Dugu Yan

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Dugu Yan (独孤燕)
Alias(es)	Yanzi; Yan Yan; Sister Yan
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Heaven Dou Royal Academy; Royal Fighting Team
Occupation/Role	Control System Soul Master; Royal Fighting Team member
Martial Soul	Jade Phosphor Serpent; later evolved into a poison-attribute Horned Dragon
First Appearance	27

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Two Soul Rings	36	Demonstrates Azure Scale Red Poison and Azure Scale Blue Poison, which can enhance allies as well as control enemies.
Horned Dragon Martial Soul evolution	50	Consumes the Land Dragon Golden Melon; her Jade Phosphor Serpent evolves into a poison-attribute Horned Dragon.
Third Soul Ring	50	Obtains a poison-attribute third ring after absorbing Whale Rubber; its age reaches approximately 5,000 years.
Two Ten Thousand Year Poison-Attribute Soul Bones	51	Absorbs the Poison Storage Left Arm Bone and another poison-attribute Soul Bone. Dugu Bo transfers her accumulated toxins into the left arm bone, curing her inherited poisoning; her Soul Power rises by two levels.
Soul Power level 40	67	Reaches level 40 after four years of training alongside Xu Yang.
Fourth Soul Ring / Soul Power level 42	81	Absorbs the Ten Thousand Year Myriad Tribulations Fire Scorpion’s Soul Ring and gains Azure Scale Fire Poison. Her physique improves by 50%, and her cultivation speed increases.

Background

Dugu Yan enrolls in Heaven Dou Royal Academy’s Heaven Minor Class One, where she is already close with Ye Lingling. Her grandfather, Dugu Bo, encourages her to get acquainted with both Yu Tianheng and Xu Yang, much to her frustration after finding Yu Tianheng arrogant and Xu Yang deliberately provocative. 27

During Xu Yang’s fight with Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan uses her serpent instincts to notice the dangerous heat hidden within Xu Yang’s Sun Spirit. She concludes that his visible exertion comes from restraining his power rather than fighting at full strength. 30

She is selected for Qin Ming’s eight-person Royal Fighting Team after enduring Meng Shenji’s pressure alongside Xu Yang, Ye Lingling, Yu Tianheng, and the other students. In early team training, she supports Xu Yang with her poisons and later eliminates Ye Lingling from a match by throwing her off the ring. 34 36 37

After using Spirit Possession, Dugu Yan suffers a severe poison outbreak caused by the inherited flaw of the Jade Phosphor Serpent lineage. Xu Yang suppresses it temporarily with Sun Soul Power, then explains three possible treatments: storing toxins in a Soul Bone, using four high-quality limb bones, or evolving her Martial Soul through Immortal Herbs. Dugu Yan brings this information to Dugu Bo and becomes determined to cure both herself and her grandfather. 38 39

Dugu Bo later helps her consume the Land Dragon Golden Melon, evolving her Martial Soul into a Horned Dragon, but the herb cannot remove toxins accumulated since birth. The problem is finally resolved when she absorbs two Ten Thousand Year poison-attribute Soul Bones and Dugu Bo seals her toxins into her Poison Storage Left Arm Bone. Her purple hair turns black, her emerald eyes become brown, and the fishy odor caused by her poison disappears. 50 51

Following her recovery, Dugu Yan becomes Xu Yang’s partner in Soul Arena battles under the name Bi Yang Combination. She openly pursues him and eventually confesses her feelings, but Xu Yang gently rejects her because of his obligations to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. 52 53 58

After four years of cultivation, she reaches level 40 and becomes noticeably colder and more assertive. During Spirit Hall’s assassination attempt, she fights beside Xu Yang using Wind Chime Wings, poison-loaded Soul Tool pistols, and her Spirit Possession. Xu Yang later shields her from the blast of Dugu Bo’s Poison Explosion Art. 67 70 71 73

Dugu Yan successfully risks absorbing the Ten Thousand Year Myriad Tribulations Fire Scorpion’s Soul Ring, gaining Azure Scale Fire Poison and advancing to level 42. She later fights alongside Xu Yang against Evil Soul Masters, sympathizes with the orphaned Ge Erdan, and chooses to continue cultivating under Dugu Bo’s guidance. 81 83 86 91 92

As Xu Yang’s strength continues to rise, Dugu Yan becomes increasingly aware that she cannot match his pace. Despite this insecurity, she remains close to him and continues learning cultivation methods from him. 150 162

Appearance

Dugu Yan initially has short purple hair and emerald-green eyes, giving her a heroic, distinctive beauty rather than a conventionally delicate appearance. 27

• After her poisoning is cured, her hair becomes black and her eyes brown. 51
• Her physique and skin change slightly after treatment, making her teammates remark on her improved appearance. 51
• Her former poisonous scent vanishes once Dugu Bo transfers the toxins from her body into her Soul Bone. 51
• During Spirit Possession, she can deploy Wind Chime Wings and fight with paired Soul Tool pistols. 70

Personality

Dugu Yan is observant, sharp-tongued, and quick to anger when provoked. She initially reacts badly to Xu Yang’s teasing, but her ability to analyze the temperature and danger of his Sun Spirit shows unusually keen combat perception. 27 30

