Duan Fan

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Duan Fan 1
Alias	None 1
Species	Human 1
Gender	Male 17
Age	12 51
Occupation	Spirit Master, early graduate of Spirit Hall Academy, Black-Robed Bishop 54 64
Affiliation	Spirit Hall; Consecrated Hall; Spirit Hall Academy (formerly) 38 54 64
Status	Alive 61
First Appearance	Chapter 1: Fantasy System 1
Martial Soul(s)	Fantasy Pen (Writing Brush), Soul‑Sucking Battle Axe 1 31
Soul Power Level	Level 59 62

Appearance

Duan Fan is a strikingly handsome young boy, whose appearance belies his extraordinary abilities. Even at a young age, his features are well-defined and balanced, marked by a clean and energetic demeanor. His most pronounced and memorable physical trait is his eyes: they boast slightly upturned corners and deep, jet-black pupils that give him a spirited and sharp gaze, often described as "energetic" and full of life 30. His skin is naturally fair and clear, a complexion that is periodically enhanced by the physical refinement of his cultivation — during his initial practice of the Diamond Skill, impurities were expelled from his body, leaving his skin pristine 21. After reaching the third level of body refinement, his very blood begins to flow with a golden light, and this internal transformation occasionally manifests outwardly, causing his entire frame to appear to be suffused with a faint, golden radiance 39 46.

By age twelve, Duan Fan has grown to 1.75 meters tall. Most of the childishness has faded from his face, his jawline has sharpened, and he has become even more handsome 51. His advanced cultivation has given him a powerful, mature presence that contrasts with his age.

• Hair Color: While his hair color is not explicitly described, it is tacitly assumed to be dark, matching the common aesthetic of the setting and the deep black pupils of his eyes.
• Build and Physique: Although only six to seven years old, Duan Fan possesses a physique that belies his age. His body has been extensively strengthened by the Diamond Skill, granting him a frame that is both sturdy and resilient — his skin is as tough as copper and iron, and his bones are as hard as steel, though this internal hardness is not visibly bulky 23 31. By age twelve, his body has undergone further strengthening through cultivation, high-age soul rings, and Golden Crocodile Douluo's gift of 50,000-year Whale Rubber 54.
• Facial Features: His face is exceptionally handsome, with delicate and balanced proportions. The most characteristic feature is his pair of slightly upturned eyes with deep black pupils, which lend him a spirited and intelligent expression 30. At twelve, his sharpened jawline gives his formerly youthful features a more mature appearance 51.
• Clothing and Attire: He initially wore the standard gray uniform of the Spirit Hall Academy, bearing the Spirit Hall emblem 17 30. At age twelve, he wears the academy's standard black uniform 51.
• Distinguishing Marks and Accessories: His most prominent accessory is his Martial Soul, the Fantasy Pen, which he often carries. The pen appears as a writing brush approximately thirty centimeters long, with a black shaft that became adorned with faint white patterns after its evolution and first soul ring 4 30. Following his second soul ring, subtle red patterns appeared on its shaft and it grew approximately two centimeters longer 37. He also possesses a black-ring Space Soul Tool with a 100-cubic-meter internal space and a Consecrated Token given through the Consecrated Hall 39.

Personality

• Determined and Ambitious: Duan Fan relentlessly pursues strength, prioritizing cultivation above all other activities 21. He eagerly seeks out challenging opponents, such as Hu Liena from the Golden Generation, and sets his sights on rivaling Titled Douluos 21 24. His ambition drives him to master techniques like the Diamond Skill and to reach level thirty at only seven years old 21 44.

• Strategic and Calculating: Duan Fan consistently thinks several steps ahead, using his Eye of Insight ability in combat to predict opponents' moves and exploit weaknesses 22. Off the battlefield, he manipulates Tang San's fate by influencing key figures like Ding Xiulun and Yu Xiaogang to control the original protagonist’s development 11 50. He carefully decides when to reveal information and when to hide his true capabilities, such as choosing to attribute bodily changes to his Twin Martial Souls rather than the Diamond Skill 32.

• Polite and Respectful: Duan Fan regularly addresses teachers and elders with proper titles and bows when appropriate 36 37. He thanks Ghost Leopard Douluo for assistance and greets his deskmate Wen Xiyue politely even when she ignores him 23 36. His interactions with his teacher Li Ruolan are marked by gratitude and obedience 17 21.

• Caring and Thoughtful toward Family: Duan Fan shares a deep bond with his uncle Fang Qingshan, aunt Ding Yutang, and cousin Fang Qian. He insists on buying grilled fish for his cousin 2, regularly checks on his family's well-being, and feels a strong sense of belonging when with them 29. After dinner, he proposes to show his uncle his Second Martial Soul simply because he trusts him and wants to share his progress 40. He also keeps in mind bringing gifts for his cousin 29.

