Flowing Cloud

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Flowing Cloud (流云)
Alias(es)	Yun Liu; Elder Yun Liu; Heaven and Earth Alliance Leader 340 576 685
Species/Race	Earth transmigrator inhabiting the Mittel family's young master; possesses a Magical Beast Body and publicly acknowledged himself as a Magical Beast 1 61 296
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Mittel Family; Mittel Auction House; Flowing Cloud Pavilion; Cloud Alliance; Heaven and Earth Alliance 1 141 299 685
Occupation/Role	Mittel Family Young Master; auction-house leader; Alchemist; founder and alliance leader 1 102 141 685
Status	Active 960
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Dou Practitioner	2	Rapidly advanced overnight by devouring first-tier Demonic Cores.
Dou Shi	9	Reached the realm after absorbing a fifth-grade Profound Origin Pill over three days.
Five-star Dou Shi	49	Achieved through repeated battles in the Magical Beast Mountain Range; mastered Earth Splitting Palm and nearly reached the second level of Demonic Shadow Tracing.
Seven-star Dou Shi	59	Condensed nine Blood Apertures and pursued a final powerful Magical Beast to complete his body transformation.
Great Dou Shi	87	Wind-and-thunder tempering formed a Dou Crystal, granting Dou Qi externalization.
Second-grade Alchemist	102	Absorbing the Companion Purple Crystal Source allowed him to condense a tangible Purple Flame.
Third-grade Alchemist	144	His badge grants privileged travel arrangements.
Five-star Dou Ling	235	Refined the Taiyin Divine Flame and cultivated the first level of the Nine Yang Burning Heaven Art, One Yang Manifestation.
Sixth-grade Alchemist	340	Recognized at Jia Nan Academy by his sixth-grade Alchemist mark.
Dou Huang	324	Broke through before responding to Han Feng's attack on the Flowing Cloud Pavilion branch.
Six-star to near Eight-star Dou Huang	343	Devoured Flame Lizard Clan energy beads while fighting in the Lava World.
Peak Nine-star Dou Zong	390	Refining the Green Lotus Sacred Flame tempered his body and drove his aura to the realm's peak.
Nine-turn Peak Dou Zun (clone)	547	His clone comprehended a hundred-life cycle and obtained the Bodhi Heart.
Peak One-star Dou Sheng	550	Entered the Saint realm; judged capable of contending with far stronger Dou Sheng opponents through his flames and Divine Elephant Hegemony Body.
Peak Three-star Dou Sheng (clone)	627	The clone advanced after consuming a Second-grade Foundation Building Pill within the Tian Niu Realm.
Emperor Realm Soul	641	Refined an Emperor Soul Crystal; gained the capacity to control the Tian Niu Realm and strike targets thousands of miles away.
Peak Five-star Dou Sheng	646	A Ninth-grade Profound Pill raised him from peak Four-star to peak Five-star Dou Sheng.
Early Six-star Dou Sheng	730	Refining the Nether Flame produced a Fire Spirit and pushed his strength into the early Six-star stage.
Eighth-grade High-level Alchemist	845	Widely acknowledged as the Pill Gathering's leading alchemist.

Background / History

Flowing Cloud was originally a person from Earth who transmigrated into the Dou Qi Continent as the Mittel family's young master. He initially took charge of the Mittel Auction House in Wutan City, intending to use its wealth and influence to approach Xiao Yan. Half a month later, the Auction Ten Thousand Times Return System activated, granting him the Heaven Devouring Demonic Body and the means to summon loyal subordinates such as Nameless. 1

Rather than remove Ya Fei from her position, he supported her authority over the Wutan City auction house. He then used Demonic Cores, pills, auctions, and his devouring ability to build strength at an abnormal rate. 2 9

His early travels through the Magical Beast Mountain Range culminated in the completion of the first level of the Myriad Beasts True Scripture and the formation of a Magical Beast Body. He later entered the Tagor Desert, obtained the Green Lotus Core Flame, brought Hai Bodong into his camp, and began consolidating the Mittel family's power in the Jia Ma Empire. 61 172 192 194

Flowing Cloud founded the Flowing Cloud Pavilion with the Li Family as a branch, then established the Cloud Alliance after defeating Yun Yun and taking control of the Jia Ma Empire's major powers. His influence eventually expanded into the Central Region through the Heaven and Earth Alliance. 141 299 685

His unusual physique led Gu He and others to accuse him of being a transformed Magical Beast impersonating the Mittel heir. Flowing Cloud admitted to being a Magical Beast but withheld his original form; later, widespread rumors instead claimed that he was an old monster who had possessed the Mittel young master's body. 296 685

Appearance

Flowing Cloud is a handsome young man whose youthful appearance frequently causes others to underestimate him. Following his Nether Flame seclusion, his long black hair hangs over his shoulders and his pupils resemble slowly rotating flame lotuses. 121 730

