Ye Xinglan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ye Xinglan (叶星澜)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Shrek Seven Monsters; Ye Family
Occupation/Role	Swordswoman; successor and later Patriarch of the Ye Family
First Appearance	61

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Sword Intent breakthrough	213	Achieved a breakthrough while performing a sword duet with Lin Xuan aboard the ship to the Star Luo Empire.
Thirty-Third Star Domain	305	Completed the Ye Family secret-realm trial by reaching the Thirty-Third Star Domain; this secured her position as the family’s next Patriarch.

Background / History

Ye Xinglan first encounters Lin Xuan alongside Xu Lizhi while Lin Xuan is fighting a century-old Titan Giant Ape. Overwhelmed by the sword intent behind his strike, she realizes the immense gap between their strength. She challenges him afterward, but he refuses on the grounds that she is too weak, leaving her humiliated and determined to improve. 61

Her early encounters with Lin Xuan are defined by mutual hostility. After he ignores her and leaves without identifying himself, she demands that he leave his name behind and resolves to learn more about him. 63 She initially considers him a scoundrel and insists that emotions would only hinder her swordsmanship. 141

As a Shrek Academy student, Ye Xinglan is selected for Shrek’s seven-person team in its challenge against Spirit Creation Academy. 181 She continues to seek matches with Lin Xuan, though he again declines her request at Shrek Academy. During this confrontation, she inadvertently reveals that she possesses an Origin Shard of Outer Stars. 199

Watching Lin Xuan and Xu Xiaoyan together forces Ye Xinglan to confront her own feelings. She practices alone on the voyage to the Star Luo Empire until Lin Xuan joins her for a sword duet; the exchange leads to a breakthrough in her Sword Intent, followed by their mutual confession. 213

She later loses to Dai Yun'er in the first round of a tournament, but accepts defeat to the stronger Soul King with maturity. 228 After inviting Lin Xuan to visit her, Ye Xinglan brings him to the Ye Family residence in Starfall City, where she remains somewhat estranged from her relatives despite her nostalgia for her old home. 297 299

During the Ye Family’s secret-realm trial, Ye Xinglan reaches the Thirty-Third Star Domain and is named the family’s next Patriarch. Lin Xuan supports her decision to accept the responsibility. 305

Appearance

Ye Xinglan has golden hair, usually tied in a single ponytail, and bright green eyes. Her slender, upright bearing is repeatedly compared to an unsheathed sword. 297

• Fair complexion. 199
• Wears a pale-gold necklace whose pendant is concealed beneath her clothing. 199
• Carries the Stargod Sword, a star-themed sword. 61
• Maintains a straight-backed, disciplined posture even while seated. 297

Personality

Ye Xinglan projects pride, reserve, and intense devotion to the sword. Her reputation among Shrek students is that of a powerful, aloof fighter who decisively defeats challengers; she rarely displays vulnerability in public. 297

Her pride makes her quick to take offense when dismissed, particularly by Lin Xuan. Rather than yielding after recognizing his superiority, she directs the humiliation into a desire to train and challenge him again. 61 63 199

Beneath her severe exterior, she is emotionally inexperienced and becomes shy and visibly conflicted as her feelings for Lin Xuan deepen. Her eventual confession follows a period of struggle over his relationship with Xu Xiaoyan. 199 213 297

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship

Ye Xinglan is an accomplished swordswoman whose combat identity centers on the Stargod Sword and relentless practice.

• Practices swordplay diligently, including early in the morning at the Ye Family residence. 300
• Was selected as one of Shrek Academy’s representatives for a seven-person team competition. 181
• Her skill and reputation allow her to defeat numerous challengers after becoming one of the Shrek Seven Monsters. 297

Sword Intent

Her Sword Intent develops through both combat experience and her sword duet with Lin Xuan.

• Lin Xuan’s intent provokes the Stargod Sword into responding, as his strike carries the concept of cutting down stars with a blade of grass. 61
• Breaks through in Sword Intent while exchanging sword techniques with Lin Xuan on the voyage to Star Luo. 213

Equipment / Items

• Stargod Sword — Ye Xinglan’s star-themed sword, which reacts strongly to powerful opposing Sword Intent. 61
• Origin Shard of Outer Stars — A small golden sword-shaped pendant worn on a pale-gold necklace. 199

Relationships

• Lin Xuan — Initially a rival whose refusal of her challenges deeply frustrates her; their connection develops into mutual affection, and they confess during a sword duet. 61 199 213
• Xu Lizhi — Close companion who calls her “Sister Xinglan” and worries for her safety; Ye Xinglan later explains her past relationship with him to Lin Xuan. 61 300
• Xu Xiaoyan — Lin Xuan’s partner; Ye Xinglan struggles with jealousy after witnessing their public affection. 210 213
• Na'er — Has a tense exchange with Ye Xinglan over Lin Xuan, with both asserting a claim on him. 210
• Dai Yun'er — Tournament opponent and friendly rival; Ye Xinglan accepts her loss to Dai Yun'er, a Soul King. 228
• Ye Gucheng — Head of the Ye Family, who welcomes Ye Xinglan home, defends her from disrespect, and ultimately offers her the Patriarch position. 299 300 305
• Ye Xingmo — Ye Family member who helps explain the family’s current circumstances to Lin Xuan and Ye Xinglan. 300
• Ye Xiao — Relative resentful of Ye Xinglan, who mocks her and is reprimanded by Ye Gucheng. 300

Trivia

• Ye Xinglan’s Origin Shard is disguised as a small golden sword pendant with starlight-like specks. 199
• Although famed for her cold pride, she is shown smiling softly and leaning into Lin Xuan when they are alone. 297
• She helps prepare the New Year’s Eve dinner under the Life Ancient Tree by setting the table. 362