Xiao Yi

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Xiao Yi 3
Alias	"Big Brother Xiao Yi" (by Xiao Xiao) 7; "Little Brother" (by Tang Wutong) 9; "Strongest Freshman of the Outer Court" 33; Tang Sect Master 19 27; Shrek Academy's youngest Alchemy Department Dean 178
Gender	Male (referred to with male pronouns) 5
Martial Soul	Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils (eye-type) 3; Fallen Heart Flame 1
Soul Power Level	Soul Douluo (Level 80; as of Chapter 186) 186
Affiliation	Shrek Academy (Outer Courtyard, granted Inner Courtyard resources) 29; Sea God Pavilion 28; Tang Sect 19 27; Body Sect member 185; Pill Tower founder and leader 177 186; nominal Star Luo imperial official 183
Master	Mu En 28
Notable Skills	Myriad Flower Ice Mirror 29, Mystic Ice Spin Kill 34, Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes 59, Spatial Lock 59, Absolute Icebound 108, Fire Palace Sealing Territory 108, Space Soul Core 184

Appearance

Xiao Yi is a young male soul master whose ordinary appearance is not extensively described. His appearance changes dramatically while using the Frost Sacred Dragon Martial Soul Possession: ice-white dragon scales cover his body, dragon horns grow from his head, and his hair becomes long and snow-white 33. When activating the first stage of Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes, flame markings appear on his forehead and his hair lengthens into an intertwined black-and-white coloration 59.

• Ice-white dragon scales and dragon horns in Frost Sacred Dragon Possession 33.
• Long snow-white hair during Frost Sacred Dragon Possession 33.
• Flame markings on his forehead during Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes 59.
• Intertwined black-and-white long hair during the first Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes 59.
• Violet-gold dragon scales and close-fitting scale armor during the Second Change, Heart-Falling Transformation 59.
• His Ice Dragon King possession manifests icy crystal-textured dragon claws and an oppressive ultimate-ice aura 85 170.

Personality

• Calm and collected demeanor: Xiao Yi consistently maintains composure in high-pressure situations, whether facing off against multiple opponents or teaching his peers a lesson. He shows no fear or hesitation even when ambushed by seven assailants, displaying remarkable control over his emotions and actions 3 21 49.
• Playful and teasing nature: He often engages in lighthearted banter and flirtatious interactions, particularly with Tang Ya, whom he playfully teases and saves from losing her balance. When sparring, he treats defeated opponents gently, patting their heads and showing a caring, mischievous side 5 36.
• Possessive and protective: Xiao Yi marks Jiang Nannan and Tang Ya with a Fire Seal, claiming them as his own. He takes decisive action to protect those close to him, such as intervening when Zhou Yi attacks Tang Wutong, leading to the teacher's expulsion 9 32.
• Highly confident, bordering on arrogant: His self-assurance is evident in his actions: he challenges both Xu Sanshi and Bei Bei simultaneously, threatens to wipe the floor with them, and provokes opponents during the freshman assessment. After defeating the Outer Court Twin Stars, he shows no surprise at his own strength 32 33 49.
• Strategic and manipulative: He plans to leverage Tang Wutong's feelings for his benefit and demonstrates careful tactical thinking in combat, such as choosing the most effective skills to defeat enemies without serious harm. His decision to create a Self-Created Soul Skill shows forward planning 7 21 29.
• Determined and hardworking: Xiao Yi trains relentlessly, tempering his body with Exotic Flames and practicing the Myriad Flower Ice Mirror until he succeeds. He constantly seeks to improve his strength, aiming to capture the Silver Dragon King to evolve his soul beasts further 22 29 49.
• Respectful and grateful toward seniors: He shows respect to Yan Shaozhe, Mu En, and Xian Lin'er when they offer guidance and gifts. He seeks advice from Mu En about cultivation and treats the Shrek elders with gratitude, though he maintains his own plans and ambitions 22 29 39.
• Kind and considerate: Despite his power, Xiao Yi treats weaker individuals with kindness, gifting Huo Yutong two Mystic Water Pills without expecting immediate return. He ensures not to seriously injure opponents during sparring or duels, showing restraint and care 33 36 37.
• Resourceful and politically astute: Xiao Yi handles the Body Sect's recruitment overture without rejecting its goodwill or compromising his identity as a Shrek disciple. He also uses his alchemical resources and contracts to strengthen allies in a deliberate, organized manner 112 132.
• Protective mentor: He patiently teaches Huo Yutong alchemy, supports her cultivation, and alters Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's contract to improve her prospects. He similarly prepares rare pills and tailored cultivation resources for Xiao Xiao and Jiang Nannan 91 113 114.
• Ambitious benefactor of soul beasts: Xiao Yi seeks mutually beneficial Soul Beast Contracts, offering soul beasts a way to advance without heavenly tribulations while using their power to strengthen his own side 105 110.
• Institutional reformer: As an academy dean, Xiao Yi advocates selecting Shrek's future Seven Monsters for character and courage rather than cultivation alone, intending to improve the academy's wider atmosphere through their example 152.
• Decisive toward threats: Although he can be diplomatic with prospective allies, Xiao Yi responds ruthlessly to hostile coercion and evil soul masters, dismantling Xu Tianran's threats and defeating Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui when they targeted the Pill Tower 112 187.
• Protective toward the Soul Beast race: He ultimately resolves to shoulder Gu Yuena's burdens and protect the Soul Beast race, viewing his fate as inseparably tied to theirs 163.

