Xiao Lei

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Lei (萧雷)
Alias(es)	“Little pervert” (used by Xiao Yu)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Clan (formerly); Purple Thunder Pavilion (founder)
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; alchemist; founder of the Purple Thunder Pavilion
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Sixth-stage Dou Disciple	3	His previously known cultivation before the coming-of-age ceremony.
Four-Star Dou Practitioner	1	Copies a mercenary’s cultivation after being beaten for staring at him; publicly reveals this realm at the ceremony.
Five-Star Dou Grandmaster	4	Copies the cultivation of a five-star Dou Grandmaster during the ceremony and defeats Xiao Shan with one punch.
Dou Ling	22	Returns to Wutan City at this realm and kills Liu Xi using Dou Qi and Beast Fire.
Dou Emperor	36	Forms Dou Qi wings after his body becomes a complete Dou Qi vortex.
Four-Star Dou Ancestor	69	Advances after defeating Old Man Ying Shan and copying his techniques.
Three-Star Dou Zun	80	His cultivation when Yao Lao identifies his replication ability.
Dou Zun	82	Emerges from two months of seclusion after reaching the realm and creating a Heaven-tier cultivation technique.
Nine-Star Dou Venerate	102	Uses nine Heavenly Flames and one sub-fire in the Heavenly Fire Three Mysterious Transformations.
Dou Saint	103	Attains the realm after helping resurrect Yao Lao.
Late-stage Two-Star Dou Saint	105	Reveals this cultivation while confronting the Nine Serenity Deep Earth Python clan.
Mid-stage Seven-Star Dou Saint	130	Reaches this stage after the Nine Profound Golden Lightning absorbs a lightning cloud.
Eight-Star Dou Saint	131	His aura overwhelms many participants at the Ancient Clan’s coming-of-age ceremony.
Dou Di (Emperor)	145	Refines and consumes the Emperor Pill, becoming the first Emperor in countless years.

Background / History

Xiao Lei is a transmigrator and an undervalued orphan of the Xiao Clan. Before revealing his strength, he lived alone in a drafty, dilapidated house and received little meaningful support from the clan despite being a clansman. Mercenaries frequently bullied him, both before and after he awakened his system. 1 2 8

At sixteen, he possesses the Watcha Lookin’ At System, which permits him to copy cultivation, soul power, techniques, bloodlines, and other attributes through sustained staring. He first copies a mercenary’s cultivation, reaches Four-Star Dou Practitioner, and retaliates against the mercenary who beat him. 1

During the Xiao Clan coming-of-age ceremony, Xiao Lei publicly exposes his Four-Star Dou Practitioner cultivation, then exploits the seated Xiao Zhan as a target to copy the cultivation of a five-star Dou Grandmaster. His sudden rise changes the clan’s attitude toward him, but he leaves after the ceremony because he refuses to accept belated recognition from a clan that neglected him. 3 4 6

He develops from a lone cultivator into a major regional power by acquiring alchemy, Heavenly Flames, copied techniques, and powerful allies. He establishes the Purple Thunder Pavilion, first operating through Twilight City and later rebuilding it in the Central Plains after destroying the Wind Lightning Pavilion. 67 94 95

Personality

Xiao Lei is calculating, opportunistic, and highly self-interested. He evaluates relationships and alliances by their practical value, including his early friendship with Xiao Yan and his alliance with Yao Lao, yet he can still treat people he recognizes as friends or companions with genuine care. 21 23 24 81

He resents hypocrisy and refuses to owe favors. This informs his departure from the Xiao Clan and his decision to repay Xiao Zhan with a third-tier pill after Jia Liebi’s death. 8 23

Although playful and thick-skinned around Xiao Yu, he is ruthless toward enemies and those who insult or threaten his people. He kills Liu Xi for harassing Xiao Yu, severely punishes Yan Shi, and uses captured enemies as materials for puppet refinement or soul-extraction formations. 2 22 45 83 137

Abilities & Skills

Watcha Lookin’ At System

A replication system activated through Xiao Lei’s gaze.

