Xuan Zi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xuan Zi (玄子)
Alias(es)	Taotie Douluo
Species/Race	Human Soul Master
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Sea God Pavilion; later an Evil Soul Master
Occupation/Role	Sea God Pavilion Master; Titled Douluo
Martial Soul	Godly Taotie Bull
Status	Deceased — slain by Wang Xian'er using the divine skill Solar Sacred Sword 567
First Appearance	442

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Limit Douluo — Level 99	464 465	After Mu En sacrificed his Light Holy Dragon Martial Soul for Xuan Zi to devour, the Godly Taotie Bull evolved further and Xuan Zi broke through to Level 99. Di Tian nonetheless considered him far below the strongest Level 99 experts.
Level 89	554	Wang Xian'er's divine gear-enhanced assault shattered his Right Arm Soul Bone and knocked him down ten levels from Level 99.
Limit Douluo (restored)	555 567	Residual Sea God Pavilion power healed his injuries and restored his shattered Soul Bone; he later resumed fighting in his Taotie Avatar before his death.

Background

Xuan Zi arrived in the Star Luo Empire as Shrek's representative and demanded that Zhu Lu be handed to Shrek Academy for training. He dismissed Star Luo's ability to nurture her and treated the empire's leaders with open contempt. 442

Xu Tianyang defeated Xuan Zi in a single strike and imprisoned him within an isolating barrier outside the imperial palace. Deprived of food for half a month, Xuan Zi's Taotie nature overwhelmed his reason and left him obsessed with consuming anything available. 444 461

Mu En secured Xuan Zi's release despite Xu Tianyang's warning that he would kill Xuan Zi if he harmed a Star Luo citizen. To sate Xuan Zi's hunger and strengthen him, Mu En relinquished his Dragon Pearl and sacrificed his Light Holy Dragon Martial Soul. Xuan Zi devoured the dragon, evolved closer to Taotie, and reached Level 99. 461 463 464

After returning alone to Shrek, Xuan Zi announced Mu En's death while compulsively eating. His grief did not erase the hunger or the beastly influence that had taken root within him. 467

Appearance

Xuan Zi's human appearance is not described in detail. His most notable form is his Martial Soul Avatar, which manifests as a monstrous Taotie-like divine bull. 443 464

• A massive, muscular bull-like body.
• Eyes positioned beneath its armpits.
• Split horns thrust upward.
• A brutal maw capable of devouring powerful Martial Soul manifestations. 443 463
• Later surrounded by black Fallen Power that nearly condensed into blood-colored fangs. 567

Personality

Xuan Zi is arrogant, status-conscious, and accustomed to Shrek Academy's authority. He regarded Shrek as uniquely qualified to train Zhu Lu and refused to treat Star Luo's leadership as equals. 442

His hunger progressively exposed his selfishness and instability. Even after Mu En's sacrifice, Xuan Zi repeatedly rationalized his actions, attempted to preserve his reputation, and submitted only when overpowered. 467 479 480

By his final arc, he had accepted cannibalism as the price of satisfying his hunger. His fear of being exposed and his desperation to retain power drove him to consume Lin Huiqun and consider murdering Yan Shaozhe. 566 567

Abilities & Skills

Godly Taotie Bull Martial Soul

Xuan Zi's Martial Soul grants him extreme devouring ability and a hunger that becomes increasingly difficult to control.

• Converts nearby particles and energy into nourishment while in a starving state. 461
• Devoured Mu En's Light Holy Dragon Martial Soul, causing the Godly Taotie Bull to evolve closer to true Taotie. 463
• Its hunger can suppress Xuan Zi's rationality and turn him into a danger to allies and civilians alike. 461 463

Taotie Avatar

Xuan Zi can transform into a gigantic Taotie manifestation to pursue or overpower opponents.

