Yang Chen

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Yang Chen (杨辰)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	True Lord Hall — founder and leader 19 65
Occupation/Role	Daoist cultivator; alchemist; protector and mentor of the Xiao family
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Dou King	1	Broke through after sixteen years of cultivation, activating the Yang Jian/Erlang Shen template and receiving its inheritances.
Heavenly Law, Earthly Manifestation — minor mastery	76	Reached minor mastery after more than half a year of cultivation.
Dou Emperor	76	His Dou Qi advanced alongside the improvement of his body.
Spiritual Realm — peak	76	His spiritual power was tempered by Fallen Heart Flame’s Heart Flame, leaving him one step from the Heavenly Realm.

Background / History

Yang Chen transmigrated into the Fighting Qi Continent as an infant and received Yang Jian’s character template from a system. His parents died while he was young, leaving his much older sister as his sole blood relative. Concerned that his exceptional talent would attract hostility in the imperial capital, he dismissed the Yang family’s servants at age ten and secluded himself in the Magic Beast Mountain Range for a decade. 1

Upon reaching the Dou King realm, Yang Chen fully activated the Erlang Shen template. He then made the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King his subordinate by offering it a powerful fire-attribute cultivation art in exchange for a gentle wisp of Purple Crystal Flame intended for his nephews. 1

After leaving seclusion, Yang Chen sought out his sister’s family and became involved in Xiao Yan’s upbringing. He confronted Yao Chen over secretly absorbing Xiao Yan’s Dou Qi, but allowed him to remain after securing his promise to train and protect Xiao Yan. 2 3

Yang Chen’s displays of strength against the Yunlan Sect established his reputation across the Jia Ma Empire. He defeated Yun Leng, pressured Yun Yun despite her higher realm, and was publicly identified as the orphan of the Yang Clan. 11 12 16

He established the Yang Residence as the True Lord Hall, gained Fa Ma’s allegiance, and later expanded the organization into the Black-Corner Region with the support of the Rakshasa, Heavenly Yin, and Heavenly Dragon Sects. 19 65

Appearance

Yang Chen is a young Daoist with an ethereal, imposing presence intensified by the activation of the Erlang Shen template. 1 4

• Wears a yin-yang cosmos robe. 1
• Has a silver, eye-shaped mark between his brows. 1
• The mark gains a majestic and terrifying presence after the Heavenly Eye opens. 1
• Possesses a physique described as sturdier than magic beasts of the same realm. 1

Personality

Yang Chen is composed and difficult to provoke into rash action. He can remain calm even while confronting stronger opponents or learning painful truths about his family, and he favors deliberate, strategic responses over immediate retaliation. 12 50 102

He is deeply protective of those he accepts as family or subordinates. His concern for Xiao Yan, Xiao Ding, Xiao Li, and Zi Yan repeatedly guides his actions, from arranging training and future opportunities to confronting enemies who threaten them. 2 49 57 62 71

Yang Chen can also be cold and ruthless toward threats. He kills Mo Li for threatening him, holds intense contempt for traitors such as Han Feng, and prioritizes strength and potential over mercy when making decisions. 8 30 56

Abilities & Skills

Yang Jian / Erlang Shen Template

Yang Chen’s system granted him the complete template of Yang Jian, also known as Erlang Shen, upon his breakthrough to Dou King. 1

• Greatly enhances his physique, aura, and combat potential. 1
• Provides multiple inheritances and techniques rather than a single cultivation method. 1
• Gives him access to high-level cultivation arts and Dou Techniques that he can pass on to others. 26

Heavenly Eye

The silver mark between Yang Chen’s brows is his opened Heavenly Eye, an ability that projects overwhelming pressure and augments his combat presence. 1 57

• Terrifies even the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King when it senses the mark’s power. 1
• Used to increase Yang Chen’s strength and aura during his battle against Han Feng’s group. 57

Nine Revolutions Primordial Art and Eight-Nine Arcane Art

Yang Chen received the complete inheritances of both arts through the activated template. 1

• His cultivation method produces fighting qi superior to that of cultivators at the same realm. 12
• His body becomes exceptionally durable, exceeding ordinary magic beasts of an equivalent realm. 1
• His physical improvement contributed to his unexpected advance to Dou Emperor. 76

