Xiao Tianyang

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xiao Tianyang (萧天阳)
Alias(es)	Rakshasa; “Number One Blade Under Heaven”; Martial Ancestor; Weapon Ancestor
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shenwu; Divine Might Legion; Tianwu Divine Dynasty
Occupation/Role	Founder and ruler of the Tianwu Divine Dynasty; City Lord of Shenwu City; actual controller of the Divine Might Legion
Status	Active
First Appearance	3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 6 — Soul Scholar	3	Possesses the Pseudo Immaculate Physique and Crimson Lotus Karmic Fire; has no Soul Skills or Soul Bones.
Level 10 — Soul Scholar	21	Gains Scythe of Judgment, Spirit of the Flame, and Three Thousand Burning Flame as additional Martial Souls.
Soul Elder	105 144	Defeats the Imperial Dou Team with one use of Shatter; later withstands a Super Douluo’s punch.
Soul Ancestor	792	Reportedly capable of contending with six Titled Douluo.
Soul King	792	Challenges Bibi Dong alone without losing.
Soul Sage	792	Treats Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Beasts as no serious threat.
Soul Douluo — Level 83	754	Absorbs a Million-Year Soul Ring; possesses eight Soul Rings, five Soul Bones, and the Mystic Crystal Phoenix Wings.
Limit Douluo	1022	Identified as a Limit Douluo with the Great Dao Physique.
World cap — Level 150	1951 1959	Reaches the Douluo Continent’s power cap; True Immaculate Physique transforms into Chaos Body, and World Domain becomes Chaos Domain.
Fourth Tier Expert / Demigod	2164	Condenses three cores after opening all acupoints and sublimating his physique, blood, and internal organs.
Absolute Expert	2164	Breaks through again with the Life Ancient Tree’s absorption of Heaven-and-Earth Energy.
Supreme Expert	2182	Reaches the Supreme Expert realm and defeats Alexander VII in a personal duel.

Background / History

Xiao Tianyang began as a Soul Scholar whose System recorded him as possessing the Pseudo Immaculate Physique and Crimson Lotus Karmic Fire. His early growth was unusual: his level initially fell despite training, while lottery rewards rapidly expanded his Martial Souls and resources 3 21.

He developed a reputation for defeating opponents far above his realm. During his Soul Elder period, he annihilated the Imperial Dou Team in a single move while disguised; by the Soul Ancestor, Soul King, Soul Sage, and Soul Douluo realms, he had successively contended with Titled Douluo, faced Bibi Dong without defeat, overwhelmed Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Beasts, and announced his return over a Million-Year Spirit Beast’s corpse 105 792.

After becoming Shenwu City’s lord and the Divine Might Legion’s true controller, he built an independent military and political foundation around trusted summoned allies, legion commanders, intelligence networks, and research institutions 794 936. He later founded the Tianwu Dynasty, ascended its throne, and transformed Shenwu’s influence into a continent-spanning state structure 1488 1489.

As Tianwu’s ruler, Xiao Tianyang shifted from a frequently impulsive adventurer into a long-term planner. He delegated administration to capable officials, created infrastructure and military systems, expanded into the Abyss Battlefield, and ultimately led the Tianwu Dynasty into becoming an Emperor Dynasty and a major multiversal power 995 1818 2125 2182.

Appearance

Xiao Tianyang’s true form is described as snow-white and ethereal. Following later transformations, his body becomes more rugged, muscular, and marked by a radiant golden presence that draws Soul Beasts into reverence 754 1438.

• Possesses a naturally attractive aura due to the Immaculate Physique; living beings are instinctively drawn to him 726 754.
• His physique later becomes the Chaos Body, beginning at a 3% awakening degree 1951 1959.
• When enthroned, he wears a Dragon Robe, crown, and Emperor’s Sword; his imperial aura makes most onlookers reluctant to meet his gaze 1489.
• During the Barbarian campaign, he wore a Purple Gold Hairpin, blood-red cape, Bright Gold Dragon Scale Armor, and wielded the Azure Dragon Halberd while riding Red Hare 386.

Personality

Xiao Tianyang is confident, pragmatic, and difficult for others to predict. His public image as the Rakshasa is that of an unrestrained man of action who clears obstacles through overwhelming force, though those close to him also recognize his capacity for compassion and responsibility 363 431.

He is self-aware about his shortcomings. He considers himself lazy, tends to lose interest after an initial burst of enthusiasm, and prefers delegating work to trusted specialists rather than micromanaging them 654 995. He distinguishes between long-term planning, where he is effective, and immediate crisis response, where he relies more heavily on Saber, Madam Mingzhu, Bibi Dong, and other advisers 995.

As emperor, he becomes increasingly restrained and strategic. He emphasizes stability, weighs long-term consequences over emotion, and is willing to compromise temporarily or accept personal risk when it serves the Tianwu Dynasty’s broader interests 1818 2194.

Abilities & Skills

Immaculate Physique / Chaos Body

Xiao Tianyang’s original Pseudo Immaculate Physique evolves into the True Immaculate Physique, then the Chaos Body.

