Yun Jing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Yun Jing (云旌)
Alias(es)	Great Emperor Dangmo
Species/Race	Self-made god 466
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Beiming
Occupation/Role	Great Emperor; Meng Anli's master
Status	Active 492
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Background / History

Yun Jing first encounters Meng Anli after sensing a trace of his divine power within her. That power instinctively saves her from being devoured in the North Sea, prompting him to investigate why it protects an eighteen-year-old girl he has never met. He provides her Huan Dan Grass, shelters her while she survives its effects, and orders Yuan Tuo to investigate her afterward. 2 4

Impressed by Anli's endurance and perception, Yun Jing gives her strategic advice: grow stronger, use others as tools, and strike an enemy's weaknesses. Although he initially only agrees to guide her after she forms an inner core, Anli immediately begins calling him “Master.” 3

He formally acknowledges the master-disciple relationship after Anli explains Yuan Tuo's support. Yun Jing then gives her the Water Arts and a pair of colorful feathers for flight, instructing her personally despite her repeated crashes during training. 22 23

As Anli advances, Yun Jing teaches her transformation techniques, healing methods, and the use of the Jade Bottle. He also safeguards her mother's summons until she can meet its Grand Unity Golden Immortal requirement. 29 38 112

Appearance

Yun Jing is an ethereal, handsome deity with a cool and aloof bearing. He is frequently depicted in refined, composed settings—drinking tea, playing chess, or tending to a lion—while his expression can turn distinctly chilling when threatened or displeased. 7 29 37

• Dark eyes and phoenix eyes noted for their cool, scrutinizing gaze. 2 65
• Slender hands and wrists; his movements while preparing tea are described as elegant and controlled. 29 38
• Wears cloud-dragon-patterned boots. 2
• Often accompanied by small lions. 2 7 76
• Uses a long sword in battle after ascending to godhood. 466

Personality

Yun Jing presents himself as cold, impatient, and difficult to approach. He dismisses unwanted questions sharply, holds others to exacting standards, and is willing to use pressure or humiliation to establish authority. 3 12 64

Behind that reserve, he is highly attentive to Meng Anli's potential. He values her diligence, resilience, and ability to think through consequences rather than simply praising her talent. He gives precise feedback on her plans and repeatedly encourages steady cultivation over reckless advancement. 29 64 112 253

His protection of Anli is intense and sometimes possessive. He intervenes against those who harm or threaten her, but later punishes her harshly, destroys her inner core, and imprisons her when she defies the Heavenly Emperor. 12 130 385 386

After Anli's apparent death, Yun Jing's guilt becomes clear. He preserves one of her ribs as a contingency, searches the Seven Realms for a means to restore her, and gathers her scattered soul until she can return. 453 454

Abilities & Skills

Divine Power and Combat

Yun Jing is a self-made god whose combat ability is regarded as exceptional even within the God Realm. His divine power can remain within another person and act autonomously to protect them. 2 466

• A trace of his power saves Anli from the North Sea's predatory fish. 2
• His released pressure incapacitates Si Zhi and forces him to accept responsibility for Anli's safety. 130
• His sword energy splits the Grand Director's city gate tower and injures the Grand Director in direct combat. 466
• He can seize Anli's colorful feathers, leaving her unable to flee. 385
• He destroys Anli's inner core, claiming Beiming's right to reclaim it. 386

Healing and Restoration Arts

Yun Jing possesses advanced restorative techniques capable of healing severe injuries and restoring damaged objects. 23 38

• He heals Anli's injuries, regrowing flesh and repairing her bones. 38
• He restores an uprooted peach tree and a crushed zither to their original states. 23
• He uses medicinal soup, a preserved rib, and the Soul Gathering Lamp in his effort to revive Anli. 453 454

Cultivation Instruction

Yun Jing is Anli's principal cultivation mentor and tailors his instruction to her rapid progression. 22 29

