Xiao Tian

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Tian (萧天)
Alias(es)	Zhu Youwen (while disguised); Wanyan Zheng (while disguised); Ying Zheng (after replacing him) 63 115 165
Species/Race	Human; transmigrator who travels between multiple cultivation worlds 59 63 145
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Family; founder and master of the Nine Heavens Court/Heavenly Court 15 53 102
Occupation/Role	Cultivator, alchemist, faction leader, system host
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
8th Stage of Dou Qi	3	Reached after ten days of medicinal baths, running, and battle-skill training.
Eight-Star Dou Practitioner	5	Achieved after eight months of doubled training and study of Blazing Flame Palm.
Five-Star Da Dou Shi	14	Advanced through a fourth-grade pill, despite the risk of backlash.
Eight-Star Da Dou Shi	18	His level is identified by Yao Chen after the Alchemist assessment.
Dou Ling	21	Refined the Green Lotus Core Flame; Flame Mantra evolved to low Earth tier.
Three-Star Dou Ling	22	His cultivation when he meets Hai Bodong.
Dou Wang	23	Broke through after refining an Earth Fire Lotus Seed; gained Dou Qi wings.
One-Star Dou Huang	28	Advanced following extended seclusion and energy plundering.
Three-Star Dou Emperor	48	Broke through after half a year of cultivation; his strength reportedly doubled.
Five-Star Dou Huang	52	Reached after refining the Falling Heart Flame and advancing the Flame Mantra to Earth Rank Middle.
Second-Rate Expert	60	In the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils plane, reached this martial level after half a year cultivating Northern Darkness Divine Art.
First-Rate Expert	60	Absorbed the internal energy of the Wuliang Sword Sect's members and elders.
Peak Innate Realm	73	Cultivated the Nine Yang Divine Skill alongside Zhang Wuji for one month.
Middle Acquired Realm	74	Advanced while combining the Nine Yang Divine Skill with Heaven and Earth Great Shift.
Dou Zong	87	Broke through during the Tianshan Blood Pool event.
Six-Star Dou Zong	99	Refined lightning-element energy, strengthening the Five Thunders Heavenly Heart Art.
Nine-Star Dou Zun	105	Used the Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations against Old Demon of Tian Ming.
Peak Ninth Transformation Dou Zun	110	Reached after a month of cultivation in the Buliang Ren world.
Two-Star Dou Sheng	136	Returned to the Battle Through the Heavens plane after ten years in system space.
Eight-Star Dou Sheng	160	Fused with the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame during seclusion.
Two-Star Dou Di	176	Returned to his original body after absorbing the Space-Time Demon Spirit Book and Nightmare Demon Pot.
Six Stages of Dou Qi	243	Reawakened at the Xiao Family with his power reset and no active system support.
Seventh Stage of Dou Qi	244	Reached in one day of back-mountain cultivation.
Ninth Stage of Dou Qi	245	Achieved through continuous daily training.
Eight-Star Dou Zhe	246	Re-established after one month using resources exchanged for Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid.
Da Dou Shi	251	Yun Yun senses his breakthrough despite his soul-based concealment.
Three-Star Dou Ling	254	Tempered his body and combat ability in the Monster Mountain Range.
Dou Wang	257	Broke through after refining pills made from the Green Lotus Core Flame and Companion Purple Crystal Source.
Three-Star Dou Wang	260	Fused Heavenly Flames after healing Yun Yun.
Peak Dou Wang	263	Reached after defeating the Molten Magma Beast and cultivating at the cave entrance.

Background / History

Xiao Tian initially cultivates within the Xiao Family while relying on the “Crappy System,” which rewards him for seizing opportunities connected to Xiao Yan. He rapidly improves through medicinal baths, battle-skill practice, and Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid, while developing an early rivalry with Xiao Yan and a complicated attachment to Xiao Xun'er. 3 5

After leaving Wutan City, he travels to Qingshan Town, joins a mercenary expedition, and accepts Xiao Yi Xian's invitation to explore a hidden cave. There, he obtains the Ice Spirit Flame Grass, Eagle's Wing, and a Nether Demon Lotus Fire Fragment Map—rewards that establish his pursuit of Heavenly Flames and protagonist-linked opportunities. 7 8 9

