Yi Daochi

* Original
* Possessing Ge Yi

Yi Daochi was the former patriarch of the Xin Mo Sect. He was in power for twenty years until Yuan Sheng overthrew him. Many years later, Yi Daochi unexpectedly resurrected after possessing the body of Ge Yi but was defeated and killed by Xie Yan.

## Personality and Traits

Yi Daochi was arrogant about his inherently superior talent and his sect. When he was in power, Yi Daochi was a cruel and frightening despot who enslaved the sect's disciples. Despite being a successful patriarch, many followers dreaded Yi Daochi and eventually abandoned him. Yi Daochi appeared to have some appreciation for prodigies and sought to enslave them.

Even after he resurrected in a weakened state, Yi Daochi's formidable prowess in the Mantra Of The Inner Demons Of The Six Desires made him a nigh-invincible opponent among experts of the same cultivation realm. He could overpower multiple Innate Realm experts simultaneously. However, when he confronted Xie Yan, Yi Daochi was startled by the youngster's abilities.

## Plot

In the past, Yi Daochi was the prodigy who greatly enhanced the power of the Mantra Of The Inner Demons Of The Six Desires when he was in the Innate Realm - 4th Layer. Yi Daochi became the Xin Mo Sect's patriarch and had participated at the previous Great Gathering of the Nine Sects. There, he discovered the 4th Dao Harmony Room, which was near-impossible to locate even for other Innate Realm experts. After cultivating in the room, Yi Daochi casually left a trace of his will within the guardian golem.

Yi Daochi became one of the most successful sect masters in the history of the Xin Mo Sect. During his tenure of twenty years, Yi Daochi single-handedly raised the Xin Mo Sect to become the 2nd ranked demonic sect of the Han Empire. He became notorious for using the Xin Mo seal to control the sect's disciples. Ironically, Yi Daochi was eventually abandoned by his followers and was killed in a coup by Yuan Sheng, who then usurped the position of sect master. However, the Xin Mo Sect's main canon was lost with the death of Yi Daochi. Unknown to anyone, Yuan Sheng left a flawed copy of the Desire For Thinking in the Ancestral Hall. It was discovered many years later by the deputy patriarch Ge Yi, who practised it. It was because of these flaws that Yi Daochi was eventually able to possess Ge Yi.

Many years later, Xie Yan, a member of the Mo Qing Sect, is about to participate in the Great Gathering of the Nine Sects. Before entering the Original Demon grotto-heavens, Xie Yan activates the Life Simulation Function and explores a possible future within a simulated scenario. During the simulation, Xie Yan gathers valuable information and learns of Yi Daochi's resurrection after possessing Ge Yi in the secret realm of the 4th Dao Harmony Room. Even in his weakened state, Yi Daochi is so strong not even Xu Min is a match for him. Yi Daochi cuts off Xie Yan and Qin Xinci's retreat and attempts to enslave them. The duo fight back, and Xie Yan uses the opportunity to secretly obtain a fragment of the Desire For Thinking branch from Yi Daochi's attacks. While trapped in Yi Daochi's illusory realm, Qin Xinci breaks the realm to save Xie Yan, which kills her. Afterwards, Xie Yan learns that Yi Daochi's resurrection is inevitable because of the indelible Dao mark on Ge Yi's soul (caused by Ge Yi's flawed cultivation of the Desire For Thinking). Once Ge Yi enters the grotto-heavens, Yi Daochi's vestige on the guardian golem will immediately seek him out, regardless of Ge Yi's location. Shortly afterwards, Xie Yan "dies", concluding the scenario.

Xie Yan wakes up in reality and enters the grotto-heavens, determined to kill Yi Daochi. He immediately teleports to the 4th Dao Harmony Room where he discovers that Yi Daochi's will has already left the guardian golem to possess Ge Yi. After completing his cultivation session at the 4th Dao Harmony Room, Xie Yan initiates his plan to defeat Yi Daochi. He secretly prompts the Chongling Dao and Xu Min to ambush Ge Yi. Xu Min, Shi Taipu, Wan Busi, Kun Ling, Wei Yiqi, and Xie Yan trap Ge Yi in a secret realm of a Dao Harmony Room and attack him from all sides. Upon sensing that Ge Yi is unable to contend with so many Innate Realm experts, Yi Daochi is forced to take over Ge Yi. However, since Ge Yi's last wishes (giving the 4th Dao Harmony Room to Ge Huaiyu and killing Xu Min) remained unfulfilled, Yi Daochi is unable to fully inherit Ge Yi's memories. Yi Daochi wakes up and captures Xie Yan, but the latter alerts everyone of Yi Daochi's resurrection and urges them to flee. Yi Daochi incinerates Xie Yan and cuts off Xu Min's escape. The two sides battle for an hour, but despite being outnumbered, Yi Daochi kills Xu Min, Wei Yiqi, Wan Busi, and Kun LIng. Unfortunately, he is still trapped in the array set up by the Chongling Dao. He is surprised when an uninjured Xie Yan confronts him.

Yi Daochi fights Xie Yan but is knocked out by Xie Yan's Flowery Primordial Spirit. Nevertheless, Yi Daochi manages to recover, although this reduces his cultivation to the Innate Realm - 3rd Layer. The two antagonists clash once more, but Yi Daochi panics after witnessing Xie Yan's prowess. Xie Yan drastically enhances the strength of his Everlasting Dominating Fist with the True Art Of Mara and attacks Yi Daochi. Unable to fight back or escape, the former patriarch runs out of power and loses the battle against Xie Yan. He consequently loses control over Ge Yi's body. In his dying moments, Yi Daochi learns the whole truth from Ge Yi's memories and taunts Xie Yan for having kindness towards the deputy patriarch. Before his death, Yi Daochi hurls the Heavenly Demon's Death Curse at Xie Yan. However, Ge Yi lifts the curse.