Ye Xuan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ye Xuan (叶轩)
Alias(es)	Original protagonist; alleged Son of Destiny
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Jixia Academy; Fire Dao Academy; Ye Family
Occupation/Role	Cultivator, swordsman, alchemist
Status	Alive 1036
First Appearance	Chapter 4

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Early Third Rank	14	Demonstrates dual cultivation in alchemy and martial arts; Tian Huo accepts him as a disciple despite other seniors rejecting him over his character.
Mid-stage Third Rank	18	Reaches Mid-stage Third Rank before his attack on Xu Chen rebounds and shatters his palm.
Fifth Rank (temporary)	22	The Spirit Venerable directly boosts his realm after the Haoxuan Heavenly Star fails to harm Xu Chen.
Early Fourth Rank	28	Reveals his cultivation during a reward-center assessment; he also prepares to refine a Fourth Rank Spirit-Ghost Pill.
Mid-stage Fourth Rank	32	Advances again within ten days; his red flame can raise his combat power to a level comparable to Late-stage Fourth Rank.
Sixth Rank	67, 68	Reaches Sixth Rank through resources, spirit medicines, pill refinement, and the Spirit Venerable's guidance; accounts describe him as either Early or Late Sixth Rank.
Mid-stage Seventh Rank	91	Faces Divine Wind Sect Holy Son Zhao Zhenzong with a Mid-stage Seventh Rank aura.
Early Eighth Rank	110	Reaches the realm after pursuing opportunities under the Spirit Venerable's guidance and cultivates a defense against spiritual-sense attacks.
Eighth Rank Perfection	120	Spars with Ninth Rank cultivator Di Zhentian and holds his own using the Haoxuan Emperor Cloud Sword.
Martial Saint	169	Cuts the Buddha Zen Twin Seals apart with a single sword strike, revealing himself as a Martial Saint.
Saint Rank Three	173	Challenges Xu Chen after gaining the Dark Dragon Martial Emperor's inheritance, but is severely injured by the Divine Soul Suppressing Palm.
Third Turn Martial Saint	190	His cultivation appears to rise from the Second Turn to the Third Turn.
Peak Ninth Turn	293	His Tyrant Sword intent and the inheritances of two Sword Dao Martial Emperors make him a formidable cultivator below the Martial Emperor realm.
Martial Emperor Seventh Heaven	463	Emerges from the Lingtong Ancient Domain with a Martial Emperor Seventh Heaven aura.
Great Emperor Fifth Heaven	673	His successful Seven Emotions and Six Desires Dao trial leaves him confident enough to challenge Xu Chen, though his comprehension remains incomplete.
Immortal Emperor	883	Is identified as an Immortal Emperor during the Lin Family's Mysterious Wood Spirit Pendant conflict.

Background

Ye Xuan publicly reveals that he refined the Human Spirit Pill auctioned in Qingyang City, exposing himself as an alchemy prodigy earlier than expected. His refinement draws the attention of Jixia Academy and its elders. 4 5

He enters Jixia Academy alongside Xu Chen after their selection duel. Although Ye Xuan's talent in both alchemy and martial cultivation is recognized, academy seniors initially refuse him because of his conduct. Tian Huo, vice dean of the Fire Dao Academy, ultimately accepts him as a disciple. 7 14

Ye Xuan was raised apart from the Ye Family after his parents died. When ancient-clan experts later identify his bloodline, the Ye Family confirms him as one of its own; the Spirit Venerable believes the family will no longer move against him because of his present accomplishments. 470

He also descends from a branch of the Zhao Family bloodline capable of inheriting the Heavenly Secrets Jade Pendant. That bloodline comes through a Zhao Family patriarch's sister, who fled and married into the Ye Family. 702

Personality

Ye Xuan is proud of his dual cultivation and repeatedly expects his talent, strength, and opportunities to earn admiration. He reacts bitterly when Li Ruoling, Shan Qianqian, Gongsun Liuli, Xi, and other women instead favor Xu Chen. 5 35 62 63

His rivalry with Xu Chen is driven by jealousy, humiliation, and an unshakable desire to surpass him. Even after decisive defeats, he repeatedly recommits himself to cultivation rather than surrendering. 12 34 37

He is willing to rely on external assistance when needed. After initially wanting to defeat Xu Chen by himself, he accepts the Spirit Venerable's power boost when he realizes victory matters more than whose strength achieves it. 22

Ye Xuan can be superficial and presumptuous: he initially assumes the Illusion God seeks him because of his appeal, only to recoil once he sees her appearance and learns she is actually searching for Xu Chen. 547 548

Abilities & Skills

Alchemy

Ye Xuan is a rare dual cultivator whose pill-refining ability is recognized from the beginning of the story.

• Refined the Human Spirit Pill sold at auction in Qingyang City. 4
• Reaches Early Fourth Rank Alchemist shortly after entering Jixia Academy. 29
• Produces a flawless, supreme-quality spirit pill capable of immediately allowing a user to enter the Ethereal Realm for roughly one day. 31
• Is described as the only Seventh Rank Alchemist in the Calamity Field at the time of E'e's crisis. 84
• Later estimates that refining an Emperor Grade pill would require about two months. 359

Haoxuan Emperor Cloud Sword

Ye Xuan's signature sword art develops from powerful named techniques into an Emperor Rank martial art.

