Xiao Yan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xiao Yan (萧炎)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Clan; Pan's Gate; Flame Alliance; Starfall Pavilion
Occupation/Role	Cultivator, alchemist, Flame Alliance Leader
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Dou Qi Level 3	3	Awakens weakened after dealing with Yao Lao's affairs; focuses on recovering his lost Dou Qi.
Dou Qi Level 4	11	Reaches the fourth stage after seven days of intensive training and Foundation Establishment Divine Liquid.
Dou Practitioner / Dou Zhe	25	Returns to the Dou Practitioner realm six months after falling to Dou Qi Level 3.
Four-Star Dou Zhe	29	Advances while beginning large-scale First Grade pill refinement for the Xiao Clan.
Dou Master	92	Reaches Dou Master within roughly a year of being at Dou Qi Level 3.
Six-Star Dou Shi	94, 99	Tests as a Six-Star Dou Shi when joining Jia Nan Academy at age thirteen.
Seven-Star Dou Shi	104	Breaks through overnight alongside Xun'er.
Great Dou Shi	111	Advances after taking a pill; physically overwhelms the higher-ranked Lin Yan without using Dou Skills.
Nine-Star Dou Shi	107	His strength reaches the Nine-Star Dou Shi stage.
Dou Ling	122	Breakthrough greatly strengthens his body and soul; his soul power reaches the level of an ordinary Seventh Grade Alchemist and can suppress high-level Dou Huang experts.
Dou Wang	138	Refines the Fallen Heart Flame and becomes a Dou Wang.
Late Huatian Realm	158	Reaches the late Huatian Realm after destroying the Ten Thousand Scorpions Sect.
Tongtian Realm, Late Stage	178, 179	Possesses basic strength comparable to a Four-Star Dou Zun; kills Shi Tian, a Four-Star Dou Zun.
Eight-Star Dou Zun combat power	185	Flame God Transformation combines his true body and Sovereign Dharma Body, allowing him to contend with peak Nine-Star Dou Zun Blood River.
Dou Sheng-level combat power	201	Kills three Hall of Souls Dou Sheng powerhouses in succession.
Near peak of the Dou Qi Continent	224	States that no one below Nine-Star Dou Sheng can threaten him.
Great Perfection of Earthly Supreme	275	Becomes the first Dou Di in countless ages to advance beyond the Dou Di realm.
Heavenly Sovereign	311	Arrives in Western Sea City as a Heavenly Sovereign.
World Realm	424	Breakthrough causes the Dou Qi Continent to evolve into a Great World.
Peak World God / Creation God-level power	452	Reaches peak Creation God strength and holds an advantage against the Blood Demon General.
Dao Unification Realm	473	Gains power exceeding ordinary Dao Unification Realm cultivators and can guarantee kills through his Universe Furnace.

Background / History

Xiao Yan retains fragments of a previous life that include experience spanning the Dou Qi Continent and the Great Thousand World. Most of these memories are initially blurred, but they gradually return as his cultivation rises. This knowledge gives him a mindset far more mature than his age and informs his methods, cultivation plans, and alchemy. 3 122

After his Dou Qi abruptly falls to the third stage, he refuses to become despondent. Instead, he trains obsessively with Yao Lao's assistance, uses Foundation Establishment Divine Liquid to strengthen himself, and rapidly restores his cultivation. 4 11 25

He becomes the Xiao Clan's young clan leader and turns his alchemy into a source of wealth and influence for the clan. His pill sales become a major part of the clan's revenue, while his status as an alchemist's disciple discourages the younger generation from competing against him. 29 32

Xiao Yan enters Jia Nan Academy with Xun'er and Xiao Yu, becoming a renowned prodigy at thirteen. He later leads Pan's Gate, advances through the Inner Academy, refines the Fallen Heart Flame, and establishes himself as an overwhelming force among both new and old students. 94 99 125 138

After returning to the Gama Empire, he expands his influence through the Flame Alliance. His victories over the Ten Thousand Scorpions Sect, the Lion Underworld Sect, the Ghost Shadow Gate, the Hall of Souls, and eventually the Soul Clan turn him into a figure feared and respected across the continent. 158 173 179 201 226

Personality

Xiao Yan is composed and calculating even when facing humiliation, injury, or sudden setbacks. Ya Fei notes that his words are measured and that he quietly controls conversations despite his youth. 5

He is intensely driven to become stronger, often training to the point of injury without losing focus. His past-life experience leaves him detached from childish disputes and gives him a pragmatic understanding of power. 3 11 43

