Nalan Yanran

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Nalan Yanran (纳兰嫣然)
Alias(es)	Saintess of the Misty Cloud Sect
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Nalan Family; Misty Cloud Sect
Occupation/Role	Disciple of Misty Cloud Sect leader Yun Yun; Hidden Dragon Ranking contestant
Status	Active
First Appearance	36

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Three-star Dou Zhe	37	Considered one of the Jia Ma Empire’s foremost young geniuses and expected to contend for first place in the Hidden Dragon Ranking.
Five-star Dou Zhe	98	Her moon-white robe bears five golden stars when she arrives in Wutan City to annul her engagement; Yao Feng notes that the Wind Spirit Liquid had worked well.

Background / History

Nalan Yanran is Nalan Jie’s granddaughter and Nalan Su’s daughter. As a child, she was betrothed to Xiao Yan through an agreement between their grandfathers, Nalan Jie and the former head of the Xiao Family. She later became Yun Yun’s disciple and the saintess of the Misty Cloud Sect. 51 52 99

Before meeting Yao Feng, she and Misty Cloud Sect elder Ge Ye search for Snow Spirit Grass to ease Nalan Jie’s suffering from Brand Poison. A late third-tier Snow Ape nearly kills her after it exploits an opening in Ge Ye’s battle; Yao Feng intervenes, and Yanran kills the incapacitated beast with her green longsword. 36 37

She travels with Yao Feng and Ge Ye to the Jia Ma Imperial Capital, where she becomes increasingly impressed by Yao Feng’s cultivation, alchemy, and willingness to protect her. She registers him for the Hidden Dragon Ranking and introduces him to her father and grandfather at the tournament. 37 39 51

During the Hidden Dragon Ranking, Yanran defeats nine opponents in the opening melee, but Ouyang Ke’s poison impairs her Dou Qi during their later match. After recovering with a Detoxification Pill, she wins third place overall and receives a third-grade Clearwind Pill. 53 60 62

When Yao Feng treats Nalan Jie’s Brand Poison, Yanran witnesses his control of the Mysterious Yellow Flame. After he successfully cures her grandfather, the Nalan Family regards him as a major benefactor. 80 84

Yanran later travels to Wutan City with Ge Ye to dissolve her engagement to Xiao Yan. She insists that she wishes to pursue her own martial path rather than remain bound to a marriage arranged by others. The confrontation ends with Xiao Yan issuing a repudiation letter and challenging her to a three-year agreement at the Misty Cloud Sect. 98 101

Appearance

Nalan Yanran is a young woman with smooth, pale skin, an oval face, bright large eyes, and cherry-red lips. Her long black hair is simply tied behind her head, giving her a neat and capable appearance. 36

• Wears green jade earrings that chime when they move. 36
• Uses a green longsword in combat. 36
• Wears a moon-white robe on formal occasions and during her visit to Wutan City. 51 98
• Her five-star Dou Zhe status is displayed by five golden stars embroidered on her robe. 98

Personality

Yanran is proud of her talent and combat ability, having grown up as a favored genius of both the Nalan Family and the Misty Cloud Sect. She enjoys receiving Yao Feng’s recognition after her victories and becomes frustrated when comparing her cultivation and alchemy talent to his. 52 53

Despite her pride, she is caring toward people close to her. Her search for Snow Spirit Grass is motivated by Nalan Jie’s pain, and she comforts Xue Ying after learning of the latter’s past. 37 51

She is determined to control her own future. This determination drives her to confront the Xiao Family over an engagement she never chose, even when the confrontation becomes humiliating and hostile. 99 101

Abilities & Skills

Wind-Attribute Dou Techniques

Yanran specializes in wind-attribute movement and offensive techniques.

• Wind Riding Steps — Uses wind beneath her feet to move with exceptional agility and evade attacks. 53 60
• Wind Ripples — Releases pale-green ripples that strike and throw back surrounding opponents; it repels Ouyang Ke during their match. 53 60
• Can concentrate wind-attribute Dou Qi along her hand blade for close-range attacks. 60
• Her techniques improve significantly after receiving Wind Spirit Liquid from Yao Feng. 82 83

Combat Ability

Yanran can decisively overpower cultivators below the Dou Zhe realm.

• Defeated nine opponents alone in the Hidden Dragon Ranking’s first round without allowing any of them to land a hit. 53
• Finished a severely injured late third-tier Snow Ape by driving her sword into its head. 36
• Her close-range fighting is vulnerable to concealed poison; Ouyang Ke’s poisonous mist slows and nearly stagnates her Dou Qi. 60

Equipment / Items

• Green longsword — Used to kill the Snow Ape after Yao Feng incapacitates it. 36
• Wind Spirit Liquid — Four jade bottles gifted by Yao Feng to enhance wind-attribute cultivation and Dou Skills. 82
• Third-grade Clearwind Pill — Awarded for taking third place in the Hidden Dragon Ranking. 62

Relationships

• Yao Feng — Savior, friend, and source of growing affection. He rescues her from the Snow Ape, helps cure Nalan Jie, gives her Wind Spirit Liquid, and supports her during the dispute with Xiao Yan. 36 39 76 82 101
• Nalan Jie — Grandfather. Yanran searches for Snow Spirit Grass to relieve his Brand Poison and is deeply relieved when Yao Feng cures him. 37 78 84
• Nalan Su — Father. He is grateful to Yao Feng for saving Yanran and notices her unusual behavior around him. 51 53
• Yun Yun — Master and leader of the Misty Cloud Sect. Yanran is her disciple. 52 99
• Ge Ye — Misty Cloud Sect elder assigned as her protector; accompanies her during the Snow Spirit Grass search and the visit to the Xiao Family. 36 98 99
• Xiao Yan — Former fiancé and future three-year-agreement opponent. Their engagement dispute ends in mutual hostility and Xiao Yan’s repudiation letter. 99 101
• Liu Ling — Senior brother in the Misty Cloud Sect and a pursuer whose attention she increasingly avoids. Yao Feng warns her to stay away from him. 51 77 82
• Xue Ying — Acquaintance. Yanran comforts her and assures her that no one will bully her again. 51 61

Story Role / Major Arcs

Snow Ape Encounter

Yanran is attacked while seeking Snow Spirit Grass for Nalan Jie. Yao Feng saves her with an Earth-tier Dou Technique, and she delivers the final blow to the Snow Ape. Their groups then travel together to the Imperial Capital. 36 37

Hidden Dragon Ranking

Yanran competes in the Jia Ma Empire’s triennial youth tournament. She advances through the first round by defeating nine challengers, suffers poisoning in her match against Ouyang Ke, recovers, and ultimately finishes third. 51 62

Nalan Jie’s Treatment

Yanran welcomes Yao Feng to the Nalan Family and observes his treatment of Nalan Jie’s Brand Poison. She receives Wind Spirit Liquid from him and becomes increasingly wary of Liu Ling. 80 84

Xiao Family Engagement Dispute

Yanran goes to Wutan City to annul her childhood engagement with Xiao Yan, citing her desire to determine her own path. Xiao Yan rejects her terms, issues a repudiation letter, and establishes a three-year challenge at the Misty Cloud Sect. 98 101

Notable Quotes

“Yanran is devoted to pursuing her own martial path so that she may control her own fate.” 99

“I came here today because of neither your talent nor its absence.” 100

“Nalan Yanran doesn't need to curry favor with anyone.” 101