• Reached Duke Nether within seconds while using the Avatar at Level 99. 464
• Produces immense physical force and oppressive Fallen Power. 567
• Was ultimately unable to withstand Wang Xian'er's Angel divine skill. 567

Taotie Divine Fist

A close-range attack that condenses Soul Power into Xuan Zi's clawed fist. 478

• Used against Long Xiaoyao after being provoked. 478
• Failed to change the outcome of their confrontation. 478 479

Devouring Concealment

Xuan Zi could hide himself within black mist using the power of Devouring.

• Concealed his aura well enough that he believed no one could detect him. 553
• The Angel Godhead immediately recognized his Evil Soul Master aura despite the concealment. 553
• Sacred Power rapidly dispersed his black mist and exposed him. 553

Equipment / Items

• Sea God Token — Given to Xuan Zi by Mu En; he tried to use it to access the power left by former Sea God Pavilion Masters, but they rejected him because of his conduct. 479
• Soul Tool left by Mu En — Could produce food, including chicken legs, which Xuan Zi used after returning to Shrek. 467
• Soul Bones — Held Soul Bones demanded by Long Xiaoyao as compensation for Bei Bei; Xuan Zi eventually agreed to surrender them. 479

Relationships

• Mu En — Mentor and former Sea God Pavilion Master. Mu En sacrificed his Light Holy Dragon Martial Soul to feed and empower Xuan Zi, only to be devoured in the process. 463 464
• Xu Tianyang — Star Luo powerhouse who defeated Xuan Zi in one strike and imprisoned him in an isolating barrier. 444
• Duke Nether — Witnessed Xuan Zi devouring Mu En and became a target when he attempted to flee with that evidence. 464
• Di Tian — Confronted Xuan Zi after his Level 99 breakthrough and openly regarded him as inferior trash created through Mu En's sacrifice. 465
• Long Xiaoyao — Defeated and humiliated Xuan Zi over the Soul Bones and Bei Bei's treatment, but spared his life. 478 479
• Wang Xian'er — Identified Xuan Zi as an Evil Soul Master, severely wounded him, and ultimately executed him with Solar Sacred Sword. 553 567
• Zhu Zhuqing — Blocked Xuan Zi's final escape route with Limit Douluo strength and approved Wang Xian'er's decisive execution. 567

Story Role / Major Arcs

Demand for Zhu Lu

Xuan Zi attempted to take Zhu Lu from the Star Luo Empire on Shrek's behalf, insisting that only Shrek Academy could properly cultivate her. His demand escalated into a confrontation with Star Luo's strongest figures. 442

Imprisonment and Taotie Hunger

After Xu Tianyang defeated him, Xuan Zi was starved inside an Absolute Domain. The ordeal caused his Taotie Martial Soul's hunger to overwhelm his humanity and made him a threat even to the people Shrek sought to protect. 444 461

Mu En's Sacrifice

Mu En freed Xuan Zi and sacrificed his own Light Holy Dragon Martial Soul to empower him. Xuan Zi's resulting evolution brought him to Level 99, but also deepened the corrupting influence of Taotie. 463 464

Conflict with Long Xiaoyao

Long Xiaoyao confronted Xuan Zi over the Soul Bones and Bei Bei's freedom. Xuan Zi failed to gain support from the past Sea God Pavilion Masters through the Sea God Token, was beaten into submission, and surrendered the Soul Bones. 479 480

Fall into Evil

Xuan Zi later infiltrated Heaven Dou City under the cover of Fallen Power. Wang Xian'er exposed him, crushed him with Angel divine gear, and reduced him from Level 99 to Level 89 by shattering a Soul Bone. 553 554

Death

After recovering, Xuan Zi consumed Lin Huiqun and sought to silence Yan Shaozhe. When he tried to flee through a Space Rift, Zhu Zhuqing intercepted him and Wang Xian'er finished him with the Angel divine skill Solar Sacred Sword. 566 567

Notable Quotes

“Only Shrek Academy is worthy of nurturing a genius like her.” 442

“Hungry!” 461

“Wang Xian'er, don't push me too far!” 567