Jiang Yao
Swallowed Star: Lord of TaihuanContents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Xu Yuan Opening and Xu Yuan Space
- 6.2Desolate God Bizhang
- 6.3Bizhang Clone
- 6.4Martial Artist and Spirit Reader Dual Cultivation
- 6.5Origin Laws and Fusion Techniques
- 6.6Zhenhuang Inheritance
- 6.7Liuyu Crystal
- 7Equipment / Weapons / Items
- 8Relationships
- 9Story Role / Major Arcs
- 9.1Yanhe Lineage and Stellar Breakthrough
- 9.2Bizhang Inheritance
- 9.3Lingtong Genius Tournament
- 9.4Genius Battle and Virtual Universe Company
- 9.5Chaos City Disciple
- 9.6Nine Star Sea and Zhenhuang Cultivation
- 9.7Xuanshang Inspector Envoy
- 9.8Yuanhua Secret Realm and Shixing Canon
- 9.9Return to the Lingtong Star Domain
- 9.10Outer-Region Battlefield
- 10Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Jiang Yao (江尧) |
| Alias(es) | Bizhang Jiang Yao; Yao; Xisai; Blood Blade Marquis |
| Species/Race | Lingtong Race |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Lingtong Race; Yanhe Lineage; Virtual Universe Company; Chaos City Lord's lineage |
| Occupation/Role | Cultivator; Virtual Universe Company Inspector Envoy; Chaos City Lord's personal disciple |
| First Appearance | 6 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Planetary Level 1 | 9 | Cultivates the Xu Yuan Opening, suffering damage to his body, soul, potential, and lifespan in exchange for a soul metamorphosis and extraordinary comprehension. |
| Seven Turns of Heaven's End, Fifth Turn | 9 | Reaches a 14× spiritual-force amplification within days. |
| Planetary Level 9 | 14 | Advances overnight through a D-grade nutrient pod funded by the Yanhe Branch Patriarch. |
| Stellar Level 9 | 38 | Reaches Stellar Level 9 after 17 years of seclusion on Yuluo Island. |
| Fourth-level Domain | 38 | Develops his domain to the fourth level during his seclusion. |
| Threshold of Fire and Light Origin Laws | 47 | Reveals comprehension of both the Fire and Light Origin Laws. |
| Sixth level, Universe Heavenly Bridge | 113 | Clears the sixth level on his first Heavenly Bridge challenge; stops at the seventh level. |
| Eleventh level, Universe Heavenly Bridge | 124 | Clears the eleventh level, earning recognition as Chaos City Lord's 32nd personal disciple. |
| Domain Lord Level 9 | 180 | Serves as the Xuanshang Branch's Inspector Envoy while at Domain Lord Level 9. |
| Fifteenth-level Heavenly Bridge standard | 147 | Reaches this standard in both Space-Time Law comprehension and Beast God artistic conception. |
| Sixteenth-level Heavenly Bridge standard | 152 | His Space-Time Law and Path of the Beast God both advance to the sixteenth-level standard. |
| King-level Law Comprehension | 233 | Reaches King-level Law Comprehension in less than 2,500 years. |
| Twentieth level, Universe Heavenly Bridge | 235 | Clears the twentieth level and gains further Space-Time Law insights. |
| Universe Venerable-level Space-Time Law comprehension | 238 | Reaches this level of Space-Time Law comprehension and quietly conquers the World Lord-level Primal Heaven-Reaching Mountain. |
Background / History
Jiang Yao began as a Lingtong youth whose spirit-reader talent was considered mediocre. His exceptional willpower assessment nevertheless drew widespread attention among the Lingtong Race, as well as resentment from his former school rival, Mo Li. 6 10
At the Planetary Level, he forcibly opened the Xu Yuan Space through the Xu Yuan Opening. The process nearly killed him and consumed part of his potential and lifespan, but transformed his soul and made advanced cultivation techniques extraordinarily easy for him to comprehend. 9 14
The Yanhe Lineage recognized his potential and invested heavily in him, including a D-grade nutrient pod. Jiang Yao then confronted the Lingtong bloodline barrier, choosing to forge the Boat of Guidance rather than rely on conventional methods. He later traveled into seclusion to receive the Nine Transformations of the Desolate God inheritance and suppress the will of the Desolate God Bizhang. 13 15 16 20
