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Yu Huang was born in Earth realm millennia after the purging of the Elder Gods, and was the son of the King of the Pure Blissful Kingdom of Lofty Heavenly Lights and Ornaments and of the Empress of Precious Moonlight, and as such was the mortal Crown Prince of the Pure Blissful Kingdom of Lofty Heavenly Lights and Ornaments (within modern-day China). He achieved wisdom and enlightenment at a very early age.

Yu Huang ascended to the kingdom's throne upon his father's death, and his reign was characterized by his benevolence toward the neediest and the most destitute segments of society.

Such benevolence, compassion, moderation and humility caused Yuanshi Tianzun, Celestial Master of the Primordial Beginning and Primeval Lord of Heaven, to chose Yu Huang to serve as his immortal assistant[1] and his eventual successor. He bestowed him P'an-t'ao, the Peaches of Immortality, and he achieved godhood upon eating them.[5]

He eventually assumed Yuanshi Tianzun's role of Supreme Administrator of Heaven, becoming the supreme overseer of Heaven and Earth. He ruled from Yujing Shan ("the Jade Capital"), promoting competent subordinates and demoting or dismissing the gods who failed to carry out their divine duties.[1]

Before history was written, the Wyrm of Desolation attacked Ta-Lo to kill the Taoist Gods. Yu Huang attempted to fight the Wyrm but was defeated and forced to helplessly watch as the Wyrm killed his daughter Zhinu. The Wyrm was ultimately defeated when Nezha sealed him in a pocket dimension with his Universe Ring. Despite his defeat, the Wyrm slowly corrupted Nezha's spirit and corrupted him. When Nezha brought destruction to Ta-Lo under the Wyrm's influence, Yu Huang ordered Nezha's brothers Jinzha and Muzha to kill him. After Nezha's death, Yu Huang shattered the Universe Ring into twelve pieces and scattered them across several dimensions to prevent the Wyrm's release. When ten of the Rings returned to Ta-Lo, Yu Huang had them kept in his armory, only using them for the direst of situations.[4]

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Yu Huang on his throne in Ta-Lo

Yu Huang has attended several meetings of the Council of Godheads. A few instances known are attending to discuss the threat of the Celestials in 1000 AD. He later gave a portion of life-energy to restore the Asgardians to life following their deaths in battle with the Celestials.[6]

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Yu Huang of Ta-Lo

He attended a meeting of the Council Elite to determine whether Thor was worthy to succeeded Odin and voiced concern about Thor's actions, including breaking the noninterference covenant of on Earth, but disagreed with the other gods when Thor fed starving people in one of the trials he passed to prove his fitness, breaking the oath of gods to leave mortal men in charge of their own destiny, doubting Thor ever pledge that oath.[2]

When Shang-Chi and his siblings traveled to Ta-Lo, Yu Huang confronted them with his personal guards for trespassing and used the Ten Rings to restrain them. Disturbed by Shang-Chi's accusation of treachery against Chieftain Xin of the Qilin Riders, Yu Huang summoned Xin to his throne room for answers. Yu Huang lambasted Xin for breaking his oath to protect gateway between Earth and Ta-Lo and ordered him to be imprisoned within his dungeon with the five mortals. Instead, Xin donned a Taotie Mask, allowing him to overpower the guards and the Jade Emperor himself.[3] Yu Huang and his guards attempted to track Xin after he fled, but instead discovered the Palace dungeon in ruins and Shang-Chi in possession of four of the Ten Rings. Yu Huang was intrigued how Shang-Chi could wield the Rings without perishing and demanded an explanation, and Shang-Chi revealed his relation to Jiang Li and that Xin had taken the six remaining Rings. Yu Huang tasked Shang-Chi and his siblings with apprehending Xin and recovering the Ten Rings before he could decide their fate. Yu Huang used his magic to reveal that Xin was attacking the House of the Deadly Hand and provided Shang-Chi and the Champions with Qilin to travel back to Earth. After Xin's defeat, Shang-Chi and Jiang Li returned to Ta Lo, bringing Xin to face justice for his crimes along with the Ten Rings. As a reward, Yu Huang spared Shang-Chi and his siblings from punishment and appointed Jiang Li as the new Chieftain of the Qilin Riders.[7]

Yu Huang uncovered a dark prophecy warning of a time of great strife coming to Earth that could only be thwarted by an Earthly Ring-Keeper.[8] Believing Shang-Chi to be the prophesized hero,[8] Yu Huang sent the Ten Rings to the House of the Deadly Hand.[7] When Shang-Chi struggled with the burden of the Ten Rings, the other Gods wanted to have Shang-Chi relieved from his duty but Jiang Li convinced Yu Huang to have Jinzha and Muzha host a Game of Rings to test Shang-Chi's worthiness. When Shang-Chi proved successful, Yu Huang appeared at the Meritorious Striving Pagoda to congratulate him and explain his motives for bequeathing the Ten Rings to him. As Shang-Chi proved himself to wield the Ten Rings without compromising his principles, Yu Huang was satisfied with his choice and named him a worthy Ring-Keeper.[8]

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Powers

Yu-Huang is one of the most powerful Chinese gods.[citation needed] Yu Huang can manipulate massive amounts of cosmic and magical energy for nearly any purpose.[citation needed] He can create energy shields,[citation needed] force blasts,[citation needed] and travel between dimensions[citation needed] among numerous other uses. As a god, he is virtually immortal.[citation needed] He does not age and cannot die from mortal poisons,[citation needed] disease,[citation needed] or other common forms of injury.[citation needed] If he is injured he will heal superhumanly fast.[citation needed] He often channels his powers through a Chinese sword known as a jian.[citation needed]

It is unknown how his energy powers compare to other gods like Odin or Zeus.

Abilities

Yu Huang has great knowledge of Eastern history, philosophy, and magical lore, especially of Chinese origin. He has memorized the preaching of Confucius, Buddha, and other Eastern sages and often dispenses wisdom and knowledge to those willing to ask for it.[citation needed]

Paraphernalia

Weapons

His preferred weapon is a jian, a double-edged straight sword,[1] whom he uses to channel his powers.[citation needed]

Trivia

Traditionally, the Jade Emperor Yu Huang is depicted wearing an emperor's robes. In the Marvel Universe, he has always been depicted in armor. However, Zheng Zu explained that Yu Huang kept his arsenal away from his throne room, as he was shown wearing his emperor's robes within the Jade Palace.[3]

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