Xu Yi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xu Yi (许易)
Alias(es)	Wang Qianqiu; Zhong Ruyi; Li Daoyuan; Suijie; Xue Xiang; Scar-faced Daoist; Plum Blossom Seven 712 1434 2622 3073 3301 3715
Species/Race	Human 1095
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Guanglong Hall (Hall Master); Donghua Immortal Sect (Inner Sect disciple); Southern Heavenly Court (acting traveler) 1584 1964 3544
Occupation/Role	Cultivator, artifact refiner, talisman and formation researcher, official, and sect disciple 877 2269 3047
Status	Active 3717

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Body Tempering Peak	7	Reached the peak after three months of carrying 508 pounds of Heavy Iron; removing it dramatically increased his mobility.
Undefeated Golden Body — First Turn	335	Revealed that he had reached only the first turn despite displaying unusually high resistance to injury.
Late Qi Sea Realm; Undefeated Golden Body — Third Turn	367	Extreme training stimulated his fascia, advancing both his Qi Sea cultivation and body-tempering art.
Undefeated Golden Body — Fifth Turn	623	Even this level could be overwhelmed by the Eight Absolute Seals, establishing a limit to his defense.
Early Soul Sensing Realm	874	His unusually resilient Yin Soul enabled him to cross into Soul Sensing after eighty days of cultivation.
Mid Soul Sensing Realm	877	His cultivation was identified as Mid Soul Sensing while his talisman-drawing ability confirmed Yin Venerate-level qualifications.
Profound Thunder Body Tempering Art	990	Activated the art at a critical moment to counter Old Demon Zhong's Great Witch Body Technique.
Soul念 and True Soul enhancement	1041	Split Soul training allowed him to control three spiritual artifacts, hundreds of Immortal Slaying Spear fragments, and six Heavy Beads.
Lightning Control Art — mastered	1074	Mastered the movement art in three days, gaining lightning-like speed over a hundred zhang.
True Soul advancement	1093	Cultivation with Precious Medicine produced a faint Taiji halo above his True Soul.
True Essence Third Turn → Fifth Turn	1519	His cultivation rose rapidly during the Heavenly God Hall expedition.
Demon Core Fifth Turn	1584	Entered the Donghua Immortal Sect's inner sect and received an island for his cave dwelling.
Exotic Spiritual Root	1996	Formed an Exotic Spiritual Root through Spirit Derivation Pills; his perception expanded to a thousand zhang.
Mortal Transformation First Realm	2272	Arrived in Dongshan Prefecture with this stated cultivation while retaining exceptional combat power.
Third Realm Human Immortal	3095	Returned to Spring City having advanced to the third realm and began gathering Weapon Spirits for a secret technique.
Third Realm Life Wheel	3328	Returned to the Southern Spiritual Garden under the Zhong Ruyi identity after another breakthrough.
Third Realm Yang Fish	3377	Consumed seven Profound Yellow Essences, advanced, and gained insight into his fruit position.
Shao Yi Righteous Immortal	3392	Reached this realm while spending three months studying academy materials and cultivating.
Divine Map Fourth Realm	3602	Identified by Wu Yazhi as a rare Fourth Realm Divine Map talent.

Appearance

Xu Yi is described as lean and stern-faced, with a restrained, scholarly appearance that conceals his physical cultivation. When unarmored, his skin is smooth like snow satin rather than visibly muscular—a sign of martial refinement returning to natural simplicity. 113 709

• Usually presents himself in plain robes, including a blue robe during his duel with Ji Lie. 709
• His body can visibly transform under extreme exertion, with swollen veins and intensified blood-and-qi circulation. 709
• Frequently conceals his identity through altered appearances, pills, and the Phantom Skin. 491 877 3715

Personality

Xu Yi is fiercely independent. He declined Commander Zhou Zongshi's offer to become a Hundred-Man Commander because he valued freedom over official advancement and institutional control. 1017

He is methodical, resourceful, and willing to use deception, aliases, terrain, formations, and hidden weapons when direct force is inefficient. His victory over Liu Fengzhu relied on feigned panic, environmental manipulation, and a concealed strike rather than a straightforward contest of strength. 190

Despite his calculating nature, Xu Yi is deeply protective of those he considers his own. He repeatedly invests resources in Yan Zi's cultivation and safety, provides for his subordinates, and pursues enemies who harm Qiu Wa. 1381 2432 3601

Abilities & Skills

Physical Cultivation

Xu Yi's foundational strength comes from severe body tempering, the Overlord Strength Art, and the Undefeated Golden Body.

• Carried more than 500 pounds of Heavy Iron for three months to temper his body. 7
• Can unleash the Strength of three oxen instantly through the Overlord Strength Art. 116
• Reached the Strength of fifteen oxen by completing five circles while drawing his silver bow. 291
• Uses the Return to Origin Steps and close-quarters strikes to exploit openings before opponents can establish distance. 113 484
• His eyes, ears, and throat remain comparatively vulnerable despite his body-tempering defenses. 616

Undefeated Golden Body

A body-tempering technique that grants extraordinary durability and regeneration potential.

