Yuan Ming

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Yuan Ming (元明)
Alias(es)	Yuan Mingshi; Fourth Human Ancestor; Human Ancestor Yuan Ming 3
Species/Race	Primordial Human; an Innate Being created by Sage Nuwa from Nine Heavens Breath Soil and Three Lights Divine Water 1
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Human Race; Central Plains Human Race 3 8
Occupation/Role	Fourth Human Ancestor; creator of the Four-Step Breathing Method and Dao Scripture; founder and protector of the Central Plains settlements 3 8
Status	Active 24
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Heavenly Immortal	1	Awakens in Yuan Mingshi's body with faint innate magical power; begins cultivating in secret with [Great Dao Comprehension].
True Immortal	4	Breaks through naturally while cultivating the Heaven-Devouring Dao Scripture; receives the authority-bearing [Eastern Lord's Heavenly Patrol] Entry.
Peak True Immortal	11	Reaches the realm's peak after three thousand years of leading the Central Plains Human Race; draws [Great Fortune].
First Layer of the Formless Scripture perfected	12	Completes the body-tempering foundation of the scripture under Redcloud Ancestor's guidance.
Golden Immortal	15	Endures the Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation, establishes an immortal golden body, and begins comprehending Great Dao laws.
Bodily Grotto-Heaven	16	Opens a Grotto-Heaven within his body, creating an internal cycle of dharma power and forming the embryonic manifestation of his Golden Immortal Dao Fruit.
Initial Fleshly Grotto-Heaven	20	Uses the vitality of a Ginseng Fruit to open an additional embryonic space within his Physical Bitter Sea; his realm remains unchanged, but his foundation advances qualitatively.
Wu Earth Dao foundation	21	Comprehends the entrance to the Wu Earth Great Dao during Zhen Yuanzi's three-thousand-year exposition, stabilizing his bodily Grotto-Heaven.

Background and History

Transmigration and awakening

Yuan Ming was originally a man from Earth who awakened with two sets of memories: his own and those of Yuan Mingshi, one of the three thousand Primordial Humans created by Nuwa. Recognizing the dangers facing the young Human Race in the Primordial World, he resolved to survive, strengthen humanity, and conceal his extraordinary talent until he had sufficient power. 1

His Trait System granted him the nine-colored supreme trait [Great Dao Comprehension]. It allowed him to understand, optimize, and practice cultivation methods at an extraordinary rate, but he deliberately minimized the disturbances caused by his cultivation. 1

Establishment as a Human Ancestor

Dissatisfied with the slow growth of the inherited Human Race breathing method, Yuan Ming created the Heaven-Devouring Dao Scripture for himself. Because its devouring principle was too dangerous for ordinary humans, he separately devised the Four-Step Breathing Method, which guides Postnatal Humans from refining essence into qi to returning to the Innate state. 2

He sought Suiren's approval before spreading the method. Its successful trials convinced Suiren and the elders to recognize Yuan Ming as the fourth Human Ancestor; Suiren's trust also enabled Yuan Ming to copy [Human Race Fortune]. 3

Founding the Central Plains settlements

When resource shortages threatened the Human Race's growth, Yuan Ming proposed dividing the people into multiple migration groups led by Primordial Humans. He volunteered to take the most difficult western route and led a million people through dangerous territory to the fertile Central Plains. 7 8

Rather than protect the migrants from every hardship, he acted as a stern mentor—using formations, spells, and instruction to keep them alive while allowing them to develop resilience and self-sufficiency. After settling the region, he fostered agriculture, founded the first settlement, and reconstructed his personal cultivation method into the Human Race-compatible Dao Scripture. 8

The four established Demon Clans of the Central Plains challenged the newcomers through the Great Demon Banquet. Yuan Ming attended despite recognizing the danger, presented a Nuwa statue as a diplomatic gift, and answered the four leaders' combined Dao pressure with the Taiji Great Dao. The demonstration secured their respect; afterward, Black Xiong, Dou Cang, and Hei Tian sought his guidance in cultivation. 9 10 11

Journeys, Golden Immortal breakthrough, and Redcloud Ancestor

After the Central Plains prospered for three thousand years, Yuan Ming entrusted its leadership to Hua Qi and traveled east in pursuit of a breakthrough opportunity. He discovered Redcloud Ancestor's remnant soul and agreed to escort it to Five Villages Temple on Longevity Mountain. In return, Redcloud helped him initially refine the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd and taught him [Transforming Rainbow Extreme Speed]. 11 12 13

