Chen Xin

Biodata

Name	Chen Xin (尘心)
Alias(es)	Sword Douluo; Grandpa Sword
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect — elder and guardian; Heaven Dou Empire official 91 96 215
Occupation/Role	Title Douluo; sword Dao expert; protector of the sect
First Appearance	Chapter 91

Background

Chen Xin is a rank ninety-six Title Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and a master of the sword Dao. Though affiliated with the sect, he considers himself without a successor and seeks someone capable of inheriting his sword path. 91 92

While traveling from the sect toward Suotuo City to check on Ning Rongrong at Ning Fengzhi's request, Chen Xin notices Shrek Academy's Tiantou City branch. His curiosity deepens after seeing Dugu Bo leave its gates visibly healthier and unusually content. 91 94

Chen Xin senses exceptional sword intent in Ye Xinglan and offers to accept her as his disciple, pledging the sect's resources to her cultivation. She refuses, and En Ci challenges Chen Xin to prove that he is qualified to teach her. 91 92

Abilities & Skills

Title Douluo Cultivation

Chen Xin is a level ninety-six Title Douluo whose offensive power places him among the continent's foremost experts. 92 93

• Possesses nine soul rings: two yellow, two purple, and five black. 92
• Can travel long distances directly through Soul Power without a carriage. 91
• Releases powerful, tangible pressure when fighting at full strength. 92

Seven Kill Sword

Chen Xin's martial soul is the Seven Kill Sword, a crystal-blue sword measuring four feet and three inches, set with nine star-shaped gems. 92

• His sword intent allows him to recognize Ye Xinglan's innate potential as a sword cultivator at a glance. 91
• His attacks condense pure killing intent into Sword Qi. 93
• The martial soul is noted for exceptional offensive strength. 93

Soul Skills

Chen Xin employs powerful sword-based soul skills in combat.

• Sixth Soul Skill: Kill Character Sword Qi — releases six arcs of black Sword Qi that converge into a massive, killing-intent-filled “kill” character. 93
• Ninth Soul Skill — his strongest documented technique; even this failed to injure En Ci. 93

Power Progression

Chapter(s)	Cultivation / Development	Details
92–93	Rank ninety-six Title Douluo	Reveals nine soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and five black—and uses the Seven Kill Sword's sixth and ninth Soul Skills against En Ci. 92 93
215	Rank ninety-six Title Douluo	Remains an active high-level swordsman and Heaven Dou Empire official while observing the inter-branch competition. 215

Story Role / Major Arcs

Attempt to Recruit Ye Xinglan

Chen Xin tries to recruit Ye Xinglan into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect after recognizing her as a rare sword Dao genius. He argues that she could study at Shrek while receiving sect resources, but Ye Xinglan remains uninterested. 91 92

En Ci challenges Chen Xin to a duel over his qualifications as her potential teacher. Chen Xin unleashes his Seven Kill Sword and soul skills, but En Ci effortlessly blocks his attacks and overwhelms him with a single gesture. Chen Xin accepts the defeat, stating that he has learned much. 93

The loss forces Chen Xin to confront his pride and recognize the vast gap between himself and Shrek's hidden experts. Though he regrets losing the chance to teach Ye Xinglan, he considers offering his swordsmanship to Shrek Academy instead. 94

Visit to Ning Rongrong

Chen Xin arrives at Shrek Academy's Suotuo City branch to check on Ning Rongrong. Despite his status, he respectfully announces his visit at the gate and waits rather than forcing his way inside. 96 97

He finds Rongrong healthy, happier, and raised from rank twenty-six to rank twenty-eight. Her progress and confidence reassure him that Shrek is nurturing her well. 98 99

Rongrong shows him her Level 2 Soul Guidance Cannon, which lets a rank twenty-eight support-type Soul Master attack with strength close to a three-ring Soul Elder. Chen Xin is shocked by the academy's Soul Tools, Soul Ascension Pills, Mystic Water Pills, and the resources distributed to every student. 99

