Su Ming

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Su Ming (苏铭)
Alias(es)	Little Ming; President Su Ming; Spirit Pagoda Tower Master 18 288 459
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Blacksmith Association; Body Sect; Spirit Pagoda; Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy 25 120 288 459
Occupation/Role	Soul Engineer, blacksmith, founder of the forging system, political leader, Spirit Pagoda Tower Master 206 222 459
Status	Alive; later condenses godhood in the Reincarnation God Realm 650
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Su Ming's cultivation is divided among three era-specific bodies; levels recorded at different points may therefore belong to different nodes of his Trinity. 1 26

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Three Martial Soul awakenings	1 2	His bodies awaken a Body Martial Soul with Level 5 Innate Soul Power, a Soul Power Martial Soul, and Elemental Control; the latter two possess Innate Full Soul Power.
Level 10	7	His Body Martial Soul node reaches Level 10 through forging, body tempering, and steady cultivation.
Level 17	17	Reaches Level 17 before age eight, nearing the Soul Grand Master stage.
Level 20	18	Breaks through after refining Thousand-Year Whale Rubber and prepares to absorb a Thousand-Year Soul Ring.
Level 40	223	Breaks through to Level 40 and plans to seek a 40,000- or 50,000-year Soul Ring.
First Soul Core	210	Condenses his first Soul Core, enabling harmony with heaven and earth and a major increase in combat power.
Level 45	158	Reaches Level 45 after absorbing the Ten Thousand Year Blood Vine and retaining residual medicinal effects from the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.
Level 59 / five Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings	288	Returns with Level 59 Soul Power and five black Soul Rings.
Soul Emperor / six Soul Rings	307 310	Displays six Soul Rings—three purple, one black, and two red—and gains the Fifth Soul Skill, Space-Time Shuttle.
Dual Soul Core	292 293	Reveals two Soul Cores, allowing him to seize and suppress surrounding Heaven and Earth Power.
Third Martial Soul	410	Creates and fuses his third Martial Soul, Elemental Control, into a compatible Battle Armor during an Elemental Lightning Tribulation.
Level 80 / Eighth Soul Ring	543 590	Reaches Level 80 and later activates his Eighth Soul Skill, Turning Illusion into Reality.
Three Soul Cores	631	Confirmed as the first person to condense three Soul Cores.
Godhood	650	Uses the energy released during the God Realm's opening to condense godhood and raise his cultivation.

Background

Rebirth and the Trinity

Su Ming is a transmigrator reborn during the Peerless Tang Sect era into a Sun Moon Empire family of Soul Engineers. His grandfather, Su Can, is an eighth-rank Soul Engineer; his father is a sixth-rank Soul Engineer; and his mother is a seventh-rank Soul Engineer. 1

During his Martial Soul awakening, Su Ming unexpectedly gains two additional perspectives: one in the past era of Douluo I and another in the future era of Douluo III. The three bodies share one consciousness, with the present-era Su Ming serving as their coordinate. 1

He eventually defines this existence as a Trinity spread across the River of Time. His past and future bodies are tied to illusory historical nodes, while his present body must ultimately bear and integrate both of them. 26 223

Early Development

Su Ming's three bodies begin on different paths: his past self trains the Body Martial Soul through forging and physical tempering; his present self studies Soul Tools under Su Can; and his future self studies at Sky Sea Academy. 7

His Body Martial Soul initially appears weak and is dismissed as a “waste Martial Soul,” but its power can feed back into his body. This creates a reinforcing cycle between physical strength, Martial Soul development, and Soul Power. 2 15

Forging System

Su Ming becomes a Blacksmith Master at age seven and later achieves Thousand Forgings First Grade before age nine. His success with Star Soul Iron demonstrates characteristic back-feeding: resonant metal can return Soul Power to the forger. 18 24

He develops and publicizes a forging system built around Spirit Infusion, Spiritual Forging, Soul Forging, and Fusion Forging. His work establishes him as the recognized founder of that system and transforms forging into a major force across the continent. 206 222 320

