Xu Yanli

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xu Yanli (徐晏离)
Alias(es)	Prince Xiaoyao; Qiyao
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Sun Moon Empire; Xiaoyao Pavilion; Angel Legion
Occupation/Role	Prince of the Sun Moon Empire; founder and leader of Xiaoyao Pavilion; Angel Legion organizer; later emperor
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
First soul ring	3	Absorbed a thousand-year unicorn spirit ring; solar power purified the unicorn's resentment during the absorption.
Level 57	8	Reached after six years of study under Kong Deming; his physical constitution was comparable to a Soul Saint's.
Five-ring Soul King	12	Identified as a Soul King at age 12.
Near Level 58	42	Felt his soul power approaching a breakthrough.
Level 60	57	Reached Level 60 and neared formation of a Soul Core.
Soul Emperor / near Soul Saint	77	Had advanced to the high-level Soul Emperor or near-Soul Saint realm within roughly a year.
Seventh-ring Soul Saint, Level 73	101	Received a 200,000-year dragon-type soul ring, rising from Level 65 to 73; his bloodline also awakened.
Eighth soul ring	150	Bi Ji became his Soul Spirit, providing an orange-gold eighth soul ring and a left-leg soul bone.
Limit Douluo	167	Revealed as a nineteen-year-old Limit Douluo.
Godhood	198	Achieved godhood and gained continent-wide political influence.

Background / History

Xu Yanli was not well cared for in early childhood, leaving him physically weaker than his peers before his exceptional Martial Soul awakening improved his prospects 3. He awakened the Child of Destiny as his second Martial Soul; its life force rejuvenated the Sun Moon Emperor, who granted him the title Prince Xiaoyao and designated him as a future pillar of the empire 2.

From an early age, Xu Yanli stated his intention to become a god. Xu Tianran agreed to support this ambition, beginning a relationship defined by cooperation, mutual utility, and persistent political tension 2. Under Kong Deming's instruction, Xu Yanli studied Soul Tools rather than attending primary academy alongside Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen 8.

He established Xiaoyao Pavilion across the Dou Ling, Heavenly Soul, and Star Luo nations. The organization initially sold costly civilian Soul Tool inventions, including refrigerators and air conditioners, with Xu Yanli intending to use noble wealth to fund broader development 8. Its stated purpose later included gathering overlooked or rejected soul masters to develop advanced civilian Soul Tools 12.

Appearance

Xu Yanli has a holy, divine-looking appearance that draws attention alongside his Angel Martial Soul 20.

• Possesses golden hair and a face resembling the Angel Village statue associated with the Angel lineage 93.
• Manifests twelve holy wings when displaying his Angel Martial Soul 93.
• His eyes can show a gray flicker when his mindset turns manic or ruthless 49.

Personality

Xu Yanli is strategic, ambitious, and unusually politically aware. He prioritizes personal strength over competing for the throne, while still building influence through Xiaoyao Pavilion, education, military alliances, and public goodwill 46 50 62. His long-term objective is not merely imperial power, but changing the empire and the wider world 84.

He can be compassionate toward ordinary people: he healed a sick child, gave the child's mother money and a Xiaoyao Pavilion badge, and openly described kindness as a means of improving lives and earning public trust 61 62. He also promised the Angel Clan that the Angel Legion would stand for justice 103.

At the same time, Xu Yanli is willing to manipulate allies and enemies alike. He used He Caitou to arrange Zhou Yi's death, accelerated Ma Xiaotao's corruption into a Black Phoenix, and viewed members of the original three empires as expendable resources when pursuing Xiaoyao Pavilion's goals 32 57 126. He recognizes this moral change in himself, reflecting that he was becoming like the ruthless person he once despised 59.

Abilities & Skills

Angel Martial Soul

Xu Yanli's Angel Martial Soul is a versatile, hexagonal spirit capable of healing, control, defense, and offense 23.

• Healed Xu Tianran's leg injury, eventually restoring enough sensation for him to walk short distances 5 8.
• Healed Huo Yuhao's and Ye Guyi's injuries or soul-ring absorption strain through Sun Moon power 14.
• Healed a sick child and wounded tournament opponents 61 109.
• Its natural restraint against Evil Soul Masters is the basis for his Angel Legion proposal 88.
• Manifested twelve holy wings before the Angel Clan 93.

Child of Destiny

Xu Yanli's second Martial Soul possesses potent life force.

• Its awakening revitalized the Sun Moon Emperor 2.
• It is connected to his later Life Divine Mark and his comprehension of the Laws of Life and Destruction 109 179.

Soul Tool Crafting

Xu Yanli is trained in Soul Tools under Kong Deming and develops civilian-oriented inventions 5 8.

• Designed low-level civilian Soul Tools for Xiaoyao Pavilion, including refrigerators and air conditioners 8.
• Acquired the Gold of Life carving knife, which increases Soul Tool carving success rates and allows his creations to self-repair 115.
• Explained the Soul Spirit system to Electrolux 42.

Swordsmanship

Xu Yanli is an elite swordsman even without soul power.

• Defeated Ji Juechen in a sword duel without using soul power 84.
• Uses subtle redirection rather than force, guiding an opponent's momentum away with his sword 83.
• Can employ Solar Flame: Holy Judgment through his long sword 49.
• Used the Sword of Judgment to accelerate Ma Xiaotao's corruption 126.

Necromancy and Mental Power

Xu Yanli studies Necromancy under Electrolux and possesses advanced spiritual abilities 92.

