Xu Fan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xu Fan (徐凡)
Species/Race	Human; transmigrated from Earth 1
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Heaven Dou Royal Academy; founder/promoter of the Soul Core and Soul Spirit systems 307 257
Occupation/Role	Story-weaving system user; Soul Master; later the Martial God 1 366
Status	Ascended to the God Realm as the Martial God 366
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 12	4	Obtained his first soul ring, a nearly thousand-year ring suited to his Martial God Physique, and awakened Martial God Qi.
Level 20	9	Absorbed Ah Yin's Blue Silver Emperor right-leg soul bone; used its remaining energy for body refinement.
Level 22	19	Received a ten-thousand-year second soul ring and Martial God Armor.
Level 23	21	Received a direct +1 Soul Power reward from the system.
Level 36	37	Obtained a roughly 25,000-year third soul ring, Weaponry Master, and Martial God Weapon; combat power reached Soul King level or above.
Level 46	67	Fused a hundred-thousand-year Martial God Physique right-arm bone and gained a fourth soul ring.
Level 59	179	Fused the hundred-thousand-year Martial God Physique left-arm bone; approached Soul Emperor.
Soul Saint, Level 77	236	Used Martial God Fusion Ring to display combat power comparable to a level 96–97 Super Douluo.
Level 83 / Soul Douluo	239 308	Cleared the Sea God's Sixth Assessment, received his seventh ring, then later appeared as a 14-year-old Soul Douluo with eight hundred-thousand-year soul rings.
Million-year physical body	341	Cleared the God of War Tower's Ninth Level; received a million years of physical-body lifespan and the Martial God Bell.
Martial God	366	Inherited the God of War Tower, Martial God Cauldron, and Martial God Bell; the three evolved into Super God Tools as he ascended to the God Realm.

Background / History

Xu Fan was a man from Earth who transmigrated to the Douluo Continent. There, he acquired a story-weaving system: fabricating stories could produce real rewards, including cultivation methods, soul rings, soul bones, and abilities. He quickly recognized that adding valuable elements to his stories would accelerate his growth. 1 4

His initial objective was to grow strong enough to reunite with the women connected to his previous life and ultimately overthrow the God Realm. His fabricated accounts of that life were distributed as mysterious notebooks or booklets to numerous figures across the continent, drawing the attention of Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, Gu Yue Na, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and others. 2 5

Xu Fan traveled first toward Holy Soul Village and later sought out Ah Yin's hiding place. He absorbed Ah Yin's Blue Silver Emperor right-leg soul bone, reached Level 20, and took responsibility for caring for her while she remained unable to communicate. 5 8 9

At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes, Xu Fan refined his body with ice and fire energy, aided Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan, and Zhu Zhuqing with Celestial Herbs, and planted Ah Yin there to accelerate her recovery. 32 37

He later developed and promoted the Soul Core and Soul Spirit systems, arranging cooperation with Spirit Hall and other forces. He also introduced advanced Soul Tool technology through cooperation with the Speed Clan. 256 257 276

After repeatedly challenging the God of War Tower and completing Sea God assessments, Xu Fan reached the God Realm. He inherited three divine tools, became the Martial God, and openly declared his intention to take the God Realm. 341 366

Appearance

Xu Fan is described as having a highly refined, muscular physique shaped by the Martial God Physique and repeated body refinement. His Martial Soul manifestation is marked by molten-gold vertical pupils, golden patterns beneath his skin, and an imposing Martial God phantom. 8 33

• Eyes — molten-gold vertical pupils while his Martial God Physique is manifested. 8
• Physique — jade-like skin and sharply defined musculature after completing ice-and-fire body refinement. 33
• Martial God Armor — resplendent golden full-body armor with a cape, dragon-head shoulder guards, beast-head chest totem, and a diamond-shaped forehead crystal. 59
• Martial God Wings — six golden wings used for high-speed aerial movement and combat. 59
• Primary weapon form — favors a horizontal saber formed through Martial God Weapon. 47 59

Personality

Xu Fan is ambitious, self-assured, and intensely focused on becoming stronger. He evaluates risks pragmatically, such as concealing the God of War Tower, Martial God Cauldron, and Ice and Fire Dragon King powers until he has sufficient strength to confront the consequences. 2 239

