Yang Jian

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Yang Jian (杨戬)
Alias(es)	Erlang
Species/Race	Human–divine hybrid
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Yin Shang; Guardian General of the Human Race; disciple of True Lord Yuding
Occupation/Role	Cultivator of the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts; Guardian General of the Human Race
First Appearance	Chapter 27

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Eight-Nine Arcane Arts practitioner	27	Cultivates under True Lord Yuding in an East Sea valley, tempering his body by carrying mountains and driving the sea.
Fifth level of the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts	29 30	His Heavenly Eye fully awakens during a breakthrough; he passes the third and fourth stages and reaches the fifth. At this level, his physical strength alone can rival a Golden Immortal, and he can easily lift a small mountain.
Guardian General of the Human Race	29	Di Xin appoints him after the breakthrough. Human Race destiny enters his body, further empowering him.

Background

Yang Jian is the son of Yao Ji, the eldest princess of the Heavenly Court, and a human father. Haotian killed Yang Jian's father and brother and imprisoned Yao Ji beneath Peach Mountain. Yang Jian's overriding goal is to gain the strength to split the mountain and rescue her; he also remains responsible for protecting his third sister and the Howling Celestial Dog. 29 30

He became True Lord Yuding's disciple and trained in the East Sea for two years. There, he practiced the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts by carrying mountains and driving the sea, relying on the Howling Celestial Dog to hunt sea beasts for the flesh and blood needed to temper his body. 27 28

His training unintentionally created destructive waves that flooded a hundred miles of coastline and displaced tens of thousands. Yang Jian had believed that the East Sea Dragon Palace was containing the damage through a Dragon Prince, but accepted full responsibility when Di Xin confronted him. He offered to inspect the coast, compensate the victims, and submit himself for punishment if deaths had occurred. 28

Di Xin recognized Yang Jian's character and tried to recruit him. Yang Jian initially refused, fearing that his hatred of Haotian and pursuit of vengeance would endanger Yin Shang. After Di Xin forced him to confront the immense power of the Heavenly Court, Yang Jian's Dao heart collapsed and his spiritual power began dissipating. Di Xin used the Howling Celestial Dog's innate ability to preserve that power, then provoked Yang Jian into reaffirming his will to protect his remaining family. 29

The resulting breakthrough brought Yang Jian to the fifth level of the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts. He accepted Di Xin's appointment as Guardian General of the Human Race, but postponed active service until after he had attempted to save his mother. Di Xin promised that, once Yang Jian's divine abilities were complete, he would provide help in Chaoge for splitting Peach Mountain. 29 30

Appearance

Yang Jian is a handsome, heroic young man with a Heavenly Eye between his brows. His strenuous cultivation has left his hands covered in calluses. 27 29 30

• Possesses a Heavenly Eye on his forehead. 29
• Bears the appearance and bearing of a “magnificent and heroic” youth. 28
• His hands are callused from years of cultivation and physical training. 29

Personality

Yang Jian is principled and unusually willing to bear responsibility. Though unaware that his cultivation had harmed coastal civilians, he immediately accepted blame and offered restitution rather than shifting fault to the East Sea Dragon Palace. 28

His devotion to his imprisoned mother defines his choices. He refuses Di Xin's first offer of service because he considers rescuing Yao Ji more important, and because he fears bringing his conflict with Haotian upon Yin Shang. 28 30

He can be shaken when his hopes are challenged, as shown when Di Xin's words break his Dao heart. However, his resolve ultimately reasserts itself through his refusal to abandon his mother, sister, or companion. 29

Abilities & Skills

Eight-Nine Arcane Arts

Yang Jian practices the body-tempering Eight-Nine Arcane Arts under True Lord Yuding.

• Trains by carrying mountains and driving the sea. 27
• Requires substantial flesh and blood to temper his body. 27
• At the fifth level, his physical strength alone rivals that of a Golden Immortal. 30
• Can lift a small mountain with ease at his current level. 30
• The sixth level is associated with obtaining Yu the Great's Divine Axe and gaining the ability to split Peach Mountain. 30

Heavenly Eye

Yang Jian possesses a Heavenly Eye that becomes fully active during his breakthrough.

• Conceals his true nature, though Di Xin sees through it. 29
• Fully unleashes during his breakthrough, drawing pure spiritual energy from all directions. 29
• Mobilizes his divine blood and releases his latent potential. 29

Human Race Destiny

As Guardian General of the Human Race, Yang Jian receives an infusion of Human Race destiny through the Kongtong Seal.

• The destiny enters his body upon his acceptance of Di Xin's appointment. 29
• It enhances his power beyond his initial fifth-level breakthrough. 29

Relationships

• Di Xin — Human King who confronts Yang Jian over the East Sea disaster, recruits him, appoints him Guardian General, and promises future aid in rescuing Yao Ji. 28 29 30
• True Lord Yuding — Master and member of the Twelve Golden Immortals; taught Yang Jian the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts and directed his East Sea cultivation. 27 28
• Howling Celestial Dog — Loyal companion who hunts to support Yang Jian's cultivation and uses Heavenly Dog Swallows Moon to preserve Yang Jian's dissipating spiritual power. 27 29
• Yao Ji — Mother, the eldest princess of the Heavenly Court; imprisoned beneath Peach Mountain, making her rescue Yang Jian's primary goal. 30
• Haotian / Jade Emperor — Yang Jian's sworn enemy; killed his father and brother and oppressed Yao Ji. 29 30
• Third sister — One of the remaining people Yang Jian vows to protect. 29