Xuan Zi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Xuan Zi (玄子)
Alias(es)	Elder Xuan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Sea God Pavilion
Occupation/Role	Elder; Sea God Pavilion Master; protector and mentor of Shrek disciples
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 32

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Rank 98 Super Douluo	81	Reveals his cultivation while subduing the Hundred-Thousand-Year Eclipse Moon Mad Mastiff and saving the Inner Courtyard disciples.
Limit Douluo	291	Successfully breaks through after a period of seclusion on Sea God Island, easing his concern over being strong enough to lead Sea God Pavilion.

Background / History

Xuan Zi serves as an elder of Shrek Academy and later bears the responsibility of Sea God Pavilion Master. Following Mu En's death, he worries that his own strength may be insufficient to protect the academy and uphold that position. 291

He secretly accompanies Yan Shaozhe's expedition into the Star Dou Great Forest to protect Inner Courtyard disciples hunting Soul Rings. When the Eclipse Moon Mad Mastiff threatens Wang Nan, he reveals his rank-98 cultivation and suppresses the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast with his Godly Taotie Bull Martial Soul. 79 81

After assisting Wang Nan in investigating the evil aura at Jialing Pass, Xuan Zi uses spatial power to open and enter a Space Rift. He battles the dark-purple figure within while Wang Nan destroys the Luminous Orb sustaining it; afterward, the pair recover a fragment of the Rakshasa God's divine artifact. 141 142

During the continental war, Xuan Zi fights to defend Shrek's principles against the Sun Moon Empire, Holy Spirit Cult, and their Limit Douluo allies. Though he attempts to persuade Long Xiaoyao and Ye Xishui to withdraw, he ultimately chooses battle rather than allow Shrek's name to be diminished. 236 247

His later clash with Di Tian during the defense of Shrek City forces him to reveal his draconic power at great physical cost. Di Tian acknowledges the unusual strength of Xuan Zi's Taotie Martial Soul before withdrawing. 250

Personality

Xuan Zi is outwardly unkempt, fond of wine and food, and unconcerned with maintaining an elder's dignified appearance. His Godly Taotie Bull Martial Soul requires constant eating to sustain cultivation, and he is often seen drinking or eating even while handling serious matters. 143 209

Behind this casual manner, he is deeply protective of Shrek's disciples and takes the academy's duties seriously. He allows Wang Nan to remain in Deep Meditation rather than forcing him into the Soul Fighting Competition, secretly protects students in the Star Dou Great Forest, and guards Huo Yuhao during seclusion. 36 79 279

He can be merciless toward enemies who endanger others. While confronting a Holy Spirit Cult elder, he uses overwhelming pressure to force information from him; he later eliminates a Holy Spirit Cult Titled Douluo after learning of the cult's activities around the Tang Sect. 143

Abilities & Skills

Godly Taotie Bull Martial Soul

Xuan Zi's Martial Soul is the Godly Taotie Bull, a powerful beast-type Martial Soul associated with immense physical force and earthen-yellow energy. 81 141

• Manifests as a gigantic Taotie Bull capable of pinning a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. 81
• Produces a deep roar that can resemble both an ox's bellow and a dragon's cry. 291
• Its cultivation demands constant food intake from Xuan Zi. 209

Martial Soul Avatar

Xuan Zi can unleash a colossal Martial Soul Avatar in high-level combat. 236

• The Avatar appears as a hundred-meter figure covered in dragon patterns, with twin horns supporting the sky. 236
• He used it against Ye Xishui when ordinary cooperation with Shrek's other Titled Douluo proved insufficient. 236
• During the battle with Di Tian, his Martial Soul displays draconic power powerful enough to earn Di Tian's respect. 250

Spatial Power

As a high-level Titled Douluo, Xuan Zi can manipulate space for movement and traversal. 142 152

• Moves immense distances in a single step without visibly using a Soul Skill. 142
• Uses spatially condensed Soul Power to widen and enter a Space Rift. 141
• His travel techniques provide Wang Nan with foundational insight into spatial power. 152

Solidified Soul Power

Xuan Zi can condense Soul Power into a nearly solid earthen-yellow orb surrounded by small Space Rifts. 141

• Uses the condensed power to expand a Space Rift into a passage large enough for a person to enter. 141
• Draws yellow light from the earth itself during battle, gathering it into a dense orb between his hands. 236

Combat Experience and Pressure

Xuan Zi's strength and experience allow him to overwhelm opponents far beneath his realm.

