Xiao Yan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xiao Yan (萧炎)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Family; formerly Heavenly Court / Heavenly Gate
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; alchemist; owner of Myriad Medicine Pavilion
First Appearance	Chapter 13
Mentor	Yao Chen (Venerable Yao)
Status	Active

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
One-star Dou Practitioner → peak Two-star Dou Practitioner	18	A Spirit Gathering Pill raises him by nearly two minor levels; Xiao Xun'er confirms his realm is stable afterward.
Four-star Dou Practitioner	30	He becomes discouraged by the widening gap between himself and Ye Tian.
Six-star Dou Practitioner	36	Faces Instructor Ruo Lin for permission to take a two-year leave; Yao Chen assists him during the challenge.
Six-star Dou Master	46	Reaches this realm after a year of training and mercenary conflicts in Qingshan Town.
Two-star Dou Grandmaster	96	Breaks through after refining and consuming a Three-pattern Green Spirit Pill.
Three-star Dou Grandmaster	118	Seeks to refine Purple Heart Barrier Breaking Pills before entering the Black Corner Region.
Seven-star Dou Grandmaster	177	Exchanges rare spirit herbs and pills with Ye Tian for Earth Core Body Tempering Milk.

Background

Xiao Yan is a member of the declining Xiao Family, which he later learns is descended from the Ancient Eight Clans' Xiao Clan. The clan's former standing collapsed after an incident involving one of its ancestors, leaving the family in the Northwest Continent. 164

After three years of decline and a broken engagement with Na Lan Yan Ran, Xiao Yan becomes more humble and focused on gaining strength. He regards defeating Na Lan Yan Ran and restoring his family's honor as an urgent goal. 16 26

He is secretly taught by the soul of Yao Chen, a peak Dou Venerate and eighth-grade alchemist in life. Yao Chen's guidance shapes Xiao Yan's cultivation, combat training, and alchemy. 17 118

Personality

Xiao Yan is determined, practical, and willing to take dangerous action for people he cares about. He volunteers to assassinate Yao Wanqian to repay Ye Tian's assistance and to develop his own strength. 26

Although Ye Tian's rapid growth frequently makes him feel inadequate, Xiao Yan treats that gap as motivation rather than surrendering to it. 30 46

He is protective of Qing Lin, takes responsibility for Mo Cheng's death, and repeatedly seeks ways to strengthen himself before confronting greater dangers. 66 96 185

Abilities & Skills

Alchemy

Xiao Yan is an alchemist trained by Yao Chen.

• Reaches third-grade alchemist rank by the time he arrives in Jia Ma Sacred City. 96
• Becomes a peak fourth-grade alchemist before the three-year pact's conclusion. 106
• Refines a Three-pattern Green Spirit Pill to advance into the Dou Grandmaster realm. 96
• Refines pills to support his own cultivation and gather resources for future objectives. 96 185

Burning Art and Heavenly Flame Cultivation

Xiao Yan cultivates the Burning Art and seeks Heavenly Flames to evolve it.

• Possesses a Heavenly Flame, which he trades significant resources to Ye Tian in exchange for. 113
• Originally seeks the Falling Heart Flame, but abandons that target after learning it has reached Dou Ancestor-level power and is sealed by Ye Tian. 153
• Sets his sights on the Sea Heart Flame and Mysterious Yellow Flame as possible paths for evolving the Burning Art. 154
• Later chooses not to pursue the Three Thousand Burning Flame recklessly after hearing Ye Tian's warning. 317

Eight Extremes Collapse

A battle skill Xiao Yan trains in under Yao Chen's guidance.

• Begins secret training while preparing to assassinate Yao Wanqian. 26
• Later trades the technique to Ye Tian as part of an exchange for a Heavenly Flame. 113

Flame Splitting Wave Ruler

An Earth-tier Dou Technique once held by Xiao Yan.

• Included in his exchange with Ye Tian for a Heavenly Flame. 113

Three Thousand Lightning Movement

A movement technique used to improve mobility and survival.

• Xiao Yan allows his disciples to cultivate it without charge, intending to strengthen them. 130
• Heavenly Gate disciples use the technique to escape when unable to defeat stronger opponents. 221

Aura-Concealing Jade Mask

A jade mask made by Ye Tian for Xiao Yan.

