Yi Chen

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Yi Chen
Alias	None
Species	Human 1
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Spirit Hall Honorary Elder 4; Founder and President of the Golden Spatula Association 42; position equal to the Emperor of the Spirit Hall Empire 63
Status	Active (alive, operational)
First Appearance	Chapter 1 (Star Dou Forest) 1
Soul Power Level	Level 99 Limit Douluo 1 4 7
System	Golden Spatula Super God System 1

Background

Yi Chen was an ordinary office worker on Blue Star whose only pastime was playing Battle of the Golden Spatula; while eating instant noodles and watching a livestream of the game, a burst of light from the screen transported him to the Douluo Continent 1. He awoke in the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest and immediately received the Golden Spatula Super God System, which granted him a starting cultivation of Level 99 Limit Douluo—the peak of human power, one step from godhood—along with the Omni-Weapon martial soul (a Super God‑level mutation) and nine 100,000‑year Ultimate Spirit Rings 1. The system also issued a Newbie Gift Pack containing the core authority to create game rooms and set rules, an initial chess pool of fifty basic Douluo Continent spirit master pieces, equipment like Infinity Edge and Spear of Shojin, a double‑earnings exclusive privilege, and a main quest to make Battle of the Golden Spatula a phenomenal, nationwide game on the continent 1. Upon mastering his martial soul—able to summon any top‑tier weapon from the original work at will—Yi Chen encountered the Shrek Seven Devils; he casually suppressed the arrogant Dai Mubai with overwhelming pressure, then caught the curiosity of Xiao Wu, who approached him 1. Seeing an opportunity to fulfill the system’s quest, Yi Chen gave Xiao Wu a glowing card labeled “Battle of the Golden Spatula” and proposed that she help him promote the game, marking the beginning of his plan to transform the continent through the Golden Spatula system 1 2.

Personality

• Laid-back and Indifferent: Yi Chen frequently expresses a lazy and indifferent attitude, stating outright that he wants to use Spirit Hall’s resources to avoid trouble. He is content to let others act and only intervenes when necessary, as seen when he casually observes tensions between Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing without stepping in. His calm, composed demeanor rarely wavers, even when confronted by powerful figures or emotional outbursts from his disciples. 4 21 15
• Strategic and Calculating: Beneath his relaxed exterior lies a sharp, strategic mind. Yi Chen deliberately lets opposing forces grow stronger before acting, plans to let the anti-@@REF_ENTITY_12669112@@ alliance develop so he can identify all players at once, and carefully gauges the intentions of every potential ally or enemy, such as Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue. He always thinks multiple steps ahead, viewing the entire continent as a chessboard. 55 52 42
• Protective and Caring: Yi Chen shows deep protectiveness and care for those he takes under his wing. He accepts Xiao Wu despite knowing she is a spirit beast and assures her of her safety, even while cooperating with Spirit Hall. He creates a god-king–level protective dress for Xiao Wu as a gift, demonstrates concern for the relationship between his disciples Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu, and takes pride in their growth and well-being. He also supports the Zhu Family because Zhu Zhuqing is his disciple, helping secure their position during the continent’s political unification. 14 47 49 15 62
• Confident and Composed: Yi Chen exudes immense confidence, whether he is incapacitating a Title Douluo with a single move, demanding an audience with the Pope, or revealing his power to Sect Master Ning Fengzhi. He never appears flustered or intimidated, even when facing the heir of an empire or the disguised Qian Renxue. He considers himself without opponents on the Douluo Continent and handles threats to the Golden Spatula System with absolute certainty. 4 7 43 44 57
• Observant and Patient: Yi Chen relies on his all-encompassing perception to monitor events, but he also knows when to verify things with his own eyes. He patiently waits for the right moment to act, letting his disciples grow and his plans mature. When his disciples’ feelings toward him begin to shift, he acknowledges the changes but does not rush to address them, preferring to observe and consider before acting. 54 44 41
• Playful and Lighthearted (in select moments): Though usually serious, Yi Chen occasionally shows a playful side. He enjoys brief moments of tranquility and relaxation with his disciples, and his gift of a beautiful dress to Xiao Wu carries a touch of romantic whimsy. His casual, teasing approach during training sessions and his willingness to use his immense power for something as joyful as creating a starry night dress reveal a lighter, more human side beneath his unflappable exterior. 41 47 15
• Politically Decisive: Yi Chen applies his influence to reshape the continent without relying on widespread bloodshed. He orchestrates the Zhu Family’s replacement of the Dai Family, supports the submission of Heaven Dou and Star Luo to Spirit Hall, and enables Bibi Dong’s establishment of the Spirit Hall Empire. 61 62

