Lei Jingxiao

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Lei Jingxiao (雷惊霄)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Origin Return Manor; Xiao Yan's group; formerly Thunder Clan, with which he resolved to sever ties. 1137 1212
Position	Former heir of the Thunder Clan; later the subject of a proposal to reinstate him as heir. 1096 1212
Father	Lei Ying, Thunder Clan Patriarch
Maternal Aunt / Guardian	Jiang Yunyan
Uncle by Marriage	Lei Qingyue. 1212
Romantic Interest	Zi Yan. 1094 1097 1212
Attributes	Lightning and fire
Cultivation	Peak two-star Dou Sheng. 1245
Heavenly Flame	Fallen Heart Flame
Weapons	Golden twin spears, comprising one long spear and one short spear

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Power Progression

Stage	Development
Dou Zun	Possessed Dou Zun cultivation when he first appeared at Sound Valley, but deliberately suppressed his Dou Qi to the level of a nine-star Dou Zong for the younger-generation challenges. 379
Four-Star Dou Zun	Revealed that his unsuppressed cultivation had reached four-star Dou Zun after Jiang Yunyan left him with Xiao Yan's group. 404
Five-Star Dou Zun	Advanced while absorbing Azure Underworld Lightning in a Thunder Pool under Jiang Yunyan's supervision, without using Dou Qi defenses. 672
Azure Underworld Lightning breakthrough	Broke through Jiang Yunyan's additional Dou Qi restriction after being struck by lightning; Azure Underworld Lightning was born within his body. 673
Mid-Half-Saint	Reached the middle stage of the Half-Saint realm following Jiang Yunyan's severe training over several years. 792
Late-Half-Saint	Advanced to the late Half-Saint stage during the Heavenly Tomb expedition. 855
One-Star Dou Sheng	Successfully broke through to one-star Dou Sheng after his battle with Lei Dong in the Heavenly Tomb. 900
Two-Star Dou Sheng	Advanced to two-star Dou Sheng after receiving and refining a Bodhi Seed. 1083
Late Two-Star Dou Sheng	Advanced from early to late two-star Dou Sheng after absorbing the Fallen Heart Flame and other resources provided by Jiang Yunyan upon returning to the Thunder Clan. 1092
Peak Two-Star Dou Sheng	Demonstrated peak two-star Dou Sheng attack power during the Continental Allied Army's battle against the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan. 1245

Background

Lei Jingxiao is a gifted descendant of the Thunder Clan and the son of its patriarch, Lei Ying. He possesses a notably pure Thunder Clan bloodline, though his relationship with his father was initially distant and ordinary. 877

His maternal aunt, Jiang Yunyan, raised and trained him from childhood. Her training was exceptionally harsh, including years of daily lightning tempering within the Thunder Pool, but gave him an extraordinarily firm foundation in lightning-attributed cultivation. 855

Despite being raised with the Thunder Clan's immense resources and possessing great confidence in his lineage, Lei Jingxiao was initially inexperienced with the wider Central Plains. His travels alongside Xiao Yan tempered his temperament, making him more restrained and dependable. 464

His status and talent left him with virtually no friends within the Thunder Clan. His experiences fighting alongside Xiao Yan and his companions instead gave him a circle of people whom he trusted with his life and regarded as a source of belonging. 794

After winning the Thunder Clan's succession battle, Lei Jingxiao learned that his mother had died from the impact of the energy he carried at birth. Lei Ying's grief and guilt over losing his wife had contributed to his avoidance of their son. The revelation deeply wounded Lei Jingxiao and drove him to seek comfort from Jiang Yunyan. 1097 1098

He later resolved to sever ties with the Thunder Clan and became a member of Origin Return Manor. Nevertheless, his concern for Jiang Yunyan continued to connect him emotionally to the clan. 1137 1212

