Xiao Han

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xiao Han (萧寒)
Alias(es)	Black-Clothed Swordsman; Young Patriarch Xiao Han; Elder Xiao Han
Species/Race	Human; transmigrator
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Clan; Canaan College; Starfall Pavilion; Black Corner Region
Occupation/Role	Alchemist; cultivator; Xiao Clan benefactor; Alchemy Department elder/tutor
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Dou Zhe	1	Reaches Dou Zhe after four years in the Douqi Continent.
1-Star Dou Practitioner	3	Advances through fusion with a Hero Template.
3-Star Dou Practitioner	4	The Demon Armor’s energy and the Swallowing Spirit Technique propel him through two minor realms.
5-Star Dou Practitioner	5	Recorded after successfully refining the Demon Armor.
7-Star Dou Practitioner	14	Reaches this level while training and fighting around the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
8-Star Dou Practitioner	25	Advances after completing alchemy work.
Peak 9-Star Dou Practitioner	26	Reaches the peak after mastering Flame Splitting Wave Ruler.
Dou Master	26	Breaks through with a pill refined by Old Man Yao.
Dou Grandmaster	67	Uses the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill; gains Dou Qi externalization and Dou Qi Armor.
2-Star Dou Grandmaster	105	Breaks through while sheltered with Medusa and Haibodong.
7-Star Dou Grandmaster	119	His cultivation after the Tagor Desert campaign.
7-Star Great Dou Master	134	In the Hell Dimension, converts Dou Qi into dimensional energy; this energy lets him overpower opponents a major realm above his nominal cultivation.
1-Star Dou Zong	226	Activates the Heavenly Fire Three Mysterious Transformations, rising from 5-Star Dou Wang through Dou Huang to Dou Zong.
4-Star Dou Zong	298	Strength increases after fusing with the Sea Heart Flame.
5-Star Dou Zong	308	Breaks through while traveling to Starfall Pavilion.
7-Star Dou Zong	346	Releases his full aura when confronting the Gu Clan battleship.
Peak 9-Star Dou Zong / Peak Nirvana Stage	376	Converts and fuses power systems in the Tianxuan Continent, advancing from Eight-Star Dou Zong to the peak of both corresponding stages.

Background / History

Xiao Han transmigrated to the Douqi Continent and became Xiao Zhan’s nephew, only one month older than Xiao Yan. Initially possessing merely ordinary talent, he reached the fourth stage of Dou Zhi Qi at age ten and resented Xiao Yan’s superior early progress. Rather than depend on Xiao Yan’s future rise, he resolved to control his own fate through cultivation. His soul power was unusually strong after his memories fused with those of the original Xiao Clan disciple named Xiao Han 1.

He retained goodwill toward Xiao Yan after the latter lost his cultivation, informing Xiao Ding and Xiao Li of the bullying Xiao Yan faced in the clan and promising to look after him. His growing strength and approachable behavior also gave him influence among the Xiao Clan’s younger generation 2 3.

The Hero Template and Demon Armor transformed his prospects. The armor’s immense power drove his cultivation forward, while the Swallowing Spirit Technique gave him exceptional energy conversion and recovery. He later became Old Man Yao’s disciple, rapidly learned first-grade pill formulas, and developed into an alchemist whose resources and advice helped expand the Xiao Clan’s influence in Wutan City and Shimo City 4 11 12 26.

During an excursion into the world of A Chinese Ghost Story, Xiao Han fused the Danyuan Technique, learned Taoist spells and Buddhist methods, and earned the commoners’ title of “Black-Clothed Swordsman” for hunting demons and evil spirits 32. He later traveled through further worlds, including the Hell Dimension and the Marvel world, learning dimensional-energy manipulation, Kamar-Taj magic, and Time Zero 134 163 169.

Upon returning to the Douqi Continent, Xiao Han assembled a growing power base through alchemy, alliances, magical beasts, and forcibly subordinated experts. He seized Demon Flame Valley, moved to unify the Black Corner Region, established a region-wide barrier, and became an Alchemy Department elder at Canaan College 212 217 302. He also joined Starfall Pavilion as an alchemist elder and pursued Old Man Yao’s eventual resurrection 308 346.

Appearance

Xiao Han is a handsome, tall, slender young man with a delicate face repeatedly compared to a woman’s. His black clothing and sword-bearing appearance became the basis for his “Black-Clothed Swordsman” reputation 32 57.

• Usually wears black garments, including a black windbreaker during his time in the imperial capital 57.
• Carries swords in black scabbards or uses greatswords formed from heavenly fire 57 226.
• His Demon Armor manifests as an azure-blue demonic armor, accompanied by heavy demonic qi 67.
• His eyes can transform into eerie azure-blue demonic eyes when his power is released 223.

