Fang Yun

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Fang Yun (方运)
Alias(es)	Void Sage; Lord of Bloodmang; Sun Emperor; Yun Fang; Zhang Longxiang; Prince of Ji
Species/Race	Human Race
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Jing Kingdom; Human Race; Sea-Calming Army; Bloodmang Realm
Occupation/Role	Scholar, military commander, official, and Lord of Bloodmang
Status	Active; later transcends conventional realms 3343
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Licentiate	158	States that he became a Licentiate the preceding year before enlisting in the Sea-Calming Army.
Metropolitan Graduate	517	His bearing changes fundamentally upon reaching this scholar rank.
Tongue-Sword Metropolitan Graduate	556	His Tongue Sword attainment is confirmed during the Comet Corridor conflict.
Void Sage / Poem Ancestor	666	His Heavenly Evolution Battle Poetry earns him recognition as a Void Sage and Poem Ancestor.
Hanlin Academician	1136	Uses a Hanlin Academician Literary Treasure while operating in the Bloodmang Ancient Land.
Lord of Bloodmang / Sun Emperor	1304	Gains the Bloodmang Will's recognition, control over the transformed Bloodmang Realm, and the authority to bestow protection across vast distances.
Grand Academician	1539	Reveals the Myriad-People Literary Platform as a Grand Academician.
Supreme Literary Heart; Dual-Mindedness	1611	Clears Ninth Mountain of Book Mountain and receives the Supreme Literary Heart, Dual-Mindedness, and a mission.
Great Scholar	2155	His Sacred Image becomes a blazing sun; he forms a Realm of Family, State, and World with the traits Shatter and Guidance.
Fourth Realm Great Scholar	2660	His established Fourth-Realm strength allows control of Withering Force and Sacred Might; he is also directly promoted to Grand Academician in the Craftsmen School's system.
Half-Sage / Saint Enfeoffment	2957	His saint enfeoffment reveals a Great Sage Body, complete Literary Star, and a million-year Edge-Concealing Poem.
Great Sage-level Saint Ancestor Power	3188	Manifests a weakened form of Self-Created World, a Saint Ancestor Power normally beyond Great Sages.
Provisional Ancestor	3255	Kunlun Will's aid and the absorbed life essence of a Great Sage allow him to break beyond the shackles of a Peak Great Sage.
Transcendent state	3343	His Literary Guts resonate with scholars across the Myriad Worlds; even Saints and Ancestors cannot gauge his realm.

Background / History

Fang Yun began as a Cold Gate student in Ji County, unable to afford the education, texts, or teachers available to prominent families. The original Fang Yun was beaten to death shortly before the County Examination, leaving the current Fang Yun to awaken in a hostile situation and protect his household. 2

His closest early companion was Yang Yuhuan, his child bride. Fang Yun considered his poverty an injustice to her and vowed that he would only marry her after earning a place on the golden list. 2 He rapidly pursued the examinations while relying on an exceptional memory for books and a determination to use learning to improve the Human Race's agriculture, technology, and prosperity. 3 107

After becoming a Licentiate, Fang Yun voluntarily enlisted as an ordinary soldier in the Sea-Calming Army's second guard, first battalion, third company. He endured veteran hazing, excelled in a city-wide endurance run, and earned the unit's respect without exposing his identity or military knowledge. 158 159

His rise as a Metropolitan Graduate and Void Sage made him a central figure in Jing Kingdom politics and the Human Race's struggle against Demon Barbarians. He repeatedly used poetry, calligraphy, military strategy, and government administration to defend civilians, weaken hostile aristocratic clans, and cultivate capable officials. 666 853 900

While in the Bloodmang Ancient Land under the identity Yun Fang, he concealed his origin while navigating local family politics, wanted notices, and the Dragon City Ruins. The Bloodmang Realm's transformation ultimately recognized him as its Lord, granting him authority over the realm and the title of Sun Emperor. 1138 1214 1304

Fang Yun later operated in Chu Kingdom as Zhang Longxiang, taking command of the Pingjiang Army and confronting the King of Chu over injustice, military authority, and the treatment of Zhang Longxiang's household. 1514 1515 1616 His path eventually expanded beyond the Human Race's political sphere, through the Burial Saint Valley, Emperor Land, Dragon City, Kunlun, and conflicts involving Saints, Saint Ancestors, and the Demon Realm. 2260 2936 3188 3343

