Shen Shihuang

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Shen Shihuang 11
Alias	Shen Shisheng (negative side) 31
Gender	Male 37
Species	Human 11
Affiliation	Guest of the Mittel Clan; later joins Jianan Academy; founder of Mountains and Rivers Academy 11 33 146
Status	Alive 162
First Appearance	Chapter 6 6

Physical Description

Shen Shihuang presents the unassuming appearance of a young human male, but his physical form bears remarkable and otherworldly features that betray his extraordinary origins. The most striking of these are his eyes and his wings. His eyes are the Taisui Ancient Pupil, also known as the Space-Time Pupil, which grants him the ability to traverse and perceive the flow of space and time itself. Complementing this, his Taisui Bone wings—an intrinsic part of his physique—have undergone a partial transformation, with half of them turning a silvery white and becoming etched with distinct lightning patterns as a result of absorbing thunderous power during a trial.

• Taisui Ancient Pupil (Space-Time Pupil): A unique ocular trait that allows Shen Shihuang to see into the past and future, as well as traverse space and time over a range directly related to his own strength. 66
• Taisui Bone Wings (Half-Transformed): Half of his wings are silvery white in color and bear pronounced lightning patterns, a mark of the lightning energy he absorbed and integrated into his being. The wings are capable of exceptional speed and may eventually break through the constraints of time as the Taisui Flame evolves. 21 37
• Taisui Mark: A black flame mark manifested between his brows after the Taisui Flame’s second ascension. It resembles the clan marks of the Ancient Eight Clans and doubles his strength without apparent backlash; its enhancement scales with the Taisui Flame’s stage. 53
• Black Demon Undying Body: A constitution manifested through Black Demon Blood. So long as the blood remains inexhaustible, it grants Shen Shihuang an undying body and physical strength comparable to a Dou Zun-level magical beast. 141
• Stone Emperor Dou Di Bloodline: Shen Shihuang has absorbed the Stone Emperor’s Dou Di Bloodline, which is still integrating with his own blood and provides him with the potential to continue growing stronger. 162

Power Progression

Stage	Realm	Chapter/Event
Absorbed Fengxiao Time Flame	Four-Star Dou Zong	Chapter 31
Advanced Ten Thousand Year Technique by absorbing Protector Jin’s soul body	Enhanced Dou Zong	Chapter 39
Taisui Flame’s third-stage form awakened Taisui Ancient Pupil	Seven-Star Dou Zong	Chapter 66
Absorbed Fallen Heart Flame power following the Taisui Flame’s fourth ascension	Eight-Star Dou Zong	Chapter 94
Taisui Flame’s fifth ascension	Nine-Star Dou Zong	Chapter 111
Breakthrough from Eight-Star Dou Zong to Dou Zun (skipped a star)	Dou Zun	Chapter 118
Cultivated Three Thousand Devouring Method	Peak Five-Star Dou Zun	Chapter 151
Absorbed Dou Di Bloodline (Stone Emperor)	Enhanced Dou Zun (bloodline boost)	Chapter 162
Taisui Mark activated alongside body-refining techniques and three Heavenly Flames	Temporarily Nine-Star Dou Zun	Chapter 160

Abilities

Taisui Flame

The Taisui Flame is the central Heavenly Flame possessed by Shen Shihuang, a black fire that he awakened immediately after transmigrating. It possesses the unique property of controlling time, allowing it to halt or influence temporal flow 46. The flame is fragmented and can be merged with other Heavenly Flames to evolve and unlock new abilities 21 22. Its origin is tied to Shen Shihuang’s status as the Emperor of Time, and it can absorb the Origin Flame Seed energy of other flames, gaining their properties without needing to fully subdue them 22 25. Through fusion, the Taisui Flame automatically generates new Dou Techniques or enhances existing ones; for example, when it consumed the Green Lotus Core Flame, it produced the Taisui Bone, an Earth‑tier low‑grade Dou Technique 21. Later, burning an Earth‑tier high‑level technique scroll with the Taisui Flame revealed the Taisui True Flame Body 49. The flame also houses a “Sea of Flames” containing loyal subjects who awaken as Shen Shihuang’s strength grows 22.

