Xiao Fan

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Xiao Fan 4 10 18 39 53 89 100 102 162 193 222 252 273 302 339
Gender	Male (implied by relationships with multiple female characters) 9 10 13 39 53 89 102 162
Race	Human in form; born to surviving members of the extinct Tunling Clan and later adopted by the Xiao Clan, with no Xiao Clan bloodline by adoption 1 176 248
Occupation	Alchemist (second-grade, later fourth-tier, sixth-grade, and high seventh-tier) and Dou Qi cultivator 39 100 113 252 255
Affiliation	Xiao Clan (adoptive birth family) 1 4 13 162; Jia Nan Academy (student and later ally of its Inner Academy) 18 193 244 315; Poison Sect (founder/leader after merging Wanxie Sect) 222; Ye Family (recognized as Ye Xinlan's fiancé) 260; honored by East Dragon Island because of his Dragon Emperor blood intent and connection to Zi Yan 245 327 328
Cultivation Level	One-star Dou Zhe (Chapter 10), three-star Dou Zhe (Chapter 18), three-star Da Dou Shi (Chapter 52), seven-star Dou Ling (Chapter 137), Dou Wang (Chapter 178), Dou Emperor (Chapter 205), peak Dou Huang (Chapter 206), three-star Dou Zong (Chapter 249), Dou Zun (Chapter 273), and late two-star Dou Zun (Chapter 322) 10 18 52 137 178 205 206 249 273 322
Bloodline / Special Constitution	Woe Poison Body affinity and poison immunity 89 176; Thunder Phantom Body 193; Ancient Void Dragon bloodline and Dragon Emperor blood intent, awakened through Zhu Kun's guidance and the Ancient Dragon Emperor Seal 205 245 246 327; confirmed Tunling Clan ancestry and spirit-devouring inheritance 176 244 248; bloodlines of ancient clans once devoured by the Tunling Clan, including the Lei Clan 180; Dragon-Phoenix Body traits 206
Exotic Flame	Controls multiple Exotic Flames, including the Green Lotus Core Flame, the mature Fallen Heart Flame, Bone Chilling Flame Origin, and Colorless Fire; an Infant Fallen Heart Flame remained to sustain the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower after the mature flame was refined 53 72 207 217 241 243 279 312
Notable Techniques	Spirit Devouring Art 13 53 176; Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms 10; Explosive Step 10; Soul Skills 89; Heaven Refining Ancient Array 126 127; Three Thousand Lightning Phantom Body 192 193; ancient spatial secret arts 206; Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations 180; Spirit-Devouring Dragon Phoenix Lock 271; Nine Dragon Lightning Gang Pattern 339
Key Relationships	Queen Medusa (possessive, protective) 89 193 271 303; Ya Fei (sworn brother, infatuated) 9 13; Xiao Yi Xian (lover, Woe Poison Body stabilized) 89 155 217 222 258; Qing Lin (adopted sister) 53 98 162 222; Zi Yan (senior sister from Jia Nan Academy, desires marriage) 18 39 53 89 162 222 327; Xiao Yu (cousin, awkward sibling-like bond) 4 10; Great Elder (grandfather figure, mentor) 4 10 162; Xue Mei (admirer, alchemy student) 39; Yao Yue (disciple) 102 103 302; Ye Xinlan (nominal fiancée) 260; Han Yue (Han Clan ally) 251; Zhu Kun (mentor and prospective father-in-law) 205 206 322; Xiao Xiao Yan (ancestral spirit residing within him) 176 180; Yao Ming (soul-contracted ally) 303 314
Notable Possessions	Storage Ring (gift from Great Elder) 4; Alchemy furnace (acquired from Mittel Auction House) 9; Black card (from Mittel Auction House) 9; Ancient Dragon Emperor Seal 245 246; Black Gold Medicine Cauldron 271; Black Gilded Mask 278; seventh-tier high-level Alchemist badge 255; Dragon Emperor Reverse Scale 303; sealed Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit 314

Physical Description

Xiao Fan's specific physical appearance is rarely described in detail. He is shown in green robes while confronting Han Feng in the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower, and he uses a Black Gilded Mask to conceal his identity when returning to Wutan City 243 278. His right hand bears a dark-gold Ancient Dragon Emperor Seal, while the Black Gold Heart Seal rests upon his chest after the Tunling Ancestral Realm's collapse 245 249.

His Thunder Phantom Body is physically identical to his original body 193. When traveling through Tianbei City and the Dan Region, he can use soul power to alter his bone structure, suppress his aura, and disguise himself as a green-robed sixth-tier Alchemist 251. Aside from these traits, the context provides no sustained description of his facial features or build.

