Ye Ming

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ye Ming (叶鸣)
Alias(es)	Imperial Son; Forbidden Son; Emperor Son
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Primordial Forbidden Zone
Occupation/Role	Sole Imperial Son of the Primordial Forbidden Zone; son of the Primordial Demonic Emperor 2
Status	Active; entered the Emperor's Path after returning from the Immortal Ancient Ruins 156 163
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Divine Bridge Realm, Fifth Heaven	11	Broke the Eternal Extreme Realm record and received a drop of True Dragon Treasure Blood; his cultivation reached the fifth heaven after the breakthrough.
Divine Bridge Realm, Sixth Heaven	22	Advanced while devouring Long Hao and Lin Jian's spiritual power.
Divine Bridge Realm, Seventh Heaven	22	Reached this level after fully devouring Long Hao's Dragon God Physique and Lin Jian's Sword Body origin power.
Dao Palace Realm	27	Entered the realm after absorbing a Dragon God Physique anomaly and began manifesting Immortal Qi.
Dao Palace Realm — Seven strands of Immortal Qi	28	Manifested seven strands immediately upon entry, then began gathering an eighth.
Dao Palace Realm — Nine strands of Immortal Qi	33	Had condensed nine strands of Immortal Qi before departing for the Supreme Secret Realm.
Dao Palace Realm, Fifth Heaven	64	Fought Long Yang, a Second Heaven Four Extremes Realm cultivator with an Imperial Law-fused arm, without falling behind.
Dao Palace Realm, Ninth Heaven	65	Crossed four heavens in succession by devouring Long Yang's origin power.
Four Extremes Realm, Ninth Heaven	93	Reached the realm's ninth heaven after absorbing the remaining Heaven and Earth Origin.
Ascension Realm, First Heaven	102	Broke through after devouring the Netherworld Divine Son and the remaining Cang Tian Immortal Domain prodigies.
Ascension Realm, Second Heaven	107	Reached this level by the time of the Immortal Ancient Ruins' opening.
Ascension Realm, Fourth Heaven	110	Advanced after several years of refined cultivation.
Ascension Realm, Sixth Heaven	126	Used three True Dragon Immortal Medicines during seclusion.
Ascension Realm, Seventh Heaven	126	Continued breaking through as the medicines' power was absorbed.
Ascension Realm, Eighth Heaven	126	The three medicines were exhausted; his physique's immense requirements prevented a Saint Realm breakthrough.
Ascension Realm, Ninth Heaven	132	Reached the final Ascension Realm level by devouring Feng Lingtian's remaining power.
Saint Realm, Second Heaven	154	Awakened after a century in the Immortal Ancient Ruins, having inherited an ultimate legacy.

Background / History

Ye Ming is the sole Imperial Son of the Primordial Forbidden Zone and the son of the Primordial Demonic Emperor, an Emperor Realm existence. His status within the Forbidden Zone is second only to his father. 2

Before his physique was unsealed, Ye Ming was regarded as a cultivation waste, inferior even to many Holy Sons and other Forbidden Zone scions. His father had sealed his body and instructed him to return to the Forbidden Zone so the seal could be removed. 5

The Primordial Demonic Emperor removed the seal and revealed Ye Ming's true constitution: the Primordial Demonic Body. The awakening exposed nine Demonic Markings and unleashed nine phenomena across the Mystic Heaven Immortal Domain. Even the Demonic Emperor possessed only eight markings, leading him to believe Ye Ming could surpass him. 7 8

After awakening, Ye Ming rapidly broke cultivation records, absorbed powerful bloodlines and physiques, and built a reputation by defeating and killing prominent prodigies including Long Hao, Lin Jian, Cang Jundao, Long Yang, and Feng Lingtian. 22 49 65 132

He later descended to the Lower Realm to seek Children of Destiny, Heaven and Earth Origin, and the Movement Secret. After killing Chu Feng and absorbing the Sky Profound Continent's Heaven and Earth Origin, he eventually obtained the Movement Secret within the Heavenly Palace. 81 90 104

