Fa Ma

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Fa Ma (法犸)
Alias(es)	Master Fa Ma; President Fa Ma; Old Fa Ma
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Alchemist Association — President; True Lord Hall — pledged allegiance 19
Occupation/Role	Sixth-tier alchemist; mentor; medicinal-ingredient instructor 87 94
First Appearance	Chapter 12

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Sixth-tier alchemist	87	Successfully advanced to the sixth tier while serving as president of the Alchemist Association.

Background / History

Fa Ma was already the president of the Jia Ma Empire's Alchemist Association when Yang Chen forced his way onto Cloud Mist Mountain. Sensing Yang Chen's exceptionally refined Dou Qi and spiritual power beyond his own, Fa Ma joined Jia Xingtian and other major figures in investigating the disturbance. 12

After witnessing Yang Chen's sixth-tier pill refinement at True Lord Hall, Fa Ma expressed gratitude for Yang Chen's guidance and pledged his allegiance to the hall. 19 He later advanced to sixth-tier alchemy and, alongside Chai Yu, prepared to report Xiao Yan's progress to Yang Chen. 87

Yang Chen later stationed Fa Ma at the Ten Thousand Medicine House in Green Mountain Town to guide Xiao Yan. Fa Ma also instructed Xiao Yi Xian in identifying and understanding medicinal ingredients, recognizing her exceptional aptitude despite her inability to refine pills because of the Woeful Poison Body. 94

While Xiao Yan trained in the Magic Beast Mountain Range, Fa Ma tested his talent, supplied him with information, and ultimately intervened when the Medusa Queen and Purple Crystal Winged Lion King confronted him over the Companion Amethyst Source. By invoking Yang Chen's name, Fa Ma secured Xiao Yan's release. 95 96 109

Appearance

Fa Ma is an elderly man with grizzled brows, aged yet penetrating eyes, and a withered but extraordinarily powerful hand. He is often dressed in plain hemp robes and usually presents a kindly, unhurried demeanor. 96 100 109

• Kind, benevolent smile that can abruptly turn sharp and oppressive. 100
• Carries ocean-like Dou Qi that leaves Xiao Yan unable to resist his grip. 96
• Can remain suspended in the air without displaying an ostentatious aura. 109

Personality

Fa Ma is patient, observant, and fond of teasing younger cultivators. He carefully assesses Xiao Yan's character and talent before offering guidance, and he values the boy's willingness to rely on his own efforts rather than Yang Chen's reputation. 96 100 110

Though outwardly gentle, he is shrewd and capable of manipulating circumstances to push Xiao Yan toward growth. He knowingly used a partly fabricated account of Yang Chen, Medusa Queen, and Gu He's conflict to encourage Xiao Yan to pursue the Heavenly Flame. 110

As an alchemist, Fa Ma is deeply interested in rare medicinal materials and talented successors. He regretted Xiao Yi Xian's inability to make pills, while still respecting her acceptance of the Woeful Poison Body. 94 111

Abilities & Skills

Sixth-Tier Alchemy

Fa Ma is a sixth-tier alchemist and the president of the Alchemist Association. His status and expertise are widely recognized within the Jia Ma Empire. 87 109

• Evaluates soul force as a measure of alchemical potential. 96
• Identifies valuable materials such as blood lotus essence and Companion Amethyst Source. 95 111
• Possesses systematic knowledge of medicinal ingredients and their processing. 94 100
• Explains the dangers and possible applications of Companion Amethyst Source, including direct consumption, external absorption, and use by magical beasts. 111

Soul Force

Fa Ma possesses formidable spiritual power and fine control over it.

• Detected that Yang Chen's spiritual power surpassed his own. 12
• Correctly judged that Yang Chen's mysterious eye placed an immense burden on his body and could potentially let him contend with a Dou Zong. 16
• Tested Xiao Yan's soul force and found it comparable to that of a fourth-tier alchemist. 96
• Can seal the surrounding area with soul force to prevent others from overhearing. 96
• Was capable of crushing Xiao Yan's probing soul force, though he deliberately allowed the test to proceed. 96

Cultivation and Deterrence

Fa Ma's Dou Qi is immense enough to overwhelm Xiao Yan completely, and his presence commands caution even from the Medusa Queen and Purple Crystal Winged Lion King. 96 109

• Flies and remains suspended above the forest canopy. 109
• Restrained Xiao Yan with a grip he could not escape. 96
• Protected Xiao Yan by using his relationship with Yang Chen to force the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King to back down. 109

Mentorship

Fa Ma teaches through observation, pressure, and practical experience rather than simple instruction.

• Guided Xiao Yan in alchemy and encouraged him to consider the Jia Ma Empire's Alchemist Grand Meeting. 97
• Arranged for Xiao Yan to join the Ten Thousand Medicine House's herb-gathering team before entering the Magic Beast Mountain Range. 101
• Taught Xiao Yi Xian about medicinal ingredients and recognized her extraordinary talent. 94

Relationships

• Yang Chen — Benefactor and leader of True Lord Hall. Fa Ma reveres Yang Chen's alchemy, pledges allegiance to his hall, and supports Xiao Yan partly because he is Yang Chen's nephew. 19 94 109
• Xiao Yan — Mentor and protector. Fa Ma tests his soul force, offers alchemical guidance, supplies information, and rescues him from the confrontation over the Companion Amethyst Source. 96 97 109
• Xiao Yi Xian — Student in medicinal knowledge. Fa Ma recognizes her rare talent but regrets that the Woeful Poison Body prevents her from refining pills. 94
• Jia Xingtian — Old friend and fellow senior of the Jia Ma Empire; they jointly investigated Yang Chen's assault on Cloud Mist Mountain. 12
• Gu He — Formerly regarded highly by Fa Ma, but their remaining goodwill ended after Gu He rejected the Association's attempts to retain him and joined the Misty Cloud Sect. 110
• Medusa Queen — Faced her during Xiao Yan's crisis. Fa Ma requested that she spare Xiao Yan, though she remained openly hostile. 109
• Purple Crystal Winged Lion King — Has an uneasy relationship with the beast due to prior conflicts between the Jia Ma Empire and the Lion King. 109

Trivia

• Fa Ma considers himself Xiao Yan's junior brother in an informal sense through both Yao Chen and Yang Chen, while recognizing Xiao Yan as Yao Chen's true direct disciple. 101
• Although Xiao Yan offered him half of the Companion Amethyst Source, Fa Ma accepted only a small bottle for collection and returned the rest. 111
• He enjoys rare treasures even when they have little practical use to him, regarding them as additions to his collection. 111