Biodata

Feature Details
Name Liu Yanyang (刘晏阳)
Alias(es) White Mask; A Fei
Gender Male
Affiliation Breaking Clan; Heaven Dou Empire; Northern Territory
Occupation/Role Soul Master; Duke of the Northern Territory; Lord of Extreme North City
Status Active
First Appearance Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level Chapter Notes
Innate Full Soul Power / level 10 Soul Master 2 Awakens the top-tier weapon Martial Soul, the Dragon Roar Spear.
Level 14.5 9 Absorbs an approximately 800-year Thunderstorm Claw Dragon Soul Ring and gains his first Soul Skill, Dragon Roar.
Soul Grand Master 11 Breaks through at roughly seven and a half years old after a year and a half of cultivation.
Level 22 Soul Grand Master 13 15 Absorbs a Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear Soul Ring and gains Po Jun.
Level 32 Soul Elder 20 Absorbs a 6,000-year Golden Tyrant Dragon Soul Ring and gains Unyielding.
Level 40 27 Refines an immortal herb at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well; his Dragon Roar Spear evolves from a three-clawed to four-clawed dragon form.
Level 43 Soul Ancestor 32 Possesses the External Soul Bone Golden Scale Wings and the fourth Soul Skill, Self-Sacrifice.
Level 56 61 Absorbs a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Ring and Soul Bone, gaining the fifth Soul Skill, Thousand Jun.
Level 60 95 Prepares to hunt Soul Beasts for his next Soul Ring.
Sixth Soul Ring / Soul Emperor 99 107 Absorbs the hundred-thousand-year Gold Devouring Beast Soul Ring; later returns to Extreme North City as a Soul Emperor.
Level 67 135 Reveals his Soul Power level to Xue Qinghe after the Soul Master Competition.
God King of Destruction inheritance 180 Accepts the inheritance, which resonates with Shui Bing'er's Goddess of Life mark and manifests the Power of Genesis.

Background / History

Liu Yanyang is a transmigrator from Earth who dies in a car accident and awakens in the body of a six-year-old boy on the Douluo Continent. His reborn family is destroyed over a top-grade medicinal herb, leaving him to bury his parents and swear vengeance upon Salis, the City Lord of Extreme North City who ordered the pursuit. 1

After awakening the Dragon Roar Spear with Innate Full Soul Power, he inherits his parents' storage Soul Tools, wealth, herbs, the rings Cheng Ying and Han Guang, and the Douluo Treasure Record. He seeks refuge through Dean Shui of Skywater Academy, but leaves Skywater City quickly to avoid pursuit. 2 3

He reaches an agreement with Yang Wudi of the Breaking Clan: in exchange for the Aromatic Silk Beauty, Yang Wudi will shelter him for six years, teach him spear techniques, provide access to Soul Ring records, and help him hunt Soul Beasts. Liu Yanyang spends those years building his cultivation, refining his spear technique, and designing his own Soul Ring path rather than following the Breaking Clan's purely offensive approach. 7 10 20

At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Liu Yanyang earns Dugu Bo's trust by identifying herbs and addressing the Dugu clan's poison problem. Refining immortal herbs greatly strengthens his body, evolves the Dragon Roar Spear, and establishes Dugu Bo as one of his closest allies. 25 27

After becoming a Soul Emperor, Liu Yanyang returns to Extreme North City and kills Salis, the Martial Soul Hall branch master Mai'erqi, and the forces responsible for persecuting his family. He takes control of the city, later accepting the Heaven Dou Empire's title of Duke of the Northern Territory while intending to use the northern lands as the foundation for his own future power. 107 108 110

Personality

Liu Yanyang is calculating, ambitious, and intensely survival-oriented. Even as a child, he uses false trails, disguises, negotiations, and inherited knowledge to keep stronger enemies from controlling his fate. His long-term goal is to become a god and avoid living at another person's mercy. 2 5 10

He is pragmatic in relationships: he can be sincerely grateful to those who help him, but he is also willing to deceive, manipulate, and exploit information when necessary. His trust in Yang Wudi and Dugu Bo develops gradually through shared risks and mutual benefit. 3 7 22 25

His parents' deaths remain his defining emotional wound. Although he displays pride in his achievements, he openly grieves at their graves and shapes much of his rise to power around fulfilling his promise of revenge. 32 100 109