Though capable of restraint, he is ruthless toward enemies who threaten his family, companions, or territory. He kills powerful opponents decisively, but states that he prefers gentler solutions when an enemy is neither dangerous nor especially offensive. 43 75 179 201

He is protective and generous toward people he accepts as his own. He provides pills, cultivation methods, bodyguards, weapons, artifacts, and opportunities to his family, allies, followers, and companions. 29 77 160 191 365

Appearance

Xiao Yan is initially a youthful boy with a face that still retains traces of childishness. As he trains, his body becomes more muscular and upright beneath his characteristic ink-black robe. 11 43

• Often wears an ink-black robe. 11
• Develops visible lines of strength from intensive physical training. 11
• Is repeatedly described as handsome and increasingly mature-looking. 5 150
• Remains strikingly young relative to his cultivation and combat power. 99 148 224

Abilities & Skills

Cultivation and Combat

Xiao Yan possesses extraordinary cultivation speed, a strong physical foundation, extensive combat experience, and the ability to fight far above his nominal realm.

• Defeats a Two-Star Great Dou Shi, Liu Qing, while only a Dou Shi by using an Earth Rank Dou Skill. 106
• Kills Four-Star Dou Ling Fan Jian despite the latter attempting to flee. 120
• Defeats Dou Wang students Wang Fugui and Ye Han with ease after becoming a Dou Wang. 139
• Kills a Four-Star Dou Zun and injures two Six-Star Dou Zuns at the Tongtian Realm Late Stage. 179
• Slays three Dou Sheng powerhouses in succession. 201
• Kills a late World God in a single strike. 439

Alchemy

Xiao Yan is an accomplished alchemist who uses pill refinement to strengthen himself, his allies, and the factions under his protection.

• Refines First Grade pills in bulk with a Third Grade cauldron and the Senbai Flame. 29
• Creates Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid, a Second Grade pill product that accelerates Dou Disciple-stage cultivation. 15
• Refines and supplies Heart Flame Body Tempering Pills to Pan's Gate, enabling members to approach the Dou Wang realm. 191
• Has soul power comparable to an ordinary Seventh Grade Alchemist after reaching Dou Ling. 122
• Is believed to have reached at least the eighth grade in alchemy by age sixteen. 182

Heavenly Flames

Xiao Yan employs several powerful flames and repeatedly strengthens himself through refining them.

• Uses the Senbai Flame during early alchemy practice. 29
• Acquires the Ten Thousand Beast Spirit Flame from Bai Xue. 67
• Refines the Fallen Heart Flame to become a Dou Wang. 138
• Seeks the Three Thousand Burning Flame to further evolve his Emperor Flame and gain Half-Saint-level combat power. 188
• Uses multi-colored fire lotuses capable of injuring or killing Dou Zun and Dou Sheng-level enemies. 179 201

Soul Power

His soul techniques can incapacitate or destroy opponents beyond what his visible cultivation suggests.

• Causes a Dou Master to experience soul-piercing pain and lose consciousness with a glance. 43
• Can suppress high-level Dou Huang experts through soul power after reaching Dou Ling. 122
• Uses Emperor Realm soul power to explore all of Starfall Pavilion. 224
• Shatters the souls of nearly ten Dou Sheng powerhouses with Flame God's Wrath. 222

Dou Skills and Mystical Powers

• Flame Splitting Wave Ruler — Earth Rank Dou Skill used to defeat Liu Qing in one move. 106
• Great Desolate Imprisoning Sky Finger — Heaven-tier Dou Skill that severely injures Bai Han and forces the White Tiger siblings' submission. 67
• Four-Colored Fire Lotus / Angry Buddha Lotus Flame — Injures the Black and White Heavenly Venerables. 179
• Flame God's Spear — Kills the Ghost Shadow Gate Master and annihilates his soul. 179 183
• Flame God Transformation — Integrates his true body and Sovereign Dharma Body, raising his combat power to the Eight-Star Dou Zun level. 185
• Great Desolate Sky Burning Finger, Flame Emperor Seal, Flame God's Wrath, Six-Colored Fire Lotus — Techniques used against Hall of Souls Dou Sheng powerhouses. 201
• Universe Furnace — A later trump card capable of trapping Dao Unification Realm cultivators; escape is not assured once caught within it. 473

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Third Grade cauldron — Used for early large-scale pill refinement. 29
• Ice Fire Lotus Heart Platform — Divine artifact refined from the Azure Lotus Throne for cultivation and battle. 178
• Ghost Saint Blade — Used to behead Hun Wuya and other Hall of Souls Dou Shengs. 201
• Ancient map — Sought from Hai Bodong in exchange for restoring his strength. 161
• Nine-colored raw stone — Obtained by trading a Heavenly Venerable Pill. 227

