Ye Liuyun

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Ye Liuyun (叶流云)
Alias(es)	Ye Liufeng — assumed his deceased brother's identity to enter the Brocade Guard 2
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Great Qian Dynasty; Brocade Guard 17 132
Occupation/Role	Southern Pacification Commissioner of the Brocade Guard 132
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Third-Rate Martial Artist	3	Broke through after practicing the Wind Severing Saber Technique for half an hour, aided by his Blue-quality Blade Talent.
Second-Rate Martial Artist	6	Advanced through continued saber practice after integrating into the Brocade Guard.
First-Rate Martial Artist	12	Absorbed Ying Jing's Purple-quality Extreme Yang Body, causing an immediate breakthrough.
Acquired Realm Martial Artist	14	Reached the realm while cultivating Azure Sun Force, Pine Wood Saber Technique, and Jade Shattering Hand.
Innate Realm Initial Stage	29	Broke through after cultivating the Flame Blaze Saber Technique.
Innate Realm Middle Stage	48	Advanced after gaining initial mastery of Phantom Ninefold Body and Overlord Saber.
Innate Realm Late Stage / Ninth-Grade Sorcerer	67	Began practicing sorcery and Basic Fire Control Art alongside martial cultivation.
Innate Realm Late Stage / Eighth-Grade Sorcerer	84	Improved his sorcery cultivation after acquiring He Long's traits.
Innate Realm Completion / Seventh-Grade Spellcaster	93	Reached completion in martial cultivation and Seventh Grade in spellcasting.
Grandmaster Initial Stage / Seventh-Grade Spellcaster	112	Upgraded Battle Constitution into the Red-quality Indestructible Body and broke through.
Grandmaster Initial Stage / Sixth-Grade Sorcerer	129	Advanced his spellcasting cultivation after acquiring Aura Concealment.
Grandmaster Mid-stage / Sixth-Grade Sorcerer	155	Reached the middle stage following his battle with Miao Cheng.
Grandmaster Late Stage / Fifth-Rank Spellcaster	175	Advanced in both martial and spellcasting cultivation; Sorcerer Talent reached Gold quality.
Grandmaster Completion	207	Confirmed to Lü Lan that he had reached completion before their yin-yang dual cultivation.
Great Grandmaster Early Stage / Fifth-Rank Spellcaster	229	Achieved Great Grandmaster status after forming the Red-quality Yin Yang Convergence trait.
Great Grandmaster Mid-stage / Fifth-Rank Spellcaster	244	Unconsciously advanced after reading the Starfall Immortal Scripture and gained Starry Immortal Body.

Background / History

Ye Liuyun lived in an era he considered merciless and predatory. When his brother Ye Liufeng attacked him, Ye Liuyun killed him in self-defense. He then discovered the Talent Trait System, which allowed him to collect traits left behind by targets after death. His first gains were Strong Body and Blade Talent; he discarded Ye Liufeng's Complacency trait and his own Thievery trait. 2

After burying Ye Liufeng, Ye Liuyun chose to assume his brother's identity as a Brocade Guard Centurion. The position gave him access to martial artists, official influence, and—most importantly—the prisoners and executions of Bright Prison. 2

He quickly built strength by collecting and fusing compatible traits. His access to Bright Prison became central to his growth: he repeatedly sought prisoners with rare physiques, combat talents, and specialized abilities, treating their traits as resources for advancement. 11 12 18 61

Ye Liuyun's status within the Brocade Guard rose alongside his cultivation. He became a Centurion, placed Si Nan and Shi Sheng under his command, later attained the Chieftain's position, and was ultimately appointed Southern Pacification Commissioner. 17 18 130 132

By the time he reached Great Grandmaster level, Ye Liuyun had become an influential figure in the Imperial City, able to enter the Imperial Palace with his commissioner token and act independently of ordinary official constraints. 229 273

Appearance

Ye Liuyun retains a notably youthful appearance despite possessing cultivation far beyond what others expect from someone his age. 251 252

• His presence was originally described as imposing, but Like a Spring Breeze made him seem more scholarly and approachable. 160
• His cultivation and physique allow him to project a calm, confident bearing even against high-ranking officials and stronger-seeming opponents. 94 196

Personality

Ye Liuyun is pragmatic, adaptive, and intensely focused on personal strength. He initially adopted Ye Liufeng's identity as a survival measure, but soon recognized the Brocade Guard and its prisons as opportunities to acquire power. 2 17

