Ye Xiwen

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ye Xiwen (叶希文)
Alias(es)	Suicidal Scholar; Martial Emperor; “strongest King Tier”
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Yi Yuan Sect; Ye Family; Human Race; Allied Forces; Pilgrimage Palace
Occupation/Role	Martial artist; cultivator; Human Race protector; founder and later patron of the re-established Pilgrimage Palace
First Appearance	Chapter 22

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Houtian Third Level	463	Baixiaosheng's intelligence states that Ye Xiwen was an ordinary Houtian third-level martial artist roughly ten years earlier.
Houtian Ninth Stage physical strength	36	Cultivated the first layer of the Overlord Body Art to its rudimentary stage, raising his physical power from seventy to ninety Tiger Strengths.
Xiantian Second Stage	97	Breaks through in battle; his Zhenqi transforms and his strength rises by sixty percent.
Half-step Legendary Realm	318	Breaks through after absorbing a Demon Core and gains the ability to seal space, normally a Legendary expert's feat.
Saint Realm Peak	593	Reaches Saint Realm Peak after three months of seclusion following his victory over Gong Yanjia and the Black Robed Yin Elder.
Transcendent Realm Fourth Heaven Peak	998	Breaks through during seclusion, then effortlessly kills the peak Transcendent Realm Seventh Heaven cultivator Yi Rui.
Celestial Realm First Stage	1611	Uses the Nine Revolutions Profound Golden Pill to enter the Celestial Realm; the remaining energy stabilizes and further advances his new realm.
Celestial Realm Seventh Stage	1800	A decade of accumulated foundation manifests during his battle with North Mountain Snow, propelling him into the seventh stage.
Celestial Realm Seventh Stage Peak	1811	Refines the Five Elements Qian Yuan Diagram in the Heaven Secret Realm and stabilizes his cultivation.
King Tier	1923	Returns to aid the Human Race and demonstrates King Tier strength against the North Mountain Clan Leader.
Early Life Mystic Realm	1959	Battles Feng Yuan as a peak Early Life Mystic Realm expert despite being only a few hundred years old.
Late Life Mystic Realm	2012	Stabilizes his newly entered Late Life Mystic Realm cultivation while fighting the Headless Knight.
Death Mystic Realm	2092	Demonstrates complete command of Death Mystic Realm strength while annihilating the Three Old Men of Tian Qiao.
Peak Death Mystic Realm combat power	2186	Easily kills an assassin at the peak stage of Death Mystic Realm and absorbs his essence blood.
Early Imperishable Realm	2712	Is suppressed to the Early Imperishable Realm by a Cultivation Vest while training for a century on the Ancient Road.
Beyond Quasi-Emperor	3056	One-punch defeats the Three Oddity Elders, establishing authority at the Allied Forces Headquarters.
Celestial Venerable, Sixth Stage	3797	Possesses sufficient insight to explain Emperor Lords' Extreme Dao and personally guide Bian Xiaoyue's cultivation.

Background / History

Ye Xiwen originated from the Green Peak Mountain Branch Sect of the Yi Yuan Sect in the Dayue Kingdom. Though initially an ordinary disciple, he rose from Houtian third level at an astonishing rate; within roughly a decade, he had become a Heaven's Chosen whose growth was compared to a rocket launch 463.

His early fame came from overwhelming fellow disciples without being forced to reveal his full abilities. Observers identified him as a saber user and suspected that his main martial skill was the thunder-infused Thunderclap Hand 22. He later became a Personal Disciple, ventured through Ten Thousand Demons Island, and acquired legendary standing among the Yi Yuan Sect's younger generations 503.

His ascent repeatedly placed him at the center of regional conflicts. The Eighth Prince's challenge made him a symbol of merit against noble bloodlines, while Qi Feifan publicly favored his potential 179. After returning from Ten Thousand Demons Island, Ye Xiwen defeated Jin Xuan and gained widespread renown for killing the Eighth Prince 287.

During the pursuit for his Divine Ancient Scripture, body-tempering art, and recovery technique, Ye Xiwen fought through the Great Qin Empire and escaped the Brocade Guard Vice-Commander, a Half-step Saint. The campaign left his temples white and wrinkles on his forehead due to repeated use of the Phoenix Rebirth Art 342.

He later became a major figure of the Ye Family and the Human Race, repeatedly resisting internal power struggles, hostile clans, demon races, and outside worlds. His return at King Tier restored hope to Human Race experts facing the North Mountain Clan Leader 1923. After eventually forging his Destiny Dao Artifact, he was recognized as Martial Emperor, the Emperor of the Martial Dao 3199.

Appearance

Ye Xiwen is commonly depicted in a green robe, with a delicate-looking youthful appearance that contrasts with his overwhelming martial presence 1923.

• His body can take on a bronze tone when his Overlord Body is fully activated 984.
• Golden Divinity may cover his skin, giving him the appearance of a golden overlord 984.
• Repeated use of the Phoenix Rebirth Art once whitened his temples and left wrinkles on his forehead 342.
• He has manifested wind-and-thunder Demon Wings in combat 484.

