Biodata

Feature Details
Name Jia He (加赫)
Alias(es) He'er; Prince Jia He; Lord of Imperial Prison 6 71 103
Species/Race Human; transmigrator from a lower plane 1 257
Gender Male
Affiliation Jia Ma Imperial Family; Imperial Prison 1 76
Occupation/Role Lord of Imperial Prison; cultivator; alchemist; artifact and spiritual-array practitioner 103 259
Status Active 271
First Appearance Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level Chapter Notes
Dou Zhe 1 Compressed his rapidly accumulated Dou Qi into a Dou Zhe breakthrough as an infant after comprehending the Qi Scripture.
Nine-Star Da Dou Shi 2 Reached this realm at age three after three years in the imperial family.
Two-Star Dou Ling 6 Advanced while comprehending the Azure Lotus Sword Art and absorbing Raging Tide Dragon Beast essence blood.
Three-Star Dou Wang 6 Reached at age eight alongside fifth-tier alchemy attainment.
Peak Four-Star Dou Wang 22 Broke through after three months of forging; his fire, wood, and ice Dou Qi were stabilized through the Qi Scripture.
Dou Emperor 29 Advanced while wielding four attributes—fire, wood, ice, and lightning—and simultaneously entered the Spiritual Realm in soul power.
Seven-Star Dou Emperor 66 Broke through while cultivating in the Tagor Desert.
Dou Zong 69 72 Advanced after absorbing energy from the Green Lotus Core Flame; Imperial Prison subsequently counted him among its three Dou Zongs.
Peak One-Star Dou Zun 130 Emerged after a year of secluded cultivation in the Black-Corner Region.
Three-Star Dou Saint 187 Progressed through the Half-Saint levels to Dou Saint during a hundred-lifetime Bodhi Ancient Tree experience, then stabilized his realm.
Early Nine-Star Dou Saint 225 Reached after a year and a half of cultivation in the Sky Tomb.
Emperor 250 Became an Emperor through the refinement of an Emperor-Grade Nascent Pill.
Second Rank Sovereign 257 Converted his Dou Qi into spiritual energy in the Great Thousand World and rose to this level within half a month.

Background and History

Jia He was an ordinary overworked wage earner in his previous life, where he died suddenly after constant overtime. He awakened as an infant in the world of Battle Through the Heavens, recognized the Jia Ma Imperial Family and its guardian beast, and received Heaven-Defying Comprehension as a Great Dao Blessing. Jia Xing Tian took him in as a disciple and concealed his extraordinary early breakthrough from potential enemies such as the Misty Cloud Sect. 1

He grew up within the Jia Ma Imperial Family alongside Princesses Yaoye and Yaoyue. By age three, he could read, study the imperial library, and master cultivation methods or Dou Skills at exceptional speed; he had already reached nine-star Da Dou Shi. 2

His early focus on strengthening the imperial family extended beyond personal cultivation. He created a basic cultivation method suitable for training soldiers, advised Yaoye to consolidate the empire through military strength and alliances, and later co-founded Imperial Prison with Yaoye and Yaoyue. 3 22

Personality

Jia He is calm, self-assured, and unusually mature from childhood, traits shaped by his memories of a previous life. He treats rapid advancement as something to be managed rather than displayed, accepting Jia Xing Tian's decision to hide his strength while he builds resources, techniques, and allies for the imperial family. 2 6

He is highly strategic, frequently viewing cultivation knowledge, alchemy, and powerful individuals as foundations for a larger force. He can be generous with techniques and resources to trusted companions, but responds brutally to threats or harassment against those under his protection. 22 46 103

Abilities & Skills

Heaven-Defying Comprehension

Jia He's defining ability allows him to derive, master, combine, or improve cultivation arts, Dou Skills, alchemy, artifact techniques, and spiritual arrays from brief observation or study.