Heavenly Law, Earthly Manifestation

A powerful manifestation technique that produces an enormous figure behind Yang Chen and can gather clouds. 61

• Reached minor mastery after more than half a year of cultivation. 76
• Its appearance is described as immense and awe-inspiring. 61

Samadhi True Fire

A fire technique inherited from the Erlang Shen template. 1

• Acquired in complete form when the template activated. 1

Five Thunder Formula

A lightning-based inheritance received through the Erlang Shen template. 1

• Yang Chen’s movement can be accompanied by bolts of lightning. 1

Alchemy

Yang Chen is a high-level alchemist whose skill earns him the respect and allegiance of other alchemists. 19 52

• Refined a sixth-tier pill at the True Lord Hall. 19
• Possesses numerous cultivation and foundational inheritances, including methods regarded as at least high-quality mid-grade Heaven-tier works. 26
• His alchemical ability contributes to the caution shown by figures such as Han Feng and Yun Shan. 52 56

Spiritual Power

Yang Chen possesses immense spiritual power, later tempered through Fallen Heart Flame’s Heart Flame. 76

• Reached the peak Spiritual Realm. 76
• Remains one step away from the Heavenly Realm. 76

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Purple Crystal Flame — A gentle wisp of beast flame received from the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King for his nephews. 1
• Mother’s guqin — A guqin once belonging to Yang Chen’s mother, which he keeps in the Magic Beast Mountain Range. 112
• Sun-Devouring Divine Lord’s fire-attribute cultivation art — Given to the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King in repayment for its years as his sparring partner. 1

Relationships

• Xiao Yan — Nephew; Yang Chen acts as his protector and supporter, arranges for Yao Chen to train him, and prepares opportunities for his future growth. 2 3 71
• Xiao Ding and Xiao Li — Nephews; Yang Chen reunites with them in Rock Desert City and assigns harsh training under Lei Na and Lin Sen. 29 30 49
• Zi Yan — Adoptive daughter; Yang Chen protects her from hostile cultivators, accepts her as his daughter, and intends to nurture her spatial talent. 54 57 62
• Purple Crystal Winged Lion King — Former sparring partner turned subordinate, addressed by Yang Chen as “Little Lion.” 1
• Yao Chen — Xiao Yan’s master; Yang Chen permits him to train Xiao Yan after confronting him over the stolen Dou Qi. 3
• Yun Yun — Misty Cloud Sect leader; their relationship becomes increasingly personal despite the conflict surrounding her sect and teacher. 16 102
• Medusa Queen — Ally and frequent companion; she shows growing concern for Yang Chen and accompanies him on several journeys. 29 112
• Lei Na and Lin Sen — Retainers of the True Lord Hall entrusted with training Yang Chen’s nephews. 19 30
• Hai Bodong — Old acquaintance and recruit to the True Lord Hall. 21
• Fa Ma — Alchemist Guild president who pledges allegiance to True Lord Hall after witnessing Yang Chen’s alchemy. 19
• Han Feng — Enemy; Yang Chen despises him for betraying and killing his teacher, Yao Chen. 56 61

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Magic Beast Mountain Range seclusion — Breaks through to Dou King, activates the Erlang Shen template, and subdues the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King. 1
• Return to the Xiao Family — Reveals himself as Xiao Yan’s uncle, supports Xiao Yan after his humiliation, and confronts Yao Chen. 2 3
• Yunlan Sect confrontation — Supports Xiao Yan’s three-year agreement with Nalan Yanran, kills Mo Li, and storms the Yunlan Sect. 8 11
• Rise of True Lord Hall — Establishes True Lord Hall, gains Fa Ma, Lei Na, Lin Sen, and Hai Bodong as allies or subordinates. 19 21
• Black-Corner Region conflict — Protects Zi Yan, defeats Yuan Yi and Han Feng’s coalition, and forces Han Feng to compensate Zi Yan with treasures. 54 56 61
• Black-Corner Region expansion — Accepts the allegiance of three major sects and establishes True Lord Hall’s position in the region. 64 65
• Jia Nan Academy arrangements — Subdues the Fallen Heart Flame and reserves its location as future tempering for Xiao Yan. 71
• Fallen Heart Flame cultivation — Advances Heavenly Law, Earthly Manifestation to minor mastery, reaches Dou Emperor, and attains peak Spiritual Realm spiritual power. 76