True FangShi

Learn about Yi, the protagonist FangShi in Nine Sols. Understand his story, appearance, and unique abilities as you guide him through New Kunlun on his quest for vengeance.

Alright, let's talk about Yi, the main guy in Nine Sols. He's a Solarian Scientist, and you'll hear him called a FangShi (方士). Think of him as a vengeful hero exploring this place called New Kunlun. It used to be home to the Solarians, these ancient aliens, but now it's... well, not so great. Yi's whole deal is to get revenge by taking down the Nine Sols, who are the big bosses of the Tiandao Council ruling this forsaken realm. Once he's done, Yi wants to take charge of New Kunlun, grab their Sol Seals, expose the Tiandao Council's dirty secrets, and head back home to Penglai. Appearance-wise, Yi's got this cool cat-like look, common for Solarians. Cream fur, pointed ears, and these big, almond-shaped eyes. He wears a black bodysuit with a Fangshi robe that has his Sol and Fangshi symbols on it. The robe's design gives him plenty of room to move, which is super handy. He's a bit smaller than other characters, but don't let that fool you. He's got this jade ring device on his chest that keeps his heart stable. See, part of his heart fused with some 'Primordial Roots' in an accident ages ago. This ring helps him manage that power and gives him awesome regeneration – he can even revive at a Root Node after some nasty injuries. His story kicks off in New Kunlun, the Solarians' last refuge. It's been quiet for ages, protected by ancient rituals, but the truth is hidden from most. Everything changes when Yi, a hero from way back, is woken up by a human child. Now, let's dive into his past a bit. Back on his home planet Penglai, in the Xia Kingdom, Yi was always into science. His dream was to use his knowledge to help other Solarians. But there was this guy, Lear, a big-shot Fangshi who unified Penglai. Under his influence, science took a backseat to Taoism, and Yi's parents were all about that. This kinda estranged him from them. He was close with his younger sister, Heng, though. She adored him, even though he kind of dismissed her ability to talk to nature, thinking she was just making up stories. He'd still hang out with her and tell her science stories, hoping she'd see the light. One day, Yi heard that a famous scientist, Ms. Eigong, was visiting. He planned to impress her with his own scientific breakthroughs. With Heng assisting him in secret, he started building this thing called the Azure Flyer, later known as the Mystic Nymph. But on the day it was finished, Yi ignored Heng's warnings and tried to pull energy from the Fusang Tree's Primordial Roots for a test flight. Big mistake. The roots went wild, the experiment blew up, and Yi, trying to shield Heng, got caught in the blast. He lost half his body and died horribly, his heart exposed. But here's where Heng's connection to the Fusang Tree comes in. She managed to resonate with it, and Yi was revived, fused with the Primordial Root. This caught Ms. Eigong's attention. She fixed him up with that jade ring device for his heart and took him on as a pupil, keeping a close eye on him. Eigong was already thinking about eternal life after seeing Yi's connection to the tree. Yi spent seven years with Eigong, doing research, and eventually became a Sol, a top member of the Tiandao Council, as her most trusted pupil. He even made friends with Kuafu. But during this time, a disease called the Tianhuo virus was wiping out Solarians. Yi proposed the Eternal Cauldron Project, a cure he'd devised. Eigong backed him, and he got the council's approval to finish it. Here's a snag: Yi's parents totally disapproved of his project, sticking to their Taoist ways. They also refused to let Heng be involved with him. It's a tough situation, but Yi's path is set.