Dai Yichen

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Dai Yichen (戴逸尘)
Alias(es)	Fourth Prince; Crown Prince; “Horn Breaking Maniac”; “Little Monster”
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Star Luo Imperial Family; Star Luo Royal Academy; Star Luo Team
Occupation/Role	Star Luo prince and later Crown Prince; Soul Master; Divine Blacksmith; Soul Tool researcher
Status	Alive
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 14 Soul Power	5	Reached level 14 after awakening the White Tiger Psychic Lock and its Inheritance Soul Ring.
Level 16 Soul Power	43	His dense soul power and Armament amplification allowed him to challenge Soul Elder Dai Weisi.
Level 23 Soul Power	65	Advanced after a year of cultivation; obtained his second soul skill, Imperial White Tiger Wrath.
Level 24 Soul Power	155	Imperial White Tiger Wrath’s strength and attack increase rose to 220%; his armed combat power was assessed around the Soul Ancestor range.
Level 30 → 35 Soul Power	193	His first Soul Ring’s age limit increased, raising his Soul Power by five levels.
Level 55 Soul King	208	After five years, he could nearly match Dai Yutian in sparring without using his ultimate attribute.

Background / History

Dai Yichen was born as Dai Yutian’s fourth son in the Star Luo Imperial Family. Before awakening his Martial Soul, he was already permitted unusual contact with the Zhu family’s daughters because Dai Yutian regarded him as exceptionally intelligent and well-read. He formed an early bond with Zhu Zhuqing, whose engagement became subject to a fair choice after Yichen demonstrated his talent. 1 5 14

At his awakening, Yichen manifested the mutated White Tiger Psychic Lock rather than the family’s inherited White Tiger Martial Soul. He possessed innate full soul power and an Inheritance Soul Ring that could be used immediately, overturning Dai Yutian’s initial dismissal and earning entry into the imperial succession competition. 2 3

Bound to a Diary System, Yichen used its rewards, shop, and recorded knowledge to develop his cultivation, martial arts, forging, hidden-weapon research, and political influence. He also used the system’s opportunities to acquire the Spirit Eyes as a second Martial Soul and the million-year Sky Dream Ice Silkworm as its first Soul Ring. 3 5 31

His victories over Dai Mubai and Dai Weisi established him as a serious contender within the imperial family. He later persuaded Dai Yutian to reform the succession system so defeated competitors would not be crippled or killed, while retaining the freedom to pursue his own plans. 14 36 45

Yichen developed Star Luo’s blacksmithing and Soul Tool capabilities, recruited Lou Gao as a Royal Court Blacksmith, and integrated the Destruction, Swift, and Defense Clans into imperial administration. He was eventually appointed Crown Prince despite personally preferring cultivation and freedom over ruling. 86 173 197 210

Appearance

Dai Yichen is described as a handsome young man with flowing golden short hair. His armed form replaces his ordinary clothing with white metallic battle armor. 2 82

• Golden short hair and a notably handsome face. 82
• White, metallic-lustered battle armor created by the White Tiger Psychic Lock. 2
• White Tiger-shaped helmet with blue goggles; only his mouth remains exposed. 2
• Later commonly appears in silver-white armor during combat. 36

Personality

Yichen is confident, strategic, and politically perceptive. Though still a child during his early court negotiations, he recognizes Dai Yutian’s attempts to maneuver him and responds with calculated theatrics rather than simple obedience. He seeks structural reform in Star Luo rather than accepting its tradition of crippling or killing defeated heirs. 14 15

He values personal strength and direct action, expressing disdain for excessive scheming when overwhelming force can resolve a problem. In battle, he is highly self-assured and refuses to retreat simply because an opponent has a higher cultivation level. 43 159

Despite his pragmatism, Yichen repeatedly protects or invests in people around him: Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, Ah Yin, Ye Lingling, Bai Chenxiang, and imperial allies. He is also willing to warn strangers of danger, as shown when he left a warning about possible soul beast riots near the Star Dou Great Forest. 84 157 163 193 253

Abilities & Skills

White Tiger Psychic Lock

A mutated gem-type Martial Soul worn on Yichen’s hand. Its primary combat function is to transform into White Tiger armor. 2 6

• Possesses an Inheritance Soul Ring that appeared alongside the Martial Soul. 2
• The ring’s age rises with Yichen’s physique. 36
• Its initial all-attribute amplification was 50%; after reaching the thousand-year level, it became 100%. 12 36
• Once Yichen became a Soul King and the ring age exceeded ten thousand years, the amplification rose to 300%. 223
• Its power increases as he continues fighting. 43 58
• Contains abilities that can be unlocked as his strength grows. 191

