Xiao Ran

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xiao Ran (萧然)
Species/Race	Witch Race; originally from a future era outside the Primordial Era
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Witch Race; Penglai Immortal Island; Nine Heavens Treasure Hall
Occupation/Role	Witch Race leader and commander; cultivator; protector of the Human Realm
Alias(es)	Lord of Penglai; strongest of the Witch Race
Status	Active
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Golden Immortal	2	A Witch Race Golden Immortal facing an imminent battle against the Demon Race.
Pangu Origin Talent	3	Purchases and fuses the talent through the One Yuan Instant Kill System; the fusion causes pressure across the Primordial Era.
Divine Elephant Particle cultivation	16	Condenses 1.2 million Divine Elephant Particles in a day through Divine Elephant Suppression Prison Strength.
Early Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal	54	Uses this strength to devastate the Demon Army and gain renown across the Primordial land.
Overwhelming power above the Ancestor Witches	189	Defeats the Three Pure Ones with ease; the Witch Race regards him as second only to Pangu.
Half-step realm	235	The System identifies both itself and Xiao Ran as “half a step away”; Xiao Ran has broken free of the System’s prior constraints.
Defeats seven Sages	230	Defeats the Three Pure Ones and other Sages at Doushuai Palace.
Heavenly Dipper Thirty-Six Transformations	358	Earned for completing a System mission; grants transformative abilities, including changing size and form.

Background / History

Xiao Ran was originally a kind child from the Xiao family, whose parents were merchants. Before arriving in the Primordial Era, he studied with a private tutor and regularly gave his pocket money to impoverished elderly people. The Magic Mirror later reveals these memories to him. 332

He arrives in the Primordial Era from a future era under circumstances he does not understand. Although he initially suspects the System brought him there, he later concludes that even the System may lack the power to accomplish such a feat. 245

For a thousand years, Xiao Ran waits for the One Yuan Instant Kill System to activate. Once it does, he exchanges a Demon Race crystal core for funds and purchases Pangu Origin Talent for one yuan, beginning the transformation of his talent, bloodline, and standing within the Witch Race. 2 3

Appearance

Xiao Ran is repeatedly described as a young, handsome man whose ordinary attire can obscure the scale of his power. 277 315

• Maintains a youthful appearance as a cultivator. 276
• Often dresses simply enough to be mistaken for an ordinary human. 276 277
• Arrives in the Barbaric World uninjured and well-dressed, unlike its usual arrivals. 315 321

Personality

Xiao Ran is free-spirited, willful, and resistant to being tied down by status or factional responsibilities. He has little interest in ruling the Heavenly Realm or participating in endless power struggles, preferring to wander, cultivate, and intervene only when necessary. 260 262 276 309

Though confident in his power, he is frequently compassionate toward the vulnerable and even toward defeated enemies. He helps civilians, protects refugees, shows empathy toward the grieving Purple Luan Phoenix Spirit Beast, spares the Sea God, and gives the Ghost Demon Cult an opportunity to reform rather than forcing them into service. 291 343 347 350

His maturity develops over time. Formerly mischievous and untrained, he becomes more patient, strategic, and aware that he cannot personally solve every crisis. 263 275 301

Abilities & Skills

One Yuan Instant Kill System

A System that provides discounted treasures, techniques, and missions which accelerate Xiao Ran’s growth.

• Acquires Pangu Origin Talent for one yuan. 3
• Purchases the Primordial Steadfastness Pill to break the White Fox’s charm. 9
• Purchases a Divine Dojo to transform and enhance his territory. 11
• Issues missions that reward him with techniques and treasures. 345 352 358
• Xiao Ran later discovers that the System possesses self-awareness and has interfered in the Primordial Era. 235

Pangu Origin Talent

An acquired talent that dramatically enhances Xiao Ran’s potential and produces pressure felt across the Primordial Era.

• Improves his talent and bloodline. 3
• Elevates his standing among the Witch Race. 3
• Its fusion causes a massive surge of power beyond his dojo. 3

Divine Elephant Suppression Prison Strength

A cultivation technique used by Xiao Ran and taught to his Witch Race forces.

• Enables the condensation of Dragon Elephants and Divine Elephant Particles. 16
• Xiao Ran condenses 1.2 million Divine Elephant Particles in one day. 16
• More than 300,000 Witch Race warriors successfully condense Dragon Elephants. 16

Martial Arts and Divine Skills

Xiao Ran possesses exceptional martial ability, flight, and combat power.

• Defeats the Three Pure Ones overwhelmingly. 189
• Injures Jieyin and Zhunti with a single strike. 137
• Defeats seven Sages at Doushuai Palace. 230
• Can fly freely and is considered the foremost martial artist in the Primordial Era world. 350
• Studies and gains power through the Qiankun Heart Sutra and Tiangang Immortal Art. 345 346

Transformations

The Heavenly Dipper Thirty-Six Transformations allow Xiao Ran to alter his form.

• Can transform into different things. 358
• Can enlarge or shrink his body. 358

Strategic Leadership

Xiao Ran is an accomplished organizer, military instructor, and battlefield strategist.

• Leads the Witch Race army in destroying a Demon tribe. 9
• Rebuilds a former demon territory into an orderly, spiritually rich domain for a million soldiers. 12
• Designs formations for the Witch Race during the Kunlun Mountain competition. 336
• Identifies fire and water as effective counters against Prison Demons. 364 365
• Teaches the Human Race military tactics, formations, and offensive doctrine. 365

Mind and Soul Manipulation

Xiao Ran can use demonic techniques and mental methods against powerful opponents.