Personality

• Determination and Ambition: Xiao Fan is relentlessly focused on increasing his strength and avoiding past regrets. He dedicates himself to intense training, breaks through to the one-star Dou Zhe realm after three months, and sets long-term goals such as entering Canaan Academy 10 13 3 11.
• Strategic and Calm Under Pressure: He consistently demonstrates tactical thinking in combat, defeating stronger opponents like Instructor Han in three moves using a Dou Qi clone, and remains composed when facing arrogant foes like Feng Qing'er. His planning extends to long-term alliances, such as aligning with the Han Clan in the Central Plains 250 19 18.
• Protective and Responsible: Xiao Fan actively safeguards those he cares about, planning to eliminate the Mo Family to protect Qing Lin and preparing a puppet made from a Dou Emperor’s corpse to guard Xiao Yi Xian. He shows concern for Lin Xiuya’s well-being and helps cultivate the Fallen Heart Flame for the Academy 53 90 208 193 41.
• Playful and Mischievous: He enjoys teasing close companions, such as playing pranks on Xiao Yu, blackmailing Xiao Yan, and joking with Xiao Yi Xian. This playful side surfaces in his sibling-like interactions and lighthearted banter 6 4 90.
• Mature and Self-Aware: Having been reborn, Xiao Fan exhibits wisdom beyond his physical age. He comes to terms with his past life, understands his own strengths and limitations, and makes deliberate decisions about his cultivation path rather than repeating old mistakes 18 10 3.
• Possessive and Jealous: His protective nature extends into possessive behavior, especially toward women he feels close to, such as Xiao Yi Xian. Queen Medusa’s own possessiveness highlights this dynamic, and Xiao Fan becomes territorial when others display interest in his companions 90 193.
• Loyal and Generous to Allies: He rewards trust with loyalty and material support, giving alchemy notes to Xue Mei, pills to Lin Xiuya, and investing in the cultivation of the Academy’s flame. His bonds with followers like Zi Yan and Qing Lin deepen as he consistently prioritizes their welfare 193 208 41.
• Ruthless Toward Enemies: Xiao Fan uses deception, soul control, poison pills, and lethal force against hostile forces. He refines defeated enemies into puppets or pills when useful, including Lv Man and the Heaven Demon Phoenix Huang Xuan 135 222 271.
• Grateful but Detached From the Past: While he remains grateful to the Great Elder and leaves gifts for the Xiao Family, Xiao Fan considers his debt to the clan repaid and refuses to reconcile with Gu Xun'er after her past betrayal 1 279.
• A Cautious Long-Term Planner: After becoming a target of the Soul Hall and Central Plains factions, Xiao Fan recognizes that individual strength alone is insufficient. He deliberately seeks status, intelligence networks, and alliances through the Han Clan and Danta while misleading enemies with false auras and spatial trails 244 250 252 255.
• Honest About His Limits: Despite his ambition, Xiao Fan does not deny the danger posed by the gap between his cultivation, soul, and flames. He acknowledges that his current body cannot safely sustain his highest alchemical ability and seeks to strengthen his Dou Qi foundation rather than recklessly force an advancement 264.
• Respectful Toward Sentient Power: When seeking Gold Lightning to temper himself, Xiao Fan refuses to forcibly erase its consciousness or refine it into dead lightning. He offers coexistence and accepts that he must leave if it refuses, despite needing its power for his breakthrough 339.

Power Progression

Stage	Realm	Chapter	Details
Dou Qi	4th Stage Dou Qi	3	Absorbed energy from magic cores using the Spirit Devouring Art, breaking through to the fourth stage of Dou Qi 3.
Dou Qi	7th Stage Dou Qi	4	Used Monster Cores to break through to the seventh stage of Dou Qi 4.
Dou Zhe	1-Star Dou Zhe	10	Broke through to the one-star Dou Zhe realm after three months of secluded training using medicinal baths 10.
Dou Zhe	3-Star Dou Zhe	18	Revealed to be a 3-star Dou Zhe during the outer court admissions test at Jia Nan Academy 18.
Da Dou Shi	3-Star Da Dou Shi	52	Condensed a Green Lotus Heart by connecting a Green Lotus root to his heart, purifying and compressing energy via the Spirit Devouring Art, advancing to a three-star Da Dou Shi 52.
Dou Ling	7-Star Dou Ling	137	Absorbed energy from high-level monster cores to reach seven-star Dou Ling; then used the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils to absorb White Fang’s cultivation, aiming for the peak of the Dou Ling stage 137.
Dou Wang	Dou Wang	178	Revealed his Dou Wang strength during the Jia Nan Academy Outer Academy selection tournament, defeating Lu Renjia in a single move 178.
Dou Emperor	Dou Emperor	205	Zhu Kun used pure dragon-attribute energy to shatter the barrier between Xiao Fan's Dou King and Dou Emperor realms 205.
Dou Huang	Peak Dou Huang	206	Broke through to the peak of the Dou Huang realm while dealing with the events surrounding the Burning Sky Qi Refining Tower and Zhu Kun 206.
Dou Zong	3-Star Dou Zong	249	Stabilized at the three-star Dou Zong realm after the Tunling Ancestral Realm's collapse, with his Exotic Flames, dragon blood, and Tunling ancestral blood brought into balance by the Black Gold Heart Seal 249.
Dou Zun	Dou Zun	273	Stepped into the Dou Zun realm during the aftermath of the Snake-People Tribe conflict, marking a transformation in the Northwest Continent's balance of power 273.
Dou Zun	Late 2-Star Dou Zun	322	Refined Dragon Saliva Earthcore Marrow after absorbing half a drop of Dragon Emperor essence blood, reaching the late second star of the Dou Zun realm 322.

