Li Yue

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Li Yue (璃月)
Alias(es)	Sword Dancer; shadow guard; secret guard
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Dai Mobai; Star Luo Empire
Occupation/Role	Dai Mobai's personal shadow guard and aide
Status	Active
First Appearance	4

Power Progression

Period	Cultivation	Notes
By Dai Mobai's fifth-ring hunt	Soul Emperor	Had broken through into the Soul Emperor realm approximately one year earlier. 24

Background / History

Li Yue has served as Dai Mobai's shadow guard since he was six years old. By the time of the Breaking Clan mission, she had remained at his side for nine years and was described as nearly inseparable from him. 29

During Moon Concubine's infiltration of Dai Mobai's residence, Li Yue stayed concealed in the bedchamber, prepared to intervene the instant the intruder acted suspiciously. Moon Concubine's identity initially surprised her, but Dai Mobai neutralized the attack before Li Yue could engage. 4

After Moon Concubine's death, Li Yue identified her as a notorious killer linked to over a thousand blood-drained deaths in the Val Duchy. At Dai Mobai's instruction, she used her concealment ability to infiltrate Dai Mubai's room and placed Moon Concubine's severed head beside his pillow. 5 6

She accompanied Dai Mobai on his fourth-ring hunt in the Star Dou Great Forest. When his attempt to absorb the Void-Splitting Magic Sound Tiger's ten-thousand-year ring caused his body to break down, Li Yue panicked, then forced herself to act: she moved the tiger's corpse to him so its blood energy could stabilize him. 12 13

Three years later, Li Yue accompanied Dai Mobai alone on his fifth-ring hunt and subsequent expedition through Heaven Dou territory. She guarded him during absorption, joined him in locating the Blue Silver Emperor's remains, transcribed the Six Harmonies Great Spear manual, and helped present both the manual and the Blue Silver Emperor seed to Yang Wudi. 22 23 25 26 28 29 30 31 32 33

Following the Breaking Clan's submission, Li Yue accompanied Dai Mobai during the covert seizure and defense of Suotuo City. She infiltrated the City Lord's Manor, assisted in preparing the ambush for Heaven Dou's army, and guarded Dai Mobai while he condensed a second blood-qi soul ring. 69 81 101 108 109

When Dai Mobai elected to enter enemy territory during the war, Li Yue voiced serious concern for his safety but ultimately accompanied him and Yang Wudi to Heaven Dou City. 113 114

Appearance

Li Yue is a tall, lithe woman who usually presents a cold, capable image suited to covert protection and combat. 6 46

• Fair, delicate complexion and clear eyes. 5 26
• Long hair worn in a high ponytail. 5
• Often wears a fitted black or tight-fitting outfit. 5 46 101
• Sometimes pins her hair up with a silver hairpin during operations. 101
• Carries a soft sword at her waist, sometimes using it as a belt. 46 49
• Can manifest translucent wings for flight. 5
• Her usual frosty demeanor gives way to visible shyness around Dai Mobai. 24 28 101 123 124

Personality

Li Yue is disciplined, observant, and deeply loyal to Dai Mobai. She can anticipate his needs from a glance, follow his orders immediately, and place his safety or broader plans above her own anger and comfort. 30 49 54

Her composure is not absolute. Dai Mobai's near-fatal ring absorption leaves her distraught, while his teasing and increasing intimacy repeatedly make her flustered. Despite this vulnerability, she remains alert in dangerous situations and quickly returns to a professional bearing. 12 13 24 27

She is proud of Dai Mobai's accomplishments and openly resents disrespect toward him, as shown by her reaction to Yang Wudi's initial attitude and her satisfaction when the Breaking Clan patriarch submits. 32 33

Li Yue is capable of prioritizing Dai Mobai's judgment even when she personally fears for him. She initially objects to his plan to enter Heaven Dou City during wartime, but accepts that he has a reason he considers necessary and follows him without further protest. 113

Her growing romantic attachment also makes her vulnerable to jealousy. After noticing Dugu Yan's scent on Dai Mobai, Li Yue becomes distressed by the possibility of intimacy between them, but resolves not to burden him with possessiveness or interfere with his future. 123 124

