Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Rouge Academy 88 253
Occupation/Role	Agility-attack Soul Master; Rouge Academy combatant 161 253
Martial Soul	Darknight Hellcat, evolved from her family’s cat Martial Soul 100 104 106
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 88

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Two-ring Soul Master, Level 27	100, 106	Initially wielded a cat Martial Soul with two yellow Soul Rings; her first skill was Nether Thrust. 100 106
Approximately Level 35	104, 106	Consumed the Narcissus Jade Bone fairy grass and a Martial Soul Evolution Pill, substantially strengthening her body and evolving her Martial Soul. 104 106
Three-ring Soul Elder, Level 35	118	Absorbed a five-thousand-year Shadow Panther Soul Ring as her third ring, gaining exceptional speed. 118
Level 40	226	Reached the fortieth rank while waiting for Li Chang'an to accompany her in obtaining a fourth Soul Ring. 226
Four-ring Soul Ancestor	253	Fought as a four-ring Soul Ancestor; her fourth Soul Ring was black, signifying a ten-thousand-year ring. 253

Background / History

Zhu Zhuqing entered Shrek Academy alone. She immediately stood out for her cold, lifeless expression and distant demeanor, despite her striking appearance. Li Chang'an noticed her upon arrival and revealed his overwhelming Soul King strength in front of her soon afterward. 88

During Zhao Wuji's assessment, Zhu Zhuqing served as an attacker alongside Xiao Wu. Zhao Wuji targeted her during an ambush opportunity, but Li Chang'an intervened and took the attack in her place. Seeing his injuries left her guilty and concerned. 92 95

Her desire to escape the restrictions imposed by her family drove her to seek greater strength. After Li Chang'an offered her a Martial Soul Evolution Pill, she agreed to owe him two future favors in exchange. He also gave her Narcissus Jade Bone beforehand to improve the pill's effects. 104

The treatment evolved her Martial Soul into the Darknight Hellcat, a form that had reportedly appeared only twice in the Zhu family’s history. The evolution granted her extreme darkness affinity and dramatically improved her speed, strength, and physical ability. 104 106

In the Star Dou Great Forest, she absorbed a five-thousand-year Shadow Panther Soul Ring as her third ring, reaching level 35. Her advancement severed the lingering Martial Soul connection Dai Mubai felt with her. 118

Later, Zhu Zhuqing disclosed that her family had arranged for her to marry Davis, the Star Luo Empire’s First Prince. She asked Li Chang'an to pose as her boyfriend, then openly defied the arrangement before the Zhu family. After Li Chang'an’s status and influence secured the family’s approval, the two confirmed their relationship. 171 173 174 175

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is a fair-skinned girl with long black hair, black eyes, and a notably cold expression. Her usual bearing is aloof and restrained, though her demeanor softens around people she trusts. 88 159

• Wears practical dark clothing, including a purple-black leather outfit and high-heeled boots on an outing with Li Chang'an. 159
• Has a slender, well-proportioned build and an “ice queen” presence. 88 225
• Her Martial Soul manifestation gives her mismatched eyes: dark green on the left and clear blue on the right. 100
• Develops cat ears and sharp, thorn-like claws when using her Martial Soul. 100
• Her evolved form is accompanied by dark light and a Darknight Hellcat phantom. 106

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing is independent, proud, and intensely determined to become stronger. She refuses to let others dictate her future, particularly after becoming disillusioned with the marriage and family expectations imposed on her. 104 171 173

She is blunt in her contempt for Dai Mubai’s treatment of women and refuses to yield when he tries to intimidate her. Her response to his behavior demonstrates both self-respect and a refusal to tolerate hypocrisy. 103

Though initially aloof, Zhu Zhuqing is not ungrateful. Li Chang'an’s assistance gradually earns her trust, and she becomes more openly gentle, concerned, and emotionally expressive around him. 100 106 112 159

Abilities & Skills

Darknight Hellcat Martial Soul

Zhu Zhuqing’s Martial Soul evolved from a cat-type Martial Soul into the Darknight Hellcat after she consumed the Narcissus Jade Bone and Martial Soul Evolution Pill. It possesses an extreme darkness attribute. 104 106

• Greatly enhances her speed, agility, strength, and claw power. 106
• Produces dark-element claws that can damage flesh and interfere with an opponent’s Soul Power circulation. 106 166
• Its dark attribute can persist in wounds for ten to fifteen days without active cleansing. 106
• Allows her to move so quickly that opponents may mistake her speed for teleportation. 118
• Her darkness-enhanced strikes were capable of severely injuring Dugu Yan despite the presence of Nine Heart Begonia support. 166

Nether Thrust

Her first documented Soul Skill is a high-speed lunging attack.

