Yuan Mobai

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Yuan Mobai (元墨白)
Alias(es)	“Shan Pi Demon” (used derogatorily by some Mount Shu disciples)
Species/Race	Mountain Pixiu spirit; a black-and-white giant panda spirit who cultivates orthodox human Daoist methods
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion
Occupation/Role	High Merit Elder; mentor and master to Lei Jun, Wang Guiyuan, and Chu Kun
Status	Alive; Taoist Immortal
First Appearance	Chapter 30

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Seventh Heaven Realm	180	Reveals his Mountain Pixiu true form during the Dragon Tiger Mountain conflict; his Life Star God power and physical strength surpass those of ordinary Seventh Heaven cultivators.
Eighth Heaven Realm, Divine Court	239 240	Emerges after nearly two years of seclusion, successfully crossing the Heavenly Chasm Tribulation and developing the Natal Second Divine Ability, Nine Li Ferocious Weapons.
Eighth Heaven, Divine Court Middle Scene	298	Has advanced further following his Southern Wilderness seclusion.
Eighth Heaven, Divine Court Upper Scene	367	Refines the Crimson Spirit Wild Bone; his Divine Court Universe, the Milky Way Heavenly Barrier, becomes more complete.
Ninth Heaven Realm	430	Reportedly breaks through to the Ninth Heaven Realm before joining the battle around Mount Shu.
Ninth Heaven Completion, Five Qi Returning to the Mysterious	544	Cultivates the Azure Spirit Nine Qi and completes Five Qi Returning to the Mysterious, ascending the Bridge of Profound Understanding.
Immortality in Cave Mystery	566	Pushes open the Immortal Gate at the Myriad Laws Altar, becoming a genuine Taoist Immortal rather than an immortal or demon spirit.

Background / History

Yuan Mobai originates from the Ba Shu region. In his youth, he accidentally caused a major disaster that offended a Mount Shu Sect elder and forced him to flee the region. His master accepted him, bore the resulting karmic burden, and taught him the Dao at Dragon Tiger Mountain. His old grievance with Mount Shu was later largely resolved, though periodic sparring and residual tensions remained. He warns Lei Jun that Mount Shu has its own internal disputes and entrusts him with letters for several Mount Shu elders. 126

His identity as a Mountain Pixiu spirit is known only within limited circles of Dragon Tiger Mountain and Mount Shu. Although he cultivates spiritual rather than demonic energy, disclosure of his origin is sensitive amid widespread demon-related unrest. 127

During the conflict between the Li Clan and the Other Surnames at Dragon Tiger Mountain, Yuan Mobai opposes actions he believes harm the orthodox inheritance of the Celestial Master Mansion. He explicitly rejects any ambition for the Celestial Master’s seat, later transferring control of the Myriad Laws Altar to Tang Xiaotang to demonstrate that position. 176 183

After gaining opportunities in the Southern Wilderness and Nine Li lands, Yuan Mobai enters a lengthy seclusion and advances to the Eighth Heaven Realm. His progress includes a divine ability derived from his own path rather than directly from the Celestial Master Mansion inheritance. 208 239 240

Appearance

In human form, Yuan Mobai is a youthful purple-robed Daoist with a warm smile and a temperament compared to a spring breeze. 239

• Human form — Usually wears a purple Daoist robe and presents a refined, gentle bearing. 239 566
• True form — A black-and-white Mountain Pixiu resembling a giant panda. 180
• Combat manifestation — Can become mountain-sized; in this state, his physical power is overwhelming. 180
• Immortal-era true form — Outside battle, his original form is only slightly larger than an adult human. 566

Personality

Yuan Mobai is calm, considerate, and habitually impartial, including when recounting painful internal history or discussing factions with opposing interests. 59 He emphasizes preserving the sect’s inheritance while acting according to conscience: doing one’s utmost, accepting Heaven’s will, and remaining unashamed before one’s heart. 126

He is politically cautious and strategically minded. He uses indirect information channels to protect Dragon Tiger Mountain’s neutrality, maintains a broad network of contacts, and prefers gathering intelligence as preparation rather than acting from personal resentment. 155 193

His normally gentle demeanor conceals a highly aggressive combat style once he gains the initiative. 158 He also maintains strict ritual etiquette toward the sitting Celestial Master, including when that leader is his own disciple. 367

Abilities & Skills

Talisman School Cultivation

Yuan Mobai is a high-level Taoist Talisman School cultivator who combines talisman arts, Life Cultivation, and divine abilities.

• Uses talismans resembling a flowing Starry River in battle. 158
• Can manifest the Dipper Mother Star God Dharma Image for linked attacks. 547
• Employs the Nine Revolutions Nine Refinements Army Control Dharma Talisman, which forms a forest of divine weapons. 547
• Continues researching water-fire and yin-yang methods as the basis for later divine abilities. 321

Mountain Pixiu True Form

As a spiritual beast cultivating human Daoist methods, Yuan Mobai possesses exceptional physical strength, vitality, and speed.

• His true form greatly increases his already formidable Life Cultivation. 180
• Can overwhelm Upper Three Heavens opponents at close range with successive heavy strikes. 158
• Reaches targets with extraordinary speed after attaining Ninth Heaven Completion. 547
• Reverts to human form when attacks specifically threaten or agitate spirit beasts. 430

Milky Way Heavenly Barrier

Yuan Mobai’s Divine Court Universe and later Great Vehicle Dao Scene is the Milky Way Heavenly Barrier.

