Chen Zongming, a mysterious kungfu master residing in China, discovered the orphaned protagonist after the child witnessed the Cobra Gang murder his parents. Taking pity, Chen adopted the boy and provided shelter. He undertook the orphan's intensive twelve-year martial arts training, imparting the Essential Battle Dragon style of Chojin Kung Fu. This instruction utilized the Secret Scripture as the authorized initiation text, focusing equally on developing physical prowess and mental composure. Upon completing the training, Chen formally presented the Secret Scripture to his now-grown pupil. This act authorized the pupil's departure on a journey of vengeance against his parents' killers. Throughout the pupil's travels across dangerous territories, Chen maintained distant supervision, warmly gazing upon him from an unspecified location. His teachings extended beyond physical techniques to philosophical principles emphasizing righteousness and the potential for reconciliation. These principles manifested when former adversaries of his pupil later developed bonds of friendship. Chen's guidance shaped his pupil into a calm, composed martial arts practitioner who progressively advanced toward becoming the mightiest martial artist—both spiritually and physically—through successive challenges.