Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Star Sect; formerly Shrek Academy
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; Star Sect disciple; Ah Yin's trainer and caretaker
Status	Active
First Appearance	7

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Star Sect disciple	22	Joined the Star Sect in exchange for a method to absorb powerful Soul Rings; received the King of Strength and Stronger as You Fight attributes.
Soul Power Level 33	58	Reached Level 33 after more than a month of intensive training at the Star Sect.
Soul Power Level 40 / Soul Elder	59 60	Consumed the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone Immortal Herb, raising her cultivation by seven ranks and advancing from Soul Grand Master to Soul Elder.
Soul Power Level 41 / Soul Ancestor	64	Absorbed a 5,000-year-old Ghost Tiger Soul Ring as her fourth Soul Ring.
Nine Lives talent	121	Received the Nine Lives talent, greatly enhancing her vitality and recovery ability.

Background / History

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Zhu family, whose internal succession struggle pitted her against Zhu Zhuyun. She believes that, once Zhu Zhuyun gains control of the family, her superior talent will make her a target for a kill order. The family set a deadline at age twenty-five, leaving Zhu Zhuqing to view strength as her only route to survival. 96

Initially a Shrek Academy student, she became disillusioned with Dai Mubai after he attempted to assault her. With Ning Rongrong's support, Zhu Zhuqing defeated him and chose to withdraw from Shrek rather than remain on his team. She nevertheless acknowledges Shrek's help in acquiring her third Soul Ring and intends to repay the academy if she survives her conflict with Zhu Zhuyun. 41

Ye Feng's appearance and overwhelming strength drew Zhu Zhuqing's attention early on. When he offered her a way to obtain stronger Soul Rings through the Star Sect, she agreed to join, determined to secure her own future rather than rely on Dai Mubai. 7 22 After leaving Shrek, she travelled to Sky Curtain City and formally reunited with Ye Feng at the Star Sect. 44 45

At the Star Sect, Zhu Zhuqing trained intensely, sometimes for more than twenty hours a day. Ye Feng guided her skill development, helped her create a self-created Soul Skill, provided an Immortal Herb that raised her to Level 40, and later assisted her in acquiring a Ghost Tiger Soul Ring. 53 54 58 59 63 64

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is described as having a cold usual expression, a striking figure, and long, fair legs. During partial Martial Soul fusion, she develops cat ears and a sensitive cat tail. 63 67

• Often wears form-fitting leather clothing in her usual appearance. 95
• Wore an academy-style outfit with a black plaid mini-skirt and black stockings during her date with Ye Feng. 95
• Her partial fusion gives her a distinctly feline appearance. 63

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing is resolute, independent, and intensely driven to become stronger. She refuses to accept Dai Mubai as someone she can rely on and pursues power as a means of surviving her family's succession conflict. 22 58 96

Though usually cold in demeanor, she is capable of warmth and playfulness. She becomes visibly affectionate toward Ah Yin, eagerly accepts responsibility for the younger girl’s training, and enjoys simple outings such as plays, stories, and meals with Ye Feng. 67 68 95

Her growing trust in Ye Feng makes her more open about her identity, fears, and feelings. She ultimately follows him with confidence after he promises to protect her from the Zhu family. 59 96

Abilities & Skills

King of Strength

An attribute granted when Zhu Zhuqing became a registered Star Sect disciple.

• Increases her combat capability. 22
• Received alongside Stronger as You Fight. 22

Stronger as You Fight

A Star Sect attribute that improves Zhu Zhuqing’s fighting potential as battle continues.

• Granted through a black pill during her Star Sect admission trial. 22
• Contributed to her significant rise in combat power. 22

Netherworld Stab and Netherworld Slash

Zhu Zhuqing’s existing Soul Skills, which Ye Feng advised her to combine.