Appearance

Liu Yanyang initially appears as a young boy whose mature demeanor and bearing stand out sharply against his age. By age twelve, he is described as a sturdy, roughly 1.8-meter-tall youth who commonly wears a black robe and white mask. 7 20

  • Wields the Dragon Roar Spear in his right hand. 7
  • Uses a white mask while fighting under the identity of White Mask. 13
  • Can assume a full dragon-man transformation with golden scales, dragon claws, wings, and icy vertical pupils. 76
  • As A Fei, wears a black robe and a yellow single-eyed vortex mask. 76
  • His fusion with Shui Bing'er manifests as a platinum-white, winged armored figure bearing a dragon-and-phoenix spear. 76

Abilities & Skills

Dragon Roar Spear

Liu Yanyang's top-tier mutated weapon Martial Soul. It resonates with Yang Wudi's Soul Breaking Spear and undergoes multiple evolutions through dragon-associated herbs and Soul Beast abilities. 2 7 27 76 99

  • Evolves to a four-clawed dragon form after refining an immortal herb. 27
  • Evolves again into a five-clawed golden dragon after consuming Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng. 76
  • Incorporates the Gold Devouring Beast's devouring ability, increasing its attack power. 99
  • Supports his eventual full-body dragon transformation. 76

First Soul Skill: Dragon Roar

A lightning-empowered offensive enhancement obtained from the Thunderstorm Claw Dragon. 9

  • Increases attack power by 80%. 9
  • Increases Liu Yanyang's movement speed by 100%. 9
  • Inflicts paralysis on targets struck by the spear. 9
  • Disrupts the target's soul power circulation. 9

Second Soul Skill: Po Jun

A skill gained from the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear Soul Ring. 13

  • Enhances the spear's power and defensive capability. 13
  • Grants armor-piercing properties. 13
  • Is used alongside Unyielding to overwhelm Yu Tianxin. 39

Third Soul Skill: Unyielding

An all-purpose self-enhancement obtained from the Golden Tyrant Dragon Soul Ring. 20

  • Initially increases all attributes by 30%. 20
  • Gains an additional 10% all-attribute enhancement per rank breakthrough. 20
  • Removes negative effects from Liu Yanyang. 20
  • Provides a 60% all-attribute increase during his exchange with Qian Daoliu. 157

Fourth Soul Skill: Self-Sacrifice

A high-risk finishing skill that condenses soul power, blood energy, and Spiritual Power at the spear tip. 32

  • Uses Spiritual Power to lock onto a target. 32
  • Amplifies attack power by 200% for a high-speed lethal thrust. 32
  • Grants 90% immunity to physical and energy damage during the charge. 32
  • Can be used as a thrown attack. 32 145
  • Seals his Soul Rings for one hour and leaves him weakened after use. 32

Fifth Soul Skill: Thousand Jun

A large-area lightning technique gained from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Ring. 61

  • Releases a spherical shockwave of deep-purple lightning centered on Liu Yanyang. 61
  • Sweeps objects within roughly one hundred zhang to the perimeter. 61
  • Possesses a second-stage lightning detonation effect. 150
  • Is stated to rival the eighth Soul Skill of some ordinary Soul Douluo. 61

Domain of Destruction

Liu Yanyang's Talent Domain, revealed after absorbing the Gold Devouring Beast's Soul Ring. 99

  • Weakens opponents by 10%. 99
  • Amplifies Liu Yanyang's own strength by 10%. 99

Dragon's Roar and Phoenix's Cry

A Martial Soul Fusion Skill shared with Shui Bing'er, triggered after Liu Yanyang consumes the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng. 76

  • Fuses the Dragon Roar Spear and Ice Phoenix into a dragon-and-phoenix manifestation. 76
  • Produces immense innate suppression capable of intimidating powerful Soul Masters. 76
  • Is believed capable of instantly killing an ordinary Titled Douluo at full potential. 76
  • Cannot presently be sustained for even a second due to Liu Yanyang and Shui Bing'er's Soul Power; Liu Yanyang believes they need Soul Sage cultivation to use its true power. 76
  • Leaves Shui Bing'er unconscious after activation. 76

