Gu Xuan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Gu Xuan (顾弦) 1
Alias(es)	“Shrek Number One” (spirit-duel codename) 53
Gender	Male 1
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; captain of the Shrek Team 155 174
Occupation/Role	Assault-Type Battle Spirit Master; Shrek Team captain 35 155
First Appearance	Chapter 1
Background	Orphan of Holy Spirit Village; transmigrated to the Douluo Continent 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
No Innate Soul Power	1	Initially possessed an ordinary Scythe Martial Soul and was considered unable to cultivate.
Innate Soul Power: Level 5	2	Received half of Tang San’s Innate Full Soul Power after completing the Demon Contract System’s newbie mission.
Soul Power: Level 8	4	The Scythe evolved into the Scythe of Shadows; excess evolution energy raised his Soul Power from Level 5 to Level 8.
Soul Power: Level 10	7, 11	Reached Level 10 before obtaining a first spirit ring; Yu Xiaogang’s crystal-ball test confirmed the level.
Soul Elder / Three Rings	27	Revealed three spirit rings during Shrek Academy’s entrance assessment and defeated Dai Mubai.
Soul Power: Level 38	19, 35	Reached Level 38 by the time he and Xiao Wu left Nuoding Academy for Suotuo City.

Background

Gu Xuan transmigrated into the body of a six-year-old orphan in Holy Spirit Village. His initial circumstances were poor: he had no Innate Soul Power and an ordinary Scythe Martial Soul. His situation changed when the Infinite Random System appeared, a system that grants him a different random subsystem every month. 1

His first subsystem, the Demon Contract System, assigned him the task of contracting Tang San. Gu Xuan completed it through physical contact during the Spirit Awakening ceremony, costing Tang San one year of lifespan. In return, Gu Xuan received half of Tang San’s Innate Full Soul Power and a Spirit Upgrade Card. 2

After awakening his ordinary scythe, Gu Xuan used the Upgrade Card to evolve it into the Scythe of Shadows. He subsequently traveled with Old Jack and Tang San to Nuoding Junior Spirit Master Academy. 3 4

Appearance

Gu Xuan was notably large for his age at Nuoding Academy, standing nearly two heads taller than Tang San and possessing a sturdier build. 6

• Wields a dark blue-black Scythe of Shadows whose size can be adjusted. 4 8
• Uses a mask and the codename “Shrek Number One” in spirit duels. 53
• At age twelve, his academy record listed him as an Assault-Type Battle Spirit Master. 35

Personality

Gu Xuan is composed, secretive, and highly opportunistic. He maintains a calm exterior even while using systems to manipulate Tang San, Yu Xiaogang, and others for rewards. His ability to conceal his reactions is repeatedly emphasized, particularly after Tang San’s Demon Contract takes effect. 2 12 102

He has little respect for Yu Xiaogang’s theories and consistently refuses to become his disciple, though he is willing to cooperate when doing so creates an opportunity to complete a system task. 6 11 13 Despite his calculating nature, he is not portrayed as needlessly cruel in his confrontation with Wang Sheng, and he earns Dormitory Seven’s respect through strength. 8 10

Abilities & Skills

Infinite Random System

Gu Xuan’s primary cheat is the Infinite Random System, which automatically provides a new randomly selected subsystem every month. 1

• Its systems have included the Demon Contract System, Blind Box Sacrifice System, Plot Modification System, Defense Breaking Lottery System, and Top-tier Alchemy System. 1 19 125 166
• System Essence can be exchanged for Gold Soul Coins at a one-to-one rate. 4
• Gu Xuan keeps the system’s existence hidden from others, including his Shrek classmates. 102

Demon Contract System

His first system allowed him to form demon contracts through physical contact. 2

• Used on Tang San during Spirit Awakening; the contract consumed one year of Tang San’s lifespan. 2
• Completing the contract mission granted Gu Xuan half of Tang San’s Innate Full Soul Power and the Martial Soul evolution reward. 1 2

Blind Box Sacrifice System

This system issues targets for “sacrifice” and rewards Gu Xuan with Blind Boxes and System Essence. 5 7 10 13

• Sacrificed the Nuoding Academy gatekeeper for a Bronze Blind Box. 5 10
• Sacrificed Tang San for a Diamond Blind Box. 7 10
• Sacrificed Xiao Wu for a Legendary Blind Box and 1,000 System Essence. 9 10
• Sacrificed Yu Xiaogang for an Epic-tier Blind Box and 1,000 System Essence. 11 13

Premium Contract Card

Gu Xuan obtained and used a Premium Contract Card on Xiao Wu after opening a Legendary Blind Box. 10

• Raises Xiao Wu’s loyalty to 100%. 10
• Transfers 30% of Xiao Wu’s acquired Soul Power to Gu Xuan. 10
• Generates Contract Value that can be exchanged for hundred-thousand-year spirit bones. 10
• Xiao Wu was initially unaware that the contract had been established. 10

Scythe of Shadows

Gu Xuan’s evolved Weapon Spirit is a massive, intimidating scythe with multiple combat forms. 4 27

• Its size can be controlled; Gu Xuan commonly used a half-meter form at Nuoding Academy to balance power and Soul Power consumption. 8
• Can transform to counter different opponents and attacks. 27 93 155
• Its forms include a fire scythe, lightning scythe, and the Thunderclap Sword. 27 93 155

Fire Scythe Sweep

Gu Xuan’s first Soul Skill.

