Xiao Yan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xiao Yan (萧炎)
Alias(es)	Yan Xiao 286
Species/Race	Descendant of the Xiao Clan; bearer of the Xiao Clan's restored Dou Di bloodline 381
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Clan; senior disciple of Old Yao 16
Occupation/Role	Cultivator and Alchemist 124
Status	Active 440
First Appearance	Chapter 12 12

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Third Stage Dou Qi	14	Publicly humiliated during the Xiao Clan test, but remains determined to recover his strength.
Eighth Stage Dou Qi	21	Reaches this stage after training under Old Yao and learns the Profound-tier high-grade Eight Level Collapse.
Peak Ninth Stage Dou Qi	23	Prepares to refine Qi Gathering Powder to advance into the Dou Zhe class.
Five-Star Dou Zhe	27	Achieves a major recovery in cultivation while refining medicine for the Xiao Clan.
Da Dou Shi	282	Breaks through shortly before traveling to Misty Cloud Sect for the Three-Year Agreement.
Dou Zong	334	Reunites with Xia Mo as a Dou Zong after surviving the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool.
Five-Star Dou Zun	377	Battles Gu Yao despite a significant cultivation gap, relying on Heavenly Flames and high-level techniques.
Peak Nine-Star Dou Zun	380	Temporarily reaches this level after inheriting the Xiao Clan's final bloodline power from Xiao Xuan.
Peak Eight-Star Dou Zun	381	Stabilizes his cultivation after suppressing the excess energy from the bloodline inheritance.
Early Five-Star Dou Sheng	416	Reaches this realm after refining the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame.

Background / History

Xiao Yan's Dou Qi was secretly absorbed by the soul within his ancient ring for three years, reducing him from a celebrated genius to an object of ridicule within the Xiao Clan. At the clan test, he was publicly judged to be only at the third stage of Dou Qi, yet he endured the humiliation without losing his will to improve. 14 16

After the ring's occupant revealed himself as Old Yao, Xiao Yan learned the cause of his decline. Though initially furious, he accepted Old Yao as his master and became his senior disciple alongside Xia Mo. Old Yao promised to restore his cultivation and introduced him to alchemy. 16

Xiao Yan developed a close friendship with Xia Mo, Xiao Yi Xian, and Xiao Xun'er through regular training and gatherings on the Xiao Clan's back mountain. Xia Mo's superior cultivation initially discouraged him, but their rivalry became a source of motivation rather than resentment. 12 14 21

Appearance

Xiao Yan is described as a handsome young man whose earlier sharpness matures into a restrained, composed presence by the time of the Three-Year Agreement. He is frequently associated with black robes, especially while acting under the identity Yan Xiao. 180 283

• Wields a large Black Heavy Ruler in combat. 285 286
• Can manifest green Dou Qi Armor after reaching Da Dou Shi. 285
• Uses Purple Cloud Wings for aerial movement. 251

Personality

Xiao Yan is resilient, proud, and intensely driven by past humiliation. His determination to reclaim his strength is most evident in his acceptance of Old Yao's training and his willingness to face Nalan Yanran after three years of preparation. 16 282 284

He is fiercely protective of family and allies. The abduction of Xiao Zhan drives him into direct conflict with the Misty Cloud Sect, while his loyalty to Xiao Xun'er and the Xiao Clan repeatedly pushes him to confront stronger opponents. 294 295 377

Though capable of warmth and generosity toward those he trusts, Xiao Yan can be ruthless when cornered. His combat style favors decisive close-range pressure, hidden attacks, and powerful flame techniques rather than retreat. 130 180 286 377

Abilities & Skills

Flame Mantra and Heavenly Flames

Xiao Yan cultivates the Flame Mantra, a rare technique capable of merging Heavenly Flames. His fire control enables him to use multiple incompatible flames within a single body and form increasingly destructive composite attacks. 313 408

• Controlled Heavenly Flames include the Green Lotus Core Flame, Sea Heart Flame, Falling Heart Flame, Bone Spirit Cold Flame, and Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire. 377
• Later refines the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, raising his cultivation to early Five-Star Dou Sheng. 416
• Created the Azure Purple Fire Lotus by merging Azure and Purple flames against Nalan Yanran. 286
• Used the more destructive Buddha's Fury Lotus against Han Feng and the Misty Cloud Sect. 295 311
• Flame fusion is dangerous; an early attempt to combine two Heavenly Flames severely injures him. 214

Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations

A secret art of Blazing Flame Valley that releases the power of flames within the user's body to temporarily elevate their strength. 297

• Initially obtains only the first transformation from a jade fragment. 297
• Later activates all three transformations during his battle with Gu Yao. 377
• Each use can inflict heavy damage because the released flame power is inherently berserk. 297

