Xie Qingyan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xie Qingyan (谢清焰)
Alias(es)	Chairwoman Xie; “Mad Beauty”
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Prism
Occupation/Role	Chairwoman of Prism; biotechnology researcher
Relationship Status	Engaged to Xu Shi
First Appearance	45

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Ability Nullification	52	Nullifies another person’s Ability through physical contact.
Enhanced Nullification / “Sublimation”	188	Develops a special version of Sublimation that can suppress Abilities over an area rather than only through touch.
Replicate Ability	248	Gains Replicate, but suffers mental complications: irritability and persistent whispers.
Combined combat application	279	Uses Ability Nullification and Replicate tactically to defeat four Silver-ranked Church combatants with their own Abilities.

Background / History

Xie Qingyan leads Prism and initially keeps her distance from Serpent Coil, preferring to place her bets on Shark Tooth during its internal instability. She seeks to preserve Prism’s influence in medical technology while positioning herself to control both the medical and military-industrial sectors. Her long-term ambition includes bringing the Overlimit Project under her own control. 49 66

She is revealed to have manipulated the conflict between the Shark Tooth brothers, intending to keep them fighting and thereby preserve her own leverage. Xu Shi recognizes her as a threat and considers using the Overlimit Project to restrain her influence. 45

After Black Rabbit attacks Prism’s unmanned-hospital project, Xie Qingyan responds immediately and furiously. Though impressed by the hacker’s skill, she wants Black Rabbit captured rather than recruited, viewing the incident as a serious threat to years of Prism’s work. 49

Her relationship with Xu Shi shifts from mutual suspicion and maneuvering into formal cooperation. Prism and Serpent Coil establish joint research teams, combining their respective resources while continuing to conceal information from one another. 66 67

Following the exposure of Heavenly Principle, Xie Qingyan proposes an overseas expedition. Prism takes responsibility for screening personnel and preparing medical supplies, while Serpent Coil develops vessels capable of surviving Rust Fog-corroded seawater. 188

Xie Qingyan later directs Prism’s Dual Ability research. Within just over a month, her team develops a detection agent, inhibitor, stabilizer, and a conceptual basis for future Ability-swapping technology. She openly states that she wants to leave her name in history through this work. 189 194

Personality

Xie Qingyan is ambitious, calculating, and intensely protective of Prism’s interests. She is willing to manipulate corporate conflicts, conceal projects from allies, and use harsh methods against enemies or research subjects when she believes the result justifies it. 45 66 114 194

She respects competence and increasingly admires Xu Shi as his power and accomplishments become impossible to ignore. However, that admiration is accompanied by resentment over his manipulation, jealousy toward the women around him, and frustration at being sidelined in his plans. 114 144 186 190

Despite her pride, she can act decisively for others’ safety. She joins the maritime expedition, saves Xu Shi from the Sea God’s Whale Fall without hesitation, and later works with him to address the consequences of her own Ability complications. 198 227 248

Abilities & Skills

Ability Nullification

Xie Qingyan’s original Ability suppresses other Abilities, initially requiring direct physical contact. 52

• Can seal an Ability by placing her hand on the target, as demonstrated when treating Shen Qin. 217
• Her enhanced Sublimation version can suppress Abilities over a limited area. 188
• Makes her a dangerous opponent for Ascendants who depend on direct Ability use. 52 279

Replicate Ability

Replicate allows Xie Qingyan to use the Abilities of others against them. 248 279

• Combined with Ability Nullification, it enables her to turn opponents’ powers back on them. 279
• Its acquisition causes mental strain, including agitation and intrusive whispers. 248
• Residual effects from the Sea God-related Ability Transplant greatly increase her combat power. 278

Biotechnology and Ability Research

As Prism’s chairwoman, Xie Qingyan is a leading researcher in Ability-related biotechnology. 189 194

• Leads the Ability Transplant project after Xu Shi reveals Shen Qin’s Dual Ability. 189
• Develops a Dual Ability system including detection, inhibition, and stabilization agents. 194
• Warns Xu Shi that his current Ability configuration is incompatible with the detection agent. 194
• Uses captives and paid low-level Ascendants as clinical-test subjects. 194

Combat Capability

Although she initially lacks combat-oriented Abilities, her later enhancements make her one of the strongest fighters present during the Church conflict. 217 278

• Saves Xu Shi during the Sea God’s Whale Fall incident. 227
• In a berserk state, overwhelms the Templar Knight Order’s forces and easily defeats Luo Yu. 278
• Defeats four Silver-ranked combatants during the Church’s attack. 279

Equipment / Items

• Naval uniform — Wears a newly prepared naval uniform for the expedition and gives Xu Shi a matching one. 198
• Dual Ability research agents — Presents detection, inhibitor, and stabilizer vials developed by Prism. 194

Relationships

• Xu Shi — Her fiancé, corporate collaborator, rival, and eventual romantic partner. Their relationship develops from mutual manipulation into shared research, maritime exploration, mutual confessions, and a first kiss inside the Sea God. 45 66 188 227
• Ye Shanshan — Her personal assistant and trusted subordinate. Xie Qingyan protects her interests, relies on her loyalty, and uses her in Prism’s dealings with Serpent Coil. 66 81 114
• Shen Qin — A subject of Prism’s Ability research. Xie Qingyan helps seal Shen Qin’s Ability and oversees treatment through inhibitor injections. 189 217
• He Yuxia — Xie Qingyan and Ye Shanshan capture her after observing her flee from Feather Pen. 185 186
• Pan Ling and Pan Feng — Xu Shi taking the sisters as disciples provokes Xie Qingyan’s jealousy. 210
• Dongfang Xiao — Considered as a possible source of purification for Xie Qingyan’s Replicate-related mental condition. 249

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shark Tooth and Prism Maneuvering

Xie Qingyan attempts to profit from Shark Tooth’s internal conflict while maintaining Prism’s leverage over the medical sector. Her interference places her in direct strategic conflict with Xu Shi. 45 49

Serpent Coil–Prism Collaboration

She agrees to a joint research partnership with Xu Shi, but both leaders remain guarded and continue pursuing independent advantages. 66 114 138

Heavenly Principle and the Maritime Expedition

After He Yuxia’s capture exposes the threat of Heavenly Principle, Xie Qingyan supports sailing beyond the Rust Fog. Prism supplies medical screening and expedition support while cooperating with Serpent Coil on the necessary technology. 186 188 198

Dual Ability Research

Xie Qingyan leads Prism’s work on Ability Transplantation and Dual Ability technology, producing a functional experimental system and pursuing the possibility of future Ability exchange. 189 194

Sea God Incident

She accompanies Xu Shi’s expedition, suffers seasickness, researches the Sea God’s Fusion Ability, and ultimately saves Xu Shi from Whale Fall. Their mutual rescue leads to a confession and their first kiss. 199 206 227

Replicate Complication and Church Conflict

Replicate’s mental side effects worsen under the Sea God’s influence, amplifying Xie Qingyan’s insecurity and anger. After a confrontation with Xu Shi, she enters a rampage state and later demonstrates overwhelming combat ability against the Church’s Silver-ranked forces. 248 273 278 279

Trivia

• Xie Qingyan is highly susceptible to seasickness despite joining the maritime expedition. 199
• She is described as someone who prefers physical methods over Xu Shi’s tendency to manipulate people psychologically. 228
• Her goal in Dual Ability research is not merely commercial success; she explicitly wants to be remembered by history. 194 198