His apparent Bloodline Divine Ability was actually tied to Bizhang's will. Jiang Yao concealed this truth while cultivating his domain, Origin Laws, and the Path of the Beast God. His exceptional performance in the genius tournament earned the attention of Jiuyuan, who accepted him as a disciple, and later of the Kasolo Empire Emperor. 42 46 47 58
After entering the Virtual Universe Company's core ranks, Jiang Yao became a nominal disciple and ultimately the 32nd personal disciple of Chaos City Lord. He was instructed to prioritize the Space-Time Law while continuing to develop his Beast God path. 113 115 124
As Inspector Envoy of the Xuanshang Branch, Jiang Yao used his authority against crimes involving slavery and human sacrifice, including the Black Moon God Lord's refinement of Blood Source Liquid from humans. His policies and personal strength elevated the Lingtong Race's standing, though they also attracted enemies. 180 192
Following a prolonged disappearance, Jiang Yao returned to protect the Lingtong Star Domain. He captured three alien Immortals attacking his people and resolved to establish deterrence against any force targeting the Lingtong Race. 230
Appearance
Jiang Yao is a Lingtong youth who commonly wears a black alloy combat suit. In battle, traits of the Desolate God Bizhang can emerge through his physique and instincts. 14 45
- Wears a black alloy combat suit in combat. 14
- Can manifest enormous silver wings. 180
- His combat bearing can become beastlike, with a fierce and predatory presence. 72 112
- Uses disguises, including the Phantom Mask, when operating under alternate identities. 81 239
Personality
Jiang Yao is calm under pressure and generally indifferent to fame, wealth, and external approval. He accepted the consequences of cultivating the Xu Yuan Opening without remorse, believing its benefits outweighed the damage it caused. 14
He is ambitious but cautious. Rather than accepting a standard Lingtong innate ability, he sought a power suited to himself; rather than reveal every capability, he repeatedly concealed Bizhang's true nature and his most dangerous techniques. 19 102 125
His loyalty to the Yanhe Lineage and Lingtong Race strongly informs his decisions. He seeks to repay those who supported him and responds decisively to threats against his people, especially slavery and attacks on the Lingtong Star Domain. 49 180 230
Abilities & Skills
Xu Yuan Opening and Xu Yuan Space
The Xu Yuan Opening created the Xu Yuan Space, granting Jiang Yao transformed soul qualities, exceptional comprehension, and extraordinary control over spiritual energy. 9 16
- Provides godlike control over spiritual energy within the Xu Yuan Space. 16
- Converts recorded techniques, ultimate arts, and insights into Yan Script, strengthening the space. 37
- Its third level can grind away a Desolate God's self-consciousness and support the creation of a soul-based Desolate God avatar. 118
- The opening process permanently harmed his potential and slightly overdraw his Planetary Level lifespan. 9 14
Desolate God Bizhang
Jiang Yao carries and cultivates against Bizhang's will, which serves as the basis of the Bloodline Divine Ability he presents publicly. His body developed combat instincts through the Nine Transformations of the Desolate God. 20 42 45
- Grants instinctive close-combat reactions that can exceed his conscious thought. 45
- Enables a humanoid, beastlike combat state using Fire, Light, Space, and Time. 112
- Supports the Path of the Beast God and fused-law combat techniques. 102 137
- Bizhang's strengthening will is a persistent danger that Jiang Yao must suppress. 37
Bizhang Clone
Jiang Yao severed part of his soul to create a Bizhang clone after upgrading the Xu Yuan Space. 118
