Ren Xiaoyao

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Ren Xiaoyao 10 195
Alias	Ren Chang Sheng 70 164, Yun Xiao 456
Age	17 (at one point) 10, under 20 149 150
Race	Demonrtal 10 195
Lifespan	17/200 years (at one point) 10, 21/5000 years (at another point) 195
Talent	Heaven-Defying Comprehension 10 195
Cultivation	Dao Realm Third Heaven (at one point) 10, Dao Realm Nine Heavens (Shore Realm) (at another point) 195, Martial Shattering Void Realm 171, Heavenly Realm 149 150, Golden Immortal (early stage, with Emperor Formation) 492
Parentage	Son of Ren Buhui (Sixth Prince of Great Shang Celestial Dynasty) and Luo Mengshen 149 150
Affiliation	Ten Directions Sect (as Outer Sect Elder Yun Xiao) 456
Status	Framed as the number one traitor of the Immortal Realm 492

Physical Description

Ren Xiaoyao is described as incredibly handsome and dashing, with sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose bridge, and well-defined facial features 128. His skin is fair, translucent, and lustrous, resembling fine mutton-fat jade 258. After absorbing spiritual energy, his skin takes on a warm and soft luster, and any scars from battles disappear, leaving his body delicate and smooth 227. His skeleton also undergoes a transformation, becoming denser and harder, infused with immense power 227. When various phenomena appear around him, such as a golden halo and colorful auspicious clouds, he appears like a god descended from the immortal realm 128.

• He is often seen wearing a white robe 463 464.
• He possesses a Starlight Glazed Robe, which shimmers with starlight and can change forms, appearing endlessly brilliant or low-key and unadorned 44.
• He has also been seen in a simple black robe with silver thread patterns on the collar and cuffs, adding a touch of understated luxury 258.
• On one occasion, he wore a grey cloth robe with star track patterns that lit up, and demonic patterns on it ground vengeful souls into golden powder, which then transformed into tiny demonic shadows drilling into the fabric, causing dark spots with faint silver light 402.
• He has been described as wearing the Divine Dragon Armor and Phoenix Creation Feathers 339.
• His skin can take on a glazed luster with black, gold, and silver flowing beneath the surface, forming patterns of an "Indestructible Golden Body" 434.
• He has been noted to have an "innate charisma body" 164.
• An unknown young man was jealous of Ren Xiaoyao's handsome appearance 164.
• Qin Yushang was captivated by his appearance, describing him as an "immortal banished from heaven" 70.
• Feng Sixuan was immediately smitten with his appearance 87.
• Lu Youruo was momentarily stunned by his handsomeness, noting she had never seen such a handsome man in her five hundred years of existence 164.

Background

Ren Xiaoyao's early life was marked by tragedy and neglect, despite his prestigious lineage as the son of Ren Xuanji, Sect Master of the True Martial Sect, and Luo Mengshen, the first Pavilion Master of the Facing Heaven Pavilion 1. Born with a rare Martial Body, he was initially hailed as Dagan's greatest prodigy 4 9. However, after his mother, Luo Mengshen, fell ill and passed away shortly after his birth, Ren Xiaoyao entered a dark period 1 14. His father, Ren Xuanji, who had a "fake marriage" with Luo Mengshen, forbade him from practicing martial arts and sealed his acupoints, leading to a profound sense of disgust and resentment in Ren Xiaoyao towards his father 4 42.

Despite his initial talent being suppressed, Ren Xiaoyao began his cultivation journey, entering the Dao Realm First Heaven and developing divine sense 2. He quickly progressed, reaching Dao Realm Double Heaven and later Dao Realm Third Heaven 4 9. He was initially a handyman disciple at the Imperial Observatory, where Ying Huai, who had a past connection with Ren Xiaoyao's mother, secretly protected him 3 13. During this time, Liu Ruyan, Saintess of the Mystic Demonon Demonic Cult, attempted to manipulate him to steal the Great Evolution Tome, but Ren Xiaoyao secretly planned to deceive her 2. Liu Ruyan later developed feelings for him and gave him an Aperture Condensing Pill to restore his innate talent 10.

