In Battle Through the Heavens, Xiao Yan has several female companions, many of whom not only differ significantly in age but also in terms of seniority. Let’s explore the age and seniority gaps between Xiao Yan and his close female friends in more detail.
Xun’er
Xun’er’s age is close to Xiao Yan’s, being just slightly younger. However, in terms of seniority, Xun’er is the daughter of Gu Yuan, the leader of the ancient Gu Clan. Gu Yuan and Xiao Xuan, Xiao Yan’s ancestor from a thousand years ago, are of the same generation. Thus, Xun’er is technically of a much higher seniority compared to Xiao Yan. However, if we disregard familial ties and focus solely on the ancient clans, Xiao Yan, being the son of Xiao Zhan, could be considered of the same generation as Xun’er.
Queen Medusa
Queen Medusa, a member of the serpent tribe, possesses a unique dual existence. When born, members of the serpent tribe fuse with a magical beast’s soul, which grows stronger over time. As a result, Medusa’s age is far greater than Xiao Yan’s. In fact, at around 300 years old, she’s still considered youthful among her people. In terms of seniority, there’s no direct connection between Xiao Yan’s clan and the serpent tribe. However, Queen Medusa has interacted with individuals like Hai Bodong, who is significantly older than Ya Fei. If we compare her to the younger generation of the imperial families, Medusa could be one or two generations older than Xiao Yan.
Yun Yun
Yun Yun was already the head of the Yunlan Sect by the time Xiao Yan was 15, making her at least 18 years older than him. In terms of seniority, Yun Yun, being Nalan Yanran’s teacher, is considered to be one generation above Xiao Yan.
Little Doctor Fairy and Nalan Yanran
Both Little Doctor Fairy and Nalan Yanran are close to Xiao Yan in age, being just a few years older. Nalan Yanran’s grandfather, Nalan Jie, was a close friend of Xiao Yan’s grandfather, making them of the same seniority. Little Doctor Fairy’s family background isn’t detailed in the story, so in terms of seniority, there’s no significant difference between her and Xiao Yan.
Zi Yan
Zi Yan, also known as the ancient dragon princess, is far older than Xiao Yan. Her father, Zhu Kun, was trapped for thousands of years, and even before his confinement, Zi Yan was likely already born. In terms of seniority, Zi Yan would be higher than the likes of Hun Tiandi and other powerful figures. Although there’s no direct relation between Xiao Yan’s family and the ancient dragon tribe, Zi Yan and Xiao Yan can still interact as equals due to their relationship. Despite being older, Zi Yan’s childlike nature and the longevity of her race make her appear much younger in spirit.
Ya Fei
Ya Fei was already working in the auction house when Xiao Yan had not yet reached adulthood. Even if she started at the youngest possible age, she is still several years older than him. In terms of seniority, Ya Fei is of the same generation as Xiao Yan.
Qing Lin
When Qing Lin first meets Xiao Yan, she is around 13 or 14 years old, and Xiao Yan is approaching his 18th birthday. There’s no real need to discuss seniority between them, as Xiao Yan views Qing Lin as a younger sister, while she sees herself as his servant.
Final Thoughts
In a fantasy world like Battle Through the Heavens, discussions about age and seniority lose much of their significance, especially when characters live for thousands of years. Even companions who differ greatly in age can be seen as equals. Among Xiao Yan’s female companions, Xun’er, Medusa, and Zi Yan are the only ones with the potential to accompany him for the long haul due to their exceptional longevity and cultivation progress.
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