Yan Shaozhe

Biodata

Background / History

Yan Shaozhe is introduced as a prominent high-level figure within Shrek Academy, holding the prestigious position of Dean of the Spirit Soul Department 2. He is a direct disciple of Mu En, the strongest individual and Sea God Pavilion Master of Shrek Academy 3 40. Throughout his tenure, he takes a keen interest in cultivating and guiding younger prodigies, notably Ma Xiaotao, who serves as his direct disciple 3 40.

When Long Jinyu arrives at Shrek Academy and displays extraordinary abilities—such as suppressing Ma Xiaotao's volatile evil fire and wielding the Nine-Colored Dragon God martial soul—Yan Shaozhe quickly recognizes his immense potential and orchestrates living arrangements between Jinyu and Ma Xiaotao at the Phoenix Perch Pavilion 2 3 5. He frequently acts as an observer and matchmaker, attempting to tie Jinyu's interests closer to the academy 3 5. Despite his high status, Yan Shaozhe's past decisions—such as managing Ma Xiaotao's volatile inner-courtyard state and his initial underestimation of Long Jinyu's true background—lead to friction with higher powers like the Yanhuang Lingyun Medical Mansion and mysterious guardian figures associated with Jinyu 40 121 130. When confronted by Yu, the Immortal Douluo, over the safety and handling of Ma Xiaotao, Yan Shaozhe steps forward to take full responsibility, enduring a brutal test of endurance to prove his resolve 130 131. Following the resolution of these crises and subsequent structural reforms within Shrek Academy, Yan Shaozhe works alongside the administration to adapt to the new political and academic landscape 132 134.

Appearance

Yan Shaozhe possesses the commanding presence and physical bearing of an esteemed elder and academy dean, typically appearing in a clean moon-white dean's robe 62. He has an expressive face capable of shifting from stern administrative authority to warm, meaningful smiles when observing students.

• Unfathomable aura and sharp, torch-like eyes that miss few details 2
• Distinguished white hair or mature features befitting a senior leader of Shrek Academy 3
• Often seen manipulating his sleeves or stroking his beard while strategizing or observing 2 3

Personality

Yan Shaozhe is ambitious for Shrek Academy and fiercely protective of his students, particularly his direct disciple Ma Xiaotao. While he can occasionally be manipulative or overly pragmatic in attempting to secure talent for the academy—such as orchestrating living arrangements to bind rising prodigies to Shrek—he possesses genuine loyalty and courage 40 130. When pushed into corners by crises or divine-level entities, he demonstrates a willingness to take accountability and risk his own life rather than shift blame onto subordinates 130 131. He is also prone to showing vulnerability, regret, and relief when dealing with the heavy emotional burdens of his students 63 123.

Abilities & Skills

Soul Master Capabilities

Yan Shaozhe is a veteran Titled Douluo-level powerhouse and Super Douluo holding supreme authority within Shrek Academy's martial hierarchy 2 130.

• Bright Phoenix Nirvana — A powerful ultimate life-saving technique of the Phoenix lineage that enables him to expel severe injuries or foreign energy attacks from his body by igniting golden phoenix flames, though it carries a massive physical toll 131.
• High-Level Soul Power Control — Capable of instantly releasing bright soul power envelopes, suppressing wide-area energy storms, and acting as a competent arbiter or referee during high-intensity Inner Court spars 3 28.

Relationships

• Mu En — Master. Yan Shaozhe deeply respects the Sea God Pavilion Master, executing his wishes and occasionally receiving reprimands for his schemes 3 40.
• Ma Xiaotao — Direct disciple. Yan Shaozhe is fiercely protective of her, monitoring her volatile evil fire and frequently worrying over her emotional and physical well-being 3 63.
• Long Jinyu — Junior disciple / Student. Yan Shaozhe instantly recognizes Jinyu's extraordinary value, seeking to integrate him into Shrek Academy while managing his immense, hidden background 2 3 40.
• Xian Lin'er — Fellow dean of the Soul Tool Department. They share a close, occasionally bickering professional and personal dynamic within Shrek's leadership 62 84.
• Cai Meier — Wife. A steadfast partner who shares leadership burdens within the academy's inner circles 62 134.