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Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Holy Spirit Cult (圣灵教) |
| Occupation/Role | Evil Soul Master organization |
| Affiliation | Closely aligned with the Sun Moon Empire’s ruling interests 404 421 |
| Status | Active; its headquarters is concealed within the Evil Demon Forest 421 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 167 167 |
Leadership and Known Figures
| Figure | Position / Connection | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ye Xishui | Supreme Pontiff | Leads from the cult’s hidden headquarters and issues orders against perceived threats 176 419 421 |
| Long Xiaoyao | Senior figure | Identified alongside Ye Xishui as one of the cult’s top figures 176 |
| Zhongli Wu | Senior member | Presides over a secret-chamber meeting and assesses Shrek Academy as a growing threat 388 |
| Yan Shaozhe | Ye Xishui’s son | His Bright Phoenix Martial Soul is stated to be Ye Xishui’s untrained second Martial Soul; he was given to Mu En and raised within Shrek Academy 176 |
Organization
Headquarters
The cult’s headquarters is hidden in the Evil Demon Forest, where daylight never reaches its great hall. Dark Soul Tool crystals set into the walls provide its only illumination, casting purple light around Ye Xishui’s throne 421.
Influence in the Sun Moon Empire
The Holy Spirit Cult maintains substantial influence within the Sun Moon Empire. Ye Guyi notes that Evil Soul Masters there are more rampant than in other nations, while the authorities take no action; among Ming Capital’s upper circles, the empire’s collusion with the cult is treated as an open secret 404 405.
During the Sun Moon Empire’s war preparations, Xu Tianran plans to deploy the cult’s Evil Soul Masters against difficult opponents, intending to exploit them as a disposable weapon in the conflict 421.
History
The cult is already regarded as a major threat during Ye Mu’s early activities in Shrek City. Ye Xishui is revealed as its Supreme Pontiff, while the discovery that Yan Shaozhe is her son unsettles Ma Xiaotao and Zhang Lexuan due to his position within Shrek Academy 176.
As Ye Mu reforms Shrek, Zhongli Wu concludes that the academy has changed from a disorganized institution into a focused external force. The cult views this revitalized Shrek as a serious danger 388.
Ye Mu later identifies the Holy Angel Martial Soul wielder Ye Guyi as a future weapon against the cult. Her sacred attribute is described as a natural restraint on Evil Soul Masters, making her a likely target before she fully matures 401 404.
After Ye Mu temporarily leaves Shrek, Ye Xishui begins moving against the academy’s acting leadership. She considers Zhang Lexuan’s public image as mild-tempered and lacking aggression, then issues instructions to her deputy 419.
Relations
- Sun Moon Empire — The empire tolerates and cooperates with the cult; Xu Tianran intends to use its Evil Soul Masters during war 404 421.
- Shrek Academy — A principal adversary. Ye Mu proposes a Continental Anti-Evil Soul Master Alliance led by Shrek, while the cult considers Shrek’s renewed strength a threat 384 388.
- Ye Mu — His control of Shrek deters the cult from approaching openly; Ye Xishui becomes more willing to act after he leaves the Pavilion Master’s seat 419.
- Ye Guyi — Her Holy Angel Martial Soul is a natural nemesis of Evil Soul Masters, making her a dangerous prospective opponent and a potential cult target 401 404 405.
- Angel Legion — The Angel Martial Soul legion is specifically deployed to counter the cult’s Evil Soul Masters; Angel Sacred Light is described as capable of reducing evil aura to smoke 420 427.
- Body Sect — Xu Tianran plans to use the Holy Spirit Cult against the Body Sect during the Sun Moon Empire’s campaigns 421.
Threats and Countermeasures
- Holy Angel Martial Souls — Possess sacred attributes that naturally restrain Evil Soul Masters 401.
- Angel Legion — A force of Qian Clan descendants with Angel Martial Souls, assembled specifically for the coming confrontation with the cult 427.
- Continental Anti-Evil Soul Master Alliance — Ye Mu’s proposed Shrek-led alliance would unite factions against the cult and assume responsibility for continental public security 384.
Story Role / Major Arcs
- The cult is cited in debates over the spread of Evil Soul Masters after the fall of Martial Soul Hall and the destruction of the City of Slaughter 167.
- Ye Xishui’s identity as Supreme Pontiff and Yan Shaozhe’s parentage expose a hidden connection between the cult and Shrek Academy 176.
- Zhongli Wu recognizes Shrek’s reforms under Ye Mu as a strategic danger 388.
- Ye Mu moves to recruit and protect Ye Guyi, whose Holy Angel Martial Soul could become a dedicated counter to the cult 401 404.
- Ye Xishui begins acting against Shrek after Ye Mu leaves the Pavilion Master’s position 419.
- The Sun Moon Empire prepares to employ the cult in war, while the Angel Legion is deployed to oppose its Evil Soul Masters 421 427.