Ye Jun

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ye Jun (叶均)
Alias(es)	Sun Wukong; God of Slaughter
Species/Race	Monkey cultivator
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Wuji Mountain
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; master of Kong Xuan and Great Peng
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal	3	Reaches this realm at Purple Cloud Palace; defeats Yuanshi Tianzun and breaks free of Taishang Laojun's Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Pagoda.
Late-stage Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal	9	Has recently advanced to the late stage and considers himself effectively unmatched beneath Sages.
Quasi-Saint	18	Reveals his realm at Wuji Mountain while confronting East King Duke; later states that he had broken through thousands of years earlier.

Background / History

Ye Jun transmigrated into the Primordial World and awakened as a monkey living on the Enlightenment Dao Tree. Dao Ancestor Hongjun took the tree away, rejected Ye Jun's request for discipleship because of his inferior Origin/Foundation, and left him without shelter. At Kunlun Mountain, Ye Jun activated a Sign-in System and received the Nine Revolutions Profound Art. 1

At Purple Cloud Palace, he climbed the Dao Steps ahead of the Three Pure Ones, refused to yield, and demonstrated strength sufficient to defeat Yuanshi Tianzun and resist Taishang Laojun. Hongjun later offered to accept him as a registered disciple, but Ye Jun refused outright. 3 7

Ye Jun eventually claimed Wuji Mountain—formerly Old Ancestor Yin Yang's dojo—as his own. There he obtained the Yin Yang Dao Method, Yin Yang Chess Pieces, and control of the Yin Yang Great Array. 18 19 He later acquired the Qiankun Diagram at Immeasurable Mountain, complementing the Qiankun Cauldron already in his possession. 36

Personality

Ye Jun is fiercely independent and rejects protection or authority that would compromise his freedom. He refused both Hongjun's offer of discipleship and East King Duke's invitation to join the Purple Mansion, even when warned that powerful enemies might target him. 7 9

He is blunt, provocative, and often taunts enemies during battle. His confidence can become audacity: he steals or pursues rare treasures openly, tricks opponents, and relies on his strength and spatial techniques to escape the consequences. 77 95 115

Despite this, Ye Jun repeatedly aids those in genuine need. He restores Western Kunlun's Flat Peach Tree, saves Changxi and Xihe from cultivation deviation, relieves Yuan Feng's Karmic Fire, and defends Kong Xuan as his disciple. 35 43 60 71

Abilities & Skills

Nine Revolutions Profound Art

A foundational cultivation art received through Ye Jun's Sign-in System.

• Enables him to circulate powerful Dao Rhyme and Law power. 1 43
• Used to diagnose and stabilize Changxi and Xihe's unstable cultivation methods. 43

Yin Yang Dao Method

A Dao method inherited from Old Ancestor Yin Yang at Wuji Mountain.

• Controls Yin-Yang Two Energies. 19 20
• Forms Yin-Yang Taiji diagrams and shields for defense. 27 45 72
• Breaks the control of the Qiankun Cauldron and destroys Hongjun's strand of Divine Sense. 20
• Can shape the energies into weapons, including a sword and a giant bow. 20 27

Law of Strength

Ye Jun's overwhelming physical and Law-based offensive power.

• Manifests a colossal axe-wielding phantom behind him when confronting Hongjun's purple lightning. 96
• Creates a blood-energy giant axe capable of killing Demon Gods and shattering Dharma images. 109
• Allows him to forcibly damage and ultimately break the Grand Formation of the Stars. 109 111

Space Dao Method

A spatial technique used for evasion, infiltration, and repositioning.

• Escapes Old Ancestor Minghe's coordinated attack by causing his two swords to strike each other. 59
• Leaves spatial afterimages to evade Eastern Emperor Taiyi inside the Grand Formation of the Stars. 111
• Used to flee from Zhen Yuanzi after draining Earth power from the Ginseng Fruit Tree. 77

Formation and Dao Method Mastery

Ye Jun rapidly comprehends and exploits formations and inherited techniques.

• Disperses the Yin Yang Great Array protecting Wuji Mountain's scripture repository. 18
• Learns the Yin Yang Dao Method, Yin Yang Chess Pieces, and Yin Yang Array. 19
• Identifies the Formation Flags as the weak point of the Grand Formation of the Stars. 111

Healing and Law Manipulation

Ye Jun can use Law power to stabilize damaged cultivation and suppress destructive forces.

• Stabilizes Changxi and Xihe's internal cultivation crisis. 43
• Suppresses most of the Karmic Fire tormenting Yuan Feng. 60
• Revives Western Kunlun's withering Flat Peach Tree using Breathing Soil and Three Lights Divine Water. 35

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• God-Slaying Spear — Ye Jun's signature weapon; emits immense Killing Intent and is used against East King Duke, Di Jun, Eastern Emperor Taiyi, the Western Sages, and the Demon Heavenly Court. 18 45 73 96
• Qiankun Cauldron — Originally given to East King Duke by Hongjun to suppress Ye Jun; Ye Jun seized or retained it after escaping its control. 19 20
• Qiankun Diagram — Treasure acquired from Immeasurable Mountain; together with the cauldron, it represents Old Ancestor Qiankun's legacy. 36
• Yin Yang Chess Pieces — One hundred and eight black-and-white pieces left at Wuji Mountain. 18 19
• Treasure Distribution Cliff — Seized by Ye Jun when Hongjun opened it for the distribution of Spiritual Treasures. 95 100
• Twelve-grade Pure World White Lotus — Used alongside the Qiankun Cauldron to fend off pursuers after taking the Treasure Distribution Cliff. 100
• Dragon Blood Treasure Tree — Supports Ye Jun's vitality during his battle against the Grand Formation of the Stars. 109
• Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd — Taken from Old Ancestor Minghe during Ye Jun's escape from the Netherworld Blood Sea. 59

