Xiao Ze

Biodata

Name	Xiao Ze (萧泽)
Alias(es)	Brother Xiao Ze; Young Master Xiao Ze; Elder Xiao Ze; Alliance Master; Pill Tower President
Species/Race	Human; descendant of the Xiao Tribe
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Clan; Jia Nan Academy; Pill Tower; Heaven Alliance
Occupation/Role	Alchemist; cultivator; founder and Alliance Master of the Dark/Heaven Alliance; Pill Tower elder, later President
Status	Alive
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Dou Practitioner	7	Uses water-attribute Dou Qi to nourish Xun'er's meridians and guide her training.
Peak Nine-Star Dou Practitioner	16	Reaches the peak of the nine-star realm through sustained cultivation.
Dou Master	20	Stabilizes his breakthrough and advances further within the one-star realm.
Dou Grandmaster	36	Reveals his realm before departing for Jia Nan Academy enrollment.
Four-Star Dou Ling	79	Breaks through in the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower by continuously drawing Heart Flames through the Origin Tree.
Seven-Star Dou Ling	82	Receives tenfold feedback after Xun'er advances to Dou Grandmaster and refines the Indestructible Vajra Pill.
Peak Dou Ling	101	His improved control of Woeful Poison Power becomes difficult for all but a few observers to detect.
Peak Dou Wang	124	Displays Dou Qi wings and confirms he is one step from Dou Emperor.
Three-Star Dou Emperor	139	His strength is confirmed by Yao Lao after Xiao Yan reaches Jia Nan Academy.
Nine-Star Dou Emperor	152	Refines and consumes the Huangji Pill after first preparing cultivation pills for his companions and clan.
Peak One-Star Dou Venerate	275	Displays combat power sufficient to overwhelmingly suppress Dou Zong-level opponents.
Five-Star Dou Venerate	322	Personally discloses his realm to Xiao Yan.
Peak Dou Venerate	432	Completes cultivation in the Rock Demon Realm; his physical strength alone destroys an entire mountain range with one punch.
One-Star Dou Saint	441	Skips the Half-Saint stage entirely as the Origin Tree reaches 129,600 meters and his Void Space begins developing toward a plane.
Late One-Star Dou Saint	474	Refining Demon Saint Essence Blood raises him near the two-star threshold.
Mid Two-Star Dou Saint	507	Xiao Xuan assesses his Dou Qi cultivation upon their meeting in the Heavenly Tomb.
Three-Star Dou Saint	524	Advances from two-star to three-star while cultivating in the Heavenly Tomb.
Peak Six-Star Dou Saint	583 633	Possesses a physique capable of cross-level Dou Saint combat and reaches Heavenly Realm Grand Perfection in soul power.

Background

Xiao Ze grew up in the Xiao Clan alongside Xiao Xun'er, with whom he remained childhood sweethearts. At the beginning of his cultivation journey, he chose to bind himself to Xun'er because of her extraordinary talent, Ancient Clan background, and seemingly assured path to the peak of Dou Saint; her progress provides him tenfold feedback through his system. 1 2

Though he kept a low profile in Wutan City, his cultivation speed and comprehension rapidly surpassed ordinary standards. Xun'er gave him a low Xuan-tier water-attribute cultivation method, allowing him to convert his Dou Qi into a gentle form suitable for nourishing meridians and controlled training. 7 20

He left Wutan City for Green Mountain Town, where he met Xiao Yi Xian and treated her as a prospective friend and equal rather than a servant. After returning, he brought her into the Xiao Clan and introduced her to Xun'er. 23 28 33

Appearance

Xiao Ze is described as tall, dashing, and exceptionally handsome. He frequently conceals himself when traveling, preferring to avoid attention. 23 33

• Often travels in a cloak and remains at the edges of crowds to stay inconspicuous. 33
• Purchased an Exquisite Skin Mask from Ya Fei for disguise. 24
• Can manifest deep-blue Dou Qi wings after reaching the Dou Wang realm. 124
• Later possesses a physique that surpasses top-tier magical beasts of the same realm. 507

