An Lan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	An Lan (安澜)
Alias(es)	Little Highness; Little Anzi
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Martial Soul Hall / Spirit Hall
Occupation/Role	Qian Xunji's disciple; Spirit Team captain; later holds a post in the Pope's Palace
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Soul Power Level 2	9 14	His awakening result is recorded as Level 2, though his martial soul's aura and cultivation rate lead instructors to suspect an incomplete mutation that consumed part of his innate power.
Level 10	9	Reaches Level 10 after roughly eight months of cultivation; his soul power is noted as denser than a typical Level 10's.
First Spirit Ring	11	Absorbs a 500-year Sun Flower ring and gains Blazing Divine Radiance.
Second Spirit Ring / Level 20	16	Absorbs an 800-year Flame Winged Dragon ring, gaining Sunflame Wings and securing Qian Xunji's formal tutelage.
Level 30	36	Breaks through alongside Tian Rui after more than two years of cultivation and use of the Essence of Qi Method.
Third Spirit Ring / Level 31+	40	Absorbs a more than 2,000-year-old Flame Cloud Sparrow ring, gaining Flame Storm; advances just beyond Level 31.
Golden Feather Luan Bird evolution	47	His first three skills strengthen: Energy Gathering Ring reaches a 40% fire-and-speed amplification, Sunflame Wings reaches roughly 35% attack and damage-reduction amplification, and Flame Storm gains a conditional three-second forced stun.
Fourth Spirit Ring	48	Acquires a Fire Cloud Sparrow spirit ring with a light attribute after failing to find a suitable Phoenix-bloodline beast.
Rank 90	117	Breaks through to Rank 90 after capturing the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's first Spirit Ring through the group's shared-ring arrangement.
Nine-ring configuration displayed	120	Reveals nine rings—one gold-red, four black, and four black-red—during his battle with Chrysanthemum Douluo.
Approximately Level 97	168	Completes his Sea God trials; his visible spirit power reaches around Level 97, and all non-God-Bestowed Spirit Rings are upgraded to red.

Background / History

An Lan is a native of Martial Soul City whose parents died early. After transmigrating and splitting into five connected individuals, he operates through a shared mental space with Zhou Xuefeng, Ning Yulin, Tang Yin, and Tian Rui. His early role is to act freely within Martial Soul Hall while the others are constrained by clan, sect, or family identities 2 3.

Initially registered with Innate Soul Power Level 2, An Lan researches bird-type martial souls and attempts to solve the Golden Feather Luan Bird's inability to fly before gaining a flight skill. He studies Martial Soul Possession, observes older Beast Spirit Masters, and theorizes that greater soul-power quality or partial solidification of his spirit body could make independent flight possible 4 5.

His anomalously rapid growth to Level 10 attracts the attention of the Spirit Academy and Martial Soul Hall. After joining Martial Soul Hall, he pursues fire- and sun-aligned flying spirit beasts, gains his first two rings, reveals the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon as his second martial soul, and becomes Qian Xunji's disciple 9 11 14 16.

Following Bibi Dong's return from the City of Slaughter, An Lan intervenes when she attacks Qian Renxue. He endures the pressure of Bibi Dong's killing intent long enough to summon aid, earning further favor from Qian Xunji and beginning a close bond with Qian Renxue 17.

After Qian Xunji's death, An Lan remains in Spirit Hall under Bibi Dong's rule. He acts cautiously around her, influences her actions against the Clear Sky Sect, and later develops a tense but mutually beneficial political partnership with her over plans concerning the Heaven Dou Empire 28 29 82.

Personality

An Lan is analytical, ambitious, and highly pragmatic. He plans spirit-ring choices around long-term martial-soul development, treats information as a strategic resource, and routinely seeks methods that other Soul Masters overlook—such as improving flight through soul-power control, shaping condensed energy into weapons, and researching Soul Cores at an unusually early stage 4 5 22 39.

