Zhen Hua

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhen Hua (震华)
Alias(es)	Divine Craftsman
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Blacksmith Association, Tiandou City headquarters
Occupation/Role	President of the Blacksmith Association; ninth-rank Divine Craftsman; Titled Douluo 15 17
First Appearance	15

Background / History

Zhen Hua is a longtime friend of Han Tianyi. When Han Tianyi brings Fang Lin and Na'er to Tiandou City, Zhen Hua receives them at the Blacksmith Association headquarters and later assists with Fang Lin's training path. 15 16

His years of Heavenly Forging have accumulated severe internal injuries and consumed his vitality, reflected in his prematurely white temples and increasingly withered complexion. Although he could preserve his health by abandoning Heavenly Forging, he refuses to give up the craft he has pursued throughout his life. 17

After witnessing Fang Lin use the Power of Metal Spirit to purify and densify Deep Silver despite having no forging experience, Zhen Hua recognizes his exceptional potential and accepts him as his final disciple. 18

Appearance

Zhen Hua is a burly, handsome middle-aged man who appears to be in his thirties, though his eyes carry unusual vicissitude and depth. 16

• Black hair and black eyes. 16
• Completely white temples, caused by excessive vitality consumption. 16 17
• Large yet fair and slender hands with no prominent knuckles. 16

Personality

Zhen Hua is hospitable and warm toward old friends, personally preparing tea for Han Tianyi and telling Fang Lin and Na'er to make themselves at home. 16

As a mentor, he is direct and demanding. He initially assesses Fang Lin without formalities, but his sternness becomes solemn eagerness once he recognizes the boy's unprecedented compatibility with metal. 17 18

He is deeply devoted to forging, valuing the pursuit of its highest peak above his own safety and longevity. 17

Abilities & Skills

Divine Craftsmanship

Zhen Hua is a ninth-rank Divine Craftsman whose mastery encompasses the full forging path: Hundred-Refined, Thousand-Forging, Spirit Forging, Soul Forging, and Heavenly Forging. These stages correspond to first-rank through ninth-rank blacksmiths. 17 20

• Demonstrated Hundred-Refined forging by turning ordinary Black Iron Stone into purified Hundred-Refined Black Iron in a single strike. 20
• Possesses extensive practical knowledge of refining metals, force application, rhythm, and forging progression. 17 20
• Has practiced Heavenly Forging, which draws on heaven-and-earth elemental laws to infuse metal and requires the blacksmith to endure heavenly tribulation. 17
• His prolonged Heavenly Forging has inflicted hidden internal injuries and drained his vitality. 17

Forging Instruction

Zhen Hua evaluates and trains blacksmiths through direct practical assessment rather than theory alone. 17 20

• Tested Fang Lin's initial force application and rhythm using a block of Deep Silver. 17
• Recognized that Fang Lin's metal-element control caused metal to resonate, expel impurities, and increase in density. 18
• Provided Fang Lin with personal notes covering techniques from Hundred Forging to Heavenly Forging. 20

Equipment / Items

• Personal forging hammer, used to demonstrate Hundred-Refined forging. 20
• Private forging studio containing a high-temperature furnace, workbench, and specialized tools. 17 20
• Extensive collection of top-tier rare metals, stored in custom alloy display racks. 17
• Personal forging notes covering foundational methods, secret recipes, and advanced forging techniques. 20

Relationships

• Han Tianyi — Old friend; Han Tianyi brings Fang Lin to Zhen Hua for forging assessment and apprenticeship. 16 17
• Fang Lin — Final disciple. Zhen Hua accepts him after witnessing his extraordinary metal-element-assisted forging talent. 18
• Mu Ye — Friend and frequent dining companion; the two banter over Mu Ye's cooking and Zhen Hua's habit of mooching meals. 16 18 19
• Na'er — Guest accompanying Fang Lin; Zhen Hua treats her casually and welcomes her into his office and dining room. 16 19

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Tiandou City visit — Receives Han Tianyi, Fang Lin, and Na'er at the Blacksmith Association headquarters. 15 16
• Forging assessment — Tests Fang Lin with Deep Silver and observes his innate ability to communicate with metal through the Power of Metal Spirit. 17 18
• Final-disciple apprenticeship — Formally accepts Fang Lin as his last disciple and begins teaching him basic Hundred-Refined forging. 18 20

Notable Quotes

“From this day forward, you are the final disciple of me, the Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua!” 18

“Just make sure you cultivate well and forge well in the future. Don't embarrass me, that's all.” 20