Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Alias(es)	Zhu Qing; Cat Spirit; Darkness Saintess / Dark Saintess
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Luo Shen Hall; Darkness Holy Land 17 320
Occupation/Role	Luo Shen Hall member and administrator; direct disciple of the Darkness Holy Master; Saintess of the Darkness Holy Land 17 184 320
First Appearance	7

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 29 Soul Power	14	Enters the Cat God Combination duel as a level 29 Soul Master.
Martial Soul evolution	26	Her Netherworld Spirit Cat evolves past the top-grade threshold toward a God-level Martial Soul; she gains darkness affinity and an Innate Domain.
Fourth Soul Ring	69	Absorbs a suitable fourth Soul Ring from a 17,000-year Ghost Tiger.
Soul Douluo	209	Has reached Soul Douluo level and can stand on her own.
Dao Palace Fifth Realm	314	Refines a Beast Core in the Million Mountains, reaching the fifth Dao Palace realm.
Four Extremes Secret Realm	320	Breaks through from the Dao Palace Secret Realm during a half-hour Heavenly Tribulation.
God King Fifth Level	335	Challenges the Light Holy Son while at the fifth stage of God King.
God King Seventh Level	364	Reaches the seventh layer of God King after rapid joint cultivation with Luo Chuan.
God King Eighth Level; Eight Prohibitions	391	Enters the Eight Prohibitions realm for the first time during a spar with Ji Yaoyue.
God Monarch realm	412	Faces her thunder tribulation and displays combat power described as invincible within the God Monarch realm.

Background / History

Zhu Zhuqing initially seeks strength to escape her Star Luo Empire family arrangements and avoid relying on Dai Mubai. After experiencing Luo Chuan's Golden Lotus support in the Soul Duel Arena, she realizes that its power can guide her Martial Soul toward evolution and considers asking him to teach her. 14 15

She joins Luo Shen Hall in exchange for Luo Chuan's instruction and protection. Luo Chuan teaches her the Muscle Change Classic and Marrow Cleansing Classic, promising that she will be able to defeat Dai Mubai within a year. 17

Her Martial Soul later evolves, granting darkness affinity, shadow-based mobility, and an Innate Domain. She decisively distances herself from Dai Mubai, while her relationship with Luo Chuan develops into marriage; they re-sign their marriage certificate during a return to the Zhu Family. 26 150

As Luo Shen Hall expands, Zhu Zhuqing manages its affairs, delegates enforcement duties, and grants Ma Hongjun an Elder Token. 184

After arriving in the God Domain, she survives in the Million Mountains by refining a Beast Core and concealing her origins. Her darkness talent draws the attention of the Darkness Holy Master, who accepts her as a direct disciple. Zhu Zhuqing accepts partly to secure the Holy Land's protection for Luo Chuan. 314 316

She defeats Qin Zheng at her discipleship ceremony, survives a Heavenly Tribulation, and is named Saintess of the Darkness Holy Land. Her reputation spreads throughout the God Domain. 318 320

After ten years apart from Luo Chuan, she leaves the Darkness Holy Land to search for him using the Profound Yellow Cauldron. She later reunites with Ning Rongrong and Yun Yun, supports Qian Renxue against the Light Holy Son, and continues advancing alongside Luo Chuan. 327 331 335 364

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is a striking young woman with a cold, restrained bearing. She is commonly seen in black, reflecting both her darkness-based abilities and her position as the Darkness Saintess. 246 331

• Her eyes become black jade after Martial Soul Possession. 26
• A golden lotus mark appears between her brows after her Martial Soul evolves. 26
• Her evolved Martial Soul gives her an elusive, nearly vanishing presence in low light. 26
• She wears a black long dress with a waist ribbon during the Soul Battle Space elimination round. 246

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing is reserved, vigilant, and intensely driven by the desire to become stronger. Her pursuit of power begins as a means of escaping her predetermined fate, but later becomes a way to protect Luo Chuan and the people close to her. 15 316

She is calm and ruthless in battle, conserving Soul Power where possible and treating defeated opponents with composure rather than hostility. Her former indifference toward Dai Mubai becomes absolute once she chooses her own path. 14 15 255

Although usually cold toward outsiders, Zhu Zhuqing is affectionate and generous with those she accepts as family. She shares her Holy Land resources with Ning Rongrong and Yun Yun, assists Luo Shen Hall's members, and is willing to seek political alliances for Luo Chuan's safety. 184 333 375

Abilities & Skills

Evolved Netherworld Spirit Cat

Zhu Zhuqing's original agility-attack Martial Soul evolves into a darkness-aligned form whose quality approaches the God-level threshold. 26

• Enhances her physical abilities, speed, stealth, and claw attacks.
• Grants an illusory presence that makes her difficult to perceive without focused Soul Power. 26
• Allows her to merge with and operate through darkness. 315

Innate Darkness Domain

Her Martial Soul evolution produces an Innate Domain that engulfs an area in absolute darkness. 26

• Suppresses enemy Soul Power circulation by ten percent. 26
• Interferes with opponents' spiritual perception by ten percent. 26
• Increases all of Zhu Zhuqing's attributes by ten percent. 26
• Initially conceals even moonlight, though Luo Chuan can still sense her movements. 26

Netherworld Hundred Slashes

Her first Soul Skill becomes significantly more dangerous after her Martial Soul evolution. 26

• Cuts through Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor vines when empowered by Luo Chuan's Golden Lotus. 14
• Her claw blades gain a jade-like sheen, armor-piercing properties, and dark erosion. 26

Hell Stab and Shadow Movement

Her altered second Soul Skill sacrifices direct attacking power for mobility and infiltration. 26