The Taisui Flame has successively incorporated the powers of the Green Lotus Core Flame, Sea Heart Flame, Bone Chilling Flame, Fallen Heart Flame, Calamity Heaven Official Flame, Green Emperor Extinguishing Spirit Flame, Nine Nether Wind Flame, and Turtle Spirit Earth Flame. Its evolutions have awakened the Taisui Bone Wings, Taisui Mark, Taisui Ancient Pupil, and further authority over time. 53 66 111 130 156

• Applications:
  • Time Manipulation: Can freeze time for enemies up to one major realm higher than Shen Shihuang for three breaths (see Time Stop below) 112.
  • Healing and Breakthrough Assistance: Reversed the aging of three elders and helped them break through to Dou Zun by absorbing the Taisui Flame that was consuming them 46.
  • Flame Fusion & Evolution: Absorbs the origin energy of other Heavenly Flames, gaining their particular traits and empowering Shen Shihuang’s body and techniques. 21 48 53 115 156
  • Volcanic Manipulation: After absorbing the Green Lotus Core Flame’s origin energy, the flame gained the ability to influence subterranean magma and potentially trigger volcanic eruptions. 21
  • Cultivation Enhancement: By incorporating the Fallen Heart Flame’s power, it continuously tempers and cultivates Shen Shihuang. 94
  • Technique Forging: The flame can burn technique scrolls to reveal hidden Dou Techniques, as seen with the Taisui True Flame Body 49.
  • Soul Enhancement: When the Taisui Flame evolved after absorbing the Nihility Devouring Flame’s energy, it provided soul energy that elevated Shen Shihuang’s soul realm to the Heavenly Realm 118.
• Limitations:
  • The Taisui Flame cannot coexist with other Heavenly Flames permanently while the Ten Thousand Year Technique remains below Heaven tier; initially, it could only temporarily contain their energy. 25 128
  • Its time‑stopping ability is limited to three breaths and appears to be effective only on targets one major realm higher; its full extent for stronger enemies is unknown 112.
  • The flame’s full potential is tied to collecting all fragments and fusing with specific other flames (e.g., Myriad Generations Imperial Flame combination) 106.
  • The process of absorbing powerful Heavenly Flames can be extremely painful and dangerous, requiring careful control 48 129.
  • The Green Emperor Extinguishing Spirit Flame’s origin energy cannot presently be merged into the Taisui Flame because of the Annihilation Emperor’s remaining intelligence. 130

Time Stop

This ability is a specific application of the Taisui Flame’s temporal power, allowing Shen Shihuang to freeze a target in time for a limited duration. He discovered this ability after his breakthrough to Dou Zun and his soul realm reaching the Heavenly Realm 112. The effect is absolute within its parameters: it can immobilize powerhouses one major realm higher than Shen Shihuang for exactly three breaths, giving him a critical window for attack or retreat.

• Applications:
  • Combat Advantage: Freezes enemies to land decisive blows or escape dangerous situations 112.
  • Neutralizing Stronger Opponents: Effectively stalls foes who outrank Shen Shihuang (e.g., a two‑star Dou Sheng when he was a Dou Zun) 112.
  • Combined with Other Techniques: The frozen period can be used to set up high‑level Dou Techniques like the Heavenly Stellar Dragon Seal.
• Limitations:
  • Duration is fixed at three breaths and cannot be extended without further evolution of the Taisui Flame.
  • The ability likely has a cooldown or energy cost, as it is not shown as freely spammable.
  • Only works on targets up to one major realm higher; effectiveness against opponents two or more realms above is not confirmed.