Armament

Yichen’s activation command for the White Tiger Psychic Lock’s armor form. 2

• Covers his body in white battle armor and creates a White Tiger helmet. 2
• Raises his physical attributes enough to fight far above his Soul Power level. 36 43 155
• At level 24, his fully displayed aura was judged comparable to a Soul Ancestor, while his attacks could approach a normal Soul King’s full-force fifth Soul Skill. 155

Imperial White Tiger Wrath

Yichen’s second Soul Skill, obtained from a 5,000-year Soul Ring purchased through the system shop. 65

• Amplifies strength and attack by 200%. 155
• Gains an additional 5% amplification for every Soul Power level. 155
• At level 24, its amplification reached 220%. 155
• Can stack with Armament’s full-attribute enhancement. 155 191

Tiger's Roar Flash and Flash Spirit Art

Abilities inherent to the White Tiger Psychic Lock’s Inheritance Soul Ring. 5 36

• Tiger’s Roar Flash can summon a mount for combat and movement. 45
• Flash Spirit Art is a high-powered offensive technique. 5 307
• Yichen used Flash Spirit Art against Zi Ji; Di Tian intervened because the strike could seriously injure her. 307

Spirit Eyes

Yichen’s second Martial Soul, obtained with the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm as its first Soul Ring. 31

• Provides powerful mental power. 36
• Allows Yichen to conceal his Soul Ring through mental control. 36
• Its first Soul Ring is a million-year Soul Ring from the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm. 31
• Yichen later obtained Vaporization as the Spirit Eyes’ second Soul Skill. 258

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm Life Essence

Life Essence retained in Yichen’s Sea of Consciousness after obtaining the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm’s Soul Ring. 159

• Forms a Life Reflection Shield capable of withstanding several attacks from a Titled Douluo or even a Super Douluo. 159
• Allows Yichen to endure a million-year Soul Ring. 159
• Can increase the age of Soul Rings. 159 193
• Raised all of Yichen’s Soul Rings to the age of his fifth Soul Ring by the time he became a Soul King. 223

Taiji Diagram

A self-created soul skill based on balance between Yin and Yang. 155

• Provides 360-degree defense without blind spots. 223
• Defends against venom and other attacks. 155
• Can redirect or seize control of an opponent’s large-scale attack, as when Yichen turned Yan’s lava back against him. 223
• Functions offensively as well as defensively. 223

Martial Arts

Yichen cultivates and applies multiple close-combat techniques alongside his Martial Soul. 86 114 135

• Bajiquan — practiced as a body-strengthening and close-range combat art. 86
• Crushing Fist — used to incapacitate Dai Weisi with a strike that penetrated his body. 114
• Explosive Step — footwork that enables explosive acceleration. 135 223
• Iron Mountain Lean — used with Explosive Step to instantly defeat Yan. 223
• Whirlwind Sweeping Leaf Leg — received through the Tang Sect Elder Puppet’s cultivation method. 249

Tiger's Roar God

A powerful summoned Super Beast form/mecha. 306 307

• Demonstrates power comparable to a level 95 Titled Douluo without using other Soul Skills. 307
• Its seventh Soul Ring multiplies attack and defense tenfold. 307
• Attacks below level 95 cannot affect it. 307
• Can concentrate Yichen’s Soul Skill amplifications into a single attack powerful enough that even a Peerless Douluo may struggle to block it. 307

Forging and Soul Tool Research

Yichen became a Divine Blacksmith through a Diary System reward and studied Soul Tool production with Lou Gao. 119 173

• Possesses Divine Blacksmith-level skill. 119
• Can forge and research Soul Tools, including attempting a Level One Milk Bottle. 174
• Possesses blueprints for Tang Sect hidden weapons and Soul Tools. 86
• Planned and supported development of the Soul Guidance Academy and imperial hidden-weapon production. 197 277
• Developed the concept of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda to provide Soul Rings more safely and reduce Soul Master casualties. 273

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• White Tiger Psychic Lock — mutated Martial Soul that produces his armor and related abilities. 2
• Diary System — provides daily rewards, points, a shop, and video-recording functionality. 3 5 37
• Black Card — contained ten million Gold Soul Coins provided by Dai Yutian for blacksmith recruitment. 86
• Blue Silver Bracelet — gifted by Ah Yin. 193
• Tang Sect Elder Puppet — a Titled Douluo-level puppet used to pursue Tang San’s Eight Spider Lances Soul Bone. 249 259
• Gold Attribute God-given Soul Ring — acquired as a Diary System reward to strengthen his Martial Soul. 119