Appearance

Su Ming is initially described as frail. After a year of secluded cultivation and simultaneous practice in several secondary professions, he becomes visibly larger and stronger. 16

• His Soul Power can materialize as faint blue energy in his hand. 1
• His completed Three-word Battle Armor, Chang Ming Shi, includes golden wings. 545
• His combat presence is often accompanied by swirling elemental energy, condensed fist light, or spatial distortions. 64 293 378

Personality

Su Ming is highly strategic and treats his three temporal perspectives as resources to be coordinated. He studies historical changes, identifies influential figures as “pillars” for unstable timelines, and deliberately alters the past to secure future advantages. 26 227 342

His caution is rooted in a pronounced lack of security. Tang Hao's hostility drives him to seek alliances, rare-metal access, and reliable protection for the Blacksmith Association. 108

He is also pragmatic and manipulative when pursuing large goals. He leverages Dugu Bo's influence in negotiations, exploits En Ci's concern for Tong Yu, and uses Ya Li's devotion to Yun Ming to advance his claims over the Sea God's inheritance. 144 354 452

Su Ming can be ruthless toward threats and obstacles. He kills Ah Yin after retrieving her seed, orders the extermination of Clear Sky Sect disciples during their rebellion, and regards power, reputation, and institutional control as tools for reshaping the world. 284 505

Abilities & Skills

Trinity and Time-River Manipulation

Su Ming's defining ability is the connection between his past, present, and future selves.

• Shares cultivation insights, abilities, and prepared power across three historical nodes. 1 63
• Can use the Trinity to permanently retain portions of abilities developed by another body, such as elemental traits. 74
• Identifies and stabilizes illusory historical fragments by anchoring them to pivotal individuals and events. 227 342
• Can establish separate Outer Heaven and Earth for his past, present, and future bodies to reduce their overreliance on identical powers. 544

Borrowed Power

His first major time-based Soul Skill originates from a Time-attribute Soul Spirit, later called Light Cluster.

• Borrowing Strength temporarily draws strength from his past and present selves. 4
• Can be developed into “Borrowing Strength from Heaven and Earth” through the Domain of Chaos. 120
• Advanced use lets Su Ming carry a stored force from one established point in time to a later point, using himself as the vessel. 351
• Borrowing power without preparation can abruptly drain the other bodies and leave them severely uncomfortable. 63

Soul Power Martial Soul

Su Ming's present-era Martial Soul is Soul Power itself, allowing his Soul Power to be materialized and refined far beyond normal density.

• His Soul Power quality is described as mercury-like and nearly solid compared to ordinary Soul Masters' fluid Soul Power. 20
• Can absorb and retain elemental properties from another Trinity body. 74
• Supports direct Soul Power amplification, elemental conversion, Soul Tool activation, and fist-light attacks. 20 74 211

Body Martial Soul

His past-era Body Martial Soul focuses on physical reinforcement and Body Sect techniques.

• Forging and body tempering stimulate simultaneous growth in his body and Martial Soul. 7 15
• Its power can feed back into his physical body, creating a continuous growth cycle. 15
• He learns Body Sect methods but conceals them while operating in the Sun Moon Empire. 25 120

Elemental Control

Elemental Control is Su Ming's future-era specialty and later his third Martial Soul.

• Controls water, fire, earth, wind, light, and darkness in combat. 66
• Creates Element Vortices that draw in ambient elemental power and condense it into blades. 64
• Uses elemental compression and collision to empower his fist techniques. 66 211
• Forms his third Martial Soul by combining Ghost Spirit, Fire Spirit, Water Spirit, and Elemental Control into a Battle Armor-compatible vessel. 410

Supreme Wave Fist

Su Ming's signature Battle Technique combines overwhelming force with layered control.

• Has distinct Body Martial Soul, Soul Power, and Elemental Control versions, though each Trinity body can use the others' principles. 211
• The physical version compresses elemental power into devastating direct strikes. 66 270
• The Soul Power version condenses tangible fist light and can incorporate Heaven and Earth Power. 211
• The technique demands precise control; it is more difficult to use than relying on the Star Tree Spirit. 211
• Its Chaos Power-enhanced form can fuse multiple elements into a single destructive core. 293

Domain of Chaos

Su Ming's Third Soul Skill disturbs the surrounding order of Heaven and Earth Power.