Ten Thousand Year Technique

The Ten Thousand Year Technique is Shen Shihuang’s core cultivation technique. It was initially an Earth-tier high-grade cultivation technique that he acquired upon awakening, allowing him to cultivate Dou Qi efficiently and manifest black flame wings for flight 1. It advances by absorbing soul bodies, and its early stages served as a foundation for its greater potential. 5 39 128

After the Annihilation Emperor used soul bodies to elevate it, the Ten Thousand Year Technique advanced to the low-grade Heaven tier. At this rank, it can support Shen Shihuang’s body in containing multiple Heavenly Flames and reveals its true function as a miraculous art connected to the Taisui Flame. 128 129

• Applications:
  • Cultivation Foundation: Provides a high-grade cultivation path for rapid Dou Qi growth.
  • Soul Absorption and Advancement: Uses soul bodies as resources to evolve the technique and raise its tier. 5 39 128
  • Flight: The black flame wings grant aerial mobility 1.
  • Multiple Heavenly Flame Containment: Its Heaven-tier form permits Shen Shihuang to contain more Heavenly Flames. 128
  • Combat Enhancement: The upgraded version amplifies Dou Qi output and overall offensive capabilities.
• Limitations:
  • Its advancement requires soul power or soul bodies, making its growth conditions morally and practically difficult. 5 128
  • Though now Heaven-tier, Shen Shihuang must still stabilize his cultivation after major advances and Heavenly Flame absorption. 131
  • Containing particularly powerful flames remains dangerous even with the technique’s advancement. 129

Taisui Bone

The Taisui Bone is an Earth-tier low-grade Dou Technique produced by the Taisui Flame’s first evolution after it fused with the Green Lotus Core Flame’s Origin Flame Seed energy. It first manifested as black bone wings on Shen Shihuang’s back, but Wu Ci explained that it is also the beginning of a gradual replacement of Shen Shihuang’s skeleton. Its true power will emerge only when his entire skeleton has evolved into Taisui Bone. 21 22

• Applications:
  • High-Speed Flight: Its wings grant speed considered unmatched among Dou Zongs at the time of their awakening. 21
  • Spatial Interaction: The wings naturally merge minute traces of black flame into surrounding space and are associated with eventual temporal traversal. 21
  • Thunder Adaptation: Following Shen Shihuang’s thunder trial, the wings absorbed lightning power and partially transformed into silver-white, lightning-patterned wings. 37
• Limitations:
  • The Taisui Bone remains incomplete while Shen Shihuang’s entire skeleton has not yet transformed. 22
  • Its temporal potential remains dependent on future Taisui Flame evolution. 21

Taisui Mark

The Taisui Mark is an innate secret art awakened during the Taisui Flame’s second ascension after it fused with the Sea Heart Flame. The black flame mark on Shen Shihuang’s brow doubles his strength, with the degree of enhancement determined by the Taisui Flame’s stage. Unlike ordinary strength-enhancing secret techniques, it has no apparent backlash because its power originates from Shen Shihuang himself. 53

• Applications:
  • Temporary Strength Amplification: Doubles Shen Shihuang’s power without apparent side effects. 53
  • Overwhelming Force: Combined with his body-refining techniques and three Heavenly Flames, it allowed a five-star Dou Zun Shen Shihuang to temporarily reach nine-star Dou Zun strength and shatter the Stone Emperor inheritance gate. 160
• Limitations:
  • Its output is linked to the stage of the Taisui Flame. 53
  • Its use at extreme power levels taxes Shen Shihuang’s body heavily and requires strong physical foundations. 160 161

Taisui True Flame Body

This Earth‑tier high‑level body‑refining Dou Technique was born when the Taisui Flame burned a scroll containing three Earth‑tier high‑level Dou Techniques that Shen Shihuang had received 49. The technique enhances his physical strength and grants immunity to most poisons. It took a month of seclusion to fully cultivate 49.

• Applications:
  • Physical Enhancement: Strengthens the body, improving durability and physical attacks.
  • Poison Immunity: Renders the user highly resistant or immune to poisons, which is especially valuable against enemies who rely on toxins.
• Limitations:
  • It is Earth‑tier high‑level, so while powerful, it may be outclassed by Heaven‑tier body‑refining techniques.
  • Requires significant cultivation time and cannot be mastered instantly.

