Xu Xiaoyan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xu Xiaoyan (许小言)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	East Sea Academy; Zero Class; later Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy; Sun Moon Academy's Star Luo Continent exchange delegation 112 113
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; control-type combatant
First Appearance	Chapter 6

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate full soul power	7	Possessed full innate soul power, though she was initially reluctant to cultivate.
Level 17	7	Reached level 17 over three years despite not being especially diligent.
Two-ring Soul Master	36	Broke through to the second ring under Xiao Mu's influence; entered the Riot Spirit Ascension Platform with an ice staff.
Starwheel control abilities demonstrated	61	Used Star Wheel Chain to bind an opponent and starlight feedback to disrupt the Shrek team during the Sky Sea Alliance Grand Competition.
Martial soul enhancement planned	76	Xiao Mu proposed taking her to the Celestial Star Platform to address her martial soul's daytime weakness.
Daytime Star Staff activation	77	The Star-Gazing Platform's stellar energy allowed her Star Staff to manifest during the day, demonstrating the potential for a martial soul mutation.
Star Wheel martial soul evolution	78	Her martial soul evolved through stellar energy, raising her Soul Power by four levels to near level 30, granting reliable daytime access to stellar power, and enabling her to absorb thousand-year soul rings.
Level 40	84	Reached level 40 after continued cultivation and began seeking a suitable fourth Soul Spirit.
Mental power 603	85	Her spiritual power exceeded the threshold for a ten-thousand-year Soul Spirit; Leng Yaozhu judged her physical tolerance barely sufficient for one.
Starshine Unicorn Soul Spirit	87 88	Obtained the highly compatible ten-thousand-year Starshine Unicorn after persuading it to submit, further enhancing her Soul Power.
Four-ring Soul Ancestor	93	Fought with four Soul Rings while equipped with a Star-blue Battle Armor component.
Expanded Star Chain control	130 131	Used a field of Star Chains for absolute confinement, binding Monster Academy's Wolf King and creating an opening for Xiao Mu's decisive attack.
Three control skills deployed together	133	Used Star Wheel Chain, Starlight Feedback, and Starlight Splendor in succession to restrain and disrupt a Two-Word Battle Armor Soul Saint and Green Skull members.

Background / History

Xu Xiaoyan is the younger sister of Xu Xiaoyu, the son of East Sea City's Finance Director. As a small child, she was recognized by her sky-blue twin tails, matching blue dress, plush rabbit, and gentle demeanor. Her brother was notably protective of her from their first encounter with Xiao Mu and Na'er. 6 7

Despite possessing innate full soul power, Xu Xiaoyan initially disliked cultivation and preferred a relaxed lifestyle. Xiao Mu encouraged Xu Xiaoyu to ensure she cultivated for her own protection; over time, Xiao Mu's influence made cultivation part of her daily routine. 7 8

She attended the same primary soul master academy as Xiao Mu and Na'er, though she was placed in a different class due to her age. She later entered Zero Class, where she was disappointed to learn that Xiao Mu had taken an extended absence for his second martial soul awakening. 7 53

Xu Xiaoyan initially invited Xiao Mu to team up for the Riot Spirit Ascension Platform examination, but he declined. During the examination itself, she entered with Xu Xiaoyu; after Xiao Mu defeated her brother, she joined Xiao Mu's group to build courage and improve her soul ring. 32 36

Following the Sky Sea Alliance Grand Competition, she traveled with Xiao Mu, Na'er, and Wei Xiaofeng to Ming Capital and transferred to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. 63 65

At Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, Xu Xiaoyan continued cultivating alongside Xiao Mu, Na'er, and Gu Yue. After her Star Wheel martial soul evolved at Heaven's Decree City's Star-Gazing Platform, she overcame its former daylight restriction and rapidly advanced toward the four-ring realm. 77 78 84

She later joined Xiao Mu, Na'er, Gu Yue, and Yuanen Yehui in entering the Soul Spirit Pagoda. There, she secured the ten-thousand-year Starshine Unicorn as a Soul Spirit suited to her star-attribute martial soul. 85 87 88

Appearance

Xu Xiaoyan is a blue-haired girl typically depicted with twin tails or twin braids.