Personality

Xiao Ze is confident in his own judgments and in Xiao Yan's future potential, even when others cannot understand the basis of that confidence. He is notably diligent, spending long periods in secluded cultivation and continuously refining his techniques, physique, soul power, and alchemy. 2 16 144

He remains courteous toward seniors and allies despite his rapid rise, showing proper respect to Hu Gan, Pill Tower elders, Xiao Xuan, and Gu Yuan. 46 195 507 633 He is also independent: he refuses to submit to Inner Academy factions and makes major decisions according to his own assessment of what protects his companions and clan. 81 527

His protectiveness extends beyond family. He safeguards Xun'er, gives cultivation resources to his companions, takes Qing Lin in and arranges her training, and saves captives while moving through the Black-Corner Region. 79 122 126 144 As a leader, he rewards merit, supports the families of fallen Heaven Alliance members, and treats the Soul Hall as an irreconcilable enemy. 531 602

Abilities & Skills

Tenfold Feedback System

Xiao Ze is bound to Xiao Xun'er as his primary affiliate. Her cultivation, physique, talent, and major breakthroughs can return to him as tenfold feedback; he may defer claiming certain rewards until a more advantageous time. 1 82 431

• Xun'er's major-realm breakthroughs grant special rewards, including the Void Space and Origin Tree. 82
• Her advancement to Dou Grandmaster grants him affiliated binding slots. 82
• He obtains further feedback from other affiliated talents, including Dan Chen's upgraded Soul-Devouring Spirit. 211
• Xun'er's growth remains a direct source of fuel for his own cultivation even at the Dou Saint stage. 657

Origin Tree and Void Space

The Origin Tree resides within Xiao Ze's Void Space and is central to his cultivation, recovery, energy absorption, and spatial abilities. 79 115 441

• Its roots can draw and refine Heart Flames without leaving Xiao Ze vulnerable to fire poison. 79
• It continuously absorbs Dou Qi from the void, making it difficult for Xiao Ze to exhaust his reserves through alchemy. 115
• Manifested roots can devour surrounding energy with extreme speed. 110
• A root manifestation left in the Northwest Continent enables Xiao Ze to return rapidly when the Xiao Clan is threatened. 527
• Its growth improves his elemental perception, elemental affinity, spatial power, and the development of his Void Space. 158 398 441

Supreme Body Cultivation

Xiao Ze initially possesses the purple-grade Natural Body Cultivator talent, which makes him exceptionally receptive to body-tempering energy. After Xun'er refines the Rock Demon Heart, its feedback upgrades this talent into Supreme Body Cultivation. 82 107 431

• Natural Body Cultivator — grants unusually effective body tempering and rapid adaptation to new physical strength. 82 107
• Supreme Body Cultivation — gives his body nearly limitless potential, removes almost all physical bottlenecks, and strengthens his physique through every movement. 431 432
• His physical body can overpower a sixth-tier magical beast and eventually exceeds that of top-tier magical beasts at the same realm. 157 507
• At peak six-star Dou Saint, he can use his body alone for cross-level combat. 583

Water and Poison Dou Qi

Xiao Ze cultivates water-attribute Dou Qi, originally converted through a method provided by Xun'er. He later combines it with Woeful Poison Power. 7 47

• His water Dou Qi is gentle enough to nourish another person's meridians. 7
• The Vast Sea Void-Stepping Art supports his water-based cultivation and combat style. 47
• Combining water Dou Qi with Woeful Poison Power drains opponents' strength during battle. 47
• He uses Woeful Poison Power to help expand the Origin Tree. 122

Dou Techniques

Azure Sea Raging Waves

An Earth-tier fighting technique capable of stirring heaven-and-earth energy into visible, ocean-like pale-blue force. 73

• Overwhelms Bai Feng to the point that Hu Gan must intervene to save him. 73
• Its Superposition Method allows Xiao Ze to stack force into an Earth-tier-level attack for cross-tier challenges. 86

Great Vast Sea Palm

A self-created palm technique based on Vast Sea Power, energy structuring, and condensation. 144

• Can increase in power alongside Xiao Ze's own cultivation. 144
• He intends to improve it using feedback from the Emperor Seal Technique. 144

