Ye Family Fortress

Biodata

Background / History

Cao Xiyu lived as the Ye family's son-in-law for two and a half years before his hidden power became known. Ye Lingling, the Ye family's eldest daughter and inheritor of the Nine Hearts Begonia, is his wife. 1

After Ye Lingling was revealed on the Genius Ranking as a level 99 Limit Douluo, her family and mentors feared that powerful factions would target or attempt to recruit her. Lingling used a Teleportation Talisman to send Cao Xiyu away for his safety. 23

The fortress was subsequently attacked by Tang Chen and ten divine officials seeking the Sky Screen's secrets. Ye Lingling defended it against Tang Chen but was wounded by a divine official. Cao Xiyu returned, killed Tang Chen, and eliminated all ten officials in a single attack. 26

Following Cao Xiyu's public revelation, the fortress increasingly became a gathering place for the women connected to him. Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing arrived soon after the battle, and Xiao Wu later became the first of several visitors welcomed by Ye Lingling. 27 30

Facilities and Expansion

• The fortress underwent a major expansion to accommodate Cao Xiyu's growing household; the project cost more than one million gold soul coins. 46
• It includes a main hall, where Cao Xiyu and the household's women collectively rejected Yu Xiaogang's request to join them. 46
• Cao Xiyu developed a Teleportation Array Disk capable of instant, unrestricted teleportation, expanding the household's ability to travel to and from the fortress. 76

Defenses

• Ye Lingling's protection — As the fortress's matriarch and a level 99 Limit Douluo, Lingling personally defended the site during Tang Chen and the divine officials' assault. 23 26
• Cao Xiyu's intervention — Cao Xiyu's return decisively ended the assault: he killed Tang Chen with a flick of his hand and wiped out ten divine officials with one strike. 26
• Resident powerhouses — Permanent residents counted toward the fortress's factional strength include Liu Erlong, Zhu Zhuyun, Xiao Wu, the Water God, Angel God, and God of Light. 79

Residents and Guests

• Ye Lingling — Matriarch of the Ye Family Fortress and Cao Xiyu's wife; she receives visitors and maintains her position as the household's legitimate wife. 30 37
• Cao Xiyu — Ye family son-in-law whose power and relationships turned the fortress into a focal point of continent-wide attention. 1 27
• Xiao Wu — Arrived first among the women gathering at the fortress and sought to remain there. 30
• Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing — Sisters who arrived at the fortress after Cao Xiyu's identity and power were exposed. 27
• Liu Erlong, Ah Yin, and Tang Yuehua — Arrived together and expressed relief at remaining under Cao Xiyu's protection. 37
• Demon Empress and Lan Fozi — Granted refuge after escaping the Abyssal Sage Monarch through a Teleportation Talisman. 55
• God of Light — Welcomed by Ye Lingling after arriving at the fortress following her rescue. 68
• Water God and Angel God — Counted as permanent residents for Power Ranking purposes. 79

Power Ranking

Story Role / Major Arcs

Divine Officials' Assault

Tang Chen and ten divine officials attacked the fortress to seize the Sky Screen's secrets. Lingling's defense bought time until Cao Xiyu appeared and annihilated the attackers. 26

Gathering of Cao Xiyu's Household

The fortress became the central destination for Cao Xiyu's wives, companions, and allies. Lingling welcomed new arrivals while navigating rivalries and jealousy among the residents. 30 37

Refuge from External Threats

The Demon Empress and Lan Fozi sought sanctuary after the Abyssal Sage Monarch killed the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King and forced them to flee. Cao Xiyu allowed both to remain at the fortress, assuring the household that the attacker posed no threat. 55

First Place in the Power Ranking

The Sky Screen named Ye Family Fortress the strongest faction on the continent. The result drew a sharp contrast with the God Realm's concerns over the Abyssal Plane and established the fortress as a power exceeding ordinary continental limits. 93

Trivia

• The fortress was expected to become “quite lively” as more of Cao Xiyu's associates began arriving. 30
• Permanent residence, rather than merely personal connections, affects whether powerful individuals are counted as part of the fortress for the Power Ranking. 79