Xun Er

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xun Er (薰儿)
Alias(es)	Sister Xun Er; Gu Xun Er
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Ancient Clan
Occupation/Role	Ancient Clan young miss; cultivator
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 4

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Nine-Star Dou Venerate	324	Her cultivation before entering the Heaven Tomb; Chen Xiao argues that she needs greater opportunities to progress beyond the Ancient Realm. 324
Second-Revolutions Dou Venerate	326	Reached after four months in the Heaven Tomb by absorbing Energy Cores Chen Xiao collected for her. 326
Eight-Revolutions Dou Venerate	329	Achieved after two years of Heaven Tomb cultivation supported by Half-Saint-level and higher Energy Cores. 329
Peak Nine-Revolutions Dou Venerate	330	Broke through after six further months of cultivation in Xiao Xuan's Tomb Mansion, aided by Dou Saint-level Energy Cores and the Earth Fire Lotus Platform. 330
Dou Saint	346	Emerged from seclusion having entered the Dou Saint realm, shocking the Ancient Clan with her advancement. 346
Late Eight-Star Dou Saint	382	Reached through Chen Xiao's continued assistance prior to Gu Yuan's ascension. 382
Late Nine-Star Dou Saint	382	Her father Gu Yuan's breakthrough to Emperor empowered her bloodline and raised her cultivation by a full major stage. 382

Background / History

Xun Er lived in the Xiao Family compound at Wu Tan City under Ling Ying's protection. Ling Ying and Xun Er began paying attention to Chen Xiao after he stood out as an unusually low-profile but talented child; when Chen Xiao stopped Xiao Yan from climbing Xun Er's wall, they arranged an opportunity to reward him with the Yan Return Strike. 4 320

She became one of Chen Xiao's closest childhood companions. When he returned from the Magical Beast Mountain Range, she identified his harvest of herbs and scrolls, explaining their uses and recognizing the Ice Spirit Flame Grass as an important ice-attribute cultivation resource. Chen Xiao gave her his first magic core in gratitude. 18

Before leaving Wu Tan City, Xun Er chose to take Qing Lin to the Ancient Clan for superior training. Chen Xiao entrusted Qing Lin to her and gave Xun Er an Earth Fire Lotus Seed and Earth Core Lotus Platform as farewell gifts. 53

Xun Er later returned to Jia Nan Academy with Qing Lin. She successfully traded with Xiao Zhan for the Tou She Ancient God Jade, then compiled and gifted Chen Xiao detailed information on ice-attribute spiritual objects. 72 She secretly kept the Emperor Jade on her person at Chen Xiao's request, revealing that only Ling Ying knew she possessed it. 180

After years in the Ancient Clan, Xun Er left the Ancient Realm with Qing Lin to find Chen Xiao in Central State despite clan criticism. Their reunion brought their long-standing feelings into the open. 179 Xun Er accepted Chen Xiao's existing relationships but established a firm boundary: he could not pursue anyone beyond the women already known to her. 180

At her coming-of-age ceremony, Xun Er's bloodline test reached the highest possible rank, a Divine-grade Bloodline. The resulting bloodline pressure compelled many Ancient Clan members to kneel, elevating her political importance and affecting the clan's plans for her future. 323

The Ancient Clan ultimately agreed that Xun Er could decide her future after the Heaven Tomb expedition, provided Chen Xiao demonstrated that he could protect her and support her growth. 324 Inside the Heaven Tomb, Xun Er cultivated alongside Chen Xiao for three years within the tomb—equal to roughly half a year outside—rapidly advancing to Peak Nine-Revolutions Dou Venerate. 326 329 330

Appearance

Xun Er is portrayed as a tall, slender, exceptionally beautiful woman with an ethereal, lotus-like presence. Her appearance grows more striking as she matures. 72 177 320

• Often wears azure, pale-green, or green robes. 72 320
• Compared to a green lotus in rain or mist, with a pure and spiritual aura. 72 177
• Has waist-length hair. 325
• Bears an Ancient Clan bloodline mark on her forehead following her coming-of-age ceremony. 323
• Her eyes can blaze with golden flame when she mobilizes the Golden Emperor Heavenly Flame. 297 320

Personality

Xun Er is gentle, composed, and considerate, but not passive. She thinks carefully about the consequences of her actions, whether protecting Qing Lin from unwanted attention, concealing the Emperor Jade, or setting clear terms in her relationship with Chen Xiao. 53 180

Her intelligence is evident in both scholarship and political judgment. She can identify medicinal resources at a glance, compile specialized cultivation information, negotiate effectively with Xiao Zhan, and assess the motives of the Ancient Clan elders. 18 72 323

Though reserved before outsiders, Xun Er is openly affectionate and steadfast toward Chen Xiao. She publicly receives him in the Ancient Realm despite the elders' scrutiny and remains committed to their relationship despite pressure from her clan. 179 320 322

Abilities & Skills

Divine-grade Bloodline

Xun Er possesses the highest-ranked bloodline in the Ancient Clan.

• Her bloodline test created pressure powerful enough to force many clan members to kneel. 323
• Her status makes her the Ancient Clan's most important individual, surpassing the importance assigned to other tested members. 331
• Gu Yuan's ascension to Emperor directly elevated her cultivation from late Eight-Star to late Nine-Star Dou Saint. 382

Golden Emperor Heavenly Flame

Xun Er controls the fourth-ranked Heavenly Flame, the Golden Emperor Heavenly Flame. 182

• The flame can threaten opponents above her own realm. 182
• Its presence gave Chen Xiao, after refining Heavenly Cold Qi, a genuine sense of danger from fire-attribute power. 182
• She can manifest golden flames in her eyes and as a halo around herself. 297 320

Cultivation and Energy Absorption

Xun Er possesses exceptional cultivation talent, further amplified by Chen Xiao's support and Heaven Tomb resources.

