Da Ming

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Da Ming (大明)
Alias(es)	Sky Azure Bull Python; Azure Bull Python 2 15
Species/Race	Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast 8 15
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Lake of Life, Star Dou Forest 12 29
Occupation/Role	Guardian of Xiao Wu, Nezha, and the Lake of Life
Status	Active; remains at the Lake of Life 44 88
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Background / History

Da Ming lives near the Lake of Life in the Star Dou Forest alongside A Rou, Xiao Wu, Er Ming, and Nezha. He is part of the household that takes meals together at A Rou's treehouse and treats Xiao Wu as his elder sister. 2 29

When A Rou sends a Soul Power distress signal after being attacked by Spirit Hall, Da Ming immediately recognizes her aura and rushes with Xiao Wu and Er Ming to rescue her. They arrive too late to prevent A Rou's sacrifice, prompting Da Ming and Er Ming to join Xiao Wu in confronting Spirit Hall. 12 15

Following Bibi Dong's escape, Da Ming supports Xiao Wu's decision to transform into a human. Though he warns her that Transformation leaves her with only a human lifespan unless she reaches God Rank, he accepts her resolve to avenge A Rou and promises to answer any signal she sends. 21

During Xiao Wu's Transformation, Da Ming coils around her to form a protective perimeter and watches the surroundings vigilantly. He and Er Ming also help search Star Dou Forest for the Holy Soul Herb, which conceals Xiao Wu's soul beast aura when she enters human society. 22 23

Da Ming later assists Nezha with obtaining his second Soul Ring, accepts him as a younger brother of A Rou's family, and watches over his absorption of a ten-thousand-year Southern Ancient Ape Soul Ring. 29 31 He remains at the Lake of Life while Xiao Wu and Nezha enter human society, receiving them during their returns to Star Dou Forest. 39 44

Throughout their six years at Notting Academy, Xiao Wu and Nezha return every holiday. Da Ming and Er Ming learn their visiting pattern and wait near the edge of the forest's inner region to welcome them. 39

When Nezha returns after reaching level sixty, Da Ming accepts an Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid chosen specifically to strengthen his foundation. He postpones consuming it until after helping Nezha obtain his sixth Soul Ring from the Thousand-Pound Ant brothers, longstanding rivals who covet the Lake of Life's core region. 84 85

After the hunt, Da Ming consumes the orchid, which removes accumulated impurities and strengthens his foundation. Its continuing effects make his Soul Power increasingly pure during the following days of training and sparring. He remains at the Lake of Life when Nezha and Xiao Wu depart again. 86 88

Appearance

Da Ming is an immense soul beast with a serpent's body and a bull's head. His azure scales possess a metallic luster, while his vertical pupils and upward-curving horns give him an imposing presence. 2 15

• Bull-headed, serpentine body 2 15
• Azure, metallic-looking scales 15
• Vertical pupils that emit azure light when alarmed or fighting 12 15
• Often coils around massive trees near the Lake of Life 2 12
• Green Soul Power ripples across his serpentine body while he absorbs the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid. 86

Personality

Da Ming is quiet, steady, and deeply protective of his family. He usually speaks in a low, restrained manner, but his composure gives way to fury when A Rou, Xiao Wu, or Nezha are threatened. 8 12 15

He is more cautious than Er Ming, warning Xiao Wu about the consequences of Transformation and initially opposing Nezha's request for a ten-thousand-year second Soul Ring. Once their decisions are made, however, he gives unwavering support. 21 29

His restrained manner does not conceal his affection entirely. During reunions, his eyes brighten and his tail moves unconsciously with excitement; he also gently touches Xiao Wu's shoulder with his tail to express concern or bid farewell. 29 39 44 88

Da Ming approaches cultivation and Soul Ring selection carefully. He initially withholds the Thousand-Pound Ant brothers as potential targets because he doubts Nezha can withstand a nearly hundred-thousand-year ring, recommending them only after Nezha's physique has improved sufficiently. Despite receiving a valuable Immortal Herb himself, he prioritizes helping Nezha resolve his level-sixty bottleneck. 84

He also maintains a friendly competitive relationship with Er Ming. After observing Er Ming's improvement from the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, he proposes a later sparring match rather than insisting on an immediate fight. 86

Abilities & Skills

Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast Power

As a Hundred-Thousand-Year Sky Azure Bull Python, Da Ming possesses overwhelming Soul Power and combat ability. His presence alone frightens weaker soul beasts into hiding, and his power helped devastate Spirit Hall's forces during the battle following A Rou's sacrifice. 8 18

• Can travel through the air with his enormous body. 18
• Fought alongside Er Ming against multiple Soul Sages and Soul Douluos. 18
• His natural soul beast pressure drives lower-level soul beasts away. 8
• Is described as the fastest of Da Ming, Er Ming, and Xiao Wu in their soul beast forms during the rush to rescue A Rou. 12
• Spars with Nezha during his later visits to Star Dou Forest. 88