Abilities

Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils

Xiao Yi's first martial soul, the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, is a formidable eye-type martial soul that he awakened at the age of six with Innate Full Soul Power 1. Over the next six years, he prioritized cultivating this soul, merging it with the laws of the Douluo Continent to enhance its power 2. The pupils possess a freezing ability that can immobilize opponents; Xiao Yi demonstrated this by freezing a Mandala Snake solid without effort, causing even a seasoned soul master like Bei Bei to feel fear 3. This martial soul grants Xiao Yi both offensive and control capabilities, leveraging the element of ice through his eyes.

The pupils also serve as the foundation of Xiao Yi's Soul Beast Contracts. Through them, he can communicate with contracted soul beasts, receive feedback from their evolutions, and use their possession states. Their internal space can further be used as a teleportation passage for Xiao Yi and his contracted soul beasts 33 84.

• Can freeze targets by gaze, as seen with the Mandala Snake 3.
• Allows Xiao Yi to merge with continental laws, increasing its potency over time 2.
• Facilitates communication and power-sharing with contracted soul beasts 33.
• Its space can function as a teleportation passage for Xiao Yi and contracted soul beasts 84.
• Can sustain soul transmission and a unique contract connection with Gu Yuena and Na'er 75 184.
• Limitations: Requires focus and line-of-sight; effectiveness may diminish against opponents with strong spiritual protection or ice resistance.

Fallen Heart Flame

Xiao Yi's second martial soul, the Fallen Heart Flame, manifested as a deep-purple flame during his awakening ceremony 1. This flame has multiple applications: it can be used offensively in battle, and it possesses a healing variant called the Three Thousand Burning Flame, which Xiao Yi used to regenerate Huo Yutong's severed arm by revealing a hidden black-purple soul ring 17. Additionally, Xiao Yi can generate sub-flames from this martial soul; he gave wisps of the Fallen Heart Flame's sub-flame to Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan, storing them within their bodies to accelerate their cultivation speed 31. The sub-flame acts as a passive cultivation enhancer without requiring Xiao Yi's constant presence.

Xiao Yi later acquired and used additional Heavenly Flames, including the Yin Yang Dual Flame and Life Flame. These flames refine and compress his soul power, support his body tempering, improve contracted Soul Beasts, and permit the cultivation of immortal herbs 57 95 99. His Life Flame can further restore damaged souls, nurture Soul Beasts, and assist in removing Gu Yuena's lingering Asura divine power 131 163 185.

• Three Thousand Burning Flame can heal grievous injuries, such as regenerating a limb 17.
• Sub-flames can be gifted to allies to speed up their cultivation 31.
• Yin Yang Dual Flame can compress and refine Xiao Yi's soul power, strengthening his foundation 57.
• Life Flame can cultivate immortal herbs and assist plant-type Soul Beasts 95 99.
• Life Flame can restore an ordinary damaged soul, as demonstrated with Liya 185.
• Life Flame can nurture Soul Beasts and improve their life origin and bloodline 131.
• Limitations: The healing flame requires the use of a hidden soul ring, suggesting limited uses or energy cost. Sub-flames may need periodic replenishment or could risk backlash if the recipient's body is incompatible.

Soul Beast Possession States

Xiao Yi's soul beast contract includes several powerful creatures that he can enter possession states with, granting him their abilities and augmenting his own physical attributes. He absorbed a five-thousand-year Nether Cold Ice Python to reach level 38 and tested its possession state, which enhances his ice attributes 2. He also transformed into the Purple Lightning Snake possession state, showcasing lightning-based powers 2. Later, Xiao Yi evolved his soul beasts: Cang Ling became a Frost Sacred Dragon and Zhao Lan became a Bright Sacred Dragon 26. During his fight against the Outer Court Twin Stars, Xiao Yi used the Frost Sacred Dragon Martial Soul Possession, which amplified his strength and displayed four ten-thousand-year soul rings 33.

Zhao Lan subsequently evolved from the Bright Sacred Dragon into the Dawn Sacred Dragon after absorbing White Dragon Core-derived blood essence, gaining enhanced light abilities and an Evil-Repelling Domain 61. Chi Lin also completed her advancement into a Blazing Sacred Dragon and became the new generation's Fire Dragon King 61 115. Cang Ling and Chi Lin later entered further transformation cocoons after resonating with the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings' inheritances 107 108.

Zi Ling's possession grants Xiao Yi exceptional spatial affinity, including high-speed teleportation, spatial concealment, and improved control over space. Na'er's possession gives him control over seven elements, and the Ice Dragon King form suppresses beast-type martial souls through its superior dragon bloodline 85 122 170.

• Each possession state grants unique elemental powers (ice, lightning, dragon attributes) and stat boosts 2 33.
• Evolution of soul beasts to dragon forms dramatically increases the power of possession 26.
• Zhao Lan evolved into the Dawn Sacred Dragon, strengthening her light attribute and Evil-Repelling Domain 61.
• Chi Lin became a Blazing Sacred Dragon and new-generation Fire Dragon King 115.
• Zi Ling's possession supplies powerful spatial control and concealment 85 122.
• Na'er's possession gives Xiao Yi access to seven elemental attributes 85.
• The Ice Dragon King martial soul can suppress weaker beast martial souls, including Ultimate Ice and Ultimate Fire beast spirits 170.
• Limitations: Likely drains soul power continuously; switching between states may require a cooldown. The user must maintain control to avoid losing themselves to the beast's instincts.