• She can absorb Heaven Tomb Energy Cores with minimal refinement, converting the energy into her own strength after a single circulation through her meridians. 326
• She advanced from Nine-Star Dou Venerate to Peak Nine-Revolutions Dou Venerate within the Heaven Tomb. 326 330
• Chen Xiao later replicated the Lesser Yin-Yang Harmonizing Heaven Array within her body to improve her cultivation speed. 335
• She endured the violent energy of a Thunder Tribulation Pill while Chen Xiao stabilized and assisted her circulation. 335

Scholarship and Appraisal

Xun Er is highly knowledgeable in medicinal ingredients, cultivation resources, and ancient texts.

• Identified Chen Xiao's herbs and advised which to retain, use, or sell. 18
• Recognized Ice Spirit Flame Grass as a direct-use ice-attribute tonic capable of assisting Chen Xiao's breakthrough to Dou Shi. 18
• Compiled a scroll detailing locations, uses, and precautions for ice-attribute spiritual objects. 72
• Received an inheritance of formation techniques from Chen Xiao due to her interest in ancient texts and suitability for studying formations. 246

Political Judgment

Xun Er handles clan and family affairs with discretion.

• Negotiated the Tou She Ancient God Jade from Xiao Zhan through a mutually beneficial trade. 72
• Arranged protection and training for Qing Lin within the Ancient Clan. 53 179
• Warned Chen Xiao about potential hostility from the Yao Clan and the risks surrounding Cao Ying's Heavenly Flames. 323
• Returned to the Ancient Clan to monitor Gu Yuan during the Bodhi Ancient Tree affair. 346

Items

• Tou She Ancient God Jade — Acquired from Xiao Zhan through trade and kept secretly on her person. 72 180
• Earth Core Lotus Platform — Farewell gift from Chen Xiao; later used during her Heaven Tomb cultivation. 53 330
• Fire Pill of a Flame Lizardman — Given by Chen Xiao for her to absorb through the Golden Emperor Heavenly Flame. 246
• Formation inheritance — Given by Chen Xiao because of her aptitude for studying ancient texts and formations. 246

Relationships

• Chen Xiao — Childhood companion and romantic partner. Xun Er supports his cultivation, protects his interests, and openly affirms their relationship despite Ancient Clan pressure. 18 180 322
• Qing Lin — Close companion and protégée. Xun Er brought Qing Lin to the Ancient Clan, arranged her training, and treated her with care. 53 179
• Gu Yuan — Her father and the Ancient Clan Leader. He initially questioned Chen Xiao's suitability but later entrusted Xun Er's safety to him. 290 331
• Ling Ying — Her longtime protector and attendant. He observed her early relationship with Chen Xiao and is one of the only people aware that she possesses the Emperor Jade. 18 180 320
• Xiao Yi Xian — One of Chen Xiao's partners. Xun Er met her upon reuniting with Chen Xiao; the two approached their situation with mutual respect. 179 180
• Zi Yan — Initially unfamiliar with Xun Er, but the two parted amicably when Zi Yan returned to Dragon Island. 180
• Xiao Zhan — Traded the Tou She Ancient God Jade to Xun Er in exchange for resources that could help Xiao Yan. 72

Story Role / Major Arcs

Wu Tan City

• Xun Er and Ling Ying observe Chen Xiao after he prevents Xiao Yan from climbing into her courtyard. 4 320
• She aids Chen Xiao's understanding of medicinal resources and receives his first harvested magic core. 18
• She supports his plans to leave for the Magical Beast Mountain Range and later helps arrange Qing Lin's future. 8 53

Jia Nan Academy and the Ancient Clan

• She reunites with Chen Xiao at the Inner Academy and gives him research on ice-attribute spiritual objects. 72
• She takes Qing Lin into the Ancient Clan and helps secure Qing Lin's cultivation resources and standing. 53 179
• She secretly retains the Tou She Ancient God Jade rather than surrendering it to the Ancient Clan. 180

Central State Reunion

• Xun Er travels across Central State with Qing Lin to reunite with Chen Xiao. 179
• She confronts the reality of Chen Xiao's other relationships and establishes her non-negotiable boundary concerning future partners. 180
• She gives Chen Xiao the final three seals of the Emperor Seal Art and warns him about dangers in the Extreme Northern Land. 181

Ancient Realm and Heaven Tomb

• Xun Er publicly welcomes Chen Xiao into the Ancient Realm, demonstrating her resolve before the clan elders. 320 322
• Her coming-of-age ceremony confirms her Divine-grade Bloodline. 323
• She enters the Heaven Tomb with Chen Xiao's External Incarnation protecting her and rises to Peak Nine-Revolutions Dou Venerate. 326 330
• She kills Hun Li after he and Hun Ya flee from Chen Xiao, then explains that the Soul Clan members had attempted to ambush her. 330 331

Dou Saint Advancement

• Chen Xiao helps Xun Er attempt a Dou Saint breakthrough using a Thunder Tribulation Pill and a Ninth-grade Treasure Pill. 335
• She emerges as a Dou Saint and returns to the Ancient Clan, where her progress leaves the elders stunned. 346
• Gu Yuan's later ascension to Emperor strengthens Xun Er to late Nine-Star Dou Saint. 382

Trivia

• Xun Er's first magic core was a first-grade Azure Wood Wolf core gifted to her by Chen Xiao after she appraised his treasures. 18
• She has spent more time with Chen Xiao than any of his other partners and considers herself especially familiar with his personality. 180
• Chen Xiao developed a habit of reading ancient texts partly through Xun Er's influence. 246