Liu Yi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Liu Yi (刘奕)
Alias(es)	Chen Chuan (original name); Sword Emperor; Heaven Dou Empire Imperial Teacher; Supreme King; Sword Emperor Saint Emperor 1 109 181 184 208
Species/Race	Human; later transmigrates into a First Generation God Body possessing the God River Gene 220
Gender	Male
Martial Soul(s)	Seven Kill Sword; Rakshasa Demon Scythe 1 165 197
Affiliation	Heaven Dou Royal Academy; Heaven Dou Empire; Spirit Hall by marriage; Super Soldier Squad; formerly an Outer Sect Disciple of the Yunlan Sect 2 184 220 242
Occupation/Role	Soul Master instructor; Heaven Dou Empire Imperial Teacher and military commander; Supreme King; alchemist 2 162 184 290
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 63 Power Attack System Battle Soul Emperor	1 2	Begins with the Seven Kill Sword and six rings: yellow, purple, and four black.
Level 64 Soul Emperor	32	Cultivates while consolidating his realm rather than forcing an immediate breakthrough.
Soul Saint	80 84	Reaches Soul Saint at eighteen and can briefly contest Sword Douluo Chen Xin.
Level 73 Soul Saint	102	His strength exceeds the Martial Soul Fusion Skill of Hu Liena and Xie Yue.
Eight soul rings, including a Million Year Soul Ring	157	Reveals eight rings during the Seagod Island trial and deploys his Eighth Soul Skill.
Level 87 Soul Douluo	170	Rises from Level 85 to 87 after acquiring further power and soul-ring resources.
Rank 89 Soul Douluo	183	Stands one level below Titled Douluo at age twenty-three.
Peak Soul Douluo	184	Declares his cultivation to Qian Daoliu.
Level 90 Titled Douluo	186	Enters the Titled Douluo realm after Da Ming and Er Ming sacrifice themselves to his second Martial Soul.
Peak God King	202	Completes the Ninth Trial, inherits godhood, and reaches the peak of the God King realm.
First Generation God Body	220	After transmigrating again, awakens in a body equipped with the God River Gene.
Great Dou Shi, first stage	245	Rebuilds his cultivation in the Dou Qi Continent after a month of training.
Six-Star Great Dou Shi	254	Advances during his travels with Xiao Yan.
Dou Ling	265	Has newly entered the Dou Ling realm when he fights Medusa Queen.
Dou Wang	272	Absorbs a Strange Fire, awakens Seven-Colored Wings, and breaks through using lightning-storm energy.
Three-Star Dou Wang	286	Rapidly advances after battle and training under Liu Yuling.
Six-Star Dou Wang	286	Reaches the peak of Six-Star Dou Wang through intensive cultivation and pills.
Eight-Star Dou Wang	286 287	Nears the Dou Huang realm after further seclusion.
Nine-Star Dou Wang	297	Breaks through during seclusion and prepares to use a Dou Ling Pill.
Dou Huang	297 298	Uses the pill left by Liu Yuling and immediately moves against the Yunlan Sect.

Background

Liu Yi awakens in the Elder Hall of Douluo Continent with the memories of a transmigrator. His original name is Chen Chuan, and he inherits a body connected to the Chen Family through Sword Douluo Chen Xin. Three years before his awakening, the body’s former owner saved Qian Renxue from a Soul Beast in the Star Dou Great Forest, creating the foundation of their relationship. 1

At eighteen, Liu Yi presents himself to Heaven Dou Royal Academy as a Level 63 Soul Emperor. Qian Renxue arranges his appointment as a Heaven Supreme Grade teacher, while his Six-Ring configuration and Seven Kill Sword immediately shock the academy’s Education Committee. 2 3 5

He later leaves the academy because he considers his students arrogant and unwilling to improve. His travels bring him into contact with Shrek Academy, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Spirit Hall, and numerous rivals who either seek to recruit him or eliminate him. 11 12 37

After being injured, Liu Yi enters an Inner World and meets Qin Feng, who claims to be the progenitor of the Seven Kill Sword and Liu Yi’s ancestor. Qin Feng identifies the sword as a Mutated Spirit Martial Soul, later acts as Liu Yi’s teacher, and repeatedly lends him Origin Soul Power at critical moments. 61 97

After attaining the God King realm, Liu Yi transmigrates to Earth and joins the Super Soldier Squad. He later arrives in the Dou Qi Continent with no memories of his prior life, becomes an Outer Sect Disciple of the Yunlan Sect, and is framed by its members before beginning another path of cultivation and revenge. 202 220 242 243

