Fang Xiao

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Fang Xiao (方霄)
Alias(es)	Soaring Cloud Sword Son; Fang Xiandao (used identity)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Tianlan Sect; later establishes influence through the Five Elements Sect
Occupation/Role	Sword cultivator; master of the Five Elements Sect; leader among the Taichang Realm's cultivators
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 14

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Qi Refining Seventh Layer	15	Breaks through after strengthening his foundation; his senses and movement improve substantially.
Sword Energy Thunderous Sound	15	Enters a trance after prolonged sword practice; destroys his courtyard formation and shatters a Foundation Establishment cultivator's top-grade magic-tool shield.
Qi Refining Ninth Layer bottleneck	27	Reaches the bottleneck after earning over 20,000 contribution points in Yunmeng Marsh.
Foundation Establishment Early Stage	29	Advances after seclusion; physical body, spiritual power, and spiritual sense improve.
Sword Energy Turns into Rainbow	29	Achieves this Sword Dao realm through Body Integration with Sword.
Body Refining, First Layer Late Stage	38	Reaches the late stage of the first Body Refining layer after nearly a year of dual cultivation.
Heavenly Spiritual Root	38	Attains a Great Perfection-grade Heavenly Spiritual Root and gains the Taichang Realm's favor.
Primordial Sword Body	38	Receives and merges the physique granted through the Taichang Realm's “lottery” benefit.
Condensed Sha	50	Refines Five Elements True Malevolence acquired from the Gale Belt.
Core Formation / Supreme-grade Golden Core	116, 118	Forms a Golden Core through nine revolutions, surpassing the known first-grade limit and forging a “Supreme-grade” Golden Core.
Late Core Formation physical body equivalent	167	Refines Corpse Poison into essence and breaks his body-refining bottleneck; gains immunity to poisons.
Late Core Formation Stage	212	Refines the Nascent Soul Dao Sword and reaches late Core Formation.
Mid-Nascent Soul Stage	420	Breaks through while surviving the spatial storm and exploring Taibai Grotto-heaven.
Peak Nascent Soul Stage	597	Prepares for Deity Transformation and the elevation of his Natal Treasures.
Deity Transformation Stage	638	Survives the Chaos Annihilation Great Tribulation and becomes a genuine Deity Transformation cultivator.
Mid-Deity Transformation-level body, mana, and Divine Soul	639	Uses tribulation gains to elevate his physical body, mana, and Divine Soul beyond his realm's usual limits.
Peak Deity Transformation Stage	805	Completes the Primordial Chaos Sword Dao Track and gains strength comparable to Void Refining cultivators.
Void Refining Stage	845	Has broken through to Void Refining; his essence, qi, and spirit continue advancing toward the sixth tier.
Near Mid Void Refining	1022	Surpasses 200 Dao Tracks after 500 years of seclusion and plans to reach late Void Refining within several centuries.
Ninth Realm of the Sword Dao	1006	Faces the most difficult Heavenly Sword Mountain trial due to his extraordinary Sword Dao attainment and passes it.
Fourth-tier Martial Dao / Martial Soul	1019	Forges his Martial Soul, enabling participation in Heavenly Sword Mountain's second inheritance trial.

Background

Fang Xiao began as a Tianlan Sect outer-court disciple with an Innate Sword Body. Early in his cultivation, he refined his spiritual power through the Nine Refinements Soaring Sword Record and earned attention for his swordsmanship, drawing repeated challengers seeking fame through defeating him 14 16.

After spending half a year in Yunmeng Marsh, Fang Xiao returned with more than 20,000 contribution points—over twice the total of the second-ranked Qi Refining disciple. His reputation spread through the Tianlan Sect's outer courts, earning him the title “Soaring Cloud Sword Son” 27.

Ling Taichu later accepted Fang Xiao as a disciple and granted him the Taibai Soaring Sword Canon and a Spirit Wine Master's inheritance. These resources accelerated both his sword cultivation and his ability to refine spirit wine 36.

Upon attaining a Heavenly Spiritual Root, Fang Xiao was acknowledged by the Consciousness of the Taichang Realm and received the Primordial Sword Body. The physique deepened his affinity for the sword and became the origin of his later Dao Slaying talent 38 845.

Fang Xiao's travels through the North Sea and Extreme North Ice Plains brought him into conflict with the Ice Soul Sect. He stole its Ice Dao inheritance, sank the associated Inheritance Land, and became the sect's foremost target 155.

After entering the higher stages of cultivation, Fang Xiao became a central force against threats to the Taichang Realm. He united otherwise divided factions against the Demon Race, later became the strongest cultivator in the realm, and continued advancing through the Void Refining stage 670 805 845.

Personality

Fang Xiao is intensely pragmatic. He prioritizes cultivation, preparation, and survival over reputation or sentimentality, setting strict conditions before aiding the Chi Miao Tribe and requiring Heart Demon Oaths from its Spirit Fusion cultivators 215.

