Emperor Longchang

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Emperor Longchang (隆昌帝)
Alias(es)	Great Emperor; His Majesty; “Wang Clan Supervisor” 492
Gender	Male
Bloodline	Azure Dragon imperial bloodline 420
Affiliation	Great Qian Imperial House; Great Qian
Occupation/Role	Emperor and long-serving ruler of Great Qian
Status	Deceased; died in Longchang Calendar Year 3870 after a lifespan of 4,470 years 819
First Appearance	Chapter 365
Reign	Ruled Great Qian for over 3,000 years by Chapter 365 365

Background / History

Emperor Longchang fought bitterly for the position of Imperial Son in his youth and nearly lost his life before ascending the throne. His early ambitions—expanding Heavenly Prefecture, opening Longzuo, developing Monan, and conquering Northern Liao—were eventually realized, more than doubling Great Qian’s national strength. 378 379

His reign was defined by military expansion and the creation of a broad martial system that encouraged aristocratic clans to enter military service. Wang Shouzhe later criticized this system for blurring the division between military command and civil governance. 425

Longchang had an eldest daughter, Princess Qingluo, a gifted cultivator who reached the Divine Ability Realm before age five hundred and earned a reputation on the Outer Realm Battlefield. 329

In his later years, Imperial Prince An began overseeing state affairs, leaving Longchang increasingly idle and prone to interfering in the War of the Imperial Sons and Wang Shouzhe’s affairs. He remained deeply concerned with unfinished national objectives, especially the Southern Frontier campaign. 379 430 431

Although Di Zi’an spent heavily to extend his lifespan with a trace of Chaos Origin, Longchang later refused further life-extension offers from Wang Shouze. He believed his potential and lifespan had been exhausted, but wished to live long enough to witness the rise of Great Gan and the defeat of the Demon Realm. 802 819

When his vitality finally failed, Wang Shouze personally remained at his side through his final days. Longchang requested a dignified end to conclude the era that bore his name. 819

Appearance

In his later years, Emperor Longchang appeared as an aged but vigorous man, with white hair and beard, an upright posture, and a dignified bearing that remained intact despite his declining vitality. 478 658

• Wore formal imperial attire when representing Great Qian in major diplomatic settings. 555
• Often dressed casually while fishing at Lakeside Cottage or on the Outer Realm Battlefield. 425 658
• Retained an aged yet sharp and forceful expression even in old age. 478
• His imperial presence was associated with the Azure Dragon bloodline of Great Qian’s ruling house. 420

Personality

Longchang was proud of his achievements, intensely competitive, and highly conscious of imperial dignity. He frequently measured others against his younger self, took offense at criticism, and resented Wang Shouzhe’s growing influence over Imperial Prince An. 425 430

He was also impulsive and mischievous in private. During incognito inspections, he enjoyed exposing corrupt local powers by disguising himself, provoking situations, and dramatically revealing his identity. His obsession with uncovering wrongdoing in the Wang Clan repeatedly led to embarrassment. 431 492

Despite his temper, Longchang could accept sound advice. After Wang Shouzhe openly enumerated his faults in military, economic, and family governance, the Emperor listened and asked him to compile the criticism into a written volume. 425 426

His softer side was most visible around younger relatives and children. He doted on the “little wolf cubs” in the imperial garden, repeatedly weakened their punishment orders, and soon began missing them after they were confined. 397 398

Abilities & Skills

Void Ascension Cultivation

Emperor Longchang was a Void Realm Emperor, also described as a Void Ascension Realm cultivator. His physical strength vastly surpassed ordinary cultivators. 398 407

• Could steady rivers and mountains with a kick and shatter peaks with a punch. 398
• Could tear open space to leave an area instantly. 492
• Required regular high-grade spirit food, spirit meat, and Sixth-Rank Spirit Origin Treasure Pills to sustain his immense vital blood and spiritual energy. 398
• Was considered powerful enough that only a handful of ancient ancestral dragons could contend with him. 420

Military Command

Longchang was an experienced battlefield commander whose military achievements formed a major part of his legacy. 425

• Earned repeated merit on the Outer Realm Battlefield. 425
• Led Great Qian in confronting two empires at once. 425
• Personally sought to lead campaigns against the Southern Frontier and the demon forces. 431 702
• Intended to lead an army to flatten five Demon King Forts, wielding the Half-immortal Sword Universe Great Treasure Sword. 702

Imperial Statecraft

Longchang possessed extensive experience in imperial politics, succession struggles, and aristocratic power balances. 379 422