Ren Xiaoyao's connection to the Qianqiu Pavilion was revealed when Luo Mengxian, his aunt, invited him to inherit the position of Saint Son 44 45. He also learned that he was intended to be engaged to Dongfang Mingyue, a political arrangement that angered Luo Yunxuan, who sought to eliminate Ren Xiaoyao 89. Ren Xiaoyao faced multiple assassination attempts orchestrated by Luo Yunxuan through Ren Ruohai, but he effortlessly defeated his attackers, demonstrating his growing power 86 88 89. He later confronted and eliminated Luo Yunxuan, refusing the Luo Family Ancestor's intervention and asserting his right to justice 92 93.

His true identity as the legendary Chang Sheng was eventually revealed, shocking many 70 115. Ren Xiaoyao also learned about his biological father, Ren Buhui, a prince from a Celestial Dynasty, from Luo Mengxian 107. He continued to advance in his cultivation, reaching Dao Realm Nine Heavens and a lifespan of 5000 years 195. Ren Xiaoyao has demonstrated immense power, effortlessly defeating formidable opponents like the Evil Venerable and the Evil Sword Immortal 160 463. He acquired powerful techniques such as the Great Desolate Sky Imprisoning Art and inherited the Heavenly Boon Sword Scripture after passing nine trials 160 349. Despite being framed as a "devil" by some cultivators, others who knew him spoke of him with immense pride and admiration 492 502. Ren Xiaoyao also uncovered hidden histories of the world, including tales of the Great Desolate Continent 208.

Power Progression

Cultivation Level	Techniques	Significant Events	Notes
Dao Realm First Heaven	Qi Sword	Enters Dao Realm First Heaven and develops divine sense 2.	Achieved in three hours due to Heaven-Defying Comprehension 1. Strength comparable to a First-Rank Martial Arts master 3.
Dao Realm Double Heaven		Divine sense expands to 10 meters 10.	Goal to contend with Super-rank realm 4.
Dao Realm Third Heaven	Pure Yang Void-Breaking Qi Sword, Chaos God-Demon Body Refining Technique	Divine sense expands to 100 meters 10. Defeats Li Chunfeng in sparring 10. Absorbs spiritual energy from Aperture Condensing Pill, saving a month of cultivation 10.	Achieved in less than half a year 10. Lifespan reaches 200 years 10. Strength equivalent to twenty Directors 9 10.
Dao Realm Fourth Heaven	Pure Yang Heaven Breaking Gang Sword, Chaos God-Demon Body Refining Technique, Sword Drawing Sky Severing Technique	Divine sense expands to 1 kilometer 18. Obtains Great Sun Divine Sword 18.	Achieved in one year 18. Lifespan increases to 500 years 18.
Dao Realm Sixth Heaven	Soaring Cloud Riding Mist		Strength equivalent to Creation Realm in Martial Arts 51.
Dao Realm Seventh Heaven	Pure Yang Void-Breaking Sword, Sword Drawing Sky Severing Technique, Life and Death Mark, Radiant Sun Celestial Venerable	Consolidates cultivation and masters True Eye of Breaking Illusions 81.	Lifespan increases to 1800 years 81. Possesses power to destroy dynasties 80.
Martial Shattering Void Realm	True Martial Demon-Quelling Great Hand Seal	Defeats Great Yu Human King 131. Saves True Dragon from Shi Tiandi 191. Defeats Shi Tiandi 191.	Gains "Immortal Chang Sheng" title and surge in Incense Value 131.
Shore Realm (Dao Realm Nine Heavens)	Immortal Dao Body, Heaven and Earth Manifestation	Passes tribulation of Dao Realm Nine Heavens 195. Bestows Spiritual Energy to followers 195.	Gains powerful new techniques 195. First time using "Heaven and Earth Manifestation" 206.
Spirit Realm First Heaven	Return Heaven Reverse Sun, Illuminate All Heavens	Defeats Outer Realm Sky Demon 227.	Realm advances, gains powerful new abilities 227.
Golden Immortal (late-stage)		Absorbs energy from treasures in White Jade Cave Mansion 460.	Cultivation advances significantly 460.
Earth Immortal (mid-stage)		Breaks through after cultivating in Spirit Spring Blessed Land 476.	Increases control over Emperor Formation 476.
Peak Quasi-Emperor	Creation Dao Pill	Refines Creation Dao Pill, perfects Dao Foundation 560. Severely injures seven Nine Giants of Darkness 560.	Cultivation advanced and Dao Foundation perfected 560.

