Yuanshi

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Yuanshi (元始)
Alias(es)	Jade Pure Primordial Beginning; Yuanshi Tianzun; Second Brother
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Three Pure Ones; Chan Teachings
Occupation/Role	Sect Master of the Chan Teachings
Status	Active
First Appearance	26

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Peak Primordial Unity Golden Immortal	26	Suppressed within Qingyi Mountain God Temple, unable to move despite being regarded as a powerhouse.
Middle-stage Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal	130	Remains far behind Qin Yun, whose cultivation has reached early Quasi-Saint.
Peak Quasi-Saint	258	Is restrained from attacking Qin Yun by Saints Hongyun and Nuwa.
First Heaven of Saint	262	Has recently Proved Dao and become a Saint alongside Laozi.

Background / History

Yuanshi is one of the Three Pure Ones and the second brother of Laozi and Tongtian. His early encounter with Qingyi Mountain God Qin Yun establishes a lasting hostility: after attempting to attack the spirits in Qin Yun's temple, Yuanshi is suppressed by the temple's power and later struck by his own rebounding palm imprint. He responds by insulting the temple spirits and attempting to kill them. 26

His rivalry with Qin Yun intensifies as Tongtian accepts Qin Yun's guidance and gifts. Yuanshi distrusts the Great Dao Origins Qin Yun gives Tongtian, arguing that Qin Yun must have ulterior motives and demanding that Tongtian return the items; Laozi ultimately permits Tongtian to keep them. 121 123

Yuanshi repeatedly falls behind people he considers beneath him. He damages his origin while trying unsuccessfully to match Hongyun's Eleven-Petal Bloom, is defeated by Qin Yun after attacking him at the Three Pure Ones' training ground, and loses a contest for Fangzhang Immortal Island to Donghuang Taiyi's refined Chaos Bell. 55 117 175

After becoming a Saint, Yuanshi continues to confront Qin Yun and pressure Tongtian to sever ties with him. He later becomes Sect Master of the Chan Teachings, but the deaths of disciples Taiyi Zhenren and Chijingzi deepen his hostility toward the Sect of Interception and the Twelve Ancestral Witches. 262 267 417 425

Personality

Yuanshi is exceptionally proud, status-conscious, and unwilling to concede inferiority. He views Qin Yun's generosity toward Tongtian as an insult to the dignity of the Three Pure Ones, even when the gifts demonstrably benefit Tongtian. 121 123

His anger is frequently impulsive and destructive. He threatens weaker temple spirits, attacks onlookers after being mocked by the Demon Race, and unleashes Saintly pressure across Kunlun Mountain when enraged. 26 175 266

He is also deeply suspicious of Qin Yun and resentful of Tongtian's association with him. Yuanshi interprets Tongtian's acceptance of Great Dao Origins and guidance as potential betrayal, creating a persistent strain between the brothers. 107 122 251 267

Abilities & Skills

Saintly Cultivation

Yuanshi eventually Proves Dao and becomes a Saint, reaching the First Heaven of Saint shortly afterward. 262

• Can release Saintly pressure capable of frightening and harming beings across Kunlun Mountain. 266
• His Saint status does not overcome Qin Yun's island formation or deter Qin Yun's allies. 262

Yuqing Divine Thunder

Yuanshi uses Yuqing Divine Thunder as an offensive divine technique.

• Used against Donghuang Taiyi and the Demon Race after Yuanshi is humiliated. 175 176
• Its attacks are blocked by Taiyi's Chaos Bell. 176

Jade Purity Thunder Technique

Yuanshi employs the Jade Purity Thunder Technique against Qin Yun during their clash.

• Qin Yun counters it with the Sky Splitting Divine Palm and defeats Yuanshi. 117

Pangu Banner

Yuanshi's life-bound magic treasure and Innate Supreme Treasure.

• Used against Donghuang Taiyi's Chaos Bell, but its power is shattered by the better-refined treasure. 175
• Later deployed against the Twelve Ancestral Witches and Qin Yun during the dispute over Taiyi Zhenren. 401

Three Treasures Jade Ruyi

Yuanshi's precious treasure used in an attack on Qingyi Mountain God Temple.

• Its attack rebounds through the temple's defensive power.
• The rebound severely injures Yuanshi and destroys the treasure. 28

Relationships

• Qin Yun / Qingyi Mountain God — Longstanding adversary. Yuanshi resents Qin Yun's power, Merit, and influence over Tongtian; Qin Yun repeatedly defeats or rebukes him. 26 107 117 254 262
• Laozi — Elder brother and fellow member of the Three Pure Ones. Laozi often responds to Yuanshi's outbursts with restraint, mediation, or silent disapproval. 28 121 123
• Tongtian — Younger brother. Their relationship deteriorates over Tongtian's trust in Qin Yun, eventual sainthood, disciples, and protection of the Sect of Interception. 121 251 267 447
• Hongyun — Rival whose Eleven-Petal Bloom humiliates Yuanshi; later becomes a Saint before him. 55 240
• Donghuang Taiyi — Opponent in the struggle for Fangzhang Immortal Island; Taiyi defeats Yuanshi with the Chaos Bell. 175 176
• Twelve Ancestral Witches — Openly hostile toward Yuanshi due to his treatment of Qin Yun and conflicts involving Chan Teachings disciples. 254 401 425
• Taiyi Zhenren — Disciple whose killing by Zhao Gongming provokes Yuanshi's vow of revenge. 401 417
• Chijingzi — Disciple whose death at the hands of the Twelve Ancestral Witches further humiliates Yuanshi. 425 447
• Jieyin and Zhunti — Rivals who mock Yuanshi's setbacks and later frustrate him at Mount Sumeru. 417 433

Story Role / Major Arcs

Qingyi Mountain God Temple Incident

Yuanshi enters Qin Yun's temple, dismisses its deity as insignificant, and is immobilized by its power. After being released, he escalates the conflict by insulting and threatening the resident spirits; his later attack on the temple costs him the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi. 26 28

Conflict over Tongtian

Yuanshi opposes Tongtian's dealings with Qin Yun, including Tongtian's incense offering, receipt of Great Dao Origins, and acceptance of further treasures. His suspicions cause repeated disputes with both Tongtian and Laozi. 107 121 123 125

Repeated Humiliations

Yuanshi injures himself trying to equal Hongyun's cultivation achievement, loses to Qin Yun, and is overpowered by Taiyi during the contest over Fangzhang Immortal Island. 55 117 175

Sainthood and Chan Teachings

After attaining sainthood, Yuanshi preaches with Laozi for six thousand years, gains Merit, takes disciples, and establishes himself as the Chan Teachings' sect master. His pride remains unchanged, leading him to challenge Qin Yun and antagonize other powers. 262 433

Sectarian Conflicts

Yuanshi's disputes with the Twelve Ancestral Witches and the Sect of Interception escalate after Taiyi Zhenren and Chijingzi are killed. He seeks revenge against Zhao Gongming, suppresses him in an effort to force obedience, and clashes with Tongtian over Zhao Gongming's fate. 401 417 425 447

Trivia

• Yuanshi's hostility toward Qin Yun persists even when he considers whether the widening gap between Chan Teachings and other sects is caused by his disciples not offering incense to Qin Yun. He rejects the idea out of pride. 418
• He disapproves of Tongtian accepting female disciples and of disciples he deems unworthy, discouraging prospective students from approaching Tongtian. 257