Personality

Lei Jingxiao is cheerful, straightforward, battle-loving, and intensely competitive. He is prone to arrogance and once treated secretly learning other factions' Dou Techniques as entertainment, but he lacks malicious intent and chiefly seeks strong opponents and exciting fights. 385 404

He is exceptionally loyal to those he recognizes as companions. Although he initially resented being unable to contribute in critical battles, he ultimately chose to place himself in danger to protect Qing Lin and other allies. 635

His relationship with Xiao Yan developed from rivalry into brotherhood. He addresses Xiao Yan as “Big Brother,” follows his guidance, and repeatedly acts to support Xiao Yan's allies and interests. 549 550

Despite his early bravado, he is capable of concern and restraint. He initially resisted Xiao Yan's request to receive Mighty Thunder Summoning head-on because he could not reliably control the technique and feared seriously injuring him. After losing the wager, he honored its terms without evasion. 406 407

He was initially inexperienced and uninterested in romance, considering fighting more important than finding a partner. His growing affection for Zi Yan later revealed a devoted but awkward side, with both of them remaining uncertain about how to express their feelings. 603 991 1094

His determination persists even against overwhelmingly stronger opponents. During guidance from Zhukun, he refused to concede despite repeatedly having his attacks dismantled and being sent flying. 1214

As a member of Origin Return Manor, he also demonstrated greater discipline: although worried about the Thunder Clan being besieged, he accepted Xiao Yi Xian's reinforcement assignment rather than abandoning it to accompany Xiao Yan. 1137

Abilities

Lightning and Fire Attributes

Lei Jingxiao possesses both lightning and fire attributes. He normally emphasizes lightning in battle, but can also wield crimson flames and later revealed the Fallen Heart Flame as a hidden trump card. 381 383 1096

His dual attributes are not perfectly balanced, as the Thunder Clan specializes in lightning cultivation and lacks comparable resources to support the advancement of his fire attribute. 505

Jiang Yunyan eventually gave him the Fallen Heart Flame, ranked fourteenth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. Refining it, together with other prepared resources, raised his cultivation to late two-star Dou Sheng. 1092

His lightning cultivation includes Azure Underworld Lightning, which he absorbed through dangerous Thunder Pool tempering. He later continued to wield distinctive blue-white lightning alongside the Fallen Heart Flame. 672 673 1214

Physical Strength and Spear Arts

Lei Jingxiao's physical strength is comparable to that of a top-tier magical beast. He can wield his extremely heavy golden twin spears with ease, and his spear technique is sufficiently refined that Xiao Yan considered it impossible to disrupt through skill alone. 384 422

His spear attacks are direct, tyrannical, and forceful. He commonly destroys incoming techniques head-on rather than relying on evasive tactics. 381 382

The two spears were specially forged to suit his Dou Qi attributes, cultivation method, and Dou Techniques. His alternating long- and short-spear attacks can overlap like waves and strike from difficult angles. 422 452

During his spar with Zhukun, he spun both spears to gather lightning into two massive vortices. The vortices reinforced rather than disrupted one another, producing a combined thunderstorm attack, though Zhukun shattered it with two precisely placed punches. 1214

Soul Power

Lei Jingxiao possesses a Spiritual Realm soul, though his control initially lagged behind true alchemists because he had not focused on soul cultivation. Xiao Yan later gave him a high-grade soul skill to improve his precision and control. 549

The skill was a high-grade Earth-tier soul skill Xiao Yan had obtained from the Spirit Clan. Lei Jingxiao's difficulty extracting Blood Jade Marrow from Mist Mountain's rune restrictions exposed the limitations of his soul control and motivated him to study it. 524 549

