Xiao Chen

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Xiao Chen retains memories of a previous life in which Battle Through the Heavens was both the first webnovel he read and the last he encountered before dying. On learning that his surviving descendants live in Wutan City, he recognizes the possibility that he has entered that novel’s world 1 7 8.

A mysterious expert took him away from the Xiao Clan when he was young, leaving behind several objects that had separated from his body at birth. He subsequently spent thirty thousand years as Su Qingxue’s disciple. Exceptionally intelligent, he could memorize and reproduce anything she demonstrated once, but remained unable to cultivate. Even her attempts to adapt cultivation methods and divine abilities for his native world failed to resolve the problem 1 6.

Su Qingxue eventually ordered him to return to the Dou Qi Continent. She provided directions to the Xiao Clan, a treasure-filled Purple-Gold Bracelet, and permission to take the Golden Emperor Dragon if it agreed to accompany him 1.

Appearance

• Youthful appearance: Looks around twenty despite his thirty-thousand-year absence from the clan 2.
• Build and features: Tall and slender, with a handsome face, bright eyes, and an outstanding bearing 18.
• Frequent companion: Little Gold often rests on his shoulder in the form of a small golden snake 2 21.

Personality

Xiao Chen enjoys teasing others, showing off, and receiving the respect attached to his ancestral status. He remains conspicuously relaxed during confrontations, even eating grilled sausage while hostile families surround the Xiao Clan. Little Gold frequently mocks the gap between his imposing presentation and his reliance on outside help 3 10 16.

His apparent indifference toward cultivation conceals genuine frustration. When he finally becomes able to absorb Dou Qi, his hands tremble with excitement. After discovering another limitation, he abandons his hope of immediately “speedrunning” the story and turns toward developing his descendants and followers 6 7.

He is protective of his people but uncompromising toward enemies. Following the invasion by the Jia Lie and Ao Ba families, he orders their complete elimination and establishes “when cutting weeds, pull out the roots” as an ancestral precept. At the same time, he insists that the clan must become strong collectively rather than depend on one powerful protector 3 11 12.

When recruiting followers, he values character alongside ability. Leng Chenxuan’s willingness to protect his pill refinement despite personal danger impresses him more than exceptional talent alone 50.

Abilities & Skills

Unique Constitution

Xiao Chen possesses an unnamed constitution that Su Qingxue considers unprecedented 1.

• Birth-linked objects: A sheet of Golden Paper fell from his chest, while black and white beads separated from his brow and lower abdomen. The beads were subsequently lost during the Xiao Clan’s upheavals 6.
• Abnormal durability: Before gaining cultivation, he describes himself as able to take beatings but unable to defeat opponents. Little Gold later states that even Su Qingxue cannot kill him, although her punishments can still frighten him 3 7 8.
• Restricted energy capacity: After reaching One-Star Dou Shi, he can replenish only the Dou Qi he expends; continued absorption does not increase his total capacity 7 16.
• Unresolved limitation: Little Gold suspects the missing beads are connected to his cultivation ceiling. Xiao Chen consequently makes finding them a priority, but has no leads at that point 7 8.

Primordial Chaos Great Beginning Scripture

This cultivation method appears directly in Xiao Chen’s mind after the Golden Paper returns to his body 6.

• Draws in an extraordinary quantity of Dou Qi during his first session, affecting Wutan City and areas beyond it 6.
• Raises him to One-Star Dou Shi, but does not overcome his body’s subsequent storage limit 7.
• Its precise rank is not stated in the provided chapters 6.

Azure Nether Freedom Sword Scripture

Xiao Chen first unleashes this sword scripture through his own power against an ancient soul occupying a middle-aged man’s body 36 37.

• Manifests nine azure silhouettes and numerous sword shadows, which converge into a concentrated azure swordlight 36.
• Breaks through an attack Xiao Chen judges capable of killing a Dou Wang 36.
• Cleaves the possessed opponent in two; Xiao Chen estimates his full-powered strike at approximately Five-Star Dou Wang level. This is a combat-power estimate, not a cultivation breakthrough 37.
• He also uses a blue-green longsword to cut down Wolf Head mercenaries and teaches Xiao Yi Xian swordsmanship that she combines with poison 25 44.