Abilities

Spirit Devouring Art

The Spirit Devouring Art is Xiao Fan’s primary cultivation technique, remembered from his past life and designed to absorb and refine energy from external sources, such as magic cores and monster cores, to accelerate his breakthrough stages 3 137. The art evolved during his condensation of the Green Lotus Heart, allowing him to purify and compress fire-attribute energy more efficiently 53. It also proved capable of absorbing the excess energy of a Heavenly Flame without detection and was later used to absorb and fuse the Green Lotus Core Flame 5 72. The technique itself exhibits a degree of sentience, growing increasingly intelligent and picky about the quality of energy it consumes 137. Additionally, the art shares similarities with the Woe Poison Body, suggesting a broader applicability to toxic or aberrant energy forms 27.

The technique is ultimately connected to Xiao Fan's Tunling Clan inheritance rather than being an ordinary human-created cultivation method. Its completion awakened Xiao Xiao Yan and caused the bloodline markings of numerous ancient clans to manifest upon Xiao Fan's forehead 176 180.

• Accelerates cultivation by drawing energy from monster cores, enabling rapid breakthroughs such as reaching the seventh stage of Dou Qi and later pushing to the peak of nine-star Da Dou Shi 4 72.
• Purifies and compresses Dou Qi, making it more effective than the Fallen Heart Flame for refining Qi within the Burning Sky Qi Refining Tower 194.
• Absorbs and fuses different types of Heavenly Flames, as demonstrated with the Green Lotus Core Flame 72.
• Can be used to resolve bodily crises like Little Medical Fairy’s Woe Poison Body due to its analogous mechanism 27.
• Its increased intelligence improves Xiao Fan’s absorption rate and his body’s energy capacity, though it also consumes a share of absorbed energy for itself 137.
• Allows him to extract hostile seals and return false aura traces along their original paths, as demonstrated with the Wind-Thunder Seal embedded in the Han Clan's Old Array 252.
• Limitations: Becomes picky with age, requiring high-quality energy to function optimally; its sentience may impose preferences that restrict which sources are acceptable 137.

Green Lotus Heart

Xiao Fan reshaped his original heart into a Green Lotus Heart by connecting the Green Lotus root to his heart and circulating the Spirit Devouring Art to purify and compress the fire-attribute energy 52. This process took nearly half a month and advanced him to the rank of three-star Da Dou Shi 52. The Green Lotus Heart provides remarkable recovery abilities, greatly enhancing his body’s capacity to regenerate from injuries and sustain prolonged exertion 52 53. Its fire-attribute nature also aligns with his mastery of Heavenly Flames.

• Grants rapid physical recovery, allowing him to heal from severe damage much faster than ordinary cultivators 52.
• Facilitated his breakthrough to the Da Dou Shi rank, a significant leap in cultivation level 53.
• Formed part of the foundation he used when saving Xiao Yi Xian through the Poison Pill Method 217.
• Limitations: The initial breakthrough was risky and required a concentrated period of cultivation; the heart’s fire affinity may create vulnerabilities to water or ice-based techniques, though this is not directly stated.

Soul Techniques

Xiao Fan possesses soul-based techniques deriving from his soul, which is at the Mortal-state Great Perfection 3. These techniques allow him to exert force and intimidate opponents even when he cannot use standard Dou Techniques 7. The exact nature of these soul skills is not fully detailed, but they rely on his reincarnated soul’s strength.

• Enables combat and defense without using Dou Qi, as shown when he fought Jialie Ao’s guards 7.
• Can intimidate and exert psychological pressure on weaker opponents 7.
• Can identify pill soul imprints and detect Soul Hall presences over great distances 100 137.
• Can alter his own bone structure and suppress his aura to assist in disguises 251.
• His soul power is sufficient to leave a seven-mark imprint on the Five Great Families’ Soul Stele and secure recognition from the Ye Family 260.
• Limitations: His soul and flames can place immense pressure on his current body and meridians. High-level use causes backlash, and his current Dou Qi cultivation remains the limiting factor on his safe alchemical output 264.

Alchemy

Xiao Fan retains the knowledge and experience of a Nine-Rank Golden Pill Alchemist from his previous life 66. In his reborn body, he is publicly recognized as a high seventh-tier Alchemist and uses the identity and influence associated with alchemy to establish himself in the Dan Region 252 255. His alchemy ability is recognized by Yao Lao, who was impressed by his refinement of a Grade 2 pill 12.

• Refines high-tier pills, including Tier 6 Soul Casting Pill, demonstrating mastery over ingredients and processes 66.
• Earned a seventh-tier high-level Alchemist badge at the Danta Branch Tower 255.
• Can evaluate and judge the quality of pills and their soul imprints with accuracy 137.
• Produces pills to forge alliances and acquire resources, such as providing pills to the magical beasts under the Snow Demon Sky Ape 194.
• Shares advanced alchemy knowledge with disciples and peers, guiding Yao Yue’s rapid advancement and providing Fa Ma with a soul cultivation mantra 102 155.
• Can refine unusual living materials, including Huang Xuan’s origin phoenix qi, into a medicinal pill 271.
• Completed the Seven-Colored Transformation Pill for Die, preserving the Snake-People origin within the transformation rather than forcing an abandonment of it 255.
• Limitations: Pill condensation remains a challenge, as even his skill could not prevent a medicine cauldron from cracking and exploding during the critical phase 66. Although he has the knowledge to attempt higher alchemy, his present physical body cannot safely bear the combined burden of his soul and Heavenly Flames during eighth-tier refinement 264.

Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils

This eye technique allows Xiao Fan to absorb the cultivation of others, as demonstrated when he used it on the magical beast White Fang to drain its cultivation and push himself toward the peak of the Dou Ling stage 137. The space within the technique shows signs of solidifying, hinting at further evolution 137.

• Drains and converts an opponent’s cultivation into his own power, providing a shortcut to growth 137.
• Can forcibly control another person’s body, as shown when Xiao Fan stabilized Yao Yue during her absorption of a Heavenly Flame source 120.
• Shows potential for spatial solidification, which may unlock additional capabilities 137.
• Limitations: Overuse severely injures Xiao Fan’s body and requires seclusion for recovery 135. Its effectiveness against powerful sentient opponents is not fully explored in the context.

Thunder Phantom Body

Xiao Fan discovered that his Thunder Phantom Body is identical to his original body, suggesting it is a clone or doppelgänger technique 193. It originates from his cultivation of the final stage of the Three Thousand Lightning Movement and his attempt to form the Three Thousand Lightning Phantom Body 192.

• Provides a secondary body that can act independently or as a decoy 193.
• Is physically identical to Xiao Fan’s original body 193.
• Limitations: The context does not detail any limitations, such as durability or energy cost.

Heavenly Flame Control

Xiao Fan has demonstrated the ability to absorb, subdue, and fuse Heavenly Flames. With the assistance of Little Cai (the snake), he absorbed the Green Lotus Core Flame and fused it with his existing Heavenly Flame, raising his cultivation to the peak of nine-star Da Dou Shi 72. He can also easily extinguish the Heart Flame trial in the Burning Sky Qi Refining Tower and use his flames to purify Dou Qi 193 194. His presence can cause other Heavenly Flames, such as Han Feng’s Sea Heart Flame, to flare up involuntarily 168.

• Absorbs and integrates multiple Heavenly Flames to boost cultivation and improve flame quality 72.
• Controls four Exotic Flames simultaneously to purge Xiao Yi Xian’s poison and condense her a new heart through the Poison Pill Method 217.
• Refined the mature Fallen Heart Flame; the Infant Fallen Heart Flame was left to continue sustaining the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower 207 241.
• Uses Colorless Fire to suppress backlash within his body, manipulate seals, and devour phoenix fire manifestations 252 303 312.
• Acquired the Bone Chilling Flame Origin from Yao Lao in exchange for Nine-Turn Soul Nourishing Liquid and Han Feng’s remnant soul 279.
• Extinguishes hostile flame attacks with ease, demonstrating superior control 193.
• Purifies Dou Qi more effectively than the Fallen Heart Flame itself 194.
• Limitations: Subduing a Heavenly Flame is inherently dangerous and requires external aid (Little Cai) when the flame is particularly powerful 72. The proximity of other Heavenly Flames may cause uncontrolled reactions 168. His body and meridians also suffer backlash when he pushes his true flame power beyond what his cultivation can bear 264.

Ancient Void Dragon, Tunling, and Ancient Clan Bloodlines

Xiao Fan’s Ancient Void Dragon bloodline was stimulated by Zhu Kun, granting him exceptional affinity for space and access to ancient spatial secret arts 206. The bloodline later fully awakened in the spatial turbulence surrounding the Tunling Ancestral Realm, allowing him to perceive the structure and flow of spatial storms 246.

The Tunling Ancestral Realm confirmed that Xiao Fan was born to Tunling Clan parents, whose final wish was that he live freely rather than be defined by their clan’s destruction 248. He also carries the bloodline remnants of ancient clans devoured by the Tunling Clan, granting compatibility with powers such as the Thunderous Purgatory Vine and access to ancient clan secret techniques 180.

• Uses spatial vortices for effortless short-range travel, a feat that astonishes Su Qian even though it would normally require Dou Zong-level power 208.
• Perceives spatial turbulence as interconnected paths and currents, enabling him to navigate otherwise lethal spatial storms 246.
• His Ancient Dragon Emperor Seal commands reverence from Ancient Void Dragon clansmen such as Hei Qing 245.
• Bears Dragon Emperor blood intent and is personally marked by Zi Yan’s Dragon-Phoenix bloodline, earning recognition from East Dragon Island’s Supreme Elders 327 328.
• Can combine spatial dragon power with flame and devouring inheritance in the Spirit-Devouring Dragon Phoenix Lock 271.
• Limitations: The coexistence of his Exotic Flames, dragon blood, Tunling blood, and devouring inheritance is inherently unstable without the Black Gold Heart Seal’s restraint 249. His unusual ancestry also draws the attention of the Soul Hall, the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, and other powerful factions 244 312.

Heaven Refining Ancient Array

Xiao Fan can deploy the Heaven Refining Ancient Array to deceive, trap, and control powerful opponents. He used it alongside Nightmare Heavenly Mist against Protector Wu, creating an illusion that concealed the true course of the battle 126 127.

• Creates convincing illusions capable of misleading a six-star Dou Zong 126.
• Can trap enemies and facilitate the control or collection of their souls 127.
• Allows Xiao Fan to exploit an enemy’s assumptions and avoid direct confrontations on unfavorable terms 126.
• Limitations: Its setup and full mechanics are not detailed; its effectiveness appears to depend on preparation and Xiao Fan’s ability to maintain the deception.