He is also politically calculating. He uses his relationship with Qian Renxue and his standing in Spirit Hall to build influence, restrain Bibi Dong where possible, and advance plans to reshape the continent's power structure 28 55 82 171.

Despite this manipulation, An Lan is protective toward people he considers his own. He shields Qian Renxue during Bibi Dong's attack, worries about her emotional state, and explicitly warns Bibi Dong not to harm her 17 31 82. His interactions with Qian Renxue are frequently teasing and competitive, including repeated sparring matches and playful wagers 19 21 22.

Abilities & Skills

Twin Martial Souls

An Lan possesses the Golden Feather Luan Bird as his primary martial soul and publicly reveals the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon as his second. His twin-martial-soul status is the basis for Qian Xunji's interest in taking him as a disciple 14 17.

• The Golden Feather Luan Bird is a rare mutated fire-attribute Luan Bird martial soul with flight and flame potential 3 40.
• He keeps the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon largely concealed during his early growth, fearing that its exposure could create political complications 14.
• He can also employ shared martial souls and rings through the connection between the five split individuals; he is specifically shown using Blue Silver Grass to deepen Qian Renxue's sleep 11 28.

Blazing Divine Radiance / Energy Gathering Ring

An Lan's first spirit skill originates from a 500-year Sun Flower. It manifests as a flame halo behind his wings that gathers external energy and converts it into spirit power or flames 11 16 22.

• Initially increases his flame intensity and speed by 20% 11.
• Can be applied to allies, although non-fire-attribute Soul Masters do not receive the fire-attribute enhancement 11.
• Produces a large reserve of energy, helping explain why his soul-power quantity greatly exceeds his apparent level 19 22.
• After his martial soul evolves, its fire and speed amplification rises to 40%, while the energy it condenses becomes more solid and controllable 47.
• Can power fireball barrages, a sea of fire, flame beams, and shaped energy constructs 19 20.

Sunflame Wings

An Lan's second spirit skill comes from an 800-year Flame Winged Dragon. It covers him in flame-like feathered robes and grants high-speed flight 16.

• Initially raises attack power by 20% and reduces incoming physical and energy damage by 20% 16.
• Its flight speed surpasses that of at least half of same-level agility-type Soul Masters, according to the accompanying Spirit Saints 16.
• When combined with Blazing Divine Radiance, it can sustain flight for more than an hour and enables attacks using stored flame energy 16.
• Following his martial soul's evolution, its attack and damage-reduction effects rise to roughly 35% 47.

Flame Storm

An Lan's third spirit skill is acquired from a Flame Cloud Sparrow and releases a flame storm with a stunning effect 40.

• Initially functions as a half-control, half-attack skill, though An Lan considers its stun effect mediocre 40.
• After his martial soul evolves, targets whose mental strength is below his within the skill's range are forcibly stunned for three seconds 47.
• Qian Renxue's Angel Martial Soul can resist the martial soul's burning and stun effects, limiting Flame Storm's effectiveness against her 47.

Condensed Flame Armaments

Through years of practice with the Energy Gathering Ring, An Lan learns to solidify flame energy into durable weapons and defenses 39 120.

• Creates a rune-covered flame spear and a mobile crimson-feather shield 120.
• Forms large-scale attacks such as the Flame Cavalry Lance, which he once used as a feint against Qian Renxue 20.
• Uses spear throws, sweeping fire waves, and aerial firepower to pressure stronger opponents 120 121.
• His constructs carry unusual mysterious runes not seen on Tian Rui's comparable creations 120.

Spirit Power Control

An Lan develops and promotes a demanding spirit-power control training method at the Spirit Academy 22 55.

• His training emphasizes precision rather than simply increasing raw soul-power quantity 55.
• Only a small number of students succeed, including Hu Liena 55.
• The program earns him widespread support among academy students and expands his influence within Spirit Hall's younger generation 65.

Soul Core Research

An Lan attempts to condense a Soul Core far earlier than normal by using Qian Xunji's compatible Angel spirit power 22.

