Xiao Yan
Battle Through the Heavens: I, the Stone Monkey of Aolai, Am Destined to Equal Heaven!Contents
- Original Name:
- 萧炎 (xiāo yán)
- Gender:
- Masculine
- Kind:
- Character
- Scope:
- General
- Status:
- Active
- Source:
- AI
- Occurrences:
- 111
- Chapters:
- 10
- Context Up To:
- Ch. 30
- Wiki Model:
- GPT-6.1 Sol
- Updated:
Contents
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Xiao Yan (萧炎) |
| Alias(es) | Little Yanzi — used by Yao Chen 24 29 |
| Species/Race | Human 23 |
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | Blue Star in his previous life; currently lives in Wutan City, Jia Ma Empire 20 24 26 |
| Affiliation | Xiao Clan; Yao Chen’s disciples 22 23 |
| Occupation/Role | Cultivator; Yao Chen’s disciple and Sun Qi’s junior brother 22 26 |
| Cultivation | Dou Zhe 26 |
| Status | Alive; setting out for Jia Nan Academy with Yao Chen 29 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 20 20 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cultivation depleted | 21 24 | Clan elders describe him as having lost his cultivation. Yao Chen had absorbed his Dou Qi for three years to replenish his soul power. |
| Resumed cultivation; below Dou Zhe | 20 22 23 25 | Trains under Yao Chen and notices faster progress. He explicitly states that he has not yet reached Dou Zhe; later reports describe his cultivation speed as matching his former pace. |
| Dou Zhe | 26 | Identified as a Dou Zhe during his first visit to the Misty Cloud Sect. The breakthrough itself is not shown in the provided passages. |
Background
Xiao Yan comes from Blue Star in a previous life, where he admired the Great Sage Equal to Heaven from childhood. Those memories allow him to recognize Sun Qi’s appearance and the Somersault Cloud immediately 22 24 26.
In his current life, he is the son of Xiao Zhan, head of the Xiao Clan in Wutan City. His cultivation declined while Yao Chen absorbed his Dou Qi for three years. By the time Sun Qi arrives, Xiao Yan has become Yao Chen’s disciple and resumed training 20 21 24.
Nalan Yanran publicly broke off their engagement using the Misty Cloud Sect’s name. Xiao Yan responded by making a Three-Year Agreement with her, intending to grow strong enough to defeat her and erase the humiliation 24 25.
Personality
Xiao Yan is determined to recover his strength and defend his dignity, but he recognizes the risks of confronting stronger opponents. Although eager to settle his grievance with the Misty Cloud Sect, he questions whether two Dou Wangs can safely challenge a sect protected by a Dou Huang and suggests finding additional help 24.
His admiration for the Great Sage Equal to Heaven makes him unusually exuberant around Sun Qi. He excitedly questions whether his senior brother is a monkey born from a stone and eagerly boards the Somersault Cloud. His informal manner also extends to Yao Chen, whom he initially calls “old man” before being reprimanded 20 22 24.
Despite his nervousness at the Misty Cloud Sect, Xiao Yan chooses to enter alongside Sun Qi rather than remain on the cloud. The presence of his teacher and senior brother gives him confidence to face Nalan Yanran 26.
Abilities & Skills
Flame Mantra
- Receives the Flame Mantra from Yao Chen; absorbing Heavenly Flames offers him a means of becoming stronger 24.
- Plans to pursue the Fallen Heart Flame at Jia Nan Academy with Yao Chen’s assistance. Sun Qi has already weakened it, making the opportunity more favorable 24 29.
- Has not acquired the Fallen Heart Flame in the documented chapters 29.
Dou Qi Cultivation
- Cultivates under Yao Chen’s guidance and reports faster progress after beginning his instruction 20.
- Reaches Dou Zhe by the Misty Cloud Sect confrontation, but remains far below the experts accompanying him 26.
