Xiao Ling

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Ling (萧凌)
Gender	Male
Species/Race	Human; later inherits and fuses the Xiao Clan Origin Bloodline with the Supreme Dragon Phoenix Bloodline 739
Affiliation	Xiao Family; Jia Nan Academy; Starfall Pavilion; founder of the Talisman Sect 1 34 878
Occupation/Role	Cultivator, alchemist, talisman master, and founder of the Talisman Sect 247 766 878
Status	Active; becomes a Dou Di and later travels to the Tian Xuan Continent 878 881
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Dou Qi Stage One	2	Begins formal cultivation after reincarnating and obtains Qi Gathering Powder.
Dou Qi Stage Three	3	Reaches this level at age five, becoming the Xiao Family's foremost young genius.
Dou Qi Stage Nine	3	Reaches Stage Nine by age eight after four years of cultivation.
One-star Dou Zhe	6	Breaks through using a Fourth-grade Qi Gathering Pill; his exceptional Soul Perception makes the breakthrough smooth.
Four-star Dou Ling	40	Reaches this level at age twelve and a half after a year and a half as a Dou Ling.
Three-star Dou King	41	Breaks through after two and a half years in the Heavenly Flame Refining Qi Tower; he is fifteen years old.
Four-star Dou Huang	116	Emerges from six months of training at this level.
Peak Dou Huang	157	Refines the Sea Heart Flame, producing a major advance.
Dou Ancestor	173	Breaks through after his cultivation in the underground magma world.
At least Five-star Dou Zong	258	Easily subdues the three-star Dou Zong Iron Protector using the Emperor Seal Art and Fallen Heart Flame.
Nine-star Dou Zong	294	Consumes the Sovereign Extreme Pill and absorbs Fire-attribute energy; gains significantly greater control over space.
Dou Venerate / Spirit Realm Great Perfection	364	Completes a year of seclusion and simultaneously reaches the Dou Venerate realm and Spirit Realm Great Perfection.
Four-star Dou Zun	397	Returns to Starfall Pavilion after a half-year journey with this documented cultivation.
Dou Saint	742	Possesses a newly awakened bloodline and begins systematic Dou Saint training under Xiao Xuan.
Dou Di	878	Reaches the continent's pinnacle and annihilates the Soul Clan.

Background

Xiao Ling was an ordinary college student from Earth before being reborn as an orphan within the Xiao Family of Wutan City. After recovering memories of his previous life, he recognized the importance of strength on the Dou Qi Continent and committed himself to cultivation. He also awakened the Myriad Worlds Extraction System, whose first extraction gave him the storage artifact Twenty-Four Bridges Moonlight Night 1.

As a child, Xiao Ling rose rapidly through the Xiao Family ranks. His cultivation and restraint earned him preferential treatment, an independent courtyard, and a reputation as the clan's new leading genius. Despite this recognition, he remained approachable and often guided peers who sought his advice 3.

He entered Jia Nan Academy after reaching Dou Zhe, where frequent sparring, instruction from teachers, and practical combat steadily refined his abilities. He became known among staff and students as “Jia Nan Academy's number one genius” 16.

Personality

Xiao Ling is calculating, adaptable, and strongly motivated by self-preservation. From his earliest days in the Xiao Family, he evaluates risks before acting, such as deciding against taking Yao Chen's Bone Flame Ring from Xiao Yan due to the danger of provoking Yao Chen 1.

Despite his pragmatism, he is consistently protective of those close to him. He secretly nourishes Xiao Xun'er's meridians, helps Xiao Yi Xian seek a cure for the Calamity Poison Body, provides Qing Lin with resources and guidance, and repeatedly arranges protection for the Xiao Family before leaving on dangerous journeys 3 100 132.

In public, Xiao Ling presents himself as calm, courteous, and difficult to read. People close to him instead see his humor, indulgence toward companions, and occasional unserious behavior 489 780. Yao Chen characterizes him as calm under pressure, farsighted, loyal, righteous, and brave 145 197.

Appearance

Xiao Ling grows into a tall, slender young man with dark hair, sharply defined features, and a composed bearing. His public image combines a refined smile with an imposing, difficult-to-approach presence 208 592.