Appearance

Fang Yun's appearance changes with his cultivation and identities. During his rebirth as Lord of Bloodmang, he appears as a youth of sixteen or seventeen in white Ink Plum Hanlin robes, with profound eyes likened to a corner of the starry sky. 1304 As a Half-Sage, he retains the appearance of a vigorous young man around twenty, marked by black hair and an unusually youthful presence among older sages. 3117

• Wears scholar robes, including Ink Plum Hanlin Academician robes. 1304
• Alters his face and voice through the Painting Way and Literary Qi while using the identity Yun Fang. 1138
• Later manifests a vast, star-like body surrounded by Literary Way power and a complete Literary Star. 2957
• In his transcendent state, briefly becomes crystalline and translucent before returning to an outwardly ordinary human form. 3343

Personality

Fang Yun is defined by disciplined learning, composure, and a practical sense of responsibility. Even as a Cold Gate student, he focuses on surviving, studying, and creating conditions through which ordinary people can gain access to knowledge and prosperity. 2 107

He is courteous toward allies and ordinary citizens but uncompromising toward those who exploit the weak. He protects Yang Yuhuan, intervenes against threats to the Wang Household, resolves a Fang–Lu land dispute through poetry, and demands punishment for those responsible for injustice in Chu Kingdom. 381 1623 1616

His restraint is strategic rather than passive. Fang Yun conceals his strength when disclosure would be dangerous, studies opponents during combat, and uses apparent setbacks as opportunities to refine his methods. 1138 1350 2288 When needed, he can become openly severe, particularly against traitors, predatory nobles, and enemies of the Human Race. 411 1063 2378

Abilities & Skills

Literary Cultivation

Fang Yun's cultivation combines literary talent, Literary Qi, Literary Guts, Sacred Sense, and broad classical learning.

• Reaches the Second Realm of Literary Guts early enough to read and comprehend thousands of books at extreme speed. 490
• Develops Dual-Mindedness, later Triple-Mindedness, allowing simultaneous reading, writing, combat, and analysis. 1515 2987
• Uses the Supreme Literary Heart to recover and strengthen himself after spiritual damage. 1611 1628
• His Literary Guts ultimately resonate with scholars throughout the Myriad Worlds. 3343

Lip Spear and Tongue Sword

Fang Yun's Tongue Sword is his principal weapon and develops from a scholar's armament into a True Dragon Ancient Sword of overwhelming power.

• Achieves exceptional acceleration and control during the Three Valleys selection, surpassing competitors after the initial launch. 1014 1015
• Uses Combo Strike techniques to break layered targets and overwhelm enemies. 1015
• Advances his Edge-Concealing Poem to enhance range, precision, and the Six Cries realm. 607
• Raises the True Dragon Ancient Sword to Fifteen and Sixteen Resonances, combining it with Withering Force to kill Great Demon Kings and an Eagle Emperor. 2378
• Masters eight patterns of the True Dragon Ancient Sword, allowing him to fight newly advanced Emperor Realm opponents through sword power alone. 2376

War Poetry and Edge-Concealing Poems

Fang Yun's poems create battle entities, weapons, armies, environmental effects, and large-scale attacks.

• Arrow in the Stone manifests a colossal golden arrow capable of destroying a Barbarian Race tribe and Wolf Barbarian King. 666
• Wind-and-Rain Dream Battle, Night Raid, and Dragon Sword Poem are displayed through his Poem Ancestor Ink Wash Painting and each annihilate a Barbarian tribe. 666
• His Edge-Concealing Poem Sword Chant reaches Third-Realm Saint Invocation and summons the phantom of the swordsmith Void Sage Ou Yezi. 1542
• A million-year Edge-Concealing Poem empowers the True Dragon Sacred Sword used in his attacks across the Demon Realm. 2957 2960

Calligraphy, Painting, and Scholarship

Fang Yun treats artistic cultivation as both scholarship and combat training.

• Advances through calligraphy study, including the Yan Style and the Eight Methods of the Yong Character. 137 456
• Uses brush techniques derived from observing boatmen and laundry batons to defeat Wei Yu in calligraphy. 456
• Uses the Painting Way and Ink Maiden's power to alter his appearance. 1138
• Writes historical works including the History of Medicine and begins the History of Law. 2260
• Begins compiling the Fang Clan Dictionary with Zhuyin Symbols, stabilizing his literary foundation and supporting future advancement. 2276

Realm of Family, State, and World

Upon becoming a Great Scholar, Fang Yun forms a personal realm that incorporates powers from the Bloodmang Realm.

