Black Emperor

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Black Emperor (黑皇)
Alias(es)	Big Black Dog; Black Dog; “This Emperor”
Species/Race	Black dog; describes himself as a “local mutt” 624
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Celestial Academy; serves as the dean's disciple 650
Occupation/Role	Array master, treasure hunter, and former mount of Su Ye 8 479
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 8: Heaven-Sealing City

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Rootless primordial-spirit manifestation	430, 433	Summoned across time and space by Su Ye; only a portion of his primordial spirit descends, and its finite spiritual origin weakens whenever he uses power.
Time-space-anchored avatar	435	Su Ye provides an artifact inscribed with time-and-space Dao Patterns to stabilize him in the era; it can summon his true form three times, at immense cost to his primordial spirit.
Fading remnant soul / mental will	622	His consciousness continually weakens because he lacks a body recognized by the era's Heavenly Dao; he seeks the Heavenly Venerable Primordial Chaos Lotus to create a flawless body.
Dao body and Dharma Body preparation	638	After taking several leaves from the Heavenly Venerable Primordial Chaos Lotus, he prepares to refine heavenly medicine and forge a Dao body and Dharma Body.
Human form	650	Appears as a black-robed youth with a black-dog phantom behind him, having gained enough power to imprison Su Ye's disguised form.
Venerable-realm combat display	672	On the Battle Immortal Platform, where all combatants are suppressed to the Venerable realm, he kills Feng Cai with a single punch by combining the “Dou” and “Jie” secrets.

Background

Su Ye gives the large black dog the name Black Emperor after calling it his mount. The dog initially objects, believing “Emperor” is too lofty a title and requesting to be called “Black King” instead, but Su Ye refuses the change. 8

In the Mist Mountains, Black Emperor kills two cultivators and accompanies Su Ye through a region of illusions, spatial turbulence, and Evil Spirits. His instinctive caution contrasts with Su Ye's willingness to investigate danger. 10 11

Much later, Su Ye uses a time-and-space summoning to call Black Emperor from the future as an experimental subject. The summoned being arrives as a gigantic black dog head spanning the sky, but the Gate of Origin nearly devours his manifested consciousness. 429 430

After descending into the Desolate Region, Black Emperor loots treasuries, digs graves, and seeks rare treasures to stabilize his dissipating primordial spirit. Shi Yi's Double Pupil wounds him by seeing through his weakened manifestation. 433

Appearance

Black Emperor's usual form is a large, pitch-black dog, variously described as scruffy, glossy black, and imposing when empowered. He can also assume a black-robed human form. 624 650 671

• A massive black dog head can manifest across the sky, obscuring the sun. 430
• His giant Dharma Image fills the firmament and displays visions of creation and destruction in its eyes. 569
• In human form, a phantom of a small black dog appears behind him. 650
• He can project a far larger heavenly-dog form through Immortal Flowers or the River of Time. 632 720

Personality

Black Emperor is boastful, theatrical, and intensely proud of his self-proclaimed imperial status. He routinely calls others “human pets,” demands tribute, and claims to represent loyalty, kindness, and righteousness despite his reputation for grave-robbing, theft, and deception. 431 502 512

He is greedy for divine medicines, Dao Sources, supreme treasures, and materials that can restore his body. His greed is tempered by survival instinct: when faced with danger he frequently attempts to flee, uses others to test traps, or presents himself as a harmless victim. 477 481 503 505

Despite his bluster, he takes genuine pride in rising from an ordinary dog to an immortal-level existence. He also possesses extensive experience with ancient eras, Dark Matter, runes, and the irregularities of time and space. 593 624 626

Abilities & Skills

Array Formation and Spatial Passages

Black Emperor is an accomplished rune and array user who can create passages through unstable spaces.

• Constructs a passage toward a supreme treasure within the Star Sea. 479
• Creates a temporary escape route that can only carry one person at a time. 483
• Activates the Dao Burial Array to bury an area saturated with Dark Matter. 632
• Uses formations to create projections and intimidate opponents. 545
• His arrays can be broken or countered by stronger opponents. 505

Time-and-Space Methods

He possesses considerable knowledge of spatial travel and the River of Time, though he admits his understanding of time is weaker than his spatial attainments. 474

• Explains past, present, and future through a meteorite moving along a river-like trajectory. 593
• Reflects the River of Time by burning his origin to invoke power left by Great Emperor Wu Shi. 680
• Can manifest enormous projections and move through unstable time-space regions. 430 569
• Cannot determine with certainty whether he originates from the past or future. 593

Wuzhong Bell

Black Emperor controls the ancient Wuzhong Bell, a taboo treasure linked to much of his influence.

• Suppresses multiple Heavenly Deities and forces them to surrender their treasures. 502
• Uses its sound and Dao Patterns to tear apart the void and escape pursuit. 503
• Its appearance is sufficient to make Hei Yuan recognize Black Emperor as the legendary dog associated with Immortal King Wuzhong. 671
• The bell's attachment draws powerful enemies who seek to seize it. 503 506

Dark Matter Refinement

Black Emperor has fought Dark Creatures and can refine or consume Dark Matter.

• Claims to have consumed Dark Creature flesh and blood during earlier wars against darkness. 626
• Devours Dark Matter and Dark Creatures in the Star River. 630
• Possesses a rune capable of refining Dark Matter; the Ox-Riding Elder seeks it to aid Imperial Pass experts. 632
• States that, as a remnant soul, he cannot presently complete the methods needed to reverse darkness. 637

Secret Arts and Combat Techniques

Black Emperor's strongest attacks draw on high-level secret arts and large-scale manifestations.

