Xu Xiaoyan

Biodata

Power Progression

Background

Xu Xiaoyan entered Zero Class as a transfer student through her family's connections. Before her martial soul awakening changed her circumstances, her elders had indulged and protected her at ordinary academies; she was initially resistant to the path she was being placed on. 148

Her Star Wheel Ice Staff is a rare mutated martial soul that appears in the Xu family only once every dozen generations or so. Its true power comes from the stars and is therefore most fully expressed at night. Her family had specifically warned her not to reveal its unusual abilities casually. 162 167

Upon joining Zero Class, she introduced herself as a ten-year-old, seventeenth-level Soul Master. Wu Zhangkong gave her one month to demonstrate that she deserved to remain in the class. 152 Her first combat exercise went poorly: overwhelmed by the speed of the fight, she froze and failed to attack, drawing a reprimand from Wu Zhangkong. Tang Wulin and Xie Xie later encouraged her to learn from the experience. 154 155

Xu Xiaoyan soon revealed that her martial soul becomes far stronger at night. Her Star Wheel's resonance with Zhong Shenxiu's Light Power established her as an unusually valuable control partner for Zero Class, with Wu Zhangkong recognizing the potential for another Martial Soul Fusion Skill in the group. 165 166 168 169

She gradually became more active in combat and more confident in her value to the team. During the Skysea Alliance Grand Competition, she advanced to the top eight in the youth division and used her control abilities as part of Eastsea Academy's successful team. 215 218

Over the following three years, she matured from a shy newcomer into a more tenacious and direct young woman. She remains committed to following Zhong Shenxiu wherever he goes. 253 271 341

When Zero Class traveled to Shrek Academy, Xu Xiaoyan openly displayed her closeness to Zhong Shenxiu, hugging his arm during the journey and accepting Gu Yue's presence on his other side. 261 267 282 After the conflict at Shrek, she chose to leave the academy with Zhong Shenxiu, Gu Yue, and the Dragon Clan forces rather than remain behind with her former classmates. 341

Following the Skysea Alliance's independence, Xu Xiaoyan's grandfather led the Xu Clan in supporting the alliance and became its deputy alliance leader for Eastsea political affairs. Because of her closeness to Zhong Shenxiu, the Xu Clan headship passed to Xu Xiaoyan; she subsequently managed the clan's political, commercial, soul-guidance, and regional-defense interests. 529 545

Appearance

Xu Xiaoyan has pale-blue hair and light-blue eyes. She is frequently seen with her hair styled in two small braids, often tied with white ribbons; after the three-year interval, her longer hair is tied back and she retains a delicate, refined appearance. 252 253 271

• Her hair gives off a soft shimmer in sunlight. 252
• Her nighttime transformation places a glowing golden star on her forehead. 165
• When using Star Power, her bearing shifts from soft and fragile to upright, noble, and dignified. 165
• She carefully dressed in a white dress and light makeup before approaching Zhong Shenxiu at the hotel. 271
• During her journey to Shrek Academy, she openly hugged Zhong Shenxiu's arm and remained physically comfortable with his acceptance of her closeness. 282
• In private at Zhong Shenxiu's residence, she wears a pale-blue nightgown embroidered with small starlike patterns. 529
• By the later Dragon Clan period, her appearance has matured, though her youthful and delicate features remain recognizable. 350 529

Personality

Xu Xiaoyan is openly drawn to attractive people, initially admiring Wu Zhangkong's appearance and becoming flustered at her first meeting with Zhong Shenxiu. Her excitement at joining Zero Class partly came from being surrounded by people she considered handsome. 148 149 150

Despite her shyness, she is proud and refuses to appear weak before intimidating opponents. She met Zhong Shenxiu's predatory gaze directly during their first encounter, and later refused to back down during her silent confrontation with Gu Yue. 149 167

Her initial combat hesitation came from inexperience and fear of hurting someone rather than a lack of courage. After being criticized by Wu Zhangkong and encouraged by Tang Wulin and Xie Xie, she began treating the failure as a lesson and worked to become more willing to participate actively in battle. 154 155

She is clever, lively, and cooperative in team settings, contrasting with Gu Yue's more reserved temperament. 188 Her affection for Zhong Shenxiu eventually makes her far more assertive: she actively invites him to dinner, confesses her feelings, and later approaches him directly rather than waiting passively. 168 271 363

Xu Xiaoyan can also be competitive and jealous. Seeing Ye Xinglan represent Shrek Academy initially makes her feel envious and inferior, but Zhong Shenxiu's indifference to the Shrek team renews her determination to grow stronger and become worthy of standing beside him. 201 204

She accepts that Gu Yue possesses greater innate talent, but refuses to concede the contest for Zhong Shenxiu's affection. She and Gu Yue eventually form a temporary united front against Ye Xinglan, while continuing to compete with one another. 197 207