In battle, he is calm and analytical. He relies on instinct, perception of weaknesses, and adaptability rather than raw power alone. Even when overwhelmed by large groups of ten-thousand-year soul beasts, he prioritizes vulnerable targets and changes tactics as the fight develops. 18 59

He also displays a playful and childish streak despite his overwhelming strength, including his intention to enter the Soul Master Competition as a Soul Douluo merely to frighten Tang San and the others. 225

Abilities & Skills

Martial God Physique

Xu Fan's Body Martial Soul grants exceptional physical strength, combat instincts, growth potential, and an unusually high tolerance for soul rings. Its manifestation creates a Martial God phantom behind him. 2 4 8

• Enables combat power far beyond his Soul Power level. 5 19
• Grants instinctive battle talent; he can identify flaws in enemy attacks almost immediately. 18
• Supports soul rings and physical-body strength that exceed conventional limits. 19 70
• Causes an abnormally high food requirement. 5

All Laws Are Connected

A talent that allows Xu Fan to perceive weaknesses, attack trajectories, and openings in opponents' techniques. 18 19

• Lets him exploit flaws in both offense and defense. 19
• Remains effective against opponents with extensive combat experience, including Bo Saixi. 237
• Enhances his ability to learn from watching different Martial Souls and combat styles. 19

Martial God Qi

Xu Fan's first soul skill forms a golden, transparent Qi Armor over his body. 8

• Shields him from environmental hazards and incoming attacks. 8
• Amplifies his attributes when used in his full combat state. 58
• Can be applied around his saber strikes as destructive blade qi. 222

Martial God Armor

Xu Fan's second soul skill manifests a full set of golden armor. 19

• Increases all attributes and boosts other soul-skill effects by 30%. 19
• Provides partial immunity to weaker damage and 20% damage reduction. 19
• Self-repairs by consuming Soul Power. 19 59
• Armor Liberation doubles all attribute increases at the cost of rapidly consuming Soul Power. 19 364

Martial God Weapon

Xu Fan's third soul skill creates an indestructible weapon that can change into a form suited to him; he most often chooses a horizontal saber. 37 47

• Amplifies normal attacks and soul-skill attacks. 37
• Absorbs an opponent's Soul Power through successful attacks. 37 267
• Nullifies an enemy's active amplifications when it hits. 37
• Can consume 30% of Xu Fan's Soul Power for a single maximum-power strike, after which the weapon shatters. 37

Martial God Wings

An external attached soul bone that provides flight and aerial mobility. 26 59

• Grants six wings and exceptional maneuverability in the air. 59
• Can release Martial God Wings Blade Storm, a wide-area barrage of golden feather blades. 59
• Its fourth soul skill, Martial God Heavenly Domain, suppresses flight, spatial abilities, Soul Power, soul skills, and soul-bone skills within its range. 238
• Forces opponents into physical combat, where Xu Fan's body is overwhelmingly advantageous. 239

Martial God Descends / Martial God War Soul

Xu Fan's fourth soul skill materializes the Martial God phantom into a combat-capable War Soul. 67

• Enhances Xu Fan's attributes and evolves Martial God Armor and Martial God Weapon. 67 93
• Creates an independent combatant with nearly Xu Fan's own strength and fighting style. 93
• Fights in coordination with Xu Fan and can attack from a separate angle. 364

Martial God Fusion Ring

A self-created soul skill that fuses soul rings into Xu Fan's body to drastically strengthen him. 235 236

• Allows a Level 77 Soul Saint to exhibit Super Douluo-level combat power. 235 236
• Greatly increases physical power and Martial God Power. 235

Martial God Avatar

Xu Fan's seventh soul skill merges the Martial God phantom into his body. 223

• Amplifies strength, speed, defense, Soul Power refinement, and Mental Power. 223
• Further strengthens Martial God Armor, Martial God Qi, and Martial God Weapon. 223

Soul Core and Soul Spirit Systems

Xu Fan devised two new cultivation systems for Soul Masters. 256 257

• Soul Core — improves Soul Power circulation, purity, and cultivation potential; multiple Soul Cores aid breakthroughs. 256
• Soul Spirit — provides a contractual alternative to traditional soul-ring acquisition. 239 257
• Planned for continent-wide promotion through cooperation with Spirit Hall. 257 285