• Creates a chaotic field that disrupts Heaven and Earth Power, including the power used by Limit Douluo. 120
• Can force Soul Tool malfunctions and cause Soul Cannons to explode. 126
• Helps Su Ming refine space-related applications after he copies the Qiankun Ball Martial Soul. 270

Spatial and Spiritual Abilities

Su Ming develops high-level spatial control and exceptional Spiritual Power.

• Space-Time Shuttle transforms his body into flowing Water of Time and permits spatial movement. 310
• Can seal surrounding space to prevent opponents from escaping through teleportation. 378
• Uses Soul Deprivation to strip mental defenses before a mental attack. 382
• Reaches the Spirit Abyss Realm and can suppress opponents through Spiritual Power alone. 267
• Possesses powerful mental defenses, including the Destiny Skull's ability to resist multiple mental attacks in rapid succession. 436

Martial Soul Replication

Su Ming can copy Martial Souls and incorporate their useful functions into his own cultivation.

• Copies the Black Swan and Qiankun Ball Martial Souls for curse, necromancy, space, and Domain of Chaos research. 270
• Also replicates Martial Souls including the Titan Giant Ape, Hell White Tiger, Blue Silver Empress, Brain Martial Soul, and Zhang Wei's Martial Soul. 270 366
• Uses replicated functional abilities as vessels and components for Martial Soul development rather than relying on every copied Martial Soul as a permanent combat identity. 366

Forging and Soul Engineering

Su Ming is an exceptional blacksmith and Soul Engineer whose innovations reshape both fields.

• Masters Thousand Forgings, Thousand Forgings First Grade, Spirit Infusion, Spiritual Forging, Soul Forging, Fusion Forging, and Heavenly Forging. 24 320 388
• Reaches Rank 4 Soul Engineer at age eleven, tying the academy record. 120
• Designs Battle Armor, including low-spec Two-word armor focused on Soul Power amplification and his own Three-word armor. 110 545
• Creates artificial domains through Spirit Jade Silver, Soul Tool core arrays, and Battle Armor. 395
• Performs eleven consecutive Nine-in-one Soul Forgings while producing the components of Chang Ming Shi. 544

Equipment

• Soul Engraving Knife — Crafted by Su Can during Su Ming's Martial Soul awakening as a symbol of the family's Soul Tool legacy. 1
• Humanoid Soul Tool — An upper-body Soul Tool activated by Soul Power; Su Ming uses it to defeat Xiao Hongchen with a single slap. 126
• Heart Protection Mirror — Used to create illusory Soul Power Armor and lay the groundwork for a complete Battle Armor set. 395
• Pioneer Divine Spear — A divine artifact formed from three pieces of Half-step Transcendence Three Tribulation Alloy. 480
• Chang Ming Shi — Su Ming's Three-word Battle Armor. Its completion grants a self-contained domain and raises his combat power to the Demigod level. 545

Soul Spirits

• Light Cluster — Time-attribute Soul Spirit whose talent develops Borrowed Power into a method of transporting stored force through time. 4 351
• Little Gold — Bear-type Soul Spirit; Su Ming later raises its cultivation to fifty thousand years. 111 351
• Blue Silver Empress — Becomes Su Ming's fifth Soul Spirit after he extinguishes her life force while preserving her soul. 351
• Chaos — A Soul Spirit shared across the Douluo II and Douluo III eras; assists in creating Su Ming's third Martial Soul. 260 410
• Spring and Autumn — Time-oriented Soul Spirit trained under Light Cluster. 309
• Hun Yuan — Soul Spirit cultivated in coordination with Chaos along a path of primal unity. 309

