Yan

Biodata

Power Progression

Personality

Yan is diligent and intensely single-minded in his pursuit of Hu Liena; he spent years trying to catch up to her and entered the matchmaking fair immediately after gaining his fifth ring. 52

Her rejection turns his affection into resentment toward Wu Qingkong, whom he blames for Hu Liena’s emotional distress. He is willing to manipulate allies and threaten Hu Liena to advance his own desires, showing a possessive and vindictive side. 52 53 54

Abilities & Skills

Flame Lord Martial Soul

Yan possesses the Flame Lord martial soul, which manifests as a fire-based combat form.

• Reached Soul King level with five Soul Rings. 52
• Fired flames from range to burn away Hu Liena’s bamboo hat during the fair’s first round. 52
• His cultivation was notable among the competitors, though Wu Qingkong’s earlier Soul Emperor display overshadowed it. 52

Relationships

• Hu Liena — Yan has loved her for years and entered the Heaven Dou Lake Matchmaking Fair to win her. She rejects him, declaring that she has chosen Wu Qingkong instead. 52
• Wu Qingkong — Romantic rival whom Yan blames for Hu Liena’s rejection and emotional suffering; he vows to obstruct him at the matchmaking fair. 52 53
• Yu Tianheng — Fellow rival of Wu Qingkong. The two cooperate after realizing the women they favor have shown interest in Qingkong. 52 53
• Xie Yue — Addresses him as “Captain” and persuades him to join the plan against Wu Qingkong by invoking Hu Liena’s pain. 53

Story Role / Major Arcs

Heaven Dou Lake Matchmaking Fair

Yan appears among the fair’s male participants after Yu Tianheng’s clash with Dugu Yan. 51

He uses his Flame Lord martial soul to remove Hu Liena’s bamboo hat, but she rejects him and states that she will not choose anyone except Wu Qingkong. Yan responds by identifying Wu Qingkong as his rival. 52

Yan subsequently joins Yu Tianheng in plotting against Wu Qingkong. He recruits Xie Yue by claiming that Qingkong is responsible for Hu Liena’s obsessive cultivation and distress, while citing Yu Tianheng’s Snow Jade Crown as an advantage for their plan. 53

During the third round, Yan privately threatens Hu Liena, demanding that she choose him in the fourth round even if she intends to reject him afterward. His coercion leaves her furious and alarmed. 54

Notable Quotes

“If I can't have Nana, then don't expect things to go well for you either.” 52

“At the very least, tonight, you belong to me... That is enough!” 54