Ren Jie

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Ren Jie (任杰)
Alias(es)	Smiling Face Killing God King; Pang Jin (disguise)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Ren Family; Eternal Paradise Celestial Abode
Occupation/Role	Ren Family Head; apothecary; formation expert
Status	Alive; Sage
First Appearance	6

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Body Refining Realm, Third Layer	11	Reaches the third layer after three days cultivating the Jade Emperor Art Body Refining Chapter; his physical strength and internal qi rival an ordinary seventh-layer cultivator.
Body Refining Realm, Fourth Layer	30	Breaks through while training Battle Eight Directions Annihilation for two days and one night; his punches reach or exceed the ordinary ninth-layer peak.
Body Refining Realm, Fifth Layer	50	Breaks through during his first life-and-death battle and kills True Qi Realm cultivator Yan Zhenfei.
Body Refining Realm, Sixth Layer	74	Advances while refining a Rune with Spirit Qi supplied by the Smiling Old Man; body strength is comparable to an ordinary True Qi Realm third layer.
Body Refining Realm, Seventh Layer	90 91	Uses the aftermath of combat, borrowed power, and Guo Xiu's flame qi to rapidly form the sixth-layer ring formation and advance.
True Qi Realm, First Layer	140	Enters the True Qi Realm; his body strength reaches the Divine Power Realm first layer.
Divine Power Realm, Seventh Layer	122	His realm rises after using Spirit Jade to enhance his divine sense and probe Bright Jade Mountain Manor.
Yin Yang Realm, Yang Soul Third Layer	326	Breaks through smoothly while absorbing power, reaching the Yang Soul third layer.
Yin Yang Realm, Yin Soul Ninth-Layer Peak / Yang Soul Eighth-Layer body	377	Following a major breakthrough, his Divine Soul reaches Taiji Realm fourth-layer strength and he gains confidence to confront the Eight Great Kings.
Yin Yang Fusion	444	Fuses Yin and Yang Souls, gaining immense benefits but risking death if he cannot reach Taiji Realm within one year.
Yang Soul Fifth Layer	416	Dan Miao transfers medicinal aura into him, causing a rapid advance.
Taiji Realm, Fourth Layer	594	Absorbs Immortal Spiritual Energy in the Ancient God Suppressing Heaven Diagram Relic and rises from Yang Soul peak through several levels.
Taiji Realm, Ninth Layer / Law God Realm, Fifth Layer	612	Consumes an Immortal Pill left by Ren Tianxing while enduring Thunder Tribulation, causing continuous breakthroughs.
Law God Realm	470	Advances to the Law God Realm after leaving Long Rainbow Daoist's Cave Residence.
Sage	841	His Sage Soul persists after his body is destroyed; he integrates the Emperor's Sagehood experience, becomes a Sage, and reshapes heaven and earth.

Background

Ren Jie inherited the position of Ren Family Patriarch while still attending Jade Emperor Academy. Initially viewed as a hedonistic young master, he began studying the dynasty’s history, cultivation, major families, and political landscape in the Ren Family Library Pavilion. He discovered exceptional reading and memory abilities, then found a Memory Jade Tablet and Spirit Jades left by his father, Ren Tianxing. The tablet contained the first chapter of the ancient Jade Emperor Art. 6 7 10

He cultivated the body-refining chapter in secrecy, enduring its extreme internal pressure and rapidly advancing beyond normal standards. His cultivation method repeatedly granted him physical strength, qi quality, and endurance far above his nominal realm. 11 30 74 90

Ren Jie gradually took control of the Ren Family despite opposition from internal elders. He built a personal power base through the Guard Squad, Chang Lao Si, and allies gained through medicine, strategy, and shared interests. 28 44 296

Later, he operated under the identity of the Smiling Face Killing God King, using disguises and face-changing techniques to act independently of the Ren Family Head identity. Gu Xiaobao eventually learns that Ren Jie is his master under this identity. 273 575

Personality

Ren Jie is analytical, audacious, and intensely pragmatic. He studies opponents, formations, cultivation methods, resources, and political circumstances before acting, then exploits the resulting weaknesses with little hesitation. His habit of concealing his true realm and abilities is deliberate: he considers hidden strength a decisive trump card. 29 67 134

He is willing to be ruthless in battle and toward enemies, including taking dangerous cultivation risks and using deception, intimidation, or public humiliation when useful. Yet he consistently prioritizes the safety and advancement of those he considers his own—his family, guards, disciples, companions, and allies. 50 90 491 611

As Family Head, Ren Jie avoids empty ideals. His stated purpose is to protect himself, his father, his family, and close friends; helping others is something he does when it aligns with those goals or lies within his power. 738

Abilities & Skills

Jade Emperor Art

An ancient cultivation method inherited through Ren Tianxing’s Memory Jade Tablets. Its body-refining stages form vast numbers of Qi Strength Rings that impose internal gravity and pressure, tempering Ren Jie’s body and qi.

