Chen Xiao

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Chen Xiao (陈逍)
Alias(es)	Pavilion Master Chen; True Emperor; Emperor of the True Cause
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Xiao Family (formerly); Jia Nan Academy (formerly); Purple Firmament Pavilion / Zixiao Palace
Occupation/Role	Cultivator; founder and Pavilion Master of the Purple Firmament Pavilion
Status	Active
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Third Stage Dou Zhi Li	1	Reached at age five; begins cultivating in secret after his father’s death.
Fifth Stage Dou Zhi Li	3	Advanced through Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid.
Sixth Stage Dou Zhi Li	4 5	Keeps his cultivation hidden from the Xiao Family while beginning Yan Return Strike training.
Dou Practitioner	5	Condenses a Dou Qi Cyclone at age eight.
Eight-Star Dou Zhe	8	Achieves this after a year of intense training; Yan Return Strike reaches the intermediate level.
One-Star Dou Shi / Dou Master	19	Refines Ice Spirit Flame Grass and condenses Dou Qi Gauze.
Seven-Star Da Dou Shi	34	Identified by Medusa Queen upon arriving at her palace.
Dou Ling	48	Breaks through with the Ice Emperor Scripture; gains the ability to condense objects from Dou Qi.
Nine-Star Dou Spirit	85	Recalled as his level before his two-year Black-Corner Region journey with Zi Yan.
Seven-Star Dou King	85	Masters the Mountain Splitting Seal and substantially raises his combat power.
Three-Star Dou Huang	157	Advances using sixth-tier Magical Beast essence blood, Azure Origin Pills, and Ice Spirit Jade.
Peak Dou Huang	162	Reaches the limit of the Dou Huang realm before preparing for seclusion.
Dou Ancestor	177	Breaks through after three months of seclusion; can walk through the air.
Dou Venerate	214	Reveals his realm while confronting Wind Thunder Northern Pavilion Elder Yang Lei.
Two-Star Dou Venerate	221	Breaks through after three days cultivating at the Thunder Pagoda.
Six-Star Dou Venerate	237	Reveals his strength to Feng Xian while planning Yao Chen’s rescue.
Peak Nine-Revolutions Dou Venerate	285	Reaches the same realm as Xuan Kongzi after refining opportunities from the Sand Shadow Mountain Range ruins.
Dou Saint	289	Completes his pre-paid follow-up and enters a peculiar continent-spanning perception state.
Half Emperor / Pseudo Emperor	366	Obtains a wisp of Origin Emperor Qi, opening the path to Dou Emperor.
Dou Emperor	373 374	Breaks through after a year and a half of seclusion; his ascension affects the entire Dou Qi Continent.
Dou God	381	Stabilizes the Plane Channel and prepares the route to the Great Thousand World.
Earth Supreme	385 386	Crosses the Great Thousand World’s foundational realms and rapidly restores his strength after ascension.
Great Perfection Earth Supreme	390	Fully recovers this level on the Merchant Continent.
Heaven Supreme	408	His advancement sends shockwaves throughout the Great Thousand World.

Background / History

Chen Xiao was originally a man from Earth who died in an avalanche. After being reborn on the Dou Qi Continent, he lived in a daze until memories of his previous life awakened when he was five years old. Ten days earlier, his father—a Xiao Family guard—had died in a market conflict between the Xiao and Oba Families, leaving Chen Xiao without family support. The Xiao Family compensated him with 2,000 gold coins, provided for him until age sixteen, and assigned him miscellaneous work. 1

He concealed his cultivation and performed his chores meticulously while planning revenge against the Oba Family. His isolated upbringing and relentless routine drew the attention of Xiao Xun'er and Ling Ying. Xun'er anonymously gave him the Mystic High-Rank Dou Skill Yan Return Strike, which became his first major combat technique. 5

After becoming a Dou Practitioner, Chen Xiao began pursuing resources independently. He surveyed the Mitre Auction House, entered the Magical Beast Mountain Range through Green Mountain Town, and gained practical combat experience alongside mercenaries. During this period, he met Xiao Yi Xian and began a long-term correspondence and friendship with her. 7 9 11

Chen Xiao eventually returned to Wu Tan City with wealth, medicinal resources, Purple Cloud Wings, and the strength to settle his father’s grievance. The destruction of the Oba Family elevated the Xiao Family into Wu Tan City’s leading power. 17 47

His travels later took him through Jia Nan Academy, the Black-Corner Region, the Jia Ma Empire, Central State, the Ancient Realm, Dragon Island, and ultimately the Great Thousand World. He established the Purple Firmament Pavilion as a major power, rose to Dou Emperor, opened a Plane Channel for the Dou Qi Continent, and later began building Zixiao Palace in the Great Thousand World. 128 162 373 381 409

Personality

Chen Xiao is cautious, pragmatic, and intensely self-disciplined. Even as a child, he understood that strength was necessary before pursuing revenge, choosing years of quiet cultivation rather than reckless action. 1