- Instinctively controls the Fire-Space and Light-Time Fusion Laws. 118
- Focuses on the Path of the Beast God while Jiang Yao's human soul focuses on Space-Time cultivation. 118
- Later aids in controlling the Crimson Thunder God Prison. 196
Martial Artist and Spirit Reader Dual Cultivation
Although initially perceived as a Controller, Jiang Yao is also an accomplished Martial Artist. 45 46
- Uses the Heavenly Cage Domain Seal, a top-tier Martial Artist combat technique. 45
- Wields the telepathic Red Shadow Blade. 46
- Combines illusionist, Martial Artist, and Controller methods in battle. 72
- Reaches 680× telepathic amplification through the Eye of Zhenhuang's third layer; its full mastery could raise this to 800×. 123
Origin Laws and Fusion Techniques
Jiang Yao possesses affinity and comprehension in the Origin Laws of Fire, Light, Space, and Time. 47 97
- Uses the Nine Styles of Lanfeng, a Fire Origin Law technique; its first style can instantly defeat opponents. 46
- Uses Nine Styles of Bizhang, an ultimate technique combining four Origin Laws. 99
- Briefly unleashes the Fire-Space Fusion Law, confirming his potential on the Path of the Beast God. 102
- Later develops a Light-Time fusion ultimate technique. 112
- His Space-Time Law comprehension eventually reaches the level of a Universe Venerable. 238
Zhenhuang Inheritance
Kasolo passed the Zhenhuang inheritance to Jiang Yao, including the Zhenhuang Mirror and the Four Great Arts. 66
- The Zhenhuang Mirror provides offensive, defensive, spatial, and projected-clone capabilities. 66 72
- The Zhenhuang Sacred Body enhances his physical strength and cultivation potential. 93
- The Zhenhuang Undying Body can restore him from ash and scattered soul fragments so long as a cell fragment remains. 165
- The Eye of Zhenhuang increases telepathic amplification. 123
Liuyu Crystal
Jiang Yao controls the Liuyu Crystal and its internal world. 226 228
- Can imprison enemies and sever their connection to the Virtual Universe or soul masters. 230
- Allows him to annihilate the Liuyu Crystal Spirit using the Xu Yuan Space's power. 226
- Grants overwhelming control over space and time within its internal world, though this cannot be directly projected into the Primal Universe. 228
- Its energy is finite and cannot be replenished through World Force or Immortal divine power. 228
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Taihuan Token — source of guidance from the Taihuan Token Envoy and access to the Xu Yuan Opening inheritance. 9 19
- Red Shadow Blade — Jiang Yao's telepathic weapon. 46
- Sui Divine Weapon — mastered forms include Chongming Blade, Poyuan Blade, and Lotus Domain. 65 96 98
- Xing Divine Weapon — its first form is Star-Shattering Needle; powerful but taxing to wield. 65
- Zhuyao Tail Feather — acquired as a crucial life-saving item. 58
- Zhenhuang Mirror — inheritance treasure capable of attack, defense, spatial applications, and projected clones. 66 72
- Phantom Mask — transforms his appearance and can imitate an Immortal God's aura at high soul-power cost. 81
- Yedier Inheritance Token — a coveted token whose exposure attracts King-level attention. 89
- Jialong Tree Branch — increases Law Sea energy-drawing efficiency by one hundredfold when planted in a God Kingdom. 197
- Thousand-God Phantom Armor Bead and Lingguang Mirror — acquired for disguise and his Outer-Region Battlefield mission. 236
Relationships
- Jiuyuan — first major mentor; accepts Jiang Yao as his disciple and arranges resources and further teachers for him. Jiuyuan's death is tied to Jiang Yao's hostility toward Zhenxuan King. 46 48 88
- Kasolo / Huanqiong Marquis — Jiang Yao's later teacher and inheritor of the Zhenhuang legacy; sheltered him and provided major cultivation guidance. 58 66 244
