Long Xiao

Biodata

Power Progression

Background and History

Long Xiao and Chen Shijie supported Zhao Xing’s entry into military training. Long Xiao promised that, although they could not bypass its rules for him, the two would help him obtain resources available to other trainees. He later celebrated Zhao Xing’s placement in the Earthly Advantage Institute 117 123.

During the Pacifying Barbarians War, Long Xiao served with Liao Rulong’s forces. He and Zhao Xing pursued a concealed Netherflame Warship threatening Great Zhou’s supply cities; Long Xiao boarded the vessel to fight its occupants while Zhao Xing remained outside 180 181. He later joined Zhao Xing, Chen Shijie, and Yu Ziqi in an infiltration of Fire Dragon Pass 189.

Long Xiao subsequently served in the East Sea. His relationship with Bai Ling brought him into the Bai family, though getting her pregnant before their formal marriage angered Bai Mingchuan and contributed to Long Xiao’s reassignment to the Dragon Vanguard Guard. He later joined the White-Eyed Azure Dragon Army as a sea patrol envoy 257 248.

Appearance

• Wears Azure Dragon Armor, a Cloud Top Helmet, and Golden Boots while commanding troops; carries a golden greatsword on his back 262.
• His blood is described as heavy as mercury, reflecting his powerful martial physique 207.

Personality

Long Xiao is outspoken, competitive, and quick to seek a fight. He nearly attacked rivals who used a ritual Provocation Method on him, but accepted Chen Shijie’s reprimand once he understood the consequences 180 107. He respects heirs who train hard despite their status and openly dislikes people who rely on family standing without developing ability 229.

He is equally demonstrative with people close to him: he follows Zhao Xing’s progress, offers him help and takes an affectionate interest in the Mountain Cat 159 261. Zhao Xing considers him simple-natured and believes he might care for the cat better than Zhao himself 221.

Abilities & Skills

Sword cultivation

• Created the Divine Firmament Sword Art during an opportunity at the Heavenly Gate 223.
• Can protect his internal organs with sword qi, limiting the effect of Zhao Xing’s body-altering Soaring Serpent Transformation 181.
• Used sword attacks to intercept Ji Chen’s escape; one sword lodged in Ji Chen’s body and grew when Ji Chen used yuan energy 293.

Battlefield tracking and command

• Tracked Ji Chen despite the latter’s concealment and located him again through resonance between divine swords 293.
• Led three thousand Azure Dragon Army soldiers in Qi and Blood Battle Formations while defending a trial city 262.
• At First Rank, was among the few able to track the Baboke Insects deployed by the Wansi Army 365.

Equipment and Weapons

• Seven Stars Divine Sword — its resonance helped Long Xiao locate the Heavenly Balance Sword during his pursuit of Ji Chen 293.
• Golden greatsword — carried on his back while defending the Azure Dragon Army’s trial city 262.

Relationships

• Zhao Xing — close friend whom Long Xiao supports through training and war; he calls Zhao Xing his younger brother 117 159 261.
• Chen Shijie — longtime friend and fellow supporter of Zhao Xing; Chen also corrects Long Xiao when his impulsiveness puts their unit at risk 117 107.
• Bai Ling / Bai Ling’er — his partner and the mother of his child; their relationship includes disputes over his duties and attention to Zhao Xing 257 248 261.
• Bai Mingchuan — Bai Ling’s father, who was angered when Long Xiao got her pregnant before formalizing their relationship 257.
• Long Zheng — his youngest son, whom he sent to study spells under Zhao Xing 693.
• Mountain Cat / Long Aotian — a cat Long Xiao treats with exceptional affection and names Long Aotian 221 159.
• Yu Ziqi — fellow sword cultivator and Fire Dragon Pass infiltration teammate; the two bicker over each other’s performance 189.