Wang Yan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Wang Yan
Original Name	王言
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy
Occupation/Role	Class One homeroom teacher; teacher and leader of Shrek Academy’s tournament team
Rank	Five-ring Soul King 32
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 15

Power Progression

Chapter	Rank / Advancement	Details
32	Five-ring Soul King	Wang Yan’s rank is stated during his dispute with Zhou Yi. 32

Background / History

Wang Yan first takes notice of Jiang Bai during the Freshman Assessment, intrigued by Xue Ying’s rare Detached Martial Soul. He later watches Huo Yuhao’s team and becomes excited to learn that Huo Yuhao possesses the Spirit Eyes, a Body Martial Soul. 15

He argues that Jiang Bai may have the potential to surpass the established limits of Detached Martial Souls, but Elder Xuan dismisses Jiang Bai as someone overly reliant on external objects. 16 20

By the second school year, Wang Yan is Class One’s official homeroom teacher. He defends Jiang Bai and Huo Yuhao from Zhou Yi’s attempts to punish or expel them, asserting that disciplinary action requires his approval. 32 33 He also approves Jiang Bai’s requests for leave, including a two-week absence before the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament. 43

After Shrek’s main tournament team is incapacitated and Dai Yueheng dies, Wang Yan leads the reserve team in Star Luo City. Though he initially lacks authority to add Jiang Bai, he contacts Elder Xuan and secures approval for Jiang Bai to join the roster. 48 He receives medicinal supplies brought by Ning Tian for the injured team members. 47 Following Shrek’s championship, he escorts Jiang Bai to choose a champion Soul Bone and insists that Jiang Bai’s contribution warrants a reward despite his outsider status. 72

Personality

Wang Yan is scholarly, patient, and deeply interested in unusual Martial Souls. His enthusiasm can override his composure when he encounters rare talents such as Xue Ying’s Detached Martial Soul or Huo Yuhao’s Body Martial Soul. 15

He is protective of students and willing to challenge colleagues when he believes they are abusing their authority. Although he initially tries to remain polite with Zhou Yi, he openly dismisses her after she suppresses students with her Soul Rings and threatens expulsion without his consent. 32 33

As a tournament leader, Wang Yan is cautious and pragmatic. He worries about the reserve team’s morale and chances against stronger opponents, but he accepts student initiative and adapts to the growing importance of Soul Tools in competitive combat. 48 51 66 Although usually gentle, he argues with Ma Xiaotao after her conduct in a match exposes Shrek’s methods to opposing teams. 64

Abilities & Skills

Martial Soul Theory and Analysis

Wang Yan possesses extensive theoretical knowledge of Martial Souls and Soul Master development.

• Identifies the rarity and significance of Xue Ying’s Detached Martial Soul. 15
• Recognizes Huo Yuhao’s Spirit Eyes as a Body Martial Soul and asks whether he is connected to the Body Sect. 15
• Investigates Huo Yuhao’s awakened ice attribute and agrees to delay reporting its Ultimate Ice potential to the Martial Soul Department. 32
• Examines Huo Yuhao but cannot detect the Ultimate Ice origin concealed within his divine mark. 32

Teaching and Student Advocacy

Wang Yan acts directly to protect and guide the students under his supervision.

• Establishes himself as Class One’s homeroom teacher and prevents Zhou Yi from expelling students without his consent. 33
• Handles the matter of Jiang Bai and Huo Yuhao’s lateness, preventing Zhou Yi and Mu Jin from escalating it. 32 33
• Supports Huo Yuhao’s advancement from a reserve candidate to a full core disciple and later accepts his dual affiliation with the Martial Soul and Soul Tool Departments. 32 35
• Grants Jiang Bai leave and maintains a familiar teacher-student relationship with him through discussions of soul beasts and cultivation. 25 43

Tournament Leadership

Wang Yan leads Shrek’s team during the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament.