He is notably low-key in his early life, concealing his cultivation even when revealing it would have earned him special treatment from the Xiao Family. His tendency to smooth bedding, fold rags neatly, and complete chores perfectly is associated with a mild obsessive-compulsive streak. 1 5

As his power grows, Chen Xiao becomes increasingly decisive and politically capable. He negotiates with Medusa Queen using a fabricated background, leverages Zi Yan’s reputation to secure resources, and refuses to be intimidated by major sects. 35 70 128 Despite this ruthlessness toward enemies, he remains protective of those close to him, particularly Qing Lin, Zi Yan, Xiao Yi Xian, and the Xiao Family. 48 179 208

Appearance

Chen Xiao is first introduced as a five-year-old boy. As he matures, he is described as composed and increasingly confident, eventually carrying the calm pride and bearing of a top-tier powerhouse. 1 371

• Uses ice-blue Dou Qi. 9 10
• Often wears black robes while operating in the Black-Corner Region. 84
• Wears a moon-white Emperor’s robe after becoming Dou Emperor. 383
• His Dou Emperor manifestation reaches tens of thousands of feet in height. 373

Abilities & Skills

Ice Attribute Dou Qi

Chen Xiao possesses Ice Attribute Dou Qi and cultivates ice-aligned techniques, giving his attacks a cold, ice-blue appearance. 9 10

• Uses ice-aligned Dou Qi to enhance movement and remain cool during travel. 9
• Forms ice weapons, including an Ice Spear. 74
• Refines Heavenly Cold Qi to improve the quality and power of his Dou Qi. 80 84
• Acquires the Purple Spirit Cold Qi lead from Earth Demon Old Ghost’s notebook. 155

Ice Emperor Scripture

A high-grade cultivation technique that supports Chen Xiao’s rapid advancement and ice-aligned cultivation. 6 8

• Enables conversion and refinement of his Dou Qi. 8
• Supports his breakthrough to Dou Ling. 48
• Was later replaced by Hai Bo Dong with a more suitable Earth-rank technique, while Chen Xiao continued developing his own path. 146

Yan Return Strike

A Mystic High-Rank Dou Skill gifted anonymously by Xiao Xun'er. 5

• Chen Xiao’s first legitimate personal combat technique. 5
• Reaches the intermediate level after a year of practice. 8
• Can rebound thirty percent of an opponent’s attack power at that stage. 8
• Later reaches perfection. 20

Purple Cloud Wings

A flying Dou Skill acquired from the mountain cave’s Stone Chamber. 17

• Greatly improves travel speed and survival ability. 17
• Allows Chen Xiao to return safely from the Magical Beast Mountain Range. 17

Roar of the Mad Lion

A combat technique used with his ice-blue Dou Qi and a long blade. 20

• Forms a roaring lion-head manifestation around the weapon. 20
• Becomes one of his principal techniques alongside Yan Return Strike. 20

Mystic Ice Dragon Flight

Hai Bo Dong’s signature Mystic High-Rank Dou Skill. 49

• Has greater difficulty and energy consumption than Chen Xiao’s earlier combat skills. 49
• Functions as a powerful trump card. 49
• Its dragon roars become familiar in the Xiao Family’s Back Mountain as Chen Xiao improves. 50

Three Thousand Lightning Movement

A high-level movement Dou Skill that becomes central to Chen Xiao’s fighting style. 74

• Reaches the second-layer Lightning Flash realm after half a year of Black-Corner Region training. 74
• Enables rapid evasion, ambushes, and decisive attacks against similarly ranked opponents. 74
• Allows him to stall stronger enemies through speed and afterimages. 136
• Later develops into the Three Thousand Lightning Phantom Body. 214

Mountain Splitting Seal

A component of the Emperor Seal Technique given by Xun'er. 85

• Requires Dou King cultivation to begin practicing. 85
• Is mastered during Chen Xiao’s two-year journey through the Black-Corner Region. 85
• Combines with Three Thousand Lightning Movement and Heavenly Cold Qi to let his combat strength exceed his apparent realm. 85

Ice Soul Talisman Technique

A cultivation technique obtained before Chen Xiao’s journey to the Northern Continent. 182

• Stores reserve Dou Qi in three talismans. 182
• Provides Chen Xiao with additional endurance and emergency reserves. 182
• He later gives an Ice Soul Talisman to Luo Mufeng for protection. 386

Soul and Incarnation Techniques

Chen Xiao develops soul-oriented capabilities as his cultivation rises. 146 298

• Obtains and tests a powerful Soul Skill as a new trump card. 146
• Can create an External Incarnation to protect Xun'er and gather Energy Cores. 327
• His incarnation is described as possessing strength comparable to Xiao Xuan in his prime. 366

Heavenly Demon Puppet

A puppet refined by Chen Xiao and imprinted with his Soul Mark. 176

• Assists in combat and force projection. 176
• Is dispatched to annihilate the Desire Immortal Sect. 182
• Provides enough force that Chen Xiao considers his puppets sufficient to sweep through the armies of three empires. 200

