Ye Xiu

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Ye Xiu (叶修)
Alias(es)	Pybara; Capybara; “Kaka”; Capybara Beast Emperor
Species/Race	Mutated Giant Rodent; inhabits a capybara-like monster body 1
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Falling Ink Star lineage, as Hu Yanbo’s contracted inheritor 14
Occupation/Role	Beast Emperor; Falling Ink Star successor; self-appointed protector of Earth against major monster threats 18 23
Status	Active; preparing to travel to the Black Dragon Mountain Empire to purchase Earth’s lordship 37
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Black Hole Engine unlocked	1	Receives the Devouring Starry Sky System’s beginner gift; the initial Black Hole Domain has a 15 cm diameter.
High-Tier Beast Soldier	1	Devours a Shadow Cat, completing his first devouring. Black Hole Domain expands to 30 cm.
Primary Beast General	2	Devours a severely injured Silver Moon Fierce Wolf. Black Hole Domain reaches 45 cm; gains Agility Enhancement.
High-Level Beast General	4	Devours a Bloodthirsty Tank. Black Hole Domain reaches 80 cm; gains Strength Enhancement.
Primary Lord	8	Devours the Giant Rock Black Bear. Black Hole Domain expands to 3 m; gains Defense Enhancement and Earth Affinity.
Intermediate Lord	9	Defeats and devours a Lord-level mutated willow tree, receiving major energy and regenerative benefits.
Late Lord / King-level transition	10	Absorbs a Wood Bud Crystal. The chapter describes him advancing through late Lord, reaching King level, and entering Planetary Level 1; his Black Hole Domain reaches 10 m.
Beast Emperor	18	Recognized and referred to as the Capybara Beast Emperor while confronting Yao Rao; his Black Hole Domain is documented at 50 m.
Star Level 3	30	Advances after consuming the Octopus Beast Emperor and East Sea Azure Dragon King.
Star Level 4	31	Advances after absorbing the East Sea Azure Dragon King’s essence.

Background / History

Ye Xiu was originally a human who stayed up playing Honor of Kings before transmigrating into the post-apocalyptic world of Swallowed Star. He awakened in the body of a capybara-like mutated giant rodent and immediately bound the Devouring Starry Sky System, which allows him to grow by devouring monsters. His first kill, a Shadow Cat, established both his Black Hole Domain and his path of evolution. 1

Initially wary of humanity, Ye Xiu survived by hiding from armed martial artists and opportunistically preying on injured monsters. His encounter with Janet marked his first peaceful contact with a human: rather than attack him after witnessing his ability, she fed him carrots and petted him. Zhao Ruo later treated him similarly, though Luo Feng’s attempt on Ye Xiu’s life quickly proved that such trust was not universal. 2 3 5

After following the scent of Wood Bud Crystals to Mist Island, Ye Xiu discovered Babata and the hidden Meteor Starship. He rejected Babata’s attempt to recruit him merely as a guardian, forcing the artificial intelligence to grant him Hu Yanbo’s Falling Ink Star inheritance through a soul contract. 10 12 13 14

Appearance

Ye Xiu retains a round, furry, capybara-like body despite repeatedly evolving into higher lifeforms. His harmless appearance sharply contrasts with the Black Hole Domain he manifests behind himself and the overwhelming force he can exert. 1 8

• Round, plump, short-limbed capybara-like build. 1 5
• Thick, soft fur; after reaching Primary Lord, his fur gains a faint metallic sheen. 3 8
• Dark, bright eyes and a black-pearl-like nose. 3
• Can manifest a pitch-black spatial vortex behind his body. 1 18
• Later wears self-assembling cosmic armor and carries the Magic Cloud Vine. 15 24

Personality

Ye Xiu adapts quickly to danger and consistently treats powerful monsters as opportunities for advancement. He is patient enough to wait for a wounded Silver Moon Fierce Wolf, but bold enough to challenge Lord-tier monsters and confront far stronger enemies once he believes his abilities can prevail. 2 7 8

Despite his monster body, Ye Xiu retains human emotions and preferences. He enjoys being fed, petted, and massaged by Janet and Zhao Ruo, though he repeatedly tries—and fails—to preserve his dignity while doing so. 3 5 23

He is also calculating and domineering. He coerces Babata into granting him the Falling Ink Star inheritance, uses the Soul Seal to subjugate powerful humans and monsters, and publicly demonstrates his strength without much concern for the fear it inspires. 13 14 19 28

