Yang Yao

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Yang Yao (杨瑶)
Alias(es)	Yaoyao; Princess Yaoyao; Lord Yao
Species/Race	Human; she inherited Human Race characteristics despite her mother being a Jiao Race princess and did not awaken a Jiao bloodline 338
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Human Race; Yao Palace; led the Monkey Race during its campaigns 2550 2740
Occupation/Role	Co-lord and political leader of the Human Race; future Lord of the Era; Jade Pool Fairy 778 2550 3515
Talent	SSS-tier talent 66
Class	SSS-grade Jade Pool Fairy 116
Status	Active; preparing to undergo a Life and Death Tribulation for an Emperor Realm breakthrough 3565
First Appearance	66

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
SSS-tier talent / Jade Pool Fairy	66 116	Revealed as an SSS-tier talent holder with the exclusive SSS-grade Jade Pool Fairy class.
Yuyao Disk activation	134 135	Her blood awakened the class-exclusive natal artifact, opening Ice Scar and greatly empowering her Ice skills.
Tier 4, Level 0	232	Her area attack, Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers, could damage War General-level enemies but could not reliably kill them due to the realm gap.
Tier 10, Level 0	317	Compared her full panel with Xu Kun's and recognized the exceptional gap between their overall combat abilities.
Tier 11, Level 1	884	Reached this level through solo leveling, two tiers and nine levels behind Xu Kun at the time.
War King Realm	2516	Inherited the Phoenix God's origin, completed her Dao of Fire refinement, and broke through after enduring the final soul-shock test.
Late / peak Heavenly King Realm	3317 3413	Later accounts place her at the late and then peak Heavenly King Realm; despite this stated realm, she could threaten Half-Saints and suppress Emperor Realm opponents.
Three Divine Powers unlocked	3396	By entering the Heavenly King Realm, she had unlocked three inheritances from the Five Gods.
Fourth Divine Seed refined	3565	Obtained and refined the Nine Chapters Heavenly Constitution, completing the prerequisite for her next Life and Death Tribulation and Emperor Realm attempt.

Background

Yang Yao grew up alongside Xu Kun as his childhood sweetheart. Each year, she accompanied her father to pay respects at Xu Kun's grandfather's grave, then stayed in Jiangnan Base City long enough for the two to deepen their bond despite living far apart for most of the year 66.

She is the daughter of Yang Jian—Tianyan, a Lord of the Era—and Ao Cunxin, a Jiao Race princess. Although she has maternal ties to the Jiao Race, she wholly inherited Human Race traits rather than awakening a Jiao bloodline 132 338. Her younger maternal aunts are the Jiao Race Twin Beauties, Ao Suxin and Ao Lianxin 1314.

Yang Yao's Jade Pool Fairy class and the Yuyao Disk gave her a cultivation route tied to the inheritances of the Five Gods. Her progression requires Attribute Seeds to unlock the Disk's forms and trigger successive Life and Death Tribulations; without the necessary Seed, her realm cannot advance normally 994 3434.

Appearance

Yang Yao is a tall, slender woman stated to be 1.72 meters in height, with an exceptionally striking face that draws attention even in crowded streets 884 1000.

• Usually carries herself with a poised, delicate elegance.
• Wears the Dao of Ruthlessness fashion on several occasions 423.
• The Frost Demon Wolf Mask covers the upper half of her face and gives her eyes a faint ice-blue glow, creating a cold and domineering aura 1000.
• In her Fallen Phoenix Plume form, she wears a fiery phoenix-feather robe and radiates heat and majesty 3423.

Personality

Yang Yao is affectionate and deeply devoted to those she considers her own. She dislikes trouble and is indifferent toward people she does not care about, but gives wholehearted attention to those close to her 164. Her attachment to Xu Kun remains central to her decisions, whether she is supporting his growth, guarding his interests, or managing the Human Race in his stead 2098 2550.

She can be jealous, possessive, and openly assertive about her status in Xu Kun's life, particularly toward Zhan Rourou and Yan 147 222 884. Yet she is willing to accept women who sincerely love Xu Kun, treating them as sisters rather than rivals when she believes their feelings are genuine 1493 2038.

As Lord Yao, she becomes notably calmer and more pragmatic. She repeatedly suppresses personal anger for the Human Race's long-term interests, favors strategic retreat over reckless escalation, and accepts criticism when necessary to protect her people 3097 3481 3527. Despite her authority, she has little personal interest in building a private power base; she governs to inherit her father's responsibility and lessen Xu Kun's burdens 2553.

Abilities & Skills

Jade Pool Power and Yuyao Disk

Yang Yao's natal artifact, the Yuyao Disk, is exclusive to the Jade Pool Fairy class. It was initially unactivated and nearly featureless until it recognized her bloodline 116 134.

