Zi Yan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zi Yan (紫研)
Species/Race	Ancient Void Dragon; Dragon Emperor bloodline
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Jia Nan Academy; Starfall Pavilion; Ancient Void Dragon Clan
Occupation/Role	Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 74

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Peak Ban Sheng	114	Reached after two years of consuming pills refined by Xiao Lei; energy from the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit remained stored in her body.
Late-stage 3-star Dou Saint	116	Swallowed a Tier 9 Treasure Pill, which activated stored medicinal power and began refining the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit. She then unified the Ancient Void Dragon Clan.
Late-stage 5-star Dou Saint	117	Absorbed a second Tier 9 Treasure Pill; the remaining Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit was refined with a synthesized sub-flame of the Three Thousand Burning Flame.
Late-stage 6-star Dou Saint	118	Consumed the Dragon-Phoenix Pill, fully integrating residual medicinal power and energy within her body.

Background / History

Zi Yan grew up alone in the back mountains of Jia Nan Academy, surviving among magical beasts and competing for medicinal herbs. Su Qian eventually found her and brought her into the Inner Academy. Having no experience of family affection, she later struggled to respond to the revelation of her parentage. 134 136

Su Qian brought Zi Yan to Xiao Lei to identify her true form. Zi Yan approached him directly, more interested in whether the reputed high-level alchemist had medicinal herbs than in formal introductions. Xiao Lei recognized her as an Ancient Void Dragon princess, Zhu Kun's daughter, and the future Dragon Emperor. 74

After locating Xiao Lei through her intuition for valuable items, Zi Yan attached herself to him and refused to leave, citing his promise to refine a Humanoid Transformation Pill. She continued treasure hunting across mountain ranges, trading poisonous herbs to Xiao Yi Xian for Xiao Lei's pills. 78 83

In the Beast Domain, Zi Yan revealed her Ancient Void Dragon form and encountered Hei Qing. Though initially unwilling to leave Xiao Lei, she agreed to return to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan after Hei Qing promised to help her absorb the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit and become a Dragon-Phoenix. 96 97

Under Xiao Lei's pill-refinement plan, Zi Yan cultivated rapidly. After becoming a Dou Saint, she led the Ancient Void Dragons in conquering the three dragon islands, ending the clan's division and establishing herself as Dragon Emperor. 114 116

Zi Yan later reunited with Zhu Kun, who had been imprisoned behind the Ancient Emperor Cave Mansion's spatial barrier for a thousand years. Although Zhu Kun expressed remorse for abandoning her, Zi Yan found the father-daughter relationship unfamiliar; he began teaching her Dragon Emperor secret arts across the barrier. 135 136

Appearance

Zi Yan is initially presented as a little girl with large, curious eyes. As her Dragon-Phoenix power develops, her body matures and manifests distinctly draconic traits.

• Large eyes and an outwardly innocent appearance. 74 117
• Purple-gold hair, which produces a powerful bloodline resonance with Zhu Kun. 136
• Can transform into a hundred-foot Ancient Void Dragon. 96
• Manifested purple-gold dragon armor during the refinement of the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit. 116

Personality

Zi Yan is mischievous, fearless, and highly motivated by medicinal pills. She is willing to cling to Xiao Lei, pester him for pills, and trade the herbs she finds for more. 78 83 91

She is also direct and aggressive in battle. During the Starfall Pavilion competition, she ignored Venerable Thunder's command to stop and continued attacking Feng Qing'er until the latter was knocked into the Wind Lightning Pavilion's seating area. 93

Despite her playful behavior, Zi Yan values belonging and strength. Her desire to learn her true identity and surpass Xiao Lei influenced her decision to return to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. 96 116

Abilities & Skills

Ancient Void Dragon Bloodline

Zi Yan possesses an exceptionally powerful Ancient Void Dragon bloodline and is recognized as the clan's Dragon Emperor.

• Her bloodline exerts suppression that Mu Qingluan could sense even without knowing Zi Yan's identity. 91
• Her true form was stronger than Hei Qing's Ancient Void Dragon form. 97
• Zhu Shi verified the purity of her Dragon Emperor bloodline. 114
• Her identity compelled the Dragon Ape to submit. 97

Dragon Transformation

Zi Yan can assume the form of an Ancient Void Dragon in combat.

