Mu Yuan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Mu Yuan
Alias(es)	Your Highness Mu Yuan; Number One Under Heaven
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; Shrek Academy; Heaven Dou Royal Academy; leader of the united Upper Three Sects
Occupation/Role	Control System Tool Soul Master; disciple of Ning Fengzhi; political and military leader
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Full Soul Power	1	Awakened the Divine Tree Martial Soul at age six.
Level 20	1	Reached Soul Grandmaster one year after receiving his first Soul Ring, setting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's cultivation-speed record. Ning Fengzhi accepted him as a disciple.
Level 49 Soul Ancestor	2	Revealed himself during Shrek Academy's assessment with four Soul Rings: yellow, purple, black, and black.
Level 50 Soul King	9	Broke through without difficulty; prepared to obtain a fifth Soul Ring.
Fifth Soul Ring	14	Absorbed the fifty-five-thousand-year Sacred Wood King Vine's ring and gained Wood Dragon.
Level 54	25	Advanced two levels during nearly a month of training.
Level 57	29	Reached this level shortly before entering Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Level 60 Soul Emperor	31	Broke through after one month and nine days of cultivation.
Sixth Soul Ring	33	Absorbed a compatible Hundred-Thousand-Year giant tree's Soul Ring and gained Wood Man.
Level 65	48	Estimated he needed four to five further months to reach level 70.
Level 70	51	His breakthrough absorbed energy across a wide area and temporarily prevented nearby Soul Masters from cultivating.
Seventh Soul Ring	55	Defeated and absorbed the Ice Empress, awakening Spirit Incarnation and creating the One-Tailed Ice Empress.
Level 74	63	Reached this level while consolidating control over the Heaven Dou Empire and suppressing rebellions.
Level 78	81	Continued cultivating while absorbing Rakshasa divine power.
Eighth Soul Ring	84	Absorbed the 990,000-year Sky Dream Ice Silkworm and gained True Thousand Hands: Summit Incarnation and Divine Tree: Illusion Dragon Nine Seals.
Level 90	92	Broke through shortly after the birth of his daughter, Mu Mu.
Ninth Soul Ring	95	Absorbed the Silver Dragon King into a God-tier Soul Ring and gained Finale: Fruit.

Background

Mu Yuan is a transmigrator who arrived in the Douluo Continent as an infant and landed in the Star Dou Great Forest. Ning Fengzhi encountered him while hunting a Soul Ring, rescued him, and brought him into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect under its tradition of adopting orphans. 1

At age six, Mu Yuan awakened the Divine Tree Martial Soul with Innate Full Soul Power. The sect could not identify the Martial Soul, but recognized his talent and devoted extensive resources and Soul Sage-led hunting parties to his development. After reaching level 20 only a year after obtaining his first Soul Ring, he became Ning Fengzhi's disciple. 1

Ning Fengzhi later tasked Mu Yuan with protecting Ning Rongrong when she left for Shrek Academy. Although he was over the academy's normal age limit, his level 49 cultivation and four-ring configuration secured immediate admission. 1 2

Appearance

Mu Yuan has long black hair, clear eyes, and a gentle-looking appearance that initially makes him seem approachable. 1

• His Divine Tree Martial Soul manifests as a massive tree phantom behind him. 2
• In Spirit Incarnation, the Divine Tree merges into his body and forms a robe of Soul Power around him. 55
• His appearance in Spirit Incarnation is described as more divine and emotionally detached than usual. 55

Personality

Mu Yuan is generally calm, direct, and difficult to provoke. He is willing to take responsibility in dangerous situations, volunteering to lead Shrek's offense against Zhao Wuji and protecting Ning Rongrong during the academy assessment. 2 4 He considers strength a means to protect those and what he values, rather than merely seize possessions. 37

His ideals center on ending war, protecting common people, and increasing the number of Soul Masters through social stability. He seeks to impose peace among the empires, sects, and Martial Soul Hall, though he treats these demands as orders rather than negotiations. 57 69

This commitment to order also has a severe side. Mu Yuan is prepared to kill enemies, destroy entire hostile families, and use overwhelming force against political resistance when he believes it will prevent future revenge or chaos. 57 91

Abilities & Skills

Divine Tree Martial Soul

Mu Yuan's Tool Martial Soul is publicly introduced as a tree, but is actually the Divine Tree, a being derived from a creature in his previous life's manga that could absorb a planet's energy. 1 2

• Possesses exceptional devouring properties, absorbing external energy to fuel Mu Yuan's cultivation. 9
• Can consume toxins and convert them into Soul Power, provided the toxin is not overwhelmingly stronger than Mu Yuan. 34
• Easily devours the spiritual backlash of Ten Thousand Year and Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings. 9 33
• Evolves by consuming extraordinary energy; the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well produced two new branches and gave it affinities related to fire and water. 37
• Its immense life aura is especially noticeable to Soul Beasts such as Xiao Wu. 2 3

Cuttings Technique / Great Tree Spear

Mu Yuan's first Soul Skill produces piercing wooden attacks.