Black Demon Undying Body

The Black Demon Undying Body is a physique Shen Shihuang manifested after cultivating for another month following his departure from Saint Beiming’s relic. Lady Disha explained that it grants immortality so long as Shen Shihuang’s Black Demon Blood is not exhausted. Its physical power is comparable to that of a Dou Zun-level magical beast, and it serves as a major foundation for his future path toward Dou Sheng. 141 142

• Applications:
  • Near-Immortality: Shen Shihuang can survive otherwise fatal damage while his Black Demon Blood remains available. 141
  • Physical Strength: Greatly enhances his body, enabling him to endure high-level body-refining and strength-enhancing techniques. 141 161
  • Dou Sheng Foundation: It may allow Shen Shihuang to bypass the Ban Sheng stage on his route to Dou Sheng. 142
• Limitations:
  • Its immortality depends on the Black Demon Blood not being depleted. 141
  • It does not eliminate the strain caused by fully unleashing techniques beyond Shen Shihuang’s current physical capacity. 162

Divine Fire Avatar

An Earth‑tier high‑grade Dou Technique received from the system sign‑in. It allows Shen Shihuang to create a fire‑based avatar using either regular Dou Qi fire (50% of his strength) or Heavenly Flame (100% of his strength). If the avatar is destroyed, the original body suffers no damage, making it an extremely safe combat tool 98.

• Applications:
  • Reconnaissance and Battle: Send the avatar into dangerous situations or against powerful enemies without personal risk.
  • Full‑Power Clone: When using a Heavenly Flame, the avatar possesses 100% of Shen Shihuang’s combat ability, effectively doubling his fighting force.
  • Deception: Use the avatar to distract or lure enemies while the real body moves elsewhere.
  • Simultaneous Techniques: Shen Shihuang’s avatar can independently perform techniques, such as the Brahma Dragon-Subduing Seal, while his true body confronts another opponent. 98
• Limitations:
  • The 50% version is relatively weak and only suitable for trivial tasks.
  • The 100% version likely requires a strong Heavenly Flame source to maintain; if the flame is depleted, the avatar may dissolve.
  • The technique is Earth‑tier, so against supreme enemies (Dou Sheng and above) the avatar may be easily destroyed despite the lack of harm to the user.

Heavenly Stellar Dragon Seal

This Heavenly‑tier low‑rank Dou Technique was created when Shen Shihuang fused the Hundred Thousand Thunder Method and the Brahma Dragon‑Subduing Seal using the power of his evolved Heavenly Flame after his breakthrough to Dou Zun 118. It is a highly destructive attack that combines thunder and dragon‑subduing principles, making it his strongest direct offensive technique at that point.

• Applications:
  • High‑Damage Strike: A Heaven‑tier technique that can overwhelm Earth‑tier opponents and threaten even higher‑level enemies.
  • Flame‑Augmented Power: The technique is strengthened by the Taisui Flame’s evolved state, increasing its potency.
• Limitations:
  • Requires a significant amount of Dou Qi to execute; repeated use may be draining.
  • Its exact range and charging time are unknown, but as a Heaven‑tier technique it likely has a notable casting time.
  • Only available after reaching Dou Zun and fusing the prerequisite techniques.

Stone Emperor Moves the Universe

Originally called Stone Emperor Moves the Universe, this Heaven-tier intermediate Dou Technique was left by the Stone Emperor for a worthy successor. Shen Shihuang renamed it the One Breath Universe Technique after learning it. Although nominally Heaven-tier intermediate, its destructive force is far greater than an ordinary low-tier Heaven-rank technique; a partial execution shattered space, severed a mountain, and opened an abyss a hundred miles long. 161 162

• Applications:
  • Extreme Destruction: Its palm strike carries catastrophic destructive power capable of breaking space and annihilating large areas. 162
  • Physical Combat Synergy: The technique is particularly suited to Shen Shihuang’s formidable body and body-refining techniques. 161
• Limitations:
  • Shen Shihuang’s current Dou Qi cannot sustain a complete execution. 162
  • The technique severely damages his arms and body if used beyond his physical capacity. 162
  • Its cultivation and full use require an exceptionally powerful body and soul. 161 162

