Ye Qiu

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Ye Qiu (叶秋)
Alias(es)	One Leaf Knows Autumn; Ye Xiu; Black Level Buddha
Gender	Male
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; wielder of the Venom Martial Soul
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Full Soul Power	2	Awakened with innate full Soul Power despite his Martial Soul initially being regarded as trash.
Soul Elder	57	Tang Hao identifies him as a Soul Elder.
Level 43 Soul Ancestor	79	His Soul Power reaches level 43; his Venom Martial Soul also improves his physical strength.
Soul King, under age thirteen	242	Reveals to Xue Qinghe that he is a Soul King before turning thirteen.
Level 55 Soul King	371	Registers before Bibi Dong as a level 55 assault-type Soul King with two yellow, one purple, and two black Soul Rings.
Level 67 Soul Emperor	555	Advances from Soul King to Soul Emperor within a year; gains his Sixth Soul Skill, Time Reversal.
Level 68 Soul Emperor	564	Confirms a recent breakthrough to level 68 after returning from the City of Slaughter.
Level 75 Soul Sage	673	Identified as a level 75 Soul Sage before beginning the coordinated Sea God's Light ascent.
Level 79 Soul Sage	689	Receives two levels from the Sea God Nine Tests' second-trial reward.
Level 80 Soul Sage	694	Completes the third Asura trial by reaching level 80 within one year; his second Soul Ring upgrades to ten thousand years.

Background / History

Ye Qiu awakened with Innate Full Soul Power, but his unusual Martial Soul was dismissed as a trash Martial Soul by Su Yuntao. Ye Qiu believed its potential had not yet been revealed and chose to conceal its true capabilities until he had sufficient strength and influence. 2

During his early years, he sparred frequently with Tang San while hiding many of Venom's functions. His cultivation soon surpassed Tang San's, and his ability to reproduce binding and silk-like techniques made Tang San's Blue Silver Grass less effective against him. 31 42

After obtaining opportunities at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Ye Qiu's physique, appearance, perception, and Martial Soul capabilities improved substantially. He later absorbed a fifteen-thousand-year Iron-Eating Beast Soul Ring with Dugu Bo's assistance. 45 49 77

Ye Qiu developed a connection with Ah Yin through his Martial Soul, helping relocate and cultivate her Blue Silver Emperor main body. Their mental link gave Ah Yin access to his memories and eventually enabled her recovery of self-awareness and Soul Skills. 62 77 163

He entered the City of Slaughter to pursue strength and the Asura God's inheritance. Over six months, he won fifty-seven Hell Slaughter Arena matches and gained the epithet Black Level Buddha for his ruthless fighting style and dark Venom form. 527

After clearing the Hell Road, Ye Qiu obtained the Slaughter God's Domain and continued progressing through the Asura God's Nine Trials. His later Sea God Island training accelerated his cultivation, upgraded several Soul Rings, and led to his breakthrough to level 80. 564 672 674 694

Appearance

Ye Qiu is a black-haired, black-eyed young man whose looks and physique improved significantly after Ice and Fire tempering and the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. 45 82

• Bright black eyes and refined, chiseled features. 45
• Taller than Xiao Wu, who reaches his chin after his physical transformation. 45
• Possesses a notably strong, muscular physique and eight-pack abs. 45
• Often conceals his identity with a mask, cloak, or copied appearance when competing or operating covertly. 127 218 439
• In Martial Soul Avatar form, he becomes a dark, ferocious Venom mass capable of covering himself or another person like living armor. 106 127

Personality

Ye Qiu is calm, confident, and highly calculating. He routinely conceals information about his Martial Soul, cultivates advantages in advance, and uses disguises or emotional manipulation to misdirect opponents such as Tang Hao, Tang San, Yu Xiaogang, and Qian Renxue. 31 156 194 243

He is pragmatic in battle and willing to use lethal force when necessary. In the City of Slaughter, he defeated and killed large numbers of opponents, including stronger Soul Masters, while treating the experience as a means of refining his strength. 527 528 571

Despite his manipulative tendencies, Ye Qiu is attentive toward people he considers his own. He protects Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and others; helps Ah Yin regain strength; and actively makes plans for his companions' Soul Rings, training, and future opportunities. 77 172 615 689

Abilities & Skills

Venom Martial Soul

Ye Qiu's primary Martial Soul is an adaptive, black fluid-like entity initially mistaken for a tadpole Martial Soul. It can strengthen his body, alter its shape, connect minds, and merge with compatible partners. 2 106 731

