Lin Xiao

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Lin Xiao (林萧)
Alias(es)	Ghost Face Flame Monarch
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Phoenix Pavilion; Strength Clan; nominal disciple of Sword Douluo; associated with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; founder and leader of Phoenix Pavilion; swordsmanship disciple
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Full Soul Power	3	Born with Innate Full Soul Power and an Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul; his fire is identified as having traits associated with Ultimate Fire, including toxin resistance.
Level 12 Soul Master	5	Absorbs a Fire Cauterizing Bird Soul Ring and obtains his first Soul Skill, Phoenix Feather Array.
Soul Grand Master; Level 20	36	Reaches Level 20 after repeated cultivation and Martial Soul evolution; must obtain a second Soul Ring to advance further.
Second Soul Ring	38	Absorbs a two-thousand-year Tyrant Flame Blazing Luan Soul Ring, an unprecedented second-ring feat; gains Flame Burst Phoenix Transformation.
Soul Elder; Level 31	101	Absorbs an over-eight-thousand-year Weaving Fire Red Luan Soul Ring; gains Phoenix Nirvana Transformation and evolves closer to Ultimate Fire.
Soul King; Level 50	221	Tempers a 50,000-year Underworld Sparrow right-leg Soul Bone, reaches Level 49.5, then advances to Level 50 through cultivation with Shui Bing'er.
Soul Emperor; Level 60	288	Reaches Level 60 and prepares to hunt his sixth Soul Ring independently.
Soul Emperor	298	Obtains a million-year Nether Feather Fire Crow sixth Soul Ring.
Soul Sage; Level 70	338, 349	Awakens Phoenix True Body and the Phoenix bloodline at Level 70; later reveals seven ten-thousand-year Soul Rings.
Titled Douluo / Soul Core condensed	391	Successfully condenses a Soul Core under Feng Yu's guidance; is described as becoming a Titled Douluo.
Soul Douluo	441, 486	Absorbs a 200,000-year Iris Cold Sparrow Soul Ring, gains Five-Colored Flame, and reaches Soul Douluo; later reveals strength comparable to a Super Douluo.
Level 90 Titled Douluo	559	Breaks through to Level 90 at the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well and begins condensing the Ice Fire Soul Core.
Tier 3 God-level burst power	561	The Ice Fire Soul Core and million-year external soul bones allow him to briefly reach power comparable to a Tier 3 God.
God King combatant	707	Defeats the Evil God King and Kind God King alone using Crimson Lotus Karma Fire and Crimson Sky · Life and Destruction.

Background / History

Lin Xiao grew up as an orphan in Suotuo City, surviving through the support of many households. Despite this background, he possessed Innate Full Soul Power and the Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul. His powerful but dangerous Evil Fire threatened his life, leading him to search for a way to survive rather than merely suppressing it 3.

After displaying his Martial Soul's destructive power and obtaining his first Soul Ring, he earned Shui Yuehua's protection. His Fire Phoenix also showed a notable affinity with Shui Bing'er's Ice Phoenix 5.

Under Ye Qingxian's guidance, Lin Xiao underwent repeated Evil Fire Body Tempering. The process repeatedly destroyed and remade his body, culminating in Wash Marrow and Bone Remolding. His meridians, physique, and appearance were fundamentally transformed 17.

His phoenix Martial Soul evolved through successive outbreaks and nirvana-like transformations. It first developed a Darkness and Destruction Phoenix form, later progressed through Destruction Phoenix and Ink Jade Phoenix forms, and ultimately became the Ultimate Fire Phoenix 25 34 36 113 114.

Lin Xiao later founded the Phoenix Pavilion and gathered allies, affiliated clans, Soul Spirits, and powerful Soul Masters around himself. By the time of the conflicts involving Martial Soul Hall, the Star Dou Great Forest, and the God Realm, he had become a major force capable of influencing humans, soul beasts, and gods alike 486 514 575 707.

Appearance

Lin Xiao initially has red maple-colored hair, dark bright eyes, and a handsome but weathered appearance from his difficult upbringing. Repeated body tempering removes his calluses and gives him smooth, jade-like skin 17.