• The Disk does not occupy her weapon slot and can function as a hidden weapon, staff, or combat focus 1000.
• Her class possesses five special attributes: Ice, Fire, Wind, Lightning, and Light 135.
• Each major form requires an Attribute Seed or Divine Seed; the corresponding Life and Death Tribulation must be survived before she can advance further 994 3434.
• Her inherited power originates from the Queen Mother of the West, whose legacy she is meant to recreate and surpass 3435.

Ice Arts

Ice is Yang Yao's first fully awakened attribute, enabled by the Ice Scar slot of the Yuyao Disk 135.

• Yaochi Heavenly Song — Snow Princess's Lament manifests an Ice and Snow Goddess phantom capable of freezing flames across a battlefield 466.
• Her Frost power can suppress Flame Dragon bloodlines, freeze Fire attacks, and even freeze an opponent's blood 466.
• She can form ice stairways, launch wide-area attacks, create ice spears, and use Ice-based crowd control 232 466 3416.
• Her resistance to Ice is strong enough that she declined S-rank Light-type blessed equipment intended to resist Garu's cold 961.

Fallen Phoenix Plume and Fire Arts

Yang Yao's second Yuyao Disk form, Fallen Phoenix Plume, channels Fire power and the Fallen Phoenix Flame 994 3422.

• The form manifests a phoenix-feather robe and transforms the Yuyao Disk into a fire-radiating combat focus 3423.
• Fallen Phoenix Flame countered Lin Guang's Judgment Light Sword and purified Lin An's Shadow Law darkness 3423.
• She later inherited the Phoenix God's origin and completed her Dao of Fire refinement 2516.
• Her simultaneous Ice, Water, and Fire cultivation allows her to switch attributes smoothly during combat 3423.

Flying Cloud Mirror and Wind Arts

The Yuyao Disk's third form, the Flying Cloud Mirror, grants Yang Yao the Seven Absolutes of Wind 3435.

• It represents her third Divine Seed and the Wind aspect of her inheritance 3435.
• Her Wind power is enhanced by Red Dust Breath, inherited from Shao Siming 3436.
• Red Dust Breath allows her to manipulate winds, influence destiny, and reverse karma 3436.

Fate Manipulation

Yang Yao's Red Dust Breath can directly interfere with an enemy's fortune and karmic outcome.

• She reversed the Twelve Kirin Scions' Kirin Treasure Light, turning its blessings into curses 3436.
• With the declaration “Fate's End,” she collapsed the Scions' Dharma Bodies, severed their life force, and destroyed them at the level of laws to prevent revival 3437.
• The ability allowed her to defeat all Twelve Kirin Scions while buying time for Hao Jian and Su Xiaoxiao's rescue 3437.

Fuxi Zither

Yang Yao is the recognized master of the Fuxi Zither, one of the Ten Great Ancient Divine Artifacts 2699.

• She composed and performed the Cold Moon Palace Array-Breaking Melody, leading the Zither to acknowledge her as its rightful master 2699.
• The Zither governs music and can pluck at fate; its full power depends on Yang Yao's Soul strength, or it will cause backlash 2741 3396.
• While leading the Monkey Race, she used it to control the activation and deactivation of their Combat Factors 2740.
• Her performance helped inspire the Monkey Race to recognize her as a leader in her own right 2740.

Battle-Mage Combat Style

Yang Yao is a versatile battle mage capable of fighting at range and in close quarters 997 1000.

• Uses the Wolf God Ice Wrath Spear as a full-length spear for melee combat.
• Splits the weapon into a shorter blade section and an ice-wolf-head staff for ranged spellcasting 1000.
• Fights with both the Wolf Spear and Xu Kun's personally forged Elemental Staff when facing large groups 2631.
• Her combat power far exceeds her stated realm; at the Heavenly King Realm, she could suppress Emperor Realm opponents and threaten Half-Saints 3434 3413.

Undying Body

Yang Yao has access to an Undying Body buff, which she has spent to force decisive outcomes in battle.

• She exhausted one use to severely injure Yi of the Black Tortoise Race and halt Harbor City's enemy offensive 1049.
• She later used another Undying Body buff while fighting to defend Harbor City against Xuan Shiba 1048.

Equipment

• Yuyao Disk — Her class-exclusive natal artifact; unlocks distinct combat forms through Divine Seeds 134 3435.
• Fuxi Zither — Ancient Divine Artifact and her recognized musical inheritance 2699.
• Frost Demon Wolf Mask — A Divine Artifact mask that suppresses her presence and gives her a cold, ice-blue gaze; has three advancement opportunities 1000.
• Wolf God Ice Wrath Spear — Demi-Supreme Divine Artifact spear that splits into a melee weapon and a spellcasting staff 1000.
• Elemental Staff — Personally forged for her by Xu Kun and used alongside the Wolf Spear 2631.
• Tier 10 mid-grade Divine Artifact set — Ice- and Fire-oriented equipment acquired before her rapid leveling in the Burial Flower Plains 887.