• Diligent and Disciplined Cultivator: Duan Fan maintains a rigorous daily routine of theory classes, combat training, and hours of cultivation in the Mimicry Cultivation Area, often staying until evening and resuming after dinner 19. He frequently arrives late to theory classes because he prefers cultivating, and he persuades his teacher to let him skip watching classmates’ battles to go practice sooner 21. His soul power grows steadily due to this relentless work ethic 19 44. By age twelve, he is preparing to leave the academy early to undertake Spirit Hall missions and gain practical experience 54 61.

• Humble and Unassuming: Despite his extraordinary strength, Duan Fan remains humble in victory. After defeating Zhang Nanfeng, he accepts the opponent's surrender with humility 44. He politely declines sparring invitations from teachers who are eager to study his martial soul, preferring to keep a low profile 41. He does not flaunt his wealth or accomplishments 16.

• Mentally Resilient and Emotionally Mature: Duan Fan adapts quickly to challenging experiences, such as killing his first soul beast, and shows composure under pressure 8. When facing Pope Bibi Dong’s overwhelming aura, he remains calm and answers clearly 37. He finds his deskmate’s cold demeanor amusing rather than offensive, showing an age-inappropriate patience 17.

• Curious and Excited by Challenges: Duan Fan feels genuine excitement at the prospect of sparring with strong opponents, such as the Golden Generation trio 24. He is eager to test his new skills and martial souls, even insisting on showing them to his uncle after dinner 40. This curiosity extends to learning about powerful techniques like the Diamond Skill 21.

• Cautious and Self-Preserving: As scrutiny on him grows, Duan Fan becomes more aware of being watched and avoids abnormal behavior, even in his dormitory 50. He prefers to save his destiny modification chances for critical moments rather than using them impulsively 50. He carefully evaluates risks before revealing secrets, such as his body-refining technique 32. He also avoids becoming involved with suspiciously influential people, as shown by his deliberate indifference toward the blue-dressed girl and her powerful elderly companion in Heaven Dou City 60.

• Food-Motivated and Sociable in Private: Although intensely focused on cultivation, Duan Fan enjoys discovering and eating good food. He invites Wen Xiyue to explore Spirit City’s local delicacies after their mission, and shared meals often improve his mood 59 61.

Background and History

Duan Fan was originally a citizen of Earth, having transmigrated into the Douluo World after dying suddenly from working overtime 1. In this new world, his parents served as deacons of the Spirit Hall, but they both lost their lives while out on a mission 1. Following their deaths, Duan Fan was adopted by his father’s close friend, Fang Qingshan, who had grown up alongside Duan Fan’s father and considered him an elder brother 5 1. Fang Qingshan and his wife, Ding Yutang, raised Duan Fan from a young age in Notting City, treating him as their own son 1 3. Duan Fan’s childhood was filled with warmth and affection; he lived together with his uncle, aunt, and their daughter, Fang Qian, whom he considered his younger sister 3 12. Fang Qingshan, a tall and broad-shouldered man, diligently taught Duan Fan basic principles of life, such as not flaunting wealth, and instilled in him the importance of hard work 16 5. As Duan Fan grew, he often felt the sting of his parents’ absence but found solace in the loving care of his adoptive family 3 12. For six years, he waited patiently for the arrival of a system he had known from his previous life, and during that time he cultivated a deep bond with his uncle, who frequently reminded him of his father’s past and the hope that Duan Fan would one day become strong enough to uncover the truth of their deaths 1 5. When Duan Fan turned six, Fang Qingshan accompanied him to his Spirit awakening ceremony, where Su Yuntao awakened his Martial Soul 1. This event marked the true beginning of Duan Fan’s journey as a Soul Master, and soon after, his uncle and aunt took him to the Soul Hunting Forest to obtain his first Soul Ring, setting the stage for his departure from the peaceful life in Notting City 4 8 11.

Duan Fan subsequently entered Spirit Hall Academy in Spirit City, where his exceptional soul skills, Twin Martial Souls, and unusually high-age soul rings attracted the attention of Spirit Hall’s highest authorities 17 31 37. After Bibi Dong sought to accept him as a disciple, the Consecrated Hall intervened; Qian Daoliu arranged for Golden Crocodile Douluo to become his teacher 38. By age twelve, Duan Fan had obtained five soul rings, trained directly under Golden Crocodile Douluo, and was permitted to graduate early from the academy in order to undertake missions for Spirit Hall 51 54.

Plot Involvement

Early Manipulation: Father-Son Rift

• After awakening his system, Duan Fan learned that the goal was to plunder Tang San's destiny, with rewards based on the amount of destiny Tang San possessed 2. He attempted to directly kill Tang San but failed due to the system's requirement for reasonable modifications 2.
• Duan Fan decided to make Tang San lose things he was supposed to have, starting with his father. He modified Tang San's destiny so that Tang Hao, a Titled Douluo, would spy on Tang San's secret morning activities, become suspicious, and ultimately abandon him 2.
• The modification succeeded, breaking the father-son relationship and removing Tang Hao's protection from Tang San. Duan Fan received the Soul-Sucking Battle Axe as his second martial soul and one modification count 3. This early success established Duan Fan's pattern of strategic, key-moment interventions.