• Extracts bloodlines and soul traces from Zhunti, Jieyin, and other major figures. 216
• Replicates Luohu’s demonic techniques with ease. 216
• Erases Zhunti and Jieyin’s memories of events in Hidden Demon Valley. 216
• Uses a mind technique to free prisoners and expel the Ghost Demon Cult from Dongji Kingdom. 347

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Protective talisman — Given to Xiao Ran by Houtu when he receives his own territory. 11
• Divine Dojo — System-purchased domain that converts his territory into a top-tier cave heaven and strengthens its inhabitants. 11
• Chaos Bead — Used to safely remove Luohu from Hidden Demon Valley. 216
• God Slaying Spear — Restored using the Four Swords of Zhu Xian and malevolent energy; Xiao Ran gives it to the Ancestor Witches. 224
• Fragments of Good Fortune / Fragmentary Jade of Good Fortune — Shared with the Ancestor Witches to aid their inner-world development and increase their power. 224 225
• Flowing Light Treasure Zither — A supreme ancient artifact entrusted to Xiao Ran by Xuanji Baidi. 301 304
• Magic Mirror — A servant artifact capable of revealing past and present lives; obeys Xiao Ran’s commands. 332 333
• Qiankun Heart Sutra — Found in Qiankun Cave Mansion through a System task. 345
• Tiangang Immortal Art — A profound art obtained alongside a Golden Egg. 346

Relationships

• Houtu — Fellow Witch Race figure who protects Xiao Ran early on, gives him a talisman, and shares a close, affectionate bond with him. 11 224
• Di Jiang — Ancestor Witch and trusted associate; admires Xiao Ran’s strength and intelligence, while Xiao Ran entrusts him with Witch Race affairs. 189 334 363
• The Twelve Ancestral Witches — Grant Xiao Ran a territory and million-strong army; later receive major treasures and resources from him. 11 224 225
• Luohu — Initially an adversary or dangerous figure; becomes convinced of Xiao Ran’s superiority and is willing to follow him. 216
• Tongtian Jiaozhu — Former enemy whom Xiao Ran chooses to rescue from Doushuai Palace because he has his own plans for him. 230
• Heavenly Venerable Elder — Xiao Ran’s master or elder mentor at Nine Heavens Treasure Hall; keeps Carefree Pavilion for him and is proud of his growth. 258 263
• Zi Xun Little Immortal Child — Attendant who admires Xiao Ran and maintains Carefree Pavilion for his return. 263
• Ling Yufeng — Third Prince and God of War; treats Xiao Ran like a younger brother, while Xiao Ran values his safety and future responsibilities. 274 278 279
• Xuanji Baidi — Longtime friend who recognizes Xiao Ran’s maturity and gives him the Flowing Light Treasure Zither. 300 301
• Old Ancestor Hongjun — Friend who eventually understands why Xiao Ran left abruptly and resolves their misunderstanding. 281 282
• Zhang San — Fellow transmigrator and loyal companion who remains with the Witch Race to help manage its affairs. 345 353
• Li Si — Fellow transmigrator and old friend; Xiao Ran saves him after he is poisoned and seeks to help detoxify him. 353
• North Sea Divine Turtle — Sworn brother and ally; works with Xiao Ran on the Witch Race’s alliance with the Female Tribe. 343 344
• Human Race leader — Entrusts Xiao Ran with defending the Human Race against Prison Demons and follows his military guidance. 364 365

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rise within the Witch Race

After acquiring Pangu Origin Talent, Xiao Ran emerges as an exceptional Witch Race cultivator. He leads military campaigns against the Demon Race, receives a territory and million-strong army, and turns a former demon domain into a disciplined and prosperous Witch Race stronghold. 3 9 11 12

Primordial Power Struggles

Xiao Ran’s strength becomes decisive in conflicts with the Demon Race, Western Sages, Three Pure Ones, and other Primordial powers. His victories establish him as the Witch Race’s greatest weapon and a figure feared by Sages and Immortals alike. 137 189 216 230

Withdrawal and Return to the Heavenly Realm

After tiring of Primordial Era power struggles, Xiao Ran returns to Nine Heavens Treasure Hall and Carefree Pavilion. He reconnects with the Heavenly Venerable Elder, Zi Xun, and Ling Yufeng, while choosing not to involve himself in conflicts unless necessary. 258 260 262 263 275

Wandering Protector

Xiao Ran travels through the Human Realm and other regions, aiding villages, confronting demonic beasts, reforming the Ghost Demon Cult, protecting refugees, and helping human communities defend themselves. 282 290 347 350

Barbaric World and the Magic Mirror

While in the Barbaric World, Xiao Ran befriends other displaced figures and encounters the Magic Mirror, which reveals details of his childhood and becomes his subordinate. 331 332 333

Human Race Defense

Assigned to help the common people, Xiao Ran leads the Human Race against Prison Demons. He identifies the demons’ weaknesses, repels their attacks, reforms military training, and improves the soldiers’ welfare and food supply. 363 364 365

Trivia

• Xiao Ran waited one thousand years for the One Yuan Instant Kill System to activate. 2
• He does not seek the Jade Emperor’s position, believing stability in the Three Realms matters more than holding power. 276
• His Witch Race followers place him second only to Pangu. 189
• He regards excessive humility as hypocrisy when others genuinely need his leadership. 339
• Despite his power, Xiao Ran prefers wandering and refuses to manage the Ghost Demon Cult after it offers him allegiance. 347