• Deliberately intensified competition in the War of the Imperial Sons so that none of his descendants could inherit the throne easily. 379
• Used his remaining prestige and feared temper to prepare harsh measures against entrenched political problems before a new emperor’s accession. 422
• Could recognize merit and reward capability, even when doing so injured his pride. 426

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Universe Great Treasure Sword — Half-immortal sword that Longchang intended to wield against the Demon King Forts. 702
• Lure Fishing Rod — A favored personal fishing tool, used in the imperial palace and later at the Demon Fiend Black Sea. 425 658
• Divine Armament Hall — Imperial treasury containing Spirit Treasures and other powerful artifacts; Longchang allowed Wang Anye to select a reward from its collection. 404 406
• Wang Clan Supervisor armband — A red armband granted by Wang Shouzhe, authorizing Longchang to supervise Wang Clan affairs openly rather than investigate them in secret. 492

Relationships

• Wang Shouzhe — Political rival, frequent critic, and ultimately trusted ministerial figure. Longchang repeatedly attempted to expose Shouzhe’s faults, but later accepted his advice and recognized his exceptional ability. 425 426 442
• Wang Shouze — Longchang’s late-life companion and caretaker. Wang Shouze offered to extend his lifespan and personally accompanied him during his death. 819
• Wu Xuening — Great-great-granddaughter. She accompanied him on incognito tours and often tried to restrain his reckless behavior. 365 431
• Old Yao — Trusted imperial eunuch and attendant who managed Longchang’s summons, schemes, and frequent emotional outbursts. 365 403 425
• Imperial Prince An — Imperial descendant whose growing reliance on Wang Shouzhe provoked Longchang’s jealousy; Longchang nevertheless viewed An’s future rule as central to Great Qian’s succession. 430 431
• Wang Anye — Longchang’s favorite among the Wang Clan’s younger generation. 495
• Princess Qingluo — His eldest imperial daughter, a remarkably talented Divine Ability Realm cultivator. 329
• Jiang Zhencang — A fellow ruler and occasional companion in disguise; the two argued over national policy and jointly attempted to investigate the Wang Clan. 490 492

Story Role / Major Arcs

Great Heavenly Prodigy Trial

Longchang took interest in Wang Liyao after learning of her exceptional aptitude and summoned her to the palace following her victory over Wu Zhixing. Their audience revealed both his political caution toward the Realm-Stabilizing Ducal Estate and his ability to appreciate talent. 365 367 368

War of the Imperial Sons

He encouraged his descendants to compete fiercely for succession, believing that an emperor should not reach the throne without struggle. He also became enraged when Wang Shouzhe’s criticism of Prince Kang reached him. 378 379

Conflict with Wang Shouzhe

Longchang summoned Wang Shouzhe to criticize his governance, only to be confronted with a detailed assessment of his own policies. Though initially furious, he accepted the critique, offered Shouzhe the position of Imperial Son, and rewarded him with the Divine Power Spirit Treasure Safety after Shouzhe declined. 425 426

Incognito Visit to Changning

Jealous of Wang Shouzhe’s influence over Imperial Prince An, Longchang traveled incognito to Changning to find evidence of misrule. Instead, he found the Wang Clan’s relocation policies broadly supported and repeatedly embarrassed himself before commoners and merchants. 430 431

Wang Clan Supervisor

Longchang and Jiang Zhencang disguised themselves to investigate alleged Wang Clan misconduct, but discovered that the Jiang Clan—not the Wang Clan—had caused the dispute. After fleeing the scene, Longchang received a “Wang Clan Supervisor” armband from Wang Shouzhe. 490 492

Outer Realm Battlefield

Longchang was sent to the Outer Realm Battlefield, where he spent years guarding the front and fishing. He later rejoined major operations against the demon race and sought an active combat role despite his age. 565 658 702

Final Years and Death

After witnessing Great Gan’s rise and the defeat of the Asura Demon Lord, Longchang considered his wishes fulfilled. He died in 3870 of the Longchang Calendar, ending the era named for him. 819

Trivia

• Longchang’s preferred pastime was lure fishing; he continued doing it even after being stationed at the Outer Realm Battlefield for years. 397 425 658
• During an incognito visit, merchant Dongfang Cangqiong unknowingly patted Longchang on the shoulder and reprimanded him; he later boasted of the incident as a unique life achievement. 431 639
• He viewed the conquest of the Southern Frontier as the last major blemish on his otherwise “perfect” imperial career. 431 435