Contents
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Hua Yunfei (华云飞) |
| Alias(es) | Cloud Emperor; Feiyun; Wu Yun; Zi Feiyun; Mu Xuanzhi; Yuan Fei 630 874 1010 1314 1786 |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Kaoshan Sect; Dao Origin Peak; Hua Clan; Black Hand Organization 429 801 2350 |
| Occupation/Role | 101st Peak Master of Dao Origin Peak; master and mentor to multiple disciples 429 900 |
| Status | Alive 2358 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 3 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Quasi-Emperor Realm | 239 | Concealed his Quasi-Emperor aura while presenting himself as being in the Heavenly Human Realm. |
| Great Emperor Realm | 429 | Had become a Great Emperor by the time he was recognized as Dao Origin Peak's 101st Peak Master. |
| Great Emperor Realm (re-cultivated) | 958 | After re-cultivating from childhood and severing his previous Great Emperor foundation, he reclaimed the Emperor Throne in ten years. |
| Early Quasi-Hegemon | 1506 | His strength was confirmed as early Quasi-Hegemon level; he was described as invincible through the generations. |
| Hegemon Grade (temporary) | 1613 | Feng Qingwu lent him her power, temporarily raising him to the Hegemon Grade to resist the Origin of the Heavenly Vault. |
| Overlord Grade (temporary) | 1615 | Reached temporary Overlord-grade strength after the Heavenly Vault's Origin was sealed. |
| Hegemon Grade | 2329 | Had recently entered the Hegemon Grade by the time of the Venerable Lord's assessment. |
Background
The Hua Family had served as Dao Origin Peak's Peak Masters for generations. Hua Yunfei's father, True Lord Dao Origin, was a sixth-stage cultivator and the prior Peak Master; he later intended to pass the position to a disciple rather than his son. Hua Yunfei was aware of the sect's long exploitation of the Hua Family, though he generally avoided becoming embroiled in its disputes. 3
He cultivated in secrecy and initially concealed both his realm and special physique. His early displays of Imperial Might drew confusion from the Kaoshan Sect's True Lords, while he openly maintained that he intended to become an Emperor. 3 239
By the time he became Dao Origin Peak's 101st Peak Master, Hua Yunfei had become one of Kaoshan Sect's central figures. He developed a reputation as the unparalleled Cloud Emperor, a title feared by enemies and admired by the sect's younger generation. 429 630
Appearance
Hua Yunfei is repeatedly regarded as exceptionally handsome, possessing a distinctly masculine charm that stands out even among cultivators known for their appearance. He is commonly seen in white robes and, in later appearances, wears his hair white by choice. 674 2174 2346
- Frequently adopts alternate appearances and identities while travelling. 332 1010 1314
- His looks regularly attract attention from female cultivators, including Tian Feixue and Xia Qiuer. 660 958 2346
- Retains a calm, composed bearing even when injured, threatened, or confronting stronger opponents. 625 680
Personality
Hua Yunfei is cautious, calculating, and habitually conceals his identity, aura, and full strength. He avoids unnecessary attention, plans contingencies before acting, and considers reckless confidence a path to ruin. 332 718 958
Despite his caution, he is extremely self-assured in battle. He is willing to mock or humiliate opponents who provoke him, but generally assesses their strength before revealing his own. 134 331 874
He is generous and attentive as a master. Hua Yunfei gives his disciples techniques, artifacts, cultivation insights, and opportunities, but insists that they develop the ability to stand independently rather than relying solely on him. 104 532
His pursuit of longevity is one of his defining motivations. He seeks to repair the flaws in his Primordial Dao Body so that he can avoid future regret and continue protecting the people important to him. 445 1045
He can also be ruthless toward enemies. Those who threaten his disciples, allies, or senior sister may be ambushed, killed, or refined without mercy. 607 900 901