• Progressed from the First Turn to the Fifth Turn through extreme training and medicinal support. 335 367 623
• Allowed him to survive weapon strikes and attacks that should have shattered an ordinary body. 409 990
• Cannot negate every technique; the Eight Absolute Seals overwhelmed his Fifth Turn defense. 623

Soul, True Qi, and Spiritual Artifact Control

Xu Yi possesses an unusually powerful Yin Soul and the Boundless Sea, giving him an advantage in True Qi cultivation and spiritual-artifact manipulation.

• His Yin Soul could perceive and direct Yin Souls even before Soul Sensing cultivation. 678
• Applied the Hidden Edge Style's principles to True Qi and developed refined circular-force control. 329 340
• Split Soul training enabled simultaneous control of multiple spiritual artifacts and hundreds of spear fragments. 1041
• Uses soul念 to manipulate objects in combat, including during his defeat of Gong Xiuhua. 1043

Sword Arts

Xu Yi employs several high-level sword techniques, combining immense force with unusual control over spiritual energy and fields.

• Seven Thousand Swords — Perfected technique capable of defeating a True Essence Fourth Turn expert with a single strike. 1614
• Three Hearts Two Minds Sword — Used to counter spiritual-power attacks and create sword-intent nets. 2405 2471
• Sword Seventeen / Numerology sword technique — Redirects incoming force through circular guidance; its effectiveness is limited by the magnitude of the attack. 2606
• Immortal Slaying Sword — Can act independently in moments of danger and unleash Thunder True Intent. 2606

Lightning Arts

Lightning techniques are among Xu Yi's defining offensive and mobility tools.

• Profound Thunder Body Tempering Art — Reinforces his body against devastating physical attacks. 990 1044
• Lightning Control Art — Grants near-lightning movement and exceptional long-distance speed. 1074
• Palm Thunder and magnetic lightning — Used to incapacitate cultivators, repel stronger opponents, and neutralize spiritual sword attacks. 3478 3601 3603
• Chaos Thunder Art and Ten Directions Thunder Roar — Greatly improved his offensive system and overall survivability. 3685

Manifestation and Transformation Techniques

Xu Yi possesses several body-focused supernatural abilities and transformation methods.

• Spirit Official Three Lives Aspect — A Manifestation Marvelous Technique specialized for close combat and physical cultivation. 2565
• Can manifest multi-headed, multi-armed Dharma Aspects, including a three-headed, six-armed form. 2519
• Dragon Elephant Aspect — Provides tremendous power but can only be maintained for a limited time. 1697
• Violent Body Divine Skill — Powerful enough to send Purple Mansion Lords flying without immediately killing them. 1696

Talisman, Formation, and Artifact Refining

Xu Yi is an accomplished technical cultivator with a particular talent for talisman patterns, formations, and refining.

• Can draw talismans, a capability associated with Yin Venerate cultivators. 877
• Finds Talisman Patterns intellectually rewarding and approaches them like mathematical puzzles. 1017
• Studied the Seven Aversion Palace Locking Formation and the Golden Core Society's formation records. 2269
• Refined 300 Spirit Weapons and 20 Azure Grade Divine Weapons within three months. 3047
• Forged flawless flying spears after mastering the Sound Interception Technique. 468

Disguise and Escape

Xu Yi routinely conceals his identity and maintains several usable personas.

• The Phantom Skin can alter his facial features into multiple convincing identities. 491
• Uses Body Concealing Pills, altered appearances, and transformed spiritual-platform signatures to evade detection. 877 3715
• Escaped the Donghua Immortal Sect world with the Boundary Tablet and the Fierce Rhinoceros's Starry Sky Breath Locking Technique. 1696

Equipment

• Dragon Crocodile Armor — Spatial-attribute armor that withstood Liu Fengzhu's treasure saber and protected Xu Yi during prolonged close combat. 190
• Boundary Tablet — A highly coveted spatial treasure used in Xu Yi's escape from the Donghua Immortal Sect world. 651 1696
• Immortal Slaying Spear — Can split into hundreds of controllable smaller spears. 1041
• Immortal Slaying Sword — Sword containing powerful Thunder True Intent. 2606
• Starry Sky Ring — Main storage treasure and residence for several of Xu Yi's companions. 1964 2230
• Phantom Skin — Face-changing disguise treasure. 491
• Wings of the Wind God — Flight treasure noted for speed and control. 491
• Thousand Illusions Heavy Thunder Sword — Personally repaired and enhanced through artifact refining. 3047
• Azure Green Banner — Its projected mark was refined and transferred into the Starry Sky Ring, though Xu Yi remained far from fully using it. 2458

