Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Primordial Dragon Elephant Martial Soul
- 6.2Supreme Wrath
- 6.3Dragon Elephant Transformation
- 6.4Gravity Swamp
- 6.5Dragon Elephant Supreme Sword
- 6.6Doomsday Black Hole
- 6.7Primordial Dragon Elephant Foot
- 6.8Heaven Splitting Divine Palm and Twilight of the Gods
- 6.9Nine Yang Divine Skill
- 6.10External Soul Bones
- 6.11Physical and Mental Cultivation
- 7Equipment / Weapons / Items
- 8Relationships
- 9Story Role / Major Arcs
- 9.1Rise of Holy Soul Village
- 9.2Soul Master and Arena Activities
- 9.3Sea God Island Trials
- 9.4Barak Kingdom Regency
- 9.5Continental Tournament and Spirit Hall Conflict
- 9.6Expansion and Myriad Worlds Travel
- 10Notable Quotes
- 11Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Ning Qiu (宁秋) |
| Alias(es) | Ancient Supreme; Eternal Supreme |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Holy Soul Village; Barak Kingdom; Huang Village |
| Occupation/Role | Village Chief of Holy Soul Village; Regent of Barak Kingdom; Village Chief of Huang Village |
| Status | Alive |
| First Appearance | 2 |
| Martial Soul | Primordial Dragon Elephant |
| Cultivation Technique | Nine Yang Divine Skill |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Soul Power Level 20 | 29 | His level before recruitment rewards from three soul beast villagers. |
| Soul Power Level 27 | 29 31 | Reached after recruitment rewards and 250,000 Soul Power points; exchanged for a 999-year second Soul Ring. |
| Level 27, Two-Ring Battle Soul Master | 33 | Demonstrated Dragon Elephant Transformation against Dai Mubai. |
| Soul Power Level 48 | 38 42 | Possessed three rings and planned to obtain a Ten-Thousand-Year fourth ring. |
| Soul Power Level 49 | 46 | Obtained the Nine Yang Divine Skill. |
| Soul Power Level 70 | 81 | Reached the Soul Sage threshold while still holding three documented Soul Rings. |
| Soul Power Level 77 | 92 | Possessed seven Soul Skills, seven Soul Rings, and three External Soul Bones. |
| Vastness soul/spirit realm; Six-Star Fearless Silver Body | 106 | Achieved through Triple Tidal Body Tempering; Slaughter Eye evolved. |
| Soul Power Level 89, Soul Douluo | 107 116 | Reached the peak of Level 89; possessed eight Soul Rings, including a brilliant-gold ring. |
| Titled Douluo | 163 169 | Revealed nine Soul Rings while fighting Poseidon West. |
| Soul Power Level 96 | 155 161 | Broke through after powerful soul beasts joined Holy Soul Village. |
| Soul Power Level 98 | 168 | Held nine Soul Skills, nine rings, and Level 4 village authority. |
| Soul Power Level 99 / Nine-Star Dou Saint | 192 203 | Classified as an early Nine-Star Dou Saint on the Battle Through the Heavens Continent; mental strength reached Heaven Realm Great Perfection. |
| Soul Power Level 100; One-Star Supreme Dao Body | 233 | All Soul Rings became million-year brilliant-gold rings; body became nearly immortal and indestructible. |
| Soul Power Level 302; Battle Qi Level 230; Ten-Star Dragon Elephant Saint Body | 241 | Final recorded state; possessed nine bright-gold Soul Rings and a Fusion Engine. |
Background / History
Ning Qiu awakened as a soul master in Holy Soul Village and became the host of the Village Chief System. Before learning his own Martial Soul, he was already confident that his knowledge would let him develop even an apparently weak Martial Soul into something formidable 2.
He protected Xiao Wu after the village’s Identity Certificate exposed her as the incarnation of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soft Bone Rabbit. Rather than coveting her Soul Ring or Soul Bone, he recognized her as a permanent villager under his protection and offered her a place in his family 12.