Power Progression

Yi Chen begins his journey on the Douluo Continent as a Level 99 Limit Douluo, the highest rank a human can achieve before godhood, with the ability to break through to Level 100 at any time. His martial soul, Omni-Weapon, is a Super God-level mutated martial soul, and his spirit ring configuration consists of nine 100,000-year Ultimate Spirit Rings 1. The Golden Spatula Super God System grants him the title of Golden Spatula Sovereign and tasks him with promoting the Battle of the Golden Spatula across the continent, providing rewards and capabilities tied to the game's growth and his own milestones 1 6 34.

Advancement	Details
Infinite Golden Soul Coins and God-tier Building Materials	After successfully partnering with Spirit Hall, the system rewards Yi Chen with the Infinite Golden Soul Coin Privilege (unlimited withdrawals from the system shop) and ten God-tier Building Materials, which can construct exclusive Battle of the Golden Spatula venues with automatic repair and reinforced defense. 6
System Shop and Stat Boosts	The same reward package unlocks the System Shop, allowing Yi Chen to purchase game items, chess piece skins, and cosmetic effects using Golden Soul Coins. Additionally, his soul power cultivation is consolidated by +10% and his mental power cap increases by +20%. 6
Earth Dragon Golden Melon	The system provides Yi Chen with the Earth Dragon Golden Melon, which he gifts to Dugu Bo. This item cures Dugu Yan's innate poison and evolves her martial soul from Jade Phosphorus Snake Emperor to Jade Scale Golden Dragon. 12
Eight-Player Battle Mode, Ranked Tier System, and Sanctuary	When registered players reach one million, Yi Chen completes the second stage of the main quest with an S-rating. This unlocks eight-player battle mode, a ranked tier system with a reward mechanism, and the complete form of the Golden Spatula Sanctuary—a headquarters dojo that can be placed anywhere. As a bonus, his spirit power limit increases by +30%. 34
Tangible Power Increases for Players	Through the Battle of the Golden Spatula system, top-ranked players can receive exclusive rewards such as spirit rings, spirit bones (starting from ten thousand years), and even divine favor. Over the first year, the system delivers tangible power increases to players, making it a parallel path to traditional cultivation. 19 53
Existence Negation	Yi Chen demonstrates an authority capable of negating established facts of existence. By applying it to hostile formation cores targeting the Golden Spatula System, he causes them to be treated as though they had never existed, leaving no residual soul-power trace or historical evidence. 57

Abilities and Powers

Soul Skills

Yi Chen is a level 99 Limit Douluo, placing him among the most formidable beings on the Douluo Continent. His ninth soul skill, Omniscience and Omnipotence, is a transcendent ability that grants him near-absolute creative power, which he used to forge a protective, God-King-level dress for Xiao Wu, demonstrating its capacity to generate items of immense defensive and aesthetic value 47. Beyond explicit skills, Yi Chen’s baseline soul power allows him to effortlessly suppress and incapacitate high-ranking opponents, such as when he neutralized Demon Bear Douluo, a Title Douluo of Spirit Hall, with a single move 4. He also possesses a heightened sensory capability, allowing him to perceive mental energy fluctuations from a distance—such as when he detected Ning Rongrong using the share mode of an experience card—and to identify the true nature of beings, including Xiao Wu’s spirit beast identity, without external tools 6 14 21. His keen awareness extends to monitoring his disciples’ training and the tensions between others, such as Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, all while maintaining a composed exterior 21 17.