Manipulating Tang San's Spirit Awakening and Spirit Hall Recruitment

• Duan Fan monitored Tang San's upcoming martial soul awakening ceremony and planned to modify his fate at that critical moment 4. When Tang San underwent the ceremony, Duan Fan chose not to target Tang San directly but instead modified Su Yuntao, the awakening master 6.
• The modification caused Su Yuntao to report Tang San's Full Innate Soul Power to the Spirit Hall, attracting their attention 9. Duan Fan expected this would put Tang San in danger, but instead Tang San was invited to join the Spirit Hall, potentially giving him greater resources 9 10.
• Duan Fan initially worried that this modification had actually benefited Tang San, but he later realized that system rewards indicated a negative impact on Tang San. He decided to wait for the consequences to unfold rather than overthink 10. The successful modification earned Duan Fan the Eye of Insight skill and another modification count 9 10.

Preventing Xiao Wu from Entering Notting City

• Duan Fan learned that Xiao Wu, a key figure in Tang San's future, was about to enroll at Notting City Elementary Spirit Master Academy. He saw an opportunity to cut off this influence 19 20.
• For days he repeatedly attempted to modify Xiao Wu's path, failing each time until he succeeded in making her choose the road to White Stone City instead of Notting City 20. The successful modification gave Duan Fan the Diamond Skill, a powerful body-refining technique 20.
• This prevented Xiao Wu from meeting Tang San, thereby altering a major branch of Tang San's destiny. Duan Fan later used the Diamond Skill to greatly enhance his own physical strength and cultivation speed 23.

Interfering with Tang San's Second Soul Ring

• After three years, Duan Fan saw that Tang San had reached level 20 and was about to obtain his second soul ring. He planned to prevent Tang San from acquiring the Ghost Vine (over 600 years) as his ring, aiming to keep the age below 600 years and preferably avoid plant-type spirit beasts 47 48.
• Duan Fan decided to manipulate Tang San through Yu Xiaogang, whom Tang San deeply trusted. He modified Yu Xiaogang's obsession, making him even more determined to test his theory about plant-type spirits absorbing beast-type spirit rings 48 49.
• The plan succeeded: Tang San, guided by Yu Xiaogang, chose a 300-year-old Mandala Snake as his second soul ring instead of the Ghost Vine 49 50. This significantly slowed Tang San's growth. Duan Fan received the Wind Chasing Lightning movement skill as a reward 49 50.
• Duan Fan's long-term goal was to keep Tang San weak and under his control, viewing him as a renewable resource for system rewards. He deliberately refrained from killing Tang San, considering it better to "keep the goose that lays the golden eggs" 50.

Later Growth and Spirit Hall Missions

• Over the following years, Duan Fan advanced from a legendary nine-year-old level 47 Soul Ancestor to a twelve-year-old five-ring Soul King, earning direct instruction from Golden Crocodile Douluo 47 51.
• He tested his accumulated strength against Golden Crocodile Douluo in the Worship Hall, summoning enhanced Dream-Weaving Spiders, Nine-Tails Black Flame Demon Foxes, Three-Eyed Griffins, and later giant beasts produced by his fourth soul skill. Golden Crocodile Douluo defeated the summons without using soul skills, demonstrating the immense gap between Duan Fan and a rank 98 peak Douluo 51 52.
• Golden Crocodile Douluo presented Duan Fan with 50,000-year Whale Rubber to strengthen his physique and arranged for him to graduate early from Spirit Hall Academy and begin completing Spirit Hall missions 54.
• His first recorded mission was to travel with Ghost Leopard Douluo to Heaven Dou City and retrieve Spirit Hall’s Young Master, Qian Renxue 54 56. Wen Xiyue joined the mission, and the group successfully escorted Qian Renxue—initially disguised as Xue Qinghe—back to Spirit City 56 60 61.
• After returning, Duan Fan decided to train at a Martial Soul Main Hall in Suotuo City, both to accumulate merit and to gain experience closer to future events surrounding Tang San and Shrek Academy 55 61. He was exceptionally certified as a Black-Robed Bishop despite not yet being a Soul Emperor, owing to his extraordinary soul ring configuration 64.

Ongoing Monitoring and Long-Term Strategic Planning

• Duan Fan continuously checked Tang San's status via his system, using the Eye of Insight to track Tang San's progress and relationships 10 16 23 32. He noted that Tang San had not yet accepted Yu Xiaogang as his master, which suited Duan Fan's plans 32.
• When Tang San's life returned to calm, Duan Fan waited for the next major event, such as the opening of the Notting City Elementary Spirit Master Academy 16. He also monitored Tang San's eating and training habits, admiring his discipline but using it to time his modifications 9.
• Duan Fan's own cultivation advanced rapidly, reaching level 47 by age nine, while Tang San only reached level 20 after three years 47. By age twelve, Duan Fan had reached level 59 and was only a few months from a possible level-60 breakthrough 62.
• Duan Fan saved his destiny modification chances for critical moments, believing they were too valuable to waste on trivial matters 50. He intends to exploit the many pivotal events awaiting Tang San after his entry into Shrek Academy 55.
• Through his manipulations, Duan Fan systematically eroded Tang San's advantages—fatherly protection, key allies, optimal soul rings—while accumulating power for himself. Each successful modification tightened his grip on Tang San's fate.

