Nameless Man

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Cui Tianyuan 440
Alias(es)	Nameless Man (无名男子); Uncle Cui; Exalted One; Sixty-fourth Nether Emperor; former King of Hell 440 449
Species/Race	Ghost; Ghost King 410 414
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Former ruler of the Underworld; travelling companion of Li Yutong's group 440 449
Occupation/Role	Former Sixty-fourth Nether Emperor of the Underworld 440
Status	Active 449
First Appearance	Chapter 108 (first explicit identification in the supplied context) 108

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Ghost King	410	States that he has advanced to Ghost King level, granting him the ability to use Ghost Arts. 410 417

Background

According to the Chuguan King, Cui Tianyuan was the Sixty-fourth Nether Emperor and once ruled the Underworld. Roughly seventy-four years before the present events, his capable general Dunhuang Ao—then Fengdu City's City Lord—usurped him. Tianyuan was badly injured, disappeared, and lost his memories. The account remains unverified by the group. 440 441 443

Dunhuang Ao reportedly used the Soul Sealing Celestial Star Disk while Tianyuan attempted to escape, erasing the memories of those involved. Tianyuan's sister, Cui Tianxue, was taken by the Eldest Princess and has remained missing. 442

After losing his memories, Tianyuan was found by an old Daoist priest from Maoshan. He remembers nothing from before that encounter and was subsequently known only as the Nameless Man. 427

Appearance

The Nameless Man is an extraordinarily handsome man whose bearing can shift from relaxed and unkempt to overtly imperial. 377 442

• Wears a dragon robe embroidered with a five-clawed golden dragon. 377
• Carries an exceptionally noble-looking treasure sword. 366 377
• Can appear disheveled after battle despite his usual composure. 377
• His robes billow without wind when channeling Heavenly Punishment. 419

Personality

He is typically relaxed, sarcastic, and somewhat lazy. He jokes about abandoning the group to recover, boasts after defeating opponents, and dislikes being forced to give opinions on matters he cannot remember. Despite this, he repeatedly remains with Li Yutong's group and acts when they are in danger. 127 377 427

The Nameless Man is observant and practical. He evaluates supernatural artifacts, identifies exploitable weaknesses in enemies, and weighs the consequences of using powerful techniques near allies. 108 356 404

His amnesia leaves him deeply isolated. Li Yutong recognizes that his constant chatter and need for acknowledgement stem from prolonged loneliness. Tianyuan becomes visibly distressed and aggressive when he learns of his lost identity and sister, though he regains his composure enough to distrust the Chuguan King's unverified story. 438 442 443

Abilities & Skills

Ghost King Physiology

As a Ghost King, Tianyuan can fly and wield Ghost Arts. He is capable of fighting through hordes of zombies while protecting incapacitated allies. 116 410 414

• Fought zombie hordes with a sword while shielding Yun Yao and Jiang Yujie. 116
• Can recover his sword after it has been knocked away. 417
• Uses and understands yin energy, ghostly vital essence, and Ghost King-level cultivation. 108 410

Swordsmanship

Tianyuan possesses an exquisite sword art and uses his treasure sword in direct combat. 127

• Cut through zombie hordes during the battle against Old Ghost. 116
• Intercepted Ox-Head's axe strike from behind, though the force initially knocked his sword away. 410 417
• Killed Yin soldiers with single sword strikes during the battlefield escape. 414

Perception and Analysis

He can perceive hidden formations and analyze unusual ghostly entities.

• Detected a sealing formation within Li Yutong's Yin Gathering Token through “perception.” 108
• Explained that the Rock Bone Ghost's apparent body was likely an extremely solidified phantom rather than a true physical form. 405 406
• Identified the concentrated death qi in Lin'an Village as likely resulting from demonic creatures killing and accumulating bodies. 356
• Warned that Nangong Yiyi's Spirit Guide technique consumes immense yin energy, cannot be stopped midway, and could severely harm its caster if mishandled. 365

Spellcraft and Formations

Tianyuan can cast advanced spells and construct magic arrays.

