Ling Xiao

Biodata

Background & History

Ling Xiao is introduced as a prominent, highly talented true disciple and the second-ranked figure on the Heavenly Ranking of the Mystic Yellow Holy Land 104 156. Throughout his early appearances, he shares an intense rivalry with Lin Aotian (the first-ranked true disciple), constantly competing with him in areas such as talent, comprehension, and tower-clearing records 104.

As the protagonist Su Fang rises in prominence and power, Ling Xiao initially views him with competitive hostility and frustration 105 156. However, after witnessing Su Fang's overwhelming strength firsthand—such as during their joint challenge in the Heavenly Ranking Challenge Tournament—Ling Xiao's perspective undergoes a profound transformation 173 208. He drops his arrogance, refutes malicious rumors spread about Su Fang, and shifts from a hostile rival into a dedicated competitor who regards Su Fang as a goal to chase rather than an enemy to hate 208 240 340. He fights alongside Mystic Yellow Holy Land's disciples during external crises, survives dangerous near-death encounters in secret realms, and eventually participates in elite missions into Demon Race territory alongside Su Fang 202 267 301.

Appearance & Distinguishing Features

• Possesses an air of pride fitting for a top-tier true disciple 156.
• Frequently carries a longsword on his back and commands immense mastery over sword-related martial arts 169.
• On one occasion, after barely escaping a Martial God-level pursuer and hiding out in a small town, he temporarily appeared disheveled and disguised as a madman before returning to the sect 267.

Personality

• Competitive & Ambitious: Driven to maintain his elite status, intensely focused on rankings, and unwilling to easily concede defeat to peers like Lin Aotian 104.
• Proud yet Principled: Initially proud and dismissive of those he deems lesser, but possesses a strong sense of sect honor and basic ethical standards—refusing to participate in spreading cowardly rumors and rejecting dirty tactics against fellow disciples 240.
• Pragmatic & Evolving: Capable of putting aside personal ego and past grievances after facing superior talent, ultimately evolving into a respectful opponent who channels his rivalry into healthy self-improvement 208 340.

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship & Sword Domain

• Mastered the creation of a personal Sword Domain, allowing him to condense vast amounts of Qi into concentrated lethal strikes 169.
• Ten Thousand Swords Formula (Myriad Swords Return to Sea / Myriad Swords Return to the Origin): A high-level offensive sword technique capable of generating tens of thousands of strands of golden Sword Qi to execute devastating, wide-range area-of-effect attacks 172 173.

Relationships

• Su Fang — Former rival turned respectful opponent; after witnessing Su Fang's supreme strength, Ling Xiao ceases his animosity, actively defends his reputation, and views him as a motivational benchmark for his own growth 208 240 340.
• Lin Aotian — Chief rival and first-ranked Heavenly Ranking true disciple; they frequently contest records in the Illusory Martial Tower and occasionally form temporary cooperative alliances out of necessity 104 169.