Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhu Zhuqing 36
Alias(es)	Zhuqing / Zhu Qing; “Zhu Yeqing” (assumed identity while fleeing pursuers) 36 40
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Zhu Family of the Star Luo Empire; former Shrek Academy student; Blue Tyrant Academy Team; later identifies herself as a member of the Ye Family 36 147 713 766
Occupation/Role	Agility Attack System Battle Spirit Master; competitor in the Spirit Master Competition 148 713
Martial Soul	Hell Spirit Cat 36
Status	Active; prepares to gain further Spirit Rings through Ye Qiu’s mass-sacrifice arrangement 1034
First Appearance	Chapter 36: “Backstab”

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 20, one-ring Spirit Master	36	Introduces herself as a Hell Spirit Cat Spirit Master while injured and fleeing pursuit.
Two-ring Spirit Master	39	Absorbs a purple Second Spirit Ring after hunting the Shadow Spider.
Level 25	40	Absorbs the External Soul Bone, Shadow Spider Spear, increasing her Soul Power, speed, and attack power.
Level 32 Soul Elder	148	Registers at Shrek Academy as a Rank 32 Agility Attack System Battle Spirit Master with one yellow and two purple Spirit Rings.
Level 44 Soul Ancestor	266	Absorbs a Spirit Bone; her fourth ability, Netherworld Shadow Clone, creates six clones with 60% of her strength.
Level 48 Soul Ancestor	419	Listed on the Blue Tyrant Academy roster with four Spirit Rings: one yellow, two purple, and one black.
Level 53 Spirit King	700	Hunts a Spirit Beast over 42,000 years old, gains her Fifth Spirit Ability, Netherworld Shadow Link, and receives a speed-focused Right Leg Bone. Her true five-ring configuration is one yellow, two purple, and two black.

Background

Zhu Zhuqing originates from the Zhu Family of the Star Luo Empire and was bound by an engagement to Dai Mubai. Feeling trapped by the fate imposed on her, she sought strength to resist both him and her family’s expectations. While being hunted, she used the false name “Zhu Yeqing” before revealing her true identity to Ye Qiu. 36 43 211

After Ye Qiu helped her recover, Zhu Zhuqing insisted on personally hunting the Shadow Spider needed for her second ring. She survived the hunt, obtained a purple Second Spirit Ring, and later accepted the Shadow Spider Spear External Soul Bone from Ye Qiu. 38 39 40

She subsequently entered Shrek Academy alongside Tang San and Xiao Wu. Her exceptional purple second ring and Rank 32 cultivation immediately drew attention, while her first solo battle against Dai Mubai established that she would no longer submit to their former engagement. 147 148 155

Zhu Zhuqing eventually confronted her older sister, Zhu Zhuyun. Their reunion initially reopened the fear and resentment Zhu Zhuqing associated with her family, but their spar forced her to confront those memories; she overcame Zhu Zhuyun’s illusion technique and won the match. 301 309

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing has long black hair, mismatched eyes, and a reserved expression that contributes to her cold first impression. She commonly wears a fitted black leather outfit suited to rapid movement and close-quarters combat. 155 157

• During Martial Soul Possession, she manifests soft cat ears, a long tail, and sharp claws. 155
• Her left eye becomes dark green and her right eye clear blue while possessed. 155
• Her Shadow Spider Spear manifests as eight slender spider-like appendages from her back. 155

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing is outwardly aloof, controlled, and sparing with her words. She is highly independent, refusing to let others fight battles she believes she must face herself, as shown by her insistence on hunting the Shadow Spider alone. 37 38

Her drive for strength is tied to her determination to reject the role assigned to her by the Zhu Family and Dai Mubai. She trains relentlessly, especially in movement techniques, and is willing to challenge stronger opponents to measure her own limits. 43 730 732

Around trusted companions, Zhu Zhuqing becomes warmer and more openly protective. She develops a close sisterly bond with Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong, shows compassion toward Chou Hentian, and consistently supports Ye Qiu’s decisions while still standing up for him when necessary. 153 260 546 549

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat

Zhu Zhuqing’s Beast Martial Soul specializes in speed, agility, stealth, and precise claw attacks. She fights as an Agility Attack System Spirit Master. 36 148

• Enhances her speed, reaction time, and close-range lethality.
• Grants claws, feline ears, a tail, and heterochromatic eyes during possession. 155
• Allows her to exploit openings created by allies, particularly Xiao Wu’s control and Ning Rongrong’s support. 157 714

Hell Stab

Her First Spirit Ability is a burst-movement technique that can function as both an attack and an evasive dash. 38

• Rapidly closes distance or retreats from an opponent.
• Can be chained repeatedly for sudden changes in direction. 155 165
• Forms part of her wave-crossing combination with Netherworld Slash and Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track. 829

Shadow Hundred Kills

Her Second Spirit Ability unleashes a dense barrage of claw strikes. 157

• Produces more than a hundred rapid attacks against a target.
• Can destroy or disperse incoming attacks through sheer speed and volume. 292
• Is especially effective when an opponent has limited room to evade. 157

Netherworld Slash

Her Third Spirit Ability launches a crescent-shaped purple blade from her claws. 155

