Qian Daoliu

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Qian Daoliu (千道流)
Alias(es)	Angel Douluo; former Pope; Grand Elder; former High Priest of the Angel God; High Priest of the Rakshasa God; “Secret Room Douluo”
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Spirit Hall / Martial Soul Hall; Offering Hall; Rakshasa God
Occupation/Role	Former Pope; Grand Elder; former High Priest of the Angel God; High Priest of the Rakshasa God
Status	Alive
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage	Power / Status	Details
Early Story	99th-rank Limit Douluo; Angel Douluo	Qian Daoliu is one of the continent’s foremost soul masters and serves as the Angel God’s High Priest, wielding Angel divine power. 27 57 68
Rakshasa Divine-Sense Host	Spiritual-sea parasite host	The Rakshasa God’s divine sense follows him from Slaughter City and inhabits his spiritual sea, feeding on his resentment while influencing his indulgence of Bibi Dong. 31 32 65 66
Rakshasa Conversion	High Priest of the Rakshasa God	The Rakshasa God changes his faith and reduces the former Angel God High Priest to her own High Priest in order to support Rakshasa Xue’s divine inheritance. 102
Loss of Angel Martial Soul	Former Angel martial-soul wielder	Rakshasa Xue completes the first Rakshasa God Trial by devouring Qian Daoliu’s Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul. 140
Later Service	Rakshasa God High Priest	He remains in the Worship Hall as the Rakshasa God’s High Priest and is compelled to continue processing administrative files. 192 206 223

Background / History

Qian Daoliu is Qian Xunji’s father and a leading figure of Spirit Hall. Before Qian Xunji’s departure from Spirit City, he summons him to the Offering Hall and attempts to keep him in the Pope Palace handling administrative work. Qian Xunji refuses to meet him at first and later treats him with open impatience. 1 2

He introduces the six-year-old Bibi Dong—described as a twin-martial-soul genius with innate full soul power—to Qian Xunji, intending for his son to accept her as a disciple. After Qian Xunji rejects her, Qian Daoliu decides to raise her himself, partly because her potential could threaten the Qian family’s standing. 2

Qian Daoliu remains friends with Tang Chen during this period. Following Tang Chen’s death at Qian Xunji’s hands, he pursues Qian Xunji, apparently intending to reclaim Tang Chen’s body for a proper burial. 30 31

After Qian Xunji spends three years away in Slaughter City, Qian Daoliu returns to the Pope Palace and is overwhelmed by the Pope’s administrative workload. His resentment becomes a source of sustenance for the Rakshasa God’s divine sense, which resides in his spiritual sea. He nevertheless indulges Bibi Dong, immediately shifting from despair to a warm demeanor when she visits. 32

The Rakshasa God’s divine sense secretly exploits Qian Daoliu’s unconditional indulgence of Bibi Dong, amplifying his spoiling of her and manipulating the circumstances behind the “Secret Room Douluo” scandal. 60 65 66

By the time Qian Xunji returns as the inheritor of the Asura God position, Qian Daoliu’s treatment of Bibi Dong has alienated other Spirit Hall figures. He attempts to make Qian Xunji take responsibility for Bibi Dong by proposing marriage, but Qian Xunji vehemently refuses and punishes him with Mental Psychokinesis. 60 64

During the resulting reputation crisis, Qian Daoliu confronts Bibi Dong and Gangzi after Bibi Dong threatens a healing spirit master and causes a city-wide scandal. He knocks Bibi Dong unconscious and forcibly returns her to the Pope Palace, while Qian Xunji excludes him from the meeting held to repair Martial Soul Hall’s reputation. 62 64

Qian Xunji later reveals to him that the Angel God died long ago. The revelation devastates Qian Daoliu, who had continued to identify himself as the Angel God’s High Priest. Qian Xunji’s refusal to acknowledge him emotionally worsens his despair. 67

Qian Xunji delivers Qian Renxue from Qian Daoliu’s body by cesarean section. He subsequently forces Child-Mother River Water on Qian Daoliu, causing another pregnancy and the birth of a second daughter, Qian Ying’er. These events subject Qian Daoliu to repeated pain and humiliation as retaliation for his past treatment of Qian Xunji and Bibi Dong. 76 77

The Rakshasa God raises the newborn Qian Renxue’s reincarnated soul as Rakshasa Xue and becomes closely attached to her. Qian Daoliu remains emotionally distant from both daughters: Rakshasa Xue avoids him, while he later states that he saw Qian Ying’er only once at birth. 77 102

Later, Qian Daoliu becomes increasingly isolated from his children and former Elder Hall associates, many of whom relocate to Qian Xunji’s power on another continent. He regrets his past actions and describes himself as effectively an empty-nester. 102

The Rakshasa God subsequently changes his faith, making him the High Priest of the Rakshasa God. This conversion is intended to make him a suitable sacrifice for Rakshasa Xue’s divine trials. Rakshasa Xue later devours his Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul as her first Rakshasa God Trial. 102 140