Abilities and Skills

Fantasy Pen

The Fantasy Pen is Duan Fan's primary Martial Soul, which originally manifested as an ordinary brush before evolving into its current form through a destiny modification granted by the Fantasy System 1 4. This Martial Soul follows a summoning and creation path, enabling Duan Fan to bring his drawings to life as autonomous constructs that mimic the abilities of real Soul Beasts 21 36. The nature of the soul skills obtained through the Fantasy Pen is heavily influenced by both the Soul Beast absorbed and the Martial Soul's innate creative talent, often producing effects that far exceed typical first or second soul skills 9 30. By age twelve, he possesses five soul rings—yellow, purple, purple, black, and black—and the pressure they emit approaches that of a Soul Emperor 51.

• First Soul Skill – Life from the Brush: Draws Dream‑Weaving Spiders that possess the combat strength of a 600‑year‑old Soul Beast. At soul power level 17, Duan Fan could draw up to three spiders; after reaching level 24 with a thousand‑year ring, he can draw approximately ten without strain. The spiders can use their own abilities (e.g., web weaving) and remain indefinitely until destroyed or dismissed 8 9 36. At age twelve, he can summon ten spiders with approximately 4,000-year Soul Beast combat strength 51.
• Second Soul Skill – Nine‑Tails: Summons a nine‑tailed Black Flame Demon Fox with the strength of a 2000‑year Soul Beast. The fox wields black flames that are highly effective against plant‑based abilities, and it can grow larger and more powerful by absorbing its own flames 36 43. The skill was obtained from a 1500‑year Black Flame Demon Fox soul ring 36. At age twelve, he can summon eight foxes whose strength reaches approximately 10,000 years 51.
• Third Soul Skill: Draws a Nine‑Thousand‑Year‑Old Three‑Eyed Griffin, capable of fighting at the Soul Exalt level and beyond. The exact name of the skill is not recorded, but it demonstrates Duan Fan's ability to create increasingly powerful constructs as his soul ring quality improves 47. At age twelve, he can summon five griffins with approximately 20,000-year Soul Beast strength 51.
• Fourth Soul Ring: Absorbed from a 23,000‑year Golden Armored Earth Dragon, raising Duan Fan's soul power to level 47 47. Its soul skill creates giant dark-golden beasts through the Fantasy Pen, though the exact skill name and the beasts’ identities have not been recorded 52.
• Fifth Soul Ring: Duan Fan obtained a fifth, black ten-thousand-year soul ring before age twelve. Its exact source, skill name, and effects have not been disclosed, though it is described as one of his particularly powerful soul skills 51 52.

Soul‑Sucking Battle Axe

The Soul‑Sucking Battle Axe is Duan Fan's second Martial Soul, awarded by the Fantasy System after successfully modifying Tang San's fate 3. It manifests as a long black axe with an intricate handle, broad wing‑shaped blade, and a deep blue gemstone at the center that swirls with white mist 3 31. This Martial Soul possesses a unique property: it can absorb the souls of slain Soul Beasts, thereby strengthening itself over time 8. Duan Fan has not yet acquired any soul rings for this Martial Soul, so its full capabilities remain unknown; however, its intrinsic soul‑absorption ability hints at a potentially devastating combat role.

• Soul Absorption: When Duan Fan kills a Soul Beast, the axe automatically absorbs its soul, growing more powerful with each harvest. The exact limits or applications of this ability have not been explored further in the recorded timeline 8.
• Twin Martial Soul Status: As a second Martial Soul, it can be released simultaneously with the Fantasy Pen, though Duan Fan has primarily used it for demonstration or as a means to explain his enhanced physique 31 33.
• Fearlessness Effect: When Duan Fan releases the axe, it can instill him with extraordinary confidence, allowing him to suppress fear even in the presence of Pope Bibi Dong 37.

Diamond Skill

The Diamond Skill is a body‑refining technique Duan Fan obtained from the Fantasy System, designed to temper the physical form to its absolute limit 20 21. It consists of nine levels, each employing unique breathing methods that gradually strengthen tendons, bones, flesh, and meridians. The ultimate goal of the ninth level, Indestructible Golden Body, grants an indestructible physique and the ability to regenerate from a single drop of blood, potentially allowing a practitioner to rival Titled Douluos with raw physical strength alone 21. An unexpected benefit is that the Diamond Skill simultaneously cultivates soul power—circulating heaven‑and‑earth soul power as a by‑product, making it Duan Fan's primary cultivation method 21 23.

