Cháo Fēng emerges as a recurring antagonist in the *Thunderbolt Fantasy* series, prominently featured as a central foe in *Thunderbolt Fantasy: Bewitching Melody of the West*. As acting monarch of Xī Yōu, she governs in stead of her secluded father, wielding authority over the kingdom’s political and strategic maneuvers. Her calculated decisions drive conflicts tied to Xī Yōu’s ambitions, intersecting with high-stakes quests for mystical relics and rivalries for dominance. Though her precise activities in later seasons remain undefined, Cháo Fēng’s presence persists across the saga, anchoring her as a persistent force within the series’ intricate power dynamics.