Virtual Space and Tang Hao

Chen Xin enters a Virtual Pod and experiences Shrek's simulated Star Dou Great Forest. He recognizes the practical value of its virtual training environment and its ability to provide opponents up to Title Douluo level. 100 101

Inside the virtual space, he encounters the imprisoned and mentally unstable Tang Hao. Chen Xin refuses Tang Hao's plea for rescue, remaining cautious of Shrek Academy's position even when Tang Hao threatens the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. 100

Report to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect

After returning to the sect, Chen Xin reports Shrek Academy's strength and resources to Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong. He reveals that En Ci is far stronger than him, that Shrek possesses advanced Soul Tools and virtual training, and that Tang Hao is being detained by the academy. 121

Chen Xin concludes that Shrek's capabilities cannot simply be bought with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's wealth. 122

Presence During Shrek's Diplomatic Encounters

Chen Xin accompanies Ning Fengzhi during Qian Daoliu's visit to Shrek Academy. He is immediately alarmed by Qian Daoliu's arrival because Qian Daoliu had previously defeated Chen Xin's father, Chen Jianjun. 141 143

After Yun Ming defeats Qian Daoliu, Chen Xin silently stands with Ning Fengzhi in support of keeping the event confidential and maintaining good relations with Shrek. 145

Later Visits and the Inter-Branch Competition

Chen Xin later accompanies Ning Fengzhi to Shrek Academy's Suotuo City branch to visit Ning Rongrong. He witnesses her happiness at seeing her father and grandfather, while Ning Fengzhi carefully navigates the academy's strict rules and overwhelming influence. 157

During the inter-branch competition, Chen Xin watches Ning Rongrong compete as a support-system Soul Master and is initially concerned that she must face an agility-attack-type opponent alone. 209

He also identifies Ye Zhi to Ning Fengzhi as the Shrek student who possesses the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, a martial soul Chen Xin had previously heard about from Ning Rongrong. 211

While observing Ye Xinglan's match against Luo Guixing, Chen Xin reflects on his former promise that, under his guidance, she would become a Soul Ancestor before turning twenty. Witnessing her reach level fifty-five and display unity between person and sword, he acknowledges that her talent has exceeded his past expectations. 215

Relationships

• Ning Rongrong — Treats Chen Xin as a grandfather figure and calls him “Grandpa Sword.” He is deeply concerned for her well-being and personally visits Shrek to assess her progress. 98 99 157
• Ning Fengzhi — Sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Ning Fengzhi entrusts Chen Xin with checking on Rongrong and later relies on his assessment of Shrek Academy. 94 121
• Gu Rong — Fellow Title Douluo and sect guardian; Gu Rong teases Chen Xin upon his return, then takes his warnings about Shrek seriously. 121 122
• Ye Xinglan — A sword genius Chen Xin seeks to accept as his disciple and successor. She rejects his offer; Chen Xin later recognizes that her growth and sword realm have far surpassed the limits he once envisioned for her. 91 92 215
• En Ci — Shrek powerhouse who defeats Chen Xin decisively in their duel, causing Chen Xin to reassess his own cultivation and pride. 92 93
• Dugu Bo — An acquaintance whose improved condition after visiting Shrek first draws Chen Xin's attention to the academy. 91
• Tang Hao — Encounters Chen Xin in Shrek's virtual space and begs for help; Chen Xin refuses to intervene. 100
• Qian Daoliu — A powerful figure who previously defeated Chen Xin's father, Chen Jianjun; Chen Xin is wary of him during his visit to Shrek. 141 143
• Chen Jianjun — Chen Xin's father, who was defeated by Qian Daoliu. 143
• Ye Zhi — A Shrek student with the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda. Chen Xin informs Ning Fengzhi that she is the student he had previously mentioned after learning of her martial soul from Ning Rongrong. 211

Trivia

• Chen Xin initially mistakes Shrek Academy's branches in Tiantou City and Suotuo City for unrelated schools sharing the same name. 91 94
• He repeatedly feels that Shrek's technology and resources have left him unable to “keep up with the times.” 99
• Chen Xin recognizes Xiao Wu as a transformed hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast but does not act against her. 101