• Restrains and captures the Eclipse Moon Mad Mastiff immediately upon arrival. 81
• Acts as a combat-practice opponent for Inner Courtyard disciples, whom he defeats every time. 93
• Subdues a Holy Spirit Cult elder without releasing his Martial Soul, making the opponent feel as though a mountain is pressing upon him. 143

Relationships

• Mu En — Fellow Sea God Pavilion elder and predecessor whose death leaves Xuan Zi worried about his ability to serve as Pavilion Master. 94 291
• Wang Nan — Mentor and ally; recognizes Wang Nan's potential, protects him, investigates the Jialing Pass Space Rift alongside him, and entrusts him with the Rakshasa artifact fragment. 36 81 141 142
• Yan Shaozhe — Fellow Shrek elder and frequent collaborator in protecting and guiding academy disciples. 79 94 288
• Zhang Lexuan — Shrek disciple under his protection; he permits her attempt to absorb the Eclipse Moon Mad Mastiff's Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring. 81
• Huo Yuhao — Shrek disciple whom Xuan Zi trains, guides, and personally guards during seclusion. 95 279 288
• Long Xiaoyao — Opposing senior whom Xuan Zi attempts to persuade to abandon Ye Xishui and the Holy Spirit Cult's cause. 236
• Di Tian — Powerful foe confronted during Shrek City's defense; their battle ends with both sides injured and Di Tian withdrawing. 250

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek Academy Mentor

Xuan Zi oversees disciples' training, observes academy assessments, and organizes combat exercises for the reserve team of the Soul Fighting Competition. He stresses real combat as the fastest way for students to understand one another's abilities. 32 93 95

Star Dou Great Forest Crisis

While covertly protecting an Inner Courtyard Soul Ring-hunting expedition, Xuan Zi responds to the appearance of the Eclipse Moon Mad Mastiff. He saves Wang Nan and the other disciples, then oversees the handling of the Soul Beast's ring and soul bone. 79 81

Jialing Pass Investigation

Xuan Zi travels with Wang Nan to locate the source of a spreading evil aura. He fights the dark-purple entity inside the Space Rift, protects Wang Nan, and helps secure the Rakshasa God's Scythe Fragment after the threat is destroyed. 141 142

War Against the Sun Moon Empire

Xuan Zi represents Shrek Academy's resolve during the continental conflict. He rejects the Sun Moon Empire's offer to spare Shrek City, battles Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao, and later confronts Di Tian to help maintain the defense of Shrek City. 236 247 250

Breakthrough to Limit Douluo

Following the deaths of Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao, Xuan Zi enters long-term seclusion to overcome his previous failure and reach the Limit Douluo realm. He succeeds on Sea God Island, becoming strong enough to fulfill his duties as Sea God Pavilion Master with greater confidence. 288 291

Notable Quotes

“Four thousand years ago, it was Shrek's forebears who led the Douluo Continent in resisting the Sun Moon Empire's invasion. Now, I cannot allow Shrek's name to be diminished in my hands.” 236

“Dealing with Evil Soul Masters has always been Shrek Academy's duty.” 92

Trivia

• Xuan Zi's casual eating habits are directly tied to the cultivation requirements of his Godly Taotie Bull Martial Soul. 209
• Despite his rank-98 strength, Xuan Zi's control over Spiritual Power is acknowledged to be inferior to Wang Nan's. 142
• Before his successful breakthrough, Xuan Zi had previously failed to condense a Second Soul Core and reach the Limit Douluo realm. 211 238