Xiao Xiao

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xiao Xiao (萧萧)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Class One; Shrek Academy reserve team
Occupation/Role	Student; control- and assault-oriented Soul Master
Status	Active
First Appearance	5

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Rank 19	10	Nearing the next bottleneck while planning her second soul-ring path.
Rank 20 / Two-ring Soul Master	12 13	Broke through under Mu En's guidance and absorbed a roughly 700-year Black-Iron Crow Beast soul ring for her Three-Life Soul-Suppressing Cauldron.
Rank 24	14	Reached this level before the freshman assessment.
Rank 29	31	Approached Rank 30 while cultivating under Mu En. She had the power of a soul bone in her right leg suppressed so she could prepare for a stronger third soul ring.
Rank 30 / Three-ring Soul Elder	39 40	Broke through and absorbed a Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear soul ring under Gong Changlong and Zhang Lexuan's supervision. She also obtained the Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear Right Palm Bone.
Rank 35	73	Reached Rank 35 following a period of mental cultivation and advancement alongside Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong. She subsequently went to absorb a soul bone under Mu En's guard.

Background

Xiao Xiao arrived at Shrek Academy as a new student and met Jiang Bai while asking for directions to registration. Drawn to Xue Ying's appearance, she accompanied Jiang Bai to register and learned that his companion was a detached martial soul rather than a soul beast. 5

She initially became alarmed after Jiang Bai discussed the dangers of improperly cultivating twin martial souls. An academy elder clarified that twin martial souls could guarantee exceptional potential if cultivated correctly, prompting Xiao Xiao to seek more experienced guidance. 5

While approaching Rank 20, Xiao Xiao chose an assault-oriented direction for her Three-Life Soul-Suppressing Cauldron. Jiang Bai advised her to increase the cauldron's weight and eventually seek a gravity-control skill, while Mu En provided cultivation guidance, protection, resources, and access to suitable soul beasts. 10 11 12

She absorbed the soul ring of a roughly 700-year Black-Iron Crow Beast in Shrek's Beast Arena, strengthening her cauldron and reaching two rings. By the following term, Mu En was teaching her and had offered to formally accept her as a disciple if she passed his test. 13 22 31

As she approached Rank 30, Xiao Xiao chose to have the power of a soul bone in her right leg suppressed rather than take an immediate cultivation boost. She wanted to strengthen her physical foundation enough to absorb an unusually powerful third soul ring. 31

After reaching Rank 30, Xiao Xiao returned to the Beast Fighting Arena for her third soul ring. Gong Changlong provided a Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear captured by Zhang Lexuan, and Xiao Xiao successfully absorbed both its soul ring and the External Soul Bone it produced. The soul-bone absorption was difficult enough to leave her frightened and exhausted. 39 40

Appearance

Xiao Xiao is a small, youthful girl with a ponytail and notably lively eyes. She wears a red jade pendant around her neck. 5 6 12 31

• Her red jade emits heat, which makes the ice-aligned Xue Ying uncomfortable. 12
• She commonly carries Xue Ying and is openly fond of the detached martial soul. 6 15 22
• After absorbing the Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear Right Palm Bone, a green mark appeared on her hand as the External Soul Bone's visible sign. 40

Personality

Xiao Xiao is expressive, earnest, and competitive. She openly declares herself a genius, becomes frustrated when underestimated, and resolves to surpass stronger seniors such as Ma Xiaotao. 15 31

She is also proactive about cultivation. Rather than passively accepting a soul-ring choice, she consults Jiang Bai and Mu En about shaping her future path. Although initially frightened by powerful figures and soul beasts, she continues seeking advancement. She even delayed the benefit of a right-leg soul bone to pursue a stronger third ring. 11 12 13 31

She values her friendships strongly. She feels excluded when Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong grow closer, worries over Huo Yuhao's safety, and is genuinely angered when Jiang Bai leaves the academy without personally informing her. 17 22 31

Xiao Xiao is courageous when her companions and Shrek's reputation are at stake. She distributed Invincible Barriers to her companions before a dangerous encounter and voluntarily faced a Soul King alongside Jiang Bai during the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament. 48 54

Abilities & Skills

Twin Martial Souls

Xiao Xiao possesses twin martial souls: the Three-Life Soul-Suppressing Cauldron and a flute martial soul. She initially kept this talent private before revealing it to Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, Jiang Bai, and Mu En. 5 11 32