• His eyes can turn scarlet when he draws on violent blood energy. 295
• Wind Thunder Twin Wings manifest as azure-and-silver wings, then retract into green and silver runes on his shoulder blades. 87 88
• The Divine Elephant Hegemony Body allows him to transform into a giant thousands of feet tall. 874
• Prolonged Black Demon Lightning tempering can cover him in an eerie, thin layer of black lightning armor. 944

Personality

Flowing Cloud is intensely pragmatic and advancement-driven. He treats auctions, rare pills, Magical Beasts, ancient ruins, and even hostile factions as resources that can be converted into greater strength or influence. He prefers to cultivate during travel rather than waste time and routinely plans several objectives ahead. 102 144 478

He remains composed when threatened, often using confidence, deception, or an opponent's greed against them. He provoked two Half-Saint robbers into distrusting each other, calmly faced Queen Medusa after taking the Green Lotus Core Flame, and refused to yield when publicly accused of being a Magical Beast. 172 296 425

His loyalty is selective but substantial. He rewards useful subordinates with high-grade techniques, pills, and Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruits, protects those under his banner, and gave Jia Nan Academy a young Falling Heart Flame in exchange for future support. 9 344 590

Flowing Cloud can also be ruthless. He kills enemies who obstruct him, uses puppet seeds to seize control of powerful forces, and is willing to devour living souls through the Soul Devouring Art, though he recognizes the risk of accumulated memories and emotions eroding his identity. 166 611 810 811

Abilities & Skills

Heaven Devouring Demonic Body

The Heaven Devouring Demonic Body grants Flowing Cloud the Devouring Divine Ability, which can consume energy and other materials to strengthen him. 1

• Devours Demonic Cores and medicinal pills with high efficiency. 2 8
• Absorbed the Companion Purple Crystal Source, transforming its energy into Purple Flame within his Dou Crystal. 101
• Converts Flame Lizard Clan energy beads into cultivation progress. 343
• Can refine violent lightning energy into pure Dou Qi. 946

Myriad Beasts True Scripture

This cultivation technique strengthens Flowing Cloud through Magical Beast blood and eventually grants a true Magical Beast transformation. 59 61

• Condensed Blood Apertures to form the Magical Beast Body. 58 61
• Developed a “Magical Beast Sense” capable of detecting activity across roughly five hundred meters. 59
• Can transform into a Magical Beast; after completing the first level, he took the form of a Blue Eagle. 61
• Produces physical strength sufficient to defeat a Dou Wang with a single unassisted blow. 295

Nine Yang Burning Heaven Art and Sacred Flames

Flowing Cloud refines high-grade flames through the Nine Yang Burning Heaven Art, using them to improve both combat power and bodily strength. 235 390

• One Yang Manifestation creates a giant blue sun and greatly improves Dou Qi recovery. 235
• The Taiyin Divine Flame, Green Lotus Sacred Flame, and later Nether Flame contribute to his fire-based combat power. 235 390 730
• Refining the Green Lotus Sacred Flame strengthened his physique beyond the benefits of the Myriad Beasts True Scripture. 390
• His refined flames produced a Fire Spirit capable of controlling his three-colored flame formation without dividing his attention. 730
• Used Merged Exotic Flame to absorb and refine Nine Profound Golden Lightning. 946

Soul Devouring Art

A ninth-grade soul cultivation technique that refines souls into soul origin for absorption. 86 147

• Raised his soul power to a level comparable with Fifth- and even Sixth-grade Alchemists after devouring Alchemist souls. 147
• Can directly absorb a Peak Dou Zun soul in seconds. 810
• Reached the Emperor Realm Soul, enabling control over the Tian Niu Realm and long-range attacks. 641
• Directly absorbing living souls risks contaminating his mind with their memories, emotions, and experiences. 810 811

Movement and Palm Techniques

Flowing Cloud combines an Earth-tier movement technique with the four-form Sky Covering Palm. 11

• Demonic Shadow Tracing — Its Clone Demonic Shadow stage creates illusory afterimages; later stages can produce dozens or even a hundred figures. 11
• Mountain Splitting Palm — The first form of Sky Covering Palm, capable of shattering large stone at introductory mastery. 11
• Earth Splitting Palm — The second form, fully mastered by the time he killed a Frost Unicorn Wolf. 49
• Heaven Slaying Sword Art — A sword technique used against six Dou Zun-level treasure hunters. 513

Wind Thunder Twin Wings

A fused pair of wings that provide flight and long-range offensive power. 87 88

• Enables aerial travel before he can form Dou Qi wings naturally. 88
• Launches Wind Thunder Slash, with power scaling directly with the Dou Qi invested. 88
• Can be concealed as shoulder-blade runes when not in use. 87 172

Divine Elephant Hegemony Body

A supreme body-strengthening combat skill that amplifies Flowing Cloud's already exceptional physique. 471

• First level increases bodily strength and power by roughly tenfold. 471
• Requires extraordinary physical strength merely to begin cultivating. 471
• Allows giant transformations whose defensive strength is considered extremely difficult to breach below Nine-star Dou Sheng level. 874
• Its effectiveness rises further as his physical body is tempered by lightning and sacred flames. 946