• Enhances physical strength, resilience, healing, and combat endurance. 79 128
• Can liquefy and reform, allowing Ye Qiu to evade or survive attacks that would seriously injure an ordinary Soul Master. 128 679
• Can form tendrils, binding structures, armor, claws, wings, and other combat adaptations. 79 106 277
• Facilitates mental connections that allow memory-sharing and exposure of thoughts and emotions. 19 731
• Can imitate Soul Skills, appearances, and certain Martial Soul traits after obtaining sufficient information or contact. 79 218 243 326
• Its copying ability is dangerous to reveal because it could expose Ye Qiu's connection to Qian Renxue and other targets. 412

Martial Soul Fusion Skills

Ye Qiu can form Martial Soul Fusion Skills with partners willing to connect with him, an ability described as unusually universal. 372 731

• Qiu Wu — Fusion with Xiao Wu; creates a heavily armored, highly agile combat form whose combined aura surpasses that of a Soul King. 106
• Clear Autumn — Fusion with Zhu Zhuqing; allows the sharing of memories and emotions. 180
• Autumn Fox — Fusion with Hu Liena. 419
• Autumn Moon — Fusion with Shui Yue'er; produces smooth, blade-like armor and a shared mental state. 453
• Autumn Ice — Fusion with Shui Bing'er; generates an ice-like black-and-blue form that freezes surrounding moisture and strengthens ice-based power. 488
• Fusion with Ling Yuan can produce a Fire Phoenix true form; at full strength, their fusion was estimated to contend with a level 96 Title Douluo. 495 496
• Ye Qiu can coordinate multi-person fusions, reaching at least a six-in-one fusion. 674 731

Perception and Purple Demon Eyes

Ye Qiu possesses exceptional sensory abilities, combining Spider Sense, Soul Power imaging, and Purple Demon Eyes. 49 156

• Detects nearby Soul Power signatures and distinguishes stronger individuals through their presence. 49
• Uses Soul Power imaging and Purple Demon Eyes to avoid Soul Beasts while tracking targets through dense terrain. 156
• Sees through fog and illusion-based concealment that limits the Purple Demon Eyes of Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing. 387
• Identifies Qian Renxue beneath her Xue Qinghe disguise. 243

Blue Silver Emperor Abilities

Through Ah Yin, Ye Qiu gains access to Blue Silver Emperor-derived techniques and skills. 79 163

• Blue Silver Binding — Produces thick Blue Silver Emperor vines to restrain and throw targets. 79
• Endless Life — A healing skill capable of preserving critically injured people so long as they retain a breath of life and are covered by Ye Qiu's Venom. 79
• Blue Silver Fragrance — Detoxifies and removes negative status effects. 163
• With Light and Dust — Enables disguise and imitation, including reproducing Tang San's appearance and apparent Blue Silver Grass traits. 218
• Blue Silver Overlord Spear — Used alongside Hell Stab to break Qian Renxue's defensive shield. 279

Eight Spider Lances

Ye Qiu acquires the Eight Spider Lances external Soul Bone after receiving aid from the Blue Silver King. 163

• Provides powerful jumping, climbing, blocking, and aerial maneuverability. 163 277
• Can devour opponents to replenish Ye Qiu during extended battles. 527
• Defends against attacks from multiple directions without requiring Ye Qiu to use his hands. 528
• Was instrumental in defeating opponents including Soul Sages and a Soul Emperor in the City of Slaughter. 528

Dark Demon Evil God Tiger Powers

Ye Qiu becomes a variant of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger after obtaining its abilities. 557

• Controls six attributes: evil, space, time, lightning, devouring, and wind. 557
• Uses wind manipulation for rapid movement above the ground. 698
• Creates Space marks that allow rapid travel and future return routes. 698 703
• Has physical and spiritual strength approaching—or later surpassing—the level of a Title Douluo. 557 697
• Can manifest a powerful Martial Soul True Body enhanced by multiple Domains. 673

Time Reversal

Ye Qiu's Sixth Soul Skill reverses a target's state by three seconds. 555

• Can affect one target at a time. 555
• May be used once per day. 555
• His Sixth Soul Ring later upgrades to one hundred thousand years after completion of the second Asura trial. 672

Domains

Ye Qiu accumulates several powerful Domains through his cultivation, inheritances, and copied abilities. 673 707

• Can control five innate Domains. 707
• Can use six Domains simultaneously under certain Martial Soul True Body conditions. 718
• Known Domains include Blue Silver Domain, Angel Domain, Slaughter God's Domain, Evil God's Domain, and his symbiotic Domain. 673
• Uses the Blue Silver Domain for concealment and enhanced perception. 354 675

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Heavy iron ruler — Used defensively and offensively during Soul Battles. 128
• Ruyi Baibao Pouch — Carries Ah Yin's branch and other items. 156 615
• Soul Tool — Used for aerial travel with companions. 465
• Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud — Obtained from Qian Renxue as payment for his services. 311
• Three-colored bead — A dangerous object containing a terrifying Evil aura that Ye Qiu struggles to control. 555
• Dragon Whisker Needle — Used in the City of Slaughter promotion match. 528