Green Emperor Extinguishing Spirit Flame

The Green Emperor Extinguishing Spirit Flame is an extraordinarily powerful Heavenly Flame formerly associated with the Annihilation Emperor, Yan Hongchen. Shen Shihuang erased its intelligence and absorbed it after the Ten Thousand Year Technique reached Heaven tier. It possesses devastating destructive force but also immense vitality, repairing Shen Shihuang’s damaged meridians and bones and granting him a near-immortal recovery ability. 128 129 130

• Applications:
  • Regeneration: Rapidly repairs damaged meridians, bones, and physical injuries. 130
  • Destructive Power: Releases destruction energy potent enough to wither surrounding life and drive magical beasts away. 129
  • Green Emperor Extinguishing Spirit Palm: It can be used to maximize the power of the high-grade Heaven-tier technique of the same name. 130
• Limitations:
  • The flame was initially too powerful to balance with the Taisui Flame, suppressing Shen Shihuang’s other flames during absorption. 129
  • The Taisui Flame cannot currently assimilate its Origin Flame Seed energy because of Yan Hongchen’s intelligence. 130
  • Shen Shihuang cannot yet cultivate or fully use the high-grade Heaven-tier Green Emperor Extinguishing Spirit Palm because of insufficient Dou Qi. 130

Sign-In System

The Sign-In System is an innate ability that allows Shen Shihuang to check in at designated locations to receive rewards, including cultivation techniques, Dou Techniques, resources, and information 50 78 98 118. The system reorganizes sign‑in locations periodically, unlocking new opportunities as his strength grows. Rewards scale with both location significance and Shen Shihuang’s own power.

• Applications:
  • Technique Acquisition: Grants high‑level Dou Techniques such as Divine Fire Avatar and Heavenly Stellar Dragon Seal 98 118.
  • Resource Gain: Provides treasure pills, Heavenly Flame origin energies, and other cultivation aids.
  • Information: Reveals the locations of Heavenly Flames and other hidden treasures (e.g., Nine Dragons Lightning Flame, Turtle Spirit Earth Flame) 115 156.
  • Soul Strengthening: The system can also provide soul energy, as seen when it contributed to his soul realm elevation 118.
  • Rare Cultivation Arts: It granted Shen Shihuang the Ice God Technique and Wood God Technique, though both require suitable constitutions and are not naturally compatible with his fire attribute. 146 147
• Limitations:
  • Shen Shihuang must physically travel to the designated check‑in locations, which can be dangerous or remote.
  • The system’s rewards are not always immediately useful; some techniques require time to cultivate.
  • It operates on a schedule or after certain conditions are met, so rewards cannot be obtained on demand.

Relationships

Queen Medusa

Shen Shihuang’s relationship with Queen Medusa is the most intimate and foundational of his connections in the Dou Qi Continent. He awakens from an unknown period of slumber beside her, and she is immediately protective of him when outsiders approach the Snake-Person Tribe’s territory 1. Queen Medusa publicly announces him as her husband and co-ruler of the Snake-Person Tribe, elevating him to a position of shared leadership 3. Their bond is both emotional and symbiotic: after they share a bed, an intimate encounter triggers a mutual breakthrough from the Dou Huang realm to the Dou Zong realm, solidifying their power as equals 3. Shen Shihuang demonstrates his own concern for her well-being, and Queen Medusa protects him from intruders such as Pill King Gu He 2. Later, Shen Shihuang receives a Lightning Origin Fruit from his system, which he plans to give to Queen Medusa, indicating his continued investment in her growth as a magical beast 35. Their relationship is characterized by mutual affection, equal standing in power and rule, and a deep level of trust.