Personality

Xiao Han is ambitious, pragmatic, and strongly committed to self-improvement. He rejects the idea of passively relying on Xiao Yan’s destiny and consistently pursues techniques, resources, allies, and power systems that can make him stronger 1 32.

Within the Xiao Clan, he is approachable and generous: he treats disciples to snacks, distributes pills, advises younger cultivators, and invests heavily in the clan’s development. His attachment to the family grows over time despite initially treating its survival as a strategic concern 3 26 50 122.

He is also calculating and willing to use intimidation, enslavement, memory alteration, and manipulation to secure control over threats or factions. He frequently frames these actions as necessary for long-term plans, while showing a protective side toward trusted relatives, followers, and companions 52 99 217 302.

Abilities & Skills

Demon Armor and Demonic Flame

Xiao Han’s core Hero Template grants powerful physical enhancement, defense, recovery, and a sentient armor-flame combination.

• The armor enhances movement, Dou Qi, attack power, and soul power 5.
• While merged with the armor, he is immune to damage below Dou Master level and can block half of Dou Master-level damage 5.
• Partial manifestation over his arms grants destructive force assessed as comparable to a beginner Dou Grandmaster 25.
• The armor can reinforce weapons, transforming his crimson longsword into a greatsword 25.
• The Demon Flame evolves through devouring other flames and can later separate from fused flames again 115.
• The armor possesses independent will and resists changes to its appearance 67.

Swallowing Spirit Technique

An Earth Rank Low cultivation technique with extraordinary absorption and conversion efficiency.

• Converts energy at a stated 150% efficiency, enabling unusually rapid breakthroughs 4.
• Supports sustained combat by rapidly absorbing ambient energy 266.
• Its properties changed after Xiao Han fused the Danyuan Technique, causing his Dou Qi to resemble and surpass Zhenyuan in quality 32.

Alchemy

Under Old Man Yao’s instruction, Xiao Han becomes an increasingly accomplished alchemist.

• Learns four first-grade pill formulas within a week 12.
• Reaches Grade 2 and refines second-grade pills during Magical Beast Mountain Range training 18.
• Is identified as a third-grade alchemist at age fourteen 60.
• Becomes capable of fourth-grade alchemy and later earns recognition as a sixth-grade alchemist at Canaan College 99 217.
• Reaches the threshold of a seventh-grade alchemist by the time he joins Starfall Pavilion 308.
• Is later recognized as a seventh-rank high-grade alchemist 359.

Swordsmanship and Dou Techniques

Xiao Han specializes in sword and greatsword combat, supplemented by close-combat techniques.

• Learns Eight Extremes Collapse from Old Man Yao and reaches the sixth stage of Hidden Force in little more than a month 13 25.
• Reaches Great Accomplishment in a Yellow Rank sword technique while fighting magical beasts and robbers 14.
• Masters the Earth Rank Low Flame Splitting Wave Ruler 26.
• Learns swordsmanship insights from Yan Chixia in exchange for Cloud Crushing Swordplay 35.
• Upgrades Myriad Swords Technique to Peak Perfection and maximizes Flame Splitting Wave Ruler and Thunder Immortal Sword 51.
• Uses the Demon Armor technique “Extreme Blade Storm” against Ling Quan 226.

Purple Cloud Wings

A Heaven Stage High-Level flying Dou Technique.

• Achieves Mastery after the Demon Armor destroys and absorbs a Purple Cloud Eagle’s soul 18.
• Uses the wings for aerial travel and combat after gaining sufficient power to reveal the technique openly 110.

Taoist, Buddhist, and Magical Arts

Xiao Han integrates techniques from other worlds into his combat and utility repertoire.

• Fuses the Danyuan Technique and studies the Compendium of Spells and Immovable King Mantra 32.
• Uses Clone, Invisibility, Tracking, X-ray, Healing Spring, Summoning Thunder, Divided Spirit, and Concealment techniques 32 35 52.
• Uses the Immovable King Mantra to suppress or weaken evil spirits 32.
• Learns Kamar-Taj magic, including teleportation and memory manipulation 163 217.
• Converts Dou Qi into dimensional energy, greatly increasing destructive power 134.
• Uses the Heavenly Stage body-movement technique Word Spirit: Time Zero to evade and counter stronger opponents 169 348.

Mind Control and Memory Manipulation

Xiao Han possesses techniques capable of controlling targets or altering memories.

