Xiao Yan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xiao Yan (萧炎)
Alias(es)	Song Yi (disguised identity) 116 129
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Clan; Xiao Sect (Sect Master); Flame Alliance (Alliance Leader) 69 225 234
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; alchemist; summoner; sect master; alliance leader
Status	Active; transported to the Douluo Continent after escaping the Evil Race from Outside the Realm 324
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Ninth-stage Dou Qi	5	Broke through five minor stages in succession after his prior regression. 5
One-star Dou Zhe	6	Advanced after Elder Yao refined Qi Gathering Powder. 6
Seven-star Dou Shi	19	Obtained the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire and began cultivating the Burning Decision. 19
Four-star Da Dou Shi	25	The Burning Decision advanced to Xuan-tier Advanced; possessed the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire and Green Lotus Core Flame. 25
One-star Great Dou Shi	28	Reached this level before returning to Wutan City; became a second-tier alchemist. 28
One-star Great Dou Shi	31	Killed Jalie Bi and ended the Jalie Clan's power in Wutan City. 31
Three-star Dou Ling	35	Entered Canaan Academy's Scripture Library and later used a Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill. 35
Nine-star Da Dou Shi	40	Acquired Flame Cloud Fist and prepared for Inner Academy challenges. 40
Two-star Dou Ling	46	Broke through after months of harsh training and mastered Flame Cloud Fist. 46
Four-star Dou Ling	55	Defeated the six-star Dou Ling Zhang Ba with one punch. 55
Six-star Dou Ling	67	Could contend with two-star Dou Wang Zhou An using Earth-tier techniques and Heavenly Flames. 67
Peak nine-star Dou Ling	83	Awakened the Heavenly Flame Body. 83
Dou Wang	107	Reached the realm after obtaining three Heavenly Flames. 107
Two-star Dou Wang	112	Returned to Wutan City at age eighteen, confirming the realm publicly. 112
Six-star Dou Wang	147	Consumed the First Turn Heavenly King Pill and rose four minor realms at once. 147
Eight-star Dou Wang	165	Prepared the Xiao Clan for Inner Academy selection and the coming conflict with the Misty Cloud Sect. 165
Two-star Dou Emperor	177	Absorbed Sea Heart Flame, advanced Flame Mantra to intermediate Earth rank, and broke through after a year in the magma cave. 177
Peak nine-star Dou Emperor	198	Reached the realm while becoming a seventh-tier alchemist and obtaining Great Desolation Imprisoning Saint Finger. 198
Peak two-star Dou Zong	211	Broke through after half a year in the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool; soul power entered the Spirit Realm. 211
Peak four-star Dou Zong	221	Returned to the Northwest Continent as a peak seventh-rank alchemist. 221
Five-star Dou Zun	249	Reached the realm while possessing multiple Heaven-tier Dou Skills. 249
Peak Nine-Turn Dou Zun	270	Meditated beneath the Bodhi Ancient Tree after helping it dissolve its resentment. 270
Early one-star Dou Sheng	272	Obtained the Heavenly Flame Bodhi Immortal Body and Heavenly Realm Great Perfection soul power. 272
Mid two-star Dou Sheng	275	Advanced following his initial Dou Sheng breakthrough. 275
Late five-star Dou Sheng	291	Reached this stage before entering the Ancient Realm; became a ninth-grade Profound Pill Master. 291
Early six-star Dou Sheng	297	Inherited Xiao Xuan's bloodline power and attained an Emperor Realm soul. 297
Early nine-star Dou Sheng	305	Broke through after returning from the Ancient Realm. 305
Dou Di	314	Achieved the continent's highest realm and received five Special Grade Summoning Talismans. 314

Background

Xiao Yan's cultivation regressed for three years, leading the Xiao Clan to regard him as a failure. He discovered that Elder Yao, residing in his storage ring, had absorbed his Dou Zhi Qi. Rather than reject him, Xiao Yan accepted Elder Yao as his master and resolved to regain his strength. 2

His recovery was accelerated by a summoning system. His first summon, Hai Bodong, became both his guard and a key source of support; Xiao Yan later accumulated additional powerful subordinates and used their apparent loyalty to cultivate an intimidating public image. 2 69

After leaving Wutan City for Green Mountain Town, Xiao Yan acquired Heavenly Flames, refined his cultivation method into the Flame Mantra, and developed as an alchemist. His rise from a Dou Zhe to a Great Dou Shi allowed him to destroy the Jalie Clan's leadership and establish the Xiao Clan as Wutan City's dominant power. 19 25 31

At Canaan Academy, Xiao Yan entered the Inner Academy, gained Earth-tier techniques, and earned recognition through repeated victories over senior students. He later formed a faction with Lin Yan, Lin Xiuya, and Liu Qing, though he declined to manage its daily affairs. 35 55 87