• Doubles her speed in midair and enables abrupt changes in direction. 100
• Used to strike the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent and damage its body with dark elemental power. 112
• Becomes more dangerous when combined with feints and irregular attack routes. 100

Netherworld Hundred Claws

A rapid multi-claw technique used after her advancement to the Soul Ancestor stage.

• Can be delivered from stealth or from directly above an opponent. 253
• Applies dark-attribute erosion alongside repeated claw strikes. 253
• Was effective enough, with Ning Rongrong’s support, to threaten opponents at the Soul King level. 253

Stealth and Scouting

Zhu Zhuqing is adept at concealment, rapid repositioning, and observation.

• Climbed a tree to scout and identify an approaching Soul Beast in the Star Dou Great Forest. 110
• Could evade Dai Mubai’s attacks through speed alone after her Martial Soul evolution. 106
• Silently incapacitated two Canghui Academy students during a confrontation. 108

Martial Soul Fusion Technique

Zhu Zhuqing achieved a perfect Martial Soul Fusion Technique with Li Chang'an through his Omni-Martial Soul Link ability. 166

• The fusion produced a ten-meter-tall humanoid form with overwhelming power. 166
• Its attack collapsed the Soul Arena with a single finger point directed at Yu Tianheng. 166 167
• The fusion elevated both participants’ life levels and deepened Zhu Zhuqing’s connection with Li Chang'an. 167

Equipment / Items

• Narcissus Jade Bone — Fairy grass given by Li Chang'an; moistened her muscles, strengthened her bones, opened her meridians, and prepared her for Martial Soul evolution. 104
• Martial Soul Evolution Pill — Evolved her Martial Soul into the Darknight Hellcat. 104 106
• Level-three soul tool — A gift from Li Chang'an that can preserve warmth, heat contents through Soul Power, and provide light in darkness. 159

Relationships

• Li Chang'an — Her rescuer, mentor, partner, and eventual boyfriend. He guided her combat development, enabled her Martial Soul evolution, helped her obtain Soul Rings, and supported her against her family’s marriage arrangement. 92 100 104 118 174 175
• Xiao Wu — Friend and Rouge Academy teammate. They coordinate in combat and regularly spend time together outside training. 108 225 302
• Dai Mubai — A fellow Shrek student with whom she has a hostile, competitive relationship. Zhu Zhuqing openly condemns his behavior toward women and later surpasses the connection between their family Martial Souls. 103 106 118
• Davis — First Prince of the Star Luo Empire; Zhu Zhuqing’s family attempted to arrange her marriage to him. 171 173
• Zhu Zhuyun — Her older sister and opponent on the Star Luo Royal Academy team. Zhu Zhuqing eventually surpasses her in Soul Power, Soul Rings, and Martial Soul quality. 173 339
• Ning Rongrong — Rouge Academy teammate whose amplification greatly increases Zhu Zhuqing’s combat speed. 166 253

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek Academy Enrollment and Zhao Wuji Assessment

Zhu Zhuqing enrolls at Shrek Academy, participates in Zhao Wuji’s assessment, and is saved by Li Chang'an when Zhao Wuji’s attack threatens her. 88 92

Soul Arena Training

She fights Li Chang'an in a solo Soul Arena match, where he teaches her to use feints, alternate routes, and more unpredictable attack angles. She acknowledges his instruction after conceding. 100

Martial Soul Evolution

Seeking the power to change her fate, Zhu Zhuqing accepts the Narcissus Jade Bone and Martial Soul Evolution Pill. Her Martial Soul evolves into the Darknight Hellcat, granting her extreme darkness affinity and a sharp increase in combat ability. 104 106

Star Dou Great Forest

Zhu Zhuqing scouts for the group, attacks the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent, and later absorbs a five-thousand-year Shadow Panther Soul Ring to become a level 35 Soul Elder. 110 112 118

Zhu Family Conflict

After revealing her family’s intended marriage to Davis, she brings Li Chang'an to Star Luo City as her supposed boyfriend. She publicly defies her family’s arrangements, and Li Chang'an ultimately receives the Zhu family’s approval to marry her. 171 173 175

Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament

As a Rouge Academy member, Zhu Zhuqing becomes one of the team’s strongest combatants. She injures Dugu Yan, performs a perfect fusion with Li Chang'an, defeats opponents with Xiao Wu and Huliena, and later overpowers her sister Zhu Zhuyun. 166 253 302 339

Trivia

• The Darknight Hellcat had reportedly manifested only twice previously in Zhu family history. 106
• Her evolved darkness attribute is described as comparable in rarity and danger to an extreme element. 104
• She was the strongest performer in Rouge Academy’s battle against the Berserker Team. 161
• She completed a one-versus-seven feat during Rouge Academy’s tournament run. 288