Slow Domain

Da Ming can spread an azure domain across the battlefield that suppresses opponents' movement and mental processing. 15 18

• Reduces Spirit Hall members' speed by at least thirty percent. 18
• Slows Soul Power circulation, reactions, and thoughts. 18
• Does not hinder Da Ming or Er Ming. 18
• Supported Xiao Wu's assault on Bibi Dong by limiting the enemy side's movement. 16
• Overlaps with Er Ming's Gravity Domain during the Thousand-Pound Ant hunt, covering Rocky Beach and affecting the ants even while they are hidden underground. 85

Azure Sky Power

Da Ming fires beams of azure energy containing lightning and lake-water power. 18

• The beams strike with thunderous force and vaporize targets in their path. 18
• Broke through a combined barrier formed by two Soul Douluos' eighth Soul Skills in under two seconds. 18
• Helped disperse Bibi Dong's poisonous fog after her escape attempt. 20

Spiritual Perception

Da Ming can extend his mental power across a wide area to monitor his surroundings. 20 31

• Covered several miles around Nezha while he absorbed the Southern Ancient Ape's Soul Ring. 31
• Detected A Rou's distant distress signal. 12
• His spiritual probing can be corroded and blocked by Bibi Dong's poisonous fog. 20

Forest Knowledge and Cultivation Judgment

Da Ming and Er Ming possess extensive knowledge of Star Dou Forest, including its terrain, natural treasures, and powerful resident soul beasts. Their familiarity with the forest supports their search for an herb to protect Xiao Wu's identity and their selection of suitable Soul Ring targets for Nezha. 22 23 84

• Recognizes Nezha's physical strength as comparable to a Soul King's after witnessing his demonstration. 30
• Recognizes the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid as an immortal-grade medicinal herb. 84
• Understands the Thousand-Pound Ant brothers' combined strength and the danger of absorbing their nearly hundred-thousand-year Soul Rings. 84
• Assesses the increased toughness of Er Ming's flesh after his Immortal Herb absorption. 86

Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid Enhancement

The Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid has gentle, enduring medicinal properties that strengthen the foundation, replenish vitality, and remove impurities. Nezha selects it for Da Ming because a deep cultivation foundation particularly suits the Sky Azure Bull Python. 84

After Da Ming consumes it, the herb gradually clears impurities accumulated over many years and strengthens his foundation. Its effects continue over the following days, making his Soul Power increasingly pure. No new named ability or exact cultivation age is specified for this enhancement. 86 88

Power Progression

Chapter(s)	Stage / Advancement	Details
8, 15	Established Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast	Already possesses a powerful soul beast body, intimidating natural pressure, and immense Soul Power before the battle with Spirit Hall. 8 15
15, 18	Combat abilities demonstrated	Uses Slow Domain and Azure Sky Power alongside Er Ming to suppress and devastate Spirit Hall's forces. This demonstrates his existing strength rather than a new breakthrough. 15 18
84	Receives the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid	Accepts an Immortal Herb selected to replenish vitality, remove impurities, and strengthen his cultivation foundation; delays consuming it until Nezha's sixth Soul Ring hunt is complete. 84
86	Immortal Herb absorption	Consumes the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, gradually removing accumulated bodily impurities and strengthening his foundation. 86
88	Continuing medicinal refinement	The orchid's ongoing effects make his Soul Power increasingly pure while he trains and spars with Nezha. He remains a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, with no exact new cultivation age stated. 88

Relationships

• A Rou — A cherished family elder whom he calls “Aunt Rou”; her death drives him to fight Spirit Hall and support Xiao Wu's revenge. 8 15 21
• Xiao Wu — His elder sister and the person he protects most closely; he reluctantly accepts her Transformation and vows to come if she calls for help. 2 21 44 They have lived together for tens of thousands of years. He guards her Transformation, helps find the Holy Soul Herb to conceal her identity, and later expresses quiet pride when she forms a ten-thousand-year fourth Soul Ring. 22 23 28 87 Xiao Wu continues to miss him and Er Ming while living in human society and later expresses guilt about leaving them in the forest. 84 107
• Er Ming — Fellow Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast and protector of their family; they coordinate their domains and combat efforts against Spirit Hall. 12 15 18 They also cooperate against the Thousand-Pound Ant brothers and maintain a friendly sparring rivalry after receiving their Immortal Herbs. 84 85 86
• Nezha — A Rou's adopted son, regarded by Da Ming as a younger brother; Da Ming assists his Soul Ring hunt and guards his cultivation. 29 31 Nezha later gives him the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid in recognition of his cultivation needs, while Da Ming helps secure Nezha's sixth Soul Ring and continues sparring with him. 84 85 86 88 Nezha promises Xiao Wu that they will return to spend time with Da Ming and Er Ming after completing his current plans. 107
• Bibi Dong — Enemy responsible for A Rou's death; Da Ming joins the battle to prevent her and Spirit Hall from escaping. 15 16 20
• Thousand-Pound Ant Brothers — Territorial rivals who repeatedly harass Da Ming and Er Ming and covet the Lake of Life's core region. Da Ming recommends them as targets for Nezha's sixth Soul Ring and helps suppress them during the hunt. 84 85