Abilities & Skills

Soul Emperor cultivation

Li Yue had reached the Soul Emperor realm by the time of Dai Mobai's fifth-ring hunt, having broken through approximately a year earlier. 24

• Her power greatly exceeds Dai Mubai's; she breaks his White Tiger Protection Barrier with a single sword strike. 51
• Tang San estimates her to be at least a Soul Emperor based on that display. 52
• She considers Dai Mobai's fifth soul skill lethal if she faced it head-on. 24

Soft Swordsmanship

Li Yue wields a flexible soft sword with speed, precision, and control.

• While Dai Mobai immobilizes the Void-Splitting Magic Sound Tiger, she cuts its limbs, eyes, and other weak points. 12
• Her sword can be hardened with Soul Power and used as a whip-like striking weapon. 49 51
• She defeats Dai Mubai in a one-sided exchange, shattering his defensive skill before striking him in the face. 51
• She uses measured force against Ma Hongjun to avoid unnecessarily disrupting Dai Mobai's covert operation. 49
• Uses her sword during the silent infiltration of Suotuo City's City Lord's Manor. 69

Mimicry and Concealment

Li Yue possesses a mimicry ability that renders her transparent or allows her to vanish from sight. 5 6

• Infiltrated Dai Mubai's bedchamber undetected to deliver Moon Concubine's head. 6
• Concealed herself while serving as Dai Mobai's shadow guard. 4
• Used the ability to withdraw after Dai Mobai's fourth-ring absorption succeeded. 13
• Emerged from concealment after silently incapacitating the guards outside Suotuo City's City Lord's Manor. 69

Flight

Li Yue can manifest wings and fly using her martial soul. 5 22

• Flew from Dai Mobai's residence during the Moon Concubine incident. 5
• Traveled with Dai Mobai to the Star Dou Great Forest without using a carriage. 22
• Flew alongside him after the hidden-valley expedition. 28

Water Manipulation

Li Yue can manipulate water as part of her operational skill set.

• Used water manipulation to open the gates of Suotuo City's City Lord's Manor during Dai Mobai's covert assault. 69

Perception and Guard Duty

Li Yue is an experienced protector capable of monitoring threats and maintaining vigilance during prolonged operations.

• Detected that an infiltrator in Dai Mobai's residence possessed Soul King-level strength. 4
• Kept watch during Dai Mobai's fourth- and fifth-ring absorptions. 12 23
• Spread her perception over the surrounding forest while Dai Mobai absorbed the White-Eyed Demon Tiger King's ring. 23
• Maintained a combat-ready guard position while awaiting Heaven Dou's vanguard in Suotuo City. 101
• Guarded Dai Mobai as he condensed his second blood-qi soul ring after the battle for Suotuo City. 108 109

Improvised Soul Power Technique

Li Yue can imbue small objects with Soul Power for use as weapons.

• Hardened a celadon cup lid until it was harder than steel, then launched it as a high-speed projectile. 54

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Soft sword — Her primary weapon; worn at her waist and capable of becoming rigid when infused with Soul Power. 49 51
• Soul Guidance Device — Used to carry items including the Blue Silver Emperor seed and the Six Harmonies Great Spear manual. 24 30 32
• Transcription of the Six Harmonies Great Spear — Personally written by Li Yue from Dai Mobai's dictation and later presented to Yang Wudi. 28 29 32
• Pale green oil-paper umbrella — Carried during the Suotuo City defense before she discarded it on the city wall to follow Dai Mobai into battle. 81