• Forms a vast star-filled enclosure capable of trapping enemies and restricting their movement. 430 456
• Its enclosing power is slow to deploy, making it less effective against highly mobile opponents before they are injured or contained. 430
• Once established, it is exceptionally solid both inside and out. 430
• Can withstand powerful attacks such as the Nether River Divine Blade. 430
• Later develops into the Dao Scenery Profound Enclosure version of the Milky Way Heavenly Barrier. 592

Nine Li Ferocious Weapons

Yuan Mobai’s Natal Second Divine Ability, developed through gains connected to the Southern Wilderness and Nine Li.

• Demonstrated to his disciples after his Eighth Heaven breakthrough. 240
• Represents a cultivation path developed outside the standard Celestial Master Mansion inheritance. 239
• Integrates with his personal affinity for combat-oriented talisman arts. 547

Strategic Intelligence and Connections

Yuan Mobai maintains extensive contacts beyond Dragon Tiger Mountain and uses them discreetly.

• Provides Lei Jun with guidance, travel contacts, and letters to Mount Shu elders. 59 126
• Uses secure channels to circulate politically consequential information without exposing Dragon Tiger Mountain as the source. 155
• Collects intelligence on outside powers, including Vajra Temple, as a future contingency. 193
• Coordinates with Lei Jun in major crises, including the Southern Wilderness and the Human Realm Dao Kingdom’s assault. 218 301

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Myriad Laws Altar — Previously presided over it to guard Dragon Tiger Mountain; later transferred it to Tang Xiaotang during the succession crisis. 126 183
• Talisman Papers and letters — Prepared letters for Lei Jun to personally deliver to Mount Shu elders. 126
• Nine Revolutions Nine Refinements Army Control Dharma Talisman — Produces a forest of divine weapons in battle. 547

Relationships

• Lei Jun — Direct disciple. Yuan Mobai provides cultivation guidance, political instruction, travel preparations, and strategic support; Lei Jun remains one of his closest confidants. 43 126 139 218
• Wang Guiyuan — Direct disciple and eldest senior brother in Yuan Mobai’s lineage. 239 400
• Chu Kun — Direct disciple accepted due to a karmic connection dating to Chu Kun’s birth. 58 126
• Tang Xiaotang — Fellow senior member of Dragon Tiger Mountain and Celestial Master; Yuan Mobai supports her leadership and observes formal rites toward her. 183 367
• Xu Yuanzhen — Fellow Dragon Tiger Mountain cultivator; both recognize Lei Jun’s value. 58
• Yao Yuan — Fellow disciple under the previous Celestial Master Li Yang; cooperates with Yuan Mobai in Dragon Tiger Mountain’s defense and restoration. 184 298
• Mount Shu Sect — Yuan Mobai’s former Ba Shu association; his past conflict with one of its elders has largely been resolved, though tensions persist among some disciples. 126 127
• He Dongxing — Mount Shu elder who bears no apparent grudge and teases Yuan Mobai over his past. 127
• Li Ziyang — Opposed Yuan Mobai during the Li Clan conflict; their disagreement centered on Dragon Tiger Mountain’s orthodox inheritance and future. 176

Story Role / Major Arcs

Lei Jun’s Early Cultivation

Yuan Mobai sends Lei Jun to the Azure Stone Ink Mine, then continues guiding him through cultivation opportunities and the political realities surrounding Dragon Tiger Mountain. 30 43

Mount Shu and Ba Shu Revelation

Before Lei Jun journeys to the Shunan Bamboo Sea, Yuan Mobai discloses his Ba Shu origins, former flight from Mount Shu, and hidden identity as a Mountain Pixiu spirit. 126 127

Li Clan Conflict

Yuan Mobai becomes a central defender of Dragon Tiger Mountain’s orthodox lineage. He contests the Li Clan’s actions, fights to secure the mountain, reveals his true form, and relinquishes control of the Myriad Laws Altar to support Tang Xiaotang’s succession. 176 180 183

Southern Wilderness and Eighth Heaven Breakthrough

He assists in the Southern Wilderness campaign, escorts the wounded Shangguan Yunbo back toward the Great Tang, and uses the gains from the expedition to prepare for seclusion. He later emerges as an Eighth Heaven Divine Court cultivator. 229 239 240

Defense and Reconstruction of Dragon Tiger Mountain

Yuan Mobai helps repel the Human Realm Dao Kingdom’s attack through the Mountain Defense Array and Myriad Laws Altar, then oversees reconstruction alongside Lei Jun and Yao Yuan. 301 305

Higher-Realm Advancement

He steadily advances through the Divine Court stages, reaches the Ninth Heaven, completes Five Qi Returning to the Mysterious, and eventually attains Immortality in Cave Mystery alongside Chu Kun’s own ascension. 367 430 544 566

Trivia

• Yuan Mobai’s supposedly gentle image sharply contrasts with his close-combat style, which Lei Jun privately characterizes as that of a “violent panda.” 158
• He is over two hundred years old. 540
• His disciples and grand-disciples actively seek water-fire and yin-yang spiritual objects to support his future cultivation path. 321
• Although some outsiders considered him a strong candidate for the Celestial Master’s seat, Yuan Mobai repeatedly showed no intention of claiming it. 178 183