Zi Yan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zi Yan (紫妍)
Alias(es)	Dragon Emperor; bearer of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan's Royal Bloodline
Species/Race	Ancient Void Dragon; later possesses the dual-bloodline Dragon Phoenix Body
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Ancient Void Dragon Clan; East Dragon Island; formerly a junior of Jia Nan Academy
Occupation/Role	Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan
Status	Active; preparing to unify the Three Great Dragon Islands 241 242
First Appearance	Chapter 101

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Dou Zong	127	Broke through in the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool, overcoming the side effects of the Humanoid Transformation Grass and physically maturing.
One-Star Dou Sheng (temporary)	190	Reached this level by merging with the Primordial Void Dragon Remnant Soul during the battle against Phoenix; the ancestral possession was highly draining and dissipated afterward.
Peak Dou Zun	205	Reached during the refinement and absorption of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit.
Initial Half-Saint	205	Advanced while continuing to absorb the refined fruit energy.
Mid Half-Saint	205	Continued breakthrough during the same absorption process.
Half-Saint	205	Reached before breaking into the Dou Saint realm.
One-Star Dou Sheng	205	Permanently entered the Dou Saint realm after absorbing half of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit's energy.
Early Three-Star Dou Sheng	208	Her aura rose steadily as her evolution into the Dragon Phoenix Body continued.
Early Four-Star Dou Sheng	209	Completed her evolution, fully awakening her dual bloodlines and becoming the new Dragon Emperor.

Background / History

Zi Yan was a Jia Nan Academy junior whose family and origins were unknown. Han Yue brought her from the academy to the Central Continent in hopes of finding clues about her clan. 101 102

She first met Ning Su in Huang Feng City. A medicinal pill immediately earned her goodwill, and she began calling him “Big Brother.” 102 At the Han Family residence in Tianbei City, Zi Yan repeatedly brought Ning Su medicinal herbs in exchange for refined pellets, explaining that she wanted to consume energy-rich foods in order to grow up faster. 108

Zi Yan accompanied Ning Su, Medusa, and Qing Lin to the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool. Its energy allowed her to advance to Dou Zong and undo the physical stunting caused by the Humanoid Transformation Grass she had consumed in the past. 123 127

Her breakthrough released the aura of her Royal Bloodline, drawing Zhu Li, Third Elder of East Dragon Island. Zhu Li revealed that Zi Yan was the daughter of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan's former Dragon Emperor and brought her back to the clan. 129 130

Appearance

Zi Yan initially appeared as a petite girl in a purple dress, with long purple hair, violet eyes, and a doll-like face. 101 After her Dou Zong breakthrough, she grew into a tall young woman; after fully evolving, she gained the regal bearing and oppressive aura of a Dragon Emperor. 127 209

• Long purple hair and violet eyes. 101
• Initially had the appearance and mentality of a young teenager due to the Humanoid Transformation Grass's side effects. 127
• Her mature form is accompanied by an Ancient Void Dragon phantom and overwhelming bloodline pressure. 127
• Her completed Dragon Phoenix Body gives her a golden, sovereign-like aura. 208 209

Personality

Zi Yan is direct, lively, and easily delighted by medicinal pills and high-grade herbs. She judges people simply by how they treat her: Ning Su became a “good person” in her eyes after giving her a pill. 102 Although she can be spoiled and impulsive, she repays kindness with herbs and regularly shares what she finds with Medusa and Qing Lin. 108 121

Even after physically maturing, Zi Yan retains much of her restless curiosity and habit of wandering off to gather herbs. 128 183 Her completed evolution gives her greater composure and the dignity expected of a Dragon Emperor, but her familiar playfulness still surfaces around Ning Su. 209 243

She is protective of those she considers close. Zi Yan assisted Ning Su against Phoenix despite the gap in their strength, and later worried that he might be harmed while helping her campaign against the Three Great Dragon Islands. 190 243

Abilities & Skills

Ancient Void Dragon Royal Bloodline

Zi Yan possesses the complete Royal Bloodline of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, inherited from her father, the clan's former sole Dragon Emperor. 129

• Her bloodline manifests as an Ancient Void Dragon phantom capable of suppressing other Magical Beast bloodlines, including Feng Qing'er's Heaven Demon Phoenix bloodline. 127
• She can sense medicinal herbs with exceptional accuracy, identifying their quality and age by sight and smell, even when they are concealed underground or in crevices. 121
• Her body can safely consume large quantities of medicinal pills and herbs that would endanger ordinary cultivators. 108
• Her bloodline resonated with Zhu Li and allowed the Ancient Void Dragon Clan to identify her as their long-lost royal descendant. 129

