Shi Yan

Biodata

Name	Shi Yan (石岩)
Alias(es)	Fire God; Mie 159 518
Species/Race	Human; transmigrator 1
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Magic Martial University; Lingnan Martial School (exchange student); Sky Demon Pavilion; Heavenly Saber Gladiator Arena; Virtual God Tower 212 387 532
Occupation/Role	Warrior, martial arts student, saber fighter, and gladiator
Status	Alive; preparing to enter the Green Lotus Secret Realm to rescue the Heavenly Saber Saint Lord 631
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
First-Order Warrior	2	Awakens Southern Bright Blazing Fire and reaches 11 cal of qi and blood, crossing the threshold to become a martial artist.
Third-Order Warrior	67	Possesses two flames, perfected core punch and saber arts, and the second level of the Boundless Sea of Fire cultivation method.
Fourth Order	81	Breaks through after three days of pain and endurance, reaching 1,024 vitality and blood—beyond the usual 999 limit—and draining nearby vegetation.
Fourth Order, Mid Stage	100	Upgrades his ability and gains the S-Class Sky Dragon Blazing Flame.
Fourth Order, Late Stage	116	Reaches late Fourth Order after upgrading his cultivation; Blood Essence rises to 4,166 cards and Spirit to 886 Hertz.
Fifth Order	152	Breaks through after absorbing a Sixth-Order warrior's Martial Spirit; Blood Essence reaches 6,186 cards and Spirit 936 Hertz.
Fifth Order, Mid Stage	164	The fifth revolution of the Nine Revolutions Vajra Art adds roughly 3,000 cards of Blood Essence.
Sixth Order, Early Stage	191	Gains Fire of Life and Blood Poison Fire while reaching 29,708 cal of Blood Essence.
Sixth Order, Mid Stage	202	Learns Departing Fire Returning Heart and advances the Boundless Sea of Fire to its sixth level.
Sixth Order, Late Stage	220	Reaches late Sixth Order after killing Martial General Ruan Shujin and accumulating over 290,000 Martial Virtue Points.
Seventh Order / Martial General	232	Breaks through from peak Sixth Order; his aura threatens the training building, forcing him to release it in the sky.
Seventh Order, Mid Stage	273	Develops the Blood Refinement Divine Ape to the Flesh Realm and the Nine Revolutions Vajra Art to its eighth revolution.
Seventh Order, Late Stage	305	Surpasses one million Martial Virtue Points and develops the Six Harmonies Saber Domain.
Eighth Order, Early Stage	345	Holds 3.8 Chen of energy and reaches the middle stage of the Eighth Body Refining Realm.
Eighth Order, Mid Stage	372	Reaches 7.1 Chen of energy and late Eighth Realm body refinement.
Eighth Order, Peak	398	Possesses 14 Chen of energy and peak Eighth Realm body refinement.
Martial Emperor	401	Advances to the Martial Emperor realm.
Body Refining Ninth Realm	405	Condenses a Blood Core, increasing endurance, strength, and power absorption.
Origin Realm, Early Stage	444	Enters the Origin Realm and advances body refinement to the early Tenth Realm.
Origin Realm, Peak	484	Reaches Origin Realm peak with over 12,000 Chen of energy.
Domain Master, Early Stage	490	Advances to the early Domain Master realm.
Lord Realm, Peak	547	Reaches Peak Lord Realm and peak Twelfth Realm body refinement.
World King	623	Identified by Saint Lord Xue Jingmang as a World King warrior.

Background / History

Shi Yan was an ordinary person in his previous life before transmigrating into a parallel world shaped by Spiritual Revival, martial arts, supernatural abilities, and demonic beasts. He initially awakened the combat-useless D-Class Biological Ignite, then received the Martial Virtue System, 1,000 Martial Virtue Points, and the SSS-Class Southern Bright Blazing Fire. 1 2

Shortly after becoming a First-Order Warrior, Shi Yan killed a Sharp-Toothed Dog Demon with a single punch. Captain Lin Ye of the Jiangnan Monster Suppression Bureau recognized his potential and arranged for the incident to be handled without disrupting Shi Yan's Martial Arts Examination. 4

His Gaokao performance and record of killing Second-Order Demonic Beasts made him one of 27 perfect scorers nationwide. Magic Martial University moved to recruit him before rival schools could do so, and he subsequently became Fang Ziwei's disciple. 24 48

Appearance

Shi Yan is repeatedly described as tall and handsome. In combat armor, Li Yuqing compares his presence to a black war god emerging from the forest. 81 82

