Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Dan Heng's household; Blue Tyrant Academy / Blue Tyrant Team
Occupation/Role	Dan Heng's disciple; captain of the Blue Tyrant Team
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 27, Great Soul Master	18	Her level when she left Star Luo; she possessed two yellow Soul Rings.
Level 30	16	Broke through after roughly a month of training under Dan Heng.
Soul Grandmaster / third Soul Ring	18–19	Absorbed a 6,000-year third Soul Ring and gained Netherworld Slash; her progress approached level 32 shortly afterward.
Level 31	42	Dan Heng states her level while Meng Shu attempts to recruit her.
Level 38, Soul Grandmaster	144	Revealed as a twelve-year-old level 38 Soul Grandmaster upon joining the Blue Tyrant Team.
Level 40, Soul Elder	218	Reached the fortieth rank and prepared to obtain her fourth Soul Ring.
Level 42, Soul Elder	230	Confirmed after absorbing her fourth Soul Ring.
Soul King	293	Zhu Zhuyun notes that the fifteen-year-old Zhu Zhuqing has reached Soul King.
Level 55	324	Her level following the Soul Master Competition finals.
Soul Emperor (temporary)	322–323	Her five Soul Rings merged into body-fitting armor, temporarily elevating her aura and power to the Soul Emperor realm.

Background / History

Zhu Zhuqing is the Second Miss of the Star Luo Zhu Family and the fiancée of Third Prince Dai Mubai. She fled Star Luo while caught in the family and royal succession struggle, seeking enough power to defeat her elder sister Zhu Zhuyun and Davis. Men in black pursued her only as part of a staged chase intended to give her an opportunity to escape. 4 10

Dan Heng first saved her from pursuers while traveling outside the city. Recognizing his strength, Zhu Zhuqing immediately asked to become his disciple, though he initially refused. Gu Yuena later rescued her from more pursuers and brought her into Dan Heng's household. 3 5

Although Dan Heng first allowed her to remain as household help rather than accepting her formally, Zhu Zhuqing's diligence and desire for strength convinced him to teach her. He set her the goal of reaching level sixty, while revising her family Meditation Technique and directing her combat training. 6 8 10

Her cultivation accelerated dramatically under Dan Heng. She broke through to level thirty, acquired a 6,000-year third Soul Ring, and refused Prince Zhu's attempt to take her home. She regarded Dan Heng's guidance as her only path to defeating Zhu Zhuyun. 16 18 19

Zhu Zhuqing was forcibly brought back to Star Luo by Zhu Zhuyun, but Dan Heng entered the imperial palace, killed Charles, and took her away with Dai Laozu's support. This strengthened her confidence in both herself and her teacher. 51 58 59

She later joined Blue Tyrant Academy's Genius Class as captain of the Blue Tyrant Team. Her speed allowed her to defeat the entire class in a training match, establishing her as the team's concealed trump card. 144

During the Soul Master Competition finals, Zhu Zhuqing challenged the entire Shrek Team alone. Using her Soul Ring armor and God of Slaughter Domain, she defeated Shrek and overcame Davis, Dai Mubai, and the fears connected to her Star Luo past. 322 323

After the victory, her fear of eventually leaving Dan Heng intensified. Bibi Dong attempted to exploit this fear by persuading Zhu Zhuqing to merge with her; Dan Heng and Bi Ji helped Zhu Zhuqing expel Bibi Dong's influence. Gu Yuena then allowed her to remain at their home indefinitely. 324 325

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is a black-haired girl usually seen in a black leather outfit. Her Netherworld Cat Martial Soul Possession gives her the appearance of a mysterious cat girl. 4 218

• Short black hair. 51
• Cold, beautiful features and a notably curvaceous figure. 218 324
• Usually wears black leather clothing. 218 324
• Possesses two yellow Soul Rings before becoming a Soul Grandmaster. 4
• Her Soul Ring armor is close-fitting, darkly lustrous, and formed from her reorganized five Soul Rings. 322

