Yi Yun

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Yi Yun (易云)
Alias(es)	Yun Yantian; Jiang Yi Dao; Brother Jiang; Young Master Lin
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Tai'a Divine City; Brocade Dragon Guard; Myriad Gods Ridge (Sect Master); Rouyun Mountain Villa
Occupation/Role	Martial practitioner; Savage Heaven Master; National Scholar; Sect Master
Status	Alive
First Appearance	True Martial World, Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Meridian Realm	31	His breakthrough greatly sharpens his senses.
Complete Body Refinement	46	All meridians are open; his pulse is described as “like a dragon,” with resonating bones and blood.
Mortal Blood Realm	90	Places first in the Divine Kingdom Grand Selection preliminary round; later becomes Mortal Blood first.
Middle Purple Blood Realm	204	Breaks through after absorbing the Heavenly Auspicious Purple Sun Ginseng.
Near Purple Blood late-stage	217	His strength and perception surge; he manifests Radiant Sun True Qi in battle.
Origin Foundation Realm	408	Reaches Origin Foundation within two years of beginning as a mortal and displays exceptional Savage Heaven Technique skill.
Divine Lord	1070	Refines the Myriad Manifestations Asura Pill and condenses a second Divine Lord Seal from his Human, Divine, and Demon bloodlines.

Background / History

Yi Yun was hiking with friends when he discovered a mysterious purple crystal card in a cave. After the cave collapsed, he used the card to escape, only to emerge in a strange plain containing graves—including one bearing his own name 1.

He later lived in the Lian Clan village of Yunhuang with Jiang Xiaorou, who had cared for him since his mother’s death and had taught him to read 12 20. Though initially poor and physically unremarkable, he secretly trained at night, determined to change both his own fate and Xiaorou’s 20. His strength grew rapidly through martial practice and Savage Bone refinement, allowing him to survive Lian Chengyu’s schemes and enter the Warrior Reserve Camp selection 23 73.

At twelve, Yi Yun won the Divine Kingdom Grand Selection preliminary round and was offered a place among the Brocade Dragon Guard elite if he could lead the Mortal Blood Realm trials 90. He demonstrated the Dragon Marrow Tiger Bones Fist, producing the phenomenon known as “Purple Qi Coming from the East,” and received a Profound Tier Fifth Grade assessment 102 106. His later enfeoffment as a National Scholar gave him the resources to support Jiang Xiaorou and the people of the Lian Clan 127 135.

In Tai'a Divine City, Yi Yun developed the Tai'a Sacred Law, Radiant Sun True Qi, blade intent, and the Savage Heaven Technique. He became a prominent rookie through arena victories, record-breaking resource collection, and an unprecedented 515-point Savage Heaven Technique examination score despite initially claiming not to know the technique 217 233 280.

After entering the Tianyuan Realm, Yi Yun concealed his identity under several aliases while accumulating inheritances and confronting major factions. He eventually ceased hiding, became recognized as a foremost prodigy, and held the position of Sect Master of Myriad Gods Ridge 664 737. His later rise brought him into conflicts with Divine Lords, Ghost Race experts, and the Heavenly Demon Ancient Clan, whose leaders ultimately accepted his terms and agreed to support Jiang Xiaorou’s succession as Ruins Emperor 830 1012 1088.

Appearance

Yi Yun begins as a short, half-grown boy in patched coarse linen clothing. After receiving proper cultivation resources, he grows into a tall, robust young man with refined features and a restrained but imposing presence 73 312.

• Initially wears faded clothes and worn straw sandals typical of a poor Yunhuang villager 46.
• At twelve, is short enough to reach Zhao Tiezhu’s chest 73.
• Later wears a Flying Fish Robe, Kirin Belt, and Wild Goose Wing Saber as a National Scholar 127.
• Grows to above-average adult height, with defined but not exaggerated musculature 312.
• When revealing his true appearance, is described as handsome, bright-eyed, and possessing an extraordinary aura 664.
• Often appears in simple white robes with tied-back black hair and a jade belt in later arcs 747.

Personality

Yi Yun is driven by survival, self-improvement, and a refusal to accept the limits imposed by his origins. Even while poor and vulnerable in Yunhuang, he trains in secret and commits himself to securing a better future for Jiang Xiaorou 20.

He is observant and skeptical, notably questioning the Lian Clan’s supposedly charitable medicine during the village illness outbreak 20. His sharp perception extends to combat, treasure hunting, formations, and the hidden value of inheritances others dismiss 203 484.