Xiao Yan eventually revealed himself as the Xiao Sect's true Sect Master and later became the Alliance Leader of the Flame Alliance, which unified the Northwest Continent and expelled Soul Hall branch halls from the region. 69 225 234

Personality

Xiao Yan is ambitious, confident, and highly conscious of the value of reputation. He deliberately cultivates uncertainty about his background, believing that fear makes rival factions submit. 69 75

He is protective of his family, teacher, and close allies. He returns to Wutan City to secure the Xiao Clan, promises to refine a body for Elder Yao, and considers surrendering the Ancient Jade when his father is abducted. 112 177 306

His conduct toward enemies is often ruthless. He executes Jalie Ao, Liu Xi, Jalie Bi, Yun Leng, and hostile factions when he judges them to be threats. 30 31 159 Conversely, he is patient with allies such as Zi Yan and willing to aid strangers such as Tang Ying. 51 194

Abilities & Skills

Summoning System

Xiao Yan possesses a system that grants Summoning Points, Summoning Talismans, items, pills, and powerful summoned experts.

• Summoned Hai Bodong with a low-level Summoning Talisman while still considered weak by his clan. 2
• Prioritized saving talismans for stronger summons because his available summoning slots were limited. 6
• Used the system to enhance summoned allies, eventually raising several to Dou Zun level. 211
• The system's final version removed the limit on summoning powerhouses. 317

Flame Mantra and Heavenly Flames

Xiao Yan cultivates the Flame Mantra, a method that evolves through the absorption of Heavenly Flames.

• Began with the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire and later acquired the Green Lotus Core Flame, Fallen Heart Flame, and Sea Heart Flame. 19 25 112 177
• His Heavenly Flame Body formed at peak nine-star Dou Ling and later evolved into the Heavenly Flame Bodhi Immortal Body. 83 272
• Can fuse Heavenly Flames into devastating attacks such as Buddha's Fury Lotus and, at the Dou Di realm, the Emperor Flame. 68 316
• The Flame Mantra ultimately reached late-stage Heaven tier. 293 315

Alchemy

Xiao Yan develops from a novice pill refiner into a ninth-grade Golden Pill Master.

• Reached second-tier alchemist while still a Great Dou Shi. 28
• Became a fourth-tier alchemist before fighting in Black Seal City. 48 67
• Refined the First Turn Heavenly King Pill, which raised his own cultivation by four minor realms. 144 147
• Entered the seventh tier while refining a pill to save Huang Yan. 187
• Became a ninth-grade Golden Pill Master after acquiring an Emperor Realm soul. 297 298

Three Thousand Lightning Movement

An Earth-tier movement technique that grants Xiao Yan extraordinary speed and afterimages.

• Used it in combat against Ren Yun and later against Misty Cloud Sect elders. 56 157
• Reached Lightning Instant during a spar with Yun Potian. 114
• Attained its highest documented realm, Three Thousand Lightning, allowing him to leave convincing afterimages. 114

Earth- and Heaven-tier Dou Techniques

Xiao Yan possesses a broad arsenal of combat skills, combining physical force, flames, soul power, and weapon techniques.

• Flame Splitting Wave-Devouring Ruler — Earth-tier ruler technique used with the Mysterious Heavy Ruler; killed Jalie Bi and severely injured Zhou An. 31 67
• Flame Cloud Fist — Earth-tier fist technique that can resonate with the surrounding environment; mastered through Elder Yao's harsh training. 46 67
• Emperor Seal Art — High Earth-tier technique acquired by the time he became a Dou Wang. 112
• Great Desolation Imprisoning Saint Finger — Earth-tier High-level version simplified by the system from the Heaven-tier Great Desolation Imprisoning Heaven Finger. 198
• Heavenly Fire Three Mysterious Transformations, Yellow Spring Finger, Yellow Spring Palm, Yellow Spring Heaven Rage, and Great Heaven Creation Palm — Heaven-tier techniques possessed by his Dou Zun and Dou Sheng eras. 249 272

Equipment / Items

• Mysterious Heavy Ruler — Xiao Yan's primary weapon; used to perform Flame Splitting Wave-Devouring Ruler. 19 31
• Purple Cloud Wings — Flying Dou Technique used for aerial movement and combat. 56 67
• Black Demon Cauldron — Used to refine the First Turn Heavenly King Pill. 144
• Heavenly Phoenix Flame — Item recorded among his possessions after reaching Dou Wang. 132
• Heavenly Flame Eternal Ruler — Later recorded among his items. 327
• Pill formulas — First Turn Heavenly King Pill, Third Turn Supreme Emperor Pill, Fifth Turn Profound Sect Pill, Seventh Turn Extreme Venerable Pill, Ninth Turn Saint-Making Pill, and Bodhi Great Restoration Pill formulas. 234 327