Shen Shihuang also seeks to help Medusa evolve into a Nine-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python by using the Nine-Colored Primordial Stone and the remains of an ancient Nine-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python for bone-replacement cultivation. 86

Xiao Yan

Shen Shihuang takes an early interest in Xiao Yan’s alchemy, secretly intervening at the Alchemist Conference to protect Xiao Yan’s refining process from interference, allowing him to successfully create a Three-Pattern Spirit Pill 13. Xiao Yan acknowledges Shen Shihuang’s help and focuses on his task, establishing a dynamic of mentorship and protection. Shen Shihuang later advises Xiao Yan to increase his strength to the Dou Ling level before the Fallen Heart Flame erupts and provides him with medicinal herbs for pill refinement, showing foresight and generosity 60. Xiao Yan regards Shen Shihuang with deep respect and gratitude, referring to him as his lifesaver 60. Shen Shihuang’s support is pragmatic but genuine, and he does not seek any immediate return from Xiao Yan beyond his continued growth.

Their relationship grows into one of sworn-brother-like mutual assistance. Shen Shihuang gives Xiao Yan the Sea Heart Flame, asking only that Xiao Yan share the Origin Flame Seed energy of any future Heavenly Flames he obtains. 112 Shen Shihuang later rushes to the Dead Soul Mountain Range out of concern that Xiao Yan may suffer the same grave injuries as in Shen Shihuang’s past knowledge, though he also recognizes the importance of Xiao Yan’s Three Thousand Burning Flame to his own cultivation. 142

Ya Fei

Ya Fei demonstrates a keen understanding of Shen Shihuang’s character; during the Alchemist Conference, she takes care of him and shows intelligence and kindness in attending to his comfort 13. Shen Shihuang, in turn, protects Ya Fei and understands her situation, hinting at a deeper connection and mutual respect 12. She is one of the few characters who intuitively grasps his personality and needs, making their interactions notably supportive.

Zi Yan

Zi Yan and Shen Shihuang form a quick friendship built on a shared goal of revenge against a man in a black robe who injured Zi Yan 34. She trusts his abilities enough to lead him to a rare Moonlight Tree and ask for his help in retrieving the Moonlight Spirit Heart Grass 35. Shen Shihuang demonstrates his willingness to assist her and uses strategic thinking to benefit her, such as planning to use a Lightning Origin Fruit on his own magical beast rather than on Zi Yan directly 35. Their relationship is one of mutual trust and camaraderie, with Zi Yan taking the lead in exploration and Shen Shihuang providing support.

Zi Yan remains by Shen Shihuang’s side during his thunder trial, anxiously guarding him against Protector Jin despite being unable to defeat the four-star Dou Zong herself. 37 She continues to accompany him during expeditions and shares a playful rapport with both Shen Shihuang and Heng General. 39 50

Su Qian

Su Qian, the Great Elder of Jianan Academy, recognizes Shen Shihuang’s immense power when Shen Shihuang surpasses him as a five-star Dou Huang and invites him to join the academy 33. Su Qian acknowledges Shen Shihuang’s strength and offers him a private pavilion, along with a request not to intervene in student affairs—a sign of both respect and caution 34. The relationship is professional and based on the recognition of superior strength; Su Qian treats Shen Shihuang as a valuable guest and potential asset to the academy.

Lin Yan

Shen Shihuang helps Lin Yan by purging his fire poison using his Heavenly Flame, an act that demonstrates goodwill and concern for a fellow figure at the academy 33 34. Lin Yan expresses gratitude for this assistance, and the interaction establishes a positive rapport between them, though it remains one of helper and recipient rather than close friendship.

Xiao Yi Xian

When Shen Shihuang meets Xiao Yi Xian, she is struggling with the burden of the Woe Poison Body and the pressure of a requirement to reach Dou Sheng to graduate from the Mountains and Rivers Academy. Shen Shihuang shows interest in her Heavenly Flame and offers guidance and support, understanding her struggles and suggesting a way to draw out her Heart Flame 107. He does not pressure her but gives her a path forward, aligning with her own dream of becoming an alchemist. His approach is one of encouragement and practical assistance, offering to help her cultivate her unique abilities.

