Xiao Li

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Li (萧离)
Alias(es)	Great Elder Xiao; Yin Yang Saint; Saint Son
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Clan; Jia Nan Academy; Yin Valley
Occupation/Role	Alchemist; cultivator; Xiao Clan Great Elder and leader
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1
Other	Transmigrator; Xiao Yan's second grandfather

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Ninth Stage Dou Disciple	1	Reached at age nine after beginning Qi cultivation at four.
Three-Star Dou Practitioner	7	Completed cultivation of the Nine Tribulations Heavenly Flame Technique.
Dou Spirit	17	Broke through using a Spirit Ascending Pill; saved Yun Yun from a Rank 4 Rocksplit Bear immediately afterward.
Four-Star Dou Spirit	36	Drew with the second-ranked Inner Academy Strong Ranking student.
Five-Star Dou King	37	Left the Heavenly Burning Refining Tower after two years; became Strong Ranking First.
Dou Emperor	55	Breakthrough also markedly increased his Soul Force and Grade 7 pill-refining success rate.
Five-Star Dou Emperor; Mortal Realm Peak Soul Force	65	Killed the Golden Silver Elders, two Nine-Star Dou Emperors.
Three-Star Dou Ancestor	119	Advanced through absorption of Energy Crystals in the Gate of Life and Death.
Eight-Star Dou Ancestor	129	Reached this level before Wang Ming's breakthrough to Dou Venerate.
Three Revolutions Dou Venerate	192	Could contend with a Five Revolutions Dou Venerate by activating his clan tattoo and physical body.
Half-Saint	206 217	Used Energy Cores and a bloodline secret technique to advance; was thirty-six by the time his Half-Saint status was disclosed.
Dou Saint	256	Intimidated a Soul Hall spy with a Dou Saint-level strike.
Yin Yang Saint	264	Claimed this title while confronting the Nine Serene Earth Nether Python clan.

Background

Xiao Li arrived in the Dou Qi Continent as a transmigrator. Born into the Xiao Clan's Imperial Capital main branch, he began practicing Qi at four and became a Ninth Stage Dou Disciple by nine, rapidly becoming the clan's pride. His exceptional rise led Xiao Ting to seek resources for his breakthrough and drew Wang Ming's attention. 1 3

He became Wang Ming's disciple and selected the Earth-tier low-grade Nine Tribulations Heavenly Flame Technique rather than pursuing a method beyond his present ability. Wang Ming later treated the hidden injuries Xiao Li accumulated through extreme physical training and required him to remain in the Imperial Capital until reaching Dou Grandmaster. 6 7

Over the following years, Xiao Li developed into both a cultivator and alchemist. He refined a peak fourth-grade Purple Heart Breaking Barrier Pill after six years of study, then set milestones of fifth-grade alchemy at Dou Spirit, sixth-grade at Dou King, and seventh-grade at Dou Emperor. 7

Xiao Li gradually assumed responsibility for restoring the declining Xiao Clan. He supplied relatives with pills, sought cultivation methods and inheritances for them, enhanced younger generations with Dou Saint Marrow and Yi Shi Pills, revived Xiao Kong, and later helped establish the new Xiao Realm. 20 130 156 259

Personality

Xiao Li is ambitious, practical, and intensely devoted to his family. He views the Xiao Clan's restoration as his responsibility, but prefers strengthening its members through resources, techniques, and education instead of relying solely on the Dou God Bloodline. 20 87 130 175

He is calculating in negotiations and long-term planning. He secured a share of Dou Saint Marrow from Mang Tian Ruler, traded the Tou She Ancient God Jade for Heavenly Tomb slots, formed alliances against the Soul Hall, and prepared separate paths toward becoming a Dou God. 128 174 182 259

Despite his ruthless response to enemies, Xiao Li remains protective and generous toward allies and family. He repeatedly uses rare pills, personal effort, and dangerous resources to save or improve those close to him, including Wang Ming, Xiao Kong, Xiao Ya, Xiao Yi Xian, and Heavenly Fire Venerable. 53 156 210 243 247

Abilities & Skills

Alchemy

A prodigious alchemist trained by Wang Ming.