• Learns the Mind Control Curse from the Heavenly Demon Manual 51.
• Uses it to erase Yue’er’s memories of his Heavenly Flame and Heavenly Stage technique 60.
• Enslaves enemies and faction leaders, including Lü Man, White Fang, Di Mo Old Ancestor, and Shan Han 105 212 302.
• Alters Su Qian’s and Hu Gan’s memories to establish himself within Canaan College 217.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Demon Armor — Sentient Hero Template armor that grants wide-ranging combat enhancement and produces Demonic Flame 5.
• Demonic Flame — Dark-blue flame tied to the Demon Armor; later evolves through fusion with other Heavenly Flames 5 115.
• Crimson Refining Sword — Refined version of Xiao Han’s crimson longsword; eventually suffers damage from repeated combat in the Hell Dimension 51 143.
• Heavenly Fire Greatsword — Greatsword used when the Crimson Refining Sword becomes unreliable 143.
• Thunder Immortal Sword — A major combat trump card that Xiao Han maximizes with System Energy 51 134.
• Purple Cloud Wings — Heaven Stage flying Dou Technique mastered by Xiao Han 18.
• Storage Ring — Used to store weapons, pills, materials, and other resources 35.
• Golden array disk — Controls the Black Corner Region’s barrier and allows observation and manipulation across the region 302.

Relationships

• Xiao Zhan — Uncle and Xiao Clan patriarch; treats Xiao Han like a son and supports his plans for the clan’s growth 3 26.
• Xiao Yan — Cousin and sworn younger brother figure; Xiao Han protects, trains, and supplies him with cultivation resources 2 25 348.
• Old Man Yao (Yao Chen) — Master; teaches Xiao Han alchemy and cultivation, while Xiao Han later works to secure his resurrection 11 26 346.
• Xiao Xun’er — Cousin and fiancée; trusted Xiao Han with an Earth Rank High-Grade cultivation technique and remains emotionally attached to him 3 85.
• Qinglin — Personal maid and fiancée; a loyal companion entrusted with Xiao Jiana’s care and encouraged by Xiao Han to grow stronger 5 26 51.
• Cai Lin / Medusa — Serpent-Human Clan queen under Xiao Han’s control; their relationship develops into a close but unequal partnership 99 282.
• Xiao Jiana — Powerful demonic beast in human form whom Xiao Han takes in as a pet; mischievous but fiercely connected to him 50 214.
• Haibodong — Former Ice Emperor who aligns with Xiao Han after receiving aid and observing his influence over Medusa 99.
• Yan Chixia — Swordsmanship mentor and traveling companion in A Chinese Ghost Story; they exchange techniques and develop mutual trust 34 35.
• Aisite — Loyal maid and Seven-Star Dou Zun; accompanies Xiao Han to Starfall Pavilion and other worlds 169 308.
• Zi Yan — Magical beast companion whom Xiao Han helps investigate her origins; she comes to regard him as family 232.
• Wind Venerable — Old Man Yao’s friend; accepts Xiao Han at Starfall Pavilion and develops a teacher-student-like bond with him 308.
• Hela — Hostile sparring opponent in the Hell Dimension; their repeated fights improve both of their combat abilities 143 169.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rise in the Xiao Clan

Xiao Han awakens the Hero Template, gains the Demon Armor, and rapidly rises from a modestly talented Xiao Clan youth into a prominent Dou Practitioner and alchemist. He becomes Old Man Yao’s disciple, gains the clan’s trust, and directs resources toward the Xiao Clan and Mo Tie Mercenary Group 3 11 26.

A Chinese Ghost Story Journey

He acquires Daoist and Buddhist cultivation methods, fights demons, becomes known as the Black-Clothed Swordsman, and exchanges sword techniques with Yan Chixia 32 35.

Tagor Desert and the Serpent-Human Clan

Xiao Han confronts Medusa’s forces, subdues Lü Man and White Fang, recruits Haibodong, acquires the Green Lotus Core Flame, and brings Medusa and Xiao Cai into his circle 98 105 115 119.

Hell Dimension and Marvel Training

He develops dimensional-energy manipulation, learns magic at Kamar-Taj, repeatedly battles Hela, gains Time Zero, and prepares to travel toward Asgard 134 163 169.

Black Corner Region Expansion

Xiao Han takes Demon Flame Valley, enslaves its leadership, declares his intention to unify the Black Corner Region, and later constructs a massive barrier controlled by a golden array disk 212 298 302.

Canaan College and Starfall Pavilion

He becomes an Alchemy Department elder at Canaan College, investigates the Fallen Heart Flame, joins Starfall Pavilion as an alchemist elder, and actively prepares materials for Old Man Yao’s resurrection 217 233 308 346.

Trivia

• Xiao Han is only one month older than Xiao Yan 1.
• He was initially considered only slightly more talented than an ordinary Xiao Clan disciple 1.
• Commoners named him the Black-Clothed Swordsman because he favored black clothing and used a sword 32.
• His recovery passive can heal light injuries within seconds and restore him even after near-fatal damage, provided he is out of combat 14 104.
• He declined Wind Venerable’s offer to become Young Pavilion Master, choosing the more suitable role of alchemist elder instead 308.