• Sky-blue hair, often tied into fluffy twin tails. 6 53
• Pink, tender-looking face and crescent-shaped eyes as a child. 6
• Later wears academy uniforms at East Sea Academy and Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. 53 65
• Uses a small ice staff at the Riot Spirit Ascension Platform; later manifests a Star Staff. 36 61
• Following her martial soul evolution, her Star Staff became pure gold with a star wheel at its tip, while a matching star wheel mark appeared on her forehead. 78
• Her Battle Armor component is a minimal Star-blue piece covering her right fingertips and wrist, its surface resembling star trails. 93
• For the Star Luo ocean liner's ball, she wore a moon-white gown fading into starry blue and adorned with silver flecks. 114 116
• During the Star Luo City night market visit, she wore a light-blue gradient dress embroidered with silver-white star patterns. 131

Personality

Xu Xiaoyan is lazy by temperament and initially treated cultivation without urgency, despite her natural talent. She can also be timid in dangerous situations, particularly around powerful soul beasts, and joined Xiao Mu's team partly to develop courage. 7 8 36

Around friends, she is playful, curious, and gossipy. She teases Xiao Mu, openly jokes about whether outings count as dates, and eagerly speculates when she sees Xu Xiaoyu with Ouyang Zixin. 54 76

She is deeply attached to Xiao Mu and becomes visibly upset during his long absence from Zero Class. Although Xiao Mu appears confused or indifferent toward her feelings, she repeatedly seeks his attention and companionship. 53

As she matured, Xu Xiaoyan became more forthright and proactive about her affection for Xiao Mu. She took him out to the academy park, confessed beneath the stars, and asked him to become her boyfriend. 110 111

Beneath her sweet and harmless demeanor, Xu Xiaoyan can be calculating and ruthless toward enemies. When negotiating with the Starshine Unicorn, she exploited its trust before bluntly explaining the consequences of resistance, persuading it to become her Soul Spirit. 88

Her martial soul evolution and subsequent advancement significantly strengthened her confidence. She became determined to catch up to Na'er and the others rather than remaining dependent on their protection. 78

Abilities & Skills

Starwheel Martial Soul

Xu Xiaoyan's Star Wheel martial soul is a control-oriented martial soul with exceptionally strong nighttime performance.

• Identified as having powerful control abilities. 76
• Prior to its evolution, its effectiveness was significantly limited in daylight. 76
• The Heaven's Decree Starry Sky Soul Master Academy's Star-Gazing Platform supplied enough stellar energy to trigger its evolution. 77 78
• After evolving, it can wield stellar power and manifest the Star Staff during the day rather than only under the night sky. 78
• The evolved Star Staff became gold in color and gained a star wheel design that embodies the vast starry sky. 78

Starshine Unicorn Soul Spirit

A ten-thousand-year Soul Spirit whose light and star attributes are exceptionally compatible with Xu Xiaoyan's evolved Star Staff martial soul.

• First encountered on the nineteenth floor of the Soul Spirit Pagoda. 87
• Possesses high intelligence, dignity, starlight, and sacred power. 87
• Submitted to Xu Xiaoyan after Xiao Mu's gravitational suppression and her own coercive negotiation. 88
• Its fusion further enhanced Xu Xiaoyan's Soul Power. 88

Star Wheel Chain

A binding control skill manifested through her Star Staff.

• Fires silver-white chains that bind targets. 61
• Bound Zhao Da's ankles despite his Vajra Bear martial soul's resistance. 61
• Has an absolute one-second restraining effect, even against the ten-thousand-year Vajra Baboon. 86
• Can create numerous chains across a battlefield for multi-directional confinement and can bind an opponent's limbs, torso, and joints. 130 131
• Ignored a Two-Word Battle Armor Soul Saint's resistance and locked his limb joints in place. 133

Starlight Feedback

A follow-up starlight effect used for battlefield disruption.

