Yue Guan

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Yue Guan rescued the orphaned Dongfang Yu and brought him to Spirit Hall. By the time of Yu’s martial-soul awakening, he had raised the child for six years and was regarded by him as “Uncle Yue.” Yue Guan reassured Yu before the ceremony, confidently telling him that he believed in him. 1

When Yu awakened Angewomon and filled a level-20 testing crystal, Yue Guan immediately recognized his exceptional talent. He brought Yu directly to Papal Hall, presented him to Bibi Dong, and reported that Yu possessed level-twenty innate soul power. 1 2 At Bibi Dong’s orders, Yue Guan arranged Yu’s residence, concealed knowledge of his unusual awakening, and became responsible for accompanying him on Soul Ring hunts. 3

He escorted Yu into Star Dou Forest for his first three Soul Rings: the 400-year Rainbow Swan, the 690-year Snowfeather Crane, and the 1,709-year Sky-Steed. Yue Guan guarded Yu throughout each absorption, assessed the suitability of potential soul beasts, and repeatedly warned him that a Title Douluo was not invincible. 5 8 9 27 29 31

During the Sky-Steed hunt, the Azure Bull Python trapped Yue Guan near its lake territory over a grudge against Spirit Hall. Yue Guan ordered Yu to flee and offered to hold the hundred-thousand-year soul beast back himself. Yu instead negotiated their escape; afterward, Yue Guan accepted Yu’s promise of loyalty to Spirit Hall and agreed not to report the encounter’s concealed details to Bibi Dong. 29 30

Bibi Dong later ordered Yue Guan to accompany Yu to Sunset Forest and punish Dugu Bo for attacking her disciple. Yue Guan revealed his level-95 cultivation, overwhelmed the level-92 Dugu Bo, and sealed Dugu Bo’s soul power after defeating him. In Dugu Bo’s herb garden, Yue Guan identified its Immortal Herbs and recommended the Qiluo Tulip as especially compatible with Yu’s Holy Maiden martial soul. 36 37

While guarding Yu’s absorption of the Qiluo Tulip, Yue Guan was knocked unconscious when Angewomon manifested physically. He later awoke without memory of the incident but retained recollections favorable to Yu; the recovered Immortal Herbs remained in his soul tool. 38 40

During the later hunt for the Titan Giant Ape, Yue Guan and Gui Mei used their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Two-Pole Forbidden Domain, to restrain Er Ming for Bibi Dong’s ambush. Yue Guan remained concerned for Yu during the subsequent hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring absorption, but obeyed Bibi Dong’s order to return to Spirit Hall after Yu succeeded. 223

When Bibi Dong sent Dongfang Yu, Yue Guan, and Gui Mei to raid the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, Yue Guan vowed that he would not allow Yu Yuanzhen to harm Yu even at the cost of giving his all. He accepted Dongfang Yu’s command during the operation and participated in the assault that led to the sect’s destruction. 249 250

Yue Guan later accompanied Hu Liena during the extermination of the Speed Clan. He cautioned her against relenting toward the surviving prisoners, then carried out her order to kill them after she chose to leave no survivors. 256

After the establishment of the Spirit Hall Empire, Yue Guan was named a Deputy Grand Marshal alongside Gui Mei. He subsequently joined Dongfang Yu’s faction against Bibi Dong’s decision to appoint Hu Liena as Grand Marshal and Saintess, publicly endorsing Yu as the more suitable candidate. 263 265 270 Despite this political break, he remained among the senior figures supporting Bibi Dong’s later order to march against the Star Luo Empire. 285

Personality

Yue Guan is protective, patient, and unusually devoted to Dongfang Yu. He repeatedly puts Yu’s safety first: guarding his Soul Ring absorptions, checking his injuries after Bibi Dong’s trial, carrying him away when Holy Sword risks attracting soul beasts, and offering to face the Azure Bull Python alone. 5 7 9 29

His care is tempered by teasing and exasperation. He frequently scolds Yu’s vulgar comments, smug behavior, and recklessness, yet their exchanges retain an affectionate uncle-and-nephew dynamic. 4 5 8 Yue Guan is also cautious about threats beyond his strength, openly acknowledging that there will always be stronger opponents. 5

As a Spirit Hall elder, he obeys Bibi Dong’s commands without hesitation. In battle, however, he can be prideful and ruthless; he initially prolongs his fight with Dugu Bo to humiliate him before ending it with his Martial Soul Avatar. 3 36 37

His loyalty to Dongfang Yu ultimately outweighs his former unquestioning obedience to Bibi Dong. Yue Guan regards Yu as family, cannot tolerate what he considers unfair treatment toward him, and was willing to openly challenge Bibi Dong’s authority in support of Yu’s succession. 249 265 270

