Xiao Yan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Yan (萧炎)
Alias(es)	Yao Yan; Yan Xiao 242 276
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Clan; Myriad Worlds Chat Group; founder and Sect Master of Pan Gate; Pill Pavilion 361 504
Occupation/Role	Alchemist; Xiao Clan Head; cultivator and fighter 287 504
Status	Active 574
First Appearance	Chapter 222

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Seven-star Dou Practitioner	226	Consumed a Peak Fifth-grade Qi Gathering Powder refined by Old Man Yao from high-grade cross-world materials; the remaining medicinal power was deliberately sealed for later cultivation.
Eight-star Dou Practitioner	232	Stabilized his realm after more than half a month of cultivation and alchemy training.
Nine-star Dou Practitioner	236	Awakened more dormant medicinal power, but stopped short of a Dou Master breakthrough to consolidate his foundation.
Two-star Dou Master	238	Broke through after a month of harsh Demonic Beast Mountain Range training; residual pill energy carried him two stars higher.
Six-star Dou Master	239	Reached this level after two further months of cultivation and fully digesting his remaining medicinal power.
Two-star Dou Grandmaster	262	Advanced after absorbing the Holy Flame and receiving a Second-grade Alchemist certification.
High-grade Xuan-tier Blazing Art	274	Successfully absorbed the Green Lotus Core Flame, evolving his primary cultivation technique and further tempering his body.
Dou Spirit	276	Reached the realm after taking the Three-Patterned Azure Spirit Pill.
Seven-star Dou Spirit	276	Advanced rapidly through the realm using Marrow Cleansing Liquid and other pills.
Three-star Dou King	276 279	Reached Dou King before the three-year appointment and publicly revealed his three-star realm at Misty Cloud Sect.
Five-star Dou Emperor	386	Advanced after Lin Yu's banquet and the shared exchange of cultivation methods and spiritual resources.
Nine-star Dou Emperor	391	Reached this level after absorbing the Falling Heart Flame and digesting residual medicinal power from the banquet.
Dou Ancestor	488	Had advanced beyond Dou Emperor by the time he accompanied Ye Fan in the Shading the Heavens world.

Background / History

Xiao Yan entered the chat group while still dependent on Old Man Yao's guidance and limited Xiao-family resources. After learning that he was a character in Battle Through the Heavens, he chose to read his own future despite Lin Yu's warning that foreknowledge could become a burden. He uploaded his available pill recipes and the Refining Fire Blazing technique in exchange for points and access to cross-world resources. 222

He trusted Old Man Yao with the existence of the group, describing it as a fragment of a divine artifact capable of cross-realm communication, trade, and teleportation. Old Man Yao accepted the opportunity but warned him never to reveal it carelessly, even to Xiao Zhan or Xun Er, because a great treasure could invite betrayal. 222

Cross-world trade rapidly changed Xiao Yan's circumstances. He obtained a top-grade spirit stone, high-grade medicinal ingredients, storage equipment, Foundation Establishment Liquid, defensive equipment, and eventually the Nine Dragon Cauldron. These resources accelerated his cultivation, but Old Man Yao repeatedly restrained his progress to preserve a solid foundation. 223 226 231 236

Appearance

Xiao Yan is a black-haired, black-eyed youth usually seen in dark clothing with the heavy Mysterious Black Ruler carried across his back. 386

• Possesses a delicate, youthful appearance despite his increasingly formidable aura. 386
• His Battle Qi can form protective garments, weapons, and wings as his realm rises. 245 278
• After absorbing the Green Lotus Core Flame, his eyes gained a faint green-flame tint. 274

Personality

Xiao Yan is ambitious and intensely self-driven, but he is not blindly reckless. He pursues opportunities aggressively—such as Heavenly Flames, rare maps, and cross-world resources—while deliberately seeking difficult training to avoid becoming strong without sufficient combat experience. 237 239

He values trust and reciprocity. He confided in Old Man Yao despite the risks, declined Yun Yun's unsolicited compensation because he considered it improper, and treats fair exchange as an important personal principle. 222 242

His growing strength is matched by a protective sense of responsibility. He prepares resources and power armor for the Xiao family before leaving, promises to protect Xun Er, remains with Xiao Yi Xian when her Calamity Poison Body becomes unstable, and takes Qing Lin under his protection. 235 253 273

Abilities & Skills

Battle Qi Cultivation and Blazing Art

Xiao Yan cultivates the evolving fire-attribute Blazing Art, which strengthens by absorbing flames. It grants him increasingly powerful fire-based Battle Qi and exceptional compatibility with Heavenly Flames. 227 274