As the Xu Clan's head, Xu Xiaoyan has also developed decisiveness and political composure. She methodically reports on regional affairs and suppresses internal opposition, though she immediately returns to her affectionate, spoiled manner around Zhong Shenxiu. 529

Abilities & Skills

Star Wheel Ice Staff

Xu Xiaoyan's martial soul is the Star Wheel Ice Staff, a control-type martial soul specializing in long-range attacks and elemental control. It is a rare mutated martial soul whose true power is connected to the stars and is naturally strongest at night. 149 153 167

• Creates ice-based restraints, including ice chains. 164
• Performs substantially better at night, when Star Power is available. 153 164
• Its daytime output was initially inferior in intensity and duration to her nighttime performance. 164
• Allows her to restrain opponents rather than overpowering them directly. 165
• Can form a Star Wheel and invoke the deeper power of starlight rather than relying solely on ice-based techniques. 165
• By her later years, she serves as a precise rear-line battlefield controller for Zhong Shenxiu's group. 530

Ice Wheel

Her first soul skill, Ice Wheel, creates an expanding ice-blue ring. 153 329

• Deflected a dense barrage of incoming ice spikes in the Martial Arts Arena simulator. 329
• Functions as a quick defensive response against ranged attacks. 329
• Can be used to support follow-up restraints and control effects during team combat. 332

Star Power and Starlight Protection

At night, Xu Xiaoyan can invoke Star Power through the Star Wheel, forming a rotating golden hexagram wheel around her staff. 165

• Enhances her aura, bearing, and martial soul manifestation under starlight. 165
• Grants Starlight Protection, which strengthened during her resonance with Zhong Shenxiu. 166
• Her martial soul naturally undergoes a powerful mutation under starlight, accelerating Soul Power circulation. 286
• Zhong Shenxiu's starlight-infused Dragon Power can rapidly replenish her expended Soul Power. 286
• The Star Wheel's power is derived from a profound form of Star Power rather than ordinary Soul Power or elemental energy. 165

Star Wheel Chain

Xu Xiaoyan can use Star Wheel Chain—also referred to in combat as the Ice Wheel Chain—to immobilize an opponent. 332

• Bound Luo Guixing's ankle and prevented him from teleporting away. 332
• Even a minimum one-second immobilization created an opening for Gu Yue's elemental assault. 332
• When near Zhong Shenxiu, she can use this special control ability without the usual day–night restriction. 332
• Works particularly well with allies who can immediately exploit an immobilized target. 332

Martial Soul Resonance

Xu Xiaoyan's Star Wheel can resonate with Zhong Shenxiu's Radiant King Dragon when he simulates Star Power. Their powers share the essential attribute of light. 165 166

• Produces a deep connection beyond ordinary Soul Power or spiritual power. 165 166
• Amplifies Xu Xiaoyan's Star Wheel, Starlight Protection, and Soul Power. 166
• Is regarded as the nascent form of a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. 166 169
• The resonance depends on Zhong Shenxiu entering his starlight state; the connection ends when he exits it. 166
• Gives her unusually high value as a control partner for a powerful main attacker, potentially producing a team effect far beyond ordinary additive cooperation. 169

Team Coordination

Xu Xiaoyan specializes in creating openings for stronger attackers rather than defeating opponents through direct force.

• Combined her control with Gu Yue's elemental attacks to restrain Zhong Shenxiu during training. 188
• Coordinated with Gu Yue and Zhong Shenxiu to eliminate Luo Guixing's team in the Martial Arts Arena. 332
• Her control abilities complement Zhong Shenxiu's close-combat and spear techniques by limiting enemy movement and preventing escape. 169 332
• Her rear-line precision and improved willingness to participate allow her to function as a dependable battlefield controller. 329 530

Relationships

• Zhong Shenxiu — Classmate, martial-soul resonance partner, and the object of her affection. She invited him to dinner, later confessed directly, and resolved to follow him wherever he goes. Their feelings are eventually acknowledged openly, with Zhong Shenxiu affirming her beauty and treating her as one of the people closest to him. 166 168 233 234 271 341 529 530
• Gu Yue — Initially someone Xu Xiaoyan admired; later her principal romantic rival for Zhong Shenxiu. Despite their rivalry, they formed a temporary united front against Ye Xinglan. In later years, their relationship becomes more cooperative, with Gu Yue accepting and supporting Xu Xiaoyan's pursuit of Zhong Shenxiu. 152 166 167 188 197 207 234 236 529
• Tang Wulin — Zero Class teammate who encouraged her after her failed first combat exercise and showed interest in understanding her martial soul. 155 164
• Xie Xie — Zero Class teammate; their first exchange was awkward, but he later warned her not to provoke Gu Yue and trained alongside her. 150 158 162
• Wu Zhangkong — Her teacher and the person who admitted her to Zero Class, subject to a one-month evaluation. 148 152
• Xu Xiaoyu — Her brother, whose long-range and elemental-control specialty resembles hers; their first soul skills are both Ice Wheel. 148 153
• Xu Xiaoyan's grandfather — Former Xu Clan head who committed the family to the Skysea Alliance and became the alliance's deputy leader for Eastsea political affairs before transferring the clan headship to her. 529
• Ye Xinglan — A perceived rival for Zhong Shenxiu's attention, prompting Xu Xiaoyan and Gu Yue to emphasize that they had known him longer. Xu Xiaoyan initially felt envy and inferiority toward Ye Xinglan's association with Shrek, but turned those feelings into motivation. 201 204 207
• Leng Yulai — Another rival for Zhong Shenxiu's affection; the two engage in openly hostile verbal sparring. 350 363
• Taurus Star Dragon — A Dragon Clan powerhouse whom Xu Xiaoyan innocently addresses as “Uncle Taurus” after witnessing his overwhelming strength. 341

