Xiao Qiang

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Xiao Qiang (萧强)
Alias(es)	Palace Master Xiao; Lord Xiao 169 219
Species/Race	Human; transmigrator with memories of a past life 1
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Sun Moon Empire; Mingde Hall; Spirit Hall 37 232
Occupation/Role	Soul Engineer; Jing Hongchen's disciple; Spirit Hall Master 22 232
Status	Active; reaches level 100 while leading forces toward Shrek City 320
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 30 Soul Master	1	Reached level 30 before Huo Yuhao reached level 10; possessed two near-limit hundred-year spirit rings.
Third Spirit Ring / Two-Tomoe Sharingan	4 5	Sky Dream Ice Silkworm became his third spirit ring, supplying the mental energy that evolved his Sharingan from one tomoe to two. His visible ring configuration became two yellow and one purple.
Five-ring cultivation	53	Fought a four-ring Evil Soul Master while holding the advantage in ring count.
Level 50	87	Reached level 50 after assisting with the purification of the Spirit Devouring Engraving Knife.
Level 56	89	His Soul Power rose to level 56 following his Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring fusion and Mangekyo awakening.
Level 70 / Seven Rings	187	Absorbed the Titan Snow Demon Ape's 200,000-year spirit ring, immediately reaching level 70; Tianmeng and the other mental-type Spirit Souls then condensed a million-year mental spirit ring.
Eight Rings, Level 81 → 85	225	Refined the Ice Dragon King's Dragon Soul into an ice-blue spirit ring over six months; the Dragon Pill and the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well raised him from level 81 to 85.
Level 85 → 89	246	Fused Zi Ji as a Spirit Soul and gained her dragon-wing External Spirit Bone.
Level 90 → 98	310	After fusing the Evil Emperor's external Head Spirit Bone and a million-year spirit ring, he spent two and a half years in seclusion advancing to level 98.
Level 100	320	Merged with the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's energy and obtained another million-year spirit ring before marching on Shrek.

Background / History

Xiao Qiang's Sharingan awakened when he was six, restoring memories of his previous life. Knowing that Xu Tianran would eventually wage war, he regarded remaining weak in the Sun Moon Empire as a path toward becoming expendable cannon fodder. His foreknowledge of Huo Yuhao, Tianmeng, and the future conflict instead gave him a route to pursue power and independence. 1

He tracked Huo Yuhao outside the White Tiger Duke's mansion, used the grilled-fish encounter to approach him, and accompanied him toward the Star Dou Great Forest. There, Xiao Qiang killed the Wind Baboon before it could endanger Huo Yuhao and successfully intercepted Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, the opportunity originally meant for Huo Yuhao. 1 3 4

After gaining Tianmeng, he pursued the Ice Empress as his second martial soul and sought Snow Empress as protection against Shrek and other major powers. His talent in Soul Tool construction brought him to Jing Hongchen's attention; after producing a fifth-tier Soul Tool, he became Jing Hongchen's disciple and received Mingde Hall resources. 4 5 22

By the time he became Spirit Hall Master, Xiao Qiang had turned Spirit Souls, high-level Soul Tools, and his knowledge of future events into the foundations of an independent force. His refusal to join the Body Sect brought Shrek, the Body Sect, and multiple Titled Douluo into direct conflict with him. 199 228 232

Appearance

Xiao Qiang is chiefly identified by his scarlet Sharingan. Its appearance changes visibly with each evolution, reflecting the state of his martial soul. 1 4 88

• One-Tomoe to Three-Tomoe Sharingan — Scarlet eyes marked by rotating tomoe. 4 22
• Mangekyo Sharingan — The tomoe disappear and are replaced by a black, gear-like pattern. 88
• Tianmeng-controlled state — His Sharingan takes on a golden hue when Tianmeng controls his body. 242

Personality

Xiao Qiang is calculating and intensely future-oriented. He evaluates people, Spirit Beasts, Soul Tools, and political alliances according to their usefulness in securing power, survival, and eventual resistance against Tang San. He prioritizes investment in exceptional talent, such as Mu Qingxue, over short-term fairness or sentiment. 1 87 89

He is cautious even when stronger than those around him. He conceals Snow Empress when possible, changes his appearance before confronting Evil Soul Masters, and gathers overwhelming resources before dangerous operations. 53 75 242

Despite this pragmatism, he protects those placed under his responsibility. He remained behind against a Rank 98 Vengeful Spirit Douluo so Zhang Lexuan could escape, and he prioritizes Xiao Lan's cultivation and safety. 132 218 219

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan

Xiao Qiang's primary Body Spirit martial soul grants exceptional perception, dynamic vision, mental power, illusion abilities, and the capacity to evolve through major stages. 1 22 88