Relationships

• Dai Yutian — father and Star Luo Emperor; initially distant, but became Yichen’s major supporter after witnessing his Martial Soul and innate full soul power. 2 3 14
• Dai Weisi — eldest brother and succession rival; Yichen defeated him despite Weisi’s higher cultivation. 43 45
• Dai Yuxuan — second brother; serves as an ally and teammate, though initially a competitor under the imperial succession system. 43 45 238
• Dai Mubai — third brother and rival for Zhu Zhuqing’s engagement; Yichen decisively defeated him. 35 36
• Zhu Zhuqing — childhood companion and romantic interest; Yichen protects her, and she becomes deeply attached to him. 5 36 82
• Zhu Zhuyun — Zhu Zhuqing’s elder sister and early political rival; their relationship develops into cooperation and mutual trust. 6 37 238
• Dugu Bo — ally, mentor-like elder, and beneficiary of Yichen’s treatment plans; calls him “little monster.” 155 159 191
• Dugu Yan — friend and student-like companion whom Yichen helps guide in cultivation and Soul Skill development. 82 163 208
• Ah Yin — Blue Silver Emperor whom Yichen carefully nurtures; their bond deepens over time. 31 86 193 305
• Lou Gao — Royal Court Blacksmith and forging collaborator; recognizes Yichen’s ambition and talent. 173 174
• Ning Rongrong — companion entrusted with imperial secrets; Yichen offers to evolve her Martial Soul through an Immortal Herb. 174 238
• Bai Chenxiang — member of the Swift Clan whom Yichen supports with cultivation resources and plans to help obtain an appropriate Soul Ring. 252 253
• Bi Ji and Zi Ji — soul beast leaders with whom Yichen negotiates cooperation concerning the Spirit Transfer Pagoda and Soul Beast Empires. 269 273
• Di Tian — powerful soul beast ally/contact who acknowledges Yichen’s strength and facilitates cooperation with the Extremely Northern Soul Beast Empire. 307

Story Role / Major Arcs

Martial Soul Awakening and Succession Challenge

Yichen awakens the White Tiger Psychic Lock, reveals innate full soul power and an Inheritance Soul Ring, and earns the right to compete for the throne and Zhu Zhuqing’s hand. 2 5

Reforming Star Luo’s Succession System

He challenges the imperial tradition that destroys defeated heirs, persuading Dai Yutian to protect losers’ cultivation and grant him greater freedom of movement. 14 15

Early Rivalry with the Princes

Yichen defeats Dai Mubai and later Dai Weisi, proving that his Martial Soul and cultivation method let him fight across major power gaps. 36 43 45

Academy, Dugu Bo, and Blacksmithing

He befriends Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo, begins addressing Dugu Bo’s poison problem, advocates resources for Ye Lingling, and takes responsibility for recruiting blacksmiths and developing Soul Tools. 82 84 86

Star Dou Great Forest Expedition

Yichen aids Dugu Yan’s Soul Ring acquisition, defeats the Poison Armor Rhinoceros Python, encounters the Auspicious Beast and Bi Ji, and reveals the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm Life Essence to Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Bo. 155 157 159

Imperial Expansion and Crown Prince Appointment

He recruits Lou Gao, builds influence through blacksmithing and Soul Tool research, subdues three single-attribute clans, and becomes Crown Prince. 173 210

Soul Master Competition

Yichen displays his Soul King-level ring configuration, defeats Yan in a single strike, counters Hu Liena’s Bewitchment, and leads Star Luo’s team against Heaven Dou. 223 227 238

Spirit Transfer Pagoda and Soul Beast Cooperation

Yichen proposes the Spirit Transfer Pagoda to make Soul Ring acquisition safer and negotiates with Bi Ji, Zi Ji, Di Tian, the Snow Empress, and the Ice Emperor. 273 307

Trivia

• Dai Yichen’s Diary System shop contains Soul Bones, but a hundred-thousand-year Soul Bone costs at least one million points. 5
• He can record videos through a Diary System function and uses recordings to review battles. 37 114
• He is known as the “Horn Breaking Maniac” after breaking the Poison Armor Rhinoceros Python’s horn with a single palm strike. 155
• Tang San suspects that Dai Yichen is reincarnated, like himself. 223