Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Divine Domain Authority
- 6.2Player Synchronization
- 6.3Fourth Catastrophe Believers
- 6.4Collapsing Fist
- 6.5Transformation Technique
- 6.6Sleight of Hand Technique
- 6.7Conceal Heavenly Secrets
- 6.8Divine Physique
- 6.9Origin Fragment Authority
- 7Equipment / Weapons / Items
- 8Relationships
- 9Story Role / Major Arcs
- 10Notable Quotes
- 11Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Ye Yu (叶煜) |
| Alias(es) | Jade Emperor; Big Feather Brother |
| Species/Race | Descendant of the ancient gods; Yanhuang lineage 169 |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Lingxiao Immortal Palace; later the Inspectorate Bureau |
| Occupation/Role | Palace Lord of Lingxiao Immortal Palace; Detective Envoy |
| Believers | The Fourth Catastrophe—Earth humans of Yanhuang bloodline 18 |
| Divine Name | Jade Emperor 3 |
| Status | Ascended with the Players and NPCs after Immortal Path shut down 671 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Newly awakened Demigod | 1, 3 | Awakened with only 10 Divine Power and a 1 km² Divine Domain; chose the divine name Jade Emperor. |
| One-star Demigod | 11 | Spent 1,000 Divine Power to advance; expanded his domain to 15 km². |
| Two-star Demigod | 36 | Advanced using Contribution Points converted into Divine Power. |
| Three-star Demigod | 36 | Immediately advanced again; Divine Domain reached 1,015 km². |
| Four-star Demigod | 49 | Advanced from Three-star while converting his remaining Contribution Points. |
| Five-star Demigod | 49 | Reached Five-star before the ten-day deadline after acquiring advanced skills. |
| Six-star Demigod | 102 | Gained a Divine Power shield over his body; devouring Yameidie’s Spark brought his Divine Domain to 5,000 km². |
| Eight-star Demigod | 224 | Devoured Mijie’s Divine Spark and rose from Six-star to Eight-star; Divine Domain reached its 8,500 km² cap. |
| Zero-star Lesser God | 224 | Consumed Sui Xin’s Divine Spark and entered the Lesser God realm. |
| True God | 546 | Raised his divine position to True God through cultivation in the Immortal Path Social Diagram. |
| Main God | 580 | Continued cultivating through the Social Diagram and reached Main God level. |
Background / History
Ye Yu was later revealed to be a participant in the Ye Family’s Gu Raising Plan, a competition intended to produce the strongest descendant of the Xuan Meng lineage. His memories were sealed by Ye Meng, who sent him to Earth before the plan began; he subsequently transmigrated to the World of Gods with no recollection of that origin 434 663.
He awakened as a new god in Arbor God City with exceptionally poor initial parameters: 10 Divine Power and a Divine Domain of only one square kilometer. Rather than developing through conventional faith, he received the Little System and gained Earth Players as his believers, eventually naming them the Fourth Catastrophe 1 18.
Ye Yu established Lingxiao Immortal Palace within his Divine Domain and presented himself to the first Players as its Palace Lord. He built Immortal Path around quests, Contribution Points, cultivation methods, NPCs, and player-driven development, using the Players’ growth to fuel his own advancement 5 8 26.
Appearance
Ye Yu is a black-haired, black-eyed descendant of the ancient gods. He is widely regarded as exceptionally handsome and carried the reputation of Arbor God City’s foremost prodigy long before his awakening results branded him a “trash god” 14 169.
- Black hair and black eyes, traits associated with the ancient god descendants 169
- Striking appearance and bearing that drew widespread admiration in Arbor God City 14
- Frequently maintains a calm, composed expression even when facing hostile gods or Divine Wars 40 76
Personality
Ye Yu is pragmatic, observant, and highly opportunistic. He treats Divine Wars, monster hunts, system functions, and even rival gods as resources to be managed. Rather than relying on conventional faith, he turns the Players’ creativity, persistence, and infinite revivals into an advantage that other gods cannot easily counter 8 11 27.
He is also cautious about direct conflict. Ye Yu prefers ambushes, disguises, carefully selected teams, and political alliances over unnecessary risks; he repeatedly chooses to strike first against enemies he considers future threats 65 95 106.
