Ye Ziyun

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ye Ziyun (叶紫芸)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Sacred Lan Academy; the City Lord's household / Wind Snow Family 1 22
Occupation/Role	Student and Demon Spirit Master cultivator
Status	Alive; last seen attending the academy's year-end Power Test period 49
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Cyan Soul Sea; 86 Soul Power	3	Identified as the class's highest-ranked student by Soul Power.
Bronze 1-star	23	Broke through after cultivating the Nine Revolutions Ice Phoenix Art, a technique tailored to her Wind Snow element and Ice Phoenix soul form.

Background / History

In Nie Li's previous life, Ye Ziyun was the daughter of the City Lord and granddaughter of the Legendary Demon Spirit Master Ye Mo, though her identity was concealed from nearly all of her classmates when she enrolled at Sacred Lan Academy. Her status made a prospective engagement to Sacred Family disciple Shen Yue politically suitable. 1 2

When the City of Brilliance fell to Blizzard Demonic Beasts, Shen Yue and the Sacred Family abandoned the city. Ye Ziyun instead escaped alongside Nie Li; their shared struggle forged a relationship that became marital. She later died while protecting Nie Li and the other survivors' escape. 2 15

In the reborn timeline, she initially regards Nie Li as an irritating and overly bold classmate. His knowledge of ancient texts and inscription patterns gradually earns her respect, leading her to seek his guidance on cultivation and Snowflake Engravings. 1 15 16

Appearance

Ye Ziyun is a graceful young girl with a serene, elegant bearing. At the beginning of the story, she is thirteen to fourteen years old and often wears white silk clothing. 1

• Long purple hair that falls to her waist; two locks near her ears are tied with purple silk threads. 1 15
• Luminous light-purple eyes, curved eyebrows, and a composed expression. 1 16
• Deep dimples appear when she smiles. 1
• Usually dresses in white silk; later wears a purple silk dress while in the underground palace. 1 39
• Has a butterfly-shaped birthmark on her left chest. 22 23

Personality

Ye Ziyun is outwardly calm, elegant, and guarded. She initially resents Nie Li's staring and keeps a polite distance from him, particularly when she suspects his intentions may be improper. 1 15 16

Despite her noble upbringing, she longs for genuine friendship. She had been close to Xiao Ninger as a child, missed that connection after their families grew apart, and enrolled at Sacred Lan Academy hoping to meet her again. 5 9

She is diligent, competitive, and serious about self-improvement. Ye Ziyun studies ancient texts and inscriptions despite difficulty, and she prioritizes cultivation toward becoming a Legendary Demon Spirit Master like Ye Mo. 15 32

Her composure does not prevent her from acting bravely for people she cares about. She remains behind to support Nie Li during the Green Arm Giant Ape pursuit and risks severe injury trying to rescue him from the Stone Coffin's restrictions. 35 38

Abilities & Skills

Ice Phoenix Soul Form

Ye Ziyun possesses a Wind Snow-element Soul Sea with the rare Ice Phoenix soul form, which Nie Li identifies as one of the strongest soul forms. 22

• Her Ice Phoenix is described as dormant before Black Gold rank; once it hatches at that stage, her cultivation is expected to advance rapidly. 22
• She had a Cyan Soul Sea and 86 Soul Power before reaching Bronze rank. 3
• Her Soul Power manifests as frost-like energy while cultivating the Nine Revolutions Ice Phoenix Art. 23

Nine Revolutions Ice Phoenix Art

Nie Li teaches Ye Ziyun this cultivation technique after testing her Soul Sea. 22

• The art is especially suited to her Wind Snow element and Ice Phoenix form. 22
• Its stated potential is to grant nine lives, allowing revival as long as the user's soul remains intact. 22
• It immediately pushes her through the Bronze 1-star barrier and expels impurities from her body. 23

Inscription Study

Ye Ziyun has studied advanced inscription knowledge and Snowflake Engravings, but seeks Nie Li's assistance when she cannot determine why two Bronze-rank scrolls fail. 15 16

• She recognizes and verifies that Nie Li's revised Gale Snow pattern produces a genuine Silver-grade inscription. 22
• She uses a silver horn pen and keeps inscription materials in her Spatial Ring. 16
• She continues consulting Nie Li on Snowflake Engravings, inscriptions, and cultivation methods during the Ancient Orchid City Ruins expedition. 16 28

