Xiao Ming

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Ming (萧明)
Alias(es)	Emperor Ming; Medicine Emperor; Lord / Alliance Leader of Heavenly Court
Species/Race	Human; Xiao Clan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Family (Supreme Elder); Jia Nan Academy (Elder); Pill Tower (Great Elder Council); Heavenly Court (Alliance Leader)
Occupation/Role	Cultivator, alchemist, refiner, family protector, faction leader
Status	Active; achieved the Dou Di realm and later entered the Divine Palace Realm 556 609
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Dou Qi Power Stage Two	1	Learned the basic Dou Qi method within days and advanced without encountering a bottleneck.
Dou Shi	59	Confirmed to be at least a Dou Shi during Jia Nan Academy competition.
At least Five-Star Dou Wang / Dou King	95	Ling Ying identifies him as at least Five-Star; his soul perception makes his exact level difficult to read.
Three-Star Dou Huang	153	Reached after devouring and refining the Green Lotus Core Flame over five months.
Dou Emperor	154	Emerged from Heavenly Flame seclusion with strength beyond that expected of a newly advanced Dou Emperor.
Seven-Star Dou Emperor	189	Sea Heart Flame absorption caused a four-star increase; Elder Huo warned him to consolidate the rapid advancement.
Dou Zong	214	His body underwent a major transformation, with expanded meridians and a crystallized Dou Qi layer around his bones and meridians.
Five-Star Dou Zong	301	Absorbed a Seven-Colored Yellow Glass Pill, which removed the Demonic Poison Spot and raised him by two stars.
Nine-Star Dou Zong	340	Reached the threshold before the Dou Zun bottleneck after continued cultivation and travel.
Three-Star Dou Zun	384	Advanced using Dou Sheng Marrow and a Dou Sheng Capsule.
Nine-Star Dou Zun	428	Broke through after repeatedly exhausting and restoring his Dou Qi while reviving fallen Pill Tower elders.
Dou Sheng	430	Consumed medicinal gel made from Dou Sheng Essence Blood and Marrow, then emerged from more than a year of seclusion as a Saint-level expert.
Two-Star Dou Sheng	453	Refining the Yin Yang Twin Flame brought him to just below the Mid-Stage Two-Star level.
Five-Star Dou Sheng	487	Reached during seclusion before the Hall of Souls’ proposed death match.
Dou Di	556	Used four Grade Nine Golden Pills, Nihility Devouring Flame, Origin Qi, and Xiao Xuan’s ancient formation to complete the breakthrough.
Divine Palace Realm	609	Cultivated the Supreme Induction Art, absorbed the Light of Chaos, and awakened his Divine Palace in the Great Thousand World cultivation system.

Background / History

Xiao Ming is a transmigrator raised within the Xiao Family. From childhood, he possessed exceptional cultivation talent and unusually strong Soul Perception; after obtaining the basic Dou Qi method, he quickly reached Dou Qi Power Stage Two. Rather than compete for attention around the celebrated Xiao Yan, he initially intended to cultivate quietly and remain uninvolved in Xiao Yan’s fate. 1

His talent eventually made him one of Jia Nan Academy’s most prominent students. He trained alone in the Black Corner Region, excelled in academy competitions, and developed into both a formidable combatant and an alchemist. 59 63 He later returned to the Xiao Family as its Supreme Elder and chief protector, using his resources, reputation, and trained experts to transform it from a declining Wu Tan City clan into a major regional power. 95 223

After advancing beyond the Jia Ma Empire, Xiao Ming became a leading figure in the Pill Tower, fought the Hall of Souls, and founded Heavenly Court as an alliance against it. His eventual victory over the Soul Clan established him as the strongest expert on the Dou Qi Continent, after which he attained the long-lost Dou Di realm. 427 433 556

Appearance

Xiao Ming is repeatedly noted for his refined and exceptionally handsome appearance. As a child, he had red lips, white teeth, delicate brows, and clear eyes; his mature appearance later drew attention from cultivators and admirers across the Central Plains. 3 481

• Usually presents a calm, gentle expression even when surrounded by nervous relatives or intimidated opponents. 91
• His eyes can conceal a fierce, fire-like restlessness beneath an outwardly composed demeanor. 63
• Often wears plain or light-colored robes and restrains his aura when he does not wish to attract attention. 536 694

