Zhang Chulan

Biodata

Power Progression

Background

Zhang Chulan learned cultivation from his grandfather, Zhang Xilin, while growing up. After his grandfather died and his father disappeared, he largely relied on himself. He concealed his extraordinary abilities so effectively that even Nadutong, which had watched him for some time, was surprised to discover that he knew both the Golden Light Curse and the Thunder Method 1483 1494.

He later learned that Zhang Xilin was an alias: his grandfather was Zhang Huaiyi, a former disciple of the Celestial Master’s Manor and the wielder of the Origin of Qi, one of the Eight Impure Techniques. This inheritance made Zhang Chulan a target even though he stated that he had never cultivated the Origin of Qi himself 1495.

Personality

Zhang Chulan habitually hides his strength behind an unimpressive public image. Xiao Tian describes him as exceptionally capable of enduring hardship, despite appearing weak, insecure, and useless to outsiders. In competition, he deliberately avoids revealing his techniques when intimidation, deception, or an opponent’s withdrawal can secure advancement instead 1483 1494 1500.

His shamelessness is often practical rather than accidental. He readily flatters influential people, jokes at his own expense, and abandons dignity when money is involved. After seeing Xiao Tian obtain more than twenty million yuan, he immediately knelt and begged to be financially supported 1489 1491.

Beneath his comic behavior, he is fiercely protective of people close to him. He repeatedly becomes enraged when Feng Baobao is hurt while shielding him, and he promises to help recover her memories. He also questions authority rather than accepting convenient answers, notably refusing the Celestial Master Inheritance after asking whether receiving it would cause the Old Celestial Master’s death 1488 1489 1494 1520.

Abilities & Skills

Golden Light Curse

A Qi-based technique taught to him by his grandfather, used for both offense and bodily protection 1479.

• Defense: Can activate it covertly in anticipation of an ambush 1491.
• Movement and close combat: Uses golden light alongside agile movement, palm strikes, and kicks 1517 1568.
• Limits: His mastery falls below Zhang Lingyu’s and Xiao Tian’s. Feng Baobao shattered his protection during their early encounters 1479 1517 1550.

Yang Five Thunders

Zhang Chulan’s Thunder Method produces silvery-white lightning and enhances his physical performance. Its connection to Mount Longhu’s restricted teachings makes his grandfather’s identity especially significant 1480 1481.

• Little White Worm: Releases dragon- or python-like lightning around his body and against opponents 1480 1492.
• Big White Worm: A larger dragon-shaped attack used in his all-out clash with Zhang Lingyu 1518.
• Super Great White Worm: Manifests a soaring silver dragon during the tournament final against Xiao Tian 1519.
• Returning lightning: A modified application redirects scattered lightning back toward an opponent 1610.
• Limits: Feng Baobao could cut apart his early lightning attacks. His later bombardment of Ma Xianhong was resisted by the Black Battle Armor and consumed by the Stealing and Devouring Beast 1480 1553.

Combat Adaptation

Zhang Chulan compensates for gaps in technique with quick reactions and unconventional moves 1488 1517.

• Countered Feng Shayan’s Spatial Transfer Fist after initially suffering against it, winning their wager 1488.
• Used ingenious maneuvers to contend with Zhang Lingyu despite inferior Golden Light Curse mastery 1517.
• Can lose effectiveness through hesitation: recognizing Xiao Tian during the staged ambush weakened his lightning eruption and allowed Xiao Tian to knock him unconscious 1495.
• His rapidly increasing strength can be difficult to moderate; he accidentally killed a ninja while trying to stop her suicide and capture her alive 1568.

Deception and Investigation

He uses concealed strength, social maneuvering, and careful questioning to preserve advantages and obtain information 1500 1519 1532.

• Exploited the Origin of Qi’s reputation to outwit three tournament opponents without fighting 1500.
• Distributed travel allowances to departing bounty hunters in Wang Ye’s name, earning goodwill and offers of future assistance 1532.
• Entered Inner Landscapes with Wang Ye and Zhuge Qing’s assistance. His attempt to uncover the Jiashen Rebellion’s secret produced a dangerously expanding fireball that required Xiao Tian’s intervention 1532 1533.

Story Role / Major Arcs

University and the Stolen Remains

Zhang Chulan initially knew Xiao Tian online as “Sister Tian.” Discovering that the supposed woman was a male voice imitator infuriated him, but the two reconciled after becoming roommates at Nankai University. They bonded over mobile games, and Xiao Tian accompanied him home during summer vacation to pay respects to his grandfather 1475 1476.

After surviving an encounter with walking corpses, Zhang Chulan discovered that his grandfather’s grave had been emptied. Feng Baobao appeared at the graveyard and knocked him unconscious with a shovel. Their subsequent clashes forced him to reveal his Golden Light Curse and Yang Five Thunders, neither of which could defeat her 1477 1479 1480.

Quanxing’s interest in his grandfather soon drew him into further danger. Xia He captured him, and he injured Lü Liang with a surprise Thunder Method attack before losing control again. Nadutong’s intervention prevented Quanxing from simply taking him away 1482.

World Society

After suffering under Feng Baobao’s treatment, Zhang Chulan left for the World Society through his contact with Feng Shayan. He rejected the marriage proposed by her father, Feng Zhenghao, and won a wager against her that entitled him to leave 1483 1485 1488.

