Emperor

The **Emperor** is the supreme ruler of the Chen empire. He is the father of Qu Chen and Chen Ating.

## Appearance

The emperor is a tall and muscular middle-aged man with pale skin. His hair is tied up into a bun under a *mian* headwear. He has a short mustache and a short beard. The Emperor wears highly formal and unique attire that reflects his status as the emperor of the nation.

## Personality

Not much is known about the Emperor's personality. However, after Cang Wuzi's visit, he falls into madness, ever searching for Immortals and their fabled Immortality. Only upon the near destruction of the Chen Empire by the northern Barbarians, does he transform back into a capable Emperor.

## History

The Emperor's background is unknown. However, it is known that he became the emperor seven years before the birth of Chen Ating and Qu Chen.

## Synopsis

### Introduction arc

The Emperor is seen scolding a servant who remarked about heavenly omens at the sign up a ray of light as it is above him to comment on such subjects. Abruptly, a general named Wei interrupts the Emperor and kowtows to apologize for allowing mystics to barge in the royal palace. Not far in the distance, two mystics can be seen approaching the Emperor. Addressing the Emperor, Cang Wuzi states that he is higher ranked than the Emperor. A servant attempt to scold the mystic, however the Emperor stops his remark and questions the mystics on why they have entered the palace. The mystic states that he had witnessed an omen which symbolized that great fortune had had befallen the Emperor and hence he came to bestow treasures. The mystic asks several guards to stand back and he slams his wand into the ground. A giant tree sprouts from the ground and buds leaves of pink and fruits. He tells the Emperor that the tree will produce fruit three times and consuming one fruit will extend a lifeline by 60 years. This tree is the first treasure for the Emperor. From his sleeve, the mystic takes out a tiny drum that grows into a giant drum. He reveals that the drum was created from the hide of a thousand year old celestial alligator beast and a single beat of the drum will make his servant be absolutely loyal to him. The drum is the second treasure for the Emperor. Shocked by the magic he has witnessed, the Emperor bows down before the mystic to apologize for inappropriately welcoming them into the palace. The mystic requests that the emperor bring for the third treasure, to which the emperor looks onto the mystic in confusion. Suddenly the Emperor is approached by a servant who informs him about the birth of the fourth prince why his imperial consort, Qin Jing. Taking the prince from the Emperor's arms, the mystic comments that the prince possesses spiritual energy and was born flawless with great potential. He elaborates that the prince was born holding the fate of both heaven and earth in his hands and that he does not belong in the mortal world. To prevent great calamity from befalling the mortals, he has come to take the newborn away. Thus, the birth of a spiritual child that will be raised in the spiritual world is the Emperor's third treasure. And so, the two mystics leave into the sky taking the prince with them. Distraught, the Emperor shouts into the sky to ask the mystics to wait.

## Relationships

### Qu Chen & Chen Ating

The Emperor was distraught when the celestial 'mystics' Cang Wuzi and Tiangong Sui took away his newborn son, Qu Chen. He is unaware of the existence of his daughter, Chen Ating, and does not known that Qu Chen had a twin.