Self-Created Soul Skills

Xiao Yi developed original soul skills through his own research and practice. His first major self-created soul skill was the Myriad Flower Ice Mirror, an ice-type domain skill inspired by the Ice Emperor. After practicing, Xiao Yi successfully created it, causing resonance with the environment, and later tested it against Zhao Lan's full-power attack, finding it on par with an ordinary Soul Douluo's strike 29. He also used the Mystic Ice Spin Kill in his duel against Xu Sanshi and Bei Bei, a skill that helped him defeat both opponents without serious injury 34. Earlier, Xiao Yi attempted to use "Dominating the World" but realized he lacked a suitable physical attack to carry spiritual power, demonstrating that not all attempted skills succeed immediately 29.

Xiao Yi can additionally materialize soul power into practical combat constructs. In his battle with Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi, he formed an Ice Spear and used Soul Power Armor to block Bei Bei's full-force Thunder Dragon Claw 25 34. He also learned the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track and Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon after becoming Tang Sect Master 36 50.

• Myriad Flower Ice Mirror functions as a domain skill, covering a wide area with ice and creating mirrored surfaces for attack and defense 29.
• Mystic Ice Spin Kill is an offensive skill that allowed Xiao Yi to overcome the Outer Court Twin Stars efficiently 34.
• Soul Power Materialization allows him to create combat constructs such as Ice Spears and Soul Power Armor 25 34.
• Uses Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track for high-speed evasive footwork 36.
• Uses Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon to redirect an opponent's force 50.
• Limitations: Creating self-created skills requires talent and effort; some concepts (like Dominating the World) may be impractical without proper supporting abilities 29. Skills may have high soul power consumption or require precise control.

Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes

The Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes is a powerful amplification skill that temporarily raises Xiao Yi's cultivation by burning and transforming the power of his Heavenly Flames. Its First Change, Yin-Yang Transformation, raises his aura beyond the Soul Emperor threshold 59. By the Second Change, Xiao Yi can forcibly elevate his power to the Soul Douluo level, allowing him to wield spatial power with exceptional ease 59. At its peak, the skill can briefly push him to Titled Douluo-level power 59.

After condensing his Space Soul Core, Xiao Yi became able to sustain the Third Change under normal conditions for a greatly extended period, making his combat ability that of an ultimate powerhouse rather than a brief burst of power 184.

• First Change — Yin-Yang Transformation: Raises Xiao Yi's soul power aura beyond the Soul Emperor threshold 59.
• Second Change — Heart-Falling Transformation: Temporarily raises him to Soul Douluo-level power and enables advanced spatial techniques 59.
• Third Change: Can reach Titled Douluo-level power; initially exceeded Xiao Yi's endurance because it drained Cang Ling and Zhao Lan's soul power 59.
• Sustained Third Change: Following the formation of his Space Soul Core, Xiao Yi can maintain the Third Change for substantially longer 184.
• Spatial Lock: Immobilizes a target through spatial power 59.
• Spatial Strangulation: A spatial offensive technique available during the Second Change 59.
• Limitations: Before condensing his Space Soul Core, the Second Change could only be maintained for a few minutes before exhausting Xiao Yi's soul power due to his underlying cultivation level 59.

Alchemy and Pill Refining

Xiao Yi possesses extensive knowledge of alchemy, enabling him to locate rare herbs and refine pills to enhance his own and others' cultivation. He discovered a unique 70,000-year-old Blue Silver King and gathered herbs such as Spirit Essence Grass, Green Vein Grass, and Wood Refining Lotus to create pills for evolving Tang Ya's martial soul 44. He successfully refined a Blue Emperor Soul-Extracting Pill, which awakened the hidden power within Tang Ya's Blue Silver Grass, evolving it into the Dark Blue Silver Emperor 45 46. Xiao Yi also refined a pill to enhance his own spiritual power, advancing to the mid-stage of the Spirit Sea Realm, and considered using body tempering with exotic flames to improve his physical fitness 45. He previously gifted Soul Ascension Pills to Huo Yutong and Xiao Xiao to support their training 44.

His later achievements include cultivating immortal herbs, receiving Yao Chen's alchemy inheritance, and gaining the Spirit Ascension Method and specialized potions 99 104. He also taught Huo Yutong enough alchemy for her to refine a soul power recovery pill 91. Xiao Yi subsequently established the Pill Tower, publicly demonstrated the Spirit Ascension Method, and forged an alchemical partnership with the Star Luo Empire 153 177 178.

• Can create pills that evolve martial souls (e.g., Dark Blue Silver Emperor) 46.
• Pills can boost spiritual power (mid Spirit Sea Realm) and cultivation speed 45.
• Cultivates immortal herbs in sufficient quantity to supply Shrek Academy's talented students 99.
• Received Yao Chen's alchemy inheritance, including the Spirit Ascension Method and unique potions 104.
• Can instruct others in alchemy, as demonstrated by Huo Yutong's successful pill refinement 91.
• Developed the Myriad Spirit Body-Forming Pill while seeking to revive Yao Chen 97.
• Refined a Transformation Pill capable of allowing the Auspicious Beast to assume a stable human form 160 163.
• Leads the Pill Tower and publicly teaches the Spirit Ascension Method 153 177.
• Limitations: Requires rare ingredients and careful refinement; wrong dosages or combinations could be harmful. Alchemy is time-consuming and may require a dedicated space (Xiao Yi used his own den) 44.