Abilities & Skills

Devouring Starry Sky System

The system enables Ye Xiu to gain energy, increase his life level, expand his Black Hole Domain, and extract useful traits from devoured targets. 1 2

• Converts devoured monsters into growth energy. 1 8
• Extracts and fuses genetic fragments from prey. 2 4 8
• Allowed him to progress from Beast Soldier to Star Level 4 within a short period. 1 31
• Powerful prey provides substantially greater advancement than numerous weaker monsters. 7

Black Hole Domain

Ye Xiu’s signature ability manifests a black hole capable of pulling in, breaking down, and devouring living beings, matter, energy, and certain attacks. 1 18

• Devoured the Shadow Cat, Silver Moon Fierce Wolf, Bloodthirsty Tank, Giant Rock Black Bear, Thunder Dragon Emperor, and other high-level monsters. 1 2 4 8 25
• Can absorb energy-based attacks, including Thunder God’s lightning strike and Yao Rao’s Thousand Shadow Strangling. 21 18
• Can reverse-project consumed objects; he used Luo Feng’s seized B-grade throwing knives against their owner. 6
• Can generate a repulsive field rather than simple suction, breaking through Hong’s domain. 21
• Its early range had weaknesses at its sides and rear; Luo Feng exploited these angles with telekinetic throwing knives. 2 6
• Its diameter grows with Ye Xiu’s evolution, from 15 cm at activation to 50 m by his confrontation with Yao Rao. 1 18

Genetic Enhancements

By extracting monster gene fragments, Ye Xiu supplements his naturally growing body with specialized traits. 2 4

• Agility Enhancement — gained from the Silver Moon Fierce Wolf; improves coordination and speed. 2
• Strength Enhancement — gained from the Bloodthirsty Tank; dramatically increases physical power. 4
• Defense Enhancement — gained from the Giant Rock Black Bear; improves durability. 8
• Earth Affinity — gained from the Giant Rock Black Bear; grants a connection to the ground and limited influence over nearby soil and rocks. 8
• Plant-life affinity and regeneration — after devouring the mutated willow tree, Ye Xiu rapidly heals injuries and develops affinity toward vegetation. 9

Soul Seal

A Falling Ink Star secret technique that implants an enslavement seal into a target’s soul core, forcing absolute loyalty while preserving the target’s awareness, intelligence, and potential. 14 19

• Used to enslave Luo Feng after overcoming his soul resistance. 19
• Later used to subdue Hong and Thunder God, Earth’s two strongest human experts. 22
• Used to turn the Golden Horned Beast into his servant and mount, Little Gold. 28
• Is painful and dangerous to apply; Ye Xiu was cautious during his first use because he did not want to damage Luo Feng’s soul. 19

Falling Ink Star Inheritance

Through a soul contract, Ye Xiu inherits Hu Yanbo’s knowledge, techniques, and obligations as successor of the Falling Ink Star lineage. 14

• Learns the Soul Seal and Ten Thousand Heart Soul Control Technique. 14
• Receives knowledge of the Universal Common Language, pharmacology, forging, and other auxiliary disciplines. 14
• Gains Hu Yanbo’s insights into the laws of space and time. 14
• Is obligated to avenge Hu Yanbo when capable and must not harm the interests of the Falling Ink Star lineage. 14

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Cosmic Armor / Universe Armor — advanced armor that withstands Yao Rao’s Planetary-level Shadow Whip with negligible damage and reassembles around Ye Xiu automatically. 15 17 24
• Magic Cloud Vine / Demon Cloud Vine — vine-type equipment used to bind and transport Venina, Yao Rao, and Luo Feng. 15 18
• Meteor Starship — the hidden Falling Ink Star vessel discovered beneath Mist Island; serves as the base connected to Babata and Ye Xiu’s inheritance. 12 14
• Deep Water Magnetic Storm Generators — deployed from alien starships to suppress the Thunder Dragon Emperor’s lightning abilities and force it from the ocean. 24
• Wood Bud Crystals — rare advancement resources Ye Xiu devours using the Black Hole Domain. 9 10

