Ying Zheng

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ying Zheng (嬴政) 33
Alias(es)	Qin Shi Huang; First Emperor of Great Qin; Human Emperor; Human Dao Saint Venerable; Lord of the Human Dao; Co-Lord of the Three Realms 33 230 232 245
Species/Race	Human 33 219
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Great Qin Sacred Dynasty; Lingxuan Dao Field / Lingxuan Sect as Zhou Xuan's second inner disciple 84 230
Occupation/Role	Founding Emperor of Great Qin; ruler of the Great Qin Sacred Dynasty; Lord of the Human Dao 33 230 245
Status	Alive; fully controls the Human Dao 245
First Appearance	Chapter 33

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Human Immortal	84	Zhou Xuan restores his Divine Soul and recreates his body with the Great Dao Divine Soul Pill and Great Dao Body Building Pill, allowing him to break the restriction on human emperors cultivating immortality. 84
Grand Unity Golden Immortal threshold / Dao Fruit	112	After comprehending the Kingly Dao Sacred Dynasty Eternal Unfailing Art, his destiny becomes bound to Great Qin's national fortune; Zhou Xuan states that he has reached the threshold of Grand Unity Golden Immortal. 112
Peak Grand Unity Golden Immortal	212	Restoring order in Great Qin causes its destiny to recover, carrying Ying Zheng from early through middle and late Grand Unity Golden Immortal to the peak stage. 212
Grand Unity Golden Immortal	220	Great Qin's restored fortune and Human Dao destiny empower him to form the Three Flowers and Five Energies, producing ninety-nine Human Emperor Dao Flowers. 220
Grand Unity Golden Immortal Grand Perfection → Primordial Golden Immortal / Quasi-Saint	221–222	His cultivation rises through Grand Unity stages to Grand Perfection, then reaches Primordial Golden Immortal; he is subsequently recognized as a Quasi-Saint. 221 222
Half-Saint of the Human Dao	225	Merit from the Human Dao and the faith of countless beings shield Xianyang and propel him through the Quasi-Saint stages to Half-Saint. 225
Saint of the Human Dao	227–228	The Human Dao Incarnation lends him the Human Dao Origin; Ying Zheng heals, merges with it, and becomes the Human Dao's first Saint. 227 228
Saintly power diminished	234	The Human Dao Incarnation seizes the Human Dao Origin Wheel, causing Ying Zheng's saintly light and cultivation to fall sharply. 234
Hunyuan Taiji Celestial Venerable / Sage of Dao Integration	245–246	After the Human Dao abdicates and transfers the Origin Wheel, Ying Zheng absorbs the wills of billions of beings, completely masters the Human Dao, and advances through Dao integration. 245 246

Background and History

Ying Zheng unified the six states, integrated the Nine Provinces, standardized script, weights, and measures, built imperial roads and the Great Wall, and created the title of “Emperor.” Rejecting the subordinate title of Son of Heaven, he proclaimed that he would cultivate immortality and defy Heaven itself. 33

His defiance provoked the Heavenly Dao, which decreed that he would die at forty-nine and that Great Qin would perish in its second generation. When Sun Wukong entered the Qin palace, Ying Zheng initially rejected the Monkey King's offer of brotherhood and protection; Wukong nevertheless left him a Life-Saving Monkey Hair, to be used if he ever chose to call for aid. 34 35

At the Palace of Sha Qiu, Ying Zheng reached the prophesied age of forty-nine and used the Monkey Hair as he died. His soul was sentenced by King Yama to ten thousand years in the eighteenth level of hell for defying Heaven, but Sun Wukong forced the Underworld to release him. In return, Ying Zheng acknowledged Wukong as his elder brother and resolved to seek a path beyond fate. 63 67 69 70

Sun Wukong brought him to the Lingxuan Dao Field, where Zhou Xuan accepted him as his second inner disciple. Zhou Xuan removed the restraints on his soul, restored his body, and made him an immortal; Ying Zheng then swore absolute loyalty to his master. 83 84

Restoration of Great Qin

After mastering cultivation tied to national destiny, Ying Zheng returned to find Great Qin destabilized by rebellions and the forged report of his death. He reunited with Fusu and Meng Tian, led the northern army toward Xianyang, executed Zhao Gao, spared and exiled Li Si, and reasserted imperial control. 209 210 211 212

