Yuan Zhi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Yuan Zhi (元芷)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Huaxia research team; Wang Ji's research facility
Occupation/Role	Chief researcher; cultivation partner of Wang Ji
Status	Alive; awakened from suspended sleep within Wang Ji's World Pearl
First Appearance	Chapter 57

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Domain Realm, Fifth Level	138	Broke through to the fifth level of the Domain Realm, improving her comprehension of the Law of Light. Her advancement also strengthened Wang Ji through their connection.

Background / History

Yuan Zhi served as the calm, reserved chief researcher of the Huaxia team assigned to study and reproduce a damaged high-energy laser gun recovered from the Babylon ruins. The weapon was considered capable of killing King-class monsters. Wang Ji was assigned as the team’s security consultant and became infatuated with her after encountering her illusion-affecting telekinetic power. 57

During a lord-class giant bat attack on the research base, Yuan Zhi was injured when the research building was damaged. Wang Ji prioritized defending and evacuating her rather than continuing the fight. 58

When Soro King and Yan Hai targeted the Energy-Gathering Ring and its blueprints, Yuan Zhi protected the technology despite the danger to herself. Yan Hai attempted to kidnap her; she was killed during the confrontation, leaving behind a bluish-gray bead before disappearing. 60 61

After completing the Babylon Protocol instance, Wang Ji received a World Pearl containing a dying world and an Origin Site. Within it, he found Yuan Zhi asleep as an immortal maiden. Her life force required Water of Life to be saved, prompting Wang Ji to hunt high-level monsters until he could afford two vials. 63

Yuan Zhi later awakened in the World Pearl after thirty-seven years of unconsciousness. She did not recognize Wang Ji and had to learn that the Great Nirvana had ended while she slept. 89 90

Wang Ji subsequently established a research facility for her in Hongning Base City. Yuan Zhi became more comfortable there and focused on research, though she remained wary of Wang Ji’s physical advances. 93

Personality

Yuan Zhi is consistently calm, serious, and composed under pressure. She showed little response to Wang Ji’s initial infatuation and maintained her poise even during the giant bat attack and the struggle over the Energy-Gathering Ring. 57 58 60

Following her awakening, she was initially confused and cautious around Wang Ji, especially because she could not remember him. She gradually accepted her changed circumstances, while retaining a reserved manner. 90

She is protective of knowledge and personal boundaries. Yuan Zhi reacted with clear displeasure when Wang Ji revealed that his symbiosis with the laurel tree might allow access to her thoughts or consciousness. 114

Abilities & Skills

Telekinetic Power

Yuan Zhi possesses telekinetic power with illusionary effects; this power affected Wang Ji upon their first meeting. 57

• Can influence others through telekinetic effects with an illusory component. 57
• Her telekinetic abilities are distinct enough to immediately draw Wang Ji’s attention. 57

Cosmic Energy Manipulation

Yuan Zhi can manipulate cosmic energy to create a manifested avatar. 114

• Created an energy-conjured avatar during her confrontation with Wang Ji. 114
• Demonstrated this ability after learning of the potential privacy risks posed by Wang Ji’s laurel-tree symbiosis. 114

Law of Light Comprehension

After reaching the fifth level of the Domain Realm, Yuan Zhi improved her understanding of the Law of Light. 138

• Her breakthrough enhanced Wang Ji through their cultivation connection. 138

Temporal Research

Yuan Zhi studies the temporal principles recorded in the Song of Time. 141

• Deciphered two of the text’s 365 basic mysteries over four years. 141
• Was struggling to decipher the third mystery. 141
• Her completed interpretations enabled Wang Ji to perform the first move of Instant Horizon, though only haltingly. 141

Relationships

• Wang Ji — Her protector, research-facility provider, cultivation partner, and later symbiotic counterpart. Wang Ji became infatuated with her, fought to protect her, spent heavily to save her life, and continued to support her research after her awakening. 57 58 63 93 114 138
• Dong Tao — Military commander at the Babylon Protocol research base; he teased Wang Ji over his feelings for Yuan Zhi but backed down under her calm stare. 57
• Jia Yi — Defended Yuan Zhi against Yan Hai during the conflict over the Energy-Gathering Ring blueprints. 60 61
• Yan Hai — Attempted to obtain the Energy-Gathering Ring blueprints by threatening and later kidnapping Yuan Zhi. 60 61 91
• World Master Luo — Sought a meeting with Yuan Zhi; Wang Ji advised her to meet him in the Virtual Universe instead of in person. 143

Story Role / Major Arcs

Babylon Protocol

Yuan Zhi leads the Huaxia research team studying Babylon-ruins technology. Her work on the high-energy laser gun and the Energy-Gathering Ring makes her a target for powerful forces. 57 60

Death, World Pearl, and Awakening

After dying during Yan Hai’s kidnapping attempt, Yuan Zhi is found sleeping within Wang Ji’s World Pearl. Wang Ji acquires Water of Life to preserve her, and she eventually awakens without memories of him. 61 63 89 90

Research and Symbiosis

Wang Ji provides Yuan Zhi with a dedicated research facility, enabling her to resume her work. Their relationship becomes strained when his laurel-tree symbiosis raises the possibility that he could share or intrude upon her consciousness. 93 114

Cultivation and Temporal Mysteries

Yuan Zhi advances to the fifth level of the Domain Realm and deepens her comprehension of the Law of Light. She also studies the Song of Time, whose deciphered mysteries directly assist Wang Ji’s secret-art training. 138 141

Trivia

• Yuan Zhi was described as Wang Ji’s contracted pet when she won first place in a World Zone instance dungeon. 142
• Her World Zone victory awarded Wang Ji 42.3 Origin Points plus a 210 Origin Point bonus. 142
• An unknown entity summoned Yuan Zhi shortly after her group arrived in Chaos City, prompting immediate compliance from Reception Guide No. 11, Kan Luo. 152