Xiao Zhan

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Xiao Zhan is the father of Xiao Meng and Xiao Yan, who were born from the same womb; Xiao Meng is recognized as the third son and Xiao Yan as the fourth. As the Xiao Clan's leader, he presides over the family’s major affairs and household disputes. He often reproaches Xiao Meng for bullying Xiao Yan, contributing to Xiao Meng’s belief that his father favors the younger brother. 1 3

After Xiao Meng’s clan-assessment outburst, Xiao Zhan personally examines him. Although he finds no Dou Qi in Xiao Meng’s body, he discovers blood, vitality, and a physical body of exceptional quality, leaving him to wonder whether Xiao Meng truly possesses an innate divine body. 10

Appearance

Xiao Zhan is a middle-aged man with an imposing bearing. 3

Abilities & Skills

Da Dou Shi Cultivation

Xiao Zhan is a high-level Da Dou Shi who can contend directly with Jia Lie Bi, the head of the Gale Clan. 10 30

• Detects the absence of Dou Qi in Xiao Meng’s body through direct examination. 10
• His clash with Jia Lie Bi ends in a draw, with both fighters thrown back dozens of meters. 30
• Advances to six-star Grand Dou Shi before the Gale Clan’s planned offensive. 45

Lion Mountain Rend

Xiao Zhan uses Lion Mountain Rend when intervening to protect Xiao Meng from Jia Lie Bi. A red lion’s head manifests over his fist as he attacks. 30

• Intercepts Jia Lie Bi before he can kill Xiao Meng. 30
• Meets Jia Lie Bi’s attack head-on in an evenly matched exchange. 30

Clan Leadership

Xiao Zhan balances his desire to protect his sons with the need to prevent the Xiao Clan from attracting dangerous outside attention. 12 37

• Refuses to let Nalan Yanran dictate the Xiao Clan’s engagement dispute through threats or compensation. 11 12
• Warns Xiao Meng that openly exterminating the Gale Clan would create repercussions for both him and the Xiao Clan. 37
• Recognizes that the clan should resolve the conflict with the Gale Clan through its own strength where possible. 37

Relationships

• Xiao Meng — Third son. Xiao Zhan initially scolds him for mistreating Xiao Yan, but later investigates his unusual physique, defends him against Jia Lie Bi, and relies on his strength during the Xiao Clan’s crisis. 3 10 30 37
• Xiao Yan — Fourth son. Xiao Zhan supports Xiao Yan during the engagement dispute with Nalan Yanran and is deeply concerned for his safety and cultivation prospects. 12 16 35
• Jia Lie Bi — Rival clan leader of the Gale Clan. Their direct clash ends without a victor; Jia Lie Bi later contributes to the battle in which Xiao Zhan is seriously injured. 30 35
• Xiao Clan Elders — Senior subordinates and advisers. Xiao Zhan leads their deliberations during the Gale Clan conflict and directs the clan’s response. 30 35

Story Role / Major Arcs

Nalan Yanran’s Engagement Annulment

When Nalan Yanran and Ge Ye arrive to annul the marriage arrangement, Xiao Zhan angrily defends the Xiao Clan’s dignity. He confirms that the original agreement did not specify which of the twin sons would fulfill it, allowing Xiao Yan to assume the arrangement and challenge Nalan Yanran’s terms. 11 12

Defense of Xiao Meng

Xiao Zhan intervenes when Jia Lie Bi attempts to kill Xiao Meng following Liu Xi’s death. He openly threatens war with the Gale Clan if Jia Lie Bi harms his son, then confronts Xiao Meng over the consequences of killing a third-tier alchemist’s disciple. 30

Gale Clan Crisis

The Gale Clan’s alliance with Liu Xi’s master devastates the Xiao Clan’s business and military position. Xiao Zhan is seriously wounded during a large-scale clash, but remains focused on the clan’s survival. 35

After Xiao Meng returns, Xiao Zhan restrains his son from immediately destroying the Gale Clan. He argues that a public massacre would draw unwanted attention and instead favors a response that keeps the Xiao Clan’s true strength concealed. 37

Notable Quotes

“As long as I, Xiao Zhan, still live, if you dare touch even a hair on my son's head, I'll fight your Gale Clan to the death!” 30