Xiao Yan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xiao Yan (萧炎)
Alias(es)	Yan Emperor 435
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Clan; Jia Nan Academy; Yan Alliance; Starfall Pavilion 1 95 337 338
Occupation/Role	Cultivator, alchemist, and leader of the Yan Alliance 177 337
Status	Alive; ascended to the Dou Di realm 435
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Four Segments Dou Disciple	1	Breaks through the bottleneck that had stalled his cultivation for three years during the Xiao Clan test.
Two-Star Fighter	9	Consumes refined Qi Gathering Powder and uses its remaining medicinal energy to force a breakthrough.
Six-Star Dou Zhe	26	Advances after refining Beast Fire Origin; his flame-enhanced Dou Qi becomes substantially stronger.
One-Star Dou Shi	31	Refines the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire, his first subdued Heavenly Flame.
Three-Star Great Fighter	55	Breaks through while recovering from severe injuries.
Nine-Star Da Dou Shi	95	Returns to Jia Nan Academy after two years of life-and-death training in the Black Corner Region.
One-Star Dou Ling	104	Breaks through in the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower.
Nine-Star Dou Wang	137	Reaches the peak of the Dou Wang realm before confronting Han Feng.
Two-Star Dou Huang	162	Breaks through while recovering under Cai Lin's guidance.
Three-Star Dou Huang	165	Advances before defending the Yan Alliance from the Poison Sect and allied forces.
Eight-Star Dou Huang	201	Reveals his cultivation to deter Lower Python in Black Wind Canyon.
Early Dou Zong	221	Possesses multiple Heavenly Flames and easily overmatches Peak Dou Wang Feng Qing'er.
Two-Star Dou Zun	293	Comprehends the Great Heavenly Creation Palm through a Dou Sheng Rib inheritance.
Peak Nine-Star / Second-Turn Peak Dou Zun	328	Completes the Fallen Transformation and merges Xiao Clan bloodline power with his Dou Qi.
One-Star Dou Sheng	360	Emerges from seclusion amid a nine-colored flame pillar.
Two-Star Dou Sheng	376	Uses his strengthened cultivation to battle Dragon Clan enemies and protect Zi Yan.
Five-Star Dou Sheng	396	Defeats Soul Hall experts, including a Two-Star Dou Sheng, while aiding the Heavenly Mansion Alliance.
Dou Di	435	Comprehends the Yan Dao in the Inheritance Space and returns as the Yan Emperor.

Background / History

Xiao Yan's body belonged to a former prodigy of the Xiao Clan in Wutan City. He refined Dou Qi at four, became a Dou Practitioner at ten, and entered the Dou Master realm at eleven before his Dou Qi began declining at age twelve. Within three years, he fell from celebrated genius to the clan's mocked “good-for-nothing.” 1

A modern man's soul transmigrates into Xiao Yan's body at the Xiao Clan training ground. He discovers that the black Storage Ring on his finger had been absorbing his Dou Qi to stabilize the sleeping Elder Yao's soul. Armed with knowledge of the original course of events, he resolves to change Xiao Yan's fate, protect Xun'er, and rise beyond Wutan City. 1

After Elder Yao awakens, Xiao Yan accepts him as his master and begins cultivating the Blazing Art. Nalan Yanran, rather than immediately ending their engagement, gives him three years to improve and promises to shield his cultivation from Misty Cloud Sect interference. 5

He leaves Wutan City for a year of practical experience instead of immediately enrolling at Jia Nan Academy. In the Monster Beast Mountain Range and later the Black Corner Region, repeated battles against demonic beasts, bandits, sect forces, and rival cultivators turn him into a far more precise and ruthless combatant. 16 17 95

Appearance

Xiao Yan is a youthful, wheat-skinned cultivator whose hands retain calluses from martial training and pill refinement. He initially wears the rough gray practice uniform of a Xiao Clan disciple; later, he is frequently described in fitted black attire or a black robe. 1 175