• Shatter — disrupts or breaks hostile power. 2155
• Guidance — directs and guides force within the realm. 2155
• Deflects or disrupts Demon Barbarian Celestial Aspect Strikes. 2378
• Can be used defensively at great personal risk against Divine Aspect Strikes. 2667

Bloodmang Authority

As Lord of Bloodmang and Sun Emperor, Fang Yun can command the Bloodmang Realm directly.

• Bestows temporary invulnerability through the declaration, “You shall be Unrivaled Under Heaven!” 1304
• Reaches across vast distances to protect Yun Zhaochen and rebound Zong Ganming's Tongue Sword. 1304
• Seizes objects from great distances with a giant realm-spanning hand. 1308
• Endures calamities and controls the Bloodmang Realm after its transformation. 1304

Withering Force and Sacred Might

Fang Yun develops destructive powers that suppress recovery and erode hostile forces.

• His comprehension of Withering Force helps dissolve lingering injuries and brings his body and divine sense to peak condition. 2199
• Uses Withering Force with the True Dragon Ancient Sword to prevent regeneration and execute the Eagle Emperor. 2378
• Combines Withering Force, Sacred Might, and an eight-pattern ancient sword against Great Demon Kings. 2667
• Uses Sacred Way suppression to prevent enemy regeneration. 2378

Sacred Words Grand Technique

Fang Yun's mastery of The Analects grants access to a high-level Confucian technique.

• Conceals his mastery of The Analects to avoid exposing his full capabilities. 2248
• Uses the technique to appear distant and intangible, escaping the Shellwing Emperor's attacks through an endless void. 2359
• His early mastery of The Analects stabilizes his Third Realm foundation in the eyes of other Great Scholars. 2248

Self-Created World

Fang Yun manifests a weakened Great Sage-level version of Saint Ancestor Power.

• Creates a spatial domain that removes him from ordinary Sacred Sense perception. 3188
• Uses the phenomenon to study and advance his Spatial Sacred Way while enduring coordinated attacks from Great Sages and Half-Sages. 3188
• Its limitations are relative to a true Saint Ancestor's Self-Created World. 3188

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• True Dragon Ancient Sword — Fang Yun's primary Tongue Sword; develops through multiple Resonances and sword patterns. 572 2376 2378
• Ink Maiden Ink Stick — gifted when he joins the Sea-Calming Army; later used with the Painting Way. 158 1138
• River-Drinking Shell — storage treasure containing Literary Treasures and other valuables. 308
• Starfire Armillary Mirror — used to block the Shellwing Emperor's attacks. 2359
• Wolf-Head Sacred Hammer — used in close combat and ambush strikes against the Shellwing Emperor. 2359
• Sea Mirror / Sea-Covering Pearl — defensive treasures used against Great Sage-level attacks. 3187 3188
• Mountain Bearer's Claw — manifests overwhelming claw-based Sacred Might. 2413
• Heaven-and-Earth Shell — vast storage treasure capable of containing immense objects with sufficient power. 2750
• Saint Body Fruit — enhances his physical body to Fourth-Realm Great Demon King strength. 2376
• Space-Breaking Talisman — given to Yun Yangzhao to bypass Burial Saint Valley restrictions. 2260

