Xiao Zhan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xiao Zhan (萧战)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Clan; Xiao Alliance 149 261 265
Occupation/Role	Clan Head of the Xiao Clan; organizer of the first Hunting Tournament; Alliance Leader of the Xiao Alliance 125 261 265
Cultivation	One-Star Dou Ling; no subsequent personal advancement is specified in the available accounts 114 142
Status	Alive 294
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Seven-Star Dou Grandmaster	10	Suppresses the visiting Aoba and Jialie factions with his aura during their confrontation with the Xiao Clan.
Eight-Star Da Dou Shi	87	His cultivation is cited as insufficient by itself to secure the Xiao Clan against outside interest in its pill business.
One-Star Dou Ling	114	Breaks through shortly before the Hunting Tournament, giving him confidence to confront the rival clans.
Dou Ling	142	Publicly reveals his true realm, forcing Aoba Pa to concede defeat.

Background / History

Xiao Zhan's biological brother was killed by Aoba Pa during a struggle over a marketplace two years before the story begins. The deceased brother was Xiao Ling's father, making Xiao Zhan Xiao Ling's uncle. At the time, the Xiao Clan lacked the strength to directly suppress the Aoba Family and avenge the death. 1 75 76

He later attempts to explain the clan's inaction to Xiao Ling, recognizing that his nephew had grown withdrawn and resentful after his father's death. Xiao Zhan considers Xiao Ling indispensable to the Xiao Clan's present and future. 75 76

As Xiao Ling's strength and influence grow, Xiao Zhan protects the secrecy of his nephew's cultivation, alchemy, and other exceptional abilities. He consistently relies on Xiao Ling's judgment in matters affecting the clan's survival and expansion. 3 10 56 87

Xiao Ling's father is subsequently identified as Xiao Zhan's elder brother. After Xiao Ling returns from the Imperial Capital, Xiao Zhan reflects that continuing to look after his nephew after his brother's death was the best decision he had ever made. 294

Following the establishment and expansion of the Xiao Alliance, Xiao Zhan serves as its Alliance Leader. By Xiao Yan's sixth birthday, the alliance controls both Wutan City and Qingshan Town and has two Dou Ling experts and several Da Dou Shi experts within its ranks. These are the alliance's collective forces rather than a statement of further advancement by Xiao Zhan himself. 261 265

Personality

Xiao Zhan is pragmatic, measured, and strongly committed to the Xiao Clan's long-term security. He avoids rash action when the clan is outmatched, but becomes assertive once he has sufficient strength and support. 60 114 124

He places substantial trust in Xiao Ling, accepting plans that initially seem dangerous or beyond the elders' understanding. Though he is the clan head in name, he openly treats Xiao Ling as the clan's crucial decision-maker. 10 74 75

He can remain composed under political pressure, including when Aoba Pa and Jia Liebi try to make him bear responsibility for the Hunting Tournament. In battle, however, he is ruthless and uses both intimidation and negotiation to pressure opponents into surrendering. 124 136 137

Despite his burly appearance, Xiao Zhan is attentive to details. Xiao Ling regards him as a capable leader who considers the larger picture, possesses courage, and handles practical arrangements more meticulously than the three elders. 65 73

As a father, he worries about Xiao Yan falling behind the clan's other promising juniors and seeks opportunities for him to benefit from Xiao Ling's guidance. When Xiao Yan later becomes a celebrated prodigy, Xiao Zhan displays restrained pride and credits his nephew's assistance for his son's achievements. 85 261 265

He uses tact when dealing with politically motivated marriage proposals. At Xiao Yan's sixth birthday, he declines Patriarch Feng's suggestion of a betrothal by emphasizing his son's youth, cultivation, and the need to respect Xiao Ling's judgment. 261 265

Abilities & Skills

Dou Ling Cultivation

Xiao Zhan conceals his advancement to the Dou Ling realm until the conflict surrounding the Hunting Tournament reaches its climax. 114 142

• His aura can silence and control a large crowd during the Hunting Tournament's opening announcements. 125
• He defeats the stronger-positioned Aoba Pa despite initially fighting while concealing his full realm. 136 137
• His revealed cultivation leaves Aoba Pa unable to continue resisting. 142
• While he holds back, spectators assess his displayed strength as Peak Nine-Star Da Dou Shi, with combat power approaching Dou Ling. This is their assessment of his concealed performance, not his actual realm. 137

Lion Mountain Split

A Mystic Tier High-Grade Dou Technique used through a powerful fist strike. 136

• Condenses a roaring lion-head image around Xiao Zhan's fist. 136
• Sends Jia Liebi flying during their joint assault on him. 136
• Is used repeatedly to keep Aoba Pa and Jia Liebi from threatening the Xiao Clan's younger members. 136