Abilities & Skills
Primordial Dao Body
Hua Yunfei possesses the Primordial Dao Body, a Great Dao physique naturally attuned to the Myriad Daos and capable of borrowing their power. Its flaws limit his path to true longevity, leading him to seek the Primordial Heart and methods of repair. 357 445 634
- Can borrow Great Dao power to overwhelm opponents whose physiques would otherwise make them formidable. 388
- Uses Primordial Dao techniques such as the Primordial Dao Fist. 645
- Began integrating the Primordial Heart into his body to repair his physique, a process that placed him under immense pressure. 634
- His progress strengthened the Primordial Dao Bodies of the Hongmeng Great Emperor and Gong Qingyan. 634
All-Seeing Eye
Hua Yunfei can inspect another person's status, including their cultivation, aptitude, physique, techniques, artifacts, and destiny. 7
- Identified Ye Bufan's Primordial Sacred Body, Saint-grade aptitude, and multiple Emperor- and Saint-grade Dao talents. 7
- Used similar observation to recognize Jiang Ruoyao's identity, cultivation, physique, and Emperor Weapon. 220
- Can perceive cultivation and strength that others attempt to conceal. 532
Comprehensive Dao Cultivation
Rather than dedicating himself to a single Dao, Hua Yunfei follows a comprehensive path. Taiyi Ancient Emperor considered his talent extraordinary precisely because he had no evident weaknesses despite cultivating broadly. 57
- Employs sword techniques, fists, formations, body cultivation, and Great Dao Laws in combat. 57 607 1595
- Activated the Indestructible Battle Body, Creation Immortal Body, and Myriad Daos Divine Body simultaneously against three top experts. 1595
- Can alter or cultivate unfamiliar Daoist methods to support disguises and covert operations. 2018
Clones, Concealment, and Arrays
Hua Yunfei frequently relies on deception, concealment techniques, avatars, and prepared formations rather than meeting every threat directly. 332 518 607
- Used the Unseen Breath Concealment Technique and other methods to travel unnoticed. 332
- Surrounded an opponent with four versions of himself before striking together. 518
- Ambushed True Immortals and Great Emperors with array patterns that trapped and weakened them. 607
- Reads enemies' intentions and can switch to a clone to evade an anticipated ambush. 2255
Archery
Hua Yunfei can condense Great Dao Laws into a golden sword-feather arrow. 874
- Defeated Wuya with a single arrow despite Wuya's mastery of elven archery. 874
- Raised his aura to Quasi-Immortal King level while preparing the shot. 874
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Chaos Bell — A powerful weapon Hua Yunfei prepared to use against Luo Xianling after revealing his true strength. 134
- Supreme Cauldron — Used alongside the Kunpeng Battle Robe to withstand space-infused sword attacks and major formations. 134
- Kunpeng Battle Robe — Defensive robe that helped him endure Luo Xianling's offensive techniques. 134
- Eastern Sacred Sword — Sword he uses for high-speed travel and combat. 334
- Martial Virtue Brick — A simple brick capable of suppressing the Sun Moon Divine Son's divine palace; Hua Yunfei considers it more useful than many supreme weapons. 331 527
- Heaven Refining Pot — A top-tier Immortal King weapon forged by King Yu, capable of refining Heaven and Earth. 527 607
- Heaven-Piercing Banner / Heavenly Emperor Banner — War Emperor-grade banner used to collect divine souls, destroy formations, and refine enemies. 1574 1575 1594
- Phoenix Hairpin — Given to him by Feng Qingwu; used to seal the Origin of the Heavenly Vault. 1615
- Hua Clan Ancestor Master Trial Card — Temporarily grants him the Hua Clan Ancestor Master's power for one minute. 621
- Heaven-Covering Formation — Conceals any aura for one minute, making the target undetectable. 621
Relationships
- True Lord Dao Origin — Father and former Dao Origin Peak Master; wanted Hua Yunfei to marry and produce an heir, but Hua Yunfei showed no interest. 3