After killing Scarface of the Black Wolf Gang with his First Soul Skill, Ning Qiu earned the villagers’ respect. Old Jack and the villagers subsequently appointed him village chief; Ning Qiu established rules linking village membership, land development, tasks, Contribution Points, and the opportunity to gain Soul Power 20 21.
As Holy Soul Village grew, Ning Qiu built a Mission Board, recruited powerful residents, developed the village’s land and infrastructure, and led its fighters in spirit battles, anti-bandit campaigns, and political conflicts 31 53 79. He later took control of the Barak Kingdom, installed a child monarch, relocated its capital to Notting City, and ruled as Regent while Zhu Zhuqing handled state affairs as National Teacher 116 118.
Ning Qiu received the unprecedented Sea’s Ten Trials on Sea God Island. His training there developed his physical body, mental power, Sea Affinity, and Soul Bones; he eventually challenged Poseidon West and established himself as a Titled Douluo capable of matching her mental attacks 97 106 163 164.
During the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, he led Holy Soul Academy to prominence and completed Holy Soul Village’s upgrade trial by destroying Spirit Hall’s Pope’s Palace with Primordial Dragon Elephant Foot 117 142 143. His later actions brought major sects, soul beasts, and kingdoms under Holy Soul Village’s influence 149 155 172.
Using the Myriad Worlds Travel Card, Ning Qiu expanded Holy Soul Village’s influence into the Battle Through the Heavens Continent and later the Super God Academy Plane. He became a Dou Sheng/Dou Di-level power, established Huang Village, and ultimately reached Level 302 with the Ten-Star Dragon Elephant Saint Body 200 221 233 241.
Appearance
Ning Qiu is described as a young man whose presence and aura unsettle opponents. When he activates his Martial Soul and abilities, he takes on distinctly draconic and elephantine traits 33 127.
- Golden dragon scales can cover his body and hands 20 33.
- Dragon Elephant Transformation gives him enlarged claws, blood-red pupils, and a golden, heavily muscled physique 33.
- The Slaughter Eye changes his pupils into blood-red rune-like eyes 41.
- Iron Feather Wings emerge from his back when activated 41.
- As Barak Kingdom’s Regent, he wore a red robe embroidered with gold thread at the tournament opening 118.
Personality
Ning Qiu is pragmatic, strategic, and intensely focused on strengthening Holy Soul Village. He negotiates for long-term advantages rather than immediate rewards, such as demanding academy evaluation and priority contracts from the Great Spirit Arena instead of simple payment 53.
He treats villagers as people under his responsibility, protecting Xiao Wu after learning her identity and seeking favorable treatment for Holy Soul Village residents undertaking God Tests 12 97. He also identifies and recruits talent, as shown by his efforts to bring Zhu Zhuqing, Feng Xiaotian, Qing Lin, and others into the village 45 130 206.
His ruthlessness emerges when he believes future threats must be eliminated. After seizing Barak Kingdom, he executed nearly all members of its royal family, arguing that mercy toward enemies would endanger Holy Soul Village 116. He similarly considers sacrifice acceptable when pursuing what he sees as the greater good 236.
Abilities & Skills
Primordial Dragon Elephant Martial Soul
A top-tier Beast Martial Soul described as the supreme ruler of land and sea in the primordial era. Its presence suppresses other Beast Martial Souls and can pressure even Poseidon West’s Sea God Martial Soul 40 164.
- Grants exceptional physical strength and durability.
- Produces a sacred aura and a dragon-elephant manifestation 130.
- Enables Dragon Elephant True Body, transforming Ning Qiu into a massive Primordial Dragon Elephant 142.
- Its pressure weakens or intimidates opposing Beast Martial Souls 40 58.
Supreme Wrath
Ning Qiu’s First Soul Skill is a sonic roar that combines a shockwave, stun effect, and physical enhancement 20.
- Stuns targets based on the gap between their spiritual power/Soul Power and Ning Qiu’s 20.
- Covers his hands in dragon scales and increases his physical attack power 20.
- Destroyed the Cat and Mouse Combination’s joint technique in a single attack 38.
