Jing Hongchen

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Jing Hongchen (镜红尘)
Alias(es)	Hall Master Hongchen; Dean Jing Hongchen
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Hongchen Family; Mingde Hall; Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy; Sun Moon Empire
Occupation/Role	Master of Mingde Hall; Dean of the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy; Duke of the Sun Moon Empire; Level 9 Soul Engineer; Rank 97 Super Douluo
Status	Alive
First Appearance	3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Rank 93 Titled Douluo	3	Identified as a Level 93 Titled Douluo and Level 9 Soul Engineer while assessing Xiao Hongchen's newly awakened Brain Martial Soul.
Rank 94 Titled Douluo	15	Xiao Hongchen transfers vitality from the Gold of Life, healing Jing's accumulated hidden injuries, extending his lifespan by at least twenty years, and breaking his long-standing bottleneck.
Rank 97 Super Douluo	155 170	After consuming a Universe Creation Pill, Jing advances three ranks from Rank 94 to Rank 97, attaining Super Douluo-level cultivation.
Temporary Ultimate Gold Empowerment	157	Xiao Hongchen channels Ultimate Gold Soul Power and Spiritual Detection into Jing, temporarily evolving his Golden Toad King bloodline into a divine-blooded Three-Legged Golden Toad and elevating his metal attribute to Ultimate Gold.

Background / History

Jing Hongchen is the grandfather and guardian of Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen. Nine years before Xiao's awakening, Jing's son and daughter-in-law died in a laboratory accident. The loss, alongside medicinal residue accumulated in his youth, contributed to the hidden injuries and cultivation bottleneck that kept him at Rank 93 for nearly a decade. 15

He holds three major public positions: Duke of the Sun Moon Empire, Dean of the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy, and Master of Mingde Hall. He oversees the academy and Mingde Hall as both a research institution and the empire's largest military factory. 3 24

Jing initially permits members of the Xishui Alliance to study at Mingde Hall in exchange for rare metals deposited into his personal accounts, despite the alliance's connection to the Holy Spirit Cult. After Xiao challenges this arrangement, Jing agrees to investigate and remove every Evil Soul Master within the academy and Mingde Hall by the end of the semester. The subsequent purge removes the targeted individuals. 24 32

Following the refinement and consumption of the Universe Creation Pill, Jing becomes a Rank 97 Super Douluo. His advancement substantially raises his standing among the Sun Moon Empire's high-ranking Soul Engineers and strengthens the Hongchen Family's ability to act independently of the imperial court. 153 155

As the Sun Moon Emperor's health deteriorates, Jing cultivates the support of the empire's Soul Engineer Legions by offering Xiao's forged rare metals and access to advanced equipment. This allows him to lead the high-ranking Soul Engineer faction in opposing the Third Prince's attempt to control state affairs, giving the Hongchen Family growing influence throughout the court. 186

After the royal family's failed bombardment of Ming Capital and the executions of Xu Tianran and the Third Prince, the Hongchen Family holds effective control over the Sun Moon Empire. Jing remains a central political and military authority within this new order. 188 189

Appearance

Jing Hongchen normally conceals his true appearance behind the guise of a short, stout old man. At home, he appears as a dignified man in his early thirties despite being Xiao and Meng Hongchen's grandfather. 3

• Long silver-white hair reaching his shoulders.
• Sharp, deep ice-blue eyes.
• Delicate gold-rimmed monocles.
• Purple-gold robe with soul-guided gemstones set into the shoulder and chest armor.
• A restrained but intimidating presence, compared to a sheathed sword. 3

Personality

Jing is calculating, politically experienced, and willing to make hard compromises to protect the Hongchen Family. His dealings with the Xishui Alliance demonstrate a practical view of power, resources, and the imperial court; however, he considers the Holy Spirit Cult a future threat rather than a genuine ally. 10 24

Around his grandchildren, he is openly protective and supportive. He keeps Xiao's twin martial souls and Electrolux's existence secret, provides resources for Xiao's training, guards him during dangerous breakthroughs, and repeatedly intervenes when Xiao faces threats beyond his level. 3 4 15 27

Though initially prepared to shield the Hongchen Family by accepting responsibility for its cooperation with the Xishui Alliance, Jing accepts Xiao's demand to purge Evil Soul Masters rather than sacrifice himself for the younger generation's reputation. His later conduct against Zhongli Wu, Ye Xishui, and the Holy Spirit Cult demonstrates that his family-first pragmatism does not prevent him from confronting threats directly when his family and empire are endangered. 24 153 155

He is deeply proud of Xiao's accomplishments and supports his grandson's increasingly expansive political ambitions, including the plan to unify the continent, reform Soul Tool access, and extend the Hongchen Family's lifespans. 109 172

