Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 4Personality
- 5Appearance
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Endless Sacred Dao Scripture
- 6.2Martial Arts
- 6.3Berserk
- 6.4Spiritual Sense and Dao Cultivation
- 6.5Bloodline Recognition and Artifact Use
- 7Equipment / Weapons / Items
- 8Relationships
- 9Story Role / Major Arcs
- 9.1Yu Village and Hongmeng Heritage
- 9.2Demon Suppressing City and Innate Mansion
- 9.3Demon Suppressing Tower Legacy
- 9.4Yulan City and the Su Family
- 9.5Longevity Dao Sect
- 10Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Ye Wen (叶文) |
| Alias(es) | Devil God Ye 20 |
| Species/Race | Pure Blood tribesman of the Hongmeng Human Race, one of the universe's Supreme Races 3 |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Yu Village (formerly); Innate Mansion (formerly); Longevity Dao Sect outer sect disciple 3 13 98 |
| Occupation/Role | Martial artist; cultivator; last Hongmeng Human 57 |
| Status | Alive |
| First Appearance | Chapter 2 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-cancerous Cells activated | 4 | Cultivating the Endless Sacred Dao Scripture causes his cells to duplicate and greatly strengthens his body. |
| Comparable to Xiantian Third Rank | 7 | Ye Wen judges his own strength against the standards of Demon Suppressing City. |
| Fifth Rank; Seventh Rank with Berserk | 33 | Xingyu's essence blood triggers another cell division, raising his strength, defense, and speed. |
| Potential Xiantian Sixth Rank | 40 | His killing of one hundred Devil Wolves establishes his reputation; the estimate is attributed to observers. |
| Strength increased by 30% | 63 | His power rises outside the normal pre-cancerous-cell division process while fighting a Seventh Grade Pixiu. |
| Body Refinement Seventh Rank | 71 | Immediately succeeds in cultivating the Foundation Cultivation Yuan Art. |
| Spiritual Sense Fifth Rank | 93 | After three days and nights cultivating the incomplete Longevity Scripture, he can control objects externally. |
| Sixth Grade Cultivator | 110 | Publicly reveals this cultivation level while confronting mercenary groups. |
Background / History
Ye Wen initially survives alone in the dangerous Giant Beast Forest. Witnessing a giant python and a two-headed lion-like beast fight makes him wary of magical beasts and aware that his early physical growth has stalled 2.
After hunting with Yu Village's team, he earns the villagers' recognition. Old Uncle Zong identifies him as a Pure Blood Hongmeng Human and reveals that their race was cursed so that its members could not cultivate 3. Zong helps him begin cultivating before dying, leaving Ye Wen letters and mementos. Ye Wen inherits both a legacy and the resolve to restore his clan's glory 4.
In Demon Suppressing City, Ye Wen rescues Mo Yuanyuan and her escort from a Giant Tiger, then accepts the City Lord's Mansion's hospitality 6 7. He later joins the Innate Mansion, where he trains and researches the history of the Hongmeng Human Race 11 13.
The death of Zhang Jingyi drives Ye Wen into a demonic, revenge-focused state. He kills Dongfang Yu, vows to destroy Mo Ruxue's city and nation, and becomes known as Devil God Ye 19 20. Later, he reflects on the Blood Drinker Devil Blade's corrupting influence and deliberately seeks contact with ordinary people and kind-hearted Qiao Tingting to restrain his demonic nature 36 39.
Within the Demon Suppressing Tower, Ye Wen learns of the Hongmeng clan's ruined Demon Suppressing Cities and the enemies that annihilated them ten thousand years earlier 10. Xingyu's memory remnant gives him knowledge and essence blood before disappearing; Ye Wen honors his request by burying his body 31 33.
Personality
Ye Wen is survival-minded and adaptive. Early encounters with powerful beasts teach him caution, though victories can make him overconfident until stronger opponents force him to reassess his limits 2 6.