His restored rule changes aspects of his governance. While he condemns Fusu's earlier attempt to obey a forged suicide decree, he considers Fusu's criticism of harsh Qin laws and resolves to seek a state in which “everyone is like a dragon.” 210 212

War Against the Heavenly Court

When Li Jing and Nezha arrived with Heavenly Soldiers to destroy Xianyang, Ying Zheng used his Imperial Seal and the Mountain River Society State Bottle to repel their assault. The bottle's barrier withstands the Heavenly Thunder Earth Fire Great Array without damage to either Ying Zheng or the city. 214 215 216

He then wielded the Conquer the World Sword, killed Li Jing and the attacking Heavenly Soldiers, and subdued Nezha. Declaring that the Human Race would no longer be ruled by the Heavenly Dao, he executed the rebel leaders Liu Bang and Xiang Yu despite their Heavenly Dao protection. 217 218 219

Rise of the Human Dao

Ying Zheng's resistance draws support from the Three Sovereigns and the Human Dao itself. Empowered by Human Dao Merit and later the Human Dao Origin, he becomes the first Saint of the Human Dao and renames Great Qin the Great Qin Sacred Dynasty. 220 225 227 228 230

As Human Dao Saint, he distributes Human Dao Origin to his heir and officials, revives Bai Qi, and grants the people of Great Qin the capacity to cultivate. He formally declares that every citizen of Great Qin can pursue immortality and the Great Dao. 230 231

After defeating the Heavenly Court's forces, Ying Zheng forces the Jade Emperor to surrender treasures and abdicate in his favor, becoming Co-Lord of the Three Realms. Great Qin later forms a brotherly alliance with Sun Wukong's Heavenly Demon Country. 232 233

The Human Dao Incarnation later reclaims the Human Dao Origin Wheel, stripping away much of Ying Zheng's saintly power. Zhou Xuan ultimately brokers the Human Dao's abdication, returning the Wheel to Ying Zheng and establishing him as the true Lord who fully controls the Human Dao. 234 245

Appearance

Ying Zheng is a middle-aged man whose imperial bearing remains intact even as a soul. He commonly wears black-and-gold dragon-patterned imperial robes and a twelve-stringed imperial crown. 33 67 79

• Jet-black hair secured beneath a golden coronet or white-jade imperial crown. 33 79
• Sharp, sword-like eyebrows and cold, eagle- or falcon-like eyes. 33 79
• An austere, unapproachable expression and overwhelming imperial majesty. 33
• In battle, manifests golden dragon energy, an Emperor's Dharma Image, and an imperial aura capable of suppressing divine attacks. 112 214 219

Personality

Ying Zheng is defined by his refusal to submit. He rejects Heaven's authority over human rulers, refuses the title Son of Heaven, and pursues immortality even after learning that defiance will cost him his life and dynasty. 33 35

As emperor, he is severe, proud, and decisive. He reacts furiously to betrayal, rejects weakness in Fusu, and shows ruthless resolve against invaders of Great Qin. 33 210 217

His discipleship under Zhou Xuan tempers this severity with a stronger concern for the people and the long-term prosperity of the state. He spares Li Si for his usefulness, restrains his reliance on killing, and redefines his ambitions around safeguarding Huaxia and allowing its people to become “dragons.” 210 212 218

Abilities & Skills

Kingly Dao Sacred Dynasty Eternal Unfailing Art

A cultivation art created specifically for Ying Zheng by Zhou Xuan. It binds his life, cultivation, and imperial power to the destiny of Great Qin. 111 112

• Great Qin's prosperity directly strengthens his cultivation; its decline restricts his advancement. 111 209 212
• Draws upon the wishes of the people, the state's lifeline, and national destiny. 212
• Produces an Emperor's Dharma Image linked to Huaxia's mountains, rivers, citizens, and dragon energy. 112
• Requires him to practice kingly rule and establish an enduring sacred dynasty. 112 212

Imperial Dynasty Qi Luck Profound Art

A Saint-level cultivation method comprehended in the Primordial Book Library. Ying Zheng regards it as his path to sainthood and a means to stand against Heaven. 111

• Channels imperial destiny through visions of mountains, rivers, citizens, and heavenly bodies. 111
• Reinforces his ambition to merge with and elevate the Human Dao. 111

Human Dao Authority

As the Lord of the Human Dao, Ying Zheng can wield the collective will, faith, merit, and origin power of the Human Race. 225 227 245