Abilities & Skills

Golden Toad Martial Soul

Jing possesses the Golden Toad martial soul, a high-tier metal-attributed martial soul with metal-control capabilities. It is inferior in bloodline and potential to Xiao Hongchen's Three-Legged Golden Toad. 75

• Enables metal-related control abilities.
• Forms the basis of his Martial Soul Avatar.
• Transforms into a massive Golden Toad before reorganizing into a mechanical fortress. 75
• Its Golden Toad King bloodline can be temporarily evolved by Xiao Hongchen's Ultimate Gold power, allowing Jing to temporarily wield Ultimate Gold. 157

Martial Soul Avatar: War Fortress

Jing's seventh soul skill transforms his Golden Toad Avatar into a giant war fortress covered in cannon muzzles. 75

• Deploys dense arrays of cannon muzzles.
• Activates eighth- and ninth-level soul guidance cores simultaneously.
• Produces overwhelming sustained firepower against high-level opponents.
• Used against Xuan Zi after the latter attacked Xiao Hongchen during the tournament. 75
• Later manifests more than two hundred metal cannons to suppress Ye Xishui's Death God Tower while empowered by Xiao's Ultimate Gold and Spiritual Detection. 157

Soul Engineering

As a Level 9 Soul Engineer and Master of Mingde Hall, Jing possesses and develops advanced soul tools. 3 16

• Dragon-Trapping Prison — Binding Soul Tool used to capture the Three-Eyed Golden Lion and Sky Dragon Horse. 18
• Red Dust Protection — Defensive Soul Tool that withstands Red King's attack. 18
• Level 9 stealth Soul Tool — Conceals a flight Soul Tool well enough to enter the Star Dou Great Forest's mixed zone unnoticed. 16
• Golden Cymbals — Level 9 Soul Tool that suppresses Xiao Hongchen and more than two hundred Level 5 Soul Tool cannons. 52
• Simulation Flight Soul Tool — Carries Jing, Xiao, and the Snow Empress from Ming Capital to Dragon City without stopping. 99
• Level 9 Fixed Soul Guidance Shells — Threatens Xuan Zi with three shells when defending Xiao. 75
• Experimental Subject No. 1 — Oversees Mingde Hall's nearly completed fifteen-meter humanoid metal construct and recognizes Xiao's metal-purification ability as a means to improve it. 44
• Tunnel Walker — Collaborates with Xiao Hongchen and Kong Deming on the upgraded ultimate mech beneath Mingde Hall, which Kong judges to meet Level 10 Soul Tool standards. 185

Ultimate Gold Empowerment

By accepting Xiao Hongchen's Ultimate Gold Soul Power, Jing can temporarily receive a bloodline evolution and Ultimate Gold metal affinity. Xiao also shares Spiritual Detection with him, enabling Jing to perceive the battlefield in detail while directing his full artillery barrage. 157

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Ranked thirteenth carving knife, one of only two ranked carving knives held by the Hongchen Family. 5
• Dragon-Trapping Prison. 18
• Red Dust Protection. 18
• Golden Cymbals. 52
• Level 9 stealth Soul Tool. 16
• Biomimetic flight-type Soul Tool. 12
• Simulation Flight Soul Tool. 99
• Level 9 Fixed Soul Guidance Shells, including the Thunderclap shell. 75 156
• Experimental Subject No. 1. 44
• Tunnel Walker. 185

Relationships

• Xiao Hongchen — Grandson. Jing acts as Xiao's guardian, mentor, political shield, and combat protector; Xiao later heals Jing's hidden injuries and helps him break through to Rank 94. Jing subsequently supports Xiao's plans for the Hongchen Family and works alongside him to kill Zhongli Wu and defend the family against the Holy Spirit Cult. 3 15 153 172
• Meng Hongchen — Granddaughter. Jing supports and protects her alongside Xiao, viewing both grandchildren as central to the Hongchen Family's future. 10 24
• Electrolux — Jing knows the necromancer's remnant consciousness resides within Xiao's Sea of Consciousness. Though wary of its danger, he supports Xiao while urging caution and secrecy. 3 15
• Ye Guyi — Treats her Holy Angel martial soul as a valuable countermeasure against Evil Soul Masters and receives her at Hongchen Manor. 10
• Kong Deming — Fellow Soul Engineer and ally. They cooperate to contain Xuan Zi during the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Duel Tournament, later join forces against Ye Xishui, and work together to consolidate the Hongchen Family's power. 39 75 155 185
• Xuan Zi — Opponent during the tournament incident. Jing threatens and attacks him after Xuan Zi attempts to strike Xiao Hongchen. 75
• Xian Lin'er — Negotiates with her regarding an exchange-student program between Shrek Academy and the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy. The exchange is later finalized for one year under terms favorable to the Sun Moon side. 140 141
• Zhongli Wu — Enemy and leader of the Holy Spirit Cult. Jing and Xiao jointly kill him after he attacks Hongchen Mansion. 153
• Ye Xishui — Adversary who seeks revenge for Zhongli Wu's death. Jing refuses to surrender Xiao or accept her extrajudicial demands, then joins Kong Deming and Xiao in resisting her. 155 157
• Snow Empress — A powerful ally of Xiao's faction. Jing accompanies her and Xiao during expeditions and later travels with her as part of the group reaching Star Luo Continent. 104 175