  • Comprehended the Great Dao-level Qi Scripture after observing Dou Qi circulate through his body; it can autonomously absorb ambient energy and supports multiple attributes. 1 3
  • Mastered the mid-tier Earth Rank Marrow-Cleansing Scripture instantly and recorded it for Imperial Prison; the technique tempers bones, cleanses marrow, and gradually improves a practitioner's talent. 22
  • Derived the Great Heaven Poison Technique after observing Xiao Yi Xian consume deadly poison, later giving it to her to control the Woeful Poison Body. 39 104
  • Comprehended the Heaven-tier Nuwa Spirit Art from Queen Medusa's snake battle skill and passed its complete version to Medusa. 59 62
  • Created the Heaven-Devouring Demon Art by observing Dan Chen's Soul Devouring Body. Jia He recognized that the art could cause its user to lose themselves, so he fused it with the Qi Scripture to stabilize the absorbed energy. 170 222
  • Combined Yellow Spring Heavenly Fury with the Great Heaven Creation Palm to create the Yellow Spring Creation Palm. 208
  • Combined the Thunder Annihilation Spear with the Thunder Emperor Treasure Art to comprehend the Thunder Path World-Extinguishing Record. 226

Multi-Attribute Dou Qi and Combat

Jia He cultivates fire, wood, ice, and lightning Dou Qi, using the Qi Scripture to reconcile their normally conflicting energies. 6 22 29

  • Comprehended the advanced Earth-tier ice-attribute Azure Lotus Sword Art by observing an azure lotus and koi pond. 6
  • Uses combined lightning and fire attributes in battle; this combination destroyed Wu Ying's chains during the Misty Cloud Sect conflict. 74
  • Defeated Lin Zhijun and later killed the possessed Wu Ying using techniques including the Thunder Emperor Treasure Art, Annihilation, and the Great Scarlet Emperor Art. 98
  • Killed Earth Demon Old Ghost with the Great Scarlet Emperor Seal. 127
  • At Dou Saint level, killed Bone Nether and four Soul Hall experts with a single palm strike. 191

Alchemy and Medicinal Cultivation

Jia He possesses both fire and wood attributes, allowing him to become an alchemist. His comprehension rapidly surpassed Fama's ability to instruct him. 3 5 6

  • Refined a first-tier Injury-Healing Pill under Fama's guidance and was recognized as a first-tier alchemist at age three. 5
  • Reached fifth-tier alchemy by age eight and later became a sixth-tier alchemist. 6 14
  • Demonstrated sixth-tier alchemy to Queen Medusa by successfully refining a Dou Ling Pill. 61
  • Had reached eighth-tier alchemy and Spiritual Realm soul strength by the time he met Xuan Kongzi. 163
  • Refined a ninth-grade treasure pill that drew Black Demon Lightning. 180
  • Received the Yao Emperor's alchemy legacy, including an Emperor Pill refinement method, and later refined an Emperor-Grade Nascent Pill despite its extreme risk. 247 250
  • Developed a medicinal field that transformed ordinary ingredients into spiritual herbs within three months. 5

Artifact Technique and Spiritual Arrays

Jia He applies his comprehension to weapon forging, artifact creation, and spiritual-array inscription.

  • Forged a spirit sword after three months of seclusion. 21
  • Created the Wind-Thunder Violet-Gold Bracelet for Yun Yun; it enhances speed and attack power through wind and lightning elements. 86
  • Taught Artifact Technique to Jia Xing Tian and Youhai, and established artifact ranks from Spirit Artifacts through Imperial Artifacts. 90
  • Comprehended the Heaven Array Diagram after inscribing a spiritual array under Qing Yanjing's guidance. 259

Soul Power

  • Entered the Spiritual Realm alongside his Dou Emperor breakthrough. 29
  • Reached the Di-Realm Soul by using Soul Origins acquired from Soul Hall. 203
  • Possesses soul power sufficient to search vast areas and perceive activity beneath the Nine Nether Yellow Springs. 222 243