• Human Dao Merit protected both Ying Zheng and Xianyang from the Jade Emperor's attack. 225
• The Human Dao Origin enabled his ascension to Human Dao Saint. 227 228
• He can grant portions of Human Dao Origin to empower subjects, officials, and soldiers. 230 231
• His saintly power was vulnerable when the Human Dao Incarnation reclaimed the Origin Wheel, until he later received full control of it. 234 245

Imperial Aura and Dragon Qi

Ying Zheng's emperor's aura manifests as true dragons and an overwhelming kingly pressure. 112 214

• The Imperial Seal released ten thousand golden dragons that blocked Nezha's spear light. 214
• His dragon qi and Great Qin's fortune rise together as the dynasty is restored. 212
• He can invoke the authority of the Human Emperor to challenge Heavenly Court officials and suppress their treasures. 214

Swordsmanship

Ying Zheng uses the Yin Yang Qiankun Swords, renamed the Conquer the World Sword, as weapons of kingly conquest. 112 217

• The paired black-and-white swords embody yin and yang and can only be wielded by a born king. 112
• Their sword qi expands to vast scale and was used to kill Li Jing and the attacking Heavenly Soldiers. 218
• Ying Zheng views the weapon as a charge to establish lasting peace for the Human Race. 217

Equipment

• Mountain River Society State Bottle — A top-grade Chaos Spirit Treasure bestowed by Zhou Xuan. It creates an indestructible defensive barrier capable of protecting Ying Zheng and Xianyang from the Heavenly Thunder Earth Fire Great Array. 112 215 216
• Conquer the World Sword — The renamed Yin Yang Qiankun Swords: one black and one white, mutually destructive yet complementary, intended for a monarch of the Human Dao. 112 217
• Human Dao Origin Wheel — The vessel of the Human Dao's origin, collective will, and faith. Ying Zheng ultimately receives and fully controls it. 227 245
• Three Realms Imperial Seal — One of the Jade Emperor's surrendered treasures after Ying Zheng forces his abdication. 232
• Haotian Pagoda, Dragon Chariot Phoenix Carriage, and World-Ending Divine Sword — Treasures ceded by the Jade Emperor. 232
• Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Sword, Taiji Diagram, Nine-Turn Golden Elixirs, Twelve-Turn Purple Gold Elixirs, and Hongmeng Purple Qi Pills — Treasures and pills surrendered by the Grand Supreme Elder Lord. 232

Relationships

• Zhou Xuan — Master and benefactor. Zhou Xuan accepts Ying Zheng as his second inner disciple, restores his body, creates his cultivation art, and later helps him fully stabilize control of the Human Dao. 84 112 245
• Sun Wukong — Elder brother and senior disciple. Wukong rescues Ying Zheng from the Underworld, introduces him to Zhou Xuan, and later allies the Heavenly Demon Country with Great Qin. 69 83 233
• Fusu — Son and Crown Prince. Ying Zheng initially condemns Fusu's indecision, then names him Crown Prince and grants him a wisp of Human Dao Origin. 210 230
• Meng Tian — Loyal general. Ying Zheng returns to save him, appoints him Great General, then later makes him Great Qin Martial Marquis and grants him Human Dao Origin and the Sky Breaking Divine Halberd. 209 212 230
• Li Si — Former prime minister. Ying Zheng spares him from execution because of his past talent and merit, instead exiling him to the northern lands. 211 212
• Nezha — Former enemy turned subordinate. After Ying Zheng kills Li Jing and destroys the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda, Nezha pledges allegiance to Great Qin for ten thousand years. 218
• The Three Sovereigns — Fuxi, Shennong, and Xuanyuan support Ying Zheng against the Heavenly Court and later serve as Great Qin State Preceptors. 220 233
• Jade Emperor — Principal adversary. The Jade Emperor decrees Ying Zheng's early death, repeatedly seeks to destroy Great Qin, and is ultimately forced to abdicate his Three Realms authority. 34 219 232
• Human Dao Incarnation — Source of both Ying Zheng's ascension and temporary downfall. The Incarnation first lends him the Human Dao Origin, later reclaims it, and finally abdicates the Human Dao to Ying Zheng. 227 234 245

Notable Quotes

“If I am to be, I will be the First Emperor, and never the Son of Heaven!” 33

“I shall slay the heavens, and the Human Race shall stand!” 219

“I want every citizen of Great Qin to be like a dragon!!” 231