Following a century of seclusion in the Immortal Ancient Ruins, Ye Ming returned as a Saint Realm cultivator bearing the Heavenly Tribulation Light inheritance. He then set out for Burial Heaven Pass, the first checkpoint of the Emperor's Path. 154 155 156

Appearance

Ye Ming is a tall, slender young man usually dressed in black robes. He is repeatedly described as exceptionally handsome, with jade-like skin, long black hair, and an imposing, otherworldly bearing. 29 33 46

• Deep black pupils likened to an abyss that devours light; ancient runes can be seen within them. 33 87
• Nine Demonic Markings appeared on his body when the Primordial Demonic Body was unsealed. 8
• Every inch of his skin can radiate Dao light after major breakthroughs. 87 102
• Often manifests demonic flames, immense Blood Qi, Dragon Qi, and Immortal Light while fighting. 49 87
• Possessed 108 strands of Dragon Qi after refining True Dragon Treasure Blood; later increased this total to 200 through Dragon Blood Bodhi. 12 52

Personality

Ye Ming is intensely self-assured and dismissive of opponents, particularly those who attempt to threaten him with their sects or bloodlines. He considers his Primordial Forbidden Zone backing and his own power sufficient reason to fear no faction. 22 65

His pursuit of strength is relentless. Ye Ming deliberately seeks powerful prodigies not merely as rivals, but as sources of physiques, origin power, and cultivation resources for his Primordial Demonic Body. 33 87 156

He is also ruthless toward defeated enemies. He kills and devours opponents to advance, captures those whose physiques can benefit him, and uses the Heavenly Demonic Heart-Capturing Technique to force obedience. 17 22 89 102

Despite his arrogance, Ye Ming acknowledges assistance and rewards those who serve him. Before leaving the Lower Realm, he gave the Blood Sea Demonic Sect treasures for helping locate Children of Destiny. 105

Abilities & Skills

Primordial Demonic Body

Ye Ming possesses the Primordial Demonic Body, a constitution stated to surpass the Chaos Body and Innate Saint Body Dao Embryo at its limit. It grants extreme physical strength, vast Blood Qi, and the capacity to grow by absorbing other physiques. 7 26

• Produced nine Demonic Markings upon awakening; the Primordial Demonic Emperor himself has only eight. 8
• Has nine Great Phenomena, three of which—Myriad Demons Pay Homage, Chaos Seed Demonic Lotus, and Demonic Gods Descend—were displayed against Long Hao and Lin Jian. 20
• Allows Ye Ming to devour the origin power and abilities of other physiques. 22 41
• Requires an extraordinary quantity of spiritual power for each breakthrough; three True Dragon Immortal Medicines only brought him to Ascension Realm Eighth Heaven. 126

Physique Devouring

By devouring defeated prodigies, Ye Ming can add their physique manifestations and abilities to his own body.

• Absorbed the Dragon God Physique and Sword Physique from Long Hao and Lin Jian. 22
• Acquired the Cold Spirit Physique through Liu Mingyue, using it to accelerate cultivation. 25
• Devoured Chu Yan's Saint Spirit Body, gaining its abilities. 41
• Devoured Cang Jundao's Star Physique and obtained the incomplete Heavenly Phoenix Supreme Law. 49
• Can combine numerous phenomena to raise his combat power far beyond his cultivation realm. 87 99

Physical Strength and Sacred Demonic Arm

Ye Ming's body is powerful enough to meet weapons and superior-realm attacks directly.

• Could catch a Dao weapon bare-handed after refining True Dragon Treasure Blood. 12
• Broke Liu Mingyue's Saint Weapon with his bare hands. 16
• Shattered Long Yang's Imperial Law-infused arm with a single punch. 64
• Possesses a Sacred Demonic Arm marked by dark runes and black mist. 41
• Fused Heaven and Earth Origin into his left arm, while his right arm was previously described as containing the power of an entire world. 84 90

True Dragon Power

True Dragon Treasure Blood and later Dragon Blood Bodhi greatly enhanced Ye Ming's body and Dragon Qi.