• Healthy wheat-colored skin, marked by long hours of outdoor martial practice. 1
• Slender but defined hands, with callused palms and fingers. 1
• Often carries his black Storage Ring and, during combat campaigns, the Black Heavy Ruler. 1 56
• His later aura is characterized by intense, flame-like Dou Qi and a calmness forged through life-or-death combat. 95 303

Personality

Xiao Yan is intensely determined and refuses to accept the humiliation attached to his years of declining cultivation. The revelation of Elder Yao's existence gives that resolve direction: he treats strength as the means to rewrite his fate and shield the people he values. 1 5

He is protective to the point of fury when his clan or companions are threatened. He immediately abandons his plans to return to Wutan City upon hearing of the Xiao Clan's persecution, and he orders the execution of Jia Lie and Ao Ba Family intruders after finding his household devastated. 73 74

His experiences make him pragmatic in battle. He develops precise, efficient techniques through real combat, recognizes the value of leaving witnesses when useful, and is willing to employ overwhelming force against enemies such as the Hong Family and Soul Hall. 12 95 204

Despite this ruthlessness, Xiao Yan is generous with resources and deliberate about protecting others' growth. He distributes Demonic Flame Valley's treasures among Xiao Clan disciples, provides cultivation pills to recruits and subordinates, and reforms the Yan Alliance's corrupt Pill Hall rather than tolerating exploitation. 152 189 337

Abilities & Skills

Blazing Art

Xiao Yan's core cultivation method is the Blazing Art, taught by Elder Yao. It can absorb and integrate flame power, allowing its rank and Xiao Yan's cultivation to improve alongside the Heavenly Flames he refines. 5 31

• Advanced from Yellow-tier High-grade to Mysterious-tier Low-grade after fusing with the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire. 31
• Refines and purifies energy, enabling Xiao Yan to counter corrosive and sinister Dou Qi in battle. 381
• Supports his use of multiple Heavenly Flames and high-output flame techniques. 117 221

Heavenly Flames

Heavenly Flames are Xiao Yan's defining source of combat and alchemical power. His first was the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire; he later demonstrates control of increasingly numerous and powerful flames. 31 117 396

• Myriad Beast Spirit Fire — his first subdued Heavenly Flame; its beast souls initially threaten backlash during refinement. 31
• Green Lotus Core Flame — breaks Zhao Lei's materialized earth-element defense in a single attack. 119
• Fallen Heart Flame and Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire — wielded alongside his other flames during his battle with Feng Qing'er. 221
• Can fuse two flames into the Myriad Beast Green Lotus Flame for high-grade pill refinement. 117
• Uses four Heavenly Flames to form a Four-Colored Buddha Flame Fire Lotus against Demon Flower Evil Lord. 304
• Later fuses seven and then eight Heavenly Flames for Saint-level combat. 376 396

Flame Lotus Techniques

Xiao Yan condenses fused Heavenly Flame energy into destructive lotus-shaped attacks.

• Four-Colored Buddha Flame Fire Lotus — severely wounds the Six-Star Dou Zun Demon Flower Evil Lord. 304
• Seven-Colored Fire Lotus — formed from seven Heavenly Flames; severely injures the Three-Star Dou Shengs Ao Yan and Ao Bing. 376
• His flame fusions can threaten opponents whose nominal realm exceeds his own. 304 376

Heavenly Flame Three Profound Transformations

An ancient Burning Flame Valley Dou Technique discovered in a Secret Pattern Jade fragment. It combines flame energy with Dou Qi to amplify the user's strength. 108

• Its amplification depends on the power of the flame used. 108
• Xiao Yan later completes the Fallen Transformation by using his Heavenly Flames with Xiao Clan bloodline power. 328
• The transformation elevates him from Early Nine-Star Dou Zun to Peak Nine-Star Dou Zun. 328

Three Thousand Lightning Movements

A top-tier movement Dou Skill centered on integrating lightning, Dou Qi, and consciousness. 110

• Allows high-speed teleportation and rapid changes in direction without the earlier sluggishness in his movement. 110
• Lets him attack while teleporting and create afterimages to misdirect opponents. 110
• Its use against Hong Chen draws the attention of the Wind Thunder Pavilion. 203

