Xun'er

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xun'er (薰儿)
Alias(es)	Xiao Xun'er; Gu Xun'er; “Gu Yao” (disguise) 123
Species/Race	Ancient Clan / Gu Clan member
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Gu Clan; founder of Jia Nan Academy's Gu Family faction 73
Occupation/Role	Gu Yuan's daughter; bearer of the Gu Clan's Divine Bloodline; Ancient Clan representative and negotiator
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
One-star Dou Zhe	254	Broke through during the Xiao Family's strength prediction before the coming-of-age ceremony.
Eight-star Dou Zhe	257	Reached this level despite consuming comparatively few cultivation resources.
Dou Shi	258	Returned with Xiao Yan to the Ancient Clan while still at the Dou Shi realm.
Dou Wang	259	Her realm rose rapidly after inheriting a large quantity of Dou Qi, though she needed to refine and stabilize it.
Nine-star Dou Zun	295	Entered the Heavenly Tomb alongside Xiao Yan at this realm.
Peak late-stage Half-Saint	297	Reached this stage under Xiao Xuan's guidance, aided by a late-stage seven-star Dou Sheng energy core.
Late-stage four-star Dou Sheng	301	Continued cultivation and body tempering before entering the Nether Flame Heavenly Fire's domain.
Early-stage six-star Dou Sheng	310	Advanced after successfully refining the Nether Flame Heavenly Fire.
Early-stage seven-star Dou Sheng	315	Broke through after helping Xiao Yan refine the Void Devouring Flame and refining part of its source herself.

Background / History

Xun'er was placed in the Xiao Family of Wutan City by her father, Gu Yuan. The stated purpose was to seek the Xiao Clan's Tushe Ancient Emperor Jade, though her time there led to a lasting bond with Xiao Yan instead 263.

While living with the Xiao Family, she remained loyal to Xiao Yan even after his Dou Qi disappeared and his cultivation fell. Xiao Yan regarded her as comparable in importance to his father and elder brothers because she never judged him by his strength 253.

Xun'er initially concealed her Gu Clan identity, though she covertly had Ling Ying investigate Xiao Yan after an unknown expert protecting him injured the Ancient Clan's Dou Huang guard with soul power 10. Once Xiao Yan revealed that he knew her background, she chose to trust him with the secret of the Burning Art and warned him never to disclose its Emperor-grade nature 256.

She later brought Xiao Yan to the Ancient Realm, introduced him to Gu Yuan, and supported his integration into the Gu Clan despite the clan's initial resistance 258. Her relationship with Xiao Yan gradually became openly romantic, and he was recognized as the Ancient Clan's son-in-law 270 275.

Appearance

Xun'er is repeatedly described as a peerless beauty with an elegant, refined temperament. Even after a month of high-intensity pill refinement, her face remained rosy, reflecting both her composure and formidable cultivation 134.

• Possesses a dazzling seven-colored Gu Clan Mark on her forehead after her coming-of-age ceremony 154.
• Her Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame manifests as brilliant golden fire 134.
• Her flame-control displays can form colorful fire butterflies around her 257.
• Refining the Nether Flame Heavenly Fire caused her fair skin to emit a faint rosy glow 310.

Personality

Xun'er is devoted to Xiao Yan and consistently supports his ambitions, cultivation, and family. She protects his secrets, assists his training, and prioritizes the safety of the Xiao Family even when it places her at odds with Gu Yuan's expectations 256 165.

Despite her gentle manner, she is politically sharp and forceful when needed. During the debate over Heavenly Tomb slots, she used her Divine Bloodline status and the Ancient Clan's own obligations to secure Xiao Yan's access, then openly criticized the elders' competence 155.

She is also highly independent. When the Black Annihilation Army attempted to bring her back to the Gu Clan, she refused to leave Jia Nan Academy and exercised her authority directly 77.

Abilities & Skills

Divine Bloodline and Clan Mark

Xun'er possesses the Gu Clan's Divine Bloodline, a status so exceptional that much of the Gu Clan knelt in reverence when her seven-colored Clan Mark was completed 154.

• Lit all ten stars on the Star Disk during her coming-of-age ceremony 154.
• Her bloodline grants extraordinary cultivation speed and political authority within the Gu Clan 154 155.
• The Clan Mark enhances her combat ability, though Xiao Xuan considered her Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame even more significant in battle 297.

Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame

Xun'er wields the fourth-ranked Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, an exceptionally powerful Heavenly Flame closely tied to her cultivation 119.

• Used it to refine an Eighth Grade Pill that produced six-colored Pill Lightning, the highest result of the Pill Gathering 134.
• Used the flame to collect and destroy energy bodies in the Heavenly Tomb 156.
• Can rely on a Na Ling to store the flame; her body was initially unable to fully endure its power directly 298.
• Received the Heaven Refining Ancient Array from Xiao Yan because it was suited to her Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame 124.

Alchemy

Xun'er is an accomplished alchemist capable of competing at the highest level of the Pill Gathering.

• Refined an Eighth Grade Pill with six-colored Pill Lightning 134.
• Sought entry into the Pill Gathering specifically to compete for the opportunity to subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flame 119.
• Her fire attribute is extremely pure, but she initially lamented that it lacked the trace of wood element normally required for alchemy 10.