• Commonly fights with a saber.
• Can alter his appearance, clothing, and apparent cultivation to pass as a weathered wandering adventurer. 186
• His later proximity is marked by restrained but unsettling Killing Intent from his energy-laden saber. 309

Personality

Shi Yan is direct about seeking strength and resources. He does not conceal his SSS-Class ability from Fang Ziwei because he expects talent to be rewarded with cultivation resources, and he treats battles as opportunities to earn Martial Virtue Points. 48 100

He is a willing risk-taker with a strong competitive streak, but he is not indiscriminately violent. He protects companions and civilians when possible, deliberately endures danger to temper his body, and distinguishes between serious crimes and lesser wrongdoing when deciding punishment. 107 123 208

As his power grows, Shi Yan becomes more decisive against assassins, foreign enemies, and traitors. Even so, he retains loyalty to his teachers, senior brothers, friends, and China. 238 330

Abilities & Skills

Martial Virtue System

The Martial Virtue System is Shi Yan's primary means of accelerated growth. It initially grants Southern Bright Blazing Fire and 1,000 Martial Virtue Points. 1 2

• Martial Virtue Points can improve his physical attributes, supernatural abilities, cultivation methods, and martial-art proficiency. 2 93 322
• He earns points by killing demonic beasts and hostile warriors, defeating opponents across realms, and promoting martial virtue. 130 277 293
• Public battles greatly increase his rewards: later promotions grant points based on the number of spectators present. 235 287

Fire-Based Supernatural Abilities

Shi Yan's foundation is Southern Bright Blazing Fire, initially an SSS-Class ability that later develops to Divine/God-Class classification. 1 345 353

• Sky Dragon Blazing Flame — S-Class flame obtained through a Martial Virtue System upgrade; contributes to his Fourth-Order mid-stage advancement. 100
• Fire of Life / Origin True Fire of Life — Healing flame capable of rapidly restoring severe injuries and removing hidden wounds. 203 219
• Ability Cancellation — Uses fire to counter hostile supernatural abilities, including Zhai Leida's lightning. 121
• Offensive flame arts — Employs Three Flame Fusion, Blazing Flame Divine Needle, Flame Palm, and Departing Fire Returning Heart in high-level combat. 206 208 256
• Limit — Major ability upgrades create visible sky anomalies and can attract unwanted attention. 100

Saber Arts

Shi Yan specializes in saber combat, reaching perfected saber technique shortly after entering Magic Martial University. His fighting style emphasizes rapid, precise strikes at vital points. 40 41

• Uses the Explosive Flame Eighteen Sabers and the fire-compatible Eighteen Paths Fire Shadow movement art. 67 79
• Learns the SSS-Class Eightfold Collapse, later using its third level to collapse Martial King Mu Jinggan's body and cultivation. 159 256
• Advances the Six Harmonies Saber Domain into Saber Aura, manifesting a thousand-meter-long blade aura. 322
• Reaches the Twelvefold Blade Realm through the Heaven Deriving Saber technique. 611
• Performs at the Blade Soul and Blade Domain realms in the Purgatory Gladiator Arena. 518

Body Refinement and Physical Strength

Shi Yan continually reinforces his body through the Nine Revolutions Vajra Art, Blood Refinement Divine Ape, and later higher-grade body-refining methods. 159 246 490

• Can shatter simulated Fifth-Order attacks with a bare palm without using Blood Essence or a supernatural ability. 234
• Uses extreme pressure, injury, and healing to temper his body during combat. 123
• Resists Martial Kings' mental suppression through physical strength alone. 276
• His body reaches the Ninth Realm after condensing a Blood Core, then the Tenth and eventually Twelfth Realm. 405 444 547

Spiritual Power, Concealment, and Movement

Shi Yan combines spiritual power with refined movement and concealment techniques.

• Can restrain enemies with Spiritual Power and detect spatial barriers. 208 277
• Uses Blood Concealment Technique to suppress his apparent realm and disguise himself. 186 191
• His movement ability improves enough to impress Magic Martial University's principal and support missions protecting spatial-ability users. 266
• Possesses an unusual Fire Eye, though Holy Lord Qian Qing warns him not to reveal it casually. 588

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Lava Spirit Devouring Saber — Shi Yan's signature saber; after being reforged, it becomes a vessel for his excess One Chen of Power and must be held to prevent an explosive release. 288 308
• Phantom Blood — A 1,400-jin A-Class Tang saber that grows sharper when infused with Blood Essence. 159
• Ink Scale Soft Armor — A-Class soft armor capable of withstanding attacks from Seventh-Order Demonic Beasts without restricting mobility. 159
• Blue Armor Set — Legendary Human Frontline armor inherited from Lan Zhu; its original owner had killed 1,000 same-level alien enemies within one month. 588
• Mie Heavenly Saber — Saint-Class saber associated with his later Heavenly Saber identity. 532 547
• Five Elements Ring — Incomplete Immortal-Class item listed among his later possessions. 547

