The Chen Clan had its own system of administrative positions. Most carried over from earlier arrangements, with some changes made as the Internal Affairs Department expanded.
The current civil and military positions in internal affairs, from highest to lowest:
Soul Douluo: Chief Steward / Grand Commander, the highest decision-making level
Soul Saint
Steward (high-rank) / Commander (high-rank): core management level (for organizations such as the Chen Shadow Guard, experienced mid-tier cultivators could also qualify)
Director (early- or mid-tier) / Assistant Commander (early- or mid-tier): coordination and management across departments
Soul Emperor
Steward / Guard Leader: oversaw multiple departments / squads
Soul King
Manager / Guard Supervisor: independently handled specialized affairs
Soul Ancestor
Assistant Manager / Deputy Leader: the starting point for management
Soul Elder
Civil Envoy (early-tier) → Registrar (experienced); Guard Squad Leader (early-tier) → Subordinate Leader (experienced). Those at the early tier did not participate in management, while experienced personnel could assist with administrative affairs.
Soul Grandmaster
Staff Member / Guard Soldier: grassroots personnel responsible for carrying out tasks
Notes:
General usage: Assistant Manager, Manager, Steward, and Director were traditional management ranks used by many powers across the continent.
Position subdivisions: positions at Soul Ancestor level and above were divided into regular and senior grades, such as Senior Manager, depending on experience and scope of authority.
Management duties began at Soul Ancestor level. Assistant Manager meant an assistant to a Manager.
Heaven Dou Duke's Mansion
Zhu Yanfeng: Chief Steward, Soul Douluo; oversaw all affairs of the mansion.
Ding Bingming: Steward and Commander, High-Rank Soul Saint; formerly oversaw the entire Heaven Dou Duke's Mansion, and now served as deputy to assist the Chief Steward.
Jian Hezhi: Director of External Affairs, early-tier Soul Saint; held a civil Director position and oversaw specific areas of external affairs.
Zuo Jinhua: Assistant Commander