Xia Fan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xia Fan (夏烦)
Alias(es)	Xia Whitebeard; Xia Blackbeard; Lord Xia Blackbeard
Gender	Male 692
Age	28 692
Affiliation	Bincheng District Nine Martial Artist Guild; Kill Hu Alliance; Tianhuang Martial Arts University; Bearded Pirate Crew
Occupation/Role	Former President of the Bincheng District Nine Martial Artist Guild; former leader of the Kill Hu Alliance; Principal of Tianhuang Martial Arts University; Bearded Pirate Crew’s public-facing “Blackbeard”
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 67

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Advanced Martial Artist	67	District Nine Guild President with at least ten thousand blood energy; regarded as far stronger than Intermediate Martial Artists.
Near Transcendence	103	Had nearly condensed true qi and was close to achieving Transcendence; fought swarms of Mutated Beasts with nearly a thousand instantaneous blade strikes.
Transcendent	147	Broke through after fighting Mutated Beasts to the death at sea and receiving Jiang Fu’s assistance; his foundation exceeded that of ordinary Transcendents at the same level. 147 561
Mid Transcendent Realm	723	His arena identification listed him as a Mid Transcendent with the Sequence: Suit Thug.
Lower God (displayed)	723	After drinking Abyss Potion from Jiang Fu’s thermos, his displayed cultivation abruptly changed to Lower God during his match with Ye Tianhe.

Background / History

Xia Fan graduated from Diyuan Martial Arts University and was assigned to Bincheng District Nine as president of its Martial Artist Guild. Though an Advanced Martial Artist with exceptional combat ability, he remained stuck below the Transcendent realm for a long time. His position and Renxuan connections enabled Shen Yan and the young Bearded Pirates to access Guild information and resources. 103 150 561

He first met Jiang Fu while activating the Elite Assessment’s Mystic Mirror proctoring system. Xia Fan explained that the Sequence Item could store hunted Mutated Beasts, determine their cause of death, detect outside interference, and settle assessment points. 67 68

After repeatedly accompanying Jiang Fu and Shi Jiu into the Wilderness Area and sea, Xia Fan became their habitual scapegoat, bait, and public cover. His unwilling involvement included impersonating Xia Whitebeard and Xia Blackbeard, confronting Transcendents, and being blamed for raids, kidnappings, and other operations planned by Jiang Fu and Shi Jiu. 107 143 182 200

Jiang Fu’s support—particularly the multiplied benefits to Xia Fan’s cultivation and the gift of the Sunset Blade Technique—helped him finally break through to Transcendence. Xia Fan eventually accepted that he was already “on the pirate ship,” even while resenting the consequences. 147 182 561

His public reputation grew dramatically after he led the Kill Hu Alliance and became associated with Jiang Fu’s exam achievements. Following the Alliance’s defeat, students and martial artists treated him as a tragic hero who had sacrificed himself for others, while Xia Fan privately resented being made to carry that image. 560 582

Jiang Fu publicly announced him as Tianhuang Martial Arts University’s new Principal before Xia Fan had any opportunity to refuse. The Authorities later formalized the appointment, partly because other factions considered him easier to control than former Principal Shi Yuehan. 583 590

Appearance

Xia Fan is a handsome, heroic-looking man with a naturally kind smile. His usual composed expression often becomes a melancholic, dead-eyed stare whenever he realizes Jiang Fu and Shi Jiu have made him the scapegoat again. 67 142 148

• Tall and handsome, with heroic features; he can resemble a younger Xia Yuncang. 561
• Often wears a Combat Suit while operating in the Wilderness Area or at sea. 93 693
• Commonly carries a Battle Knife and later a black thermos filled with Abyss Potion. 174 723
• Uses a black suit and sunglasses when activating Sequence: Suit Thug. 693
• Frequently adopts a chin-raised, “looking down through his nostrils” pose to project authority. 678 692