• Can copy cultivation, soul power, alchemy, cultivation techniques, Dou Skills, bloodlines, Heavenly Flames, and other attributes. 1 5 8 81
• Requires sustained observation; copying takes longer when the target’s strength or physique greatly exceeds his own. 2
• Causes discomfort to the target, especially when the power gap is large, making targets likely to notice or interrupt him. 2
• Allows him to gain abilities directly rather than studying them conventionally. 50

Alchemy

Xiao Lei acquires alchemy through replication and later reaches the continent’s highest level.

• Copies Tier 2 alchemy skill and soul power from Guni. 8
• Demonstrates fourth-grade alchemy ability while negotiating with Xiao Yan. 24
• Publicly refines a peak Tier 6 Ancestor Breaking Pill. 60
• Stabilizes at Tier 7 mid-grade and refines Tier 7 medicinal pills. 70
• Refines a Tier 9 Treasure Pill for Zi Yan. 117
• Refines the Emperor Pill before ascending to the Dou Di realm. 145

Heavenly Flames and Burning Mantra

Xiao Lei collects, copies, cultivates, and fuses Heavenly Flames through the Burning Mantra.

• Possesses Purple Fire, Poison Vine Fire, Sea Heart Flame, Fallen Heart Flame, and other Heavenly Flames or sub-flames. 36 68 70 81
• Evolves the Burning Mantra to Earth Tier Intermediate after fusing the Sea Heart Flame. 68
• Creates a Heaven-tier cultivation technique after integrating high-ranking Heavenly Flames. 82
• Uses nine Heavenly Flames and one sub-fire with the Heavenly Fire Three Mysterious Transformations to temporarily amplify his combat power. 102
• Shares sub-flames with trusted companions, including Xiao Yu and Yun Yun. 71 137

Soul and Ocular Arts

Xiao Lei possesses exceptional soul power and several soul-based control techniques.

• Reaches peak Spirit Realm soul power by the Dou Venerate stage and Heavenly Realm soul power after becoming a Dou Saint. 94 104
• Uses Soul Pressure to control Feng Qing’er’s response without Venerable Thunder noticing. 94
• Uses the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils to control Yao Ming and replicate his skills. 105
• Uses Ash Memory, a Heaven-tier Advanced Dou Skill, to trap Emperor Clan powerhouses in an illusion fueled by their mental instability. 143
• Manifests a colossal soul form to destroy Hun Tiandi and the Spirit Devouring Life Extinguishing Array. 145

Combat Techniques

• Eight Extremities Collapse, Fire Blowing Palm, and Flame Explosion — Profound-tier Dou Techniques copied from Xiao Yan. 5
• Sucking Palm — Used to restrain, pull, and immobilize enemies such as Liu Xi. 8 22
• Buddha Fury Fire Lotus — Used to kill Xie Biyan and later defeat Protector Xuan. 63 77
• Mystic Flame Dragon Soar — Used against the Three Elders of Mulan. 63
• Myriad Poison Fireflies — Used to overwhelm enemy troops at Zhenbei Pass. 63
• Myriad Beast Fire Domain — Used in his Ancient Void Dragon form against Green Snake Elder. 75

Ancient Void Dragon Form

Xiao Lei can reveal an Ancient Void Dragon form.

• Conceals his group’s true strength from powerful opponents, including Old Ghost Di Mo. 71
• Uses the form and the Myriad Beast Fire Domain against Green Snake Elder. 75

Puppet Refinement

Xiao Lei refines corpses and soul entities into combat puppets.

• Plans to refine Old Man Mu Gu’s corpse and soul into a Heavenly Demon Puppet. 83
• Refines Soul Hall Venerates into puppets following the battle at Starfall Pavilion. 102
• Provides Qing Lin with human puppets, including a half-Saint puppet. 112

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Xuan Yi / Mystic Flame Longblade — A black longblade gifted through Xiao Yan; Xiao Lei uses it as his principal blade. 24 80
• Magic Core Weapon — A blade gifted by Xiao Yu for his coming-of-age ceremony. 2 9
• Storage Ring — Requested from Ya Fei alongside a pill cauldron. 8
• Pill cauldron — Used for his alchemy. 8
• Heavenly Demon Puppet — A powerful puppet project created using captured corpses and souls. 83

