Xiao

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xiao Hongchen (Xiao)
Alias(es)	Young Master Xiao; Old Xiao
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Sun Moon Empire; Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy; Heavenly Court
Occupation/Role	Soul Engineer; captain of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy Team; Heavenly Court Grand Steward
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 57

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Soul Master	57	Present at the Sun Moon Empire military camp during the investigation into Xu Tianxi.
Soul Saint aspiration	78	After the Clear Lake trial, vows to stop using pills with side effects and aims to become the first Soul Saint under twenty.
Seven-ring Soul Master	399	Possesses a red, hundred-thousand-year seventh soul ring; his ring configuration is noted as two yellow, two purple, two black, and one red.
Peak Limit Douluo	495	Reaches the peak of the Limit Douluo realm and is close to godhood.
Three-legged Golden Toad God Trial	495	Has begun the trial and is nearly halfway through it.

Background / History

Xiao Hongchen first appears alongside his sister Meng Hongchen during the investigation of Xu Tianxi's arrival in the Sun Moon Empire. He is initially preoccupied with maintaining his image as a genius, accepting Xu Tianxi's challenge after being cornered by revelations about Jing Hongchen's dealings. 57 58

After Xu Tianxi reveals his exceptional martial souls, Xiao Hongchen recognizes his talent and offers to help him prepare for the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy entrance assessment, including teaching him basic Soul Tool knowledge. 59 The two later conduct a practical investigation in the Star Dou Great Forest and strengthen their bond through the Clear Lake trial. 69 78

Xu Tianxi's later revelation of the Ultimate-attribute Black Tortoise Shield forces Xiao Hongchen to confront the gap between their potential. Although he feels overshadowed, he accepts his position behind Xu Tianxi rather than breaking their connection. 80

By the later tournament period, he serves as captain of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy Team. He defeats both Huo Yuhao and Long Aotian in the semifinals, though his excessive confidence embarrasses Xu Tianxi and Meng Hongchen. 399 Five years later, he is a peak Limit Douluo undertaking the Three-legged Golden Toad God Trial. 495

Personality

Xiao Hongchen is highly competitive and deeply conscious of his reputation. Early on, he reacts desperately when his embarrassing circumstances are exposed and accepts a duel to preserve his image. 58

He can be arrogant and provocative, particularly in combat, but demonstrates practical maturity when recognizing talent or seeking help. He assists Xu Tianxi's academy preparation, suppresses his urge to spar in order to cooperate with him, and later humbles himself enough to kneel and ask Xu Tianxi for aid against Ji Juechen. 59 69 124

His confidence remains pronounced even near godhood: he argues that diligent cultivation could let him rival a First-Class God regardless of whether he obtains a corresponding divine position. 495

Abilities & Skills

Soul Tool Engineering

Xiao Hongchen's foremost talent is in Soul Tools. His arsenal lets him challenge opponents whose cultivation exceeds his own. 399

• Commands a large quantity of Soul Tools in battle. 399
• His Soul Tool talent is described as terrifying even by observers from the Heaven Dou Empire. 399
• Studies metal forging under Gu Yuena after she agrees to teach him. 364

Combat Capability

As captain of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy Team, Xiao Hongchen is an elite combatant capable of defeating major rivals in succession. 399

• Defeats Huo Yuhao and Long Aotian during the tournament semifinals. 399
• Possesses a hundred-thousand-year seventh soul ring. 399
• Reaches peak Limit Douluo and begins a divine trial. 495

Relationships

• Meng Hongchen — Younger sister and frequent partner; they bicker, cooperate in battle, and compete over cultivation talent. 58 124 479
• Jing Hongchen — Grandfather; Jing Hongchen supports his development but openly considers Meng Hongchen stronger by the time Xiao reaches peak Limit Douluo. 59 495
• Xu Tianxi — Ally, fellow academy talent, and later superior; Xiao helps him enter the academy, follows him on expeditions, and repeatedly relies on his strength and judgment. 59 69 124
• Xuan Ziwen — Companion during the Star Dou Great Forest investigation and fellow Soul Tool researcher. 70 364
• Ji Juechen — Training opponent whose pressure becomes severe enough that Xiao begs Xu Tianxi for help. 124
• Gu Yuena — Potential forging instructor; she agrees to teach him metal forging. 364
• Xiao Xiao — Potential romantic interest discussed by Xu Tianxi and Meng Hongchen. 507

Story Role / Major Arcs

Xu Tianxi's Arrival and Academy Enrollment

• Participates in examining Xu Tianxi's claims in the Sun Moon Empire. 57
• Makes an arrangement with Xu Tianxi to contain their respective secrets, then accepts his challenge. 58
• Offers Soul Tool instruction and entrance-assessment assistance after recognizing Xu Tianxi's talent. 59

Star Dou Great Forest and Clear Lake Trial

• Joins Xu Tianxi's practical investigation in the Star Dou Great Forest. 69
• Accompanies Xu Tianxi and Xuan Ziwen when they encounter Huo Yuhao, Bei Bei, and Tang Ya. 70
• Completes the Clear Lake trial with Xu Tianxi, purging impurities and improving his cultivation. 78

Academy Training and Tournament Leadership

• Seeks Xu Tianxi's help against Ji Juechen and participates in a planned three-against-seven confrontation. 124
• Leads the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy Team as captain. 399
• Defeats Huo Yuhao and Long Aotian in the tournament semifinals. 399

Heavenly Court and Divine Trial

• Serves as Heavenly Court Grand Steward while pursuing advanced forging knowledge. 364
• Reaches peak Limit Douluo and progresses through the Three-legged Golden Toad God Trial. 495
• Draws Xu Tianxi's anger after publishing a newspaper article following Xu Tianxi's ascension to the throne. 507

Trivia

• Xiao Hongchen once aimed to become the first Soul Saint under the age of twenty. 78
• Xu Tianxi's stated approach to training him is to throw him into the sea for practice whenever possible. 431
• Meng Hongchen believes his Soul Tool talent exceeds hers, though she refuses to concede that he is more talented in cultivation. 479