• Contains a miniature formation activated by Dou Qi.
• Prevents soul scans from detecting the wearer's aura and true appearance.
• Used for Xiao Yan's mission involving the Na Lan Family. 96

Equipment / Items

• Storage Ring — used to carry demonic cores, spirit herbs, pills, and other cultivation resources. 18
• Aura-concealing jade mask — formation-inscribed mask supplied by Ye Tian. 96
• Spirit Gathering Pills — initially obtained through trade with Ye Tian; substantially accelerates his cultivation. 18
• Earth Core Body Tempering Milk — acquired from Ye Tian through exchange to support further advancement. 177

Relationships

• Yao Chen — mentor and teacher; a soul-body peak Dou Venerate and eighth-grade alchemist who trains Xiao Yan in cultivation, alchemy, and combat. 17 118 197
• Ye Tian — friend, ally, and frequent source of guidance; Xiao Yan initially envies him but actively seeks friendship, later supports Ye Tian's Heavenly Court and relies on his aid. 16 46 106 120
• Xiao Xun'er — childhood companion and the person Xiao Yan refuses to give up pursuing despite her Ancient Clan background. 17 164
• Xiao Zhan — father and Xiao Family leader; supports Xiao Yan's efforts to obtain cultivation resources. 17
• Na Lan Yan Ran — former fiancée and opponent in the three-year pact; Xiao Yan defeats her in twenty moves. 106
• Qing Lin — a girl Xiao Yan seeks to rescue from the Mo Family, revealing his protective nature. 66
• Ling Ying — Xiao Xun'er's Dou Emperor protector, who secretly watches over Xiao Yan. 46
• Xiao Family — Xiao Yan remains committed to restoring the family's standing and later receives funds intended for its support. 106 164

Story Role / Major Arcs

Meeting Ye Tian

Xiao Yan first hears of Ye Tian as the mysterious youth who killed Jia Lie Ao and Liu Xi. Curious but cautious, he judges Ye Tian to be powerful and likely not malicious. 13

At the Xiao Family banquet, he introduces himself to Ye Tian, seeks a friendly relationship, and negotiates for a Spirit Gathering Pill using wind-attribute demonic cores and spirit herbs. 16 18

Growth in Qingshan Town

After the Spirit Gathering Pill raises his cultivation, Xiao Yan continues training under Yao Chen. He eventually reaches Six-star Dou Master, takes over Myriad Medicine Pavilion, and collects spirit herbs for Ye Tian. 18 46

The Three-Year Pact

Xiao Yan pursues strength to defeat Na Lan Yan Ran and erase the humiliation caused by their broken engagement. He successfully defeats her in twenty moves and accepts responsibility for Mo Cheng's death during the confrontation with the Misty Cloud Sect. 26 106

Heavenly Court and Jia Nan Academy

Xiao Yan joins Ye Tian's Heavenly Court and supports Ye Tian's plans to unify the Jia Ma Empire. 106 120

At Jia Nan Academy, he forms a faction under the Heavenly Gate name, but later leaves the Heavenly Court at Xiao Xun'er's request because his subordinate status could damage his prospects with the Ancient Clan. 163 164

Pursuit of Heavenly Flames

Xiao Yan enters Jia Nan Academy partly to obtain the Falling Heart Flame. After Ye Tian reveals the flame's danger, Xiao Yan gives up on it and instead considers the Sea Heart Flame and Mysterious Yellow Flame. 153 154

Black Corner Region

While helping manage Heavenly Gate affairs, Xiao Yan trains his disciples in Three Thousand Lightning Movement and leads Jia Nan Academy's Law Enforcement Team alongside Ruo Lin against the White Bandits. 130 131

Trivia

• Xiao Yan initially considers consuming Spirit Gathering Pills in rapid succession to reach Dou Master quickly, but Xiao Xun'er warns him against relying on pills instead of personal effort. 18
• He repeatedly reacts to Ye Tian's cultivation speed with disbelief and self-deprecating remarks. 46 96 118
• Yao Chen's attempt to probe Ye Tian causes Yao Chen's Bone Spirit Cold Flame to weaken, prompting a strict warning that Xiao Yan must not make an enemy of Ye Tian. 16