Though often composed and pragmatic, Yi Yun does not rigidly follow conventional ideals of gentlemanly conduct. He can be magnanimous when it serves a purpose, but is also willing to humiliate, cripple, or kill enemies when necessary 297 445 743. As his power grows, his previously restrained youthful pride becomes more openly arrogant and dismissive of those who threaten him 610 738.

Abilities & Skills

Origin Purple Crystal

A mysterious crystal associated with Yi Yun’s transmigration and the foundation of many of his later opportunities.

• Helps him escape the collapsed cave before his arrival in the new world 1.
• Absorbs and manipulates energy, though Yi Yun cannot easily share its absorbed energy with Jiang Xiaorou 135.
• Enables him to perceive concealed auras, energy flows, formation weaknesses, and hidden opportunities 484 767 829.
• Allows him to suppress the evil energy within Shentu Nantian 480.

Martial Arts Comprehension

Yi Yun possesses an exceptionally strong soul from having lived two lives, granting him high comprehension.

• Learns the Elephant Swallowing Art’s essence after only two demonstrations 38.
• Produces the “Purple Qi Coming from the East” phenomenon through the Dragon Marrow Tiger Bones Fist 102.
• Comprehends blade intent from the Thirty-two Sword Dao Characters 246.
• Learns a sword move from a recorded battle involving a Peerless Great Emperor-level warrior 543.
• Studies the Human Emperor’s body-refinement legacy and uses it to recognize flaws in his own cultivation foundation 1037.

Movement Techniques

Yi Yun specializes in evasive movement and body control.

• Reaches the threshold of advanced Subtle Movement through the Cold Iron Blood Pearl formation 155.
• Avoids Tao Yunxiao’s dense sword attacks while unarmed, leaving him unable to touch Yi Yun’s clothes 120.
• Can move through groups so quickly that observers realize he has passed only after he is already ahead of them 619.
• Uses movement techniques to travel at extreme speed and navigate dangerous trial environments 203 464.

Tai'a Sacred Law and Radiant Sun True Qi

Yi Yun cultivates the Tai'a Sacred Law as a comprehensive internal-energy method.

• Radiant Sun True Qi allows the Tai'a Sacred Law to display its true power 216.
• Uses Radiant Sun True Qi to cleave a cliff over ten meters high with a single saber strike 217.
• The method improves both the quantity and purity of his Vital Energy 223.
• Can be applied through multiple weapon types rather than being limited to one 216.

Pure Yang Body

Yi Yun gradually transforms his originally mediocre physique into a near-perfect Pure Yang Body.

• Forms the foundation of the physique through Pure Yang energy and the Empress Sarira 310 480.
• Gives him exceptional affinity with energy and facilitates absorption of Ancient Sarira energy 492.
• Causes the Empress Secret Realm’s initial “Scholar” rating to change when his hidden potential is stimulated 480.
• Approaches perfection after prolonged cultivation and Pure Yang energy absorption 445 456.

Saber and Sword Arts

Yi Yun is proficient in both the Blade Path and swordsmanship.

• Names his saber technique King’s Reign Over the World 246.
• Uses redirected saber lights to defeat Jian Wushuang without drawing his saber for the final strike 617.
• Can control 999 Thousand Snow Flying Daggers and use improvised objects as blades 743.
• Uses the Illusion Snow Sword to suppress Tianshu Gate’s treasured sword 767.
• Fights Li Jiuxiao without fear despite the latter’s Divine Lord cultivation 830.

Savage Heaven Technique

Yi Yun becomes a highly capable Savage Heaven Master despite beginning without formal knowledge of the discipline.

• Scores full marks in energy control and earns 515 points on Yuehua’s examination, surpassing Luo Huo’er’s 494 280.
• Uses the Mysterious Crystal Hand to extract and seal Savage Bone essence 408 416.
• Breaks a Five Elements Bone Formation’s small formation in just over ten breaths 408.
• Can identify and handle dangerous or anomalous energies through energy extraction techniques 416.

Dharma Aspect Totems and Bloodline Power

Yi Yun possesses multiple powerful bloodline-based abilities.