• Killing does not incur karmic debt, while living beings naturally feel affinity toward him 3 754.
• Grants an unusually pure aura that encourages trust, even among the Snow Emperor and Ice Emperor 726.
• Transforms into the Chaos Body after Xiao Tianyang reaches the Douluo Continent’s power cap 1951.
• Greatly improves vitality, defense, survivability, and physical resilience 1959 1960.

Martial Souls

Xiao Tianyang possesses multiple Martial Souls, including fire- and perception-oriented types.

• Crimson Lotus Karmic Fire — Burns karma and purifies sin; protects him against invasive mental attacks and residual souls in Soul Rings 3 759.
• Scythe of Judgment — Symbolizes life and the destination of the dead 21.
• Spirit of the Flame — Represents the fire of life and spirit of all things 21.
• Three Thousand Burning Flame — Grants a “three thousand starry sky body” and immortal physique 21.
• Ancient Divine Eyes — Distinguish loyalty from treachery, recognize good and evil, and see through falsehood 31.
• Emperor Flame — His principal Martial Soul; remains active even when suppressed and can empower allies or manifest as a Martial Soul True Body 235 914 853.
• Mysterious Crystal Ice Coffin — Formed when his Ice Coffin merges with his body; its liquid painfully refines his physique and Mental Power 914.

Soul Skills

At Level 83, Xiao Tianyang’s documented Soul Skills include Flame Emperor, Ice Heart Fire Lotus, Burning Heaven Shackles Formation, Demonic Fire Lava, Sky’s Fury, Mysterious Armor Protection, Earth Core Fire Fist, Martial Soul True Body, Hegemon Body of Fire, and Energy of Fire 754.

• Burning Heaven Shackles Formation — Combines control, damage, and consumption; used alongside Demonic Fire Lava and Ice Heart Fire Lotus to restrain the Titan Giant Ape 87 183.
• Shatter — A destructive technique used to eliminate the Imperial Dou Team in one move and later defeat mental opponents 105 921.
• Hegemon Body — Provides resistance to knockback and control effects 1975.
• Void Slash — Used in conjunction with Emperor Flame Martial Soul True Body against Elementalists 853.

Ancient Divine Eyes / Eye of Heaven

His Ancient Divine Eyes later develop into the Eye of Heaven.

• Detects and analyzes surroundings; provides insight, illusion, and oppressive capabilities 1959.
• Grants superhuman dynamic vision and “bullet time,” pushing his perception and Mental Power to their limits 1975.
• Allows him to identify opponents’ hidden abilities and exploit their weaknesses 1967.
• Supports his ability to fight multiple powerful enemies simultaneously, though it depends on his reaction speed and resistance to mental suppression 1975.

Mental Power

Xiao Tianyang possesses exceptional mental strength and can use it offensively and constructively.

• His Mental Power is considered among the strongest on the Douluo Continent 689.
• Creates a mental vessel from the Heavenly Heart Jade Lotus Root, allowing him to act while separated from his original body 726.
• Defeats the Ghost Face and Six-Eyed Fiend through mental combat, then absorbs soul fragments 921.
• His soul and spirit can operate as separate entities, enabling unconventional combat tactics 1062.

Combat Talents

Following the Chaos Ring’s awakening, Xiao Tianyang gains five combat talents derived from historical emperors and warlords 1956 1959.

• Imperial Expedition — During war, increases all his attributes by 200%; inspires soldiers and raises the entire army’s attack power by 100% 1959.
• Innate Great Strength — Increases his strength by 100%, defense by 200%, and recovery when heavily injured; equal-level enemies can be crippled by his physical power 1959.
• Slay the Barbarians Order — Raises his combat power by 300% against foreign races and manifests deterrent Blood Qi 1959.
• His Emperor Talents enhance the morale, combat power, talents, and basic attributes of Tianwu officers, generals, and commanders 1956.

Strategic Leadership

Xiao Tianyang is a capable long-term planner and military-political leader.

• Leads from the front against the strongest enemies while allowing skilled commanders to direct conventional warfare 1767 1794.
• Uses strategy, formations, talismans, Soul Skills, and psychological weaknesses rather than relying solely on brute force 183 760.
• Delegates authority to specialists and values capable subordinates who can think ahead of him 717 995.
• Develops Tianwu through infrastructure, academies, martial arts dojos, trade, military modernization, and talent recruitment 1835 2152.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Mystic Crystal Phoenix Wings — External Soul Bone that grants flight and launches feathers that turn into flames 87.
• Ancient Divine Eyes — Receives the Evil Emperor’s External Soul Bone as an integrated component rather than placing it in his ordinary eyes 1049.
• Five Million-Year Soul Rings — Equipped on the Ancient Divine Eyes, including the Evil Emperor’s black-gold Soul Ring 1054.
• Red Hare — God-level mount obtained through a Level 5 Lucky Draw 345.
• Azure Dragon Halberd — Weapon used while leading troops against the Barbarians 386.
• Congyun Blade — Recovered and used during the battle with the Titan Giant Ape 183.
• Supreme Blade — Natal Epoch Treasure primarily used for offense; refined in his lower dantian 2071.
• Infinity Gauntlet — Natal Epoch Treasure located in his upper dantian; a secondary weapon focused largely on killing support 2071.
• Heaven and Earth Furnace — Chosen as his third natal Epoch Treasure to accelerate resource conversion and cultivation 2071.
• Emperor-type Power Armor — Dragon Robe-like power armor that protects him in high-level battle 2082.
• Starry Sky Throne — Exclusive external equipment that buffs allied soldiers and debuffs enemies based on Xiao Tianyang’s energy input 1859.