Spatial and Control Methods

Flowing Cloud employs spatial movement, clones, and soul-based control to extend his reach. 157 344 611

• Uses the Void Burrowing Beast to establish Void Gates and travel through space. 157
• Can dispatch a clone independently for cultivation and assignments. 344 627
• Planted puppet seeds in the West Dragon King and West Dragon Island's high-level experts, bringing their forces under his command. 611
• The System Space can store objects, Magical Beasts, and living people. 181 191 201

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Xuanyuan Sword — A Ninth-grade Demonic Core weapon; Flowing Cloud cannot initially use its complete power or fully cultivate the accompanying Heaven Slaying Sword Art. 88
• Black Tortoise True Armor — Soft armor that enhances his defenses. 88
• Ten Thousand Dragon Armor — Half-Emperor-level Demonic Core armor obtained through a Ten Thousand Times Return. 461
• Wind Thunder Twin Wings — Flight and long-range Wind Thunder Slash. 88
• Void Burrowing Beast — Used to create Void Gates for transport and retreat. 157
• Soul Annihilation Spear — Heaven-tier Intermediate Dou Technique requiring Spirit Realm Perfection soul power to cultivate. 425
• System Space — Storage space used for treasures, captives, Magical Beasts, and other resources. 181 201

Relationships

• Nameless — Summoned subordinate, later referred to as Flowing Cloud's disciple. Nameless serves with absolute loyalty and receives powerful techniques and pills from him. 1 9 141
• Ya Fei — Trusted auction-house associate and intimate partner. Flowing Cloud supports her authority and later encourages her to act without fear of Jia Ma Empire factions. 2 196 225
• Xiao Yixian — Close companion whom Flowing Cloud protects in the Magical Beast Mountain Range and promises to help pursue alchemy. 58 61
• Hai Bodong — Mittel Family Grand Elder and major subordinate. Flowing Cloud assists in breaking his seal and later entrusts him with important alliance duties. 102 154 590
• Qing Lin — His maid and protected follower; she addresses him as “Young Master.” 160 178
• Queen Medusa — Initially confronted him over the Green Lotus Core Flame; their relationship develops from hostility and mutual suspicion into a conditional association. 172 191
• Purple Crystal Winged Lion King — Defeated and bound to serve him for one year in return for a Form Transformation Pill and aid for its son. 101 214
• Heavenly Fire Venerable — Remnant soul who agrees to serve Flowing Cloud for six months in exchange for restoration of his soul and body. 344
• Tian Niu — One of Flowing Cloud's strongest combatants, rewarded with Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruits and the Abyssal Samsara Palm. 556 590
• Zi Yan — Recognizes him as Elder Yun Liu and credits him with keeping his promise to help locate her clan. 619
• Xiao Yan — Flowing Cloud originally sought to befriend him; Xiao Yan later expresses gratitude after receiving assistance concerning Old Yao's body. 1 685

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Wutan City Auction House — Arrives as the Mittel young master, activates the Auction Ten Thousand Times Return System, empowers himself through devouring, and backs Ya Fei's control of the auction house. 1 2
• Magical Beast Mountain Range — Hunts Magical Beasts for blood cultivation, completes the first level of the Myriad Beasts True Scripture, and accompanies Xiao Yixian to a cave treasure. 49 61
• Tagor Desert — Searches for Heavenly Flame clues, recruits Hai Bodong, infiltrates the Lava World, obtains the Green Lotus Core Flame, and confronts Queen Medusa. 157 172
• Jia Ma Empire Consolidation — Returns to the Imperial Capital, strengthens the Mittel Family, defeats Yun Yun, and establishes the Cloud Alliance. 192 299
• Black Corner Region and Jia Nan Academy — Expands the Flowing Cloud Pavilion, investigates the Falling Heart Flame, and gains Heavenly Fire Venerable as a temporary subordinate. 324 344
• Central Region Expansion — Holds high-grade pill auctions, explores ruins and the Pill Realm, and builds a force supported by powerful Magical Beast clans and controlled Dragon Island experts. 348 478 611
• Heaven and Earth Alliance Leadership — Becomes publicly known as the Heaven and Earth Alliance Leader, with his Mittel origin and disputed identity spreading across the continent. 685
• Nether Flame and Heavenly Tomb — Refines the Nether Flame, gains a Fire Spirit, traverses the Heavenly Tomb, and cooperates cautiously with Xiao Xuan against the Heavenly Tomb Soul. 730 810 811
• Lightning Tempering — Uses Black Demon Lightning and Nine Profound Golden Lightning to further temper his body, including his internal organs. 943 946

Notable Quotes

“Who dies is not yet decided!” 276

“From today onwards, I no longer need to be as low-key as before.” 550

Trivia

• Flowing Cloud's first experience riding a flying Magical Beast reminds him of the word “airplane” from his life on Earth. 144
• The prior occupant of his body was known in the Imperial Capital as a useless, bullying prodigal; Flowing Cloud regards those inherited memories with embarrassment. 240
• His physical power and Magical Beast transformation caused multiple observers to suspect that he was not the original Mittel Family young master. 295 296