• “Dou” and “Jie” secrets — Combines both Nine Secrets to defeat Feng Cai with one punch while suppressed to the Venerable realm. 672
• One Thought Flower Bloom — Creates an Immortal Flower that releases a charging army of Black Dog avatars. 720
• Five-Colored Qilin manifestation — Surrounds himself with runes that form a phantom Qilin possessing overwhelming pressure. 11
• Immortal Flower manifestations — Summons Immortal Flowers while threatening gathered experts during his descent. 431

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Wuzhong Bell — Ancient broken bell under his control; used for suppression, escape, and intimidation. 502 671
• Immortal King's Eyeball — Obtained through a trade with the Ox-Riding Elder, who removes its Dark Matter contamination. 635
• Heavenly Venerable Primordial Chaos Lotus leaves — Takes several leaves and uses them to open a route for Su Ye's group. 638
• Lightning-attributed Divine Medicine — Receives a stalk of Divine Medicine after defeating Feng Cai. 672

Relationships

• Su Ye — Su Ye names him Black Emperor and initially treats him as a mount. Their alliance is marked by mutual suspicion, repeated attempts to manipulate one another, and occasional cooperation against stronger enemies. 8 479 505
• Shi Hao — A frequent companion and reluctant partner. Shi Hao knows Black Emperor's habits well enough to throw him into dangerous portals as a scout, but later allies with him to compete for Divine Medicines. 477 673
• Shi Yi — Collaborates with Black Emperor in the Star River and receives his explanation of time and space; Shi Yi remains wary of the dog's reliability. 593 616
• Great Emperor Wu Shi — Black Emperor grieves after witnessing a vision of Wu Shi's death and can invoke power Wu Shi left upon him. 477 680
• Immortal King Wuzhong — Black Emperor repeatedly invokes Wuzhong's name and prestige, though he later admits he is not literally Wuzhong's dog; he suggests they may be connected through previous lives. 671 720
• Ox-Riding Elder — Trades his Dark Matter-refining rune for an Immortal King's Eyeball and receives the elder's assistance in refining it. 635
• Black Feather — Negotiates with him over the Heavenly Venerable Primordial Chaos Lotus and the possible resurrection of the Sword Immortal. 637 638

Story Role / Major Arcs

Descent into the Desolate Region

Su Ye summons Black Emperor across time and space, unleashing a chaotic arrival that threatens the gathered experts. Black Emperor attempts to establish dominance by offering to take humans as pets, but he is nearly swallowed by the Gate of Origin and later flees from the forces pursuing him. 430 431 503

Star Sea Schemes

Black Emperor repeatedly leads Shi Hao and Su Ye toward dangerous time-space passages in search of treasures. He tries to sacrifice or deceive his companions, but is often used as the first scout instead. Within the Star Sea, he witnesses Great Emperor Wu Shi's death and begins questioning whether he belongs to the past or future. 476 477 478

Immortal Grave and Treasure Hunt

Using the Wuzhong Bell and a series of schemes, Black Emperor attempts to exploit the Immortal Grave and hunt high-level treasures. His plans draw the attention of the Immortal Palace and other powerful enemies, forcing him and Su Ye into increasingly dangerous alliances. 502 504 505 506

Heavenly Venerable Primordial Chaos Lotus

Black Emperor seeks the Heavenly Venerable Primordial Chaos Lotus because it could give his fading mental will a true body accepted by the current era. He takes only several leaves from the lotus, then prepares to use heavenly medicine to forge a Dao body and Dharma Body. 622 638

Dark Cataclysm and the Star River

He publicly announces the opening of an Immortal Ancient Relic Site in Qing Province to cultivate a Supreme Being against the Dark Cataclysm. In the Star River, he consumes Dark Matter, retaliates against attempts to steal his rune, and helps confront threats linked to Time King and the ancient darkness. 606 630 632

Celestial Academy and Border Battles

After gaining a human form, Black Emperor enters Celestial Academy as the dean's disciple and immediately targets the Tribulation-Transcending Divine Lotus. He later fights in the Border Wasteland, defeats Feng Cai for Divine Medicine, and joins Shi Hao in an uneasy partnership against Foreign Realm challengers. 650 651 672 673

Ancient Immortal World

When Six-Crown King Ning Chuan demands his allegiance and insults Immortal King Wuzhong, Black Emperor responds with the One Thought Flower Bloom technique and unleashes an army of Black Dog avatars. 720

Notable Quotes

“Only mediocrities never stir up trouble. The strong must constantly transform through danger after danger.” 602

“This emperor may not have a Heavenly Eye like you people, but this emperor's experience is far beyond what little brats like you can compare to.” 623

“I'm just a local mutt. So what? Didn't this emperor still surpass everything and rank among immortal kings?” 624

Trivia

• Black Emperor originally preferred the name Black King, considering “Emperor” too dangerous a title to claim. 8
• He has been exposed as a “paper tiger” more than once; one powerful appearance was merely a magic-array projection, while Su Ye's counter-threat was a mental illusion. 545
• He insists he is the “number one dog of the heavens” and a model of righteousness, despite regularly stealing treasures and plotting against allies. 512