Xiao Family

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Power Progression

Background

The Xiao Family was once among the most powerful of the Eight Ancient Clans. Its ancestor, Xiao Xuan, was the continent's foremost expert and attempted to reach the Dou God realm by pooling the clan's bloodline; he failed and perished roughly a thousand years before the story. The bloodline subsequently withered, and the clan declined after sustained hostility and division by other forces, especially the Soul Clan. 12 35

Although Xiao Xuan had entrusted Gu Yuan with protecting the clan's descendants, Gu Yuan neglected that duty as the Xiao Family deteriorated into a remote Wutan City clan unable to produce even a Dou King. 11 12

The family retains the Tou She Ancient God Jade, an ancestral patriarchal token coveted by the Soul Clan and the Hall of Souls. Xiao Zhan initially regarded it as a ceremonial heirloom before Xiao Yao revealed its significance. 35

Rise under Xiao Yao

Xiao Yao first publicly elevated the family's reputation by defeating Nalan Yanran during her confrontation with Xiao Yan in the Xiao Family hall. At fifteen, he declared himself a seven-star Dou Practitioner, and his victory made him an object of admiration among the clansmen. 1 10

After obtaining the Imperial Seal Art, Xiao Yao destroyed the Gale and Ouba Families in a single night, removing the Xiao Family's principal rivals in Wutan City. He attributed the feat to a mysterious “master” and distributed cultivation resources to rapidly strengthen the clan. 13

The family later survived an attack by Protector Wu and another Hall of Souls Protector. The protective barrier left through Xiao Yao's arrangements held against their assault until he returned, defeated the invaders, and killed the Ninth Heavenly Venerate's clone. 29 31 34

Following the battle, Xiao Yao disclosed the family's ancient history, the Soul Clan's interest in the ancestral jade, and his intention to restore—and surpass—the Xiao Family's former standing. The elders offered him the position of Patriarch, but he refused and left clan administration to continue under its existing leadership. 35

Leadership and Members

• Xiao Zhan — Patriarch of the Xiao Family; inherited custody of the Tou She Ancient God Jade and later advanced the clan into a Dou King family. 24 35
• Xiao Yao — Xiao Yan's clan brother, the family's principal protector and de facto leader. Though the elders repeatedly sought to make him Patriarch, he refused the position. 1 35 42
• Xiao Yan — Xiao Yao's clan brother; his broken engagement with Nalan Yanran took place in the family hall. He later recovered his cultivation and left the clan for training. 1 35
• Xiao Ding — Xiao Yao's cousin and leader of the Desert Iron Mercenary Group; he recognizes Xiao Yao as the source of the family's transformation. 41 42
• Xiao Li — Xiao Yao's cousin and Xiao Ding's younger brother; initially objected to the possibility of Xiao Yao becoming Patriarch, fearing for Xiao Yan's position. 42
• Hai Bodong — Guest elder ordered by Xiao Yao to guard the family, monitor Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan, and train the clan's disciples. 39 59

Assets and Defenses

• Tou She Ancient God Jade — Ancient jade inherited by Xiao Family Patriarchs; it contains a trace of Heavenly Dao Merit and is a primary target of the Soul Clan. Xiao Zhan entrusted it to Xiao Yao. 35 36
• Golden defensive barrier — A sacred flame barrier covering the entire estate, formed from a divine-sense imprint left for the family's protection. It resisted attacks by two Dou Ancestor-level Hall of Souls Protectors. 13 29
• Cultivation resources — Xiao Yao supplied pills, cultivation methods, and battle skills, including Dou Spirit Pills, Imperial Pills, Sect-Breaking Pills, and the Life Devouring Pill. 13 35
• Hai Bodong's protection — The restored Ice Emperor serves as a guest elder and had reached three-star Dou Emperor by the time of Xiao Yao's later return. 39 59

Relationships

• Xiao Yao — Clansman, protector, benefactor, and acknowledged true leader in all but title. 13 35 42
• Xiao Yan — Clan member whose broken engagement catalyzed Xiao Yao's public rise; Xiao Yao later asks after his whereabouts and has Hai Bodong observe him. 1 35 39
• Gu Yuan and the Ancient Clan — Former allies through Xiao Xuan; Gu Yuan failed to preserve the clan after Xiao Xuan's death, creating lasting resentment. 11 12
• Soul Clan / Hall of Souls — Principal enemies seeking the Tou She Ancient God Jade; their assault on the family was repelled by Xiao Yao. 29 35
• Mite'er Family — Connected through Hai Bodong, whose service to Xiao Yao provides the Xiao Family with an influential external supporter and caravan network. 39 42