Xiao Changge

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Changge (萧长歌)
Alias(es)	Little Changge 3
Species/Race	Human; transmigrator 2 6
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Electrolux's disciple; student of the Sun Moon Empire's Royal Soul Engineer Academy; medicine-sales partner of a local restaurant 2 27 38 41
Occupation/Role	Soul master, alchemy practitioner, Soul Tool student and crafter; formerly a chef and restaurant security guard 8 9 17 43
Martial Soul	Vermilion Bird Martial Soul, a divine-beast martial soul believed to be incompletely awakened; publicly presented as a phoenix-type martial soul 4 21 35
Innate Spirit Power	Level 30 before being crippled by Shrek 4 22
Status	Alive
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Flame Mantra — Yellow-tier low-grade	2	Received after accepting Electrolux as his master. The technique can evolve by absorbing beast flames, artificial flames, and Heavenly Flames.
Spirit Power Level 10	4	Reached the threshold to absorb his first spirit ring after cultivating under Electrolux.
Level 19; First Spirit Ring — 15,000 years	7	Defeated and absorbed the Golden-Winged Fire Crane's spirit ring with Electrolux neutralizing the beast's remnant-soul attack.
Spirit Power Level 20	11	Reached Great Spirit Master level and became eligible for a second spirit ring.
Second Spirit Ring — over 40,000 years	14 19	Defeated and absorbed the Four-Winged Fire Phosphorus Bird's ring.
Dou Practitioner	15	Broke through after using the Mantra of Burning to absorb and evolve through the Purple Flame.
Flame Mantra — quasi-mid/high Yellow-tier	16	Refined both the Purple Flame and the Four-Winged Fire Phosphorus Bird's flame, raising the technique's grade.
Spirit Power approximately Level 27	17	Had not yet recovered his original innate Level 30 spirit power.
Spirit Power Level 29	19	Approached Level 30 after obtaining greater access to cultivation resources through medicine sales.
Fallen Heart Flame Sub-Flame; Spirit Power Level 30	41	Absorbed the Heavenly Flame sub-flame after entering the Sun Moon Empire's Royal Soul Engineer Academy, reaching the threshold for a third spirit ring.
Peach Blossom Flame	43 44	Received and refined the fifth-tier beast flame of the Kui Wood Beast; its gentle nature greatly improves his low-grade alchemy.
Third Spirit Ring — 65,000 years; Spirit Power Level 36	50	Absorbed the Natural Azureflame Bird's healing flame and spirit ring with Electrolux handling the Soul Shock.
Flame Mantra — around low to mid Profound-tier	52	Advanced after accumulating multiple beast flames and the Fallen Heart Flame Sub-Flame. Its flame-devouring evolution has no inherent upper limit.
Third-grade alchemy	63 64	Successfully refined an Ice-Cold Pill, a third-grade pill intended to support future absorption of stronger Heavenly Flame sub-flames.
Magic artifact rings	67 68	Electrolux forged a set of ten rings that use the Vermilion Bird Martial Soul as a power source to release stored magic; Xiao Changge successfully tested the first ring's Fire God's Finger.

Background

Xiao Changge was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth and never knew his father. He grew up without family support or the money needed to awaken a martial soul. A kind spirit engineer from the Sun Moon Empire eventually helped him awaken the Vermilion Bird Martial Soul and revealed his unprecedented innate Level 30 spirit power. 3 4 22

Shrek Academy killed the spirit engineer before he could take Xiao Changge to the Sun Moon Empire. Shrek then forced Xiao Changge to provide his soul power and martial-soul essence to Ma Xiaotao, whose Evil Fire needed suppression. Once he no longer served that purpose, he was crippled, expelled, and given 100 gold soul coins. 4 22

After encountering the remnant soul of Electrolux, Xiao Changge accepted him as his master in exchange for guidance and the Flame Mantra. His immediate aim became recovering his lost strength and eventually taking revenge on Shrek and Ma Xiaotao, though Electrolux continually warns him not to let hatred destroy his judgment. 2 8 13

After rebuilding himself to Level 29, Xiao Changge chose to enter the Sun Moon Empire rather than return to Shrek or enroll at Star Luo Imperial Academy. His decision is motivated both by the Fallen Heart Flame Sub-Flame offered through the choice and by his desire to avenge the Sun Moon Empire spirit engineer Shrek killed. 27 28

His exceptional first two ten-thousand-year spirit rings led Jing Hongchen, Kong Deming, and other Sun Moon Empire authorities to treat him as an exceptional prospect. He was admitted to the Royal Soul Engineer Academy by special arrangement despite being over the usual age limit. 35 38 41