Nether Flame Heavenly Fire

Xun'er successfully refined the third-ranked Nether Flame Heavenly Fire with Xiao Yan's assistance 310.

• Endured severe injuries while the flame resisted her refinement 309.
• Advanced to early-stage six-star Dou Sheng after fully refining it 310.
• The flame enables her to temper and condense her Dou Qi at an exceptional rate 315.

Devouring Power

While assisting Xiao Yan with the Void Devouring Flame, Xun'er refined part of its source through the Nether Flame Heavenly Fire 315.

• Gained a wisp of devouring power capable of consuming all things 315.
• Helped Xiao Yan wear down the Void Devouring Flame's power and residual will during their joint refinement 315.

Leadership and Negotiation

Xun'er founded the Gu Family faction in Jia Nan Academy's Inner Courtyard alongside Hu Jia, intending to shelter and unite new students facing oppression from senior factions 73.

• Modeled the faction's structure on Xiao Yan's methods in the Jia Ma Empire, assigning positions and distributing Fire Energy rewards 73.
• Attempted to sustain the faction through pill sales after its resources began to run low 73.
• Served as the Ancient Clan's negotiator in dealings with Xiao Yan, including the exchange involving the Green Lotus Core Flame's root 140.

Equipment / Items

• Na Ling — Used to store the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame when Xun'er's body could not safely contain it directly 298.
• Space Jade Slip — Carried a jade slip from Gu Yuan, allowing her to ensure her own safety while remaining in Jia Nan Academy 77.
• Heaven Refining Ancient Array — Received from Xiao Yan for use with her Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame 124.

Relationships

• Xiao Yan — Childhood companion, trusted confidant, cultivation partner, and eventual lover. Xun'er consistently supports his advancement and protects his interests within the Gu Clan 253 155 315.
• Gu Yuan — Her father and the Gu Clan patriarch. He supports her growth but frequently objects to her openly favoring Xiao Yan 258 165.
• Xiao Xuan — Xiao Yan's ancestor and master. Xun'er respectfully addressed him as an ancestor through her connection to Xiao Yan, and he later supported her cultivation in the Heavenly Tomb 158 297.
• Ling Ying — Ancient Clan Dou Huang subordinate assigned to investigate and protect her during her time with the Xiao Family 10.
• Hu Jia — Co-founder of the Gu Family faction in Jia Nan Academy's Inner Courtyard 73.
• Gu Clan Elders — Initially attempted to restrict Xiao Yan's access to the Heavenly Tomb, but Xun'er overruled them through status and political argument 155.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Xiao Family Period

Xun'er lived in Wutan City under the identity of Xiao Xun'er. She stayed beside Xiao Yan through the loss of his cultivation and later became the person with whom he most readily shared his greatest secret, the Emperor-grade Burning Art 253 256.

Green Fate Fruit and Green Lotus Core Flame Deal

She negotiated with Xiao Yan for Green Fate Fruits and information concerning the Green Lotus Core Flame. Although she initially believed she had gained an overwhelming advantage, she later realized that the Gu Clan had repeatedly benefited from its dealings with him 46 78.

Jia Nan Academy and the Gu Family

Xun'er created the Gu Family faction to protect freshmen in the Inner Courtyard. When the Medicine Gang attacked its pill-selling operation, she sought Xiao Yan's advice on how to preserve the faction 73.

Ancient Clan Recognition

After returning to the Ancient Realm, Xun'er brought Xiao Yan before Gu Yuan and helped establish his position within the Ancient Clan. Her public relationship with him drew resentment from some clansmen, but Xiao Yan's strength and Gu Yuan's recognition prevented them from interfering 258 270.

Coming-of-Age Ceremony and Heavenly Tomb

Xun'er displayed her Divine Bloodline by lighting all ten stars on the Star Disk and receiving a seven-colored Clan Mark. She then used her political standing to secure Xiao Yan's right to enter the Heavenly Tomb under the Xiao Clan's slot 154 155.

Within the Heavenly Tomb, she gathered energy cores for Xiao Yan, fought beside him, and received cultivation support from Xiao Xuan 156 297.

Nether Flame Heavenly Fire

Gu Yuan intended for Xun'er to obtain the Nether Flame Heavenly Fire so that she could become a powerhouse comparable to the Nether Flame Demon Saint 276. Xiao Yan ultimately intervened when the flame's resistance nearly destroyed her body, helping her suppress and refine it until she became a six-star Dou Sheng 309 310.

Final Preparations Against the Soul Clan

Xun'er joined Xiao Yan in refining the Void Devouring Flame, gaining devouring power from a portion of its source. Their joint seclusion raised her to early-stage seven-star Dou Sheng, placing her among the continent's foremost experts 315.

Notable Quotes

“I believe the Xiao Clan's slot should be used by Xiao Yan.” 155

“Brother Xiao Yan, should we hurry to the Northwest Continent? I'm worried that the Xiao Family might be in danger.” 165

“I believe Xiao Yan Ge-ge will definitely be able to break through to Dou Sheng.” 256