In later developments following the establishment of the Human Alliance and the restructuring of regional governance, Qian Daoliu continues his forced administrative duties under divine supervision, remaining a disgruntled spectator to the new generation's competitions and godhood ascensions. He also takes satisfaction in Bibi Dong’s suffering, blaming her for his estrangement from Qian Xunji and his loss of standing. 192 206 223

When Qian Xunji and Bibi Dong disappear from Spirit City after Qian Xunji kills Gangzi and flees under the identity “Qian Runaway,” Qian Daoliu searches the city and Gangzi’s abandoned villa. He orders a city-wide search for Bibi Dong and Gangzi, while showing greater concern for Bibi Dong’s disappearance than for his missing son. 438

Personality

Qian Daoliu is paternalistic and controlling toward Qian Xunji, frequently lecturing him about work, marriage, and producing heirs. He wants Qian Xunji to remain in the Pope Palace, both to manage Spirit Hall’s affairs and to provide him with grandchildren. 2 18

He is intensely indulgent toward Bibi Dong. His protection and spoiling of her persist despite the scandal and resentment her conduct causes within Martial Soul Hall, a tendency later revealed to have been exacerbated by the Rakshasa God’s manipulation. 2 32 62 66

He is also portrayed as stubborn and politically shortsighted. Qian Xunji regards him as a figure whose decisions hold Spirit Hall back, while Golden Crocodile Douluo and other members distance themselves from him following the Bibi Dong crisis. 31 60 64

Qian Daoliu’s sense of duty and friendship can make him reckless. He pursues Qian Xunji after Tang Chen’s death because he wants Tang Chen’s body properly recovered and buried, even though this brings him into conflict with his son. 30 31

In his later years, Qian Daoliu becomes regretful and lonely. He recognizes that his harsh, suppressive treatment of Qian Xunji and excessive indulgence of Bibi Dong damaged both relationships. He also becomes bitter and vindictive toward Bibi Dong, taking pleasure in her misery because he blames her for his estrangement from Qian Xunji. 102 192

Despite his personal pride as a Limit Douluo and former Angel God High Priest, he is repeatedly reduced to a passive and humiliated position by stronger divine beings. He accepts the Rakshasa God’s authority and continues working under divine supervision rather than openly resisting. 102 192

Abilities & Status

Angel Douluo

Qian Daoliu formerly held the title of Angel Douluo and served as the High Priest of the Angel God. He was identified as a 99th-rank Limit Douluo. 27 68

• Possessed divine power as the Angel God’s High Priest. 57 68
• Was regarded as one of the continent’s foremost soul masters. 27
• His Angel-family bloodline was considered suitable for producing a potential inheritor of the Angel God position. 68
• He could fly at extraordinary speed through his Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul. 31
• He correctly identified Qian Xunji’s Emperor Armor as a martial soul rather than ordinary armor and recognized its six attributes: holiness, light, fire, metal, ice, and water. 27
• His Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul was later devoured by Rakshasa Xue during her first Rakshasa God Trial. 140

Spiritual Sea Connection

The Rakshasa God’s divine sense formerly resided parasitically within Qian Daoliu’s spiritual sea and fed upon his resentment. 32 65

• His sustained administrative burden produced negative emotions for the Rakshasa God to consume. 32
• The Rakshasa God exploited his pampering of Bibi Dong to deepen her corruption and engineer the Secret Room Douluo incident. 66
• The divine sense was forced out of Qian Daoliu’s body after Qian Xunji used Mental Psychokinesis to spin him rapidly. 64 65
• The Rakshasa God’s true body later descended to the Douluo Plane and was killed by Qian Xunji. 195 196

High Priest of the Rakshasa God

After the Rakshasa God changes his faith, Qian Daoliu becomes her High Priest. 102

• His conversion is part of the Rakshasa God’s plan to accelerate Rakshasa Xue’s divine trials through High Priest sacrifice. 102
• He continues to reside in the Worship Hall and perform administrative duties after becoming the Rakshasa God’s High Priest. 192 206
• He is forced to witness and participate in the Rakshasa God’s punitive treatment of Bibi Dong and other Spirit Hall figures. 192
• His continued authority is largely administrative and ceremonial, since his former Angel God affiliation has been superseded by the Rakshasa God’s control. 67 102