He remains composed in dangerous situations and rarely reveals the full extent of his abilities. He saw through Qi Yuanliang's concealed cultivation, detected Shadow despite Aura Concealment, and remained calm when Lin Chen attempted to escape from Heavenly Prison. 57 94 241 242

His pursuit of power is often ruthless. Ye Liuyun kills enemies he considers future threats, uses executions to obtain Talent Traits, and views hostile opponents as material for his own growth. 84 85 241

Despite this, he shows loyalty and consideration toward people within his circle. He promotes capable subordinates, treats Xing'er affectionately, and supports Xiao Yongning when he needs help within the Brocade Guard. 17 85 95

Abilities & Skills

Talent Trait System

Ye Liuyun possesses a system that identifies, collects, fuses, upgrades, and discards Talent Traits.

• Can detect a target's cultivation and traits through system inspection. 2 26
• Collects traits from dead targets before the traits disappear; the initial observed window was roughly half an hour. 2
• Can discard undesirable traits, as shown with Complacency and Thievery. 2
• Fuses highly compatible traits to improve their quality or create evolved talents. 11 27 61
• Uses prisons such as Bright Prison and Heavenly Prison as sources of new traits. 12 61 241

Martial Arts Mastery

Ye Liuyun is a saber specialist who later becomes highly proficient with swords, palms, movement techniques, and unfamiliar weapons.

• Saber techniques: Practices Wind Severing Saber Technique, Pine Wood Saber Technique, Flame Blaze Saber Technique, and Overlord Saber. 3 14 29 48
• Swordsmanship: Learned Four Directions Swordplay to Minor Accomplishment in half an hour through Extraordinary Comprehension. 59
• Palm techniques: Practices Jade Shattering Hand and copied Miao Cheng's Blood Demon Hand during combat. 14 154
• Blade and Sword Mastery: Allows exceptional talent in both saber and sword techniques. 84
• Hundred Refinements Divine Weapon: Lets him wield unfamiliar weapons as naturally as extensions of his body. 101

Cultivation Physique

His body-focused traits form the foundation of his rapid martial advancement.

• Indestructible Body (Red): Removed the physical limit on further bodily strengthening and supports Blood Blade's absorption effect. 112 121
• Blazing Yang Body (Gold): An evolution of Extreme Yang Body that provides exceptionally abundant yang energy. 184 207
• Yin Yang Convergence (Red): Formed through yin-yang dual cultivation with Lü Lan; accommodates any Inner Force and prevents cultivation-technique side effects. 207
• Starry Immortal Body (Gold): Grants special sensitivity to the stars and enables absorption of stellar power for cultivation. 244

Learning, Perception, and Concealment

Ye Liuyun combines exceptional comprehension with talents suited to observation and deception.

• Memorize Myriad Techniques at a Glance (Gold): Allows him to rapidly memorize and learn techniques. 150 154
• Dual Mind (Purple): Lets him cultivate two different techniques simultaneously, eventually even while handling daily tasks. 84 85
• Perceive All Things / Aura Concealment: Helps him detect hidden observers while also concealing his own presence. 94 129 150
• Divine Travel Transformations (Gold): Grants top-tier movement ability, described as ghostlike and swift as wind and clouds. 150
• Transformation: Allows him to alter his appearance by circulating Inner Force without disguise tools. 242

Sorcery

Ye Liuyun cultivates spellcraft in parallel with martial arts.

• Began with Basic Fire Control Art and reached Ninth-Grade Sorcerer. 67
• His known spell arts include Basic Fire Control Art, Flying Sand and Rolling Stones, and Illusion Heart Technique. 84 93
• Improved Sorcerer Talent from Green to Blue, Purple, and eventually Gold quality. 91 160 175
• Reached Fifth-Rank Spellcaster alongside his late-Grandmaster martial cultivation. 175

Weapon Control

Control Transformation gives Ye Liuyun direct dominion over weapons and treasures he touches.

• Control Transformation (Red): Can control and transform any weapon he touches. 160
• Seized control of Zhao Xingjin's Purple Jade Pill Furnace during battle, depriving its owner of his final weapon. 190
• Can use his Blood Blade to consume energy, with Indestructible Body allowing him to endure and benefit from the process. 121

Fortune-Related Traits

Ye Liuyun possesses multiple exceptionally rare fate-related talents.

