Biodata

Feature Value
Name Huo Yuhao (霍雨浩)
Alias(es) Herrscher of Ice; Child of Destiny; Child of the Plane
Species/Race Human
Gender Male
Affiliation Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy; Mingde Hall; Lu Xueling's faction
Occupation/Role Soul Engineer; Herrscher; military commander
First Appearance Chapter 12

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level Chapter Notes
Million-Year Soul Ring bearer 16 Sky Dream Ice Silkworm merges with him; Lu Xueling notes that he has received a soul ring.
Level 1 Soul Engineer 47 Completes the academy assessment after one month of study, setting a Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy record. His Spiritual Eye allows highly precise core-array engraving.
Herrscher candidate 57 Requests the power to become a Herrscher after witnessing Bella's strength and refusing to wait years for revenge.
Herrscher of Ice 71–72 Fuses with the Ice Herrscher Core after enduring extreme pain; his power is estimated at least equivalent to a level 95 Titled Douluo.
Titled Douluo 85 Publicly reveals his status at age twelve by manifesting a massive ice cone without warning.
Rank 3 Soul Engineer 93 Becomes the youngest Rank 3 Soul Engineer in the academy's history after three months of continued study.
Gravity / Consciousness power user 211 Demonstrates gravity powerful enough to impose one hundred thousand jin of pressure on Du Busi.
Consciousness and Reason Herrscher Core bearer 236 Uses the new core in his first major intergalactic battle, deploying a transforming mecha and large-scale solid-projectile attacks.

Background / History

Huo Yuhao left the Duke of White Tiger's Mansion as an eleven- or twelve-year-old boy following his mother Huo Yun'er's death. He rejected the Dai name, took his mother's surname, and swore to return one day to destroy the mansion that had humiliated them. 12

After Lu Xueling, Bella, and their companions saved him, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm merged with him in his Spiritual World. Though wary of Lu Xueling's knowledge of his origins, Yuhao chose to follow him, believing that he had nothing left to lose and needed strength to avenge his mother. 16

Lu Xueling arranged for Yuhao to study in Mingde Hall, where Jing Hongchen gave him a personal workspace and additional rare-metal resources. The opportunity, and Jing Hongchen's kindness, convinced Yuhao that leaving the Duke's Mansion had been the right decision. 33

Under Xuan Ziwen's strict instruction, Yuhao mastered forging, shaping, casting, quenching, polishing, and core-array engraving in a month. He became a Level 1 Soul Engineer at age eleven and accepted Lu Xueling's first mission: to kill using a power implanted into his body. 47

The mission brought him back to the Duke's Mansion. Using Void authority and Honkai Energy, he ambushed three former tormentors: a Soul King and two Soul Ancestors. He killed the two Soul Ancestors, but a Titled Douluo prevented him from killing the final soldier. 51 52

When Elder Xuan and Shrek Academy attempted to take him away, Yuhao openly resisted them. Their forceful approach—led by a Titled Douluo against a child with one Soul Ring—left him with a deeply negative impression of Shrek. 53

Driven by revenge, fear of weakness, and his mother's wish that he become strong, Yuhao endured the Ice Herrscher Core's fusion process. He emerged as the Herrscher of Ice and later committed himself to retaining his loyal and righteous nature despite his overwhelming new power. 69 73

Appearance

Before becoming a Herrscher, Yuhao was a neat, determined boy in simple gray clothes, carrying a small bundle as he left the Duke's Mansion. 12

  • Short, tidy black hair.
  • Deep blue eyes; his Spiritual Eye can emit golden light during focused work. 12 47
  • At age twelve, he commonly wears blue robes and a cloak. 84 85
  • His Herrscher battle suit is form-fitting blue, black, and white armor with a white cape and chains wrapped around both arms. 71
  • His back bears patterns associated with the Ice Scorpion, Snow Maiden, and Gray Hand. 69 71
  • Later, his battle suit develops dark-gold detailing and purple-red Honkai Energy at his feet. 211

Personality

Yuhao is intensely determined and carries enduring resentment toward the Duke's Mansion, Dai Hao, and those connected to his mother's suffering. His desire for revenge motivates many of his early choices, including accepting Lu Xueling's guidance and pursuing Herrscher power. 12 16 51 52

He is also deeply responsive to kindness. Jing Hongchen's treatment of him and Lu Xueling's support inspire gratitude and loyalty, while he remains protective of people he accepts as companions. 33 95 104

Despite becoming extraordinarily powerful, Yuhao is described as remaining loyal and righteous at heart. He does not hunt Soul Beasts for power and promises not to provoke them unless they first show hostility. 73 95

Abilities & Skills

Spiritual Eye

Yuhao possesses a mutated body Martial Soul, the Spiritual Eye, which gives him exceptional perception and precision. 16 47

  • Uses Mental Detection to visualize core metal three-dimensionally while engraving. 47
  • Can identify locations and monitor his surroundings. 51
  • Provides the focus needed for intricate Soul Tool production. 47
  • Emits golden light during intense operation. 47 237

Herrscher of Ice

After fusing with the Ice Herrscher Core, Yuhao gains power beyond conventional Soul Masters. 71 72