Dou Techniques

• Three Thousand Lightning Phantom Body: Lei Jingxiao secretly learned this Wind Lightning Pavilion technique for amusement and can create a clone with peak Dou Zong strength. 385
• Thunder Roar Strike: A lightning-and-sound-based strike whose sound waves can penetrate defenses and whose force is capable of severely damaging an opponent's internal organs. 383 384
• Mighty Thunder Summoning: A Heaven-tier combat technique that summons overwhelming heavenly lightning across a vast area. 406
• Mountain-Shaking Thunder Light Palm: A low-grade Heaven-tier Dou Technique used during his succession battle against Lei Dong. 1095
• Heart Thunder Transforms into Edge: A mid-grade Heaven-tier Dou Technique used as his decisive move against Lei Dong. 1096
• Unnamed Heaven-tier Dou Technique: Comprehended upon advancing to the Dou Sheng realm. 900

Combat Knowledge and Battlefield Tactics

Lei Jingxiao has extensive knowledge of other factions' Dou Techniques. During his first duel with Xiao Yan, he immediately identified techniques belonging to Wind Lightning Pavilion, Yellow Spring Pavilion, and Burning Flame Valley, as well as the Emperor Seal Art. He also helped explain the nature of Dou Di descendant clan marks to Xiao Yan during the Heavenly Tomb expedition. 385 860

Although he favors direct clashes, he later showed an ability to exploit openings rather than simply overpower an enemy. Against a Heaven Demon Phoenix Dou Sheng, he landed a carefully timed surprise lightning strike and withdrew through a black vortex before his opponent could retaliate. 1245

History

Sound Valley

Lei Jingxiao appeared at Sound Valley while suppressing his cultivation to nine-star Dou Zong. He overwhelmed Qin Shiyin through superior reactions, physical strength, crimson flames, and lightning-based techniques, ultimately defeating her. 380 381 383

He then agreed to duel Xiao Yan over the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva. During their clash, he recognized Xiao Yan's techniques, saw through the Three Thousand Lightning Phantom Body, and responded to Xiao Yan's Buddha Fury Fire Lotus with his own full strength. 384 385 386

When Lei Jingxiao attempted to invoke an immense heavenly thunder attack, Jiang Yunyan intervened, cancelled the clash, reprimanded him, and took him away. 387

Journey with Xiao Yan

After Jiang Yunyan permitted him to remain with Xiao Yan's group, Lei Jingxiao asked Xiao Yan to take him across the Central Plains to challenge powerful experts. He initially boasted that he could handle any trouble they encountered, only to be defeated consecutively by Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian. 404 405

He later wagered against Xiao Yan by using Mighty Thunder Summoning. Xiao Yan endured and absorbed the heavenly lightning to cultivate the Heavenly Lightning Soul Forging technique, after which Lei Jingxiao accepted defeat and agreed to follow Xiao Yan's orders for one year. 406 407

During Xiao Yan's prolonged seclusion, Lei Jingxiao repeatedly challenged the Heavenly Secrets Talents Ranking and reached the top three in one category. He also forcefully secured a place among the Pill Convention's top hundred contestants. 465

Pill Convention and Spirit Clan Conflict

Lei Jingxiao joined the Pill Convention as Xiao Yan's bodyguard despite his lack of a conventional alchemist's fire-and-wood constitution. He sought to improve his soul power, learn alchemy, and eventually claim the Three Thousand Burning Flame to strengthen his fire attribute. 465 549

During the Pill Convention, he aided Xiao Yan's group in gathering medicinal herbs, helped protect Yao Qingyu, and gave her the precious Nine-Link Wood Spirit Bracelet to replenish her blood and vitality. 550 565

He and Wei Jiangyuan gathered information about the Nine-Jointed Jade Bamboo Heart needed for Yao Qingyu's treatment, discovering that Yi Xu of the Heavenly Nether Sect had taken it from Mist Mountain. He also admired Xiao Yan's use of Pill Lightning for cultivation and offered to provide lightning through his own Heaven-tier technique, though Xiao Yan explained that it was too powerful for the same purpose. 551 563 565

He fought alongside Qing Lin and Wei Jiangyuan against Ling Zhuo's side and the Spirit Clan. During the battle against Tianming Old Demon, he overcame his humiliation at being used as a deterrent and shielded Qing Lin with his own body. 614 635