- Chaos City Lord — nominal mentor who later accepts Jiang Yao as his 32nd personal disciple. 115 124
- Youyuan Venerable — Chaos City Lord's seventh disciple; designated to guide Jiang Yao regarding the Universe Chaos Stele. 115
- Elder Luo — Yanhe elder who supports Jiang Yao's growth, provides a D7 spaceship, and holds high expectations for him. 19 20
- Prose — Yanhe Lineage mentor and friend who warns Jiang Yao of Longshan Company and supports his cultivation. 14 15
- Kuman — illusionist rival and associate who wishes to test whether Jiang Yao's will can resist his illusions. 14
- Qianhuo — Lingtong prodigy and Jiang Yao's disciple; admires him and later succeeds in fusing the Xueluo Crystal Jiang Yao left behind. 192 230
- Yousa — Yongwu Race Invincible King-level powerhouse; exchanges Shixing Canon techniques with Jiang Yao and becomes a potential ally. 196 197
- Zhenxuan King — enemy associated with Jiuyuan's death and repeated attempts to obtain Jiang Yao's inheritance token. 88 208
- Black Moon God Lord — Jiang Yao orders his capture for refining Blood Source Liquid from humans. 180
Story Role / Major Arcs
Yanhe Lineage and Stellar Breakthrough
Jiang Yao becomes a rising Lingtong genius after opening the Xu Yuan Space, receiving the Yanhe Lineage's support and beginning his pursuit of the Stellar Level through the Boat of Guidance. 9 13 15 16
Bizhang Inheritance
He activates and conceals the power of Desolate God Bizhang, receives the Nine Transformations inheritance, and spends 17 years in seclusion improving his cultivation and domain. 20 37 38
Lingtong Genius Tournament
Jiang Yao reveals himself as a dual Martial Artist and Spirit Reader, defeats tournament opponents with the Heavenly Cage Domain Seal and Nine Styles of Lanfeng, and gains Jiuyuan as a master. 45 46 47
Genius Battle and Virtual Universe Company
His performance in the Trial Towers establishes him as an unprecedented super genius. He clears the seventh Trial Tower's first floor, demonstrates the Nine Styles of Bizhang, and begins following the Path of the Beast God. 98 99 102
Chaos City Disciple
Jiang Yao enters the Primal Secret Realm, rapidly clears the Universe Heavenly Bridge, and becomes Chaos City Lord's personal disciple after proving his Space-Time Law talent. 113 115 124
Nine Star Sea and Zhenhuang Cultivation
During the Nine Star Sea mission, Jiang Yao develops the Bizhang clone, advances his Beast God path, and continues the Zhenhuang inheritance under Kasolo's guidance. 118 137 147
Xuanshang Inspector Envoy
As Inspector Envoy, Jiang Yao confronts corrupt Immortals and acts against slavery, using the Black Moon God Lord's arrest to establish his authority. 161 180
Yuanhua Secret Realm and Shixing Canon
He investigates the Yongwu Race's Yuanhua Secret Realm, survives the Crimson Thunder God Prison, and exchanges Shixing Canon secrets with Yousa. 192 196 197
Return to the Lingtong Star Domain
After disappearing for over 1,500 years, Jiang Yao returns to stop an attack on the Lingtong Race, captures the responsible alien Immortals, and resolves to deter future enemies. 230
Outer-Region Battlefield
Using the forged identity Xisai, Jiang Yao enters the Outer-Region Battlefield, displays King-level combat power, and heads toward the Xuehuan Continent to reunite with Huanqiong King. 238 244
Trivia
- Jiang Yao's first cultivation of the Seven Turns of Heaven's End reached its fifth turn in only a few days; the Messenger stopped him from pursuing the seventh turn immediately. 9
- He deliberately avoids nurturing the apparent Lingtong Bloodline Divine Ability because Bizhang's will could consume other powers within his body. 38
- Jiang Yao's body gene level had reached 47 times after only a year in the Initial Universe and was still evolving. 110
- He quietly conquered the World Lord-level Primal Heaven-Reaching Mountain, a feat described as unachieved for countless epochs. 238