Cultivation Method and Combat Training

• Middle Earth Class Qi Method — Xiao Zhan cultivates a method of this grade. Xiao Ling considers it a substantial advantage over his opponents and notes that Xiao Zhan's cultivation is not hollow. The method's name is not specified in this account. 137
• Three-Move Combination — A sequence taught to him by Xiao Ling. He uses it to batter Aoba Pa, leaving the rival clan head gravely wounded and coughing blood. 137
• Breakthrough Pill Support — Receives a pill from Xiao Ling to help him reach Dou Ling before the Hunting Tournament. Xiao Ling presents it as a side-effect-free fifth-grade medicine supplied by his master, although it is actually a third-grade Pill Soul Breakthrough Pill that he refined himself. 87

Clan Leadership

Xiao Zhan manages the Xiao Clan's public affairs while coordinating closely with its elders and Xiao Ling.

• Preserves the secrecy of Xiao Ling's strength and alchemical accomplishments. 3 56 87
• Declares matters concerning Xiao Ling to be of the highest importance and forbids disclosure without his nephew's consent, with violations subject to clan rules. 56
• Assigns Third Elder Xiao Ting to secretly follow Xiao Ling on his journey and resolve minor dangers, despite recognizing that his nephew's combat strength already rivals the clan's senior members. 17
• Uses clan funds alongside the First Elder to purchase medicinal ingredients for Xiao Ling's Blood Coagulation Powder business. 81
• Receives ten thousand bottles of Blood Coagulation Powder from Xiao Ling and helps manage the rapidly expanding medicine trade. 86
• Entrusts all clan affairs to Xiao Ling while he enters seclusion and participates with the elders in arranging Xiao Ling's title of Young Clan Head. 103 104
• Organizes and announces the rules, scoring system, and rewards of the three-day Hunting Tournament. 125
• Ends the tournament early when the inter-clan conflict escalates, while retaining the promised ranking rewards. 136
• Leads discussions with local factions during the establishment of the Xiao Alliance. 149
• Accepts Xiao Ling's proposal to covertly assess allied factions, identify useful contributors, and establish rules governing rewards and obligations. 159
• Presides over the alliance's public reception and banquet for Xiao Yan's sixth birthday. 261 265

Relationships

• Xiao Ling — Nephew; Xiao Zhan's deceased elder brother was Xiao Ling's father. Xiao Zhan supports Xiao Ling's plans and regards him as essential to the Xiao Clan. He continues caring for him after his brother's death, arranges for him to become Young Clan Head, and later considers this support the best decision of his life. 1 10 75 104 294
• Xiao Yan — Son. Concerned about Xiao Yan's comparatively slow early progress, Xiao Zhan sends him to interact with Xiao Ling in hopes of securing guidance and support. By his son's sixth birthday, he proudly receives congratulations on Xiao Yan's talent while declining premature marriage arrangements. 99 85 261 265
• Xiao Clan Elders — Fellow senior members of the Xiao Clan who assist him in clan affairs and support Xiao Ling's strategies. 10 74 87
• Aoba Pa — Rival clan head and the man responsible for the death of Xiao Ling's father; Xiao Zhan ultimately defeats him during the Hunting Tournament conflict. 1 136 142
• Jia Liebi — Rival clan head who joins Aoba Pa in attacking Xiao Zhan; he is overwhelmed and later captured. 136 142
• Gu Ni — Old friend who discusses Xiao Ling's talent and Xiao Zhan's rapid advancement with him. 118
• Xiao Xun'er — Entrusted to Xiao Ling's care by Gu Yuan; Xiao Zhan is present when the arrangement is made. 4
• City Lord Rong / Rong Yu — Political associate who becomes part of the Xiao Alliance's leadership. He exchanges familiar remarks with Xiao Zhan during Xiao Yan's birthday celebration, and the two later discuss the alliance's future before welcoming Xiao Ling home. 147 261 265 294
• Yun Yun — Aids him in stopping Aoba Pa's escape during the Hunting Tournament's conclusion. When Xiao Ling later brings her to the Xiao Clan and introduces her as his girlfriend, Xiao Zhan greets her respectfully as the Misty Cloud Sect's sect master. 141 294
• Patriarch Feng — A recently joined alliance member who proposes a childhood betrothal involving Xiao Yan. Xiao Zhan courteously declines the suggestion. 261 265

Story Role / Major Arcs

Clan Assessment and Rival-Clan Standoff

When Aoba Pa and Jia Liebi intrude upon the Xiao Clan's assessment, Xiao Zhan responds with open fury and threatens war. He then permits Xiao Ling to handle the negotiations and proposed contest, placing his trust in his nephew's strategy. 9 10

