Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Ya Yi (鸦一) |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Martial Soul Hall; Twelve Patrol Envoys |
| Occupation/Role | Leader of the Twelve Patrol Envoys; Qian Anci's subordinate and field escort |
| Martial Soul | Dark Crow |
| Soul Power | Level 87 Soul Douluo 11 |
| Status | Active; continues carrying out Qian Anci's intelligence orders 25 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 11 |
Background / History
Ya Yi was among the twelve darkness- and death-aligned operatives selected for Qian Anci's direct command through the Saint Son Token. As their strongest member, he led the Twelve Patrol Envoys despite initial reservations about serving a six-year-old Saint Son. 10 11
When Qian Anci requested a sparring match, Ya Yi devised a controlled compromise: the envoys would use only their first soul skills without suppressing their soul power. He selected Ya Jiu, the group's weakest-ranked member, as Qian Anci's opponent. After Qian Anci decisively defeated Ya Jiu, Ya Yi accepted the order to rotate an envoy into daily sparring sessions. 11 12
Three years later, Ya Yi accompanied Qian Anci to the Heaven Dou Empire to investigate fallen soul masters. He identified the Soul-Devouring Vine responsible for draining kidnapped children and held the rear while Qian Anci pursued its controller. 14 15
During the investigation of Black Stone Mountain, Ya Yi witnessed Qian Anci's Underworld-related powers and the manifestation of the Bone Dragon. Rather than question what he saw, he pledged secrecy and continued the mission. He was severely injured protecting Qian Anci against the level 74 Soul Sage controlling the Blood Soul Demonic Tree, then assisted in the final battle despite his wounds. 17 18
After the battle, Ya Yi guarded the unconscious Qian Anci and encountered Xia Die when she appeared to tend to him. Though injured by her power, he concealed the encounter from Qian Anci. Qian Anci subsequently ordered him back to Martial Soul Hall to recover. 19
He later resumed his duties, accepting Qian Anci's orders to monitor the Pope's Palace and place agents around the Heaven Dou Empire's borders without asking for an explanation. 25
Appearance
Ya Yi is a lean, tall man with a frail-looking, gaunt build. He commonly wears a black robe and has a face described as nearly skeletal, offset by abyss-like eyes. 11 14 25
- Thin, gaunt frame and skeletal facial features. 11
- Deep black eyes described as resembling an abyss. 11
- Usually dressed in a black robe. 11 14
Personality
Ya Yi is cautious, strategic, and highly conscious of the risks attached to Qian Anci's position. His proposed sparring restrictions were designed to let Qian Anci gain experience while minimizing the chance that an envoy would injure the Saint Son. 11
He is also exceptionally discreet. After witnessing powers that exceeded his understanding, he chose not to investigate or disclose them, treating Qian Anci's secrets as matters beyond his authority. 17 19 25
His loyalty is demonstrated through action rather than words: he covered Qian Anci's retreat during the Bluestone Town investigation, shielded him from a Soul Sage's attack at great personal cost, and continued supporting him while badly wounded. 15 17 18
Abilities & Skills
Dark Crow Martial Soul
Ya Yi possesses the Dark Crow martial soul and has reached level 87, placing him in the Soul Douluo realm. 11
- Activated Martial Soul Possession to become a black streak of light while attacking the Blood Soul Demonic Tree's controller. 17
- Manifested a massive black wing to take a direct attack meant for Qian Anci. 17
- His cultivation substantially exceeds that of the level 74 Soul Sage encountered at Black Stone Mountain, though the enemy's defensive techniques and battlefield conditions still injured him. 17
Fifth Soul Skill: Dark Feather Kill
Ya Yi's fifth soul skill creates numerous afterimages armed with black feather blades. 18
- Used after being seriously wounded during the battle against the Blood Soul Demonic Tree. 18
- Launched attacks from multiple directions against the tree's trunk. 18
Relationships
- Qian Anci — His Saint Son and direct commander. Ya Yi begins wary of Qian Anci's youth but becomes a trusted escort, combat partner, and keeper of his secrets. 11 17 19 25
- Ya Jiu — A fellow patrol envoy chosen by Ya Yi to spar against Qian Anci under controlled conditions. 11
- Twelve Patrol Envoys — Their leader; he speaks and makes tactical decisions on the group's behalf. 11 12
- Xia Die — Ya Yi witnesses her while she tends to the unconscious Qian Anci. After she overwhelms him, he obeys her warning and keeps her existence secret. 19
Notable Quotes
“This subordinate saw nothing.” 17