• Temporarily restrained the Rock Bone Ghost in a vine net. 404
• Created two magic arrays for Qianqian and Xiao Xiao during the soul-exchange ritual. 383
• Performed the ritual using the Ghost King of Youchuan's natal origin energy, Shore Flower, and Soul Returning Grass. 383
• His soul-exchange spell was powerful enough to alert an Underworld Official. 383

Ghost Art: Heavenly Punishment

A Ghost Art that forms a golden sword and drives it down from the sky against a target. 412 420

• Channels golden light from his sword into the sky before the attack manifests. 412 419
• Embedded a golden sword in Ox-Head's neck despite Ox-Head initially appearing unharmed. 420
• Its activation is delayed; the timing depends on the severity of the target's sins. 419
• Requires an opening for allies to follow up, such as Li Yutong's Golden Brocade Confinement Array. 412 419

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Treasure Sword — An unnamed, noble-looking sword used for his swordsmanship and as the focus for Heavenly Punishment. 366 412
• Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Robe — Imperial attire associated with his revealed status as the former Nether Emperor. 377 440

Relationships

• Li Yutong — Companion and trusted ally. Li Yutong values his protection and insight, later returns Tianyuan's natal origin energy so he is no longer bound to him. 127 428
• Nangong Yiyi — Fellow Ghost King and strategic partner. They jointly assess threats, discuss the risks of powerful attacks, and coordinate against Ox-Head and Horse-Face. 356 410
• Cui Tianxue — His missing sister. She was reportedly taken by the Eldest Princess after the usurpation. 440 442
• Chuguan King — Underworld figure who recognizes Tianyuan as “Exalted One,” kneels before him, and reveals his alleged identity and past. Tianyuan remains wary of his motives. 440 443
• Dunhuang Ao — Former general and Fengdu City Lord who allegedly usurped Tianyuan and used the Soul Sealing Celestial Star Disk. 441 442
• Qianqian and Xiao Xiao — Ghosts guided by Tianyuan through the dangerous soul-exchange ritual. 383
• Old Daoist priest of Maoshan — Found Tianyuan after his memory loss; Tianyuan recalls no events from before that encounter. 427

Story Role / Major Arcs

Zombie Horde and Recovery

Tianyuan prevents Li Yutong from immediately destroying the Ghost King of Youchuan, recognizing that the captive's vital essence and Ghost King status may be useful. He identifies the Yin Gathering Token's concealed sealing formation, enabling the group to imprison Youchuan inside it. 108

During Old Ghost's zombie assault, Tianyuan protects Yun Yao and Jiang Yujie with his swordsmanship. After the group's escape, he enters the Yin Gathering Token to recover from his exertion. 116 127

Qianqian's Soul Exchange

When the group seeks to restore Qianqian, Tianyuan explains the dangers of Spirit Guide and later takes responsibility for the soul-exchange ritual. He constructs paired arrays for Qianqian and Xiao Xiao, combining Shore Flower, Soul Returning Grass, and Youchuan's natal origin energy despite the risk of attracting Underworld Officials. 365 383

Underworld Battlefield

Tianyuan helps subdue the Rock Bone Ghost by recognizing that brute force is ineffective and directing the group to target its joints. He then coordinates the force needed to tear off the ghost's arms. 404 405

After advancing to Ghost King, he confronts Ox-Head during the massive clash between paper effigies and Yin soldiers. He uses Heavenly Punishment to create an opening for Li Yutong's confinement array. 410 412 420

Revelation of His Identity

A captured ghost claims to have once served Tianyuan, prompting the group to investigate his forgotten past. Tianyuan admits that he cannot remember anything before being found by the Maoshan Daoist. 426 427

The Chuguan King ultimately identifies him as Cui Tianyuan, the Sixty-fourth Nether Emperor. Tianyuan's concern immediately turns to the fate of his sister, Cui Tianxue, and he resolves to pursue the recovery of his memories through the Soul Guiding Art despite the dangers of hell and Dunhuang Ao. 440 442 445

Notable Quotes

“Perception.” 108

“Sword rises with surging clouds for thirty thousand li! The breath of myriad phenomena gathers in the heart! Heavenly Punishment!” 412