Appearance

Liu Yi is introduced as an eighteen-year-old youth whose calm bearing and exceptional strength make older Soul Masters mistake him for someone far more experienced. 3 11

• Wields the Seven Kill Sword, initially a dazzling white blade that later becomes blood-red and eventually golden. 3 171 183
• Uses a black cloak and blood-red mask when pursuing Evil Soul Masters. 167
• Wears specially forged golden armor while commanding Heaven Dou’s army. 160
• Appears in a white robe threaded with gold after reaching the God King realm. 208

Personality

Liu Yi is composed in front of powerful figures and seldom yields to intimidation. He faces Dugu Bo, Tang Hao, Yue Guan, and other superior opponents without concealing his defiance, though he recognizes when an opponent’s realm exceeds his own. 4 15 92 94

He is ambitious and highly vindictive toward those who harm him or those under his protection. His hatred of Tang San, the Yunlan Sect, and Evil Soul Masters repeatedly drives him toward lethal retaliation. 32 105 247 297

Despite this ruthlessness, Liu Yi can show compassion and restraint. He saves Yun Yun despite her connection to the Yunlan Sect, spares Snow Empress and Ice Empress, protects civilians from Evil Soul Masters, and credits senior allies rather than demanding deference from them. 181 188 198 251

His killing intent becomes a personal weakness as it threatens to consume his mind. Tang Yuehua teaches him that controlling his emotions and recognizing the value of life are necessary to restrain it. 129 182

Abilities & Skills

Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul

Liu Yi’s primary Martial Soul is a top-tier, attack-focused sword later revealed to be a mutated Martial Soul. Its soul-ring configuration is overwhelmingly offensive, and its killing aura intensifies as Liu Yi grows stronger. 1 6 61

• Fourth Soul Skill: Seven Kill Bodyguard — Defensive technique used against a peak Soul Douluo. 91
• Sixth Soul Skill: Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin — Condenses tens of thousands of Seven Kill Swords into a massive sword attack. 15 58 94
• Eighth Soul Skill: Heavenly Demon Sword Rain — Used during the Seagod Island trial. 157
• Evolves from white to golden after a system reward increases every soul ring’s quality by 100,000 years. 183
• Becomes a Supreme Divine Artifact after Liu Yi absorbs the Deep Sea Demon Whale King’s Million Year Soul Ring. 191

Rakshasa Demon Scythe

Liu Yi’s second Martial Soul is a purple-black Rakshasa Demon Scythe associated with dark energy and immense killing intent. 165 174

• Receives the sacrifices of Da Ming and Er Ming, granting it two 100,000 Year Soul Rings. 186
• Can manifest as nine purple-black scythes during the Asura God trial. 197
• Its associated Rakshasa Armor Set can block attacks that would otherwise overwhelm Liu Yi. 181

Soul Bones and Divine Equipment

Liu Yi acquires multiple soul bones and artifacts through battle and system rewards.

• Head Soul Bone: Saint Dragon True Form — Enables him to counter the illusions and attacks of a peak Soul Douluo. 92
• Head Soul Bone: Holy Light — Used to strike back against Yue Guan’s Eighth Soul Skill. 94
• Rakshasa Armor Set — Blood-red armor formed from soul bone equipment. 148 202
• Puppet Legion — A force of 300 wooden puppets; each is stated to possess strength comparable to a Rank 95 Titled Douluo. 148
• Spirit Fusion — Creates a hundred-meter-tall manifestation of Liu Yi wielding an enormous Seven Kill Sword. 134

Dou Qi Battle Skills

In the Dou Qi Continent, Liu Yi develops techniques suited to his rebuilt cultivation.

• Void Severing Slash — A Mystic Rank technique used to defeat stronger Ice Scorpions and oppose a Dou Ling. 246 247
• God Slaying Slash — Lets him kill a Dou Ling opponent despite being a Great Dou Shi. 248
• Seven Kill Break — A self-created battle skill capable of opposing Yun Shan’s techniques. 302
• Star Chen Yi — A Heaven-Rank Battle Skill that summons an army of skeletons to defend against Yun Shan. 299 302
• Seven-Colored Wings — Awaken after Liu Yi absorbs a Strange Fire and enters the Dou Wang realm. 272

Alchemy

Liu Yi is an exceptional alchemist whose skill progresses alongside his cultivation.