• Condensed 108 strands of Dragon Qi after fully absorbing True Dragon Treasure Blood. 12
• Increased from 108 to 200 strands of Dragon Qi after consuming thirty-three Dragon Blood Bodhi fruits. 52
• Uses the Blood Dragon Nine Heavens Art to condense and wield True Dragon Qi. 16
• Obtained and mastered the complete True Dragon Supreme Law within a few months. 65 71
• Can manifest a colossal True Dragon through the Supreme Law in conjunction with his fist techniques. 87

Nine Strands of Immortal Qi

Ye Ming manifested nine strands of Immortal Qi in the Dao Palace Realm, an achievement that shocked even ancient prodigies and Forbidden Zone elders. 33 87

• The nine strands can be concentrated into a single destructive beam. 87 138
• Their light repelled the obstacles within the Heavenly Palace and protected Ye Ming's group. 95
• His nine Immortal Lights forced Long Aotian to retreat during their first clash. 138 139

Movement Secret

The Movement Secret is one of the Nine Secrets and was recognized by, then merged into, Ye Ming inside the Heavenly Palace. 104

• Grants unmatched speed and realm-crossing movement in a single step. 104
• Allows Ye Ming to wield a trace of temporal power through a vast River of Time. 137 156
• Its ultimate path is associated with control over the law of time. 72 81

Heavenly Demonic Heart-Capturing Technique

A supreme secret art of the Primordial Forbidden Zone that enslaves hearts.

• Used on Liu Mingyue after her defeat, causing her to recognize Ye Ming as her master. 33
• Used to subdue Long Miaojing after defeating her. 89

Heavenly Tribulation Light

Ye Ming inherited the Heavenly Tribulation Light from a Supreme Being during his seclusion in the Immortal Ancient Ruins. 152

• Continuously surrounds him after the inheritance. 155
• Repels all techniques within the same realm, granting him an innate advantage in equal-level combat. 155

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Nine Black Dragon Chariot — A chariot drawn by nine black dragons and inscribed with Great Emperor Runes; used for Ye Ming's travel between realms and major gatherings. 105 112
• True Dragon Treasure Blood — Reward obtained after breaking the Eternal Extreme Realm record; fully absorbed to enhance his physique and Dragon Qi. 11 12
• Dragon Blood Bodhi — Consumed all thirty-three fruits to increase his Dragon Qi to 200 strands. 50 52
• Three True Dragon Immortal Medicines — Used during seclusion to advance from Ascension Realm Fourth to Eighth Heaven. 124 126
• Movement Secret — A Nine Divine Miracles inheritance that merged into his body. 104
• Heavenly Tribulation Light — Ultimate inheritance received from a Supreme Being. 152 155
• Great Emperor Rune — Used to destroy the Sky Profound Continent's descending Heaven and Earth Will. 90