Feng Baobao’s apology persuaded him to return. When Feng Shayan struck at him from behind and Baobao intercepted the blow, he retaliated with Yang Five Thunders. Outside the headquarters, Baobao again protected him, this time taking Jia Zhengyu’s Dragon-Pecking Awl; Zhang Chulan’s resulting fury was stopped by Xiao Tian 1488 1489 1490.

Luotian Grand Jiao

Learning that Feng Baobao had killed his grandfather brought Zhang Chulan to confront her and the Xu family. Old Xu acknowledged her involvement but insisted there were reasons, while Xiao Tian explained that Zhang Huaiyi had already been dying after suffering the Tang Sect’s Pill Devouring. Zhang Chulan chose to investigate further and entered the Luotian Grand Jiao seeking answers 1493 1494.

His tournament route combined deception, withdrawals, and arranged results:

During the tournament, Lü Ci and Wang Ai questioned him about the Origin of Qi. Soul-Brightening Technique lie detection confirmed that he did not know it, but Wang Ai still demanded to see him cultivate in case he had learned it under another name. Xiao Tian and his Nadutong companions arrived to retrieve him 1505.

After winning, Zhang Chulan declined Lu Jin’s Heavenly Talisman manual. He also admitted that his claimed ten-year training gap was a lie. Later, he refused the Celestial Master Inheritance after pressing the Old Celestial Master about its consequences 1519 1520.

Wang Ye and Biyou Village

Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao accepted an assignment to help Wang Ye. He subsequently joined Wang Ye and Zhuge Qing inside the Inner Landscape, where his desire to uncover the Jiashen Rebellion nearly endangered the group. Xiao Tian’s intervention yielded the name Biyou Village as a new lead 1530 1532 1533.

At Biyou Village, Zhang Chulan warned Ma Xianhong that the Self-Cultivation Furnace’s ability to turn ordinary people into extraordinaries could destabilize both extraordinary society and the wider world. During the operation against the village, he destroyed the furnace’s remaining structure, fought alongside Feng Baobao, and attacked the fleeing Ma Xianhong with Yang Five Thunders 1547 1550 1552 1553.

Continuing Investigations

After Biyou Village, Zhang Chulan asked Xiao Tian to accompany him to the Tang Sect to investigate the Jiashen Rebellion. He also joined the expedition to Wu Gensheng’s treasure site, fought foreign attackers, and interrogated captives 1555 1566 1569.

The expedition produced a portrait of someone who looked exactly like Feng Baobao. Zhang Chulan regarded it as a major clue to her past and urged that the discovery remain secret 1570.

He later helped guard the World Group, knocking out a Penglai Night Division intruder with his Thunder Method. Further involvement in Inner Landscape investigations again placed him in danger, requiring Xiao Tian’s Deva Path Body to pull him clear of a power-devouring force 1572 1605.

Relationships

• Xiao Tian — Roommate, gaming companion, trainer, and frequent rescuer. Their friendship includes relentless pranks and matchmaking schemes; Zhang Chulan’s arranged tournament victory also leaves him owing Xiao Tian five million 1476 1494 1519 1552.
• Feng Baobao — Initially his captor and harsh minder, later a trusted companion whom he promises to help recover her memories. He denies that they are a couple, though he becomes uncomfortable when he mistakenly believes she and Xiao Tian are romantically involved 1480 1494 1578.
• Zhang Huaiyi / Zhang Xilin — Grandfather and childhood teacher. The theft of his remains, his hidden identity, and his connection to the Jiashen Rebellion drive Zhang Chulan’s investigations 1477 1494 1495.
• Xu San and Xu Si — Nadutong handlers and allies who arrange his protection, training, and investigative work. Xu Si also participates in Xiao Tian’s staged ambush 1480 1494 1530.
• Zhang Lingyu — Online acquaintance called “Sister Yu” and a formidable rival. He defeats Zhang Chulan in their early encounter and later overpowers him in the tournament semifinal 1491 1492 1518.
• Zhang Zhiwei, the Old Celestial Master — A source of information about his grandfather and the organizer of a tournament held for his benefit. Zhang Chulan nevertheless refuses his offered inheritance 1517 1519 1520.
• Feng Shayan — Proposed marriage partner and opponent. Zhang Chulan rejects the match and clashes with her while trying to leave the World Society 1485 1488.
• Wang Ye and Zhuge Qing — Investigative collaborators who guide him into the Inner Landscape and work with him at Biyou Village 1532 1543.
• Ma Xianhong — Village leader whose ambitions Zhang Chulan challenges; later an opponent during Nadutong’s operation 1547 1553.

Notable Quotes

“If I can avoid fighting and exposing my trump cards, it'll be easier to scrape my way into the finals. Brother Tian, I've got it tough.” 1500

“Grandmaster, I won't accept the Celestial Master Inheritance.” 1520

Trivia

• His chastity mark is a recurring source of embarrassment and an obstacle to his romantic ambitions. Xiao Tian obtains a video of it after the contestants’ drinking party 1476 1510.
• Under the stress of Feng Baobao’s daily beatings, his mobile-game performance improved from a support-oriented freeloader to an aggressive player who reached God of War rank 1481.
• He opens a betting pool while watching Xiao Tian’s spectacular battle against Luted iwa 1602.