Xiao Tian

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Tian (萧天)
Alias(es)	Xuanyuan Human Emperor; Human Emperor; “Little Monster” 106 133
Species/Race	Human 75
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shu Mountain Sword Sect — founder and Sect Master; formerly captain of Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team One 150 187 269
Occupation/Role	Sword cultivator; Soul Master; sect founder; team captain 106 157 171
Status	Alive; ascended to godhood 319 320
First Appearance	Chapter 3 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Soul Power Level 5	10	His low innate level leads Yu Xiaogang to dismiss him as unfit to become a true disciple.
First Soul Ring	13	Kills an Azure Jade Silkworm with Sword Control Technique and begins absorbing it as his first ring.
Level 17	22	Reaches this level primarily through sword-intent training rather than deliberate Soul Power meditation.
Level 19	23	Gains two levels after absorbing the Ethereal Sword Wing External Soul Bone.
Level 24 / Second Soul Ring	23	Uses a roughly 4,000-year God-Bestowed Soul Ring for his second ring and gains Sword Qi Surge.
Level 40	76	Breaks through while igniting Jie Zi Mi under Er Ming’s Titan Sky Cannon.
Level 53 Soul King	84	Absorbs two 100,000-year Soul Bones, reaches Level 50, then receives a fifth Soul Ring from Er Ming.
Level 56 Soul King	140	Gains two levels during two months at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Level 57 Soul King	161 178	Publicly reveals five high-quality rings and defeats Tang San without summoning Sword Fifteen.
Level 66 Soul Emperor	224	His tournament-level reveal shocks the audience and surpasses Qian Renxue’s then-Level 62 cultivation.
Level 71.5	295	Reaches this point after extended cultivation in the Spirit Time House.
Seven 800,000-year Soul Rings	303	His special Martial Soul raises the age of all seven rings by 100,000 years whenever he gains another ring.
Level 79	307	Gains eight levels after two years of internal cultivation within the Spirit Time House; condenses Soul Power and Sword Intent Soul Cores.
Level 80 → Level 90	317	The Mountain Dragon King Torso Bone pushes him from Level 80 to Level 90.
Peak Level 97 / all rings at one million years	317	Refines his eighth ring and raises every Soul Ring to one million years after absorbing the Fire Dragon King Skull.
Level 99 Demigod	317	Reaches the plane’s mortal limit after absorbing the Ice Dragon King Left Leg Bone.
Godhood	319 320	Defies and defeats the Plane Spirit, completes the Xuanyuan Sword, and later negotiates with the Five Great God Kings as a god.

Background

Xiao Tian was an ordinary modern person in his previous life who knew portions of the world’s future and had a longstanding interest in swords. After awakening the Sword Fifteen Martial Soul, he receives a system whose warnings incorrectly identify young Tang San, Tang Hao, and Xiao Wu by their future identities. 3 4

He suspects that the system is connected to the future after it misidentifies an ordinary Azure Jade Silkworm as a fifty-thousand-year king. Rather than trust it blindly, he tests its behavior, learns that shocking it can trigger exceptional rewards, and begins treating its items as hidden trump cards. 13

His commoner background shapes his long-term ambition. He intends to create a cultivation system independent of Martial Souls, allowing people with weak Martial Souls—or no Soul Power before awakening—to cultivate through swordsmanship and accessible methods. 157

Personality

Xiao Tian is calculating, observant, and intensely self-directed. He cultivates constantly, conceals abilities until revealing them produces the greatest tactical effect, and intentionally keeps Tang San motivated because their rivalry generates system rewards. 17 23

He prioritizes independence over institutional protection. He refuses Chen Xin’s offer of formal discipleship because it would bind him to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, later rejects Spirit Hall recruitment, and founds his own neutral sect instead. 96 253 269

Despite his manipulative streak, he is notably generous toward people he accepts as his own. He gives Dugu Bo a poison cultivation method without demanding repayment, distributes Immortal Herbs and techniques among his companions, and provides resources to the clans he recruits. 132 140 165