Alchemy

Xiao Yan is an accomplished Alchemist trained by Old Yao, using his flame control and Soul Power to refine pills under difficult conditions. 16 124

• Passes both the First-grade and Second-grade Alchemist examinations using Purple Flame. 124
• Refines a fourth-grade Three-pattern Green Spirit Pill during a public competition. 276
• Assists Xia Mo in refining the seventh-grade high-grade Fire Bodhi Pill. 336
• Refines the seventh-grade intermediate Yin Yang Life Soul Pill to revive Heavenly Fire Venerable. 340
• His Soul Power reaches the Heavenly Realm and later becomes powerful enough to pressure distant experts. 401 407

Martial Techniques

Xiao Yan combines powerful Dou Techniques with aggressive close-quarters combat and flame-enhanced strikes. 286

• Sucking Palm — draws targets or objects toward him. 19
• Eight Level Collapse — a Profound-tier high-grade technique learned during his recovery. 21
• Great Heaven Creation Palm — used to defeat Star-Picking Old Ghost. 363
• Five Wheels Leaving Fire Method — forms five Heavenly Flames into beast-shaped spirits and possesses power comparable to a Heaven-tier technique. 377
• Heavenly Golden Lion King Body — defensive Dou Technique used against Gu Yao's close-range assault. 377

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Black Heavy Ruler — primary close-combat weapon. 285 286
• Ancient black ring / Bone Flame Ring — houses Old Yao's soul. 16 281
• Purple Cloud Wings — flying Dou Technique. 251
• Earth Demon Puppet — used to withstand pill lightning during high-level refinement. 336 340
• Tou She Ancient God Jade — a highly significant artifact connected to the legendary Tou She Dou Di. 294
• Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations jade fragment — source of the secret art's first transformation. 297

Relationships

• Old Yao — Master and mentor; explains the source of Xiao Yan's lost Dou Qi, trains him in cultivation and alchemy, and names him his senior disciple. 16
• Xia Mo — Junior fellow disciple, close friend, and frequent rival; they train, travel, exchange resources, and support each other in major conflicts. 16 130 377
• Xiao Xun'er — Beloved companion; she publicly supports him despite pressure from the Ancient Clan, while Xiao Yan fights to defend their relationship and the Xiao Clan's dignity. 375 377
• Xiao Zhan — Father; his abduction by forces linked to the Misty Cloud Sect becomes one of Xiao Yan's central motivations. 294 295
• Nalan Yanran — Former fiancée and opponent in the Three-Year Agreement; Xiao Yan defeats her at Misty Cloud Sect. 282 286
• Yun Yun — The Dou Emperor Xiao Yan previously knew as Yun Zhi; she recognizes him during the pursuit over the Heavenly Flames and ultimately allows him to escape. 180
• Heavenly Fire Venerable — Ally revived through Xiao Yan's Yin Yang Life Soul Pill; later assists him and shares a master-disciple-like bond. 340

Story Role / Major Arcs

Three-Year Agreement

After reaching Da Dou Shi, Xiao Yan travels to Misty Cloud Sect to fulfill the Three-Year Agreement with Nalan Yanran. He reveals his recovered strength, counters her techniques with Heavenly Flames, and defeats her with the Azure Purple Fire Lotus. 282 285 286

Conflict with the Misty Cloud Sect

Following the attack on the Xiao Clan and Xiao Zhan's disappearance, Xiao Yan confronts Misty Cloud Sect directly. He demands his father's return and devastates Misty Cloud Mountain with a perfected Buddha's Fury Lotus, becoming an enemy of the sect. 294 295

Inner Academy Crisis

During the Black Corner Region's assault on Jia Nan Academy, Xiao Yan defeats Han Feng with the Buddha's Fury Lotus. He is subsequently swallowed by the Falling Heart Flame, beginning the process of refining it with Old Yao's protection. 311 312 313

Pill Region and the Ye Family

Xiao Yan helps the declining Ye Family by defeating one of its Dou Zong elders, refining the Yin Yang Life Soul Pill, reviving Heavenly Fire Venerable, and driving back the Black Fire Sect. 339 340

Ancient Realm and Xiao Clan Inheritance

Xiao Yan endures hostility from the Ancient Clan, defeats Gu Yao, and earns recognition through strength. Within the Heavenly Tomb, Xiao Xuan grants him the Xiao Clan's final bloodline power, raising him to the peak of the Dou Zun realm before he stabilizes at peak Eight-Star Dou Zun. 377 380 381

Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame

Xiao Yan joins the struggle over the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, battles enemies including Hun Feng and the Soul Hall Master, and eventually refines the flame. The gain raises him from mid Two-Star Dou Sheng to early Five-Star Dou Sheng. 411 416

Notable Quotes

“Xiao Yan of the Xiao Clan!” 282

“Today, I'll consider this collecting a little interest.” 296