martial Emperor and sect ancestor, Cang Wanli is humble before genuine strength. He readily revises his view of Chen An’s capabilities and treats him with the respect due to a superior cultivator. 187 192 193 203

Cang Wanli is cautious and restrained regarding matters beyond his understanding. Although he recognizes that Chen An possesses an astonishing secret behind his cultivation speed, he chooses not to investigate it, believing that internal discord would endanger humanity in its war against the Ancient Devil Race. 186

He is likewise wary of mysterious outsiders. He treats Huairen, a Saint-level expert from beyond the domain, with great caution and later warns Chen An that Huairen’s conduct and background are abnormal and unknown. 207 228

Abilities & Skills

Martial Emperor Cultivation

Cang Wanli is a late-stage Martial Emperor, placing him among the continent’s supreme martial experts at the time of his introduction. 135 140

• Travels by vanishing into the void. 137 169
• Can tear open space and cross great distances in response to major threats. 166
• Is regarded alongside Xuan Zhantian as a senior Martial Emperor capable of responding to major threats. 166 168
• Cannot break the Martial Emperor “shackles” himself and initially doubts that Chen An can do so. 147

Sect Leadership and Strategic Judgment

As a Supreme Elder and ancestor of the Heaven-Dominating Sect, Cang Wanli manages its resources, succession, and defensive responsibilities. 146 153 176 186

• Recognizes that a Martial Emperor is essential to preserving the sect’s status and protecting its disciples. 146
• Plans the Northern Frontier’s defense during wartime. 145
• Grants Chen An the Heaven-Dominating Supreme Elder Token and access to the sect’s resources. 153
• Reveals the sect’s essence crystal ley line to Chen An and supports Chen An’s integration into the sect. 176
• Supports the formal investiture of Chen An as a Supreme Elder before the sect and its guests. 186 189
• Warns Chen An that Huairen has strange behavior and unknown origins. 228

Knowledge of Higher Realms

Cang Wanli possesses knowledge drawn from ancient records concerning cultivation beyond Martial Emperor. 148

• Identifies the Immortal Platform, Dao Palace, and Saint realms as higher stages. 148
• Explains that the Age of Dharma Decline has made heavenly Dao opportunities scarce. 148
• Attributes the decline to an ancient war that nearly destroyed the world and the Great Dao. 148
• Possesses substantial knowledge of natal treasures, martial intent, and the value of rare cultivation resources. 144 163

Equipment / Gifts

• Ageless Radiance Bracelet — Given to Shen Qinglan as a welcoming gift; it nourishes the body, preserves youth, and can heal life-threatening injuries. 142
• Heavenly Star Meteoric Iron — Given to Chen An; lightning-attributed material intended for forging a natal treasure that ultimately contained the Thunder Spirit. 144 165 169
• Heaven-Dominating Supreme Elder Token — Given to Chen An, signifying his authority as a Supreme Elder and permitting him to mobilize the sect’s resources. 153
• Nine Heavens Thunder God Jade — Given to Chen An alongside five billion origin crystals. 188
• Five billion origin crystals — Offered to Chen An to demonstrate the Heaven-Dominating Sect’s support. 188
• Rare herbs and cultivation materials — Offered to Chen An from Cang Wanli’s personal collection after Chen An’s return from the Northern Frontier. 227 228

Relationships

• Chen An — Fellow Martial Emperor and later the Heaven-Dominating Sect’s Supreme Elder. Cang Wanli recruits, supports, and places great hope in him as a defender of humanity, ultimately revering him as a Saint-level powerhouse while retaining a sincere friendship with him. 145 146 189 203 228
• Xuan Zhantian — Fellow veteran Martial Emperor and longtime rival. Despite their youthful feud and frequent verbal sparring, they collaborate in supporting Chen An and addressing threats to humanity. 135 145 168 192
• Shen Qinglan — Chen An’s fiancée; Cang Wanli welcomes her respectfully and gives her the Ageless Radiance Bracelet. 142 175
• Beigong Mo — Chen An’s master; Cang Wanli treats him courteously despite the disparity in their cultivation. 139
• Thunder Spirit — The starry-sky exotic species born from the Heavenly Star Meteoric Iron Cang Wanli gifted to Chen An. Cang Wanli admires its potential but urges Chen An to take precautions against its uncertain future nature. 169
• Huairen — A mysterious Saint-level expert from beyond the domain whom Cang Wanli treats cautiously and regards with concern because of his unusual conduct and unknown background. 207 228

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Chen An’s identity revelation — Observes Chen An’s Nine-Nine Lightning Tribulation, meets him after his Martial Emperor breakthrough, and is astonished by his age and strength. 135 137 138 139
• Heaven-Dominating Sect recruitment — Offers Chen An the Supreme Elder position to secure the sect’s future while preparing for the Northern Frontier. 145 146 153
• Thunder Spirit’s birth — Learns that the Heavenly Star Meteoric Iron he gifted Chen An contained a starry-sky exotic species and offers a beast-controlling secret art. 166 169
• Supreme Elder investiture — Welcomes Chen An to the sect, supports his formal appointment, and provides major resources. 175 176 186 188 189
• Ancient Devil Race crisis — Helps coordinate the human response, defers to Chen An’s Immortal Platform-level strength, and remains behind while Chen An heads to the Northern Frontier. 192 193
• Post-war sect affairs — Receives Chen An’s gifts of high-level cultivation arts, offers Chen An personal cultivation resources, and warns him about Huairen. 203 227 228

Notable Quotes

“Heaven has not forsaken our human race.” 187