Story Role / Major Arcs

A Rou's Distress and Sacrifice

Da Ming detects A Rou's distress signal from deep within Star Dou Forest and races to her aid with Xiao Wu and Er Ming. After witnessing the aftermath of her sacrifice, he releases his Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast aura and confronts Spirit Hall. 12 15

He also restrains the devastated Xiao Wu when she tries to rush toward the fading light of A Rou's sacrifice, combining his anger at the attackers with concern for her safety. 15

Battle Against Spirit Hall

Da Ming uses the Slow Domain and Azure Sky Power to suppress Spirit Hall's forces. Alongside Er Ming, he incapacitates numerous Soul Sages and Soul Douluos, but Bibi Dong ultimately escapes through poison fog, web bindings, and a Spider Emperor Clone. 15 18 20

After the escape, Da Ming comforts Xiao Wu and reminds her to check on Nezha and bring A Rou's body home. His grief is accompanied by heartache and self-reproach over their failure to save her. 20 21

Xiao Wu's Transformation

Da Ming warns Xiao Wu that transforming into a human risks limiting her lifespan to one hundred years unless she reaches God Rank. He ultimately respects her choice and promises that he and Er Ming will remain in Star Dou Forest until she needs them. 21

During the actual Transformation, he forms a protective ring around Xiao Wu with his body and vigilantly monitors the surroundings. He and Er Ming help find the Holy Soul Herb that later conceals her soul beast aura. 22 23

Nezha's Second Soul Ring

Da Ming helps Nezha return to the Lake of Life, questions his plan to absorb a ten-thousand-year second Soul Ring, then guards the area with his spiritual power during the absorption process. 29 31

Before the hunt proceeds, he acknowledges that Nezha's physical strength is already comparable to a Soul King's. He subsequently witnesses Nezha successfully absorb the ring and advance from level twenty to level twenty-six. 30 31

Later Reunions

Da Ming continues welcoming Xiao Wu and Nezha back to Star Dou Forest during their years at Notting Academy. Before their departure for Heaven Dou City, he advises them to remain cautious because powerful Soul Masters, including Title Douluo, may be present there. 39 44

He and Er Ming wait near the inner region's edge during the pair's holiday visits. Their reunions also include ordinary family activities, such as playing by the lake and accompanying Xiao Wu to gather fruit. 39 40 41 43

Thousand-Pound Ant Hunt

When Nezha returns at level sixty, Da Ming and Er Ming are astonished by his rapid advancement from Soul King. Nezha presents Immortal Herbs to them and Xiao Wu, but Da Ming insists on securing Nezha's sixth Soul Ring before taking his own herb. 84

Da Ming recommends the Thousand-Pound Ant brothers, explaining that their cultivation approaches one hundred thousand years and that their combined frontal strength exceeds that of ordinary Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts. The hunt also addresses their longstanding territorial harassment of the Lake of Life. 84

At Rocky Beach, Da Ming overlays his Slow Domain with Er Ming's Gravity Domain, suppressing the ants even underground. After all three are subdued, he assists the group in returning them to the Lake of Life. One ant becomes Nezha's sixth Soul Ring, while the other two are kept alive for possible future use. 85 86

Immortal Herb Absorption and Farewell

After Nezha's Soul Ring absorption, Da Ming consumes the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid. Its gentle medicinal power purifies his body and strengthens his foundation, while Er Ming receives a more immediately visible physical enhancement from the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. Da Ming acknowledges Er Ming's improvement and suggests that they exchange moves later. 86

Da Ming quietly celebrates Xiao Wu's advancement to level forty-one and her successful condensation of a ten-thousand-year fourth Soul Ring. During the following days, he spars with Nezha as the orchid continues refining his Soul Power. 87 88

When Nezha and Xiao Wu leave with the Blue Silver Emperor for transplantation, Da Ming touches Xiao Wu's shoulder with his tail and tells them to take care. He remains at the Lake of Life with Er Ming. Later, Xiao Wu's concern over leaving them behind leads Nezha to promise another visit once his current plans are finished. 88 107

Notable Quotes

“Who dares touch him?!” 15

“Not one of you is leaving.” 16

“If you ever need us, send a signal, and even if Er Ming and I have to tear down Spirit City, we will rush to your side.” 21

“You have put much thought into this.” 84

“First, we'll help you obtain your sixth Soul Ring.” 84

“Take care.” 88

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