Relationships

  • Jia Xing Tian — Adoptive guardian, master, and great-grandfather figure. He took Jia He in as an infant, supported his cultivation, and kept his early strength secret. 1 6
  • Yaoye — Eldest Princess of the Jia Ma Empire, Imperial Prison co-founder, and romantic partner. They collaborate on the empire's development, and their relationship becomes public upon their reunion in Imperial City. 22 151
  • Yaoyue — Younger Princess and childhood companion. Jia He supports her alchemy ambitions, while her rivalry with Xiao Yi Xian and reaction to his relationship with Yaoye suggest deeper feelings. 3 78 151
  • Queen Medusa — Queen of the Snake-People Tribe, Imperial Prison ally, cultivation partner, and later wife. Jia He gave her the Nuwa Spirit Art and helped secure a future for her tribe; she repeatedly fights at his side. 60 67 74 155
  • Qing Lin — Protected younger companion with the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. Jia He rescued her, cultivates with her, and shields her from the Heavenly Serpent Palace's interest. 63 66 68
  • Xiao Yi Xian — Imperial Prison poison specialist and romantic partner. Jia He gave her the Great Heaven Poison Technique to refine the poison accumulated by her Woeful Poison Body. 104 216
  • Zi Yan — Treasure-sensing ally who agreed to become an Imperial Prison elder in the future. Jia He helped return her to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, where she was recognized as the next Dragon Emperor. 125 192
  • Fama — Early alchemy instructor who recognized Jia He's unprecedented talent and considered himself unqualified to take him as a disciple. 5
  • Qing Yanjing — Temporary ally and spiritual-energy instructor in the Great Thousand World. Jia He saved her from pursuers, while she taught him how to convert Dou Qi into spiritual energy. 257 258

Story Role / Major Arcs

Foundation of Imperial Prison

  • Helps Yaoye plan military reform and supplies a basic cultivation method capable of opening cultivation to ordinary soldiers. 3
  • Creates the Marrow-Cleansing Scripture and names the new force Imperial Prison. 21 22
  • Dissolves the Misty Cloud Sect, relocates Imperial Prison to the Misty Cloud Mountains, and absorbs qualified former sect members. 76 78

Tagor Desert and Snake-People Alliance

  • Recruits the Amethyst Winged Lion King through an agreement involving Transformation Pills and beast flames. 47
  • Negotiates with Queen Medusa to relocate the Snake-People Tribe in exchange for its support of Imperial Prison. 60 67
  • Protects Qing Lin, assists Hai Bo Dong's recovery with the Crimson Blood Spirit Pill, and acquires the Green Lotus Core Flame. 63 68 70

Expansion Across the Northwest Continent

  • Leads Imperial Prison against the Heavenly Serpent Palace and kills Wu Ying, eliminating a major enemy tied to Soul Hall. 98
  • Ends the Xiao Clan–Nalan Clan conflict by absorbing both clans into Imperial Prison, then directs the campaign against the Orchid, Falling Goose, and Cloudrise Empires. 103
  • Extends his influence into the Black-Corner Region, seeking an alliance with Jia Nan Academy and recruiting Zi Yan. 120 121 125
  • Emerges from seclusion as a Dou Zun and proposes transforming the Northwest Continent into a clan-like realm with stronger natural energy. 130

Central Plains, Ancient Clans, and Bodhi Legacy

  • Forms an alliance with Pill Tower through Xuan Kongzi and agrees to oppose Soul Hall during the Pill Gathering. 163
  • Gains the Bodhi Ancient Tree's recognition, forms a master bond with it, and trades Bodhi Seeds with the Thunder Clan. 187
  • Returns Zi Yan to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan and identifies her as its next Dragon Emperor. 192
  • Receives the Yao Emperor's legacy and agrees to protect the Yao Clan after becoming a Dou Di. 247

Emperor Pill and the Great Thousand World

  • Attempts an Emperor-Grade Nascent Pill refinement, withdraws to reflect after the first attempt fails, then prepares a safer plan using the Bodhi Heart. 242 247
  • Refines the Emperor-Grade Nascent Pill and becomes an Emperor before confronting the threat of the Devouring Heaven Demon Emperor. 249 250
  • Tears open the seal in the Manghuang Ancient Region to draw in Origin Qi from the Great Thousand World. 254
  • Arrives in the Great Thousand World, rescues Qing Yanjing, and adapts from Dou Qi cultivation to spiritual energy cultivation. 257 258

Notable Quotes

“This faction has only just been established. Its name is Imperial Prison!” 60

“If you anger me, I'll turn this entire Snake-People Tribe upside down!” 67

“The Soul Hall was inferior in skill. If the Soul Clan wants revenge, they should weigh the consequences first, shouldn't they?” 215