Personality

Initially cold, proud, and guarded, Zhu Zhuqing becomes visibly vulnerable after fleeing Star Luo. Her need to overcome her family and royal rivals drives her to seek help directly when she recognizes Dan Heng's strength. 3 5

She is intensely diligent, routinely pushing herself through training and becoming restless when prevented from cultivating. She credits Dan Heng's instruction rather than her own effort for her advancement and is deeply loyal to him. 16 19 237 245

Zhu Zhuqing prefers avoiding unwanted attention because she fears becoming a burden to Dan Heng. Public support from powerful figures and the God of Speed's repeated attempts to grant her a divine inheritance instead provoke anger and anxiety. 303 307

Her time in Slaughter City left her with powerful killing intent. When emotionally overwhelmed, she struggles to contain it, but she remains concerned that it could harm Bao Er or those around her. 303 305

Abilities & Skills

Netherworld Cat Martial Soul

Zhu Zhuqing's Martial Soul is the Netherworld Cat, emphasizing speed, agility, and elusive movement.

• Her Martial Soul Possession gives her cat-like traits and initially manifests two yellow Soul Rings. 4
• A Netherworld Cat phantom appears while she cultivates through Dan Heng's revised Meditation Technique. 10
• Her movement is repeatedly compared to a black shadow or ghost, allowing her to evade stronger opponents and create afterimages. 40 144 195

Revised Meditation Technique

Dan Heng revised Zhu Zhuqing's family Meditation Technique to improve the efficiency of her cultivation.

• Increased her Soul Power cultivation speed to approximately three times its previous rate. 10
• Enabled her rapid rise from level 27 to Soul Elder within roughly a year. 18 218
• Her foundation is regarded as unusually solid despite her rapid advancement. 226

Combat Speed and Adaptability

Dan Heng trained Zhu Zhuqing to avoid rigidly following fixed battle techniques and instead adapt to circumstances.

• Defeated three Soul Sects in a sparring match despite being a Great Soul Master, aided by their reluctance to touch her. 10
• Easily outpaced Dai Mubai in a chase and later defeated him in a duel. 27 40
• Defeated more than half of Blue Tyrant Academy's Genius Class within minutes by weaving through their formation and eliminating students one by one. 144
• Overwhelmed Zhu Zhuyun through superior speed and agility even without a higher Soul Power level. 195
• Defeated the Blazing Fire Team and later the Shrek Team through speed-based combat. 150 322 323

Netherworld Slash

Her third Soul Skill, obtained from her 6,000-year third Soul Ring.

• Considerably stronger than the version recorded in the Zhu Family's records. 18
• Marked her breakthrough into the Soul Grandmaster realm. 18 19

Azure Shadow Clone

Her fourth Soul Skill, obtained from a 15,000-year Azure Shadow Wolf Soul Ring.

• Creates an azure shadow clone with 70% of her strength. 228
• The clone attacks a predetermined target until it dissipates or Zhu Zhuqing stops it. 228
• Her fourth Soul Ring was considered an unprecedented achievement for a Soul Elder. 228 230

God of Slaughter Domain

A domain associated with the killing intent Zhu Zhuqing acquired from Slaughter City.

• Generates oppressive killing intent strong enough to frighten nearby allies and spectators. 303
• Neutralized the Shrek Team's Golden Sun White Tiger Martial Soul Fusion Technique. 323
• Formed a killing-intent tornado during the finals, which Zhu Zhuqing could dismiss at will. 323
• Its uncontrolled eruption causes her emotional distress and concern for others' safety. 305 306

Soul Ring Armor

A trump card prepared through Zhu Zhuqing's fifth Soul Ring.