At the ruins of Purple Abode Province, Yuan Ming acquired [Eastern Radiant Pure Yang] and underwent the Golden Immortal Tribulation. He survived all nine lightning bolts, attained the Golden Immortal Realm, and initially comprehended the Sun, Pure Yang, Taiji, and Devouring Great Daos. 14 15 16

When Sea Race demons converged on Purple Abode Province, Yuan Ming killed a Black Dragon True Immortal with one punch and defeated three Sea Race Golden Immortals. He used the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd to annihilate them, refined their cultivation through the Devouring Dao, then exterminated the remaining demons in the province to prevent news of his power from spreading. 17 18

Return to the Human Race

Yuan Ming delivered Redcloud's remnant soul to Zhen Yuanzi and received a Ginseng Fruit in gratitude. The fruit enabled him to open an initial Fleshly Grotto-Heaven, while Zhen Yuanzi later taught him the Grotto-Heaven Great Dao and Wu Earth Dao for three thousand years. 20 21

An urgent warning drew Yuan Ming back to the Central Plains, where the conflict between the Witch Race and Demon Race had devastated Human Race settlements and killed nearly half their population. He suppressed his rage, used [Taiji Pacifies the World] to shield the survivors and their allies, and redirected the remaining resources toward reconstruction and cultivation. 22 23

After witnessing the Human Race's endurance and Yuan Ming's role in creating its cultivation foundation, the newly ascended Sage Laozi offered to accept Yuan Ming as the first disciple of the Human Teaching. 24

Appearance

As a Primordial Human personally molded by Nuwa, Yuan Ming possesses an innately extraordinary Dao body and an otherworldly presence. He generally restrains his aura, appearing calm and unremarkable despite his growing strength. 9

• His restrained aura can make him seem merged with heaven and earth. 9
• In battle, his blood qi manifests like a blazing furnace, and his physical presence becomes that of a direct, overwhelming martial combatant. 17
• Upon entering the Golden Immortal Realm, his eyes can reflect visions of a Golden Crow, yin-yang rotation, and chaos returning to void. 16

Personality

Yuan Ming is cautious, pragmatic, and intensely aware of the Primordial World's hierarchy. Even after becoming a Human Ancestor and reaching the True Immortal Realm, he keeps his greatest talents hidden, delegates public affairs to Suiren, and prioritizes strengthening his foundation over displaying power. 1 4 6

His central motivation is the survival and elevation of the Human Race. He creates methods suitable for Postnatal Humans, guides migrants through dangerous lands, gives away hard-won treasures to cultivate new Human Race experts, and chooses restraint when attacking stronger factions would endanger the survivors under his protection. 3 8 22 23

He can also be ruthless when secrecy or his people's security is at stake. After using the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd against the Sea Race, he exterminates the remaining demons of Purple Abode Province rather than risk exposure and retaliation. 18

Abilities & Skills

Great Dao Comprehension

A nine-colored supreme trait that dramatically enhances Yuan Ming's ability to learn, deduce, optimize, and practice Dao methods. 1

• Optimized the inherited Human Race breathing method almost immediately. 1
• Created the Heaven-Devouring Dao Scripture, Four-Step Breathing Method, Dao Scripture, Formless Scripture, and Heaven-Earth-Human Forty-Nine Return-to-Truth Method. 2 3 5 6 8
• Allowed him to rapidly master Redcloud Ancestor's [Transforming Rainbow Extreme Speed]. 13
• Enabled initial comprehension of four Great Daos immediately upon attaining the Golden Immortal Realm. 16

Heaven-Devouring Dao Scripture and Devouring Dao

Yuan Ming's personal foundational cultivation method, designed to devour and comprehend various Daos in order to nourish himself. 2

• Absorbs spiritual qi, sun and moon essence, and surrounding Dao resonance with exceptional efficiency. 4
• Refined the cultivation, Water Dao fragments, and life essences of three Sea Race Golden Immortals into his own power. 18
• Is unsuitable for ordinary humans in its original form; its devouring core could cause their bodies and souls to collapse. 8

Formless Scripture and Human Immortal Martial Dao

A body-tempering system created to compensate for Yuan Ming's weaker innate foundation relative to Primordial Divine Saints. Its first layer develops the Physical Bitter Sea, Life Spring, and Divine Bridge linking body and soul. 6 8 15

• Gives him a physique capable of resisting magical treasures of the same realm head-on after its first layer reaches great perfection. 15
• Supports the Human Immortal Martial Dao, a direct combat style centered on efficient physical force. 17
• Developed the Human Dao Killing Move · Unmatched Hard Fist during his battle with the Sea Race Golden Immortals. 17
• Its second layer is intended to merge his Grotto-Heaven with the Divine Bridge Inner Landscape. 16