Personality

Xia Fan is cautious, pragmatic, and acutely aware of danger. He repeatedly protests being used as bait or made to shoulder blame, especially because Jiang Fu and Shi Jiu tend to give Shen Yan protective items while leaving Xia Fan exposed. 97 593 654

Despite his complaints, he is dependable when a crisis arrives. He stayed at sea to help rescue Jiang Fu and Shi Jiu after their capture, accepted dangerous public roles, and gradually embraced his responsibilities as principal. 182 229 588

He is also highly expressive under pressure: he faints to evade difficult questions, panics before powerful enemies, and views every new plan as another “black pot” descending onto him. Yet when protected by allies, Xia Fan can convincingly perform the role of an unfathomably powerful principal. 159 604 678

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts and Blade Combat

A Diyuan University graduate and veteran Wilderness fighter, Xia Fan is a skilled blade user whose combat experience supported his breakthrough to Transcendence.

• Slashed nearly a thousand times in an instant while surrounded by Mutated Beasts as an Advanced Martial Artist. 103
• Defeated exhausted Advanced Martial Artists with a single slash during the sea assessment. 125
• Used a water-dragon technique to incapacitate Shi Qingluan and her team after seeing through their Deceiver Sequence tactics. 143
• His combat foundation, formed through repeated life-or-death battles at sea, was stronger than that of ordinary Transcendents of his level. 561

Sunset Blade Technique

A High-grade Heavenly Rank divine ability originally taken from Shi Yuehan’s private vault and given to Xia Fan by Jiang Fu. 182

• Jiang Fu’s Multiply by Ten support improved Xia Fan’s chances of success, cultivation speed, comprehension, and the technique’s effects. 182
• A single setting-sun slash forced back more than ten Transcendents while Xia Fan acted as Xia Blackbeard. 200
• Xia Fan later studied Ye Jue’s execution of the technique to improve his own understanding. 718
• The original copy in Xia Fan’s possession contains a trace of the Martial God’s Dao essence. 718

Sequence: Suit Thug

Xia Fan’s awakened Sequence manifests identical thug puppets for combat, distraction, and escape. 693 723

• Can summon up to one hundred puppets resembling Xia Fan. 693
• The puppets can fight independently and are capable of killing opponents. 693
• One puppet can hard-control an enemy for approximately five minutes, allowing Xia Fan’s real body to flee among the copies. 693
• Works especially well alongside Shen Yan’s Sequence: Mind Intimidation. 693
• Its direct combat effectiveness is limited against opponents who understand the Sequence and simply avoid engaging the puppets. 693

Public Presence and Deception

Xia Fan is unusually effective at projecting authority, even when frightened.

• His calm expression caused Shi Qingluan’s group to mistake an ordinary Advanced Martial Artist for an unfathomable master. 142 143
• He maintained the image of a powerful principal against demigod-level Blue Ringed Octopuses while Su Yu and Huang Qing protected him. 678
• His public identity as Xia Blackbeard and later as Tianhuang’s principal made many outsiders attribute the Bearded Pirate Crew’s schemes to him. 582 715 725

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Battle Knife — Xia Fan’s primary weapon; he later received and refined a Third-Tier Battle Knife from Jiang Fu. 103 174
• Sunset Blade Technique original copy — The High-grade Heavenly Rank divine ability he carefully preserves for cultivation. 182 718
• Combat Suit — Worn during Wilderness and maritime operations. 93 693
• Black thermos — Carries Abyss Potion; Jiang Fu used it to provide Xia Fan with decisive support during the World Arena match. 723
• Abyss Mother Tree — A stolen sapling ultimately placed in Xia Fan’s care after the group claimed it was his idea to take the entire tree. 699
• Moonheart Bamboo — Often remains with Xia Fan for protection and companionship. 699 703