• Tracked and precisely killed the Wind Baboon with a Flying Dagger before it reached Huo Yuhao. 3
• Perceives fine details in rare metals, allowing him to craft Soul Tools without relying on Mental Probe. 22
• Can sense favorable opportunities through his eyes, leading him toward the Star Dou Great Forest and later opportunities. 4 7
• Reached the Three-Tomoe stage through the fusion of his spiritual power with Tianmeng's. 22

Illusion Techniques and Mirror Copy

At Three-Tomoe level, Xiao Qiang gained instinctive access to illusion techniques. His early mastery was incomplete, but Tianmeng's mental interference rapidly enhanced their effectiveness. 28 46

• Pulled a 20,000-year Mirror Beast into an illusion space with little effort. 46
• Can induce inaccurate judgment rather than only fully controlling a target's senses. 28
• Mirror Copy replicates another martial soul and its accessible spirit skills. 53
• Cannot copy spirit skills beyond his own current ring count; he failed to copy Jin Chuan's fifth spirit skill while possessing only four rings. 53
• Used copied abilities including the Soft Bone Rabbit's Teleportation, Invincible Golden Body, and gravity control. 106

Mental Power and Domains

Tianmeng's fusion gave Xiao Qiang mental strength far beyond his apparent cultivation. He employs Mental Probe, Mental Interference, Spirit Shock, Psychological Suggestion, and other mental techniques in combat and Soul Tool construction. 21 95 139

• His spiritual sea reached the Spiritual Domain Realm upon awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan. 88
• His mental power surpassed ordinary Spirit System Soul Douluo and approached Spirit System Titled Douluo level after his Body Spirit's second awakening. 139
• Resisted the Despair Domain of a Rank 98 mental-type Titled Douluo with his own Psychological Suggestion domain. 218
• Used full-powered Spirit Shock to create an opening against Elder Xuan for Xuanming Swap. 139

Mangekyo Sharingan and Susanoo

The Mangekyo Sharingan transformed Xiao Qiang's eyes into two independent Body Spirits sharing one ring set. This allowed their unique Spirit Fusion Skill: Susanoo. 170

• Grants a major increase in spiritual power and dojutsu strength. 88
• Lets him comprehend and materialize advanced technologies beyond his prior understanding. 89
• Susanoo / Great Desolate Prisoning Heaven Hand manifests as a colossal blue humanoid construct or hand. 169 170
• Defeated the eight-ring Soul Douluo Fan Yu with Susanoo despite having recently shattered a spirit ring. 170
• Can be destroyed by opponents of sufficient strength, as shown against the Sacred Spirit Sect's Killing God Douluo. 296

Infinite Tsukuyomi

Xiao Qiang can deploy a low-specification Infinite Tsukuyomi through a Spirit Fusion Skill with Zhang Lexuan's Moon martial soul. 220

• Uses moonlight and Zhang Lexuan's transmitted Soul Power to amplify his eye power. 220
• Can target an individual rather than encompass the world. 220
• The technique exhausted him to the point of unconsciousness. 221

Ice and Dragon Techniques

His Ice Empress-based second martial soul and later Ice Dragon King spirit ring give him extreme ice abilities. 5 225

• Ice Burst Technique — Used to devastate large numbers of opponents and destroy frozen targets. 196 234
• Ice Age Domain — Froze nearly twenty Titled Douluo, leaving only five Super Douluo able to remain standing. 233
• Mystic Ice Dragon Soar — Summons an ice dragon for movement and attack. 225 234
• Mystic Ice Dragon Breath — An ice-dragon breath attack capable of overcoming Tianyang Douluo's countermeasures. 225 234
• Nine Dragon Mystic Ice — Summons multiple ice dragons to attack from several directions. 225 234
• Absolute Zero — His finishing ice technique against Tianyang Douluo and the remaining Super Douluo. 225 234

Spirit Soul Control

Xiao Qiang incorporates powerful Spirit Beasts as Spirit Souls and treats their abilities as part of his long-term godhood plan. 138 246

• Tianmeng serves as his third spirit ring, mental-power source, advisor, and occasional controller of his body. 4 21 242
• Zi Ji became a Spirit Soul despite resisting the fusion; her absorption raised Xiao Qiang from level 85 to 89. 246
• Zi Ji's dragon-wing External Spirit Bone significantly corrected Xiao Qiang's former weakness in speed. 246
• He can summon Zi Ji physically as a mount, becoming a Dragon Knight. 246

Soul Tool Engineering

Xiao Qiang is an elite Soul Tool creator whose engineering talent is enhanced by Tianmeng's knowledge and the Sharingan's perception. 21 22

• Crafted a fifth-tier Soul Tool under Tianmeng's guidance. 22
• Can release a soul skill while simultaneously absorbing Soul Power from a Milk Bottle. 21
• Pursues technology as a potential means of opposing gods, including Tang San. 89
• Possesses and employs several peak Rank 9 Soul Tools prepared by Tianmeng. 242