Abilities & Skills

Sword Fifteen Martial Soul

Xiao Tian’s Martial Soul is Sword Fifteen, an intelligent iron sword capable of independent action. It can guard him during soul-ring absorption, coordinate attacks telepathically, grow large enough to carry allies, and serve as the focus of his sword arts. 10 13 75 106

• Uses Sword Control Technique to remotely control Fifteen and other weapons. 13 75
• Employs Sword Control Flight, including transporting an entire team through the air. 106
• Can fight separately from Xiao Tian’s body, letting him attack around restrictive effects such as Er Ming’s gravity field. 75
• Eventually fuses with the Xuanyuan Sword Embryo and Xuanyuan Sword Scabbard during his ascension. 318 319

Sword Intent

Xiao Tian’s Sword Intent is the foundation of his combat style and cultivation. Its growth strengthens his body, accelerates Soul Power cultivation, and lets him release lethal pressure even without summoning Sword Fifteen. 22 24 240

• Reaches perfection during the battle against Zhao Wuji. 39
• Produces destructive Sword Qi and can form a second blade from pure intent. 39
• Lets his body function as a sword, allowing him to shatter Shui Bing’er’s Ice Seal without using his Martial Soul. 240
• Supports specialized intents, including Slowness Sword Intent and Gravity Sword Intent, borrowed through his Soul Spirit contract. 98

Soul Skills

• Wood Condensing Soul — boosts Soul Power by 300% for one hour after its upgrade; also provides passive Soul Power recovery. 163
• Sword Qi Surge — increases attack power by 400% after its upgrade. 163
• Sword Heart Condensing Blood Slash — a blood-red Sword Qi attack that can pierce defenses when delivered by Xiao Tian’s true body. 75
• Azure Swift Sword Dance — a fourth Soul Skill used to scatter multiple opponents and combine with sword-breaking techniques. 106 253
• Sword Intent Gaze — an eye External Soul Bone skill that interrupts opponents’ Soul Skills. 39

Sword Arts and Movement Techniques

• Soldier Script Secret — grants control over weapons and, with further development, external objects and opponents. 13
• Immortal Wind Cloud Body Technique — creates body phantoms for confusion, evasion, or coordinated group attacks. 270
• Drunken Immortal Gazing Moon Steps — a high-speed evasive footwork technique. 39
• Horizon’s End — an extreme movement skill that appears to observers as teleportation; Xiao Tian describes it as crossing a long distance in an extremely short time. 47
• Nine Swords of Dugu — a swordsmanship inheritance focused on attacking without defending and breaking techniques through specialized forms. 134
• Bixie Swordplay — an altered version of the art that Xiao Tian modifies through yin-yang balance, removing its original self-castration requirement. 88

Secret Arts

• Jie Zi Mi — temporarily multiplies all attributes, including strength and Soul Power, tenfold; Xiao Tian first activates it under life-threatening pressure against Er Ming. 76
  • Its duration is limited by Xiao Tian’s Mental Power; excessive borrowed power risks collapsing his Sea of Consciousness. 259
• Zhe Zi Mi — a self-developed healing technique capable of treating Yang Wudi despite Xiao Tian not being a healing-type Soul Master. 165
• Dionysus Curse — a wine-based technique that can raise his aura to the level of Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen. 267
• Ring Fusion — combines Soul Rings and borrowed power to create temporary power far beyond his natural rank. 179 253

Soul Spirit Contract

Xiao Tian contracts Ah Yin, Da Ming, and Er Ming as Soul Spirits. Their power can be loaned to him without requiring them to fight directly, allowing him to employ their domains and temporarily transcend ordinary Soul Master limits. 96 133 253

