Xiao Yan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xiao Yan (萧炎)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Family; disciple of Yao Chen
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; alchemist
First Appearance	9

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Two-Star Dou Shi	71	Advanced after absorbing a sub-flame of the Bone Spirit Cold Fire; could manifest solidified flame.
Great Dou Shi, Four-Star	116	Awakened after consecutively breaking through three stars.
Temporary Dou Zong-level strength	111	Borrowed Yao Chen's soul power while confronting Han Feng.
Peak Dou Emperor	239	Reported to possess two Heavenly Flames and to be an Eighth-Rank Alchemist.

Background / History

Xiao Yan traveled with his teacher, Yao Chen, after sensing the threat posed by Lin Ran. Although initially overwhelmed by the disparity between their strengths, he regained his composure and trusted Yao Chen's assurance that his own potential would not fall short. 9

During his time near Qingshan Town and the Monster Beast Mountain Range, Xiao Yan became connected to Xiao Yi Xian and drew the hostility of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group. Xiao Yi Xian refused to reveal information about him or the cave treasure despite pressure from Mu She, Mu Li, and Mr. Yao. 15

After Yao Chen was severely depleted during the conflict with Lin Ran, Xiao Yan absorbed a sub-flame of the Bone Spirit Cold Fire to strengthen himself. He resolved to find treasures capable of restoring his teacher's soul power. 71

Personality

Xiao Yan is determined but not reckless. When faced with Lin Ran's overwhelming power, he suppressed his emotions and recognized the gap between them; later, he chose to retreat with Yao Chen rather than endanger Xiao Lie. 61 67

His loyalty to family and teacher strongly guides his decisions. He rushed toward Desert City after receiving troubling news from his brothers, sought resources to restore Yao Chen, and assumed responsibility for relocating the surviving Xiao Family after learning of his father's death. 59 71 123

He is also cautious in dealings involving inheritances and powerful figures. When Giant Sun Venerable offered him an inheritance, Xiao Yan agreed only after setting terms, including refusing to become the Venerable's disciple. 142

Abilities & Skills

Alchemy

Xiao Yan is an accomplished alchemist whose skill develops alongside his cultivation.

• Registered as a Second-Rank Alchemist at the Alchemist Guild. 84
• Refined the sixth-grade Po E Dan with Yao Chen's assistance, using the Bone Spirit Cold Fire. 59
• Became known as a Third-grade Alchemist after the Cloud Mist Sect incident. 114
• Later reached Eighth-Rank Alchemist status. 239
• Used the Blood-colored Flame of the Ancient Heavenly Serpent to refine pills during the Golden Eagle City alchemist conference. 153

Heavenly Flames

Xiao Yan uses multiple Heavenly Flames in combat and alchemy.

• Bone Spirit Cold Fire — received a sub-flame from Yao Chen; its absorption advanced him to Two-Star Dou Shi. 71
• Myriad Spirit Beast Fire — used against Nalan Yanran during the Three Year Agreement. 109
• Blood-colored Flame of the Ancient Heavenly Serpent — used publicly in alchemy. 153
• He possessed two Heavenly Flames by the time he reached peak Dou Emperor. 239
• His attempted fusion of three Heavenly Flames failed because the Bone Spirit Cold Fire was not his innate Heavenly Flame. 240

Flame Splitting Wave Ruler

An Earth Tier Dou Technique wielded with the Black Heavy Ruler.

• Used during the Three Year Agreement against Nalan Yanran's Raging Wind Sword Qi. 110
• Its clash with Nalan Yanran's technique caused a massive energy explosion. 110

Buddha Rage Fire Lotus

A fusion technique formed from Heavenly Flames.