- Hua Yunsheng — Younger sister; openly worries about his injuries and treats him with familial affection. 674
- Xia Yun — Dao Companion and the Primordial Heart; repeatedly supports Hua Yunfei's cultivation and was willing to sacrifice herself to repair his Primordial Dao Body. 445 625 634
- Jiang Ruoyao — Close ally with a complicated and emotionally charged relationship; she has alternated between fighting alongside him and pursuing him with killing intent while her memories were sealed. 233 1325 1531
- Feng Qingwu — Disciple and Reincarnation Empress; regards Hua Yunfei as her Master and repeatedly protects him at great personal cost. 900 1613 1615
- Xi Yue — Nominal senior sister; trusted Hua Yunfei after he helped save Feng Qingwu from the Path of Reincarnation. 540 625
- Ye Bufan — Eldest disciple; a Primordial Sacred Body cultivator who deeply respects Hua Yunfei as his model. 7 424
- Huang Xuan — Disciple; received the Emperor's Heart, Immortal King Divine Abilities, and Hua Yunfei's cultivation insights. 104 532
- Jia Duobao — Disciple; admires Hua Yunfei greatly and inherited his master's cooking skills. 233 388
- Yaya — Fourth disciple; a Primordial Divine Body child whom Hua Yunfei took in after Bai Yueguang entrusted her future to him. 95 674
- Chu Qing'er — Disciple; later reunited with Hua Yunfei alongside the other matured Dao Origin Peak disciples. 1045
- Tian Feixue — Angel Race cultivator who openly admires Hua Yunfei; he intervened to prevent Wuya from forcing her into marriage, though he does not reciprocate her romantic feelings. 835 874 1458
- Xia Qiuer — Close friend and junior sister figure; Hua Yunfei repeatedly protects her but regards her as a confidante rather than a romantic partner. 1557 1789 2346
- Huantao — Initially a hostile protector assigned by Emperor Zuntian; later revealed that she had secretly protected Hua Yunfei and his companions. 2028 2164
Story Role / Major Arcs
- Hidden strength in Kaoshan Sect — Displays Imperial Might, unsettles the sect's True Lords, and declares his ambition to become an Emperor. 3
- Building Dao Origin Peak — Recruits and trains disciples including Ye Bufan, Huang Xuan, Jia Duobao, Yaya, and Chu Qing'er. 7 95 104 1045
- Emperor Road conflicts — Defeats the Sun Moon Divine Son, challenges major powers, and dismantles Imperial Court assassin activity in Yuzhou. 331 334
- Heaven Stealing invasion — Combines his Primordial Dao Body with Xia Yun's Primordial Purple Body, receives a Great Dao Blessing, and defeats Qi Ritian. 388
- Path of Reincarnation — Enters the Path of Reincarnation to rescue Feng Qingwu, confronts the Reincarnation Orderers, and gains powerful System rewards. 620 621 625
- Ghost Phoenix Race operation — Deliberately enters a dangerous mission meant to temper his Dao Heart and create a path toward the Hegemon Grade. 1598 1599
- Heavenly Vault crisis — Receives Feng Qingwu's aid, temporarily reaches Hegemon- and Overlord-grade power, and seals the Heavenly Vault's Origin in a phoenix hairpin. 1613 1615
- Haoyue Palace infiltration — Operates under the Moon Emperor's prepared successor identity alongside Jiang Ruoyao and Gong Qingyan. 2018 2028
- Later Hegemon campaigns — Defeats Hegemon Grade enemies, continues investigating hidden forces and past identities, and confronts An Ning after she targets Xia Qiuer. 2255 2291 2346 2350
Notable Quotes
“Just one arrow. If you can take it, then you win!” 874
“I've kicked my fair share of ancestors.” 1792
“The affairs of the previous generation shouldn't involve the children. She is innocent.” 2358
Trivia
- Hua Yunfei is a skilled cook; Jia Duobao attributes his own culinary ability to Hua Yunfei's instruction. 233
- He is notably good at cards and won heavily from Huang Xuan and Jia Duobao. 674
- He habitually uses alternate identities even after it becomes safer to travel under his real name. 1792
- His past identity was associated with the declaration to “defeat all Heavens in the world.” 2106