Xu Hao

Biodata

Background / History

Xu Hao studies alongside Chen Yan, Gu Yuena, Li Mingxuan, Li Xuanya, and Sun Siyuan. Early in his schooling, he struggles to keep pace during exercise break and asks Sun Siyuan to slow down for him. He is also punished with extra physical training after neglecting his homework, then promises Qin Man that he will improve his study habits. 52 54

He chooses mecha repair as his secondary profession and seeks Chen Yan's advice on the decision. 55

Personality

Xu Hao is playful, cheeky, and prone to provoking his friends into friendly contests. He initially responds flippantly when caught unprepared in class, makes faces after avoiding harsher punishment, and later challenges Li Mingxuan to a duel. 54 82

Despite his occasional laziness and bravado, he wants to improve. He seeks help when he cannot keep up physically, asks Chen Yan for professional advice, refuses to withdraw from a fight despite being outmatched, and gradually gains confidence through competition. 52 55 59 86

He is also sensitive about companionship: he envies Li Mingxuan's growing closeness with Wu Siduo and later expresses envy over Sun Siyuan's relationship progress with Song Ya. 103 159

Abilities & Skills

Whirlwind Turtle Martial Soul

Xu Hao possesses the Whirlwind Turtle Martial Soul, a defense-focused Martial Soul suited to absorbing pressure and creating openings for counterattacks. 58 71

• Its defensive qualities allow him to wear down more aggressive opponents. 58
• Xu Hao describes its potential for surprise attacks during his assessment presentation. 71
• His Martial Soul shield has integrated into his body. 69

Combat Tactics

Xu Hao fights strategically rather than relying solely on force.

• Defeated Zhang Pengtao's Black Tiger Martial Soul by using defense and calculated attacks to exhaust him. 58
• Won a subsequent rematch against Zhang Pengtao; the two agreed to fight again in the future. 59
• Took part in a coordinated assault on a simulated five-thousand-year Earth Demon Rhino, overcoming his fear to land a surprise attack that knocked the creature down. 68
• Volunteered to take the front position during a survival assessment. 74

Mecha Repair

Xu Hao selects repairing as his secondary profession. 55

Relationships

• Chen Yan — Classmate and friend; Xu Hao seeks his advice about becoming a mecha repairer, receives his encouragement in battle, and later resents being left behind during Chen Yan's Spirit Ascension plans. 55 68 103
• Sun Siyuan — Friend and teammate; Xu Hao asks him for help during exercise, fights alongside him against the Earth Demon Rhino, and later teases him about Song Ya. 52 68 159
• Li Mingxuan — Classmate, teammate, and friendly rival; Xu Hao trades banter with him, unsuccessfully tries to provoke him into a duel, and feels envious of his growing closeness with Wu Siduo. 82 103
• Li Xuanya — Classmate who supports Xu Hao in competition and is implied to have a crush on him. 58
• Zhang Pengtao — Rival from Class Two; Xu Hao defeats him in both a selection match and rematch, after which they promise to compete again. 58 59
• Qin Man — Homeroom teacher; she disciplines Xu Hao for failing to prepare his homework but accepts his promise to improve. 54
• Xu Yucheng — Stronger opponent who injures and eliminates Xu Hao during a competition. 85 86
• Xu Lizhi — Transfer student Xu Hao attempts to recruit for his team; Xu Hao declines Xu Lizhi's request to include Ye Xinglan because of team-size limits. 110

Story Role / Major Arcs

Academy Life

• Asks Sun Siyuan to help him keep up during exercise break. 52
• Receives extra physical training from Qin Man for neglected homework. 54
• Chooses mecha repair as his secondary profession. 55

School Selection Competition

• Defeats Zhang Pengtao, using the Whirlwind Turtle's defense and tactical attacks. 58
• Wins their rematch and earns greater confidence and peer respect. 59

Assessment and Survival Training

• Helps defeat a simulated Earth Demon Rhino by overcoming his fear and attacking it from behind. 68
• Presents the Whirlwind Turtle Martial Soul's defensive and ambush potential to examiners. 71
• Volunteers for the front position during the forest survival assessment. 74
• Is injured and eliminated by Xu Yucheng after refusing to withdraw despite the disadvantage. 85 86

Team Competition and Later Activities

• Becomes a team captain and attempts to recruit Xu Lizhi. 110
• Discusses travel plans with the group on the way to Beihai City. 174
• Attends the Sea God's Fate Matchmaking Conference as a spectator and reveals his desire for a partner. 159

Trivia

• Chen Yan criticizes Xu Hao's cooking skills during the survival assessment. 74
• Xu Hao complains about the prices in Shrek City and decides it is better to ask his parents to send him supplies. 81