After Xiao Ling secures compensation from the rival clans, Xiao Zhan and the elders receive the deeds to two marketplaces and continue presiding over the assessment. 13

Xiao Clan Expansion

Xiao Zhan supports Xiao Ling's plan to use medicinal products, assessments, and the Hunting Tournament to strengthen the Xiao Clan and draw out its rivals. He also accepts a pill from Xiao Ling intended to help him reach the Dou Ling realm. 74 75 87

As the Blood Coagulation Powder business grows, he helps finance ingredient purchases and handles reports concerning marketplace affairs. Although initially worried about market saturation and the possibility that the stronger Mite'er Family might seize the business, he accepts Xiao Ling's proposal to negotiate cooperation with the auction house. 81 86 87

During his seclusion, Xiao Zhan delegates clan affairs to Xiao Ling. The elders subsequently recognize Xiao Ling as Young Clan Head, a title arranged with Xiao Zhan that formalizes his nephew's existing authority. 103 104

Hunting Tournament Conflict

As organizer, Xiao Zhan establishes the tournament's unrestricted combat rules and rewards. When Aoba Pa and Jia Liebi turn the event into open warfare, he ends the tournament, fights both men, and demonstrates his superiority with Lion Mountain Split. 125 136

He protects the younger Xiao Clan members from Jia Liebi's retaliation and uses a three-move combination taught by Xiao Ling to inflict severe injuries on Aoba Pa. Throughout this stage of the battle, he still withholds his full Dou Ling strength. 136 137

Fall of the Rival Clans

After revealing his Dou Ling cultivation, Xiao Zhan forces Aoba Pa into surrender. He delivers Aoba Pa and Jia Liebi to the White-browed Elder identity used by Xiao Ling, cementing the Xiao Clan's victory in Wutan City. 142

Before the final surrender, he stops Aoba Pa's attempted escape with Yun Yun's aid. After the captives are delivered, Xiao Zhan announces the tournament's winners and rewards, preserving the event's promised benefits despite its violent interruption. 141 142

Xiao Alliance

Following the Hunting Tournament, Xiao Zhan participates in forming the Xiao Alliance, intended to integrate Wutan City's resources and expand the Xiao Clan's political influence. 149

During the planning stage, he and the elders weigh the Seventh Prince's warning, the clan's dependence on Senior Gu, and the danger of allowing new rival clans to emerge. Xiao Ling proposes an alliance centered on the Xiao Clan rather than simple domination, and Xiao Zhan raises practical questions concerning the City Lord's Mansion and expansion into Qingshan Town. He and the elders are entrusted with handling the alliance's details. 146 147 148

At the founding meeting, Xiao Zhan publicly proposes combining Wutan City's resources and expresses the ambition that the resulting alliance could eventually become the Jia Ma Empire's third-largest power. Following Xiao Ling's intervention against opposition, the organization is established as the Xiao Alliance. 149

He later holds a private discussion with Xiao Ling about covertly assessing City Lord Rong and the allied factions. Initially concerned that such scrutiny will cause resentment, he accepts Xiao Ling's argument that adequate rewards can secure cooperation and agrees to identify productive members while assigning dangerous tasks to those who seek benefits without contributing. 159

Xiao Yan's Sixth Birthday

As Alliance Leader, Xiao Zhan hosts representatives from visiting factions during Xiao Yan's sixth birthday celebration. He explains that the birthday boy's arrival may be delayed because Xiao Yan is attempting a breakthrough from Nine-Star Dou Zhe to Dou Shi, astonishing the guests. He privately attributes his son's success to Xiao Ling's assistance. 261 265

When Patriarch Feng suggests a betrothal, Xiao Zhan declines diplomatically, stating that Xiao Yan is still young, should concentrate on cultivation, and cannot have his future decided without considering Xiao Ling. After Xiao Yan arrives, Xiao Zhan welcomes him to the banquet and toasts the guests in thanks for their attendance. The celebration demonstrates the alliance's expanding influence over Wutan City and Qingshan Town. 261 265

Xiao Ling's Homecoming

Xiao Zhan and City Lord Rong are discussing the Xiao Alliance's future when Xiao Ling returns with Yun Yun. Both are relieved to see him safe, having received information from Princess Yao Yue about his actions in the Imperial Capital. Xiao Zhan praises his nephew as the Xiao Clan's pride. 294

At Xiao Ling's request, Xiao Zhan agrees not to publicize his brief return and promises to turn away outsiders who may come to confirm it. He respectfully welcomes Yun Yun after Xiao Ling introduces her, then shares City Lord Rong's satisfaction at the alliance's improving prospects within the Jia Ma Empire. 294

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