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 44
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
• 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
• 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
• 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

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

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

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

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

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

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