Spiritual Power and Cultivation Acceleration

Xiao Yi's spiritual power reached the Spirit Sea Realm after consuming a specially refined pill 45, granting him enhanced perception, mental resilience, and control over his abilities. Additionally, he can accelerate his own cultivation and that of others through the Fallen Heart Flame's sub-flame, which speeds up soul power absorption 31. Combined, these abilities allow Xiao Yi to progress faster than typical soul masters and maintain precise mastery over his complex skill set.

By Chapter 108, Xiao Yi had raised his soul power to the bottleneck of level 60. His soul power was highly condensed, and he needed further spiritual-power growth to condense a Soul Core 108. During his later Ice Sea journey, his fusion with Gu Yuena and Na'er allowed him to condense a stable Space Soul Core, dramatically improving his endurance and spatial control 184.

• High spiritual power improves domain control and resistance to mental attacks 45.
• Sub-flames provide passive cultivation acceleration for allies 31.
• Soul power compressed through the Yin Yang Dual Flame possesses exceptional purity and a stable foundation 57.
• His level 60 bottleneck initially required further spiritual power to form a Soul Core 108.
• Condensed a stable Space Soul Core after reaching the Soul Sage realm 184.
• The Space Soul Core greatly improves the endurance of Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes 184.
• Limitations: Spiritual power advancement via pills may have diminishing returns; cultivation acceleration might strain the body if not balanced with physical tempering.

Soul Beast Contracting and Evolution

Xiao Yi actively hunts and contracts powerful soul beasts to increase his combat options. He contracted a Radiant Flood Dragon after it was weakened from a battle with a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear and a Purple Lightning Flood Dragon, adding a deep purple soul ring 23. He also used Whale Rubber and herbs to evolve his soul beasts Cang Ling and Zhao Lan into Frost Sacred Dragon and Bright Sacred Dragon respectively, absorbing an External Soul Bone in the process 26. This ability allows Xiao Yi to continuously upgrade his soul beast partners.

He later expanded this system into Beast Soul Contracts, which allow humans and Soul Beasts to form beneficial partnerships. Tang Ya became the first human-Soul Beast contract pair after contracting with Youyou, gaining two soul rings with two skills each 110. Xiao Yi subsequently arranged hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast Contracts for several companions, including Ma Xiaotao, Ning Tian, Wu Feng, Nanmen Yun'er, Xiao Xiao, and Jiang Nannan 132.

Unlike an ordinary Soul Spirit Contract, Xiao Yi and Electrolux's perfected Beast Soul Contract allows the Soul Beast to retain its body and cultivate alongside its human partner. The contracted beast also survives if the Soul Master dies, making the arrangement a lasting partnership rather than a one-sided sacrifice 97.

• Can contract high-year soul beasts like the Radiant Flood Dragon (likely ten-thousand-year) 23.
• Evolution of contracted beasts increases their strength and grants Xiao Yi new possession forms 26.
• Beast Soul Contracts can help Soul Beasts avoid heavenly tribulations while granting human partners soul rings and skills 105 110.
• Tang Ya contracted with Youyou, becoming the first human-Soul Beast pair 110.
• Arranged multiple hundred-thousand-year contracts for his allies 132.
• Beast Soul Contracts preserve a Soul Beast's body and permit continued cultivation even after the human partner dies 97.
• Restored Liya's soul with the Life Flame and helped form a stable Soul Spirit Contract for her 185.
• Limitations: Contracting requires the beast to be subdued or weakened; evolution requires rare materials (Whale Rubber, herbs) and may fail without proper knowledge.

Soul Rings, Soul Bones, and True Soul Ring Skills

After absorbing Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass through the Ghost Possession technique, Xiao Yi obtained a pale-white flame soul ring containing an icy power capable of freezing space 104. He subsequently absorbed the Fire Dragon King Torso Bone and Ice Dragon King External Palm Bone. This process raised all five of his ten-thousand-year soul rings into red hundred-thousand-year rings, each bearing two golden patterns 107 108.

The advancement finally gave Xiao Yi orthodox soul ring skills. The Ice Dragon King's left-hand ability, Absolute Icebound, is unavoidable absolute control with forced targeting; its duration depends on Xiao Yi's cultivation 108. His right-hand ability, Ice Mirror, reflects an enemy to generate an identical ice clone and can project the reflected target's attributes onto Xiao Yi 108. The Fire Dragon King torso bone provides Li Fire, which doubles subsequent fire-attribute skill effects, and Fire Palace Sealing Territory, a domain that drains enemies' soul power and converts it into karmic fire while replenishing Xiao Yi 108.

Xiao Yi had previously absorbed Gu Yuena's avatar as his fifth soul ring; the avatar later developed into the independent personality Na'er 75. By the time of his Body Sect duel, he displayed six red rings and one unusual silver-red ring. He later contracted a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast possessing black dragon bloodline as his eighth soul ring, completing his breakthrough to Soul Douluo 185 186.

• Possesses five hundred-thousand-year soul rings bearing two golden patterns following the Ice and Fire Dragon King inheritances 108.
• Absolute Icebound: Forced-targeting, unavoidable absolute control 108.
• Ice Mirror: Creates an ice clone of a reflected enemy and allows reverse projection onto Xiao Yi 108.
• Li Fire: Doubles the effects of subsequent fire-attribute skills 108.
• Fire Palace Sealing Territory: Drains enemy soul power during actions, converts it into karmic fire, and replenishes Xiao Yi 108.
• Possesses the Fire Dragon King Torso Bone and Ice Dragon King External Palm Bone 107.
• Gu Yuena's avatar became his fifth soul ring before separating into the independent Na'er personality 75.
• Displayed six red soul rings and one silver-red soul ring while dueling Long Aotian 185.
• Contracted a hundred-thousand-year black-dragon-bloodline Soul Beast as his eighth soul ring 186.