Despite his cold exterior and sarcastic manner, Ye Yu is not indifferent to those loyal to him. He spares Xiao Gui when offered his Divine Spark, protects him from Sui Xin’s schemes, and gradually becomes openly affectionate and attentive toward him 62 97 180 339.
Abilities & Skills
Divine Domain Authority
Within his own Divine Domain, Ye Yu possesses overwhelming authority and can suppress intruders with a gesture 5.
- Converts Contribution Points into Divine Power for advancement, expansion, and combat applications 11 24
- Perfectly merges Divine Sparks and Divine Domains without the losses normally suffered by gods on the Hunt path 48
- Can create Divine Power constructs, including the sword strike that killed Ma Baoguo 24
- Uses Divine Sense avatars to oversee Lingxiao Immortal Palace while outside his domain 8
Player Synchronization
The Little System synchronizes suitable player achievements, hidden paths, cultivation methods, and talents to Ye Yu.
- Acquired the Basic Qi Cultivation Technique and Collapsing Fist at Great Perfection through Gu Du 33
- Gained the Way of the Sword Immortal and Clear Sword Heart through Li Taibai, multiplying his combat power 52
- Acquired the Ruthless Sword Dao when Canfeng Xunjiu triggered it 177
- Receives healing abilities, hidden skills, physiques, and other player-derived powers when synchronization conditions are met 72 112
Fourth Catastrophe Believers
Ye Yu’s Earth Players are fundamentally different from ordinary believer races.
- Their souls are bound to Ye Yu through Immortal Path, allowing repeated resurrection while he retains Divine Power 177
- Their hunts, quests, and contributions provide Ye Yu with rapid Divine Power growth 11 25
- Their modern knowledge, creativity, and unlimited revival cycles make them exceptionally dangerous in prolonged Divine Wars 8 209
- Ye Yu’s success depends on their growth; he invests heavily in cultivation systems, equipment, NPCs, and rewards to strengthen them 8 49 151
Collapsing Fist
A synchronized cultivation skill that became one of Ye Yu’s defining close-range attacks 33.
- Killed Wodema with a single punch during their Divine War 48
- Can be used as a direct physical finishing move against enemy gods 48
- Its effectiveness is amplified by Ye Yu’s Divine Power and Divine Body 48 102
Transformation Technique
A hidden cultivation route that allows Ye Yu to assume another person’s appearance 61.
- Imitated Bageyalu to infiltrate Zhuang Bifan’s territory and kill him undetected 66 74
- Used Lu Cha’s and Agares’ appearances to lure enemies into Xiao Gui’s ambushes 95 96
- Is convincing enough to deceive those familiar with the person being copied 66
Sleight of Hand Technique
A hidden technique that allows Ye Yu to steal from targets up to the Lesser God rank at his then-current level 39.
- Stole Divine Envoy Shabi’s Crystal Card without his notice 39
- Humiliated Bageyalu by stealing his underwear during their confrontation 78
- Scales with Ye Yu’s advancement, potentially allowing him to target stronger gods in the future 39
Conceal Heavenly Secrets
A concealment skill synchronized from Huang Daxian’s hidden reward 97.
- Conceals Ye Yu’s actual Divine Rank and other secrets 102
- Lets him hide power changes even from Great God-level observers 102
- Was used to mask the aura of his completed Divine Body 467
Divine Physique
Ye Yu has accumulated several defensive and body-enhancing powers.
- Myriad Poisons Undying Body — removes poisons and grants exceptional poison resistance; it neutralized Sui Xin’s slow-acting poison 112
- Divine Power Bodyguard — a Six-star Demigod Divine Nature that creates a protective Divine Power shield around his body 102
- Completed Divine Body — achieved after absorbing Nine Jade Spirit Liquid; his physical strength became comparable to a True God and could resist a Great God without initiating a Divine War 467
Origin Fragment Authority
Ye Yu received an Origin Fragment from Xiao Gui and later acquired a second from young Albert 89 323.