• Teaches the Water Arts, including their hand seals and incantations. 22
• Gives Anli colorful feathers that improve in speed alongside her cultivation. 22
• Promises transformation methods once she reaches the Nascent Soul Stage, then teaches her those techniques after her breakthrough. 29 38
• Teaches the containment, enlargement, and shrinking incantations for the Jade Bottle. 38
• Warns Anli against rushing her cultivation and risking qi deviation. 112

Strategy and Political Influence

Yun Jing uses information, status, and calculated pressure to protect his interests and Anli's position. 12 79

• Exposes Meng Liangmiao's abuse and bribery before the Heavenly Emperor, resulting in Meng Liangmiao's demotion to the Imperial Kitchen. 12
• Exploits the Heavenly Emperor's need for Huan Dan Grass to obtain Peaches of Immortality for himself and Yuan Tuo. 79
• Observes Anli remotely through a water mirror. 7
• Arranges for the Longevity Star to be “hijacked” as part of Anli's plan to obtain Fire Dates. 91
• Oversees Meng Shiwan and Meng Xiuchen's expulsion after their collusion with the Corpse Demon is exposed through the World-Observing Mirrors. 235

Equipment / Items

• Discipline Ruler — Used to severely punish Meng Anli in the Heavenly Palace. 385
• Long sword — Channels destructive sword energy in his battle against the Grand Director. 466
• Water mirror — Used to observe Meng Anli from Beiming. 7
• Communication Mirror — Used to contact allies such as the Longevity Star. 91
• Soul Gathering Lamp — Carried during his search for Anli's scattered soul. 454
• Colorful feathers — Flight treasure bestowed upon Anli; Yun Jing can recall them. 22 385

Relationships

• Meng Anli — His disciple. Yun Jing rescues and trains her, repeatedly protects her from political and physical threats, later betrays her trust by shattering her inner core, and ultimately saves her by gathering her soul. 2 22 130 386 453 454
• Yuan Tuo — His disciple and trusted subordinate. Yuan Tuo carries out Yun Jing's orders, assists with Anli's training, and shares his concern for her. 2 16 79
• Han Chuan — Subordinate who assists in guarding the ice field where Anli's rib is hidden. 453
• Great Emperor Dongyue — Anli's father and Yun Jing's chess companion; Yun Jing advises him to let Anli endure hardship and develop independently. 2 457
• The Heavenly Emperor — A politically complex counterpart. Yun Jing challenges his judgments and manipulates him for resources, yet later protects him despite knowing of his wrongdoing. 12 79 385
• The Grand Director — Adversary in the God Realm. Yun Jing clashes with him directly and seeks to persuade Xiang Jun to oppose him. 466 492

Story Role / Major Arcs

Anli's Master

Yun Jing discovers the trace of his power in Anli, saves her life, and becomes the source of her earliest cultivation guidance. His lessons shape her approach to revenge, planning, and self-preservation. 2 3 22

Protector of Beiming

He publicly supports Anli against the Meng family, pressures the Heavenly Emperor into punishing Meng Liangmiao, and makes clear that harm done to Anli will have consequences. 12 130

Mentor and Political Backer

Yun Jing helps Anli develop her Water Arts, transformation techniques, and command of powerful treasures. He also supports her plans concerning Chongwu Mountain, the Longevity Star, and the exposure of the Meng and Mo families. 38 83 91 112 130

Fall from Anli's Trust

When Anli confronts the Heavenly Emperor, Yun Jing punishes her with the Discipline Ruler, confiscates her flight treasure, shatters her inner core, and sends her to the Heavenly Prison. 385 386

Anli's Revival

It is later revealed that Yun Jing secretly removed and preserved Anli's rib in case she fell while fighting the Heavenly Dao. After her death, he searches the Seven Realms and gathers her soul, enabling her eventual ascension to godhood. 453 454

Conflict with the Grand Director

After Anli becomes the governing deity of the Seven Realms, Yun Jing fights beside her against the Grand Director. His swordsmanship wounds the born god, establishing the threat posed by a self-made god who achieved power through cultivation. 466

Notable Quotes

“I'm here to protect my own.” 130

“Anli, my dear Anli.” 453

“As a teacher, a disciple's cultivation and achievements should be the top priority.” 302