• His normal bearing is upright, gentle, and naturally noble despite his humble origins 78 114.
• In Darkness and Destruction Phoenix form, his eyes become blood-red and his temperament appears devilish, rebellious, and dangerously charismatic 25.
• In true Destruction Phoenix form, his hair turns black, his pupils become deep black, and his aura becomes cold and detached 34.
• Ink Jade Phoenix possession significantly increases his height, muscle density, and physical strength 36.
• After completing the Third Evil Fire Body Tempering, he develops refined features, snow-like skin, and an almost immortal-like presence 114.
• His Flame Phoenix Armor manifests as crimson phoenix-patterned battle armor with retractable armored wings 290.

Personality

Lin Xiao is cautious and practical. He treats preparation as a matter of survival, avoids exposing his true strength without reason, and follows the principle of not causing trouble while refusing to fear it 3 114.

He is sincere toward people he trusts and prefers mutual respect over manipulation. He openly shared the Five Animal Frolics with Ye Qingxian because he believed sincerity was necessary to earn sincerity 16. Ning Fengzhi notes that Lin Xiao treats nobles and common vendors with the same respect 80.

Behind his courteous demeanor is an exceptionally ruthless will. He repeatedly endures body tempering, absorbs rings beyond conventional limits, and accepts pain as the price of growth. Dugu Bo describes him as refined on the surface but fundamentally fearless and difficult to bully 176.

Lin Xiao is also strategic in battle and politics. He avoids unnecessary killing, conceals dangerous techniques when possible, and judges actions according to their consequences rather than appearances 103 218 244.

Abilities & Skills

Phoenix Martial Soul

Lin Xiao possesses an evolving phoenix Martial Soul that began as the Evil Fire Phoenix and later developed multiple forms.

• Evil Fire Phoenix — His original form; produces domineering Evil Fire and grants strong fire affinity 3 5.
• Darkness and Destruction Phoenix — A second Martial Soul form with half-crimson, half-black flames and increased destructive power 25 26.
• Destruction Phoenix — A more complete dark-and-destruction evolution achieved through the Primal Chaos Immortal Herb 34.
• Ink Jade Phoenix — Grants extreme physical enhancement, indestructibility, and immunity to erosion effects 36.
• Ultimate Fire Phoenix — His evolved true Martial Soul after completing the Third Evil Fire Body Tempering; purifies the former Evil Fire into Ultimate Fire 113 114.

Evil Fire Body Tempering

A cultivation method in which Lin Xiao uses his own volatile fire to destroy and reconstruct his body.

• Reshapes his meridians, bones, muscles, skin, and cells through repeated destruction and rebirth 17 78.
• Grants exceptional physical strength, durability, recovery, and tolerance for high-year Soul Rings 37 101.
• Allows him to withstand amplification effects that would overwhelm ordinary Soul Masters 206.
• Requires extreme pain tolerance and continuous healing support, especially from Ye Qingxian's Nine Hearted Begonia 17 163.

Phoenix Feather Array

Lin Xiao's first Soul Skill.

• Fires phoenix-feather-like attacks formed from Evil Fire 5.
• In Darkness and Destruction Phoenix form, can create a cage of black-red flames 26.

Flame Burst Phoenix Transformation

Lin Xiao's second Soul Skill, obtained from the Tyrant Flame Blazing Luan.

• Doubles his attack power, defense, and agility 38.
• Allows him to accumulate fire-attribute Soul Power and detonate it explosively 38.
• Greatly increases his size and physical explosiveness during activation 38.
• Forms the basis for later self-created Flame Burst techniques 49.

Flame Burst Phoenix

A self-created upgrade to Lin Xiao's Flame Burst Technique.

• Condenses a miniature Fire Phoenix before detonating it 49.
• Its explosion can devastate terrain and trigger landslides 49.
• Can be combined with later Soul Bone Skills for greater explosive power 288.

Phoenix Nirvana Transformation

Lin Xiao's third Soul Skill, gained from the Weaving Fire Red Luan.

• Transforms his body into fire-elemental form, granting immunity to conventional damage 101.
• Doubles the power of his flames 101.
• Can restore his body to a healthy state after severe injury 101.
• Consumes extreme amounts of Soul Power and does not restore expended Soul Power afterward 101.
• Burns away his clothing and equipment during elemental transformation, creating a practical drawback 103.

Phoenix Bathing in Fire

A Soul Bone Skill obtained from the Crimson Demon Azure Kite Bird.

• Uses Lin Xiao's flames to amplify his physical power 93.
• Bewitching Evil Fire provides a 20% increase, while Destruction Black Flame adds a further 30% increase 93.
• Its amplification improves as Lin Xiao's flames become stronger 93.