Power Progression

Soul Power Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Full Soul Power (Level 10)	1	Martial soul awakening reveals innate full soul power and Fallen Heart Flame martial soul.
Level 38	2	After absorbing a 5,000-year Nether Cold Ice Python, Xiao Yi's soul power reaches level 38. Also gains control over multiple soul beast possession states.
Level 40	15, 18	After suppressing Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire, Xiao Yi breaks through to Soul Elder level 40; he later identifies himself publicly as a Level 40 Assault System Soul Elder.
(Hidden black-purple soul ring)	17	Xiao Yi reveals a hidden black-purple soul ring and the Three Thousand Burning Flame, capable of regenerating Huo Yutong's severed arm.
(Defeats two Soul Emperors and five Soul Ancestors)	21	Despite being lower level, Xiao Yi kills two Soul Emperors and five Soul Ancestors using his soul beasts and the Buddha Fury Fire Lotus.
(Myriad Flower Ice Mirror created)	29	Creates the Self-Created Soul Skill "Myriad Flower Ice Mirror", which is on par with an ordinary Soul Douluo's strike.
(Four ten-thousand-year soul rings)	33	During the duel against the Outer Court Twin Stars, Xiao Yi reveals four ten-thousand-year soul rings, shocking the audience.
(Defeats Outer Court Twin Stars alone)	34	Uses Myriad Flower Ice Mirror and Mystic Ice Spin Kill to defeat Xu Sanshi and Bei Bei without serious injury.
(Mid-stage Spirit Sea Realm – spiritual power)	45	After refining an enhanced pill, Xiao Yi's spiritual power reaches the mid-stage of the Spirit Sea Realm.
Level 45	49	After a month of body tempering with exotic flames and helping Tang Ya, Xiao Yi reaches level 45, and his soul beasts evolve significantly.
(Easily defeats Wu Feng and Nanmen Yun'er)	50	With superior strength and skills, Xiao Yi defeats both opponents in the freshman assessment with minimal effort.
(Soul power refined and compressed)	57	After absorbing the Yin Yang Dual Flame, Xiao Yi's soul power becomes exceptionally pure and approaches level 46.
(Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes)	59	His First Change temporarily reaches the Soul Emperor threshold, while the Second Change can raise him to Soul Douluo-level power for several minutes.
Level 50	61	Xiao Yi reaches the Soul King realm while assisting Zhao Lan's evolution into the Dawn Sacred Dragon.
Level 54	75	Zhao Lan's evolution raises Xiao Yi's soul power to level 54; he absorbs Gu Yuena's avatar as his fifth soul ring.
(Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass Soul Ring)	104	Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass becomes a unique pale-white flame soul ring through Ghost Possession.
(Five hundred-thousand-year soul rings)	107, 108	Absorbing the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings' soul bones advances all five of Xiao Yi's soul rings to hundred-thousand-year level.
Level 60 bottleneck	108	His strengthened physique and refined soul power bring him to the bottleneck of level 60; further spiritual power is needed to form a Soul Core.
(Seven-ring configuration)	185	Xiao Yi displays six red soul rings and one unusual silver-red soul ring while easily defeating Long Aotian.
Soul Sage and Space Soul Core	184	Breaks through to the Soul Sage realm, condenses a stable Space Soul Core, and reaches Quasi-Soul Douluo combat standing.
Soul Douluo (Level 80)	186	Contracts a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast with black dragon bloodline as his eighth soul ring, reaching and stabilizing the Soul Douluo realm.

Plot Synopsis

Arrival at Shrek Academy and Early Challenges

Xiao Yi's journey on the Douluo Continent began with his transmigration from Earth, awakening at age six with Innate Full Soul Power and a Fallen Heart Flame martial soul 1. Over the next six years, he prioritized cultivating the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, merging with the continent's laws and reaching level 38 soul power after absorbing a five-thousand-year Nether Cold Ice Python 2. Confident in his strength, he set out for Shrek Academy, where his path would quickly intertwine with key figures.

Upon arriving at Shrek Academy, Xiao Yi encountered Tang Ya, who sought his help to revive the Tang Sect. He teased her playfully but showed genuine consideration for her safety, though he had not yet fallen in love with her 5. After parting ways, Xiao Yi enrolled and met Mu En, the Dragon God Douluo disguised as the dormitory manager, who was intrigued by Xiao Yi's solid foundation 6. His roommate turned out to be Tang Wutong, disguised as a boy named Tang Wulin. Xiao Yi remained calm despite the shock, while Tang Wutong set rules for their shared space, restrained by Xiao Yi's higher cultivation level 6.

Xiao Yi quickly demonstrated his strategic thinking. He planned to use Tang Wutong's feelings for him to his advantage, a manipulative approach that annoyed Tang Wutong 7. Meanwhile, he became aware of Jiang Nannan's struggles with her mother's illness and the potential solutions involving a healing-type soul master or the Black Tortoise Divine Pill, though he did not immediately act on this knowledge 7.

The first major conflict erupted when Teacher Zhou Yi insulted students and attacked Tang Wutong. Xiao Yi intervened, using his Nether Cold Ice Python soul beast to defend her. Principal Yan Shaozhe arrived and stopped the fight, leading to Zhou Yi's expulsion 8 9. In the aftermath, Xiao Yi's strength and martial spirit impressed Yan Shaozhe and Tang Wutong, and she accepted him as her little brother, forming a sibling-like bond 9. This incident highlighted Xiao Yi's protective nature and his composure under pressure, while also establishing his reputation at the academy.