Personality

Xiao Changge is driven, resentful, and intensely conscious of the future stolen from him. Shrek's murder of his benefactor and his own exploitation by Ma Xiaotao remain the central motives behind his pursuit of power. 4 14

Despite this hatred, he is capable of restraint. He accepts Electrolux's warnings against harming innocents, seeks legitimate work rather than spending Shrek's compensation, and maintains a distinction between those he believes wronged him and ordinary people who treated him kindly. 8 13 14

He values reciprocity deeply. He treats Electrolux and the restaurant owner with gratitude because they support him, shares medicine-sale profits with the owner, and considers their assistance essential to his recovery. 14 19 23

Xiao Changge has become more strategically patient as his position improves. He chose the Sun Moon Empire for its long-term cultivation benefits, kept his unusual origins and system secret from even Electrolux, and accepted Jing Hongchen's protection for the Far North expedition rather than acting alone. 27 64 70

Abilities & Skills

Vermilion Bird Martial Soul

Xiao Changge possesses the Vermilion Bird Martial Soul, identified by Electrolux as a divine-beast martial soul whose status exceeds that of a phoenix. Its full potential is believed to remain sealed or incomplete.

• Awakened with innate Level 30 spirit power. 4
• Exerts soul-power suppression on other beast martial souls. 8
• Its incomplete awakening may be connected to Xiao Changge's weak body at the time of awakening and may improve as he grows stronger. 21
• Its flames may eventually be usable as an additional component of the Buddha Fury Fire Lotus. 21
• Serves as the power source for Electrolux's magic artifact rings, allowing Xiao Changge to circumvent the Douluo Plane's restrictions on foreign magic. 67 68

Flame Mantra

The Flame Mantra is Xiao Changge's cultivation technique. Initially a Yellow-tier low-grade technique, it grows by absorbing different types of flame.

• Absorbed the Tier 6 beast flame, Purple Flame, and the Four-Winged Fire Phosphorus Bird's flame. 15 16
• Reached quasi-mid/high Yellow-tier after refining both flames. 16
• Provides the foundation for his flame-based cultivation and the Buddha Fury Fire Lotus. 15 16
• Further evolution depends on acquiring and successfully refining additional powerful flames. 2 16
• Absorbed the Fallen Heart Flame Sub-Flame, Peach Blossom Flame, and Natural Azureflame Bird's healing flame. 41 44 50
• Advanced to around low to mid Profound-tier after absorbing its accumulated flames. 52
• Cannot be replaced by another cultivation method without dispersing the cultivation built through it; its ultimate growth depends on devouring increasingly powerful flames. 52

Dou Techniques and Ruler Combat

Xiao Changge uses battle techniques associated with the Xiao Yan template, combining mobility, close-range strikes, and Heavy Profound Ruler attacks.

• Explosive Step — movement technique used to evade ranged fire attacks and close distance. 6 14
• Sucking Palm — generates a pulling force against opponents. 6
• Fire Blowing Palm — a Profound-tier combat technique acquired through the system after Xiao Changge helped others during his travels. 4
• Eight Extremities Collapse — close-range impact technique used to bring down both the Golden-Winged Fire Crane and Four-Winged Fire Phosphorus Bird. 7 14
• Flame Splitting Wave Ruler — Earth-tier low-grade ruler technique used as his decisive attack against the Four-Winged Fire Phosphorus Bird. 5 14
• Ruler Release Burst — releases the suppression imposed by the Heavy Profound Ruler for a sudden increase in strength and speed. 3

Buddha Fury Fire Lotus

The Buddha Fury Fire Lotus is Xiao Changge's ultimate flame-fusion technique, created by combining multiple flames into a destructive lotus.

• Requires at least two flames; Xiao Changge obtained the necessary Purple Flame and Four-Winged Fire Phosphorus Bird flame. 15 16
• Its power increases as more flames are fused. 15
• Electrolux considers it highly dangerous and advises Xiao Changge to avoid reckless use or deploying it near allies. 21
• Xiao Changge's growing collection of flames, including the Fallen Heart Flame Sub-Flame and Peach Blossom Flame, gives the technique substantially greater future potential. 41 43

Magic

Electrolux began teaching Xiao Changge both light-element magic and necromancy.

• Light-element magic has directly assisted Xiao Changge's alchemy by stabilizing flame control and supporting pill refinement. 10 17
• Necromancy is part of Electrolux's instruction, though no specific necromantic spell cast personally by Xiao Changge has been documented. 10
• Foreign magic cannot be cast directly on the Douluo Plane without risking backlash from its world rules. Electrolux therefore adapted his magic into ring artifacts powered by Xiao Changge's martial soul. 67
• Xiao Changge successfully used the first magic ring to cast Fire God's Finger, destroying a reinforced humanoid target. 67
• Electrolux later forged ten rings intended to store and release offensive, light, and necromantic magic for Xiao Changge. 68

Alchemy

Using the Pharmacopoeia and his acquired flames, Xiao Changge has begun producing medicines for both personal development and profit.

