Xiao Ren

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Ren (霄韧)
Alias(es)	Xiao Zai
Species/Race	Human 7
Gender	Male 85
Affiliation	War God Technology Institute / First Academy 7 143
Occupation/Role	Technician, Battle Armor researcher, and wartime volunteer 143 151

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Non-martial artist	13	After being beaten while protecting Xiao Lingling, Xiao Ren resolves to gain enough strength to protect his family. Chen Tian gives him the Attraction Art to improve energy absorption and cellular evolution.
Elementary Heavenly Soldier	38	Reaches Elementary Heavenly Soldier-level after fifteen days of cultivation; Chen Tian notes the constant energy fluctuations in his body.

Background

Xiao Ren found the transmigrated Chen Tian in a rain-soaked alley five years before the martial artist competition. He took Chen Tian in, helped him find a home, and became the only person who knew Chen Tian came from Earth. Their friendship developed into a brother-like bond over the following years 7 151.

Though unable to initially become a martial artist, Xiao Ren received an invitation to the War God Technology Institute because of his technical talent. He persuaded Chen Tian to enter the global martial artist competition while preparing to report to the institute himself 7.

Wang Teng severely beat Xiao Ren after Xiao Ren intervened to protect his sister, Xiao Lingling, from Wang Teng's harassment. Chen Tian healed him, killed Wang Teng and his accomplices, then gave Xiao Ren the Attraction Art, a storage wristband, and armor to help him become stronger 11 13.

After Chen Tian joined Peak Academy, Xiao Ren and his family moved from the Commoner District into Chen Tian's villa in Peak District. Xiao Ren embraced the new surroundings enthusiastically and began cultivating every day 38.

Appearance

When Chen Tian first met him, Xiao Ren was exceptionally thin, wore black-rimmed glasses, and had gone half a year without cutting his hair 7.

• Skinny build; once weighed only seventy pounds 7.
• Frequently wears glasses 7 86.
• Often described as looking frail despite his later cultivation progress 7 38.

Personality

Xiao Ren is playful, excitable, and conspicuously narcissistic. He repeatedly insists that he is more handsome than Chen Tian, boasts of his own talent, and exaggerates his accomplishments—especially when trying to impress his family 85 125.

He is deeply protective of Xiao Lingling and reacts with immediate hostility toward Xie Ding, whom he sees as trying to “steal” his sister. His overprotectiveness often leads to comedic arguments and scuffles with her 85 86.

Initially timid and easily frightened by monsters or looming catastrophe, Xiao Ren nevertheless cares fiercely for Chen Tian and his family. When war reaches Hua Xia City District, he deliberately chooses to overcome his fear, volunteer for frontline duty, and take responsibility in Chen Tian's absence 75 106 151.

Abilities & Skills

Technology & Engineering

Xiao Ren's principal talent is technological research rather than direct combat. His ability earned him an invitation to the War God Technology Institute 7.

• Studies advanced weapons and equipment with intense enthusiasm, including technology he cannot immediately understand 53.
• Worked with fellow institute personnel to develop an experimental lightweight Battle Armor that uses cell energy and deploys over the body like an exoskeleton 143.
• Helped distribute Nano Bracelets, Battle Armors, and other institute equipment during the academy's defense 106.
• The armor project remained experimental; no completed version had been produced 143.

Cultivation

Chen Tian taught Xiao Ren the Attraction Art to accelerate his energy absorption while practicing the Cellular Breathing Technique 13.

• Reached Elementary Heavenly Soldier-level through daily cultivation 38.
• Can practice the Nine-Nine Unification Attraction Art while performing other activities, according to Chen Tian's guidance 75.
• His combat ability remains limited compared with experienced martial artists; he was knocked down in one strike during an academy defense battle 125.

Wartime Support

Despite lacking combat experience, Xiao Ren participates in defensive operations when the city and academy are threatened.

• Maintained morale during the academy siege by urging defenders to hold their positions despite the failing protective shield 108.
• Delivered equipment across the battlefield while believing Chen Tian had died in Jingnan District 106.
• Volunteered for frontline service after Hua Xia City District entered Level One combat status 151.
• Charged into the Beast Tide alongside martial artists, requiring fire support from fellow technicians 155.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Storage Wristband — A wristband with internal storage space, given by Chen Tian; originally contained armor intended for Xiao Ren's future work at the War God Technology Institute 13.
• Viper Scale Armor — Armor supplied by Chen Tian. It can shrink into an arm-worn form, recognize its owner, and rapidly cover the wearer’s body in danger 53 106.
• Extreme Energy Cannon — A technologically advanced cannon supplied by Chen Tian; Xiao Ren carries it during the academy defense 53 106.
• Sky-Connecting Instrument — A defensive teleportation device given to Xiao Ren after Wang Teng's death 17.

Relationships

• Chen Tian — Closest friend and brother-like figure. Xiao Ren sheltered Chen Tian after his arrival on Ten Thousand Stars, while Chen Tian later protects, heals, trains, and supports Xiao Ren’s family 7 13 151.
• Xiao Lingling — Younger sister. Xiao Ren is intensely protective of her and openly disapproves of her relationship with Xie Ding 85 86.
• Uncle Xiao and Aunt Xiao — Parents. They worry about Xiao Ren's safety but ultimately support his decision to serve during the war 13 151.
• Xie Ding — Xiao Lingling's friend and potential boyfriend. Xiao Ren views him with jealousy and suspicion 85 86.

Story Role / Major Arcs

War God Technology Institute

Xiao Ren seeks Chen Tian's help when his entrance examination requires him to create a weapon or piece of equipment within one month. Chen Tian lets him examine the Viper Scale Armor and Extreme Energy Cannon, which Xiao Ren studies through the night 53.

Academy Defense

During the conflict between the academies and the NO.1 Alliance, Xiao Ren serves with the War God Technology Institute. He helps distribute defensive equipment and chooses to stand with the academy even while fearing that Chen Tian may have died in Jingnan District 106 108.

Final War Preparation

Xiao Ren devotes himself to Battle Armor development as the seventy-two stone statues become an escalating threat. When full-scale war arrives, he leaves his family to support frontline martial artists, marking his transition from fearful bystander to willing participant 143 151.

Notable Quotes

“The war is coming, the Technology Institute needs me, those Martial Artists fighting on the front lines need me, I have to go back and help them.” 151

“Don’t worry, A’Tian! Now that you’re gone, I will take over your share of the responsibility and bear it for you!” 106

Trivia

• Xiao Ren calculated Chen Tian's birthday from the date they first met, using six candles to represent six years of friendship 125.
• His dream is to make enough money to support Xiao Lingling and his parents 38.
• Despite calling himself a genius with “strength and handsomeness,” Xiao Ren admits that opponents at Battle Venerable- or War God-level are far beyond him 125.