Spirit-Devouring Dragon Phoenix Lock

The Spirit-Devouring Dragon Phoenix Lock is a composite technique created by Xiao Fan during his battle with Huang Xuan. It combines the Tunling inheritance’s devouring intent, Ancient Void Dragon spatial power, and a colorless Heavenly Flame lotus 271.

• Produces three black-gold locks over a large area 271.
• The first lock seals space, the second seals Dou Qi, and the third seals bloodline power 271.
• Was potent enough to force a Heaven Demon Phoenix Dou Zun to recognize the danger of Xiao Fan’s combined powers 271.
• Limitations: The context only records its initial use, so its energy cost, duration, and limits against stronger opponents are unknown.

Black Gold Heart Seal

The Black Gold Heart Seal formed when the collapsing Tunling Ancestral Realm’s final aura entered Xiao Fan’s chest. It acts as a stabilizing anchor for his conflicting inheritances, restraining the hunger and volatility of his devouring, dragon, and flame powers 249.

• Brings Xiao Fan’s Exotic Flames, Ancient Void Dragon bloodline, and Tunling ancestral blood into temporary balance 249.
• Contains a connection to the Tunling Ancestral Realm’s final remnants and reacts directly to soul-targeting restraints 248 249.
• Stabilizes his heart meridians when Colorless Fire and the Void Black Pattern threaten to backlash 303.
• Limitations: The seal does not make him immune to overwhelming soul attacks. A Half-Saint’s soul chains could still threaten to lock it, placing Xiao Fan at grave risk 249.

Lightning Arts

Xiao Fan’s inherited Lei Clan compatibility, lightning-attribute Dou Qi, and Ancient Void Dragon blood intent allow him to cultivate lightning-based techniques at an exceptional level 180 205. He later formed a lightning bone pattern through repeated lightning refinement and sought a mutual coexistence arrangement with Gold Lightning to advance further 339.

• Can cultivate the Three Thousand Lightning Movement and form a Thunder Phantom Body 192 193.
• Possesses the Nine Dragon Lightning Gang Pattern and a lightning bone pattern capable of housing spiritual lightning 339.
• Seeks to share future natural lightning, Pill Lightning, tribulation lightning, and unusual lightning with Gold Lightning rather than destroy its consciousness 339.
• Limitations: Gold Lightning had not yet accepted Xiao Fan’s proposal, and Xiao Fan had not yet completed his intended advance to nine-star Dou Zun 339.

Relationships

Feng Qing'er

Xiao Fan first encountered Feng Qing'er near Tianbei City, where her pride and arrogance as a member of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan and the Wind Lightning Pavilion led her to challenge him. He defeated her easily, crushing her pride and leaving a lasting impression that humiliated her and spurred her determination to improve. Their interaction was a clash of pride and humility, with Xiao Fan's calm demeanor contrasting sharply with her arrogance. The encounter served as a turning point in Feng Qing'er's cultivation journey 250.

Their conflict later became tied to the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan’s pursuit of the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit. Xiao Fan’s flames devoured the clan’s Heavenly Phoenix fire phantom, injuring Huang Xuan and alarming the Heaven Demon Phoenix experts accompanying Jiu Feng 312.

Gu Xun'er

Gu Xun'er, known as Xiao Yu within the Xiao family, initially had a tense and misunderstanding-filled relationship with Xiao Fan. She displayed assertiveness and jealousy, particularly when Ya Fei interacted with Xiao Fan, hinting at her growing feelings 8. She realized her feelings for Xiao Fan were based on his support during her times of need, not his appearance or strength 6. However, Xiao Fan later bluntly rejected her affections, leaving her heartbroken and struggling to accept his rejection 159. Despite this, she maintained contact through letters sent via Lin Xiuya after entering Jia Nan Academy, showing her continued interest 193.

When Xiao Fan returned to Wutan City in disguise, Gu Xun'er recognized him but chose not to expose him. She regretted her past actions, whereas Xiao Fan remained cold and indifferent, refusing to give her another chance 278 279.

Han Yue

Xiao Fan met Han Yue, the young head of the Han Clan, when seeking passage through their Space Wormhole. He saved her injured relative Han Chi by removing a Wind-Thunder Dark Seal, earning the clan's gratitude and trust. Han Yue admired Xiao Fan's calm and capable demeanor, while he acknowledged her maturity and aspirations. She agreed to take him and his group through the Old Array, a secret spatial route to the Dan Region. Their relationship was built on mutual respect and understanding, with Zi Yan's parting words hinting at future interactions 251.

Qing Lin

Qing Lin developed deep feelings for Xiao Fan, openly declaring herself his future wife when introduced to the Great Elder 161. Xiao Fan, however, officially introduced her as his adopted sister, clarifying their relationship to avoid misunderstandings 162. Their bond was characterized by Xiao Fan's protective care: he left her under Hai Bodong's protection while dealing with threats, and he made plans to eliminate the Mo Family to ensure her safety 53. Qing Lin showed growth and independence by learning to cook, and she expressed her love for Xiao Fan in intimate moments, while Xiao Fan struggled with his feelings and responsibility toward her 208.

Qing Lin continues to support Xiao Fan quietly in dangerous situations, although her inability to aid him during the Soul Hall airship ambush strengthens her resolve to become powerful enough for him to entrust his back to her 245. She also accompanied him into the Dan Region, concealing her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils beneath a veil 251.

