Dai Tianyu

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Dai Tianyu (戴天煜)
Alias(es)	Shadow Swordsman
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Beichen Fu Clan; Star Luo royal family
Occupation/Role	Fu Shiyan's direct disciple; heir of the Tianxing King
First Appearance	Chapter 75

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Five-ring Spirit King	75	Appears as the leader of Star Luo Royal Academy in Tang San's simulation; his spirit-ring configuration exceeds the optimal ratio.
Level 29	77	Breaks through after Fu Shiyan brings him out of seclusion and edits his character.
Level 29, two rings	78	At seven years old, possesses a thousand-year second spirit ring.
Level 39 Soul Elder	178	Reported to have reached this level at age eight; possesses Innate Full Soul Power and a thousand-year second ring.
Level 47	197	Reaches this level at age ten, drawing Qian Renxue's concern over his extraordinary talent.

Background / History

Dai Tianyu is the posthumous son of Dai Yuanfeng, the Tianxing King and brother of the Star Luo Emperor. His mother was a member of the Beichen Fu Clan, a connection the imperial family failed to uncover despite investigating her identity. His lineage was later verified through the imperial clan's bloodline-verification tool 340.

He inherited the unprecedented Dark Demon Evil God Tiger martial soul and possesses twin martial souls. Fu Shiyan eventually explains his parents' past and the origin of those martial souls, allowing Tianyu to confront his inherited circumstances and choose his own path 95 96.

After being brought out of seclusion, Tianyu becomes Fu Shiyan's disciple. He reaches level 29 at seven years old and is introduced to Tang San as his senior brother. Although quiet and difficult to approach, he is regarded as an exceptional prodigy because of his thousand-year second ring 77 78.

His identity as the Tianxing King's son becomes a point of political interest within Star Luo. Former retainers of Dai Yuanfeng, including Wu Yuan and Uncle Wu, remain loyal to him, while Zhu Moyuan seeks an alliance between the Zhu Family and Tianyu's faction 84 94 95 121.

At eight, Tianyu leaves Fu Shiyan's side for the Star Luo Empire to claim his birthright. He later establishes himself at Tianxing King Mansion and begins directly confronting rivals in the imperial family 161 239.

Appearance

Dai Tianyu is a handsome youth who favors fitted black clothing. His black hair is tied behind his head, and he carries a notably sharp, youthful bearing 340.

• Black hair, tied behind his head 340
• Fitted black attire 340
• Handsome features and sharp brows 340

Personality

Initially, Tianyu is cold, indifferent, and restrained. He refuses Zhu Zhuqing's request to teach her at first, yet gradually tolerates her presence and shares cultivation insights through their quiet companionship 84.

He shows unwavering loyalty and trust toward Fu Shiyan, often relying on his master's judgment when political threats surrounding his identity emerge. Despite this dependence, Tianyu accepts that he must determine his own fate and eventually leaves to confront the responsibilities of his bloodline 77 96 121 123 161.

In Star Luo, he displays confidence, strategic thinking, and a disregard for the authority of the current emperor. His response to Dai Weisi's assassination attempt demonstrates both ruthlessness and a willingness to act openly against more established rivals 239 240 241.

Abilities & Skills

Dark Demon Evil God Tiger Martial Soul

Tianyu possesses the legendary Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, an unprecedented martial soul associated with the Tianxing King's bloodline 95 121.

• Possesses Innate Full Soul Power 178
• Has a thousand-year second spirit ring, far beyond the normal ring ratio 78 178
• Is stated to possess twin martial souls, though only the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger is identified in the available material 95 96

Evil Tiger Meteor Finger

A long-range spirit skill used to bombard Dai Weisi's mansion before Tianyu confronts him directly 240.

• Causes extensive damage from a distance 240
• Serves as an overt declaration of hostility toward Dai Weisi 240

Dark Demon Shadow Quicksand

A shadow-based spirit skill used for concealment and incapacitation 241 243.