Relationships

• Primordial Demonic Emperor — Father and ruler of the Primordial Forbidden Zone; sealed Ye Ming's body before later unsealing the Primordial Demonic Body. 5 7
• Mo Ao — First Elder of the Primordial Forbidden Zone; protects Ye Ming, answers his summons, and closely observes his growth. 22 102 155
• Liu Mingyue — Former enemy and Flying Immortal Sacred Land Saintess; defeated, captured, and bound through the Heavenly Demonic Heart-Capturing Technique to serve Ye Ming as master. 17 33
• Long Miaojing — Dragon Emperor Ridge princess defeated and subdued by Ye Ming; later publicly declares that she recognizes only him as master. 89 112
• Yu Linglong — Demoness who repeatedly expresses concern and admiration for Ye Ming; accompanied him on his return to the Upper Realm. 59 105
• Twin Pupils User — Former head disciple of the Primordial Demonic Emperor; recognizes Ye Ming's physique and calls him Junior Brother. 134 137
• Nalan Ziyan — Blood Sea Demonic Sect Saintess who is grateful to Ye Ming for saving her sect; Ye Ming invited her to join the Primordial Forbidden Zone in the Upper Realm. 81 105
• Long Hao — Dragon God Physique Holy Son slain and devoured by Ye Ming. 22
• Lin Jian — Sword Physique Dao Son slain and devoured by Ye Ming. 22
• Cang Jundao — Star Physique prodigy defeated and devoured by Ye Ming, from whom Ye Ming obtained the Heavenly Phoenix Supreme Law. 49
• Long Yang — Dragon Son of Dragon Emperor Ridge whose origin power Ye Ming devoured to reach Dao Palace Realm Ninth Heaven. 65
• Feng Lingtian — Six-time King of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan killed and devoured by Ye Ming. 132
• Long Aotian — Dragon Emperor Ridge prodigy and anticipated rival; Ye Ming openly dismisses his strength and clashes with him beneath the Immortal Gate. 137 138
• Golden-Winged Little Peng King — Repeatedly defeated or intimidated by Ye Ming; remains resentful and fearful of him. 50 81 162
• Fairy Qinglian — Accompanies Ye Ming at Burial Heaven Pass and worries for his safety during his confrontation with Marquis Champion. 162 163

Story Role / Major Arcs

Awakening of the Primordial Demonic Body

Ye Ming returns to the Primordial Forbidden Zone, where his father removes the seal on his body. The awakening reveals his Primordial Demonic Body, nine Demonic Markings, and nine world-shaking phenomena, transforming his reputation from a supposed waste into that of a peerless prodigy. 7 8

Liu Mingyue's Challenge and the Three Prodigies

Ye Ming accepts Liu Mingyue's challenge, defeats her, and captures her because of her Cold Spirit Physique. He subsequently kills Long Hao and Lin Jian, devours their origins, and gains the Dragon God and Sword Physique abilities. 17 22

Supreme Secret Realm

Entering the Supreme Secret Realm to hunt powerful prodigies and seek inheritances, Ye Ming devours Chu Yan and Cang Jundao, gains the Saint Spirit and Star Physiques, acquires the Heavenly Phoenix Supreme Law, and later defeats Long Yang to obtain the complete True Dragon Supreme Law. 33 41 49 65

Lower Realm and Heavenly Palace

Ye Ming descends in search of Children of Destiny, Heaven and Earth Origin, and the Movement Secret. He subdues Long Miaojing, kills Chu Feng, absorbs the Sky Profound Continent's origin, reaches Four Extremes Realm Ninth Heaven, and gains the Movement Secret from the Heavenly Palace. 89 90 93 104

Immortal Ancient Ruins

After returning to the Upper Realm, Ye Ming enters the Immortal Ancient Ruins, advances through the Ascension Realm, defeats the Kirin Son, kills Feng Lingtian, and awakens the Twin Pupils User from his seal. 123 126 132 134

Emperor's Path

Ye Ming receives the Heavenly Tribulation Light inheritance, emerges from a century of seclusion at Saint Realm Second Heaven, and begins his campaign on the Emperor's Path at Burial Heaven Pass. 152 154 156

Notable Quotes

“In the world of cultivation, what truly matters is one's own strength.” 11

“If I could devour every physique in existence...” 22

“The Demonic Body made me, and the Demonic Body will break me!” 126

“In the future, in this Nine Heavens Immortal Domain, if anyone dares to bully you, this Imperial Son will have your back!” 135

Trivia

• Ye Ming was formerly considered a cultivation cripple before the seal on his body was removed. 5 8
• The Primordial Demonic Emperor believes Ye Ming's future achievements may surpass his own because Ye Ming has nine Demonic Markings while he has only eight. 8
• Ye Ming's cultivation from Qi Condensation to Dao Palace Realm took less than one year. 26
• He regards the Supreme Secret Realm as an ideal hunting ground because every devoured prodigy can further strengthen his Primordial Demonic Body. 33
• Ye Ming's status is such that Dragon Emperor Ridge's threats do not deter him; he considers the Primordial Forbidden Zone's Great Emperor backing superior. 56 65