Queen Medusa

Queen Medusa's relationship with Xiao Fan was marked by possessiveness and jealousy. She threatened him regarding interactions with other women, demonstrating her growing attachment 193. Xiao Fan attempted to navigate their complex dynamic, especially as his strength and control over Dou Qi increased 193. Her behavior highlighted the theme of possessiveness in their relationship, with Xiao Fan's actions toward other female characters often provoking her jealousy.

Medusa assisted Xiao Fan in enduring the lightning tribulation triggered while he saved Xiao Yi Xian, revealing concern beneath her harsh demeanor 217. She later summoned him to answer for unexpectedly becoming Ye Xinlan’s fiancé, making her displeasure with his growing entanglements clear 260. After Xiao Fan saved the Snake-People Tribe’s Holy City and refined the Phoenix Blood Origin-Restoring Pill for her, Medusa showed softness and gratitude toward him 271.

Xiao Fan later completed the Seven-Colored Transformation Pill for Die, preserving Die’s Snake-People origin rather than treating human transformation as a severance from her identity 255. He also aided Medusa in receiving the Yellow Spring Demon Saint’s inheritance, while she remained focused on his condition after he suffered flame backlash 303.

Xiao Yi Xian

Xiao Yi Xian confessed her love for Xiao Fan in the past, and their relationship continued to develop as he teased her about her feelings 90. She struggled with her emotions but showed a strong desire to help him, and Xiao Fan demonstrated possessiveness over her. They shared a deeper understanding, with Xiao Yi Xian recognizing his strategic thinking and supporting his decisions 250. Their dynamic included tender moments, such as when Xiao Fan teased her about her confession 90.

The two formally confessed their feelings before Xiao Fan departed, deepening their relationship 155. Xiao Fan later risked his life to save her from the Woe Poison Body using the Poison Pill Method, linking their hearts, emotions, and life force; Xiao Yi Xian subsequently broke through to Dou Zun 217 229. She fought beside him against the Three-Nation Allied Forces and remained fiercely protective of him during the Soul Hall ambush 245 271.

After the Tunling Ancestral Realm’s collapse, Xiao Yi Xian quietly attended to Xiao Fan’s injuries and recognized that his meridians had not yet adapted to his three-star Dou Zong strength 249. Xiao Fan later brought her to the Yang Fire Ancient Altar, whose Earth Heart Yang Fire could stabilize the yin imbalance of her Nether Poison Fire and Poison Pill 258.

Xiao Yu

Xiao Yu, a member of the Xiao family, initially had a playful, sibling-like relationship with Xiao Fan. She displayed a hot-tempered personality but also showed kindness toward him in the past 4. Xiao Fan intervened to protect her when she was harassed by Jialie Ao, showcasing his strength and decisiveness 7. After this, Xiao Yu began to develop romantic feelings for him, becoming more vulnerable and dependent 7. Xiao Fan later pranked her in a humorous interaction, maintaining a lighthearted dynamic 6.

Xiao Yu later successfully entered Jia Nan Academy and informed Xiao Fan through a letter delivered by Lin Xiuya 193.

Ya Fei

Ya Fei, the Queen of Gold at the Mittel Auction House, became infatuated with Xiao Fan upon their first meeting, taking him as her sworn little brother. She was flirtatious and forward, giving him a custom-made storage ring as an investment and hinting at a deeper connection 9. Xiao Fan was initially shocked by her possessiveness but later felt warmth and care from her. Ya Fei's recognition of Xiao Fan despite his mask highlighted her attention to him 8. She provided him with an alchemy furnace and other resources in exchange for a cultivation technique 9.

Yao Yue

Yao Yue was introduced to Xiao Fan by her grandfather, Jia Xingtian, who initially offered her as either a disciple or maid. Xiao Fan rejected the latter arrangement and accepted her as his nominal disciple after recognizing her aptitude for alchemy 102 103. Although initially mischievous, she became deeply attached to Xiao Fan and took pride in being his sole disciple 109.

Xiao Fan teaches her alchemy, cultivation methods, and flame-control techniques, while also protecting her during dangerous breakthroughs 120 155. Yao Yue’s rapid growth into a capable alchemist reflects both her devotion and Xiao Fan’s instruction 153 155.

When Xiao Fan returned to the Jia Ma Empire, Yao Yue had become an eighth-tier high-grade Alchemist. Despite her achievements, she remained intensely proud of and emotionally attached to her master 302.

Ye Xinlan

Xiao Fan became publicly recognized as Ye Xinlan’s fiancé during the Five Great Families’ examination after leaving a seven-mark imprint on the Soul Stele 260. He promised to protect the Ye Family’s reputation, and Ye Xinlan gained confidence from his support 260. Their nominal engagement also caused immediate tension among Xiao Fan’s existing companions, especially Medusa 260.

Zi Yan

Zi Yan's relationship with Xiao Fan deepened from playful teasing to romantic tension. She marked him as an ingredient and teased him, but became more affectionate and assertive over time 53. After Xiao Fan punished her by kissing her for lying, she became submissive and possessive of him 159. They shared an intimate moment in a hot spring where she secreted excessive Dragon Saliva, leading to her exhaustion 161. Zi Yan expressed her desire to marry Xiao Fan, showing a more assertive side 162. Despite her playful antics, Xiao Fan was protective of her, and she was jealous of his interactions with other women 193. Their bond was characterized by both affection and tension.