• Produces physical strength and qi far above his visible realm. 11 30 140
• Enables him to absorb, suppress, and convert harmful external energies into nourishment for his body. 90
• Continues operating and condensing rings even while he moves at high speed. 182 204
• Its later stages impose additional slowing pressure on his body and divine sense. 210

Divine Sense and Divine Soul Power

Ren Jie possesses unusually powerful perception, which later develops into Divine Soul Power.

• Uses Spirit Jade to expand his perception through powerful formations. 122
• Communicates with allies through divine sense. 88 228
• Detects hidden enemies and analyzes their techniques, bodies, and formations. 107 178
• Tracks targets, alters his appearance and aura, and leaves Divine Soul imprints on Jade Tokens. 273 443
• Reaches Half-Step Law God Realm Divine Soul strength before his formal breakthrough. 499

Formation Mastery

Ren Jie understands formations at a level that repeatedly surpasses dedicated formation experts.

• Identifies flaws in cultivation methods and formation-based techniques. 28 107
• Navigates and breaks Bright Jade Mountain Manor’s changing formations. 122 123
• Builds and adjusts large-scale formations across Jade Spring Mountain. 234
• Breaks Xia Jiuhe’s prepared formations and rapidly deciphers the Ancient God Suppressing Heaven Diagram. 577 578
• Refines and operates the Nine Nine Yin Yang Suppressing God Banner as a formation treasure. 467

Apothecary and Alchemy

Ren Jie is an unconventional but exceptionally capable apothecary.

• Shows intuition for poison ingredients and directs Gao Ren in producing the Hundred Illusions Poison. 10 13
• Heals Xie Jian’s crippled left hand through medicine and fire-vein tempering. 137
• Refines potions to revive or aid powerful cultivators, including Xing Yun Immortal King and Yun Feng'er. 611 736
• Creates Bloodline Potions that transform and strengthen recipients. 611 652
• Integrates multiple laws into his potion-making, approaching the Dao. 736

Battle Eight Directions Annihilation

A martial skill created by the Smiling Old Man and rapidly mastered by Ren Jie.

• Targets all directions and vital points, forcing opponents into unavoidable threats. 49
• Considered close to a Supreme-Grade Martial Skill. 49
• Lets Ren Jie fight stronger opponents through precision rather than direct exchanges. 49

Sage Dao Discussion Realm

A realm activated through the notebook video in Ren Jie’s Sea of Consciousness.

• Allows extraordinary comprehension, analysis, and control during breakthroughs. 594
• Lets him temporarily access power beyond his current realm, including Law God Realm power. 467
• Enables full comprehension of the Small Teleportation Step Technique and Space Laws. 467
• Helps him regulate others’ cultivation and stabilize dangerous breakthroughs. 596

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Family Head Ring / Storage Ring — Ren Tianxing’s layered inheritance ring; stores Spirit Jade, cultivation methods, messages, and life-saving resources restricted by realm. 141 612
• Nine Nine Yin Yang Suppressing God Banner — Ren Jie’s principal formation treasure; seals areas, creates a Small World, transports allies, suppresses enemies, and advances from Transcendent Treasure to Immortal Artifact. 353 467 715 785
• Jade Emperor Seal — Includes the Heaven Suppression Seal, which he uses in high-level combat. 353 417
• Five Elements Evasion Armor — High-Grade Spirit Artifact acquired from Lu Qing; allows him to bypass formations and conceal his movements. 178 204
• Spirit Jade Essence — Extremely precious energy resource used to enhance his cultivation and divine sense. 50 122
• Heaven Suppression Seal — First form of the Jade Emperor Seal, capable of producing effects beyond ordinary spells and Divine Powers. 353
• Golden Cudgel — Wielded against the Remnant Heaven Sacred Tiger. 809

