Yan Shaozhe

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Yan Shaozhe (言少哲)
Alias(es)	Ming Feng Douluo; “Radiant Phoenix”; “Grass Chicken Douluo”; “Beast in Human Clothing” 26 37 38
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; formerly Dean of the Martial Soul Department 25 31
Occupation/Role	Former Dean of Shrek Academy’s Martial Soul Department; Level 95 Power Attack System Super Douluo 26
Status	Publicly disgraced and expelled from Shrek Academy 31 37
Hypocrite Ranking	Ninth Place on the Top Ten Hypocrites List 25 26
First Appearance	Chapter 4

Background / History

Yan Shaozhe was Mu En’s personal disciple; although they were not biologically related, their bond was described as that of father and son. His Radiant Phoenix martial soul gave him exceptional status within Shrek from childhood, while Mu En repeatedly warned him to restrain his arrogance and desires. Yan ignored those warnings and began pursuing girls from the age of ten, relying on his appearance and position. 28

As a student, Yan knew Qian Duoduo, Xian Lin’er, and Cai Mei’er. Xian Lin’er chose Yan over Qian Duoduo, while Cai Mei’er admired Yan. During his relationship with Xian, Yan maintained improper relationships with other female students. He later broke up with Xian Lin’er and married Cai Mei’er; Xian subsequently married Qian Duoduo. 28 29

Yan later met Feng Ling, another phoenix-type martial soul bearer. Though he suspected her martial soul carried an Evil Soul Master aura, he concealed this rather than reporting her. After their relationship led Feng Ling’s Evil Phoenix martial soul to fully awaken, Yan attempted to kill her to erase the evidence. He stopped when she revealed that she carried his child and instead ordered her to leave forever. 29 30

The Sky Screen later identified Ma Xiaotao as Yan’s granddaughter through Feng Ling and revealed his descent from Ye Xishui, the Supreme Sect Master of the Holy Spirit Cult. 34 35

As Martial Soul Department Dean, Yan used his authority to protect Ma Xiaotao and conceal the injuries and deaths caused by her evil-fire outbreaks. He offered compensation and ordered victims and their families to remain silent. His treatment of Huo Yuhao contrasted sharply: Yan initially intended to remove Huo from core-disciple consideration and expel him at the first mistake, but immediately sought him out after learning Huo possessed Ultimate Ice, which Yan wanted to use to suppress Ma Xiaotao’s evil fire. 36

Appearance

Before his exposure, Yan cultivated the image of a refined and approachable academy dean.

• Usually dressed in white. 25 26
• Described as handsome, dashing, elegant, and gentle-smiling. 25 26
• His original martial soul was the Radiant Phoenix. 26
• Following his punishment, his martial soul became an ordinary Grass Chicken. 37 38

Personality

Yan publicly presented himself as an upright, impartial educator who cared for students and fought Evil Soul Masters. His status, achievements, and polished public conduct made him an admired Shrek figure and an idealized figure among many female students. 26

The Sky Screen exposed a markedly different character: promiscuous, manipulative, status-conscious, and willing to conceal wrongdoing when it benefited him. When first confronted with his past, he showed little remorse, arguing that his long service to Shrek and accomplishments against Evil Soul Masters should outweigh the harm he caused. 29

He also adjusted his behavior according to others’ backgrounds. His interest in Wang Dong ceased immediately after Mu En revealed her Clear Sky Sect origin and ordered Yan to treat her as a personal disciple. 30 31

Abilities & Skills

Radiant Phoenix Martial Soul

Yan’s original top-tier beast martial soul possessed light-aligned power and a strong restraining effect against evil and dark attributes. 26

• Reached Level 95 as a Power Attack System Super Douluo. 26
• Became a Titled Douluo at a young age. 26
• Fought Evil Soul Masters by transforming into the Radiant Phoenix and burning enemies with its flames. 26
• Led Shrek’s team to victory in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament during his youth. 26

Martial Soul Ancestral Reversion

The Sky Screen bestowed “Martial Soul Ancestral Reversion” as part of Yan’s judgment. Rather than strengthening his Radiant Phoenix, the process reduced it to a common Grass Chicken. 37 38

• Left him unable to summon his former phoenix martial soul in the arena confrontation. 39
• Caused widespread ridicule and earned him the mocking designation “Grass Chicken Douluo.” 37 38

