Dai Yunzhao

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Dai Yunzhao (戴云昭)
Alias(es)	Fourth Prince; Crown Prince
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Star Luo imperial family; his private army and the Star Luo border forces
Occupation/Role	Prince, military commander, claimant to the Star Luo throne
Martial Soul(s)	Fierce Tiger King; Wild Gorilla
Cultivation	Level 35 Soul Venerable
Status	Alive; the Star Luo Emperor has agreed to abdicate in his favor 28
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 28 Soul Grandmaster	2	The cold poison vanishes after six years of concealment, allowing his previously suppressed soul power to surge from level 20 to 28.
Level 29	12	Absorbs a thousand-year Blood Scale Beast ring as his first ring for the Fierce Tiger King; Storm Nebula Split reaches Lv6, and he gains War King Blood Wheel Mark.
Level 35 Soul Venerable	15, 24	After obtaining three rings for each of his twin martial souls, he possesses one purple and two black rings for Fierce Tiger King and three black rings for Wild Gorilla. Both War King ultimate skills reach Lv8.

Background

Dai Yunzhao is a transmigrator who became the previously nonexistent Fourth Prince of the Star Luo Empire. Though strange phenomena accompanied his birth, his apparent martial-soul awakening six years later was disastrous: he seemed to awaken a Black Panther Beast with only half-level innate soul power, then became wheelchair-bound by cold poison. The illness and false awakening were camouflage while his chosen Hextech rewards matured. 1

Rather than select wealth or become Yu Xiaogang's disciple, Dai chose top-tier twin martial souls, growing soul rings, and a Soul Emperor-level shadow puppet. His true martial souls—Fierce Tiger King and Wild Gorilla—finished their six-year growth period just as Dai Weisi attempted to have him assassinated. 1

During his years of feigned helplessness, Dai built prestige through repeated victories against Heaven Dou on the northern frontier. Dai Weisi's efforts to send him into fatal battles instead won him lasting support among Star Luo soldiers and officials. 1

When Dai Weisi moved to eliminate him, Dai revealed his recovered power, overwhelmed the First Prince, and had Shadow execute him after their duel. He then returned to court still using a wheelchair, forcing the imperial family to confront the fact that the supposedly crippled Fourth Prince had survived. 2 4

The Star Luo Emperor nevertheless refused to grant him the throne because his martial souls were mutations rather than the imperial Evil Eye White Tiger bloodline. Dai renounced their relationship as father and son, was banished from Star Luo, and departed for the border to build a force of his own. 5 6

At the frontier, Dai gathered eight hundred loyal veterans and pursued spirit rings in the Star Dou Forest with Shadow. After empowering his force with bestowed martial souls, he ambushed Dai Mubai at Three Gorges Pass and killed him in a one-on-one fight. His victory and the border troops' support made him Star Luo's sole remaining heir. 17 18 22 27

Dai returned to the imperial palace with the city patrol and defenses already under his control. Refusing to devastate Star Luo through civil war, he persuaded the Emperor to abdicate and prepare an orderly transfer of power. 28

Appearance

Dai is a handsome, gentle-looking youth whose harmless appearance helped sustain his image as a frail, disabled prince. 1

• Initially appears beneath a blanket in a nanmu wheelchair, presenting himself as unable to walk. 1 4
• Wears a red-trimmed, gold-embroidered robe when his wheelchair is destroyed during his clash with Dai Weisi. 2
• Later uses red-and-gold martial attire and a Green-Faced Fanged Mask while operating covertly in the Star Dou Forest. 16 27
• Can stand and fight normally; the wheelchair remains a deliberate political and tactical disguise. 5 28

Personality

Dai is patient, calculating, and willing to endure humiliation for long-term advantage. He spent six years maintaining the image of a crippled failure, kept Shadow hidden, and carefully avoided becoming a visible threat until his martial souls matured. 1 9

