Xiao Hongchen

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xiao Hongchen (笑红尘)
Alias(es)	Xiao Xiao
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy; Mingde Hall 29 66
Occupation/Role	Soul master; Class 6 Soul Engineer; academy tournament representative 71
Status	Active 80
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Fifth Soul Ring; at least Rank 50	27	Broke through Level 50 and obtained his fifth Soul Ring during three months of cultivation at Mingde Hall.
Soul Emperor, Rank 66	61	Received a hundred-thousand-year red sixth Soul Ring through the Qiluo Tulip's origin sacrifice. His Three-Legged Golden Toad evolved into Ultimate Poison.
Soul Emperor, Rank 65 (later reported)	67 71	Upon returning to the academy and during the Shrek exchange-match preparations, he was introduced as a Rank 65, Class 6 Soul Engineer.

Background

Xiao Hongchen is Jing Hongchen's grandson and Meng Hongchen's brother. He witnessed Ye Fan awaken twin god-tier Angel Martial Souls and reacted with envy to Ye Fan's extraordinary innate soul power; after Ye Fan acquired his first ring, he resolved to train so he would not hold his younger brother back. Despite his reserved demeanor, he is described as cold on the outside but warm within. 2 5

He accompanied Jing Hongchen, Meng Hongchen, and Ye Fan to the Star Dou Great Forest to gain experience. During Ye Fan's million-year soul-ring absorption, Xiao Hongchen remained silent but visibly anxious; afterward, Jing Hongchen ordered him and Meng to keep Ye Fan guarded while they continued their hunt. 3 4 6

When Shrek Academy's Tang Ya and Bei Bei demanded the Human-Faced Demon Spider claimed by the group, Xiao Hongchen refused to yield to their local customs. He later remained prepared to use a ninth-tier defensive soul tool when Jing Hongchen's confrontation with Elder Xuan threatened to become violent. 7

Appearance

At the Continental Soul Master Tournament banquet, Xiao Hongchen wore a fitted white suit that emphasized his tall, straight posture and aloof, aristocratic bearing. 33

• Usually carries a restrained, cool expression.
• His evolved Three-Legged Golden Toad is dark gold and marked with orderly runic patterns across its armored back. 61

Personality

Xiao Hongchen is cautious and analytical. He identifies Xu Jiujiu as calculating beneath her friendly exterior and treats her as a potentially dangerous tournament opponent. 35

He is deeply protective of those close to him. He worried openly when Ma Rulong's attacks appeared capable of killing Ye Fan, and he was one of the first people concerned when Ye Fan disappeared for three months. 26 31

Though initially reluctant to expose his and Meng Hongchen's trump card, he ultimately trusts his sister's judgment in battle. When Ye Fan was absent during the later Shrek exchange match, Xiao Hongchen assumed command and selected Meng Hongchen as the elemental counter to Xu Sanshi. 47 79

Abilities & Skills

Three-Legged Golden Toad

Xiao Hongchen's martial soul originally possessed a poison attribute. After absorbing the Qiluo Tulip's power, it evolved into Ultimate Poison and no longer harms its owner. 61

• Its poison origin was purified severalfold through the Qiluo Tulip. 61
• His offensive power doubled, while his poison resistance and toxin-corrosion range greatly increased. 61
• The evolved martial soul is dark gold with runic armor. 61

Poison Devours Heaven

A soul skill granted by Xiao Hongchen's hundred-thousand-year red sixth Soul Ring. 61

• Expands the threat posed by his Ultimate Poison. 61

Golden Barrier Defense

A defensive soul skill granted alongside Poison Devours Heaven by his red sixth Soul Ring. 61

• Covers weaknesses in his combat kit with a dedicated defensive option. 61

Red Dust's Devotion

Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen's Martial Soul Fusion Skill. Their toad martial souls merge into a gigantic gold-and-crimson three-legged Icegold Toad. 47

• Countered Yi Chen and Wang Shiying's Wind-Fire Martial Soul Fusion Skill. 47
• The collision injured even the Titled Douluo referee who shielded the arena. 47
• Exhausted Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen's fighting strength, forcing both out of the semifinal. 47