• Defeated Dai Mubai during the Shrek entrance assessment. 27
• Demonstrated Gu Xuan’s speed and striking power as a three-ringed Soul Elder. 27

Extreme Cold Domain

Gu Xuan’s third Soul Skill creates an extreme-cold domain. 93 170

• Severely injured the Shi family brothers after destroying their shields. 93
• Allowed him to rapidly harvest the Infernal Delicate Apricot despite its intense fire poison. 170

Poison Immunity and Alchemy

The Top-tier Alchemy System granted Gu Xuan poison immunity and pill-refining ability after Dugu Bo abducted him. 166

• Withstood Dugu Bo’s poison mist, the bite of a Nine-section Jadeite, and Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor venom. 172
• Correctly identified Dugu Bo’s chronic poisoning symptoms and offered to cure him. 167
• Treated Dugu Bo for three months, improving his condition by approximately eighty percent. 174
• Harvested rare herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, including the Infernal Delicate Apricot. 169 170

Equipment / Items

• Storage Ring Soul Tool — Obtained from a Diamond Blind Box; has 1,000 cubic meters of storage space. 10
• Premium Contract Card — Legendary Blind Box reward used to establish Xiao Wu’s contract. 10
• System Warehouse — Stores Blind Boxes, system rewards, and other system items. 3 10

Relationships

• Xiao Wu — Contracted companion and close traveling partner. She chose to follow him to Shrek Academy, trusts his strength, and is aware of his capabilities more than Ning Rongrong or Zhu Zhuqing. 10 19 54
• Tang San — Fellow Holy Spirit Village orphan and recurring target of Gu Xuan’s system missions. Gu Xuan secretly contracted and sacrificed him multiple times, while Tang San remains frustrated by Gu Xuan’s superior progress and popularity. 2 7 20 40
• Old Jack — Village chief who supported Gu Xuan as an orphan and arranged for him to attend Nuoding Junior Spirit Master Academy. 1 4
• Yu Xiaogang — Wanted Gu Xuan as a disciple and as a subject for his theories; Gu Xuan repeatedly refused him and later sacrificed him for an Epic Blind Box. 6 11 13
• Flender — Shrek Academy dean who recognizes Gu Xuan’s exceptional talent and trusts his abilities. 155 166
• Dugu Bo — Initially abducted Gu Xuan after the Imperial Dou Team’s defeat, then became dependent on Gu Xuan’s detoxification treatment and accompanied him back to Shrek Academy. 166 174
• Ning Rongrong — Shrek teammate; her father, Ning Fengzhi, treats Gu Xuan favorably and arranged a private meeting with him. 40 188
• Zhu Zhuqing — Shrek teammate who was among those impressed by Gu Xuan’s combat strength. 27 54

Story Role / Major Arcs

Holy Spirit Village and Nuoding Academy

• Transmigrates into an orphan’s body and receives the Infinite Random System. 1
• Contracts Tang San during Spirit Awakening, gains Level 5 Innate Soul Power, and evolves his Martial Soul into the Scythe of Shadows. 2 4
• Defeats Wang Sheng and becomes Dormitory Seven’s boss. 8
• Contracts Xiao Wu through a Premium Contract Card after completing a sacrifice mission. 9 10
• Accompanies Tang San and Yu Xiaogang into Soul Hunting Forest primarily to find an opportunity to sacrifice Yu Xiaogang. 12 13

Shrek Academy Entry

• Arrives in Suotuo City with Xiao Wu after graduating from Nuoding Academy at Level 38 Soul Power. 19
• Uses the Plot Modification System to interfere with Tang San’s assessment. 19 26 27
• Reveals three spirit rings and defeats Dai Mubai with Fire Scythe Sweep. 27

Shrek Team Battles

• Functions as the Shrek Team’s captain and is recognized as an Assault-Type Battle Spirit Master. 35 155
• Defeats Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng alone before the Heaven Dou Royal Academy evaluation. 155
• Overpowers the Imperial Dou Team’s defenses, disperses Dugu Yan’s poison mist, and severely injures the Shi family brothers with Extreme Cold Domain. 93

Heaven Dou Royal Academy and Dugu Bo

• Endures Soul Douluo Zhìlín’s escalating Soul Power pressure, forcing Zhìlín to stop the test after Gu Xuan reveals the Thunderclap Sword form. 154 155
• Is kidnapped by Dugu Bo but gains the Top-tier Alchemy System during the encounter. 166
• Proves immune to Dugu Bo’s poisons, identifies Dugu Bo’s condition, and begins treating him. 167 172
• Returns to Shrek Academy with Dugu Bo after three months of treatment. 174

Trivia

• Gu Xuan initially viewed his ordinary Scythe Martial Soul as better suited for harvesting wheat than cultivation. 1
• He knew elements of the Douluo Continent’s plot immediately after transmigrating. 1
• He considers Tang San’s Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges storage belt inferior to his own 1,000-cubic-meter Storage Ring. 12
• His composed expression is repeatedly contrasted with his internal mockery of Tang San and Yu Xiaogang. 2 17