• Incapacitating Demon Bear Douluo instantly to demonstrate dominance and gain Spirit Hall’s cooperation 4.
• Creating the Starlight Dress for Xiao Wu using Omniscience and Omnipotence, which provides protection and reflects God-King-level power 47.
• Creating a black, silver-patterned battle dress for Zhu Zhuqing using his ninth soul skill; the attire can resist attacks below the God King level. 53
• Negating the existence of hostile formation cores, thereby removing them from the world’s history rather than merely destroying them. 57
• Sensing mental energy from experience cards, enabling him to monitor disciples’ system engagement 6.
• Perceiving Xiao Wu as a spirit beast immediately upon meeting, allowing him to take her as a disciple without prejudice 14.
• Observing distant confrontations, such as the argument between Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, from afar without intervening 21.

System Abilities

Yi Chen is bonded with the Golden Spatula Super God System, which assigns him a primary mission to promote the game “Battle of the Golden Spatula” across the continent. The system rewards successful partnerships with virtually limitless resources, including infinite Golden Soul Coins and God-tier building materials, which Yi Chen used to construct the Golden Spatula Pavilion in Spirit City 6. It also provides special items like experience cards, which allow others to share in the game’s benefits and enhance their mental energy growth through play 6 19. The system underpins the entire structure of the Battle of the Golden Spatula—a turn-based auto-chess game that sharpens participants’ decision-making, perception, and mental resilience 19. As players advance through the game’s ranked tiers, the system dispenses tangible rewards, including soul rings and soul bones starting from ten thousand years, effectively creating a new path to cultivation resources outside traditional hunting 19. The system also syncs with Yi Chen’s all-encompassing view of events, allowing him to process vast amounts of data and make strategic decisions 52.

• Granting infinite Golden Soul Coins and God-tier materials for flagship venues, enabling rapid infrastructure expansion 6.
• Supplying experience cards with a share mode, allowing disciples like Ning Rongrong to gain mental energy benefits 6.
• Powering the Battle of the Golden Spatula to enhance participants’ mental energy and perception through fast-paced gameplay 19.
• Offering exclusive rewards for top-ranked players, such as rare soul rings and soul bones, motivating widespread participation 19.
• Tracking over six million registered players and providing reports on those secretly studying the system’s interaction with spirit rings 52.
• Establishing official seasonal rules and globally recording ranked results, with the system recognizing only player data and rank rather than personal relationships. 35

Other Powers

Beyond his soul skills and system, Yi Chen possesses profound knowledge of the Douluo Continent’s past, future, and hidden truths, including foreknowledge of gods and their timelines, which he reveals during matches when explaining rare five-cost chess pieces like Dual God Coexistence Tang San and Angel God Renxue 38. This insight allows him to plan decades ahead and position himself as a pivotal figure in the continent’s transformation. He also exhibits a unique ability to induce martial soul evolution through gifting special items: he provided Dugu Bo with a Dragon Blood Immortal Herb to evolve the Jade Phosphorus Snake Emperor into a Jade Scale Flood Dragon Emperor, and later gave Dugu Bo an Earth Dragon Golden Melon to cure his granddaughter Dugu Yan’s innate poison and evolve her martial soul into the Jade Scale Golden Dragon 12 28. His all-encompassing view lets him oversee events across wide areas without direct presence, as when he observed his disciples’ training from the back mountain while also monitoring the overall status of his empire 17 52. Yi Chen’s strategic acumen extends to manipulating power dynamics, using the game as the first step in a plan to alter the continent’s structure, a fact revealed to Tang San by a mysterious informant 21.

