Yuanshi

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Yuanshi (元始)
Alias(es)	Yuqing Yuanshi; Second Brother; Second Master; Primordial Heavenly Lord
Species/Race	Pangu's Primordial Spirit; one of the Three Pure Ones 433
Gender	Masculine
Affiliation	Three Pure Ones of Kunlun; Jade Purity Peak 67 233
Occupation/Role	Order Saint; master and jointly acknowledged father of Miao Heng (Su Miao) 67 233 234
Status	Active; Hunyuan Dao Saint / Order Saint 233 234
First Appearance	Chapter 28

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Hunyuan Dao / Order Saint	233	After eight thousand years of seclusion, Yuanshi attained the Hunyuan Dao through the Order Laws. His ascension manifested as a law-net across the Prehistoric World, returning disturbed things to their proper places. 233 234

Background / History

Following the Dragon-Han Primordial Tribulation, Yuanshi travelled the recovering Prehistoric World with Laozi and Tongtian. Unlike Laozi, who regarded ruin as a natural cycle, Yuanshi found the lingering devastation, blood aura, and disorder intolerable. During this journey, he sensed an inexplicable resonance from the depths of the East Sea and insisted on pursuing it despite being unable to deduce its source. 28 29

Yuanshi enlisted Laozi and Tongtian in joint divinations using the Taiji Diagram. Although they could only determine that the source lay upon an East Sea Immortal Island filled with vitality and deep fortune, Yuanshi pressed for a second attempt. His intrusion into the concealed heavenly traces drew a Chaos-colored Heavenly Dao thunderbolt, but did not deter him from continuing the search. 30 31

The resonance led the Three Pure Ones to the Root of World Purification—Su Miao—whose connection to them was characterized as father-daughter karma rather than blood relation. Yuanshi remained outside her Innate Grand Formation for thousands of years, refusing Tongtian's attempts to force entry because damaging the formation could harm the island and its essence. When an internal refinement accident caused the formation to react, he joined his brothers in resonating with it until it opened a Light Gate for them. 32 35 36 37

After meeting Su Miao, Yuanshi converted Fangzhang Immortal Island into a portable island model for her, despite the immense expenditure of mana and mental energy required. He later housed her at Jade Purity Peak, taught her cultivation and proper conduct, and helped formally establish her as the Three Pure Ones' shared disciple and daughter before Heaven and Earth. 47 56 67

Yuanshi's early instruction gave Su Miao a particularly stable foundation. He explained the circulation and refinement of Spiritual Qi, demonstrated a minor heavenly cycle with his own power, and introduced foundational Dao patterns for mana control, Dharma Treasures, and Divine Abilities. 58 59 64

Yuanshi rejected the Slaying the Three Corpses method as a path dependent on external treasures. Instead, he chose to directly comprehend the fundamental Law of Order, seeking to become one with Order itself. This path culminated in his Hunyuan Dao attainment. 173 233

After becoming an Order Saint, Yuanshi accepted that maintaining Order was heavier than merely making rules: as the laws themselves, every decision he made carried wider consequences. He organized the laws governing Kunlun and the East, while also gradually accommodating Tongtian's fundamentally different Sword Dao rather than forcing it into his own standards. 233 234

Appearance

Yuanshi is a handsome, stern Daoist whose bearing is defined by refinement, nobility, and meticulous order.

• Initially wears a simple silver-gray Daoist robe with cloud patterns at the collar and cuffs. 28
• Wears a small green jade crown and bears a flickering Innate Pure Qi Crystal between his brows. 28
• Has sharp brows and a heroic, blade-like countenance that conveys unassailable dignity. 28
• Following his ascension, appears in white robes and a silver crown, surrounded by tangible Order Power. 233
• Also wears gold-and-silver Daoist robes with cloud-patterned cuffs on Jade Purity Peak; his hair and accessories are invariably kept in immaculate order. 636 779

Personality

Yuanshi is disciplined, exacting, and deeply committed to propriety. He instinctively notices disorder, whether in a battlefield's lingering ruin, a poorly arranged garden, or a disciple's imprecise understanding of scripture. After becoming a Saint, he rearranged a disorderly garden into a color-coordinated square formation within moments. 28 233

He is persistent to the point of stubbornness. When the East Sea resonance resisted his deductions, he remained determined to investigate rather than wait for fate to unfold, even after Heavenly Dao backlash interrupted his divination. His cultivation path likewise reflects his refusal to accept a method he considered fundamentally flawed or dependent on external objects. 29 31 173

Although outwardly cold and severe, Yuanshi is a patient and protective teacher. He carefully explains difficult principles, teaches Su Miao artifact refining and spell control, and worries that her headstrong nature will lead her to suffer. He would rather she remain safe and free on Jade Purity Peak than be constrained by sainthood. 56 182 234 637

Yuanshi's standards are exacting but not indiscriminate. He scrutinizes Su Miao's Dao foundation down to the slightest imperfection, answers Duobao's cultivation questions despite his initial disapproval of him, and recognizes unusual potential in capable younger cultivators such as Xuan. 428 664 896

His affection for Su Miao often manifests through practical care rather than open sentiment: he refines her protective equipment, combs her hair, arranges her clothes, examines her cultivation after dangerous opportunities, and readily assists when she seeks his expertise. 142 261 468 568

Abilities & Skills

Order Laws

As an Order Saint, Yuanshi embodies and governs Order rather than merely imposing rules upon others.

