Xiao Yan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xiao Yan (萧炎)
Alias(es)	Young Master Xiao Yan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Clan; allied with the Yao Clan; Yan Alliance
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; Heavenly Flame wielder; alchemy assistant
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Four-Star Dou Zun	3	Absorbed the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire, evolved the Burning Art to Quasi-Heavenly Rank, and fused four Heavenly Flames into the Three Thousand Turtle Lotus Fire.
Peak Six-Star Dou Zun	7	Reached this realm in less than two months, impressing Yao Dan.
Near Nine-Star Dou Zun	24	Absorbed Ancient Void Dragon bloodline and cultivated in the Void Lightning Pool.
Peak One-Revolution Dou Zun	37	Fused the Xiao Clan, Dragon Phoenix, Spirit Grade, and Divine Grade bloodline powers; also cultivated the Clan Mark.
Peak Seven-Turn Dou Zun	67	Fused the Nine Nether Wind Flame and Turtle Spirit Earth Fire into the Nine Nether Earth Spirit Flame; his Dou Qi was additionally solidified by two realms.
Peak Nine-Revolutions Dou Zun	71	Absorbed energy from the Demonic Blood Pool.
Elementary Half-Saint	81	Broke through after enduring a century within the Bodhi Ancient Tree's Samsara Illusionary Realm.

Background / History

Xiao Yan is a descendant of Xiao Xuan and carries the responsibility of restoring the Xiao Clan. His ancestor's past connection to the Yao Clan brings him into Yao Dan's sphere of influence, where he receives cultivation resources, Exotic Flames, and access to the clan's alchemy traditions 1 2 7.

After Yao Dan gives him the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire and an Eight-color, Eight-grade, Eight-turn Ice Cold Pill, Xiao Yan enters seclusion to absorb the flame. The process transforms his Burning Art and enables him to fuse four Heavenly Flames into the Three Thousand Turtle Lotus Fire 2 3.

Within the Heavenly Tomb, Xiao Yan meets Xiao Xuan's remnant soul and inherits the Xiao Clan's remaining bloodline power. The inheritance clashes with his Dragon Phoenix Bloodline until Yao Ling and Xun'er contribute their own bloodline power, allowing him to complete a four-bloodline fusion and form a Clan Mark 35 36 37.

Personality

Xiao Yan is determined, resilient, and willing to endure severe risks for power, family, and those close to him. He accepts the burden of reviving the Xiao Clan and draws strength from his wish to rescue his father 36 81.

He can also be tactful in political and personal settings. When meeting Yao Ling's parents, he deliberately tempers his sharper side to earn their approval; during the crisis at Xuanhuang Fortress, he favors leniency toward corrupt alchemists who can still be saved 56 66.

Abilities & Skills

Burning Art

A cultivation technique that evolves through the devouring and fusion of Heavenly Flames.

• Evolved to Quasi-Heavenly Rank after Xiao Yan absorbed the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire 3.
• Enables the fusion of multiple Exotic Flames into stronger composite flames 3 67.
• Allowed the creation of the Three Thousand Turtle Lotus Fire and Nine Nether Earth Spirit Flame 3 67.

Heavenly Flame Manipulation

Xiao Yan uses Heavenly Flames both in combat and in alchemy.

• Formed a three-colored fire lotus to defeat Yao Xingji 12.
• Used a five-colored Fire Lotus to withstand Yao Ling's Jade Balance Ten Thousand Spears Art during the hundred-move challenge 16 17.
• Assisted in the refinement of high-grade pills, including the Nine Profound Marrow Cleansing Pill 15.
• Spent ten days fusing the Yao Clan's two Exotic Flames into a new flame 67.

Alchemy

Though still learning from Yao Ling, Xiao Yan is capable of assisting in difficult pill refinement.

• Assisted Yao Ling in refining an Eighth-Grade Nine-Colored Pill 11.
• Participated in the refinement of Yao Dan's Nine-grade Profound Pill 15.
• Refined the Four Symbols Primordial Spirit Pill with Yao Ling 32.
• Continues receiving alchemy instruction from Yao Ling 56.

Bloodline Fusion and Clan Mark

Xiao Yan bears several bloodline powers that were eventually harmonized through Yao Ling's Spirit Grade Bloodline.