• Ah Yin provides the Blue Silver Domain, which replenishes Soul Power. 253
• Da Ming provides a Slowness Domain. 253
• Er Ming provides a Gravity Domain. 253
• Their combined power enables a Four-in-One Fusion Skill, Man-Sword Unity, and temporary Weapon Soul True Body while Xiao Tian is still a Soul Emperor. 253
• At full output, their combined Soul Power could theoretically push him to Levels 97–98, though his Mental Power initially prevents him from sustaining that state. 259

Formations and Divine Power

• Establishes the Thirty-Six Heavenly Star Sword Formation around the Blue Silver Ancestral Land using Crimson Dragon Tooth and thirty-five Soul Tool swords. 203
• Uses the Demon Suppressing Pagoda to seal malevolent Soul Masters, Soul Beasts, Martial Souls, divine artifacts, and even gods. 269
• Creates the Five Elements Formation after becoming a god, distributing diluted Immortal Spirit Qi to improve his companions’ cultivation. 320
• Wields the completed Xuanyuan Sword and its domain, which can suppress even the God of Evil’s power by more than half. 320

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Sword Fifteen — sentient Sword Martial Soul and Xiao Tian’s primary weapon. 13 106
• Crimson Dragon Tooth — golden-red sentient longsword used as a close-combat trump card and the core of the Thirty-Six Heavenly Star Sword Formation. 75 203
• Ethereal Sword Wing External Soul Bone — grants Sword Wing Soar for flight and Ethereal Sword Qi for offense. 23
• Eye External Soul Bone / Pupil of the Sword Heart — enhances perception and grants Sword Intent Gaze. 39 75
• Ring-type Storage Soul Tool — has 1,000 cubic meters of capacity and can store living beings. 6
• Space Shuttle Jade Pendant — one-use teleportation to a previously visited location; Xiao Tian later relies on it as an emergency evacuation option. 6 255
• Milk Bottle Soul Tool — stores an additional reserve of Soul Power equal to Xiao Tian’s current total and scales with his cultivation. 13 75
• Demon Suppressing Pagoda — black pagoda intended to imprison evil Soul Masters and dangerous Soul Beasts. 269
• Spirit Time House — system-purchased cultivation space where one day outside equals one year inside; only two people may enter at a time. 271
• Xuanyuan Sword Embryo and Scabbard — components that merge with Sword Fifteen to form the Xuanyuan Sword during his breakthrough. 318 319

Relationships

• Xiao Wu — closest companion who calls him “Brother”; Xiao Tian protects her transformed Soul Beast identity, teaches her cultivation methods, and fights to keep her safe. 58 76 190
• Ning Rongrong — girlfriend and trusted companion. Xiao Tian guides her combat development, and publicly acknowledges their relationship before Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin. 179 260
• Zhu Zhuqing — companion whose future Soul Skill path Xiao Tian helps plan, advising stealth over a direct attack skill. 128
• Dugu Yan — ally and vice captain of Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team One; Xiao Tian helps cure her poison-related condition through Dugu Bo’s treatment and gives her strategic support. 140 187
• Dugu Bo — close friend and Guest Elder of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect. Xiao Tian gives him the Poison Spirit Purifying World Art and Soul Core methods; they call each other “Little Monster” and “Old Monster.” 132 133 150 194
• Ah Yin — Blue Silver Emperor Soul Spirit and trusted guardian. Xiao Tian assists her recovery, gives her Immortal Herbs, and relies on her Blue Silver Domain in battle. 133 203 253
• Da Ming — Sky Azure Bull Python Soul Spirit. Though initially skeptical of Xiao Tian’s risks, he becomes a loyal partner and lends his Slowness Domain. 76 203 253
• Er Ming — Titan Giant Ape Soul Spirit. Er Ming first battles Xiao Tian, later supports him with Gravity Domain and helps attach customized Soul Rings. 76 84 253
• Chen Xin — Sword-path friend and mentor-like senior. Xiao Tian refuses formal discipleship but regularly discusses the Sword Path with him, helping Chen Xin reach Rank 97. 96 110 174
• Tang San — long-term rival. Xiao Tian repeatedly defeats him, exploits their rivalry for system rewards, and ultimately becomes the standard Tang San cannot overcome. 17 178 187
• Qian Renxue — competitive rival who repeatedly attempts to recruit or subdue him. Their conflict develops into mutual recognition after Xiao Tian defeats her with Weapon Soul True Body. 214 253 256
• Ning Fengzhi — political ally through Ning Rongrong and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Xiao Tian accepts cooperation and intelligence support but rejects formal dependence on the sect. 153 174