When Xiao Yan was believed to have died after the Spirit Clan's attack on Holy Pill City, Lei Jingxiao exhausted himself attempting to avenge him with Heavenly Lightning. Jiang Yunyan subsequently arrived and tended to his backlash injuries. 669

Afterward, Jiang Yunyan brought him to a Thunder Pool containing Azure Underworld Lightning and a Thunder Pattern Jade Vein. She required him to absorb the lightning without Dou Qi defenses, forcing him to confront his fear and dependence on external advantages. His endurance led to a cultivation breakthrough and the breaking of an additional restriction she had placed on him. 672 673

Heavenly Tomb

Unable to aid Xiao Yan during the conflict with the Ancient Clan because he was undergoing seclusion, Lei Jingxiao regretted his absence and resolved to become stronger. 790

He reunited with Xiao Yan and Wei Jiangyuan before the expedition, finding that their years apart had strengthened rather than diminished their friendship. He entered the Heavenly Tomb as one of the Thunder Clan's two representatives, alongside Lei Dong. 794 804

Within the Heavenly Tomb, he fought alongside Xiao Yan's allies and cooperated with Feng Qiu to kill the Soul Clan prodigy Hun Ya. 877

He also met Xiao Xuan, greeting the ancestor without fear and openly acknowledging both his descent from Lei Ying and his ordinary relationship with his father. Xiao Xuan took a liking to his straightforward manner and sincere devotion to Xiao Yan. 877

His long-standing battle with Lei Dong allowed him to resolve some of his inner obsessions and enter a breakthrough state. He subsequently advanced to one-star Dou Sheng and became more composed while consolidating his realm. 899 900

Thunder Clan Succession Battle

Lei Jingxiao became a principal contender in the Thunder Clan's succession battle against Lei Dong. Xiao Yan and his companions helped him prepare, while Jiang Yunyan expressed pride in him and affirmed that she had fulfilled her promise to his mother. 1093

Lei Qingyue had recalled him from Origin Return Manor before the contest. After his return, Jiang Yunyan supplied the Fallen Heart Flame and other cultivation resources, allowing him to reach late two-star Dou Sheng before Xiao Yan's group arrived in the Thunder Realm. 1080 1092

Zi Yan's confession and encouragement brought his battle intent to its peak before the final confrontation. 1094

Lei Jingxiao fought Lei Dong evenly with lightning-based Heaven-tier techniques, wounded him with the concealed Fallen Heart Flame, and ultimately won their decisive clash using Heart Thunder Transforms into Edge. Lei Dong conceded defeat, and Jiang Yunyan recognized Lei Jingxiao as the rightful Thunder Clan heir. 1095 1096

After his victory, Lei Jingxiao embraced Zi Yan in front of the gathered spectators. His relationship with her became increasingly close, though Zi Yan remained shy and uncertain about openly defining it. 1097

The following day, Lei Ying disclosed the circumstances of Lei Jingxiao's mother's death and admitted that grief had led him to avoid his son. Lei Jingxiao kowtowed to his father and left without looking back. He then wandered to Jiang Yunyan's residence and broke down in her arms. 1097 1098

Death, Resurrection Discussions, and Origin Return Manor

Lei Jingxiao's death later became a source of guilt for Lei Ying. During negotiations with the allied clans, Xiao Yan discussed resurrection arrangements, while Lei Ying returned two Bodhi Seeds and decided to provide two portions of Void Lightning to Xiao Yan's group partly to ease his conscience. 1126

By the subsequent reinforcement operation, Lei Jingxiao was alive and identified himself as a member of Origin Return Manor. Xiao Yi Xian assigned him to accompany Zi Yan in the second wave of reinforcements to the besieged Thunder Clan. Despite his concern for the clan and Jiang Yunyan, he obeyed that assignment and asked Xiao Yan to look after his aunt. 1137