• Explaining the existence and abilities of future gods in the game’s draft pool, based on his knowledge of future timelines 38.
• Causing Dugu Bo’s martial soul to evolve and eliminating his lifelong toxin issue after gifting a Dragon Blood Immortal Herb 12.
• Providing Dugu Yan with a solution to her innate poison and evolving her martial soul via the Earth Dragon Golden Melon 12 28.
• Observing distant events such as the dispute between Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing from a vantage point outside Shrek Academy 21.
• Planning a continent-wide transformation through the Golden Spatula game, as recognized by opposing forces 21.
• Orchestrating a peaceful political restructuring in which Heaven Dou and Star Luo submit to Spirit Hall, facilitating the continent’s unification under the Spirit Hall Empire. 61 62

Plot Involvement

Yi Chen's arrival on the Douluo Continent was marked by an immediate display of overwhelming power. He appeared in the Star Dou Forest as a level 99 Limit Douluo, armed with the Golden Spatula Super God System, and encountered the Shrek Seven Devils. When the arrogant Dai Mubai confronted him, Yi Chen suppressed him effortlessly, demonstrating a vast gap in strength. His interest was piqued not by combat but by the system's main quest: he needed to promote a game called Battle of the Golden Spatula. He offered Xiao Wu a card to play the game, seeing her as a potential ally to help spread its influence 1.

Seeking to leverage existing power structures, Yi Chen traveled to Spirit City and demanded an audience with Pope Bibi Dong. He revealed his intention to cooperate with Spirit Hall to promote the game, and to prove his worth he incapacitated Demon Bear Douluo with a single blow. Bibi Dong, recognizing his immense power and the potential value of the game, agreed to make him an honorary elder of Spirit Hall on the condition that she see the game for herself. This partnership provided Yi Chen with the resources and authority of the continent's most dominant force 4. Shortly after, the system rewarded him with infinite Golden Soul Coins and God-tier building materials for securing the alliance. He also sensed that Ning Rongrong, to whom he had given an experience card, was using its share mode, indicating her interest and the potential for further connections 6.

His suspicion was confirmed when Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and Sword Douluo Chen Xin visited Spirit City to meet him. Yi Chen invited them to the Golden Spatula Pavilion and demonstrated his Limit Douluo capabilities, convincing Ning Fengzhi of his strength and the game's strategic depth. Ning Fengzhi agreed to cooperate sincerely 7. In the subsequent negotiations, Yi Chen proposed a formal partnership: he would build a Golden Spatula Pavilion near the sect's headquarters in the southern region of the Heaven Dou Empire, with shared ownership and profits. He also expressed his desire to take Ning Rongrong as his disciple to teach her the deeper mysteries of the Golden Spatula. Ning Fengzhi accepted both offers, cementing an alliance with one of the most influential sects on the continent 9.

To further expand his network, Yi Chen entered the Sunset Forest in search of three immortal herbs. There he encountered Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo, who guarded them. Yi Chen again demonstrated his dominance as a Limit Douluo and offered a deal: in exchange for Dugu Bo's service, he would help detoxify the poison that plagued Dugu Bo and his granddaughter, Dugu Yan, and give them herbs to evolve their martial souls. Dugu Bo, initially hostile, submitted to the offer 11. After receiving the Dragon Blood Immortal Herb, Dugu Bo's martial soul evolved from Jade Phosphorus Snake Emperor to Jade Scale Flood Dragon Emperor, curing his lifelong toxin issue. Yi Chen then gifted Dugu Bo the Earth Dragon Golden Melon for Dugu Yan, entrusting him with the task of promoting the Battle of the Golden Spatula in the Heaven Dou Empire. Dugu Bo, now filled with gratitude and loyalty, accepted the mission 12.