Relationships

• Ren Tianxing — Father and former Ren Family Head; left Ren Jie the Jade Emperor Art, Family Head Ring, and messages urging him to rely on himself. 10 141 612
• Ren Tianzong / Sixth Master Ren — Uncle and major Ren Family supporter; monitors Ren Jie early on, later shares a deeply affectionate family bond with him. 7 506
• Smiling Old Man / Killer King — Mentor, ally, and Ren Family member; trains Ren Jie in Battle Eight Directions Annihilation and repeatedly worries over his dangerous breakthroughs. 29 30 444
• Gao Ren / Fatty — Close companion and apothecary collaborator; assists in poison-making, schemes, and Ren Jie's day-to-day plans. 10 13 279
• Xie Jian — Guard and former “Evil Sword of the Left Hand”; agrees to serve Ren Jie in exchange for healing his left hand and protecting his master’s family. 92 107
• Sun Rui — Child entrusted to Ren Jie by Sun Zhu; she relies on him for safety, and he chooses to guide rather than suppress her desire for revenge. 50 51 279
• Yu Changkong — Old Pill King and ally; Ren Jie saves and assists him, leading to mutual support. 137 245
• Dan Miao — Ren Jie's lover and a major reason for his actions against the Dan Immortal Teaching; she transfers medicinal aura to him at great personal risk. 416 633
• Wen Shiyu — Ren Jie's fiancée and later publicly acknowledged partner. 428 633
• Yu Wu Shuang — Publicly acknowledged partner of Ren Jie. 633
• Gu Xiaobao — Ren Jie's adopted son and disciple under the Smiling Face Killing God King identity. 553 575
• Lan Tian — Rival and recurring adversary; Ren Jie cooperates with him only when necessary to save Dan Miao. 346 574
• Qi Tian — Powerful ally whose techniques and movements Ren Jie studies; Ren Jie frequently manipulates his pride to direct him. 204 243

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rise as Ren Family Head

Ren Jie transforms from an underestimated academy student into an active Family Head. He studies the world, begins cultivating the Jade Emperor Art, counters Fang Qi and the Fang Family, and starts building his own network through Gao Ren, Chang Lao Si, and the Guard Squad. 6 10 13 28 44

Training Under the Smiling Old Man

Kidnapped for training, Ren Jie deduces the purpose of the Thousand Layer Tree exercise almost immediately. He masters Battle Eight Directions Annihilation, gains the Smiling Old Man’s recognition, and begins surpassing the limits of the Body Refining Realm. 29 30

Saint Medicine Hall Conflict

Ren Jie repeatedly confronts Guo Xiu and Guo Zongyou, using borrowed strength, calculated combat, and formation knowledge. He defeats Guo Xiu, later kills Guo Zongyou after pursuing him into the Imperial Palace, becoming notorious throughout Jade Capital City. 88 90 228 233

Recruitment of Xie Jian

Intrigued by Xie Jian’s crippled ancient technique, Ren Jie investigates him, offers to heal his left hand, and recruits him as a guard. He later restores and re-temps Xie Jian’s arm using medicine and the Bright Jade Mountain Manor fire vein. 67 92 107 134 137

Jade Spring Mountain and Bright Jade Mountain Manor

Ren Jie explores the Jade Spring Mountain Spirit Jade Mine, gains resources from the Earth Fire Magma, aids Bright Jade Mountain Manor, and demonstrates mastery over formations and artifact refining. 204 243 245

Smiling Face Killing God King

Operating under a hidden identity, Ren Jie confronts Remnant Soul, rescues and protects allies, and gains an independent reputation strong enough to intimidate high-level cultivators. 273 491 582 626

Yin Yang Fusion and Taiji Realm Breakthrough

To gain strength rapidly, Ren Jie undergoes Yin Yang Fusion despite its one-year death condition. He later absorbs Immortal Spiritual Energy in the Ancient God Suppressing Heaven Diagram Relic, breaks into the Taiji Realm, and resolves the fusion crisis. 444 594 499

Skysea Empire War

Ren Jie rallies Jade Capital City, leads the Ren and Wen Families toward the Northwest, breaks through the Skysea Empire’s army, and devastates its forces. He returns to kill the Taiji Realm Black Widow with one punch and destroys the Flood Dragon Imperial Palace. 540 550 553 622

Law God Realm and Beyond

Ren Jie endures Thunder Tribulation to refine a Bloodline Potion for Yun Feng'er, consumes Ren Tianxing’s Immortal Pill, and rapidly reaches Law God Realm strength. He later absorbs the Nine Yang Forbidden Area and advances beyond the Taiji Realm. 611 612 715

Burial Immortal Great World and Sagehood

Ren Jie reunites with Ren Tianxing, earns the support of Immortal Kings through his apothecary skill, refines the Ancient God King Great World into his Small World, and ultimately becomes a Sage. His Sage Soul reshapes heaven and earth, recreating a Primordial-era world. 736 772 841

Trivia

• Ren Jie spent nearly twenty hours in the Ren Family Library Pavilion reading hundreds of books. 7
• He considers practical combat essential for controlling and understanding his power. 88
• His body repeatedly advances ahead of his formal cultivation realm. 140 210 627
• He publicly rejects involvement in the Bright Jade Dynasty’s struggle for imperial power, prioritizing survival, development, and growth. 633