Relationships

• Yao Lao — Teacher and alchemy mentor; Xiao Yan attributes his current self to Yao Lao's guidance in his previous life. 14 187
• Xiao Zhan — Father; supports Xiao Yan's cultivation and takes pride in his achievements. 4 25 158
• Xiao Ding and Xiao Li — Older brothers; maintain a close, teasing relationship with Xiao Yan and support his plans. 23 161
• Xun'er — Childhood sweetheart and primary romantic partner; Xiao Yan repeatedly promises to remain by her side and intends to marry her. 23 25 191
• Xiao Yu — Cousin; initially antagonistic, but their relationship improves after he gives her a Qi Gathering Pill and cultivation assistance. 12 29 31
• Xiao Mei — Cousin; cares for him during his weakness, though he later becomes noticeably more distant. 3 12
• Ya Fei — Mittel Auction House branch head and close business partner; their relationship grows from mutual benefit into affection. 5 15 98 160
• Little Fairy Doctor / Xiao Yi Xian — Companion whom Xiao Yan protects by assigning Bai Xue to guard her. 75 77
• Bai Han and Bai Xue — White Tiger siblings who submit to Xiao Yan for ten years in exchange for their lives and promised advancement. 67 73
• Zi Yan — Treated as Xiao Yan's sister; he provides her with pills, supports her growth, and later travels with her. 164 179
• Medusa / Cai Lin — Flame Alliance Deputy Leader; Xiao Yan entrusts her with the alliance and supports her bloodline evolution. 174 175 178
• Yun Yun — Yun Lan Sect leader with whom Xiao Yan grows closer after their cultivation in the Monster Mountain Range. 182 190
• Nalan Yanran — His fiancée; their relationship remains tense and complicated. 46 182
• Qing Lin — A girl with Three Flower Green Snake Pupils whom Xiao Yan takes under his wing. 161
• Yun Shan — Former Yun Lan Sect Master and subordinate who actively manages affairs in support of Xiao Yan and the Flame Alliance. 158 173
• Blood Blade Saint — Resurrected by Xiao Yan and becomes his follower. 226 227
• Qing Yanjing — Saintess of the Fu Tu Ancient Clan and Xiao Chen's mother; later becomes Xiao Yan's partner. 360 385 479
• Xiao Chen — Son of Xiao Yan and Qing Yanjing; Xiao Yan provides guidance, resources, and trials to temper him. 424 479

Story Role / Major Arcs

Xiao Clan Recovery

After losing his Dou Qi, Xiao Yan uses Yao Lao's support, intensive training, and alchemy to regain his standing. He becomes young clan leader, raises the Xiao Clan's income, and helps relatives such as Xiao Yu advance. 11 25 29 32

Monster Mountain Range

Xiao Yan undergoes tempering in the Monster Mountain Range, gains the White Tiger siblings as subordinates, and protects the Little Fairy Doctor. 46 67 75 77

Jia Nan Academy and Pan's Gate

At Jia Nan Academy, Xiao Yan shocks the instructors with his talent, defeats Liu Qing, becomes Pan's Gate's leader, and dominates the Inner Academy's competitions. 99 106 107 125 139

Flame Alliance

Xiao Yan returns to the Gama Empire, consolidates regional forces into the Flame Alliance, appoints Medusa as Deputy Leader, and destroys enemy sects that threaten his territory. 158 173 174 179

Central State and the Soul Clan War

He travels to Central State, reunites with Yao Lao and Xuan Yi, confronts the Hall of Souls, reveals himself as Xiao Yan of the Xiao Tribe, and becomes a decisive force in the war against the Soul Clan. 191 201 222 226

Great Thousand World

After surpassing the Dou Di realm, Xiao Yan enters the Great Thousand World. He becomes a Heavenly Sovereign, progresses to the World Realm, and later reaches the Dao Unification Realm while fighting threats across multiple worlds. 275 311 424 473

Trivia

• Xiao Yan's recovery from Dou Qi Level 3 to Dou Master within a year is regarded by Xiao Ning as an impossible, “rocket-like” rise. 92
• He is known as the “Young Dou Di” before actually surpassing the Dou Di realm. 199
• At age fifteen, he is already capable of slaughtering Dou Huang experts. 148
• His strength eventually becomes so great that the Dou Qi Continent evolves into a Great World following his World Realm breakthrough. 424