Yao Chen

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Yao Chen (药尘)
Alias(es)	Elder Yao; Mr. Yao; Venerable Yao
Gender	Male
Occupation/Role	Alchemist; mentor and master to Xiao Yan, Qing Lin, and Xiao Yi Xian
Status	Alive; soul-form entity seeking to reshape a physical body
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Peak Nine-Star Dou Zun (past life)	1 2	Reached the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Zun realm before Han Feng betrayed him; he was one step from becoming a Ban Sheng.
Dou Sheng cultivation	2	Obtained from the system's beginner gift pack. His soul state prevents him from fully unleashing this power.
Dou Ling-level manifestation	6 7	Possessed Xiao Yan to defeat Xiao Yu. Xiao Yan's body could not withstand the exertion for long.
Dou Zong-level public identity	20 21	Revealed this level by walking through the air without Dou Qi wings, shocking Nalan Jie and the Jia Ma Empire's major factions.
Dou Sheng-level combat power	51 52 53	Overwhelmed and killed the Dou Zong Han Feng, confirming strength beyond Dou Zun.
Soul-body combat capability	74	Instantly killed a nine-star peak Dou Zong with one punch while remaining in soul form.

Background / History

Yao Chen was once the renowned Venerable Yao: the number one alchemist of the Central Plains and Pavilion Master of the Starfall Pavilion. At the height of his former life, he stood at peak Nine-Star Dou Zun and possessed exceptional soul strength as an alchemist. 2 28

He was betrayed and backstabbed by his disciple Han Feng, losing his body and becoming a soul-form entity. He subsequently attached himself to Xiao Yan's storage ring, where he unconsciously absorbed Xiao Yan's Dou Qi for three years before awakening. His stated goals are to recover his strength, obtain a new body, avenge himself upon Han Feng, and seek justice against the Yao Clan. 1

After awakening, Yao Chen accepted Xiao Yan as his disciple. Their arrangement began as a practical exchange—Yao Chen would give Xiao Yan techniques, Dou Skills, alchemical instruction, and the strength to pursue the Three-Year Agreement; Xiao Yan would assist in Yao Chen's eventual resurrection. 1 2 24

The system bound to Yao Chen rewards him for completing missions, particularly for training disciples. These rewards include cultivation, Soul Power, points, techniques, elemental attributes, treasure chests, and Resurrection Coins. He requires 100 Resurrection Coins to reshape his body; he had obtained two by the time Xiao Yan reached the Fighter realm. 2 7 13 24

Personality

Yao Chen is confident, calculating, and notably indifferent to the prestige of Jia Ma Empire factions. He dismisses recruitment attempts from the Nalan and Miteer families, regarding his fame as insignificant compared with his former position in the Central Plains. 20 28 37

As a teacher, he is demanding but invested in his disciples' growth. He provides rare techniques, refined medicines, direct training, and protection, while criticizing Xiao Yan whenever he becomes satisfied with limited progress. 4 22 39

He is also pragmatic and manipulative when protecting Xiao Yan's interests. He deceived the Jia Lie Clan into paying 20 million gold coins while using the proceeds and his pills to strengthen the Xiao Clan's medicinal business. 11 13

Abilities & Skills

Dou Sheng Cultivation

Yao Chen possesses genuine Dou Sheng cultivation through the system, though his soul form limits how much power he can safely express.

• Can suppress or kill Dou Zong-level opponents with overwhelming force. 51 53 74
• Can walk through the air without Dou Qi wings. 20 25
• Considers the Jia Ma Empire to contain no one capable of threatening him. 31
• Cannot fully exert his cultivation without a physical body. 2 13

Soul Body and Possession

Yao Chen survives as a powerful soul attached to Xiao Yan's storage ring.

• Evaded death after Han Feng's betrayal due to his exceptional soul strength as an alchemist. 4
• Can conceal himself within Xiao Yan's ring. 4
• Can possess Xiao Yan to fight through him. 6 7 19 65
• Overexerting Xiao Yan's body leaves Xiao Yan exhausted and unable to sustain Yao Chen's power. 7

Alchemy

Yao Chen is an elite alchemist whose former reputation placed him among the continent's foremost practitioners.

• Publicly identified first as a fourth-grade alchemist, then fifth-grade, sixth-grade, and seventh-grade. 11 13 20 23 31
• Refined the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid to accelerate Xiao Yan's cultivation. 2
• Refined and sold a sixth-grade Sect-Breaking Pill, spreading his fame across the Jia Ma Empire. 24 28
• Refined a Rank 7 pill that caused a major sensation and increased his Alchemist Proficiency by 300. 37
• Refined the sixth-grade Imperial Extreme Pill for Yun Yun, raising her from three-star to four-star Dou Emperor. 60 61
• Refined a Human Transformation Pill for Zi Yan. 66

Mentorship

Yao Chen receives system rewards for helping disciples develop, making instruction central to both his plans and advancement.

• Taught Xiao Yan cultivation, alchemy, the Eight Extremities Collapse, and Purple Cloud Wings. 2 4 39
• Accepted Qing Lin after recognizing her talent and Green Snake Three-Flower Pupils. 50
• Accepted Xiao Yi Xian and gave her a Dou Technique scroll to cultivate. 58
• Protected Qing Lin from the Heavenly Snake Manor and warned them against taking her again. 65
• Helped Xiao Yan pass the Tier 2 Alchemist examination. 66

Exotic Flames and Attributes

Yao Chen has demonstrated control over rare flames and gained elemental rewards through the system.