Recognition & Honors

• Receives a Three-Star talent medal from Zhao Hongying. 138
• Earns Second-Class Individual Merit; his team receives Second-Class Collective Merit. 219
• Evaluated as a Five-Star Talent, with SSS-Class combat power and potential. 238
• Receives a Special Action Token from Martial Emperor Ye Daorong, permitting independent action throughout China. 330

Relationships

• Liu Wang — Deskmate and best friend; struggles to accept Shi Yan's sudden rise from a low-ranked student to a First-Order Warrior. 1 9
• Gu Guoping — Uncle who supports Shi Yan's training and takes pride in his progress. 4
• Gu Feng — Cousin; Shi Yan uses a Fourth-Order battle to teach him by example. 121
• Fang Ziwei — Teacher at Magic Martial University; Shi Yan openly reveals Southern Bright Blazing Fire to her. 48
• Zhang Yunya — Senior sister, early recruiter, and recurring combat companion; Shi Yan investigates the poisoning that injures her. 24 183
• Qi Ziyue — Romantic partner and fellow saber user; Shi Yan repeatedly prioritizes her safety, while she supports his growth despite pressure from the Qi Family. 93 132
• Li Yuqing — Senior companion and Mount Tai guide; she supports his Fourth-Order breakthrough and accepts his relationship with Qi Ziyue. 81 93
• Nie Lingshan — Healer and teammate; assists Shi Yan's body-tempering strategy and grows closer to him over time. 123 238
• Bai Yuyao — Ally rescued by Shi Yan on Snow Sword Mountain; develops feelings for him after witnessing his healing and strength. 203 233
• Huang Qizheng — Third senior brother; accompanies Shi Yan on dangerous missions, offers strategy, and later receives Shi Yan's help to become a Martial King. 159 330
• Mu Yuqing — Spatial-ability user and close mission partner; repeatedly assists Shi Yan and worries for his safety. 276 335
• Xin Na — Mechanical Race princess and adviser; encourages Shi Yan to test himself against cosmic geniuses and becomes a major companion after his departure from Earth. 450 490
• Liya — Ally from the Yanguang Starfield; joins Shi Yan in perilous conflicts and sends him a distress signal when trapped by the Snow Shadow Clan. 472 572 622
• Hu Yun'er — Former enemy whom Shi Yan defeats, enslaves with the Heavenly Slave Mark, and takes as an Eighth-Order Saint bodyguard. 612
• Ryōmori Reiko — Eastern Seas Martial King who returns his saber and later serves Shi Yan as her master. 288 371

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Awakening and Gaokao — Awakens Southern Bright Blazing Fire, kills his first demonic beast, earns official notice from the Monster Suppression Bureau, and becomes a nationally recognized perfect-score candidate. 1 4 24
• Magic Martial University — Develops his saber arts, enters the freshman competition, forms bonds with Qi Ziyue and fellow students, and begins using Martial Virtue Points to accelerate his growth. 40 45 67
• Mount Tai Expedition — Breaks into Fourth Order, defeats Fourth-Order Demonic Beasts, and joins Li Yuqing in fighting through Mount Tai. 81 82 93
• Inter-school Battles — Leads and trains his team, counters powerful supernatural abilities, and uses hostile gravity to temper his body. 117 121 123
• National Talent Missions — Earns Three-Star and Five-Star recognition, clears borders, protects national formation projects, and becomes a Martial General. 138 213 238 232
• Assassination and Overseas Conflict — Survives attacks by Dark Prison, Guidance Cult, and foreign forces; defeats Martial Kings and humiliates Eastern Seas warriors in public combat. 238 274 287
• National Competition and Martial Emperor Ascension — Advances his saber realm, accepts responsibility during China's demon crisis, and becomes a Martial Emperor. 322 330 401
• Departure from Earth — Reaches the Origin Realm, leaves Blue Star to confront wider cosmic threats, and enters the Yanguang Starfield. 444 455 456
• Heavenly Saber and Cosmic Competition — Fights under the identity Mie, builds Heavenly Saber's reputation, and continues pursuing stronger opponents through the Xushen Tower. 490 518 532
• Molong Star Crisis — Responds to Liya's distress call, confronts the Snow Shadow Clan, and becomes involved in the rescue of the Heavenly Saber Saint Lord. 622 631

Notable Quotes

“I’m just a little itchy to fight.” 100

“People only listen when they’re dead.” 263