Equipment / Items

• Spatial Ring — carries inscription scrolls, a silver horn pen, and a Silver-rank longsword. 16 38
• Bronze-rank Snowflake Engraving scrolls — includes Blade of Wind and Snow and an incomplete version of Gale Snow. 16
• Deep Gem necklace — given by Nie Li after the Stone Coffin incident; increases her cultivation speed and helps heal her wounds. 38 39
• Black Gold Demon Beast Demon Crystals — selected from the underground palace treasure chamber. 40
• Frost Giant bone-tooth anklet — a Legendary Demon Beast bone fragment that can improve Spirit Energy. 40

Relationships

• Nie Li — Classmate, cultivation instructor, and eventual past-life husband. Their prior-life bond formed during the fall of the City of Brilliance; in the current timeline, Ye Ziyun agrees to become his girlfriend if he reaches Gold rank by the following year. 2 15 22 39
• Ye Mo — Grandfather; a Legendary Demon Spirit Master whose status helps make Ye Ziyun one of the city's most prominent youths. 1
• City Lord of Brilliance — Father. His duties leave Ye Ziyun with limited family support for her inscription and cultivation questions. 1 16
• Xiao Ninger — Childhood friend from whom she became separated due to family circumstances. Ye Ziyun enrolls at Sacred Lan Academy in part to reconnect with her. 5 9
• Shen Yue — Former suitor and intended past-life fiancé. Ye Ziyun grows increasingly displeased with his possessiveness, hostility toward Nie Li, and conduct during the expedition. 2 22 25 34
• Chen Linjian — Childhood acquaintance and fellow member of the Ancient Orchid City Ruins expedition. 24 25
• Hu Yan Lanruo — A fellow expedition member whose pursuit of Nie Li irritates Ye Ziyun. 28 31 32

Story Role / Major Arcs

Sacred Lan Academy

Ye Ziyun begins as the most talented student in Nie Li's class, but with her identity hidden. Nie Li's repeated attention initially annoys her, while his defiance of Shen Xiu and his growing connection to Xiao Ninger make her curious about him. 1 2 3 9

She first accepts Nie Li's help in the academy library, where he explains why the Thunder Fire Sacred Codex does not suit her physique. After he resolves the flaws in her Snowflake Engravings, she begins meeting him regularly for guidance. 15 16

Ice Phoenix Cultivation

Using Soul Crystals, Nie Li discovers Ye Ziyun's Wind Snow element and Ice Phoenix soul form. He gives her the Nine Revolutions Ice Phoenix Art, which enables her to reach Bronze 1-star shortly afterward. 22 23

Her growing trust in Nie Li further damages Shen Yue's standing with her, especially after Shen Yue attempts to claim greater familiarity with her than Nie Li possesses. 22

Ancient Orchid City Ruins

Ye Ziyun joins Chen Linjian's expedition to the Ancient Orchid City Ruins alongside Nie Li and Shen Yue. She rejects Shen Yue's offer to camp together, chooses to travel and speak with Nie Li, and becomes increasingly reliant on his knowledge. 24 25 28

After the group is scattered by a Spirit-level Green Arm Giant Ape, she stays behind to support Nie Li despite the danger. The two discover an underground palace, navigate its traps together, and search its chambers for resources that could help defend the City of Brilliance. 35 36 37

When the Stone Coffin's restrictions injure Nie Li, Ye Ziyun repeatedly attempts to reach him and is badly wounded. Nie Li later treats her injuries and gives her the Deep Gem necklace. 38 39

Promise to Nie Li

While recovering in the underground palace, Ye Ziyun directly asks whether Nie Li likes her. She tells him that she will agree to be his girlfriend if he still feels the same after attaining Gold rank. 39

Following the expedition, she continues to show concern over Nie Li's conflicts, including his accepted duel against the Silver-ranked Shen Fei, even while denying that she cares. 49

Notable Quotes

“A promise made is a promise kept! If you can reach Gold Rank, then it's settled.” 39

Trivia

• Ye Ziyun's desire to see the world beyond the City of Brilliance is one of the personal details Shen Yue fails to understand about her. 22
• She selects Black Gold Demon Beast Demon Crystals and a Frost Giant bone-tooth anklet from the underground palace rather than taking indiscriminately from its treasure hoard. 40