Strengthening and Confrontations

Months passed as Xiao Yi continued to grow. He visited the Shrek Academy library to research his next soul ring, targeting a Radiant Flood Dragon for his fourth. He also planned to absorb a ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber to improve his physical constitution and aid his fourth soul beast's evolution 13. During this time, he encountered Ma Xiaotao, who sought his help to control her Evil Fire Phoenix. Xiao Yi agreed, setting a condition for compensation afterward, showcasing his strategic negotiation skills 13.

Xiao Yi's growth accelerated when he was ambushed by seven assailants—two Soul Emperors and five Soul Ancestors. He fought alone, using his soul beasts and the powerful Buddha Fury Fire Lotus to defeat and kill them all. Yan Shaozhe arrived to find Xiao Yi unharmed, impressed by his combat prowess and composure 21. After the ambush, Xiao Yi encountered Taotie Douluo Xuan Zi, who saved him and revealed his membership in Shrek's Sea God Pavilion. Xuan Zi offered Xiao Yi a chance to join, and Mu En, the head of the Sea God Pavilion, expressed his intention to take Xiao Yi as a disciple. Xiao Yi, however, decided to continue his journey to the Star Dou Great Forest for his fourth spirit ring, indicating he had his own plans 22.

By chapter 25, Xiao Yi had broken through to the Soul Ancestor realm and was researching Self-Created Soul Skills and Soul Power Materialization. He encountered Ning Tian and Wu Feng at the Treasure Gathering Pavilion; Ning Tian approached him with interest in forming a partnership due to her Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda's lack of offensive power, while Wu Feng resented Xiao Yi's indifference. Xiao Yi chose to leave without engaging further 25. Meanwhile, the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena sensed a human with a Dragon King martial soul—Xiao Yi's Fallen Heart Flame—and decided to send an avatar to Shrek Academy to investigate 25.

Xiao Yi later accepted Mu En as his master after revealing the Bright Sacred Dragon. Mu En gave him the combat technique Dominating the World and its derivatives, formally announcing his new disciple's status to the Sea God Pavilion elders 28. Although Xiao Yi initially found that he lacked a proper physical means to use Dominating the World, he created the Myriad Flower Ice Mirror instead 29.

Alchemical Breakthroughs and the Freshman Grand Competition

Xiao Yi continued to advance, reaching level 45 and seeing significant evolution in his soul beasts. He participated in the freshman assessment, facing Ning Tian, Wu Feng, and Nanmen Yun'er. Xiao Yi remained calm and confident, easily defeating his opponents. Wu Feng attacked first, provoked by Xiao Yi's seemingly arrogant actions, while Ning Tian supported her using her Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda 49. In the subsequent match, Xiao Yi tossed Nanmen Yun'er off the stage after she attacked him, then defeated Wu Feng with a single strike. He carried Wu Feng off the stage, and Ning Tian hooked her arm with his, showing affection. Ma Xiaotao watched, hinting at future romantic developments 50. These victories demonstrated Xiao Yi's overwhelming power and skill, setting the stage for his reputation as an exceptional talent.

Around this time, Xiao Yi sought permission from Principal Yan Shaozhe to access the third floor of the Library Pavilion and to participate in the Freshman Grand Competition alone. Yan Shaozhe agreed, treating Xiao Yi affectionately and instructing him not to be too heavy-handed 39. Xiao Yi also sought advice from Mu En about the cultivation of his technique, Dominating the World. Tang Wutong returned to the academy, drawing attention and jealousy, while Dai Huabin was terrified of Xiao Yi's strength and awaited his brother Dai Yueheng's return 39.

Xiao Yi's alchemical prowess became a turning point. He presented upgraded Soul Ascension Pills to the Sea God Pavilion, revealing High-Grade, Intermediate, and Low-Grade versions that each provided a one-level soul power increase with no side effects. In exchange for the research, the academy offered Xiao Yi access to its resources, securing his support for further studies 42. During this period, Xiao Yi's relationship with Tang Wutong deepened; he taught her flight techniques, and she became more affectionate and open with him, though she maintained her haughty demeanor in public 42. Xiao Yi's strategic negotiation skills and growing influence marked a new phase in his cultivation journey, positioning him as a central figure at Shrek Academy.

Heavenly Flame Advancement and Soul King Breakthrough

After absorbing the Yin Yang Dual Flame, Xiao Yi did not immediately advance a level, but his soul power became extraordinarily compressed and pure, giving him a far stronger foundation than ordinary soul masters 57. His relationship with Ma Xiaotao deepened as he agreed to help resolve her Evil Fire through a sustained approach rather than a temporary solution 58 60.

Xiao Yi tested the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes against Yan Shaozhe in the Inner Court training grounds. His First Change, Yin-Yang Transformation, pushed his aura to the Soul Emperor threshold, while the Second Change temporarily brought his strength to the Soul Douluo level, allowing him to immobilize Yan Shaozhe with Spatial Lock 59. The display stunned Shrek's students and elders and earned Mu En's pride 59.

Entering seclusion with the Dragon Core, Xiao Yi used its energy to help Zhao Lan evolve into the Dawn Sacred Dragon. The feedback from this evolution allowed him to break through to level 50, becoming a Soul King 61. He subsequently began planning for a fifth soul ring, further Heavenly Flame body tempering, and the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well 61.