• Her two martial souls give her a potential total of eighteen soul rings. 10
• Improper cultivation of twin martial souls carries a risk of bodily collapse during soul-ring absorption. 5
• Mu En considers her twin martial souls sufficient potential for extremely high future cultivation. 17
• She intends for the cauldron to focus on offense while allowing her second martial soul to develop along a more control-oriented path. 10

Three-Life Soul-Suppressing Cauldron

Her named martial soul is a cauldron-type martial soul capable of battlefield control, suppression, and direct offense. 11 18

• Her first soul skill produces a concussion with a stunning effect. 11
• She chose to develop the cauldron toward the assault path while retaining its control utility. 10 11
• After absorbing the Black-Iron Crow Beast ring, the cauldron became exceptionally durable and could withstand the Hell White Tiger's current power without shattering. 13 22
• Her third soul ring came from a Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear, further strengthening her cauldron's assault capabilities. 39 40
• Its weight and impact were sufficient to leave Xie Huanyue's arms numb when he intercepted a charging cauldron during reserve-team selection. 42

Cauldron Shock

Cauldron Shock is Xiao Xiao's major suppression technique. By combining her two soul rings, she merges three cauldrons into one and generates immense restrictive pressure. 18

• It can immobilize an ordinary Soul Elder-level opponent. 18 19
• She used it to stop Wu Feng from defending Ning Tian and later to suppress Jiang Bai during the inter-class match. 18
• Jiang Bai judged the skill to possess great raw force but insufficient finesse. 19

Soul-Calming Cauldron

Soul-Calming Cauldron is a powerful suppression technique used after Xiao Xiao attained three rings. It allows her to restrict enemies with the cauldron's oppressive force. 55 56

• During her match against Tang Xiaolei and Blood Wolf, she used the technique to restrain Tang Xiaolei while preventing Blood Wolf from breaking through the suppression. 55
• Its restrictive force was sufficient to hinder the Soul King Tang Xiaolei, though it could not independently defeat him. 56

Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear Right Palm Bone

Xiao Xiao possesses the Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear Right Palm Bone, an External Soul Bone acquired alongside her third soul ring. 40

• The External Soul Bone manifests through a green mark on her hand. 40
• It grants a terrifying tearing claw attack effective against opponents whose physical defenses are comparatively weak. 55
• She used the bone's power to severely injure Tang Xiaolei, a long-range Soul King, after Jiang Bai created an opening for her. 55

Combat Ability

Xiao Xiao can fight independently when her teammates are incapacitated. During the freshman assessment, she defeated the Lan sisters alone after Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong were removed from the fight. 15

• She used nearly all her soul power to delay opponents so Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong could prepare their martial soul fusion skill in the tournament final. 22
• She capitalizes on openings quickly, such as moving to suppress Cui Yajie after Huo Yuhao's spiritual counterattack. 21
• Her first soul-ring configuration is normal rather than a forced thousand-year ring, a choice encouraged by Jiang Bai. 12
• She was selected among the final seven contestants in Shrek's reserve-team selection match. 41
• In the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament, she coordinated closely with Jiang Bai to defeat the Soul King Tang Xiaolei and the Soul Ancestor Blood Wolf. 54 55 56
• During Shrek's final match against the Sun Moon team, she and Ning Tian served as tactical supports while Jiang Bai confronted the opposing fighters. 71

Equipment / Items

• Red jade pendant — A heat-emitting jade worn around her neck. Mu En gave it to nourish her body; Jiang Bai believed cold marrow could activate its power, though with a severe risk of failure. 11 12
• Cold marrow — Given by Jiang Bai; it contributed to improvements in her physique. 12 17
• Storage Soul Tool — Used to carry Mu En's authority token and other belongings. 13 34
• Right-leg soul bone — Its power was suppressed at Xiao Xiao's request while she prepared to absorb a stronger third soul ring. 31
• Communication Soul Tool — A gift from Xian Lin'er, allowing Xiao Xiao to contact her. 34
• Invincible Barriers — Xiao Xiao possesses several defensive Soul Tools, including a fifth-level Invincible Barrier. She distributed barriers to Huo Yuhao and other companions before a dangerous operation. 43 48
• Absolute Defense Soul Tool — Equipped before entering the Star Dou Great Forest with Huo Yuhao's group. 75

