Huang Tieyi

Biodata

Power Progression

Background and History

Huang Tieyi retains memories of earlier lives. In his fourth, he had been with Ah Yin; in his seventh and eighth, he studied Spirit Hall's Archives of Sin as Qian Xunye and Bibi Zan. His ninth life is as the grandson of Huang Batian, a Spirit Hall elder 1 15.

Aware of possible future events, he tries to keep Tang Hao and Tang Xiao from marrying before they become Titled Douluo and seeks to prevent Soul Beasts from sacrificing themselves for Tang San. He also brings Tang Yuehua to Spirit City, where she opens Moonlight Pavilion to counsel Soul Masters 1 34.

His drive to advance has a physical cost: by the time he meets Ah Yin, his life-force reserves are so depleted that she estimates he has ten years left. He restores them by draining Plant-type Soul Beasts in the Blue Silver Territory, causing deaths that turn Ah Yin against him 2 42. Later, he proposes a Body Academy for Body Martial Soul users and helps design its training facilities 24 39 118.

Appearance

Huang Tieyi initially fights behind a white Bleeding Ghost Mask. His Super Saiyan skill turns his black hair gold and enlarges his muscles; later cultivation makes his build larger still 1 60.

• His internal organs are reversed, causing an attack aimed at his heart to miss 41.
• The Dragon-Patterned Demon Tiger's blood temporarily leaves him with tiger ears and a marked tail; those features are later removed 75 116.
• His Eight-Armed Light Ape Torso Soul Bone can manifest eight additional arms from his back 111.

Personality

Huang Tieyi is provocative and often fights pragmatically rather than on an opponent's terms. He taunts the Tang brothers and Yu Yuanzhen, and refuses Chen Jue's demand for a sword-only duel 1 46 65. He can also be ruthless: his use of absorption arts and his treatment of defeated enemies alarm even his allies 16 41.

He is protective of people close to him, giving his grandfather a valuable Soul Bone and distributing immortal herbs according to his companions' needs 15 58. Despite his confidence, he worries about dying again and weighs how his cultivation and divine ambitions might expose him to greater danger 34 57.

Abilities & Skills

Martial Souls and Soul Skills

His principal Martial Soul evolves from the Golden Sacred Body into the Dragon-Patterned Golden Sacred Body, whose sacred radiance can suppress demonic energy. The Dragon Bamboo Vine later sacrifices itself to become his Second Martial Soul 54 57.

• Super Saiyan — First Soul Skill: Increases his strength and capacity; he later develops a second stage and uses a third 1 41 78.
• Lingbo Micro-Step — Second Soul Skill: Enables rapid, unpredictable movement 1 64.
• Six Meridian Divine Sword — Third Soul Skill: Fires precise, lightning-charged energy from his fingers 63 83.
• Tathagata Palm — Fourth Soul Skill: Produces a giant flaming palm; it counters one tribulation bolt and can be used on a destructive scale 14 28.
• Big Ball Rasengan — Fifth Soul Skill: Forms a violently spinning sphere of water. He repeatedly fires it to release excess absorbed Soul Power 16 17.
• Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Sect — Sixth Soul Skill: Creates pursuing golden Sword Qi blades, capable of targeting Evil Soul Masters among civilians 14 29.
• Endless Renewal — Eighth Soul Skill: Restores his injuries and depleted Soul Power during his fight with the Dragon-Patterned Demon Tiger 74.

Energy Absorption and Soul Ring Manipulation

• Great Art of Energy Absorption: Draws Soul Power, life force or Dragon Qi from others; Huang can transfer absorbed energy to allies. Taking in too much at once can strain his body 2 17 21.
• Overlord Ring: Joins compatible Soul Ring powers. He uses Yu Yuanzhen's lightning-attributed rings to strengthen his Third Ring, and later merges a demonic ninth ring into his Fourth rather than retaining it as his Ninth 65 76.
• Limit: He fears that advancing too quickly could damage his cultivation. Qian Daoliu also warns that his absorption art costs him life force 21 41.

Equipment & Items

• Heavy maul — A specially forged weapon, not his Martial Soul 1.
• Angel Holy Sword — Lent to him by Qian Daoliu; Huang channels holy power through it to erode the Demonic Qi in Central Lake 88 93.
• Left-hand Soul Bone — Forms a black dragon claw and absorbs demonic energy from his Soul Power 54.
• Eight-Armed Light Ape Torso Soul Bone — Manifests eight additional arms 111.
• Soul Power Crystals — Devices he devised to store certain kinds of Soul Power for later use 77.
• Golden-Crowned Falcon, Eagle Skystrike — A contracted Soul Beast who serves as his mount 102.

Relationships

• Huang Batian — Grandfather, protector and frequent sparring partner in their family banter; Huang gives him the Titan Giant Ape's Left Arm Soul Bone 6 15.
• Bibi Dong — Spirit Hall Saintess and close companion. Huang helps her confront Martial Soul poison and gives her an immortal herb to strengthen her mental power 38 58.
• Ah Yin — Former companion from his fourth life. Their playful reunion ends in hostility after she discovers the damage he caused in the Blue Silver Territory 1 2.
• Qian Xunji — Pope of Spirit Hall, who admits Huang to the Elder Council and supports his Body Academy proposal 18 39.
• Ling Yuan Douluo — Senior ally who warns him about the lightning tribulation and later worries over his injuries and exposure to Demonic Qi 14 77 93.
• Dugu Bo — Ally who leads Huang to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well; Huang advises him on its plants and helps his family 55 58.
• Jin Xiaoyu and Xiong An'an — Both openly pursue him. Huang refuses to promise either a commitment while he intends to preserve his “pure yang” until twenty-four 48.
• Dragon Bamboo Vine — His Second Martial Soul and a vocal adviser on cultivation and godhood 57 80.

Notable Quotes

“I merely cultivate an Evil Soul Master's art. I haven't killed anyone to cultivate, nor have I murdered other Soul Masters to increase my strength.” 65

“I'll keep watch, then. It'll give me a chance to settle this restless heart of mine.” 80