Relationships

• Saber — Trusted companion, strategist, and commander; Xiao Tianyang relies on her judgment in urgent situations and plans major legion developments with her 384 995.
• Madam Mingzhu — Key Shenwu strategist and organizer whose integration of Shadow Moon Tower strengthened Shenwu’s foundations 914 936.
• Moon God — Trusted adviser and strategist; manages intelligence, plans, and crucial assignments on Xiao Tianyang’s behalf 1203 1492 1587.
• Bibi Dong — Political ally and rival; Xiao Tianyang later appoints her leader of Martial Soul Hall with authority equal to his own orders 903 1464.
• Qian Renxue — Close associate with mutual affection and occasional tension over Xiao Tianyang’s other relationships 1464.
• Yuwen Chengdu — System-summoned, absolutely loyal subordinate and major military asset; serves as one of Xiao Tianyang’s most dependable commanders 345 347.
• Red Hare — God-level mount with a playful master-servant dynamic with Xiao Tianyang 345 943.
• Big White — Soul Beast companion and protector; Xiao Tianyang disciplines him firmly when he acts impulsively 726 790.
• Xiao Longyu — Trusted subordinate and ruler of the Extreme North’s Spirit Beast Legion; frequently handles strategic and intelligence matters 717 1274.
• Huo Yuhao — Xiao Tianyang trains him and tacitly accepts the widespread belief that he is his teacher 936 1348.
• Zhang Liang — Adviser and half-Imperial Tutor whose guidance helps Xiao Tianyang mature as an emperor and strategist 1818 1894.
• Xiao Ruoxuan — His son and the Tianwu Divine Dynasty’s Crown Prince; Xiao Tianyang respects his choice to travel abroad and seek his own path 2182.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early System Growth

Xiao Tianyang discovers the System, gains multiple Martial Souls through lottery rewards, and develops a power set that defies ordinary Soul Master standards 3 21 31.

Soul Master Competition and Early Reputation

Operating under disguises, he reveals overwhelming combat power against the Imperial Dou Team and later helps lead Shrek’s victory over the Elephant Armored Sect through direct force and battlefield command 105 235 237.

Shenwu and the Divine Might Legion

He becomes Shenwu City’s lord and the actual controller of the Divine Might Legion, gathering loyal figures such as Yuwen Chengdu and establishing an increasingly independent power base 345 347 794.

Return as the Rakshasa

After periods of disappearance and rebirth, Xiao Tianyang returns with the identity of the Rakshasa and the title “Number One Blade Under Heaven,” while Shenwu grows powerful enough to contend with Martial Soul Hall 718.

Extreme North and Million-Year Advancement

He gains the trust of the Snow Emperor and Ice Emperor, obtains a Million-Year Soul Ring, reaches Level 83, and further develops his Soul Skills and Soul Bones 726 754.

Shenwu Expansion and Continental Restructuring

Xiao Tianyang expands Shenwu’s military, intelligence, research, and political networks. He outlines plans to divide and govern the Douluo Continent while maintaining Shenwu as the decisive power 909 995.

Tianwu Dynasty

He founds the Tianwu Dynasty, ascends to the throne, delegates power to Bibi Dong and other key allies, and adopts the responsibilities of an emperor 1464 1488 1492.

Multiversal War and Imperial Growth

Xiao Tianyang leads Tianwu through conflicts involving the Elemental Kingdom, Sea of Ten Thousand Evils, Void Faction, and Abyss. He modernizes the military, develops Emperor Talents, and expands Tianwu’s influence into the Abyss Battlefield 1582 1956 2152.

Chaos Ring and Higher-Realm Cultivation

Upon reaching the Douluo Continent’s level cap, he awakens the Chaos Body, Chaos Soul, Chaos Domain, Eye of Heaven, and new combat talents. He later becomes a Fourth Tier Expert, Absolute Expert, and Supreme Expert 1951 1959 2164 2182.

Notable Quotes

“Many have asked me to surrender, but I don't mind telling you, none of them are alive to this day!” 764

“All under heaven is the king's land; all the shores of the land are the king's subjects.” 1818

Trivia

• Xiao Tianyang’s System rewards tend to provide what he lacks at a critical moment, rather than operating purely through luck 936 1818.
• He prefers weapons and combat opportunities over many other lottery rewards 345.
• Although feared as a Rakshasa, his Immaculate Physique causes many beings to instinctively regard him as trustworthy or approachable 363 726.
• He is known for delegating work to competent subordinates, often caring more about results than process 995.