Bai Lu

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Bai Lu (鹭鹭)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Speed Clan; later Spirit Hall
Occupation/Role	Gu Ziyi's Sword Servant
First Appearance	Chapter 9

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 22 Soul Grandmaster	9 10	Reveals her cultivation in class while defending Tang Yuehua from being underestimated.
Martial Soul evolution	131	Absorbs the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid provided through Gu Ziyi, evolving her Martial Soul and receiving a major increase in strength.
Level 60	164	Breaks through to Level 60; Gu Ziyi accompanies her to Swallow Cliff to obtain a suitable soul ring.
New soul ring obtained	165 166	Hunts soul beasts alongside Bai He and the Speed Clan, then parts with them after successfully obtaining her next soul ring.

Background

Bai Lu is Bai He's daughter, Tang Yuehua's cousin, and Bai Chenxiang's aunt. She studied at Heaven Treasure Academy with Gu Ziyi and Tang Yuehua, entering as an already formidable Level 22 Soul Grandmaster. When Tang Yuehua was looked down upon during introductions, Bai Lu publicly revealed her own strength in defense of her cousin. 9 10

After Tang Yuehua was recalled to the Clear Sky Sect because of her relationship with Gu Ziyi, Bai Lu wrote to Gu Ziyi to explain the situation. Although they were not especially close at the time, she urged him to become strong enough to win Tang Yuehua's hand. 28

Bai Lu later reunited with Gu Ziyi during the Soul Master Competition. She sought his advice on strengthening the Speed Clan, whose combat effectiveness was limited by its traditional approach. 74 79

Personality

Bai Lu is protective of those close to her, particularly Tang Yuehua; she immediately speaks up when she believes her cousin has been slighted. 9

She is also humble and respectful despite her talent and public attention. Her willingness to ask Gu Ziyi for combat advice, then immediately consider unconventional methods, reflects an open-minded and practical nature. 74 79

Bai Lu is decisive when her personal freedom is threatened. Rather than submit to an arranged marriage with Tang Xiao—made worse by Clear Sky Sect disciples' disdain for the Speed Clan—she leaves home. 112 113 Her later decisions to follow Gu Ziyi and lead her clan toward Spirit Hall further demonstrate independence and leadership. 124 192

Abilities & Skills

Martial Soul Combat

Bai Lu is a Soul Master from the Speed Clan. Her Martial Soul later evolves after she absorbs the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid. 10 131

• Reached Level 22 as a student at Heaven Treasure Academy. 9 10
• Reached Level 60 before reuniting with Bai He at Swallow Cliff. 164
• Her evolved Martial Soul grants her a substantial increase in power, though its exact new properties are not specified. 131

Weapon Adaptation

Following Gu Ziyi's suggestion, Bai Lu incorporates a teammate's Tool Martial Soul into her fighting style rather than relying solely on her clan's traditional methods. 79

• Wields Sha Sha's Tool Martial Soul as a weapon during the Soul Master Competition. 81
• The tactic creates the appearance of a Martial Soul Fusion Skill and overwhelms her opponents. 81
• Her success prompts Bai He to reconsider how the Speed Clan can improve its combat strength without abandoning its traditions. 82

Blazing Peach

As Gu Ziyi's Sword Servant, Bai Lu is permitted to wield Blazing Peach, the soul-bone longsword bound to him, when he does not require it. 124

• The arrangement makes Bai Lu directly connected to one of Gu Ziyi's principal weapons. 124
• Her position as Sword Servant formalizes her decision to follow Gu Ziyi. 124

Relationships

• Gu Ziyi — Former academy classmate who advises her on improving the Speed Clan's combat methods. Bai Lu later follows him, becomes intimate with him, and serves as his Sword Servant. 79 124
• Bai He — Her father and the leader of the Speed Clan. They reunite emotionally after years apart when Bai Lu reaches Level 60; both express guilt over not visiting one another. 164 165
• Tang Yuehua — Her cousin and close friend. Bai Lu defends her at Heaven Treasure Academy, later keeps Gu Ziyi informed about her situation, and encourages her to seek Gu Ziyi's help after the Clear Sky Sect's fall. 9 28 192
• Bai Chenxiang — Her niece. 9
• Tang Xiao — Intended arranged-marriage partner. Bai Lu rejects the proposed marriage and runs away from home. 112 113
• Sha Sha — Teammate who lends Bai Lu her Tool Martial Soul for their competition strategy. 81
• Ning Shuangjiang — Shares Bai Lu's decision to follow Gu Ziyi; the two bond over their similar circumstances. 124
• Speed Clan — Her birth clan. Bai Lu eventually persuades it, along with the other Single Attribute Clans, to join Spirit Hall. 192

Story Role / Major Arcs

Heaven Treasure Academy

Bai Lu attends Heaven Treasure Academy with Gu Ziyi and Tang Yuehua. Her Level 22 cultivation draws attention among the first-year students, and she establishes herself as Tang Yuehua's defender. 9 10

Tang Yuehua's Departure

When Tang Yuehua is forced back to the Clear Sky Sect, Bai Lu sends Gu Ziyi a letter explaining that Tang Xiao and Tang Hao oppose their relationship. She advises Gu Ziyi to gain sufficient strength to overcome the sect's objections. 28

Soul Master Competition

Bai Lu reunites with Gu Ziyi during the competition and asks him how the Speed Clan can fight more effectively. After he suggests using weapons and Tool Martial Souls, she impulsively kisses his cheek in gratitude. 74 79

She implements the idea with Sha Sha's Tool Martial Soul, leading her team to a striking victory. Though the team fails to reach the Advancement Tournament, Bai Lu becomes well known for the innovative strategy. 81 82

Rejection of the Tang–Bai Marriage Alliance

Tang Wei selects Bai Lu as Tang Xiao's prospective wife, and Bai He initially agrees to the alliance. Bai Lu refuses after overhearing Clear Sky Sect disciples disparage the Speed Clan, then secretly leaves home. Her departure causes Bai He to cancel the marriage arrangement. 112 113

Sword Servant of Gu Ziyi

After learning that Ning Shuangjiang has joined Gu Ziyi, Bai Lu chooses to follow him as well. Gu Ziyi accepts her and names her his Sword Servant, granting her use of Blazing Peach when he does not need the weapon. 124

Gu Ziyi later secures the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid for Bai Lu, enabling the evolution of her Martial Soul. 131

Reunion with the Speed Clan

Upon reaching Level 60, Bai Lu returns to Swallow Cliff with Gu Ziyi to hunt a soul beast for her next ring. There she reunites with Bai He and the Speed Clan, who assist in the hunt. 164 165

Bai He declines Gu Ziyi's invitation for the Speed Clan to join Spirit Hall at that time, citing his loyalty to the Clear Sky Sect. 166

Joining Spirit Hall

Bai Lu eventually returns to the Speed Clan and convinces it to join Spirit Hall. Her leadership also brings the other three Single Attribute Clans and most remaining Clear Sky Sect subordinate sects into Spirit Hall's orbit. 192

Trivia

• Bai Lu's use of Sha Sha's Tool Martial Soul is mistaken by spectators for a Martial Soul Fusion Skill. 81
• Her success in the Soul Master Competition makes her a sensation even though her team is eliminated before the Advancement Tournament. 82
• Bai Lu's decision to flee her arranged marriage is motivated both by personal refusal and by resentment toward the Clear Sky Sect's prejudice against the Speed Clan. 112 113