Relationships

• Janet — First human to approach Ye Xiu peacefully; feeds him carrots, pets him, and later acts as a communication ambassador between Ye Xiu and humanity. 2 3 23
• Zhao Ruo — Friendly martial artist who feeds him beef jerky, pets him, and intervenes to prevent Ye Xiu from finishing Luo Feng during their first battle. 4 6 7
• Luo Feng — Initially attempted to kill Ye Xiu; later defeated and enslaved through the Soul Seal, becoming Ye Xiu’s follower. 5 6 19
• Babata — Intelligent lifeform of the Meteor Starship; initially tries to manipulate Ye Xiu with Wood Bud Crystals, then becomes his reluctant adviser after surrendering the Falling Ink Star inheritance. 10 13 14
• Hong — Humanity’s strongest expert; challenges Ye Xiu, loses, and becomes his servant through the Soul Seal. 20 22
• Thunder God — Arrives to aid Hong, is humiliated by Ye Xiu, and later becomes his servant alongside Hong. 21 22
• Yao Rao — Planetary-level warrior who attacks Ye Xiu to rescue Venina; Ye Xiu defeats and captures her using the Magic Cloud Vine. 17 18
• Venina — Captured while hunting Luo Feng; later volunteers to accept the Soul Seal after witnessing Luo Feng’s suffering. 15 16 19
• Little Gold — The Golden Horned Beast; subdued by Soul Seal, renamed Little Gold, and used as Ye Xiu’s mount. 27 28
• Irina / Xiao Yi — Zerg Mother Empress who enters a Soul Symbiosis Contract with Ye Xiu and addresses him as her husband. 36 37
• Jiang Fang — Janet’s mother and a War God instructor; later joins Janet and Zhao Ruo in formally representing public opinion and the War God Palace to Ye Xiu. 3 31 32

Story Role / Major Arcs

Wasteland Survival

After transmigrating, Ye Xiu unlocks the Black Hole Engine, devours his first monsters, and rises from High-Tier Beast Soldier to High-Level Beast General. His early encounters with Janet, Zhao Ruo, and Luo Feng establish him as an intelligent monster whose conduct contradicts humanity’s expectations. 1 2 4 6

Lord and King Evolution

Ye Xiu devours the Giant Rock Black Bear to become a Primary Lord, then leaves the city to hunt on Mist Island. His victory over the mutated willow tree and consumption of Wood Bud Crystals carry him into King-level and Planetary-level power. 8 9 10

Falling Ink Star Inheritance

Following Babata’s trail of Wood Bud Crystals, Ye Xiu reaches the Meteor Starship. He forces Babata into conceding Hu Yanbo’s inheritance, gaining the secret techniques and knowledge of the Falling Ink Star lineage. 12 13 14

Conflict with Human Powerhouses

Ye Xiu rescues Luo Feng from Venina, but his capture of Venina triggers a global wanted notice and a confrontation with Yao Rao. He defeats Yao Rao, enslaves Luo Feng, then defeats and subjugates Hong and Thunder God. 15 16 18 19 22

Alliance Against Earth’s Monster Threats

After taking control of humanity’s foremost fighters, Ye Xiu announces that he is not hostile to humans and offers to eliminate major monster threats. Janet and Zhao Ruo become ambassadors due to their prior friendship with him. 23

He destroys the Thunder Dragon Emperor, subdues the Golden Horned Beast, and eliminates the Octopus Beast Emperor and East Sea Azure Dragon King. These victories shift much of humanity’s public opinion from fear toward gratitude and support. 24 25 28 30 31

Zerg Hive and Earth’s Future

Ye Xiu attacks the Zerg Hive in Shennongjia and confronts the Zerg Mother Empress, Irina. Rather than devour her, he agrees to a high-grade Soul Symbiosis Contract, removing the Zerg threat and securing her cooperation. 33 36 37

With Earth’s immediate threats reduced, Ye Xiu begins preparing to travel to the Black Dragon Mountain Empire and purchase Earth’s lordship proactively. 37

Notable Quotes

“I am the Capybara, and I've given myself an Earth name: Ye Xiu. Come find me to hang out when you have time!” 23

“Do monsters deserve to die just for being monsters?” 18

“Lord-level was merely a new starting point!” 8

Trivia

• Ye Xiu was playing Honor of Kings immediately before his transmigration. 1
• Zhao Ruo calls him “Kaka” during his fight with Luo Feng. 6
• His capybara instincts repeatedly override his attempts to act dignified when Janet or Zhao Ruo feed or pet him. 3 5
• He has an unusual desire to rub Thunder God’s bald head and successfully does so during their confrontation. 21
• Following the Zerg incident, an independent survey places his global support and favorability above 80%, with supporters calling themselves the “Capy Support Group” and “Lord Ye Xiu Guard.” 37