Xiao Tian expands his influence by unifying Qingshan Town, subduing its mercenary groups, and appointing Gan Mu to manage the town. He subsequently travels through the Jia Ma Empire and desert, obtains a fragment map from Hai Bodong, protects Qing Lin, reaches the Dou Wang realm, and begins building a network of powerful followers. 15 22 23

After refining multiple Heavenly Flames and acquiring powerful techniques, Xiao Tian establishes the Nine Heavens Court. The faction conquers the Black Corner Region, defeats Han Feng and the Black Alliance, recruits Heavenly Fire Venerable, and later uses Horizon City's Space Wormhole to establish a route toward the Central Plains. 52 55 58

A space storm sends Xiao Tian through a succession of other worlds. He repeatedly adapts to new power systems, acquires local cultivation arts, assumes false identities when useful, and pursues the system's world-conquest objectives. 59 60 63 73 145

After eventually returning to the Dou Qi Continent, he rises from Dou Sheng to Dou Di, fulfills promises to Yellow Springs Demon Saint and Xiao Xuan, and consolidates Heavenly Court's dominance. 136 160 176

Later, Xiao Tian returns to the Xiao Family with his cultivation reset to only three stages of Dou Qi. Determined to rebuild his power and revive the system, he begins cultivating the Flame Mantra anew while quietly competing with Xiao Yan for future opportunities. 243 244

Appearance

Xiao Tian is initially described as a youthful, scholarly-looking boy in white robes, with a delicate appearance that conceals his high cultivation. Intense training later gives him a sturdier, proportioned physique and a more mature bearing. 5 7 84

• Often wears white robes during his early journey through Qingshan Town. 7
• Develops a sturdier body through prolonged physical training. 5
• His youthful appearance becomes more mature after years spent in other worlds. 84
• Uses platinum-white armor while infiltrating the Heavenly Court. 223
• Can alter his appearance or impersonate others through disguises and transformations. 63 115 165

Personality

Xiao Tian is intensely pragmatic and views strength as the essential means of survival. He is willing to kill opponents, absorb their power, seize treasures, and eliminate future threats when doing so advances his interests. 60 255

He is also calculating and adaptable. He relies on foreknowledge, disguises, infiltration, faction-building, and careful resource management rather than force alone. His decision to establish intelligence networks after being surprised by Xiao Yan's development demonstrates his strategic mindset. 63 102

Despite his ruthlessness, Xiao Tian can be protective toward people he considers his own. He teaches Qing Lin, searches for materials to suppress Xiao Yi Xian's poison body, helps Yun Yun when she is poisoned, and assumes responsibility for Ye Lingling after saving her. 23 58 260 145

His interactions with women are often possessive, flirtatious, and domineering. He openly dislikes being treated as a backup, particularly where Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Yan are concerned. 3 8

Abilities & Skills

Flame Mantra and Heavenly Flames

Xiao Tian cultivates the Flame Mantra, allowing him to refine and combine Heavenly Flames. The technique evolves as he absorbs stronger flames and is central to his combat strength and alchemy. 21 52

• Refined the Green Lotus Core Flame and evolved the Flame Mantra to low Earth tier. 21
• Possessed multiple Heavenly Flames simultaneously, including three during the Alchemist Finals and later seven visible or concealed flames against Old Demon of Tian Ming. 38 105
• Refined the Falling Heart Flame, advancing the Flame Mantra to Earth Rank Middle. 52
• Fused with the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame to reach eight-star Dou Sheng. 160
• Uses Heavenly Flames offensively, defensively, and to refine seals, poisons, and enemy techniques. 26 29 105

Alchemy

Xiao Tian becomes a high-level alchemist through independent study, Heavenly Flame control, and repeated refinement.

• Initially fails to refine third-grade Qi Recovery Pills because his cultivation is insufficient. 6
• Is recognized as a fourth-grade alchemist when meeting Hai Bodong. 22
• Uses multiple Heavenly Flames for pill refinement. 33
• Refines Emperor Pills and creates cultivation resources for his followers. 28 48
• Produces Life Devouring Pills to recruit Da Dou Shi-level experts. 265

Battle Skills and Techniques

Xiao Tian possesses a wide collection of Dou Skills and martial techniques acquired across several worlds.

