Zi Yan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zi Yan (紫妍)
Alias(es)	Brute Force King; Little Ancestor; Dragon Emperor
Species/Race	Void Ancient Dragon; awakens an Ancient Dragon Phoenix bloodline
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Canaan Academy (formerly); Void Ancient Dragon Clan; East Dragon Island
Occupation/Role	Dragon Emperor; protector and companion of Gu Fei
First Appearance	Chapter 70

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Dou Huang	102	Her aura is identified as Dou Huang after returning from her advancement cocoon.
Early Sixth Order → Late Sixth Order	153	Gu Fei helps regulate the immense energy she receives; she rises through the Sixth Order in a single day and approaches a Dou Zong breakthrough.
Late Seventh Order	154	Refines a second Dou Saint Bone Marrow Granule after previously reaching the Seventh Order.
Dou Saint	158	Refines the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, awakens the Ancient Dragon Phoenix bloodline, and leaps directly into the Dou Saint realm.
Four-Star Dou Saint	161 264	Reaches this level after the fruit’s refinement; later recalled as her level when she first entered the Ming Serpent Earth Veins.
Six-Star Dou Saint	251 261	Surpasses Gu Fei after he reaches Five-Star Dou Saint; later confirms her advancement from Five-Star to Six-Star Dou Saint.
Late Seven-Star Dou Saint	338	Her potential is further unleashed through the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit and opportunities connected to the Old Dragon Emperor; her Ancient Dragon Phoenix physique lets her contend with ordinary Eight-Star Dou Saints.

Background / History

Zi Yan lived alone in the forest from an early age, surviving like a magical beast. After accidentally consuming Transformation Grass, she took human form and was brought to Canaan Academy by Great Elder Su Qian. She retained resentment over being seemingly abandoned and longed to learn why her parents had left her. 213

At Canaan Academy, Zi Yan was known as the “Brute Force King,” a young magical-beast student feared for her temper and physical strength. Gu Fei immediately recognizes that she is not human and appears to know her origins, while Su Qian hopes this knowledge will finally resolve her uncertainty about her background. 70 73

Gu Fei tells Zi Yan that her clansmen are in Central State and offers to take her home. Su Qian entrusts her to him, believing Gu Fei can look after her and help her uncover her identity. 73 74 She later learns she is the sole royal bloodline of the fragmented Void Ancient Dragon Clan and is destined to become its Dragon Emperor. 146

Her search for strength leads Gu Fei and his companions to ancient ruins, where she obtains the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit. The fruit awakens her Ancient Dragon Phoenix bloodline, transforms her body and wings, and elevates her to Dou Saint. 150 154 157 158

After returning to Dragon Island, Zi Yan is recognized as Dragon Emperor and begins unifying the scattered Dragon Clan. She leads the campaign against North Dragon Island, with Gu Fei aiding her pursuit of the fleeing North Dragon King. 209 210

Gu Fei later reveals that her father, former Dragon Emperor Zhu Kun, is alive. Zi Yan accompanies him beneath Canaan Academy’s Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower, finds Zhu Kun imprisoned, and resolves to rescue him. 213 216

Appearance

Zi Yan initially appears as a small white-clothed girl with waist-length light-purple hair, dark bright eyes, fair jade-like cheeks, and sharp canine teeth. Her harmless appearance contrasts sharply with her reputation for violent strength. 70 73 74

After her major bloodline advancement, she develops into a mature woman with long purple hair, purple-gold eyes, a noble aura, and enormous purple-gold wings. 102 157

• Long light-purple hair, later described as smooth and reaching her hips. 70 102
• Purple-gold eyes after awakening her bloodline. 157
• Heavenly Phoenix Wings and an Ancient Dragon Body. 158
• Can assume a thousand-zhang Dragon Phoenix true form: a giant dragon body with Heavenly Phoenix wings. 267

Personality

Zi Yan is playful, blunt, food-motivated, and prone to exaggeration. She particularly covets pills and spiritual medicine, dislikes bitter herbs, and prefers medicinal ingredients refined into sweet “sugar pills.” 75 97 161 Even after maturing physically and becoming a Dragon Emperor, she retains much of her mischievous, childlike manner. 161 269

Behind this carefree behavior, she is deeply conscious of her responsibility to the Void Ancient Dragon Clan. Her desire for strength stems not only from personal ambition, but from wanting to unify her race and stabilize Dragon Island. 146 173

She is fiercely loyal to Gu Fei and those close to him. She defends the Little Fairy Doctor against Xun’er, protects Gu Fei when Lei Clan disciples seek to challenge him, and openly declares that she will protect him after surpassing him in cultivation. 108 157 158

Abilities & Skills

Ancient Dragon Phoenix Bloodline

Zi Yan’s awakened bloodline combines the power of the Void Ancient Dragon and Heavenly Phoenix lineages, granting overwhelming pressure over magical beasts.

• Her true dragon bloodline forces the Eighth-Grade magical beast Xiong Zhan into submission. 99
• Her Ancient Dragon Phoenix aura causes magical beasts, including the Amethyst Winged Lion King, to kneel instinctively. 158
• Her bloodline is regarded as capable of naturally reaching Nine-Star Dou Saint if she does not die prematurely. 158
• Her Dragon Phoenix Body is inherently superior to the Heavenly Demon Phoenix physique. 264

Spatial Talent

Zi Yan possesses exceptional natural control over space.