Gu Yuena's Avatar and the Tang Sect's Growth

After Zhao Lan's continued evolution increased him to level 54, Xiao Yi absorbed Gu Yuena's avatar as his fifth soul ring. The avatar developed into a separate personality, Na'er, while Gu Yuena's primary consciousness remained resistant but unable to escape Xiao Yi's control 75. Xiao Yi eventually gained Gu Yuena's cooperation by offering to find Dragon Valley and heal her true body, while Tang Wutong separately revealed that she was the Sea God's daughter 77.

Xiao Yi used his growing resources and influence to strengthen the Tang Sect. He planned to evolve the sect members' martial souls, connect the new Tang Sect base with Shrek's Alchemy Department, and help Bei Bei shoulder responsibility for the sect despite Tang Ya's decision to remain with him 73. He also healed Mother Jiang's condition and later relocated the Xiao Clan to Sin City with Tang Ya, Jiang Nannan, and Tang Wutong 79 81.

During this period, Xiao Yi discovered that the internal space of his Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils could act as a teleportation route for himself and his contracted Soul Beasts 84. He also confronted Zhang Lexuan after she followed him, establishing a contentious relationship that eventually became entangled with her feelings and guilt toward him 84 87.

Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Rings

Xiao Yi eventually reached the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, where Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass willingly became his soul ring. Through Ghost Possession, he retained both the herb's soul and body in a unique pale-white flame soul ring whose icy power could freeze space 104. He also received Yao Chen's alchemy inheritance, including the Spirit Ascension Method and specialized potion formulas 104.

Within the remnants of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings, Xiao Yi absorbed the Fire Dragon King Torso Bone and Ice Dragon King External Palm Bone. The inheritances resonated with Cang Ling and Chi Lin's evolving bloodlines, dramatically reinforcing Xiao Yi's physique 107. His five ten-thousand-year soul rings then advanced into five red hundred-thousand-year soul rings, each bearing two golden patterns 107 108.

Following half a month of cultivation in the special space, Xiao Yi reached the bottleneck of level 60 and unlocked orthodox soul ring skills. These included Absolute Icebound, Ice Mirror, Li Fire, and Fire Palace Sealing Territory 108. He also helped Gu Yuena improve her constitution and break through to level 50 through an Immortal Orchid Jade Bone Pill 108.

Beast Soul Contracts and the Far North Expedition

Xiao Yi extended his Soul Beast Contract system to allies and plant-type soul beasts. Tang Ya became the first human-Soul Beast contract pair after successfully contracting with Youyou, gaining two soul rings and four related skills 110. Xiao Yi relocated the plant Soul Beasts of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to Electrolux's half-plane and promised to find A'Jiao a compatible partner 110.

He continued supporting those close to him through tailored pills, bloodline enhancement, and contracts. He helped Huo Yutong alter her contract with Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, raising her to level 28, and prepared immortal-grade resources for Xiao Xiao 113. He also used rare resources to strengthen Jiang Nannan's martial soul with Ancient Void Dragon bloodline 114.

By Chapter 132, Xiao Yi had arranged hundred-thousand-year Beast Soul Contracts for Ma Xiaotao, Ning Tian, Wu Feng, Nanmen Yun'er, Xiao Xiao, and Jiang Nannan. He planned to travel with Ling Luochen to the Far North to locate a suitable soul beast for her 132. He later departed for the Far North alongside Ling Luochen, Huo Yutong, and Cang Ling, seeking the Ice Empress 135.

In the Far North, Xiao Yi assisted the Snow Empress, Xue'er, whose childlike consciousness responded strongly to his Life Flame. He informed Huo Yutong that the Ice Empress was unsuitable as her second martial soul, later helping Huo Yutong absorb the ultimate-attribute Bone Chilling Flame instead 140 146.

Alchemy Department, Transformation Pill, and Tournament

Xiao Yi's prominence at Shrek continued to rise as he became the academy's youngest Alchemy Department Dean. He used the position to cultivate students, promote alchemy, and influence academy policy, urging Yan Shaozhe to prioritize courage and character when selecting the Shrek Seven Monsters 152 157 178.

He also developed the Transformation Pill after discovering that the Star Dou Auspicious Beast had become a human girl through an accidental herb consumption. The completed pill stabilized her transformation, and Xiao Yi gave the Auspicious Beast the name Xiao Qiuyao before taking her with him 160 163.

During training and the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament, Xiao Yi repeatedly demonstrated overwhelming strength. He trained Ling Luochen and Ma Xiaotao to coordinate their Ultimate Ice and Ultimate Fire abilities, while his Ice Dragon King martial soul suppressed their beast spirits 170. His team later won the tournament decisively, earning Xiao Yi a royal invitation from Star Luo Emperor Xu Jiawei 177 184.

Pill Tower, Soul Core, and Soul Douluo Breakthrough

At the Star Luo Imperial Palace, Xiao Yi reached an agreement with Xu Jiawei and Ning Liuyuan to establish a partnership supporting the Pill Tower and alchemy's future development 177 178. He later accepted a nominal imperial position after developing a relationship with Princess Xu Jiujiu 183.

During a journey to the Ice Sea, Xiao Yi broke through to the Soul Sage realm. Gu Yuena and Na'er merged with him, enabling him to condense a stable Space Soul Core and reach Quasi-Soul Douluo standing. This advancement greatly increased his ability to sustain the Third Change of Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Changes 184.