• Successfully refined a first-rank pill with healing, stamina-restoring, and energy-restoring properties. 17
• Produces wound-healing powders and decoctions for internal injuries. 19
• Uses medicine sales to fund cultivation resources rather than relying solely on restaurant wages. 18 19
• Refined a second-grade pill that temporarily increases combat power at the cost of a subsequent weakened state. 45 46
• Peach Blossom Flame is his preferred flame for first- and second-grade pills because of its gentle, controllable properties. 43 45
• Successfully refined the third-grade Ice-Cold Pill, which can assist with absorbing beast flames and Heavenly Flame sub-flames. 63 64
• Lacks a formal alchemy teacher; he relies on the Pharmacopoeia, Electrolux's support, and repeated trial and error. 62

Soul Tool Crafting

After joining the Sun Moon Empire's Royal Soul Engineer Academy, Xiao Changge began studying Soul Tool theory and construction.

• Created a Soul Tool Remote-Controlled Car with Electrolux's guidance; it is assessed at approximately Class 1 and has no offensive or defensive function. 41 43
• Was admitted as a dual-track student in the Soul Guidance and combat departments, receiving a mimicry cultivation chamber and Soul Tool materials. 38
• Continues to use Soul Tool study as a practical supplement to his cultivation, alchemy, and future force-building plans. 41 43

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Heavy Profound Ruler — a system-provided weapon that suppresses Xiao Changge's soul power while carried; removing its restraint enables the Ruler Release Burst. It also functions as a weighted-training tool and the medium for ruler techniques. 3
• Storage Ring — obtained after defeating the Four-Winged Fire Phosphorus Bird. 14 15
• Purple Flame — Tier 6 beast flame from the Amethyst Winged Lion King; used for combat, alchemy, and evolving the Flame Mantra. 15
• Four-Winged Fire Phosphorus Bird's flame — a second beast flame extracted with Electrolux's help and refined alongside the Purple Flame. 15 16
• Pharmacopoeia — an alchemical reference described as capable of guiding an alchemist as far as the eighth grade. 18
• Fallen Heart Flame Sub-Flame — a weakened copy of the fourteenth-ranked Heavenly Flame. It accelerates cultivation through automatic energy tempering and retains reduced heart-flame, soul-burning, and emotional-interference effects. 27 41
• Peach Blossom Flame — a fifth-tier Kui Wood Beast flame with limited combat value but exceptional suitability for refining mild, low-grade pills. 43 44
• Natural Azureflame Bird's healing flame — a low-offense flame that heals injuries and supplements Xiao Changge's medical and recovery capabilities. 48 50
• Magic artifact rings — ten rings forged by Electrolux to store magic and channel it through Xiao Changge's Vermilion Bird Martial Soul. 67 68
• Soul Tool Remote-Controlled Car — a Class 1-level noncombat Soul Tool Xiao Changge constructed as part of his early Soul Tool training. 43
• Red Dust Protection — a Class 9 automatic defensive Soul Tool lent to Xiao Changge by Jing Hongchen for the Far North journey. 71
• Class 8 combat Soul Tools — equipment provided by Jing Hongchen for Xiao Changge's protection during his expedition preparations. 71

Relationships

• Electrolux — master, mentor, and spiritual companion. He teaches Xiao Changge cultivation, magic, and survival while repeatedly urging him to pursue revenge without abandoning reason. 2 8 10
• Ma Xiaotao — principal enemy. She absorbed Xiao Changge's soul power and martial-soul essence to suppress her Evil Fire, then regarded his expulsion as justified. 4 13 22
• Shrek Academy — the institution Xiao Changge holds responsible for killing his benefactor, crippling him, and ruining his future. 4 14
• Sun Moon Empire spirit engineer — unnamed benefactor who awakened Xiao Changge's martial soul and intended to take him to the Sun Moon Empire before Shrek killed him. 4 22
• Restaurant Owner — former employer and continuing business partner. He gives Xiao Changge work, fairly shares medicine-sale profits, provides connections for cheaper cultivation resources, and continues selling Xiao Changge's medicines after his departure for the Sun Moon Empire. 8 19 23 27
• Ling Luochen — sympathetic Shrek senior who knows of Xiao Changge's suffering and confronts Ma Xiaotao over his treatment. 22
• Jing Hongchen — Hall Master and academy dean who investigates Xiao Changge's background, arranges his exceptional admission, supplies cultivation and Soul Tool resources, and personally accompanies him toward the Far North. 36 38 41 70
• Kong Deming — Sun Moon Empire elder who recognizes Xiao Changge's potential, supports protecting his identity, and regards him as a valuable talent. 45 68
• Yue Ge — a Titled Douluo and Level-Nine Soul Engineer whom Xiao Changge once mistook for a young girl and aided with medicine and milk candy. She later takes an unusual interest in him and requests lodging across from his dormitory. 55 59
• Exploding Iron King — an eighth-level Soul Engineer and Soul Douluo who assisted Xiao Changge's Natural Azureflame Bird hunt and warned him about the danger of absorbing a high-year spirit ring. 47 49 50
• Nan Shuishui — Earth Dragon Sect master who receives Xiao Changge and Jing Hongchen for negotiations after Jing seeks access to her sect's secret Ice Vein. 71