• First Level – Copper Skin: The skin becomes as tough as copper and iron, rendering ordinary blades nearly ineffective. Duan Fan achieved this level quickly due to his already substantial soul power reserves 23.
• Second Level – Iron Bone: The bones harden to the density of steel, greatly increasing resistance to impact and blunt force trauma 31.
• Additional Levels: Higher layers (not individually named in available records) continuously improve overall strength, speed, and durability, creating a virtuous cycle where higher Diamond Skill levels accelerate soul power cultivation, and vice versa 21 31.
• Ninth Level – Indestructible Golden Body: The apex of the technique, granting an imperishable form and regenerative abilities that make death by conventional means nearly impossible 21.
• Whale Rubber Enhancement: Golden Crocodile Douluo gave Duan Fan 50,000-year Whale Rubber to further reinforce his already exceptional physique 54.

Wind Chasing Lightning

Wind Chasing Lightning is a movement skill granted by the Fantasy System after Duan Fan successfully interfered with Tang San’s second soul ring acquisition 49 50. Its detailed mechanics have not yet been disclosed, but it is intended to improve Duan Fan’s mobility and forms part of his growing collection of system rewards.

Fantasy System

The Fantasy System is a mysterious ability that Duan Fan awakened with his Martial Soul. It allows him to view and modify the destinies of key individuals—most notably Tang San, the original protagonist of this world—in exchange for system rewards 1 3. The system functions through a text‑based interface, displaying real‑time updates on targeted individuals and offering modification opportunities that can be confirmed at Duan Fan's discretion 3 4. Each successful modification of Tang San's fate grants Duan Fan additional modification attempts and other rewards, which he has used to enhance his own abilities.

• Fate Modification: Duan Fan can alter the events surrounding a chosen person. For example, he modified Tang San's martial soul awakening to draw Spirit Hall's attention, and later slowed Tang San's second soul ring acquisition to earn the Wind Chasing Lightning reward 3 9 49.
• Modification Attempts: The system awards attempts for reasonably altering Tang San's destiny. These attempts can be spent on personal upgrades, such as raising innate soul power to full, evolving the Fantasy Pen, or obtaining the Soul‑Sucking Battle Axe 1 3 4.
• Information Broadcast: The system provides text‑based summaries of ongoing events, allowing Duan Fan to monitor Tang San's progress and plan his own actions accordingly 3 4 9.

Power Progression

Age	Spirit Power Level	Soul Rings	Body Refinement Layer	Notes
6	10	None	None	Martial soul awakening with full innate soul power; evolves brush into Fantasy Pen. 1 4
6	14	1st: 400‑year yellow (Dream‑Weaving Spider)	None (begins practicing Diamond Skill soon after)	Absorbs first soul ring; gains first soul skill "Life from the Brush". 8 15 35
6	17	Same	1st layer: Copper Skin (achieved)	After 2.5 months of cultivation; Diamond Skill enhances body and cultivation speed. 19 21
6	20	Same	2nd layer: Iron Bone (breakthrough)	Soul power reaches level 20; body refinement layer breaks through simultaneously. 29
~6½	24	2nd: 1,500‑year purple (Black Flame Demon Fox)	2nd layer	Absorbs second soul ring; obtains second soul skill "Nine‑Tails". Age just over six. 35 36
7	30	2 rings (yellow, purple)	2nd layer	Reaches level 30 after six months of cultivation; becomes a Soul Exalt. 44
7–8	34	3rd: 6,300‑year purple (Three‑Eyed Griffin)	2nd layer	Absorbs third soul ring; gains third soul skill. 45 47
8	44	4th: 23,000‑year black (Golden Armored Earth Dragon)	2nd layer	Steps into Soul Ancestor rank; ring grants three‑level boost. 47
9	47	4 rings (yellow, purple, purple, black)	2nd layer	After one year of cultivation; known as a legendary prodigy at Spirit Hall Academy. 47 48
12	Unspecified Soul King level	5 rings: yellow, purple, purple, black, black	Unspecified	Possesses five rings and tests his strength under Golden Crocodile Douluo. 51 52
12	59	5 rings (yellow, purple, purple, black, black)	Unspecified	Nearing the Soul Emperor threshold; expects a possible level-60 breakthrough within several months. 55 62

Relationships

Fang Qingshan

• Fang Qingshan treats Duan Fan like his own son, catering to his every whim and even prioritizing him over his own daughter, Fang Qian. This unconditional love and support are evident from the day of Duan Fan's spirit awakening, when Fang Qingshan is overcome with joy at Duan Fan's innate full soul power and immediately takes him to buy his favorite grilled fish 2. Fang Qingshan acts as Duan Fan's primary mentor, sharing deep theoretical knowledge about spirit masters and soul beasts, and guiding his cultivation path, such as presenting three Soul Beast options for his first soul ring 6. He also entrusts Duan Fan with his parents' belongings and a fortune, expressing confidence in his maturity 16. Despite occasional differences (e.g., Fang Qingshan initially dismisses the Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament as too risky for exposing Duan Fan's genius), he ultimately supports Duan Fan's decisions and takes pride in his achievements, as seen when Duan Fan reaches level thirty and Fang Qingshan's eyes show pride 44 49. Their bond deepens through shared experiences, such as the carriage journey where Fang Qingshan reveals painful details about Duan Fan's parents' deaths and his own regrets 5. Fang Qingshan also moves his family to Spirit City partly to stay close to Duan Fan, and they frequently share meals and conversations about cultivation and family matters 16 29.

