Xiao Yan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xiao Yan (萧炎)
Alias(es)	Third Brother
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Clan; Jia Nan Academy Inner Court; Pan Gate
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; Alchemist
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Third-Stage Dou Disciple → Sixth-Stage Dou Disciple	10	Advanced rapidly under Yao Lao's guidance.
Seventh-Stage Dou Disciple	11	Reached this level in less than half a year, far faster than expected.
Eight-Stage Dou Qi	17	Breakthrough prompted Xiao Chuan's rise to Eight-Star Dou Wang.
One-Star Dou Practitioner	38	Demonstrated his strength at his Coming-of-Age Ceremony.
Six-Star Dou Practitioner	41	His advancement granted Xiao Chuan Six-Star Dou Huang cultivation through the system.
One-Star Dou Shi → Five-Star Dou Ancestor	60	Absorbed the Green Lotus Core Flame with Xiao Chuan's assistance.
Nine-Star Dou Ancestor Peak	61	Further refined Heavenly Flames with Xiao Chuan's help.
One-Star Dou Grandmaster	63	Broke through as Xiao Chuan advanced to One-Star Dou Venerate.
Five-Star Da Dou Shi	82	Returned for the Three-Year Agreement and the Alchemist Conference.
Dou Spirit	80	Reached this realm by the time Xiao Chuan was a Nine-Turn Dou Venerate.
Three-Star Dou Spirit	105	His breakthrough advanced Xiao Chuan to Three-Turn Dou Venerate.
Seven-Star Dou Ling	127	His cultivation increase raised Xiao Chuan to Seven-Revolutions Dou Venerate.
Dou Sheng	203	Found by Xiao Chuan after a period of training.
Five-Star Dou Sheng	203	Broke through after taking two medicinal pills supplied by Xiao Chuan.
Eight-Star Dou Sheng	203	Reached this realm after collecting and refining Heavenly Flames with Xiao Chuan.
Dou Di	203	Received an Emperor Pill from Xiao Chuan to advance in one step.

Background / History

Xiao Yan is a member of the Xiao Clan and Xiao Chuan's younger brother. When the Misty Cloud Sect sought to pressure the Xiao Clan, he refused Yun Leng's invitation to join the sect, despite the danger posed by its elders. Xiao Chuan intervened when Yun Leng threatened him. 1 11

Determined to become an alchemist, Xiao Yan borrowed money from Xiao Chuan for medicinal ingredients and trained under Yao Lao. Xiao Chuan supported his progress with resources, techniques, and later Heavenly Flames. 3 10 17

After leaving Wutan City, Xiao Yan continued cultivating and eventually entered Jia Nan Academy's Inner Court, where he became associated with Pan Gate. Xiao Chuan personally arranged for his enrollment and later reunited with him there. 89 105 106

Personality

Xiao Yan is driven, self-reliant, and determined to improve rather than rely solely on his brother's protection. After receiving valuable techniques from Xiao Chuan, he asked Yao Lao to intensify his training so that he could surprise his brother with his progress. 17

He approaches the Three-Year Agreement with Nalan Yanran as a matter of closure and personal conviction, not merely a contest of cultivation levels. 82 He is also loyal to Yao Lao, retaining Han Feng's soul and seeking a way to restore his teacher's physical body. 61 106

Abilities & Skills

Cultivation

Xiao Yan advances rapidly through the Dou Qi cultivation system, assisted by Yao Lao's training, medicinal resources, Heavenly Flames, and Xiao Chuan's support.

• Reached Dou Sheng before being elevated to Dou Di through Xiao Chuan's resources. 203
• Successfully absorbed and refined the Green Lotus Core Flame. 60
• Cultivated the Heavenly Fire Three Profound Changes successfully. 83

Alchemy

Xiao Yan is an alchemist trained by Yao Lao and later directly instructed by Xiao Chuan.