• Secures Elder Xuan’s permission for Jiang Bai to join the reserve team after the main team’s losses. 48
• Prioritizes the students’ safety, warning Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong to avoid injury during decisive matches. 71
• Recognizes Soul Tools as an essential future element of Soul Fighting and supports acquiring them for the team when opponents use high-grade Soul Tools. 51 66
• Remains concerned about opponents with multiple Soul Kings and evaluates Shrek’s matchups accordingly. 53
• Explains rival teams’ strengths and tactics to reserve-team members who have come to observe a Sun Moon Academy match. 68
• Confronts Ma Xiaotao when her decisions reveal Shrek’s capabilities to opponents watching the tournament. 64

Equipment / Items

• Homeroom teacher’s stamp — A Soul Tool stamp bearing Wang Yan’s unique aura, used to authorize Jiang Bai’s leave request. 43
• Communication Soul Tool — Used to contact Elder Xuan regarding Jiang Bai’s admission to the reserve team. 48
• Fixed-installation Soul Tool shells — Purchases twelve shells at a tournament auction. 57

Relationships

• Jiang Bai — Student whose Detached Martial Soul and cultivation choices interest Wang Yan; Wang Yan defends his potential, grants his leave requests, and ensures he receives a champion’s reward. 16 25 43 72 He advises Jiang Bai to be cautious about absorbing his chosen Soul Bone. 72
• Huo Yuhao — Student and rare Martial Soul talent. Wang Yan investigates his Spirit Eyes and ice attributes, advocates for his core-disciple status, and worries about his safety. 15 32 52 After Huo Yuhao acquires a cursed Ranked Carving Knife, Wang Yan checks that it is safe before leaving him with it. 53
• Zhou Yi — Fellow teacher and adversarial colleague. Wang Yan opposes her attempts to discipline Class One beyond her authority. 32 33
• Elder Xuan — Senior whose approval Wang Yan seeks for major decisions. Wang Yan unsuccessfully argues for Jiang Bai’s potential and later requests permission to add him to the reserve team. 16 20 48
• Xian Lin’er — Soul Engineering Department dean who coordinates with Wang Yan during the tournament and helps provide Soul Tool support for Shrek’s team. 62 66 68
• Bei Bei — Senior student who supports Jiang Bai’s continued place on the tournament team; Wang Yan accepts this support. 53
• Ning Tian — Reserve-team member whose family supplies medicinal materials for Shrek’s injured competitors; Wang Yan thanks her for the aid. 47
• Ma Xiaotao — Shrek’s tournament captain. Wang Yan disputes her judgment when her conduct reveals team methods to opponents. 64

Story Role / Major Arcs

Freshman Assessment

• Meets Jiang Bai and becomes interested in Xue Ying’s Detached Martial Soul. 15
• Observes Huo Yuhao’s team and discovers the Spirit Eyes are a Body Martial Soul. 15
• Defends Jiang Bai’s potential before Elder Xuan, though Elder Xuan rejects his assessment. 16 20

Class One Homeroom Teacher

• Replaces Zhou Yi as Class One’s actual homeroom teacher. 33
• Blocks Zhou Yi’s attempted expulsions and takes responsibility for resolving issues involving Jiang Bai and Huo Yuhao. 32 33
• Supports Huo Yuhao’s development as a core disciple with both Martial Soul and Soul Tool Department ties. 35

Continental Tournament

• Leads Shrek’s reserve team after the main team suffers severe losses. 45 48
• Adds Jiang Bai to the team with Elder Xuan’s reluctant approval. 48
• Promotes the tactical use of Soul Tools after witnessing their growing influence on tournament combat. 51 66
• Purchases fixed-installation Soul Tool shells at an auction and later arranges with Xian Lin’er for Soul Tools and instruction for the team. 57 66 68
• Accompanies Jiang Bai to select a Soul Bone after Shrek wins the championship. 72

Notable Quotes

“I am the homeroom teacher of Class One. If anyone is to be expelled, it must be with my approval.” 33