• Creates a burst of silver light over opponents. 61
• Caused Liu Long's Fire Dragon breath to veer off course and strike his own allies. 61
• Can disrupt opponents' Soul Power circulation and interrupt their attack rhythms over a wide area. 133

Starlight Splendor

A large-scale starlight control skill.

• Unleashes an expansive blaze of starlight across the battlefield. 133
• Broadly slows affected enemies, allowing Xu Xiaoyan to layer control effects with Star Wheel Chain and Starlight Feedback. 133

Battle Armor Integration

Xu Xiaoyan participated in Xiao Mu's Battle Armor research and possesses a Star-blue Battle Armor component.

• Assisted with preliminary Battle Armor design work alongside Na'er and Gu Yue. 80 81
• Received a personalized alloy adjusted to her Soul Power attribute and combat habits. 82
• Her minimally integrated component covers her right hand from the fingertips to the wrist and is decorated with star-like patterns. 93

Relationships

• Xu Xiaoyu — Older brother; intensely protective of her, though she teases him and criticizes his poor performance. 6 7 36 54 55
• Xiao Mu — Childhood acquaintance, classmate, and boyfriend. He encouraged her cultivation, arranged for her martial soul's evolution, and helped her obtain the Starshine Unicorn; Xu Xiaoyan confessed to him beneath the stars, after which they began dating. 8 36 76 78 88 111
• Na'er — Friend from childhood; they attended school in the same period, traveled together to Ming Capital, and often interact playfully. Na'er is also possessive of Xiao Mu's attention and frequently competes with Xu Xiaoyan over him. 7 53 63 110
• Gu Yue — Friend and fellow transfer student; they shared a room during the Sky Sea Alliance Grand Competition trip and later collaborated in Battle Armor research and combat. 55 81 93 133
• Xie Xie — Zero Class teammate; he teased Xiao Mu about Xu Xiaoyan inviting him to eat. 53
• Yuanen Yehui — Sun Moon Academy teammate who accompanied Xu Xiaoyan into the Soul Spirit Pagoda and later fought beside her in Battle Armor testing and academy battles. 85 93
• Starshine Unicorn — Her ten-thousand-year Soul Spirit, obtained after Xu Xiaoyan persuaded it to submit. 87 88
• Liu Ming — Vice principal of Heaven's Decree Starry Sky Soul Master Academy; after witnessing her martial soul evolution, he invited her to contact him if she encountered future stellar-power cultivation bottlenecks. 76 78
• Lin Yuhan — A talented blacksmith acquainted with Xiao Mu. Xu Xiaoyan openly guarded Xiao Mu's time and attention when Lin Yuhan sought to discuss forging with him aboard the Star Luo-bound ship. 113

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early East Sea City

Xu Xiaoyan first appears while shopping with her family, meeting Xiao Mu and Na'er through Xu Xiaoyu. She and Na'er quickly become acquainted. 6 7

Early Cultivation

Although naturally talented, she begins as a reluctant and timid cultivator. By age nine, Xiao Mu's influence has led her to cultivate routinely, but she has not yet obtained a second ring. 7 8

Riot Spirit Ascension Platform

Xu Xiaoyan and Xu Xiaoyu encounter Xiao Mu's group during the exam. When Xu Xiaoyu is eliminated, Xiao Mu invites Xu Xiaoyan to accompany the group and confront the thousand-year guardian as courage training. 36

Zero Class and Sky Sea Alliance Grand Competition

She enters Zero Class and reunites with Xiao Mu after his three-month absence. In the Sky Sea Alliance Grand Competition, she supports the team at night with Star Wheel Chain and starlight feedback, helping suppress Shrek Academy's team. 53 61

Ming Capital and Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy

Xu Xiaoyan joins Xiao Mu and Na'er in traveling to Ming Capital, then enrolls at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. She receives 1,200 monthly credits and jokingly asks Xiao Mu to support her financially. 63 65