• Child of Destiny (Gold): Obtained from Zhao Tian, his first Gold-quality trait. 56
• Luck Enhancement (Red): Obtained after killing the imprisoned Lin Chen, another bearer of Child of Destiny. 242

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Blood Blade — A red dagger and Spirit Artifact acquired from Zhao Tian; Ye Liuyun named it Blood Blade and uses it to absorb energy. 56 121
• Ink Blade — A saber that made his saber techniques noticeably sharper. 79
• Profound Azure Ring — A rare storage-type Spiritual Weapon gifted by Prince Jin. 128
• Taiji-patterned sword — A Low-Grade Spirit Artifact gifted by Sheng Lanzhi. 243
• Calming Heart Pearl — A gift from Sheng Lanzhi. 134

Relationships

• Ye Liufeng — Younger brother whose attack led to Ye Liuyun killing him in self-defense; Ye Liuyun subsequently assumed his identity. 2
• Sheng Lanzhi — A woman in Ye Liuyun's household who supports his cultivation and business interests; she provides manuals, gifts, and a Spiritual Weapon. 59 134 243
• Xing'er — Sheng Lanzhi's maid and Ye Liuyun's close attendant; their relationship becomes openly affectionate within the household. 85 114
• Lü Lan — Yan Shuzhu's trusted guard, later Ye Liuyun's partner in yin-yang dual cultivation; her Extreme Yin Body complements his Blazing Yang Body. 49 207
• Yan Shuzhu — Emperor of Great Qian; takes an interest in Ye Liuyun's potential and eventually appoints him Southern Pacification Commissioner. 20 24 132
• Si Nan — Loyal Brocade Guard subordinate promoted by Ye Liuyun; frequently bickers with Shi Sheng. 17 18
• Shi Sheng — Upright and powerful subordinate transferred under Ye Liuyun's command; they maintain mutual respect despite differing methods. 18 76
• Feng Feiyi — Young Brocade Guard with the Purple-quality Forbearance trait; proves loyal and resourceful during the Zhao Family conflict. 164 190
• Qu Si Si — Resides at Ye Liuyun's manor and later witnesses his confrontation with Shadow. 128 121
• Qi Yuanliang — Former Southern Pacification Commissioner who tried to manipulate and “tame” Ye Liuyun; his death later leaves the position vacant. 94 128
• Wei Hongfang — Lord Eunuch and recurring political adversary; Ye Liuyun openly confronts him over Purgatory and the planned temple. 196

Story Role / Major Arcs

Assumption of Ye Liufeng's Identity

After killing Ye Liufeng, Ye Liuyun takes his brother's name and position to survive and gain access to the Brocade Guard's resources. His discovery of the Talent Trait System turns this decision into the basis of his rise. 2

Bright Prison Trait Collection

Ye Liuyun repeatedly visits Bright Prison, gathering physiques, martial aptitude, and specialized traits from executed prisoners. His acquisitions include Extreme Yang Body, Steel Bones, Battle Constitution, and later Indestructible Body. 12 18 61 112

Spiritual Weapon Expedition

He joins Lei Zheng's expedition to Clear Water Village in search of a Spiritual Weapon. Although he does not openly obtain the weapon sought by the Brocade Guard, Zhao Tian's death allows him to acquire Child of Destiny and Blood Blade. 50 52 56

Conflict with Qi Yuanliang and Lord Eunuch's Faction

Ye Liuyun recognizes Qi Yuanliang's hidden power and political schemes, survives surveillance by Shadow, and eliminates He Long—Lord Eunuch's adopted son—after He Long threatens him. 57 84 94 121

Rise to Southern Pacification Commissioner

After reaching Grandmaster level, Ye Liuyun publicly demonstrates his strength, suppresses opposition to his appointment, and takes the Southern Pacification Commissioner position. 112 131 132

Great Grandmaster Advancement

Ye Liuyun reaches Grandmaster Completion, forms Yin Yang Convergence with Lü Lan, and subsequently enters the Great Grandmaster realm. Reading the Starfall Immortal Scripture later advances him to Great Grandmaster Mid-stage. 207 229 244

Notable Quotes

“Do you even know how to use this talent? It should be used by me.” 85

“My actions throughout my life, Ye Liuyun, have been open and aboveboard.” 157

“To have the strength I have today, it's all thanks to my own efforts, little by little!” 207