Story Role / Major Arcs

Supporting Xiao Hongchen's Awakening

After Xiao awakens his Brain Martial Soul, Jing immediately recognizes the danger of exposing twin martial souls. He promises to protect the secret through the influence of both the Hongchen Family and the academy. He also agrees to acquire the Soul-Devouring Cursed Blade while warning Xiao not to be consumed by necromantic power. 3

Jing further grants Xiao special permission to enter Mingde Hall before meeting its normal requirements and arranges the gravity devices and weight-training equipment Xiao requests for physical cultivation. 4

Healing and Breakthrough

Jing guards Xiao throughout his ten-day fusion with the Gold of Life. In return, Xiao channels life energy into Jing, healing old injuries and allowing him to advance from Rank 93 to Rank 94. 15

Soul Beast Expeditions

Jing escorts Xiao's group into the Star Dou Great Forest, intending to intervene only against enemies they cannot handle. He later captures the Imperial Auspicious Beast and Sky Dragon Horse, withstands Red King's attack, and negotiates a trade with Red King. 16 18

He later assists Xiao in hunting the Phantom Spirit Fox, remaining prepared to interrupt the soul-ring absorption if necessary. 27 28

Mingde Hall Purge

Jing admits that Mingde Hall had accepted rare metals from the Xishui Alliance while allowing its people to study there. Following Xiao's refusal to accept a delayed reckoning, Jing commits to removing every Evil Soul Master from the academy and Mingde Hall; the purge is completed by the following holiday. 24 32

Tournament Intervention

During the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Duel Tournament, Jing personally leads the Sun Moon team. When Xuan Zi enters the arena against Xiao, Jing responds with Level 9 Fixed Soul Guidance Shells and his War Fortress Martial Soul Avatar while Kong Deming traps Xuan Zi. 52 75

Pursuit of Immortal Herbs

Jing accompanies Xiao and the Snow Empress to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. He is eager to secure immortal herbs that could raise Xiao's potential and later prepares to refine the Universe Creation Pill after Xiao explains its potential to elevate a Rank 98 Soul Master to Rank 99. 104 105 141

Jing successfully refines the Universe Creation Pill after forty-nine days of seclusion. Consuming one of the completed pills advances him from Rank 94 to Rank 97, allowing him to become a Super Douluo. 144 155

Temporary Transfer of Authority

Before leaving to borrow an alchemy furnace and enter seclusion to refine the Universe Creation Pill, Jing temporarily assigns the positions of Mingde Hall Master and academy dean to Xiao Hongchen, with Lin Jiayi ordered to assist him. 141

Battle at Hongchen Mansion

Jing and Xiao Hongchen kill Zhongli Wu after the Holy Spirit Cult leader attacks Hongchen Mansion. To conceal Xiao's contract with the Bone Dragon King, the grandfather and grandson publicly stage the Bone Dragon King's destruction. Jing's Super Douluo breakthrough earns him renewed respect from the empire's leading Soul Engineers. 153

Defense Against Ye Xishui

When Ye Xishui arrives in Ming Capital to avenge Zhongli Wu, Jing refuses to yield to her demands and invokes the law to justify Zhongli Wu's death. After Kong Deming intervenes with the Silver Moon Divine Light Shield, Jing joins the defense by firing the Thunderclap Level 9 Fixed Soul Guidance Shell and later bombards Ye Xishui's Death God Tower with his War Fortress's full artillery. 155 156 157

Holy Spirit Cult Extermination

Jing joins Xiao, Kong Deming, and the Sun Moon Corps in the campaign to eradicate the Holy Spirit Cult. With Rank 97 cultivation, powerful Soul Tool firepower, and the assistance of more than ten Level 8 Soul Engineers, he helps suppress the cult's remaining Super Douluo-level worshippers. 160 170

Rise of Hongchen Family Influence

As the imperial succession crisis intensifies, Jing mobilizes the high-ranking Soul Engineer faction through rare-metal incentives and access to Hongchen Family technology. His political strength provokes the royal family into an alliance against him, culminating in the failed assault on Ming Capital and the Hongchen Family's effective takeover of the Sun Moon Empire. 186 188 189

Star Luo Continent Expedition

Jing accompanies Xiao, Xu Tianzhen, Meng Hongchen, Di Qiuer, Ye Guyi, Kong Deming, and the Snow Empress on their month-long sea voyage to Star Luo Continent. He contributes his presence and pressure during the group's initial contact with the continent's soul-beast-dominated territories. 175 182