Qian Daoliu

Biodata

Background / History

Spirit Hall and Earlier Battles

Qian Daoliu founded Spirit Hall from its predecessor, Douluo Hall, the sacred organization established by the first Angel God. He served as Supreme Pontiff two generations before Bibi Dong and later became the Worship Hall’s Great Enshrined 24.

During his earlier career, he lost to Tang Chen, whose Great Sumeru Hammer left a lasting impression on him. Their agreement prohibited Qian Daoliu from using his Angel Divine Power; he believed that without this restriction, he would not have lost. He also easily defeated the rank-98 swordsman Chen Jianjun despite the latter’s mastery of the Seven Kill Sword 25 27 44.

Qian Xunji’s Death

Two months before Luo Chen’s awakening, Qian Daoliu emerged from seclusion following his son Qian Xunji’s death. He confronted the Clear Sky Sect and forced it to seal its mountain and withdraw from the world 2.

He nevertheless knew that Bibi Dong, rather than Tang Hao, had actually killed Qian Xunji. He spared her because Qian Renxue had already lost her father and he did not want her to lose her mother as well. He also regarded granting Bibi Dong the papal position as compensation for the Qian Family’s wrongs against her. His restraint toward Tang Hao additionally reflected his concern over the Asura divine power he sensed on him 2 24.

Encounter with Luo Chen

Qian Daoliu initially dismissed the unusual awakening case in Nuoding City, concentrating instead on Qian Renxue. When Luo Chen’s awakening darkened the sky, he sensed immense divine power, ordered the elders to reassure Spirit City’s residents, and comforted his frightened granddaughter 2 5.

Rumors that Luo Chen was Bibi Dong’s illegitimate son eventually brought him to her residence. He recognized the boy’s intelligence and divine power, regretted not investigating Nuoding City personally, and expressed interest in his Martial Soul. Luo Chen then displayed the Sun Disc and arranged for Bibi Dong to demonstrate its Ascension Ritual 24.

The ritual overwhelmed Qian Daoliu’s divine senses and transformed Bibi Dong’s strength. She attacked him afterward, believing he intended to take Luo Chen away. Although Qian Daoliu initially retained the advantage, her ultimate attributes allowed her to withstand him. When she fused her Martial Souls into the Demon Abyss Divine Queen and gained divine power, he withdrew rather than risk destroying Spirit City in a battle between demigods 25 26 27 28.

Protecting Spirit Hall’s Future

After recognizing Luo Chen’s potential, Qian Daoliu ordered the six enshrined to keep his information secret and treat him with the same consideration as Qian Renxue. He believed Spirit Hall’s ability to unite the continent might depend on the boy 31.

He also began encouraging a future relationship between Luo Chen and Qian Renxue. Beyond strengthening the Angel Clan’s inheritance, he hoped their bond could help reconcile Qian Renxue with Bibi Dong. He later secured Bibi Dong’s reluctant agreement to let Qian Renxue compete fairly with Hu Liena for Luo Chen’s affection 30 37.

Recognizing that his protectiveness had deprived Qian Renxue of ordinary companionship, Qian Daoliu allowed her to make friends and enroll at Spirit Hall Academy. He subsequently arranged a spar between her and Luo Chen, accepted Luo Chen as his grandson, and assigned the enshrined to protect both children 42 43 44 48.

Appearance

• Apparent age: Looks like a man in his thirties or forties despite being 150 years old 2 42.
• Build and bearing: Tall, handsome, and imposing 24 27.
• Hair: Blond or golden; Bibi Dong cuts off a strand during their battle 2 26.

Personality

Qian Daoliu prizes chivalry, honesty, and openly conducted combat. The narration distinguishes him from Qian Xunji and explicitly rejects Bibi Dong’s assumption that he would exploit Luo Chen. He prefers invitations, persuasion, and benefits to coercion, seeking willing allegiance rather than bodily submission 24 27 28.

His affection for Qian Renxue shapes both his mercy and his mistakes. He spares Bibi Dong for her sake and tries to repair their estrangement, but initially shelters his granddaughter so closely that she has no friends her own age. He is capable of admitting this failure and allowing her greater independence 2 5 30 42.