Ding Yutang

• Ding Yutang, Duan Fan's aunt, is fiercely protective and prioritizes him above all else. When Fang Qingshan announces he will take Duan Fan to the Soul Hunting Forest, she immediately insists on coming along, dismissing any concerns about leaving her own daughter Fang Qian 3. She scolds Duan Fan for worrying about her and Fang Qian, telling him to focus on his cultivation, showing her dedication to his growth 3. At family dinners, she consistently shows favoritism toward Duan Fan, for example, placing a chicken leg in his bowl while glaring at Fang Qian for similar treatment 44. She also manages the household finances, giving Duan Fan leftover soul coins for his personal use and teasingly calling him wasteful when he buys gifts for Fang Qian 12. Ding Yutang works at Notting Junior Spirit Master Academy as a level 29 Great Soul Master with a Butterfly martial soul, and her resemblance to her daughter is striking 3. Despite her strictness, she expresses warmth and care, and Duan Fan feels completely at home with her and the family 44.

Fang Qian

• Fang Qian is Duan Fan's younger cousin, a playful and food-loving girl who adores her older brother. She often expresses her affection openly, declaring that she wants to be as amazing as Duan Fan when she grows up, though her mother quickly deflates her ambitions 3. Duan Fan spoils her, consistently asking Fang Qingshan to buy grilled fish for her and bringing her toys and food from his trips 2 12. She, in turn, misses him when he is away, complaining that cultivation is boring and wishing he would come home every day so she could eat delicious food 48. During a family dinner celebrating Duan Fan's level thirty breakthrough, she is nearly moved to tears by the spread of dishes prepared by her mother 44. Fang Qian struggles with her own cultivation and receives encouragement from Duan Fan, showing their supportive sibling bond 48. Despite her mother's mockery, Fang Qian remains determined and looks up to Duan Fan as a role model.

Wen Xiyue

• Wen Xiyue is Duan Fan's classmate and the granddaughter of Ghost Leopard Douluo. Initially cold and distant, she shows a slight thaw in her demeanor after Duan Fan demonstrates his talent. They exchange brief, polite greetings at the Mimicry Cultivation Area, marking a minor improvement in their relationship 23. Ghost Leopard Douluo reveals that Wen Xiyue often mentions Duan Fan to him, indicating she holds a certain interest in him despite her reserved nature 33. After Duan Fan becomes Ghost Leopard Douluo's disciple, Wen Xiyue takes the initiative to speak with him at school, though she seems hesitant to press for more details, suggesting a growing curiosity and respect 39. Duan Fan finds her grandfather interesting and notes that both Wen Xiyue and Ghost Leopard Douluo are quite alike. Their interactions remain few but carry significance, as Wen Xiyue is a link between Duan Fan and the powerful Ghost Leopard Douluo.
• At age twelve, Wen Xiyue accompanies Duan Fan and her grandfather on the mission to Heaven Dou City. She has reached level 39 and has become a notably mature and beautiful young woman, though she remains reserved 56. She shows consideration for Duan Fan’s mood after the incident at the Roast Goose Shop by inviting him to dinner and paying for the meal 59. Her happiness at Duan Fan’s indifference toward the blue-dressed girl suggests growing personal feelings for him 60. Duan Fan, meanwhile, recognizes her exceptional potential and intends to prevent the unknown event that seemingly derailed her original future 56.

Ghost Leopard Douluo

• Ghost Leopard Douluo, a Spirit Hall elder and Wen Xiyue's grandfather, first appears in Duan Fan's room unannounced to examine him after hearing about his Twin Martial Souls 33. He efficiently tests Duan Fan's physical condition, confirms he can absorb a 1,500-year soul ring, and immediately takes him to obtain his second soul ring, demonstrating both directness and high regard for Duan Fan's potential 33. Ghost Leopard Douluo expresses admiration for Duan Fan's progress, calling him polite and better behaved than his own granddaughter, and is eager to see his future development 36 37. After Duan Fan obtains his third soul ring, Ghost Leopard Douluo takes him back to Spirit Hall Academy and ensures he is not disturbed, leveraging his authority as an elder to protect Duan Fan's focus 47. He also informs Wen Xiyue of Duan Fan's latest achievements, showing that Duan Fan has become a topic of conversation within his family 39. Their relationship is one of mentor and protégé, with Ghost Leopard Douluo acting as a key patron and guide in Duan Fan's early career.
• Ghost Leopard Douluo later accompanies Duan Fan and Wen Xiyue on their mission to Heaven Dou City to retrieve Qian Renxue. Their interactions have become casual and familiar, with Ghost Leopard Douluo continuing to act as both guide and protector 54 56 60.