Yi Chen later returned to the Heaven Dou Empire to check on Dugu Bo's progress. He learned that the game had been successfully promoted in Heaven Dou City with the support of the royal family. He met Dugu Yan, whose martial soul had evolved, and also encountered Ye Lingling, a skilled player with a rare healing-type martial soul. Impressed by their abilities, Yi Chen invited both young women to participate in an upcoming Battle of the Golden Spatula tournament at Shrek Academy, further integrating them into his circle 28.

As the game spread, its influence grew exponentially. The number of registered players reached one million, prompting Yi Chen to complete the second stage of his main quest. This unlocked new features: eight-player battle mode, a ranked tier system, tier reward mechanisms, and the complete form of the Golden Spatula Sanctuary. The S1 Season was about to begin, marking a new stage in the game's evolution and solidifying its role as a transformative force on the continent 34. Yi Chen formally launched S1 to prevent others from distorting the game’s rules, establishing globally recognized ranked competition and a season-reward structure based on merit rather than personal connections 35. Yi Chen continued to train his disciples—Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing—in both the game and combat, honing their skills and teamwork. He also engaged other talented players like Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling in training sessions, fostering coordination and strategic thinking among them 20 41.

Yi Chen established the Golden Spatula Association outside Spirit City, formally placing the Battle of the Golden Spatula’s affairs under its jurisdiction. He then approached the Heaven Dou crown prince, Xue Qinghe, and appointed him as the Association’s liaison within the empire 42. Knowing that Xue Qinghe was actually Qian Renxue, Yi Chen requested that their future dealings occur in her true appearance; she subsequently revealed her identity to him and confirmed their partnership 43.

As the Association’s reach expanded to more than six million registered users, Qian Renxue provided Yi Chen with intelligence concerning unidentified parties investigating the System’s reward mechanism and its connection to martial souls and spirit rings 52. Yi Chen later discovered and neutralized the formation cores intended to interfere with the Golden Spatula System. Rather than destroy them conventionally, he negated their existence, leaving no trace that they had ever been placed 57.

Yi Chen also became a decisive force in the continent’s political transformation. He proposed that the Zhu Family replace the Dai Family as Star Luo’s ruling house and submit to the coming Spirit Hall Empire, supporting the family both as a chosen partner and because Zhu Zhuqing was his disciple 62. Three months later, Emperor Xue Ye died, Xue Qinghe ascended the Heaven Dou throne, and the Heaven Dou Empire submitted to Spirit Hall on the twentieth day of his reign. Star Luo followed three days afterward, and Bibi Dong officially founded the Spirit Hall Empire in Spirit City, unifying the continent 62. In recognition of his contribution, Bibi Dong formally elevated the Golden Spatula Association to supreme standing within the new empire and granted Yi Chen a position equal to her own as emperor 63.

Meanwhile, opposition to Yi Chen began to crystallize around Tang San. After Yi Chen's teaching had significantly improved his own three disciples, Tang San secretly observed him and received an anonymous note inviting him to a meeting in Soto City. There, a mysterious man revealed that Yi Chen was planning a transformation that would affect the entire continent, using the Golden Spatula game as a first step. Tang San became vigilant and suspicious of Yi Chen's true intentions, deciding to investigate further 21. Under the guidance of the Asura God's projection, Tang San's cultivation advanced rapidly. The Asura God suggested that Tang San establish an alternative system to challenge Yi Chen's Golden Spatula Association, providing an independent path to power 49. As Tang San reached level 99 and gained initial mastery of the Asura God's power, he began to plan his move against Yi Chen. He decided to use traditional forces that were hostile to the Golden Spatula as pawns in his chess game 52 54. The tension between the two figures continued to build as Tang San patiently awaited the right moment to strike 54.