Relationships

• Dao Ancestor Hongjun — Rejected Ye Jun as a disciple early on; their relationship became openly hostile after Ye Jun repeatedly refused him and shattered his Divine Sense. 1 7 20
• East King Duke — Persistent adversary who tried to recruit Ye Jun into the Purple Mansion and repeatedly failed to reclaim Wuji Mountain from him. 9 18 20
• Queen Mother of the West (Yaochi) — Ally and admirer; Ye Jun saves her Flat Peach Tree, while she warmly hosts him at Western Kunlun and the Peach Banquet. 35 67
• Nuwa — Friendly acquaintance with apparent affection for Ye Jun; she defends him at Purple Cloud Palace and later worries for his safety. 4 67 110
• Fuxi — Friendly associate and Nuwa's brother; he speaks cordially with Ye Jun and attempts to mediate surrounding tensions. 40 75
• Changxi — Taiyin Star goddess saved by Ye Jun; later guides him around the Taiyin Star and shows affection toward him. 43 46
• Xihe — Taiyin Star goddess saved alongside Changxi; accompanies and worries about Ye Jun. 43 46
• Taotie — Ye Jun's mount, often called “Little Seven” or “Xiao Qi”; fearful of Ye Jun but follows him on his travels. 26 35 91
• Kong Xuan — Ye Jun's eldest disciple; Ye Jun heals and protects him against Di Jun. 71 75
• Great Peng — Ye Jun's second disciple and Kong Xuan's brother. 75
• Yuan Feng — Mother of Kong Xuan and Great Peng; Ye Jun suppresses the Karmic Fire afflicting her. 60
• Zhen Yuanzi — Friend and host at Wanshou Mountain; pursues Ye Jun after the latter drains the Ginseng Fruit Tree's Earth power, but accepts valuable compensation. 68 77
• Great Immortal Yang Mei — Powerful senior who advises Ye Jun on refining new banners and offers him support after the Treasure Distribution Cliff incident. 100 102
• Di Jun — Major enemy and Demon Race Heavenly Emperor; Ye Jun repeatedly defeats, injures, and humiliates him. 28 45 73
• Eastern Emperor Taiyi — Major enemy; fights Ye Jun with the Chaos Bell and leads the Grand Formation of the Stars against him. 26 107 111
• Jieyin and Zhunti — Antagonists whom Ye Jun dismisses at Purple Cloud Palace and later forces to flee during their four-against-one battle. 4 73
• The Three Pure Ones — Initially hostile rivals who underestimate Ye Jun; he defeats or outmaneuvers them on several occasions. 3 85 115

Story Role / Major Arcs

Purple Cloud Palace

Ye Jun establishes his reputation by ascending the Dao Steps, confronting the Three Pure Ones, claiming a seat beside Nuwa, and refusing Hongjun's offer to become a registered disciple. 3 4 7

Wuji Mountain and East King Duke

After rejecting East King Duke's recruitment attempt, Ye Jun defeats him, claims Wuji Mountain, inherits Old Ancestor Yin Yang's legacy, and destroys the Divine Sense Hongjun placed inside the Qiankun Cauldron. 9 18 20

Conflicts with the Demon Race

Ye Jun battles Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi repeatedly, using the God-Slaying Spear, Qiankun treasures, and Yin-Yang Two Energies to defeat them. He later protects Kong Xuan at the Peach Banquet and defeats Di Jun, Taiyi, Jieyin, and Zhunti in a four-against-one confrontation. 28 45 71 73

Allies, Disciples, and Travels

During his travels, Ye Jun saves Changxi and Xihe, helps Yuan Feng, becomes acquainted with Zhen Yuanzi, and accepts Kong Xuan and Great Peng as his first disciples. 43 60 75

Treasure Distribution Cliff

Ye Jun waits for Hongjun to open the Treasure Distribution Cliff, seizes its Spiritual Treasures, and escapes a large-scale pursuit. Hongjun personally attacks him with purple lightning, while Yang Mei later receives him and discusses his potential. 95 96 100 101

Grand Formation of the Stars

Eastern Emperor Taiyi traps Ye Jun with 365 Demon Gods in the Grand Formation of the Stars. Ye Jun kills more than fifty Demon Gods, identifies the Formation Flags as the formation's weakness, and ultimately breaks the formation with the Law of Strength and his blood-red giant axe. 107 109 111

Notable Quotes

“I couldn't even be bothered with Hongjun himself, so why would I fear a paper tiger like you?” 9

“With countless stars, I shall break them with my spear!” 108

“Spare my ass! When I break this damn formation, you'll be the first one I chop!” 109

Trivia

• Ye Jun's original form is a monkey, yet he frequently disguises himself or changes appearance while traveling. 59 78
• His ownership of the God-Slaying Spear makes his identity recognizable throughout the Primordial World. 59
• He leaves Enlightenment Dao Tea and Bitter Bamboo as compensation after draining Earth power from Zhen Yuanzi's Ginseng Fruit Tree. 77
• Ye Jun's pursuit of the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots includes the Bitter Bamboo, Fusang Divine Wood, and Immortal Apricot. 22 102 114