• Haoxuan Heavenly Star — forms a pentagram-shaped mass of sword energy; dangerous enough that an equal-ranked target would ordinarily be killed or severely wounded. 22
• Haoxuan Thousand Swords — an Earth-tier technique that fails to injure Xu Chen's Fifth Rank physical body. 33 34
• Haoxuan Imprisonment Sword — the eighth sword move, described as a low-tier Heavenly martial art. 110 111
• White Profound Heavenly Fire enhancement — raises the sword art to a high-tier Heavenly martial art when integrated with Ye Xuan's incomplete Emperor Sword. 111
• The art is later identified as an Emperor Rank martial art. 120

Other Martial Arts

• Heavenly Entangling Hand — a Profound-tier hand technique used against Xu Chen. 32 33
• Mountain Shaking Fist — employed after using a movement technique to close on Xu Chen. 33
• Haoxuan Space Sword — creates spiritual-energy swords from the surrounding void. 92
• Ever-changing Sword Dao — cultivated successfully during a later assessment and used to identify the safe box among venomous-snake traps. 881 909

Flames

Ye Xuan cultivates the Exotic Fire Heavenly Cloud Art, the source of his special flames. 39

• His crimson flame transformation doubles his combat power. 32
• He possesses the White Profound Heavenly Fire, which can strengthen martial arts when integrated into his body or weapon. 111
• He can provide sub-flames for high-level pill refinement. 362

Inheritances and Daos

• Inherits the Sword Emperor's legacy, gaining a trace of Emperor's Might and greatly strengthening his swordsmanship. 286
• Demonstrates a Sword Dao capable of repelling the Blackwater Imperial River's black miasma. 370
• Comprehends part of the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Dao through an illusion trial, though his grasp is stated to be only superficial. 666 673
• Receives an incomplete portion of the Heavenly Secrets Imperial Dao through the Heavenly Secrets Jade Pendant. 719 720

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Emperor Sword — described as broken during the Jixia Academy competition and later as incomplete; it can channel the White Profound Heavenly Fire. 91 111
• Heavenly Secrets Jade Pendant — recognizes Ye Xuan as its master and grants him incomplete Heavenly Secrets Imperial Dao knowledge. 719 720
• Saint-grade armor, weapons, cultivation methods, and martial arts — acquired through the Dark Dragon Martial Emperor's inheritance. 172
• Ten legendary treasure swords — recognize him as their master, though the Extreme Dao Divine Sword rejects his attempt to claim it. 573
• Divine Sword Emperor Jade — Ye Xuan verifies his bloodline with the Divine Jade, securing the Ye Family's claim to it. 575

Relationships

• Xu Chen — Primary rival. Ye Xuan repeatedly challenges him, resents being overshadowed by him, and remains determined to surpass him despite numerous defeats. 7 34 173
• Spirit Venerable — Master and adviser who can possess Ye Xuan's soul, lend him power, guide his cultivation, and counsel him after setbacks. 17 22 34
• Tian Huo — Vice dean of the Fire Dao Academy and Ye Xuan's academy master; recognizes his potential and takes him in despite objections to his character. 14 28
• Li Ruoling — Former expected love interest. Ye Xuan tries to win her admiration, but she views his character negatively and favors Xu Chen instead. 5 21 35
• Shan Qianqian — Ye Xuan attempts to impress her with his cultivation and alchemy, but she remains unmoved and openly considers Xu Chen superior. 28 36
• Xi — Initially offers to help him seize opportunities, but rejects his assumption that they are confidants and later chooses to team with Xu Chen. 62 63
• Han Wenxin — Ye Xuan awakens her, but she recalls Xu Chen saving her and dismisses Ye Xuan as “sleazy.” 787 788
• Zhao Jin — Recognizes Ye Xuan's Zhao Family bloodline after the Heavenly Secrets Jade Pendant chooses him and invites him to the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion. 719

Story Role / Major Arcs

Jixia Academy Arc

Ye Xuan enters Jixia Academy as a talented alchemist and martial cultivator, gains Tian Huo as his master, and establishes his central rivalry with Xu Chen. His early academy conflicts repeatedly end with Xu Chen humiliating or defeating him. 5 14 22 34

Tianxuan Secret Realm Arc

He seeks rare resources and revenge in the Tianxuan Secret Realm, advances rapidly, and later emerges badly beaten after Xu Chen orders others to attack him. 67 77

Dark Dragon Inheritance Arc

Ye Xuan obtains the Dark Dragon Martial Emperor's inheritance and new Saint-grade resources, then confidently challenges Xu Chen at Saint Rank Three. Xu Chen defeats him with a single Divine Soul Suppressing Palm. 172 173

Sword Emperor and Qingyun Empress Trials

He inherits the Sword Emperor's legacy and passes its trial, but overestimates himself in the Qingyun Empress's assessment and is defeated by its altered formation. 286

Ancient Clan and Heavenly Secrets Arc

After his Ye Family ancestry is exposed, Ye Xuan inherits the Heavenly Secrets Jade Pendant through his hidden Zhao Family bloodline. The Heavenly Secrets Pavilion's subsequent claim that he is the Son of Destiny makes him the target of numerous factions. 470 702 719 743

Lin Family Arc

Despite repeated humiliation, Ye Xuan uses his knowledge of the original plot to explain how the Mysterious Wood Spirit Pendant can appear, placing Lin Qingxian at the center of the solution. 927 928

Trivia

• Ye Xuan considers the ultimate Sword Dao his sole pursuit and initially refuses Zhao Jin's invitation to study the Heavenly Secrets Imperial Dao. 720
• He is one of the few figures who can make ten legendary treasure swords recognize him at once. 573
• The Spirit Venerable repeatedly attributes Ye Xuan's success to exceptional fortune and opportunities. 67 139