Story Role / Major Arcs

Recovery under Electrolux

After being crippled and discarded by Shrek, Xiao Changge accepts Electrolux as his master and begins rebuilding his cultivation. He takes the risk of absorbing a 15,000-year first spirit ring, immediately returning to Level 19. 2 5 7

Restaurant Work and Resource Building

Rather than spend Shrek's 100 gold soul coins, Xiao Changge works as a chef and security guard at a restaurant. He protects the establishment from spirit masters attempting to dine and dash, then turns his alchemy into a medicine business that funds his cultivation. 8 9 19

Second Ring and Flame Refinement

After reaching Level 20, Xiao Changge returns to the Star Dou Great Forest and defeats the Four-Winged Fire Phosphorus Bird. He gains its spirit ring, obtains two beast flames, advances to Dou Shi, and unlocks the ability to form the Buddha Fury Fire Lotus. 14 15 16

Establishing a Force

As his medicine business succeeds, the restaurant owner and Electrolux encourage Xiao Changge to establish his own pharmacy or force. He begins considering collective power necessary for gathering resources and facing major factions such as Shrek and the Holy Spirit Cult. 23

Electrolux advises him not to establish a major faction prematurely. Xiao Changge should first reach the Soul King realm, build a small foundation, and expand gradually in accordance with the increasingly demanding power balance of the era. 25

Joining the Sun Moon Empire

Xiao Changge rejects returning to Shrek and chooses the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy, securing the Fallen Heart Flame Sub-Flame as his reward. He preserves his commercial relationship with the restaurant owner while entering the Sun Moon Empire to gain education, resources, and a political foothold against Shrek. 27 28 35

His unprecedented two ten-thousand-year spirit rings draw the attention of Jing Hongchen, Kong Deming, the imperial court, and Mingde Hall. He is accepted by special arrangement and begins training in both Soul Tool engineering and conventional combat. 38 41

Academy Training and Alchemy Advancement

At the Royal Soul Engineer Academy, Xiao Changge constructs a Class 1 Soul Tool Remote-Controlled Car, earns the Peach Blossom Flame, and advances his alchemy from first-grade pills to second- and third-grade refinement. 43 45 46 64

The successful third-grade Ice-Cold Pill becomes an important preparation for absorbing stronger Heavenly Flame sub-flames in the future. 63 64

Third Ring and Flame Evolution

With Jing Hongchen's support, Xiao Changge travels to the Heaven Dou Empire to hunt the Natural Azureflame Bird. He acquires its healing flame and 65,000-year third spirit ring, reaching Level 36. 47 50

The accumulated Purple Flame, lower-grade beast flames, Peach Blossom Flame, and Fallen Heart Flame Sub-Flame raise the Flame Mantra to around low to mid Profound-tier. 52

Magic Artifact Development

Because direct use of Electrolux's foreign magic would provoke backlash from the Douluo Plane, Electrolux adapts his inheritance into enchanted rings powered by Xiao Changge's martial soul. Xiao Changge successfully tests Fire God's Finger before Electrolux forges a full set of ten magic rings for combat and protection. 67 68

Far North Expedition and Earth Dragon Sect Negotiations

Xiao Changge resolves to enter the Far North for rare medicinal resources and an undisclosed objective. Though initially reluctant to involve others, he accepts Jing Hongchen's personal protection and receives high-level Soul Tools for the journey. 70

During the expedition preparations, Xiao Changge reveals the existence of Earth Dragon Sect's secret Ice Vein. Jing Hongchen chooses to seek a negotiated exchange with Nan Shuishui before considering force, recognizing the vein's potential value for cultivation and Soul Tool production. 71

Notable Quotes

“I, Xiao Changge, want revenge! Shrek! Ma Xiaotao! You wait!” 1

“Working to earn money is not shameful.” 8

“I cannot possibly lose to Ma Xiaotao.” 64