Phoenix Fire Three Profound Transformations

A flame-amplification technique developed through Lin Xiao's cultivation and phoenix evolution.

• Combines multiple Phoenix Fires for escalating combat power 176 205.
• Evolves into the Phoenix Domain after Lin Xiao's later body tempering 176.
• Can be combined with Soul Power Armor, Flame Burst Phoenix Transformation, and Phoenix Nirvana Transformation 586.

Phoenix Domain

A Domain Soul Skill evolved from Phoenix Fire Three Profound Transformations.

• Enhances Lin Xiao's flame-based combat capabilities 176.
• Is one of his three documented domains, alongside the Exile Domain and Pupil Technique Domain 363.
• Can contend with other powerful domains, though it was overwhelmed by Zi Ji's Yin Water Swamp while Lin Xiao was only a Soul Sage 372.

Great Sun Golden Flame and Great Sun Golden Eyes

Abilities developed through Solar Fire Energy and Phoenix Frolic.

• Great Sun Golden Flame suppresses dark and Evil attributes with Ultimate Light-like properties 175.
• Great Sun Golden Eyes is an ocular technique capable of mental attacks and likely specialized suppression against darkness and Evil attributes 202.
• His solar cultivation gradually changes the inner core of his crimson fire toward gold 163.

Exile Domain / Thousand Souls Banner

A soul-based Domain developed from Lin Xiao's stored and purified souls.

• Integrates controlled souls into the Exile Domain to create a banner-like ability without a physical banner 359 360.
• Can use souls for attacks, spiritual pressure, tracking, and battlefield interference 359.
• Has a sinister visual effect that risks making Lin Xiao appear to be a Fallen One 360.

Sword Intent

Lin Xiao develops Sword Intent after acquiring the Crimson Sky Sword and training under Sword Douluo.

• Possesses an unyielding quality likened to the Ultimate Esoteric of the Great Sumeru Hammer 213.
• Rapidly progresses under Sword Douluo's tempering and becomes his swordsmanship disciple 212 213.
• Can be combined with Phoenix Fire and the Crimson Sky Sword in high-level combat 586 707.

Soul Power Armor

Lin Xiao's customized armor technique.

• Uses his highly compatible avian, fire-attributed Soul Bones as nodes for Soul Power Armor 290.
• Forms the Flame Phoenix Armor, which increases both defense and attack power 290.
• Incorporates Flame Burst patterns, granting the armor a Flame Burst attribute 290.
• Initially has weaker defense around the head and torso because he lacks corresponding Soul Bones 290.

Ice Fire Soul Core and Sun and Moon Shine Together

Abilities gained by absorbing the Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King's external soul bones.

• The Ice Fire Soul Core possesses hardness comparable to a Divine Core 561.
• Lets Lin Xiao briefly reach Tier 3 God-level power 561.
• Sun and Moon Shine Together heals injuries and draws power from sunlight and moonlight 561.
• The skill grants an Undying Body-like recovery effect and greatly reduces Soul Power consumption under sunlight or moonlight 620.
• His Ice Pupil and Fire Pupil External Soul Bones combine to form the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well domain 561.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Crimson Sky Sword — A phoenix-associated sword that recognizes Lin Xiao and serves as the focus of his Sword Intent 213.
• Crimson Sky Flame Phoenix Wings — External Soul Bone granting flight, increased speed, wing attacks, and aerial mobility 103.
• Ten Thousand Year Crimson Demon Azure Kite Soul Bone — Tempered by Ultimate Fire; grants Phoenix Bathing in Fire 93 113.
• 50,000-Year Underworld Sparrow Right Leg Soul Bone — Grants the Soul Bone Skill Nine Nether Flame Hell 221.
• Ten Thousand Year Head Soul Bone — Obtained from Wolf Bandit mercenaries; possesses mental-control capabilities 219.
• Ice Pupil and Fire Pupil External Soul Bones — Million-year external soul bones that combine into the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well domain 561.
• Asura Divine Sword — Retrieved before Lin Xiao condensed his Soul Core 391.
• Crimson Feather Sky Burning Beak fragment — A fragment of Feng Yu's former Super Divine Artifact, discovered within the Strength Clan's foundation 207.