Story Role / Major Arcs

Nuoding Academy

Xiao Tian defeats Tang San shortly after awakening Sword Fifteen, receiving movement techniques as a system reward. He then defeats Xiao Wu while deliberately avoiding excessive intimacy because he fears Tang Hao’s surveillance. 4 6

He acquires his first Soul Ring in the Soul Hunting Forest, learns to exploit the system’s reward mechanics, and begins viewing repeated sparring with Tang San as a high-risk source of growth. 13 17

Shrek Academy and Star Dou Great Forest

At Shrek, Xiao Tian reveals increasingly abnormal soul-ring configurations, breaks Yu Xiaogang’s theories, and uses staged demonstrations to pressure Tang San into cultivating harder. 23 37

During the encounter with Da Ming and Er Ming, he survives their attacks, ignites Jie Zi Mi, reaches Level 40, and earns the two beasts’ respect. This battle leads to their eventual Soul Spirit contract. 75 76 96

Heaven Dou Royal Academy

Xiao Tian leaves Shrek’s deteriorating environment and enters Heaven Dou Royal Academy, partly to approach Dugu Yan and establish contact with Dugu Bo. 111 121

He cures Dugu Bo’s poison, gives him a new cultivation path, and gains a powerful ally. He also equips and trains Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Dugu Yan with Immortal Herbs, techniques, and tailored Soul Skill plans. 132 140 153

Founding the Shu Mountain Sword Sect

Xiao Tian begins recruiting Lou Gao, the Blacksmith Association, and the Single Attribute Clans. His sect is structured around five halls: Council Hall, Soul Tool Hall, Medicine Hall, Defense Hall, and Agility Hall. 157 171

He finances the sect through the Treasure Gathering Basin, appoints hall masters, secures Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect cooperation, and formally separates himself from Heaven Dou Royal Academy after winning the tournament championship. 171 174 269

Continental Soul Master Elite Tournament

As captain of Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team One, Xiao Tian publicly reveals his superior cultivation and repeatedly demonstrates that conventional Soul Master classifications do not restrain him. 178 179 224

He defeats Qian Renxue through Ring Fusion, Soul Spirit power, Man-Sword Unity, and Weapon Soul True Body. The display exposes the existence of his Soul Spirit partners to major powers. 253 255

Demigod Breakthrough and Ascension

Using the Spirit Time House, Blood Essence Soul Ring method, Dragon King Soul Bones, and Soul Cores, Xiao Tian reaches Level 99 Demigod and raises all Soul Rings to one-million-year quality. 301 307 317

He challenges the Plane Spirit rather than submit to its suppression, completes the Xuanyuan Sword, and becomes a god through his own power. He later returns to Shushan with Immortal Spirit Qi to strengthen his companions. 318 319 320

Notable Quotes

“Trust those you employ; do not employ those you distrust.” 165

“You're beautiful, but what does that have to do with me?” 253

“Riding my sword upon the wind, I come to purge demons from heaven and earth.” 267

Trivia

• Xiao Tian’s system initially mistakes young Tang San, Tang Hao, and Xiao Wu for their future god-level identities, prompting Xiao Tian to suspect that it connected to him from the future. 3 13
• He initially treats romance as a distraction from sword cultivation, declaring that women only slow the speed at which he draws his sword. 6
• His first three Soul Rings are secretly upgraded to ten-thousand-year quality long before he publicly reveals their true age. 133