Relationships

• Xu Kun — Childhood sweetheart, fiancé, and closest partner. Their bond drives much of Yang Yao's personal and political decision-making; she later governs the Human Race while supporting his wider ambitions 66 2516 2550.
• Yang Jian / Tianyan — Father and former Lord of the Era. Yang Yao values his guidance, inherited political responsibility, and support in major negotiations 251 3564.
• Ao Cunxin — Mother and a Jiao Race princess 338.
• Yang Guang — Half-brother. Yang Yao advocated for his rehabilitation despite widespread distrust of him 2550 2729.
• Ao Suxin and Ao Lianxin — Younger maternal aunts known as the Jiao Race Twin Beauties 1314.
• Hao Jian — Childhood friend and trusted core ally. She frequently advises him in war and was known to bully him during their youth 66 3380.
• Sikong Ting — Core companion who ultimately defers to her authority despite his impulsiveness 3097.
• Zhan Rourou — Xu Kun's companion and Yang Yao's acknowledged sister-like rival; Yang Yao is protective of her despite earlier jealousy 222 884.
• Shen-bao — Close companion and fellow mother figure for Caiyi; Yang Yao shares responsibility for protecting their family 3521.
• Xu Caiyi — Her daughter, whose safety led Yang Yao to kneel before the Wild Lord in a staged hostage crisis 3521.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Awakening and Early Growth

Yang Yao reunites with Xu Kun at his grandfather's grave and reveals her SSS-tier talent. Their decision to attend Imperial Capital Academy together reaffirms their childhood bond 66. She later awakens the Yuyao Disk, establishing the foundation of her Ice-based Jade Pool Fairy combat path 134 135.

Defender of Xu Kun and the Human Race

Yang Yao repeatedly places herself in danger to protect Xu Kun and their allies. She confronts powerful enemies, activates Saint-level backing when Xu Kun is threatened, and later fights directly in major Human Race conflicts including the defense of Harbor City 243 1049.

Divine Inheritances

Her pursuit of the Five Gods' inheritances becomes the central restriction and source of her potential. She acquires Fallen Phoenix Flame, inherits the Phoenix God's origin, and enters the War King Realm after surviving the ruin's final soul-shock trial with Xu Kun's support 994 2516.

Lord Yao and Yao Palace

After Xu Kun's reported death, Yang Yao assumes responsibility for the Human Race's political affairs. Power gradually shifts toward Yao Palace, where she governs with the support of veteran officials and Xu Kun's former companions 2550 2729.

She refuses Yang Guang's offer of the Great Sui Frost, the Yang Clan Xianbei's resources, and a personal fiefdom, maintaining that she seeks neither personal power nor a private domain 2553.

Monkey Race Commander

Wielding the Fuxi Zither, Yang Yao leads the Monkey Race's northern campaigns and gains its reverence by enabling their Combat Factors. Her steady approach guides the Monkey Race through Tier-B battlefields with minimal losses 2740 2765.

Human Race Strategic Retreat

As co-lord, Yang Yao chooses to postpone the Human Race's immediate bid for Royal Race status. She instead proposes that the Wild Race follow the path of hegemony while the Human Race quietly accumulates strength and protects its long-term foundation 3481 3527.

Wildlands Domain and the Twelve Kirin Scions

Yang Yao leads the Human Race delegation against the Wild Race, attempts to de-escalate the Black Colt Race crisis, and becomes increasingly suspicious that the mysterious Wild Lord is Xu Kun 3320 3469. She then demonstrates her full inherited strength by defeating the Twelve Kirin Scions alone through Ice, Fire, Wind, and fate-manipulating powers 3416 3423 3437.

Emperor Realm Preparation

After negotiating with the Tiger Fiend Race, Yang Yao receives and refines the Nine Chapters Heavenly Constitution, her fourth Divine Seed. She enters seclusion to prepare for the next Life and Death Tribulation and an Emperor Realm breakthrough 3565.

Trivia

• Yang Yao is skilled enough at zither playing to compose Cold Moon Palace Array-Breaking Melody herself 2699.
• Her combat style accommodates mage, archer, staff-user, and melee roles, though she admits her archery is poor 997.
• Her Luck stat increased by 20 after Xu Kun's Mount Guyan ritual, making her the largest beneficiary besides Xu Kun 1369.
• She prefers no weapon over an inferior one, relying on the Yuyao Disk until she obtained the Wolf God Ice Wrath Spear 1000.