Relationships

• Qian Xunji — Son. Their relationship is deeply strained: Qian Daoliu tries to direct his life and transfer responsibilities to him, while Qian Xunji considers him foolish and avoids him. Qian Daoliu later regrets his treatment of Qian Xunji, but his son remains emotionally distant. Qian Xunji also subjects him to repeated childbirth and other humiliations as retaliation. 1 2 64 67 76 77 102
• Bibi Dong — Disciple. Qian Daoliu raises and spoils her after Qian Xunji refuses to mentor her, but her obsession with Yu Xiaogang/Gangzi and the resulting scandal destroy his standing within Spirit Hall. The Rakshasa God manipulates their relationship, and Qian Daoliu later resents Bibi Dong for the consequences of her actions. 2 62 66 192
• Tang Chen — Friend and longtime companion. Qian Daoliu reacts to Tang Chen’s death by pursuing Qian Xunji over possession of the corpse. 27 30 31
• Golden Crocodile Douluo — Fellow senior Spirit Hall figure. Golden Crocodile and other Douluos grow resentful of Qian Daoliu and exclude him from a celebration after Golden Crocodile advances to Limit Douluo. 60 64
• Qian Renxue — Eldest daughter and the reborn Angel God. Qian Xunji delivers her from Qian Daoliu’s body, while the Rakshasa God later suppresses her Angel God personality. Qian Daoliu remains emotionally distant from her, and her Rakshasa Xue personality avoids him. 76 101 102
• Rakshasa Xue — The Rakshasa personality of Qian Renxue and Qian Daoliu’s eldest daughter. She avoids Qian Daoliu, is close to the Rakshasa God, and later devours his Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul during her divine trial. 101 102 140
• Qian Ying’er — Younger daughter. Qian Daoliu states that he saw his second daughter only once at birth and has remained distant from her. 77 102 108
• Bo Saixi — Former Sea God High Priestess and fellow divine high priest. She appears alongside Qian Daoliu in the Worship Hall after Qian Daoliu’s conversion to the Rakshasa God’s service. 192
• Rakshasa God — Her divine sense formerly resided in his spiritual sea, feeding on his resentment and manipulating his treatment of Bibi Dong. She later converts him into her High Priest and uses him as a potential sacrifice for Rakshasa Xue’s inheritance. 32 65 66 102

Story Role / Major Arcs

Bibi Dong’s Adoption

Qian Daoliu brings Bibi Dong to the Pope Palace and attempts to have Qian Xunji mentor her. When this fails, he personally takes responsibility for raising her. 2

Conflict with Qian Xunji

He repeatedly attempts to impose duties, marriage arrangements, and succession-related expectations on Qian Xunji. These efforts worsen their relationship and culminate in Qian Xunji excluding him from Martial Soul Hall’s crisis meeting and later physically humiliating him. 18 62 64

Spirit Hall’s Administrative Burden

After Qian Xunji leaves for Slaughter City, Qian Daoliu returns to the Pope Palace and manages an unending workload. The resulting resentment affects both him and the Rakshasa God within his spiritual sea. 32

Secret Room Scandal

Qian Daoliu attempts to separate Bibi Dong from Gangzi after her conduct creates a city-wide scandal. The Rakshasa God later reveals that she exploited this conflict and manipulated events to create the Secret Room Douluo incident, irreparably damaging Qian Daoliu’s reputation. 62 66

Forced Fatherhood and Family Estrangement

Qian Daoliu becomes the biological father of Qian Renxue and Qian Ying’er through extraordinary and coercive circumstances. Qian Xunji performs Qian Renxue’s delivery by cesarean section and later forces Child-Mother River Water on Qian Daoliu to produce another daughter. Qian Daoliu’s subsequent distance from both children contributes to his later loneliness. 76 77 102

Isolation from the Qian Family

In later events, Qian Daoliu is separated emotionally and geographically from his children and former companions. He recognizes his regret and loneliness as Qian Xunji’s new power draws his family and allies away from Martial Soul City. 102

Rakshasa High Priest Conversion

The Rakshasa God changes Qian Daoliu’s faith and turns the former Angel God High Priest into her own High Priest, intending to use him to support Rakshasa Xue’s inheritance. Rakshasa Xue subsequently devours his Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul during her first divine trial. 102 140

Forced Divine Administration

As the Rakshasa God’s High Priest, Qian Daoliu remains in the Worship Hall and is compelled to process official documents. He is also made to observe Bibi Dong’s punishment and the wider restructuring of Spirit Hall under Qian Xunji and the Rakshasa God. 192 206 223

Search for the Missing Pope

After Qian Xunji kills Gangzi and leaves Spirit City under the alias Qian Runaway, Qian Daoliu discovers that both his son and Bibi Dong are missing. He searches Spirit City, questions Ghost Douluo, investigates Gangzi’s villa, and orders a city-wide search. 438

Trivia

• Qian Xunji strongly dislikes being called “Ji’er,” a nickname Qian Daoliu uses for him. 2 64
• Qian Daoliu’s former Pope status is contrasted with his later wish to retire to prayer, fishing, and chess rather than continue administrative work. 64
• He keeps a box of Procreation Magic Potion for possible future use rather than using it immediately. 88
• Qian Xunji’s system identifies “Secret Room Douluo” as one of Qian Daoliu’s special titles. 60
• Qian Daoliu is initially unaware that the Angel God has died and is devastated when Qian Xunji reveals it. 67
• He is subjected to repeated pregnancies and cesarean sections after Qian Xunji begins using Child-Mother River Water to produce daughters. 76 77
• Although he is one of the continent’s strongest mortal soul masters, Qian Daoliu is repeatedly portrayed as helpless against Qian Xunji and the gods controlling his household. 64 67 102