Li Yuan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Li Yuan (李渊)
Alias(es)	Group Master / Group Leader
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Douluo Chat Group; Heaven Dou Royal Academy; Heaven Dou Class 2 / Second Team
Occupation/Role	Transmigrator; Soul Master; Captain of Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Novice-system rewards	1 3	Receives the Nine-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python bloodline, Golden Light Incantation, a bloodline seed, and Portable Space after awakening the Douluo Chat Group System and inviting ten members.
Martial Soul Evolution	6	Ah Bai evolves into a juvenile Nine-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python; Li Yuan gains major physical enhancement, while Ah Bai develops small crystalline wings and flight.
Soul Grand Master	56	Reveals a seven-colored giant python Martial Soul and two soul rings; uses his Second Soul Skill against black-clad attackers.
God-Given Soul Bone absorbed	27	Absorbs a left-arm God-Given Soul Bone and gains White Snake Origin, initially increasing all attributes by 5%.
Third Soul Ring / Soul Elder	83	Absorbs a 3,700-year Growable God-Given Soul Ring, gaining Devouring Destruction Kill; the God-Given Soul Bone advances to the thousand-year tier and boosts all attributes by 35%.
Level 34.5 Soul Power	84	Replaces his first soul ring with another Growable God-Given Soul Ring; rises from level 28 to level 34.5 in one night.
Level 37 Soul Power	106 110	Absorbs Ah Yin's Hundred Thousand Year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone, substantially increasing his strength and recovery before reaching level 37.

Background

Li Yuan is a transmigrator on the Douluo Continent. After being thrown out of class for openly dismissing Yu Xiaogang's theories, he awakens the Douluo Chat Group System and immediately begins inviting women from the eras of Douluo 1–4 into the group. His novice rewards include the bloodline that becomes his Martial Soul, the Golden Light Incantation, and later a Portable Space. 1 3

His Martial Soul, Ah Bai, begins as a little white snake. After consuming the Nine-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python bloodline seed, it evolves into a juvenile Nine-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python with wing-like crystalline structures; this evolution also greatly strengthens Li Yuan. 3 6

Li Yuan leaves Notting Academy early with Xiao Wu, initially allowing Tang San to travel alongside them. He plans to encounter Zhu Zhuqing in the Star Luo Empire and eventually saves her from pursuers, after which she chooses to travel with him rather than continue toward Suotuo City. 49 50 56 58

At Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Li Yuan enters the combat-focused Heaven Dou Class 2. He defeats Yu Tianheng in a classroom spar, earns the class's support, and becomes captain of the Second Team. 111 115

Appearance

Li Yuan has crimson irises and presents himself with a calm, composed bearing even under sudden pressure. 132

• His Martial Soul is depicted as a seven-colored giant python in combat. 56
• Ah Bai's evolved form possesses pale-golden slit pupils and small, nearly crystalline wings behind its ears. 6
• His appearance attracts repeated attention from several chat-group members, including Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling. 56 79 94 117

Personality

Li Yuan is bluntly critical of false authority and refuses to compromise his personal cultivation for “team-oriented” arrangements. He publicly challenges Yu Xiaogang's unverified theories, particularly their potential to endanger poor civilian soul masters who rely on them. 12 14

He is strategic, opportunistic, and often manipulative. He turns Tang San into a source of travel expenses, advises Qian Renxue to use Soul Bones as an investment in loyalty, and exploits Yu Tianheng's desire to impress Dugu Yan to gain an accommodating “brother.” 48 50 115

Despite his provocative humor and frequent obliviousness to others' romantic interest, Li Yuan can be considerate in direct action. He protects Ning Rongrong, asks Zhu Zhuqing's consent before helping her, holds back against Yu Tianheng to preserve his face, and agrees to help Ah Yin pursue resurrection and revenge. 58 67 88 106 113

Abilities & Skills

Seven-Colored / Nine-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python Martial Soul

Li Yuan's evolved Martial Soul is Ah Bai, a powerful ancient-bloodline python capable of manifesting in combat.

• Its bloodline originates from the Nine-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python seed granted by the system. 1 3
• Ah Bai evolves into a juvenile form with flight capability. 6
• Its evolved wind attribute enables Li Yuan's Second Soul Skill. 56
• Li Yuan's martial-soul reveal shocks opponents during the duel with Tang San and later impresses Dugu Bo. 33 136

Golden Light Incantation

A top-tier technique received through the chat-group rewards. 3

• Creates a defense capable of stopping Tang San's Tang Sect hidden weapons. 33
• Lets Li Yuan counterattack after defending against ranged weapons. 33

Cloud Ladder Step

A movement technique Li Yuan practices and explains to chat-group members. 25 27

• Uses a breathing method that gradually tempers the body. 25
• Allows speed to be converted into destructive force when supported by sufficient physique or strength-type spirit rings. 25
• Enables him to evade Yu Tianheng's attacks for thirty-eight moves through movement, perception, and mental power. 112

White Snake Origin

A left-arm soul bone skill obtained from his God-Given Soul Bone. 27

• Initially increases all attributes by 5%. 27
• After the soul bone reaches the thousand-year level, its overall amplification rises to 35%. 83