• The attempt fails because Qian Xunji's spirit power is not sufficiently compatible with An Lan's own 22.
• The backlash causes An Lan to collapse and expel energy-transformed blood mist 22.
• He continues researching the cause of the failure and later makes progress in understanding the problem 54.

Relationships

• Qian Renxue — Fiancée and closest companion within Spirit Hall. An Lan protects her from Bibi Dong, repeatedly spars with her, proposes marriage, and later discusses their wedding and joint ambitions 17 20 83 154.
• Qian Xunji — Former teacher. Qian Xunji takes An Lan as a disciple after An Lan acquires his second spirit ring and assists with his failed Soul Core experiment 16 22.
• Qian Daoliu — Qian Renxue's grandfather and An Lan's principal evaluator. He requires An Lan to reach Level 90 or defeat an elder head-on before approving the marriage; later accepts him as a grandson-in-law 83 121.
• Bibi Dong — Senior sister, rival, and temporary political partner. Their relationship is marked by mutual suspicion; An Lan leverages her authority while attempting to prevent her from harming Qian Renxue 17 28 82 171.
• Zhou Xuefeng — One of An Lan's four connected counterparts. An Lan describes him to Qian Renxue as a brother who has been through life and death with him 3 74.
• Ning Yulin — Connected counterpart and strategist. They exchange plans involving spirit-ring experiments, Dugu Yan's poison, and political maneuvering 3 16 22.
• Tang Yin — Connected counterpart. An Lan coordinates cultivation, spirit-ring plans, and later broader continent-unification goals with him 3 39 154.
• Tian Rui — Connected counterpart. An Lan draws on Tian Rui's knowledge of rare weaponization skills and flying spirit beasts while planning his own spirit-ring acquisitions 16 39.
• Chrysanthemum Douluo — Potential herb instructor and later sparring opponent. An Lan gifts him premium medicinal herbs, then defeats him in a highly one-sided battle 16 118 121.
• Hu Liena — Academy student trained through An Lan's spirit-power-control method. She is among the few who successfully grasp the training, though she comes to view An Lan as intimidating in private 55 65.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rise within Martial Soul Hall

An Lan joins Martial Soul Hall after his unusual cultivation speed draws attention. He obtains the Sun Flower and Flame Winged Dragon rings, reveals his Twin Martial Souls, and becomes Qian Xunji's disciple 9 11 14 16.

Qian Renxue's Protector and Partner

After saving Qian Renxue from Bibi Dong's unstable killing intent, An Lan builds her trust through sparring, training, travel, and companionship. Their rivalry becomes a romantic relationship, culminating in his proposal and Qian Daoliu's challenge for their marriage 17 20 31 83.

Spirit Hall Power Struggles

Following Qian Xunji's death, An Lan navigates Bibi Dong's rise to power. He influences Spirit Hall's response to the Clear Sky Sect, establishes a base of support among academy students, and cooperates with Bibi Dong when it serves his plans for Heaven Dou 28 29 55 82.

Elder Challenge and Spirit Master Tournament

After reaching Rank 90, An Lan fulfills the conditions set around his engagement by fighting Chrysanthemum Douluo. He displays his nine-ring configuration, overwhelms the veteran Title Douluo, accepts a Pope's Palace position, and joins the Spirit Master Tournament 117 120 121.

Sea God Trials and Continental Ambition

An Lan completes his Sea God trials and returns with visible spirit power near Level 97. He reunites with Qian Renxue, then reaches a short-term agreement with Bibi Dong to use Spirit Hall in a campaign to dominate and reorganize the continent 168 171.

Trivia

• An Lan's initial flight research was motivated by a desire to avoid spending a spirit-ring slot on a flight skill; his second ring ultimately granted flight anyway 5 16.
• He initially seeks a Weaponization Skill because he considers a well-used weaponization ability more valuable than many low-level offensive spirit skills 16.
• His first flame constructs were mistaken by Qian Xunji for self-created soul skills, though An Lan considers them applications of his first spirit skill's stored energy 19.