• Instant Cloud Ladder — movement technique that lets him rapidly enter terrain others cannot easily access. 8
• Sucking Palm — Xuan-tier Dou Technique obtained from a Mysterious Iron Fragment. 245
• Blazing Flame Palm / Fiery Blast Palm — fire-attributed palm techniques, including an Earth-tier version capable of defeating a fourth-grade magical beast. 5 250
• Eagle's Wing — Flight Battle Skill acquired in Xiao Yi Xian's treasure cave. 9
• Three Thousand Lightning Movement — advanced movement technique studied at Jia Nan Academy. 46
• Five Rounds of Leaving Fire Method — Heaven-tier Dou Technique used to defeat the Black Mist Protector. 56
• Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations — fire-attribute secret art that greatly boosts his cultivation without backlash due to his Heavenly Flames. 100 105
• Great Heaven Creation Palm — a versatile high-level Dou Skill made a signature technique of the Heavenly Court. 105
• Mountain Splitting Seal, Sea Turning Seal, Earth Covering Seal, and Heaven Annihilation Seal — inherited Gu Clan Dou Skills used in combination against Old Demon of Tian Ming. 105
• Northern Darkness Divine Art — internal-energy cultivation art that allows him to absorb others' internal energy. 60
• Lingbo Weibu — evasive martial movement technique retained and taught across worlds. 60 145 146
• Nine Yang Divine Skill — internal cultivation method learned alongside Zhang Wuji. 73
• Heaven and Earth Great Shift — Ming Cult supreme art cultivated to the seventh level. 74 75

Soul Power, Concealment, and Clones

Xiao Tian retains exceptional soul power even after his cultivation resets, enabling him to perceive hidden items and mask his true strength. 245 241

• Conceals his aura so effectively that others cannot perceive his actual cultivation. 13 241
• Uses soul power to conceal his strength during the Xiao Family coming-of-age ceremony. 240
• Leaves clones to distract or fight Heavenly Court forces while his true body escapes. 222 225
• Uses transformations and impersonation to infiltrate factions and seize political control. 63 115 165

System

The “Crappy System” provides missions, point rewards, temporary abilities, and interworld transmigration, though Xiao Tian frequently criticizes its unreliability. 3 8 31 59

• Awards points for seizing Xiao Yan's opportunities and killing designated targets. 9 86 144
• Can assist in subduing the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame after all four fragment maps are gathered. 8
• Granted Xiao Tian one hour of Dou Zong-level strength, which he later used to intimidate opponents. 31
• Transmigrates him between worlds and assigns conquest-based objectives. 59 63 73
• Becomes inactive after his later return to the Xiao Family, motivating him to seek a means of revival. 243

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Storage rings — used to carry supplies, cultivation resources, puppets, and treasure. 7 245
• Eagle's Wing — Flight Battle Skill obtained from the Qingshan Town cave. 9
• Nether Demon Lotus Fire Fragment Maps — fragments needed for the system's Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame quest. 8 9 22
• Heavenly Demon Puppets — refined from Old Ghost Demonic's technique; some are given to Ya Fei, Xue Mei, and Lin Fei, while others remain under Xiao Tian's control. 58
• Dou Zun puppets — used as attendants and deterrents during the Tianmu Mountain Range trial. 84
• Overlord Flame Spear — weapon received after unifying the Five Rat Warriors plane. 136
• Space-Time Demon Spirit Book pages — absorbed to aid his eventual return to his original Dou Di body. 176
• Nightmare Demon Pot — another absorbed source of power used before his return to the Dou Qi Continent. 176