• Fires barrages of sharp wood thorns at opponents. 3
• In the Wood Man state, it is amplified into Great Tree Spear, a massive wooden projectile strong enough to pin Dugu Bo's Spirit Incarnation. 37

Defensive Wood Constructs

Mu Yuan can rapidly grow wood into protective structures and independent decoys.

• Wood-Block Wall forms a 360-degree circular barrier. 3
• He can repair damage to the wall by channeling Soul Power into renewed tree growth. 3
• Created a Wood Clone that shielded Ning Rongrong from Zhao Wuji's attack before being destroyed by Gravity Crush. 4
• His vast reserves allow him to sustain high-consumption defenses for extended periods. 3

Tree Realm Descent

Mu Yuan's fourth Soul Skill transforms the battlefield into a dense forest under his control. 4

• Creates vast numbers of rapidly growing trees across an arena. 4
• Restrains opponents and continuously drains their Soul Power. 5
• Can stall opponents as strong as Zhao Wuji until a time limit expires. 4 5
• Ended Heaven Dou Royal Academy's team match immediately by turning the grounds into a forest. 31
• Was enhanced by Spirit Incarnation enough to incapacitate multiple Clear Sky Sect elders. 59

Wood Dragon

Mu Yuan's fifth Soul Skill creates enormous flying wooden dragons armed with thorns. 14

• Allows flight by standing atop the dragon's head. 14
• Can summon dragons at least sixty meters long during his duel with Dugu Bo. 36
• Entangles enemies and drains their Soul Power. 43
• Can wrap around Wood Man as armor, substantially improving its defense. 37

Wood Man

Mu Yuan's sixth Soul Skill summons a colossal humanoid wooden construct. 33

• Initially manifested at roughly seventy meters tall and could overpower Dugu Bo's Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor. 36
• Dispersed Dugu Bo's poisonous mist and withstood Medusa's Gaze and a concentrated poisonous pill with limited damage. 36 37
• Can create far larger versions; multiple Wood Men over three hundred meters tall were used against the Ice Empress. 55
• A hundred-meter Wood Man defeated Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan leader Yu Yuanzhen. 62

Spirit Incarnation

Mu Yuan's seventh Soul Skill merges the Divine Tree Martial Soul into his body. 55

• Greatly amplifies all of his other Soul Skills. 55
• Produces a black sphere of special energy that later manifests as a Path Seeking Jade. 55 71
• Enabled him to defeat multiple Titled Douluos while leading the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect against the Clear Sky Sect. 59 61

One-Tailed Ice Empress and Snow Empress

After consuming the Ice Empress's body, soul, and Soul Bone, Mu Yuan created a separate lifeform in her image from a Divine Tree branch. 55

• The One-Tailed Ice Empress addresses Mu Yuan as “Father” and can return to the Divine Tree. 55
• Mu Yuan later absorbed the Snow Empress and created a corresponding lifeform from her remaining essence. 82
• He used both entities to lure the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm from the Star Dou Great Forest. 83

Path Seeking Jade

The Path Seeking Jade is a black sphere formed from the energies Mu Yuan has absorbed. It can freely change shape and is described as stronger than a divine artifact. 71

• Functions as both an offensive and defensive weapon. 71
• Extended into a massive blade that cut through a mountain and created Flat-topped Mountain. 71
• Killed Ge Long instantly and was used to eliminate the Ge Long family. 57
• Damaged the Asura God repeatedly despite the god's ability to regenerate. 97

True Thousand Hands: Summit Incarnation

This eighth Soul Skill originated from the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's near-million-year Soul Power. 84

• Summons a colossal Thousand-Handed Guanyin statue tens of thousands of meters tall. 97
• The statue attacks with thousands of arms simultaneously. 97
• Was used directly against the Asura God. 97

Divine Tree: Illusion Dragon Nine Seals

Mu Yuan gained this eighth Soul Skill after absorbing the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm. 84

• Opens spatial rifts through the power of nine dragon souls. 96
• Allowed Mu Yuan to enter the isolated City of Slaughter. 96

Finale: Fruit

Mu Yuan's sole documented ninth Soul Skill came from the Silver Dragon King's God-tier Soul Ring. 95

• Requires the Divine Tree to absorb enough energy to bear fruit. 95
• Consuming the fruit would elevate Mu Yuan's life level to that of a planet. 95
• Its stated result is mastery of Douluo Continent's laws, all abilities present on the continent, and an unfading life beyond ordinary godhood. 95

Soul Power Control

Mu Yuan has precise enough Soul Power control to create techniques he does not consider full Self-Created Soul Skills. 11

• Coats his hand in an even layer of Soul Power as a protective layer. 11
• Taught others preliminary Soul Power control through exercises such as holding leaves to their hands. 24
• Demonstrated standing on water through controlled Soul Power. 24
• His extremely fast Soul Skill activation is attributed to this control. 11