Personality

Xiao Ming is pragmatic, patient, and strongly risk-aware. He prefers negotiations over force when an opponent has not seriously wronged him, but he does not hesitate to kill hostile enemies or retaliate against threats to his companions and allies. 135 320

Despite his overwhelming talent, he is not interested in ceremony, fame, or administrative authority. He declined an overdue coming-of-age ceremony, sought a relaxed Pill Tower post, and routinely avoided public attention in favor of cultivation, alchemy, and long-term planning. 223 341

He is protective and generous toward those he acknowledges as his own. He mentors younger Xiao Family members, equips companions for dangerous journeys, repays old allies with pills, and prioritizes the needs of Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, Medusa, Zi Yan, and the Xiao Family. 103 140 224 715

Abilities & Skills

Cultivation and Combat

Xiao Ming combines high-level Dou Qi cultivation, powerful physical strength, fast movement, refined Soul Power, and tactical use of techniques. His body was described as comparable to a Magical Beast’s in toughness even before his later breakthroughs. 180 214

• Can fight opponents above his nominal realm through Heavenly Flames, Soul Power, body refinement, and secret techniques. 180 427
• Possesses the complete Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes, which can temporarily raise his combat strength. 191 400
• Uses the Earth Tier High-Grade Five Rounds of Fire Departure Method and Ten Thousand Thunders Appear Together. 204 222
• Developed the Earth Tier High-Grade Fire Spirit Clone technique during a lava-world formation. 260

Heavenly Flames

Xiao Ming specializes in fire-attribute cultivation and possesses multiple Heavenly Flames. He conceals most of them in public because displaying them would invite hostile attention. 189

• Myriad Beast Spirit Flame — his usual publicly displayed flame; used for pill refinement and resistance to Fire Poison. 61 189
• Fallen Heart Flame — tempers and condenses refined Dou Qi; Xiao Ming later obtained a seedling as well. 153 204
• Green Lotus Core Flame — devoured and refined to reach Three-Star Dou Huang. 153
• Sea Heart Flame — absorbed from Han Feng, producing a major rise to Seven-Star Dou Emperor. 189
• Yin Yang Twin Flame — its Yang Flame heals and restores life, while its Yin Flame specializes in destructive power. 453
• Possessed six Heavenly Flames after refining the Yin Yang Twin Flame. 453

Alchemy

Xiao Ming is an elite alchemist whose refinement skill is central to his power, influence, and ability to gather allies.

• Recognized as a Grade Six Alchemist by the time of the Misty Cloud Sect’s visit. 103
• Advanced to Grade Seven High-Level alchemy and later entered Tier Eight after his soul reached the Ling Realm. 204
• Can refine powerful multi-pill batches, including three Emperor’s Flowing Sap Pills at once. 301
• Refined four Grade Nine Golden Pills before his breakthrough to Dou Di. 556
• Uses alchemy to heal allies, strengthen companions, trade for rare resources, and repay debts. 224 231 715

Soul Power

Xiao Ming’s Soul Perception has been exceptional since childhood and later became one of his greatest combat advantages. 1 95

• Can scan Desert City and roughly a hundred miles of surrounding desert with his Soul Power. 153
• Reached the Ling Realm through soul cultivation, enabling Tier Eight alchemy. 204
• Advanced to the Heavenly Realm after destroying Hall of Souls branches and acquiring Soul Origin. 356
• His Soul Power later rivaled that of a Low-Tier Dou Sheng and allowed him to kill the Hall of Souls’ Great Heavenly Venerable. 427

Heaven Demon Puppet Refinement

Xiao Ming chose the Heaven Demon Puppet Refining Method through the simulator, recognizing its value for building tireless guards and combat forces. 166

• Requires a body as vessel, a soul as guide, a Magic Core as heart, suitable materials, and a refining flame. 166
• Puppets are divided into Heaven, Earth, and Human grades. 166
• Later commanded large numbers of Dou Zun-level Heaven Demon Puppets against the Hall of Souls. 321 356
• Refined puppets as strong as Eight-Star and Nine-Star Dou Zuns. 400

Life Simulator

Xiao Ming can conduct life simulations and choose a reward from their outcomes. He uses this ability to obtain cultivation methods, techniques, resources, inheritance items, and long-term intelligence. 20 166