Relationships

Disciples

• Yi Chen’s relationship with his disciples is built on a foundation of careful selection, generous instruction, and an evolving emotional dynamic. He initially agrees to take Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing as his disciples after Ning Rongrong uses a golden experience card to request that all three be accepted together, a request Yi Chen grants on the condition of their obedience 10. The master-disciple bond is formally cemented in a simple ceremony where Yi Chen gifts each of them an immortal herb specifically tailored to their martial soul and constitution: the Silk Tulip for Ning Rongrong, Love Sickness Heartbroken Red for Xiao Wu, and Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone for Zhu Zhuqing 13. This gesture establishes him as a generous and attentive master committed to their growth.

• With Xiao Wu, the relationship is uniquely deepened by a shared secret. Yi Chen reveals that he has known she is a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast in human form since their first meeting but accepted her as his disciple anyway. He explains that as a level 99 Limit Douluo, he has no need for her spirit ring or spirit bone, stating, "I could never bring myself to harm my own disciple for such trivial things" 14. This acceptance, along with his declaration that "as long as they don't provoke me, I won't harm them without reason," causes Xiao Wu to trust him completely, leading her to share the painful story of her mother’s sacrifice to Bibi Dong 14.

• The nature of the master-disciple relationship begins to shift as the story progresses. Yi Chen observes his disciples' feelings for him changing from simple admiration and dependence to something more romantic. He notices Ning Rongrong becoming clingier, finding excuses to be alone with him, such as holding an umbrella for him and not caring that her own shoulder got wet 44. Ning Rongrong eventually confesses her feelings directly, admitting she likes him as a girl likes a man, and Yi Chen accepts her feelings by making a dress for her, stating he "acknowledges and reciprocates" her affections 48.

• Xiao Wu also shows a shift in behavior, competing for Yi Chen’s attention by taking the seat beside him under the ancient tree or standing closest to him during critiques. She also asks him for a gift when he leaves for a dinner at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which he agrees to provide 44. Despite their rivalry, Xiao Wu is observed to be mature, not interfering with Ning Rongrong’s confession and offering genuine compliments afterward 48. Both Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu later discuss their feelings, deciding they will not let their shared affection for Yi Chen damage their friendship 52.

• Zhu Zhuqing, while more reserved, also demonstrates changed feelings. During their remote training sessions, her gaze lingers on Yi Chen for significantly longer than on the chessboard, and she begins to ask personal questions like, "Master, have you been resting well lately?" before quickly looking away 44. After her work overseeing the Star Luo branch is stabilized, she returns to Shrek Academy and Yi Chen’s side. He welcomes her back and creates a God-King-level protective black battle dress suited to her temperament. 53

• Yi Chen later expands his circle of disciples to include Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling. He meets Dugu Yan, whose martial soul has evolved and who is skilled in the Battle of the Golden Spatula, and Ye Lingling, a talented player with a rare healing-type martial soul. He invites both to participate in an upcoming tournament at Shrek Academy 28. Ye Lingling’s subtle affection for Yi Chen is shown through her actions—she brings him small gifts like pastries and flower tea, leaving them on his desk without explanation 44. Dugu Yan is noted to be the most straightforward, openly expressing her appreciation and fondness for Yi Chen but keeping it at the stage of admiration for a strong individual rather than romantic ambiguity 44.

• Yi Chen is deliberate in his approach to these changing dynamics. He does not point out the shifts immediately, as he is occupied with the Golden Spatula Association’s expansion, but he also chooses to observe, wanting to determine whether the girls' feelings are fleeting admiration and dependence or true affection 44.

