Xiao Wen

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Wen (肖文)
Alias(es)	Halfway Through the Mortal World; Misty Young Master; Mysterious Kid 24 60 79
Species/Race	Human 100 230
Gender	Male 24
Affiliation	Godslayer Guild; collaborator of the Kyushu Guild Administration Bureau 79 140 190
Occupation/Role	Duelist who can conceal his class as a Summoner; student of Kyushu Game University 24 145
Status	Active 261
First Appearance	Chapter 7

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 6	24	Registered as a Duelist, with his profession able to be hidden as Summoner. His Destiny Equipment was the sealed divine artifact Millennium Puzzle.
Level 21	163	Reached after defeating the Scorpion King; assigned spare attribute points to Strength.
Level 23	200	Added ten available attribute points to Strength and absorbed a Top-grade Blood Stone, bringing his attack to 4935–5255.
Level 31	231	Cleared eight Grottos for eight consecutive level-ups; received a Nine-Star Monster Card but declined to use it.

Background / History

Xiao Wen was known five years earlier as the Misty Young Master and the Mysterious Kid. Following a five-year absence from gaming, he returned with diminished skills compared with his former peak, though he remained comparable to the old Four Emperors of Kyushu. His original plan for the Godslayer Guild was to unite Kyushu against a common external enemy. 17 161

The deaths of Xiao Wen's parents remain a central unresolved matter in his life. The Kyushu Guild Administration Bureau recruited him back into action by disclosing that it was investigating their deaths; later evidence suggested possible involvement by the Island Alliance, while Medicine Emperor Old Sun claimed to have uncovered further clues. 79 111 261

He agreed to assist the Guild Administration Bureau only if his identity remained secret and he was not disturbed unnecessarily. He later accepted a role in a plan meant to force Kyushu out of complacency by standing against the region and provoking its fighting spirit. 79 112

Appearance

Xiao Wen is described as a handsome, refined-looking young man with a physique substantially stronger than that of an ordinary person; medical tests compared his physical condition to that of a professional national athlete. 19 52

• His in-game appearance is generated partly from his real appearance. 19
• When fused with Swordsaint - Gearfried the Unarmored, his arms become bare and muscular and his skin takes on a bronze sheen. 228
• He commonly presents an unassuming appearance despite possessing overwhelming combat ability. 19 191

Personality

Xiao Wen is calm, observant, and highly confident in combat. Even when surrounded or facing opponents with superior apparent advantages, he studies their movements, identifies openings, and responds with precise counterattacks. 7 60 129

He is intensely protective of his family, particularly Xiao Ya. He provides her with money and equipment, buys her necessities, and reacts sharply when others investigate or threaten her. 9 19 35 65

Although he is ambitious and willing to manipulate Kyushu's power structure for a larger objective, he is not reckless. He keeps crucial information concealed, avoids involving allies in plans they cannot safely handle, and refuses opportunities that conflict with his principles. 79 89 231

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts and Hand-to-Hand Combat

Xiao Wen possesses exceptional unarmed combat skill, perception, and timing.

• Anticipated the attacks of nine opponents, killed six within half a minute with single punches, and remained unharmed. 7
• Defeated Fist Overlord through martial arts during their reunion. 17
• Struck the Blood Moon Demon Wolf for 4,500 damage through raw physical ability. 60
• Defeated Tie Hu in a Duel Space that equalized their attributes and suppressed the Millennium Puzzle. 129
• Overpowered the top Earth Ranking player Fei You in only a few punches. 151

Duelist and Summoning

Xiao Wen is a Duelist whose class can be concealed as a Summoner. His summon capacity and card-based combat make him dangerous even against enemies far above his level. 24 200

• Can summon monsters from his deck; at Level 23, his summon limit was two monsters with a one-hour cooldown. 200
• Has used Kuriboh to draw and eliminate nearby monsters. 36
• Summoned Dark Magician Girl during his duel with Sona by tributing Gazelle the King of Mythical Beasts. 47
• Uses Trap and Magic Cards, with two uses available at Level 23 before a one-hour cooldown. 200
• Declined to rely on a Nine-Star Monster Card despite receiving one, adhering to his own principles. 231

Millennium Puzzle

The Millennium Puzzle is Xiao Wen's sealed divine Destiny Equipment. It is central to his hidden profession and can interact with other equipment and monster souls. 24 28

• Seals high-level monster souls into cards while preserving half of their original attributes. 28
• Allows sealed monster cards to be given to other players. 28
• Interacted with his Duel Disk to incorporate Flowing Cloud Shoes into his equipment. 28
• Its power can be suppressed by special environments such as Emperor Dragon City's Duel Space. 129

Millennium Eye

The Millennium Eye is a sealed divine artifact with the power to see through hearts. 200

• Reveals detailed information on opponents, including class, level, combat statistics, and skills. 115
• Helps Xiao Wen handle monsters in the Misty Grassland despite the area's disorienting fog. 97
• Is explicitly described as possessing the power to see through hearts. 200

Millennium Scale and Swordsaint Fusion

Through the Millennium Scale, Xiao Wen can fuse with the abilities of a Duel Monster rather than merely summon it. 226 228

• The Millennium Weight enables him to wield the Scale's power inside Duel City. 226
• Fused with Swordsaint - Gearfried the Unarmored, gaining immense physical force and swordsmanship. 228
• His understanding and use of the sword path improved as the fusion continued through battle. 230
• The fusion is temporary; after leaving the tower, much of the borrowed strength and swordsmanship insight faded. 230

Spatial Movement and Beast Communication

Xiao Wen possesses mobility and communication tools beyond ordinary combat abilities.