- Can counter high-level attacks, including Mermaid Princess’s Harmonic Wave Cascade 161.
Dragon Elephant Transformation
His Second Soul Skill transforms his body into a scaled, golden combat form 33.
- Lasts up to one hour 33.
- Doubles resistance to abnormal conditions, attack power, defense, and strength 33.
- Grants powerful claws, scales, and enhanced physique 33.
- Was later referred to as Primordial Dragon Elephant Transformation 110.
Gravity Swamp
Ning Qiu’s Third Soul Skill creates a gravity field that slows and restrains enemies 40 41.
- Overpowered Zhao Wuji’s Gravity Enhancement 41.
- Can be repeatedly activated and deactivated to disrupt enemy movement 40.
- Creates a roughly fifty-meter gravity zone in large-scale combat 170.
- Restricts targets by softening the ground and multiplying gravity 58.
Dragon Elephant Supreme Sword
A sword-based Soul Skill derived from a 99,999-year Soul Ring 114.
- Forms a golden three-foot sword 170.
- Can break powerful defensive Soul Skills 114.
- Severely injured Sea Spear Douluo with its ninth-ring version 160.
Doomsday Black Hole
Ning Qiu’s Fifth Soul Skill generates black-hole-like suction and spatial disruption 113 163.
- Neutralized Sea Star Douluo’s absorption technique and reversed its pull 161.
- Countered Poseidon West’s Water Vortex by creating a spatial crack 163.
- Used against Barak Kingdom’s soldiers to counter an archer barrage 113.
Primordial Dragon Elephant Foot
A colossal stomping Soul Skill used for overwhelming force and area destruction 142.
- Broke Mermaid Princess’s illusory space 161.
- Defeated Seahorse Douluo 161.
- Destroyed Spirit Hall’s Pope’s Palace in one strike 142 143.
Heaven Splitting Divine Palm and Twilight of the Gods
Ning Qiu’s later Soul Skills include Heaven Splitting Divine Palm and Twilight of the Gods 116 168.
- Twilight of the Gods was used alongside Dragon Elephant True Body against Poseidon West’s strongest attacks 164.
- Both are recorded among his nine final Soul Skills 168 241.
Nine Yang Divine Skill
A cultivation technique obtained through a village-upgrade reward 46.
- Grants immunity to illnesses and poisons 55.
- Its extreme yang power can burn enemies into charcoal 55.
- Specifically counters cold- and yin-based poisonous energy 55.
- Made Ning Qiu immune to Dugu Yan’s snake poison 55.
External Soul Bones
Ning Qiu possesses three known External Soul Bones 92 120.
- Iron Feather Wings — Increases speed, doubles physical defense and other attributes, and fires detachable sharp feathers. Retracting it consumes one-tenth of his Soul Power 41.
- Slaughter Eye — Sees through illusions, provides exceptional perception, and launches mental attacks through Slaughter Light. Retracting it consumes one-tenth of his Soul Power 41.
- Dark Gold Terror Claw Right Palm Bone — A right-palm External Soul Bone recorded among his equipment 92 120.
Physical and Mental Cultivation
Ning Qiu cultivates body and soul alongside Soul Power 106 160.
- Reached Six-Star Fearless Silver Body through tidal tempering 106 116.
- Developed Protective Qi Aura, a physical barrier that blocked Sea Spear Douluo’s attacks 160.
- Achieved mental power comparable to Poseidon West and could engage in mental combat through the Slaughter Eye 107 164.
- Ultimately attained the One-Star Supreme Dao Body, then the Ten-Star Dragon Elephant Saint Body 233 241.
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Myriad Worlds Travel Card — Enables travel between worlds; later used to leave the Battle Through the Heavens Continent 31 227.
- Crystal Identity Certificate — Village identification system that displays resident details, Soul Power, and Contribution Points 12 21.
- Task Token Construction Card — Used to establish Holy Soul Village’s Mission Board 31.
- Storage Ring Soul Tool — Used to carry supplies during travel 42.
- Fireball Talismans — Used in the assault on Zhan Shifu’s bandit hideout 79.
