Yao Ming

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Yao Ming (妖暝)
Alias(es)	Former Clan Chief; Clan Chief Yao Ming
Species/Race	Nine Netherworld Underworld Python
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Nine Netherworld Underworld Python Clan
Occupation/Role	Clan Chief of the Nine Netherworld Underworld Python Clan
Status	Alive; restored as clan chief after killing Yao Xiao Tian 150 214
First Appearance	Chapter 147

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Two-Star Dou Sheng	150	His aura rises to Two-Star Dou Sheng during his final battle with Yao Xiao Tian, allowing him to firmly suppress his injured brother. 150
Three-Star Dou Sheng	195	A Soul Infant Fruit repairs the soul damage caused by his centuries of imprisonment, raising him to Three-Star Dou Sheng. 194 195

Background / History

Yao Ming was the original clan chief of the Nine Netherworld Underworld Python Clan. His younger brother, Yao Xiao Tian, and the clan’s Great Elder plotted against him, sealed him beneath the Nine Nether Yellow Springs, and claimed that he had died from cultivation backlash. Many of Yao Ming’s former supporters therefore believed him dead. 147 148 150

Ning Su sought Yao Ming out as an ally against Yao Xiao Tian. Desperate to escape and take revenge, Yao Ming accepted Ning Su’s condition: a soul mark placed upon his soul that Ning Su could detonate at any time. Ning Su then shattered the Yellow Springs Yin Stones anchoring Yao Ming’s chains, freeing him from his imprisonment. 147

After recovering ninety percent of his strength with Ning Su’s medicinal pill, Yao Ming confronted Yao Xiao Tian. Although his long imprisonment initially hindered him, Ning Su killed the Great Elder and intervened against Yao Xiao Tian, shifting the battle in Yao Ming’s favor. 148 149

Yao Ming proved his identity to the clan’s elders with his aura and the Nine Nether Staff, the clan chief’s token. He ultimately killed Yao Xiao Tian and was recognized once again as the clan chief. He subsequently purged Yao Xiao Tian’s remaining loyalists to prevent another internal coup. 150 151 152

Appearance

In human form, Yao Ming wears a python-patterned robe. 214

Personality

Yao Ming is driven by a deep resentment toward Yao Xiao Tian, whose betrayal cost him his position and centuries of freedom. Once he regains the advantage, he shows no mercy toward his brother or toward disloyal elements within the clan. 147 150 151

Despite accepting Ning Su’s restrictive soul mark, Yao Ming does not resent his rescuer. He openly acknowledges Ning Su’s aid, considers him the clan’s benefactor, and repeatedly supports him through resources, cooperation, and alliance. 152 154 181 195

Abilities & Skills

Dou Sheng Cultivation

Yao Ming is a high-ranking Dou Sheng whose strength was severely depleted by his prolonged sealing before being restored.

• Recovered roughly ninety percent of his strength after Ning Su provided him with a medicinal pill. 148
• Reached Two-Star Dou Sheng during his victory over Yao Xiao Tian. 150
• Advanced to Three-Star Dou Sheng after using a Soul Infant Fruit to restore his damaged Soul Power. 194 195

Nine Netherworld Underworld Python Bloodline

As the clan chief, Yao Ming possesses the bloodline of the Nine Netherworld Underworld Python Clan.

• His bloodline could activate part of the Snake Tomb’s Bloodline Seal alongside Ning Su’s Nine-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python bloodline. 196
• The seal still could not be fully opened because it also required the extinct Ancient Heavenly Snake bloodline. 196

Yellow Springs Fighting Skills

Yao Ming has cultivated techniques associated with the Yellow Springs Demonic Saint’s inheritance.

• Has cultivated the low-level Heavenly Tier Yellow Springs Finger. 154
• Has cultivated the mid-level Heavenly Tier Yellow Springs Palm. 154
• Receives the cultivation method for the high-level Heavenly Tier Yellow Springs Heavenly Wrath from Ning Su as part of their cooperation. 155

Equipment / Items

• Nine Nether Staff — The token of the Nine Netherworld Underworld Python Clan’s chief; Yao Ming uses it to prove his identity upon returning to the clan. 147 150
• Soul Infant Fruit — Given to him by Ning Su to repair the damage to his Soul Power from his imprisonment. 194 195

Relationships

• Ning Su — Rescuer, benefactor, and ally. Yao Ming accepted Ning Su’s soul mark in exchange for liberation, then aided him with the Nine Nether Yellow Springs, the Yellow Springs Stone Tablet, and later expeditions. 147 152 154 181 195
• Yao Xiao Tian — Younger brother and usurper. Yao Xiao Tian conspired to seal Yao Ming and take his position; Yao Ming later kills him and reclaims the clan. 147 150
• Great Elder — Co-conspirator in Yao Ming’s sealing and Yao Xiao Tian’s rise to power. He is killed by Ning Su during the conflict. 149 150
• Yao Feng — Son. Yao Ming entrusts Yao Feng to Ning Su during the exploration of the Ancient Ruins. 182 193
• Medusa — Ally through Ning Su’s group; she waits with Yao Ming while Ning Su enters the Yellow Springs Stone Tablet. 154 156

Story Role / Major Arcs

Return to the Nine Netherworld Underworld Python Clan

Yao Ming’s rescue triggers a succession crisis within his clan. His return exposes Yao Xiao Tian’s deception, culminates in Yao Xiao Tian’s death, and restores Yao Ming as clan chief. 147 150

Alliance with Ning Su

After returning to power, Yao Ming permits Ning Su and Medusa to use the Nine Nether Yellow Springs for their evolution. He also invites Ning Su to decipher the Yellow Springs Stone Tablet, where Ning Su obtains the Demonic Saint Essence Blood and Yellow Springs Heavenly Wrath. 152 154 156

Ancient Ruins and Snake Tomb

Yao Ming joins Ning Su’s alliance in exploring Ancient Ruins, receives a Soul Infant Fruit, and advances to Three-Star Dou Sheng. He later reveals the existence of the Snake Tomb and works with Ning Su to attempt opening its Bloodline Seal. 181 194 195 196

Changle Sect

Yao Ming personally attends Ning Su’s founding of the Changle Sect, demonstrating the continuing alliance between Ning Su and the Nine Netherworld Underworld Python Clan. 214

Notable Quotes

“I treated you so well, yet this is how you repaid me. But I learned something from you as well: when dealing with enemies, one must never be softhearted!” 150