• Merges her five Soul Rings into close-fitting armor with raised cat-claw shoulder pieces. 322
• Temporarily raises her power to the Soul Emperor realm. 322
• Allowed her to block Tang San's Haotian Hammer and injure him in return. 323
• Reverts to five separate Soul Rings after use. 323

Relationships

• Dan Heng — Teacher; she views his guidance as the reason her future changed and is determined not to leave him unless he dismisses her. 19 55 325
• Gu Yuena — Master's wife and mentor; protects Zhu Zhuqing, helps acquire her Soul Rings, and offers emotional support during her struggle with killing intent. 16 18 305 325
• Zhu Zhuyun — Elder sister and former rival; Zhu Zhuqing later rescues her after Davis abandons her and brings her home. 51 229 230
• Prince Zhu — Father; initially doubts Dan Heng's teachings but acknowledges Zhu Zhuqing's progress after discovering her third Soul Ring. 17 19
• Dai Mubai — Former fiancé and Star Luo royal competitor; Zhu Zhuqing defeats and humiliates him repeatedly. 27 40 323
• Davis — First Prince and a major obstacle in her Star Luo conflict; Zhu Zhuqing eventually defeats him during the Soul Master Competition finals. 10 195 323
• Huo Wu — Junior sister; Huo Wu admires Zhu Zhuqing, seeks Dan Heng's guidance through her, and becomes her disciple-sister. 229 230
• Blue Tyrant Team — Her academy team; Zhu Zhuqing serves as captain and their decisive trump card. 144 148
• Bibi Dong — Attempted to assimilate Zhu Zhuqing by exploiting her fear of leaving Dan Heng. 324 325
• God of Speed — Repeatedly seeks to grant Zhu Zhuqing his divine inheritance; she rejects him and resents the attention he draws to her. 303 307

Story Role / Major Arcs

Flight from Star Luo

• Escapes the Star Luo succession conflict and is pursued by staged black-clothed pursuers. 4
• Meets Dan Heng after he incapacitates her pursuers and asks him to teach her. 3
• Joins Dan Heng's household and begins formal training. 5 10

Early Cultivation

• Learns Dan Heng's revised Meditation Technique and rapidly improves her Soul Power. 8 10
• Reaches level thirty and acquires a 6,000-year third Soul Ring. 16 18
• Rejects her father's demand that she return to Star Luo. 18 19

Star Luo Palace Incident

• Is taken away by Zhu Zhuyun despite her reluctance to leave Dan Heng. 51
• Defends Dan Heng before Empress Zhu and refuses to abandon him as her teacher. 55 57
• Leaves the palace with Dan Heng after he forcibly retrieves her. 58 59

Blue Tyrant Academy

• Joins the Genius Class as the Blue Tyrant Team's captain. 144
• Defeats the Blazing Fire Team and gains recognition as an exceptional speed-based fighter. 148 150
• Acquires her fourth Soul Ring from the 15,000-year Azure Shadow Wolf. 227 228

Soul Master Competition

• Publicly rejects the God of Speed's divine inheritance and becomes distressed by the attention directed at her. 303 307
• Learns etiquette and musical instruments at Moon Pavilion to address the influence of her killing intent. 306 308
• Challenges the Shrek Team alone in the finals and wins using Soul Ring armor and the God of Slaughter Domain. 322 323

Bibi Dong's Influence

• Develops fear of becoming a Soul Emperor because reaching that realm could fulfill the terms of her apprenticeship and separate her from Dan Heng. 323 324
• Resists Bibi Dong's attempt to merge with her and remains with Dan Heng's household. 325

Trivia

• Zhu Zhuqing falsely claimed to be fourteen to conceal her true age and reduce attention on her talent. 42
• She is described as twelve years old when revealed as a level 38 Soul Grandmaster. 144
• Her third Soul Ring is 6,000 years old, while her fourth is 15,000 years old. 18 228
• She dislikes men other than Dan Heng and considers them unworthy of her interest. 40 226
• Her rapid progress leads others to call her a “monster among monsters.” 226