Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Prince Xue Xing (雪星亲王) 65 |
| Alias(es) | Snow Star 65 66 |
| Gender | Male 66 |
| Affiliation | Heaven Dou Empire 65 66 |
| Occupation/Role | Prince of Heaven Dou; later retired from court 65 320 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 65 65 |
History
While hunting with an army, Xue Xing encountered Cao Cao and Dugu Bo fleeing Spirit Hall’s Titled Douluo. He placed his troops between them and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei, then offered the fugitives positions as guest retainers. Once Cao Cao accepted for both men, Xue Xing argued that attacking them would mean attacking Heaven Dou officials and risking war with the empire. Gui Mei withdrew; Xue Xing admitted afterward that he had been frightened throughout the confrontation 65.
Xue Xing brought the two men to court and secured their appointments as honorary offerings of Heaven Dou. He also recommended Cao Cao for the post of Grand General, though Cao Cao declined the immediate appointment because the military officials doubted his unproven record 66.
Xue Xing later backed his nephew Xue Beng against Crown Prince Xue Qinghe. After seeing Xue Beng’s conduct deteriorate, he questioned whether placing him on the throne would serve the empire. At a meeting arranged by Ning Fengzhi, Xue Xing agreed to support Xue Qinghe’s succession so their factions could unite against Spirit Hall 73 279. Following Xue Qinghe’s accession, members of Xue Xing’s faction received authority, and Cao Cao was appointed Grand General 284.
Spirit Hall subsequently broadcast footage of Xue Xing abusing a young girl. His reputation collapsed, and he became a vocal advocate of war against Spirit Hall. Xue Qinghe eventually forced him into early retirement on his own territory 319 320.
Personality
Xue Xing is politically quick-thinking: he turned a chance encounter with two pursued Soul Masters into official appointments and used the prospect of war to stop a stronger opponent without fighting him. His composure in front of Gui Mei concealed genuine fear 65 66.
He sought influence through Xue Beng but grew disappointed by his nephew’s behavior. Faced with Spirit Hall’s growing power, Xue Xing chose to support the more capable Xue Qinghe instead 279. Spirit Hall’s later exposure of his abuse revealed a cruel side of his private life 319.
Relationships
- Emperor Xue Ye — Xue Xing’s royal brother, who approved his recruitment of Cao Cao and Dugu Bo as honorary offerings 66.
- Lu Jia — His wife, from the Swan Castle Lu Clan 66.
- Cao Cao — Rescued him from Spirit Hall’s pursuit and sponsored his rise in Heaven Dou 65 66.
- Dugu Bo — Rescued him alongside Cao Cao; Dugu Bo remembered the favor but later refused Xue Xing’s request to confront Tang San, who had also saved his life 65 66 231.
- Xue Beng — His nephew and former candidate for the throne. Xue Xing reprimanded him for neglecting his studies, then abandoned his cause in favor of Xue Qinghe 279 283.
- Xue Qinghe — His nephew and former political rival. They reconciled against Spirit Hall, but Xue Qinghe later forced Xue Xing to retire after his reputation collapsed 279 320.
- Gui Mei — The Spirit Hall Titled Douluo whose pursuit of Cao Cao and Dugu Bo Xue Xing halted through political pressure 65.