He is sharply sarcastic toward enemies and ruthless toward rivals who try to kill him. Dai Weisi and Dai Mubai both die after challenging him, and he treats political intimidation as a necessary tool rather than a moral boundary. 3 4 22

Despite this ruthlessness, Dai values capable followers and takes responsibility for those who fight under him. He refuses to abandon his eight hundred soldiers when facing Dugu Bo, offers them the choice to leave before war, and rejects a palace battle that would endanger Star Luo soldiers and civilians. 10 23 28

Abilities & Skills

Twin War King Martial Souls

Dai's true martial souls are the Beast Clan's Fierce Tiger King and Wild Gorilla, obtained through his Hextech selection rather than his public Black Panther Beast awakening. 1

• The Fierce Tiger King's roar suppresses Dai Weisi's Evil Eye White Tiger and grants exceptional speed and offensive power. 3
• The Wild Gorilla specializes in overwhelming physical force; Dai's unadorned punch forced back level 40 Dai Weisi. 2
• Their ultimate skills began at Lv5 and later rose to Lv8 by absorbing excess energy from high-age soul rings. 7 15
• Upon reaching level 90, Dai is projected to unlock a third martial soul, Tyrannosaurus God, and access the Machine Beast world's skills. 1

Storm Nebula Split

The Fierce Tiger King's innate ultimate skill manifests a winged tiger before transforming into a humanoid wielder of blood-red wheels. 3

• Bypasses or tears through Dai Weisi's defensive barrier and White Tiger Vajra Transformation. 3
• Reaches Lv6 after Dai's first spirit-ring absorption and Lv8 after his Star Dou Forest hunts. 12 15
• Can be released by the manifested Fierce Tiger King when Dai channels sufficient external soul power. 24

Wild Thunder Vajra Fist

The Wild Gorilla's innate ultimate skill is a thunder-infused heavy strike. It is initially far below its Lv20 peak, but remains powerful enough to be treated as comparable to a god-level soul skill at full development. 7

• Can be manifested alongside Storm Nebula Split through the projected Wild Gorilla. 24
• Its destructive force helped force back Dugu Bo's Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor before Dai's final attack. 24

War King Blood Wheel Mark

Dai's first Fierce Tiger King soul skill condenses blood-red wheels and enables spatial movement. 12

• Multiplies his power sixfold and concentrates it into the two blood wheels. 12
• Teleports within a thirty-meter radius. 12
• Lets him evade attacks and strike from blind spots, as demonstrated when he killed Dai Mubai. 22
• Its direct attack can still be countered by a vastly stronger opponent such as Dugu Bo. 24

Instant Prison Hidden Kill Formation

Dai's second Fierce Tiger King soul skill functions similarly to a domain, built for assassination and battlefield disruption. 15

• Suppresses a trapped target's soul power and five senses. 15
• Heightens Dai's senses and speed while allowing silent movement inside the formation. 15
• Can designate one target for stronger suppression and draw that target closer. 15
• Is especially suited to eliminating enemy control- and support-type spirit masters first. 15

Namo Gatling Bodhisattva

Dai's third Fierce Tiger King skill creates a massive Gatling cannon that fires incendiary rounds. 15

• Fires approximately one hundred shots per second. 15
• Maintains continuous fire for up to three minutes. 15
• Provides wide-area saturation fire rather than single-target assassination. 15

Indestructible Diamond Body

Dai's first Wild Gorilla skill originated from a 70,000-year Three-Eyed Vajra. 15

• Grants complete damage negation for thirty seconds. 15
• Is effective regardless of the opponent's strength during its defensive duration. 15
• After the defense ends, Dai enters a three-minute berserk state with rapidly increased attributes. 15
• Allowed him to block the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff's claw and withstand Dugu Bo's venom. 16 24

Meteor Burst Fist

Dai's second Wild Gorilla skill converts a charged punch into a penetrating, explosive attack. 15