• Inherited the Xiao Clan's final bloodline power from Xiao Xuan 36.
• Possesses Dragon Phoenix Bloodline power gained through the Ancient Void Dragon Clan 24 37.
• Fused four bloodlines with assistance from Yao Ling and Xun'er 37.
• Cultivated a Clan Mark following the fusion 37.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Turtle Spirit Earth Fire — Rank 13 Exotic Flame gifted by Yao Dan; later fused into the Nine Nether Earth Spirit Flame 2 67.
• Three Thousand Turtle Lotus Fire — Composite Heavenly Flame formed from four fused Heavenly Flames 3.
• Nine Nether Wind Flame — Obtained after surviving Yao Ling's hundred-move challenge; later fused with the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire 16 17 67.
• Nine Nether Earth Spirit Flame — Composite Exotic Flame created from the Nine Nether Wind Flame and Turtle Spirit Earth Fire 67.
• Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade — A jade Xiao Yan carries; it reacts to the fire-attribute energy beneath the Heavenly Flame Refining Pagoda 57.
• Bodhi Heart — One of the Three Treasures of Bodhi, intended to support his path toward true Dou Sheng 85.
• Forty Bodhi Seeds — Left to Xiao Yan by the Bodhi Ancient Tree after his Samsara trial 81.

Relationships

• Xiao Xuan — Ancestor and remnant-soul mentor; passed the Xiao Clan's final bloodline power to Xiao Yan and entrusted him with the clan's future 35 36.
• Yao Dan — Yao Clan leader and benefactor; provides Xiao Yan with cultivation resources, Exotic Flames, and political support 2 3 15.
• Yao Chen — Elder ally and fellow alchemy participant; worries over Xiao Yan during the hundred-move challenge and assists alongside him in pill refinement 15 16 17.
• Yao Ling — Ally, alchemy teacher, and romantic partner; repeatedly protects Xiao Yan, aids his cultivation, and supports his Heavenly Flame fusion 17 37 56 67 85.
• Xiao Xun'er — Love interest and bloodline-fusion partner; contributes her Divine Grade Bloodline power to save Xiao Yan's inheritance process 26 37.
• Mang Tianchi — Supporter and mentor-like ally; accompanies Xiao Yan in major journeys and defends him against the Black Nirvana Army 24 26 49.
• Yao Shao and Yao Hua — Yao Ling's parents; receive Xiao Yan hospitably and express admiration for his achievements 65 66.
• Medusa — Close ally in the Yan Alliance; shows concern for Xiao Yan during the defense of Xuanhuang Fortress 49.
• Little Doctor Immortal — Companion during the Bodhi Ancient Tree expedition; her feelings for Xiao Yan create tension with Yao Ling before the two reach an understanding 68.
• Zi Yan — Dragon Emperor who owes Xiao Yan a favor after he helps defend East Dragon Island 23.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Yao Clan Recruitment

Yao Dan cultivates Xiao Yan's loyalty by claiming a close bond with Xiao Xuan and gifting him the Turtle Spirit Earth Fire. Xiao Yan enters the Yao Clan, receives training and resources, and proves himself by defeating Yao Xingji and five leading Dou Zun experts in the clan arena 2 7 12 13.

Hundred-Move Challenge

To obtain the Nine Nether Wind Flame, Xiao Yan accepts a condition to endure one hundred moves from the vastly stronger Yao Ling. Despite severe injuries, he survives her final assault with a five-colored Fire Lotus and earns the flame 16 17.

Heavenly Tomb and Xiao Clan Legacy

Xiao Yan joins the Heavenly Tomb expedition to seek further strength and reunite with Xun'er. After being saved and treated by Yao Ling, he reaches Xiao Xuan's tomb, receives the Xiao Clan's remaining bloodline, and completes the dangerous four-bloodline fusion 24 31 35 37.

Northwest Continent Defense

Xiao Yan returns to the Northwest Continent with Mang Tianchi and Yao Ling as reinforcements for Xuanhuang Fortress, where the Yan Alliance and Heavenly Snake Mansion face the Lion Nether Sect 49.

Bodhi Ancient Tree Expedition

Xiao Yan helps cleanse the Bodhi Ancient Tree's negative sentience, endures a hundred years in its Samsara Illusionary Realm, and emerges as an Elementary Half-Saint with forty Bodhi Seeds 81.

Notable Quotes

“It is my utmost honor. Please, Dan Saint, do not hesitate to impart your wisdom!” 1

“Let's see how fast he can grow with the full support of my Yao Clan.” — Yao Dan on Xiao Yan 12

“If his will hadn't been strong enough, and his longing for Xun'er and his desire to rescue his father hadn't been so intense, he absolutely would not have been able to escape this realm of Samsara!” 81