Yan

Biodata

Abilities & Skills

Lord's Wrath

Yan's third soul skill, which enhances all of his attributes by 30%. He compares its effect unfavorably to Dai Mubai's White Tiger Vajra Transformation, which doubles three attributes at once. 41

• Provides a broad, all-attribute combat enhancement.
• Its 30% increase is substantially below Dai Mubai's 100% boost. 41

Combat Assessment

Yan can follow the movement path of Tang Si's self-created skill Shave, identifying it as high-speed movement rather than teleportation. He believes that opponents with sufficient perception and greater cultivation can defend against and counter it. 58

• Recognizes that Shave leaves a readable trajectory.
• Attributes Tang Si's endurance in prolonged battles to the combination of Shave and the Nine Yang Divine Skill. 58

Story Role / Major Arcs

• During the early sky-screen broadcasts, Yan voices regret that he never fought Tang San, asserting that he would have “taught him how to behave.” 28
• He follows Tang Si's challenge against Dai Mubai and exposes the gap between his own third soul skill and Dai Mubai's superior enhancement ability. 41
• Yan continues to assess Tang Si's combat style, arguing that Shave can be countered by those who understand its movement pattern. 58
• He joins Hu Liena and Xie Yue in mocking Tang San's defense of his own conduct during the discussion surrounding the Nine Heart Begonia curse. 86

Relationships

• Tang San — Antagonistic observer; Yan wishes he had been able to fight Tang San personally. 28
• Tang Si — Closely follows and critiques his battles, particularly the mechanics and counterplay of Shave. 41 58
• Hu Liena — Fellow Spirit Hall commentator; she cautions Yan against wasting time arguing with Tang San and Xiao Wu. 41 86
• Dai Mubai — Compared their third soul skills during Dai Mubai's fight with Tang Si; Dai Mubai dismisses Yan as unworthy of comparison. 41
• Xie Yue — Participates alongside him in criticizing Tang San during the Nine Heart Begonia discussion. 86

Notable Quotes

“What a pity. I never got to fight Tang San. Otherwise, I'd have taught him how to behave!” 28