Yuan Chen

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Yuan Chen (元辰)
Species/Race	Artifact spirit of the inheritance ring 170 182
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Daoist Hongxi; Hongxi Daoist Grounds 80 250
Occupation/Role	Inheritance guide, advisor to Lu He, and later steward of Hongxi Daoist Grounds 80 250
Status	Active; remains in charge of the Daoist Grounds while Lu He travels 261
First Appearance	Chapter 80

Background / History

Yuan Chen served Daoist Hongxi, a half-step True Spirit expert of the Dao Palace's Jewel Radiance Lineage. Entrusted by Hongxi, he waited for a suitable inheritor and identified Lu He after the latter achieved nine zhang and eight chi compatibility with the Jewel Radiance Dao Stele. He presented Hongxi's offer of discipleship and inheritance during Lu He's probationary examination 80.

He explained that Hongxi had spent nearly half his fortune preparing four sets of cultivation resources for a successor, each intended for a major stage from Crimson Palace Sea to the Heaven-Human realm 81. Thereafter, Yuan Chen accompanied Lu He as an advisor, helping him access those resources, refine artifacts, and understand the methods and dangers surrounding his inheritances 90 94 108.

Yuan Chen was devastated when Daoist Hongxi's life jade slip shattered. Fearing for Lu He's safety, he initially begged Lu He to abandon Hongxi's remaining blessed lands, treasures, and Immortal Entry Token rather than risk conflict with Hongxi's registered disciples 182.

After Lu He inherited Hongxi Daoist Grounds, Yuan Chen assumed responsibility for its daily affairs. Over several years, he kept its properties and internal operations in order, consulting the Five-Element Dao Body only on major decisions 250. He later proposed selecting another disciple to continue Hongxi's lineage and accepted Lu He's charge to screen prospective candidates carefully 260 261.

Appearance

Yuan Chen manifests as a small, childlike figure capable of flight. By the time Lu He returns to Hongxi Daoist Grounds, he is described as wearing a bright red jacket with a pigtail or topknot standing upright 250 261.

• Often rides on Lu He's shoulder while speaking or observing events 80 91.
• Wears a treasure pouch on his chest, used to carry valuables 252 261.
• His small stature and childish appearance contrast with his long experience under Daoist Hongxi 81 94.

Personality

Yuan Chen is lively, talkative, and expressive. He frequently reacts to Lu He's achievements with disbelief, excitement, or exasperation, particularly when Lu He displays abilities beyond Yuan Chen's expectations 91 141 167.

Despite his playful manner, he becomes serious in dangerous situations. He warns Lu He against the Ancestral God Cult, instructs him not to resist the Myriad-Kalpa Divine Firmament Formation's inspection, and urges caution when handling valuable inheritances 83 104 107.

His loyalty to Lu He deepens into an openly familial attachment. Upon learning of Hongxi's death, he fears losing Lu He as well; later, he eagerly joins Lu He's visit to the Lu Family and gives Lu Le a gift 182 252 254.

Abilities & Skills

Artifact-Spirit Knowledge

As Hongxi's artifact spirit and inheritance attendant, Yuan Chen possesses extensive knowledge of cultivation, Dao Palace affairs, treasures, artifact refinement, formations, and major factions.

• Explains the four resource sets Hongxi prepared for his successor 81.
• Identifies the threat posed by the Three Guiding Ways and the Ancestral God Cult 83.
• Advises Lu He on the Celestial Circuit Extreme Realm and the value of Treasure Light 90.
• Explains the principles required to condense a Crimson Palace Sea phenomenon 108.
• Recognizes the significance of the Nine-Calamity Wicked Azure Immortal Physique as an Immortal True Immortal inheritance 170 177.

Mental Communication

Yuan Chen can communicate directly within Lu He's mind, allowing him to give warnings and guidance without speaking aloud.

• Warns Lu He not to resist the Myriad-Kalpa Divine Firmament Formation's inspection 104.
• Advises Lu He during the Ten-Crown Tournament and refinement of major inheritances 111 108.
• Discusses strategy and cultivation opportunities with Lu He while remaining concealed in the inheritance ring 121 157.

Inheritance and Treasure Management

Yuan Chen maintains access to Hongxi's stored knowledge and resources, including artifact-refinement catalogs and methods.

• Provides the blood-refinement method used to establish Lu He's connection with the Azure Immortal Furnace 88.
• Supplies the catalog for the mid-grade restriction artifact, the Seamless Void Jade Pendant 94.
• Directs Lu He in retrieving the Five-Colored Myriad-Treasure River remnant and Five-Element Source Crystals 106 107.
• Receives a peak low-grade Dharma treasure jade ruyi from Lu He for use in managing the Daoist Grounds and selecting a new disciple 261.

Estate Administration

Yuan Chen capably manages Hongxi Daoist Grounds in Lu He's absence.

• Oversees the Daoist Grounds' daily affairs, properties, and servants 250.
• Reports important negotiations and family news to Lu He after his seclusion 252.
• Is entrusted with the Daoist Grounds while Lu He travels to Liyang Dao City 261.

Relationships

• Daoist Hongxi — His master and the former owner of the inheritance arrangement Yuan Chen safeguards; Hongxi's death leaves Yuan Chen grief-stricken 80 182.
• Lu He — Hongxi's chosen successor and Yuan Chen's “little master.” Yuan Chen serves as his guide and companion, but their bond becomes familial and mutually protective 80 182 260.
• Daoist Hong He — Hongxi's senior martial brother, who recognizes Yuan Chen and shows him pity after Hongxi's death 182.
• Five-Element Dao Body — Works alongside Yuan Chen in managing Hongxi Daoist Grounds and praises his administrative ability 250.
• Lu Shu and Lu Le — Lu He's elder sister and nephew. Yuan Chen is treated as a special member of Lu He's family and gives Lu Le a top-grade upper-tier artifact as a meeting gift 254.

Notable Quotes

“I only have you left. You can't die.” 182

“Lu He, you finally came out!” 260

Trivia

• Yuan Chen waited thousands of years for Hongxi's inheritance to find a suitable successor 81.
• He is particularly eager to be rewarded for managing Hongxi Daoist Grounds, openly fishing for praise from Lu He 250.
• Although initially alarmed by Lu He's dragon transformation, Yuan Chen later becomes convinced that Lu He can reach the Immortal God realm 167 170.