Relationships

• Xiao Wu — Early companion and fusion partner; they share the Martial Soul Fusion Skill Qiu Wu and fight with exceptional coordination. 106 128
• Ah Yin — Blue Silver Emperor connected to Ye Qiu through Venom; he helps restore her cultivation, while she provides Blue Silver Emperor abilities and emotional support. 77 163
• Dugu Yan — Affectionate partner and Dugu Bo's granddaughter; she supports Ye Qiu and openly defends him against Yu Tianheng. 77 335
• Dugu Bo — Mentor-like elder and supporter who provides Ye Qiu with Soul Beast opportunities; later addresses him as grandson. 77 707
• Ning Rongrong — Close companion and fusion partner whose Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda supports Ye Qiu's combat and Sea God Island training. 106 510 673
• Zhu Zhuqing — Close companion, fusion partner, and prospective trainee under Ye Qiu's guidance. 172 180
• Hu Liena — Martial Soul Fusion partner whose feelings toward Ye Qiu deepen after sharing memories with him. 419 427
• Qian Renxue / Xue Qinghe — Rival, ally, and romantic interest; Ye Qiu discovers her disguise, copies several of her abilities, and later cooperates with her in larger political plans. 243 326 512 622
• Ling Yuan Douluo — Initially assigned by Bibi Dong to protect Ye Qiu; later becomes a fusion partner and traveling companion. 431 495
• Tang San — Childhood acquaintance and eventual enemy; Ye Qiu anticipates an unavoidable conflict due to Xiao Wu, Ah Yin, and his copying of Tang San's abilities. 156
• Tang Hao — Connected to Ye Qiu through Ah Yin and Tang San; Ye Qiu repeatedly deceives and manipulates him. 194
• Bibi Dong — Pope of Martial Soul Hall; recognizes Ye Qiu's exceptional talent and takes interest in his unique fusion-capable Martial Soul. 371 372
• Ye Linger — Ye Qiu's daughter, who recognizes him as her father upon his return. 718 729

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Cultivation and Notting Academy

Ye Qiu awakens Innate Full Soul Power, conceals the true potential of Venom, develops a close connection with Xiao Wu, and steadily surpasses Tang San through cultivation and sparring. 2 31 42

Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well

Ye Qiu gains major physical enhancements from celestial herbs, establishes ties with Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, connects with Ah Yin, and absorbs the Iron-Eating Beast's Soul Ring. 45 71 77

Shrek and Soul Battle Arena

Using the alias One Leaf Knows Autumn, Ye Qiu competes in Soul Battles, defeats a Fire Phoenix Soul Master, and fights alongside Xiao Wu against the Sword and Blade Combination. 127 128

Blue Silver Forest and External Soul Bone

Ye Qiu follows Tang San into the Star Dou Great Forest, ultimately obtains the Eight Spider Lances, and receives greater recognition from Ah Yin and the Blue Silver King. 156 163

Heaven Dou and Qian Renxue

Ye Qiu uncovers Qian Renxue's identity as Xue Qinghe, taunts her with his copied appearance, defeats her in battle, and becomes entangled in her plans involving Liu Erlong, Tang Hao, and the Clear Sky Sect. 243 279 302 622

Martial Soul Hall and Five Elements City

After entering Martial Soul Hall, Ye Qiu demonstrates his level 55 cultivation to Bibi Dong, develops additional fusion skills with Hu Liena, Shui Yue'er, Shui Bing'er, and Ling Yuan, and defeats several challengers while disguised as Ye Xiu. 371 419 439 453 488 495

City of Slaughter and Asura Trials

Ye Qiu dominates the Hell Slaughter Arena as Black Level Buddha, clears the Hell Road, receives the Slaughter God's Domain, becomes the youngest documented Soul Emperor, and begins advancing through the Asura God's Nine Trials. 527 555 564 672

Sea God Island

On Sea God Island, Ye Qiu uses fusion skills and multiple Domains to overcome the Sea God's Light and other trials. He reaches level 80, upgrades multiple Soul Rings, and prepares to pursue a hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring and Soul Bone for his fourth Asura trial. 673 674 689 694 695

Trivia

• Ye Qiu's Venom Martial Soul was initially recorded as a tadpole-like trash Martial Soul despite his Innate Full Soul Power. 2
• He considers the ability to recreate Tang San's Blue Silver Binding particularly amusing because it imitates Tang San's signature technique. 79
• His City of Slaughter title, Black Level Buddha, comes from the dark, durable, large Venom form and the bloodshed he caused among the fallen. 527
• Ye Qiu's universal fusion potential is described as capable of connecting hearts, sharing memories, and enabling even multi-person Martial Soul Fusion Skills. 731