Xiao Yan

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Xiao Yan is Xiao Fan's fourth younger brother. When Xiao Fan learns that Yao Chen is residing with Xiao Yan, he permits Yao Chen to remain as long as he does not harm Xiao Yan or the Xiao Family; Yao Chen has already been teaching Xiao Yan cultivation and alchemy. 54

Seeking strength for the Three-Year Agreement with Nalan Yanran, Xiao Yan leaves the Xiao Family to train and pursue opportunities under Yao Chen's guidance. 60 By the time Xiao Fan finds him in the Source Qi Tower, Xiao Yan has refined the Green Lotus Core Flame and advanced to Three-Star Dou Shi. 89

Xiao Yan joins Xiao Fan's campaign against Han Feng in Maple City after learning of Han Feng's betrayal of Yao Chen. Xiao Fan cripples Han Feng and leaves him to Xiao Yan, then permits Xiao Yan to absorb the Sea Heart Flame and gives him Han Feng's Longevity Cauldron. 149 151

After Xiao Fan captures Yao Tianhuo's nascent Fallen Heart Flame, he places it in Canaan Academy's Heavenly Flame Training Gas Tower and gives the mature Fallen Heart Flame to Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan later assists in resurrecting Yao Tianhuo and demonstrates his capabilities as an alchemist. 193

When Yao Chen is captured by the Soul Hall, Xiao Yan is badly injured while pursuing the matter. Xiao Fan heals him, and the Xiao brothers retaliate against the Golden Goose Sect before preparing to travel to Central State to rescue Yao Chen. 218 219 Xiao Yan later accompanies Xiao Fan into the ancient Dou Sheng Remains, where he begins the process of reviving Yao Chen using materials supplied by Xiao Fan. 285 293

Following his seclusion, Xiao Yan refines the Void Swallowing Flame and reaches Eight-Star Dou Sheng Peak. He then resolves to fulfill his Three-Year Agreement with Nalan Yanran before joining Xiao Fan in Central State to seek the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame. 422

Personality

Xiao Yan is driven by the need to become stronger, particularly to honor the Three-Year Agreement and protect those close to him. He accepts Yao Chen's guidance and commits himself to arduous training rather than remaining in Wutan City. 60 78

He is deeply loyal to Yao Chen. Han Feng's betrayal motivates Xiao Yan to join the assault on Maple City, and Yao Chen's capture pushes him to pursue the Soul Hall despite severe injuries. 149 151 218

Abilities & Skills

Alchemy

Xiao Yan is trained in alchemy by Yao Chen and is capable of participating in high-level resurrection procedures.

• Assisted Xiao Fan in resurrecting Yao Tianhuo using the Yin-Yang Life Soul Pill and a prepared body. 193
• Began Yao Chen's revival using a Dou Sheng corpse, the Bone Growing Blood Fusion Pill, and magical-beast essence blood. 293
• Seeks the Three Thousand Burning Flame to refine it, with the Pill Tower requiring him to undergo an Elder Council test first. 340 341

Heavenly Flame Refinement

Xiao Yan refines powerful flames to advance his cultivation.

• Refined the Green Lotus Core Flame, reaching Three-Star Dou Shi. 89
• Absorbed the Sea Heart Flame after Xiao Fan subdued it. 151
• Received the mature Fallen Heart Flame from Xiao Fan. 193
• Refined the Void Swallowing Flame, reaching Eight-Star Dou Sheng Peak. 422

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Longevity Cauldron — Han Feng's cauldron, given to Xiao Yan by Xiao Fan. 151
• Lotus Pedestal and Lotus Seeds — Given by Xiao Fan as compensation for previously neglecting him. 89
• Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's inheritance — Retrieved by Xiao Fan from the Ancient Emperor's Cave Abode for Xiao Yan. 397

Relationships

• Xiao Fan — Third elder brother and principal supporter; provides cultivation resources, Heavenly Flames, healing, and aid in rescuing Yao Chen. 60 151 218 293
• Yao Chen — Master and alchemy teacher; Xiao Yan is devoted to reviving and rescuing him after Han Feng's betrayal and the Soul Hall's capture. 54 149 219 293
• Xiao Ding — Elder brother; joins Xiao Fan, Xiao Li, and Xiao Yan during the response to Yao Chen's capture. 218
• Xiao Li — Elder brother; accompanies Xiao Yan in seeking a spiritual herb and helps recount the events leading to Yao Chen's capture. 218
• Nalan Yanran — Bound to Xiao Yan by the Three-Year Agreement, which motivates his departure and training. 60 422
• Han Feng — Yao Chen's betraying former disciple; Xiao Yan joins Xiao Fan against him and is allowed to deal with the crippled Han Feng. 149 151
• Feng Qing'er — Hostile acquaintance from the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan; previously fought Xiao Yan over his involvement in the destruction of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion. 287
• Xuan Yi — Pill Tower giant whom Xiao Yan meets through Yao Chen while seeking access to the Three Thousand Burning Flame. 341