• Reached peak fourth-grade alchemy within six years. 7
• Refined Grade 5 pills while still at Dou Spirit and Grade 6 pills after becoming Dou King. 37 38
• Could refine Grade 7 pills after reaching Dou Emperor, though Pill Lightning initially exceeded his ability to handle alone. 55
• Refined Rank 7 peak pills by the time he became a Dou Ancestor Peak. 110
• Later possessed the confidence and capability expected among Eighth Grade Alchemists. 146
• Uses alchemy for cultivation support, healing, body reconstruction, talent enhancement, and resurrection. 58 130 156 247 256

Nine Tribulations Heavenly Flame Technique

An Earth-tier low-grade fire-attribute cultivation method chosen for its suitability to Xiao Li's early cultivation. 6

• Refines and increases the quantity of his Dou Qi.
• Includes the accompanying Nine Tribulations Heavenly Flame Hand. 6
• Formed the basis of his breakthrough to Dou Practitioner. 7

Fire-Attribute Dou Skills

• Fiery Cloud Palm — Mysterious-rank low-level palm technique that condenses Dou Qi into blazing flames; used to defeat Xiao Lie, Xiao Ying, and Xiao Hu without using full strength. 1 3
• Nine Tribulations Heavenly Flame Hand — Used alongside Flame Slash to kill a Rank 4 Rocksplit Bear after his Dou Spirit breakthrough. 17
• Heavenly Fierce Slash — Fire-attribute Earth-rank low-level Dou Skill sought alongside the Heavenly Fierce greatsword. 24
• Heavenly Flame Shining Sun — Used to defeat a Nine-Star Dou Zun-level Energy Body in the Heavenly Tomb. 201
• Emperor's Fury — Heaven-rank high-grade soundwave Battle Skill; injured two Hun Clan Dou Shengs. 203

Yin Yang Heart Flame

Xiao Li possesses and controls the Yin Yang Heart Flame.

• Uses Yang Fire and Yin Fire during resurrection to refine a body, fuse a soul, remove original flesh, and regenerate new flesh. 156
• Used Yang Fire to help Xiao Ya refine medicinal power and repair her meridians. 210
• The flame later developed intelligence and could speak. 156

Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations

A transformation technique that temporarily raises Xiao Li's combat strength.

• Second Transformation: Yin Fire Transformation — Raised his aura from Five-Star Dou Zun to Five-Star Dou Zun peak. 152
• Third Transformation: Demon Flame Transformation — Raised his cultivation aura to Six-Star Dou Venerate. 152

Physical Body and Transformations

• Cultivated the Raging Beast Undying Body using Heavenly Demon Phoenix Essence Blood, strengthening his physique. 154 160
• Refined Heavenly Demon Phoenix Wings into a Rank 8 flying Dou Technique, Crimson Flame Wings. 154
• Fused with Demon Phoenix Wings, gaining wind and thunder attributes and the ability to cultivate Three Thousand Thunder Movements. 155
• Can assume an Ancient Void Dragon form, which he used against the Soul Hall Deputy Hall Master. 257

Soul Force

• His Soul Force rose substantially upon reaching Dou Emperor. 55
• Reached Mortal Realm Peak by the time he was a Five-Star Dou Emperor. 65
• Reached the Spirit Realm during the Pill Assembly. 93
• Relies on Soul Force for alchemy, examinations, and resurrection methods. 55 156

Equipment / Items

• Heavenly Fierce — Greatsword intended to complement Heavenly Fierce Slash. 24
• Earth Demon Puppet — Absorbed Pill Lightning, improving its quality. 68
• Qingming Ring — Left with Xiao Lin for safekeeping; contains the Old Ancestor's soul. 137
• Black Lotus mark — A mysterious mark on his right hand containing a trace of Origin Emperor Qi; Xiao Xuan warned him not to reveal it before Gu Yuan or Hun Tiandi. 210
• Tou She Ancient God Jade — Traded to Gu Yuan for Heavenly Tomb entry slots, on the condition that Gu Yuan retain the jade. 174

