Dugu Yan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Dugu Yan
Alias(es)	Yan Yan; Yanzi 52 95
Gender	Female
Martial Soul	Jade-Scaled Snake, also referred to as the Jade Phosphor Serpent; later evolved into a dragon-like form 53 55 58
Affiliation	Imperial Fighting Team; Heaven Dou Academy 47 60
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; academy student
Rank	Rank 40 Soul Ancestor; later documented with four Thousand-Year Soul Rings 57 58 103
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 47

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Evolved martial soul; Rank 40 Soul Ancestor	55	An immortal herb saves her from a poison flare-up, evolves her martial soul, and raises her to Rank 40. Dugu Bo then reveals the Jade Phosphor Serpent poison’s history and its connection to her parents’ deaths. 54 55
Rank 40 reset	57–58	Activating the Horse Talisman temporarily drains her Soul Power and removes her existing soul rings. Her level remains 40, while her inherited poison attribute is cleared and her ring slots can be rebuilt with chosen skills. 57 58
Four Thousand-Year Soul Rings	103	She re-enters combat with four purple Thousand-Year Soul Rings during the clash with the Strength Clan. 103

Background

Dugu Yan is Dugu Bo’s granddaughter and, by his own account, his only remaining relative. Her Jade-Scaled Snake martial soul carried a hereditary poison that afflicted both of them; Dugu Bo later explains that the same poison caused the deaths of Yan’s parents. 54 55

Before her recovery, Yan lived with the danger and social isolation caused by her poison. She states that it had harmed innocent people, leaving Ye Lingling as her only close friend at the academy. Yu Tianheng maintained a relationship with her but feared physical contact with her poison. 56 60

Appearance

Dugu Yan is commonly seen in an emerald-green dress. When she activates Martial Soul Possession, her pupils become vertical; after her martial soul’s evolution and reset, she can manifest dragon horns, wings, and scales. 53 57 58

• Emerald-green attire. 57
• Vertical snake-like pupils during Martial Soul Possession. 53
• Emerald dragon-like transformation traits, including horns, wings, and scales. 58

Personality

Yan is exceptionally proud and stubborn. Even while her martial soul poison was invading her dantian, she initially refused the medicine that would save her because she would not accept Lin Yan’s help. 53 54

She is also fiercely attached to the people she values. Her bond with Dugu Bo is central to her actions, while her friendship with Ye Lingling persists despite their rivalry over Lin Yan. 55 61

After learning the truth about her family’s poison and receiving Lin Yan’s help, Yan shows that she can acknowledge wrongdoing. She apologizes to him and expresses gratitude for saving both her and Dugu Bo. 56

Her affection for Lin Yan often manifests as jealousy and possessiveness, particularly toward Ning Rongrong and Ye Lingling. 61 62 90

Abilities & Skills

Jade-Scaled Snake Martial Soul

Yan’s original martial soul possesses a potent poison attribute, but its toxin also harms its wielder.

• Her anger and use of Soul Power can trigger a poison backlash severe enough to invade her dantian. 53
• The inherited poison had previously caused harm to others and contributed to her isolation. 56
• An immortal herb evolves her martial soul and stabilizes her condition. 54 55

Rebuilt Soul Ring Configuration

After the Horse Talisman removes her original rings, Yan gains the opportunity to rebuild her ring set.

• Her Soul Power level remains Rank 40 despite the temporary loss of Soul Power and soul rings. 58
• She can absorb replacement rings and select new Soul Skills rather than remaining bound to her prior configuration. 58
• She later fights with four Thousand-Year Soul Rings. 103

Horse Talisman

Lin Yan gives Yan the Horse Talisman after their relationship develops. 57

• Drives away “external forces,” including Soul Power, soul rings, and the poison attribute in her martial soul. 58
• Temporarily leaves her without usable Soul Power or soul rings after activation. 57 58
• Creates the foundation for her rebuilt martial soul and ring progression. 58

Equipment / Items

• Horse Talisman — Given to her by Lin Yan; its activation resets her external Soul Power and soul-ring configuration. 57 58

Relationships

• Dugu Bo — Her grandfather and only remaining close family member. He is desperate to save her during her poison flare-up and later openly protects Lin Yan as his granddaughter’s husband. 54 55 102
• Lin Yan — Initially an adversary after the Imperial Fighting Team’s defeat, then her savior when he treats her martial soul poison. She later becomes his partner and openly claims him as her man. 49 56 57 62
• Yu Tianheng — Former boyfriend. Their relationship was strained by his fear of her poison and his clan’s interest in securing Dugu Bo’s support; Yan eventually breaks up with him and dismisses his attempts to win her back. 56 60 95
• Ye Lingling — Her closest friend, later a romantic rival for Lin Yan. Yan gives Lingling an immortal herb to address her bloodline curse despite their conflict. 60 61 90
• Ning Rongrong — A rival for Lin Yan’s attention. Their mutual jealousy leads to public arguments and recurring tension. 62 92

Story Role / Major Arcs

Imperial Fighting Team Match

Yan participates in the Imperial Fighting Team’s match against Shrek, where Zhu Zhuqing engages her while Lin Yan defeats Yu Tianheng. Yan urges Tianheng to concede when the Dragon Transformation Secret Technique’s side effects make him increasingly unstable. 47 48

After the loss, she vows to remember the grudge against Lin Yan and helps set the events leading to Dugu Bo’s meeting with him in motion. 48 49 52

Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well

Yan confronts Lin Yan at Dugu Bo’s medicinal garden and attempts to use her martial soul against him. The exertion triggers a lethal poison flare-up, forcing Dugu Bo to plead for Lin Yan’s help. 53

Lin Yan administers an immortal herb that stabilizes her, evolves her martial soul, and allows Dugu Bo to finally reveal the truth about their family’s poison. Yan subsequently apologizes to Lin Yan for her earlier hostility. 54 55 56

Horse Talisman Reset

After receiving the Horse Talisman, Yan accidentally discovers that its power strips away her Soul Power, soul rings, and poison attribute. Although initially alarmed, she accepts that the reset allows her to rebuild her soul-ring configuration with far greater potential. 57 58

Heaven Dou Academy

Yan follows Lin Yan to Heaven Dou Academy and ends her relationship with Yu Tianheng. She publicly acknowledges Lin Yan as her partner, creating conflict with his other companions and especially Ning Rongrong. 60 62

Her friendship with Ye Lingling becomes strained by their shared feelings for Lin Yan, leading to confrontations and a sparring match. 61 90

Strength Clan Battle

Yan fights alongside Lin Yan’s group when the Strength Clan attacks near Heaven Dou Royal Academy. By this point, she has rebuilt her power with four Thousand-Year Soul Rings. 103

Notable Quotes

“I'm not eating it! I don't want to live anymore! When I die, I'll become a vengeful ghost and haunt him every day!” 54

“Lin Yan is different. He made me experience the treatment a normal person should receive.” 60