Xiao Yan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Yan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Family; Jia Nan Academy
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; alchemist; disciple of Yao Chen
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Nine-star Dou Qi	11	His cultivation had recovered to Level Nine, drawing surprise from the Xiao Family.
Dou Venerate	218	Bai Xiaoran notes that Xiao Yan reached this realm with Yao Chen's guidance.
Six-star Dou Zun	257	Xiao Xuan identifies him as a six-star Dou Zun whose Xiao Clan bloodline had not yet been activated.

Background / History

Xiao Yan grew up in the Xiao Family and was originally engaged to Nalan Yanran. Her visit to annul the engagement led to their Three-Year Agreement, which Xiao Yan later fulfilled at the Misty Cloud Sect. 2 58

After his cultivation recovered, Xiao Yan became the disciple of the soul-form Yao Chen, the renowned Venerable Yao. Under Yao Chen's instruction, he developed as both a combatant and an alchemist. 13 56

He and Bai Xiaoran share a long-standing connection through the Xiao Family. Although Xiao Yan initially seeks Bai Xiaoran's attention and challenges him to spar, he later treats him as a trusted friend and repeatedly fights alongside him. 7 53 106

In the Heavenly Tomb, Xiao Yan meets Xiao Xuan, an ancestor of the Xiao Clan. Xiao Xuan activates Xiao Yan's bloodline and clan markings after learning of the clan's decline. 257

Personality

Xiao Yan is competitive and determined, particularly when facing Nalan Yanran or pursuing alchemical success. He insists on refining pills himself even when Yao Chen offers to take over. 56 79

He is also loyal to his friends. He wants to help Bai Xiaoran when the Wolf Head Mercenary Group pursues him, supports Bai Xiaoran's plan to obtain Yao Chen's Heavenly Flame, and offers cultivation resources without demanding compensation. 20 78 210

Abilities & Skills

Alchemy

Yao Chen trains Xiao Yan as an alchemist, and Xiao Yan demonstrates the ability to refine high-grade pills under pressure.

• Refined Three-Patterned Green Spirit Pills during the Alchemist Convention. 56
• Successfully refined a fifth-grade pill in the Inner Academy alchemy contest. 79
• Used the Spirit Ascension Method to summon three-colored pill lightning during the Pill Gathering. 171
• His alchemical ability earns recognition from Fa Ma and the Pill Tower's Three Giants. 53 170

Heavenly Flames and Fen Jue

Xiao Yan possesses the Bone Spirit Cold Flame and practices the complete Fen Jue, allowing him to wield and develop Heavenly Flames. 56 89

• Used the Ancient Spirit Cold Flame against Yun Leng. 59
• Revealed the complete Fen Jue while confronting Han Feng. 89
• Participated with Bai Xiaoran in unleashing Buddha's Rage Fire Lotus against a giant in the Heavenly Tomb. 255

Combat Techniques

• Flame Devouring Wave Ruler — Used to disperse Yun Leng's attack during their battle. 59
• Eight Extreme Collapse — Used against Han Feng. 93
• Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations — Given to Bai Xiaoran; Xiao Yan retains a copy for himself. 86

Equipment / Items

• Black Heavy Ruler — His primary weapon during the Three-Year Agreement. 58
• Storage Ring — Houses Yao Chen's soul. 13
• Xiao Clan jade pendant — Reveals his lineage to the Blood Saber Saint in the Heavenly Tomb. 257

Relationships

• Yao Chen — Master and mentor. Yao Chen restores Xiao Yan's cultivation, trains him in alchemy, and later fights alongside him. 13 56 89
• Bai Xiaoran — Fellow Xiao Family member and close friend. Xiao Yan challenges him early on, later assists with pill refinement and fights beside him against shared enemies. 7 53 106
• Xiao Xun'er — Fellow Xiao Family member. Xiao Yan's interest in her is strained by her possessiveness toward Bai Xiaoran. 2 5
• Nalan Yanran — Former fiancée and opponent in the Three-Year Agreement. Their engagement is annulled, and Xiao Yan later defeats her at the Misty Cloud Sect. 2 58
• Xiao Zhan — Father and Xiao Family Patriarch. Xiao Zhan supports Xiao Yan's recovery and urges him to learn from Bai Xiaoran. 2 12
• Xiao Xuan — Xiao Clan ancestor. Xiao Xuan activates Xiao Yan's dormant bloodline and clan markings in the Heavenly Tomb. 257

Story Role / Major Arcs

Xiao Family and the Three-Year Agreement

Xiao Yan recovers his cultivation, becomes Yao Chen's disciple, and trains to fulfill his agreement with Nalan Yanran. At the Misty Cloud Sect, he defeats Nalan Yanran and later overcomes Great Elder Yun Leng. 11 13 58 59

Jia Nan Academy

He enters Jia Nan Academy alongside Bai Xiaoran and Xiao Xun'er. In the Inner Academy, he supports the Ran Gang through alchemy and proves capable of refining a fifth-grade pill. 67 79

Conflict with Han Feng

Xiao Yan's complete Fen Jue makes him a target of Han Feng. He clashes with Han Feng during the Fallen Heart Flame crisis and later joins Bai Xiaoran's group in eliminating him at Magic Flame Valley. 89 111

Central Plains and Heavenly Tomb

Xiao Yan continues traveling with Yao Chen and Bai Xiaoran's allies. In the Heavenly Tomb, he is recognized as a Xiao Clan descendant, meets Xiao Xuan, and has his bloodline activated. 218 257