Chen Xin

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Chen Xin (尘心)
Alias(es)	Sword Douluo; “Uncle Jian” (used by Ning Fengzhi) 13 15
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect 13
Occupation/Role	Guardian elder 13 15
Cultivation	Level 96, power-attack Titled Douluo 14
Martial Soul	Seven Kill Sword 13 14
First Appearance	Accompanies Ning Fengzhi to Nuoding Academy 13

Background / History

Chen Xin’s father, Chen Jianjun, was a level-98 Sword Saint who challenged Qian Daoliu in pursuit of greater heights in swordsmanship. A single burst of recoil gravely wounded him, and he eventually died from those injuries. Before his death, he repeatedly warned Chen Xin not to seek revenge 15.

Chen Xin spent decades tempering his sword resolve. His defeat against Lu Xuan finally made him understand his father’s warning and the gulf separating him from a level-99 powerhouse 15.

Appearance

• Facial features: Sword-like brows, star-bright eyes, and a piercing gaze 13.
• Aura: Keeps his aura restrained while accompanying Ning Fengzhi on the initial visit to Lu Xuan 13.

Personality

Chen Xin is proud of his swordsmanship and power-attack specialization. Although learning that Lu Xuan is level 99 makes him more respectful, he still assumes that a Blue Silver Grass–type martial soul and support specialization cannot rival his combat strength 14.

His confidence gives way to panic when Lu Xuan overwhelms him. Rather than prolong a hopeless fight, he concedes, apologizes, and becomes markedly deferential. Afterward, he prioritizes the sect’s safety, warning Ning Fengzhi against provoking—or rashly approaching—someone whose strength and temperament they do not fully understand 15.

Abilities & Skills

Seven Kill Sword

Chen Xin’s martial soul is the Seven Kill Sword, which he wields as a level-96 power-attack Titled Douluo 14.

• Swordsmanship: His sword resolve has been tempered over decades 15.
• Defensive use: He turns to block Lu Xuan’s attack after Gu Rong warns him, but the impact numbs his hand and affects his meridians 14.
• Demonstrated limit: He cannot track Lu Xuan’s movement during their duel. He later states that Lu Xuan could have shattered his martial soul with the first strike had he not held back 14 15.

Seventh Soul Skill: Martial Soul Avatar

Chen Xin activates Martial Soul Avatar during his final attempt to resist Lu Xuan 15.

• Used alongside his ninth soul skill in the duel 15.
• Does not prevent Lu Xuan from splitting his attack with one slash 15.

Ninth Soul Skill: God-Demon Dual Slash

Produces an enormous azure sword light directed at Lu Xuan 15.

• Attack form: A sweeping sword-light assault 15.
• Demonstrated limit: Lu Xuan cleaves it down the middle with his Blue Silver Imperial Emperor Sword, prompting Chen Xin’s surrender 15.

Flight

• Can remain airborne during combat and leaves Nuoding Academy by flying away with Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong 14 16.

Equipment / Items

• Storage ring: Gives the ring to Lu Xuan before their spar after Lu Xuan requests it as a prize for winning. Chen Xin does not remove its contents; Lu Xuan later passes it to Xiao Wu 14 15.

Relationships

• Chen Jianjun — Father. His fatal challenge against Qian Daoliu and warning against revenge acquire new meaning for Chen Xin after the duel with Lu Xuan 15.
• Ning Fengzhi — Sect leader whom Chen Xin accompanies and advises. Ning calls him “Uncle Jian”; Chen Xin urges caution when Ning considers cultivating ties with Lu Xuan 13 15.
• Gu Rong — Fellow guardian elder. Warns Chen Xin of Lu Xuan’s attack from behind, then initially questions his assessment of Lu Xuan’s overwhelming strength 14 15.
• Lu Xuan — Sparring opponent. Chen Xin’s initial condescension turns into fear and respect after a decisive defeat 14 15.
• Qian Daoliu — Powerhouse whose challenge caused Chen Jianjun’s fatal injuries. Chen Xin identifies him as a possible match for Lu Xuan 15.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Visit to Nuoding Academy

• Accompanies Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong as the sect attempts to recruit Lu Xuan as a Guest Elder 13.
• Neither guardian can sense Lu Xuan’s cultivation, leaving them uncertain whether he is concealing his aura or vastly stronger than they are 13.
• Requests to see Lu Xuan’s Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring after the recruitment offer is refused 13.

Duel with Lu Xuan

• Takes part in a friendly spar arranged to test Lu Xuan’s strength. Both announce their martial souls and cultivation levels above Nuoding Academy 14.
• Revises his attitude upon hearing Lu Xuan’s level, but continues to underestimate his support-oriented martial soul 14.
• Loses track of Lu Xuan after the latter reveals Yazi, manifests a tenth soul ring, and attacks with Yazi’s Wrath 14.
• Concedes fewer than five seconds after Lu Xuan’s first slash, following the destruction of his ninth-skill attack 15.

Aftermath and Departure

• Reports that even he, Ning Fengzhi, and Gu Rong together would be no match for Lu Xuan 15.
• Cites Lu Xuan’s two Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings and probable corresponding soul bones when explaining the danger to Gu Rong 15.
• Warns Ning Fengzhi against acting rashly, despite the potential benefits of an alliance 15.
• Understands Ning Fengzhi’s intention to build goodwill through Tang San and departs immediately after Ning presents the boy with a monetary gift 16.

Notable Quotes

“Your Eminence, my strength is inadequate. There is no need to continue this battle!” 15

“We would be better off having no ties to him than acting rashly! After all, we still haven't figured out his temperament.” 15