Su Qian openly regards Xiao Fan as Zi Yan’s future fiancé and tacitly accepts Xiao Fan calling him “Grandpa” 185. Zhu Kun likewise considers accepting Xiao Fan as his son-in-law after teaching him Ancient Void Dragon spatial arts 206. Zi Yan protects Xiao Fan during life-threatening battles, helps guide him through spatial storms, and remains possessive when other women show interest in him 245 246 260.

Zi Yan began truly fusing with the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit after Xiao Fan obtained it, strengthening the political and bloodline bond between them 322. As the new Ancient Void Dragon Emperor, she personally marked Xiao Fan with her Dragon-Phoenix bloodline, an act recognized by East Dragon Island’s Supreme Elders as a voluntary and profound bond 327.

Zhu Kun

Zhu Kun is Zi Yan’s father, the old Dragon Emperor, and a powerful mentor to Xiao Fan. Though initially exasperated by Xiao Fan’s audacity, he used pure dragon-attribute energy to help Xiao Fan break through, taught him Ancient Void Dragon spatial arts, and provided Dragon Emperor essence blood to temper his foundation 205 206 322.

Zhu Kun increasingly treats Xiao Fan as a prospective son-in-law and entrusts him with matters involving Zi Yan’s safety and growth. His favor is evident in his willingness to share rare Dragon Emperor resources and guide Xiao Fan as an equal rather than merely as a junior 206 322.

Xiao Xiao Yan

Xiao Xiao Yan is the spirit awakened within Xiao Fan after he completed the Spirit Devouring Art’s spiritual portion by devouring the Burning Mantra’s meridian network. She claims to be his ancestor and resembles Zi Yan in appearance, though her irreverent personality and manner of addressing Xiao Fan frequently lead to bickering 176.

As an undying spiritual existence residing within him, Xiao Xiao Yan provides knowledge concerning his Tunling inheritance, ancient clan bloodlines, and ancient techniques. She can also take control of his body to display flame-control ability beyond his current level 179 180.

Yao Ming

Yao Ming became an ally of Xiao Fan after Xiao Fan helped restore portions of his damaged bloodline foundation and meridians. Bound to Xiao Fan by a soul contract, Yao Ming recognizes that Xiao Fan and his companions are more valuable as allies than enemies 303 306.

He provides Xiao Fan with information, ancient maps, and assistance in misleading the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan after the seizure of the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit 306 314.

