Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Qian Daoliu (千道流) |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Spirit Hall; Worship Hall; Angel Lineage 2 4 |
| Occupation/Role | Great Enshrined of Spirit City's Worship Hall; divine envoy of the Angel God 2 |
| Martial Soul | Six-Winged Angel 2 5 |
| Power Standing | A near-god powerhouse and one of the continent's strongest Soul Masters; his exact Soul Power level is not stated in the supplied chapters 3 4 |
| Family | Grandfather of Qian Renxue; distant ancestor of Qian Zong, whom he accepts as a grandson 2 3 |
| Status | Alive 2 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 2, “Crossing Ten Thousand Years into the Past” 2 |
Background / History
Accepting Qian Zong
Qian Daoliu first encounters Qian Zong when Qian Renxue brings the gravely injured boy to the Worship Hall. He stabilizes him with Angel Divine Power and protects him from Golden Crocodile Douluo, who mistakenly believes the boy caused Qian Renxue's distress 2.
Although he recognizes Qian Zong's authentic Angel Bloodline, Qian Daoliu initially questions his claim to descend from a “Second Generation Angel God.” As the current Angel God's divine envoy, he knows of no such successor. Qian Zong's recognition of the Worship Hall elders establishes that he has arrived ten thousand years before his own era 2.
Qian Zong then describes Spirit Hall's future destruction, Qian Renxue's death at Tang San's hands, and the persecution of their descendants. His knowledge of divine inheritances and closely guarded family secrets convinces Qian Daoliu to accept him. Rather than allow the formal address “Grand Supreme Ancestor,” he asks the boy to call him “Grandpa” 3.
Protecting the Family Secret
After Qian Zong falls asleep, Qian Daoliu shields him and Qian Renxue with divine power. He threatens Ci Xue and She Long into silence, confines them to the Worship Hall, and places them under his personal instruction. He also promises to arrange replacement guards for Qian Renxue 4.
Among the enshrined, he confirms that Bibi Dong is Qian Renxue's mother and the Rakshasa God's successor. He does not disclose the circumstances of Qian Renxue's conception. His guilt toward Bibi Dong contributes to his determination to conceal Qian Xunji's assault on her 4 13.
When Qian Renxue later learns the truth from Qian Zong, she finds it difficult to face the grandfather she had always loved and respected. Qian Daoliu notices her distress but cannot bring himself to explain, instead withholding the details from Golden Crocodile 6 7.
Supporting—and Restraining—Qian Zong
Qian Daoliu agrees to support Qian Zong's efforts to prevent Tang San's rise while avoiding the Plane Consciousness's attention. He subsequently assigns Golden Crocodile as the boy's protector and provides treasures suited to his weakened condition 4 8.
His support does not extend to every political proposal. Qian Zong's preferred unification plan requires him to eliminate the Upper Three Sects and the empires' ruling elites, but Qian Daoliu neither rejects the plan nor acts on it. His silence forces Qian Zong to develop other methods 12.
After Ci Xue and She Long become guardians of the Martial Soul Library, Qian Daoliu sends Qian Jun and Jiang Mo there as well. Their official duty is library security; their additional purpose is to watch the two former guards for possible leaks 28.
Personality
Qian Daoliu is gentle and attentive toward his family. He responds immediately to Qian Renxue's plea for help, monitors Qian Zong's emotional state during his diagnosis, and apologizes when he realizes that questioning the exhausted boy has delayed his rest. Qian Zong's interest in marriage delights him because it offers hope for the family's continuation 2 4 7 8.
His usual restraint disappears when the Angel Lineage's secrets are threatened. He uses overwhelming divine pressure and explicit death threats to ensure Ci Xue and She Long's silence. By contrast, Qian Zong regards him as indecisive in political affairs, particularly when decisive military action could advance continental unification 4 12.
Abilities & Skills
Angel Divine Power
Qian Daoliu wields sacred divine power distinct from ordinary Soul Power 4.
- Emergency treatment: Stabilizes Qian Zong's shattered body and reconnects his meridians 2 7.
- Protection: Shields Qian Zong from Golden Crocodile's pressure and later protects both him and Qian Renxue 2 4.
- Suppression and purification: Seals the hostile power around Qian Zong's heart. The Angel Divine Power inside the boy continually suppresses Sin Divine Power and Evil Soul Power, and has purified his Corrupted Soul Power 7 26.
- Overwhelming pressure: Immobilizes Ci Xue and She Long, preventing either Titled Douluo from raising his head 4.
- Limits: Cannot fully restore Qian Zong's cultivation foundation or expel the power entrenched in his heart. Qian Zong's meridians remain fragile, requiring at least six months of recovery without fighting 4 7.
Spiritual Examination
- Envelops Qian Zong with spiritual power to monitor him and intervene if emotional distress worsens his injuries 7.
- Distinguishes residual Soul Power from genuine recovery of cultivation ability 7.
- Initially estimates Qian Zong's former strength as Soul Ancestor from his physique; Qian Zong later reveals that he had actually reached Soul King 7 8.
Cultivation Instruction
- Personally takes responsibility for instructing Ci Xue and She Long during their confinement 4.
- Participates in the Worship Hall's confidential access to Qian Zong's future cultivation knowledge. The hall receives his cultivation methods except the Battle Armor Master system 9 34.
Items Bestowed
| Item | Recipient | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Radiance Bracelet | Qian Zong | Ancient seventh-tier Storage Soul Tool with a thousand cubic meters of space; accommodates living creatures and activates with very little Soul Power 8. |
| Heart of Light | Qian Zong | Jade pendant containing Angel Divine Power; nourishes his injured body and can produce a protective barrier or an attack in an emergency 8. |
Relationships
- Qian Renxue — Granddaughter. He is her most loved and respected elder before revelations about Qian Xunji complicate their bond 2 6.
- Qian Zong — Distant descendant accepted as a grandson. Qian Daoliu provides treatment, protection, resources, and support for changing the family's future 3 4 8.
- Bibi Dong — Spirit Hall's pope and Qian Renxue's mother. He feels guilty toward her and protects the secret of Qian Xunji's assault 4 13.
- Golden Crocodile Douluo — Second Worship, addressed as “Second Brother.” Qian Daoliu restrains his initial hostility toward Qian Zong and later appoints him the boy's protector 2 8.
- Ci Xue and She Long — Qian Renxue's former guards. He enforces their secrecy, offers personal instruction, and later places them under additional supervision 4 28.
- Qian Jun and Jiang Mo — Worship Hall members entrusted with guarding the Martial Soul Library and monitoring potential information leaks 28.
Notable Quotes
“Zong'er, call me Grandpa, just like Xue'er does.” 3
“We need not interfere. We'll give Zong'er our full support and avoid drawing the attention of the plane's consciousness.” 4