• She repeatedly used Netherworld Slash while attempting to breach Ye Feng’s Dragon Scale Shield. 53
• Their fusion became the basis of her self-created Soul Skill. 54

Netherworld Instant Prison Kill

A self-created Soul Skill formed by combining and refining her Netherworld techniques.

• Allows her to flash behind an opponent as if teleporting before releasing a powerful slash. 54
• Became her strongest Soul Skill at the time she tested it against Ye Feng. 64
• Even when enhanced by a 20× critical hit, it could not break Ye Feng’s defense. 64

Fatal Combo

A Soul Skill Pill gifted by Ye Feng after she obtained her fourth Soul Ring.

• Raises her attack power with each successive strike. 64
• At her 1,000th attack, it grants a critical hit dealing twenty times normal damage. 64
• The critical hit applies only to Zhu Zhuqing herself, not to Shadow Clones. 64

Nine Lives

A talent tailored to Zhu Zhuqing’s feline nature.

• Substantially improves vitality. 121
• Provides a powerful recovery ability. 121

Equipment / Items

• Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone — Immortal Herb gifted by Ye Feng; raised her Soul Power to Level 40. 59
• 5,000-year Ghost Tiger Soul Ring — Her fourth Soul Ring, absorbed in Sunset Forest. 64
• Fatal Combo Soul Skill Pill — Granted her an escalating-attack combo effect and 20× critical-hit capability. 64
• Nine Lives pill — Granted the Nine Lives talent. 121

Relationships

• Ye Feng — Mentor, benefactor, and romantic partner. He recruited her into the Star Sect, guided her cultivation, gave her major resources, and promised to protect her from the Zhu family. 22 54 59 64 96 121
• Dai Mubai — Former Shrek teammate whom Zhu Zhuqing no longer trusts. After he attempted to assault her, she defeated him and left Shrek Academy rather than remain on his team. 41
• Zhu Zhuyun — Family rival in the Zhu family’s succession struggle; Zhu Zhuqing fears Zhu Zhuyun will eventually order her death. 41 96
• Ning Rongrong — Friend and former Shrek teammate. Ning Rongrong’s attribute boosts helped Zhu Zhuqing defeat Dai Mubai, though she later became envious of Zhu Zhuqing’s rapid growth and closeness to Ye Feng. 41 60 62
• Ah Yin — Trainee and charge entrusted to Zhu Zhuqing by Ye Feng. Zhu Zhuqing is fond of her and takes responsibility for training and caring for her. 67 68

Story Role / Major Arcs

Departure from Shrek Academy

Following Dai Mubai’s attempted assault, Zhu Zhuqing fought and severely defeated him with Ning Rongrong’s assistance. She then withdrew from Shrek Academy, citing her inability to continue on the same team as him. 41

Joining the Star Sect

Zhu Zhuqing joined Ye Feng’s Star Sect to pursue stronger Soul Rings and greater personal strength. After withdrawing from Shrek, she travelled to Sky Curtain City to take the Star Sect assessment and reunite with Ye Feng. 22 44 45

Star Sect Training

She undertook extreme training, faced Ye Feng’s impenetrable defense, and—under his guidance and a comprehension-enhancing pill—created Netherworld Instant Prison Kill. 53 54 58

Fourth Soul Ring Hunt

Ye Feng accompanied Zhu Zhuqing into Sunset Forest to hunt a Ghost Tiger for her fourth Soul Ring. She successfully absorbed the 5,000-year ring, reached Level 41, and received the Fatal Combo Soul Skill Pill. 63 64

Confronting Her Family Fate

During a date with Ye Feng, Zhu Zhuqing revealed the Zhu family’s ruthless succession system and her fear of Zhu Zhuyun’s future retaliation. Ye Feng reassured her that he would protect her, strengthening her resolve and trust in him. 95 96

Notable Quotes

“Dai Mubai chose to give up, but I still want to struggle...” 96

“If I hadn't met you, my fate would have been almost sealed...” 96

“I did it! Ye Feng, I succeeded!!” 54