Daughter of Ye Zong, lord of Glory City, Ye Ziyun was Nie Li's love in his past life, lost when the city fell. For him, finding her alive is both a miracle and a responsibility.
Personality
Proud, dignified and talented, Ye Ziyun is not easily impressed. She is wary at first of this boy who seems to know her too well, before discovering his sincerity.
Powers & abilities
She cultivates demon spirits according to the Ye family's techniques and proves one of the most gifted students of her generation.
History
Unaware of Nie Li's past life, she first sees him as a strange classmate. Their bond is rebuilt step by step through the trials that prepare Glory City for disaster.
Relationships
Nie Li has loved her since his past life. Her father, Ye Zong, and her grandfather rule Glory City. Xiao Ning'er is both her friend and her rival in love.
Key moments
- Her first meeting with young Nie Li, back from the future.
- The training sessions where he helps her progress.
- Gradually discovering Nie Li's feelings.
In the adaptations
The donghua and manhua take care with her elegance. The novel develops her role in the city's defence further.
Did you know?
- Her family name, Ye, is that of the family ruling Glory City.
- The triangle between Nie Li, Ye Ziyun and Xiao Ning'er is one of the most debated by fans.
Our take
Ye Ziyun gives Nie Li's return its full emotional weight: he is not only back to save a city, but a person.
— Spidermas, for Donghua Fan