Relationships

• Dai Mobai — Her prince, longtime charge, and the person to whom she is unwaveringly loyal. She has served as his shadow guard since he was six; their relationship gradually becomes intimate and emotionally mutual. After becoming jealous over his interaction with Dugu Yan, Li Yue recognizes her feelings and resolves to devote herself to him without becoming an obstacle to his future. 12 13 28 29 109 123 124
• Moon Concubine / You Lian — Li Yue recognizes Moon Concubine's name and recounts her connection to the Val Duchy killings; she later delivers the assassin's severed head to Dai Mubai. 5 6
• Chen Hu — A fellow protector of Dai Mobai. Chen Hu trusts Li Yue's strength enough to accept that Dai Mobai needs no additional escort when she is present. 22
• Yang Wudi — Initially receives Li Yue's disdain for disrespecting Dai Mobai; she assists in presenting the gifts that win his allegiance. She later travels with Yang Wudi and Dai Mobai to Heaven Dou City. 30 32 33 113 114
• Dai Mubai — Defeats him decisively in Suotuo City on Dai Mobai's command. 50 51
• Ma Hongjun — Strikes him after he harasses her, sending him through several market stalls. 49
• Dugu Yan — Li Yue becomes jealous after recognizing Dugu Yan's lingering scent on Dai Mobai following his private encounter with her. 123 124

Story Role / Major Arcs

Moon Concubine assassination attempt

• Remains hidden as Dai Mobai's defensive backup during Moon Concubine's infiltration. 4
• Provides Moon Concubine's criminal history after her defeat. 5
• Secretly delivers Moon Concubine's head to Dai Mubai's pillow. 6

Star Dou Great Forest fourth-ring hunt

• Helps kill the Void-Splitting Magic Sound Tiger by exploiting its immobilization. 12
• Saves Dai Mobai's life during his failed initial absorption by bringing the tiger's corpse close enough for its blood energy to reach him. 12 13
• Joins Chen Hu in slaying the Howling Moon Wolf King. 15

Fifth-ring hunt and Heaven Dou expedition

• Accompanies Dai Mobai as his sole guard when he reaches level fifty. 22
• Assists in killing the forty-thousand-year White-Eyed Demon Tiger King and guards Dai Mobai during his absorption. 23
• Follows Dai Mobai into the hidden valley, where they obtain the Blue Silver Emperor's right leg bone and seed. 25 26
• Transcribes the Six Harmonies Great Spear manual and aids Dai Mobai's recruitment of the Breaking Clan. 28 29 30 31 32 33

Suotuo City confrontation

• Enters Suotuo City with Dai Mobai and Yang Wudi while disguised among the Breaking Clan force. 46
• Restrains herself from immediately attacking Ma Hongjun to protect Dai Mobai's covert plan, then strikes when ordered. 49
• Defeats Dai Mubai with a single overwhelming exchange. 50 51
• Carries out Dai Mobai's warning against Ma Hongjun by severing his pinky finger. 54

Suotuo City seizure and defense

• Uses concealment and her soft sword to silently incapacitate the guards outside the City Lord's Manor. 69
• Opens the City Lord's Manor gates, allowing Dai Mobai and the Breaking Clan elites to enter and secure the manor. 69
• Follows Dai Mobai and Yang Wudi into the sortie against Heaven Dou's army outside Suotuo City. 81
• Helps await Xue Beng's vanguard in the city thoroughfare while maintaining immediate combat readiness. 101
• Guards Dai Mobai while he condenses and absorbs his second blood-qi soul ring following the battle. 108 109

Heaven Dou City expedition

• Accompanies Dai Mobai and Yang Wudi into Heaven Dou City despite initially objecting to the danger of entering enemy territory during wartime. 113 114
• Visits the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena with Dai Mobai. 114 115
• Becomes jealous after detecting Dugu Yan's scent on Dai Mobai and is reassured by his personal attention. 123 124
• Resolves to remain devoted to Dai Mobai while accepting that his future position will bring other women into his life. 124

Trivia

• Li Yue judged throwing Moon Concubine's head directly at Dai Mubai to be too twisted, so she instead carefully arranged it on his pillow. 6
• She has wielded a sword for twelve years. 12
• Her handwriting is described as elegant, upright, neat, and orderly. 29
• She calls Dai Mobai's conduct “perverted” after learning his intended use for Moon Concubine's head. 5
• She prepared a blanket for Dai Mobai's study chair because she considered the redwood seat uncomfortable for extended use. 113