Relationships

• Su Can — Grandfather and early Soul Tool mentor; crafts Su Ming's Soul Engraving Knife and guides his awakening. 1
• Su Yun — Father; cautions Su Ming not to expose Body Sect techniques after his return to the Sun Moon Empire. 120
• Zhang Tianyang — Teacher and Spirit Pagoda mentor who supports Su Ming's multi-profession training and recognizes his exceptional growth. 16 17
• Zhu Jiuyang — Teacher, collaborator, and Blacksmith Association partner; Su Ming teaches him Spirit Infusion, while Zhu Jiuyang later assumes association duties to reduce Su Ming's burden. 18 51 112
• Zhen Hua — Divine Craftsman and formal forging master; accepts Su Ming after witnessing his Thousand Forgings First Grade achievement. 24
• Mu Ye — Body Sect Sect Master and one of Su Ming's teachers; provides access to Body Sect knowledge and remains concerned for Su Ming's growth. 25 385
• Du Busi — Powerful Body Sect ally who hunts Soul Rings with Su Ming and fights beside him against Long Xiaoyao. 223 378
• Dugu Bo — Political ally whose presence strengthens Su Ming's negotiations with Prince Xue Xing. 143 144
• Tang Wulin — Rival repeatedly defeated by Su Ming; later becomes the target of Su Ming's political campaign over the Golden Ancient Tree and Sea God inheritance. 66 452
• Tang San — Principal divine adversary; Su Ming undermines his plans, disputes his Sea God legitimacy, and works to overturn his influence across the timelines. 385 452 494
• Huo Yuhao — Uneasy collaborator; Su Ming permits Evil Emperor's cultivation to go to Huo Yuhao in exchange for the future transfer of Rakshasa God's divine power. 631
• Gu Yue Na — Spirit Pagoda associate; initially objects to sharing Spirit Ascension technology but is drawn to Su Ming's plan to combine the Myriad Beast Platform with the Abyss. 459

Story Role / Major Arcs

Establishing the Forging System

Su Ming builds his reputation through blacksmithing, creates the Little Ming Blacksmith Shop, reaches Thousand Forgings First Grade, and becomes Zhen Hua's disciple. His Soul Spirit and forging innovations become the foundation for a new continent-wide forging system. 14 24 222

Building the Blacksmith Association

Driven by fear of stronger enemies and a need for security, Su Ming builds alliances with the Star Luo Empire, Martial Soul Hall, and Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. He later uses Dugu Bo's influence to secure support for Heavenly Forging City. 108 144

Tournament Dominance

Su Ming overwhelms academy opponents with Elemental Control, Borrowed Power, Soul Tools, and Supreme Wave Fist. He leads the Sun Moon Royal Team to victory, defeats Chen Zifeng using the latter's own Martial Soul, and publicly demonstrates Fusion Forging. 64 210 222

Rewriting History

After recognizing that historical changes create illusory futures, Su Ming begins treating significant people and events as anchors for the Time River. He alters the Sun Moon Continent's development, guides Ye Wushuang through possession, and ensures his own revival there. 227 349 351

Conflict with Shrek and Tang San

Su Ming confronts Shrek's Inner Court, wagers for the Sword of Judgment, and demonstrates Dual Soul Cores against the academy's strongest disciples. He later claims Sea God legitimacy, turns Ya Li against Tang Wulin, and uses Shrek's remaining influence for his wider plans. 292 293 452 460

Abyss War and Continental Control

As the Abyss war escalates, Su Ming takes command of resources and institutions, distributes Soul Forged and Spirit Forged Metal to frontline Soul Masters, and strengthens the army with Divine Rain and Prayer of Light. He later opens the Abyss Passage to gather foreign laws for Heavenly Forging. 554 543

Ascension

Su Ming ultimately reaches three Soul Cores, gains access to divine-level powers and inheritances, and condenses godhood after the destruction and reopening of the Douluo God Realm. He preserves the true spirits of the God of Destruction, God of Life, and Seven Element Gods for possible rebirth through their Authorities. 631 650

Notable Quotes

“I am who I am. Across this entire River of Time, there are three of me, and only three of me!” 26

“The present me must bear the past and future selves!” 223