Still Heart Like Water

The Sky Screen granted Yan a state of mind intended to eliminate distracting thoughts, prevent deviation, and aid cultivation. 38

• Initially gave him an unprecedented sense of peace and clarity. 38
• Produced an unintended effect in which only part of his body entered the “Still Heart Like Water” state. 38
• The shock and humiliation of this effect caused him to cough blood and faint. 38

Relationships

• Mu En — Personal disciple and surrogate son; Mu En repeatedly warned Yan to restrain himself and later ordered him to protect Wang Dong. 28 31
• Cai Mei’er — Wife; she had admired Yan since their student years, and he married her after separating from Xian Lin’er. 28 29
• Xian Lin’er — Former lover and later secret affair partner; their public hostility concealed continued meetings while she was married to Qian Duoduo. 28 32
• Qian Duoduo — Former schoolmate, rival for Xian Lin’er, and Xian’s husband; he participated in Yan’s punishment arena beating. 28 32 39
• Feng Ling — Former lover and Evil Soul Master; Yan concealed her suspicious aura, impregnated her, then attempted to kill her before forcing her to leave. 29 30
• Ma Xiaotao — Identified by the Sky Screen as Yan’s granddaughter through Feng Ling; he used his authority to cover up her evil-fire outbreaks. 35 36
• Ye Xishui — Biological grandmother and Supreme Sect Master of the Holy Spirit Cult. 34
• Zhongli Wu — Biological uncle; Yan’s relationship with Feng Ling made Zhongli Wu regard him with intense hatred, and Zhongli joined Qian Duoduo in beating Yan in the Sky Screen’s arena. 35 39
• Huo Yuhao — Student Yan initially sought to suppress and potentially expel; after learning of Huo’s Ultimate Ice martial soul, Yan tried to recruit him to cure Ma Xiaotao’s evil fire. 36 37
• Wang Dong — Student toward whom Yan held inappropriate intentions until her Clear Sky Sect background was revealed. 30 31

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek Press Conference

Following Qiangu Wangyan’s exposure, Yan acted as Shrek’s spokesperson at a public press conference. He admitted the academy’s failures, promised self-inspection and outside supervision, and announced his resignation as dean. Privately, he believed his speech had successfully repaired Shrek’s image. 25

Ninth Place Exposure

The Sky Screen interrupted Yan’s public rehabilitation by naming him ninth on the Top Ten Hypocrites List. It first displayed his respected public identity—Level 95 Super Douluo, Shrek dean, Evil Soul Master opponent, and admired mentor—before exposing his promiscuity and concealed misconduct. 25 26 28

Exposure of Affairs and Lineage

The Sky Screen revealed Yan’s relationships with Xian Lin’er, Cai Mei’er, Feng Ling, and Wang Dong, as well as his attempted murder of Feng Ling after her Evil Phoenix awakened. It then exposed his descent from Ye Xishui and his blood relation to Zhongli Wu. 29 30 31 34 35

Ma Xiaotao Cover-Up

Yan’s third listed offense was suppressing dissent and indulging his descendant. The Sky Screen showed him concealing the injuries, permanent martial-soul damage, disappearances, and deaths caused by Ma Xiaotao’s uncontrolled evil fire, while treating Huo Yuhao as a tool for solving her condition. 35 36

Judgment and Punishment

The Sky Screen summarized Yan as “gold and jade on the outside, rotten to the core within” and awarded him the title “Beast in Human Clothing.” His Radiant Phoenix was reduced to a Grass Chicken, and he received Still Heart Like Water. 37 38

Yan, Qian Duoduo, and Zhongli Wu were then transported to an arena under the “Comrades Meet” reward. Unable to rely on his former martial soul, Yan was beaten and humiliated by Qian Duoduo and Zhongli Wu until the Sky Screen ended its judgment. 38 39

Notable Quotes

“Admitting a mistake does not mean admitting guilt!” 25

“I have guarded Shrek for a hundred years, I have eliminated Evil Soul Masters for the continent, and I have cultivated so many outstanding talents!” 29

“Go—and never appear before me again.” 30

Trivia

• Yan’s Radiant Phoenix is stated to descend from Ma Hongjun’s Evil Fire Phoenix martial soul after ten thousand years of inheritance and mutation. 28
• His placement at ninth was higher than Qiangu Wangyan’s tenth-place ranking. 25 26
• The Sky Screen’s exposure caused Yan’s expulsion from Shrek Academy. 31