Relationships

• Ye Qingxian — Mentor, guardian, and maternal figure; guides his cultivation, repeatedly heals him during body tempering, and receives a hundred-thousand-year Soul Bone from him 17 114 149 212.
• Dugu Bo — Mentor-like elder and combat companion; accompanies Lin Xiao on Soul Ring hunts, tests his poison immunity, and trains alongside him 36 38 101.
• Feng Yu — Phoenix companion, Soul Beast, and later close partner; assists his evolutions, shares a Phoenix Blood Contract with him, and guides his Soul Core cultivation 100 207 391 559.
• Shui Bing'er — Martial Soul affinity and cultivation partner; her Ice Phoenix complements his Fire Phoenix, and they cultivate the Yin Yang Phoenix Nirvana Profound Chapter together 5 221 290.
• Ye Lingling — Close companion and healer; supports Lin Xiao's cultivation and seeks to inherit Ye Qingxian's role in caring for him 17 221.
• Dugu Yan — Close companion; initially reacts bluntly to his transformed appearance and later becomes one of the people he vows to protect 25 176.
• Sword Douluo (Chen Xin) — Swordsmanship teacher; recognizes Lin Xiao's talent, helps temper his Sword Intent, and accepts him as a disciple 212 213.
• Ning Fengzhi — Ally and Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect leader; values Lin Xiao's talent, character, and political potential 80 213.
• Tang Chen — Ally encountered in Slaughter City; assists Lin Xiao's flame evolution and entrusts him with a message for Bo Saixi 323 324.
• Hu Liena — Slaughter City associate; Lin Xiao saves her from Ma Hongjun and teaches her a chant to suppress killing desire, while concealing his identity 324.
• Zi Ji — Initially hostile Hell Demon Dragon King; later increasingly submissive to Lin Xiao after repeated confrontations 370 372 569.
• Gu Yuena — Powerful dragon sovereign whose relationship with Lin Xiao shifts between suspicion, conflict, negotiation, and reluctant acceptance 514 628 635.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Evil Fire Survival and Early Evolution

Lin Xiao begins as a child threatened by his own Evil Fire. He develops a survival plan around Ultimate Fire traits, body-tempering methods, Immortal Herbs, and the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well 3. His first three Soul Rings and repeated Evil Fire outbreaks establish the foundation for his phoenix evolutions 5 38 101.

Phoenix Nirvana and Ultimate Fire

Through successive forms—Darkness and Destruction Phoenix, Ink Jade Phoenix, and Ultimate Fire Phoenix—Lin Xiao turns his dangerous Evil Fire into a source of escalating strength 25 36 113. His body becomes strong enough to endure Soul Rings and amplifications far beyond normal limits 37 206.

Phoenix Pavilion and Clan Allegiance

Lin Xiao gains the Strength Clan's allegiance after demonstrating a Godly Body and defeating Tai Nuo through physical strength 205 206. He later accepts the Agility Clan, supports its resource needs, and expands the Phoenix Pavilion's influence 394.

Slaughter City

Under the identity Ghost Face Flame Monarch, Lin Xiao achieves one hundred consecutive victories in the Hell Slaughter Arena. He uses Fallen One souls to develop his flames and Exile Domain, assists Hu Liena, and enters the Hell Road 323 324.

Rise to Continental Power

After becoming a Soul Sage and later a Soul Douluo, Lin Xiao increasingly reveals his strength. He confronts Martial Soul Hall's growing threat, protects the Shui Family and Skywater Academy, and establishes himself as a power comparable to elite Titled Douluo 349 486.

Ice Fire Dragon King Inheritance

Lin Xiao reaches Level 90, condenses the Ice Fire Soul Core, absorbs the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings' external soul bones, and gains a million-year Soul Ring and the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well domain 559 561.

God Realm Conflict

Lin Xiao's rise culminates in direct conflict with the God Realm. He challenges the Evil God King and Kind God King alone, separates their fused powers with Crimson Lotus Karma Fire, and defeats them with Crimson Sky · Life and Destruction 707.

Trivia

• Lin Xiao's Martial Soul can switch between forms, contradicting the common belief that a mutated Martial Soul has only one fixed form 26.
• He deliberately prefers Soul Bones from avian Soul Beasts with Phoenix bloodlines 219.
• His Phoenix Nirvana Transformation burns away his clothes, which he considers an embarrassing combat flaw 103.
• He treats the Five Animal Frolics and Eight Section Brocade as part of his long-term physical cultivation 16 78.
• His first completed Soul Power Armor took three seconds to activate; he aimed to reduce this to one second 290.