Ling Xiao

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ling Xiao (凌霄)
Alias(es)	“Heaven and Earth Chrysanthemum Hero” — a humiliating label spread during his pursuit of Duo Duo 205 207
Species/Race	Human; later advances to the Superior Human Race 525
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Young Marshal Army; connected to the Presidential Palace through his father, Ling Hai 397 445
Occupation/Role	Wang Hao’s senior brother and assistant; representative of the Young Marshal Army 190 397 445
Status	Active 1216
First Appearance	153

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Martial Master Level Nine	156	Entered his cold-weapon duel with Wang Hao two levels above Wang Hao’s Martial Master Level Five cultivation.
Superior Human Race	525	Reached this racial level after fusing with Fire Essence and completing seclusion. His absorption of Fire Essence was stated to exceed that of ordinary Young Marshal Army soldiers by more than tenfold 483 525.
Heavenly Rank Realm Level Eight	795	One of several Young Marshal Army members elevated through Demon Fat Ointment located by Lin Mengmeng.

Background / History

Ling Xiao trained in martial arts under Hua Zixu from childhood. His early training gave him strength and judgment beyond the students of Xihua Third Branch, where he rapidly defeated opponents and became the standout contender selected to face Wang Hao 153 155.

He is Wang Hao’s senior brother. Ling Xiao recognized that Wang Hao could identify their shared Grandmaster’s techniques, and he treated the younger disciple with courtesy even while preparing to challenge him 155. His father, Ling Hai, serves as the Presidential Palace’s first chief guard, though Ling Xiao was not informed when Hua Zixu sent him on the Yaotian Federation mission 189.

Appearance

Ling Xiao is a notably handsome young man with “pretty boy” facial features, a trait that quickly earned him enthusiastic female fans at Xihua Third Branch 153 155.

• Calm, handsome appearance that draws attention from female students 153 155
• Usually carries a long sword and wears a Level-Four All-Purpose Battle Suit in combat 155
• Protects his face during Wang Hao’s “pet training” disguise scheme, fearing his junior brother will harm it 492

Personality

Ling Xiao is polite, serious, and fundamentally responsible. When he developed feelings for Duo Duo, he stated that he wanted a genuine relationship and would marry her if they were compatible, despite the political difficulties of a relationship between the Interstellar and Yaotian Federations 204.

His sincerity also makes him easy for Wang Hao to manipulate. Ling Xiao trusted Wang Hao’s absurd courtship plan involving sad songs and chrysanthemum petals, then followed his advice into a disastrous forced kiss that ruined his relationship with Duo Duo 205 207. Over time, Wang Hao’s influence made him increasingly cynical and playful, though he retained loyalty to his junior brother and the Young Marshal Army 221 445 1213.

“I don't want to just play around with Miss Duo Duo. I want to have a relationship with her, and if it's suitable, I will marry her.” 204

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship

Ling Xiao is an elite swordsman whose rapid, layered attacks made him the strongest student at Xihua Third Branch.

• Defeated prior tournament opponents in a single move and could overcome a Martial Master Level Nine student within three moves 153 154
• Uses sudden, high-speed sword draws that create overlapping sword shadows and Sword Qi 156
• Was considered skilled enough to challenge Wang Hao to a cold-weapon-only duel 155

Lightspeed Step

Ling Xiao uses the same footwork lineage Wang Hao learned from their Grandmaster.

• His use of Lightspeed Step exposed his connection to Wang Hao’s Grandmaster 155
• The technique was one reason Wang Hao immediately recognized him as a fellow disciple 154 155

Fire Essence Fusion

Ling Xiao successfully fused with Fire Essence, gaining far greater potential than ordinary soldiers.

• Absorbed more than ten times as much Fire Essence as Young Marshal Army soldiers during fusion 483
• Advanced to the Superior Human Race after consolidating his cultivation 525

Origin Attribute Trial

Ling Xiao later attempted to merge with Origin Attributes through a Heavenly Dao Trial.

• Endured lightning strikes during the trial but failed to complete the merge, leaving him severely injured 491
• Wang Hao’s elementary Witchcraft could only partially heal his injuries 491

Strengthening Potion Enhancement

Ling Xiao tested Wang Hao’s strengthening potion before the Young Marshal Army.

• His physical strength and True Qi quality increased dramatically after taking the potion 397
• The painful demonstration helped convince the army of Wang Hao’s ability to strengthen his soldiers 397

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Long sword — his primary weapon during the duel with Wang Hao 155 156
• Level-Four All-Purpose Battle Suit — worn during the Xihua Third Branch duel; he offered it to Wang Hao as the condition for their match 155

Relationships

• Wang Hao — junior brother, close companion, and later commander. Ling Xiao repeatedly supports Wang Hao despite being misled by his schemes and ultimately chooses the Young Marshal Army over the Presidential Palace 155 205 445.
• Hua Zixu — childhood martial-arts instructor and the Grandmaster linked to both Ling Xiao and Wang Hao 153 155.
• Ling Hai — father and first chief guard of the Presidential Palace. Ling Hai wishes Ling Xiao to follow Wang Hao if that is the path his son chooses 189 445.
• Duo Duo — former love interest and Guo Yunzi’s granddaughter. Ling Xiao sought a serious relationship with her, but Wang Hao’s interference and the “Chrysanthemum Hero” rumor destroyed his courtship 204 205 207.
• Xiao Bai — traveling companion and ally. Xiao Bai accompanied Ling Xiao to Pangu Cosmos and tried to protect him during the Heavenly Devil crisis 1216.
• Qian Wanyang and Chen Yao — fellow Young Marshal Army members who frequently accompany him and Wang Hao on missions 185 492 795.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Xihua Third Branch Challenge

Ling Xiao emerged as the strongest competitor at Xihua Third Branch, defeating every challenger and becoming the students’ hope against Wang Hao. He challenged Wang Hao to a serious cold-weapon duel rather than relying on firearms or technological weapons 153 155.

Yaotian Federation Mission

He joined Wang Hao’s group on the mission connected to Qiu Lei’s rescue. Ling Xiao understood the extreme security of Military Star, warned the group of the risks involved, and assisted in their subsequent escape operations 175 209 493.

Pursuit of Duo Duo

Ling Xiao’s attempt to court Duo Duo exposed both his romantic idealism and his vulnerability to Wang Hao’s advice. His failed confession led to the false “Heaven and Earth Chrysanthemum Hero” reputation, which became a recurring source of embarrassment 204 205 207.

Young Marshal Army

Wang Hao recruited Ling Xiao into the Young Marshal Army by promising exceptional military merits. Ling Xiao accepted and later served as Wang Hao’s assistant, including publicly testing the strengthening potion before the army 379 397.

When negotiations with the Human Race leadership broke down, Ling Xiao represented the Young Marshal Army and refused to abandon Wang Hao’s side despite pressure from his father and the Presidential Palace 445.

Origin Trials and Later Adventures

After attaining the Superior Human Race, Ling Xiao attempted the dangerous Heavenly Dao Trial to merge with Origin Attributes but was badly injured when he failed 491 525. He continued traveling with Wang Hao’s group through the North Austria Star System and participated in the attempt to seize Li Yunyang’s Dragon God Inheritance 525 530.

Heavenly Devil Crisis

When the Heavenly Devil threatened the Limit Cosmos, Ling Xiao recognized the severity of the coming catastrophe and accepted Wang Hao’s plan to stop the world-ending threat 1214. He later traveled with Xiao Bai to Pangu Cosmos and personally delivered Wang Hao’s challenge to the Heavenly Devil 1216.