Xiao Yan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Yan (萧炎)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Clan; Starfall Pavilion
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; alchemist; Young Pavilion Master of Starfall Pavilion 237 325
Status	Active 369
First Appearance	Chapter 157

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Peak Dou Wang	159	Challenges six-star Dou Emperor Gu He and defeats him within ten moves.
Five-star Dou Zun	331	Confronts Lin Xiu in the Ancient Realm after arriving with Li Xingluo’s group.

Background / History

Xiao Yan returned to the Jia Ma Empire earlier than expected after repelling the Misty Cloud Sect and saving the Mite'er Family. The sect's campaign against the Xiao Clan—and Yun Shan's role in the near-annihilation of his family—became the basis of his vengeance. 156 161

When Li Xingluo arrived to pursue his own debt against the Misty Cloud Sect, Xiao Yan accepted an alliance built on their shared enemy. He defeated Gu He in a ten-move wager, then joined the assault on the sect while Li Xingluo dismantled its Mountain-Protection Array. Borrowing Yao Chen's soul power, Xiao Yan defeated and killed Yun Shan. 159 161 162 165

Personality

Xiao Yan is direct and resolute when confronting enemies. He refuses to compromise over the Xiao Clan's destruction, publicly declaring that his conflict with Yun Shan can end only with one of them dead. 160

Despite this ruthlessness toward enemies, he values loyalty and mutual aid. He quickly develops trust in Li Xingluo, supports him in political confrontations, and agrees to help the Ye Clan after seeing Ye Xinlan's determination. 159 237 238 He is also protective of Gu Xun'er and willing to challenge stronger Ancient Clan members rather than abandon their relationship. 331 334

Abilities & Skills

Alchemy

Xiao Yan is recognized as a capable alchemist and is recommended by Li Xingluo as the Ye Clan's representative for the Alchemist Assembly. 237 238

• Represents the Ye Clan at the Alchemist Assembly under the guise of Ye Xinlan's fiancé. 238
• Seeks the Soul Infant Fruit to restore Yao Chen's condition. 289
• Uses three kinds of Heavenly Flames in his battle against Gu Yao. 334

Combat

Xiao Yan can overcome opponents of higher stated cultivation through decisive technique use and combat experience.

• Defeated six-star Dou Emperor Gu He within ten moves. 159
• Suppressed and ultimately killed Dou Zong Yun Shan with Yao Chen's soul power. 162 165
• Defeated Fei Tian after accepting his challenge at the Wind Lightning Pavilion outpost. 278
• Defeated five-star Dou Zun Lin Xiu in the Ancient Realm. 331 332
• Defeated eight-star Dou Venerable Gu Yao using a secret technique and three Heavenly Flames. 334

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Heavy Profound Ruler — used during his battle against Fei Tian. 278
• Three Heavenly Flames — unleashed against Gu Yao. 334
• Yao Chen's ring — shown to Wind Venerable, securing protection for Li Xingluo through Yao Chen's connection. 221

Relationships

• Li Xingluo — ally, friend, and occasional rival. They unite against the Misty Cloud Sect, assist one another in the Central Plains, and later pursue the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame separately. 157 159 237 325 369
• Yao Chen — mentor whose soul power aids Xiao Yan against Yun Shan; Xiao Yan later seeks the Soul Infant Fruit for his recovery. 162 289 325
• Gu Xun'er — Xiao Yan's beloved; he refuses Lin Xiu's demand to stay away from her and faces Ancient Clan challengers connected to her. 331 334
• Xiao Ding — older brother who introduces Li Xingluo's group during the Jia Ma Empire alliance discussions. 157
• Ye Xinlan — Ye Clan member whom Xiao Yan agrees to aid by posing as her fiancé at the Alchemist Assembly. 237 238
• Mu Qingluan — Starfall Pavilion companion who travels with Xiao Yan and Li Xingluo's group. 277 327
• Gu He — rival in the dispute over Yun Yun; Xiao Yan defeats him, forcing him to leave the Misty Cloud Sect. 159 160
• Yun Shan — enemy responsible for the Xiao Clan's near-destruction; Xiao Yan kills him during the fall of the Misty Cloud Sect. 161 165

Story Role / Major Arcs

Misty Cloud Sect Campaign

Xiao Yan forms an alliance with Li Xingluo and the Jia Ma Empire's major forces against the Misty Cloud Sect. After defeating Gu He, he fights Yun Shan while Li Xingluo breaks the sect's defenses. Yun Shan's death fulfills Xiao Yan's vengeance for the Xiao Clan. 157 159 161 165

Alchemist Assembly and Ancient Ruins

In Ye City, Li Xingluo recommends Xiao Yan to the declining Ye Clan as its Alchemist Assembly representative. Xiao Yan later travels with Starfall Pavilion members to the ancient ruins in search of the Soul Infant Fruit needed for Yao Chen. 237 238 277 289

Ancient Realm and Heavenly Tomb

Xiao Yan accompanies Li Xingluo to the Ancient Realm, where they face hostility from the Black Annihilation Army and Ancient Clan challengers. He defeats Lin Xiu and Gu Yao, establishing his strength before the Ancient Clan. 329 331 332 334

Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame Hunt

Xiao Yan gathers map fragments pointing to the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame. Li Xingluo provides the final fragment but memorizes the completed map, leaving the two friends to pursue the opportunity by their own abilities. 368 369

Notable Quotes

“Yun Shan, I came today to settle the grudge between myself and the Misty Cloud Sect. Either you die, or I perish.” 160

“More than enough to beat you.” 331