• Absorbed the Amethyst Winged Lion King's purple beast fire, enhancing both his Battle Qi Garment and Qi vortex. 245
• Cultivated the Holy Flame supplied by Lin Yu, which can purify external poisons and harmful influences. 247 253
• Absorbed the Green Lotus Core Flame, raising the Blazing Art to High-grade Xuan tier. 274
• Obtained the Falling Heart Flame and Sea Heart Flame after defeating Han Feng. 391
• Can merge flames to contend with opponents at the Four Extremes realm despite originating from a different power system. 488

Alchemy

Under Old Man Yao's tutelage, Xiao Yan became an accomplished alchemist whose cultivation resources, combat plans, and factional influence are closely tied to pill refinement. 232 504

• Became a First-grade Alchemist after roughly half a month of concentrated study. 232
• Refined Blood Coagulation Powder at a success rate approaching that of a Second-grade Alchemist, enabling the Xiao family to defeat the Jia Lie Family commercially. 233
• Earned formal certification as a Second-grade Alchemist in Blackrock City. 262
• Later became a Seventh Rank alchemist and assists Old Man Yao's pill research within the Pill Pavilion. 504
• Presented the Eighth Rank Yin Yang Dragon Phoenix Pill as a wedding gift; the pill aids conception and improves the aptitude of an unborn child. 454

Fighting Skills and Physical Combat

Xiao Yan combines Battle Qi with close-quarters combat, heavy-weapon techniques, flight skills, and extensive physical tempering. 238 245

• Practices Suction Palm, Fire Blowing Palm, Eight Extremes Collapse, and Flame Splitting Wave Ruler. 238
• Learned Purple Cloud Wings, granting him aerial mobility. 238
• Trains with a greatsword technique from the Joy of Life world to improve body control and physical conditioning. 245
• Defeated Han Feng using only the Blazing Art, raw strength, Eight Extremes Collapse, and Flame Splitting Wave Ruler rather than relying on chat-group secret techniques. 391
• His physical body became strong enough that, even without Battle Qi, he could potentially contend with Dou Emperors or Dou Ancestors. 387

Leadership and Strategy

Xiao Yan applies his resources strategically rather than pursuing strength in isolation.

• Used his alchemist identity and Blood Coagulation Powder to destroy the Jia Lie Family's commercial position before leaving the aftermath to the Xiao family. 232
• Accepted the Xiao Clan Head position primarily to draw the Hall of Souls' attention away from his family and onto himself through the Tou She Ancient God Jade. 287 288
• Established Pan Gate in Jia Nan Academy, later entrusting much of its administration to Xun Er. 361
• Helped establish a Divine Firmament Palace stronghold around Stone Desert City through his connection with the Iron Desert Mercenary Group. 272 287

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Mysterious Black Ruler — Old Man Yao's signature heavy weapon, used by Xiao Yan for training and combat. 238 391
• Nine Dragon Cauldron — Medicine Cauldron forged for him by Lin Yu using the Eternal Flame and other materials. 231 232
• Storage Ring — Houses Old Man Yao's soul and stores Xiao Yan's cultivation resources. 222 224
• Jade Pendant — A gift from Lin Yu capable of detecting malice, concealing his aura, suppressing displayed cultivation, amplifying spirit, and providing self-protection. 228
• Fire-resistant power armor — Custom armor incorporating magic steel, molten steel, flame crystals, and other materials; designed to improve survival while facing fire-attribute threats and absorbing flames. 240
• Tou She Ancient God Jade fragment — The Xiao Clan's inherited fragment, which Xiao Yan took responsibility for to shield his family from the Hall of Souls. 287 288