Abilities

Chaos God-Demon Body Refining Technique

This technique is superior to the Golden Bell Shield and surpasses the scope of traditional Martial Arts 7. When cultivated to its peak, it allows the user to shake the sun, moon, and universe, granting a physical body with longevity equal to heaven and earth 7.

• Applications:
  • Provides an almost perfect state of defense when activated with Spiritual Energy 7.
  • Its defensive power increases with the user's Spiritual Energy 7.
  • Makes the user's body indestructible 232.
• Limitations:
  • Requires time to cultivate and cannot be mastered instantly 7.

Heaven and Earth Manifestation

An ultimate technique that allows the user to merge with heaven and earth, borrowing their boundless power 195 206. This power is pure and contains ancient, mysterious laws of the universe 206.

• Applications:
  • Continuously strengthens the user by borrowing the power of heaven and earth 206.
  • Allows the user to perceive subtle changes in heaven and earth with extreme clarity 206.
  • Can enable a user to contend with Heaven Realm existences even when using power equivalent to the Martial Shattering Void Realm 206.
  • Effortlessly destroys powerful constructs like the Myriad Demonnster Umbrella and its phantoms 205 206.
• Limitations:
  • Requires the user to be immersed in a "wondrous realm" to fully utilize 206.

True Martial Demon-Quelling Great Hand Seal

A heaven-defying spell with terrifying combat power 131.

• Applications:
  • Can achieve a one-hit kill against opponents of the same level 131.
  • Capable of killing enemies of a higher level under special circumstances 131.
  • Demonstrates overwhelming power against multiple opponents 148.
• Limitations:
  • Requires a vast amount of time for even top prodigies to cultivate 131.

Five Elements Evasion Technique

A movement technique that allows the user to bypass defenses and eliminate targets 88.

• Applications:
  • Allows for agile and elusive movements, making the user difficult to track 211.
  • Enables dodging attacks by skillfully weaving through energy beams and using surrounding terrain or mysterious power 238 292.
  • Can make the user appear like an invisible phantom, avoiding even the sharpest blows 211.

Primordial Chaos Steps

A profound movement technique 520.

• Applications:
  • Allows for agile evasion of attacks 520.
  • Enables the use of Space Gaps to dodge attacks 520.

Immortal Dao Body

A powerful body technique 195.

• Applications:
  • Allows for the unleashing of earth-shattering power with every movement 195.
  • Makes destroying heaven and earth as simple as lifting a hand 195.
• Limitations:
  • None explicitly stated, but it is a reward from the System, implying it is not cultivated conventionally 195.

Illuminate All Heavens

A divine ability that reflects insight and understanding 227.

• Applications:
  • Unleashes a dazzling light and powerful energy wave 238.
  • Allows the user to disregard spatial rules 238.

Return Heaven Reverse Sun

An Immortal Divine Ability 227.

• Applications:
  • None explicitly stated, but it is categorized as an Immortal Divine Ability 227.

Green Lotus Secret Technique

A secret technique used in battle 380.

• Applications:
  • Can be poured into weapons like the Chaos Greatsword to enhance power 380.
  • Can be used in the form of a Green Lotus Hand Seal to defeat powerful opponents 380.
• Limitations:
  • Circulating the technique can cause immense pain and strain on the user's meridians and blood vessels 379.

Divine Ability (General)

Ren Xiaoyao can choose to gain Divine Abilities from the System 209.

• Applications:
  • Can easily block powerful attacks with a single finger 209.
  • Can defeat top experts with overwhelming superiority 209.

Sword Techniques

Ren Xiaoyao possesses various sword techniques, including Pure Yang Heaven Breaking Gang Sword and Sword Drawing Sky Severing Technique 18. His sword techniques are fluid and natural, merging with heaven and earth 282.

• Applications:
  • Can unleash multiple sword strikes in an instant 282.
  • Can deliver immense force, capable of cleaving the earth 282.

Spiritual Energy Manipulation

Ren Xiaoyao can absorb and utilize Spiritual Energy 195 300.