Cheng Ying

A ring-shaped Soul Tool inherited from Liu Yanyang's parents. 2 13

  • Alters the apparent colors of his Soul Rings. 13
  • Conceals his aura and physical form. 13
  • Allows him to evade Dugu Bo and avoid detection by the Snow Empress and Ice Emperor. 22 102
  • Lets him present false identities such as White Mask and A Fei. 13 76

Golden Scale Wings

An External Soul Bone acquired before his return to Skywater City. 32

  • Provides a winged soul-bone manifestation. 32
  • Is used for aerial travel. 70

Spiritual Power and Fiery Golden Eyes

Abilities enhanced through the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew. 27

  • Greatly improves his Spiritual Power. 27
  • Lets him pressure and intimidate opponents through Spiritual Power. 37
  • Helps him sense spatial disturbances during combat with Qian Daoliu. 157

Equipment / Items

  • Cheng Ying — Concealment and Soul Ring-color-altering Soul Tool inherited from his parents. 2 13
  • Han Guang — One of two rings inherited from his parents. 2
  • Douluo Treasure Record — Book inherited from his parents. 2
  • Golden Scale Wings — External Soul Bone. 32
  • Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch — Used to transport and plant Blue Silver Grass around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. 182
  • Geng Metal Stone mine deed — Gifted by Ning Fengzhi for a mine near Vast Sea City. 113

Relationships

  • Yang Wudi — Mentor, protector, and head of the Breaking Clan. Their initial transaction becomes a close, trusting bond built around spear training and Soul Beast hunts. 7 11 61 99
  • Shui Bing'er — His childhood rescuer, closest companion, and intended wife. Their Martial Souls form the fusion skill Dragon's Roar and Phoenix's Cry. 3 41 76 109
  • Dugu Bo — Ally and elder figure whom Liu Yanyang helps with the Dugu clan's poison affliction. They frequently cooperate in herb gathering, Soul Beast hunts, and political planning. 25 61 108 180
  • Dugu Yan — Dugu Bo's granddaughter; Liu Yanyang assists in curing her poison and evolving her Martial Soul. 27 30
  • Xue Qinghe — Political partner and sworn “brother” with whom Liu Yanyang discusses continental unification; Liu Yanyang privately recognizes him as Qian Renxue. 95 109 135
  • Salis — City Lord of Extreme North City who ordered the hunt that destroyed Liu Yanyang's family; killed by Liu Yanyang in revenge. 1 107
  • Snow Empress — A powerful Soul Beast ruler with whom Liu Yanyang negotiates Soul Rings and Soul Bones in exchange for help overcoming heavenly tribulations. 100 102
  • Ghost Douluo and Ju Douluo — Martial Soul Hall elders Liu Yanyang attempts to recruit by appealing to their dissatisfaction with Bibi Dong's rule. 108 116
  • Qian Daoliu — Tests Liu Yanyang's combat awareness and warns him to honor his promises. 157

Story Role / Major Arcs

Escape from the Extreme North

After his parents' deaths, Liu Yanyang escapes the Ice Crystal Forest, receives aid from the Shui family, and begins searching for a secure place to grow beyond Salis's reach. 1 3 5

Breaking Clan Training

He bargains with Yang Wudi for six years of protection and instruction, obtains his first Soul Rings, and establishes the alias White Mask through a 23-match winning streak at the Star Luo City Great Soul Arena. 7 9 13 14

Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

Liu Yanyang approaches Dugu Bo with rare poisons and herb knowledge, discovers the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and gains major physical and Martial Soul evolution through immortal herbs. 22 25 27

Northern Territory Rise

Following his revenge in Extreme North City, Liu Yanyang takes control of the city and accepts the title of Duke of the Northern Territory. He begins reorganizing the north, relocating allied clans, and building an independent power base. 107 108 110 113

Soul Master Competition

He enters the competition as a decisive force for Skywater Academy, publicly reveals himself as a Soul Emperor, and defeats the Blue Sunshine Academy team alone. 121 134

Godhood and Faith

Liu Yanyang accepts the God King of Destruction's inheritance, awakens the Power of Genesis alongside Shui Bing'er's Goddess of Life mark, and plans to gather faith through protecting and aiding ordinary people. 180 182