He is calculating in battle and willing to exploit an opponent's weaknesses, treasures, or arrogance. Against Yuqing Long, he stripped away the opponent's magic tools with the Five Elements Primordial Magnetic Divine Light before killing him; he later used timing loopholes to outmaneuver the Heart Sovereign's tribute rules 112 953.

Despite his ruthlessness toward enemies, Fang Xiao repays kindness and protects people he accepts as his own. He acknowledges debts to Li Fa, helps Qi Yunsheng obtain the Path-Seeking Flower, and provides Yan Tiandong and Yuan Chen cultivation opportunities in his small world 575 805 953.

He shows little interest in romantic entanglements and rejected cultivators who attempted to offer him concubines after witnessing his power 27 698.

Appearance

Fang Xiao frequently changes his appearance or conceals his identity while traveling. His disguises include a sallow-faced youth and a bald Buddhist cultivator persona 14 104 112.

• Uses a disguise mask when entering markets or operating anonymously 14.
• Often travels by sword light, transforming into a rainbow while flying 95.
• Has concealed his true cultivation on several occasions to mislead opponents 112.

Abilities & Skills

Primordial Sword Body

A physique bestowed after Fang Xiao achieved a Heavenly Spiritual Root. It greatly enhances his sword affinity and later reveals the innate potential for Dao Slaying 38 845.

• Supports exceptionally high-level sword-light control and sword formations.
• Enables Fang Xiao to develop the Primordial Sword Embryo through his own path.
• Allows early activation of Dao Slaying through the projection of his small world 151 845.
• Its full Dao Slaying potential normally requires sixth-tier Body Refining cultivation 845.

Primordial Sword Embryo / Primordial Chaos Dao Venerable

Fang Xiao's foundational Divine Ability, created by combining the Myriad Sword True Fiend method, Taibai Ancestor's inheritance, Li Mobai's Primordial One Qi Method, and the Primordial Sword Body's potential 110.

• Deduces and integrates Divine Ability Origins into new abilities 118 156.
• Commands and absorbs the power of various laws 596.
• Reverses laws into Primordial Chaos, granting Fang Xiao Primordial Chaos aptitude and foundation 596.
• Can manifest a sword that cleaves laws and eliminates targets 596.
• Its Dharma Aspect evolves into the Primordial Chaos Dao Venerable after Fang Xiao reaches Nascent Soul 596.

Five Elements Primordial Magnetic Divine Light

A Five Elements Divine Ability used for suppression, disarmament, defense, and battlefield control 112.

• Counters ice-attribute Divine Abilities such as Ice Soul Divine Light 112.
• Severs enemies' control over magic tools and collects them 112.
• Functions as an instinctive physical-body Divine Ability rather than requiring conventional cultivation-method activation 112.
• Manipulates Primordial Magnetic Force to create magnetic storms that hinder enemy mana and escape speed 131.

Sword Dao

Fang Xiao's principal combat path. His Sword Dao develops from Sword Energy Thunderous Sound to Sword Energy Turns into Rainbow and eventually the Ninth Realm of the Sword Dao 15 29 1006.

• Uses sword light for high-speed movement, long-range attacks, and teleportation 95 212.
• Can refine sword light into silk, improving precision and flight speed 167.
• Employs Thought Swords enhanced by artistic conception 399.
• Controls large sword formations, including the Void Slaying Sword Formation 151.

Dao Slaying

An innate talent originating from the Primordial Sword Body and empowered by Fang Xiao's Primordial Chaos Sword Dao 845.

• Weakens or suppresses Dao Track Projections and higher-level cultivators 845.
• Allows Fang Xiao to contend with half-step Dao Artifacts 687.
• Later combines with a Forbidden Dao Divine Ability, restricting opponents' ability to use Dao Track power 817.

Evasion and Spatial Arts

Fang Xiao possesses exceptional escape ability and a strong command of spatial methods.

• Uses the Void Cutter Sword to break space and flee into the void 614.
• Masters sword-light teleportation during seclusion 212.
• Masters the Method of Shifting Form and Escaping Void 213.
• Uses Great Five Elements Evasion and Great Yin Evasion to conceal Great Dao Power from Integration cultivators 1010.

Body Refinement

Fang Xiao cultivates his body alongside qi and soul, using unusual materials and yin-yang methods to advance.

• Purifies Corpse Poison into superior essence for refinement 167.
• Gains Immunity to All Poisons after dissolving and expelling Corpse Poison 167.
• Combines Lunar Body Refinement with Primordial Yang Creation during breakthroughs 624.
• Reaches sixth-tier essence, qi, and spirit after entering Void Refining 845.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Void Cutter Sword — Fang Xiao's sword artifact; later becomes a third-grade Spirit Treasure with potential for further promotion 480 597.
• Great White Sword Pellet — A Natal Treasure that later loses that status and can merge with Fang Xiao's nascent world as an Innate Treasure; eventually used as his natal Dao Artifact 597 863.
• Nascent Soul Dao Sword — A top-grade magic treasure specialized in attacking Divine Souls; later one of Fang Xiao's Natal Dao Artifacts 212 399 1003.
• Soul Nurturing Gourd — Protects Fang Xiao's Divine Soul and possesses Soul Solidifying effects 151 1003.
• Profound Origin Dao Platform — A treasure refined with the Primordial Chaos Stone; later promoted into a Profound True Dao Artifact 386 1010.
• Void Suppressing Sword — A top-tier Spirit Treasure later promoted to a half-step Dao Artifact 490 747.
• Thunder Controlling Sign — A thunder-commanding treasure used alongside Fang Xiao's sword formations 152 490.
• One Qi Deity Transformation Talisman — Gifted by Li Fa; temporarily raises Fang Xiao's power to the Deity Transformation level 575 586.