- Fusion Engine — Recorded among his final capabilities 227 241.
Relationships
- Xiao Wu — Permanent villager, sworn older sister, close companion, and later partner. Ning Qiu protected her after learning she was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast incarnation; they also formed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill 12 55 218.
- Old Jack — Former Holy Soul Village chief who supported Ning Qiu’s appointment and became the first to take the village oath 21.
- Zhu Zhuqing — Holy Soul Village recruit, trusted companion, National Teacher of Barak Kingdom, and political administrator 45 116.
- Dai Mubai — Early rival who became one of Ning Qiu’s principal allies and followed his leadership among the Holy Soul elites 33 107.
- Poseidon West — Sea God Island’s High Priest and mentor-like figure who taught Ning Qiu mental communication; later faced him in battle 107 163.
- Feng Xiaotian — Initially challenged Ning Qiu over Huo Wu, then joined Holy Soul Village after Ning Qiu recognized his talent 130.
- Huo Wu — Tournament opponent whose talent Ning Qiu admired; her encounter with him led to Feng Xiaotian’s recruitment 127 130.
- Silver Dragon King (Gu Yue) — Allied with Ning Qiu; later regarded his growth with surprise and caution 117 149.
- Qing Lin — Ning Qiu paid to bury her father; she vowed to repay him by joining Holy Soul Village 206.
- Liang Bing (Morgana) — Shared Ning Qiu’s views on the Ultimate Fear and Queen Keisha’s Justice Order; reorganized the Demon Civilization under his influence 233 236.
- Queen Keisha — Political and ideological opponent whom Ning Qiu trapped through a long-term plan 236.
Story Role / Major Arcs
Rise of Holy Soul Village
Ning Qiu protects Xiao Wu, defeats the Black Wolf Gang, becomes village chief, and creates systems for villagers to earn Contribution Points and Soul Power through labor and missions 12 20 21 31.
Soul Master and Arena Activities
He gains Soul Rings, defeats opponents in the Great Soul Arena as “Ancient Supreme,” outmaneuvers Zhao Wuji, and leads Holy Soul Village’s spirit-fight team 33 38 40 53.
Sea God Island Trials
Ning Qiu receives the Sea’s Ten Trials, develops Sea Affinity and a Fearless Silver Body, and returns to the mainland as a Level 89 Soul Douluo 97 106 107.
Barak Kingdom Regency
He infiltrates the royal palace, defeats the kingdom’s rulers, removes rival royals, relocates the capital to Notting City, and becomes Barak Kingdom’s Regent 112 113 116 118.
Continental Tournament and Spirit Hall Conflict
Ning Qiu leads Holy Soul Academy through the tournament, recruits talented rivals, then fulfills Holy Soul Village’s upgrade trial by destroying the Pope’s Palace 118 130 142 143.
Expansion and Myriad Worlds Travel
After strengthening Holy Soul Village through alliances and powerful recruits, Ning Qiu travels to other worlds, establishes influence in the Battle Through the Heavens Continent and Super God Academy Plane, and continues advancing beyond the Douluo power system 200 225 233 241.
Notable Quotes
“As village chief, I have an obligation to protect the villagers of my village. Silly girl, why would I ever hurt you?” 12
“There is no absolute fairness in this world. This is a cruel era. The victors become kings, and the losers become bandits.” 33
“Being merciful to enemies is being cruel to oneself.” 116
“With great power comes great responsibility.” 218
Trivia
- Ning Qiu gains a percentage of his villagers’ Soul Power as they grow stronger, making recruitment and village development direct sources of his own advancement 130 155 172.
- He obtained two External Soul Bones unusually early: Slaughter Eye from his first Hundred-Year Soul Ring and Iron Feather Wings from absorbing an over-limit third ring 41.
- His ninth Soul Ring was light gold before all nine rings eventually evolved into brilliant-gold million-year Soul Rings 163 233.
- At the end of the story, Holy Soul Village has reached Level 5 with 10,000 villagers and prosperity far beyond its listed threshold 241.