• Evaluates rewards according to strategic value rather than immediate rarity. 166
• Obtained the Heaven Demon Puppet Refining Method, the Heavenly Snake Secret Canon inheritance, the Xiao Clan’s Dou Di Bloodline, and other major opportunities through simulations. 166 191 400
• His simulation experiences also strengthen his resistance to illusions through repeated lifetimes. 743

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Na Ring — storage ring used for equipment, resources, pills, and simulator rewards. 59 260
• Myriad Beast Cauldron — alchemy cauldron used for high-level pill refinement. 301
• Heavenly Swan Nine Movement Wings — refined wings that significantly increase his speed. 140 158
• Ancient Dragon Phoenix Armor — highest-grade Dragon Scale Armor; can greatly reduce damage from Dou Zun-level attacks. 394
• Heaven Demon Puppets — refined constructs used as guards, allies, and battlefield forces. 321 356
• Tou She Ancient God Jade — assembled all eight fragments, then entrusted the complete jade to Zi Yan for the eventual rescue of Zhu Kun. 788

Relationships

• Xiao Yi Xian — close companion, cultivation partner, and wife. Xiao Ming repeatedly prioritizes resources and methods that can help control her Woeful Poison Body. 154 260 715
• Medusa — wife and mother of his daughter, Yue’er. Their relationship develops from tense encounters with the Snake People Race into mutual trust and family responsibility. 144 715
• Xiao Yue’er — daughter with Medusa; inherited a connection to the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python and possesses extraordinary potential. 487 715
• Zi Yan — close companion whom Xiao Ming initially regarded as a younger sister; she later openly asks when he will marry her. 465 715
• Qing Lin — protégée and close companion with the Green Snake Three Flower Eyes. Xiao Ming provides her cultivation resources, training opportunities, and protection. 140 191
• Elder Huo — Xiao Ming’s teacher and a grandfather-like figure who consistently worries over his rapid growth. 189 708
• Venerable Tian Huo — ally, adviser, and powerful subordinate who assists Xiao Ming in combat, cultivation, and refining. 260 321
• Xiao Shan — cousin and trusted administrator. Xiao Ming equipped him with cultivation methods and later entrusted him with temporary leadership of the Xiao Family. 87 487
• Xiao Yan — clan relative whose fate Xiao Ming initially chose not to alter directly. Their relationship remains cautious but non-hostile. 1 61 166
• Xiao Xuan — ancestral remnant soul who guides Xiao Ming in Xiao Clan bloodline matters and guards his Dou Di breakthrough. 540 556

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rise in the Xiao Family and Jia Nan Academy

Xiao Ming begins as an unusually gifted child within the Xiao Family, then becomes a standout student at Jia Nan Academy. His solo training in the Black Corner Region, academy victories, and rapid alchemy development establish his reputation as a genius in both cultivation and medicine. 1 59 63

Protector of the Xiao Family

After returning as a Dou Wang and Grade Six Alchemist, Xiao Ming becomes the Xiao Family’s Supreme Elder. He trains and rewards younger relatives, appoints Xue Tian as a future guard, and uses his influence to secure the family against local and imperial threats. 91 95 103

Desert Journey and Heavenly Flame Advancement

While seeking Sand Mandara for Hai Bodong, Xiao Ming enters the Tagor Desert, encounters the Snake People Race, gains the Green Lotus Core Flame, and rises rapidly through the Dou Huang and Dou Emperor realms. 135 140 153 154

Pill Tower and the Hall of Souls

In the Central Plains, Xiao Ming becomes a major Pill Tower figure, cultivates his soul, refines Heaven Demon Puppets, and repeatedly destroys Hall of Souls forces. His killing of the Great Heavenly Venerable makes him one of the continent’s most feared young experts. 321 356 427

Heavenly Court Alliance

After reaching Dou Sheng, Xiao Ming becomes the Alliance Leader of Heavenly Court, uniting major factions against the Hall of Souls. Under his leadership, Holy Pill City develops into a fortified center of power. 433 453

Dou Di Breakthrough

Following the Soul Clan’s destruction, Xiao Ming uses Golden Pills, Nihility Devouring Flame, Origin Qi, and Xiao Xuan’s formation to become a Dou Di—the first newly recognized one in thousands of years. 556 789

Great Thousand World

After entering another cultivation system, Xiao Ming studies the Great Thousand World’s spiritual energy, reaches the Divine Palace Realm through the Supreme Induction Art, and begins preparing against the Outer Realm Evil Tribe. 609 632