Personality

Ye Xiwen is composed, self-reliant, and difficult to intimidate. He does not seek conflict, but responds decisively when threatened or targeted. He killed the City Lord's Mansion guards because they had come to hunt him, despite having no personal enmity with them 36.

He values willpower above raw talent, having surpassed many people who were once more gifted than himself. In his view, talent without firm resolve is useless 615. He is also pragmatic in battle, recognizing weaknesses quickly and using his physique and recovery ability to seize initiative 894 1456.

Though often ruthless toward enemies, he shows gratitude and loyalty to allies. After his Transcendent Realm breakthrough, he healed Xiong Zhicheng, Yu Sisi, and Bai Hanmo for supporting him during seclusion 998. He is protective of people he considers his responsibility, but refuses to force an unwilling person down a path they cannot choose for themselves 3897.

Abilities & Skills

Overlord Body Art

A body-tempering technique that forms the foundation of Ye Xiwen's exceptional physical strength.

• Raised his physical strength to ninety Tiger Strengths at an early stage of cultivation 36.
• Allows him to withstand attacks that would shatter ordinary experts of similar cultivation 342.
• Fully activated, it turns his skin bronze and supports his golden Divinity-enhanced form 984.
• Lets him fight directly against higher-realm opponents through raw resilience and strength 1285.

Phoenix Rebirth Art

A recovery technique that enables Ye Xiwen to heal injuries and sustain an injury-trading combat style.

• Heals his injuries after absorbing Yin Sha power 592.
• Allows him to exploit exchanges that opponents cannot safely match 895 988.
• Carries a severe cost: repeated use depleted his vital essence, prematurely aging his appearance and making breakthroughs harder 342.
• Its effectiveness depends on Ye Xiwen first surviving the enemy's attacks 2012.

Physical Combat

Ye Xiwen specializes in direct, high-pressure combat, combining immense strength, speed, and accumulated combat experience.

• Can contend with opponents far above his cultivation level through physique alone 36 1110.
• Uses simple, precise attacks to force opponents into defense rather than relying on elaborate techniques 512.
• Can identify flaws in martial arts and focus his power on a single point to break them 894.
• Is willing to use injury exchanges when his recovery advantage makes them favorable 1456.

Speed and Wind-Thunder Force

Ye Xiwen possesses extraordinary mobility derived from his Demon Wings and Wind-Thunder Force.

• His Demon Wings create a surrounding field of wind and lightning 484.
• His speed and Wind-Thunder Force domain repelled the Poison Prince and enabled his escape from the Shadowfang Poison Crocodile Clan 1058.
• He can move quickly enough that lower-level observers cannot follow his exchanges 2032.
• The “Feng” talisman can seal an enemy's escape routes during high-speed attacks 4004.

Sword, Saber, and Fist Arts

Ye Xiwen is proficient with multiple weapon and unarmed styles.

• Thunderclap Hand — an early palm art carrying thunderous force 22.
• Coiling Dragon Palm — first used in battle upon reaching Xiantian Second Stage; manifests the image of a dragon emerging from an abyss 97.
• Great Extinction Star Dust Fist — powerful fist technique used to injure Huang Weishan and destroy Jia Gu Zheng Hao's attacking hand 1172 1285.
• Human Path Fist — employed after activating the Five Emperors Battle Armor to severely injure Yao Shengyan 2362.
• Mountain Shaking Seal — used defensively and developed further during a century of suppressed cultivation 1285 2712.
• Swordsmanship — can make an ordinary iron sword display immortal-sword-like force and has grasped part of the principle that any grass or tree can become a sword 512.

Five Elements and Divinity

Ye Xiwen can wield defensive and formation-based techniques tied to Divinity and the Five Elements.

• Forms golden shields from Divinity to break through combined attacks 1450.
• Uses the Golden Divinity Wall to withstand powerful enemy techniques 1285.
• The Five Elements Grand Formation blocked Yao Shengyan's world-destroying divine palm 2362.
• Refining three attributes of the Five Elements Qian Yuan Diagram greatly improved his command over elemental laws 1808.

Five Emperors Battle Armor

A battle armor that sharply amplifies Ye Xiwen's explosive combat power.

• Activated against Yao Shengyan, significantly increasing his strength 2362.
• Requires Xuandan to sustain its peak output 2362.
• Later growth allowed Ye Xiwen to suppress opponents in his normal state where he previously needed Five Emperors Empowerment 2207.

Mysterious Space and Heavenly Origin Mirror

Ye Xiwen possesses internal tools that support analysis, absorption, and cultivation.

• The Heavenly Origin Mirror transforms slain evil spirits for absorption 193.
• The mysterious space analyzes fragmented martial memories, rapidly expanding Ye Xiwen's martial arts experience 193.
• Ye Xiwen attributes his early survival against the remnant soul in the Feather Transformation Immortal Slaughtering Blade to the Mysterious Space 2071.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Iron sword — an ordinary weapon made devastating through Ye Xiwen's sword intent 512.
• Feather Transformation Immortal Slaughtering Blade — grows stronger with Ye Xiwen's cultivation; its full power requires Dao Proofing to unleash 2071.
• Five Elements Qian Yuan Diagram — refined to stabilize his Celestial Realm Seventh Stage Peak cultivation and improve elemental-law control 1808 1811.
• Five Emperors Battle Armor — boosts his combat power at the cost of Xuandan consumption 2362.
• “Feng” talisman — used to restrict enemy escape routes 4004.
• Mecha — enhances his fist force enough to contend with peak Celestial Supreme Realm ancestors 1831.
• Angel Sword — entrusted to Xiao Xian after she avenged the destruction of the Pilgrimage Palace 2568.