• Provides ranged offense for an otherwise close-combat fighter.
• Can intercept incoming attacks, including Dai Mubai’s White Tiger Fierce Light Wave. 155
• Cuts through waves and terrain to create openings for movement. 829

Netherworld Shadow Clone

Her Fourth Spirit Ability creates six identical clones of herself. 266

• Each clone possesses 60% of her strength after her Spirit Bone enhancement. 266
• Clones can use her first three Spirit Abilities. 265
• Overwhelms opponents through coordinated attacks and makes identifying her true body difficult. 291 731
• Has heavy Soul Power consumption during sustained combat. 293

Netherworld Shadow Link

Her Fifth Spirit Ability creates nine afterimages in addition to her true body. 700

• Each afterimage carries ten percent less power than the previous one.
• If either the true body or one afterimage strikes, the remaining attacks gain a guaranteed-hit effect. 700 731
• Can be combined with Netherworld Slash to attack from multiple directions at once. 731

Shadow Spider Spear

An External Soul Bone obtained after the Shadow Spider hunt. 40

• Greatly improves her speed, attack power, and overall physical attributes. 40 731
• Provides eight agile spider appendages that can attack, defend, support movement, or immobilize targets. 155 165
• Contains venom potent enough to disable opponents in a team battle. 294
• Requires recovery time after severe damage; the spears had to regrow following her battle with Xie Yue. 732

Learned Techniques

Zhu Zhuqing trained in techniques passed on by Ye Qiu to supplement her Martial Soul. 194

• Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track — an advanced movement technique she practices extensively to further improve her already exceptional speed. 194 730
• Purple Demon Eyes — improves visual perception and lets her track attacks that normally exceed her opponents’ sight. 172 730
• Spirit Ring concealment — can conceal the color of one thousand-year Spirit Ring, though she is initially less proficient than Ning Rongrong. 172

Spirit Bones

• Shadow Spider Spear — External Soul Bone; boosts physical attributes and grants eight venomous spider appendages. 40 155
• Ghost Tiger Right Arm Bone — a 30,000-year Spirit Bone associated with her rise to Soul Ancestor and the strengthening of her clones. 266 700
• Speed-focused Right Leg Bone — a 40,000-year Spirit Bone obtained alongside her fifth ring. 700

Relationships

• Ye Qiu — Rescuer, mentor, combat partner, and later husband. He helps her gain Spirit Rings, Spirit Bones, and self-created techniques; Zhu Zhuqing publicly identifies herself as part of the Ye Family. 36 40 194 766
• Zhu Zhuyun — Older sister and long-standing rival. Their relationship is marked by fear, resentment, provocation, and eventual attempts at mutual understanding. 301 309 714
• Dai Mubai — Former fiancé. Zhu Zhuqing resents his abandonment and rejects his attempts to assert authority over her; she defeats him in their Spirit Battle. 43 155 166
• Xiao Wu — Close friend and teammate. The two protect Ning Rongrong, fight together as the Cat Rabbit Combination, and support one another against outside threats. 151 155 157
• Ning Rongrong — Close friend and teammate. Although they tease and compete with each other, Ning Rongrong promises to help Zhu Zhuqing oppose any coercion from her family. 153 211
• Qian Renxue — Initially tense acquaintance. Zhu Zhuqing directly challenges Qian Renxue’s resentment toward Ye Qiu and refuses to let her belittle his other partners. 260
• Chou Hentian — Younger ally toward whom Zhu Zhuqing shows kindness and sympathy. She later uses a clone to test Chou Hentian’s resolve and combat potential. 546 549 550

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shadow Spider Hunt

Zhu Zhuqing recovers from her injuries in the Star Dou Great Forest, insists on taking responsibility for her own second-ring hunt, and gains both a purple Spirit Ring and the Shadow Spider Spear. 38 39 40

Shrek Academy

She joins Shrek Academy with Tang San and Xiao Wu, forms the Cat Rabbit Combination with Xiao Wu, and establishes herself as one of the group’s strongest close-combat fighters. 147 155 157

Break from Dai Mubai

Zhu Zhuqing openly confronts Dai Mubai’s attempts to control her. In their solo Spirit Battle, she uses the Shadow Spider Spear to overcome their Soul Power gap and defeat him. 155 166

Ghost Tiger Hunt and Sisterly Showdown

Ye Qiu helps Zhu Zhuqing acquire her fourth ring and Netherworld Shadow Clone. Soon afterward, she confronts Zhu Zhuyun, defeats her in a spar, and begins moving beyond the fear tied to her family. 260 266 301 309

Spirit Master Competition

As a Spirit King, Zhu Zhuqing represents the Blue Tyrant Academy Team against the Star Luo Royal Academy Team. She decisively outmatches Zhu Zhuyun, then defeats the level 62 Soul Emperor Xie Yue by combining her clones, Shadow Spider Spear, Netherworld Slash, and Netherworld Shadow Link. 713 714 731 732

Sea God Island

Zhu Zhuqing crosses the Sea within a Sea through a combination of speed, movement techniques, and Spirit Abilities. At the Seahorse Pillar, she receives a Black Tier Six Trial, the most difficult rank of Black-level Sea God trials. 829 830

Notable Quotes

“Battles between Spirit Masters... are not necessarily determined by cultivation.” 731

“If you think that breaking through to level forty-four means you can continue to bully me like you did in the past, you are welcome to try!” 309