Xie Dong

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xie Dong (蝎东)
Species/Race	Purple Cloud Scorpion Snake
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Purple Cloud Scorpion Snake Tribe; later serves Zhu Jin and the Ancient Void Dragons
Occupation/Role	Former deputy chief of the Purple Cloud Scorpion Snake Tribe; guide, scout, and intelligence gatherer
Status	Active; remains in Zhu Jin's service 47
First Appearance	Chapter 17

Background / History

Xie Dong was one of the Purple Cloud Scorpion Snake Tribe's two fourth-tier leaders and served as its deputy chief. His tribe was formerly affiliated with the Nine Nether Deep Earth Python Clan. Unlike most of his tribesmen, he had studied damaged ancient texts and historical records, allowing him to recognize Zhu Jin as a genuine Ancient Void Dragon during the assault on the tribe's territory 17 20 22.

When Zhu Jin attacked, Xie Dong immediately understood that the defending warriors could not overcome him and tried to stop them from making a futile stand. After Chief Xie Yun died, Xie Dong ordered the survivors to disarm and offered the tribe's allegiance to Zhu Jin, prioritizing its survival over resistance 18 19.

Appearance

Xie Dong has the body of a gigantic purple scorpion, six legs, compound eyes, and a black giant-python tail. He is a fourth-tier magical beast 17 18.

• Purple scorpion carapace.
• Six-legged body.
• Black python-like tail.
• Compound eyes that visibly react to Zhu Jin's Ancient Void Dragon identity 20.

Personality

Xie Dong is pragmatic and survival-oriented. Faced with Zhu Jin's overwhelming power, he chooses submission rather than sacrifice his tribe in hopeless resistance 19 20.

His caution does not prevent him from acting boldly once he has pledged himself. He publicly breaks with the Nine Nether Deep Earth Python Clan and denounces the beasts attempting to seize Zhu Jin's opportunity, despite their superior numbers and status 30. His reverence for the Ancient Void Dragons develops into personal loyalty toward Zhu Jin 20 31.

Abilities & Skills

Historical Knowledge

Xie Dong's interest in ancient texts gives him unusually extensive knowledge of Beast Domain history.

• Identifies Zhu Jin as an Ancient Void Dragon from damaged records 20.
• Knows that the Wild Mountain Macaque Dragon Empire was destroyed under mysterious circumstances, though he cannot verify the cause 22.
• Understands the former relationship between the Purple Cloud Scorpion Snake Tribe and the Nine Nether Deep Earth Python Clan 30.

Scouting and Guidance

Xie Dong serves as Zhu Jin's local guide in the Wild Mountain Range and Beast Domain.

• Scouts the route to the ancient ruin in advance and knows its approach from prior visits 22.
• Guides Zhu Jin through the former lands of the Ancient Void Dragons 22.
• Enters the Heavenly Flame ruins during the confusion caused by the abnormal change and reunites with Zhu Jin outside the collapsed space 29.
• Provides information on the Nine Nether Commerce Association and its control over spatial-wormhole tickets 41.

Intelligence Gathering

Zhu Jin entrusts Xie Dong with gathering information concerning Starfall Pavilion, Han Feng, Yao Chen, Venerable Feng, and the Pill Convention 45.

• Returns with information that Starfall Pavilion publicly attributed Venerable Yao's disappearance to a Soul Hall Venerable.
• Learns that the next Pill Convention is approximately twelve or thirteen years away 47.

Relationships

• Zhu Jin — Lord and object of Xie Dong's loyalty. Xie Dong recognizes him as an Ancient Void Dragon, guides him through the Wild Mountain Range, and later defends him against hostile magical beasts 20 22 30.
• Xie Yun — Former chief of the Purple Cloud Scorpion Snake Tribe. Xie Dong survives Zhu Jin's attack alongside him; after Xie Yun's death, Xie Dong assumes responsibility for the tribe's surrender 18 19.
• Purple Cloud Scorpion Snake Tribe — Former deputy chief. He persuades its surviving warriors to submit to Zhu Jin to prevent the tribe's extinction 19 20.
• Nine Nether Deep Earth Python Clan — Former overlord of Xie Dong's tribe. He rejects its claim over the Purple Cloud Scorpion Snakes and declares their new allegiance to Zhu Jin 30.
• Flame Wolf — Fellow subordinate of Zhu Jin; joins Xie Dong in traveling to the Six-eared Spirit Python Empire and gathering intelligence afterward 40 45 47.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Subjugation of the Purple Cloud Scorpion Snake Tribe

Xie Dong first appears when Zhu Jin destroys the tribe's mountain and attacks its forces. He recognizes the danger, attempts to stop the warriors from charging Zhu Jin, and ultimately leads the survivors into surrender after Xie Yun dies 17 18 19.

Ancient Ruin Expedition

After revealing his knowledge of a Heavenly Flame site, Xie Dong guides Zhu Jin toward an ancient ruin in the former territory of the Wild Mountain Macaque Dragons. He scouts the route and waits outside when Zhu Jin enters the sealed site alone 21 22.

When Zhu Jin is expelled from the Heavenly Flame space, Xie Dong pulls him out of the dirt and remains beside him as surrounding magical beasts converge. He openly declares the tribe's break from the Nine Nether Deep Earth Python Clan and Zhu Jin's identity as an Ancient Void Dragon 29 30.

Dragon Cave Aftermath

Xie Dong is the sole survivor of Zhu Jin's Spatial Annihilation after hostile magical beasts attack. Zhu Jin sends him out through a spatial passage before continuing deeper into the Dragon Cave's secrets 31 32.

Six-eared Spirit Python Empire

Xie Dong travels with Zhu Jin, Shi Yuan, and Flame Wolf to the Six-eared Spirit Python Empire. There, he explains the Nine Nether Commerce Association's reach and assists in gathering intelligence after Zhu Jin learns that Han Feng has inherited the title of Venerable Yao 40 41 45 47.

Notable Quotes

“Put down your weapons. Do not make pointless resistance. It will only lead to our clan's extinction. Being able to serve the Ancient Dragons is our honor!” 19

“Our Purple Cloud Scorpion Snake Tribe will not follow you! We have abandoned darkness for the light. We have decided to no longer serve the Nine Nether Deep Earth Python Clan and instead serve Lord Dragon King.” 30