Relationships

• Jiang Bai — Friend, cultivation adviser, and frequent companion. He helped her register, advised her soul-ring path, accompanied her to the Beast Arena, and supported her after battles. Xiao Xiao is comfortable sharing skill details with him, though she also holds grudges when he annoys her. They later worked together to defeat Tang Xiaolei and Blood Wolf in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament. She turned to him for comfort after her difficult External Soul Bone absorption. 5 11 12 18 22 31 40 54 55 56
• Huo Yuhao — Classmate and tournament teammate. She protects and worries about him during dangerous matches, and the two celebrate their championship alongside Wang Dong. She also joined him on the expedition to the Star Dou Great Forest and was startled by his ambition to obtain a ten-thousand-year third ring. 21 22 75 76
• Wang Dong — Classmate and teammate. They socialize together, exchange playful arguments, and cooperate in the freshman tournament. 10 18 22
• Mu En — Mentor and teacher who offered to formally accept Xiao Xiao as his disciple if she passed his test. He provided cultivation guidance, arranged her second and third soul rings, and stood guard when she went to absorb a soul bone after reaching Rank 35. 11 12 31 39 73
• Xian Lin'er — Senior acquaintance from the Soul Tool Department. Xian Lin'er gave Xiao Xiao a communication Soul Tool and responded when Xiao Xiao sought help for Huo Yuhao. 34
• Zhang Lexuan — Senior Sister who personally captured the Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear for Xiao Xiao's third soul ring and stood guard during her absorption. She helped Xiao Xiao through complications and concealed the External Soul Bone by describing its hand markings as a body-strengthening technique. 39 40
• Xue Ying — Jiang Bai's detached martial soul. Xiao Xiao is especially fond of Xue Ying, often feeds or carries it, and treats it affectionately. 6 15 22

Story Role / Major Arcs

Enrollment and Second Soul Ring

Xiao Xiao enters Shrek Academy, meets Jiang Bai, and begins considering how to develop her cauldron. Her decision to pursue offense leads to Mu En's guidance and the successful absorption of the Black-Iron Crow Beast soul ring. 5 10 11 12 13

Freshman Assessment

As part of Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong's team, Xiao Xiao proves capable of carrying matches alone. She defeats the Lan sisters after her teammates fall, uses Cauldron Shock against Jiang Bai's team, and expends nearly all her power to enable her team's victory in the final. 15 18 22

Mu En's Disciple and Advancement Assessment

While studying under Mu En and preparing to meet his condition for formal discipleship, Xiao Xiao advances to Rank 29 and becomes more involved in academy affairs. When Huo Yuhao's simulated soul-ring display causes chaos in the Beast Arena, she helps Jiang Bai seek Xian Lin'er's intervention. 31 34

Third Soul Ring and External Soul Bone

Xiao Xiao breaks through to Rank 30 and goes to the Beast Fighting Arena with Jiang Bai. With Mu En's arrangement and Zhang Lexuan's assistance, she absorbs a Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear soul ring and acquires its Right Palm External Soul Bone. 39 40

Reserve-Team Selection and Continental Tournament

Xiao Xiao is one of the seven final survivors in Shrek's reserve-team selection match. During the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament, she equips her companions with defensive Soul Tools and volunteers to challenge a Soul King with Jiang Bai. Using her External Soul Bone and cauldron suppression, she helps eliminate Tang Xiaolei and Blood Wolf. She later supports Jiang Bai alongside Ning Tian in Shrek's final match against the Sun Moon team. 41 48 54 55 56 71

Star Dou Great Forest Expedition

After advancing to Rank 35 and going to absorb a soul bone under Mu En's guard, Xiao Xiao accompanies Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, Jiang Bai, Bei Bei, and Tang Ya into the Star Dou Great Forest for their soul-ring hunts. She asks Tang Ya what kind of beast she needs and shares the group's surprise when Huo Yuhao proposes absorbing a ten-thousand-year ring. 73 75 76

Trivia

• Xiao Xiao initially believed Jiang Bai's claim that Xue Ying was a soul beast and wanted to raise one herself. 5
• She is afraid of entering the Beast Arena alone and specifically asked Jiang Bai to accompany her. 12
• She was the only member of her friend group not told directly about Jiang Bai's departure for the Far North, because Huo Yuhao forgot to relay the message. 31
• She initially reacted with intense shock to Huo Yuhao's simulated Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring and clung tightly to Jiang Bai's arm until he explained that it was not genuine. 34