• Transformed into a hundred-foot dragon and easily defeated the Dragon Ape. 96
• Fought Huang Tian in Ancient Void Dragon form alongside Medusa. 129
• Her Dragon-Phoenix cultivation manifested purple-gold dragon armor. 116

Treasure-Seeking Intuition

Zi Yan can sense high-value items and valuable herbs.

• Tracked Xiao Lei through her intuition for high-value objects. 78
• Regularly searched mountain ranges for poisonous herbs to exchange for pills. 83
• Located the Nether Poison Flame and led Xiao Lei to its sealed location. 84

Physical Combat

Zi Yan possesses overwhelming physical strength.

• Defeated Feng Qing'er with a single punch, shattering her defense and forcing her to forfeit. 93
• Continued attacking despite Venerable Thunder's intervention. 93
• Participated in battles against Hei Qing, the Three Great Dragon Kings, and Huang Tian. 96 116 129

Relationships

• Xiao Lei — Her primary companion and benefactor; he helped identify her lineage, refined pills for her cultivation, and supported her return to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. Zi Yan is attached to him and later kissed him after her breakthrough. 74 96 114 117
• Su Qian — Grand Elder of Jia Nan Academy who found and raised her within the Inner Academy; he sought Xiao Lei's help to identify her true form. 74 135
• Hei Qing — Fellow Ancient Void Dragon who identified her clan heritage and escorted her back to the clan; he later served under her as Dragon Emperor. 96 97 116
• Zhu Kun — Her father and the previous Dragon Emperor; imprisoned for a thousand years, he regrets his absence and teaches her secret arts. 135 136
• Zhu Li — Elder and caretaker concerned with her cultivation and discipline. 113 114
• Xiao Yi Xian — Companion who searched for herbs with Zi Yan and treated Hei Qing's poison after their battle. 95 97
• Mu Qingluan — Met at Starfall Pavilion; Mu Qingluan sensed Zi Yan's powerful bloodline. 91
• Feng Qing'er — Opponent defeated by Zi Yan during the pavilion competition. 93

Story Role / Major Arcs

Identification of Her True Form

Su Qian brought Zi Yan to Xiao Lei for help identifying her origin. Xiao Lei recognized her value as an Ancient Void Dragon princess and future Dragon Emperor, while Zi Yan offered to locate high-level herbs for him. 74

Treasure Hunting and Jia Nan Academy

Zi Yan left the academy to follow Xiao Lei, driven by his promised Humanoid Transformation Pill and her appetite for medicinal pills. She continued using her treasure-seeking instinct to find herbs and rare flames. 78 83 84

Return to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan

After revealing her true form in the Beast Domain, Zi Yan met Hei Qing and learned of her heritage. She accepted his offer to return to the clan after being promised assistance with the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit. 96 97

Dragon Emperor and Clan Unification

Zi Yan became Dragon Emperor on East Dragon Island, then used Xiao Lei's refined Tier 9 Treasure Pill to advance to the Dou Saint realm. She led the campaign that defeated the Three Great Dragon Kings and reunited the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. 113 116

Dragon-Phoenix Cultivation

Xiao Lei's successive pill refinements converted the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit into Zi Yan's cultivation, raising her from peak Ban Sheng to late-stage six-star Dou Saint. 114 116 117 118

Reunion with Zhu Kun

Zi Yan accompanied Xiao Lei to the Ancient Emperor Cave Mansion, where Zhu Kun recognized her as his daughter. Their reunion was complicated by her unfamiliarity with familial affection and his remorse over abandoning her. 135 136

Trivia

• Zi Yan suggested naming Xiao Lei's new faction the “Zi Yan Pavilion”; Xiao Lei responded by revoking her pill rations. 95
• She originally agreed to return to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan partly because she believed its resources would let her surpass Xiao Lei in cultivation. 116
• Xiao Lei used a sealing technique to suppress her aura before the Starfall Pavilion competition, though it did not reduce her combat ability. 93