• His Hunyuan attainment created a worldwide net of laws expressing the principle that all things have their place and all beings follow their path. 233
• His Saintly Might causes nearby objects and environments to settle into orderly arrangements. 233
• He organizes the rules of Kunlun Mountain and the East to stabilize his realm. 234
• He rapidly produced a comprehensive legal framework for Su Miao's Netherworld reforms. 468
• After receiving relevant Heavenly Dao authority, he systematically sorted the disorder left by Hongjun and reduced the excessive fortune of selected people of destiny. 779
• He accepted Heavenly Dao authority entrusted through the Human Dao to stabilize its operation, identify manipulated fortunes, and force Hongjun's visible chess pieces to repay their improperly obtained luck. 778 779

Deduction, Prohibitions, and Formation Analysis

Yuanshi is an accomplished deducer and a cautious analyst of formations and heavenly secrets.

• Used the Mysterious Deduction Method to investigate the East Sea resonance, though the source was initially hidden behind an impenetrable barrier. 29
• Perceived that the East Sea source possessed vitality, profound blessings, and a deep connection to the Three Pure Ones. 30
• Risked a second joint divination after the first failed to reveal the source fully, briefly glimpsing Su Miao and Fangzhang Immortal Island before Heavenly Dao backlash struck. 31
• Helped construct multilayered prohibitions with the Pangu Banner to isolate heavenly secrets and prevent external observation. 119
• Raised an Order barrier around Supreme Purity Peak to obscure heavenly secrets and block prying into the Creation Jade Disk fragment. 427
• Appraised the logic of Su Miao's world-spanning Spiritual Qi formation and found its clear, natural structure strongly aligned with the operation of the Great Dao. 594

Artifact Refining and Manipulate Creation

Yuanshi applies refined control and creation methods to practical tasks as well as cultivation.

• Compressed Fangzhang Immortal Island into a portable island model while preserving its living beings and spiritual plants. 47 890
• Instructed Su Miao in artifact-refining principles, materials, and power control. 182
• Personally prepares protective attire and accessories for Su Miao before dangerous journeys. 184
• His craftsmanship produced Su Miao's Seven-Colored Flowing Light Dress. 270
• Reforged Su Miao's three innate treasure banners so that she could wield them more smoothly at her then-current cultivation. 142
• Refined a Red Jade Spirit-Identifying Whip for Su Miao, a Postnatal Supreme Spiritual Treasure that identifies Spirit Plants' detailed condition and growth status. 755

Teaching and Cultivation Guidance

Yuanshi is an exceptionally methodical instructor whose teachings emphasize sound foundations, correct circulation, and genuine comprehension.

• Explained cultivation beginning with the origin of the Great Dao, then patiently broke down Spiritual Qi absorption, refinement, circulation, and storage using a luminous model of a minor heavenly cycle. 58 59
• Taught Su Miao foundational Dao patterns governing the circulation of power, supporting her later control of mana, Divine Abilities, and Dharma Treasures. 59
• Conducts demanding periodic assessments of Su Miao's grasp of scriptures, Daoist theory, formations, alchemy, and artifact refining. 260
• Examines and sorts Su Miao's meridians and cultivation after major breakthroughs or dangerous experiences, seeking hidden flaws before they can hinder her Dao path. 428 568
• Secretly instructed Duobao in the Seven Slips of the Cloud Satchel and answered his questions whenever he came to Jade Purity Peak. 896 897

Pangu Banner

Yuanshi wields the Pangu Banner, a supreme treasure associated with chaos, spatial stability, and the enforcement of order.

• Sorts chaotic laws and restores them to order while traversing Chaos. 84
• Strengthens isolation barriers and disrupts heavenly-secret deductions. 119
• Suppresses spatial rifts during Su Miao's Heaven Opening within the Chaos Bead. 853
• Was used to clear Hongjun's visible chess pieces from the Prehistoric World. 787
• Remains deployed to assist Yuanshi's sorting of complicated heavenly-secret information and the aftermath of Hongjun's schemes. 787

Saintly Combat and Protection

Yuanshi combines Saint-level Order Power with supreme treasures and meticulous preparation to protect his allies.