Marriage Alliance Proposal and Zhukun's Guidance

After Zhukun's return as a peak nine-star Dou Sheng, Thunder Clan elders proposed using Lei Jingxiao's affection for Zi Yan to establish a marriage alliance with the Ancient Void Dragon Clan. Because Lei Jingxiao had resolved to sever ties with the Thunder Clan, they intended to influence him through Jiang Yunyan and reinstate him as heir, with Lei Dong serving as his deputy. Lei Qingyue strongly opposed the scheme, while Lei Ying remained undecided. 1212

Lei Jingxiao later sparred with Zhukun, who suppressed his Dou Qi to one-star Dou Sheng but retained his exceptional physical strength and combat experience. Zhukun repeatedly exposed flaws in Lei Jingxiao's moves and shattered his strongest twin-spear lightning attack. Nevertheless, Lei Jingxiao refused to give up; Zhukun carefully controlled his blows to avoid unnecessary injuries during the guidance. 1214

War Against the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan

During the Continental Allied Army's battle against the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, Lei Jingxiao delivered a peak two-star Dou Sheng lightning attack into an enemy's exposed back. The strike severely injured the opponent, and Lei Jingxiao vanished through a black vortex before the enemy could land a counterattack. 1245

Later, he and Zi Yan fled from Nine Phoenix. Lei Miao, an elder Lei Jingxiao had strongly disliked, sacrificed himself to protect them, entrusted Lei Jingxiao with a Storage Ring, and declared him the Thunder Clan's future. Nine Phoenix destroyed Lei Miao's body and soul. 1261

Recognizing that Nine Phoenix intended to torment them rather than kill them immediately, Lei Jingxiao stopped fleeing and grimly accepted his situation. His despair deepened when Feng Ye emerged from the dissipating Ice Crystal Storm and the battlefield assumed Xiao Yan had been defeated. Feng Ye then unexpectedly attacked the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's own forces, overturning that apparent outcome. 1261

Relationships

Xiao Yan

Lei Jingxiao began as Xiao Yan's rival but came to regard him as an elder brother. He accepted a one-year agreement to follow Xiao Yan's orders, later continued serving as his bodyguard and ally, and repeatedly risked himself for Xiao Yan's companions. 407 549 550

His continued presence at Starfall Pavilion was initially based on personal friendship rather than formal membership. Xiao Yan felt indebted to him for this loyalty, supported his pursuit of Zi Yan, and provided him with a Bodhi Seed that helped him advance to two-star Dou Sheng. Lei Jingxiao subsequently formally joined Origin Return Manor. 991 1083 1137

Jiang Yunyan

Jiang Yunyan is Lei Jingxiao's maternal aunt, guardian, and strict teacher. He fears her discipline but depends on her deeply, while she is protective of him and takes pride in his eventual growth. 669 1093

After learning the truth about his mother's death, he sought her out and cried in her arms. Even after resolving to break with the Thunder Clan, Jiang Yunyan remained his most important emotional connection to it, prompting the elders to consider using her influence to control his decisions. 1098 1137 1212

Lei Ying

Lei Ying is Lei Jingxiao's father and the patriarch of the Thunder Clan. Lei Jingxiao initially sought his approval, and their relationship became more complicated after Lei Ying revealed the truth concerning Lei Jingxiao's mother's death. 877 1097

Lei Ying admitted that the energy Lei Jingxiao carried at birth had caused his mother's death and that his own guilt and grief had led him to avoid his son. Lei Jingxiao felt hurt and betrayed by the confession and left after kowtowing to him. Lei Ying later expressed guilt over Lei Jingxiao's death, but remained silent when the elders debated manipulating his relationship with Zi Yan for political gain. 1098 1126 1212

Zi Yan

Lei Jingxiao and Zi Yan initially clashed after he mistook her for an enemy, but they later found common ground in their shared love of battle. Their relationship developed into mutual affection, with Zi Yan encouraging him before the succession battle and Lei Jingxiao rushing to embrace her after winning. 649 1057 1094 1097