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Mirror Flower Water Moon — An illusion-focused Soul Tool used in his battle with Dai Yueheng; Dai Yueheng successfully interrupted it with White Tiger Blazing Light Wave. 106 107
• Sword of Judgment — Used to disperse summoned souls and confront the Vengeful Spirit Douluo. 218 219
• Silver Moon Divine Light Shield — A modified Rank 9 Soul Tool granted by Elder Kong. 117
• Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment — A weapon Xiao Qiang used while attempting to finish Xuan Zi. 288
• Flying Dagger — Soul Tool used to kill the Wind Baboon with a shot through the eye. 3
• Motorcycle — Used for rapid travel while investigating an Evil Soul Master's attack. 53
• Tianmeng's Rank 9 set — A sword, spear, black chains, and a brick made from a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Bone and enhanced with Electrolux's magic. 242

Relationships

• Tianmeng / Sky Dream Ice Silkworm — Third spirit ring, mental-power partner, Soul Tool mentor, and core collaborator in the God Creation Plan. Tianmeng can control Xiao Qiang's body when necessary. 4 21 242
• Ice Empress — Second martial soul and a major source of extreme-ice power; Xiao Qiang supplied Spirit Skill Pills to help her awaken Ice Burst Technique. 5 46
• Snow Empress — Protector, advisor, and swordsmanship teacher. She rewarded him with a Snow Pill and later advised him on the risks of the Yin-Yang Complementary Dual Core Theory of Spirit. 88 138 246
• Jing Hongchen — Master and benefactor who recognized Xiao Qiang's Soul Tool talent, provided resources, and supported his rise in Mingde Hall and the Sun Moon Empire. 22 117 241
• Mu Qingxue — Trusted ally and recipient of Xiao Qiang's cultivation investments; she repeatedly protects him in battles against powerful enemies. 87 232 289
• Meng Hongchen — Academy peer who developed romantic feelings after Xiao Qiang protected her from Dai Yueheng; Xiao Qiang remains focused on his goals and does not recognize her feelings. 158
• Xiao Lan — Younger sister. Xiao Qiang actively plans for her advancement, while she later insists on protecting him in battle. 132 296
• Zhang Lexuan — A Shrek senior whom Xiao Qiang protects under his senior ancestor's order; he explicitly denies a romantic relationship with her. 218 221
• Huo Yuhao — Initially monitored as the original recipient of Tianmeng's opportunity. Xiao Qiang approached him strategically, then intercepted Tianmeng for himself. 1 3 4
• Du Busi — Body Sect Master who seeks to forcibly recruit Xiao Qiang as the sect's Young Sect Master; Xiao Qiang refuses. 158 232
• Xu Tianran — Crown Prince who orders Jing Hongchen's group betrayed and later sends Sacred Spirit Sect members to kill Xiao Qiang. 226 241

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Interception of Tianmeng — Uses knowledge of the original timeline to follow Huo Yuhao into the Star Dou Great Forest and claims Tianmeng as his third spirit ring. 1 3 4
• Mingde Hall ascent — Crafts a fifth-tier Soul Tool, gains Jing Hongchen as his master, and receives the resources needed for accelerated cultivation. 22
• All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Tournament — Serves as a Sun Moon Empire substitute and defeats Dai Yueheng, leaving the latter unable to fight. 37 158
• Rise as Spirit Hall Master — Establishes an independent power base and rejects the Body Sect's demand that he become its Young Sect Master. 232 246
• Battle against the Vengeful Spirit Douluo — Holds back a Rank 98 opponent long enough for Zhang Lexuan to escape, then uses a low-spec Infinite Tsukuyomi at the cost of extreme exhaustion. 218 220 221
• Annihilation of the encircling Titled Douluo force — Defeats Cheng Gang with one punch, freezes nearly twenty Titled Douluo with Ice Age, and finishes the remaining Super Douluo with Absolute Zero. 233 234
• Star Dou Great Forest campaign — Captures high-level Spirit Beasts, turns Zi Ji into a Spirit Soul and mount, and prepares for further conflict with Di Tian. 242 246
• March on Shrek — Reaches level 100 after merging with the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's energy and leads allied forces to surround Shrek City. 320

Notable Quotes

“I can't win. I just said I can't win.” 218

“If you can still move, get out! This is not a battlefield you can be involved in!” 219

“I'm already the Spirit Hall Master, why would I go to some Body Sect to be a Young Sect Master and lower my status?” 232

Trivia

• Xiao Qiang considers Electrolux beyond his ability to intercept, believing that opportunity remains tied to the Son of Destiny rather than Tianmeng alone. 4
• In Douluo's rules, his two Mangekyo Sharingan function as separate Body Spirits and enable Susanoo as a Spirit Fusion Skill rather than exactly following its original Naruto-world conditions. 170
• He investigates three non-godhood paths to immortality: freezing the body, transferring consciousness to another body, or replacing the body with metal. 89