Primordial Void Dragon Remnant Soul

Zi Yan can use blood essence to awaken and merge with the remnant soul of a Primordial Void Dragon. 190

• The possession temporarily raised her cultivation to One-Star Dou Sheng. 190
• She used the remnant soul's power to assist Ning Su against Phoenix's Ancient Heavenly Phoenix Sacred Elephant. 190
• The state consumes considerable energy and ends once the remnant soul's power is exhausted. 190

Dragon Phoenix Body

By refining the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, Zi Yan awakened her Ancient Void Dragon Royal Bloodline and gained a second bloodline associated with the fruit's dragon-and-phoenix power. 205 208 209

• The fruit was refined into absorbable energy by Ning Su's Great Void Flame. 205
• Her completed evolution awakened both bloodlines and elevated her to early Four-Star Dou Sheng. 209
• The resulting physique exerts pressure even on Ning Su and grants her potential comparable to a Magical Beast king. 204 209
• The absorption process required extended protection; it could not be safely rushed despite the invasion of East Dragon Island. 206 208

Dragon Emperor Authority

Zi Yan became the recognized Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan after completing her evolution. 209

• East Dragon Island's elders honored her ascension and supported her claim. 209
• She intends to reunify the Ancient Void Dragon Clan by subduing the Three Great Dragon Islands. 209 241 242
• Her Royal Bloodline is the central target of rival Dragon Islands seeking control of the clan. 206 207

Relationships

• Ning Su — Close friend and benefactor. He won her trust through medicinal pills, protected her during major dangers, refined the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit for her, and agreed to support her reunification campaign. 102 108 205 241
• Zhu Li — Third Elder of East Dragon Island who found Zi Yan, revealed her heritage, and brought her back to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. 129 130
• Hei Qing — Ancient Void Dragon Clan member who accompanies Zi Yan outside the clan and helps defend East Dragon Island. 183 206
• Medusa — Companion and friend. Medusa accompanied Zi Yan while gathering herbs and welcomed her warmly when they reunited. 114 121 183
• Qing Lin — Companion and friend who traveled with Zi Yan and Medusa during herb-gathering excursions. 121 183
• Han Yue — Jia Nan Academy senior who accompanied Zi Yan to the Central Continent while searching for clues about her family. 101 102
• Xiao Yan — Former Jia Nan Academy acquaintance; they recognized one another when they met at Heavenly Eye Mountain. 124
• Phoenix — Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan opponent who recognized Zi Yan's Royal Bloodline and contested the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit. 189 190

Story Role / Major Arcs

Tianbei City and the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool

Zi Yan forms a bond with Ning Su through medicinal pills and herb refinement, then joins his group on the journey to the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool. The trial advances her to Dou Zong, matures her body, and exposes her Ancient Void Dragon lineage. 108 123 127

Return to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan

Zhu Li retrieves Zi Yan after detecting her Royal Bloodline. Although reluctant to leave Ning Su and her companions, she returns to the clan to receive the guidance her bloodline requires. 129 130

Ancient Ruins and the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit

Zi Yan returns to Ning Su's side with Hei Qing to explore the Ancient Ruins. She and Ning Su oppose the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan for the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit; after Phoenix retreats, Zi Yan seals the fruit within her body. 183 188 190

Evolution into the Dragon Emperor

Ning Su helps Zi Yan refine the fruit on Ancient Dragon Island while East Dragon Island repels invading forces. Zi Yan ultimately completes her evolution into the Dragon Phoenix Body, awakens both bloodlines, reaches early Four-Star Dou Sheng, and becomes Dragon Emperor. 205 206 208 209

Reunification of the Dragon Islands

Zi Yan later sends Ning Su a letter requesting support for an offensive against the Three Great Dragon Islands. With East Dragon Island's elders and Ning Su's group, she begins planning the campaign to end the Ancient Void Dragon Clan's long-standing division. 241 242 243

Notable Quotes

“Thank you, Big Brother. You're a good person!” 102

“Ning Su, look! I've finally grown up!” 127

“Of course. You're the goal I'm chasing. My wish now is to catch up to you!” 205