Xiao Zhan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Zhan (萧战)
Alias(es)	Patriarch Xiao; Clan Head
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Household
Occupation/Role	Clan head of the Xiao Household; guardian and uncle of Xiao Yang
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Nine-Star Da Dou Shi	67	His cultivation is confirmed after taking the pills Xiao Yang provided; the advancement is pill-assisted and later requires consolidation for stability 61 67 71

Background / History

Xiao Zhan is Xiao Yang’s maternal uncle. Xiao Yang’s mother was Xiao Zhan’s biological sister; when Xiao Yang’s parents died protecting the Xiao Household’s main force during its move to Wu Tan City, Xiao Zhan and his wife raised him. Xiao Zhan consequently treats Xiao Yang as one of his own sons. 1 16

As the Xiao Household’s clan head, Xiao Zhan supported Xiao Yang despite his initially ordinary cultivation talent. Xiao Yang’s commercial success with distilled strong liquor substantially improved the household’s income and status, while Xiao Zhan secured him access to the High Yellow Tier Mountain-Splitting Fist. 1

During Nalan Yanran’s dissolution of her engagement to Xiao Yan, Xiao Zhan openly takes pride in his son’s defiant declaration. After the guests leave, however, he privately worries about Xiao Yan’s emotional state and entrusts Xiao Yang with comforting him. 4

Personality

Xiao Zhan is deeply protective of his family. He checks Xiao Yang carefully for injuries after his return from the Magical Beast Mountain Range, worries that Xiao Yan will be devastated by public humiliation, and later fears that Xiao Yang’s sudden cultivation surge may have harmed his future potential. 4 54 70 71

As clan head, he is cautious when the household lacks a clear advantage, but decisive once victory becomes viable. He initially intends to wait until reaching Nine-Star Da Dou Shi before moving against the Jia Lie Clan; after witnessing Xiao Yang’s strength, he immediately organizes the household’s night assault. 61

His leadership can be ruthless when the household’s security is at stake. Following the Jia Lie Clan’s fall, he orders its younger survivors relocated where possible while having older members secretly hunted down to prevent future retaliation. 63

Abilities & Skills

Cultivation and Combat

Xiao Zhan is a Nine-Star Da Dou Shi whose combat capability is strengthened by powerful Spirit Artifacts and a wind-attributed cultivation method suited to him. 54 67

• Fights with a saber enhanced by a Fourth-Grade Spirit Artifact; his weapon-amplified combat strength is considered comparable to that of an ordinary One-Star Dou Ling. 68 69
• Cooperated with Xiao Yang and the First Elder to kill Jia Lie Bi, severing the rival clan head at the waist with his blade light. 61 62
• Can command a metal puppet regarded as a Dou Ling-level asset, though it was ineffective against the invading Eight-Star Dou Ling. 68 69
• Was ultimately outmatched by the Eight-Star Dou Ling alchemist despite fighting alongside the elders, guards, and puppet. 68 69

Clan Command

Xiao Zhan directs the Xiao Household’s military, political, and resource decisions.

• Mobilized the household’s elders, Dou Masters, and Dou Zhe for the coordinated destruction of the Jia Lie Clan. 61
• Oversaw the seizure, assessment, and redistribution of the Jia Lie Clan’s businesses, gold, medicinal ingredients, and other assets. 63
• Resisted an extortion attempt by a Fourth-Rank Alchemist rather than bankrupt the Xiao Household to meet his escalating demands. 67 68

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Fourth-Grade Spirit Artifact saber — A powerful wind-suited weapon that significantly enhances Xiao Zhan’s battle strength. 55 68 69
• Metal puppet — Used during the defense against the Eight-Star Dou Ling alchemist. 68
• Three reinforced Fourth-Grade puppets — Repaired by Xiao Yang to approximately Five-Star Dou Spirit strength and entrusted to Xiao Zhan for the household’s protection. 75
• Spirit Artifact set — A token, ring, saber, and light armor forged by Xiao Yang and presented to him after Xiao Yang’s return from the Magical Beast Mountain Range. 55
• Cultivation resources — Received Three-Line Green Spirit Pills, Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pills, and multiple Black Tier cultivation and battle techniques from Xiao Yang. 54

Relationships

• Xiao Yang — Nephew and foster son figure. Xiao Zhan raised him after his parents’ deaths, trusts his judgment in crises, and accepts his resources to strengthen the Xiao Household. 1 54 61 69
• Xiao Yan — Biological son. Xiao Zhan proudly supports his defiance during the broken engagement incident but privately fears the event will wound him. 4
• The Three Great Elders — Senior clan leaders who advise and fight alongside Xiao Zhan during the Jia Lie Clan campaign and the defense against the extortionist alchemist. 61 68
• First Elder — Combat ally during the Jia Lie Clan assault; together with Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yang, he kills Jia Lie Bi and later helps defeat Jia Lie Nu. 61 62
• Fourth-Rank Alchemist / Eight-Star Dou Ling — Hostile extortionist who invokes Liu Xi’s death as a pretext to demand gold from the Xiao Household; Xiao Zhan resists him until Xiao Yang intervenes. 67 68 69

Story Role / Major Arcs

Three-Year Pact

Xiao Zhan presides over the confrontation between Xiao Yan, Nalan Yanran, and the Misty Cloud Sect. He initially celebrates Xiao Yan’s declaration, then asks Xiao Yang to watch over Xiao Yan after the engagement is broken. 4

Strengthening the Xiao Household

When Xiao Yang returns from the Magical Beast Mountain Range, Xiao Zhan receives high-grade pills, Black Tier techniques, and Spirit Artifacts on behalf of the household. He is particularly astonished by the High Black Tier wind-attributed Wind Rises, Clouds Surge, which matches his attribute. 54 55

Destruction of the Jia Lie Clan

After Xiao Yang demonstrates that he is a Nine-Star Dou Master, Xiao Zhan abandons his plan to wait for a safer opportunity. He commands the Xiao Household’s assault, joins the killing of Jia Lie Bi, and helps eradicate the Jia Lie Clan’s remaining armed resistance. 61 62

Defense of the Xiao Household

A Fourth-Rank Alchemist arrives seeking extortion under the guise of avenging his registered disciple Liu Xi. Xiao Zhan refuses to yield the household’s wealth, deploys his puppet and saber, and rallies the clan to resist despite the overwhelming strength of the Eight-Star Dou Ling opponent. 67 68

Xiao Zhan immediately obeys Xiao Yang’s order to withdraw when Xiao Yang returns. After Xiao Yang kills the invader, Xiao Zhan focuses first on whether Xiao Yang’s extraordinary breakthrough caused lasting damage, rather than on the victory itself. 69 70 71

Preparing for Jia Nan Academy

Xiao Zhan supports Xiao Yang’s decision to leave Wu Tan City for Jia Nan Academy, suggesting Xiao Yu as a potential contact there. Before Xiao Yang departs, Xiao Zhan receives three strengthened puppets to defend the Xiao Household in his absence. 54 75

Notable Quotes

“Yang'er, keep an eye on Yan'er for me these next few days.” 4

“You don't need to fear retaliation from that old bastard Jia Lie Bi. Whatever happens, I'll stand behind you!” 60

“I'll have someone summon the three great elders and the Dou Masters within the clan right now. We'll use the cover of night to destroy the Jia Lie Clan!” 61