Abilities & Skills

Super Douluo Cultivation

Yue Guan is a level-95 Super Douluo, placing him three ranks above Dugu Bo’s level-92 Title Douluo cultivation. He describes the difference between their ranks as an “insurmountable chasm.” 36

• Can fly while carrying Dongfang Yu over long distances. 5 29 30
• Overpowered Dugu Bo in a direct confrontation despite Dugu Bo’s poison territory and familiarity with the terrain. 36 37
• Can use soul power to seal another soul master’s strength. 37
• Was entrusted to protect Dongfang Yu during the raid on the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect and was confident in his ability to confront the sect’s forces. 249

Singular Velvet Chrysanthemum Martial Soul

Yue Guan’s Martial Soul is the Singular Velvet Chrysanthemum. When fighting Dugu Bo, he displayed nine Soul Rings and his level-95 Super Douluo aura. 36

• Fifth Soul Skill: Gathering of Cold Blossoms — used at the opening of his duel with Dugu Bo. 36
• Seventh Soul Skill: Martial Soul Avatar — used to end the fight after Yue Guan stopped holding back. 37
• Eighth Soul Skill: Holy Light Gate — used during his clash with Dugu Bo. 37
• Ninth Soul Skill: Chrysanthemum Withers, the Ground Is Wounded, Flowers Fall and Break Men’s Hearts — deployed alongside his fifth skill against Dugu Bo. 36

Martial Soul Fusion Skill

• Two-Pole Forbidden Domain — Yue Guan can combine with Gui Mei to form a Martial Soul Fusion Skill capable of trapping a hundred-thousand-year soul beast. The pair used it to restrain the Titan Giant Ape during Bibi Dong’s ambush. 223

Soul Beast Hunting and Immortal Herb Knowledge

Yue Guan is an experienced escort for Soul Ring hunts and identifies soul beasts by their cultivation and suitability for Yu’s martial soul.

• Confirmed the Rainbow Swan as a 400-year soul beast suitable for Yu’s first Soul Ring. 5
• Selected and captured a 690-year Snowfeather Crane for Yu’s second Soul Ring. 8
• Located a 1,709-year Sky-Steed for Yu’s third Soul Ring. 29
• Identified numerous Immortal Herbs in Dugu Bo’s garden, including Odd Velvet Heaven Chrysanthemum, Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, and Qiluo Tulip. 37
• Explained the Qiluo Tulip’s benefits and instructed Yu on its proper absorption method. 37 38

Military Enforcement

As a Deputy Grand Marshal, Yue Guan serves as one of the Spirit Hall Empire’s senior military enforcers. He participated in the destruction of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, the extermination of the Speed Clan, and the Empire’s preparations for war against Star Luo. 249 250 256 263 285

Relationships

• Dongfang Yu — Rescued and raised Yu after finding him orphaned; serves as his guardian, Soul Ring-hunting escort, and trusted confidant. Yue Guan risks his life to protect Yu from the Azure Bull Python, while Yu refuses to abandon him in return. 1 5 29 30 Yue Guan’s paternal attachment persisted as Yu grew stronger; he vowed to protect Yu from Yu Yuanzhen and later publicly supported Yu’s elevation over Hu Liena. 249 265 270
• Bibi Dong — Loyal subordinate who carries out her orders concerning Yu’s protection, residence, secrecy, Soul Rings, and the retaliation against Dugu Bo. 3 27 36 He later openly opposed her appointment of Hu Liena and supported Dongfang Yu’s political takeover, though he continued serving the Spirit Hall Empire during its war preparations. 270 285
• Gui Mei — Fellow Spirit Hall elder and military colleague. The two combine their powers through the Two-Pole Forbidden Domain and jointly served under Dongfang Yu during the raid on the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect. 223 249
• Dugu Bo — Long-standing adversary. Yue Guan defeated the weaker Title Douluo in Sunset Forest, sealed his soul power, and helped seize access to his Immortal Herb garden. 36 37
• Angewomon — Yu’s awakened martial soul rendered Yue Guan unconscious during the Qiluo Tulip absorption; afterward, he had no memory of the event. 38 40
• Hu Liena — Served alongside her as Deputy Grand Marshal and accompanied her during the Speed Clan extermination, though he later publicly judged her unfit to serve as Grand Marshal or Saintess. 256 263 270

Notable Quotes

“There has never been anyone truly invincible. There are only stronger people. If you think there aren't any, it's because you haven't encountered them yet.” 5