Yan

Biodata

Power Progression

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

Flying Sand Mad Flame

Yan's fifth soul skill. His broadcast counterpart uses it as his strongest skill when Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing pressure him simultaneously during the Spirit Hall Team's battle against Shrek. 170

• Creates intense flames and scorching heat that prevent opponents from approaching.
• Despite using it, he is forced onto the defensive against Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, both of whom possess ten-thousand-year Soul Rings. 170
• Xiao Wu withstands Yan's full-force punch with her fourth soul skill, allowing Zhu Zhuqing to exploit the opening with Netherworld Hunting Hour and severely injure him. 170

Flame Rock Armor

Following Flame Lord possession, Yan is protected by Flame Rock Armor during the final against Shrek. 170

• The armor blocks much of the damage from Zhu Zhuqing's Netherworld Hunting Hour. 170
• Even with the armor's protection, Zhu Zhuqing's two strikes leave his blood and energy churning and reduce the circulation of his Soul Power by more than half. 170

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
• Later challenges Tang San to explain how his four-ring Blue Silver Emperor can compare to Tang Si's three-ring Life Blue Silver Emperor, particularly after Tang Si restrains the Shi brothers. 96
• Although he reaches Level 60, his attempt to test Tang Si's strength ends in an immediate defeat by Tang Si's spear technique, without Tang Si summoning a Martial Soul or activating Soul Rings. 233

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Yan is introduced at the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament finals as one of Hu Liena's two Battle Soul King guardians, alongside Xie Yue. 1
• 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 questions whether Tang San ever taught the Mysterious Heaven Skill to anyone in their world after Tang Si teaches Xiao Wu the Nine Yang Divine Skill. 70
• Yan supports Dugu Yan's view that she should abandon Yu Tianheng, criticizing the latter as unworthy of her. 80
• He mocks Dai Mubai's claim that Yu Xiaogang's training was “meticulous down to every detail,” dismissing Dai's explanation of hot salt water as evidence of detail. 91
• Yan challenges Tang San to defend the relative effectiveness of his Blue Silver Emperor after Tang Si's third soul skill overwhelms the Shi brothers. 96
• 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
• Yan joins Xie Yue in criticizing Yu Xiaogang for allowing others to mistake Tang Si for his disciple. 120
• During the tournament broadcast, Yan and Xie Yue condemn the Heaven Dou Empire's nobility and question whether its royal family profits from slavery. 149
• In the broadcasted final between Shrek and Spirit Hall, Yan is pressured by Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing; after striking Xiao Wu, he is badly injured by Zhu Zhuqing's Netherworld Hunting Hour and loses his combat advantage. 170
• He supports Dugu Bo's retaliation against the Clear Sky Sect, arguing that Tang San's past betrayal makes the sect answerable for the consequences. 205
• Yan provides live commentary during the battle between Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect, reporting the death of Blazing Sun Douluo, Tang Hao's ring detonations, and Dugu Bo's role in resisting Tang Hao. 220
• Yan is devastated when Tang Si publicly identifies himself as Hu Liena's boyfriend during Spirit Hall's Star Dou Great Forest expedition; Xie Yue is equally surprised by the alleged relationship. 230
• After Tang Si is identified as Tang Hao's son, Yan attempts to kill him out of hostility toward the Clear Sky Sect, but Hu Liena personally blocks his attack and declares Tang Si her boyfriend. 231
• He rejects Hu Liena's decision to recruit Tang Si and abandon the operation against Xiao Wu, demanding a one-on-one duel with Tang Si. 232
• Yan is defeated instantly by Tang Si's Candle Dragon Emerges from the Sea, without Tang Si using his Martial Soul or Soul Rings. 233
• After the defeat, Yan remains despondent and unable to overcome his jealousy of Tang Si, especially after Hu Liena leaves Tang Si's tent the following morning. 234

Relationships

• Tang San — Antagonistic observer; Yan wishes he had been able to fight Tang San personally and repeatedly challenges or mocks him over his double standards and the inferiority of his Blue Silver Emperor's combat performance. 28 86 96
• Tang Si — Closely follows and critiques his battles, particularly the mechanics and counterplay of Shave. Yan later becomes openly hostile toward him as Hu Liena's romantic rival, attempts to attack him over his Clear Sky Sect lineage, and is defeated by him in a one-strike duel. 41 58 231 233
• Hu Liena — Fellow Spirit Hall commentator and Golden Generation teammate; she cautions Yan against wasting time arguing with Tang San and Xiao Wu, while her broadcast counterpart fights as part of the same Spirit Hall Team. Yan has strong unrequited feelings for her and is heartbroken when she confirms Tang Si as her boyfriend. 1 41 86 170 230 234
• Dai Mubai — Compared their third soul skills during Dai Mubai's fight with Tang Si; Dai Mubai dismisses Yan as unworthy of comparison. Yan later ridicules Dai's praise of Yu Xiaogang's training. 41 91
• Xie Yue — Fellow Golden Generation member who participates alongside Yan in criticizing Tang San, Yu Xiaogang, and the Heaven Dou Empire. Xie Yue later tries to console Yan after Tang Si's relationship with Hu Liena becomes known and urges caution in assessing Tang Si's strength. 1 86 120 149 230 233
• Dugu Yan — Supports her rejection of Yu Tianheng, arguing that Yu Tianheng is unworthy of her. 80
• Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing — In the broadcasted tournament final, the pair coordinate to overwhelm Yan, with Xiao Wu creating an opening for Zhu Zhuqing to severely injure him. 170
• Yue Guan and Gui Mei — Their fellow Spirit Hall members initially consider capturing Tang Si during the Star Dou Great Forest expedition. Yan opposes their eventual decision to prioritize recruiting Tang Si and cancel the operation against Xiao Wu. 231 232

Notable Quotes

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

“Double? That's bullshit, right? Dai Mubai's Soul Skill can actually double his power? My third Soul Skill, Lord's Wrath, can only increase all attributes by thirty percent!” 41

“I want to challenge him, one-on-one! If I lose, I... I'll agree with your decision! If I win, I'll kill him and settle everything once and for all!” 232