Lu Song

Biodata

Power Progression

Appearance

• Large, sturdy build: Introduced as a big man holding a shield; despite his size, he speaks without raising his voice 7.
• Protective gear: Wears bracers or wrist guards and repairs a cracked bracer after the quarry mission 11 37.

Personality

Lu Song is patient and good-humored. Before formally meeting Xu Sheng, he helped push a medicine cart while Xu Sheng pulled from the front. When a freed wheel rolled over his foot, he chose not to interrupt the effort; he later accepted Xu Sheng’s offer of a meal with a laugh 7.

His practical concerns often involve having a dependable place to live and train. He asks whether the team can continue using the training yard, supports finding a permanent courtyard, and checks loose roof tiles and beams before Mo Yifan uses the roof 7 11.

He also tends to understate his injuries. After the plaque match, he initially answers concern about his shoulder by saying he can still raise his shield the next day. Only when Xu Sheng presses him does he admit that it hurts considerably 29.

Abilities & Skills

Black Armor Shield

Lu Song’s Martial Soul manifests as a heavy shield. His defensive style emphasizes positioning and controlled movement rather than pursuing an opponent 7.

• Holding objectives: Keeps himself between Xu Sheng and the bronze bell during their first training exercise, retreating carefully rather than lunging after him 7.
• Covering allies: Blocks Luo Xiao’s feather blades and angles the shield to protect Ren Yu 20 21.
• Restraining targets: Helps contain a Mandala Snake while Ren Yu binds it, allowing Jiang Shi to deliver the final strike 19.
• Limits: Luo Xiao’s repeated attacks numb his shoulder and push him backward. During the final shield-assisted maneuver, Lu Song needs the tree behind him to withstand the force 21 23.

Profound Armor Body Protection

His First Soul Skill reinforces his defense while he holds the shield 21.

• Activates it as Xu Sheng lands feet-first against the shield during the fight with Luo Xiao 21.
• Braces against tree roots, bends his knees, and thrusts the shield upward to help redirect Xu Sheng into an aerial counterattack 21.

Coordinated Maneuvers

Lu Song adapts his shield work to his teammates’ control, concealment, and mobility abilities.

• Shield and spear: Advances behind his shield while Cen Zhao attacks around its edge with a chain spear 18.
• Smoke navigation: Memorizes a knotted guide rope laid by Bai Ji, then follows it through her obscuring smoke to push Wen Zhao out of the training ring 18.
• Shield and vines: Blocks an attacker while Ren Yu binds the opponent’s ankle, preventing assistance from reaching Yue Zheng 22.
• Air transport: After eating Xu Lizhi’s Light and Nimble Xiaolongbao, becomes light enough for Xu Sheng to carry on short flights. The effect does not lighten his shield, so he must dismiss it before being lifted and summon it again after landing 26 30.

History

Joining Xu Sheng’s Team

Du Wenhe introduces Lu Song, Ren Yu, and Mo Yifan to Xu Sheng before a field assignment. The three first defend a bronze bell against Xu Sheng successfully. Xu Sheng then joins them against Ji Juechen; after repeated attempts, their coordination lets them hold him off once. Lu Song agrees to continue training and undertaking assignments with the group after confirming that the practice yard will remain available 7.

Quarry Rescue

During the village awakening assignment, Lu Song helps organize villagers and remains behind to guard the equipment while Du Wenhe investigates the missing deacon Tang Heng. Xu Sheng instructs him to report anyone who returns to recruit children 8.

Lu Song later reaches the quarry evacuation route, shields the rescued children from possible attacks, and directs them to safe ground away from a deep ditch. When Du Wenhe becomes trapped inside, Lu Song answers Xu Sheng’s team message and returns with Ren Yu. He shields the deacon while the others move the obstruction, then helps Xu Sheng and Ji Juechen hold the passage during the evacuation 9 10.

Establishing the Courtyards

After the rescue, Lu Song supports obtaining a permanent base because borrowed practice space has repeatedly interrupted the team’s training. At the old southern courtyard in Soto, he checks unsafe roof tiles and enjoys having enough room to move with his shield 11.

