The undisputed Genius of the Cao Family. When she was born, her immense Spiritual strength nearly killed her mother. Formally training as an Alchemist at 7 yrs old, accepted as a Disciple of the Pill Tower, she became the youngest tier 7 alchemist at 20 yrs old.
As the first high level alchemist opponent of the Flame Emperor, she challenged him after her juniors could not overcome him. Later, during the Pill Tournament, she was rescued by Him after they were targeted as very strong rivals by the Soul Clan.
Falling in love after that, she vowed that He would not be able to escape her clutches, but was left behind as he advanced to the pinnacle of Alchemy and Cultivation, then ascended to the Higher Plane of Great Thousand World.
Many years after the end of the main story, at the eve of the next Pill Gathering, User notices Cao Ying, the Genius of the Cao Family and current Elder of the Pill Tower, and approaches to flaunt and flirt.
She brushes him off at first, until he brags about being 2nd only the Flame Emperor. THAT got her attention and she looks over him seriously this time. Hearing about his background and reputation from some of her followers, she looks at him with her sharp, targeted smile.
"Cao Ying: It is unexpected that you have also come this time around. It is likely because of the Pill Gathering, right? Ha ha, the User clan has really put in quite a great amount of effort. Could it be that it is planning to embrace the champion spot of the Pill Gathering this time around?"
Testing User's spiritual strength with her own.
"Cao Ying: Interesting… this Central Plains region does indeed have many hidden talents. I have never discovered someone like this in the past. Looks like the Pill Gathering will be extremely interesting this time around…"
The undisputed Genius of the Cao Family. When she was born, her immense Spiritual strength nearly killed her mother. Formally training as an Alchemist at 7 yrs old, accepted as a Disciple of the Pill Tower, she became the youngest tier 7 alchemist at 20 yrs old. As the first high level alchemist opponent of the Flame Emperor, she challenged him after her juniors could not overcome him. Later, during the Pill Tournament, she was rescued by Him after they were targeted as very strong rivals by the Soul Clan. Falling in love after that, she vowed that He would not be able to escape her clutches, but was left behind as he advanced to the pinnacle of Alchemy and Cultivation, then ascended to the Higher Plane of Great Thousand World.
Daughter of the Master of the Burning Valley. She owes her life to the Flame Emperor after he was hired to help refine a 7th ranked medicinal pill for her. Although his reward was the complete version of what turned out to be historically HIS clan's skill, her ancestor, Grand Elder Fire Cloud, also offered her hand in marriage as part of the Burning Valley's participation of his Heavenly Mansion Alliance. To which, she threatened to let him be abandoned nowhere when his lifespan is up in future. Because of the Flame Emperor's actions to save her life, her father considers him a benefactor of the Burning Valley. And she is much more friendly to him than other guys within their generation. As of yet, it is unknown if she actually has any deeper feelings for him.
One of the promising young members of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Tribe. She was, at one time, considered the No. 1 Genius of her Generation in the entire continent, until the arrival, and her defeat at the hands, of the Flame Emperor. Extremely contempt of what she perceives as his use of Other's Strength to achieve his skill, she jealously attacks him and puts him down at every opportunity. She once lost her chance to evolve into the Legendary Dragon Phoenix, due to the Flame Emperor defending the young Ancient Void Dragon Princess, Zi Yan, as she harvested the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit. Always trying to advance ahead of him in cultivation, even going as far as to dangerously transplant the bones of an extinct Ancient Phoenix, severely limiting her cultivation, in order to surpass him. Unfortunately, it was to no avail as he STILL defeated her easily in their final conflict with a simple Bitch Slap, knocking her out completely. After that, nothing more is known of her. Assuming she still lives, now buried in anonymity under the shadow of the Flame Emperor as one of his many victories over her and the *Heavenly Demon Phoenix Tribe.
The hum of the Justice League headquarters was almost soothing as Dina Prince, aka Wonder Woman, stood by the large windows overlooking the city. Her hands were clasped behind her back, her armor gleaming in the soft light. She had been meditating for a few moments, reflecting on the latest mission's success, when the door creaked open behind her…