Three Thousand Lightning Illusory Body

A Wind Thunder Pavilion secret skill acquired from the sect elders' Storage Rings. 208

• Creates a clone possessing sixty percent of Xiao Yan's original strength at the intermediate stage. 208
• Expands his options for deception, pressure, and multi-angle combat. 208

Emperor Seal Art

A high-level Earth-tier Dou Technique gifted by Xun'er. 149

• Xiao Yan masters the Mountain Opening Seal and Sea Turning Seal through overnight practice. 149
• Uses the Mountain Opening Seal against Xie Shan and later to drive back forces attacking the Yan Alliance. 170 165
• Its explosive power can injure stronger opponents and intimidate hostile factions. 165

Great Heavenly Creation Palm

A peerless palm art inherited through a Dou Sheng Rib. 293

• Draws heaven-and-earth energy across a ten-li radius into a golden palm seal. 293
• Can shatter Dou Qi defenses and create spatial vibrations. 293
• Gains greater force when fused with Xiao Yan's Heavenly Flames and Clan Tattoo power. 335

Soul Power and Soul Devour

Xiao Yan develops exceptional soul-based capabilities through alchemy, Heavenly Flames, and inherited techniques.

• Activates Soul Devour with Heavenly Flames to defeat a Soul Hall Protector while poisoned. 172
• Reaches Great Perfection of the Heavenly Soul Realm after absorbing Origin Soul Qi. 382
• Gains perception sharp enough to detect subtle spatial fluctuations and execute complex Heaven-tier techniques at full power. 382

Alchemy

Trained by Elder Yao, Xiao Yan is a high-level alchemist capable of refining pills for cultivation, healing, battle preparation, and political alliances. 9 177

• Refines three high-quality Qi Gathering Powders during his earliest pill-refining session. 9
• Produces three top-grade Dragon Power Pills using the Myriad Beast Green Lotus Flame. 117
• Refines a peak Rank 6 Sect Breaking Pill, whose heavenly phenomenon attracts surrounding experts. 177
• Refines a Rank 8 Five-Colored Pill Lightning Pill for Xiao Xiao's foundation and meridians. 337

Puppet Refinement

Xiao Yan can create and command combat puppets through alchemy, Heavenly Flames, soul cores, and array engraving. 150

• Refines seven Dou Huang-level corpses into coordinated puppets. 150
• Their bodies are reinforced beyond their strength in life and can endure Peak Dou Huang attacks. 150
• The puppets feel neither pain nor exhaustion and continue functioning unless their soul Magic Cores are destroyed. 150

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Black Storage Ring — the ring housing Elder Yao's soul; later recognized by Venerable Feng as Elder Yao's possession. 1 220
• Black Heavy Ruler — Xiao Yan's principal heavy weapon during numerous combat campaigns. 56 79
• Bronze Medicine Cauldron — a personal cauldron carried for early pill refinement and travel. 16 17
• Eagle Strike Sky — a mid-tier Mystic-class flying skill scroll recovered from a hidden cave; enables brief aerial movement and airborne attacks. 20
• Communication Jade Tokens — issued to his companions for emergencies in the Black Corner Region. 84
• Purple Crystal Heart-Protecting Pendant — given to him by Cai Lin for protection before his departure. 175
• Wind Travel Jade Pendant — entrusted by Venerable Feng for communication and protection. 222

