Shen Yue

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Shen Yue (沈越)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Sacred Family; Sacred Lan Academy
Occupation/Role	Direct disciple of the Sacred Family; student in Sacred Lan Academy's beginner Martial Artist apprentice class
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Green Soul Sea; 78 Soul Power	3	Named among the class's three foremost talents, alongside Ye Ziyun and Xiao Ninger. He expects his Spirit Energy to exceed 100 quickly due to the Sacred Family's resources.
Bronze 1-star Martial Artist	50	Recorded fist-force results of 120, 130, and 135 during the year-end Power Test.
Bronze 1-star Demon Spirit Master	50	His Spirit Energy test reaches 115, surpassing the 100-point threshold.

Background

Shen Yue is a direct descendant of the Sacred Family, one of the City of Brilliance's three Peak Families. His aunt, Shen Xiu, teaches his class specifically because he is enrolled there. His family regards a marriage between him and Ye Ziyun as politically advantageous, and their elders approve of their association 1 2 22.

In Nie Li's previous life, Shen Yue was Ye Ziyun's suitor and was reportedly close to becoming engaged to her before the City of Brilliance fell. The Sacred Family ultimately fled the city during the disaster, leaving its people behind 2.

Appearance

Shen Yue is a tall, handsome boy, slightly taller than Nie Li.

• Thick eyebrows and large eyes.
• A persistent air of malevolence between his brows.
• Often carries himself with the pride expected of a Sacred Family scion 2 4.

Personality

Shen Yue is proud of his Sacred Family lineage, wealth, and cultivation talent. He initially considers Nie Li beneath notice because of Nie Li's Red Soul Sea and lower family standing, and he views commoner students with similar contempt 3 4 9.

His pursuit of Ye Ziyun fuels a jealous fixation on Nie Li. As Ye Ziyun increasingly distances herself from him, Shen Yue becomes openly hostile, threatens Nie Li, employs subordinates against him, and repeatedly tries to undermine him in front of others 16 21 23 33. His failures tend to provoke anger rather than self-reflection, causing him to lose composure and face in public 17 34.

Abilities & Skills

Soul Power

Shen Yue possesses a Green Soul Sea and had 78 Soul Power at the beginning of the school term, placing him among the class's most gifted students 3.

• Can direct Soul Power at an opponent's Soul Sea before mastering Demon Spirit combat skills 17.
• His Soul Power attack was defeated by Nie Li's more precise control despite Shen Yue's numerical advantage 17.
• Reached 115 Spirit Energy, qualifying him as a Bronze 1-star Demon Spirit Master 50.

Martial Ability

Shen Yue cultivates both physical strength and Spirit Energy.

• Achieved a maximum recorded fist-force score of 135, rated Bronze 1-star 50.
• Commands several Martial Artist followers, including three Bronze 1-star and three Bronze 2-star fighters 21 23.
• His practical combat ability is hampered by his lack of control and tendency to underestimate opponents 16 17.

Archery

Shen Yue attempts to use a Light Crossbow during the Ancient Orchid City Ruins expedition.

• Misses a Green Arm Giant Ape by several meters on his first shot 34.
• Fails to load his second bolt properly, causing it to fall short 34.

Equipment

• Bronze Gauntlets — purchased for 60,000 Spirit Coins, seemingly to impress Ye Ziyun 5.
• Spatial Ring — used to store his gauntlets and wealth 5.
• Light Crossbow — used unsuccessfully against Green Arm Giant Apes in the Ancient Orchid City Ruins 34.

Relationships

• Nie Li — Rival. Shen Yue views Nie Li as an obstacle to winning Ye Ziyun and develops intense resentment after repeatedly losing face to him 16 17 23 34.
• Ye Ziyun — Childhood acquaintance and desired marriage partner. Shen Yue claims their elders support them, but Ye Ziyun grows displeased with his conduct and keeps her distance 2 22 25.
• Shen Xiu — Aunt and instructor. She teaches the beginner class because Shen Yue attends it; after his defeat by Nie Li, Shen Yue seeks her help 1 17.
• Shen Fei — Brother. Shen Fei is Xiao Ninger's intended fiancé and is identified as the Sacred Family's future successor 4 47.
• Chen Linjian — Fellow Peak Family scion and expedition companion. Shen Yue maintains a cordial relationship with him but defers to Chen Linjian's greater standing 24 27 33.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Sacred Lan Academy Rivalry

Shen Yue first notices Nie Li as a possible threat to his pursuit of Ye Ziyun. He mocks Nie Li's poor talent, supports the Sacred Family's defense against accusations of plagiarism, and attempts to use his family status to intimidate him 2 3 11.

After confronting Nie Li in the library over Ye Ziyun, Shen Yue is physically overpowered and loses a Soul Power clash despite possessing more Soul Power. The defeat leaves him terrified, humiliated, and increasingly determined to retaliate 16 17.

Attacks on Nie Li

Shen Yue hires Martial Artist attendants to secretly injure Nie Li. When the group attacks, Nie Li draws attention to the incident, and Xiao Ninger and Ye Ziyun intervene. Shen Yue retreats amid widespread condemnation and loses further standing with Ye Ziyun 21 23 24.

Ancient Orchid City Ruins

During Chen Linjian's expedition, Shen Yue continues to challenge and contradict Nie Li. He sends three Silver-ranked Sacred Family experts after Nie Li, but Chen Linjian mistakes them for Dark Guild members; one is killed and the others are injured 28.

Shen Yue's attempts to compete with Nie Li repeatedly backfire, most notably when his failed crossbow shots make him the subject of the expedition party's laughter. In a rage, he raises his crossbow at Nie Li before Chen Linjian disarms him 34.

Year-End Test

By the year-end assessment, Shen Yue continues to hope for Nie Li's expulsion and intends to seek revenge afterward. He performs first in the Power Test, demonstrating Bronze 1-star strength and Spirit Energy, but Lu Piao's superior results immediately overshadow his display 47 50.

Notable Quotes

“Stay away from Ziyun in the future, or I’ll make you pay!” 16

“It’s all your fault! I’m going to kill you!” 34

Trivia

• Shen Yue's expensive display of wealth fails to impress Ye Ziyun, who ignores him after he purchases Bronze Gauntlets for 60,000 Spirit Coins 5.
• He describes Nie Li's superior combat control as “sorcery” after failing to understand how he was defeated 17.
• Shen Yue returns alone from the Ancient Orchid City Ruins, prompting Nie Li to suspect an undisclosed connection between the Sacred Family and the Dark Guild 41.