Celestial Star Platform Journey

After recognizing that her Starwheel martial soul is severely weakened during the day, Xiao Mu invites her to Heaven's Decree City to use the Celestial Star Platform for enhancement. 76

At the Heaven's Decree Starry Sky Soul Master Academy's Star-Gazing Platform, Xu Xiaoyan first manifests her Star Staff during daytime conditions. Continued cultivation under the platform's stellar energy evolves her martial soul, raises her cultivation by four levels, and removes her previous dependence on nighttime starlight. 77 78

Soul Spirit Pagoda

After reaching level 40, Xu Xiaoyan joins Xiao Mu's group in climbing the Soul Spirit Pagoda to seek a fourth Soul Spirit. Her mental power reaches 603, though Leng Yaozhu judges that her body only barely meets the physical requirement for a ten-thousand-year Soul Spirit. 84 85

On the nineteenth floor, the group encounters a Starshine Unicorn. Xiao Mu suppresses it with gravity, and Xu Xiaoyan convinces the intelligent Soul Spirit to submit through a mixture of praise, intimidation, and negotiation. 87 88

Battle Armor Development and War God Hall Test

Xu Xiaoyan assists Xiao Mu's Battle Armor project with Na'er and Gu Yue. She receives a personalized Star-blue component and uses her control abilities as part of the team's coordinated Battle Armor combat formation. 80 82 93

During the test against War God Hall's Chi Shanming, she uses Star Chain to immobilize the Soul Sage for one second, creating the opening for Xiao Mu's Railgun strike. 93

Star Luo Royal Academy Exhibition

Xu Xiaoyan participates in Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy's seven-versus-seven exhibition match against Star Luo Royal Academy. Her starlight attack briefly freezes Fan Zhou and Qin Mo, helping her team break apart the enemy formation. 108

She and Gu Yue later cooperate to bind Star Luo captain Luo Qinghan with Star Chains and strike him with an ice spike, securing Sun Moon Academy's victory. 109

Relationship with Xiao Mu

Xu Xiaoyan takes Xiao Mu to the academy park and directly asks him to be her boyfriend beneath the starlit sky. Xiao Mu agrees to try dating, and the following morning he waits outside her dormitory with breakfast. 110 111

During the voyage to Star Luo Continent, she prepares matching formal attire for the two of them. They share their first kiss before the shipboard ball, dance together at the reception, and later receive the Best Dance Pair award. 114 115 116 117

Star Luo Continent Exchange and Tournament

Xu Xiaoyan joins Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy's year-long exchange delegation to Star Luo Continent. 112 113

She registers for the doubles competition with Xiao Mu. Against Monster Academy's Wolf King and Tower King, Xu Xiaoyan uses Star Chains to absolutely confine Hua Landang, allowing Xiao Mu to knock him out of the arena and secure a rapid victory. 125 130 131

During Green Skull's attack in Star Luo City, Xu Xiaoyan pushes her four-ring Star Staff martial soul to its limit. By layering Star Wheel Chain, Starlight Feedback, and Starlight Splendor, she helps confine a Two-Word Battle Armor Soul Saint and suppress the hostile group. 133

Trivia

• Xu Xiaoyan was described as the future “number one control-type soul master under the starry sky.” 7
• She initially carried a plush rabbit when first introduced. 6
• She drew a pig head labeled with Xiao Mu's surname while angry over his extended absence. 53
• She calls an outing with Xiao Mu a potential “date,” though Na'er insists on accompanying them. 76
• Her Star Wheel martial soul's evolution produced 365 golden points of light across her body during cultivation at the Star-Gazing Platform. 78
• She paid 130 million Federation coins for the Starshine Unicorn Soul Spirit. 89
• She and Xiao Mu won the Best Dance Pair award at the Star Luo ocean liner's ball. 117
• She had matching formal outfits for herself and Xiao Mu custom-made before the Star Luo voyage. 114