• Passes through Gu Fei’s Space Seal despite being only Dou Huang while the seal was created by a Four-Star Dou Zun. 126
• Creates a spatial barrier around the Hall of Souls’ Human Hall to prevent escape or warning signals. 164
• Swaps Huang Tian’s position through spatial manipulation while he attempts to flee. 265
• Her spatial ability becomes markedly stronger after entering the Dou Saint realm. 161

Dragon Phoenix True Form

Zi Yan can transform into a colossal Dragon Phoenix.

• Her true form combines a giant dragon’s body with Heavenly Phoenix wings. 267
• Its appearance terrifies members of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan and suppresses their morale. 267

Combat Power

Zi Yan fights with direct, overwhelming force and does not tolerate insults toward herself or her companions.

• Easily handles a brief physical clash with Xun’er. 108
• Defeats Lei Dong and drives away the Lei Clan challengers after becoming a Dou Saint. 158
• Severely injures Yao Xiaotian after he demands that she and Cai’er serve him. 176
• Kills the Hall of Souls’ Second Heavenly Venerate, a Half-Saint, with a single strike. 165
• Defeats the Soul Demon Old Man in one move, leaving only a remnant soul. 252
• Overpowers Six-Star Dou Saint Huang Tian, breaks his arm, and delivers the final blow after Gu Fei’s intervention. 264 265

Relationships

• Gu Fei — Companion, guide, and eventual object of deep affection. He reveals her heritage, helps her obtain and refine the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, and supports her rise as Dragon Emperor. Zi Yan repeatedly protects him and waits more than a year for his return from refining the Pure Lotus Demon Flame. 73 155 158 216 260
• Su Qian — Great Elder of Canaan Academy and her longtime caretaker. He brought her to the academy after she consumed Transformation Grass and is pleased when she learns of her heritage. 70 74 213
• Zhu Kun — Her father and the previous Dragon Emperor. Zi Yan finds him imprisoned beneath the Magma Sea and resolves to free him. 213 216
• Zhuo Li — Elder of the Void Ancient Dragon Clan who supports her claim and hopes she will surpass the Old Dragon Emperor. 149 154
• Little Fairy Doctor — Close companion whom Zi Yan calls “Sister.” Zi Yan defends her against Xun’er and shares a warm, trusting relationship with her. 82 108 285
• Qing Lin — Close companion who calls her “Sister Zi Yan” despite appearing older; Zi Yan is protective and playful around her. 84 97
• Cai’er — Ally and companion. Zi Yan defends her from Yao Xiaotian and later shares responsibility for Gu Fei’s children. 176 185
• Xiao Xianle and Wu Shuang — Gu Fei’s children, who affectionately call Zi Yan “Auntie.” She gives them spiritual fruits and takes them out to play. 164 185
• Xun’er — Hostile relationship. Zi Yan challenges her claims about Gu Fei, exposes that Gu Fei divorced her, and defeats her in a brief clash. 108

Story Role / Major Arcs

Canaan Academy and Search for Identity

• Introduced as Canaan Academy’s mysterious magical-beast student, whose true origin is recognized by Gu Fei. 70
• Asks Gu Fei to take her home after learning that her clansmen live in Central State. 73
• Leaves Canaan Academy under Gu Fei’s care, with Su Qian’s approval. 74

Return to the Ancient Dragon Clan

• Returns to her clan but complains about life on Dragon Island and chooses to remain with Gu Fei’s group. 97
• Demonstrates royal true-dragon bloodline before Xiong Zhan, gaining his immediate obedience. 99
• Learns that she is the sole royal bloodline responsible for the future of the Void Ancient Dragon Clan. 146

Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit

• Is drawn through the Ancient Ruins toward the opportunity intended for her. 149
• Refines Dou Saint Bone Marrow Granules before taking the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit. 154
• Nearly becomes sealed by the fruit’s overwhelming power until Gu Fei spends more than a month helping refine the excess energy. 155
• Emerges as a Dou Saint with an awakened Ancient Dragon Phoenix bloodline and declares her intention to protect Gu Fei. 157 158

Dragon Emperor

• Returns to Dragon Island, is acknowledged as Dragon Emperor, and begins the reunification of the Dragon Clan. 209 210
• Leads the assault on North Dragon Island and pursues the North Dragon King with Gu Fei’s support. 210
• Later seeks her father after learning that Zhu Kun survived. 213 216

Conflicts with Major Factions

• Assists Gu Fei in raiding the Hall of Souls’ Human Hall, sealing its space to prevent escape. 164
• Kills the Hall of Souls’ Second Heavenly Venerate and helps confront its forces. 165
• Defeats Soul Demon Old Man so decisively that the Soul Clan abandons contention for the Demon Flame. 252
• Dominates Huang Tian of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan and later confronts the clan’s Ancient Phoenix sacred image in Dragon Phoenix form. 264 267

Trivia

• Zi Yan’s true age is older than Gu Fei, the Little Fairy Doctor, and Qing Lin despite her original childlike appearance. 84
• She is known for eating spiritual herbs directly, though she often discards herbs she finds unpalatable. 100
• Her mature appearance initially does not change her childish temperament; Gu Fei explicitly observes that she still has “the heart of a child.” 102
• She can freely enter and leave Gu Fei’s clan territory after her later growth. 285