Relationships

• Xiao Xun'er — early romantic interest; she kisses Xiao Tian before leaving for the Gu Clan, while he promises to cultivate and find her. 7
• Xiao Yan — rival and recurring competitor for opportunities; Xiao Tian later kills him, though their conflict resumes after Xiao Tian's power reset. 3 144 243
• Xiao Yi Xian — treasure-hunting partner and romantic associate; Xiao Tian promises to seek a method to suppress her Calamity Poison Body. 8 58
• Yun Yun — ally and romantic partner; Xiao Tian saves her from poison and later reunites with her after reaching eight-star Dou Sheng. 260 160
• Cai Lin / Medusa — wife and mother of his daughter Xiao Xue; their relationship develops from conflict and cooperation into marriage. 257 102 160
• Qing Lin — protected disciple-like companion; Xiao Tian rescues her from Shimo City, teaches her cultivation, and helps her obtain the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake. 22 23
• Lu Man — subordinate and one of Xiao Tian's women; she helps lead Heavenly Court forces and commands defensive formations. 265 105
• Hai Bodong — ally who receives Xiao Tian's help breaking Medusa's seal in exchange for a Heavenly Flame map and fragment map. 22
• Heavenly Fire Venerable — revived subordinate who regains four-star Dou Zun strength after receiving a new body. 52 53
• Ding Da — loyal subordinate who travels with Xiao Tian through the Space Wormhole. 58 59
• Yao Ming — rescued member of the Nine Netherworld Underworld Python Clan who becomes a Heavenly Court Black Gold Token holder. 106
• Tang San — Xiao Tian's first genuine friend in the Soul Land Continent; they exchange cultivation knowledge and become like brothers. 145
• Ye Lingling — child entrusted to Xiao Tian after he saves her and her father; he teaches her techniques for self-defense. 145 146
• Daji — ally and lover in Qingqiu who supports his plan to establish a Heavenly Court of the Demon Race. 230
• Yang Jian — travelling companion in the Investiture of the Gods world; Xiao Tian follows him to learn the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts. 210 211
• Zi Yan — Dragon Emperor whom Xiao Tian forces into the role of his mount after becoming a Dou Di. 176

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Cultivation and Qingshan Town

• Uses the system to train rapidly and seize opportunities associated with Xiao Yan. 3
• Travels to Qingshan Town, meets Xiao Yi Xian, and obtains early treasures from the hidden cave. 7 8 9
• Unifies Qingshan Town by defeating the Wolf Head and Blood Battle Mercenary Groups. 15

Heavenly Flame Pursuit

• Refines the Green Lotus Core Flame and evolves the Flame Mantra. 21
• Helps Hai Bodong and obtains the Nether Demon Lotus Fire Fragment Map. 22
• Assists Medusa's evolution and develops the strength needed to compete for stronger Heavenly Flames. 257 258
• Refines the Falling Heart Flame and later fuses with the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame. 52 160

Rise of the Nine Heavens Court

• Establishes control over Qingshan Town, Black Seal City, and eventually the Black Corner Region. 15 53 265
• Defeats Han Feng and the Black Alliance while recruiting Heavenly Fire Venerable. 52 55
• Uses puppets, subordinates, and espionage to expand Heavenly Court influence into the Central Plains and Northwestern Continent. 58 102

Multiverse Transmigration

• Is stranded in the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils plane and cultivates Northern Darkness Divine Art. 59 60
• Conquers factions in the Buliang Ren world while posing as Zhu Youwen. 63 68
• Learns the Nine Yang Divine Skill and seeks to unite the Ming Cult in the Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Saber plane. 73 74
• Befriends Tang San in Soul Land despite a system mission directing him to kill the plane's Child of Destiny. 145
• Builds influence among demons and openly challenges Heavenly Court and Buddhist forces in the Investiture of the Gods world. 230 236

Return and Rebirth

• Returns to the Dou Qi Continent as an eight-star Dou Sheng, then reaches two-star Dou Di. 160 176
• Later awakens again at the Xiao Family with only three stages of Dou Qi and begins rebuilding his cultivation from the beginning. 243
• Re-enters Qingshan Town, the Tagore Great Desert, and the Black Corner Region to reclaim opportunities and rebuild his influence ahead of Xiao Yan. 247 257 265

Trivia

• Xiao Tian repeatedly calls his system “Crappy System” and openly insults it when its help proves limited. 6 8 46
• He considers running a valid way to earn system points and a practical survival skill. 3 145
• His concealment is strong enough that even higher-ranked cultivators frequently misjudge his realm. 13 241
• He has lived through multiple lives; after his reset, he attributes his formidable soul power to being “a soul in its third life.” 245