Soul Engineering

Xiao Hongchen is a Class 6 Soul Engineer by the time of the Shrek exchange-match preparations. 71

• Defeated Tianzheng Academy's Ye Wuqing with soul-engineering bombardment after expending a Class 5 Invincible Barrier. 37
• Used artillery fire to help Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy dominate later round-robin matches. 37
• Was issued ninth-tier defensive soul tools by Jing Hongchen during the Star Dou Great Forest incident. 7

Equipment / Rewards

• Class 5 Invincible Barrier — Expended during his duel with Ye Wuqing. 37
• Ninth-tier defensive soul tool — Carried during the confrontation with Shrek Academy in the Star Dou Great Forest. 7
• High-tier soul bone — Received a soul bone exceeding fifty thousand years as a championship reward. 58

Relationships

• Jing Hongchen — Grandfather and teacher. Jing Hongchen oversees Xiao Hongchen's cultivation, equips him for dangerous expeditions, and celebrates his Ultimate Poison evolution and red sixth ring. 7 67
• Meng Hongchen — Sister and martial-soul-fusion partner. They fight in close coordination, share the Red Dust's Devotion fusion skill, and trained with Ye Fan for nearly two years. 47 59 61
• Ye Fan — Close companion regarded as a younger brother. Xiao Hongchen worries over Ye Fan's safety, travels with him, and places complete trust in his strength and plans. 5 31 66
• Ma Rulong — Fellow Sun Moon Academy champion and later academy teacher. They fought together in the Continental Soul Master Tournament and reunited after Xiao Hongchen's return to the academy. 57 67
• Ye Wuqing — Tianzheng Academy opponent whom Xiao Hongchen narrowly defeated in a one-on-one duel. 37
• Xu Sanshi — Shrek opponent countered through Meng Hongchen's Ultimate Ice after Xiao Hongchen took command in Ye Fan's absence. 79

Story Role / Major Arcs

Star Dou Great Forest

Xiao Hongchen joins the expedition to obtain Soul Rings and gain experience. He supports the group through Ye Fan's unprecedented million-year-ring absorption, the dispute over the Human-Faced Demon Spider, and the confrontation with Shrek Academy's Elder Xuan. 3 4 7

Continental Soul Master Tournament

He serves on Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy's championship team. Xiao Hongchen defeats Ye Wuqing during the round-robin stage, then reveals Red Dust's Devotion with Meng Hongchen in the semifinal against Xingluo Royal Soul Master Academy. 37 47

The fusion-skill clash leaves both siblings critically injured. Ye Fan's Divine Healing Art saves them after Medicine Immortal Douluo had judged their injuries untreatable, but they must miss the final against Shrek Academy and entrust Ye Fan and Ma Rulong with winning on their behalf. 52

Icefire Yin-Yang Well Training

Xiao Hongchen spends more than a year searching Sunset Forest with Ye Fan and Meng Hongchen. At the Icefire Yin-Yang Well, he receives the Qiluo Tulip, gains a hundred-thousand-year red sixth ring, and evolves his martial soul into Ultimate Poison. 59 61

Return to Mingde Hall and Shrek Exchange Match

After returning to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy, Xiao Hongchen reveals his Ultimate Poison and red sixth ring to Jing Hongchen and the academy members. He later joins Ye Fan's team for Shrek Academy's exchange challenge, participates in evaluating the new recruits, and commands the team while Ye Fan treats Ji Juechen. 67 71 79

Notable Quotes

“Unfortunately, we aren't from Douluo Continent. So you can leave now.” 7

“Sister, Martial Soul Fusion Skill—Red Dust's Devotion!” 47

Trivia

• Xiao Hongchen's cultivation is stated as Rank 66 immediately after his Ultimate Poison evolution, but later academy reports introduce him as Rank 65. 61 67 71
• He and Meng Hongchen are both displayed with the same soul-ring configuration: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, red. 67