• Applications:
  • Absorbs vast amounts of Spiritual Energy to enhance his power 195.
  • Can bestow Spiritual Energy to others, helping them break through to higher realms 195.
  • Can replenish his own energy by absorbing external power 300.
  • Can guide Spiritual Energy outwards to impact the surrounding space 300.
  • Can defeat opponents with vast Spiritual Energy 171.

Dao Realm Cultivation

Ren Xiaoyao's cultivation progresses through various Dao Realm Heavens, significantly increasing his power and lifespan 10 18 144.

• Applications:
  • Increases lifespan with each breakthrough 10 18.
  • Enhances divine sense strength, allowing detection within a wider radius 10 18.
  • Reaches realms equivalent to or surpassing the Martial Shattering Void Realm and Heaven Realm 147 171 197.

Golden Array and Runes

Ren Xiaoyao can manifest golden light, runes, and arrays for defense and power 291 292.

• Applications:
  • Forms an indestructible protective net 291.
  • Provides a continuous stream of power 291.
  • Creates a massive golden formation with an impenetrable defensive net 292.
  • Can manifest a Golden Phantom holding a Golden Long Sword to resist attacks 292.

Other Abilities

• Heaven-Defying Comprehension: A talent that allows Ren Xiaoyao to quickly understand and master techniques 18 195.
• Dragon Breath of Ice and Fire: A powerful technique used in conjunction with the Divine Dragon Armor 339.
• Chaos Axe's Space-time Barrier: A technique used to suppress and weaken opponents 339.
• Heaven and Earth Divine Dragon Art: A technique used to suppress and weaken opponents 339.
• Earth's Indestructible Origin: A refined power used for counterattacks and defense 556.
• Primordial Chaos Dao Charm: A refined power used for counterattacks 556.
• Cangwu Dao Fruit's Power: A refined power used for counterattacks 556.
• Chaos Fist Seal: An attack used in intense battles 556.
• Primordial Chaos Sword Demonmentum: An attack used in intense battles 556.
• Creation Dao Pill: After refining, it significantly advances cultivation and perfects the Dao Foundation 560.