Li Yi and Li Ruolan

• Teacher Li Yi, the older brother of Duan Fan's class teacher Li Ruolan, is a middle-aged spirit master who takes a special interest in Duan Fan's progress. He schedules regular appointments to check on Duan Fan's cultivation and is directly involved in arranging for Duan Fan to obtain his second soul ring, noting that even the Pope has taken an interest in the boy 23 29 34. Li Yi is cautious and respectful of higher authorities, refusing to speculate about the Pope's motives, but his actions show his dedication to nurturing Duan Fan's talent. Li Ruolan, Duan Fan's class teacher, feels a mix of excitement and melancholy when Duan Fan successfully absorbs a thousand-year soul ring, knowing that such an outstanding student will likely soon leave Junior Class Ten 37. She chases after her brother to caution him about rushing to inform Duan Fan of Ghost Leopard Douluo's arrival, showing her protective concern 34. Both teachers recognize Duan Fan's incredible potential and do their best to support his growth within the Spirit Hall structure.
• After Duan Fan becomes a Soul Ancestor, the academy grants him broad autonomy, including promotion to the Advanced Class and access to one-on-one practical instruction on request 55. Li Yi later handles the procedures for Duan Fan to train at a Martial Soul Main Hall and advises his exceptional appointment as a Black-Robed Bishop 64.

Bibi Dong

• Pope Bibi Dong first meets Duan Fan in the Pope Palace upon his return to Spirit City after obtaining his second soul ring. She offers to take him as her disciple, clearly recognizing his talent and potential 37. Duan Fan is initially stunned by her presence and the majesty of the palace, but he composes himself and respectfully shows her his Twin Martial Souls. However, before he can accept her offer, Golden Crocodile Douluo intervenes and takes Duan Fan away, overriding Bibi Dong's wishes 38. Bibi Dong's interest in Duan Fan is significant enough that she personally summons Elder Ghost Leopard to accompany Li Yi to the Star Dou Forest earlier, demonstrating her direct involvement in Duan Fan's development 34. Though their direct interaction is brief, her authority and attention place Duan Fan at the center of a power struggle between the Pope and the Consecrated Hall.

Golden Crocodile Douluo

• Golden Crocodile Douluo, a member of the Consecrated Hall, appears in the Pope Palace as Bibi Dong is about to take Duan Fan as her disciple. He unceremoniously interrupts, ignores the Pope, and takes Duan Fan away to the Consecrated Hall, where he is introduced to Qian Daoliu 38. Qian Daoliu suggests that Golden Crocodile Douluo take Duan Fan as his disciple, and Duan Fan accepts. Golden Crocodile Douluo initially seems reluctant but agrees due to Qian Daoliu's persuasion and Duan Fan's potential. He provides Duan Fan with a Space Soul Tool, an Offering Token, and some guidance before going into seclusion, leaving Duan Fan to cultivate independently 38. The relationship is formal but carries immense status: being the disciple of the Second Consecrated ensures that no one at Spirit Hall Academy dares to disturb Duan Fan 47.
• By age twelve, Golden Crocodile Douluo actively trains Duan Fan and personally assesses his five-ring strength in the Worship Hall 51 52. He gives Duan Fan 50,000-year Whale Rubber, arranges his early graduation, and supports his transition to mission work for Spirit Hall 54.

Qian Renxue

• Qian Renxue is Spirit Hall’s Young Master, whom Duan Fan helps retrieve from Heaven Dou City alongside Ghost Leopard Douluo and Wen Xiyue 54 56. During the journey home, Duan Fan learns that the apparent young man traveling with them is Qian Renxue in disguise; she has been using the identity of Xue Qinghe and another male form to leave the city without attracting attention 60 61.
• After returning to Spirit City, Qian Renxue reveals her true appearance and introduces herself directly to Duan Fan. He is astonished by her beauty but responds politely, while she remains distant and emotionally guarded 61. Their relationship is presently formal and limited.

Tang San

• Duan Fan's relationship with Tang San is entirely one-sided and adversarial, driven by the system's goal to plunder Tang San's destiny. Duan Fan repeatedly manipulates Tang San's fate, such as causing Tang Hao to abandon Tang San 2, preventing him from obtaining a Ghost Vine as his second soul ring, and slowing his growth by modifying his second soul ring 48 49. He monitors Tang San's progress constantly through the system and takes careful note of Tang San's interactions with others, such as his curiosity about Yu Xiaogang and his decision to leave Ding Xiulun 11 23. Despite this antagonistic stance, Duan Fan shows no personal hostility; he treats Tang San as a target rather than an enemy, focusing on strategic actions to weaken his destiny. The two have no direct face-to-face interactions in the provided context, and Duan Fan's interest is purely instrumental. He views Tang San's extraordinary abilities and young age as potential threats if attention is drawn to himself 49.
• Duan Fan later permits Tang San to follow Yu Xiaogang’s recommendation to Shrek Academy, judging that the academy’s future incidents will provide better opportunities for profitable fate modifications 55.