Relationships

• Ling Taichu — Master; grants Fang Xiao cultivation methods, spirit-wine inheritance, protective talismans, and support for his future plans 36 95 449.
• Li Mobai — Martial Ancestor and mentor figure; secures Six Energies Divine Ability Origins for Fang Xiao and repeatedly offers guidance and support 154 377.
• Qing Feng — Martial Uncle; supplies Fang Xiao with pills and a replacement sword, while warning him to prioritize survival 38 95.
• True Monarch Ziyan — Beimíng Sword Sect True Monarch who provides the Six Qi Divine Ability Origins in exchange for Fang Xiao's participation in the Demon Purge Operation 154 155.
• Fang Xiandao — Distant relative and Fengyuan Sect's foremost Core Formation cultivator; initially fights Fang Xiao during the sword-formation trial, later expresses gratitude and remains on friendly terms 151 158 604.
• Zheng Xiyi — Former Fengyuan Sect Master; arranges the sparring trial to temper his sect's disciples and later helps Fang Xiao obtain the Six Energies Divine Ability Origin 148 154.
• Yan Tiandong — Chi Miao Tribe Leader and ally; agrees to Fang Xiao's conditions for cooperation and later cultivates in Fang Xiao's small world 215 805.
• Yuan Chen — Ally and intermediary with the Chi Miao Tribe; receives cultivation opportunities in Fang Xiao's small world 213 215 805.
• Li Fa — Myriad Treasures Merchant Association cultivator and friend; gives Fang Xiao the One Qi Deity Transformation Talisman and later seeks mutual assistance 575 597.
• Qi Yunsheng — Disciple; Fang Xiao risks significant resources to secure the Path-Seeking Flower for him and prioritizes his safety 953 954.
• Fang Tianxin — Artifact spirit who manifests in human form and calls Fang Xiao “Father”; possesses mind-reading ability 1018.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rise in the Tianlan Sect

Fang Xiao rises from an outer-court Qi Refining disciple to the highest-ranked Qi Refining cultivator in the Tianlan Sect. His rapid progress and martial achievements earn him the title Soaring Cloud Sword Son 15 27.

North Sea and Ice Soul Sect Conflict

After traveling to the Extreme North Ice Plains in pursuit of resources for Core Formation, Fang Xiao clashes with the Ice Soul Sect, kills Yuqing Long, steals the Ice Dao inheritance, and becomes a major target of the sect 95 112 155.

Fengyuan Sect Trial

Fang Xiao agrees to test Fengyuan Sect's Core Formation disciples in exchange for a Divine Ability Origin. He traps them in the Void Slaying Sword Formation, exposes their lack of real combat experience, and clashes with Fang Xiandao 148 150 151.

Gu God Palace and the Chi Miao Tribe

Fang Xiao investigates the Guiyi Gu, confronts the Qingmiao Tribe, and negotiates an alliance with Yan Tiandong and the Chi Miao Tribe under strict safety conditions 213 215.

Conflict with the Royal Court and Major Sects

Fang Xiao repeatedly confronts the Royal Court, Shangqing Sect, Gongye Family, Nine Marvels Sect, and other powers. He defeats True Monarch split-souls, conceals his identity when useful, and becomes known for strength far beyond his apparent realm 398 399 435.

Defender of the Taichang Realm

Following his Deity Transformation breakthrough, Fang Xiao becomes the primary figure capable of uniting the Taichang Realm's factions against the Demon Race. His power allows him to confront peak Deity Transformation enemies, half-step Dao Artifacts, and threats from other realms 638 670 704.

Void Refining and Higher-Realm Cultivation

After advancing beyond Deity Transformation, Fang Xiao continues refining Dao Tracks, Dao Bones, Natal Treasures, and the Heavenly Sword Mountain inheritance. His strength reaches the point where Integration cultivators are no longer meaningful opponents 845 1006 1022 1064.

Trivia

• Fang Xiao's Golden Core completed nine revolutions and reached the peak of first grade before he chose to forge a path beyond the established limit 116.
• He considers the Primordial Sword Embryo's capacity to deduce Divine Abilities analogous to software accepting different plugins 156.
• Fang Xiao's six Natal Treasures were reduced to four after the Great White Sword Pellet and Soul Nurturing Gourd lost their Natal Treasure status and became capable of evolving into Innate Treasures 597.
• He rejects concubine offers and remains focused on cultivation rather than romance 27 698.