Relationships

• Xiao Zhan — Father; supports Xiao Yan despite his apparent regression and later takes pride in his rise. 2 112
• Xiao Ding and Xiao Li — Elder brothers; reunite warmly with Xiao Yan when he returns to Wutan City. 112
• Elder Yao / Yao Chen — Master and alchemical mentor; initially absorbed Xiao Yan's Dou Zhi Qi, then guided his cultivation. Xiao Yan vows to refine a suitable body for him. 2 177
• Hai Bodong — First summoned expert and loyal guard; later one of Xiao Yan's strongest enhanced subordinates. 2 316
• Xun Er — Childhood companion and eventual betrothed; they reunite in the Ancient Realm and Xiao Yan seeks Gu Yuan's approval to marry her. 6 294 297
• Zi Yan — Friend and pill-eating companion; helps Xiao Yan locate herbs while he provides pills. 51
• Yun Potian — Summoned subordinate and ally; assists Xiao Yan against the Misty Cloud Sect and later remains there to restore its flawed cultivation methods. 27 158 164
• White Fang — Loyal magical beast companion; repeatedly fights beside Xiao Yan and later reaches high realms through enhancement. 83 211
• Protector Mo — Summoned subordinate who defects from Soul Hall and serves Xiao Yan. 112 230
• Lin Yan, Lin Xiuya, and Liu Qing — Inner Academy allies who form a faction with Xiao Yan and continue to regard him as their strongest member. 87
• Xiao Yi Xian — Former acquaintance later encountered as the Heavenly Poison Woman; Xun Er acknowledges Xiao Yan's relationship with her. 222 294
• Nalan Yanran — Former fiancée; their Three-Year Agreement ends with Xiao Yan's overwhelming victory. 152 154
• Xiao Xuan — Ancestor who grants Xiao Yan bloodline power within the Heavenly Tomb. 297

Story Role / Major Arcs

Recovery and Green Mountain Town

Xiao Yan regains his cultivation under Elder Yao, summons Hai Bodong, leaves Wutan City, annihilates the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's pursuers, and meets Little Doctor Fairy. 2 6 8 9

Wutan City and Canaan Academy

After returning home, Xiao Yan kills Jalie Bi and establishes the Xiao Clan's supremacy in Wutan City. He joins Canaan Academy to pursue an Exotic Fire and rapidly becomes one of the Inner Academy's foremost students. 31 35 55

Black-Corner Region and Xiao Sect

Xiao Yan battles Dou Wang Zhou An, publicly assumes his position as Xiao Sect Master, and becomes embroiled in Black-Corner Region conflicts involving Han Feng and other factions. 67 69 75

Misty Cloud Sect and the Three-Year Agreement

Xiao Yan confronts Nalan Yanran, defeats her with one finger, breaks the Misty Cloud Sect's formation alongside Yun Potian, kills Yun Leng, and survives intervention by the Soul Hall's Wu Protector. 152 154 157 159

Flame Alliance

After advancing through Dou Emperor and Dou Zong, Xiao Yan unifies the Northwest Continent under the Flame Alliance. His authority is reinforced by powerful summoned experts and his growing alchemical reputation. 211 225 234

Central Plains and Dou Saint Era

Xiao Yan travels to the Central Plains, rises through the Dou Zun realm, gains Heaven-tier skills, receives benefits from the Bodhi Ancient Tree, and becomes a Dou Sheng. 181 249 270 272

Ancient Realm and Final Conflict

Xiao Yan receives Xiao Xuan's inheritance, advances to nine-star Dou Sheng, enters the Ancient Emperor Mansion, breaks through to Dou Di, and battles the Evil Race from Outside the Realm. 297 305 314 317

Douluo Continent

After escaping through a teleportation talisman, Xiao Yan arrives in Heaven Dou City. He overwhelms local god-tier forces, discovers Tang San's surveillance, blinds him, and destroys Tang San's assassination weapon. 324 325

Trivia

• Xiao Yan was fifteen when he first reached ninth-stage Dou Qi after his recovery began. 5
• His first summon was Hai Bodong, initially a three-star Dou Ling. 2 5
• He intentionally used false identities and masks in the Jia Ma Imperial Capital to present himself as an arrogant young master from a great clan. 116
• He became a Dou Wang at eighteen, causing a major stir in Wutan City. 112
• At age twenty-nine, he possessed 360,000,000 Summoning Points and three Ultimate Summoning Talismans. 327