Relationships

• Qi Feifan — Senior figure of the Yi Yuan Sect who publicly favored Ye Xiwen and later tried to mediate his conflict with Chu Jingcai 179 287.
• Hua Menghan — Ally whose return from Ten Thousand Demons Island alongside Ye Xiwen drew attention; Ye Xiwen later fought to prove himself worthy of her choice 287 1961.
• Ye Qianqian — Ye Family associate and close ally; she defended Ye Xiwen on multiple occasions, prompting public speculation about their relationship 1548.
• Ye Fan — Fellow Ye Family member entrusted with responsibilities for the Human Race; Ye Xiwen helped him reach King Tier and sent the Little Kun Peng with him to the Ten Thousand Clans Assembly 1911.
• Bai Hanmo — Ally who supported Ye Xiwen during seclusion and openly cheered for him against the Half-step Dharma Idol assassin 998 1102.
• Yao Qian — Associate whose emergence from seclusion Ye Xiwen awaited; their connection is also linked to Jian Wushuang's earlier aid to Ye Xiwen 915 998.
• Yun Rou — Loyal and affectionate associate who defended Ye Xiwen against Bu Haomiao's hostility 2196.
• Bian Xiaoyue — Personal disciple; Ye Xiwen directly taught her Mysterious Skill and guided her cultivation as a Celestial Venerable 3797.
• Li Chenxi — Mother of Ye Xiwen's daughter, Yue Ya'er; Ye Xiwen did not force her toward Emperor Lord cultivation because she lacked the necessary ambition 3897.
• Yue Ya'er — Ye Xiwen's only descendant; he allows her to face hardship and forge her own path rather than intervening in every danger 3897 4117.
• Xiao Xian — Disciple and reviver of the Pilgrimage Palace; Ye Xiwen spent two centuries guiding her from no foundation to Great Saint level 2568.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rise in the Yi Yuan Sect

Ye Xiwen becomes known for decisive victories among disciples, develops the Overlord Body Art, and breaks through to Xiantian Second Stage in battle 22 36 97.

Ten Thousand Demons Island and Regional Fame

He rises to the Yi Yuan Sect's forefront, receives the Eighth Prince's challenge, kills the Eighth Prince, and returns from Ten Thousand Demons Island with greatly increased fame 179 287.

Hunt for the Divine Ancient Scripture

Coveted for his scripture, physique, and recovery art, Ye Xiwen battles across the Great Qin Empire, kills Brocade Guard pursuers, and escapes a Half-step Saint despite grave injuries 342.

True Martial School and Sea Domain Conflicts

Ye Xiwen repeatedly shocks Saint and Transcendent Realm experts, gains allies including Bai Hanmo, and becomes a decisive force against threats in the Sea Domains 512 998 1118.

Ye Family and Human Secret Realm

After joining the Ye Family's conflicts, he defeats Jia Gu Zheng Hao, wins the external competition, resists the Clan Affairs Hall, and gains renown in the Human Secret Realm 1290 1337 1456 1702.

Celestial Realm Breakthrough and Return

Ye Xiwen enters the Celestial Realm, reaches the seventh-stage peak after a decade of accumulation, defeats North Mountain Snow, and challenges Ye Xukong's standing within the Ye Family 1611 1803 1811.

King Tier Defender of the Human Race

Upon returning after more than a century, Ye Xiwen helps prepare Ye Fan for King Tier, then personally restores hope to the Human Race by defeating the North Mountain Clan Leader 1911 1923.

Mystic Realm Ascendance

He battles Feng Yuan as an Early Life Mystic Realm expert, stabilizes Late Life Mystic Realm power against the Headless Knight, and later dominates Death Mystic Realm opponents 1959 2012 2092.

Later Renown and Martial Emperor Era

Ye Xiwen spends a century training under suppression on the Ancient Road, grows beyond Quasi-Emperors, and eventually becomes Martial Emperor after forging his Destiny Dao Artifact 2712 3056 3199.

Notable Quotes

“I’m an old Chinese medicine practitioner, specializing in curing all kinds of stubbornness!” 1959

“Age means nothing to me!” 1961

“Talent alone was useless; one needed a firm will.” 615

Trivia

• Ye Xiwen's early rise was so extreme that many assumed he must have obtained an unknown fortuitous encounter 463.
• His cultivation can be concealed with the Breath Concealing Skill, causing others to misjudge his realm 615.
• He once joined the Tyrant Tiger Battle Team and won against a professional-level mecha team by destroying three enemy mechas with precision sniper shots 2528.
• The name “Suicidal Scholar” was publicly revealed to be Ye Xiwen's identity during a martial arts tournament to select a spouse 2704.