  • Estimated at least equal to a level 95 Titled Douluo, with potentially greater practical combat power due to Honkai Energy. 72
  • Creates ice cones large enough to erupt through a palace square without warning. 85
  • Restrains two Soul Douluo with more than ten ice cones. 85
  • Freezes ten Titled Douluo, including Xuan Zi, with ease. 104
  • Controls molecular movement and uses freezing attacks in combat. 142
  • Wields the Judgment Sword, empowered by Honkai Energy. 142

Soul Engineering

Yuhao is a prodigiously fast Soul Engineer trained in Mingde Hall. 33 47

  • Passed the Level 1 Soul Engineer assessment in one month. 47
  • Produced a functioning Level 1 Soul Tool core array through hand engraving. 47
  • Became the academy's youngest Rank 3 Soul Engineer within three months. 93
  • Continues attending Soul Tool courses even after becoming a Herrscher. 93

Gravity and Power of Reason

Yuhao later develops abilities associated with gravity manipulation and the Consciousness and Reason Herrscher Core. 211 236

  • Suspends pebbles and iron filings around himself through gravity control. 211
  • Generates a pseudo-black hole during the Meteor Ice Project. 211
  • Subjects Du Busi to one hundred thousand jin of gravitational pressure. 211
  • Constructs a humanoid mecha with mechanical limbs, wings, missiles, barriers, and light blades. 236
  • Can disassemble the mecha into chains of light to restrain stronger opponents. 237

Equipment / Weapons / Items

  • White Tiger Dagger — A dagger from the Duke's Mansion whose craftsmanship and pattern helped Lu Xueling identify Yuhao's origins. 16
  • Judgment Sword — A Honkai Energy-powered sword used to freeze and attack Ma Xiaotao. 142
  • Herrscher battle suit — Blue, black, and white armor created during his Ice Herrscher transformation. 71
  • Heaven Sealing Ice Moth — Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's evolved form; often reduced to a small size so it can remain on Yuhao's shoulder. 72 73

Relationships

  • Huo Yun'er — Mother. Her death and wish for Yuhao to become strong are central to his pursuit of power and revenge. 12 71
  • Lu Xueling — Mentor and leader. Lu Xueling recruits Yuhao, places him in Mingde Hall, entrusts him with missions, and guides his Herrscher development. 16 33 47 73
  • Sky Dream Ice Silkworm / Tian Mengge — Spiritual companion and familiar. It merges with Yuhao, encourages him, then evolves into the Heaven Sealing Ice Moth through Yuhao's Honkai Energy. 16 63 72
  • Youlan / Gu Youyue — Close companion and teammate. They study, eat, train, and fight together; she repeatedly protects him, including during his confrontation with Dai Hao. 73 93 142 144 158
  • Meng Hongchen — Academy peer who cheers for Yuhao, helps return him to his dormitory after exhausting training, and shows affection toward him. 47
  • Jing Hongchen — Mingde Hall Hall Master who provides Yuhao with resources and support; Yuhao is grateful for his kindness. 33
  • Xuan Ziwen — Strict Soul Engineering instructor who recognizes Yuhao's diligence and talent. 47
  • Dai Hao — Biological father and Duke of White Tiger. Yuhao rejects both his bloodline and the name Dai, declaring himself solely Huo Yun'er's son. 144
  • Xiao Xiao — Ally who chooses to leave Shrek Academy with Yuhao when given the choice. 104

Story Role / Major Arcs

Departure from the Duke's Mansion

Yuhao abandons the Duke's Mansion, adopts his mother's surname, and vows revenge. 12

Recruitment and Mingde Hall Training

He joins Lu Xueling, enters Mingde Hall, and rapidly becomes a record-setting Soul Engineer. 16 33 47

Duke's Mansion Revenge

Yuhao returns to the Star Luo Empire, kills two of his former tormentors, and refuses Shrek Academy's attempt to claim him. 51 53

Ice Herrscher Awakening

He chooses to pursue Herrscher power, survives the Ice Herrscher Core fusion, and awakens as the Herrscher of Ice. 57 69 72

Sun Moon Academy and Tournament

Yuhao continues advancing as a Soul Engineer, develops a close bond with Youlan, and represents the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy in the Soul Dueling Tournament. 93 136

Confrontation with the White Tiger Duke

At the tournament award ceremony, Yuhao rejects Dai Hao's claim over him and openly affirms his identity as a Mingde Hall Soul Engineer and Lu Xueling's subordinate. 144

Intergalactic Warfare

Yuhao leads a million Honkai Energy legions against Abundance Aberrations during the Sun Moon Immortal Boat's first intergalactic voyage. 236

Notable Quotes

“Mother, watch from heaven above. No matter how much effort it takes, one day I will return and trample everything here beneath my feet.” 12

“I want power! I want to become a Herrscher too!” 57

“My name is not Dai Yuhao, it's Huo Yuhao, and I am only Huo Yuhao. I am Huo Yun'er's son, not the son of you, Duke of White Tiger!” 144

“This is my own power, my own destination, my own ideal! This is the real me!!” 237