Xiao Yi then formally joined the Body Sect alongside Huo Yutong, receiving its support and combat-technique inheritance. He easily defeated Long Aotian in a duel and later contracted a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast bearing black dragon bloodline as his eighth soul ring, breaking through to Soul Douluo 185 186.

After a year of seclusion to stabilize his rapidly advanced cultivation, Xiao Yi presided over the Pill Canon Assembly, which attracted major powers from both continents. When Xu Tianran attempted to threaten him using concealed soul cannons, Xiao Yi dismantled the scheme and expelled him. Xiao Yi subsequently defeated the spying evil soul masters Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui before departing with Gu Yuena for Dragon Valley 186 187.

Relationships

Character Name	Nature of Relationship
Jiang Nannan	Love interest; confessed mutual feelings and received Ancient Void Dragon bloodline enhancement 27 32 50 81 114
Tang Ya	Love interest; recipient of the Blue Emperor Soul-Extracting Pill and Youyou's Beast Soul Contract 5 20 32 110
Xiao Xiao	Love interest / admirer; Xiao Yi supports her cultivation with immortal-grade resources 7 113 114
Huo Yutong	Love interest; student in alchemy, recipient of Xiao Yi's cultivation support, and wielder of the Bone Chilling Flame as her second martial soul 16 30 91 113 146
Tang Wutong	Love interest; daughter of the Sea God whose martial soul evolution was supported by Xiao Yi 12 20 30 77 121 157
Ma Xiaotao	Love interest; Xiao Yi helps suppress and gradually eliminate her Evil Fire 15 58 60
Gu Yuena	Ally and love interest; Silver Dragon King whose avatar became Xiao Yi's soul ring, and whose true body Xiao Yi fully healed 75 77 163 184
Na'er	Gu Yuena's independent avatar personality and Xiao Yi's fifth soul ring; later merges with Gu Yuena and Xiao Yi to aid his Space Soul Core formation 75 184
Electrolux	Remnant-soul ally and prospective mentor; his divine consciousness recovers within Xiao Yi's Heavenly Flame 64 96
Bei Bei	Former rival, Tang Sect associate, and potential future political asset 32 34 73
Xu Sanshi	Former rival and potential future political asset 32 34
Dai Huabin	Deceased enemy; Xiao Yi scarred him with Fallen Heart Flame and intended for Huo Yutong to take final revenge 19 27 152
Dai Yueheng	Acquaintance and later training opponent 27 170
Mu En	Master and mentor 7 10 28
Wang Yan	Teacher 12
Zhou Yi	Adversary 8
Yan Shaozhe	Senior brother, authority figure, sparring partner, and collaborator in Shrek's institutional reform 8 10 59 152
Wu Feng	Former combat opponent and love interest; later receives a hundred-thousand-year Red Dragon Beast Soul Contract 50 132
Nanmen Yun'er	Former combat opponent and love interest; later receives a hundred-thousand-year Azure Edge Falcon Beast Soul Contract 50 132
Ning Tian	Love interest; later receives a hundred-thousand-year Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear Beast Soul Contract 50 101 132
Ling Luochen	Ally and training partner who accompanied Xiao Yi to the Far North; he mentors her combat development 132 135 170
Zhang Lexuan	Love interest and prospective Alchemy Department management assistant 84 87 99 150
Jin Peng	Body Sect recruiter and later ally 112 183 185
Youyou	Plant Soul Beast ally; Tang Ya's contracted Soul Beast 105 110
A'Jiao	Plant Soul Beast ally for whom Xiao Yi seeks a suitable contract partner 105 110
Xuan Ling	Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass in human form; inhabits Xiao Yi's unique pale-white flame soul ring 104 105
Cang Ling	Contracted Soul Beast; Frost Sacred Dragon undergoing further evolution 33 107 108
Zhao Lan	Contracted Soul Beast; evolved from Bright Sacred Dragon to Dawn Sacred Dragon 33 61
Chi Lin	Contracted Soul Beast; Blazing Sacred Dragon and new generation Fire Dragon King 61 115
Zi Ling	Contracted Soul Beast with Ancient Void Dragon bloodline; grants powerful spatial affinity and concealment 85 116 122
Snow Empress / Xue'er	Far North Soul Beast ally whose recovery is supported by Xiao Yi's Life Flame 140 156
Ice Empress	Far North Soul Beast ally; Xiao Yi helps address Xue'er's condition and discusses Huo Yutong's future power path with her 140
Xiao Qiuyao	Former Star Dou Auspicious Beast; Xiao Yi names her after stabilizing her human transformation 160 163
Xu Jiujiu	Star Luo Princess and love interest; Xiao Yi accepts a nominal imperial position to facilitate their relationship 182 183
Princess Vina	Heavenly Soul Princess and admirer; she openly pursues Xiao Yi during his stay at the Body Sect 185
Long Aotian	Defeated Body Sect challenger and romantic rival for Vina's affection 185
Di Tian	Soul Beast ally who cooperates with Xiao Yi while protecting the interests of the Dragon Race 160 186
Liya	Soul Spirit Contract beneficiary whose damaged soul Xiao Yi restored 185
Xu Tianran	Political adversary who attempted to coerce Xiao Yi during the Pill Canon Assembly 186 187
Ye Xishui	Evil Soul Master adversary defeated and crippled by Xiao Yi 187
Long Xiaoyao	Evil Soul Master adversary killed by Xiao Yi while protecting Ye Xishui 187
Elder Zhuang	Acquaintance 16