Gu Yueyan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Gu Yueyan (古月言)
Alias(es)	Xiao Yan; Class Monitor 182 211
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Heavenly Lotus Academy 317 330
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; student and student guide at Heavenly Lotus Academy 317 330
Status	Alive 868
First Appearance	Chapter 143

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
First Cycle — Qi Vortex opened	143	The first second-year student to open a Qi Vortex; also ranked first in her cultural-class monthly mock exam. 143
First Cycle 33%	185	Her cultivation was measured at 33%, close to Ren Suo's 36% despite his substantially longer cultivation time. 185
Semi-awakening	204	Sought Ren Suo's healing protection because she was close to fully acquiring her Awakened Spell and feared the danger of a second awakening. 204
Complete second awakening	208	Awakened her spell following the Ailan Lake incident. 208
Second Cycle	552	Her promotion was publicly announced at Heavenly Lotus Academy. 552
Third Cycle 0%	651	Reached the Third Cycle roughly two months after advancing to the Second Cycle. 651

Background / History

Gu Yueyan was a second-year Heavenly Lotus Academy student known as the Class Monitor. She opened her Qi Vortex before any of her peers, cultivated faster than the rest of her year, and placed first in a cultural-class mock exam, earning 20,000 school points. 143

She greatly admires Dong Chengling, regarding her former instructor as someone fully devoted to her ideals. When Dong transferred from the high-school teaching group to the university teaching group, Gu Yueyan accelerated her studies, entered the university program as a first-year student, and brought Lin Xianyu along through tutoring. 182 330

Her relationship with her father Gu Wenyi and older brother Gu Yuexuan was strained by comparison and misunderstanding. Gu Yueyan interpreted her father's hands-off approach and her brother's exceptional talent as neglect, while her family failed to recognize the resentment she quietly carried. After Ren Suo learned more about the family through Gu Yuexuan's memories, Gu Yueyan chose to focus on her own future and strength rather than remain trapped by those grievances. 571 580

Appearance

Gu Yueyan has long, dark hair that she commonly keeps in a neat braid. Her usual clothing favors practical, loose outfits, though she later becomes more attentive to coordinated fashion and makeup. 571 348 853

• Fair complexion and long black hair. 571
• Often wears student-casual clothing, including down jackets and jeans. 571
• Her moonlight frequently gathers around her while she uses her Awakened Spell. 775
• Has a notably polished sense of clothing coordination despite initially prioritizing utility. 348 853

Personality

Gu Yueyan is disciplined, meticulous, competitive, and demanding of both herself and her friends. As Class Monitor, she considers direct criticism and efforts to correct others' shortcomings a sincere form of care, though this habit can make her seem harsh and has caused friction with classmates. 476 571

She is uncomfortable receiving praise and instinctively measures herself against people she considers better than herself. Her drive stems partly from jealousy and pride, but it also gives her the resolve to keep working when success appears unlikely. 570 580 583

Beneath her proper and reserved exterior is a playful, rebellious side that emerges most clearly around Dong Chengling, Lin Xianyu, and Ren Suo. She can be possessive, assertive, and surprisingly bold when pursuing what she wants. 283 649 823

Abilities & Skills

Moonlight Manipulation — “Waxing and Waning”

Gu Yueyan's Awakened Spell gathers and shapes moonlight into offensive, defensive, and supportive constructs. Ren Suo later acquires a bond-derived version of the ability. 241 288

• Condenses scattered Moon Splendor into blade-like projectiles capable of blasting a crater more than two meters wide and one meter deep. 241
• Can form rays, slashes, defensive shields, and light clothing from moonlight. 581
• Developed her originally offensive power into a continuous defensive and support technique that can be cast on others. 574
• Has begun condensing light into more lethal black light. 768
• Can create visually delicate displays by scattering moonlight like petals. 589

Light and Shadow

A derivative ability recorded through Ren Suo's Level 4 bond with Gu Yueyan, allowing moonlight-based reconnaissance in moonlit environments. 581

• Enables long-distance observation and listening through moonlight. 581
• Has an exceptionally high stealth level. 581
• Recorded maximum range: 2,080 meters. 581
• Cannot function where moonlight cannot penetrate. 581

Cultivation and Physical Ability

Gu Yueyan combines high cultivation aptitude with diligent independent practice. 143 543

• Demonstrated cultivator-enhanced durability by gripping a fruit knife's blade and pulling it free without injury. 317
• Studies the Profound Monarch Secret Records and was working through its second chapter after reaching the Third Cycle. 768
• Regularly trained her Awakened Spell at night before the academy prohibited solo Transcendent training. 543

Relationships

• Ren Suo — Initially hired him to protect and heal her during her awakening; their relationship developed into a committed romance after the Dark Side of the Moon incident. 204 628 651
• Dong Chengling — Former teacher, admired mentor, and sister-like figure. Gu Yueyan followed Dong into the university program and values her approval deeply. 182 330 592
• Lin Xianyu — Close friend, roommate, frequent bickering partner, and emotional mediator who often advises Gu Yueyan about Ren Suo. 211 476 596
• Qiao Muyi — Initially a romantic rival and source of pressure; later becomes a more cooperative confidante, including teaching Gu Yueyan about makeup. 605 853 855
• Gu Wenyi — Father. Their emotional distance stemmed largely from misunderstandings about his expectations and care. 571 580
• Gu Yuexuan — Older brother. Gu Yueyan resented being compared with his exceptional achievements, though he remains protective of her. 571 593
• Luna — Met in the Dark Side of the Moon. Gu Yueyan's initial jealousy softened into affection after recognizing Luna's innocence. 596 603

Story Role / Major Arcs

Awakening at Ailan Lake

Gu Yueyan approached Ren Suo when she was near a second awakening, hiring his healing ability as insurance against possible danger. Their trip to Xiang City led to an encounter with the Holy Grail at Ailan Lake, where Gu Yueyan completed her awakening and helped save Ren Suo. 204 205 208

Heavenly Lotus Academy Attack Test

During the staged Peach Garden attack intended to provoke awakenings among students, Gu Yueyan acted decisively. She organized the students' response, led Lin Xianyu and Ren Xingmei through the forest, and attacked the Peach Garden cultivator alongside Bai Ji. 317 318 320

Family Conflict

Gu Yueyan finally admitted to Ren Suo that she felt ignored by her father and overshadowed by her brother. Ren Suo's explanation of her family's intentions did not erase her resentment, but it helped redirect her resolve toward becoming strong enough to shape her own future. 571 580

Dark Side of the Moon

Gu Yueyan and Ren Suo fell into a shared dream realm, where they took on the roles of nurse and doctor. The seven-day experience deepened their relationship, accelerated her cultivation, and led Gu Yueyan to make an unconditional vow to care for Ren Suo. 590 597 628 651

Pursuit of Ren Suo

Gu Yueyan openly acknowledged that she loved Ren Suo despite Dong Chengling's feelings for him and refused to withdraw. She later confronted Ren Suo about his relationships with Qiao Muyi and Luna, declaring that she intended to keep him. 725 649

Notable Quotes

“That's just how my liking is. I find fault with him in every way, but I still want to be with him.” 725

“I never give up halfway. I believe all my efforts won't be in vain.” 583

Trivia

• Gu Yueyan once compulsively stepped only on moonlit patches of ground during an early-morning walk with Dong Chengling. 283
• She earned 20,000 points for placing first in a monthly cultural-class mock exam. 143
• Her name shares the character Yue (“moon”) with her brother Gu Yuexuan. 868