Relationships

• Yang Yuhuan — His child bride and lifelong household companion; Fang Yun vows to marry her honorably after attaining success and later protects her with Sacred Power, divine medicines, and Literary Star Fragments. 2 3050
• Nunu — A little fox deeply attached to Fang Yun, who feeds, shelters, and instructs her. 28 909
• Ao Huang — Dragon companion and student-like aide; initially defeated by Fang Yun, then becomes eager to learn and assists with his affairs. 572 573 909
• Fang Daniu — Loyal steward and disciple who manages correspondence, documents, and household affairs. 360 572
• Yan Yukong — Friend and recurring ally from the Sacred Ruins; they support one another in political, literary, and military matters. 487 1379
• Yun Zhaochen — Bloodmang ally and City Lord of Gathering Cloud City; Fang Yun saves him through his Lord of Bloodmang authority. 1304
• Yun Yangzhao — Recipient of Fang Yun's guidance, treasures, and a Space-Breaking Talisman in the Burial Saint Valley. 2260
• Zhang Zhixing — Friend who receives Fang Yun's promise to obtain Solar Starstone from the Bloodmang Ancient Land. 1352
• Ye Hongyu — Great Scholar ally whose specialized experience complements Fang Yun's broader knowledge. 2277 2278
• Li Zhenggang — Fellow Great Scholar who observes and assesses Fang Yun during the Divine Gift Mountains and Seas conflict. 2248 2288
• Liu Shan — Political enemy whose faction's harm toward Yang Yuhuan destroys Fang Yun's remaining respect for him. 1063
• Lei Family — Longstanding hostile clan responsible for repeated schemes against Fang Yun and the Human Race. 582 1361 1774
• Zong Family — Major political and Sacred Way rival; their conflict becomes irreconcilable without Zong Saint's direct intervention. 791 1871
• Wang Jinglong — Patriarch of the Wang Sage Lineage whom Fang Yun heals from near-fatal Ancestral Treasure corruption. 3064

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rise from Ji County

• Survives the death of the original Fang Yun and begins his path as a Cold Gate examination candidate. 2
• Protects Yang Yuhuan from Liu Zicheng's pressure and later confronts Xiang Wenxuan's threats. 3 410 411
• Builds early fame through examinations, poetry, and Book Mountain trials. 107 125 395

Sea-Calming Army and Scholar Ascension

• Enlists as a common soldier to gain practical military experience. 158
• Earns veteran respect through superior endurance and restraint. 159
• Rises through the Metropolitan Graduate ranks, develops his Tongue Sword, and becomes the feared “Demon King” within the Heavenly Tree. 556 607

Void Sage and Jing Kingdom Official

• Becomes a Void Sage and Poem Ancestor through Heavenly Evolution Battle Poetry. 666
• Takes responsibility for local governance, agricultural development, crafts, and the defense of Jing Kingdom's interests. 874 900 909
• Uses literature to resolve disputes and administrative authority to remove corrupt officials. 1623 1671

Bloodmang Ancient Land

• Enters the Bloodmang Ancient Land under the alias Yun Fang. 1138
• Gains the trust of the Cloud Family while concealing his true identity. 1140 1143
• Becomes Lord of Bloodmang and Sun Emperor after the Bloodmang Ancient Land transforms into a true realm. 1304

Zhang Longxiang and the Chu Kingdom

• Assumes Zhang Longxiang's identity amid Chu Kingdom court intrigue. 1456
• Seizes command of the Pingjiang Army and reforms its organization, records, training, pay, and benefits. 1514 1515
• Forces the King of Chu to address murders, assaults, and property disputes involving Zhang Longxiang's household. 1616

Great Scholar to Saint Enfeoffment

• Forms the Realm of Family, State, and World after reaching Great Scholar. 2155
• Grows through the Burial Saint Valley, the Divine Gift Mountains and Seas, and the Human Sacred Mausoleum. 2260 2376 2420
• Gains Primordial Power in Emperor Land and establishes the Weapon Race under his protection. 2936
• Attains Saint Enfeoffment and unleashes Edge Concealment accumulated over a million years against the Demon Realm. 2957 2960

Kunlun and Transcendence

• Reveals Self-Created World and confronts coordinated attacks by Great Sages and Half-Sages. 3188
• Reaches the Provisional Ancestor realm and studies the powers of Saint Ancestor incarnations through battle. 3255 3258
• Achieves a state beyond conventional classification when his Literary Guts resonate across the Myriad Worlds, compelling Luan Mang to retreat. 3343

Notable Quotes

“To kill evil is to do good.” 411

“Heaven and earth are like a battlefield; I too am a Gray Robe!” 2957

“Courtesy demands reciprocity, without end and without cease!” 2960

Trivia

• Fang Yun's initial lack of wealth and access to books is central to his desire to spread practical knowledge through agriculture, crafts, and education. 2 107
• He once read at least two thousand books during a single Lingyan Pavilion trial. 490
• He trained in the Sea-Calming Army while deliberately posing as an ordinary young Licentiate. 158 159
• His Fang Clan Dictionary uses Zhuyin Symbols to standardize pronunciation across Saint Origin Continent. 2276