- An Origin Crystal, once fully assembled, can dominate a universe or plane 89
- The second fragment allowed Ye Yu to begin materializing Players and NPCs from Immortal Path into the World of Gods 323
- He also obtained Sui Xin’s Spirit Pearl, an ancient treasure capable of nurturing souls and granting them human form 224
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Spirit Pearl — Sui Xin’s treasure from Ancient God Nuwa; nurtures souls and can grant human form 224
- Origin Fragments — foundational fragments of an Origin Crystal; Ye Yu possesses at least two 89 323
- Bamboo Sword — an improvised weapon Ye Yu used as the focus for his Divine Power sword strike against Ma Baoguo 24
- Nine Jade Spirit Liquid — consumed to complete and reconstruct his Divine Body 467
Relationships
- Xiao Gui — Former rival, closest ally, and eventual romantic partner. Xiao Gui repeatedly protects Ye Yu, gives him an Origin Fragment, entrusts him with access to his Divine Domain, and remains at his side through the final conflicts 62 89 180 219.
- Little System — Ye Yu’s system companion and primary source of player management, synchronization, recruitment, and strategic support. Their relationship develops into mutual reliance during the conflict with Ye Yun 230 533 671.
- Lingxiao Immortal Palace Players — Ye Yu’s believers and the foundation of his power. He treats their growth as essential to his own survival, while many Players know him as “Big Feather Brother” 8 177 252.
- Qian Ye Yu — Ye Yu’s junior Martial Brother within Lingxiao Immortal Palace and Hall Master of Artifact Refining; Ye Yu entrusts him with managing the palace during campaigns 58 65.
- Shabi — Initially a hostile Divine Envoy who backed Ye Yu’s enemies. Their relationship becomes a pragmatic alliance against Sui Xin, though Ye Yu remains wary of Shabi’s opportunism 50 55 156.
- Sui Xin — Divine Son and major enemy who repeatedly sought Ye Yu’s death. Ye Yu ultimately defeated him in a Divine War and consumed his Divine Spark 59 213 224.
- Chris — Middle God of Baoliu City who initially tested and attempted to recruit Ye Yu. They later cooperate against Albert and develop mutual respect 267 270 323.
- Ye Yun — Ye Yu’s clan brother, rival in the Ye Family’s Gu Raising Plan, and final opponent. Their conflict culminates in the decisive battle that ends with Ye Yun’s death 434 663 671.
- Ye Meng — Ye Yu’s powerful protector and benefactor, who sealed his memories and sent him to Earth before the Gu Raising Plan 434.
Story Role / Major Arcs
- Awakening and Immortal Path — Awakens as an apparently weak god, chooses the Jade Emperor divine name, and builds Lingxiao Immortal Palace around Earth Players 1 3 5.
- Rise through Divine Wars — Defeats Ma Baoguo and Wodema, absorbs their Divine Sparks, and rapidly surpasses the other new gods of Arbor God City 24 48 49.
- Conflict with Sui Xin — Faces Sui Xin’s agents, poison plot, Divine Tribulation interference, and eventual Divine War against Sui Xin and Aragi’s descended Divine Sense 112 184 206 213.
- Inspectorate and Baoliu City — Takes on the identity of Detective Envoy, works with Chris, pursues criminal gods, and acquires the second Origin Fragment 231 267 323.
- Expansion beyond Arbor God City — Uses materialized Players, completed Divine Body, and Divine Grade resources to resist Great Gods and seize enemy cities 467 473 479.
- War against Ye Yun — Learns his true family background, prepares Lingxiao Immortal Palace and the Players for Ye Yun’s invasion, and confronts him in the final battle 434 537 663 666.
- Departure — Survives Ye Yun’s defeat, reunites with the Little System after it merges with Ye Yun’s half, and ascends alongside selected Players and NPCs 671.
Notable Quotes
“I am Ye Yu, Palace Lord of the Lingxiao Immortal Palace!” 5
“No matter your talent, no matter your noble bloodline, in my eyes, you're nothing but a Collapsing Fist!” 48
“I will win.” 533
Trivia
- Ye Yu’s full divine name is an intentionally excessive string of titles; he ultimately treats “Jade Emperor” as its practical shortened form 3.
- His system interface lists Grill Master as his sub-profession 18.
- Ye Yu considers the Players’ ability to turn hunting grounds into barbecue venues, trading posts, and improvised crafting stations both absurd and highly useful 10 11.
- He is known among some Players as “Ye the Miser” because of his strange and often disappointing reward choices 390.