Relationships

• Xiao Yu — One of his few early friends in the Xiao Clan; she gives him a Magic Core Weapon, houses and feeds him after he leaves the clan, and remains deeply attached to him. 2 9 23
• Xiao Yi Xian — Friend, companion, and major ally; Xiao Lei helps her manage the dangers of the Woe Poison Body and supports her breakthroughs. 10 70 85
• Xiao Yan — Initially a mutually beneficial acquaintance; Xiao Lei copies several of his abilities, later allies with him and Yao Lao, and agrees to protect him. 5 23 57 81
• Yao Lao / Yao Chen — Ally; Xiao Lei agrees to help resurrect him in exchange for his Heavenly Flame and alchemy techniques. 80 81 102
• Ya Fei — Early supporter and later manager of Pavilion affairs; their relationship becomes intimate. 6 67 70
• Qing Lin — A protected companion whose potential Xiao Lei actively cultivates; he secures Ancient Clan training for her and supports her ascent toward sainthood. 57 81 105
• Hai Bo Dong — Subordinate who agrees to serve Xiao Lei in exchange for help breaking his seal. 50
• Yun Yun — Ally and romantic connection; Xiao Lei assists her breakthrough and entrusts her with missions involving the Bodhi Ancient Tree. 85 88 137
• Zi Yan — Companion and combat ally; they unite the Beast Domain after defeating the Heaven Demon Phoenix. 95 117 130
• Medusa — Powerful ally who defends the Purple Thunder Pavilion and fights alongside Xiao Lei. 63 120 130
• Ye Cheng — Subordinate entrusted with the Purple Thunder Pavilion and the Black-Corner Region after advancing to Dou Zong. 67 83
• Xiao Xun’er / Gu Xun’er — A politically tense ally; Xiao Lei copies her Dou Di bloodline and Heavenly Flame while using Xiao Yan’s safety as leverage for Qing Lin’s protection. 81

Story Role / Major Arcs

Xiao Clan and Wutan City

• Reveals Four-Star Dou Practitioner cultivation at the coming-of-age ceremony, then rises to Five-Star Dou Grandmaster by copying Xiao Zhan. 3 4
• Leaves the Xiao Clan due to its long-term neglect. 6
• Returns as a Dou Ling, kills Liu Xi, kills Jia Liebi, and takes half of the Jia Lie Clan’s assets. 22 23

Green Mountain Town and Desert Journey

• Travels to Green Mountain Town to meet Xiao Yi Xian through alchemy. 10
• Gains practical combat experience by fighting second- and third-tier Magical Beasts. 13
• Pursues the Tagor Desert’s opportunities, including Hai Bo Dong and Qing Lin’s potential. 32 50

Jia Ma Empire and Black-Corner Region

• Helps the Jia Ma Empire repel the Three Great Empires at Zhenbei Pass. 63
• Establishes the foundations of the Purple Thunder Pavilion through Ye Cheng and Ya Fei. 67
• Defeats Old Ghost Di Mo, Mo Tianxing, Soul Hall protectors, and other opponents contesting the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva. 75 76 77

Burning Mantra and Yao Lao Alliance

• Forms an alliance with Yao Lao to exchange resurrection assistance for alchemy knowledge and Heavenly Flames. 81
• Raises the Burning Mantra to Heaven tier and reaches Dou Zun. 82
• Helps resurrect Yao Lao, then fights alongside the newly revived Saint Yao against the Soul Hall. 102

Central Plains and Purple Thunder Pavilion

• Destroys the Wind Lightning Pavilion and founds a new Purple Thunder Pavilion in its place. 94
• Explores ancient ruins with Zi Yan and Xiao Yi Xian, collecting treasures and strengthening his puppet forces. 95
• Unifies the Beast Domain after defeating the Heaven Demon Phoenix with Zi Yan. 130

Final Conflict and Ascension

• Uses Ash Memory against the Emperor Clans during the final conflict. 143
• Defeats Hun Tiandi and destroys the Spirit Devouring Life Extinguishing Array. 145
• Refines the Emperor Pill and ascends to the Dou Di realm. 145

Trivia

• Xiao Lei’s system flaw is that its targets feel discomfort while he stares at them, which initially gets him beaten by mercenaries. 2
• He openly admits that he is not a man of particularly high moral character. 67
• He dislikes owing favors and repays Xiao Zhan for intervening against Jia Liebi with a third-tier Gale Pill. 23
• Xiao Yu’s nickname for him, “little pervert,” originated from an incident in the Xiao Clan’s back mountains. 2