Chen Xin

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Chen Xin (尘心)
Alias(es)	Sword Douluo; Grandpa Sword; “Sister” / “Sis”
Gender	Male; transformed into a woman after taking a Soul-Gathering Pill 11 12
Affiliation	Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect
Occupation/Role	Sword Douluo; sect protector; Jiang Xuan’s mentor and guardian
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Rank 97 Super Douluo	12	A Soul-Gathering Pill raises Chen Xin from Rank 96 to Rank 97, though it also changes Chen Xin’s sex.

History

Guardian of Jiang Xuan

Chen Xin found Ning Rongrong in danger near Jiang Xuan’s village after she provoked a roughly fifty-year-old boar soul beast. He killed the beast with one sword strike, learned that Jiang Xuan had lost his parents, and brought the boy to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as thanks for saving Rongrong. Chen Xin allowed Jiang Xuan to call him “Grandpa Sword.” 1

At Jiang Xuan and Ning Rongrong’s martial-soul awakening, Chen Xin praised Jiang Xuan’s composure and declared that his future achievements would not be low. He initially pitied Jiang Xuan after the Eight Trigrams Furnace manifested, but was astonished by Jiang Xuan’s Innate Full Soul Power. 1

Over the following years, Chen Xin became increasingly doting toward Jiang Xuan. He accompanied Jiang Xuan and Rongrong to Star Dou Forest, supported Jiang Xuan’s choices despite doubting them, and watched Jiang Xuan obtain both his first ring’s furnace-enlargement ability and a thousand-year second soul ring. 2 3 6

Conflict at Star Dou Forest

Chen Xin witnessed Jiang Xuan’s confrontation with Yu Xiaogang and Tang San without directly intervening. After Jiang Xuan defeated Tang San, Chen Xin questioned why he had spared the pair, then approved of the decision to punish them without killing them. He also sensed an unknown presence nearby, which Jiang Xuan recognized as Tang Hao. 3 5

When Ning Rongrong wandered away and was stalked by a thousand-year Blazing Hound, Chen Xin reached her first, restrained the beast, and guarded Jiang Xuan while he absorbed its soul ring. 5 6

Soul-Gathering Pill Transformation

Chen Xin investigated the Soul-Gathering Pill after Ning Rongrong’s body regressed in age. Seeking to break through the Rank 97 bottleneck, Chen Xin took the pill and gained the desired advancement, but was transformed into a woman. 9 10 11 12

Distressed by the change, Chen Xin confronted Jiang Xuan about the pills and his alchemy. Jiang Xuan’s respectful explanation convinced Chen Xin that he had not recognized her transformed identity; Chen Xin then embraced him and allowed him to use any form of address. 11

Chen Xin subsequently pressured Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong to take Soul-Gathering Pills as well, threatening to leave the sect if they refused. 12

After Jiang Xuan set out to seek ingredients for an antidote, Chen Xin continued protecting him from the shadows. While staying in a room beside his, Chen Xin assessed the new Rank 97 strength and concluded that Jiang Xuan’s martial soul might be connected to a divine inheritance. 13 14

Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

Chen Xin intervened when Dugu Bo attempted to pressure Jiang Xuan at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Disguised beneath a veil, Chen Xin confronted Dugu Bo as Jiang Xuan’s elder and later taught Jiang Xuan that reasoning was useless against an ungrateful opponent who only respected strength. 35 36

Chen Xin severely injured Dugu Bo with a single sword strike, accepted his surrender, and forced him to swear loyalty to Jiang Xuan. Chen Xin then ordered Jiang Xuan to give Dugu Bo a Soul-Gathering Pill, leading to Dugu Bo’s own gender transformation. 36 37

Chen Xin continued to protect Jiang Xuan’s interests around the well, accepted his promise to develop an antidote, and chose not to interfere in his dealings with Qian Renxue and Xiao Wu. 39 40

Appearance

Chen Xin originally appears as an elderly swordsman with a beard. After taking the Soul-Gathering Pill, Chen Xin becomes a woman with an exceptionally beautiful face and delicate, snow-white hands, while retaining the same imposing sword aura. 1 11

• Often carries or summons the Seven Kill Sword. 11
• Later conceals her transformed appearance with a light veil. 35
• Is described as possessing an ethereal, immortal-like presence while confronting Dugu Bo. 35

Personality

Chen Xin is deeply protective of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s younger generation, particularly Ning Rongrong and Jiang Xuan. He rewards Jiang Xuan’s restraint toward Tang San, guards Rongrong through Star Dou Forest, and follows Jiang Xuan in secret when he leaves the sect. 5 6 13 14

Despite his strength, Chen Xin can be indulgent and affectionate toward those he considers family. Jiang Xuan’s respectful appeal to their familial bond quickly defuses Chen Xin’s anger after the transformation. 1 11

The Soul-Gathering Pill leaves Chen Xin emotionally volatile and sensitive about his changed appearance. Even so, Chen Xin remains decisive in crisis, favoring overwhelming force when dealing with Dugu Bo and ensuring that Jiang Xuan learns from the encounter. 11 12 36

Abilities & Skills

Seven Kill Sword

Chen Xin’s martial soul is the Seven Kill Sword, a weapon martial soul used for direct combat and intimidation. 11

• Holds the Seven Kill Sword while threatening Gu Rong during the sect-hall confrontation. 11
• Uses a single sword strike to severely injure Dugu Bo, a Title Douluo. 36
• Can fight effectively at range rather than relying solely on close-quarters sword combat. 36

Rank 97 Super Douluo Strength

After taking a Soul-Gathering Pill, Chen Xin advances from Rank 96 to Rank 97. 12

• Assesses the increase as making Chen Xin at least thirty percent stronger than before. 14
• Believes Gu Rong would show defeat before enduring a hundred exchanges against the strengthened Chen Xin. 14
• Overwhelms Dugu Bo, forcing him to surrender and negotiate for his life. 36

Spiritual Detection and Sword Flight

Chen Xin possesses refined spiritual perception and can travel by flying sword. 3

• Attaches a portion of spiritual power to Ning Rongrong to monitor her safety in Star Dou Forest. 3
• Detects an unseen presence near Jiang Xuan after the battle with Tang San. 5
• Reacts quickly enough to shield Rongrong from the approaching Blazing Hound. 6

Relationships

• Jiang Xuan — Guardian, mentor, and grandfather-like protector. Chen Xin brought Jiang Xuan into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, supports his cultivation, and later shadows him to ensure his safety. 1 6 13 14
• Ning Rongrong — Cherished granddaughter-like figure. Chen Xin rescued her, supervises her safety, and is deeply concerned by the Soul-Gathering Pill’s effects on her. 1 3 9
• Ning Fengzhi — Fellow senior of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Their relationship becomes strained when Chen Xin demands that he take a Soul-Gathering Pill. 11 12
• Gu Rong — Fellow sect protector and longtime companion. Gu Rong’s laughter at Chen Xin’s transformed appearance nearly provokes a fight. 11
• Dugu Bo — Defeated opponent. Chen Xin crushes Dugu Bo in battle and compels him to swear loyalty to Jiang Xuan. 36
• Qian Renxue — A young woman Chen Xin identifies as likely belonging to Qian Daoliu’s Angel Clan; Chen Xin watches her growing closeness with Jiang Xuan cautiously. 35 40

Notable Quotes

“When facing kind people, we can reason things out properly with them. But when facing an ungrateful old thug like this! Why waste words with him?” 36

“Protecting the younger generation is a duty elders ought to fulfill.” 39