Relationships

• Xiao Ting — Grandfather; Xiao Li supports his longevity and cultivation, while Xiao Ting entrusts him with restoring the Xiao Clan. 20 37 175
• Xiao Lin — Elder brother; Xiao Li respects him, entrusts him with clan affairs, and provides him with cultivation methods and techniques. 1 20 37
• Wang Ming / Old Wang — Teacher and mentor; Xiao Li studies alchemy under him and goes to extraordinary lengths to save his life. 6 7 53 58
• Xiao Zhan — Nephew; Xiao Li encouraged his cultivation as a child and later supports his family. 3 63 210
• Xiao Yan — Grandnephew; Xiao Li guides, pressures, protects, and prepares opportunities for his growth. 175 236 256 259
• Yun Yun — Close companion and wife; they protect one another, train together, and she assists with his plans. 17 154 172
• Pei Yuhan — Wife; fought beside Xiao Li in the Heavenly Tomb and is the mother of Xiao Yu and Xiao Xue. 202 203 172 178
• Pei Yuru — Wife; Pei Yuhan's sister and Xiao Li's combat companion through their combined techniques. 202 203 172
• Zi Yan — Adopted daughter; Xiao Li provides pills for her advancement and remains protective despite her mischief. 37 110 179
• Xiao Kong — Xiao Clan Old Ancestor; Xiao Li awakened his soul, learned the clan's past from him, and ultimately resurrected him. 124 155 156
• Mang Tian Ruler — Jia Nan Academy Headmaster; ally and transactional partner who assigns Xiao Li major alchemical work. 128 134
• Tianyin Old Man — Yin Valley ally and supporter; publicly pledged Yin Valley's protection to Xiao Li and the Xiao Clan. 134 182
• Heavenly Fire Venerable — Resurrected by Xiao Li and thereafter became his subordinate. 247
• Yao Lao — Ally whose resurrection Xiao Li prepared and completed. 256
• Xiao Chen — Clan elder and ally; joined Xiao Li against the Soul Hall Deputy Hall Master and helped establish the Xiao Realm. 257 259

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Prodigy and Wang Ming's Disciple

Xiao Li begins as the Xiao Clan's nine-year-old cultivation prodigy, earns Wang Ming's recognition, and becomes his alchemy disciple. He chooses a sustainable Earth-tier cultivation path, develops his early Dou Skills, and grows into a fourth-grade alchemist. 1 3 6 7

Jia Nan Academy and the Black Horn Region

After entering Jia Nan Academy, Xiao Li rises to Strong Ranking First, becomes a Dou King and Grade 6 Alchemist, and prepares to refine the Fallen Heart Flame. His journeys through the Black Horn Region expand his experience with human conflict, auctions, rare pills, and dangerous factions. 21 24 37 38

Clan Revival

Xiao Li channels his resources into the Xiao Clan's recovery. He strengthens Xiao Ting, Xiao Lin, Xiao Zhan's descendants, and other juniors; uncovers the clan's history through Xiao Kong; and refuses to treat the Dou God Bloodline as the only path to the clan's future. 63 124 130 137

Central Plains Alliances and Resurrection

As his status rises, Xiao Li builds ties with Jia Nan Academy, Yin Valley, Burning Flame Valley, and Flower Sect. He resurrects Xiao Kong through a month-long process using a Rank 8 pill, Rank 9 Magical Beast Essence Blood, and Dou Saint remains. 182 156

Heavenly Tomb Expedition

Xiao Li leads Xiao Clan members into the Heavenly Tomb, protects the group from powerful Energy Bodies and Ancient Devouring Insects, and confronts the Half-Saint Blood Axe Saint. He exhausts himself using Emperor's Fury against Hun Clan Dou Shengs before Xiao Xuan's intervention. 200 201 202 203

Path to Dou God

After discovering the Black Lotus's trace of Origin Emperor Qi, Xiao Li develops plans to reach Dou God: either obtain Origin Qi after Xiao Yan's future breakthrough or seize the Emperor Grade Crude Pill. He later establishes the Xiao Realm to protect the clan from the Ancient Emperor Clans' scrutiny. 210 259

Trivia

• Xiao Li began cultivating at age four and reached Ninth Stage Dou Disciple at age nine. 1
• He is notably fond of children, even when he is still a child himself. 3
• He keeps the Xiao Clan's strongest assets hidden when strategic, including Xiao Ting's early Dou Emperor breakthrough. 37
• His stated long-term goal is to become a Dou God. 259