Xiao Yan encouraged him to express his feelings directly and emphasized that any relationship depended on Zi Yan's own wishes. Over several years, Lei Jingxiao devoted himself to accompanying her, though their mutual inexperience kept their relationship from advancing quickly. 918 991 1094

Their deepening affection later became the basis for the Thunder Clan elders' proposed marriage alliance after Zhukun's return. During the war against the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan, they were pursued together by Nine Phoenix and survived Lei Miao's intervention at the cost of the elder's life. 1212 1261

Qing Lin

Lei Jingxiao initially underestimated Qing Lin because of her seemingly attendant-like position beside Xiao Yan. After she defeated and froze him during their spar, he recognized her terrifying combat ability. He later protected her during the battle against Tianming Old Demon. 404 635

Xiao Yi Xian

Xiao Yi Xian defeated Lei Jingxiao through careful poison deployment after Qing Lin had worn him down. Their relationship later became cooperative and friendly, with Lei Jingxiao expressing a desire to protect her during the Pill Convention. 405 505

He came to respect her judgment in combat and later addressed her as his sister-in-law. As a member of Origin Return Manor, he obeyed her deployment orders even when personally anxious about the Thunder Clan's safety. 607 1137

Wei Jiangyuan

Wei Jiangyuan is one of Lei Jingxiao's close companions from the Pill Convention. The two frequently banter, cooperate in battle, and support one another alongside Xiao Yan. 565 614

Their reunion before the Heavenly Tomb confirmed that years apart had not weakened their bond. Lei Jingxiao also sought Wei Jiangyuan's advice about pursuing Zi Yan, despite Xiao Yan's encouragement to speak to her directly. 794 991

Yao Qingyu

Lei Jingxiao assisted Yao Qingyu during the Pill Convention and willingly gave her the Nine-Link Wood Spirit Bracelet when she required its life-restoring effects. 550 565

Lei Qingyue

Lei Qingyue is Lei Jingxiao's uncle by marriage and a senior Thunder Clan strategist. Their exchanges are playful but caring, and Lei Qingyue understood Lei Jingxiao's reluctance to leave Zi Yan when recalling him to the clan. 1080 1212

Lei Qingyue had supported nurturing Lei Jingxiao when other elders favored Lei Dong. He later opposed using Jiang Yunyan to pressure Lei Jingxiao into a marriage alliance and challenged the elders' opportunistic offer to restore him as heir. 1212

Lei Dong

Lei Dong is Lei Jingxiao's longtime rival and fellow Thunder Clan Heavenly Tomb representative. Their battle in the Heavenly Tomb helped Lei Jingxiao resolve inner obsessions and reach Dou Sheng. Lei Jingxiao later defeated him in the succession contest, after which Lei Dong conceded. 804 899 900 1096

The Thunder Clan elders later proposed placing Lei Dong beneath Lei Jingxiao as his deputy if Lei Jingxiao could be persuaded to return and secure a marriage alliance with Zi Yan. 1212

Zhukun

Zhukun, Zi Yan's father and a peak nine-star Dou Sheng, provided Lei Jingxiao with sparring guidance. Even while limiting his Dou Qi to one-star Dou Sheng, he easily dismantled Lei Jingxiao's attacks through superior physique, experience, and precision, while ensuring that the training did not inflict unnecessary injuries. 1212 1214

Lei Miao

Lei Miao was one of the Thunder Clan elders Lei Jingxiao disliked most. Nevertheless, he sacrificed himself without hesitation to save Lei Jingxiao and Zi Yan from Nine Phoenix, leaving Lei Jingxiao a Storage Ring and identifying him as the clan's future before his body and soul were destroyed. The sacrifice shocked Lei Jingxiao and complicated his feelings toward the elder and the clan. 1261

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