• Subdued an Exotic Flame while possessing Xiao Yan, leaving Hai Bodong shocked. 19
• Obtained the Nether Poison Fire from an Exotic Flame Lucky Bag. 58
• Acquired the Lightning Attribute after killing Han Feng. 53
• Obtained the Five Wheel Fire Separation Method. 31

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Xiao Yan's storage ring — Yao Chen's initial refuge and the location from which he awakened. 1
• Resurrection Coins — One hundred are required to restore his physical body; he obtained coins from white and red treasure chests. 7 13 24
• Heavenly Fire Snake Staff — Acquired from a Black Treasure Chest after accepting Qing Lin as a disciple. 50
• Heavenly Sun Sword Art — High-tier Earth-grade Lightning-attribute Dou Technique; initially unusable before he gained the Lightning Attribute. 49 53
• Heavenly Fire Three Mysterious Transformations — Xiao Clan secret technique obtained from an Orange Treasure Chest. 21
• Heaven and Earth Dragon Snake Pill — Rank 7 pill that can revive the dying and grant a breakthrough in strength. 76

Relationships

• Xiao Yan — First disciple; Yao Chen trains him to fulfill the Three-Year Agreement, while Xiao Yan promises to help resurrect and avenge him. 1 24
• Han Feng — Former disciple and betrayer; Han Feng sought the complete Burning Mantra and was killed by Yao Chen after confronting him in Shi Mo City. 1 49 51 53
• Qing Lin — Disciple; Yao Chen recognizes her talent, takes her from Shi Mo City, and rescues her from the Heavenly Snake Manor. 50 65 66
• Xiao Yi Xian — Disciple; she long sought his mentorship, and he formally accepted her before obtaining the Nether Poison Fire. 52 58
• Ya Fei — Miteer Auction House associate who auctions his pills and procures medicinal ingredients for him. 11 23 62
• Jia Xing Tian — Ruler and guardian of the Jia Ma Empire; offers Yao Chen official assistance and later establishes a friendly relationship with him. 49 68
• Yun Yun — Misty Cloud Sect Master; seeks his alchemy services and owes him a favor for refining the Imperial Extreme Pill. 60 61
• Nalan Jie — Nalan Family elder who repeatedly attempts to recruit or befriend Yao Chen after learning of his strength and alchemy. 19 20 28
• Zi Yan — Recipient of Yao Chen's Human Transformation Pill; later seeks his help to advance to six-star Dou King. 66 68
• Little Doctor Immortal — Initially meets Yao Chen in Green Mountain Town and becomes eager to deepen their relationship and learn under him. 39 41

Story Role / Major Arcs

Awakening and Taking Xiao Yan as a Disciple

Yao Chen awakens in Xiao Yan's ring after three years of draining his Dou Qi. He explains the path to strength, accepts Xiao Yan as his disciple, and begins using system missions to restore Xiao Yan's cultivation. 1 2

Wutan City and the Jia Lie Clan Scheme

Using his status as an alchemist, Yao Chen manipulates Jia Liebi into paying 20 million gold coins for supposed aid against the Xiao Clan. He instead supplies the Xiao Clan with Tier 3 Qi Recovery Pills, undermining the Jia Lie Clan's medicinal market. 11 13

Rise of “Mr. Yao”

Yao Chen publicly displays the ability to walk through the air, becoming known as a Dou Zong and high-ranking alchemist. His sixth- and seventh-grade pills draw the attention of the Nalan Family, Miteer Family, Misty Cloud Sect, royal family, Queen Medusa, and Han Feng. 20 23 24 28 31

Green Mountain Town and New Allies

Yao Chen accompanies Xiao Yan to Green Mountain Town for experience, meets Little Doctor Immortal, and guides Xiao Yan in cultivating Purple Cloud Wings. 37 39

Shi Mo City and Han Feng's Death

In Shi Mo City, Yao Chen takes Qing Lin as his disciple. Han Feng arrives seeking the complete Burning Mantra and attempts to confront his former master, only to discover Yao Chen has Dou Sheng-level strength. Yao Chen kills him. 50 51 53

Expanding His Discipleship

Yao Chen accepts Xiao Yi Xian as a disciple, gains the Nether Poison Fire, trains Qing Lin, supports Xiao Yan's alchemy advancement, and protects Qing Lin from the Heavenly Snake Manor. 58 61 65 66

Defense Against the Chuyun Empire Faction

When a nine-star peak Dou Zong allied with the Soul Hall attacks the Jia Ma Empire delegation, Yao Chen intervenes after Jia Xing Tian is injured and kills the attacker with a single punch. 74

Trivia

• Yao Chen initially claimed he had forgotten his former alchemist rank, despite later being publicly recognized as a sixth- and seventh-grade alchemist. 2 23 31
• He needs 100 Resurrection Coins to regain a physical body. 7 24
• The system's Points Mall unlocks at 100 points and can exchange points for techniques, secret arts, Heavenly Flames, pill formulas, and elemental attributes. 5 7 39