Ao Yi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ao Yi (敖乙)
Alias(es)	Second Prince of the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace; Crown Prince; Second Cult Master; Ke Le'er (disguise)
Species/Race	Dragon Clan; azure dragon
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Eastern Sea Dragon Palace; Jie Teachings; Sea God Cult; Heavenly Court
Occupation/Role	Disciple of Great Immortal Wuyun; Second Cult Master and protector of the Sea God Cult; Heavenly Court general; Deputy Commander of the Celestial River Navy; later Grand Marshal
Status	Alive
First Appearance	40

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Primordial Immortal Realm	71	Reached through continually stimulating his Dragon King bloodline, awakening additional Dragon Clan divine abilities.
Golden Immortal Realm	553	Survived the Golden Immortal Heavenly Tribulation; his bloodline underwent a complete sublimation, and he transformed into a thousand-zhang silver dragon.

Background / History

Ao Yi gained consciousness inside his dragon egg more than 230 years before his tenth birthday after hatching. During three daily hours of “Egg Movement,” Dragon Clan teachers instructed him in etiquette, poetry, music, and immortal arts. 40

As the Second Prince of the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace, Ao Yi rejected the Dragon Clan’s prideful isolation and sought to learn the Dao from a Saint’s sect. His clan imprisoned and tortured him for this wish, but he ultimately accepted an apprenticeship under Great Immortal Wuyun and joined the Jie Teachings. 47 48

On Golden Ao Island, Wuyun Xian transmitted immortal techniques to him in dreams and granted him two Spirit Treasures, though the master gave him little further guidance. Ao Yi concluded that the Dragon Clan’s future required its descendants to enter Saint sects; he sought fame as a Jie Teachings disciple and Dragon Palace prince to persuade his kin to lower their pride. 71

Appearance

Ao Yi is a refined, delicate-featured dragon youth whose human appearance initially remains that of a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old boy despite his advancing cultivation. 40 71

• Blue eyes and a jade-like youthful face. 40 41
• Often wears glowing immortal armor and treasure robes; later appears as a refined young man with visible dragon horns. 40 251
• His true form is an azure dragon with shimmering blue scales. 71
• After becoming a Golden Immortal, his true form evolves into a thousand-zhang silver dragon. 553
• His human form becomes tall and slender after resolving his inner conflict during the Golden Immortal Tribulation. 635

Personality

Ao Yi begins as proud, eager for direct combat, and sensitive about his status as a Dragon Palace prince. His early encounters with Li Changshou leave him frustrated by tactics he cannot counter, particularly Earth Evasion and array formations. 41 74 75

He is sincere in his concern for the Dragon Clan and willing to endure punishment, embarrassment, or personal risk for its future. His desire to become known throughout the world is rooted in a plan to reshape his clansmen’s attitudes and secure a new path for the Dragon Clan. 47 71

Over time, he becomes more composed, politically aware, and loyal to Li Changshou. He follows strategic instructions carefully, earns the respect of Dragon Clan experts, and regards Li Changshou as both sect leader and sworn brother. 72 138 194

Abilities & Skills

Dragon King Bloodline

Ao Yi’s cultivation relies on activating his Dragon King bloodline, which grants him increasing Dragon Clan divine abilities and makes his advancement comparatively direct. 71 553

• Can transform between human and dragon forms. 71
• Possesses exceptional physical strength even while his cultivation is sealed. 75
• His Golden Immortal Tribulation stimulates a bloodline sublimation and evolves his dragon form. 553
• Descended from the Ancestral Dragon and son of the Dragon King. 553

Combat

Ao Yi favors forceful, frontal fighting, using profound ice fire, dragon shadows, and powerful punches. 41 75

• Can absorb ordinary talisman flames directly during combat. 41
• Uses profound ice fire that can form dragon-shaped attacks. 75
• Wields a spiritual treasure sword, though he set it aside for his rematch with Li Changshou. 75
• Uses silver-white gloves in close combat. 75
• His principal weakness in the rematch is his inability to counter Li Changshou’s Earth Evasion and concealed talisman arrays. 75

Leadership and Strategy

Ao Yi develops into a capable commander by applying Li Changshou’s guidance to Dragon Clan affairs and Heavenly Court service. 138 553

• Defeated his cousin Ao Mou in repeated spars to preserve Jie Teachings dignity and avert a larger conflict. 102
• Implemented troop division and ambush plans against the Western Teachings while prioritizing reduced casualties. 138
• Serves as Deputy Commander of the Celestial River Navy by the time of his Golden Immortal Tribulation. 553
• Later commands one million Heavenly Court soldiers as a Grand Marshal. 782

Disguise

Ao Yi can alter his appearance and has taken part in elaborate disguises for Li Changshou’s operations. 201 365

• Disguised himself as the maiden Ke Le'er to expose an impostor using his identity. 201 202
• Played the role of Ke Le'er again as bait in a plan intended to provoke the Demon Kings. 365
• Is notably embarrassed by female disguises and insists that he cannot be a woman. 201 202