Wu Ci

Wu Ci is a mysterious and extremely powerful individual who shows complete deference to Shen Shihuang, addressing him as “King” and agreeing to his requests without hesitation 60 61. Shen Shihuang tasks Wu Ci with retrieving a portion of the Dou God bloodline from the Spirit Clan, and Wu Ci confidently accepts, leaving with plans to return within five days 61. They communicate through spatial rifts, and Wu Ci later brings other powerful allies like Hua Bubai, War Demon Saint, and Heaven Sealing Strategy to assist Shen Shihuang 61. When Shen Shihuang is attacked by a late-stage Three-Star Dou Saint (the Yellow Spring Demon Rabbit), he calls for help, and Wu Ci immediately arrives with other Dou Sheng-level allies to subdue the enemy 124. Their relationship is one of master and loyal executor, with Wu Ci operating as a reliable enforcer for Shen Shihuang’s schemes.

Wu Ci first emerged from the Sea of Flames after Shen Shihuang’s Taisui Flame evolved. He identifies himself as one of Shen Shihuang’s most loyal subjects, explains the Flame Bamboo Scroll recording Shen Shihuang’s growth, and proclaims him the Emperor of Time who controls the past, present, and future. 22 He also possesses administrative authority over the Mountains and Rivers Realm, distinct from that of the Twelve Mountain Lords. 110

Yan Hongchen

Yan Hongchen, formerly the Annihilation Emperor, becomes Shen Shihuang’s master after Shen Shihuang kneels and accepts him as such in pursuit of a Dou Di Bloodline. 130 131 Yan Hongchen helped raise the Ten Thousand Year Technique to the Heaven tier, guided Shen Shihuang through absorbing the Green Emperor Extinguishing Spirit Flame, and passed down his lifetime collection, including five Heaven-tier battle skills. 128 130 Their relationship is mutually beneficial: Shen Shihuang enabled Yan Hongchen’s revival by erasing the intelligence from the latter’s original flame body, while Yan Hongchen provides knowledge, resources, and the promise of a Dou Di Bloodline. 128 131

Heng General

Heng General is a powerful thunder-attributed magical beast born from the thunder power Shen Shihuang absorbed during his trial. Originally called the Thunder Origin Beast, it was named Heng General by Shen Shihuang after being fed Moonlight Spirit Heart Grass. 39 The beast is intelligent, loyal, and serves as both Shen Shihuang’s companion and mount. It continues to grow stronger through thunderstorms and was approaching the Dou Zun realm during Shen Shihuang’s time at Jianan Academy. 50

Black Spirit Tiger

The Black Spirit Tiger, commonly called Black Tiger, is Shen Shihuang’s loyal mount. Although its bloodline is described as ordinary, it eagerly serves Shen Shihuang and is notable enough to be said to have the potential to “reopen the family tree.” 131 It later carries Shen Shihuang to the Dead Soul Mountain Range and accompanies him through the God-Falling Ice Plain and other dangerous regions. 142 147

Other Allies and Associates

Shen Shihuang interacts with a range of other powerful figures who respect his strength and serve his plans. Jia Xingtian, the guardian of the Jia Ma Empire’s royal family, attempts to engage Shen Shihuang in dialogue and offer hospitality, but Shen Shihuang declines, showing indifference to political alliances 8. Jia Xingtian also tries to impress Shen Shihuang with fine wine, but his ambitions are politely rebuffed 13. Hai Bodong is an elder whom Shen Shihuang intervenes to protect during a battle between Dou Huangs, demonstrating care and respect 12. Mo Tianxing is an adversary whom Shen Shihuang negotiates with rather than kills, demanding Earth-tier Dou Techniques and showing no personal grudge, though Mo Tianxing vows revenge 33. Yao Dan, the clan leader of the Yao Clan, engages in a transactional relationship: Shen Shihuang obtains the energy of the Yao Clan’s two Origin Flame Seeds in exchange for a Tier 9 Treasure Pill 156. Earth Fiend assists Shen Shihuang by opening spatial rifts and expresses curiosity about the identities of Shen Shihuang’s allies 60 61. Bai Shengyi, Hua Bubai, Yuhua Tuntian, and Fengtiance are Dou Sheng-level figures who answer Shen Shihuang’s call for help, subduing the Yellow Spring Demon Rabbit and extracting its soul for Shen Shihuang to devour 124. These relationships are generally transactional or based on a hierarchy of power, where Shen Shihuang commands respect and assistance from those far stronger than the average cultivator.