Wind Rises and Clouds Surge

Li Yuan's Second Soul Skill, used through the evolved wind attribute of his Martial Soul. 56

• Creates a devastating gale.
• Injures and scatters multiple attacking black-clad men. 56

Devouring Destruction Kill

Li Yuan's Third Soul Skill, acquired from a 3,700-year Growable God-Given Soul Ring. 83

• Overpowers Li Yusong's attack and leaves Li Yuan unharmed despite facing a Soul Emperor. 88
• Incapacitates Iron Wolf and Iron Dog, forcing the Iron Wolf Team to surrender. 129

Gravity Swamp

A gravity-control Soul Skill used in the Heaven Dou Second Team's match against the Iron Wolf Team. 128

• Restrains and slows the opposing team's advance.
• Creates an opening for Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and Wang Dong's coordinated counterattack. 128

Alchemy

Li Yuan can refine medicines from rare herbs harvested at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. 139 140

• Refines the Pulse-Protecting Ice Heart Pill, Ice Heart Pill, and Clear Spirit Powder. 139
• Harvests Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid, Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, and Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone with restraint rather than taking every available herb. 140

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Portable Space — System reward claimed after inviting ten chat-group members. 3
• God-Given Soul Bone (left arm) — Grants White Snake Origin and later reaches the thousand-year tier. 27 83
• Hundred Thousand Year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone — Given by Ah Yin; provides major power and recovery gains. 106
• Growable God-Given Soul Rings — Used for his third soul ring and replacement first soul ring. 83 84
• Rare immortal herbs — Harvested from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for medicine preparation and cultivation support. 140

Relationships

• Ah Bai — His Martial Soul and little white snake companion; their bond deepens after Ah Bai's evolution. 3 6
• Xiao Wu — Early traveling companion who mistakes him for a hundred-thousand-year soul beast in human form; she later serves on his academy team. 6 50 129
• Zhu Zhuqing — He saves her from pursuers and becomes a trusted companion; their relationship is marked by banter, care, and mutual vulnerability. 56 58 67
• Ning Rongrong — A close, playful companion whom Li Yuan protects; she openly displays affection and supports his leadership. 83 88 113
• Qian Renxue — Chat-group confidant who seeks his strategic guidance regarding Martial Soul Hall and reveals her undisguised appearance to him. 43 48 85
• Ah Yin — Gives Li Yuan her right-leg soul bone after he promises to help resurrect her so she may seek revenge on Tang Hao. 106
• Yu Tianheng — Initially challenges Li Yuan, then acknowledges defeat and later becomes Li Yuan's self-proclaimed “brother.” 113 115
• Dugu Yan — Academy classmate who is interested in him and competes for his attention; Li Yuan later becomes involved in helping her and Dugu Bo. 94 115 139
• Dugu Bo — Initially threatens Li Yuan over Dugu Yan, but their relationship shifts toward mutual respect after Li Yuan demonstrates his Martial Soul and alchemical ability. 133 136 139
• Tang San — A school rival whom Li Yuan defeats in a graduation soul-fighting match; Tang San later travels with Li Yuan and Xiao Wu toward Suotuo City. 33 50
• Yu Xiaogang — Li Yuan's ideological opponent; Li Yuan repeatedly exposes and condemns Yu Xiaogang's theories and conduct. 1 12 14

Story Role / Major Arcs

Douluo Chat Group Awakening

Li Yuan awakens the Douluo Chat Group System, receives powerful novice rewards, and invites ten women from across the Douluo eras. His disclosures and “gossip” quickly establish him as a disruptive source of information within the group. 1 3 12

Notting Academy and Tang San Duel

Li Yuan clashes with Yu Xiaogang over theory and cultivation decisions, then defeats Tang San after revealing his evolved Martial Soul, modified Bad Wind skill, and Golden Light Incantation. 12 33

Journey from Notting and Zhu Zhuqing's Rescue

Leaving Notting Academy with Xiao Wu, Li Yuan lets Tang San accompany them while manipulating him into covering travel costs. He later saves Zhu Zhuqing and becomes her chosen companion. 50 56 58

Heaven Dou Royal Academy

Li Yuan joins the academy's special combat class, defeats Yu Tianheng, and is made captain of the Second Team. He subsequently exposes Qin Ming's betrayal and leads the team against the Iron Wolf Team. 111 115 124

Iron Wolf Team Battle

Li Yuan uses Gravity Swamp to control the battlefield, coordinates his teammates' counterattack, and ends the match with Devouring Destruction Kill. Heaven Dou Team 2 wins, while his leadership strengthens the team's morale. 128 129 131

Dugu Bo and the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

Dugu Bo abducts Li Yuan to warn him away from Dugu Yan, but brings him to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well after recognizing the value of Li Yuan's Martial Soul and skills. Li Yuan refines pills, gains Dugu Bo's growing trust, and harvests rare immortal herbs. 132 140

Trivia

• Li Yuan deliberately avoids eating beef after receiving the Nine-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python bloodline. 3
• He compares Ah Bai's potential future human transformation to “Queen Medusa” and imagines himself as Xu Xian. 6
• Wang Dong believes Li Yuan is her grandfather and later refers to him internally as her “dear father.” 79 124