Great Heaven Creation Palm

A Heaven-tier Dou Skill used by Xiao Ze against high-level opponents. 397

• Tested against the Nine Serenity Deep Ground Python clan's Third Elder. 397
• Its use accompanies Xiao Ze's refinement of a high-level Half-Saint. 397

Heavenly Fire Three Mysterious Transformations

A high-level Xiao Tribe secret technique used to draw out bloodline power and cultivate a Clan Mark. 512 513

• Xiao Ze learns the seal techniques within hours. 513
• He completes all three transformations in less than a day, temporarily reaching the early three-star Dou Saint stage. 513
• The technique is used as the basis for outlining his Xiao Tribe Clan Mark. 513

Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils

Through Qing Lin's feedback, Xiao Ze gains access to the abilities of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils. 150 397

• Can absorb an opponent's Dou Qi and refine the target. 397
• Used to refine the Nine Serenity Deep Ground Python clan's Third Elder after defeating him. 397

Alchemy

Xiao Ze is an elite alchemist whose advancement becomes one of his defining sources of status and influence. 215 333 526

• Refines high-quality Dou Ling Pills using the Spirit-Nurturing Cauldron. 114 115
• Successfully refines the eighth-grade Taixu Profound Pill, producing two-colored pill lightning. 215
• Becomes an eighth-tier Alchemist and is recognized as an Alchemy Grandmaster. 216 334
• Refines eighth-tier mid-grade pills with five-colored lightning and later an eighth-tier pill that triggers eight-colored lightning. 231 298
• Refines and subdues the human-form Tier 9 Treasure Pill, Saint Heart Glazed Pill. 436
• Achieves recognition as a Profound Pill Grandmaster. 526 534
• Is capable of refining Tier 9 Profound Pills. 652

Lightning, Space, and Soul Power

Xiao Ze uses lightning tempering, spatial power, and formidable soul strength to supplement his Dou Qi cultivation. 157 211 531

• Creates the Thunder Fire Profound Robe to endure lightning tempering in the Void Lightning Pool. 407
• Develops a method to transform lightning power into Black Demon Lightning. 476
• Uses Black Demon Lightning and spatial mastery to defeat the Soul Hall Vice Hall Master and Gu You. 531
• Reaches Heavenly Realm soul power, later Heavenly Realm Grand Perfection. 378 507
• His spatial control eventually surpasses Zi Yan's despite her Ancient Void Dragon heritage. 398

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Exquisite Skin Mask — disguise mask purchased from Ya Fei before his journey from Wutan City. 24
• Spirit-Nurturing Cauldron — alchemy cauldron used in his refinement of Dou Ling Pills and higher-grade medicine. 114
• Ancient Insect Emperor Armor — ancient armor Xiao Ze learns to refine; its refinement difficulty is comparable to an eighth-grade pill. 516 518
• Heavenly Demon Phoenix Puppets — used to absorb and endure pill lightning, with stray lightning also tempering the puppets. 231
• Origin Tree Root — manifested root used for energy absorption, concealment, and rapid travel between linked locations. 110 427 527
• Tou She Ancient God Jade — entrusted to Xiao Ze by Xiao Zhan; he keeps it rather than transferring it to the Ancient Clan. 498 532
• Spatial jade slip — gifted by Elder Tong Xuan for use if Xiao Ze requires aid. 436