• Reached the Spirit Sea Realm in mental power 56.
• Communicated with and retained Electrolux after the latter entered him rather than Huo Yuhao 12.
• Later absorbed the Evil Eye Tyrant Lord's Domain-Wide Mental Suppression and fragments of Time and Space Laws 179.

Divine Combat Techniques

By his later battles, Xu Yanli can wield powers tied to life, destruction, time, space, and divine authority 179.

• Used Sun Moon Origin, Life Divine Mark, and Emperor Palm & Sword against the Evil Eye Tyrant Lord 179.
• Used Dual God Crown Bestowal to finish the Evil Eye Tyrant Lord after exhausting its origin 179.
• Froze time, space, and energy flow during that battle 179.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Long sword — used for close combat and Solar Flame: Holy Judgment 49.
• Sword of Judgment — used to accelerate Ma Xiaotao's evil-fire corruption 126.
• Gold of Life — emerald carving knife that improves Soul Tool crafting and grants self-repair to crafted items 115.
• Bi Ji's left-leg soul bone — an emerald left-leg soul bone gained with his eighth soul ring 150.
• Golden Ancient Tree seed — allows Elder Jin to observe the outside world through it 56.

Relationships

• Xu Tianran — elder brother and Crown Prince; initially a wary political ally who supported Xu Yanli's ambition to become a god, later entrusting him with the Angel Legion while remaining uneasy about his growth 2 88 96.
• Kong Deming — mentor in Soul Tools and trusted adviser; protected Xu Yanli, helped explain his mother's history, and prioritized Xu Yanli's safety over his own cultivation 5 57 69.
• Long Xiaoyao — protector and traveling companion; promised to protect Xu Yanli and later accompanied him during major expeditions 42 138 179.
• Huo Yuhao — student and close subordinate; Xu Yanli guided his development, protected his identity, and earned his reverence and admiration 14 32 77.
• Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen — childhood students who studied with Xu Yanli under Kong Deming; Xiao Hongchen later joined his cause 8 84.
• Tang Ling — loyal follower who joined Xiaoyao Pavilion; his parents were also taken in by the organization 51 57.
• Xiao Xiao — classmate with a family connection to Xu Yanli's mother; their families had once intended them to be engaged 23 56.
• Gu Yuena — initially an observant academy companion, later revealed as the Silver Dragon King; they formed a cautious alliance over the future of soul beasts 62 148 149.
• Bi Ji — soul beast who became Xu Yanli's eighth-ring Soul Spirit and left-leg soul bone after trusting his promise to aid the soul beast race 150.
• Three-Eyed Golden Lion — Beast of Auspice that developed affection for Xu Yanli and followed him from the Star Dou Great Forest 150.
• Xiao Dingtian — loyal former Star Luo general who followed Xu Yanli to the Sun Moon Empire and was appointed Great General of the Imperial Guard 75 77.
• Electrolux — remnant soul and Necromancy teacher; Xu Yanli treats him with unusual understanding and respect 34 92.
• Ji Juechen — swordsman defeated and recruited by Xu Yanli after receiving instruction on the flaws in his fighting style 84.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rise of Prince Xiaoyao

Xu Yanli's second Martial Soul restored the Emperor's vitality, earning him the Prince Xiaoyao title and imperial backing. He then used Xu Tianran's hope of recovery to secure cultivation resources and protection while beginning Soul Tool training under Kong Deming 2 5.

Xiaoyao Pavilion and Shrek Academy

Xu Yanli developed Xiaoyao Pavilion beyond the Sun Moon Empire, centered on civilian Soul Tools and the recruitment of overlooked talent 8 12. At Shrek Academy, he opposed Zhou Yi's attempted expulsion of students, won his classmates' support, and maneuvered her into a vulnerable position before arranging her death through He Caitou 23 57.

Angel Clan and Angel Legion

Xu Yanli located the Angel Clan and pledged to bring them out of isolation, securing their allegiance and the status of Protector Family from the Emperor 95 96. He proposed the Angel Legion as a force to counter Evil Soul Masters and later promised the clan that it would remain on the side of justice 88 103.

Tournament Leadership

The Emperor appointed Xu Yanli to lead the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament 96. He selected students rejected by Shrek, trained the team, and used the tournament to undermine Shrek Academy's prestige; the Sun Moon team ultimately won 97 103 138.

Soul Beast Alliance

Xu Yanli confronted Gu Yuena over her identity, then offered cooperation with the soul beast race, including finding Dragon Valley and restoring the Golden Dragon King 148 149. Bi Ji became his eighth-ring Soul Spirit, while the Three-Eyed Golden Lion chose to follow him 150.

Godhood and Rule

After becoming a Limit Douluo, Xu Yanli's power and strategy helped expand Sun Moon influence while winning support from commoners through humane military conduct 167. He later achieved godhood, took Star Luo without bloodshed, and ascended the throne, inaugurating the Yong'an era 198 200.

Notable Quotes

“Imperial Brother, I want to become a god in the future.” 198

“Do you want to change this empire and this world with me?” 84

“I will protect you with everything I have.” 95

Trivia

• Xu Yanli’s physical constitution reached Soul Saint level before his soul power did 8.
• He prefers practical roadside food such as wontons despite Long Xiaoyao's concerns about cleanliness 42.
• His Angel Martial Soul is described as a “hexagonal spirit” because it encompasses healing, control, defense, and offense 23.
• He founded New City Academy to provide free education to children aged six to twelve, in exchange for later service to the Imperial Court or Xiaoyao Pavilion 148.