Son of Mu Feng, lord of the Northern Spirit Realm, Mu Chen studies at the Northern Spirit Academy. Behind his student life lies a destiny tied to his vanished mother and a powerful clan, which he will only discover once he leaves his small realm.
Personality
Composed, determined and attached to his loved ones, Mu Chen keeps a cool head in the face of provocation. He can be ruthless when those he loves are threatened, and shows great loyalty.
Powers & abilities
He cultivates the Great Pagoda Art, a demanding method that gives him an exceptional foundation. He also masters spiritual seals and formations, rising to the rank of ruler.
History
First a student at the Northern Spirit Academy, he leaves his realm for the Great Thousand Worlds, where he discovers that his mother is tied to a prestigious clan. He seeks to find her while facing ever more powerful enemies.
Relationships
Luo Li, of the Luo Shen clan, is his lifelong companion. His father, Mu Feng, is his role model, and his vanished mother the reason for his quest.
Key moments
- His first fights at the Northern Spirit Academy.
- Meeting Luo Li, which changes his life.
- His departure for the Great Thousand Worlds.
In the adaptations
The 3D donghua, launched in 2022, adapts Tian Can Tu Dou's novel. A drama has also been made from the work.
Did you know?
- The Great Ruler (Da Zhu Zai) is Tian Can Tu Dou's third major novel after Battle Through the Heavens and Martial Universe.
- Characters from Battle Through the Heavens make notable appearances in this universe.
Our take
Mu Chen is a solid hero whose search for his mother gives the story real direction. His pairing with Luo Li is one of the author's most balanced.
— Spidermas, for Donghua Fan