Relationships

• Old Man Yao — Teacher, guardian, and father figure. He guides Xiao Yan's cultivation and alchemy, suppresses excessive pill energy for his disciple's long-term foundation, and is trusted with the secret of the chat group. 222 227 391
• Lin Yu — Older-brother figure, benefactor, and fellow chat-group member. Lin Yu provides resources, cultivation techniques, equipment, protection, and support during Xiao Yan's major conflicts. 227 241 363
• Xun Er — Childhood companion and mutual love interest. Xiao Yan promises to protect her, while Xun Er secretly sends Ling Ying to safeguard him and later manages Pan Gate on his behalf. 235 361 362
• Xiao Zhan — Father and former Xiao Clan Head. Xiao Yan equips him and the family with resources and power armor, then succeeds him as Clan Head to protect the family from the Hall of Souls. 235 287 288
• Xiao Ding and Xiao Li — Elder brothers and leaders of the Iron Desert Mercenary Group. Xiao Yan supports their alliance with the Divine Firmament Palace and backs Xiao Li's decision to cultivate there. 272 273
• Xiao Yi Xian — Friend and fellow cultivator with the Calamity Poison Body. Xiao Yan remains to help suppress her condition and later seeks to persuade her to join the Divine Firmament Palace. 253 288
• Little Purple — Young Amethyst Winged Lion entrusted to Xiao Yan's care. They become close companions, and Little Purple later fights alongside him. 242 245 286
• Hai Bodong — Ally and senior friend. Their relationship began with negotiations over the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame map and developed through joint adventures. 264 276
• Queen Medusa — Initially an uneasy ally after her failed evolution. She and Xiao Yan spend roughly half a year traveling for the Spirit Fusion Pill's ingredients, gradually becoming closer despite frequent bickering. 277
• Nalan Yanran — Former fiancée. Xiao Yan defeats her during the three-year appointment, repays the humiliation caused by the public dissolution of their engagement, and formally severs their connection. 278 282
• Han Feng — Old Man Yao's traitorous disciple and Xiao Yan's senior brother. Xiao Yan kills him with the Falling Heart Flame after defeating him in battle. 391

Story Role / Major Arcs

Chat Group Recruitment and Early Cultivation

• Learns his future through Battle Through the Heavens, gains access to the chat group's shared knowledge, and begins trading pill recipes for cross-world resources. 222 224
• Uses a Peak Fifth-grade Qi Gathering Powder to leap to Seven-star Dou Practitioner, then begins cultivating the Blazing Art and preparing to learn alchemy. 226 227
• Gains the Nine Dragon Cauldron, becomes a First-grade Alchemist, and helps collapse the Jia Lie Family through superior medicinal products and business pressure. 231 232

Demonic Beast Mountain Range

• Trains under Old Man Yao with the Mysterious Black Ruler, earns Purple Cloud Wings, obtains part of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame map, and destroys the Wolf Head Mercenary Group. 238
• Reaches Six-star Dou Master and steals the Amethyst Winged Lion King's treasures in pursuit of its purple fire. 239 240
• Receives Lin Yu's intervention, takes responsibility for Little Purple, trades the Purple Spirit Stone to Yun Yun, and strengthens the Blazing Art through the purple fire. 241 242 245

Desert and Divine Firmament Palace Affairs

• Helps Xiao Yi Xian manage the danger of her Calamity Poison Body and seeks the Holy Flame Pill formula for her. 253
• Negotiates with Hai Bodong for the remaining Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame map fragment and proposes the Breaking Calamity Pill arrangement. 264 265
• Assists Medusa's evolution attempts, acquires the Green Lotus Core Flame, and becomes involved with the Divine Firmament Palace's expansion in the Jia Ma Empire. 270 274
• Takes Qing Lin under his protection and supports the Iron Desert Mercenary Group's alliance with the Divine Firmament Palace. 272 273

Three-Year Appointment

• Returns to Misty Cloud Sect as a Dou King to confront Nalan Yanran over the humiliation caused by her method of breaking their engagement. 276 278
• Overwhelms Nalan Yanran and severely injures two intervening Misty Cloud Sect elders with a single ruler strike. 279
• Leaves Nalan Yanran healing pills after the conflict, declares the grievance settled, and cuts all remaining ties with her. 282

Hall of Souls Conflict and Clan Leadership

• Returns to defend the Xiao family when the Hall of Souls and Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect attack, helping turn the battle against peak Dou Emperor Xie Shan. 283 284
• Inherits the Xiao Clan Head position and takes possession of the Tou She Ancient God Jade fragment to redirect the Hall of Souls' attention away from his family. 287 288

Jia Nan Academy and Han Feng's Defeat

• Builds Pan Gate into a major force within Jia Nan Academy while Xun Er manages its daily affairs. 361
• Pursues the Falling Heart Flame during its eruption from the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower. 387 388
• Defeats and kills Han Feng, claims the Sea Heart Flame, and reveals his Nine-star Dou Emperor cultivation. 391

Notable Quotes

“The three-year pact is over. The humiliation you brought me has been fully repaid.” 282

“From now on, we go our separate ways. Our grievances are settled, and we have no further connection!” 282