Eastern Emperor Taiyi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Eastern Emperor Taiyi (东皇太一)
Alias(es)	Eastern Emperor; Daoist Eastern Emperor; God of War
Species/Race	Three-legged Golden Crow; Demon Race
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Demon Race; Demon Race Heavenly Court
Occupation/Role	Leader of the Demon Sages; Demon Race commander
Status	Active 115
First Appearance	Chapter 2 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Grand Unity Golden Immortal, nearing breakthrough	26 27	Had “one foot” through the Quasi-Saint threshold; fought Ye Jun over Taotie with the Chaos Bell and his Three-legged Golden Crow form.
Quasi-Saint	41	Broke through following Dao Ancestor Hongjun’s second sermon, greatly increasing his confidence against Ye Jun.

Background / History

Taiyi was among the Great Beings who raced to Dao Ancestor Hongjun’s Purple Cloud Palace to hear the Dao. He appeared alongside Di Jun and the Three Pure Ones during the contest to enter the palace first. 2

At the East Sea, Taiyi attempted to reclaim Taotie for the Demon Race after Ye Jun subdued the beast as his mount. Initially wary of Ye Jun’s Quasi-Saint cultivation, he tried negotiation before invoking the Chaos Bell and attacking. He transformed into a Three-legged Golden Crow, but Ye Jun suppressed the Chaos Bell with the Qiankun Cauldron and wounded him with the God-Slaying Spear. Di Jun later arrived to support Taiyi, yet the brothers were defeated and yielded Taotie. 25 26 27 28

Taiyi pushed Di Jun to act against East King Duke and the growing Purple Mansion, arguing that the Demon Race should not fear Hongjun’s appointed Head of Male Immortals. After the Purple Mansion’s fall and East King Duke’s death, Taiyi and Di Jun absorbed his luck. 36 38

As the Demon Race Heavenly Court expanded, Taiyi proposed Changxi and Xihe of Taiyin Star as candidates for Di Jun’s Heavenly Empresses. When they resisted, he displayed Solar True Fire and later clashed with Ye Jun on Taiyin Star, where he and Di Jun were again wounded and forced to retreat. 44 45 46

During the Witch-Demon War, Taiyi fought Zhu Rong, Gong Gong, Zhu Jiuyin, and Ju Mang at once. He injured Zhu Rong and Gong Gong, repelled Ju Mang, and nearly killed Zhu Rong before Di Jiang intervened. His strength proved insufficient against the Pangu phantom summoned through the Twelve Capital Gods and Fiends Great Array; he and Di Jun were defeated by a single axe blow. 48 51 Di Jun later used the River Diagram and Luo Book to shield Taiyi while severely wounded. 52

Taiyi continued to oppose Ye Jun after the war. He joined Di Jun, Jieyin, and Zhunti in an unsuccessful assault on Wuji Mountain, where Great Immortal Yang Mei effortlessly sent him away. Later, Taiyi led 365 Demon Gods to deploy the Grand Formation of the Stars against Ye Jun. 63 65 106 107

Appearance

Taiyi commonly appears in human form as a middle-aged Daoist in a yellow robe or as a red-armored Demon Race commander. In battle, he can assume the form of a Three-legged Golden Crow. 25 26 44

• Possesses the golden blood and true form of a Three-legged Golden Crow. 27
• Wields the Chaos Bell, often surrounded by Xuanhuang energy. 26 71
• Commands Solar True Fire, which can manifest as a colossal fiery Golden Crow. 44 48
• Wore red armor while accompanying Di Jun to Taiyin Star. 44

Personality

Taiyi is proud of his status as a Three-legged Golden Crow and a leading figure of the Demon Race. Being wounded by Ye Jun’s spear was intolerable to him, and he refused to withdraw even after being warned that the strike had not been lethal. 27

He is ambitious and forceful in Demon Race affairs. Taiyi urged Di Jun to destroy the Purple Mansion, questioned why Di Jun could not become Head of Male Immortals, and later promoted the plan for Di Jun to take Heavenly Empresses. 36 44

Despite his pride, Taiyi can be pragmatic when confronting a stronger opponent. Before their first battle, he tried to speak deferentially to Ye Jun rather than immediately using force. 25 In combat, however, he is relentless, continuing to press attacks even while facing several Ancestor Witches at once. 48

Abilities & Skills

Quasi-Saint Cultivation

Taiyi is a Quasi-Saint whose combat ability allows him to serve as one of the Demon Race’s foremost warriors. 41

• Fought four Ancestor Witches—Zhu Rong, Gong Gong, Zhu Jiuyin, and Ju Mang—during the Witch-Demon War. 48
• Injured Zhu Rong and Gong Gong, while sending Ju Mang flying with a palm strike. 48
• Was decisively outmatched by Ye Jun in several confrontations and defeated alongside Di Jun by Pangu’s phantom. 28 46 51

Chaos Bell

Taiyi’s primary treasure is the Chaos Bell, a Primordial Supreme Treasure with immense offensive and defensive power. 26

• Can generate devastating bell chimes that injured Zhu Rong and disrupted his senses. 48
• Can transform into colossal mountains for defense or crushing attacks. 45 48
• Broke free from East King Duke’s Purple Qi dragon after being swallowed by it. 37
• Was suppressed by Ye Jun’s Qiankun Cauldron, preventing it from returning to Taiyi during their battle. 26

Solar True Fire and Golden Crow Form

Taiyi commands Solar True Fire and can fight in the form of a Three-legged Golden Crow. 26 48

• Used Solar True Fire to pressure Changxi and Xihe on Taiyin Star. 44
• Formed a massive fiery Three-legged Golden Crow during the Witch-Demon War. 48
• His Golden Crow true form possesses exceptional physical resilience, allowing him to survive Ye Jun’s God-Slaying Spear despite severe injury. 46

Grand Formation of the Stars

Taiyi can command large-scale Demon Race formations.

• Led 365 Demon Gods against Ye Jun after Hongjun merged with the Dao. 106
• Deployed the Grand Formation of the Stars in an attempt to trap Ye Jun. 107

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Chaos Bell — A Primordial Supreme Treasure used for offense, defense, suppression, and the projection of mountains. 26 37 45 48

Relationships

• Di Jun — Brother and closest political ally; Taiyi serves beside him in the Demon Race Heavenly Court, repeatedly fights alongside him, and urged him to destroy the Purple Mansion. Di Jun later shielded Taiyi from Pangu’s attack at great personal cost. 36 44 52
• Ye Jun — Primary adversary. Taiyi’s attempt to reclaim Taotie led to repeated defeats by Ye Jun, including clashes at the East Sea and Taiyin Star. 25 26 28 45 46
• Taotie — A Demon Race member Taiyi sought to retrieve after Ye Jun subdued it as a mount. 25 26
• East King Duke — Political enemy whose Purple Mansion Taiyi helped destroy; Taiyi attacked him with the Chaos Bell during his final battle. 36 37 38
• Di Jiang and the Witch Clan — Military enemies during the Witch-Demon War. Taiyi fought several Ancestor Witches before Di Jiang intervened to save Zhu Rong. 48
• Great Immortal Yang Mei — Overwhelmed Taiyi when he joined an assault on Wuji Mountain with Di Jun, Jieyin, and Zhunti. 63 65
• Changxi and Xihe — Taiyi proposed them as Di Jun’s Heavenly Empresses and accompanied Di Jun to Taiyin Star to pressure them. 44

Notable Quotes

“Ye Jun, today I will definitely settle this with you!” 27

“Give up your struggle, East King Duke!” 37