Zhang Nanfeng

• Zhang Nanfeng is a level thirty-nine Soul Exalt who serves as a substitute teacher for Junior Class Ten. He encounters Duan Fan at the Soul Fighting Arena and is surprised to see him there, but they greet each other politely 41. Their interaction deepens when Duan Fan and Zhang Nanfeng have a sparring match, during which Duan Fan displays his formidable soul skills and forces Zhang Nanfeng to surrender for underestimating him 44. Zhang Nanfeng shows humility and sportsmanship, acknowledging Duan Fan's strength without malice. Their relationship is respectful and professional, with Zhang Nanfeng treating Duan Fan as a student of extraordinary talent rather than a rival. This encounter highlights Duan Fan's growing reputation within the Spirit Hall Academy.

Shang Heng

• Shang Heng is a fellow student who shows concern for Duan Fan by bringing him dinner and encouraging him to eat well when Fang Qingshan leaves after a visit 16. This brief interaction demonstrates that Duan Fan has at least one considerate peer at the academy, though their relationship is not explored further in the provided context. Shang Heng's simple act of kindness is noted but does not develop into a deeper bond.

Su Yuntao

• Su Yuntao is a deacon at the Notting City Spirit Hall branch who awakens Duan Fan's spirit at the age of six. He is described as a young man with a handsome face and a gentle smile, and Duan Fan obediently calls him "Uncle" after Fang Qingshan's introduction 1. Later, Su Yuntao becomes a tool for Duan Fan's manipulation: Duan Fan modifies Su Yuntao's fate to ensure he reports Tang San's spirit awakening information to the Spirit Hall, thereby altering Tang San's destiny 6. Su Yuntao also invites Tang San to join the Spirit Hall, acting as an unwitting pawn in Duan Fan's scheme 10. Their personal connection, however, remains minimal beyond the initial awakening.

Ding Xiulun

• Ding Xiulun is a branch deacon who guides Tang San in the Soul Hunting Forest and offers to take him as a disciple. Duan Fan views him as an obstacle to Tang San's proper development, noting his arrogance and exaggerated claims 11. Duan Fan decides to manipulate Ding Xiulun's actions to influence Tang San's fate, though no direct interaction between Duan Fan and Ding Xiulun is recorded. Ding Xiulun's role is purely as a tool in Duan Fan's strategic planning.

Others

• Fang Qingshan and Ding Yutang are also shown to have a warm, mutually supportive marriage. They work together at the academy and care for Duan Fan and Fang Qian as a unit 3 44.
• Qian Daoliu, the First Consecrated, interacts with Duan Fan only once, recognizing his potential and persuading Golden Crocodile Douluo to take him as a disciple. He also provides Duan Fan with information about the gifts he receives 38. Their relationship is fleeting but pivotal.
• Old Jack, a village elder, appears only in Duan Fan's observations of Tang San's life, where he acts as a lobbyist urging Tang San to join the Spirit Hall 10. No direct relationship with Duan Fan.
• Yu Xiaogang, the "Grandmaster," is observed by Duan Fan as a target for manipulation. Duan Fan sees his obsession as easy to exploit and plans to use it to influence Tang San's second soul ring 48. They have no personal contact.
• Snake Lance Douluo and Pufferfish Douluo assist in escorting Qian Renxue from Heaven Dou City. Duan Fan’s interactions with them are brief and professional 60.

Trivia

• Duan Fan originally hoped his first soul skill would allow him to draw a bald man, but could only draw spiders; he considered it merely "making do" 9.
• The Eye of Insight grants Duan Fan the ability to predict an opponent’s movements roughly one second into the future and can recall every detail of a scene like a photograph 10.
• Duan Fan’s second martial soul, the Soul-Sucking Battle Axe, can only absorb souls from targets he kills with his own hands, strengthening the axe 8.
• The Dream-Weaving Spider summoned by Duan Fan’s “Life from the Brush” skill can itself use weaving abilities to create additional spiders from its silk, which have approximately 650-year soul beast strength 8 9.
• Duan Fan used his first destiny modification chance to evolve his Fantasy Pen, adding white patterns to the handle and giving him an instinct that whatever he wrote or drew could become real 4.
• Duan Fan’s drawing style for his first soul skill changed over time: initially silver-white lines, later becoming an ink wash painting style that allowed him to sketch a table-sized spider in under three seconds 8 42.
• Duan Fan reached soul power level 30 at the age of seven, an extraordinary achievement that earned him recognition from Titled Douluo and Pope Bibi Dong 44.
• Fang Qingshan's personal research on spirit masters and soul beasts is so extensive that he has filled two large wooden chests with over a hundred handwritten notebooks 6.
• The wealth Duan Fan inherited from his parents includes two tokens and a black card containing 20,000 Gold Soul Coins, which his uncle handed over when he became a Spirit Master 16.
• Duan Fan considered evolving his martial soul via destiny modification to be "more cost-effective" than directly modifying his innate soul power, revealing his pragmatic approach to the system’s rewards 4.
• At twelve years old, Duan Fan stands 1.75 meters tall and possesses a five-ring configuration of yellow, purple, purple, black, and black 51.
• Despite being only level 59, Duan Fan was certified as a Black-Robed Bishop, a position ordinarily reserved for Soul Emperors, because of his exceptional Martial Soul and soul-ring configuration 64.