• Refines three Tier 3 Peak Breakthrough Pills and improves their formula. 249
• Gives one Breakthrough Pill to Xiao Yan rather than keeping all three. 249
• Uses the Nine Dragons Sacred Cauldron and Strange Fire to trigger a Rank 7 Pill thunder tribulation. 289 290
• Is recognized as a Rank 7 peak alchemist, making major factions hesitate to act against him. 301

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Deep Sea Sinking Silver Silver Mother mask — Purchased to conceal his identity. 28
• Soul Guidance Device — Stores soul bones, supplies, the Puppet Legion, and other rewards. 148 170
• Nine Dragons Sacred Cauldron — Alchemy furnace used to refine high-rank pills. 289 290
• Jade pendant — A family heirloom linked to the destruction of the Liu Family and a hidden key in the Demon Beast Mountain Range. 244 287
• Dou Ling Pill — Given by Liu Yuling to help him cross from Nine-Star Dou Wang into Dou Huang. 286 297
• Royal Token and Pope Token — Tokens that grant access and draw the attention of powerful figures. 11 92

Relationships

• Qian Renxue / Xue Qinghe — Wife and earliest major ally; Liu Yi saved her from a Soul Beast years before the story, and she recruits him to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. 1 2 5 28
• Chen Xin — Liu Yi’s Sword Uncle and the last close relative acknowledged by Chen Xin; Chen Xin supports his growth and worries over his injuries. 1 69 80 159
• Qin Feng — Ancestor of the Seven Kill Sword lineage who becomes Liu Yi’s teacher and can temporarily support or take control of his body. 61 97 119
• Hu Liena — Wife; Gui Mei initially arranges their marriage on the condition that Liu Yi reaches the Titled Douluo realm. She later restrains Liu Yi from killing Yue Guan and Gui Mei. 28 172
• Ning Rongrong — Student and wife; she supports him in battle, cares for him during his injuries, and remains one of his closest companions. 15 37 105
• Liu Erlong — Wife and devoted ally who repeatedly rushes to Liu Yi’s side when he is endangered. 91 158
• Tang Yuehua — Moon Pavilion’s mistress who helps Liu Yi control his killing intent and later enters a romantic relationship with him. 182 183
• Liu Ying (Ying Er) — Liu Yi’s daughter and heir; he entrusts his power and unfinished mission to her. 200 228
• Xiao Wu — Liu Yi’s student and a 100,000 Year Soul Beast he vows to protect. 172 186
• Dugu Bo — Initially a wary opponent, later an ally who intervenes to protect Liu Yi against Yue Guan. 4 49 94
• Liu Yuling — Elder sister who provides cultivation resources, reveals the truth of their family, and saves Liu Yi from Cormorant Protector. 286 287 313
• Xiao Yan — Friend and fellow opponent of the Yunlan Sect; Xiao Yan saves Liu Yi after his battle with a Dou Ling, and Liu Yi later shares alchemical resources with him. 248 249

Story Role / Major Arcs

1. Heaven Dou Royal Academy — Becomes an instructor through Qian Renxue’s recommendation, disciplines Xue Beng, and openly confronts Prince Xue Xing and Dugu Bo. 2 4 5

2. Shrek and tournament period — Trains and protects students, survives Tang Hao’s challenge, enters the Pan-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament, and defeats Spirit Hall’s Golden Generation. 15 37 101 102

3. Rise of the Sword Emperor — Acquires soul bones, a second Martial Soul, powerful soul rings, and the Puppet Legion while becoming a feared figure across the continent. 129 148 157

4. Heaven Dou–Star Luo war — Serves as Heaven Dou’s military leader, kills enemy Titled Douluo, breaks the Star Luo forces, and becomes the empire’s Supreme King. 162 184

5. War against Evil Soul Masters — Forms an alliance between Heaven Dou and Spirit Hall, revives A Yin, defeats former enemies Yue Guan and Gui Mei, and confronts Zhang Ying’s forces. 171 185 188 191

6. God Trials — Faces divine trials, defeats ancient beasts, resists the Asura God, and inherits godhood as a peak God King. 195 197 202

7. Super Soldier Squad — Transmigrates to Earth, joins General Du Kao’s Super Soldier Squad, and demonstrates sword-based power against the Taotie Fleet. 220 224 226

8. Dou Qi Continent — Reawakens as a Yunlan Sect disciple, survives false accusations and the Bottomless Abyss, rebuilds his cultivation, becomes a Rank 7 alchemist, and returns to challenge the Yunlan Sect. 242 243 290 297 302

Notable Quotes

“I am your nightmare.” 198

“One day, I will make them all God-level Powerhouses!” 174

“Don't call me Sword Emperor. Call me Liu Yi. You are all my seniors.” 188