Mu Hongchen

Biodata

Background / History

Mu Hongchen is introduced as a brilliant soul engineer, close friend, and collaborator of Yin Hongye 16 20. Known for consuming metal above the Spirit Forging grade and grinding relentlessly, he possesses exceptional technical expertise and a relaxed, pragmatic demeanor 16 18 100. He operates advanced soul tools like a Black-Class Mecha, Flying Soul Tools, and Titan Tunneling Machines, and he plays an integral role in researching cutting-edge technology—including positive-cycle source positive-feedback loops and short-range spatial folding 16 25 71 94.

Throughout the narrative, Mu Hongchen acts as both an expositor of historical context and a co-conspirator with Yin Hongye in manipulating factions like the Federation, Shrek Academy, the Tang Sect, and the Spirit Pagoda 20 43 72. He frequently funds or organizes media coverage, hacks databases, and helps orchestrate public disruptions and challenges against powerful institutions 20 35 43.

Appearance

Mu Hongchen typically wears a spotless white lab coat, projects a laid-back and confident posture, and is frequently seen interacting with data tablets, gold coins, or specialized soul equipment 71 75 100.

• Wears a spotless white lab coat 71
• Pilot of advanced mechas and flying soul tools 25 94

Personality

Mu Hongchen is calm, collected, and relentlessly focused on technological research and problem-solving, showing little regard for personal wealth or traditional reputations 99 100. He shares a cynical, chaotic worldview with Yin Hongye, enjoying corporate and political sabotage, mocking rigid traditional institutions like Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect, and treating high-stakes battles as light entertainment complete with snacks 50 57 100.

Abilities & Skills

Soul Engineering & Technology

• Highly skilled researcher and tinkerer capable of developing advanced ninth-grade soul tools, flying tech, and mechas 94 122.
• Proficient in hacking institutional databases, such as the Eastsea Legion network 35.
• Developer of experimental mechanics like the Positive Cycle Source and short-range spatial folding 61 71.

Combat & Support

• Possesses combat and tactical support capabilities matching high-level soul masters, utilizing fixed-soul tool cannons and specialized mechas 18 19.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Black-Class Mecha — Exclusive, high-tier mecha used for long-distance travel and combat 16.
• Flying Soul Tool — Advanced golden-winged transport vehicle equipped with auto-following features 100.
• Titan Tunneling Machine — Underground transport used to navigate into protected areas like the Sunset Forest 121.
• Ninth-Grade Soul Tools & Cannons — High-grade equipment utilized for combat and sealing immortal herbs 19 122.

Relationships

• Yin Hongye — Close friend, primary collaborator, and partner in crime; shares a mutual trust and dry banter while disrupting mainland factions 16 50 99.
• Qian Renxue — Companion in travels; observes and participates in their team operations 18 20.
• Di Qiuer, Na'er, & Yuanen Yehui — Companion observers whom he guides or transports during field events 57 100.