Relationships

• Liu Ruyan: Saintess of the Mystic Demonon Demonic Cult. She initially infiltrated the Imperial Observatory to proposition Ren Xiaoyao to steal the Great Evolution Tome 2. She developed feelings for Ren Xiaoyao, giving him an Aperture Condensing Pill to restore his innate talent and expressing her desire to pursue him despite potential obstacles from her father 10. She is infatuated with Ren Xiaoyao and struggles to seduce him 87.
• Li Chunfeng: Ren Xiaoyao's mentor. He provides guidance and information about Martial Arts realms 2 and the martial world 10. He shows concern for Ren Xiaoyao's safety 2 19.
• Tantai Wanwan: Liu Ruyan's master. She advises Liu Ruyan against pursuing Ren Xiaoyao due to potential opposition from her father and the risks involved 10.
• Ren Ruohai: Ren Xiaoyao's "brother" 89. He secretly released the Saintess of the Mystic Demonon Demonic Cult, leading to Ren Xiaoyao's demotion 2. He later plots to assassinate Ren Xiaoyao at the behest of Luo Yunxuan 87 88. Ren Xiaoyao eliminates him 88 89.
• Luo Yunxuan: Fourth-generation heir of the Luo Family in Qianqiu Pavilion. He plots to eliminate Ren Xiaoyao due to jealousy over Ren Xiaoyao potentially obtaining Luo Family resources and to secure Dongfang Mingyue's hand in marriage for himself 87 89.
• Puyang Wei: A Celestial Phenomenon Realm martial artist from Great Zhou. He intervenes to protect Ren Xiaoyao from assassins 88 and is wary of potential threats to Ren Xiaoyao 89.
• Feng Sixuan: She is immediately smitten with Ren Xiaoyao's appearance 87 and seeks his company 87. She is displeased when Dongfang Mingyue scorns Ren Xiaoyao 91 and prepares to protect him 98.
• Dongfang Mingyue: A "little princess" of the Dongfang Family within Qianqiu Pavilion. She is initially intended to be engaged to Ren Xiaoyao, not Luo Yunxuan 89. She expresses disdain for Ren Xiaoyao, considering him unworthy of her 89 91.
• Dongfang Changkong: Dongfang Mingyue's grandfather. He kills Dongfang Mingyue to appease Ren Xiaoyao 105. He thought highly of Ren Xiaoyao and intended to groom him as his successor 89.
• Jiang Haochen: Son of Fortune. Ren Xiaoyao defeats and kills him using the 'Heaven Sealing Earth Severing Sword Array' 105.
• Huangfu Yuxiang: He offers to share secrets about Jiang Haochen to Ren Xiaoyao out of fear 105.
• Wan Kai: Holy Son of the Thousand Beasts Sect. He is present at Qianqiu Pavilion 94 and seeks revenge against Ren Xiaoyao 98.
• Qin Yushang: She encounters Ren Xiaoyao at the Kirin Grand Gathering and becomes captivated by his appearance 70.
• Duan Yichen: A prince of the Great Zhou royal family. He is enamored with Qin Yushang and initially sees Ren Xiaoyao as a potential rival 70. He later kowtows to Ren Xiaoyao, offering power to appease him 115.
• Lin Ping: Ren Xiaoyao's former second senior brother. Ren Xiaoyao asks Duan Yichen to promote him in the Great Zhou Demon Slaying Division 115.
• Yi Tianze: Favored child of Fortune from the Cloud Dao Heavenly Sect. He develops hatred towards Ren Xiaoyao after Jiang Haochen's death 105 and is sensed approaching Ren Xiaoyao 115.
• Ren Huaijin: He reveals Ren Xiaoyao's true identity as the son of the Sixth Prince of the Great Shang Celestial Dynasty, Ren Buhui. He expresses loyalty to Ren Xiaoyao and is marked by him 150.
• Bai Ze: He benefits from Ren Xiaoyao's Incense Power surge, approaching the Creation Realm 150.
• Qin Chenyi: The Great Qin Emperor. He visits Ren Xiaoyao, warning him about Meishan Grotto-Heaven and proposing an alliance, but Ren Xiaoyao is dismissive 203. He had previously sought to kill Ren Xiaoyao but later let go of his hatred due to common interests 202.
• Yuan Hao: He is pursuing Ren Xiaoyao, prompting Ren Xiaoyao to decide to kill him to obtain the Fusang Divine Tree 203.
• Elder Tang: An elder of Qianqiu Pavilion. Ren Xiaoyao confronts him, extracts information, and causes him to submit out of fear 31.
• Princess Taiping: She is assassinated after encountering Ren Xiaoyao 31. She was once a target of assassination by the Mystic Demonon Demonic Cult 2. She had connections with Ren Xiaoyao's mother, Luo Mengshen 14. She kowtows to Ren Xiaoyao in desperation 56.
• Ying Huai: He brings news of Princess Taiping's assassination to Ren Xiaoyao 31. Ren Xiaoyao asks him to handle the aftermath of the Empress's death 69.
• Lu Yuyan: Imperial Preceptor of Great Zhou and a princess of the Great Yu Dynasty. She is the sister of the Empress of the Great Yu Dynasty 170. She seeks Ren Xiaoyao's help when Duan Yichen is held hostage 196.
• Lu Yuxuan (Empress of Great Yu): Lu Yuyan's sister. She visits Ren Xiaoyao with Feng Chengyi, attempting to threaten and entice him into an alliance, but Ren Xiaoyao dismisses her 133.
• Feng Chengyi: Sect Master of the Fortune Sacred Sect. He visits Ren Xiaoyao with the Empress of Great Yu, attempting to threaten and entice him into an alliance, but Ren Xiaoyao dismisses him 133.
• Void Demon Ancestor: He frames Ren Xiaoyao, labeling him a traitor after Ren Xiaoyao wounds him 492.
• Elder Zi Xu: His death is framed as Ren Xiaoyao's crime, leading to the formation of the "Rebel Extermination Alliance" 492.
• Elder Zi Xia: Leader of the "Rebel Extermination Alliance," she frames Ren Xiaoyao for Elder Zi Xu's death 492.
• Emperor of Great Yan: He issues an edict for Ren Xiaoyao's capture, offering a reward 492.
• Empress (Dagan): Ren Xiaoyao confronts and kills her for her crimes 69. She had previously issued an order for the extermination of Demonic Cult members 2 and was the target of an assassination attempt by the Demonic Sect 10.
• Phoenix: Ren Xiaoyao kills her for her crimes 69.
• Ke Zhen'e: Ren Xiaoyao asks him to protect Ying Huai 69.
• Li Chengyin: The new emperor, installed with the backing of Qianqiu Pavilion and the Huangfu Family 69.
• Wine Daoist: He informs Ren Xiaoyao about the power struggle in Qianqiu Pavilion 69.
• Luo Mengshen: Ren Xiaoyao's birth mother and the founder of the Facing Heaven Pavilion 14.