• Phantom Spirit Jade Pendant — grants Spatial Leap within ten meters, with a twelve-hour cooldown. 13
• Used the pendant's Spatial Jump effect to evade an Elf Kingdom soldier's attack and counterattack. 103
• Learned Beast Speech from a system reward. 89

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Ring of Mountain's Might — accessory that further increases Xiao Wen's already formidable attack power. 13 24
• Phantom Spirit Jade Pendant — purple-grade accessory containing spatial power. 13
• Flowing Cloud Shoes — purple boots that grant +20 movement speed and can double movement speed for ten seconds once every 24 hours. 28
• Desert Walker's Boots — purple-grade boots that increase movement speed and grant an Earth Evasion effect. 163
• Silver Dragon Ring — silver-grade ring that significantly improves Strength and Spirit. 200
• Gambling Headset — conceals his identity in-game. 191 237
• Soul Orb — valuable material capable of nourishing his incomplete card decks. 163
• Pearl of Yimu — a precious green pearl containing potent wood-attribute power. 204

Relationships

• Xiao Ya — his older sister. Xiao Wen supports her financially, equips her character, and trusts her with much of his daily life; she is equally protective and concerned for him. 9 19 79
• Yang Lu — disciple. She sought apprenticeship after apologizing for her earlier actions, and Xiao Wen accepted her request. 67
• Yang Cheng — disciple and Yang Lu's younger brother. He addresses Xiao Wen as Master and relies on his guidance despite initially plotting to kill him for loot. 67 80
• Zhao Quansheng / Fist Overlord — old acquaintance and ally. He recognized Xiao Wen as the Mysterious Kid and later assists with black-market sales, though he avoids Xiao Wen's most dangerous plans. 17 89
• Sona — follower, duel opponent, and mentor. She recognizes Xiao Wen's potential while maintaining demanding standards for his performance. 47 93 231
• Wang Qanyi / Wisdom Emperor — old acquaintance, Dean of Kyushu Game University, and one of the old Four Emperors. He helps Xiao Wen assess his decline and supports his return. 159 161
• Flame Emperor and Wind Emperor — powerful Kyushu players who fought alongside Xiao Wen against the Blood Moon Demon Wolf and acknowledged his contribution to the victory. 60 64
• Golden Treasure Panda — initially an uneasy temporary ally; later travels with Xiao Wen through the Dark Forest under Xiao Wen's protection. 103 210
• Medicine Emperor / Old Sun — physician who tried to save Xiao Wen's parents and continues investigating clues surrounding their deaths. 261

Story Role / Major Arcs

Novice Village and Rise to Prominence

Xiao Wen rapidly establishes himself as an exceptional new player through overwhelming unarmed combat, the defeat of a Level 7 Lord-class BOSS, and the acquisition of a Guild Founding Token. His achievements draw the attention of the Flame Emperor, Wind Emperor, and the wider Kyushu server. 7 13 24

He uses his wealth and loot to support Xiao Ya and Liu Fang, giving Xiao Ya a complete green-grade basic equipment set and confronting Zhang Fu for pursuing his sister. 19

Monster Village Attack

During the Monster Village Attack, Xiao Wen joins Flame Emperor and Wind Emperor against the Level 100 Emperor-tier Blood Moon Demon Wolf. He serves as the main damage dealer in the successful battle and divides the rewards fairly afterward. 60 64

Return of Misty Young Master

The Kyushu Guild Administration Bureau persuades Xiao Wen to return from retirement by connecting its request to the investigation into his parents' deaths. He agrees while demanding secrecy, then becomes involved in plans intended to strengthen Kyushu through crisis and confrontation. 79 111 112

Emperor Dragon City

After reaching the main city, Xiao Wen captures Old Liu, earns an audience with Emperor Dragon City's City Lord, and receives major rewards including a land deed, official appointment letter, and hidden-class inheritance scroll to choose from. 122 127 128

He later proves that his combat ability is not dependent on the Millennium Puzzle by defeating Tie Hu in the attribute-equalizing Duel Space. 129

Kyushu Game University

At Kyushu Game University, Xiao Wen impresses instructors and classmates through his unconventional analysis of game scenarios and near-perfect practical-combat performance. He defeats Fei You, the top Earth Ranking player, and reunites with Wang Qanyi and Zhang Baohu, who recognize him as the Misty Young Master. 145 147 151 159

Dark Forest and Elf Kingdom

Xiao Wen explores the Dark Forest alongside the Golden Treasure Panda, forms an arrangement with the Pixiu, and reaches the Dwarf settlement while searching for resources and information. 188 210

Within the Elf Kingdom, he investigates Dark Elf activity, learns of a plot involving the Dark Elves and Demon Transformation Society, and exchanges intelligence with both the Elf peace faction and Dark Elf figures such as Zhuo Er. 247 251 252

Notable Quotes

“Your life, in my eyes, is like a candle in the wind, extinguished with a puff.” 108

“Dealing with them, I'm enough on my own.” 147

“Brother Zhao, some things are not suitable for you to be involved in. Stopping at the right time is the best choice. I'll walk the path ahead alone.” 89