• Requires 1.2 seconds of charging. 15
• Forms a rotating dark-red energy drill around his fist. 15
• Partly ignores defense and causes a secondary internal explosion on impact. 15

War Lord Blood Pagoda

Dai's third Wild Gorilla skill is his strongest documented soul skill. 15

• Combines the soul power of both martial souls into a decisive punch. 15
• Can also draw upon the power of followers who stand behind him. 15
• With the support of his eight hundred soldiers and Shadow, it dispersed Dugu Bo's venom and knocked the Title Douluo back. 24
• Leaves Dai severely soul-power exhausted after use. 24

Martial Soul Bestowal

Dai can grant Machine Beast martial souls to others, transforming the combat potential of his followers. 10 17

• Bestows the Golden Iron Beast martial soul upon Shadow, allowing him to overcome his Soul Emperor limitation. 10 14
• Grants Black Panther Beast martial souls to all eight hundred men in his private army. 17 18
• The granted martial souls possess visible growth paths, from Black Panther Beast through stronger evolutionary forms. 18
• Xiong Ao receives the Blue Panther Beast, while exceptional soldiers receive Elite Black Panther Beasts. 18

Equipment / Items

• Blood Scale Armor — External spirit bone obtained from the thousand-year Blood Scale Beast. 11 12
• Green-Faced Fanged Mask — Used to conceal his identity while saving Xue Qinghe and stealing the Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma. 16
• Wheelchair and blanket — Maintained as part of his long-term disguise even after he regains the ability to stand. 4 27
• Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma — Stolen from Xue Qinghe; Dai later gives the immature herb to Dugu Bo in exchange for consideration of his offer. 16 25

Relationships

• Star Luo Emperor — His father and political adversary. The Emperor initially rejects Dai over bloodline concerns, but later agrees to abdicate and support his succession. 5 28
• Dai Weisi — Eldest brother and first major rival. Dai Weisi tries to assassinate Dai, but is defeated and executed by Shadow on Dai's order. 1 4
• Dai Mubai — Third brother and rival claimant. Dai ambushes his party at Three Gorges Pass, then kills him in their duel. 20 22
• Zhu Zhuqing — His childhood betrothed. Dai once protected her from the Zhu family's suppression, and she chooses to accompany him after his exile. 7 10
• Zhu Zhuyun — Dai Weisi's former betrothed, whom Dai calls “sister-in-law.” She initially attempts to use his head to align with Dai Mubai, but later surrenders and supports him. 9 18
• Shadow — Dai's sentient shadow puppet, bodyguard, assassin, and closest confidant. Shadow is absolutely loyal to Dai and becomes a Soul Saint after receiving the Golden Iron Beast martial soul. 1 10 14
• Xiong Ao — General of Dai's private army and a steadfast supporter who organizes the eight hundred-man vanguard. 10 17
• Dugu Bo — Initially intercepts Dai at Three Gorges Pass, but honors their two-move wager after being struck by War Lord Blood Pagoda. Dai offers him the position of state preceptor. 23 25
• Qian Renxue / Xue Qinghe — An indirect rival in the Star Dou Forest. Dai saves her from the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff, then steals her Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma without her noticing. 11 16
• Tang San — An emerging enemy. Dai's knowledge of Tang San's past life and Tang Sect history drives Tang San to vow revenge. 19 25

Notable Quotes

“Fierce tigers cannot defeat a pack of wolves, but it is a pity I am the Fierce Tiger King!” 3

“Father, heavenly changes are not to be feared, ancestral traditions are not to be followed, and public opinion is not to be worried about!” 28

“He is my cheat.” 23

Trivia

• Dai's public Black Panther Beast awakening was fabricated to conceal his actual twin martial souls. 1
• His first spirit ring is a thousand-year purple ring, despite it being his first ring. 12
• He regards Shadow as his greatest source of confidence. 10
• His planned third martial soul, Tyrannosaurus God, is intended to become available at level 90. 1