Allies

• Yi Chen’s first major alliance is with Spirit Hall. He demands an audience with Pope Bibi Dong and, after demonstrating his immense power by incapacitating Demon Bear Douluo with a single move, proposes a cooperation to promote the "Battle of the Golden Spatula." Bibi Dong agrees, making him an honorary elder of Spirit Hall 4. The alliance is strategic on both sides; Yi Chen later meets with Bibi Dong to discuss secret factions forming an alliance against the Golden Spatula, and he suggests she play along with the opposition to gather information 55. Yi Chen’s later political support helps Bibi Dong establish the Spirit Hall Empire, where she recognizes the Golden Spatula Association’s supreme status and grants him standing equal to the emperor. 62 63

• A pivotal alliance is formed with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. After Ning Rongrong persuades her father, Sect Master Ning Fengzhi, of the game's strategic value, Ning Fengzhi sends a representative to Spirit City to learn more 6. Yi Chen then proposes a partnership to promote the game in the southern region of the Heaven Dou Empire, offering to build a Golden Spatula Pavilion near the sect with shared ownership and profits. He also expresses his desire to take Ning Rongrong as a disciple, which Ning Fengzhi agrees to 9. The bond is further solidified when Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin visit Yi Chen in Spirit City, where Yi Chen demonstrates his Limit Douluo power, convincing Ning Fengzhi to cooperate sincerely 7.

• Yi Chen also brokers an alliance with Qian Renxue, who is disguised as the Crown Prince Xue Qinghe of the Heaven Dou Empire. After she reveals her true identity and appearance in a display of trust, Yi Chen expresses his intention to maintain their partnership despite knowing her secret, and Qian Renxue agrees to cooperate. He offers to provide her with information regarding the Golden Spatula’s affairs within Heaven Dou 43. Their relationship remains politically important, with Qian Renxue providing Yi Chen with investigation reports regarding those secretly studying the system and ultimately using her position as Xue Qinghe to guide Heaven Dou’s submission to the Spirit Hall Empire. 52 62

• A key ally is Dugu Bo, who successfully promotes the Battle of the Golden Spatula in Heaven Dou City with the support of the royal family. Yi Chen meets with him to check on his progress and expresses approval and support for his efforts 28.

• Yi Chen allies with the Zhu Family after annulling Zhu Zhuqing’s engagement and granting the family exclusive Golden Spatula agency rights in the Star Luo Empire. He later supports their replacement of the Dai Family as the imperial house and their submission to the Spirit Hall Empire. 27 62

Romantic Interests

• Ning Rongrong’s feelings for Yi Chen evolve from the dependence of a disciple to a clear romantic interest. She becomes clingier, finding excuses for alone time and holding an umbrella for him despite getting wet herself 44. This culminates in a direct confession, where she admits she likes him as a girl likes a man. Yi Chen reciprocates her feelings, making a dress for her and expressing his acceptance of her true nature 48. Her father, Ning Fengzhi, is also supportive of the bond, inviting Yi Chen to a family dinner 44.

• Xiao Wu’s romantic interest is shown through her competitive behavior with Ning Rongrong for Yi Chen’s attention. She actively vies for the seat next to him and asks for a personal gift when he leaves for dinner elsewhere 44. Her affection is rooted in her deep trust in him, which was established when he accepted her spirit beast identity without prejudice 14. Despite her rivalry with Ning Rongrong, she shows maturity by not interfering with her friend's confession and by maintaining their friendship 48 52.

• Zhu Zhuqing displays a quiet, reserved form of affection. Her gaze lingers on Yi Chen during training sessions, and she initiates personal small talk, asking about his well-being 44. Upon returning from Star Luo, she remains at his side after he personally welcomes her back and crafts her protective battle dress. 53

• Ye Lingling’s feelings are the most subtle. She brings Yi Chen small, thoughtful gifts like pastries and homemade flower tea, leaving them at his desk without claiming credit. When asked, she responds coolly that she "just happened to buy them" before walking away 44. Her care continues over the following year through handmade flower tea and other quiet gestures. 53 54

• Dugu Yan’s appreciation for Yi Chen is openly stated but remains at the stage of admiration for a powerful individual, without romantic ambition 44. Over time, she continues bringing him pastries, wine, books, and other items from Heaven Dou City, displaying straightforward affection without demanding a response. 53 54