Memory, Knowledge, and Discernment

Su Qingxue’s lifetime of teachings gives Xiao Chen an extensive theoretical foundation even before he can cultivate 1.

• Exceptional memory: Retains teachings after a single explanation or demonstration 1.
• Knowledge of the original story: Recognizes characters, hidden opportunities, Yao Lao’s presence, and the Flame Mantra. He also notices discrepancies between events and the book 2 4 5 23.
• Hidden-item identification: Finds techniques concealed in ordinary objects and reveals an incomplete Netherworld Poison Flame map with a special liquid 16.
• Detection: Locates the concealed Ling Ying and identifies his cultivation and techniques; later recognizes that an ancient soul has possessed another body 14 36.
• Healing: Removes the wound from Xiao Yan’s palm simply by taking his hand; the method is not explained 4.
• Resistance to inspection: Tang Chengxuan’s Eye of Insight cannot see through him, even after more than a thousand years of further cultivation 21.

Cultivation Instruction

Xiao Chen uses advanced teachings, tailored resources, and practical trials to develop others 4 8 19.

• Gives Xiao Yan the Eternal Rank Northern Darkness Supreme Profound Art, which permits simultaneous practice of multiple cultivation methods alongside the Flame Mantra 8.
• Supplies the Xiao Clan with high-ranking methods, combat techniques, weapons, and cultivation resources, producing substantial growth within half a month 4 8.
• Offers Xiao Yi Xian several solutions to the Woeful Poison Body: the Poison Pill Method, the Netherworld Poison Flame, and three specialized cultivation methods 27.
• Guides Xiao Yi Xian through Poison Cloud Mountain’s toxins, helping her reach Five-Star Dou Wang and then Three-Star Dou Emperor 41.

Alchemy

Xiao Chen obtains a Second-Rank Alchemist Badge before traveling toward Mo City 46.

• Attempts the fifth-grade Blood Lotus Pill using Blood Lotus Essence, Ice Spirit Flame Grass, and a third-tier ice-attribute Magic Core 47.
• Borrows Little Gold’s Natal Dragon Flame, controlling it through soul power with the dragon’s authorization 47.
• Restores exhausted soul power with a blue-green pill during the fusion process 47.
• Brings the pill to final condensation after two and a half days; Leng Chenxuan subsequently recognizes his ability to refine a fifth-grade pill 47 50.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Purple-Gold Bracelet — Su Qingxue’s parting gift, filled with treasures appropriate to the Dou Qi Continent; stores his alchemy ingredients and equipment 1 47.
• Golden cloud — A travel treasure prepared by Su Qingxue. Only Xiao Chen can see it, allowing his movement through the air to resemble unaided flight 27.
• Azure / blue-green longsword — Used against the Wolf Head Mercenary Group and to execute the Azure Nether Freedom Sword Scripture 25 36.
• Purple-gold medicinal cauldron — Used in his Blood Lotus Pill refinement 47.
• Tou She Ancient God Jade — The Xiao Clan’s portion of an ancient key; Xiao Chen reveals that he knows the Gu Clan sought it 14 15.
• Netherworld Poison Flame map fragments — Hidden maps collected during his treasure hunting; he identifies the flame as a possible answer to Xiao Yi Xian’s condition 16 23 27.
• Soul-devouring bead — Placed in the Amethyst Winged Lion King’s brow to prevent betrayal 29.
• Azure Origin Spirit Ring — Given to Xiao Yi Xian for protection and storage before their separation 46.