She is protective of allies and concerned about Xu Yang’s safety in battle, even warning him when her poisonous mist might be blown back by a wind-attribute opponent. At the same time, she can be ruthless and pragmatic, as shown when she removes Ye Lingling from their training match without hesitation. 36 37

Her inherited poison leaves her vulnerable and frightened, but learning that a cure may exist makes her decisive. After her Martial Soul evolves, her teammates note that she becomes more assertive and colder in demeanor. 38 39 67

Dugu Yan is direct about her affection for Xu Yang and accepts his rejection with more maturity than he expects. She later struggles with the widening difference in their strength, but continues to cultivate rather than abandoning the effort. 58 150

Abilities & Skills

Jade Phosphor Serpent / Horned Dragon Martial Soul

Dugu Yan was born with the poison-attribute Jade Phosphor Serpent Martial Soul, whose inherited toxins harmed her body. The Land Dragon Golden Melon evolves it into a poison-attribute Horned Dragon. 38 50

• The Horned Dragon enhances her strength, speed, and defense to a level comparable with a Power Attack System Spirit. 55
• Dugu Bo’s planned cultivation path has her collect different poisonous Soul Rings, then eventually fuse their toxins into a stronger mixed poison. 67
• Before her cure, Spirit Possession could trigger a dangerous poison outbreak within her own body. 38
• Her accumulated toxins are ultimately stored in her Poison Storage Left Arm Bone. 51

Azure Scale Red Poison

Dugu Yan’s first Soul Skill, also called Excitement Poison, can function as both an enhancement and a battlefield-control poison. 36 61

• Stimulates the target’s nervous system, increasing attack power and speed by 20% in its earlier form. 36
• After its improvement, it can be condensed into a poisonous wall that overstimulates enemies and disrupts their clarity of mind. 61
• Its upgraded toxicity becomes too dangerous to use as ordinary support for teammates. 61

Azure Scale Blue Poison

Dugu Yan’s second Soul Skill, also called Paralysis Poison, is a blue poisonous mist with defensive-support and control applications. 36

• Eliminates pain nerves and increases defense by 30% in its earlier enhancement use. 36
• Can spread as a large poisonous wave to force enemies to evade. 36
• When condensed with Azure Scale Red Poison, it can divide an enemy formation and paralyze those exposed to it. 61
• Wind-attribute Soul Masters can disperse or redirect her poison mist, creating a risk for Dugu Yan and her allies. 36

Azure Scale Fire Poison

Dugu Yan gains this fourth Soul Skill from the Ten Thousand Year Myriad Tribulations Fire Scorpion. 81

• Produces a high-temperature red poison mist. 81
• Dissolves a victim’s cultivation; without an appropriate cure, the victim may be unable to advance again. 81
• Temporarily enhances speed, strength, and defense. 81
• Strengthens her Horned Dragon Martial Soul through the Fire Scorpion’s dense dragon blood. 81

Close-Quarters Combat

When poison use is restricted in the Soul Arena, Dugu Yan applies her enhancement skills to herself and fights directly. 55

• Uses flexible, snake-like punches to pressure armed opponents. 55
• Can rapidly defeat weaker enemies once Xu Yang creates an opening. 56
• Her reliance on poison control initially leaves her lacking offensive Soul Skills and refined techniques against dedicated weapon users. 56

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Poison Storage Left Arm Bone — Ten Thousand Year poison-attribute Soul Bone used to contain the toxins extracted from her body. 51
• Second Ten Thousand Year Poison-Attribute Soul Bone — Absorbed alongside the left arm bone; contributes to resolving her poison problem and raising her Soul Power. 51
• Wind Chime Wings — A level-three Soul Tool created by Xu Yang that grants short-term flight. 67 70
• Soul Tool pistols — Used in both hands while loaded with condensed Jade Phosphor Serpent toxins. 70 71
• Soul Power restoration pills — Used during the Spirit Hall battle to sustain prolonged combat. 72

Relationships

• Dugu Bo — Her grandfather, guardian, and cultivation guide. He is deeply devoted to curing her inherited poison, evolves her Martial Soul plan around poisonous Soul Rings, and personally helps transfer her toxins into a Soul Bone. 39 50 51 81 92
• Xu Yang — Teammate, benefactor, and the object of her affection. He suppresses her poison outbreak, reveals potential cures, fights beside her repeatedly, and later teaches her a new cultivation method; he nevertheless rejects her confession. 38 39 58 70 73 162
• Ye Lingling — Her close friend from Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Ye Lingling comforts her during her early conflict with Xu Yang, but later resents Dugu Yan for choosing Xu Yang as her Soul Arena partner. 27 52
• Yu Tianheng — Fellow Royal Fighting Team member whom Dugu Bo encourages Dugu Yan to know. She frequently criticizes his tactical mistakes in combat. 27 38
• Qin Ming — Leader and instructor of the Royal Fighting Team, who organizes her team’s training and combat formation. 34 53
• Gu Rong — An ally of Dugu Bo who stands ready to intervene during her dangerous fourth Soul Ring absorption. 81

Notable Quotes

“I'm cured! I'm cured!” 51