• Knocks Dai Weisi unconscious during their confrontation 241
• Allows Tianyu to hide from Zhu Zhuqing at Tianxing King Mansion 243

Swordsmanship and Footwork

Known as the Shadow Swordsman, Tianyu remains undefeated in the Great Soul Arena, defeating multiple Soul Kings with only a long blade. He also practices his footwork and combat techniques without releasing his martial soul 84 96.

• Defeats Soul Kings using a long blade 84
• Practices martial techniques without martial-soul assistance 96
• Shares cultivation insights with Zhu Zhuqing despite initially refusing to instruct her 84

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Long blade — Tianyu's weapon in the Great Soul Arena; used in his undefeated run against Soul Kings 84

Relationships

• Fu Shiyan — Master and direct mentor. Tianyu is deeply loyal to him, seeks his guidance on his past and political future, and is later publicly identified as his direct disciple 77 96 121 123 340.
• Dai Yuanfeng — Late father; the Tianxing King. Tianyu is his only son and successor 84 340.
• Star Luo Emperor — Paternal uncle. His attitude toward Tianyu becomes markedly cautious after learning of Tianyu's Beichen Fu Clan connection 340.
• Wu Yuan — Former personal guard of Dai Yuanfeng and Tianyu's loyal guardian; supports his return to Star Luo and rallies the Tianxing King's old subordinates 121 123 161.
• Zhu Zhuqing — Develops a silent, sibling-like bond with Tianyu. She persistently follows his cultivation, while he gradually accepts and cares for her 84 243.
• Tang San — Fellow disciple and senior brother by introduction. Tang San is initially suspicious of Tianyu's resemblance to Dai Weisi and later feels jealousy over Fu Shiyan's attention toward him 78 341.
• Dai Weisi — Imperial rival who allegedly sends Cheng Hui to assassinate Tianyu; Tianyu retaliates by destroying his mansion and defeating him 239 240 241.
• Fu Ze — Supports Tianyu during his confrontation with Dai Weisi and carries the defeated Cheng Hui 240 241.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Spirit City Grand Finals Simulation

A simulated version of Tianyu leads Star Luo Royal Academy against Beichen Academy in the Spirit City Grand Finals. He faces Simulation Tang San as a five-ring Spirit King, while Zhu Zhuqing reacts to him with visible complexity 75.

Fu Shiyan's Disciple

Fu Shiyan brings Tianyu out of seclusion after altering his character. Tianyu reaches level 29 and joins Fu Shiyan's disciples, where Tang San and Xiao Wu struggle to read his reserved demeanor 77 78.

Tianxing King's Heir

Tianyu's connection to the Tianxing King becomes known to loyal retainers and the Zhu Family. Wu Yuan's exposure to Zhu Moyuan places Tianyu at the center of Star Luo's factional conflict 84 94 95 121 123.

Return to Star Luo

At age eight, Tianyu departs to claim his inheritance. He confronts Cheng Hui and Dai Weisi, exposes evidence of the assassination plot, and defeats Dai Weisi with Dark Demon Shadow Quicksand 161 239 240 241.

Recognition by the Star Luo Imperial Family

Fu Shiyan reveals Tianyu's identity and status as his direct disciple to the Star Luo Emperor. The Emperor realizes Tianyu cannot be easily targeted because of his Beichen Fu Clan backing and seeks closer relations with the clan 340.

Slaughter City Training

Fu Shiyan plans to take Tianyu to Slaughter City for training and participation in the God King of Destruction's God Trial. Tianyu eagerly accompanies his master 341.

Trivia

• Tianyu's return as the Tianxing King's son causes Dai Mubai to view him as a nearly insurmountable rival; Tianyu was level 39 at eight, while Dai Mubai had not reached level 20 at ten 178.
• Zhu Moyuan considers Tianyu's Dark Demon Evil God Tiger martial soul a potential means to elevate the Star Luo royal bloodline and alter the Zhu Family's political status 95.