• Tall and upright build, compared to pine and bamboo 208.
• Dark hair lifted by the wind; sharp brows and star-like eyes 592.
• Usually maintains a calm, reserved, and confident demeanor 208.
• His appearance and accomplishments make him widely recognizable across the Central Continent 325 592.

Abilities & Skills

Cultivation and Heavenly Flames

Xiao Ling cultivates Fen Jue, a technique suited to absorbing and refining Heavenly Flames. Its advancement is central to his rapid growth and expanding combat potential 6 742.

• Possesses the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame and Green Lotus Core Flame 100.
• Obtains and refines the Sea Heart Flame, reaching Peak Dou Huang 154 157.
• Uses the Fallen Heart Flame in battle, including against the Iron Protector 258.
• Can form a two-colored fire lotus to defeat powerful opponents 259.
• Receives the complete Heavenly Fire Three Transformations from Xiao Xuan; its power scales with the quality of flames he has subdued 742.

Alchemy

Xiao Ling is an elite alchemist whose pill refinement supports both his own cultivation and that of his allies.

• Refines pills for the Xiao Family, Mite'er Family, Hai Bodong, Yao Chen, and Heavenly Fire Venerable 102 126 132 308.
• Becomes capable of refining Grade 8 pills after assimilating Turtle Spirit Venerable's memories 247.
• Refines the Grade 8 Fu Ling Qing Pill, attracting four-colored Pill Lightning 327.
• Refines a Rank 8 Nine-Colored Pill, producing exceptionally powerful Nine-Colored Pill Lightning 470.
• Wins the Pill Gathering by refining a Peak Rank 8 pill 758.

Soul Power and Soul Techniques

Xiao Ling possesses unusually strong innate Soul Power and cultivates the Tai Yi Hun Jue to further temper it 43.

• Reaches Spirit Realm Initial Stage by age fifteen 43.
• Attains Mid Spirit Realm, improving control over Dou Qi and Heavenly Flames, perception, mental resistance, and alchemy precision 174.
• Reaches Spirit Realm Great Perfection alongside his breakthrough to Dou Venerate 364.
• Uses Illusory Dream Spirit Shadow to incapacitate opponents, conceal identities, and interfere with perception 153 617 758.
• Learns two Soul Dou Techniques from the Ye Family, suited for offense and control against Dou Venerates and soul-weaker magical beasts 339.

Movement and Spatial Mastery

Xiao Ling develops exceptional mobility through cultivation techniques and increasing control over space.

• Cultivates Three Thousand Lightning Movement to its first realm, Lightning Flash, by drawing on wind and thunder during a storm 148 149.
• Obtains Three Thousand Lightning Illusory Body and condenses a clone after several days of practice 311.
• Opens space passages and navigates void turbulence using his spatial power 781 818.
• Achieves refined spatial concealment that makes him difficult to detect 617.

Talisman Arts

After becoming a Dou Di, Xiao Ling founds the Talisman Sect and spreads spiritual-power cultivation methods across the Dou Qi Continent 878.

• Supports the establishment of a Spirit Talisman Hall within the Pill Tower 763 766.
• Recognizes and cultivates talent suited to the path of Talisman Masters 423.
• Opens a new cultivation path beyond conventional Dou Qi practice 878.

Equipment and Items

• Myriad Worlds Extraction System — provides random extractions from other worlds 1 116.
• Twenty-Four Bridges Moonlight Night — storage artifact acquired through his first system extraction 1.
• Bone Flame Ring — used to summon Yao Chen 144.
• Myriad Soul Banner — stores souls taken from defeated enemies 153.
• Godfall Weapon — used to kill three Dou Emperors in the Black Corner Region 153.
• Heavenly Demon Puppet — refined from a Dou Ancestor-level body; later strengthened by Pill Lightning 225 327.
• Nether Sea Storage Ring — contains Heavenly Cold Qi, medicinal herbs, Earth Tier manuals, and a Yin Yang Profound Dragon Pill 152.
• Soul Nurturing Wood — intended for accessories that conceal his soul-body guards 504.