Story Role / Major Arcs

Joining Zero Class

Xu Xiaoyan arrives at Eastsea Academy as Zero Class's newest student. She is fascinated by Wu Zhangkong and Zhong Shenxiu, but her first combat test exposes her lack of practical experience. 148 149 152 154

Nighttime Demonstration

She reveals the true nighttime form of the Star Wheel Ice Staff before her teammates. Her starlight-based power surprises Tang Wulin and Xie Xie, while Gu Yue recognizes its exceptional potential. 164 165

Resonance and Rivalry

Her resonance with Zhong Shenxiu immediately creates tension with Gu Yue. Though intimidated by Gu Yue's power and presence, Xu Xiaoyan refuses to retreat and begins actively pursuing Zhong Shenxiu. 166 167 168

Developing Initiative

Following her grandmother's advice, Xu Xiaoyan invites Zhong Shenxiu to dinner rather than waiting for him to approach her. She later becomes increasingly willing to act on her feelings, competing openly with Gu Yue and forming a temporary alliance with her against Ye Xinglan. 168 191 207

Skysea Alliance Grand Competition

Xu Xiaoyan participates in Eastsea Academy's campaign in the Skysea Alliance Grand Competition. She and the other Zero Class members advance deep into the youth division, with Xu Xiaoyan reaching the top eight while contributing her control abilities to the team's overall success. 215 218

Zero Class Growth

Xu Xiaoyan integrates quickly into the team and becomes a dependable control specialist. Her ability to coordinate with Zhong Shenxiu and Gu Yue significantly raises Zero Class's team-combat potential. 188 169 332

Three-Year Reunion and Direct Pursuit

After three years, Xu Xiaoyan reunites with Zhong Shenxiu and remains frustrated when Gu Yue reaches him first. Later, she visits his hotel room and directly asks whether he would refuse her. 252 253 271

Choosing Zhong Shenxiu's Path

When Zhong Shenxiu leaves with his Dragon Clan allies, Xu Xiaoyan abandons her hesitation and chooses to accompany him. She leaves Shrek Academy with Zhong Shenxiu, Gu Yue, and the Dragon Clan forces, declaring through her actions that she will not retreat regardless of the enemies they face. 341

Head of the Xu Clan

After the Xu Clan joins the Skysea Alliance, Xu Xiaoyan succeeds her grandfather as clan head. She oversees the family's expansion and manages Eastsea affairs while using the Xu Clan's position to support Zhong Shenxiu and the alliance. 529 545

A Promise for Xiaoyan

No longer willing to remain merely an affectionate follower, Xu Xiaoyan resolves to take initiative and enters Zhong Shenxiu's room at night. Their ensuing exchange confirms her feelings and Zhong Shenxiu's reciprocal affection; he directly calls her beautiful and responds to her courage with warmth rather than rejection. 529 530

Notable Quotes

“Brother Shenxiu, you wouldn't refuse me, would you?” 271

“That won't do, that won't do at all!” 207

“Sister Gu Yue, neither you nor I will let that happen, let alone that blonde who just barged in halfway.” 207

“I'll always be Brother Shenxiu's Xiaoyan.” 529

“Shenxiu, am I beautiful?” 530

Trivia

• Xu Xiaoyan's Star Wheel Ice Staff is a rare mutated martial soul that appears in the Xu family only once every dozen generations or so. 167
• Xu Xiaoyan's family is among the major families involved in Eastsea City's early development and holds shares in the Eastsea Bank. 303
• Her grandmother's advice encouraged her to take initiative in pursuing Zhong Shenxiu. 168
• Her first meeting with Zhong Shenxiu left her so flustered that she introduced herself in a voice “quieter than a mosquito.” 149
• She initially felt envy toward Ye Xinglan for representing Shrek Academy, but Zhong Shenxiu's confidence helped turn that insecurity into determination. 204
• Xu Xiaoyan and Gu Yue's rivalry periodically gives way to cooperation, including a literal pact to prevent Ye Xinglan from taking Zhong Shenxiu's attention. 207
• Although she is the Xu Clan's head, she considers herself free to act affectionately and informally around Zhong Shenxiu at home. 529