Relationships

• Xiao Xun'er — childhood sweetheart and primary bound affiliate; their relationship develops into mutual love, with Xun'er later publicly acknowledging him before the Ancient Clan. 1 112 409 487
• Xiao Yi Xian — close friend and partner whom Xiao Ze meets in Green Mountain Town; she later leads the Dark Alliance and helps safeguard the Xiao Clan during his absence. 28 321
• Qing Lin — maid taken in by Xiao Ze in Stone Desert City; he recognizes her potential, arranges for her training, and remains protective of her. 124 126 345
• Medusa — initially connected to Xiao Ze through a guardian agreement; she becomes one of his closest companions and assists with Heaven Alliance affairs. 214 358
• Zi Yan — friend and combat companion; Xiao Ze refines medicinal ingredients for her and supports her cultivation. 105 111
• Xiao Yan — Xiao Ze's third brother; Xiao Ze protects and encourages him, while Xiao Yan treats him as a goal to surpass. 3 36 322 345
• Xiao Zhan — Xiao Ze's father and Xiao Clan leader; he entrusts the clan's future to Xiao Ze while maintaining his position as Patriarch. 126 532
• Xiao Ding and Xiao Li — Xiao Ze's elder brothers; they support his plan to relocate and defend the Xiao Clan. 124 125 126
• Xiao Xuan — ancestor of the Xiao Tribe; he passes the final trace of the tribe's Dou Emperor bloodline to Xiao Ze and regards him as the tribe's hope. 507 509 525
• Gu Yuan — Ancient Clan leader and Xun'er's father; he recognizes Xiao Ze as a worthy potential son-in-law and assists him in entering the Heavenly Tomb. 498 633
• Ya Fei — ally who provides disguise assistance and later supports Xiao Ze by gathering alchemy-related resources within the Mite'er Family. 24 144
• Xuan Kongzi — Pill Tower president who initially investigates Xiao Ze, then nominates him as a Pill Tower Elder after acknowledging his talent. 195
• Yao Chen — Xiao Yan's teacher and Xiao Ze's ally in organizing resistance against the Soul Hall. 345 533

Story Role / Major Arcs

Wutan City and Jia Nan Academy

Xiao Ze begins as a low-profile Xiao Clan genius whose bond with Xun'er activates tenfold feedback. He trains her, protects Xiao Yan's interests, travels to Green Mountain Town, and returns with Xiao Yi Xian as a trusted companion. 1 7 23 28 33

At Jia Nan Academy, he obtains two Earth-tier techniques from the Library Pavilion, wins the class competition for Yellow Grade Class 2, and establishes himself as an exceptional student and mentor. 45 46 48

Inner Academy Growth

Within the Inner Academy, Xiao Ze combines water and poison power, dominates the class rankings, gains access to high-level cultivation rooms, and becomes known for techniques that exceed his apparent realm. 47 73 79 101

He supports Xun'er, Xiao Yi Xian, and Zi Yan with pills, cultivation resources, and training while continually developing the Origin Tree and his physical body. 79 80 107 111

Pill Tower Rise

Xiao Ze's alchemy career accelerates after he obtains an inheritance from the Bronze Palace. He refines the Taixu Profound Pill, becomes an eighth-tier Alchemist, is appointed a Pill Tower Elder, and eventually gains recognition as an Alchemy Grandmaster and Profound Pill Grandmaster. 215 216 195 334 526

His alchemy, combat strength, and connection to the Pill Tower make him a major Central Plains figure, attracting the attention of ancient clans, magical beast factions, and the Soul Hall. 314 489 557

Xiao Clan and Heaven Alliance

After learning of the Xiao Clan's danger, Xiao Ze reunites Xiao Ding and Xiao Li with the clan, pushes for relocation, and prepares defensive measures. 124 126

He founds the Dark Alliance, later leads the Heaven Alliance, defeats hostile factions across the Northwest Continent, and takes responsibility for the clan's long-term security. 321 333 358 360

When the Soul Hall attacks Heaven Alliance City, he returns through the Origin Tree Root, defeats the Soul Hall's Vice Hall Master and Gu You, and openly declares permanent enmity with the Soul Hall. 527 531

Xiao Tribe Legacy and the Heavenly Tomb

Xiao Ze's descent from the Xiao Tribe becomes known to the ancient clans. In the Heavenly Tomb, he meets Xiao Xuan, inherits the final Dou Emperor bloodline, trains in Xiao Tribe techniques, and receives Xiao Xuan's approval of his relationship with Xun'er. 489 507 509 513

He and Xun'er cultivate together, obtain Dou Saint-level energy cores, refine the Ancient Insect Emperor Armor, and advance through the Dou Saint realm. 516 518 524

Notable Quotes

“I hope more that you can become a close friend with whom I can talk about anything, and a partner to fight side by side with!” 28

“Xun'er! Wait for me! I will definitely come to find you. No matter what stands between us, I will sweep it away!” 112

“With me, there is no such thing as duty. Merit is rewarded, faults are punished.” 602