• Travels through shadows and follows with Netherworld Hundred Slashes. 26
• Can move through shadows even during daytime. 26
• Uses Dark Assault, a shadow-teleportation technique, to surprise and defeat Huo Wu. 77

Dao Scripture and Nine Secrets

Zhu Zhuqing develops exceptional comprehension of Luo Chuan's cultivation methods and divine abilities. 256 260

• Her Ground Shrinking technique gives her exceptional movement speed across large distances. 256
• She is stated to have mastered the complete Nine Secrets alongside Luo Chuan's other companions. 333
• Her comprehension of the Dao Scripture surpasses that of most of Luo Chuan's companions. 256 260
• The All Word Secret cannot be used while she is within the Eight Prohibitions realm. 391

Eight Prohibitions

Zhu Zhuqing first enters the Eight Prohibitions realm while sparring Ji Yaoyue. 391

• Lets her cross the God Monarch threshold and continue elevating her aura through multiple minor realms. 391
• Allows her to suppress Ji Yaoyue during their spar. 391
• Is initially unstable; its duration is uncertain. 391

Nine Tribulations Mirror

Zhu Zhuqing creates the Nine Tribulations Mirror around a black-hole concept. 305

• Draws opponents inward before unleashing nine killing tribulations based on the nine immortal gold attributes. 305
• Displays extraordinary destructive power during her God Monarch thunder tribulation. 412

Sword Techniques

Zhu Zhuqing demonstrates high-level sword comprehension in the God Domain. 318 377

• Blocks Qin Zheng's sword with her bare hands. 318
• Counters Ultimate Sword with One Sword Splits Heaven, tearing a rift through space. 318
• Comprehends the Great Xia Ancient Emperor's sword intent in only two quarters of an hour. 377

Luo Chuan's Merit Golden Lotus Support

This is not Zhu Zhuqing's own ability, but Luo Chuan's Golden Lotus temporarily elevates her combat power. 14 15

• Protects her mind from Xiao Wu's Bewitchment. 14
• Allows her to defeat Xiao Wu and overpower Tang San in the Cat God Combination duel. 14 15
• Supplies power unaffected by Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor Binding God Lock, allowing her to break free. 15
• Encourages her Martial Soul to evolve in a favorable direction. 15

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Profound Yellow Cauldron — Protects Zhu Zhuqing during her arrival in the Million Mountains, helps her land safely, and can sense Luo Chuan's approximate location. It also contains a drop of Luo Chuan's essence blood and a wisp of his divine soul. 314 327 338
• Nine Tribulations Mirror — Her personally conceived weapon, designed to absorb opponents and trigger nine killing tribulations. 305

Relationships

• Luo Chuan — Husband, benefactor, and Hall Master. He teaches her cultivation, helps evolve her Martial Soul, and becomes the person she seeks to protect and reunite with. 17 150 327
• Darkness Holy Master — Her master in the God Domain. She treats Zhu Zhuqing as a daughter and supports her status as the Darkness Holy Land's Saintess. 316 327 406
• Dai Mubai — Former fiancé. Zhu Zhuqing abandons their relationship after his cowardice and later eliminates him from the Soul Battle Space with ease. 255 256
• Qian Renxue — Friend and fellow Saintess. Zhu Zhuqing publicly challenges and defeats the Light Holy Son in support of Qian Renxue. 335 338
• Ning Rongrong — Close companion. Zhu Zhuqing shares resources with her after they reunite in the God Domain. 331 333
• Yun Yun — Close companion. Zhu Zhuqing reunites with her at Jade Pool and shares cultivation resources with her. 331 334
• Zhu Wen — Her father and the head of the Star Luo Zhu Family. They reunite in Star Luo Imperial City. 147

Story Role / Major Arcs

Soul Duel Arena

Zhu Zhuqing partners with Luo Chuan as the Cat God Combination. Empowered by the Merit Golden Lotus, she defeats Xiao Wu and breaks Tang San's restraint after initially being declared out. 14 15

Luo Shen Hall Recruitment

She formally joins Luo Shen Hall, receives Luo Chuan's cultivation methods, and begins the transformation that frees her from her former dependence on Dai Mubai. 17 26

Soul Battle Space Elimination

Zhu Zhuqing relies on stealth, speed, and precision to survive the competition. She ultimately defeats Dai Mubai by disarming him with her Jade Finger and teleporting him out of the arena. 246 256

Darkness Holy Land Saintess

In the God Domain, Zhu Zhuqing becomes the Darkness Holy Master's direct disciple, defeats Qin Zheng, undergoes Heavenly Tribulation, and is named Saintess of the Darkness Holy Land. 316 318 320

Light Holy Land Challenge

Zhu Zhuqing intervenes in the Light Holy Son's proposed marriage challenge against Qian Renxue. She challenges him despite being two major realms lower and later defeats him, humiliating the Light Holy Land. 335 343

Great Xia Era

Zhu Zhuqing accompanies Luo Chuan through the Great Xia region, enters the Eight Prohibitions realm, and undergoes a major thunder tribulation that confirms her standing as a top God Domain prodigy. 362 391 412

Notable Quotes

“If it weren't for him, I might be dead by now, right? Without him, I wouldn't have this talent today, nor would I be the Darkness Saintess.” 374

“I don't need you to suppress your cultivation. I am a God King, and you are a God Monarch.” 335

Trivia

• Zhu Zhuqing ranks nineteenth on the Heavenly Ranking due to her intense pursuit of strength. 15
• She is described as the first woman Luo Chuan liked. 139
• Her talent was originally considered among the weakest of Luo Chuan's companions because of the Netherworld Spirit Cat's comparatively low quality. 377