- Cannot yet use Dou Qi Wings. His first high-speed flight, carried by Sun Qi, leaves him nauseated and requiring a small infusion of Dou Qi to recover 23.
Medicine Refinement Studies
- Observes Yao Chen demonstrate cauldronless refinement after being instructed to watch and learn 25.
- Sells Yao Chen’s Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid at the Mittel Auction House; the supplied passages do not establish an alchemist tier for Xiao Yan 20 22.
Equipment & Items
- Storage Ring — Stores the bottles of Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid and serves as Yao Chen’s place of residence. Before the Misty Cloud Sect confrontation, Yao Chen’s ring is transferred to Sun Qi because Xiao Yan cannot withstand his teacher’s soul power 20 23 26.
- Black robe — Changes into it before visiting the Mittel Auction House to sell the spirit liquid 20.
Relationships
- Yao Chen — Teacher. Guides his cultivation, gives him the Flame Mantra, and postpones returning to Starfall Pavilion partly to help him grow stronger. Later accompanies him toward Jia Nan Academy to help obtain the Fallen Heart Flame 20 23 24 29.
- Sun Qi — Senior brother under Yao Chen. Xiao Yan admires his resemblance to the Great Sage Equal to Heaven; Sun Qi intervenes over the broken engagement and offers resources and protection for the Xiao Clan’s relocation 22 24 29.
- Xiao Zhan — Father and Xiao Clan head. Xiao Yan explains his connection to Sun Qi when Xiao Zhan asks about the powerful visitor 21 23.
- Nalan Yanran — Former fiancée and opponent in the Three-Year Agreement. Her public rejection motivates his vow to restore his dignity, though Sun Qi brings their confrontation forward 24 26.
- Xiao Xun’er — Personally introduces her to Sun Qi during the Xiao Clan banquet. Sun Qi’s cold reception is rooted in his hostility toward the Gu Clan behind her 23.
Story Role / Major Arcs
Meeting Sun Qi
While Xiao Yan is away selling Yao Chen’s spirit liquid, Sun Qi arrives at the Xiao Clan searching for him. Sun Qi tracks his presence from his courtyard, while Yao Chen directs Xiao Yan toward the disturbance caused by the nearby battle with Ling Ying 20 21 22.
Xiao Yan recognizes Sun Qi as resembling the Great Sage Equal to Heaven before learning that they share a teacher. His astonishment grows when Yao Chen confirms that Sun Qi really is a monkey born from a stone 22.
At the subsequent Xiao Clan banquet, the elders’ treatment of Xiao Yan changes dramatically after they learn that the young Dou Wang is his senior brother 23.
Early Confrontation with the Misty Cloud Sect
Sun Qi refuses to let Xiao Yan wait three years for redress and takes him to the Misty Cloud Sect on the Somersault Cloud. Xiao Yan accompanies him into the plaza and tells Nalan Yanran that their grievance will be settled ahead of schedule 24 26.
The confrontation is decided by Xiao Yan’s allies rather than a duel between the former fiancés. Sun Qi defeats Gu He, Zi Yan overpowers Yun Ling, and Yao Chen possesses Sun Qi to suppress the sect with Dou Zong power. Nalan Jie offers to take Nalan Yanran to the Xiao Clan to apologize and provide compensation 27 28.
Plans for Jia Nan Academy
Afterward, Yao Chen raises the possibility of killing the sect’s members to prevent retaliation. Xiao Yan and Sun Qi instead spare them and agree to relocate the Xiao Clan to the Black-Corner Region, where it can benefit from Jia Nan Academy’s protection and Sun Qi’s established holdings 29.
Xiao Yan then parts ways with Sun Qi and sets out for Jia Nan Academy with Yao Chen. Their next objective is to cultivate there and subdue the weakened Fallen Heart Flame 29.
Notable Quotes
“When I become strong enough, I'll attack the Misty Cloud Sect and wash away that humiliation!” 24
“Nalan Yanran, it seems the grudge between us will have to be settled ahead of time.” 26