Significant Events

• Empress Assassinated (Chapter 10): The Sect Master of the Demonic Sect attempted to assassinate the Empress.
• Princess Taiping Assassinated (Chapter 31): Princess Taiping was assassinated the night after Ren Xiaoyao confronted Elder Tang of Qianqiu Pavilion at her mansion 31.
• Blood Gu Worms Released (Chapter 42): Over a hundred thousand Blood Gu Worms were released into the capital, threatening the lives of common people, before Ren Xiaoyao used his power to destroy them 42.
• Ren Ruohai's Assassination Attempt (Chapter 87): Ren Ruohai arrived with two Celestial Phenomenon Realm martial artists to assassinate Ren Xiaoyao at an inn in Yanzhou City 87. Ren Xiaoyao subsequently eliminated Ren Ruohai and the two assassins 88 89.
• Ren Xiaoyao Enters Qianqiu Pavilion (Chapter 94): Ren Xiaoyao entered Qianqiu Pavilion to find Jiang Haochen, the Son of Fortune 94.
• Ren Xiaoyao Defeats Jiang Haochen (Chapter 105): Ren Xiaoyao, using the 'Heaven Sealing Earth Severing Sword Array', defeated Jiang Haochen, a powerful opponent at the half-step Limitless Realm 105.
• Ren Xiaoyao Becomes "Immortal Chang Sheng" (Chapter 131): Ren Xiaoyao's battle with the Great Yu Human King ended in victory, earning him the title "Immortal Chang Sheng" and a surge in Incense Value 131.
• Ren Xiaoyao's True Identity Revealed (Chapter 150): Ren Huaijin revealed Ren Xiaoyao's true identity as the son of the Sixth Prince of the Great Shang Celestial Dynasty, Ren Buhui 150.
• Ren Xiaoyao Kills Yuan Hao (Chapter 207): Ren Xiaoyao used the divine ability "Heaven and Earth Manifestation" to kill Yuan Hao, the master of Meishan Grotto-Heaven 207.
• Ren Xiaoyao is Framed (Chapter 492): The Void Demon Ancestor framed Ren Xiaoyao, issuing a proclamation that labeled him a traitor and leading to his pursuit by various forces of the Immortal Realm 492.
• Ren Xiaoyao Reaches Boundary Sealing Gate (Chapter 494): Ren Xiaoyao reached the Boundary Sealing Gate, where the Immortal Alliance was guarding against a Demon Realm invasion 494.
• Ren Xiaoyao Kills Xuan Chenzi and Su Wannian (Chapter 520): Upon returning to the Immortal Realm after fighting the Demon Emperor, Ren Xiaoyao was ambushed by Chu Zhaonan, Xuan Chenzi, and Su Wannian, killing the latter two 520.

Themes

Ren Xiaoyao's narrative explores several key themes, including the vastness and danger of the martial world, where power dynamics between imperial courts and martial arts sects are constantly shifting 10 51. The story emphasizes the pursuit of strength and self-improvement, as Ren Xiaoyao continuously cultivates to overcome challenges and adversaries 2 31 152. A recurring theme is the consequences of underestimating opponents, with many characters facing dire outcomes for misjudging Ren Xiaoyao's capabilities 88 105 207 520. Karma and revenge also play a significant role, particularly concerning Ren Xiaoyao's mother, Luo Mengshen, and the grudges held against her that extend to him 14 15 31 45. The narrative also delves into the complexities of loyalty and betrayal, as seen in various character interactions and the framing of Ren Xiaoyao 87 105 492 520. Furthermore, the story touches upon the cycle of life and death, inheritance, and destiny, especially in the context of ancient legacies and the fate of realms 348 349. Ren Xiaoyao's journey often highlights the tension between personal vendettas and the greater good, showcasing his formidable power and carefree attitude 464.