Relationships

• Jiang Fu — Initially the Elite Assessment candidate Xia Fan supervised; later Xia Fan’s greatest source of both trouble and security. Jiang Fu repeatedly uses him as a scapegoat but also helps him break through, gives him the Sunset Blade Technique, and supports his principalship. 67 182 594
• Shi Jiu — Jiang Fu’s partner and Xia Fan’s “Little Ancestor.” She frequently includes him in dangerous plans, but considers him especially reliable at taking blame. 97 182 654
• Shen Yan — District Nine Guild supervisor and Xia Fan’s frequent point of comparison. Xia Fan considers him less capable in direct combat, while others praise Shen Yan’s superior reliability and judgment. 138 598
• Xia Yuncang — Xia Fan’s great-uncle and only known living relative; a Silver-Masked Saint Ascension who appreciates Jiang Fu and Shi Jiu for helping Xia Fan become Transcendent. 561
• Shi Yuehan — Former principal of Tianhuang Martial Arts University. Xia Fan fears him deeply, particularly after inheriting the principalship and becoming implicated in the university’s scandals. 583 604
• Su Yu — Fellow Bearded Pirate who teases and intimidates Xia Fan, yet protects him in the abyss and helps sustain his imposing image. 654 678
• Huang Qing — Protects Xia Fan during abyss expeditions, carries him so he can maintain an intimidating entrance, and supports his bluff before a god. 678 699
• Abyss Mother Tree — Blames Xia Fan for its theft but is left in his care; it later seeks coexistence with him. 699

Story Role / Major Arcs

Elite Assessment and Wilderness Operations

As District Nine Guild President, Xia Fan activates Jiang Fu’s assessment system and initially serves as a professional senior Martial Artist. His involvement quickly escalates when he volunteers to accompany Jiang Fu into the Wilderness, where he becomes the target of traps, Mutated Beasts, and District One’s retaliation. 67 93 97

Xia Whitebeard and the Sea Examination

Jiang Fu and Shi Jiu use Xia Fan as Xia Whitebeard, forcing him to confront Transcendents and become bait for Realm Beasts. His stoic appearance unintentionally builds the Whitebeard legend, while the experience contributes to his eventual Transcendent breakthrough. 140 143 147

Xia Blackbeard and the Kill Hu Alliance

After accepting the Sunset Blade Technique, Xia Fan operates as Xia Blackbeard and becomes embroiled in raids against Tianhuang Martial Arts University and Lingyue Pavilion. He later leads the Kill Hu Alliance, gains enormous public prestige, and becomes the sole surviving symbol of its disastrous defeat. 182 200 358 582

Principal of Tianhuang Martial Arts University

Jiang Fu abruptly names Xia Fan Tianhuang’s new principal, leaving him to manage the university’s political conflicts and absorb blame for scandals and deaths connected to Shi Yuehan’s revenge. Despite being viewed as controllable by rival factions, Xia Fan asserts that he is suited to lead the school. 583 588 590 604

Abyss Expedition and Godhood Reputation

As Blackbeard, Xia Fan accompanies Jiang Fu’s group into the abyss, where he gains recognition from the Abyss Mother Tree and fights alongside Su Yu and Huang Qing. His carefully maintained “principal” persona, combined with the group’s actions, causes outsiders to believe he killed a god and masterminds the Bearded Pirate Crew. 657 678 699 702 725

World Arena Battle

Shen Yan maneuvers Xia Fan into Tianhuang’s final match against Divine Wilderness Martial Arts University’s principal, Ye Tianhe. With Jiang Fu’s support, Xia Fan’s displayed cultivation rises to Lower God; he defeats Ye Tianhe and becomes globally feared as a god. 723 724 725

Notable Quotes

“How could something good possibly fall to me?!” 654

“This Principal, Xia Fan of Tianhuang Martial Arts University!” 699

“You are especially reliable when it comes to taking the blame.” — Shi Jiu, to Xia Fan 654

Trivia

• Xia Fan is the grandnephew and only known living relative of Xia Yuncang. 561
• He was once known dismissively as “Jiang Fu’s Examination Prop,” but the title later became a public medal of honor. 582
• He repeatedly complains that other Bearded Pirates receive Invisibility Talismans and defensive items while he does not. 593 654 660
• His self-consciousness about reliability is worsened by frequent comparisons to Shen Yan. 185 598