Disha, the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python, becomes Shen Shihuang’s servant after Shen Shihuang purges the flames within him. Disha offers to fight, kill, and serve as Shen Shihuang’s mount. 47 The Stone Clan Chief enters a protective alliance with Shen Shihuang, offering the Stone Clan’s remaining Dou Di Bloodline and the Stone Emperor inheritance in exchange for Shen Shihuang preserving the declining Stone Clan. 158 162 The Nine Nether Sky Scorpion, guardian of the Stone Emperor Tomb, tests Shen Shihuang’s strength before permitting him to seek the inheritance. 161 Little Ice God develops a close bond with Shen Shihuang, who helps her control her rapidly growing ice power. 149

Trivia

• Shen Shihuang's negative emotions manifested as a pink-hued version of himself, who suggested killing three thousand people for power; after being attacked, he named this side "Shen Shisheng" and they eventually shook hands as equals 29 31.
• After fusing the Taisui Flame, Shen Shihuang discovered he could see past and future events with his eyes, and Wu Ci revealed that his fully awakened palace would allow him to traverse space and time 66.
• Hun Miesheng, the Soul Hall Master, offered Shen Shihuang tea brewed from a 5000-year-old tea tree, which instantly elevated him to six-star Dou Zun 167.
• Signing in at the Nalan Clan, Shen Shihuang received the Earth-tier low-grade Dou Technique "Tyrant's Fury" from the sign-in system 6.
• The Taisui Flame's evolution granted Shen Shihuang the "Taisui Bone," an Earth-tier low-grade Dou Technique, and a mysterious figure emerged from a spatial rift calling him "my King" 21.
• Shen Shihuang offered a Tier 9 Treasure Pill to the Yao Clan in exchange for the origin energy of the Nine Nether Wind Flame and Turtle Spirit Earth Flame, and when the Taisui Flame absorbed their energy, both Heavenly Flames recoiled in response 156.
• Wu Ci proclaimed Shen Shihuang as the "Emperor of Time" and hinted at a Sea of Flames containing his loyal subjects who would awaken as his strength grew 22 66.
• In the Time Realm, Shen Shihuang chose to release everyone except the captured sect members, planning to use them for their Heavenly Flame origin energy 31.
• After absorbing the Fengxiao Time Flame, Shen Shihuang's strength rapidly increased to four-star Dou Zong 31.
• Ling Ying, the strongest Dou Huang of the Ancient Clan, was revealed to be Xiao Yan's protector during Shen Shihuang's encounter with them 11.
• The Little Ice God reached the Dou Zun realm in just three months under Shen Shihuang's guidance, demonstrating extraordinary growth 149.
• Shen Shihuang woke up beside Queen Medusa of the Snake-Person Tribe upon transmigrating to the Dou Qi Continent, with black flames already on his body 1.
• Shen Shihuang’s Taisui Mark doubled his power without apparent side effects and enabled him to temporarily reach nine-star Dou Zun strength when combined with his other enhancements. 53 160
• Although the Stone Emperor described Stone Emperor Moves the Universe as a Heaven-tier intermediate technique, Shen Shihuang considered its actual destructive power far greater and renamed it the One Breath Universe Technique. 161 162
• Shen Shihuang’s absorption of the Green Emperor Extinguishing Spirit Flame raised his cultivation to four-star Dou Zun and gave him restorative power superior to the immortality associated with the Three Thousand Burning Flame. 130