Arc 2Zhu Zhuqing’s New Strength
Gu Ye treated Ma Hongjun, strengthened Zhu Zhuqing, and drew her into his tutelage as she pursued a powerful third Soul Ring. The arc left Zhu Zhuqing with a rare External Soul Bone and Gu Ye’s guidance, while Shrek’s teachers discussed the risks and promise of his methods.
- Gu Ye calmed Ma Hongjun’s evil fire with a sedative and collected Martial Soul Blood in exchange for medicine, then treated fighters at the Great Spirit Arena and became entangled with Zhu Zhuqing and Kadan.
- Gu Ye strengthened Zhu Zhuqing with his medicinal treatments, advised her on her Martial Soul and third Soul Ring, and agreed to take her as his disciple if she met his expectations.
- Gu Ye and Kadan planned to make her queen of the Balak Kingdom, while Xue Hong secured Xue Qinghe’s support and Xue Qinghe took an interest in Gu Ye’s healing abilities.
- Zhu Zhuqing used her increased speed and strength against a Man Faced Demon Spider, but the Titan Giant Ape seized Xiao Wu during the ensuing encounter.
- Xiao Wu returned unharmed and claimed the Titan Giant Ape had left her behind, while Zhu Zhuqing privately noticed its scent on her.
- Zhu Zhuqing killed and absorbed a Black Flame Fox’s overage Soul Ring, then returned to Gu Ye and described her new Soul Skill.
- Gu Ye recognized Zhu Zhuqing’s black-and-red claws as a rare growth-capable External Soul Bone, warned her to keep it secret, and accepted her as his disciple.
- Flender told Yu Xiaogang that Gu Ye’s Martial Soul Blood had helped Zhu Zhuqing reach rank thirty and might help cure Ma Hongjun, while Yu Xiaogang warned about possible harm to her foundation.