• Prepared to fuse the Myriad Spirit Beast Fire and Bone Spirit Cold Fire against Han Feng. 111
• The convergence of the two flames distorted the surrounding space and alarmed the Cloud Mist Sect. 111

Fen Jue

Xiao Yan cultivates the complete version of Fen Jue, a fact that provoked Han Feng's jealousy and killing intent. 111

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Black Heavy Ruler — used to block Nalan Yanran's attacks and perform the Flame Splitting Wave Ruler. 109 110
• Purple Cloud Wings — a flying Dou Technique that allowed him to escape the energy shockwave during the Three Year Agreement. 110
• Low-tier cauldron — used during the Golden Eagle City alchemist conference. 153

Relationships

• Yao Chen / Yao Lao — teacher and mentor; guides Xiao Yan's cultivation and alchemy, lends him soul power against Han Feng, and remains the focus of Xiao Yan's efforts to grow stronger. 9 59 71 111
• Hai Bodong — ally and one-year guard in exchange for the Spirit Revival Purple Pill; later protects the severely injured Xiao Yan after his battle with Han Feng. 60 112
• Xiao Yi Xian — ally whose loyalty is demonstrated when she refuses to disclose Xiao Yan's whereabouts or the cave treasure to the Wolf Head Mercenary Group. 15
• Xiao Li — second brother; reunites with Xiao Yan in Desert City and assists him in investigating the underground treasure. 141
• Xiao Ding — eldest brother; his letter prompts Xiao Yan to urgently head toward Desert City. 59 60
• Xiao Xun Er — childhood companion who remains attached to Xiao Yan and chooses to wait for him in Wutan City despite her clan's disapproval. 141 127
• Nalan Yanran — opponent in the Three Year Agreement at the Cloud Mist Sect. 109 110
• Han Feng — Yao Chen's former disciple and Xiao Yan's senior brother; seeks to kill Xiao Yan after learning that he cultivates the complete Fen Jue. 111
• Giant Sun Venerable — soul entity who offers Xiao Yan an inheritance and later guides him toward the Soul Nourishing Art. 142 240
• Lin Ran — overwhelmingly powerful figure whose conflict with Yao Chen repeatedly places Xiao Yan in danger; later observes Xiao Yan's battle with the Six-Winged Heavenly Demon Scorpion from afar. 60 67 240

Story Role / Major Arcs

Conflict with Lin Ran

Xiao Yan's first encounter with Lin Ran is hostile, and Yao Chen immediately urges him to retreat. He witnesses Lin Ran's battle with Yao Chen, struggles with the conflict between protecting his teacher and recognizing Lin Ran as a benefactor to his brother, and ultimately withdraws after Yao Chen's injuries worsen. 60 67

Recovery of the Bone Spirit Cold Fire

Following Yao Chen's slumber, Xiao Yan absorbs the Bone Spirit Cold Fire's sub-flame, advances to Two-Star Dou Shi, and begins seeking resources to restore Yao Chen's soul power. 71

Three Year Agreement

Xiao Yan enters the Cloud Mist Sect to face Nalan Yanran. He reveals the Flame Splitting Wave Ruler, gains an advantage using his Purple Cloud Wings, and is interrupted by Han Feng before he can finish the match. 109 110

Battle with Han Feng

After learning that Han Feng betrayed Yao Chen, Xiao Yan borrows Yao Chen's soul power and temporarily reaches Dou Zong-level strength. He attempts to use a two-flame Buddha Rage Fire Lotus against his senior brother and survives the resulting battle with Hai Bodong's intervention. 111 112

Xiao Family Tragedy

Xiao Yan returns to Wutan City to find the Xiao Family devastated by the Soul Hall's actions. Learning that his father and multiple elders were killed, he orders the family's relocation to the Imperial Capital and resolves to seek greater strength and revenge. 123

Giant Sun Venerable's Inheritance

In Desert City, Xiao Yan and Xiao Li uncover a black box beneath an underground magma chamber. Xiao Yan meets Giant Sun Venerable's soul, negotiates for the offered inheritance, and later follows the Venerable's guidance toward the Soul Nourishing Art in the Monster Beast Mountain Range. 141 142 240

Trivia

• Xiao Yan's fame spread throughout the Jia Ma Empire after the Cloud Mist Sect incident, where he became known for defeating Nalan Yanran, wielding an Earth Tier Dou Technique, and being associated with a Dou Ancestor-level senior brother. 114
• The Xiao Family regarded him as its greatest pride after news of his victory over Nalan Yanran reached Wutan City. 123
• He intended to travel to Jia Nan Academy after taking Xiao Li back to the Imperial Capital, hoping to reunite with Xun Er. 141