Chai Hongzhou

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Abduction and Entrance Trial

Originally a Ghost King Sect disciple, Chai Hongzhou was among more than fifty members abducted by the Yin-Yang Sect. He had already spent several days in captivity when Fang Hong and Su Yao arrived. Introducing himself, he explained the Yin-Yang Blood Curse, identified their captor as Rogue Person Xuanyin, Jin Huaiyuan, and shared that the kidnappings were intended to replace disciples lost in the war against Li Fire Heavenly Palace 7.

During the frozen secret-realm trial, Chai approached Fang Hong after the latter killed a female cultivator beneath the Ice-Soul Treasure Tree. Rather than contest the spirit fruits, he warned that she was an elder’s granddaughter from the Xun Household and had summoned reinforcements 10.

After witnessing Fang Hong kill Yue Gang, Chai collected the fallen cultivators’ storage pouches and kept watch at the mountain’s foot. Following Fang Hong’s slaughter of the attackers, he delivered twenty-five more pouches and warned of future retaliation. Fang Hong rewarded his help with the nine Ice-Soul Mystic Crystals he still needed to reach the hundred required to leave 11 12.

Inner-Sect Association

Chai became Xiao Xiaoxiao’s Dao companion in the Dragon-Phoenix Hall, and the pair qualified for the inner sect. He subsequently visited Fang Hong’s White Jade Tower with Beauty’s Tongue tea from her clan and raised the danger posed by the annual Fish-Dragon Assembly 16.

Recognizing that newly promoted disciples would be favored targets, Chai proposed an association of their cohort’s five pairs. Its members would exchange information, trade resources, and prepare together. Fang Hong agreed to support the project with his name and reputation, while Chai handled recruitment and introductions. Their first gathering took place at Fengle Tower, a Xiao Household property recommended by Xiao Xiaoxiao 17 21 24.

Fengle Tower Assassination Attempt

The first gathering was disrupted when Fang Hong exposed Ultimate Bliss Powder in the wine. Chai agreed to use Soul Searching on the serving girl, but she attacked before he could begin. After her death, he recognized the vanishing demonic talismans associated with a Soul-Transferring Curse 25.

The apparent involvement of a Ghost King Sect cultivator cast suspicion on Chai because of his former affiliation. He swore a great heart-demon oath that he had neither disclosed the gathering nor intended harm toward Fang Hong. Xiao Yuansha’s True-Word Treasure Mirror verified his statement, clearing him of suspicion 26.

Fish-Dragon Assembly

Chai continued gathering intelligence for the association, compiling a detailed jade slip on thirty-four late-Qi-Refining outer disciples. These included six former inner disciples and fifteen ninth-layer cultivators. His report covered their backgrounds, cultivation methods, and known magical implements and treasures 32 33.

At the assembly, he identified notable competitors and explained their capabilities to Fang Hong’s group. In his own bout, Chai used the Ghost Shadow Escape Technique to evade every attack until his opponent exhausted his magical power, securing victory 46 47 50.

Appearance

• Build: Tall and thin 7 10.
• Eyes: Bright and alert 10.
• Clothing: Black robes, worn both during captivity and when visiting Fang Hong after entering the inner sect 7 16.

Personality

Chai is talkative, curious, and quick to establish familiarity. During their first meeting, he readily shared information with Fang Hong while asking about the Shangqing Sect disciples. His sociability later made him an effective organizer, able to introduce unfamiliar cultivators and bring them into a cooperative association 7 17 24.

He is also cautious and pragmatic. He declined to challenge Fang Hong for the Ice-Soul Spirit Fruits, then became visibly wary after witnessing the power of his talismans. Rather than relying solely on personal strength, Chai sought collective preparation and Foundation Establishment patrons to improve the new disciples’ prospects 10 11 24.

Abilities & Skills

Ghost Shadow Escape Technique

A Ghost King Sect movement technique used to win his Fish-Dragon Assembly match 50.

• Allows him to dart repeatedly around the combat platform.
• Kept his opponent from landing a single attack.
• Enabled an attrition victory by exhausting the opponent’s magical power rather than overpowering him directly.

Soul Searching

Chai is skilled in the Ghost King Sect’s secret Soul Searching art 25.

• Was selected to investigate who arranged the poisoned wine.
• Never performed the search: the serving girl attacked before he could begin.
• The proposed procedure risked destroying her mind or dissipating her soul.

Intelligence Gathering and Organization

Fang Hong explicitly recognizes Chai’s connections and talent for obtaining information 17 32.

• Organized the new inner disciples’ association and coordinated its gatherings 17 21 24.
• Compiled intelligence on thirty-four potential outer-disciple challengers 33.
• Explained the sect’s patronage customs, including the guidance and obligations involved in serving a Foundation Establishment true disciple 24.
• Identified the Soul-Transferring Curse after the assassination attempt 25.

Fate Configuration

• Fang Hong interprets the combination as indicating sociability, popularity, a fondness for travel, broad knowledge, and possible lingering ancestral blessings 10.

Relationships

• Fang Hong — Fellow captive turned senior sect brother and association supporter. Chai supplies warnings, information, and organizational work; Fang Hong helps him complete the entrance trial and lends his reputation to the association 7 10 12 17.
• Xiao Xiaoxiao — Dao companion, originally a Xiandu Sect disciple from the Xiao Household of Biluò Island. Her connections helped recruit Xiao Yuansha. She publicly defended Chai during the investigation into the leaked gathering 16 24 26.
• Xiao Yuansha — Fellow association member and Xiao Xiaoxiao’s clansman. He used his True-Word Treasure Mirror to verify Chai’s innocence after the Fengle Tower attack 24 26.