• Passed the Tier 2 Alchemist assessment. 59
• Won the Alchemist Conference by refining a Three-Striped Green Spirit Pill, a Tier 3 medicinal pill capable of raising cultivation by three Minor Realms. 82
• Became a Tier 4 Alchemist after Xiao Chuan taught him. 107
• Later attained Tier 8 Alchemist status. 167

Flame Mantra

Xiao Yan cultivates the Flame Mantra and openly revealed this fact to Xiao Chuan before refining the Green Lotus Core Flame. 60

• Allows him to make use of Heavenly Flames in his cultivation. 60 61 203
• His Heavenly Flame refinement contributed to multiple major breakthroughs. 60 61 203

Dou Techniques

• Eagle Wings — A Profound-tier technique sent by Xiao Chuan through Xiao Yi Xian. 17
• Mad Lion Roar — A Profound-tier technique sent alongside Eagle Wings. 17
• Purple Cloud Wings — A Xuan Tier High Grade flight technique; Xiao Yan postponed cultivating it until reaching the Dou Practitioner realm. 18
• Heavenly Fire Three Profound Changes — Successfully cultivated after Xiao Chuan retrieved an ancient version for him. 83
• God Seal Art — A powerful technique gifted by Xiao Chuan after teaching him alchemy. 107

Equipment / Items

• Ring containing Yao Lao — Holds Yao Chen's soul body and later the captured soul of Yao Chen's enemy. 61 106
• Green Lotus Core Flame — Refined with Xiao Chuan's assistance. 60
• Three-Striped Green Spirit Pill — Refined to win the Alchemist Conference. 82
• Emperor Pill — Given by Xiao Chuan to enable his breakthrough to Dou Di. 203

Relationships

• Xiao Chuan — Older brother and primary benefactor; provides cultivation resources, Dou Techniques, Heavenly Flames, education, and protection. Xiao Yan deeply admires him and strives not to disappoint him. 3 17 60 203
• Yao Lao / Yao Chen — Teacher and mentor in cultivation and alchemy; Xiao Yan remains loyal to him and works to restore his physical body. 10 61 106
• Xiao Zhan — Father; supports Xiao Yan's development and acknowledges the effort he puts into his cultivation. 3 82
• Xiao Xun'er — A trusted member of the Xiao Clan who delivers Xiao Chuan's letter and techniques to Xiao Yan. 17
• Nalan Yanran — Former fiancée and opponent in the Three-Year Agreement; Xiao Yan defeats her comprehensively. 82 83
• Han Feng — Enemy connected to Yao Lao; Xiao Yan captures his soul and uses it to pressure him into teaching alchemy. 60 61
• Pan Gate members — Friends whom Xiao Yan introduces to Xiao Chuan after entering Jia Nan Academy's Inner Court. 106

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Cultivation and Misty Cloud Sect Conflict

Xiao Yan begins pursuing alchemy while rapidly advancing under Yao Lao. He rejects the Misty Cloud Sect's recruitment attempt and becomes one of the reasons Xiao Chuan confronts its elders. 3 10 11

Gifts from Xiao Chuan

Xiao Chuan sends Xiao Yan Eagle Wings and Mad Lion Roar, framing them as hard-won gifts. Moved by his brother's support, Xiao Yan intensifies his training and resolves to become stronger. 17

Heavenly Flame Advancement

Xiao Yan reunites with Xiao Chuan in Black Rock City, where he reveals the Flame Mantra and accepts assistance in refining the Green Lotus Core Flame. This triggers an extraordinary leap in cultivation. 59 60

Three-Year Agreement and Alchemist Conference

Having returned as a Five-Star Da Dou Shi, Xiao Yan wins the Alchemist Conference with a Three-Striped Green Spirit Pill and later defeats Nalan Yanran in the Three-Year Agreement. 82 83

Jia Nan Academy

Xiao Chuan brings Xiao Yan to Jia Nan Academy and enrolls him there. Xiao Yan subsequently enters the Inner Court and develops ties with Pan Gate. 89 105 106

Final Advancement

After reaching Dou Sheng through training, Xiao Yan receives medicinal pills, Heavenly Flame support, and finally an Emperor Pill from Xiao Chuan. He advances through Five-Star and Eight-Star Dou Sheng before reaching Dou Di. 203