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Advanced Soul Tool — A high-capacity storage tool that can hold living beings and generate a small defensive shield when infused with Soul Power. 39
• Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud — A Heaven Dou national treasure and Soul Tool combining offense and defense; Mu Yuan purchased it during the slave-auction incident. 45 47
• Asura God Sword — Seized from the Asura God after defeating Tang Chen. 97

Relationships

• Ning Fengzhi — Adoptive guardian and master. Ning Fengzhi rescued Mu Yuan as an infant, raised him in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and accepted him as a disciple after his early level 20 breakthrough. 1
• Ning Rongrong — Childhood companion and Ning Fengzhi's daughter. Their early relationship was strained by her resentment of his talent; Mu Yuan later rejected a possible engagement because of his feelings for Xiao Wu, while continuing to regard Rongrong as someone he would protect. 1 50
• Xiao Wu — Romantic partner. Her Soul Beast instincts were drawn to Mu Yuan's life aura, and their relationship developed from Shrek Academy companionship into mutual affection. 2 5 31
• Zhu Zhuqing — Follower and romantic partner. Zhu Zhuqing sought Mu Yuan's guidance to defy her family's fate, chose to follow him, and was later publicly acknowledged by him as his partner. 48 67
• Qian Renxue — Ally and romantic interest. She aided Mu Yuan against the Snow Empress and later accompanied him during his hunt for the ninth Soul Ring. 81 93
• Dugu Bo — Former opponent turned trusted ally. Mu Yuan defeated him while fairly trading for the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well; Dugu Bo thereafter promised assistance when needed. 35 37
• Sword Douluo — Senior ally and adviser from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. He fought alongside Mu Yuan against Tang Hao and joined the hunt for the Ice Empress. 40 43 52
• Bone Douluo — Senior ally from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Mu Yuan provided him an Immortal Herb and relied on him during the Extreme North expedition. 51 52
• Tang San — Classmate, rival, and recurring antagonist. Mu Yuan saved Tang San from a Man Faced Demon Spider, but their relationship deteriorated over the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Xiao Wu, and later political conflicts. 14 38 42
• Bibi Dong — Initially a wary political opponent. Mu Yuan later absorbed part of the Rakshasa divine power affecting her in order to preserve her sanity. 68 76
• Mu Mu — Mu Yuan's newborn daughter, whose birth was followed soon afterward by his breakthrough to level 90. 92 93
• Gu Yuena — A new entity formed after Mu Yuan absorbed the Silver Dragon King's energy; she calls him “Father.” 95

Story Role / Major Arcs

1. Shrek Academy assessment — Mu Yuan enters Shrek alongside Ning Rongrong, reveals his level 49 cultivation, and leads the group against Zhao Wuji. His defensive constructs and Tree Realm Descent secure their passing result. 1 2 4 5

2. Early Shrek training and Soul Ring hunts — He develops the Wood Dragon after obtaining his fifth ring, saves Tang San from a Man Faced Demon Spider, and increasingly becomes Shrek's strongest member. 9 14 31

3. Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well — Mu Yuan trades a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone for Dugu Bo's treasure land, defeats Dugu Bo in battle, absorbs the well's energy to evolve the Divine Tree, and harvests its Immortal Herbs. 35 37 39

4. Rise within Heaven Dou — After protecting enslaved siblings and confronting corrupt nobles, Mu Yuan openly disregards Emperor Xue Ye's authority. He later kills Ge Long and eradicates the Ge Long family to prevent retaliation. 47 48 57

5. Unification of the Upper Three Sects — Mu Yuan leads the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect against the Clear Sky Sect, defeats its Titled Douluos, accepts its submission, and later forces the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to join as well. 59 61 62

6. Heaven Dou political reform — Mu Yuan drives a peaceful transition from Emperor Xue Ye to Xue Qinghe, suppresses opposition, rewards supporters with Immortal Herbs, and promotes an order centered on stability and commoner protection. 63

7. Martial Soul City and the Number One Under Heaven tournament — He confronts Martial Soul Hall, demands continent-wide peace measures, establishes the Number One Spirit Master Tournament Under Heaven, and wins its highest title. 69 70 73

8. Divine power and late Soul Ring hunts — Mu Yuan absorbs Rakshasa divine power, defeats the Snow Empress, obtains the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm as his eighth ring, and establishes the Wood Organization to suppress rebels. 76 82 84 91

9. Ninth Soul Ring and the City of Slaughter — After reaching level 90, Mu Yuan defeats the Star Dou Great Forest's strongest Soul Beasts, absorbs the Silver Dragon King for his ninth ring, then attacks the City of Slaughter and battles the Asura God. 93 95 96 97

Trivia

• Mu Yuan's Divine Tree Martial Soul originated from a manga in his previous life. 1
• Despite its true nature, he introduced his Martial Soul at Shrek Academy simply as a “Tree.” 2
• His cultivation bottlenecks are described as nearly nonexistent because his body naturally absorbs external energy. 9
• He won thirty-one consecutive two-on-two Soul Duels with Ning Rongrong as the Wood Leaf Combination. 25