Relationships

• Yan Zi — Xu Yi's disciple and closest long-term companion. He repeatedly provides cultivation resources, protection, and guidance, including helping her reach the Divine Embryo Realm. 1381 2432 2458
• Xia Zimo — A person central to Xu Yi's unresolved past and motivations. He sought to protect her, carried her unspoken wish for vengeance, and was shaken by a woman resembling her. 730 2606
• Xue Zihan — Old friend and life-and-death confidant. Xu Yi values their mutual trust and later confronts the urgency of preserving her fading vitality. 1751 2185
• Desolate Charm — Spiritual-beast companion, adviser, scout, and frequent critic of Xu Yi's decisions. 2471 3096 3658
• Master Zhou — Mentor who guided Xu Yi in True Qi control, the Yin Extremity Scripture, and cultivation theory. 329
• Mu Guangming — Xu Yi's brother, who supports his plans and trusts his potential. 1381
• Yuan Qinghua — Xu Yi's disciple; their master-disciple relationship endured despite Xu Yi's long absences. 1093
• Liu Zhenlin — Ally whose initially cautious attitude became gratitude and protectiveness after Xu Yi supported him during the Black Origin Bead conflict. 1435 1524
• Qiu Wa — Dependent whose imprisonment prompted Xu Yi to challenge and kill Feng Teng. 1964 3601
• Xuan Lengyan — A recovering companion who became dependent on Xu Yi; he ensured her safety before leaving Long Cui Peak. 2557

Story Role & Major Arcs

Early Body Tempering

Xu Yi established his reputation through extreme body tempering, carrying Heavy Iron while reaching the Body Tempering Peak. After casting off the weight, he overwhelmed Elder Feng and relentlessly pursued Young Master Zhou. 7 8

His physical strength and Dragon Crocodile Armor later earned him recognition as “Invincible in Body Tempering Realm.” He fought Liu Fengzhu, a far more experienced opponent, by turning the battlefield itself into a weapon and ending the duel with a concealed killing strike. 190

Rise Through Great Yue

During the Qi Sea period, Xu Yi's Overlord Strength Art, movement techniques, and armor let him threaten opponents above his realm. He built influence in Guang'an City, protected Yuan Qinghua, and began acquiring resources for increasingly dangerous expeditions. 113 115 116

After advancing into Soul Sensing, Xu Yi became a feared figure in Great Yue. He confronted Great Master Fa Tian, faced forces mobilized from three kingdoms, and pursued the unanswered matters surrounding Xia Zimo. 874 1085

Sect Infiltration and Multiple Identities

Xu Yi used the Wang Qianqiu identity to enter the Donghua Immortal Sect, win major merit, and secure Inner Sect status. His rise relied as much on calculated alliances and generosity as on combat strength. 1435 1519 1584

He later operated through further identities, including Zhong Ruyi and Li Daoyuan, to navigate sect politics, obtain resources, and enter high-risk cultivation regions without exposing his full background. 3073 3241 3301

Guanglong Hall and Spiritual Root Advancement

Xu Yi accepted the position of Guanglong Hall Master only after negotiating for information and rewards. He built the hall's resources, protected Qiu Wa and the Ice Fire Rabbit, and ultimately formed an Exotic Spiritual Root. 1964 1996

Biyou Academy and the Southern Pole Sect

At Biyou Academy, Xu Yi temporarily adopted a quieter life: farming spirit rice, studying, refining the Azure Green Banner's mark, and helping Yan Zi advance to the Divine Embryo Realm. His stable spirit-rice supply secured him Council affiliation and improved standing. 2458

Under the Zhong Ruyi identity, he returned to the Southern Pole Sect, advanced through the Life Wheel Realm, and became a prominent genius whose rapid cultivation unsettled rivals such as Tao Jin. 3301 3328

Heavenly Court and Starry Sky Ancient Path

Xu Yi became involved in Southern Heavenly Court politics as an acting traveler, where his official appointment was also a political trap. He repeatedly overcame stronger officials and cultivators through close combat and lightning arts. 3544 3547 3601

Facing noble-family pressure and Heavenly Monarch Xiongchu's influence, Xu Yi entered the Starry Sky Ancient Path. There he served as Guard Master of the Phoenix Power Guard, cultivated Profound Yellow Fiend tracking, and continued operating under the aliases Suijie and Xue Xiang. 3654 3658 3679 3715

Notable Quotes

“Between you and me, there's no need for thanks.” 468

“Come back with me, and I'll help you uncover the doubts in your heart.” 724

Trivia

• Xu Yi enjoys deciphering Talisman Patterns because he finds them comparable to solving mathematical puzzles. 1017
• His physical cultivation was built with remarkably little external aid early on; before reaching Body Tempering Peak, he relied chiefly on persistence and inferior Black Dragon Grass for stamina. 29
• He became a stable spirit-rice supplier to Biyou Academy's Council after producing two bumper harvests in three years. 2458