• Qian Renxue develops an increasingly personal connection with Yi Chen after revealing her identity. His acceptance of her true appearance, considerate attention to her preferences, reassurance that he would take her with him if he ever left the continent, and declaration that he remains for those he cares about gradually move her emotionally. 43 57

Enemies

• Tang San is a primary antagonist who secretly investigates Yi Chen. He receives an anonymous note inviting him to a meeting, where a mysterious man reveals that Yi Chen is planning a continent-wide transformation using the Golden Spatula game as a first step 21. Guided by the Asura God, Tang San’s cultivation advances rapidly, and he decides to use traditional forces hostile to the Golden Spatula as pawns in a plan against Yi Chen 52. The Asura God also suggests that Tang San should establish an alternative system outside of Yi Chen’s Golden Spatula Association to challenge his dominance 49. Tang San later reaches level 99 with initial mastery of Asura divine power, but continues waiting for an opportunity rather than confronting Yi Chen directly. 54

• Dai Mubai becomes jealous and resentful of Yi Chen’s influence over Zhu Zhuqing. He confronts her, leading to a tense argument where he tries to assert his claim over her, but she stands up to him after gaining confidence under Yi Chen’s guidance. Yi Chen is observed to be aware of this tension but chooses not to intervene directly 21.

• A secret alliance of factions is forming against Yi Chen’s Golden Spatula. Bibi Dong informs Yi Chen that these factions are coalescing, but he is aware of their plans and intends to let them grow stronger before acting. He advises Bibi Dong to play along with the alliance to gather intelligence 55.

• Unidentified investigators attempt to study the Golden Spatula System’s underlying architecture and the relationship between its rewards, martial souls, and spirit rings. Their effort includes deploying formation cores meant to interfere with the System, which Yi Chen negates from existence. 52 57

Trivia

• Yi Chen views the negative rumors about the Golden Spatula being a conspiracy as free publicity, noting that they actually increased new player registrations 31.
• Xiao Wu’s initial playstyle in Battle of the Golden Spatula was to dump all her resources into a single warrior piece, treating the game like a spirit master duel rather than a strategic team composition 16.
• Ye Lingling claims she wins seven out of ten games against Dugu Yan in their personal matches 28.
• Dugu Bo dismissed the rumors about the Golden Spatula by pointing out that if Yi Chen wanted to cause trouble, as a level 99 Limit Douluo he wouldn't need a conspiracy 31.
• Pope Bibi Dong, initially skeptical, became so captivated by the game that she personally agreed to partner with Yi Chen after playing it herself 5.
• The Golden Spatula system rewards include infinite Golden Soul Coins and God-tier building materials after Yi Chen partnered with Spirit Hall 6.
• Ning Rongrong was the first to ask about the practical benefits of reaching the highest Challenger tier in the ranked system 19.
• Yi Chen chose Ye Lingling for the demonstration match specifically because of her strategic decision-making during the draft phase 41.
• The game’s economic management training included a focus on not spending all gold by round 2-1, as conserving gold for interest is critical for mid-game power 20.
• Tang San began using traditional forces hostile to the Golden Spatula as pawns in his plans against Yi Chen 52.
• The trial cards Yi Chen gave to Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing contained a pre-recorded tutorial with his own voice guiding them step by step 3.
• Low-level spirit masters in Nuoding City were observed fiercely debating team composition pros and cons, showing the game’s spread beyond major powers 20.
• The mysterious man who met Tang San claimed Yi Chen was planning a transformation affecting the entire continent, using the Golden Spatula as the first step 21.
• Dugu Yan’s grandfather Dugu Bo improved his temperament and cultivation after consuming the Dragon Blood Immortal Herb 28.
• Yi Chen describes his existence-negation ability as neither destruction nor erasure, but as informing the world that an event never happened. 57
• Bibi Dong formally granted Yi Chen standing equal to the emperor when she recognized the Golden Spatula Association’s supreme status within the Spirit Hall Empire. 63