He is proud of his strength and deeply protective of the Angel God’s dignity. His confidence leads him to underestimate Bibi Dong after her Ascension, but he reassesses the danger rather than prolonging a confrontation that could destroy Spirit City. He also acknowledges that the Qian Family wronged her 27 28.

Abilities & Skills

Six-Winged Angel

A God-Bestowed Martial Soul possessing ultimate sacredness and ultimate fire 24 27.

• Manifests a six-winged angel behind him 27.
• Releases sacred power and golden flames capable of purification 27.
• Its ultimate sacredness can purify an opponent’s Soul Power 27.
• Despite its divine quality, the Martial Soul responds to Luo Chen’s Sun Disc with a longing to evolve further 24.

Angel Domain

Qian Daoliu’s Domain suppresses hostile power through the Six-Winged Angel’s purification ability 27.

• Overlays Bibi Dong’s Divine Slaughter’s Domain and suppresses her ultimate poison 27.
• Neutralizes a renewed eruption of her Domain while she remains rank 97 27.
• Its advantage in that confrontation depends on his greater cultivation, not an absolute superiority of sacredness over other ultimate attributes 27.

Angel Divine Power

As the Angel God’s high priest, Qian Daoliu possesses divine power and fights at the demigod level 24 25.

• Can recognize divine presences, including the Asura power on Tang Hao and the divine power Bibi Dong gains after her transformation 24 28.
• Possesses a greater quantity of divine power than the newly transformed Bibi Dong 28.
• His Angel Divine Power reacts to the Sun Disc with fear and submission; the resulting pressure is mental intimidation rather than a direct energy attack 25.

Swordsmanship and Combat Mastery

Qian Daoliu is described as the continent’s foremost swordsman and one of its three remaining peerless powerhouses 28 44.

• Forms a golden longsword and sword Qi from Soul Power 27.
• Uses spiritual pressure to lock onto an opponent’s presence and restrict movement 27.
• Easily defeated rank-98 Chen Jianjun and initially blocked rank-97 Bibi Dong’s surprise attack 26 27.
• His Soul Power constructs are not impervious: Bibi Dong’s ultimate poison destroys his golden sword 27.

Teaching and Analysis

• Trained Qian Renxue before her Martial Soul awakening, including instruction in combat and keeping her word 44 47.
• Gave Luo Chen the Angel Clan’s inherited meditation method 49.
• Deduced that the Sun Disc improved Martial Soul quality and identified the broader implications of Luo Chen’s ability to analyze and reproduce Soul Skills 28 47.

Relationships

• Qian Renxue — Granddaughter and principal emotional priority. He raises and trains her, comforts her after Bibi Dong’s rejection, and eventually supports her friendships and academy enrollment 5 29 42 43.
• Qian Xunji — Deceased son. Qian Daoliu condemns his actions toward Bibi Dong and recognizes their lasting consequences for the family 24 27 28.
• Bibi Dong — Successor as Supreme Pontiff and mother of his granddaughter. Their hostility gives way to limited cooperation over Luo Chen’s protection, without resolving the family’s underlying wounds 2 28 37.
• Luo Chen — Accepted grandson and prospective grandson-in-law in Qian Daoliu’s plans. He provides protection and cultivation guidance; no marriage is established in the supplied chapters 30 48 49.
• The six enshrined — Trusted companions and subordinates, described as closer than family. Golden Crocodile and Light Feather refuse to abandon him even when offered cultivation opportunities by Bibi Dong 31 48.
• Tang Chen — Former opponent whose restricted duel with Qian Daoliu ended in Tang Chen’s victory 25 44.
• Angel God — Divine ancestor whom Qian Daoliu serves as high priest; insults toward the deity provoke his anger 24 27.

Notable Quotes

“She is Xiao Xue’s mother, after all. Xiao Xue has already lost her father. She cannot lose her mother too.” 2

“I, Qian Daoliu, have lived my entire life openly and honorably! How could I stoop to laying hands on a child?” 27

“That child is right. Grandpa was wrong.” 42