• Refined white jade talismans containing the power of his full-force strikes, alongside an extensive collection of defensive, escape, concealment, and spirit-calming talismans for Su Miao. 142
• Provided Su Miao with a Kunlun Mark that serves as both a declaration of the Three Pure Ones' protection and a defensive talisman. 139
• Used the Jade Ruyi to tear open a rift and sever the backflow of Chaotic Qi while the saints defended Su Miao against Hongjun. 844
• Assisted Su Miao's Heaven Opening by suppressing spatial rifts with the Pangu Banner while she established the laws of her new universe. 853

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Pangu Banner — Yuanshi's supreme treasure, used to order Chaos, suppress spatial instability, and reinforce prohibitions. 84 119 853
• Three Treasures Jade Ruyi — A supreme treasure wielded by Yuanshi in combat, capable of opening rifts and cutting off dangerous flows of Chaotic Qi. 844 895
• Innate Pure Qi Crystal — A crystal set between his brows that reacts strongly when he is threatened by Heavenly Dao backlash. 28 32
• Spirit Jade Slip — Used by Yuanshi to inscribe the Three Pure Ones' proclamation recognizing and protecting Miao Heng. 67
• Nine Dragon Agarwood Chariot — An exceptionally luxurious chariot received from Su Miao, containing immense Spiritual Power and refined formations. 216

Relationships

• Laozi — Elder brother and fellow member of the Three Pure Ones. Laozi moderates Yuanshi's rigidity, advises him against obsession, and discusses the responsibilities of Order with him through chess. 28 234 428
• Tongtian — Younger brother and fellow member of the Three Pure Ones. Their opposing temperaments create frequent friction: Yuanshi favors caution and rules, while Tongtian is impulsive and free-spirited; nevertheless, Yuanshi respects Tongtian's distinct Sword Dao path. 28 35 233
• Su Miao / Miao Heng — Shared personal disciple and jointly acknowledged daughter of the Three Pure Ones. Yuanshi serves as her strict but deeply protective master, providing cultivation instruction, protection, artifacts, and emotional support. 56 67 254 468 637
• Duobao — Tongtian's disciple. Yuanshi initially disapproved of him but secretly instructed him in the Seven Slips of the Cloud Satchel and consistently answered his questions at Jade Purity Peak. 896 897
• Zhunti — A recurring rival in matters concerning Su Miao. Zhunti deliberately provokes Yuanshi over Su Miao's potential Dao Companion and her ambitions, while Yuanshi challenges Zhunti's suitability and practicality. 434 439
• White Crane Boy — A subordinate at Jade Purity Peak who witnesses Yuanshi's ascension and is summoned to relay Yuanshi's instructions. 233 254
• Human Dao — Entrusted Yuanshi with relevant Heavenly Dao authority at Su Miao's recommendation, relying on his Order Laws to stabilize its burdens and counter Hongjun's manipulation of fortune. 778 779
• Houtu — Collaborates indirectly with Yuanshi through Su Miao's Netherworld reforms; Yuanshi's expanded legal code supplied the detailed framework for the Underworld's offices and governance. 468

Story Role / Major Arcs

• East Sea search — Follows the karmic resonance drawing the Three Pure Ones to Su Miao's hidden formation, gradually accepting the responsibility implied by their father-daughter fate. 29 34 35
• Su Miao's upbringing — Gives Su Miao a home on Jade Purity Peak, establishes strict routines for her cultivation, and joins Laozi and Tongtian in publicly claiming her as their disciple and daughter. 56 67
• Choosing the Order Dao — Rejects Hongjun's flawed Three Corpses path in favor of directly mastering Order. 173 235
• Attainment of Hunyuan — Becomes an Order Saint, strengthening the Prehistoric World's laws and demonstrating greater acceptance of Tongtian's different path. 233 234
• Protector of Su Miao's ambitions — Supports Su Miao's Farm Teachings, legal reforms, and Heaven Opening while warning her of practical risks and prioritizing her safety. 156 439 468 853
• Netherworld reforms — Refines Su Miao's preliminary thirty-six laws into one hundred and eight detailed articles, helping establish a functional legal structure for the Netherworld. 468
• Countering Hongjun — Removes visible chess pieces left by Hongjun and prepares the Three Pure Ones' side for the coming Investiture Tribulation. 787
• Heavenly Dao authority — Assumes authority transferred through the Human Dao, rectifies artificially inflated fortune, and sorts the residual disorder caused by Hongjun's Dao Integration. 778 779
• Heaven Opening in the Chaos Bead — Enters the Chaos Bead to protect Su Miao's Heaven Opening, using the Pangu Banner to suppress spatial rifts as she creates the Yaoguang universe. 853 854
• Final confrontation with Hongjun — Fights alongside the other saints to protect Su Miao, using the Jade Ruyi to sever backflowing Chaotic Qi and openly rejecting Hongjun's former authority over the Three Pure Ones. 844

Notable Quotes

“I am Yuqing Yuanshi. Now, by the Order Laws, I attain the Hunyuan Dao.” 233

“With me here, no one dares to touch you.” 254

“Rather than having you rush to open the heavens and become a Saint, I would prefer you to be safe and sound.” 637

“Accumulate our foundation and solidify our roots. If he has backup plans, so do we.” 787

Trivia

• Yuanshi considers disorderly gardens an eyesore; after his ascension, he reorganized one into a precisely arranged square formation. 233
• He teaches that Order is not inherently a shackle, correcting Su Miao when she describes it that way. 698
• Despite his severe demeanor, he quietly used his power to help homesick Su Miao sleep peacefully on her first night in his cave abode. 56
• He organizes his personal jade slips by year, category, and importance. 779
• Yuanshi considers even the smallest flaw in Su Miao's Dao foundation significant, regarding a hair's-breadth imperfection as a barrier that could determine the height of her future Dao path. 428