Key Events

• Rebirth and Betrayal: Xiao Fan, a Half-Emperor, is reborn into his past life as a child in the Xiao Clan. He discovers a crystal core and remembers his betrayal by Gu Xun'er, who stole his Source Qi. 1
• Discovery of the Spirit Devouring Art: Reborn, Xiao Fan finds his soul at Mortal-state Great Perfection and recalls the Spirit Devouring Art, which allows him to absorb energy from magic cores. He plans to break through to the eighth stage of Dou Qi in a year to enter Canaan Academy. 3
• Decision to Enter Jianan Academy: Xiao Fan spars with the Great Elder, impressing him with his combat skills, and expresses his desire to go to Jianan Academy. Xiao Yu and Gu Xun'er vow to follow him there. 11
• Reaching Da Dou Shi: Xiao Fan evolves the Spirit Devouring Art and reshapes his Green Lotus Heart, reaching the Da Dou Shi rank. He decides to leave Qing Lin under Hai Bodong's protection and plans to eliminate the Mo Family to secure her safety. 53
• Vision of Qing Lin's Sacrifice: While attempting to break the seal on Qing Lin's Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, Xiao Fan enters a mysterious space and witnesses an illusion of a grown-up Qing Lin defying heavenly lightning to retrieve his soul from samsara. 97
• Strengthening and Targeting the Fallen Heart Flame: Xiao Fan accurately identifies a Break Sect Pill's soul imprint, then absorbs energy from high-level monster cores to reach seven-star Dou Ling. He uses the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils to absorb White Fang's cultivation, aiming for the peak of the Dou Ling stage, and decides to target the Fallen Heart Flame and the Medicine Emperor in the Black-Corner Region. 137
• Deal with Venerable Yao: Xiao Fan discovers a faint soul imprint on Venerable Yao's Bone Chilling Flame, revealing that Venerable Yao's beloved is still alive. He obtains the Burning Mantra and the Poison Pill Method in exchange for helping with Venerable Yao's resurrection and that of his beloved. 164
• Entry into the Black-Corner Region: Xiao Fan and his companions travel through the chaotic Black-Corner Region. They survive a Black Windstorm and arrive at Black Seal City, where Fan Ling of the Blood Sect shows interest in Qing Lin, setting the stage for future conflict. 165
• Entering the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower: Xiao Fan discovers his Thunder Phantom Body is identical to his original body and enters the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower for the first time, where he easily extinguishes the Heart Flame trial, impressing the elders. 193
• Refining the Fallen Heart Flame: Zi Yan breaks the barrier of the Burning Sky Qi Refining Tower to find Xiao Fan after his refinement. It is later revealed that Xiao Fan had refined the mature Fallen Heart Flame, while an Infant Fallen Heart Flame remained to maintain the tower’s operation. 207 241
• Plan to Deal with Han Feng: Xiao Fan suspects Han Feng has helpers from the Soul Hall and plans to refine a body for Venerable Tianhuo using a seventh-rank pill. He decides to ambush Han Feng in the Black-Corner Region, discussing the strategy with Su Qian. 210
• Banquet at the Black Emperor Sect: Xiao Fan attends a banquet disguised as a sixth-tier alchemist named Qing Mu. Han Feng tests his alchemy knowledge and later announces his intention to visit Jia Nan Academy, seeking help from the attendees. 239
• Defeat of Han Feng: Xiao Fan exploits Han Feng’s mistaken belief that the mature Fallen Heart Flame remains at the bottom of the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower. He confronts the Medicine Emperor in person, and Han Feng is subsequently reduced to ash during the academy conflict. 241 243 244
• Departure from Jia Nan Academy: After the battle, Xiao Fan leaves Jia Nan Academy because the Soul Hall has confirmed his Tunling Clan bloodline and now considers him a prize worth pursuing. 244
• Soul Hall Ambush: The Soul Hall ambushes Xiao Fan's space airship with three mid-stage Dou Zuns using a Soul-Sealing Blood-Devouring Array. Xiao Fan turns the tables, killing one Dou Zun and interrogating another, while Hei Qing shows reverence to his Ancient Dragon Emperor Seal. 245
• Entering the Tunling Ancestral Realm: Xiao Fan and his companions enter the Ancestral Realm of the Tunling Clan. His bloodline goes berserk, and he faces the risk of becoming a mad demon, but the stone gate opens to reveal the Myriad Blood Return to Void where he can purify his bloodline. 247
• Purification of Bloodline and Discovery of Soul Insect: Xiao Fan purifies his bloodline using the Green Inner Crystal, learning about his origins and the fall of the Tunling Clan. A Soul Insect from the Soul Hall is discovered, and Xiao Fan sends a fake aura back to mislead them. 248
• Stabilization at Three-Star Dou Zong: Following the collapse of the Tunling Ancestral Realm, Xiao Fan stabilizes at three-star Dou Zong. The Black Gold Heart Seal suppresses the conflict between his Tunling blood, dragon blood, and Exotic Flames, though a Half-Saint blockade demonstrates the continuing gap between him and the Central Plains’ strongest powers. 249
• Alliance with the Han Clan: Xiao Fan saves Han Chi by removing the Wind-Thunder Dark Seal and earns the Han Clan’s trust. Han Yue subsequently guides his group through the unregistered Old Array toward the Dan Region. 251
• Arrival in the Dan Region: Xiao Fan reaches the Dan Region and plans to test for a higher Alchemist rank while seeking an identity capable of concealing him from the Soul Hall. 251 252
• Five Great Families Examination: Xiao Fan leaves a seven-mark imprint on the Soul Stele during the Five Great Families’ examination, humiliates Cao Xiu, and becomes publicly acknowledged as Ye Xinlan’s fiancé. 260
• Recognition by Danta: Xiao Fan obtains a seventh-tier high-level Alchemist badge at the Danta Branch Tower. He seeks Danta’s status, connections, and resources while recognizing that his present body cannot safely sustain his full alchemical potential. 255 264
• Defense of the Snake-People Tribe: During the Three-Nation Allied Forces’ attack on the Snake-People Tribe’s Holy City, Xiao Fan defeats Huang Xuan and refines his origin phoenix qi into a pill, forcing the allied forces to retreat. 271
• Advance to Dou Zun: Xiao Fan steps into the Dou Zun realm in the aftermath of the Snake-People Tribe conflict, signaling that the balance of power in the Northwest Continent is changing. 273
• Settlement of Old Debts: Xiao Fan returns to Wutan City under the Black Gilded Mask, confronts Yao Lao with Han Feng’s remnant soul, and trades Nine-Turn Soul Nourishing Liquid and the remnant soul for the Bone Chilling Flame Origin. He leaves gifts for the Xiao Family but remains detached from Gu Xun'er and his former home. 278 279
• Return to the Jia Ma Empire: Xiao Fan returns to a transformed Jia Ma Empire and reunites with Yao Yue, who has become an eighth-tier high-grade Alchemist under his instruction. 302
• Aid to Medusa and Yao Ming: Xiao Fan protects Medusa while she receives the Yellow Spring Demon Saint’s inheritance and helps restore Yao Ming’s damaged meridians and bloodline foundation, securing an alliance with the Nine Nether Deep Earth Python Tribe. 303 306
• Seizure of the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit: Xiao Fan acquires and seals the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit while evading the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan. Zi Yan begins truly fusing with the fruit, while Xiao Fan and his allies create false trails to misdirect their pursuers. 312 314 322
• Recognition by East Dragon Island: East Dragon Island’s Supreme Elders recognize Xiao Fan’s Dragon Emperor blood intent, his Ancient Void Dragon spatial power, and the personal Dragon-Phoenix mark Zi Yan left upon him. 327 328
• Late Two-Star Dou Zun Breakthrough: Xiao Fan absorbs half a drop of Dragon Emperor essence blood and refines Dragon Saliva Earthcore Marrow, advancing to the late second star of Dou Zun. 322
• Pursuit of Gold Lightning: Seeking to reach nine-star Dou Zun, Xiao Fan approaches Gold Lightning with an offer of coexistence through the Nine Dragon Lightning Gang Pattern rather than attempting to forcibly refine it. 339