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Water Condensation Spirit Pearl — a treasure given by his mother; it failed to break Li Changshou’s confinement arrays. 75
• Spiritual treasure sword — carried at his waist. 75
• Silver-white gloves — used for his sealed-realm spar with Li Changshou. 75
• Two Spirit Treasures — given by Great Immortal Wuyun. 71
• Heavy teleportation treasure — allows him to return directly to the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace in danger. 201
• Dragon-patterned golden helmet and half-body golden chainmail — spirit-treasure armor worn for his Golden Immortal Tribulation. 553

Relationships

• Li Changshou — Initially his rival in two spars; later his sect leader, sworn brother, strategist, and trusted guide. Ao Yi repeatedly acts on Li Changshou’s plans and vows never to fail him. 41 75 138 194
• Great Immortal Wuyun — His Jie Teachings master, who taught him immortal techniques through dreams and bestowed two Spirit Treasures. 48 71
• Dragon King — His father; Ao Yi is frustrated when ordered not to pursue the murderer of Dragon Clan members, while the Dragon King pursues broader political aims for the clan. 200
• Dragon Mother — His mother; gave him the Water Condensation Spirit Pearl and initially tried to dissuade him from seeking Saint teachings. 47 75
• Jiang Sir — Merfolk princess and Ao Yi’s fiancée, later his wife; she supports him through his Golden Immortal Tribulation. 196 553
• Han Zhi — Jie Teachings companion; Ao Yi takes responsibility for her after learning of Yuan Ze’s reincarnation. 76 99
• Ao Mou — Second Prince of the South Sea Dragon Palace and cousin; Ao Yi defeats him in spars, after which Ao Mou yields and offers gifts. 102
• Fairy Yunxiao — Consults Ao Yi on a suitable gift for Li Changshou, relying on his understanding of Li Changshou’s abilities and preferences. 189
• Bian Zhuang — Fellow associate whom Ao Yi bluntly manages with news of a possible appointment. 494

Story Role / Major Arcs

Demon-Quelling Assembly and rivalry with Li Changshou

Ao Yi singles out Li Changshou for a spar at the Demon-Quelling Assembly. Li Changshou intentionally steps beyond the boundary to concede, but Ao Yi’s dramatic self-inflicted “injury” prevents the outcome from settling cleanly. 41

After reaching the Primordial Immortal Realm, Ao Yi returns to seek a rematch. He is trapped by Lesser Qiong Peak’s formations, then loses a direct spar after Li Changshou uses Earth Evasion, talisman arrays, and repeated ambushes. Li Changshou offers to call the result a draw, earning Ao Yi’s respect. 72 74 75

Sea God Cult alliance

Ao Yi recognizes Li Changshou’s Sea God manifestation and becomes involved in the Sea God Cult’s affairs. He handles Dragon Palace matters for the cult, seeks Li Changshou’s advice on the Dragon Clan’s predicament, and becomes the cult’s Second Cult Master. 108 123 193

When enemies impersonate him to damage his reputation and destabilize the Dragon Clan–Merfolk alliance, Ao Yi joins Li Changshou, Jiang Lin'er, and Dragon Clan guards to expose the fraud. He disguises himself as Ke Le'er, publicly clears his and Jiang Sir’s names, and helps eliminate the impostor and accompanying demons. 201 202

Dragon Clan and Heavenly Court service

Ao Yi follows Li Changshou’s military plan during the Dragon Clan’s conflict with the Western Teachings, directing ambushes and prioritizing the survival of his clansmen. 138

He joins the Heavenly Court as a general and serves as Deputy Commander of the Celestial River Navy. His position and Dragon Clan background make him an important link between the Heavenly Court, Sea God Cult, Jie Teachings, and the Four Seas. 251 553

Golden Immortal Tribulation

Ao Yi undergoes his Golden Immortal Tribulation before Heavenly Court generals, Dragon Clan elders, and Jiang Sir. Li Changshou prepares seventh-grade life-saving pills and keeps a Nine-Turn Golden Elixir ready in case of failure. 553

During the final tribulation, Ao Yi confronts his lingering obsession with the “cold-faced old Daoist” associated with his earlier humiliation. He endures the inner-demon ordeal, breaks through, and declares in ancient Dragon Language that he is no longer afraid. 553

Later standing

Ao Yi later serves as a Grand Marshal of the Heavenly Court, commands one million heavenly soldiers, can mobilize Dragon Clan experts, and is recognized as the Dragon Clan’s foremost younger-generation figure. 782

Notable Quotes

“Sect Leader has never failed Ao Yi, and Ao Yi will never fail Sect Leader in this life!” 194

“I’m not afraid of you anymore!” 553

Trivia

• Ao Yi’s tenth birthday is counted from his hatching, despite having possessed consciousness in his egg for more than 230 years. 40
• His human form stopped growing after he was “schemed against” by old Daoists, leaving him with the appearance of a young teenager for a time. 71
• His Golden Immortal Tribulation was broadcast by more than one hundred figures holding bronze mirrors. 553