Heaven-Earth-Human Forty-Nine Return-to-Truth Method

A flexible framework for deriving divine abilities and spells according to Yuan Ming's current understanding and circumstances. 5

• One-Qi Capturing Hand — a powerful grasping technique carrying Devouring Dao resonance. 5
• Heart-Cleansing Evil-Repelling Spell — protects others against hostile baleful influences. 8
• Includes derived principles and spells such as Supreme Goodness Is Like Water Curse, Imperishable Heavenly Dipper, and Formless Divine Light. 5
• The strength of its spells remains limited by Yuan Ming's cultivation and comprehension of laws. 5

Great Dao techniques

Upon becoming a Golden Immortal, Yuan Ming initially comprehended the Sun, Pure Yang, Taiji, and Devouring Great Daos. 16

• Taiji Dao Technique / Taiji Pacifies the World — manifests a colossal Taiji Diagram that absorbs and transforms hostile attacks into protective power, shielding Human Race settlements and friendly beings. 22
• Solar True Fire — drawn from his solar authority; can promote crops, temper human bodies, and burn away Karmic Power. 8 18
• Wu Earth Dao — stabilizes and provides an earthly cornerstone for his bodily Grotto-Heaven. 21
• Carefree Great Dao — grants greater freedom of movement and a calmer, less externally disturbed state of mind. 19

Eastern Lord's Heavenly Patrol

A seven-colored Entry granting Yuan Ming nascent divine status and authority associated with the ancient sun god Dongjun. 4

• Allows him to invoke Solar True Fire and draw on the Sun Star's power. 8 18
• Could allow him to contend with an ordinary Golden Immortal even before completing the first layer of the Formless Scripture. 9
• Yuan Ming avoids using it openly because claiming solar authority could attract the attention of Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi. 4 9

Movement arts

• Transforming Rainbow Extreme Speed — taught by Redcloud Ancestor; transforms Yuan Ming into crimson-gold rainbow light capable of extreme speed. 13
• Rainbow Transformation Divine Art — used for rapid long-distance travel, including his journey from Purple Abode Province toward Longevity Mountain. 18 19

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd — a Supreme Primordial Spiritual Treasure containing Soul-Dispersing Red Sand that specializes in destroying primordial spirits and souls. Yuan Ming initially refines its first restriction with Redcloud Ancestor's help. 12
  • Used to annihilate three Sea Race Golden Immortals. 17
  • Served as Redcloud Ancestor's temporary refuge during their journey. 12 20
• Purple Abode Province treasures — Yuan Ming plundered surviving spiritual resources from the ruined Immortal Court territory, later distributing items including Frost Xirang, Void Divine Stone, and Innate Yimu Essence to talented Human Race cultivators. 18 23

Relationships

• Suiren — Elder brother, first Human Ancestor, and Yuan Ming's early supporter. Suiren approved the Four-Step Breathing Method, helped establish Yuan Ming as the fourth Human Ancestor, and later managed the Shore of the East Sea's daily affairs. 3 6 13
• Hua Qi — Second-generation Primordial Human and Yuan Ming's trusted successor in the Central Plains. Yuan Ming entrusted him with the Dao Scripture and regional leadership; Hua Qi later assists the reconstruction after the Human Race disaster. 11 23
• Redcloud Ancestor — A remnant soul Yuan Ming escorts to Longevity Mountain. Redcloud grants him the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd, teaches him [Transforming Rainbow Extreme Speed], and discusses the Dao with him during their travels. 12 13 20
• Zhen Yuanzi — Redcloud Ancestor's close friend and Yuan Ming's benefactor. He rewards Yuan Ming with a Ginseng Fruit, conceals his breakthrough aura, and expounds the Grotto-Heaven and Wu Earth Great Daos to him. 20 21
• The Central Plains Demon Clan leaders — Initially territorial rivals, they come to respect Yuan Ming after his Taiji Dao exposition. Black Xiong, Dou Cang, and Hei Tian subsequently seek his guidance as though he were their master. 10 11
• Sage Nuwa — Creator of the Human Race. Yuan Ming reverently bows before her statue and commits himself to protecting humanity after sensing a vast, watchful presence over the Human Race Holy Land. 4
• Grand Pure One Laozi — Observes Yuan Ming's Taiji Dao Technique and the Human Race's potential. After founding the Human Teaching and attaining Sagehood, Laozi offers to take Yuan Ming as his first disciple. 22 24

Notable Quotes

“The Human Race is still far too weak. In the Primordial World, strength is revered above all else.” 23

“Strength... I still do not have enough strength!” 22