• Uses the Three-legged Golden Crow Dharma Aspect Totem against Yin Sha 636.
• Inherits the Demon God Dragon Emperor bloodline and cultivates the Dragon Emperor Art 1037.
• Condenses a second Divine Lord Seal from the fusion of Human, Divine, and Demon life-force strands 1070.
• Follows a Divine Lord path distinct from ordinary human practitioners, whose seals are normally formed solely from Heaven and Earth Laws 1070.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Origin Purple Crystal — Mysterious crystal linked to Yi Yun’s arrival in the new world; grants energy perception and manipulation 1 829.
• Wild Goose Wing Saber — Brocade Dragon Guard weapon worn after his enfeoffment 127.
• Unicorn Giant Rhinoceros — Yuan Qi-absorbing mount gifted by Zhang Tan; can travel long distances without food 127.
• Great Cang Bow — Used with a Master-crafted Heavenly Fiend Bead arrow to kill the weakened Heavenly Auspicious Purple Sun Ginseng 203.
• Thousand Army Saber — Saber used while cultivating the Tai'a Sacred Law 216.
• Ancient Dust Saber — Used alongside his Golden Crow totem against Yin Sha 636.
• Broken sword from the Empress Secret Realm — Used to cleave Yin Sha’s blood-colored skeletal manifestation 636.
• God Descending Tower — Used to shelter and conceal Zuo Yan Xiaoyu after her rescue 733.

Relationships

• Jiang Xiaorou — Adoptive elder sister and Yi Yun’s earliest source of care in the new world. He vows to change her fate, supports her cultivation, and later secures her future as the next Ruins Emperor 20 135 1088.
• Lin Xin Tong — Close companion and eventual wife. Yi Yun repeatedly acts out of concern for her safety, while she openly favors and supports him 484 701 973.
• Zhang Tan — Brocade Dragon Guard general and benefactor who recognizes Yi Yun’s potential, sponsors his advancement, and gifts him a mount and official attire 90 127.
• Lian Chengyu — Early enemy from the Lian Clan; becomes increasingly resentful and obsessed with killing Yi Yun after being overshadowed by him 73 102.
• Tao Yunxiao — Rival from the Tao Clan whom Yi Yun faces during the Divine Kingdom Grand Selection 99 120.
• Song Zijun — Fellow trialist and later comrade; Yi Yun explains the limitations of Star Picking Hand to him 153 233.
• Qiu Niu — Arena rival who later respects Yi Yun’s saber skill and asks about his technique 246.
• Su Jie — Teacher under whom Yi Yun is a registered disciple in the Savage Heaven Technique 406.
• Fairy Youruo — Friend and ally from the Tianyou Divine Realm; introduces Yi Yun among Guixu’s prominent cultivators and later receives his personal guidance 948 1123.
• Lord Shiyu — Yi Yun’s master and benefactor; teaches him the Time Law and aids him in comprehending the Primordial Chaos Law 1123.
• Shentu Nantian — Persistent enemy whose evil energy Yi Yun suppresses; later becomes involved in attempts to expose Yi Yun’s hidden identity 480 636.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Yunhuang and the Divine Kingdom Grand Selection

Yi Yun survives his arrival in a foreign world, rises from poverty in the Lian Clan village, and defeats opponents who underestimate him because of his age and background. His victories earn him recognition as a Brocade Dragon Guard elite and National Scholar 73 90 127.

Tai'a Divine City

He develops rapidly through trialist competitions, cultivation assessments, resource gathering, blade comprehension, and Savage Heaven Technique training. His exceptional results establish him as one of Tai'a Divine City’s strongest newcomers 204 233 280.

Tianyuan Realm and the Empress Secret Realm

Yi Yun enters the Tianyuan Realm, cultivates his Pure Yang Body, acquires inheritances, and faces the hostility of the Shentu Family and other powerful forces. The Empress Secret Realm becomes a major turning point in the development of his strength and reputation 445 480 543.

Hidden Identity and Myriad Gods Ridge

While using identities such as Jiang Yi Dao and Yun Yantian, Yi Yun confronts sects and enforcement forces without revealing all his trump cards. He later drops his disguise and emerges openly as Yi Yun, eventually becoming Myriad Gods Ridge’s Sect Master 610 664 737.

Guixu and the Heavenly Demon Ancient Clan

Yi Yun becomes known in Guixu as the Ancient Battlefield survivor, gains the respect of major powers through his strength, and reunites with allies. In Heavenly Demon City, he refines the Myriad Manifestations Asura Pill, condenses a second Divine Lord Seal, and negotiates on equal terms with the Heavenly Demon Ancient Clan 948 1070 1088.

Trivia

• Yi Yun was twelve when he won the Divine Kingdom Grand Selection preliminary round 90.
• He initially had mediocre—or even poor—martial talent before his Pure Yang Body transformation 310 456.
• He defeated Liu Yuxing with a brick during his Tai'a Divine City arena streak 233.
• He has lived two lives, a fact connected to his unusually powerful soul and comprehension 110.
• He once used a VIP card as an improvised weapon to defeat multiple guards 743.