Relationships

• Elder Yao / Yao Chen — Master and mentor who teaches Xiao Yan the Blazing Art and alchemy. Xiao Yan devotes major campaigns to rescuing him from Soul Hall and later fights to preserve his legacy. 5 270 360
• Xun'er — Childhood sweetheart and longtime supporter who believed in Xiao Yan during his decline. She gifts him the Emperor Seal Art and remains a central motivation for his pursuit of strength. 1 149 356
• Yun Yun — Former Misty Cloud Sect Master and close companion. They repeatedly protect one another; Yun Yun disbands the Misty Cloud Sect to prevent further harm to Xiao Yan. 25 160
• Nalan Yanran — His childhood fiancée. Their former conflict gives way to mutual support, and she accompanies him through major campaigns. 5 80 154
• Qing Lin — A devoted companion whom Xiao Yan protects and encourages. She cares for him during his recovery and develops into a key scout through her Jade-Eyed Three-Flower Pupils. 55 154 270
• Cai Lin — A powerful ally and intimate companion who helps Xiao Yan recover and later protects the Yan Alliance in his absence. She is the mother of Xiao Xiao. 162 175 338
• Xiao Yi Xian — Friend, healer, and partner whom Xiao Yan vows to support through her Poison Body of Calamity. He works to restore her memories after the Poison Sect controls her. 19 165 194
• Zi Yan — Close, playful companion with dragon bloodline potential. Xiao Yan refines pills to support her bloodline awakening and repeatedly protects her in battle. 153 242 376
• Han Xue — Han Family second miss who rescues Xiao Yan while he is injured. Their bond deepens through shared travel, battles, and mutual devotion. 200 364
• Xiao Xiao — Xiao Yan and Cai Lin's daughter. Xiao Yan refines a Rank 8 pill for her cultivation foundation and supports her early interest in alchemy. 337 338
• Venerable Feng — Elder Yao's old friend and a powerful protector of Xiao Yan after recognizing Elder Yao's Storage Ring. 220 270
• Yao Ling — Survivor of the Yao Clan entrusted to Xiao Yan by the Medicine Emperor; Xiao Yan promises to protect her and preserve the clan's Pill Dao. 416

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Return to the Xiao Clan — Transmigrates into Xiao Yan's body, learns the cause of his cultivation decline, and breaks through during the Xiao Clan's test. 1
• Elder Yao's disciple — Awakens Elder Yao, accepts the Blazing Art, and begins pursuing strength through cultivation and alchemy. 5 9
• Wutan City and mountain training — Defends the Xiao Clan's marketplace interests, then leaves for real combat experience in the Monster Beast Mountain Range. 8 16 17
• Heavenly Flame seeker — Subdues the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire and advances into the Dou Shi realm. 31
• Defender of the Xiao Clan — Returns to Wutan City after learning of the clan's persecution and eliminates Jia Lie and Ao Ba Family aggressors. 73 74
• Conflict with the Misty Cloud Sect — Battles Yun Shan's forces, suffers severe injuries, and leaves the Jia Ma Empire to train further. 78 80
• Jia Nan Academy and Panmen — Reunites with Xun'er, defeats Bai Shan, enters the Inner Academy, and strengthens his standing through cultivation, competition, and ancient techniques. 94 95 104 108
• Clan builder and war leader — Creates powerful puppet assets, negotiates with Black Corner Region factions, recruits experts, and leads a force against the Misty Cloud Sect. 150 151 154
• Yan Alliance protector — Defends the alliance from the Poison Sect, restores Xiao Yi Xian's memories, and develops the alliance's personnel and institutions. 165 166 337
• Central Plains alchemist — Protects the Han Family, defeats Hong Chen and the Hong Family, gains Venerable Feng's support, and earns recognition in high-level alchemy competitions. 203 204 220 236
• Rescue of Elder Yao — Organizes allies, assigns roles, and assaults the Soul Hall Branch Hall to recover his master. 270
• Ancient inheritance — Receives Xiao Clan bloodline power, completes advanced Heavenly Flame transformations, and strengthens himself for Saint-level threats. 328 335
• War against Soul Hall — Returns as a Five-Star Dou Sheng, protects the Heavenly Mansion Alliance, and battles the Soul Hall's leadership alongside Xiao Yi. 396 397 411
• Yan Emperor — Ascends to Dou Di and returns to halt Hun Tiandi's attack on the Heavenly Mansion Alliance. 435

Trivia

• Xiao Yan's earliest known pill-refining success is a batch of three high-quality Qi Gathering Powders. 9
• He consciously uses his knowledge of the original story to prepare for Elder Yao's awakening and alter Xiao Yan's original fate. 1
• His real-combat experience lets him defeat opponents with higher or comparable cultivation through superior timing, control, and tactical judgment. 95 104 304
• He gives much of Demonic Flame Valley's recovered treasure to Xiao Clan disciples instead of keeping it for himself. 189