Relationships

• Su Qingxue — Master for thirty thousand years. She teaches him despite his inability to cultivate and equips him for his return home. He teases her in her absence but remains afraid of her punishments 1 8.
• Little Gold / Golden Emperor Dragon — Companion, bodyguard, and frequent critic. Provides protection, transport, spatial assistance, and access to Natal Dragon Flame 1 27 44 47.
• Xiao Zhan — Descendant and the Xiao Clan’s 1,539th-generation leader. Recognizes Xiao Chen’s identity and distributes the resources entrusted to him 2 4.
• Xiao Yan — Descendant and chosen future leader of his generation. Xiao Chen oversees his cultivation, broadens his ambitions, and arranges practical combat experience 5 8 11 19.
• Yao Lao / Yao Chen — Recruited into the Xiao Clan after Xiao Chen exposes him inside Xiao Yan’s ring. They divide responsibility for Xiao Yan: Xiao Chen handles cultivation, while Yao Lao teaches alchemy 4 5.
• Xiao Yi Xian — Formal disciple. He helps her control the Woeful Poison Body and later assigns her to rule the Chu Yun Empire. She becomes deeply attached to him and questions her feelings after they part 26 41 46.
• Ya Fei — Recruited to support the Xiao Clan’s businesses, with a promise that the Mittel Family will eventually be hers. Their interactions become flirtatious, but she remains unsure whether her fondness is romantic 18 19.
• Gu Xun’er — Treats him respectfully, though he distrusts the Gu Clan’s intentions toward the Xiao Clan’s ancient jade. He leaves her relationship with Xiao Yan for Xiao Yan to decide 14 15.
• Tang Chengxuan — An old acquaintance whose friendly manner does not earn Xiao Chen’s full trust. Tang secretly orders Xiao Yan monitored before an unidentified powerful woman warns him against targeting Xiao Chen 21.
• Amethyst Winged Lion King — Forced to become his mount under a soul-devouring bead’s restraint. Xiao Chen also agrees to take in its cub 29.
• Leng Chenxuan — Alchemist follower recruited for his righteousness, resilience, and perseverance. Kneels and pledges loyalty after Xiao Chen offers to support his growth 50.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Return and Restoration of the Xiao Clan

Xiao Chen arrives during Nalan Yanran’s attempt to dissolve her engagement to Xiao Yan. Once Xiao Zhan recognizes him, he backs Xiao Yan’s decision to expel her through a blood-signed contract and warns against using the Misty Cloud Sect to intimidate the clan 2 3.

He exposes Yao Lao, arranges Xiao Yan’s apprenticeship, and supplies the clan with resources. Recovering the Golden Paper finally unlocks his own cultivation, but the resulting Dou Qi disturbance convinces the Jia Lie and Ao Ba families that the Xiao Clan possesses a treasure. Their invasion ends in defeat, after which Xiao Chen orders their remaining members eliminated and declares Wutan City the Xiao Clan’s territory 4 5 6 10 11 12.

Treasure Hunting and Xiao Yi Xian’s Apprenticeship

After recruiting Ya Fei to assist the clan’s businesses, Xiao Chen prepares to travel with Xiao Yan for at least half a year. Their exploration secures a hidden chamber’s map fragment, poison scripture, flying technique, and other inheritances 18 19 23.

He destroys the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, explains Xiao Yi Xian’s awakened poison constitution, and accepts her as his disciple. He then provides several ways to control it and forces the Amethyst Winged Lion King into service 25 26 27 29.

Poison Cloud Mountain

Traveling with Xiao Yi Xian, Xiao Chen joins Duan Chenfei’s party and encounters Ghost-Faced Insects, a ruined hall, and an ancient soul possessing a middle-aged man. His sword scripture kills the possessed attacker, exposing the scale of his combat power 31 34 36 37.

He sends Little Gold to obtain the herb Duan Chenfei’s party needs, then pursues Yin Yuandong and takes custody of a red-robed female ghost for questioning. While Xiao Yi Xian cultivates in the mountain’s toxic environments, Xiao Chen discovers an enclosing formation. After forty-five days in the swamp, she emerges as a Three-Star Dou Emperor 38 39 41.

Separation and Journey to the Tagor Desert

Xiao Chen allows Xiao Yi Xian to rescue Kong Ruonan and helps eliminate their attackers. He subsequently sends her toward the Chu Yun Empire with a task to rule it, treating the assignment as a trial of independence 44 45 46.

Continuing toward the Tagor Desert, he obtains an alchemist badge and refines a Blood Lotus Pill aboard a flying magical beast. After dealing with hostile passengers, he recruits Leng Chenxuan near Mo City, valuing the young alchemist’s decision to protect his refinement despite the danger 46 47 50.

Notable Quotes

“For a clan, having one powerful person is far from enough.” 3

“This world is far vaster than you imagine. Don’t limit your sights to the Dou Qi Continent alone.” 8

“Mercy toward your enemies is cruelty toward yourself!” 12