He is intensely protective of people he accepts as his own. Zhang Jingyi's death drives him into ruthless vengeance, while threats to Tingting prompt him to destroy the Su family and rescue her personally 19 53 54.
Ye Wen is also introspective. He recognizes the danger posed by devilish cultivation and the Blood Drinker Devil Blade, choosing to engage with common people and compassionate companions rather than yield to its influence 36 39. By the time he meets Xing Gui, he resolves to carve his own path and protect his people 86.
Appearance
Ye Wen's physical appearance is sparsely described. His combat style depends on an exceptionally capable body, and his later growth allows him to contend with powerful cultivators and demonic beasts.
- Can perform the demanding movements of the Thirty-six Forms of Invincible Leg and Seventy-two Forms of Demon Subduing Fist with ease 13.
- Possesses a body strengthened through repeated Pre-cancerous Cell divisions 4 33.
- Bears an extraordinary Spiritual Root that draws the attention of Longevity Dao Sect grandmasters 97.
Abilities & Skills
Endless Sacred Dao Scripture
Ye Wen's foundational cultivation method, which causes his Pre-cancerous Cells to duplicate and strengthens his body.
- Produces major gains in physical strength, defense, and speed 4 33.
- Requires energy sources such as Devil Cores; a single core initially proves insufficient 6 8.
- His cells later reveal their own consciousness, creating further uncertainty around his body's nature 63.
Martial Arts
Ye Wen practices advanced martial skills daily and can turn their movements into lethal attacks.
- Thirty-six Forms of Invincible Leg — a demanding leg-art requiring exceptional strength, flexibility, and speed 13.
- Seventy-two Forms of Demon Subduing Fist — a powerful fist art used alongside his leg techniques 13.
- 108 Forms Boxing and Kicking Martial Skill — part of his daily training routine 14.
- Catches and snaps a Longevity Dao Sect disciple's Flying Sword, injuring its owner through backlash 34.
Berserk
A power-amplifying skill that dramatically raises Ye Wen's combat capacity.
- Raises his combat ability from Fifth Rank to a level comparable with Seventh Rank cultivators after Xingyu's essence-blood gift 33.
- Places heavy strain on his mental energy 22.
- Can worsen the danger posed by his unstable emotions and devilish path 19 22.
Spiritual Sense and Dao Cultivation
Ye Wen develops spiritual cultivation through the incomplete Longevity Scripture.
- Cultivates the Foundation Cultivation Yuan Art successfully on his first attempt 71.
- Reaches Fifth Rank spiritual sense and gains external object control 93.
- Studies the Nine Transformations of Spiritual Sense, whose first transformation marks the mortal-to-quasi-immortal threshold at Seventh Grade 92.
- Struggles to advance the Taixu Divine Seal through seclusion alone 108.
Bloodline Recognition and Artifact Use
His Hongmeng bloodline allows him to interact with ancient inheritances and treasures.
- Accidentally gains recognition from a Dao Soldier dagger while attempting to make the Demon Suppressing Token recognize him 29.
- Unifies the Zhou Yuan Disk with his blood and activates the Spirit Locking Array connected to it 86.
- Uses the Zhou Yuan Disk for warnings and premonitions 101 108.
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Blood Drinker Devil Blade — a powerful devilish weapon with immense energy potential; its consciousness and demon fire threaten to invade Ye Wen's mind 22 63 92.
- Dao Soldier Dagger — an ancient dagger that recognizes Ye Wen as master through bloodline-related chance 29 63.
- Demon Suppressing Token — an inherited token connected to the Demon Suppressing Cities and Azure Dragon Aotian's release 29 104.
- Zhou Yuan Disk — activates and controls the Spirit Locking Array; also provides danger warnings 86 101.
- Devil Cores — absorbed as energy for his Pre-cancerous Cells 6 8.