Relationships

• Xiao Xun'er — Childhood friend and eventual mutual love interest; she protects him from possible threats and assists his bloodline fusion with Ancient Clan bloodline power 3 144 739 742.
• Yao Chen — Mentor and close ally. Initially connected by mutual benefit, they develop genuine mutual respect; Yao Chen later supports Xiao Ling's alchemy and cultivation 145 184.
• Xiao Yi Xian — Companion and trusted partner. Xiao Ling helps her control the Calamity Poison Body, while she supports him in battle and cultivation 100 154 339.
• Qing Lin — Closely cared-for companion whom Xiao Ling guides with pills, training, and protection; she regards his approval highly 183 528.
• Zi Yan — Close companion regarded as family by Xiao Ling. She travels with him from Jia Nan Academy and later cares for his daughter, Xiao Xi'er 41 612 818.
• Medusa — Ally and mother of Xiao Ling's daughter, Xiao Xi'er; their relationship develops from mutual cooperation into deep affection 258 513 818.
• Han Yue — Former Jia Nan Academy associate and romantic partner; Xiao Ling supports her family and intervenes in the Flower Sect succession dispute on her behalf 311 608.
• Xiao Yan — Fellow Xiao Family member and early rival. Xiao Ling later teaches him alchemy and travels with him to Jia Nan Academy 3 132 133.
• Hai Bodong — Ally who regains his cultivation with Xiao Ling's help and agrees to protect the Xiao Family during Xiao Ling's absence 83 132.
• Xiao Xuan — Ancient Xiao Clan ancestor who guides Xiao Ling's Dou Saint cultivation and entrusts him with the complete Heavenly Fire Three Transformations 739 742 743.
• Xiao Xi'er — His daughter with Medusa. Xiao Ling prioritizes time with her over cultivation after their reunion on Ancient Dragon Island 818.

Story Role

Rise in the Xiao Family and Jia Nan Academy

Xiao Ling begins as a reborn orphan in the Xiao Family, rapidly surpasses his peers, and becomes the clan's principal young genius. He later joins Jia Nan Academy, where he gains combat experience, builds a circle of companions, and rises to Dou King 3 16 41.

Jia Ma Empire and Black Corner Region

After leaving the academy, Xiao Ling returns to the Jia Ma Empire, assists the Xiao Family, restores Hai Bodong, recruits Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin as companions, and acquires additional Heavenly Flames. He later kills Han Feng and secures the Sea Heart Flame 83 100 132 154.

Central Continent and Starfall Pavilion

Xiao Ling enters the Central Continent as an increasingly prominent alchemist and cultivator. He assists Starfall Pavilion, helps restore Heavenly Fire Venerable's body, gains recognition from the Pill Tower, and wins the Pill Gathering with a Peak Rank 8 pill 308 356 470 758.

Ancient Clans and Dou Saint Cultivation

After earning recognition from the Ancient Clan through his strength, Xiao Ling undergoes bloodline inheritance. His Xiao Clan Origin Bloodline merges with the Supreme Dragon Phoenix Bloodline, and Xiao Xuan personally instructs him after he reaches Dou Saint 720 739 742 743.

Dou Di Era and Cross-Plane Travel

Xiao Ling becomes a Dou Di, destroys the Soul Clan, founds the Talisman Sect, and helps usher the Dou Qi Continent into an era of peace and expanded cultivation. He later crosses into the Tian Xuan Continent, where he rescues Ling Qingzhu after his arrival causes spatial turbulence 878 881 882.

Trivia

• Xiao Ling began cultivating Dou Qi at four and a half years old and reached Dou Zhe at age eight 50.
• The Jia Ma Empire once referred to him as its “greatest genius in a thousand years” 50.
• His early cultivation progress was aided by the system, Fen Jue, powerful Soul Perception, and access to rare resources; he himself recognizes that special physiques such as Qing Lin's and Xiao Yi Xian's can surpass ordinary talent in raw cultivation speed 103.
• Eight years after becoming a Dou Di, he has held low-key weddings with his beloved companions 878.