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Storage Ring — A low-grade ring purchased for 90,000 gold coins; initially holds less than two cubic meters. 20
• Purple Cloud Wings — Flying Dou Skill acquired from the Stone Chamber. 17
• Ice Spirit Jade pendants — Gifted by Shop Owner Yao after Chen Xiao and Medusa Queen save her. 148
• Heaven Jade Fruit — Used to improve his strength below the Dou King realm. 75
• Heavenly Demon Puppet — Refined and bound through Chen Xiao’s Soul Mark. 176
• Spirit Nurturing Dust — Ancient material used to strengthen and nurture souls. 170
• Tou She Ancient God Jade — Chen Xiao admits to possessing it during negotiations with the Ancient Clan. 324

Relationships

• Xiao Xun'er — Childhood friend and later romantic partner. She anonymously gives him Yan Return Strike, supports his ambitions, and openly chooses a future with him. 5 245 324
• Xiao Yi Xian — Friend, ally, and romantic partner. They first meet at the Ten Thousand Medicines Pavilion and later work together to address her Woeful Poison Body. 11 128 208
• Zi Yan — Close companion and frequent training partner. Chen Xiao arranges resources and long-term plans to help her reach Dou Saint. 70 85 221
• Qing Lin — Protected companion whom Chen Xiao treats more like a younger sister than a servant. She remains deeply loyal to him. 48 179
• Cai Lin / Medusa Queen — Political ally and companion. Their relationship begins with negotiations over a Strange Fire and Hai Bo Dong’s seal. 35 148
• Hai Bo Dong — Trusted ally and second-in-command of the Purple Firmament Pavilion. Chen Xiao helps secure his freedom and later considers sharing ice-aligned techniques with him. 35 128 155
• Xiao Yan — Fellow Xiao Family youth and later ally. Their relationship begins as distant acquaintances; Chen Xiao later protects the Xiao Family and assists indirectly during its crisis. 1 162 208
• Cao Ying — Alchemy genius and close companion. She assists in Chen Xiao’s dealings with the Cao Family and later has a daughter with him. 167 283
• Qing Yan Jing — Great Thousand World ally who offers Chen Xiao assistance after meeting him on the Merchant Continent. 408 420
• Gu Yuan — Xun'er’s father and Ancient Clan leader. Initially disapproves of Chen Xiao but later treats him with greater respect during negotiations concerning Xun'er. 290 324

Story Role / Major Arcs

Xiao Family Orphanhood and Revenge

After awakening memories of Earth, Chen Xiao loses his father in the Xiao–Oba conflict. He accepts the Xiao Family’s support, cultivates in secret, and spends years preparing to avenge his father rather than acting impulsively. 1 20

Magical Beast Mountain Range

Chen Xiao leaves Wu Tan City to earn resources and gain combat experience. He works with mercenaries, meets Xiao Yi Xian, discovers the Stone Chamber’s wealth, cultivates Purple Cloud Wings, and returns with a much stronger foundation. 9 11 17

Jia Nan Academy and Black-Corner Region

He enters Jia Nan Academy, trains in the Inner Academy, forms a close partnership with Zi Yan, and uses the Black-Corner Region’s dangers to sharpen his movement skills and raise his realm. 70 74 85

Purple Firmament Pavilion

Chen Xiao establishes himself as the Pavilion Master of the Purple Firmament Pavilion and expands its influence in the Black-Corner Region. He gathers resources, subdues rivals, and builds a force capable of competing with established sects. 128 157 162

Central State and Dou Venerate Advancement

Chen Xiao travels to the Pill Domain and Central State, refines a Heavenly Demon Puppet, pursues resources for his companions, and rapidly advances through the Dou Venerate realm. 170 176 221 237

Ancient Clan and Heaven Tomb

His relationship with Xun'er brings him into direct negotiations with the Ancient Clan. In the Heaven Tomb, he sends an External Incarnation to protect Xun'er and meets Xiao Xuan by invoking the Xiao Clan and the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame. 324 327

Ascension to Emperor

After obtaining Origin Emperor Qi and reaching Half Emperor, Chen Xiao enters long-term seclusion. He ultimately breaks through to Dou Emperor, gaining overwhelming imperial authority and the title Emperor of the True Cause. 366 373 374

Great Thousand World

Chen Xiao stabilizes the Plane Channel, enters the Great Thousand World, rapidly restores his strength, reaches Heaven Supreme, and announces the future establishment of Zixiao Palace in the Burning Heaven Mountain Range. 381 386 408 409

Trivia

• Chen Xiao’s original-world death was caused by an avalanche. 1
• He began cultivating Qi at age four and condensed his Dou Qi Cyclone at age eight. 321
• His early obsession with neatness influences Xun'er, who develops a mild similar tendency after spending years with him. 23
• He initially keeps such a low profile that most Xiao Family members do not realize he has surpassed ordinary guards. 8
• Chen Xiao fabricated a Central Continent backstory to persuade Medusa Queen that he possessed knowledge of a Strange Fire. 35