Relationships
- Old Uncle Zong — mentor and fellow Hongmeng Human; identifies Ye Wen's bloodline, helps him begin cultivation, and leaves him his legacy. Later revealed to have been City Lord of Zongshu Demon Suppressing City 3 4 10.
- Zhang Jingyi — close companion whose death drives Ye Wen into devilry and revenge; Old Man Zhang later recognizes Ye Wen as his grandson-in-law 13 14 19 20.
- Mo Ruxue — Grand Princess who recruits Ye Wen toward the Innate Mansion and seeks information about his cultivation method; Ye Wen later holds her responsible for Zhang Jingyi's death 7 11 13 19.
- Qiao Tingting (Tingting) — trusted companion whom Ye Wen protects; he seeks her kind presence to counter the Devil Blade's influence and later rescues her from the Su family 39 44 54 98.
- Li Mo — junior and ally; Ye Wen repeatedly protects him, while Li Mo supports Ye Wen during battles and remains determined to aid him after Aotian captures him 62 71 74 102.
- Xingyu — memory remnant and mentor figure who entrusts Ye Wen with memories and essence blood; Ye Wen buries him at his request 31 33.
- Xing Gui — weakened Hongmeng figure who guides Ye Wen regarding the Zhou Yuan Disk and Spirit Locking Array; Ye Wen vows to rescue him and protect their people 86.
- Azure Dragon Aotian — ancient Azure Dragon released through Ye Wen's actions; later captures Ye Wen and brings him to Immortal Dragon Mountain, but shows no stated hostile intent 101 102 103.
- Ao Ling — Pure Blood Azure Dragon who accompanies Ye Wen for experience after training and sparring with him for three months 108.
- Black Emperor — loyal combat companion who fights beside Ye Wen against the Pixiu 62 63.
- Great Lion Demonic Beast — subdued by Ye Wen and made into his mount 59.
Story Role / Major Arcs
Yu Village and Hongmeng Heritage
- Survives the Giant Beast Forest and earns acceptance from Yu Village's hunting team 2 3.
- Learns his identity as a Pure Blood Hongmeng Human and begins cultivation under Old Uncle Zong 3 4.
- Investigates the destruction of the eighteen Demon Suppressing Cities and his clan's enemies 10.
Demon Suppressing City and Innate Mansion
- Saves Mo Yuanyuan's entourage from a Giant Tiger and enters Demon Suppressing City 6 7.
- Trains in the Innate Mansion while researching historical records with Zhang Jingyi 13.
- Falls into vengeance and devilry after Zhang Jingyi's death 19 20.
Demon Suppressing Tower Legacy
- Encounters the Old Dragon, acquires a Dao Soldier dagger, and learns of a changing world after the ten-thousand-year seal breaks 29 30.
- Meets Xingyu's memory remnant, receives his essence blood, and reaches Fifth Rank strength without Berserk 31 33.
- Leaves Xingyu City to understand ordinary people's suffering and resist demonic corruption 36.
Yulan City and the Su Family
- Investigates Demon Race activity with Qiao Lao San and protects Yulan City's people 40.
- Learns Tingting was captured during the City Lord's Mansion ambush and massacres the Su family forces opposing him 53.
- Rescues Tingting from the Su Family Second Young Master and sees the Su family destroyed 54 57.
Longevity Dao Sect
- Enters the sect's sphere of influence, gains the incomplete Longevity Scripture, and cultivates spiritual sense 71 89 92 93.
- Attracts scrutiny due to his extraordinary Spiritual Root 97.
- Is captured by Azure Dragon Aotian during the attack on Immeasurable Mountain and taken to Immortal Dragon Mountain Sacred Realm 101 102 103.
Trivia
- Ye Wen is inexperienced with alcohol; while drunk, he kisses Mo Ruxue before she uses a spell that knocks both unconscious 11.
- He initially tries to make the Demon Suppressing Token recognize him, but the Dao Soldier dagger recognizes him instead 29.
- He chooses a Great Lion Demonic Beast with Divine Beast blood as his mount 59.