He accompanies Xu Sheng to Spirit City and becomes one of the residents of Red Pine Courtyard. As the group settles in, he helps receive visitors by bringing out benches, bowls, and water. Official approval to remain there reassures him that they will not have to move again 13 17 24.

Defeating Luo Xiao

While assisting Jiang Shi’s First Soul Ring hunt, Lu Song helps the team contain the Mandala Snake and subsequently fights the three-ring Soul Elder Luo Xiao. Despite mounting exhaustion, he holds the ground beneath Luo Xiao’s restricted flight routes 19 21.

Lu Song recognizes Xu Sheng’s signal for a maneuver previously practiced in the courtyard. With Ren Yu supporting the setup, he braces his shield against tree roots and launches Xu Sheng into the counterattack that helps bring Luo Xiao down. Afterward, Xu Sheng explicitly credits Lu Song’s block rather than allowing him to dismiss it as the tree’s contribution 21 23.

The Plaque Match

Against Meng Xingzhou’s team, Lu Song takes possession of the red iron plaque and protects it through Pei Chuan’s shield strike. He yields ground with the impact rather than attempting to stop it outright, keeping the objective secure despite injuring his shoulder 29 30.

Under cover of Bai Ji’s smoke, Lu Song dismisses his shield so Xu Sheng can carry him over the shelter. After landing, he summons the shield to block an arrow, disengages, and hangs the plaque on the opposing wall to win the match 30.

Return to Soto

Lu Song accompanies Xu Sheng back to Soto and helps integrate the newcomers. Xu Sheng pairs Song Xiaoqiao’s rope-based control with his frontline defense, while Lu Song independently selects He Gu to join him at the front after testing the younger Soul Master’s stability 37 38 41.

Before the joint hunt, he requests time to log off for his sister’s first school performance because their parents cannot attend. Once the group returns, Xu Sheng approves the leave and assigns He Gu to cover front-courtyard guard duty. Lu Song offers to delay his departure, but Xu Sheng insists that he go 41 47.

Equipment / Items

• Bracer: Repairs a cracked bracer while recovering from the quarry mission 11.
• Transport harness: Uses a sturdy rear belt or strap, along with a rope loop, so Xu Sheng can securely carry him during flight 26 30.
• Plaque pouch: Secures the red iron plaque against his chest during the team match, leaving his other hand free to raise the shield 30.

Relationships

• Xu Sheng — Team leader and trusted combat partner. Credits Lu Song’s contributions, attends to his injuries, and supports his family commitments 23 29 47.
• Ren Yu — Founding teammate whose vines complement his shield, both when immobilizing opponents and supporting the maneuver against Luo Xiao 7 19 21 22.
• Mo Yifan — Founding teammate and frequent source of banter. Tests lifting Lu Song after the Xiaolongbao takes effect, only to struggle when Lu Song summons his unchanged shield 7 26.
• Cen Zhao — Offensive partner who attacks around Lu Song’s shield; also helps him move his stool while his shoulder is injured 18 29.
• Bai Ji — Teammate whose smoke and guide-rope preparation enable Lu Song to navigate concealed training grounds 18.
• Pei Chuan — Opponent turned friendly training partner. Offers medicinal oil for Lu Song’s shoulder, and later competes with him to see who can withstand more punishment 29 36.
• He Gu — Frontline recruit selected by Lu Song after a shield-pressure test; covers his guard duty during his leave 41 47.
• Younger sister — Asks whether Xu Sheng can really fly and wishes he would fly over with flowers. Lu Song arranges leave to attend her first school performance 41 47.

Notable Quotes

“I caught you.” 21

Said after supporting Xu Sheng’s counterattack against Luo Xiao.

Trivia

• After Xu Sheng receives a storage wristband, Lu Song immediately fetches the cooking pot he has wanted to bring on trips. Qiao Fu retrieves it because it is still needed for dinner 36.
• Mo Yifan accuses him of eating a supposedly dropped flatbread; Lu Song maintains that it really did fall 19.