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• God of War Tower — a divine trial tower that rewards Xu Fan for clearing increasingly difficult levels. 58 61
• Martial God Cauldron — one of the divine tools inherited by Xu Fan; later evolved into a Super God Tool. 239 366
• Martial God Bell — demigod artifact obtained after clearing the God of War Tower's Ninth Level; later evolved into a Super God Tool. 341 366
• Martial God Weapon — a transforming weapon soul skill, most frequently used as a horizontal saber. 37 47
• Spatial soul tool bracelet — used to carry Ah Yin after her soul-bone absorption. 9
• Herb Illustrated Handbook — system reward used to identify Celestial Herbs. 19
• One-time Treasure Finder — system reward intended to locate the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes. 19

Relationships

• Ah Yin — absorbed her Blue Silver Emperor right-leg soul bone, then kept her close, provided sunlight, and planted her at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes to aid her recovery. 9 10 37
• Zhu Zhuqing — Xu Fan defeated her in a spar despite her higher Soul Power and repeatedly attempted to accept her as his disciple; she chose to follow him while retaining the right to leave. 16 19
• Dugu Yan — ally and companion who traveled with Xu Fan; she became openly affectionate toward him and defended him against Yu Tianheng. 37 54
• Ning Rongrong — one of the people seeking Xu Fan after receiving his storybook; later watched and reacted to his arena and God of War Tower battles. 5 47 61
• Bibi Dong — initially sought the owner of the indestructible storybook; later cooperated with Xu Fan on promoting Soul Cores and Soul Spirits. 1 257
• Qian Renxue — identified in Xu Fan's past-life story as his main wife; she was determined to find him after learning of him. 2 5
• Gu Yue Na — learned of Xu Fan through his stories and later developed mutual trust with him over their shared opposition to the Heavenly Court/God Realm. 1 179
• Bo Saixi — opponent and later cooperative ally during Sea God assessments; she recognized Xu Fan's extraordinary combat potential. 236 239
• Liu Erlong — initially forcibly brought Xu Fan to Blue Tyrant Academy, later fought alongside him in the Sea God's Sixth Assessment. 84 234
• Golden Behemoth — Xu Fan's Soul Spirit and combat partner; its growth closely accompanies his own. 239 341

Story Role / Major Arcs

Story-Weaving and Early Growth

Xu Fan discovers the story-weaving system, fabricates stories about his past life, and receives the Martial God Physique, cultivation methods, and soul-ring rewards. His stories attract widespread attention before he has personally met most of their readers. 1 2 4

Ah Yin and the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes

Xu Fan locates Ah Yin, absorbs her soul bone, then travels toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes. There he obtains Celestial Herbs, refines his body, helps his companions evolve, and places Ah Yin in the site to recover. 8 9 32 37

Heaven Dou and the God of War Tower

After arriving in Heaven Dou City, Xu Fan gathers allies, enters the God of War Tower, and clears its fourth level by fighting thirty ten-thousand-year soul beasts. The rewards greatly increase his physical body, Mental Power, soul-ring lifespans, and Soul Power reserves. 58 59 61

Sea God Assessments

Xu Fan fights the Evil Orca King, confronts Bo Saixi during the Sixth Assessment, and uses Martial God Heavenly Domain to force a physical duel that he wins. He receives further physical-body growth and a third Soul Core. 222 239

Soul Master Competition

Xu Fan appears alone for Heaven Dou Royal Academy against Spirit Hall Academy. As a 14-year-old Soul Douluo with eight hundred-thousand-year soul rings, he defeats the opposing seven-person team in under three seconds and secures the championship. 307 308

Ascension as the Martial God

Xu Fan clears the God of War Tower's Ninth Level, surpasses a million-year physical-body lifespan, inherits three divine tools, and ascends to the God Realm as the Martial God. His arrival immediately draws the attention of five God Kings. 341 366

Trivia

• Xu Fan considers his combat power more important than his nominal Soul Power level. 21
• He calls Zhu Zhuqing a “traitorous disciple” in his private thoughts, which embarrasses her. 17
• His preferred Martial God Weapon form is a horizontal saber because it combines brutality and technique. 47
• His first three soul rings had all reached the forty-thousand-year threshold after clearing the God of War Tower's fourth level. 61
• He received the Sign-in Module as a reward, allowing readers of his fabricated stories to receive daily rewards themselves. 178